EMPTY QUARTER STUDIOS WANTS VIEWERS TO KILL YOUR LAWN
KILL YOUR LAWN, the half-hour reality-tv series that taps into a global lawn-killing movement, with humans falling in love with native plants across the planet, will be released on EARTHxTV premiering Saturday, April 22, 2023
EMPTY QUARTER STUDIOS WANTS VIEWERS TO
KILL YOUR LAWN
ACQUIRED BY EARTHxTV
TO BE RELEASED CELEBRATING EARTH MONTH
SATURDAY, APRIL 22, 2023
NEW YORK, NY - EMBARGOED UNTIL April 22, 2023: EMPTY QUARTER STUDIOS (ESQ), Billy Sprague, Executive Producer, is pleased to announce that KILL YOUR LAWN, the half-hour reality-tv series that taps into a global lawn-killing movement, with humans falling in love with native plants across the planet, will be released on EARTHxTV premiering Saturday, April 22, 2023. KILL YOUR LAWN is a rejection of the lawn industrial complex, celebrating the courage and inspiring messages of first-time lawn killers.
The grassy industrial complex is killing the planet. To save life on Earth. It’s time to laugh our way to a lawn-less future.
JOEY SANTORE is a blue-collar schmuck from Chicago who left a career at the railroad to pursue a lifetime studying botany and educating others via his cult-hit YouTube channel Crime Pays But Botany Doesn't.
Along with his best friend from Chicago, bicycle mechanic and punk rock banjoist AL SCORCH, these pals set out across America. Their mission: To carry out a turficidal killing spree and leave a trail of pollinator-friendly, native plant gardens in their wake.
Timing is imperative, as the nation faces a game-changing global drought, lawns are an ecological nightmare growing right under our noses. The drastic measure of removing a lawn reinforces the messaging of scientists, conserves indigenous plant species, and additionally has the following benefits:
- Water conservation: Lawns require a significant amount of water to maintain, especially in areas with dry climates. Removing a lawn can reduce water usage and help conserve this precious resource.
- Environmental benefits: Lawns are often maintained with pesticides and fertilizers, which can have negative impacts on the environment. Removing a lawn can help reduce the use of these chemicals and promote a healthier ecosystem.
- Cost savings: Maintaining a lawn can be expensive, especially if you hire someone to do it for you. Removing a lawn can save you money on water bills, maintenance costs, and landscaping services.
- Increased biodiversity: Lawns are monocultures that do not provide habitat for many species of plants and animals. By removing a lawn and planting a diverse array of native plants, you can increase biodiversity and support local wildlife. Once established, native plant gardens take care of themselves.
- Aesthetics: While some people enjoy the look of a well-manicured lawn, others prefer a more natural or landscaped look. Removing a lawn can provide an opportunity to create a unique and visually appealing outdoor space.
“KILL YOUR LAWN exemplifies Empty Quarter Studio’s approach to production, by securing unique access with top-tier on-camera talent and turning unpredictable stories into memorable entertainment,” said Co-executive Producer David Madison. “No other production company killed lawns this year using drag queens, electric motorcycles, goats and the Angel of Death himself.”
"Kill Your Lawn is a fun and entertaining show with an important message,” says EQS’ Billy Sprague. “We hope this show will inspire and motivate viewers to make a difference."
Empty Quarter Studios specializes in unique, uplifting, and edgy entertainment, telling stories of human experience shaped by adventure, natural history, culture, and ingenuity. The EQS team went to Somaliland to capture the story of stolen artifacts being returned to the indigenous cultures that created these priceless treasures. EQS is also working with the most successful seaplane company in the world to tell stories about remote San Juan Island getaways, the inner workings of a family business, and the science of killer whale poop—among other fascinating topics that define Cascadia.
The production is Executive Produced by Billy Sprague (Into the Lost Desert) and Ajax Broome (Legends & Lies), Co-Executive Producer is David Madison, Segment Producer is Carol Bentley, Lead Editor is Sue S. Lee (The First 48), Editor is Brian D'Amico, Assistant Editors are Mikah Binales and Aaron Brander, Story Producer is Jennifer Gutierrez-Cates, Supervising Field Producer is Max Grill, Field Producer/Coordinator is Tyler Knutt, Director of Photography is Dusty Jones, Line Producer is Steven Gruskin, Production Manager is Samantha Rooke, Production Coordinator is Megan Davies, Post Production Supervisor is Stina Hamlin, and Post Production Coordinator is Tom Wojtunik.
