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Grand Rapidians Play Video GamesFavorite Guests) Evan Tess MurrayWelcome to what should be our final betwixt season rebroadcast episodes with the creator of This Planet Needs A Name, Evan Tess Murray. We loved having them on our show almost as much as we loved their show! We'll see you soon with new episodes and repeat guests that we want to talk to again.
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In this episode we welcome special guest Evan Tess Murray from the podcasts This Planet Needs A Name & Light Hearts. We drink a Barrel-Aged Legion from the Community Beer Company (Provided by Beer Geeks), a Joto One...2024-01-2756 min
Of The SwordNPCThe transcript for this episode can be found here.This episode was written and produced by Tal Minear. Avery was voiced by Chad Ellis (he/him). Liam was voiced by DeeJay Sylvis (he/they). Finley was voiced by Lisette Alvarez (they/them). Aly was voiced by Hannah Wright (she/her). Helyn was voiced by Robin Howell (they/them). Sif was voiced by Karin Heimdahl (she/her). Amanda was voiced by Leslie Gideon (she/her). Evan was voiced by Davis Walden (he/him). Cole was voiced by Evan Tess Murray (they/them). Erin was voiced by Claudia Elvidge...2023-09-2722 min
The Last Echoes8.5 Venlor 2The sound of the moon at night.
The Last Echoes is written by Trace Callahan with editing by Evan Tess Murray. Direction is by Evan Tess Murray. Sound design and music are by Trace Callahan.
We are so glad you’re here to share these stories with us. To find us online, find us at Lastechoes pod, on Twitter, the Fediverse, and Tumblr, or visit our website lastechoes.com. We’d love to hear from you.
Thank you to our season one supporters, including Maddie, Rebekah, Kate, Anne, Christopher, Holly, Tina, Stephanie, and Caro...2023-08-1411 minThe Last Echoes7.5 MeandallThe sound at the top of a tall hospital building on Meandall.
The Last Echoes is written by Trace Callahan with editing by Evan Tess Murray. Direction is by Evan Tess Murray. Sound design and music are by Trace Callahan.
We are so glad you’re here to share these stories with us. To find us online, find us at Lastechoes pod, on Twitter, the Fediverse, and Tumblr, or visit our website lastechoes.com. We’d love to hear from you.
Thank you to our season one supporters, including Maddie, Rebekah, Kate, Anne, Chri...2023-07-3111 minThe Last Echoes6.5 The Collected ArchivesThis episode is a little different. As the recording from Hune was indoors with very little sound besides the speech itself, we're bringing you the sound of the Archives.
The Last Echoes is written by Trace Callahan with editing by Evan Tess Murray. Direction is by Evan Tess Murray. Sound design and music are by Trace Callahan.
We are so glad you’re here to share these stories with us. To find us online, find us at Lastechoes pod, on Twitter, the Fediverse, and Tumblr, or visit our website lastechoes.com. We’d love to hear...2023-07-1711 minThe Last Echoes5.5 TirohBeside a stream in the middle of one of Tiroh's vast fields.
The Last Echoes is written by Trace Callahan with editing by Evan Tess Murray. Direction is by Evan Tess Murray. Sound design and music are by Trace Callahan.
We are so glad you’re here to share these stories with us. To find us online, find us at Lastechoes pod, on Twitter, the Fediverse, and Tumblr, or visit our website lastechoes.com. We’d love to hear from you.
Thank you to our season one supporters, including Maddie, Rebekah, Kate, Anne, Chri...2023-07-0311 minThe Last Echoes4.5 IvehA soundscape from the carefully balanced ecosystem that is one of Iveh's harmonic forests, beside a stream.
The Last Echoes is written by Trace Callahan with editing by Evan Tess Murray. Direction is by Evan Tess Murray. Sound design and music are by Trace Callahan.
We are so glad you’re here to share these stories with us. To find us online, find us at Lastechoes pod, on Twitter, the Fediverse, and Tumblr, or visit our website lastechoes.com. We’d love to hear from you.
Thank you to our season one supporters, incl...2023-06-1911 minThe Last Echoes3.5 ThelddinThe sound of one of Thelddin's overlapping storms from inside a nearly closed off cave entrance.
The Last Echoes is written by Trace Callahan with editing by Evan Tess Murray. Direction is by Evan Tess Murray. Sound design and music are by Trace Callahan.
We are so glad you’re here to share these stories with us. To find us online, find us at Lastechoes pod, on Twitter, the Fediverse, and Tumblr, or visit our website lastechoes.com. We’d love to hear from you.
Thank you to our season one supporters, including Madd...2023-06-0511 minThe Last Echoes2.5 - VaddA soundscape based on audio from Vadd. Beside a large fountain in a quiet part of the citadel.
The Last Echoes is written by Trace Callahan with editing by Evan Tess Murray. Direction is by Evan Tess Murray. Sound design and music are by Trace Callahan.
We are so glad you’re here to share these stories with us. To find us online, find us at Lastechoes pod, on Twitter, the Fediverse, and Tumblr, or visit our website lastechoes.com. We’d love to hear from you.
Thank you to our season one supp...2023-05-2210 minThe Last Echoes1.5 - ElloriThis soundscape is based on the audio from episode 1, a moment in time at the edge of a forest on Ellori.
The Last Echoes is written by Trace Callahan with editing by Evan Tess Murray. Direction is by Evan Tess Murray. Sound design and music are by Trace Callahan.
We are so glad you’re here to share these stories with us. To find us online, find us at Lastechoes pod, on Twitter, the Fediverse, and Tumblr, or visit our website lastechoes.com. We’d love to hear from you.
