Welcome to Maplewood-Sparta, where suburban streets are lined with shadows.

Some say the 90s are dead and gone. But here, they linger.

So gather close for a story of Saint Patrick's Day 1995, high school baseball, and a magic ritual that lets you pull from your well of luck ... with a catch.

Campfire Rating for THE STARTER

🌙 Lantern (Teen / PG-13)

Advisory: Underage alcohol presence, mild profanity.

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Credits

Written by Nina Alvarez

Sound design by Nina Alvarez

Performed by Johnny Penney

Produced by Camp Cosmographia Radio

SPARTANS! Behind-the-Scenes

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