Store 236
@store236pod.bsky.social
Store 236, a mockumentary-style dark comedy audio drama that asks the question "what if rude customers got what they deserved?"
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https://shopvaluevault.net/
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https://shopvaluevault.net/
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Store 236
@store236pod.bsky.social
· Oct 17
S1E1: The Customer is Always Wrong
A documentary crew arrives at Value Vault Store 236, a perfectly normal place where absolutely nothing strange is going on.
Cast:Hera Alexander as JudeLindsay Zana as AubreyKirsty Woolven as MorganOz ...
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HAPPY LAUNCH DAY, INTERNET, YOU CAN LISTEN TO US NOW.
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Howdy! Showrunner Amy here with some news.
You can expect to see Half Past Blue Noon on your podcatcher of choice on March 31st of this year! We'll be releasing bi-weekly starting that Tuesday.
Thank you all for your patience! We hope it will have been worth the wait!
You can expect to see Half Past Blue Noon on your podcatcher of choice on March 31st of this year! We'll be releasing bi-weekly starting that Tuesday.
Thank you all for your patience! We hope it will have been worth the wait!
January 23, 2026 at 10:57 PM
Howdy! Showrunner Amy here with some news.
You can expect to see Half Past Blue Noon on your podcatcher of choice on March 31st of this year! We'll be releasing bi-weekly starting that Tuesday.
Thank you all for your patience! We hope it will have been worth the wait!
You can expect to see Half Past Blue Noon on your podcatcher of choice on March 31st of this year! We'll be releasing bi-weekly starting that Tuesday.
Thank you all for your patience! We hope it will have been worth the wait!
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I was listening to this one while eating dinner, and laughed so hard at one point I spilled my drink all over myself.
#audiofiction #comedy #retailhell
#audiofiction #comedy #retailhell
Gooooood morning, internet! Episode 5, Street Fair, is here.
Written and directed by @melnichols.bsky.social, with sound design by @samstark.bsky.social, and vocal cuts by @maddiejcoooper.bsky.social.
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Written and directed by @melnichols.bsky.social, with sound design by @samstark.bsky.social, and vocal cuts by @maddiejcoooper.bsky.social.
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S1E5: Street Fair
A local street fair causes bathroom-related mayhem, the Watchman starts a side business, a customer confrontation is defused by an unexpected mediator.
Transcript
Cast:
Hera Alexander as JudeLindsay Z...
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January 16, 2026 at 11:41 PM
I was listening to this one while eating dinner, and laughed so hard at one point I spilled my drink all over myself.
#audiofiction #comedy #retailhell
#audiofiction #comedy #retailhell
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TODAY'S THE DAAAAY!!
Gooooood morning, internet! Episode 5, Street Fair, is here.
Written and directed by @melnichols.bsky.social, with sound design by @samstark.bsky.social, and vocal cuts by @maddiejcoooper.bsky.social.
www.podbean.com/ew/pb-tgdn8-...
Written and directed by @melnichols.bsky.social, with sound design by @samstark.bsky.social, and vocal cuts by @maddiejcoooper.bsky.social.
www.podbean.com/ew/pb-tgdn8-...
S1E5: Street Fair
A local street fair causes bathroom-related mayhem, the Watchman starts a side business, a customer confrontation is defused by an unexpected mediator.
Transcript
Cast:
Hera Alexander as JudeLindsay Z...
www.podbean.com
January 16, 2026 at 3:10 PM
TODAY'S THE DAAAAY!!
Gooooood morning, internet! Episode 5, Street Fair, is here.
Written and directed by @melnichols.bsky.social, with sound design by @samstark.bsky.social, and vocal cuts by @maddiejcoooper.bsky.social.
www.podbean.com/ew/pb-tgdn8-...
Written and directed by @melnichols.bsky.social, with sound design by @samstark.bsky.social, and vocal cuts by @maddiejcoooper.bsky.social.
www.podbean.com/ew/pb-tgdn8-...
