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Read MoreAt Washington DC’s most elite prep school, Jaymes – the tech-savvy daughter of the Speaker of The House – and her best friends Peyton, Natalie, and Celia share their deepest secrets on a private app called DODC. When the girls are hacked by a mysterious figure, they’re thrust into a global conspiracy that threatens to expose DC’s most influential families. Join the Daughters Of DC in an original scripted teen political thriller podcast by Einhorn’s Epic Productions and iHeartRadio (“Lethal Lit: A Tig Torres Mystery”).
CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS
Jaymes Parker
Daughter of the first black woman voted Speaker of the House, SPEAKER ANGELA PARKER. A tech-savvy young coder, Jaymes creates the DODC app for all of her friends to secretly keep in touch. But as the other girls have gone on to find new friends in high school, Jaymes hasn’t had such an easy time, instead retreating further and further into her digital world.
Natalie Rosenberg
The daughter of staunch leftist CONGRESSMAN ROSENBERG. An activist herself, she’s a bold, impulsive, and outspoken young progressive, unafraid to make her voice heard. But her resolute commitment to her causes translates into stubborn entrenchment when dealing with her Dad, and they’re constantly battling one another. She has a compulsive rebellious streak and is determined to enjoy her high school years as much as possible.
Peyton Blackburn
Peyton is the daughter of a grand political dynasty; her family is full of third-generation politicians, including her father, SENATOR BUCK BLACKBURN. Dupont Prep is a playground for a wealthy, connected, pretty young socialite like Peyton. But home life is not so easy — being part of such a high-profile dynasty comes with a lot of traditional expectations surrounding the role of women in the family, and Peyton’s learning that she’s got a mind of her own.
Celia Liu
A Queen Bee and #RichKidsofInstagram social media influencer, she’s been taught by her wealthy and influential lobbyist parents to always be looking for a path to success and independence, no matter who she has to step on to get there. Impeccably dressed, Celia has a cadre of shark-in-the-making clones following her around Dupont. With her parents’ gaze focused elsewhere, Celia strives to stand on her own two feet… but can she really make it on her own?
CREDITS
Einhorn’s Epic Productions and iHeartRadio Present: Daughters of DC
Created and Executive Produced by Heather Einhorn and Adam Staffaroni
Head Writer: Sasha Stewart
Senior Writer: Louis Kornfeld
Writers: Tyler English-Beckwith, Charu Sinha, and Adam Staffaroni
Directed by JB Blanc
Executive Produced by: iHeartRadio
Produced by: Aroop Sanakkayala
With Performances by:
Kimberly Woods as Jaymes Parker
Melissa van der Schyff as Peyton Blackburn
Thalia Romina as Natalie Rosenberg
Suzie Yeung as Celia Liu
Ogie Banks
Kay Bess
Vic Chao
Feodor Chin
Darin DePaul
Paul Guyet
Yuri Lowenthal
Brandon Middleton
Stephanie Sheh
Richard Tatum
Jeannie Tirado
Andia Winslow
Marshall York
Dave Fennoy
Shelly Shenoy
With Franchesca Ramsey
And JB Blanc
Development Executive: Greg Lockard
Production Manager: Gayle Artino
Production Coordinator & Script Supervisor: Laura Martin
Creative Direction and Design by Ryan McCann
Key Art illustrated by Heather Danforth
Casting by: Dawn Mjoen
Record and Edit – Pomann Sound
Recording Engineer – Diana David
Additional Recordings – Claudio Santos
Additional Recordings – Michael Schneider
Sound Supervision – Christian Dwiggins
Sound Designers – R.D. White & Josh Mellody
Original Music – Josh Mellody
Additional Music from Jingle Punks
Consultant – Kelsey Fraser, MSW
Culture Consultants – Logan Davis and Casey Davis, & Davis Family
Special Thank You To The Shadow Unicorn
Einhorn’s Epic Productions and iHeartRadio Present: Daughters of DC
Happy Memorial Day from Daughters of DC. "Freedom makes a huge requirement of every human being. With freedom comes responsibility." - Eleanor Roosevelt
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DoDC and EEP Universe are women-founded and women-led projects. We support women. Your friend, partner, parent, sibling, may be struggling with a multitude of emotions in light of this week's news. Check in on them and offer your ear, and your support. Advocate for their rights. Fight with them. Donate with them. Believe them.
