Madmen Cross The Water
Madmen Cross The Water

Madmen Cross The Water

Sons of Town Hall

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Madmen Cross The Water is a comedy fiction podcast following the exploits of Sons of Town Hall, an early 1900s folk duo with a mythical origin story. Hosted by superfan Elias B. Worthington, it unfolds as a music history deep dive charting the globetrotting pair’s misadventures, underpinned by witty writing, cinematic production, and a beautiful original score. Madmen Cross The Water is a must-listen for fans of indie folk music and off-kilter storytelling. Think: Dolly Parton’s America if it shared a tour bus with Welcome to Nightvale and Iron & Wine.

Recent Episodes

Episode 6 - Pilgrims In Pamplona
FEB 11, 2025
Episode 6 - Pilgrims In Pamplona

Our host Elias goes on location to Spain to relive George and Josiah’s failed attempt leading religious pilgrims along the Camino Santiago.

Featuring the song “The Lion's Paw

Cast of characters:

Elias B. Worthington and all other character voices - Oliver Maltman

George Ulysses Brown - Ben Parker jnr

Josiah Chester Jones - David Berkeley

Spanish Pilgrim #1 - Al Hazan

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Also features the song 'Louise' from The Adventures of The Sons of Town Hall album.

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Sons of Town Hall cover photo by Sjoske Buursink

Dedicated to the life of Poppa Neutrino, whose adventures inspired us to dream

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38 MIN
Episode 5 - Ella The Acrobat pt. 2 (the conclusion)
JAN 28, 2025
Episode 5 - Ella The Acrobat pt. 2 (the conclusion)

George and Josiah meet their match in Mario the mustachioed Master of Ceremonies, and their love for Ella comes crashing down.

Featuring the song “New Orleans

Cast of characters:

Elias B. Worthington and all other character voices (Except for Ella) - Oliver Maltman

George Ulysses Brown - Ben Parker jnr

Josiah Chester Jones - David Berkeley

Ella The Acrobat - Lilli Bloch

Listen to Sons of Town Hall wherever you stream music.

To help support this project and get early access to episodes and music, become a member of our PATREON

Follow Sons of Town Hall on Instagram

Make friends with Sons of Town on Facebook

Buy Sons of Town Hall Vinyl and other merchandise

Sons of Town Hall cover photo by Sjoske Buursink

Dedicated to the life of Poppa Neutrino, whose adventures inspired us to dream

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36 MIN
Episode 4 - Ella The Acrobat pt. 1
JAN 14, 2025
Episode 4 - Ella The Acrobat pt. 1

Our heroes join the circus in New Orleans and fall most tragically for the star of the show, Ella the astonishing acrobat.

Featuring the song “New Orleans

Cast of characters:

Elias B. Worthington and all other character voices (Except for Ella) - Oliver Maltman

George Ulysses Brown - Ben Parker jnr

Josiah Chester Jones - David Berkeley

Ella The Acrobat - Lilli Bloch

Listen to Sons of Town Hall wherever you stream music.

To help support this project and get early access to episodes and music, become a member of our PATREON

Follow Sons of Town Hall on Instagram

Make friends with Sons of Town on Facebook

Buy Sons of Town Hall Vinyl and other merchandise

Sons of Town Hall cover photo by Sjoske Buursink

Dedicated to the life of Poppa Neutrino, whose adventures inspired us to dream

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27 MIN
Episode 3 - Like A Banjo In A Haystack
DEC 3, 2024
Episode 3 - Like A Banjo In A Haystack

George and Josiah make a most surprising discovery in an Oklahoma hayloft.

Featuring the song “In My Arms Once More

Cast of characters:

Elias B. Worthington and all other character voices - Oliver Maltman

George Ulysses Brown - Ben Parker jnr

Josiah Chester Jones - David Berkeley

The singing voice of Karl - Jeffrey Martin

Fiddle on 'In My Arms Once More' by Sara Watkins

Additional banjo by Tim Dowling, courtesy of Police Dog Hogan

Listen to Sons of Town Hall wherever you stream music.

To help support this project and get early access to episodes and music, become a member of our PATREON

Follow Sons of Town Hall on Instagram

Make friends with Sons of Town on Facebook

Buy Sons of Town Hall Vinyl and other merchandise

Sons of Town Hall cover photo by Sjoske Buursink


Dedicated to the life of Poppa Neutrino, whose adventures inspired us to dream

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26 MIN