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Derry's New DirectionChapter 11: Derry's New DirectionJin and Navi and their coalition revolt against Derry and the upper levels. 2025-07-0942 minDerry's New DirectionChapter 10: Brothers and Sisters, Part 2The conflict between Jin and Navi and the C levels comes to a head. New bonds are forged, and a new understanding is achieved.2025-06-1550 minDerry's New DirectionChapter 10: Brothers and Sisters, Part 1On the run, Navi and Cus manage to evade Bree and contact Jin. Mech and Nut corner Jin in a dangerous part of the ship. Nut risks his life in order to redeem himself. 2025-05-1828 minDerry's New DirectionChapter 9: The Pawn and the QueenIn a flashback, Bree suffers a cruel prank on her birthday. Cus comes to Navi's aid. Derry comes up with a tactic to deal with Navi, once and for all. 2025-04-2750 minDerry's New DirectionIntermissionA quick commercial break. Help yourself to some refreshments in the lobby...and enjoy a sneak preview of 104 WPR Metro's next project.Voiceover by GM Hakim and Maille Rose Smith. 2025-04-2002 minDerry's New DirectionChapter 8: KaliNavi comes up with an escape plan. Bree receives a conditional promotion. Derry rehearses a one-man play, in honor of the goddess of death and time.2025-04-1334 minDerry's New DirectionChapter 7: A Gift of A RoseJin and Navi are imprisoned in the back of the ship. Bree brutally asserts her new status. Libby gives Derry an ultimatum. Flo meditates on life's impermanence. 2025-04-0622 minDerry's New DirectionChapter 6: The FuriesNavi makes a shocking discovery. Jin makes a secret plan of action with Libby. Flo promises Navi a gift. Derry stages his most dramatic rehearsal yet...2025-03-3032 minDerry's New DirectionChapter 5: LaniakeaTensions mount as the heavy workload takes a toll on the C levels. Derry attempts to win Navi over to his side. Later on, through a virtual reality simulator, Jin and Navi explore the universe. 2025-03-1642 minDerry's New DirectionChapter 4: Greatly Improved Living ConditionsJin officially brings Navi to the front of the ship as an A level, to the dismay of Derry and some of the crew. The entire ship begins work on the new mission of reaching the planet Empyrean. Later on, Jin and Navi bond over childhood stories. 2025-03-0937 minDerry's New DirectionChapter 3: Old Names and NewIn the aftermath of the brutal Saturnalia, Jin seeks answers from the back of the ship. Derry advises against challenging the existing order. Jan accepts a new mission, and a new name. 2025-03-0242 minDerry's New DirectionChapter 2: The Queen of the HeavensJin investigates a mysterious audio signal. The crew finally enjoy the yearly Saturnalia feast, featuring a guest of honor from the back of the ship...2025-02-1933 minDerry's New DirectionChapter 1: A Harmonious and Well-Ordered Society.Thousands of years in the future, humanity has been reduced to a handful of survivors aboard a faster-than-light generation ship. The crew members bicker and fight. Jin, the ship's second-in-command, seeks guidance from Derry, the ship's wise old leader. Derry directs the ship's crew in a morally instructive play...2025-02-1235 min
WolfwhistleDerry's New Direction TrailerTrailer for 104 WPR Metro's upcoming epic space opera series!
Thousands of years in the future, humanity has annihilated itself through war. The last handful of survivors live on an experimental faster-than-light generation ship, arranged in a toxic, hierarchical society overseen by Derry the Director. But when Navi the Navigator, a girl from the ship's lowest class, discovers a habitable planet in the nearby Andromeda Galaxy, the ship must confront a change to its status quo. A tale of love, redemption, and hope for humanity.
A twelve part series, releasing...2025-02-0502 minDerry's New DirectionDerry's New Direction trailerTrailer for 104 WPR's Metro upcoming 12-part epic space opera series!2025-02-0402 min
Bald, Blind, and BuddiesTikTok TakedownWe begin by acknowledging recent pardons and the President’s constitutional authority to do so.Our special guest, Ben Siders, explains Congress’s role to legislate in areas of national security and the typical deference that the courts pay to that role. Then, he explains what the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act actually says.We share our thoughts on the measure and how other countries approach security and business ownership.John worries about the possibility of overly broad interpretations of the law and Tim trie...2025-01-2742 min
WolfwhistleDerry's New Direction Crowdfunding Announcement104 WPR Metro's next project, an epic space opera audio drama! Thousands of years in the future, humanity has annihilated itself through war. The last handful of survivors live on an experimental faster than light spaceship, organized in a toxic hierarchy overseen by Derry the Director. But when Navi the Navigator, a girl from the ship's lowest class, discovers a habitable planet in the nearby Andromeda Galaxy, the ship will have to undergo a permanent change to its status quo. A tale of love, redemption, and hope for humanity.