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History is about to be made in Washington D.C! As the first African American Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson will almost certainly be seated on the U.S. Supreme Court. #makinghistory #supremecourt
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Are you passionate about the world of tech? Follow in the footsteps of Jaymes Parker and join a coding workshop! There are plenty of opportunities for you to take the tech world by storm. #daughtersofdc #techworld #tech #codeclass
This February we pay tribute to the generations of African Americans that impacted our lives and society! We celebrate their struggles and triumphs that helped open the doors for generations to come. #blackhistorymonth #daughtersofdc
A new year means a new start, make sure to get out there and make your voice heard. Vote for what you believe in and speak up for your rights. #vote #newyear #passions #daughtersofdc
Get ready to dive into the tech world of Daughters of DC...as Jaymes Parker changes the world...get into #DODCPodcast and use the holiday to binge your new favorite podcast.
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Meet Jaymes Parker the lead in Daughters of DC podcast. Jaymes is a tech-savvy young coder, that creates the DODC app for all of her friends to secretly keep in touch. Listen in as Jaymes gets brought further and further into her digital world she's created.
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Looking for a story to binge over the #4thofjuly weekend? Look no further! We’re here with your next podcast: an original scripted political thriller. ❤️
Dive into Daughters of DC today, as Jaymes and her friends are thrust into a global conspiracy that threatens to expose D.C’s most influential families. The whole first season is available today for free, wherever you get your podcasts! Check out the link in our bio for all the listening options. ✨🎧🎶
Looking for a podcast with a vital message for your kiddos that will have them captivated and begging for more? The DODC podcast is Family Approved for ages 10 and up! 💜Link in bio to listen now.
Our final DODC cast interview is with @ogiebanks (Adrian), and he talked to us about why #BlackHistoryMonth is important to him, and the vital need for inclusive voice casting—and his favorite episode!
“ Black History Month to me is a time of reflection. Looking at all that has happened to the world, the good the bad and the ugly. A time to reflect on our brothers and sisters and come together to better ourselves and the world.”
OB: I think it’s important to have diverse voices in audio drama/podcasting. I know for me it helps to fully feel and imagine the surroundings. It adds those extra Gummy Bears and Cotton Candy that sounds sweet to the ear.
Head to the NEWS tab in our EEP blog at eepuniverse.com to read this incredible Q&A.
Speaker Parker SPEAKS! @andiawinslow graces us with her wise words and insight into what inspiration she brought to portraying her #DODCpodcast character.
Head to the NEWS tab in our EEP blog at eepuniverse.com to read this incredible Q&A.
#BlackHistoryMonth
Here's a sneak peek:
EEP: Speaker Parker has an incredibly high-profile job and gets into some potentially shady dealings; how did you manage to balance that aspect of the character with the other aspect of the character, being a mom to two teenagers?
AW: I’m not a parent, but in watching my own parents and friends with children — there is nothing like a child to bring an adult back down to earth. Most kids are naturally inquisitive and honest in their pursuit of the truth. Why? What is the purpose? What is your intention? Why should I, if you don’t? In answering those questions of her children, Speaker Parker is undoubtedly forced to do some internal reckoning. I leaned into the delicate balance between her professional efforts at protecting the “greater good” and her crises of conscience at having to answer to Jaymes and Cole.
Lockesmith. Forever shady and stirring up trouble. Episode 6 dives into the ugly side of the Beautillion. Swipe to hear the snippet and revisit the Daughters. #dodcpodcast
Go back to the Beautillion where the the night really is about family but Lockesmith is sending Jaymes on a vastly different path as the Daughters mix it up with the D.C. elite. Revisit episode 5 of #DODCpodcast.
"Black History Month, to me, means a time when we can look back at some of the great black pioneers who have paved the way with their sacrifice. It’s also time for us to celebrate them and our heritage and focus on continuing, as a race, to make a positive impact on the world and the generations to come.
It’s extremely important to have diverse voices in talent in ALL industries but especially in this one because we focus on story telling and sharing experiences. Many times these stories serve as an avenue for others to be exposed to someone else’s stories and experiences. Exposure helps so much with understanding and education. I think people having a variety of cultural exposures early can only have a positive effect on the world."
Actual gems from our #DODCpodcast voice actors this #BlackHistoryMonth and nothing more prescient than this from @bkmiddleton (Cole) who we're so lucky stopped by to chat with us for the EEPUniverse.com blog. Interested in voice acting? Check out all our Q&As with this outstanding BIPOC cast!
We are thrilled to honor the diversity and exceptional work of our amazing #DODCPodcast voice actors this #BlackHistoryMonth (and beyond, really) starting with our very own 'Jaymes' voiced by self-proclaimed "blerd", Kimberly Woods. Head to the NEWS tab in our EEP blog at eepuniverse.com to read this incredible Q&A.