Thank you to our...2023-05-0811 min
Radio Drama RevivalThis Planet Needs a Name - Evan Tess Murray & Trace CallahanHope is not the lonely candle in the dark. Hope is the light of the candle in the dark, and you have to light the candle yourself. Hope needs sustenance, hope needs energy put into it in order for it to survive. We’re talking to Evan Tess Murray and Trace Callahan about hope in This Planet Needs a Name, right here on Radio Drama Revival.
Like what you hear? Us too. You can support the crew of This Planet Needs a Name at needsanamepod.com/support-us.
Learn more about how to support Radio Drama Re...2022-12-2154 min
Hubris: A 24-Hour Podcast ProjectFeastRound 5, Team Negative One: Soup-er Hubris
Transcript here.
Myrna has never tasted anything before. Hal has found a way to let her - and to make it a truly special first experience.
Content Warnings: Implied disaster, brief swearing, sounds of food and cooking
Writer: Caroline Mincks, Sound designer: Caroline Mincks, Dialogue editor: Evan Tess Murray, Composer: Trace Callahan, Myrna was played by Caroline Mincks, Hal was played by Evan Tess Murray.2022-10-0316 min
Sector 0In The BeginningThe story of Katarina is finally revealed.
This episode contains content which may be alarming to some listeners, including:
-Death
-Weapons fire
-Imprisonment
-Depictions of violence
-Manipulation by the powers that be
-Rockfalls
-Sexual allusions
-Alarms
Our Cast:
Agent Jess Phillips: The Entity Known As Sam
Agent Princess Katarina, of the House of Jarn: Glory Duda
Jessica: Tal Minear
High Quing Absolu: Jonathan Jane
Low Prince Trione: Mandy Hall
Agent Pete: Lester Simmons
Agent Henry Fitzwilhelm Yves von Steppenmarch: Harry Tanning
Agent Xerret: Alda Idego
The AIs: Brad Colbroock
Hammakaplu: Brad Colbroock
The Barbarian: Hermann Riskol
Lt. Director Kim: Vyn...2022-08-151h 57
Hubris: A 24-Hour Podcast ProjectTall OrderAfter their last heist goes awry, a team of Special Little Guys attempts to steal an antique chandelier from a bank lobby. Things do not go as planned.
Content Warnings include loud noises, mention of death, mild peril, and heights.
Transcript Link. Made by Round 4, Group 2: Alarm Clocks
This episode was written by Evan Tess Murray and Ezra J. Wayne with script editing by Lee Davis-Thalbourne. It was directed by Madelyn Dorta, with dialogue editing by Nikko Goldstein and sound design by Trevor Van Winkle. Music was composed and produced by Kai C...2022-03-2014 min
Someone Dies In This ElevatorIntroducing: Hubris, a 24-Hour Podcast ProjectToday we're spotlighting Hubris, a 24-hour Podcast Project! Hubris is a labor of love from a chaotic group of podcasters who decided a 24-hour podcast challenge sounded like a good idea. Each round, teams are assembled and create an episode based on a chosen theme, which is released anthology-style onto the Hubris feed! If you're hungry for more anthology shows, go check Hubris out!This showcase of Hubris contains two episodes, Just Wait For Dawn (transcript here) and I Hope I Don't Burn It All Down (transcript here). Find out more about Hubris at https://24hourhubris.com.2022-01-2200 min
This Planet Needs a Name1.06: Until We've Discovered JoyIn Episode Six, “Until We’ve Discovered Joy,” we look in on each of the Nameless Crew now that they’ve settled into their lives planetside. Zei deals with the aftermath of her frightening encounter with the native lifeforms and James has a small personal revelation. Lunch is eaten. Some questions are finally answered. Content Notes: As always, a few people swear. There are kissing sounds briefly (see the transcript for details).The transcript is available at https://tinyurl.com/tpnan106. We’re using googl...2021-11-281h 00This Planet Needs a NameOn Earth: ZahavaIn this prequel episode, “On Earth: Zahava,” we get a glimpse of Zahava's life long before she assembled the Nameless Crew. Content Notes: none. The transcript is available. If the transcript link is broken please email needsanamepod@gmail.com and we’ll get it to you as soon as we can. We’ve changed to google docs for our transcripts for accessibility - please let us know if anything isn’t working! This episode, the first in its series, was written and directed by Evan Tess Murray. Original composition, sound design...2021-09-2622 min
International Podcast MonthCS: What Will Be Here? - TrailerWhat Will Be Here is a sci-fi audio drama about living on a doomed earth and building things anyway. This 10-episode limited series launches on November 21. Find out more about the show at whatwillbehere.crd.co, and subscribe on your podcatcher of choice today.
About & Credits
This trailer was written by Brad Colbroock, Chandler Harrison, Cole Burkhardt, Di Reese, and Tal Minear, with script editing by Evan Tess Murray. It was directed and sound designed by Tal Minear, and features Jona Lune as Jules, Kathy Youssef as Armani, Vico Ortiz as Kei, John Y. Kamara...2021-09-0604 minGrand Rapidians Play Video Games128) This Episode Needs A NameIn this episode we welcome special guest Evan Tess Murray from the podcasts This Planet Needs A Name & Light Hearts. We drink a Barrel-Aged Legion from the Community Beer Company (Provided by Beer Geeks), a Joto One Cup Sake, and an Old Fashoined with Jameson from IPA barrels plus rosemary. RLXP includes a week of adulting, getting into college, and an open letter standing up for trans men. We've played Deal or No Deal (Wii), Aquaria (PC), and The Gardens Between (XB). Regarding Atomicrops, Here's some sh** that we know we missed. Our recommendations are Rapture 518, Queer Pride & Prejudice...2021-08-281h 00
Hubris: A 24-Hour Podcast ProjectSprings EternalTwo robots alone in the rubble of humanity; two AIs watching from above, and a healthy dose of 18th century poetry. In the future, hope ... well, you know. Content warnings for this episode are: discussions of death.
