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The Prospectives is in its fourth season, but its first as a podcast. It was originally published as an illustrated serial on Instagram for three seasons. Each season is standalone, so you can jump right into the podcast without having missed anything. In this fourth season, our narrator Luke trades an aimless existence in New York for a secret double life in Berlin, where he is quickly pulled into the queer, expat, and nightlife communities. The people he meets, the music he hears, and the mischief he pursues all play a role in his antiheroic odyssey. He recounts the story for you here, producing and curating lots of great music along the way. The Prospectives is a fictional podcast written and performed by Adam Hurly (@adamhurly), and all original music is produced by Joy Joseph (@joyjosephmusic). The series is edited by Jason Oberholtzer of Charts and Leisure. (www.chartsandleisure.com) Follow us on Instagram @TheProspectives for each episode's artwork, drawn by Paul Tuller (@paul.tuller and @vectorescapade), and to leave feedback or chat with other listeners. You can also download PDFs of the first three series at www.theprospectives.com. Each season features a different illustrator and follows a unique LGBTQ narrative.

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United States

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The Prospectives is in its fourth season, but its first as a podcast. It was originally published as an illustrated serial on Instagram for three seasons. Each season is standalone, so you can jump right into the podcast without having missed anything. In this fourth season, our narrator Luke trades an aimless existence in New York for a secret double life in Berlin, where he is quickly pulled into the queer, expat, and nightlife communities. The people he meets, the music he hears, and the mischief he pursues all play a role in his antiheroic odyssey. He recounts the story for you here, producing and curating lots of great music along the way. The Prospectives is a fictional podcast written and performed by Adam Hurly (@adamhurly), and all original music is produced by Joy Joseph (@joyjosephmusic). The series is edited by Jason Oberholtzer of Charts and Leisure. (www.chartsandleisure.com) Follow us on Instagram @TheProspectives for each episode's artwork, drawn by Paul Tuller (@paul.tuller and @vectorescapade), and to leave feedback or chat with other listeners. You can also download PDFs of the first three series at www.theprospectives.com. Each season features a different illustrator and follows a unique LGBTQ narrative.

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English


Episodes
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Ep. 46: Something You Like

6/18/2018
Our hero owns a new perspective on past, present, and future. This is the final episode of this season of The Prospectives. Thanks for tuning in, and please stick around after the episode for a message from Adam. The Prospectives is a fictional podcast written by Adam Hurly and edited by Jason Oberholtzer of Charts and Leisure. All original music is produced by Joy Joseph. Follow us on Instagram @TheProspectives for artwork by Paul Tuller and to comment on each episode. Visit www.theprospectives.com for PDFs of the first 3 series.

Duration:00:18:53

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Ep. 45: Preservation

6/14/2018
Our hero bottles the revelations he made in Berlin. This episode features the song "Bip" by Ady Toledano. The Prospectives is a fictional podcast written by Adam Hurly and edited by Jason Oberholtzer of Charts and Leisure. All original music is produced by Joy Joseph. Follow us on Instagram @TheProspectives for artwork by Paul Tuller and to comment on each episode. Visit www.theprospectives.com for PDFs of the first 3 series.

Duration:00:16:13

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Ep. 44: Christ Child

6/11/2018
Our hero keeps his hero close, even if they're indefinitely apart. The Prospectives is a fictional podcast written by Adam Hurly and edited by Jason Oberholtzer of Charts and Leisure. All original music is produced by Joy Joseph. Follow us on Instagram @TheProspectives for artwork by Paul Tuller and to comment on each episode. Visit www.theprospectives.com for PDFs of the first 3 series.

Duration:00:12:03

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Ep. 43: A Mother-Effin’ Sandwich

6/7/2018
Our hero examines his brother and makes a difficult decision, but an obvious one. The Prospectives is a fictional podcast written by Adam Hurly and edited by Jason Oberholtzer of Charts and Leisure. All original music is produced by Joy Joseph. Follow us on Instagram @TheProspectives for artwork by Paul Tuller and to comment on each episode. Visit www.theprospectives.com for PDFs of the first 3 series.

Duration:00:15:31

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Ep. 42: January 20, 2017

6/4/2018
Our hero compares past to present, and through Berlin's lens. The Prospectives is a fictional podcast written by Adam Hurly and edited by Jason Oberholtzer of Charts and Leisure. All original music is produced by Joy Joseph. Follow us on Instagram @TheProspectives for artwork by Paul Tuller and to comment on each episode. Visit www.theprospectives.com for PDFs of the first 3 series.

Duration:00:43:17

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Ep. 41: Kevin

5/31/2018
Our hero worries about his brother, and questions their relationship. The Prospectives is a fictional podcast written by Adam Hurly and edited by Jason Oberholtzer of Charts and Leisure. All original music is produced by Joy Joseph. Follow us on Instagram @TheProspectives for artwork by Paul Tuller and to comment on each episode. Visit www.theprospectives.com for PDFs of the first 3 series.

Duration:00:12:59

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Ep. 40: Two Lukes

5/28/2018
Our hero is unrecognizable to the person who knew him best. The Prospectives is a fictional podcast written by Adam Hurly and edited by Jason Oberholtzer of Charts and Leisure. All original music is produced by Joy Joseph. Follow us on Instagram @TheProspectives for artwork by Paul Tuller and to comment on each episode. Visit www.theprospectives.com for PDFs of the first 3 series.

Duration:00:16:51

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Ep. 39: Dissociation

5/24/2018
Our hero returns to New York, but something feels different. The Prospectives is a fictional podcast written by Adam Hurly and edited by Jason Oberholtzer of Charts and Leisure. All original music is produced by Joy Joseph. Follow us on Instagram @TheProspectives for artwork by Paul Tuller and to comment on each episode. Visit www.theprospectives.com for PDFs of the first 3 series.

