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abandoned: The All-American Ruins Podcast | Season 4, Episode 1

FADING TRANSMISSIONS FROM A REPUBLIC OF RUINS, PART I:
THE SUMNER SCHOOL (TOPEKA — KS)

2 min readApr 30, 2026

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episode artwork: “Fading Transmissions from the Sumner School”

It’s here! Season 4 is the largest undertaking yet. In fact, Episodes 1–4 of Season 4 form “Fading Transmissions from a Republic of Ruins,” a four-part series embedded within the season. This Season 4 premiere was recorded in front of a live audience at Green Box Arts in Green Mountain Falls, Colorado.

EPISODE SYNOPSIS: An unexpected — and ironic — detour to an infamous abandoned school in Kansas sparks the kickoff of season 4. When Blake accidentally stumbles into the legacy of Brown v. Board of Education at the Sumner School in Topeka, he finds himself confronting the moment his childhood imagination collides with historical transmissions the country once tried to erase.

Here are some photos from the live episode taping:

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🎧 ** Note: For the best immersive experience, find a quiet place and wear headphones when listening to “abandoned: The All-American Ruins Podcast.” 🎧

To read the transcripts for any of these episodes, click here: http://abanadonedpod.com

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