Transcript link.
Made by Round 2, Group 4: Hey You Yes You Over There
Writers - D.J. Sylvis and Evan Tess Murray. Script Editor - Karin Heimdahl. Director - Karin Heimdahl. Dialogue Editor - Brad Colbroock. Sound Designer - Emmett Moon. Transcriber - Evan Tess Murray. Ceretanium was voiced by Karin Heimdahl, Carbonium was voiced by Emmett Moon; Soft...2021-05-0200 min
Ignorance Was Bliss295 -- Learn to Fly on the Way Down -- with Evan Tess MurrayHow do you define family? ...creativity? ...hope?Guest: Evan Tess MurrayPromo: Break a WishDisclaimer: Stacy SciarraArt: Asylum 94 ProductionsMusic: Jake Pierle -- https://jakepierle.bandcamp.com/Facebook group: The Asylum -- https://bit.ly/iwbasylumMerch: https://bit.ly/iwbpodcastmerchPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/IWBpodcast2021-01-221h 09
Hubris: A 24-Hour Podcast ProjectJust Wait for DawnSometimes you think you're alone in the building, working all night, facing a deadline come morning. And then sometimes, the deadline is... surprisingly literal. Four unlikely companions face uncertainty together while the world falls apart around them in the last few minutes before dawn. Not for the faint of heart.
Content warnings - Sirens, screams, explosions, depictions of violence and gore, and themes of horror. This episode is designed to be listened to on headphones or stereo speakers.
Transcript here.
Made by Round 1, Group 3: Hey You
Writer - Evan Tess Murray.
...2021-01-1719 minThis Planet Needs a Name1.05 Recklessly and Perfectly AliveIn Episode Five, “Recklessly and Perfectly Alive,” we get to explore a forest at long, long last. The crew attempt to learn James’s favorite sport, with minimal success. Conflicts are resolved, new surprises are encountered, and quite a lot of hairs are cut. This one’s sweet! Content Notes: very few this time! As usual a few people swear. Alcohol consumption: [40:19 - 41:10] pours, takes a sip, sings about whiskeyThe transcript is available. If the transcript link is broken please email needsanamepod@gmail.com and we’ll get it to you as soon as we can...2021-01-031h 00
Light HeartsMinisode: HolidayAs Prism winds down before the holiday break, Maine weather decides to keep the friends in place a little longer than planned.
Transcript here.
This episode was written and directed by Caroline Mincks, with script editing by Evan Tess Murray. Sound design and engineering were by Tal Minear and Caroline Mincks. Janine is played by Caroline, Ryan is Played by Evan Tess Murrary, and Kale is played by Tal. Music in this episode was made by John Bartman.
Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Tumblr at lightheartspod, and visit our website at lightheartspod...2020-12-1808 minThis Planet Needs a NameBonus: James Explains BrewingWe're deep in production of our next full episode - in the meantime, just so you know we're still here, James has given you his recipe for brewing a decent beer. Well, I say recipe. Really it's sketchy at best, as beer's all in the technique anyway. Written and performed by Alexander Doddy. Music and engineering by Trace Callahan. The transcript (and, theoretically, recipe) are available here.Support the show2020-11-0801 min
Hit Me One More TimeThe Last Unicorn w/ Evan Tess MurrayEpisode Notes
Subject: The Last Unicorn
Guest: Evan Tess Murray
In this episode, Evan brings this 1982 animated fantasy film to the podcast. Talking points include the Mia Farrow scandal, what still scares us as adults, and much more!
Find out more at http://hitmeonemoretime.com
This podcast is powered by Pinecast.2020-11-0359 minLight HeartsMinisode: HalloweenJanine prepares for Halloween. The ghosts try to help.
Transcript here.
This episode was written and directed by Caroline Mincks. Sound design and engineering were by Tal Minear. Janine is played by Caroline, Ryan is Played by Evan Tess Murrary, and Kale is played by Tal.
Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Tumblr at lightheartspod, and visit our website at lightheartspod.carrd.co2020-10-3005 min
Open WorldThis Planet Needs A NameToday’s episode is about giving everything up and leaving it all behind. This episode features four installments from This Planet Needs a Name, originally published in December 2019 and January 2020, followed by an interview with the creator Evan Tess Murray.This Planet Needs a Name, was created by Evan Tess Murray. Original composition, sound design, and audio engineering are by Trace Callahan. Characters were developed in collaboration with their actors:
Caroline Mincks as Zahava
Evan Tess Murray as Zei
Trevor Bean as Mandry
Alexander Doddy as James
Alexander Endymion Hernandez Diaz as Cyrus
Sawyer Greene as Qu...2020-10-1954 minLight HeartsMinisode: Passing ThroughWhile on a case in Maine, Hughes stops for some sustenance at a lovely little queer community space called Prism. Surely it'll be a perfectly ordinary tea run...right?
Transcript Here.
This episode features Sophie Hughes as Hughes, Caroline Mincks as Janine, Tal Minear as Kale, and Evan Tess Murray as Ryan. This episode was written by Caroline and edited by Caroline and Tal.
Follow Hughes and Mincks: Ghost Detectives on Twitter @HughesandMincks. Follow Sophie @SophsTakeNotes, Caroline @saucymincks, Tal @starplanes, and Evan @evantessuraea.