Duration:00:18:51

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Ep. 38: Danke

5/21/2018
Our hero takes a victory lap at Flussufer with Michele. The Prospectives is a fictional podcast written by Adam Hurly and edited by Jason Oberholtzer of Charts and Leisure. All original music is produced by Joy Joseph. Follow us on Instagram @TheProspectives for artwork by Paul Tuller and to comment on each episode. Visit www.theprospectives.com for PDFs of the first 3 series.

Duration:00:19:17

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Ep. 37: Christmas Market

5/17/2018
Our hero and his friends witness an historic and horrific event. The Prospectives is a fictional podcast written by Adam Hurly and edited by Jason Oberholtzer of Charts and Leisure. All original music is produced by Joy Joseph. Follow us on Instagram @TheProspectives for artwork by Paul Tuller and to comment on each episode. Visit www.theprospectives.com for PDFs of the first 3 series.

Duration:00:13:13

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Ep. 36: Through Dark

5/14/2018
Our hero dives into Berlin's history before returning home. The Prospectives is a fictional podcast written by Adam Hurly and edited by Jason Oberholtzer of Charts and Leisure. All original music is produced by Joy Joseph. Follow us on Instagram @TheProspectives for artwork by Paul Tuller and to comment on each episode. Visit www.theprospectives.com for PDFs of the first 3 series.

Duration:00:17:35

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Ep. 35: Thriving

5/10/2018
Our hero brings us back to that first scene, where the story "began". This episode features the song "Heartache" by Max Essa. The Prospectives is a fictional podcast written by Adam Hurly and edited by Jason Oberholtzer of Charts and Leisure. All original music is produced by Joy Joseph. Follow us on Instagram @TheProspectives for artwork by Paul Tuller and to comment on each episode. Visit www.theprospectives.com for PDFs of the first 3 series.

Duration:00:08:37

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Ep. 34: Harnessing Change

5/7/2018
Our hero acknowledges the conclusion of one chapter, and welcomes the next. The Prospectives is a fictional podcast written by Adam Hurly and edited by Jason Oberholtzer of Charts and Leisure. All original music is produced by Joy Joseph. Follow us on Instagram @TheProspectives for artwork by Paul Tuller and to comment on each episode. Visit www.theprospectives.com for PDFs of the first 3 series.

Duration:00:13:15

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Ep. 33: The Good in This

5/3/2018
Our hero reconciles with his poor decisions... and his good ones. This episode features the song "Dr. Love" by Sunner Soul. The Prospectives is a fictional podcast written by Adam Hurly and edited by Jason Oberholtzer of Charts and Leisure. All original music is produced by Joy Joseph. Follow us on Instagram @TheProspectives for artwork by Paul Tuller and to comment on each episode. Visit www.theprospectives.com for PDFs of the first 3 series.

Duration:00:11:51

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Ep. 32: Molting

4/30/2018
Our hero finds confidence in a dark place. This episode features the song "Torn" by Toneaffair. The Prospectives is a fictional podcast written by Adam Hurly and edited by Jason Oberholtzer of Charts and Leisure. All original music is produced by Joy Joseph. Follow us on Instagram @TheProspectives for artwork by Paul Tuller and to comment on each episode. Visit www.theprospectives.com for PDFs of the first 3 series.

Duration:00:14:37

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Ep. 31: SCHNÜFFELN

4/26/2018
Our hero goes to a gay-men-only nightclub, and tries something new. This episode features the song "Dinky" by Polly Powder. The Prospectives is a fictional podcast written by Adam Hurly and edited by Jason Oberholtzer of Charts and Leisure. All original music is produced by Joy Joseph. Follow us on Instagram @TheProspectives for artwork by Paul Tuller and to comment on each episode. Visit www.theprospectives.com for PDFs of the first 3 series.

Duration:00:15:03

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Ep. 30: K Hole

4/23/2018
Our hero offers his shoulder to a "friend" in need. This episode features the song "Berlin" by Mooses. The Prospectives is a fictional podcast written by Adam Hurly and edited by Jason Oberholtzer of Charts and Leisure. All original music is produced by Joy Joseph. Follow us on Instagram @TheProspectives for artwork by Paul Tuller and to comment on each episode. Visit www.theprospectives.com for PDFs of the first 3 series.

Duration:00:14:46

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Ep. 29: Digging Deeper

4/19/2018
Our hero stands shoulder deep in the hole he dug. The Prospectives is a fictional podcast written by Adam Hurly and edited by Jason Oberholtzer of Charts and Leisure. All original music is produced by Joy Joseph. Follow us on Instagram @TheProspectives for artwork by Paul Tuller and to comment on each episode. Visit www.theprospectives.com for PDFs of the first 3 series.

Duration:00:11:31

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Ep. 28: Sorries

4/16/2018
Our hero finds comfort in his international community. The Prospectives is a fictional podcast written by Adam Hurly and edited by Jason Oberholtzer of Charts and Leisure. All original music is produced by Joy Joseph. Follow us on Instagram @TheProspectives for artwork by Paul Tuller and to comment on each episode. Visit www.theprospectives.com for PDFs of the first 3 series.

Duration:00:22:27

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Ep. 27: So Sweet

4/12/2018
Our hero's fantasy is presented to him. This episode features the song "Anytime to Funk" by Sunner Soul. The Prospectives is a fictional podcast written by Adam Hurly and edited by Jason Oberholtzer of Charts and Leisure. All original music is produced by Joy Joseph. Follow us on Instagram @TheProspectives for artwork by Paul Tuller and to comment on each episode. Visit www.theprospectives.com for PDFs of the first 3 series.

Duration:00:20:35