S1E5: Street Fair
A local street fair causes bathroom-related mayhem, the Watchman starts a side business, a customer confrontation is defused by an unexpected mediator.
Transcript
Cast:
Hera Alexander as JudeLindsay Z...
www.podbean.com
January 16, 2026 at 3:09 PM
Gooooood morning, internet! Episode 5, Street Fair, is here.
Written and directed by @melnichols.bsky.social, with sound design by @samstark.bsky.social, and vocal cuts by @maddiejcoooper.bsky.social.
www.podbean.com/ew/pb-tgdn8-...
Written and directed by @melnichols.bsky.social, with sound design by @samstark.bsky.social, and vocal cuts by @maddiejcoooper.bsky.social.
www.podbean.com/ew/pb-tgdn8-...
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Weeeee're Baaaack!
Friends! Bluesky-ians! Value Vaulters! Lend me your ears!
…tomorrow.
Store 236 returns from midseason hiatus 1/16. If you’re a Patron, the episode should be in your inbox. If not, you’ll have to make do with these out of context spoilers for now.
…tomorrow.
Store 236 returns from midseason hiatus 1/16. If you’re a Patron, the episode should be in your inbox. If not, you’ll have to make do with these out of context spoilers for now.
January 16, 2026 at 5:07 AM
Weeeee're Baaaack!
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Just a normal day at Value Vault! Absolutely nothing unusual happening tomorrow.
...Probably. 👀
...Probably. 👀
Friends! Bluesky-ians! Value Vaulters! Lend me your ears!
…tomorrow.
Store 236 returns from midseason hiatus 1/16. If you’re a Patron, the episode should be in your inbox. If not, you’ll have to make do with these out of context spoilers for now.
…tomorrow.
Store 236 returns from midseason hiatus 1/16. If you’re a Patron, the episode should be in your inbox. If not, you’ll have to make do with these out of context spoilers for now.
January 16, 2026 at 3:48 AM
Just a normal day at Value Vault! Absolutely nothing unusual happening tomorrow.
...Probably. 👀
...Probably. 👀
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If you haven't already been listening, you have one day to catch up on the first few episodes. Also shame on you and you're making Ken sad!
#audiodrama #mocumentary #retail #whateverdescribeswhat'sgoingonin236idkijustworknearby
#audiodrama #mocumentary #retail #whateverdescribeswhat'sgoingonin236idkijustworknearby
Friends! Bluesky-ians! Value Vaulters! Lend me your ears!
…tomorrow.
Store 236 returns from midseason hiatus 1/16. If you’re a Patron, the episode should be in your inbox. If not, you’ll have to make do with these out of context spoilers for now.
…tomorrow.
Store 236 returns from midseason hiatus 1/16. If you’re a Patron, the episode should be in your inbox. If not, you’ll have to make do with these out of context spoilers for now.
January 15, 2026 at 11:12 PM
If you haven't already been listening, you have one day to catch up on the first few episodes. Also shame on you and you're making Ken sad!
#audiodrama #mocumentary #retail #whateverdescribeswhat'sgoingonin236idkijustworknearby
#audiodrama #mocumentary #retail #whateverdescribeswhat'sgoingonin236idkijustworknearby
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Triumphant fanfare and joy, it is time to RETURN TO THE STORE!!!
Friends! Bluesky-ians! Value Vaulters! Lend me your ears!
…tomorrow.
Store 236 returns from midseason hiatus 1/16. If you’re a Patron, the episode should be in your inbox. If not, you’ll have to make do with these out of context spoilers for now.
…tomorrow.
Store 236 returns from midseason hiatus 1/16. If you’re a Patron, the episode should be in your inbox. If not, you’ll have to make do with these out of context spoilers for now.
January 15, 2026 at 9:54 PM
Triumphant fanfare and joy, it is time to RETURN TO THE STORE!!!
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Hey, so, if you're not listening to this show yet, now is a great time to start.
You might even hear a familiar voice tomorrow .....👀
You might even hear a familiar voice tomorrow .....👀
Friends! Bluesky-ians! Value Vaulters! Lend me your ears!