Follow Light Hearts on Twitter, Instagram, and Tumblr...2020-09-2207 min
Pod and PrejudiceBBC Episode 2 (Part 2) with Evan Tess MurrayThis week we're discussing the second half of Episode 2 of the 1995 BBC Pride and Prejudice with Evan Tess Murray (@evantessuraea)! Topics discussed include some barefoot guy that went to school with Becca and Molly, dancing as a metaphor for sex, the "Let's Embarrass Lizzy" party, the neg proposal, scheming Charlotte, and David Bamber.Cast and Crew of Pride and PrejudiceIf you want to hear more of Evan's work, check out their podcasts at @needsanamepod and @lightheartspod.Support for Pod and Prejudices comes from...2020-09-0846 min
Seen and Not HeardEpisode 101: DartsBet attempts to be part of a family gathering. It goes about as well as can be expected. Content warnings: ableism, conflict, some strong language, mention of alcohol.Transcript can be found here. (https://tinyurl.com/y3g69cjf) Transcripts are also available on our Twitter account.Seen and Not Heard is written and directed by Caroline Mincks, with music by Gavin Crockett and sound design by Tal Minear.This episode featured the voices of Sena Bryer as Elaine, Leslie Gideon as Sarah, Steven Goldman as Joe, Sean Lenhart as David, Ca...2020-09-0820 minLight HeartsBorrowing the Book with A. R. OlivieriAn old friend of Ryan’s is in town for a weekend of outer space geekery - ahem, a CONFERENCE. A.R. Olivieri plays Aspen, an astrophysicist who has cracked the code of pulsar deceleration but not solved the secrets of the boomerang book. Meanwhile, a mysterious inhabitant of the kitchen wreaks havoc.
Transcript here.
Light Hearts is a joint project Tal Minear, Evan Tess Murrary, and Caroline Mincks. This episode was written by Caroline and Evan and directed by Caroline. Sound design and engineering were by Tal. This episode features A.R. Olivieri as As...2020-09-0822 min
Quirky Voices PresentsMADIVA 303 - Evan Tess - Encouraging gender inclusive casting calls, with a focus on Non Binary actorsSend us a textHellooo - hearty happy welcome's to this episode of MADIVA on encouraging gender inclusive casting calls, with the blooming lovely, warm and brilliant....EVAN TESS!We kinda look at soo many things INCLUDING: Whatis Hope punk?What does Non Binary mean?? How can you make casting calls more inclusive to non binary folks and more>?OH, and we even hear the birdsong of Caesar the Cockatiel - what's not to like peoples!?2020-09-0749 min
Moonbase Theta, OutMTO Before the Moon – Episode 6: “The Interview”Moonbase Theta, Out: Before the Moon is a six-episode miniseries, revealing new details about the crew's life on Earth. Brought to you by our backers on Patreon! Dr. Ringling is conducting interviews for a position on the Moonbase - but Dr. Day may be more trouble than they bargained for.Transcript is found here.You can get a 30-day FREE trial from our sponsor Dipsea at dipseastories.com/theta! You'll also hear a sponsored message at the top of the show: Wilder (played by Tina Daniels) sharing her Dipsea experiences with her partners back home. W...2020-09-0617 minPod and PrejudiceBBC Episode 2 (Part 1) with Evan Tess MurrayToday, we're discussing the first half of Episode 2 of the 1995 BBC version of Pride and Prejudice with Evan Tess Murray (@evantessuraea)! Highlights include Thirsty Mary, the invention of negging, quoits, Coraline by Neil Gaiman, Gay Wickham and Bisexual Denny, a Frozen moment, and Molly x2.Cast and crew of Pride and PrejudiceIf you want to hear more of Evan's work, check out their podcasts at @needsanamepod and @lightheartspod.Support for Pod and Prejudices comes from Well Read Company. Go to their website at...2020-08-2548 min
Moonbase Theta, OutMTO Before the Moon – Episode 5: “Hearing Voices”Moonbase Theta, Out: Before the Moon is a six-episode miniseries, revealing new details about the crew's life on Earth. Brought to you by our backers on Patreon!Transcript is found here.Dr. Ashwini Ray needs the perfect voice for zir new project - and it turns out that Jen Ponton is all that and more.Featuring Tau Zaman (they/them) and Jen Ponton (she/her)Consortium Announcer: Evan Tess Murray (he/they)The episode was written, edited and produced by D.J. Sylvis (they/them)2020-08-2322 min
Hughes and Mincks: Ghost DetectivesMinisode 2: Passing ThroughWhile on a case in Maine, Hughes stops for some sustenance at a lovely little queer community space called Prism. Surely it'll be a perfectly ordinary tea run...right?
Transcript.
This episode features Sophie Hughes as Hughes and Caroline Mincks as Janine, as well as Tal Minear as Kale and Evan Tess Murray as Ryan. This episode was written by Caroline and edited by Caroline and Tal. Sophie created the cover art and theme music. Follow us on Twitter @HughesandMincks, @SophsTakeNotes, and @saucymincks. Follow our guests: Tal @starplanes and Evan @evantessuraea. Check out Light Hearts...2020-08-2107 minLight HeartsA Song for AiramHere's Sawyer's song from episode 3, titled Million Things, as a standalone track for your enjoyment.
Written and performed by Sawyer Greene, audio engineering by Trace Callahan.
Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Tumblr at lightheartspod, and visit our website at lightheartspod.carrd.co2020-08-1003 min
Moonbase Theta, OutMTO Before the Moon – Episode 4: “Sweetness”Moonbase Theta, Out: Before the Moon is a six-episode miniseries, revealing new details about the crew's life on Earth. Brought to you by our backers on Patreon!In this episode, Nessa's partner Elena steals her away from her farewell party for a little alone time. There will be smooching. (Transcript)Featuring Elissa Park (she/they) and Leslie Gideon (she/her)Consortium Announcer: Evan Tess Murray (he/they)The episode was written, edited and produced by D.J. Sylvis (they/them)Theme music is "S...2020-08-0918 minHughes and Mincks: Ghost DetectivesGhost in the MachineEpisode description... idk... it's an episode? Of Ghost Detectives? I'll think of a description later, I need more tea.
Join Hughes and Mincks, best (only?) ghost detectives in town, as they navigate the weird world of podcasting.
Transcript.
This episode features Sophie Hughes and Caroline Mincks as Hughes and Mincks. This episode also features Danyelle Ellet (Linden), Sean Lenhart (Arnold), Dominic Mendez (Danny), Evan Tess Murray (Patrick), A. R. Olivieri (Walter), Khalila Roney (Willow), and David Young (Doug).
Ghost in the Machine was written and edited by Caroline...2020-08-0726 min
COPPERHEART: A RiggStories Audio DramaThe EL27 Story Part 3CONTENT ADVISORY: This episode contains mature language and situations. Listener discretion is advised. In this third and final part of a three-part series, we re-visit COPPERHEART from the very beginning, concentrating specifically on the story of the EL27 investigation of what happened at GL51. COPPERHEART features the voice talents of: Alicia Atkins as RODA Graham Rowat as DUNN Colin Morris as EDN6174 Jarred Worley as BAXTER Sarah Ruth Thomas as IRIS Aiya Islam as PINARSKI Haley C. McCarthy as...2020-08-021h 36
Seen and Not HeardPrologue 104: An Extremely Jewish AnswerBet decides to try to get some answers about her situation from her rabbi. Content warnings: mention of illness/hospital stay.Transcript can be found here. (https://tinyurl.com/y3l9t9gp) Transcripts are also available on our Twitter account.Seen and Not Heard is written and directed by Caroline Mincks, with sound design by Tal Minear and music by Gavin Crockett.This episode featured the voices of Caroline Mincks as Bet and Evan Tess Murray as the rabbi.Special thanks to Riley C.J. Kenway and Evan Te...2020-08-0210 minSeen and Not HeardPrologue 104: An Extremely Jewish AnswerBet decides to try to get some answers about her situation from her rabbi. Content warnings: mention of illness/hospital stay.Transcript can be found here. (https://tinyurl.com/y3l9t9gp) Transcripts are also available on our Twitter account.Seen and Not Heard is written and directed by Caroline Mincks, with sound design by Tal Minear and music by Gavin Crockett.This episode featured the voices of Caroline Mincks as Bet and Evan Tess Murray as the rabbi.Special thanks to Riley C.J. Kenway and Evan Te...2020-08-0210 minThis Planet Needs a NameBonus: James Makes Yorkshire PuddingsJames puts his personal spin on explaining the delightful little things that are Yorkshire puddings. Written and performed by Alexander Doddy.Composition and audio engineering by Trace Callahan. The transcript and ingredient list are available here. Enjoy! Support the show2020-08-0101 minLight HeartsWriting the Story with Sawyer GreeneIt's Kale's turn to play matchmaker while Janine puts on an open mic night and Ryan tries to understand a sad ghost. Featuring the vocal stylings of Sawyer Greene as Finn, a disaster in eyeliner.
Light Hearts is a joint project of Tal Minear, Evan Tess Murray, and Caroline Mincks. This episode was written and directed by Evan. Sound design and engineering were by Tal Minear. This episode featured Sawyer Greene as Finn and Alexander Endymion Hernández Díaz as Airam. Janine was voiced by Caroline, Ryan was voiced by Evan, and Kale was voiced by Ta...2020-07-2933 min
Moonbase Theta, OutMTO Before the Moon – Episode 3: “Where the Heart”Moonbase Theta, Out: Before the Moon is a six-episode miniseries, revealing new details about the crew's life on Earth. Brought to you by our backers on Patreon!Roger and Alex come to terms with Roger's need to leave the Earth behind - at least for a little while. (Transcript)Featuring Leeman Kessler (he/him) and Gabriel Taneko (he/they)Consortium Announcer: Evan Tess Murray (he/they)The episode was edited by Gabriel Taneko; written and produced by D.J. Sylvis (they/them)Theme music is "Star"...2020-07-2616 min
COPPERHEART: A RiggStories Audio DramaThe EL27 Story Part 2CONTENT ADVISORY: This episode contains mature language and situations. Listener discretion is advised. In this second part of a three-part series, we re-visit COPPERHEART from the very beginning, concentrating specifically on the story of the EL27 investigation of what happened at GL51. COPPERHEART features the voice talents of: Alicia Atkins as RODA Graham Rowat as DUNN Colin Morris as EDN6174 Jarred Worley as BAXTER Sarah Ruth Thomas as IRIS Aiya Islam as PINARSKI Haley C. McCarthy as LEUTER 2020-07-261h 19
