13 episodes
Lonely Boy Sick Picnic Media
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4.6 • 23 Ratings
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Angst. Awkwardness. Artistry. Adventure. Welcome to the wonder years.
Lonely Boy, a 10-episode fictional audio drama by Matt Geiler, is a vivid coming-of-age story of resilience, first love, family secrets, and self-discovery.
Indie pop sensation Frederick Julius is an intensely private person. But while promoting his latest album on the Power & Pop podcast, he reveals secrets from the pivotal two weeks that inspired it.
Fall 1987 - 13 year-old Freddy lives with his mother, father, and younger brother in the country outside a small Nebraskan town. Summer is ending and middle school looms large. When girls from the neighboring town of Eagle invite him to a party, his creative inner life becomes saturated with sound and color. But even as Freddy's artistic talent begins to flourish under the guidance of an encouraging art teacher, dark clouds gather at home and a storm of uncertainty is rising.
Can Freddy navigate his new middle school, find friends, and make his mark?
Can he learn the mysteries of the Eagle Girls without being sidelined?
And can he stand strong as his father's escalting fury endangers those he loves most?
If you like resilient and steadfast heroes, the awkward blush of first kisses, pop music, and a hearty dash of 1980s nostalgia, you'll love Matt Geiler’s vivid and heart-wrenching young adult audio drama, Lonely Boy.
Each 30-60 minute episode includes an original indie pop track inspired by the story. Like what you hear? Subscribe to our email list to get exclusive content and announcements about upcoming projects!
Written and Performed by Matt Geiler
Audio Design and Editing by Edison Geiler
Produced by Sick Picnic Media
PG-13
Official Lonely Boy Album available at www.frederick-julius.com.
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EP 1 - Summerfall
Pop sensation Frederick Julius guests on the Pop & Power podcast promoting his album, Lonely Boy. In a vivid recall, he's whisked back to the summer of 1987, the time before everything changed. (21 mins)
NOTE: This podcast is meant to be listened to in sequence. Please start with this episode and listen in order for the best experience. Thanks!
Featured track: Lonely Boy
Written and Performed by Matt Geiler
Audio Design and Editing by Edison Geiler
Produced by Sick Picnic Media
PG-13
Official Lonely Boy Album available HERE.
Follow us on Facebook at the Official Frederick Julius Page
Mentioned in this episode:
Frederick Julius Bandcamp
Frederick Julius Facebook -
EP 2 - More Than Holding Hands
An unexpected party invitation introduces Freddy and his friends to the notorious Eagle Girls, unveiling a world beyond their wildest imaginations. (40 mins)
NOTE: This podcast is meant to be listened to in sequence. Please start with episode 1 and go from there for the best experience. Thanks!
Featured Track: Eagle Girls
Written and Performed by Matt Geiler
Audio Design and Editing by Edison Geiler
Produced by Sick Picnic Media
PG-13
Official Lonely Boy Album available HERE.
Follow us on Facebook at the Official Frederick Julius Page
Mentioned in this episode:
Frederick Julius Bandcamp
Frederick Julius Facebook -
EP 3 - Too Hot For Catch
Frightened by a series of harrowing events, Freddy realizes his father's icy heart is beyond his reach and he is powerless to protect his mother from the impending storm that threatens her safety. (47 mins)
NOTE: This podcast is meant to be listened to in sequence. Please start with episode 1 and go from there for the best experience. Thanks!
Featured Track: Shelly Sunday
Written and Performed by Matt Geiler
Audio Design and Editing by Edison Geiler
Produced by Sick Picnic Media
PG-13
Official Lonely Boy Album available HERE.
Follow us on Facebook at the Official Frederick Julius Page
Mentioned in this episode:
Too Hot For Catch
Frightened by a series of harrowing events, Freddy realizes his father's icy heart is beyond his reach and he is powerless to protect his mother from the impending storm that threatens her safety.
Frederick Julius Bandcamp
Too Hot For Catch
Frightened by a series of harrowing events, Freddy realizes his father's icy heart is beyond his reach and he is powerless to protect his mother from the impending storm that threatens her safety.
Frederick Julius Facebook -
EP 4 - Entering The Art Room
Following his mother’s vigilant defense of a distressed girl on the school steps, Freddy meets a perceptive art teacher who senses his talent and gives him an extraordinary opportunity. (39 mins)
NOTE: This podcast is meant to be listened to in sequence. Please start with episode 1 and go from there for the best experience. Thanks!
Featured Track: Kind Susan
Written and Performed by Matt Geiler
Audio Design and Editing by Edison Geiler
Produced by Sick Picnic Media
PG-13
Official Lonely Boy Album available HERE.
Follow us on Facebook at the Official Frederick Julius Page
Mentioned in this episode:
Frederick Julius Facebook
Frederick Julius Bandcamp -
EP 5 - How To Be A Man In Two Weeks Or Less
A gathering storm sees Freddy grapple with his fears about manhood, encounter a potential first romance, receive a generous artistic gift, and awaken to the harsh reality of his mother's suffering. (52 mins)
NOTE: This podcast is meant to be listened to in sequence. Please start with episode 1 and listen in order for the best experience. Thanks!
Featured Track: Do We Have To Tell Victoria?
Written and Performed by Matt Geiler
Audio Design and Editing by Edison Geiler
Produced by Sick Picnic Media
PG-13
Official Lonely Boy Album available HERE.
Follow us on Facebook at the Official Frederick Julius Page
Mentioned in this episode:
Frederick Julius Bandcamp
Frederick Julius Facebook -
EP 6 - Halftime
The birthday party of Freddy's brother takes an unexpected turn, causing chaos that his mother must handle. Later that night, during halftime of a football game, Freddy experiences an extraordinary encounter with Jill. (46 mins)
Featured Track: Straight Talk
Written and Performed by Matt Geiler
Audio Design and Editing by Edison Geiler
Produced by Sick Picnic Media
PG-13
Official Lonely Boy Album available HERE.
Follow us on Facebook at the Official Frederick Julius Page
Mentioned in this episode:
Frederick Julius Facebook
Frederick Julius Bandcamp
Customer Reviews
Gripping
I’ve looked forward to Fridays for the past 9 weeks, but am dreading next week … when this story will come to its conclusion. What a gripping story told with such artistry. Hopefully, more will be coming. Great work, Matthew Geiler!!!
Lonely Boy Hits The Heart
Ah, Frederick Julius. This podcast is more than excellent; it’s big time excellent. Although the year might be slightly different, and the girls’ names slightly different, it’s all the same; it’s universal, and it’s real.
Been digging on this podcast since September. Matt G. does it again.
Entertaining, Funny, Relatable, a MUST download
Matt Geiler demonstrates his genius once again! Lonely Boy is a series for anyone who’s ever been a teenager. You’ll fall in love with Freddy’s journey and the cast of characters who join him will remind you of how awesome, new, painful, awkward, amazing, and vulnerable it is when you’re trying to figure it all out. Not only is this series relatable, and heartwarming, you might even get a lil teary🥲The music is a an added “chef’s kiss” Episode 1 is just waiting for you…