…tomorrow.
Store 236 returns from midseason hiatus 1/16. If you’re a Patron, the episode should be in your inbox. If not, you’ll have to make do with these out of context spoilers for now.
…tomorrow.
Store 236 returns from midseason hiatus 1/16. If you’re a Patron, the episode should be in your inbox. If not, you’ll have to make do with these out of context spoilers for now.
January 15, 2026 at 9:09 PM
Hey, so, if you're not listening to this show yet, now is a great time to start.
You might even hear a familiar voice tomorrow .....👀
You might even hear a familiar voice tomorrow .....👀
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We are back! Tomorrow's release is a doozy! Shenanigans abound! Also, fun fact: I had to test 13 different toilet flushes to get juuust the right effect. 🙃
Friends! Bluesky-ians! Value Vaulters! Lend me your ears!
…tomorrow.
Store 236 returns from midseason hiatus 1/16. If you’re a Patron, the episode should be in your inbox. If not, you’ll have to make do with these out of context spoilers for now.
…tomorrow.
Store 236 returns from midseason hiatus 1/16. If you’re a Patron, the episode should be in your inbox. If not, you’ll have to make do with these out of context spoilers for now.
January 15, 2026 at 7:26 PM
We are back! Tomorrow's release is a doozy! Shenanigans abound! Also, fun fact: I had to test 13 different toilet flushes to get juuust the right effect. 🙃
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!!!!!!!!
Friends! Bluesky-ians! Value Vaulters! Lend me your ears!
…tomorrow.
Store 236 returns from midseason hiatus 1/16. If you’re a Patron, the episode should be in your inbox. If not, you’ll have to make do with these out of context spoilers for now.
…tomorrow.
Store 236 returns from midseason hiatus 1/16. If you’re a Patron, the episode should be in your inbox. If not, you’ll have to make do with these out of context spoilers for now.
January 15, 2026 at 7:21 PM
!!!!!!!!
Friends! Bluesky-ians! Value Vaulters! Lend me your ears!
…tomorrow.
Store 236 returns from midseason hiatus 1/16. If you’re a Patron, the episode should be in your inbox. If not, you’ll have to make do with these out of context spoilers for now.
…tomorrow.
Store 236 returns from midseason hiatus 1/16. If you’re a Patron, the episode should be in your inbox. If not, you’ll have to make do with these out of context spoilers for now.
January 15, 2026 at 7:16 PM
Friends! Bluesky-ians! Value Vaulters! Lend me your ears!
…tomorrow.
Store 236 returns from midseason hiatus 1/16. If you’re a Patron, the episode should be in your inbox. If not, you’ll have to make do with these out of context spoilers for now.
…tomorrow.
Store 236 returns from midseason hiatus 1/16. If you’re a Patron, the episode should be in your inbox. If not, you’ll have to make do with these out of context spoilers for now.
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Bring this energy with you int 2026 (yes this is a threat)
December 18, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Bring this energy with you int 2026 (yes this is a threat)
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GUYSSSSS NEW EPISODE!!!!
Buckle up. Episode 4, This Call May Be Monitored, is here.
Written and directed by @melnichols.bsky.social, with sound design by @samstark.bsky.social, and vocal cuts by @eringrassie.bsky.social
**misophonia warning, 26:43-26:45**
store236pod.podbean.com/e/s1e4-this-...
Written and directed by @melnichols.bsky.social, with sound design by @samstark.bsky.social, and vocal cuts by @eringrassie.bsky.social
**misophonia warning, 26:43-26:45**
store236pod.podbean.com/e/s1e4-this-...
S1E4: This Call May Be Monitored | Store 236
Misophonia warning (26:43-26:45)
A problem customer plagues the store, Aubrey trains Nat on register, Jude goes through caffeine withdrawal.
Transcript
Cast:
Hera Alexander as JudeLindsay Zana as Aubr...
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December 6, 2025 at 1:18 AM
GUYSSSSS NEW EPISODE!!!!
