Daniel J. Kim and Danielle Kennedy Join Queer Romance Podcast 'Drive Thru Magic', Set for September Launch
A new scripted fiction podcast, 'Drive Thru Magic,' is set to enchant listeners this September, featuring the vocal talents of Daniel J. Kim from 'Cobra Kai' and Danielle Kennedy of 'The 'Burbs.' This innovative audio drama, a creation of actor, writer, and director Briggon Snow, delves into a poignant gay romance narrative. Set against the mundane yet intimate backdrop of a drive-thru, the story explores the unexpected connections formed in everyday encounters, weaving together themes of love and the human experience of loss.
Briggon Snow, known for 'The Bright Sessions,' is at the helm of this project, which is being brought to life by Atypical Artists, with Lauren Shippen serving as executive producer. The podcast promises to deliver a heartfelt and humorous story, marked by Snow's signature blend of emotional depth and relatable character development. The core of the narrative revolves around two men whose lives intersect through repeated, brief interactions at a roadside drive-thru, ultimately leading to a profound connection.
Daniel J. Kim lends his voice to Louie, a pre-med student navigating a temporary drive-thru job, where he encounters and develops feelings for a regular customer. Briggon Snow himself voices Gabe, a young man dedicated to caring for his grandmother amidst her struggle with dementia. Gabe finds solace and an unexpected anchor in the voice he hears across the drive-thru speaker. Danielle Kennedy rounds out the main cast as Barb, a seasoned drive-thru employee whose sharp wit and no-nonsense attitude make her Louie's closest confidante.
Snow revealed that the concept for 'Drive Thru Magic' originated in 2024, a project he intermittently set aside due to its deeply personal nature. He describes the podcast as rooted in experiences he is still processing, making its creation a therapeutic journey through facing significant loss and change. The decision to frame this exploration within a gay love story stems from his belief that love provides a fitting and powerful space for grief to reside and be understood.
Lauren Shippen praises Snow's exceptional ability to craft stories that are simultaneously heartfelt, amusing, and utterly captivating. She notes that his writing masterfully interweaves the complexities of love and grief, ensuring listeners will quickly become attached to the characters and desire more time in their world. Shippen emphasizes that few creators possess Snow's talent for eliciting such profound emotional responses, and Atypical Artists is honored to support the telling of this compelling narrative. The recording for 'Drive Thru Magic' concluded in Los Angeles earlier this summer, with the first episodes scheduled to be available across all major podcast platforms starting September 7th.
