The Purgatory Report on CPRG

CPRG 88.1 FM. Purgatory's Community Radio Station. Home of the local news program the Purgatory Report with host Jean Hogenbeck. New episodes air the 2nd and 4th Friday of the month. (This is a work of fiction, inspired by the television series Wynonna Earp)

Couple Troubles 06/27/2025

Couple Troubles Misty has sand in her sights. Elmo struggles for the lead. Velma has a new look (and pies). Terra has a theory and Gerald has had it up to here. /episode/index/show/10321590-f343-4a06-a20d-0440fdbf6994/id/37179055

Wyld Horses 06/16/2025

Wyld Horses Jean reports the news. The Intern's personal life interferes with work. Elmo hoofs it. /episode/index/show/10321590-f343-4a06-a20d-0440fdbf6994/id/37033890

Midnight Special 05/23/2025

Midnight Special A postal worker has too much fun. Sales at Mama Olive's are up, but consumption is down. Will Drinkwater gets into character. All this and more! /episode/index/show/10321590-f343-4a06-a20d-0440fdbf6994/id/36690080

Brass Tax 05/09/2025

Brass Tax Elmo covers a protest. Terra encounters resistance. Dr. Sewicky attempts to share his knowledge. The Intern provides clarity. The Mounds Brothers have their hands full of pussy...cat. Jean finds herself in a situation that's everything to sneeze at. /episode/index/show/10321590-f343-4a06-a20d-0440fdbf6994/id/36513495

Wind Blown 04/25/2025

Wind Blown A wind storm tears through Purgatory. The Intern tries field reporting again. Something strange is afoot at The Mounds Brothers Garage. Nearby Doc Hawkins Used Tires are flying off the shelves. Jean ignores warning signs. Elmo gets dressed down. /episode/index/show/10321590-f343-4a06-a20d-0440fdbf6994/id/36319345

Cling-on Invasion 04/11/2025

Cling-on Invasion Jean has her hands full of Mounds. Misty's feeling breezy. Downtown business owners are concerned. Will doesn't have the time. The Intern dabbles in curation. /episode/index/show/10321590-f343-4a06-a20d-0440fdbf6994/id/36105280

For the Birds 03/28/2025

For the Birds Toni stops by with some sporting news. Will returns to the boards, sort of. Terra unveils a mystery; And Elmo covers a new Parks and Rec event. All this and more this episode of The Purgatory Report! /episode/index/show/10321590-f343-4a06-a20d-0440fdbf6994/id/35912895

Re-re-re-re-Start 03/14/2025

Re-re-re-re-Start The Purgatory Report returns for a 4th season! Mama Olive's is re-opening... again. The station has a new meteorologist. The Intern tries field reporting. And Mayor Doc Hawkins is in hot water. /episode/index/show/10321590-f343-4a06-a20d-0440fdbf6994/id/35656975

SEASON 4 COMING SOON! 03/03/2025

SEASON 4 COMING SOON! Tune in on March 14th for Season 4 of the Purgatory Report om CPRG! /episode/index/show/10321590-f343-4a06-a20d-0440fdbf6994/id/35516645

How the [REDACTED] Stole Christmas! 11/29/2024

How the [REDACTED] Stole Christmas! It's the holiday season in Purgatory and some sort of scrooge-y sneakster is stealing everyone's holiday decorations! Jean focuses on her priorities. The Intern struggles with a new assignment. Elmo flails in the field. Everybody has a theory! Will holiday justice prevail? Tune in to find out! /episode/index/show/10321590-f343-4a06-a20d-0440fdbf6994/id/34197700

Coming This Friday Nov 29th! 11/26/2024

Coming This Friday Nov 29th! /episode/index/show/10321590-f343-4a06-a20d-0440fdbf6994/id/34165700

On a Peel 08/02/2024

On a Peel It's the Season Three Finale! Deputy Precious offers results. A local company provides a do-over. Leroy makes a demand. Mayor Hawkins' subcommittees prove subversive. Rowan attempts humility. The Intern gets some new drinkware and the Cow Witch Coven comes to the end of their quest. /episode/index/show/10321590-f343-4a06-a20d-0440fdbf6994/id/32416942

Swoop! There It Is 07/12/2024

Swoop! There It Is The search for the kidnapped citizens goes on. Deputy Precious lays out his plan. Terra and Gerald provide separate offers to help. Will and Odette finally talk. A vigil is held. Jean gets real. /episode/index/show/10321590-f343-4a06-a20d-0440fdbf6994/id/32113917

Rodeo Pride 06/28/2024

Rodeo Pride Purgatory Pride is underway! A couple of tourists have a bear of an encounter. Will Drinkwater wails and wallows in his woes and Jean has had enough. Elmo Dinwiddie is on the scene at Pride. Rowan Fae speaks before they think. The CW engages in some old-fashioned rope play. /episode/index/show/10321590-f343-4a06-a20d-0440fdbf6994/id/31892097

Atomic Comics 06/14/2024

Atomic Comics The Purgatory prepares for its Pride Festival. Terra has beef with the new comics shop owner. The Mounds Brothers have an announcement. Elmo finds himself caught in the middle of a violent misunderstanding. It's bananas this week on The Report! /episode/index/show/10321590-f343-4a06-a20d-0440fdbf6994/id/31685172

