EP. 015 - The Barber
Adeel and Jono get dressed up and craft a script from a "bad hair day" prompt for a special Halloween episode. The story follows a struggling barber who encounters a supernatural entity made of luxurious grey hair. This entity grants him great fortune but he quickly learns that every shortcut comes with a great cost. Darkness, suspense, and a dash of murder are in store for anyone who dares to listen.
EP. 014 - The Box
“Dystopian Future” is this week’s prompt and Adeel and Jono use it create a world controlled by streaming services wherein an A.I. writers' facility experiences chaos when an inmate named Kauffman escapes. Inside, a group of famous writers create content based on mindless prompts to serve the outside world. When a new writer, Daniel, arrives with enthusiasm, he learns that his new job is far less creative than he imagined.
EP. 013 - Behind the Heist
Adeel and Jono twist a "Heist" prompt into a narrative about two filmmaker brothers who embark on a dangerous path by staging a real-life heist in a desperate bid to gain critical acclaim. Witness their ill-conceived plans, unintended consequences, and tragic outcomes as their audacious aspirations spiral into chaos. With darkly-humorous undertones, the episode explores the blurred lines between art and reality, and the devastating price one can pay for the pursuit of fame and recognition.
EP. 012 - PIE
Adeel and Jono craft a captivating "Whodunnit" mystery out of the mundane yet relatable scenario of a tyrannical roommate on a quest to discover who devoured his coveted hangover pie. With a delightful blend of suspense and humor, the hosts delve into the antics and antics of the potential culprits, unravelling a tale of pie-induced deception and escalating tension within the shared living space. As the clues unfold, listeners are treated to a dose of laughter and suspense as they join in the hunt to uncover the true pie pilferer.
EP. 011 - In the Nick of Time
Adeel and Jono transform a "Time Travel" concept into a comedic tale of a doomed date. As they weave the narrative, Nick's multiple counterparts from alternate timelines inexplicably converge to salvage his first date, each attempting to shape the outcome in their favor. Hilarity ensues as the well-intentioned yet misguided doubles inadvertently plunge the rendezvous into a series of comical mishaps, prompting insightful commentary from the hosts on the unpredictability of human connections and the folly of trying to engineer fate.
EP. 010 - Knock Knock
“Knock Knock” Adeel and Jono explore the realms of science fiction to craft a compelling script. Enter the world of a struggling comedian whose jokes mysteriously become lethal. Brace yourself for a thought-provoking and darkly humorous journey into the unforeseen consequences of laughter.
EP. 009 - Calltime
”Calltime” - Lights, camera, scarred for life! “On Set Horror” prompts Adeel and Jono to craft a hyperbolic story about a film production assistant getting sent on the run of a lifetime. Steering far away from real life, the hosts develop a short script that (hopefully) doesn’t hinder their future employment.
EP. 008 - Medieval Times
“Medieval Times” - Hear ye, hear ye! Sit back, grab some mead, and enjoy some low-key time travel at the Famous Medieval Times restaurant. Adeel and Jono are knighted with a “Medieval Adventure” prompt, and don their fantasy script writing hats to write a fantastical adventure about a lecherous dad and the fragile relationship with his daughter.
EP. 007 - Playback
“Playback” Adeel and Jono leave their comfort zones in this spine-tingling story. Haunted by the prompt “Horror”, things get creepy in this script about a little girl who finds a mysterious camcorder in the woods. Upon reviewing the tape, she makes a chilling discovery.
EP. 006 - Marvin & Lily
“Marvin & Lily” - Adeel and Jono get romantic in this charming episode. A blind date with the prompt “Rom Com” yields a tale of star-crossed lovers in a will-they / won’t-they / should-they script centred around the end of the world. It’s like “When Harry Met Sally” but Harry is an asteroid.
EP. 005 - I Love you, ryan
“I Love You, Ryan”. Adeel and Jono get carried away, exploring Ryan Gosling’s fabled career in the darkest of timelines. “Serial Killer (Thriller)” is the prompt and this obsession themed tale is their response. Sit comfortably on the edge of your seat as they take you to La La Land and uncover what happens when a fan’s love becomes lethal.
EP. 004 - Salvage
“Salvage” - Adeel and Jono pull “Family” from the forsaken bowl of prompts. Confused by the vagueness of this prompt, they add a dash of sci-fi and explore the challenges faced by a young boy coping with his parents' divorce. Through strange encounters with space aliens and space monsters, the story unravels themes of resilience, love, and intergalactic dive bars.
EP. 003 - Call Centre (the Musical)
“Call Centre: The Musical” - That’s right, Adeel and Jono sing in this one…and it’s only episode 3. Based on a “Musical Comedy” prompt, they spin a tale about a bored call centre employee who meets an interesting voice over the phone, only to fall head over ears in love. Get ready for an a cappella’va time!
EP. 002 - My Summer Vacation in Paris
“My Summer Vacation in Paris” - Try not to cringe when you hear Adeel and Jono’s “Guy Ritchie” accents! In this episode, their script dives into the world of "Action Comedy" and they shamelessly indulge in all the classic action movie tropes. The story centers around Timmy Sterling and his class presentation about a seemingly ordinary summer vacation in Paris with his dad. But as the script unfolds we see that this trip was not so ordinary after all.
EP. 001 - The Rise and Fall of Adolf
“The Rise and Fall of Adolf” - In the first episode of The Blue Sky Podcast, Adeel and Jono tackle the prompt "slapstick comedy." Their script follows a slapstick actor's quest for seriousness, leading him to embody the role of history's most brutal dictator. Brace yourself for a hilarious collision of comedy and ambition in this captivating short film script.