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The Unorganized Township of Bootstuck

The Unorganized Township of Bootstuck is a documentary-style audio descent into a place that shouldn't exist—but very much insists that it does.


Once a forgotten military outpost in the depths of Northern Ontario, Bootstuck has taken on a life of its own. Discovered only through a pile of mislabeled cassette tapes at a Sudbury garage sale, the story of Bootstuck slowly unravels through scattered interviews, cryptic clues, and increasingly bizarre residents. The deeper you listen, the more you realize — this isn't just a town. It's a puzzle. And somewhere in that puzzle? 

A plane crash that changed everything.


Somewhere between folklore, found audio, and fever dream, Bootstuck blurs the line between documentary and delusion—offering listeners a place to get lost in, over and over again.


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Wow. You guys rock. I wanted to start listening from the beginning, but it seems like your episodes only begin from episode 8. So far I've listened to episodes 8 through 15. I'm reminded of Abbitt and Costello's "Who's On First", especially with the Costco, Costdown, and references to yonder and over there. There is so much to say, but I love your play on words. And this is all improvised?? It's such a great balance between the calm incredulity of the interviewer (Richard,your voice reminds me of Eugene Levy's natural speaking voice.) and the Bootsuck guest's ludicrous accounts. Nick, you've really crafted a character that could evolve in so many ways. I can picture him so clearly. Super funny. Rural without being a caricature. That's a fine line--- you preserve his innocence and authenticity and the humor comes out from his sheltered experience. I wish I could recall which episode it was where a guy lost one of his boots and then he had to buy a ! new pair of boots and then he had three pairs of boots but another guy was missing a boot so he gave him his extra boot. It was so damn funny. (If you remember, can you please let me know which episode that was?) This could definitely ve leverage cinematically. I love a documentary device as a framework for storytelling. This could go so many ways. It's why I love Spinal's Tap. It's also why I love so many Christopher Guest movies which are improvised. I think it's magical what you guys are doing. Can't wait to hear more. Bravo! Stacey Bernstein

Toronto, ON

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