Seen and Not HeardPrologue 103: An AttemptAh, family dinners. Surely a time for pleasant conversations and emotional openness! Content warnings: ableism, conflict, complicated family relationships, mention of alcohol.Transcript can be found here. (https://tinyurl.com/y2dxls79)Transcripts are also available on our Twitter account.Seen and Not Heard is written and directed by Caroline Mincks, with sound design by Tal Minear and music by Gavin Crockett.This episode featured the voices of Sena Bryer as Elaine, Leslie Gideon as Sarah, Steven Goldman as Joe, and Caroline Mincks as Bet.Special thanks to Riley C...2020-07-2609 minThis Planet Needs a NameBonus: Zahava's Matzah BallsYou asked for it! The first in what may well be a series of recipes from the Nameless Crew.Written and performed by Caroline Mincks. Music and audio engineering by Trace Callahan.The transcript and ingredient list are available here. Enjoy! Support the show2020-07-1901 min
COPPERHEART: A RiggStories Audio DramaThe EL27 Story Part 1CONTENT ADVISORY: This episode contains mature language and situations. Listener discretion is advised. In this first part of a three-part series, we re-visit COPPERHEART from the very beginning, concentrating specifically on the story of the EL27 investigation of what happened at GL51. COPPERHEART features the voice talents of: Alicia Atkins as RODA Graham Rowat as DUNN Colin Morris as EDN6174 Jarred Worley as BAXTER Sarah Ruth Thomas as IRIS Aiya Islam as PINARSKI Haley C. McCarthy as LEUTER 2020-07-191h 23
Seen and Not HeardPrologue 102: Speed Dating...apparently speed dating is still a thing? Against her better judgement, Bet decides to give it a shot. Content warnings: Mention of illness/hospital stay, ableism, mention of sex.Transcript can be found here. (https://tinyurl.com/y5k5pvfb) Transcripts are also available on our Twitter account.Seen and Not Heard is written and directed by Caroline Mincks, with sound design by Tal Minear and music by Gavin Crockett.This episode featured the voices of Caroline Mincks as Bet and Graham Rowat as Thomas.Special thanks to Riley C...2020-07-1906 min
Macintosh & Maud: A My Little Pony PodcastMLP S7E7: "Parental Glideance"CLICK TO SUBSCRIBE ON YOUR FAVORITE PODCATCHER.
The amazing and delightful Evan Tess Murray of This Planet Needs a Name and Light Hearts joins us this week for some serious Pony Therapy and ridiculous sight gags as Scootaloo slingshots her way (literally) into Dash’s parents’ house. They’re instant BFF’s, since Bow Hothoof and Windy Whistles are truly bigger fans of Rainbow Dash than even Scootaloo, and that takes effort. In fact, they’re such big fans that Rainbow Dash has maybe kinda sorta not decided to tell her parents that SHE’S A WONDERBOLT. To be a little fair...2020-07-1600 min
Moonbase Theta, OutMTO Before the Moon – Episode 2: “Adjustments”Moonbase Theta, Out: Before the Moon is a six-episode miniseries, revealing new details about the crew's life on Earth. Brought to you by our backers on Patreon!In Episode 2, Wilder has a session with her physical therapist, but she has worries that are deeper than muscle and bone. (Transcript)Featuring Tina Daniels (she/her) and Claudia Elvidge (she/her)Consortium Announcer: Evan Tess Murray (he/they)The episode was written, edited and produced by D.J. Sylvis (they/them)Theme music is "Star" by the band R...2020-07-1215 min
Seen and Not HeardPrologue 101: CommunityBet attempts to take some initiative and attend a sign language class. Content warnings: Mention of illness, mention of alcohol, some strong language, ableism.Transcript can be found here. (https://tinyurl.com/y6yredlu) Transcripts are also available on our Twitter account. Seen and Not Heard is written and directed by Caroline Mincks, with sound design by Tal Minear and music by Gavin Crockett. This episode featured the voices of Chad Brockbrader as James, Cole Burkhardt as Greer, Adelaide Gardner as Jane, Cassie Josephs as Cara, and Caroline Mincks as Bet. 2020-07-1209 minThis Planet Needs a Name1.04 Nature's Social UnionIn Episode Four, “Nature’s Social Union,” we finally have the meeting Zahava’s been talking about, to determine the fate of the unnamed planet. James and his slitherfluff friend watch Clinical Trials, many people go for walks in the rain, and we learn a whole lot about the mission. You know. The mission. Saving humanity.Content Notes: this is a heavy one. As always, none of this is gratuitous or described in detail. (There’s more swearing than usual as well.) Interpersonal conflict: [10:55 - 16:22]Mention of genocide: [15:37 - 15:45]Panic attack, hyperventilation: [15:10 - 16:22]Mention of violence, murder, tor...2020-07-061h 00
COPPERHEART: A RiggStories Audio DramaThe GL51 Saga Part 4CONTENT ADVISORY: This episode contains mature language and situations. Listener discretion is advised. In this final part of a four-part series, we re-visit COPPERHEART from the very beginning, concentrating specifically on the story of the GL51 citizens. Stay tuned for THE EL27 STORY, as we re-visit Jack Sellers and his investigation into the incidents at GL51. COPPERHEART features the voice talents of: Alicia Atkins as RODA Graham Rowat as DUNN Colin Morris as EDN6174 Jarred Worley as BAXTER Sarah Ruth Thomas as IRIS2020-07-051h 44
The Weird Tales PodcastDraco Perastalsis, by Evan Tess MurrayIn which our hero goes spelunking.