Crass Tax 05/24/2024

Crass Tax An update on Velma's meal delivery business. Toni does their best at interviewing local veterinarian Morris Sewicky. Elmo goes the distance. Gerald offers tax advice. All in this new episode of The Purgatory Report! /episode/index/show/10321590-f343-4a06-a20d-0440fdbf6994/id/31459462

Who Ya Gonna Call? 05/10/2024

Who Ya Gonna Call? Deputy Precious stops by with some official PSD news. Peter and Paul encounter a hostile entity. Elmo goes to the theater. It's another week in Purgatory! /episode/index/show/10321590-f343-4a06-a20d-0440fdbf6994/id/31237417

Hell's Bells 04/26/2024

Hell's Bells Jean is excited about the weather. Old Man Roberts stops by with the Farm Report. Nearby Bowden recovers from vandalism. Toni resists the holiday spirit as others are about to get decked. Mayor Hawkins is on a mission. /episode/index/show/10321590-f343-4a06-a20d-0440fdbf6994/id/30988268

Madame Librarian 04/12/2024

Madame Librarian A new Sheriff's Blotter contains reports of disturbances around town. Jean checks in with the local librarian. Vern Hopkins provides an update on town council business; and the Mounds Brothers are on the case, whether anyone wants them to be or not. It's another week in Purgatory! /episode/index/show/10321590-f343-4a06-a20d-0440fdbf6994/id/30772028

Lord of the Things 03/22/2024

Lord of the Things Jean chats with Will about the upcoming play season. Toni gives some belated hockey coverage. Elmo finds himself in the middle of an unexpected negotiation with Rowan and some customers. /episode/index/show/10321590-f343-4a06-a20d-0440fdbf6994/id/30462238

Horsin' Around 03/08/2024

Horsin' Around Leroy shares some opinions. Odette swans into the studio. Jordan has new clients at the stable. Rival business owners have beef with Jean. It's another week in Purgatory! /episode/index/show/10321590-f343-4a06-a20d-0440fdbf6994/id/30190578

Somethin' Wiccan This Way Comes 02/23/2024

Somethin' Wiccan This Way Comes Toni's priorities have shifted. Jean conducts a community welfare check on Will, Terra and Gerald. Elmo's in over his head covering the unusual convention being held at the Wainwright Hotel. A new group rides into town on a mission. Tune in! /episode/index/show/10321590-f343-4a06-a20d-0440fdbf6994/id/30058058

Pie in the Sky 02/09/2024

Pie in the Sky We're Back! Jean announces a new hire at the station. Velma Watkins provides an update on the Mama Olive's rebuild. Newly-Elected Mayor Doc Hawkins shares his initial policies. All this and more in this Season 3 premiere! /episode/index/show/10321590-f343-4a06-a20d-0440fdbf6994/id/29844388

Season Three Promo 01/23/2024

Season Three Promo The Purgatory Report Returns to CPRG 88.1FM on February 9th! Tune in at , Spotify, iTunes and Audible! /episode/index/show/10321590-f343-4a06-a20d-0440fdbf6994/id/29617418

The Purgatory Report: War of the Weirds 10/31/2023

The Purgatory Report: War of the Weirds It’s Halloween in Purgatory! Jean has a plan to uplift Will’s spirits. Elmo goes method. Terra bears witness. Toni tries her hand at vox pops. /episode/index/show/10321590-f343-4a06-a20d-0440fdbf6994/id/28444454

Tune in Oct 31 for a Spine-Chilling Tale of the Supernatural! 10/23/2023

Tune in Oct 31 for a Spine-Chilling Tale of the Supernatural! /episode/index/show/10321590-f343-4a06-a20d-0440fdbf6994/id/28398485

Poll Position 07/28/2023

Poll Position It's Election Day in Purgatory! Jean and the team cover news of the Mayoral vote. Will Drinkwater is a changed man. Citizens give Elmo a run for his money. Toni rolls up their sleeves. Doc Hawkins is faced with surprising news. It's the Season 2 Finale, tune in! /episode/index/show/10321590-f343-4a06-a20d-0440fdbf6994/id/27582711

Swan Song 07/14/2023

Swan Song A new G.R.A.S.S. Alert is in effect. The Intern does some investigative reporting. Doc Hawkins provides sage wisdom. Odette finally makes an appearance. Elmo has his hands full. Concerned citizens take matters into their own hands. /episode/index/show/10321590-f343-4a06-a20d-0440fdbf6994/id/27456729

Master Debater 06/23/2023

Master Debater The music of Swan Lake continues to play throughout the town. Jean turns to Will Drinkwater for help. A surprising team-up brings trouble. Elmo Dinwiddie covers the Mayoral Debate. /episode/index/show/10321590-f343-4a06-a20d-0440fdbf6994/id/27237324

Music in the Air 06/09/2023

Music in the Air Jean wrestles with audio trouble. Tempers in town start to flare. An update on the Mayoral race. Gerald drops into the studio. Elmo proves useful. /episode/index/show/10321590-f343-4a06-a20d-0440fdbf6994/id/27095610

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