Crowdfunding campaign currently live on Indiegogo...2024-03-0503 min
Say It Out Loud: TwiHard Recovery ClubEp. 14: Would an Outsider Like Twilight? (feat. Shawn Johnson of WPR)In the midst of the Twilight Renaissance, we know just how saturated the internet is with quotes and memes around the widely-loved (and hated) saga. But what does this world look like to an outsider? Would someone who has never interacted with Twilight even enjoy reading it today? Can the book hold up in 2023 to fresh eyes? We challenged Shawn Johnson, the State Capitol Bureau Chief for Wisconsin Public Radio, to take on reading the first book cover to cover to test the longevity of Twilight and determine if we can recruit even an unlikely TwiHard.2023-04-251h 17
WolfwhistleEpisode 10The series finale of Wolfwhistle. Bertolio decides to act. Eliza makes a final plea. Jacob lets the world know what he really thinks. 2022-02-1123 min
WolfwhistleEpisode 9Jacob reaches out for help. Banquist learns the nature of Mr. Whitmore's delay. Two deer frolic in the forest...2022-02-0422 min
WolfwhistleEpisode 8Bertolio and Banquist share a dance. Jacob and Eliza make a shocking discovery. Grotius finally gets his time in the limelight.2022-01-2816 min
WolfwhistleEpisode 7In a very special episode of Wolfwhistle, Jacob and Eliza find a surprise waiting for them inside their studio...2022-01-2119 min
WolfwhistleEpisode 6Jacob makes a deal with the mysterious stranger.2022-01-1415 min
WolfwhistleEpisode 5Eliza comforts and inspires a young listener
2022-01-0727 min
PairingWolf 359 (with the Cast and Crew of Wolf 359)Merry Christmas, and Happy 4-year Anniversary to the finale of Wolf 359! To celebrate, Pairing Commander Emma Sherr-Ziarko gathered (most) of the cast and crew of the show for a reunion. We reminisce about our favorite memories of making this show, what episodes we loved most, and we discuss what we think our characters would drink. Plus: Noah's slates, Zach Valenti breaking into song, recording at Spaceman, building and living in a character, Hilbert's commercial reads, forgetting episode titles, Horse Wines, predicting the future, Alan's track titles, Gabriel the master synthesizer, How Could Dare You, and, of course, Funzo. 2021-12-252h 22
WolfwhistleEpisode 4Fresh off their victory over Mura, Eliza and Jacob propose a new mission for the show. Later on, when alone, they reminisce about their youth together. Grotius finally makes his shot for the title.2021-12-0824 min
WolfwhistleEpisode 3In a comic aside, Grotius the Great aspires to climb the ladder of 104 WPR Metro. Meanwhile, Jacob is confronted by a mysterious stranger.2021-12-0120 min
WolfwhistleEpisode 2During a commercial break, steel magnate Jonathan Mura is triumphant after announcing his bid for the US Senate. Jacob receives a tempting job offer. Eliza finds a way to turn the tables on Jonathan. 2021-11-2436 min
PairingGilmore Girls (with Brooke Jennett)Emma is joined by Brooke Jennett (Thirteen, Olive Hill) to discuss the beloved and problematic show from our youth, Gilmore Girls. Brooke has some seriously hot takes, and we have some delightful headcanons of these characters being friends with winemakers. Plus: TV writing trends, a Tempranillo Man, Budweiser & Bordeaux, our Beaujolais King, and, mostly, Justice for Lane! Content Warning: discussion of sexual assault, consent, bodily autonomy, homophobia, and fatphobia/body shaming. Make sure to follow Brooke on Twitter and Instagram @oats_mcgoats, and make sure to follow and listen to Thirteen @PodThirteen! Emma...2021-11-181h 22
WolfwhistleEpisode 1Good evening, 20th century...Eliza Astor and Jacob DeGrim are the hosts of Wolfwhistle, one of the most successful radio shows on air in 1934. In the first episode of the new year, they interview Jonathan Mura, a powerful steel magnate, who is building the world's tallest skyscraper in Midtown Manhattan. The interview quickly becomes heated...2021-11-1729 min
WolfwhistleWolfwhistle trailerAn upcoming audio drama. In 1934, two idealistic radio hosts battle shadowy forces for the soul of America. Recommended for fans of the 'Bioshock' video game series and the movie 'Network'.2021-11-1501 min