Madmen Cross The Water
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.
Episodes
Episode 9 - Three Is A Crowd
The boys rescue a Brazilian castaway who nearly breaks up the band. Featuring the song “Mutiny”Cast of characters:Elias B. Worthington and all other character voices - Oliver MaltmanGeorge Ulysses Brown - Ben Parker jnrJosiah Chester Jones - David BerkeleyTiago - Tiago ArraisBernardo Barbosa - Estêvão QueirogaListen 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 PATREONFollow Sons of Town Hall on InstagramMake friends with Sons of Town on FacebookBuy Sons of Town Hall Vinyl and other merchandiseSons of Town Hall cover photo by Sjoske BuursinkDedicated to the life of Poppa Neutrino, whose adventures inspired us to dream
13/05/25•41m 15s
Episode 8 - Fight Like A Frenchman
Sons of Town Hall are hired to help repaint the Eiffel Tower and nearly become Olympic wrestlers for France. Featuring the songs "Brothers" & “Je Vous Aime”Cast of characters:Elias B. Worthington and all other character voices - Oliver MaltmanGeorge Ulysses Brown - Ben Parker jnrJosiah Chester Jones - David BerkeleyVincent Taurelle - piano on 'Je Vous Aime'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 PATREONFollow Sons of Town Hall on InstagramMake friends with Sons of Town on FacebookBuy Sons of Town Hall Vinyl and other merchandiseSons of Town Hall cover photo by Sjoske BuursinkDedicated to the life of Poppa Neutrino, whose adventures inspired us to dream
15/04/25•37m 47s
Episode 7 - Double Stomp and Double Servings
It turns out Josiah has a soft spot for cured meat and wine, forcing George to stage an intervention. Featuring the song: “Not Cerveza”Cast of characters:Elias B. Worthington and all other character voices - Oliver MaltmanGeorge Ulysses Brown - Ben Parker jnrJosiah Chester Jones - David BerkeleyMaria - Lourdes KerrSpanish Local #1 - Charlie RothSpanish Local #2 - Maite Redondo CladeraSpanish Local #3 - Tiago ArraisListen 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 PATREONFollow Sons of Town Hall on InstagramMake friends with Sons of Town on FacebookBuy Sons of Town Hall Vinyl and other merchandiseSons of Town Hall cover photo by Sjoske BuursinkDedicated to the life of Poppa Neutrino, whose adventures inspired us to dream
11/03/25•27m 50s
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 MaltmanGeorge Ulysses Brown - Ben Parker jnrJosiah Chester Jones - David BerkeleySpanish Pilgrim #1 - Al HazanListen to Sons of Town Hall wherever you stream music.Also features the song 'Louise' from The Adventures of The Sons of Town Hall album.To help support this project and get early access to episodes and music, become a member of our PATREONFollow Sons of Town Hall on InstagramMake friends with Sons of Town on FacebookBuy Sons of Town Hall Vinyl and other merchandiseSons of Town Hall cover photo by Sjoske BuursinkDedicated to the life of Poppa Neutrino, whose adventures inspired us to dream
11/02/25•38m 34s
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 MaltmanGeorge Ulysses Brown - Ben Parker jnrJosiah Chester Jones - David BerkeleyElla The Acrobat - Lilli BlochListen 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 PATREONFollow Sons of Town Hall on InstagramMake friends with Sons of Town on FacebookBuy Sons of Town Hall Vinyl and other merchandiseSons of Town Hall cover photo by Sjoske BuursinkDedicated to the life of Poppa Neutrino, whose adventures inspired us to dream
28/01/25•36m 9s
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 MaltmanGeorge Ulysses Brown - Ben Parker jnrJosiah Chester Jones - David BerkeleyElla The Acrobat - Lilli BlochListen 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 PATREONFollow Sons of Town Hall on InstagramMake friends with Sons of Town on FacebookBuy Sons of Town Hall Vinyl and other merchandiseSons of Town Hall cover photo by Sjoske BuursinkDedicated to the life of Poppa Neutrino, whose adventures inspired us to dream
14/01/25•27m 35s
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 MaltmanGeorge Ulysses Brown - Ben Parker jnrJosiah Chester Jones - David BerkeleyThe singing voice of Karl - Jeffrey MartinFiddle on 'In My Arms Once More' by Sara WatkinsAdditional banjo by Tim Dowling, courtesy of Police Dog HoganListen 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 PATREONFollow Sons of Town Hall on InstagramMake friends with Sons of Town on FacebookBuy Sons of Town Hall Vinyl and other merchandiseSons of Town Hall cover photo by Sjoske BuursinkDedicated to the life of Poppa Neutrino, whose adventures inspired us to dream
03/12/24•26m 52s
Episode 2 - The White Whale
Sons of Town Hall show us what not to do at seaFeaturing the song “Whalebone”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 PATREONFollow Sons of Town Hall on InstagramMake friends with Sons of Town on FacebookBuy Sons of Town Hall Vinyl and other merchandiseSons of Town Hall cover photo by Sjoske BuursinkDedicated to the life of Poppa Neutrino, whose adventures inspired us to dream
12/11/24•25m 3s
Episode 1 - How To Build A Boat
We meet our handsome heroes. Then they meet each other and hatch a most audacious plan. Featuring the songs “Wild Winds” and "How To Build A Boat"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 PATREONFollow Sons of Town Hall on InstagramMake friends with Sons of Town on FacebookBuy Sons of Town Hall Vinyl and other merchandiseSons of Town Hall cover photo by Sjoske BuursinkDedicated to the life of Poppa Neutrino, whose adventures inspired us to dream
15/10/24•23m 45s
Introduction
Our host, Elias B. Worthington, appeals to the gods to bless this project and his microphone Featuring the song “Gods”.Listen to Sons of Town Hall wherever you stream musicTo help support this project and get early access to episodes and music, become a member of our PATREONFollow Sons of Town Hall on InstagramMake friends with Sons of Town on FacebookBuy Sons of Town Hall Vinyl and other merchandiseSons of Town Hall cover photo by Sjoske BuursinkDedicated to the life of Poppa Neutrino, whose adventures inspired us to dream
06/09/24•8m 15s
