12 episodes
Foreward Podcast Taylor Fraser: Director
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4.9 • 97 Ratings
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Foreward is an audio drama podcast that chronicles one family’s story after the tragedy of a school shooting.
As a nation, not only have we become numb to violence in schools, we have failed to recognize that the actual event is merely the spark that creates a fire that burns in families indefinitely. With the joys and triumphs of everyday life, the event continues to weave its way through every aspect of a family for the rest of their lives.
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Episode 1. Foreword.
Stewart Fallow and his son Simon begin our episode, preparing to take down Simon’s first deer on a hunting trip. Meanwhile, Taylor Fallow starts her shift at the Blue River Grill, where she meets a mysterious boy from a neighboring high school and a local drifter.
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Episode 2. Welcome to Blue River.
Things heat up between Taylor and her life guard boyfriend at the local swimming pool. News breaks that the famous Fabio is coming to Denver. Stewart breaks new ground with Dr. Patel at the state hospital.
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Episode 3. When September Comes: Part 1.
Flirtation builds between foreign exchange student Valentina and her classmate Grant. A dangerous stranger appears in classroom 210.
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Episode 4. When September Comes: Part 2.
*TRIGGER WARNING - if you are a school shooting survivor, please consider skipping this episode.
The hostage situation at Blue River High School comes to a close. Stewarts returns to where the crisis began. -
Episode 5. Zombie.
Staff and students return to Blue River High School for the first time, which is being overrun by therapists. We meet Dr. Tim Orwell. The town comes together for a memorial. The Fallow family grows by one member.
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Episode 6. Nothing to Lose.
Grace asks the girls to resist peer pressure at a high school party. Stewart has an awkward conversation with his doctors. A cat dissection goes very wrong. We learn the basics of PTSD.
Customer Reviews
Amazing!
I highly recommend giving this podcast a listen! It’s very insightful. Great voice acting, sound.. everything! Great job guys!
A Complex Story Told With Grace & Gravitas
Foreward does an excellent job of telling a complex and tragic story in a highly captivating and empathetic manner. Through heartfelt and emotional acting performances, focused character development, impressive sound design and more, Taylor and her team have created a world that makes you feel like you are a part of this Colorado community, experiencing life through the eyes of each resident. Foreward does not shy away from difficult subject matter, but addresses trauma and pain with both grace and gravitas, choosing the messiness of real life over a cookie cutter story arch. Part of that is due to the real-life nature of these events, and I imagine part of that is due to an overall philosophy that understands the true complexity trauma can create. Whether or not you can relate directly to the subject matter, Foreward will connect with you in many universal ways and inspire an increased level of empathy for not only those who have lived through such tragedies, but for yourself and your lived experiences as well.
Unbelievable
I can’t get over all the details the director has included in this podcast. It’s easy to listen to. It’s eye-opening and you instantly feel an emotional connection with the characters. Very well-done!! 👍👍👍