KILL YOUR LAWN can be seen on EarthxTV, which is now available to audiences on Charter's Spectrum TV, FuboTV, the National Cable Television Cooperative (NCTC) in the U.S., Sky, and Freeview in the U.K., M7 in Europe, Claro video and TotalPlay in Mexico. EarthxTV launched in 2022 and has quickly become home to audiences looking for inspiring stories about the individuals and organizations working to make our planet more sustainable. Since its debut, the entertainment network has rapidly expanded across premium cable, satellite, and digital platforms.
Running Time: Eight half-hour episodes redefining what it means to produce a makeover show. Episode descriptions and airdates below.
Website: emptyquarterstudios.com
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BIOGRAPHIES
JOEY SANTORE (Host) is the self-taught punk rock botanist with a large YouTube following, who is allergic to mainstream television, making him perhaps the first host of a garden makeover show who hates garden makeover shows.
AL SCORCH (Co-host) is a Second City trained comedian and working musician.
BILLY SPRAGUE (Executive Producer) President | Head of Creative, Empty Quarter Studios. Across his 25+ year career in the performing arts and entertainment industry, Billy has created, cast, directed, and consulted on all technical aspects of productions around the world, including New York City, Los Angeles, Moscow, Amsterdam, and Riyadh.
About Empty Quarter Studios
Empty Quarter Studios is a film and television production company based in New York and London that creates original non-fiction content for global distribution. We are committed to crafting premium cinematic experiences, using moving images to tell epic, immersive and transformational stories borne out of exploration, travel, history, science and everyday life in the world’s most exotic and unreachable places.
About EARTHxTV
EARTHxTV champions the people, places, creatures, and cultures that make our planet worth protecting. Available to millions of households worldwide on a growing list of premiere cable and satellite providers, they deliver entertaining and informing audiences on topics that impact our lives - climate challenges, biodiversity, sustainability, community, and more. Their mission is to reach people around the globe with sustainable solutions to environmental challenges. EarthxTV has distribution deals with Charter, and the National Cable Television Cooperative (NCTC) in the U.S.; Sky and Freeview in the U.K. and Ireland, M7 in Europe; and Claro Video and TotalPlay TV in Mexico. For more information, visit EarthxTV online at EarthxTV.com or on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
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EPISODE 01 F$%& the Suburbs
Deep in the suburbs of San Diego, Joey and Al help a couple rethink their front yard. Joey is confronted by a Border Patrol agent and a truckload of goats as he wreaks havoc in this premiere episode.
AIR DATE: April 22, 2023
EPISODE 02 Tiny Cups & Big Trees
With the help of a legendary naturalist, Joey sets aside fears of an outstanding arrest warrant in Miami to help lawn killer Charlie fight a dated city regulation against two mighty cypress species.
AIR DATE: April 27, 2023
EPISODE 03 Let’s Re-Dune This Lawn
The killing spree continues for native plant converts John and Julie. They killed their lawn at home, and will now turn turf into wild dune habitat at their beach house on South Padre Island.
AIR DATE: May 4, 2023
EPISODE 04 Pineapple Rescue: 911
Nurserywoman Lyz is ready to practice what she preaches on her Ft. Lauderdale lawn. With dreams of hosting a butterfly rave, Joey and Al manage to burn some weeds not once, but twice.
AIR DATE: May 11, 2023
EPISODE 05 Attack of the Jacaranda
John and Carol want to be good Californians and cut down on water for their lawn. A fight about jacaranda trees threatens to derail the process, but motocross riders cut through the tension.
AIR DATE: May 18, 2023
EPISODE 06 Secret Mariachi Garden
A classic book, "The Secret Garden," inspires Zaena and Arnoldo to transform their cookie cutter backyard into South Texas native habitat.
AIR DATE: May 25, 2023
EPISODE 07 Embrace The Swamp
In New Orleans, being prepared for excess water is the name of the game. Jared’s lawn is administered its last rites, while Joey and Al strip down for dip in yard swamp.
AIR DATE: June 1, 2023
EPISODE 08 Your Lawn Is A Drag
The Swamp Fly Team endeavors to have Debbie’s lawn certified as natural habitat, but only after two drag queens wrestle on it.
AIR DATE: June 8, 2023