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I can't believe I'm part of SUCH a cool project!!! Follow us as we (check notes) provide just deserts? 🙂↕️🙂↕️🙂↕️
We've only been here for a couple of months, but what a couple of months it's been. Thank you to everyone who took a chance on our weird little show. We love you, we love making it, and we can't wait for what's coming next year.
December 5, 2025 at 5:16 PM
I can't believe I'm part of SUCH a cool project!!! Follow us as we (check notes) provide just deserts? 🙂↕️🙂↕️🙂↕️
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Woooo!
Buckle up. Episode 4, This Call May Be Monitored, is here.
Written and directed by @melnichols.bsky.social, with sound design by @samstark.bsky.social, and vocal cuts by @eringrassie.bsky.social
**misophonia warning, 26:43-26:45**
store236pod.podbean.com/e/s1e4-this-...
Written and directed by @melnichols.bsky.social, with sound design by @samstark.bsky.social, and vocal cuts by @eringrassie.bsky.social
**misophonia warning, 26:43-26:45**
store236pod.podbean.com/e/s1e4-this-...
S1E4: This Call May Be Monitored | Store 236
Misophonia warning (26:43-26:45)
A problem customer plagues the store, Aubrey trains Nat on register, Jude goes through caffeine withdrawal.
Transcript
Cast:
Hera Alexander as JudeLindsay Zana as Aubr...
store236pod.podbean.com
December 5, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Woooo!
@samstark.bsky.social always does excellent work, but they've outdone themself on this one.
Hello. Another episode for you. You're welcome. 😁☕☎️
Buckle up. Episode 4, This Call May Be Monitored, is here.
Written and directed by @melnichols.bsky.social, with sound design by @samstark.bsky.social, and vocal cuts by @eringrassie.bsky.social
**misophonia warning, 26:43-26:45**
store236pod.podbean.com/e/s1e4-this-...
Written and directed by @melnichols.bsky.social, with sound design by @samstark.bsky.social, and vocal cuts by @eringrassie.bsky.social
**misophonia warning, 26:43-26:45**
store236pod.podbean.com/e/s1e4-this-...
December 5, 2025 at 5:09 PM
@samstark.bsky.social always does excellent work, but they've outdone themself on this one.
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Hello. Another episode for you. You're welcome. 😁☕☎️
Buckle up. Episode 4, This Call May Be Monitored, is here.
Written and directed by @melnichols.bsky.social, with sound design by @samstark.bsky.social, and vocal cuts by @eringrassie.bsky.social
**misophonia warning, 26:43-26:45**
store236pod.podbean.com/e/s1e4-this-...
Written and directed by @melnichols.bsky.social, with sound design by @samstark.bsky.social, and vocal cuts by @eringrassie.bsky.social
**misophonia warning, 26:43-26:45**
store236pod.podbean.com/e/s1e4-this-...
S1E4: This Call May Be Monitored | Store 236
Misophonia warning (26:43-26:45)
A problem customer plagues the store, Aubrey trains Nat on register, Jude goes through caffeine withdrawal.
Transcript
Cast:
Hera Alexander as JudeLindsay Zana as Aubr...
store236pod.podbean.com
December 5, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Hello. Another episode for you. You're welcome. 😁☕☎️
We cannot begin to imagine what she means by this 😈
December 5, 2025 at 4:37 PM
We cannot begin to imagine what she means by this 😈
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I'm missing the live premiere at 7p, but it's always a treat. But if you want to listen *now*, that, too, is a thing!
Caffeine is what gives a retail worker her power. It is an energy field created by desperation; it surrounds us, and penetrates us. It keeps the universe running. Unfortunately.
Caffeine is what gives a retail worker her power. It is an energy field created by desperation; it surrounds us, and penetrates us. It keeps the universe running. Unfortunately.
Buckle up. Episode 4, This Call May Be Monitored, is here.
Written and directed by @melnichols.bsky.social, with sound design by @samstark.bsky.social, and vocal cuts by @eringrassie.bsky.social
**misophonia warning, 26:43-26:45**
store236pod.podbean.com/e/s1e4-this-...
