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In the wake of a sudden loss, Ricky Special is trying to balance the books on his grief. After delivering a shocking eulogy at his late mother Jennifer's funeral the young conservative retreats to the only place where things still make sense: the analytical sanctuary of Mr. Matheson’s math classroom. From the the relentless ticking of a classroom clock to the ghostly memories of painted triangles, Ricky is forced to find his own solution to the unquantifiable relationship between life, loss, and his mother's legacy. In the aftershow, Bill Meeks takes us behind the scenes to show how he filmed his paper bag puppet short film in his own living room. He breaks down his DIY production process, detailing how he used a TV as his set and his actual living room curtains to frame the stage. He'll also plug the new Retro TV Simulator software he made for this episode to emulate that imperfect tracking-error-laden public access broadcast vibe in a modern studio environment. NEXT TIME: The Storm of the Century hits Everly Heights. Can a father and son survive the snow with their relationship intact? SPONSOR CAST LIST Bill Meeks - Mr. Matheson / Ricky Special Sean Seigler – Michael Special Howard F. Hulin – Preacher Additional voices provided by the Cornerstone Theater Players . LINKS Everly Heights Buy A Puppet from the episode and support the show Retro TV Simulator Join the EVERLY HEIGHTS ARTS BOARD and support the show Everly Heights Tales Merch Subscribe on YouTube

In this bonus episode, the cast of "Welcome, Freshmen" celebrates the final recording session with a virtual cast party! Join writer Bill Meeks and the voice actors behind the Special family—Laurin Skarr (Zara), Bill Meeks (Mr. Matheson, Ricky), Sean Siegler (Michael), Kristyna Zahrek (Abby), Howard F. Hulin (Mayor Brown/Ron Linus), Samuel Lewis (Steve the Geek), Sean Weiland (Jerome), and Bobby Frankenberger (the original Ricky)—as they go behind the scenes of the show. They'll talk about the process of making an animated series over the internet, what it was like to improvise around the script, and the creative collaboration between actors and writers. They also get into some voice actor tech talk and, of course, we learn the term "fluffy lungs." Get to know the talented group of actors who brought this very special story to life. SPONSOR CAST LIST Bill Meeks - Ricky Special/Infomercial Announcer/Mr. Matheson Sean Seigler - Michael Special Kristyna Zahrek - Abby Special Laurin Skarr - Zara Special Howard F. Hulin - Ron Linus/Mayor Brown Sean Weiland - Jerome Bentley, Surfer Dude "How Can You Be Sure?" performed by Classic Tragic Hero, written by Bill Meeks LINKS Everly Heights Join the EVERLY HEIGHTS ARTS BOARD and support the show Buy Mr. Matheson's Arithme-TIPS Comic Collection Subscribe on YouTube

Meet the Special family, a theater-loving, stoner couple and their three very different kids. It’s 1994, and Michael and Jennifer Special are just trying to help fund in the arts in their community, but their son Ricky is on the run from a school bully, and their daughter Zara is betting everything on a plan to start the school year as a popular girl. With a mix of '90s nostalgia, sitcom homages, and a healthy dose of humor, "Welcome, Freshmen" will teach you the joys of scented oxygen, the perils of Crystal Pepsi, and why you should never trust a math teacher to do "creative accounting" for the arts. Equal parts funny, smart, and a little messed up, just like Everly Heights itself. SPONSOR CAST LIST Bill Meeks - Ricky Special/Infomercial Announcer/Mr. Matheson Sean Seigler - Michael Special Kristyna Zahrek - Abby Special Laurin Skarr - Zara Special Kaushal Patel - Phillip "Sinnimon Slush" Simonson Helena Geraci - Jennifer Special Dallis MacKenzie - Beatrix Knapp Mandy McCullough - Rebbeca/Veronica Howard F. Hulin - Ron Linus/Mayor Brown Richard Reynolds - Jock, Oxygen Bar Attendant Claire Forbes - Brenda, Beach Babe, Carrie Tart Dan Pavatich - Nosloo the Great Sean Weiland - Jerome Bentley, Surfer Dude "How Can You Be Sure?" and "Zara Special's Mini-Musical Suite" performed by Classic Tragic Hero, written by Bill Meeks LINKS Everly Heights Join the EVERLY HEIGHTS ARTS BOARD and support the sho