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Mikey's Funeral

Episode 1: It's a Beautiful Day to Bury a Friend

Season 1, Ep. 1
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Mikey's Funeral


Episode One: It’s a Beautiful Day to Bury a Friend


Episode Synopsis:

When Danny Chan returns to his small Georgia hometown for the funeral of his childhood friend Mikey, he reunites with Claire Bennett Holloway and Jake Sullivan, two people whose lives have remained deeply intertwined with his own. But as old friendships resurface and uncomfortable questions begin to emerge, it becomes clear that Mikey's death may be only the beginning of a much larger story.


A mystery about friendship, loyalty, buried secrets, and the complicated bonds that survive the passage of time.


Created By:

Written and Directed by Honey Martin

Additional Direction by Richard Tse

Produced by Honey Martin Productions

honeymartinproductions.com


Cast:

Aure Nash as Talia

Honey Martin as Claire

Shayne Campbell as Preacher

Steven McKinney as Jake

Richard Tse as Danny

James D. Sasser as Spencer

Phillip Richardson as Bouncer

Hannah Lake as Cater Waiter


Production Credits:

Music by Andrew Latheron of Tailored Soundtracks

tailoredsoundtracks.com

Sound Design and Editing by Gizmo of Turtle Wave Studios

Audio Recording by Timothy Chen


Support the Production:

Mikey's Funeral is an independent audio drama produced by Honey Martin Productions.

Listening, following, rating, and sharing the show are some of the best ways to support our work and help us continue creating original audio fiction.

For additional content and opportunities to support our productions, visit our Patreon.

patreon.com/cw/honeymartinproductions


Honey Martin Productions

honeymartinproductions.com

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  • 1. Mikey's Funeral - Teaser Trailer

    00:44||Season 0, Ep. 1
    Teaser Trailer #1Dr. Danny Chan is having a terrible year, both personally and professionally. Jake Sullivan, one of his childhood best friends, is about to make it worse.Featuring Richard Tse as DannySteven McKinney as JakeMikey's Funeral is a NEW audio fiction written and directed by Honey Martin.Start listening to the two-episode premiere on October 15th, 2026. NEW episodes will launch every two weeks, starting on October 29th, 2026.
  • 2. Mikey's Funeral - Premiere Trailer

    01:50||Season 0, Ep. 2
    Spencer Holloway is so pleased you could attend Mikey's Funeral, even if Michael's death was such a shame. He's exactly the right amount of concerned for his wife in her time of sorrow. Spencer is charming, a pillar of the community, and the kind of man who gets things done.You really shouldn't trust him.Featuring James D Sasser as SpencerJoin us for the TWO episode premiere of Mikey's Funeral on October 15, 2026. Come pay your respects.
  • 2. Episode 2: Tater Tots Went Everywhere

    15:14||Season 1, Ep. 2
    Mikey's FuneralEpisode Two: Tater Tots Went EverywhereEpisode Synopsis:As Mikey's funeral reception continues, Danny Chan and Jake Sullivan find themselves reminiscing with Claire Bennett Holloway about their childhood and the friend they've lost. But beneath the laughter and familiar stories, Claire is struggling with something she can no longer keep to herself.Away from the crowd, old memories give way to difficult questions, and Danny begins to realize that coming home for Mikey's funeral may have changed far more than he ever imagined.Created By:Written and Directed by Honey MartinAdditional Direction by Richard TseProduced by Honey Martin Productionshoneymartinproductions.comCast:Steven McKinney as JakeRichard Tse as DannyHannah Lake as Cater Waiter OneHoney Martin as ClaireShayne Campbell as Cater Waiter TwoProduction Credits:Music by Andrew Latheron of Tailored Soundtrackstailoredsoundtracks.comSound Design and Editing by Gizmo of Turtle Wave StudiosAudio Recording by Timothy ChenSupport the Production:Mikey's Funeral is an independent audio drama produced by Honey Martin Productions.Listening, following, rating, and sharing the show are some of the best ways to support our work and help us continue creating original audio fiction.For additional content and opportunities to support our productions, visit our Patreon.patreon.com/cw/honeymartinproductionsHoney Martin Productionshoneymartinproductions.com
  • 3. Episode 3: A Loose Cannon and a Live Wire

    16:45||Season 1, Ep. 3
    Mikey's FuneralEpisode Three: A Loose Cannon and a Live WireEpisode SynopsisThree days ago, Dr. Danny Chan was packing up the remains of a life that had fallen apart, when an unexpected phone call brings him back to the town he once called home.Now, as Claire Bennett Holloway begins to reveal the darker realities of her life with Spencer, Danny and Jake Sullivan find themselves confronting questions about Mikey's death that neither is prepared to answer. Old loyalties are tested, uncomfortable truths emerge, and the three childhood friends must decide just how far they're willing to go for one another.Created ByWritten and Directed by Honey MartinAdditional Direction by Richard TseProduced by Honey Martin Productionshoneymartinproductions.comCast (in order of appearance)Richard Tse as DannySteven McKinney as JakeHoney Martin as ClaireProduction CreditsMusic by Andrew Latheron of Tailored Soundtrackstailoredsoundtracks.comSound Design and Editing by Gizmo of Turtle Wave StudiosProduction Assistance by Anusia BattersbyAudio Recording by Timothy ChenSpecial ThanksWith heartfelt thanks to our In Loving Memory Patreon tier members, Corksi, Polina, Tigeroddity, Rachel Susoeff and SpoopySpaces, whose generosity helps us continue bringing original audio fiction to life.Support the ProductionMikey's Funeral is an independent audio drama produced by Honey Martin Productions.Listening, following, rating, and sharing the show are some of the best ways to support our work and help us continue creating original audio fiction.For additional content and opportunities to support our productions, visit our Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/honeymartinproductionsHoney Martin Productionshoneymartinproductions.com