Written and directed by @melnichols.bsky.social, with sound design by @samstark.bsky.social, and vocal cuts by @eringrassie.bsky.social
**misophonia warning, 26:43-26:45**
store236pod.podbean.com/e/s1e4-this-...
S1E4: This Call May Be Monitored | Store 236
Misophonia warning (26:43-26:45)
A problem customer plagues the store, Aubrey trains Nat on register, Jude goes through caffeine withdrawal.
Transcript
Cast:
Hera Alexander as JudeLindsay Zana as Aubr...
store236pod.podbean.com
December 5, 2025 at 4:07 PM
I'm missing the live premiere at 7p, but it's always a treat. But if you want to listen *now*, that, too, is a thing!
Caffeine is what gives a retail worker her power. It is an energy field created by desperation; it surrounds us, and penetrates us. It keeps the universe running. Unfortunately.
Caffeine is what gives a retail worker her power. It is an energy field created by desperation; it surrounds us, and penetrates us. It keeps the universe running. Unfortunately.
This episode is our mid-season finale, but fear not! We'll be back after the holiday chaos dies down with more delightful nonsense.
Buckle up. Episode 4, This Call May Be Monitored, is here.
Written and directed by @melnichols.bsky.social, with sound design by @samstark.bsky.social, and vocal cuts by @eringrassie.bsky.social
**misophonia warning, 26:43-26:45**
store236pod.podbean.com/e/s1e4-this-...
Written and directed by @melnichols.bsky.social, with sound design by @samstark.bsky.social, and vocal cuts by @eringrassie.bsky.social
**misophonia warning, 26:43-26:45**
store236pod.podbean.com/e/s1e4-this-...
S1E4: This Call May Be Monitored | Store 236
Misophonia warning (26:43-26:45)
A problem customer plagues the store, Aubrey trains Nat on register, Jude goes through caffeine withdrawal.
Transcript
Cast:
Hera Alexander as JudeLindsay Zana as Aubr...
store236pod.podbean.com
December 5, 2025 at 2:33 PM
This episode is our mid-season finale, but fear not! We'll be back after the holiday chaos dies down with more delightful nonsense.
Buckle up. Episode 4, This Call May Be Monitored, is here.
Written and directed by @melnichols.bsky.social, with sound design by @samstark.bsky.social, and vocal cuts by @eringrassie.bsky.social
**misophonia warning, 26:43-26:45**
store236pod.podbean.com/e/s1e4-this-...
Written and directed by @melnichols.bsky.social, with sound design by @samstark.bsky.social, and vocal cuts by @eringrassie.bsky.social
**misophonia warning, 26:43-26:45**
store236pod.podbean.com/e/s1e4-this-...
S1E4: This Call May Be Monitored | Store 236
Misophonia warning (26:43-26:45)
A problem customer plagues the store, Aubrey trains Nat on register, Jude goes through caffeine withdrawal.
Transcript
Cast:
Hera Alexander as JudeLindsay Zana as Aubr...
store236pod.podbean.com
December 5, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Buckle up. Episode 4, This Call May Be Monitored, is here.
Written and directed by @melnichols.bsky.social, with sound design by @samstark.bsky.social, and vocal cuts by @eringrassie.bsky.social
**misophonia warning, 26:43-26:45**
store236pod.podbean.com/e/s1e4-this-...
Written and directed by @melnichols.bsky.social, with sound design by @samstark.bsky.social, and vocal cuts by @eringrassie.bsky.social
**misophonia warning, 26:43-26:45**
store236pod.podbean.com/e/s1e4-this-...
We've only been here for a couple of months, but what a couple of months it's been. Thank you to everyone who took a chance on our weird little show. We love you, we love making it, and we can't wait for what's coming next year.
December 5, 2025 at 2:14 PM
We've only been here for a couple of months, but what a couple of months it's been. Thank you to everyone who took a chance on our weird little show. We love you, we love making it, and we can't wait for what's coming next year.