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2020-06-3029 min
Moonbase Theta, OutMTO Before the Moon – Episode 1: “Revelations”Moonbase Theta, Out: Before the Moon is a six-episode miniseries, revealing new details about the crew's life on Earth. Brought to you by our backers on Patreon!In Episode 1: Revelations, Michell L’Anglois is brought up before his Enclave commander for a chat. (Transcript)Featuring Cass McPhee (he/they), D.J. Sylvis (they/he), and a special appearance by Cap Blackard (she/they)Consortium Announcer: Evan Tess Murray (he/they)The episode was written, edited and produced by D.J. Sylvis (they/them)Theme music is "St...2020-06-2814 min
COPPERHEART: A RiggStories Audio DramaThe GL51 Saga Part 3CONTENT ADVISORY: This episode contains mature language and situations. Listener discretion is advised. In this third of a four-part series, we re-visit COPPERHEART from the very beginning, concentrating specifically on the story of the GL51 citizens. COPPERHEART features the voice talents of: Alicia Atkins as RODA Graham Rowat as DUNN Colin Morris as EDN6174 Jarred Worley as BAXTER Sarah Ruth Thomas as IRIS Aiya Islam as PINARSKI Haley C. McCarthy as LEUTER Jenn Avril as ALBY 2020-06-281h 40
COPPERHEART: A RiggStories Audio DramaThe GL51 Saga Part 2CONTENT ADVISORY: This episode contains mature language and situations. Listener discretion is advised. In this second of a four-part series, we re-visit COPPERHEART from the very beginning, concentrating specifically on the story of the GL51 citizens. COPPERHEART features the voice talents of: Alicia Atkins as RODA Graham Rowat as DUNN Colin Morris as EDN6174 Jarred Worley as BAXTER Sarah Ruth Thomas as IRIS Aiya Islam as PINARSKI Haley C. McCarthy as LEUTER Jenn Avril as ALBY 2020-06-211h 53Light HeartsPainting the Night with Sarah WernerThe Prism crew puts on their first paint night, and it gets a bit more active than they planned...
Content Warning for semi-posession/ghost-influence, and the fast switching of flirtatious and platonic language.
Light Hearts is a joint project of Tal Minear, Evan Tess Murray, and Caroline Mincks. This episode was co-written by Caroline Mincks and Evan Tess Murray, and directed by Caroline. Sound design and engineering were by Tal Minear. This episode featured Sarah Rhea Werner as The Sarah! Janine was voiced by Caroline, Ryan was voiced by Evan, and Kale was voiced by...2020-06-1523 min
COPPERHEART: A RiggStories Audio DramaThe GL51 Saga Part 1CONTENT ADVISORY: This episode contains mature language and situations. Listener discretion is advised. In this first of a four-part series, we re-visit COPPERHEART from the very beginning, concentrating specifically on the story of the GL51 citizens. COPPERHEART features the voice talents of: Alicia Atkins as RODA Graham Rowat as DUNN Colin Morris as EDN6174 Jarred Worley as BAXTER Sarah Ruth Thomas as IRIS Aiya Islam as PINARSKI Haley C. McCarthy as LEUTER Jenn Avril as ALBY 2020-06-142h 02
Moonbase Theta, OutMTO: REMIXED - Part 2Welcome back to Moonbase Theta, Out: Remixed! Today we bring you the second half of Season 1 (episodes 11 through 20), courtesy of another batch of wonderful stand-in Rogers (with bonus Moddy Sarah!) The full Season 1 transcript is here. (This episode starts on page 43)Your Rogers are:S1E11 (Week 10): Kristi BoultonS1E12 (Week 9): Steven LaFond, and Jas LaFond as Moddy SarahS1E13 (Week 8): Tal MinearS1E14 (Week 7): Hedley KnightsS1E15 (Week 6): Bob RaymondaS1E16 (Week 5): Emma BrownS1E...2020-05-3158 minThis Planet Needs a NameBonus: Kolian Stories - 1 - The Earth SighedOne of our favorite things about the Nameless Crew is that all of us contribute to this project in many ways - beyond what you hear when you listen to an episode. This ranges from people having input into character decisions to the wholesale creation of spinoff content.Izley Kolian sings songs and tells stories to make sense of the world. We already have one of their songs; here we find them explaining how we came to where we are, and seeking truth in mythology. Like any good storyteller, our blind bard dreams up pictures for us...2020-05-0104 minThis Planet Needs a NameBonus: Creator Chat! Presenting "Awake," a new original song by Trace CallahanSometimes our conversations about our art turn into different kinds of art. To skip ahead to the song, go to [21:42]. Otherwise, tune in to hear Trace and Evan talk about the process that led to this piece of music. Ever wonder what this creative partnership looks like? We're here to show you. (The chirping is Caesar. He's a 21-year-old cockatiel who lives with Evan and wanted very badly to be included. We gave up and let him in on the conversation.)Along the way we reveal many deeply-held This Planet Needs a Name secrets. Don't...2020-04-2525 min
MonkeyTalesEpisode 5: “Platypus”Twenty years ago, Lila and Jovette went to high school together. Neither had come out, life was far less than perfect, and they were far less than friends. Today they’ve met again for the first time – and sparks fly, but not necessarily the good kind. This episode features Jas LaFond and Cap Blackard, with a special appearance by Evan Tess Murray. It was edited by Gabriel Taneko, and written / produced by D.J. Sylvis.MonkeyTales cover art is by Cora May. Our theme song is “Follow the Muse,” by Deborah Linden.You can find...2020-04-0917 minLight HeartsOpening the Door with Tal, Evan, and CarolineJanine struggles to get Prism off the ground - but Ryan and Kale are here to help!
Light Hearts is a joint project of Tal Minear, Evan Tess Murray, and Caroline Mincks. This episode was written and directed by Evan Tess Murray, and sound designed and engineered by Tal Minear. Janine was voiced by Caroline, Ryan was voiced by Evan, and Kale was voiced by Tal. The unhappy couple in this episode was played by Alex Ferree and Josiah Ojard.
Transcript available here.
Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Tumblr at lightheartspod, and...2020-04-0618 minThis Planet Needs a Name1.03 A Many-Splendored ThingIn Episode Three, “A Many-Splendored Thing,” we meet the Design Team, who are finally awake and learning what they’ve gotten themselves into; Cyrus requires James’s assistance with a science project; and Quill heads upstairs to check on the algae vats and for, obviously, absolutely no other reason involving Mandry at all. We learn more about Mandry, the relationship between Kolian and Zei, and what Zahava really feels about all of them. The transcript is available here.Content Note: this episode includes a discussion of an emotionally abusive relations...2020-03-2256 minThis Planet Needs a NameBonus: Unimaginable AnimalsYou asked, and she delivered! Trace Callahan, as Kolian, singing the full version of their song from the prologue. This was entirely Trace's work - lyrics, music, sound design, performance, engineering, all of it. Lyrics below! We haven't given it a nameWe haven't even seen its faceBut this place is the center of our livesIt's still a million miles awayAnd we're still hurtling through spaceThe human race is counting on us to surviveAnd who knows what we will findThe first adventure of it...2020-03-1802 minThis Planet Needs a NameBonus: Meet Quill ClementsOur third episode is deep in production, the fourth is being written... in the meantime, here's the final crew interview, and we think it's been well worth waiting for. Quill, everyone's favorite soft flower boi, answers questions as part of his interview for this job. Ever wonder what would send our agricultural specialist on a one-way mission to the stars? This was written by Evan Tess Murray and Sawyer Greene, performed by Sawyer Greene, and engineered by Trace Callahan, and the transcript is available.We did these interviews as character development exercises; they're partially scripted and...2020-03-1403 minThis Planet Needs a NameA Message of HopeHey everyone. This isn't a bonus episode, not really. It's a note from the Nameless Crew to everyone out there listening, because we're thinking of you, and there are a few things we want to say.People are frightened right now. We're facing uncertainty at best. People in some parts of the world are dealing with grief and loss. Many of us are afraid and alone. And we, here, happen to be telling a story of hope in a hard world - it's what we very deliberately do. And now we're hearing that some of you are fi...2020-03-1402 minLight HeartsPrism PromoJanine records a radio ad. Kale and Ryan add some commentary.
Light Hearts is an upcoming queer sitcom about facing strange and insubstantial problems. The first episode will arrive April 6! This trailer featured Caroline Mincks as Janine, Evan Tess Murray as Ryan, and Tal Minear as Kale. It was written and directed by Evan Tess and produced by Tal. The transcript can be found here.
Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Tumblr at lightheartspod, and visit our website at lightheartspod.carrd.co2020-03-0601 minLight HeartsTrailerLight Hearts is an upcoming queer sitcom about facing strange and insubstantial problems. The first episode will arrive April 6!
This trailer featured Caroline Mincks as Janine, Evan Tess Murray as Ryan, and Tal Minear as Kale. It was written and directed by Caroline and sound designed by Tal. The transcript for this episode can be found here.
Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Tumblr at lightheartspod, and visit our website at lightheartspod.carrd.co2020-02-2303 minThis Planet Needs a Name1.02 Access to the Biological SpecimensIn Episode Two, “Access to the Biological Specimens,” Zahava and Zei head out for a day at the beach, and James investigates the local wildlife. Mandry comes downstairs for a visit; we find out who can bake, who can braid, and what those black seas look like up close. Calendars are invented; wildlife encountered; Saccharomyces Cerevisiae rehydrated. The transcript is available.Content Note: this episode is free from sensitive content other than some mild swearing, still mainly but not entirely James.The showrunner and lead writer for this...2020-02-1845 min
Moonbase Theta, OutMTO Season 2 – Bonus: “Moddy Sarah”Moddy Sarah, who sent a message in the middle of Season 1, is back with an update. While we’ve been looking to the Moon, many things have changed back on Earth …NOTE: Credits below contain spoilers for the episode. Please listen before reading!Transcript here.Written / Produced / Edited by D.J. Sylvis.CAST:Moddy Sarah (they) - performed by HE Casson (they)Alexandre Bragado-Fischer (he/they) – performed by Gabriel Tankeko (he/they)Consortium Announcer: Evan Tess Murray (he/they)Portuguese Transl...2020-02-1608 minThis Planet Needs a NameBonus: Meet James O'DowdNow that our first episode is live, we're working on the second one - and the third! And in the meantime, we have a few more of these bonuses for you. Here, James answers a questionnaire as part of his job interview to head toward the nameless planet. Warning: James is fond of some words sometimes considered taboo. If you don't want to hear a bit of gentle cursing, give this one a miss. This is written by Evan Tess Murray and Alexander Doddy, performed by Alexander Doddy, and engineered by Trace Callahan, and the transcript is ava...2020-02-0603 min
SidequestingNPCWhat has Rion gotten themself into?
The transcript for this episode can be found here. This episode is our SEASON ONE FINALE! We're taking a little break to fund raise for season 2, but episode 11 will be here on March 15. In the meantime, feel free to visit our website, follow us on Twitter @sidquestingpod, Instagram @sidequesting, and Tumblr at sidquestingpod, or support us on Patreon. Patreon payments are on a per-episode basis, so you won't get charged until season 2 starts (but can access all the sweet bonus content right away)!
This episode was written and produced...2020-02-0223 min
Moonbase Theta, OutMTO Season 2 – Bonus: “Roger”Roger attempts to follow the recorded instructions he’s discovered regarding the stasis pods – with much profanity and without much luck. One last idea takes him to the observatory…This episode follows directly from the S1 Bonus Episode, “Minus One.”Transcript here.NOTE: Credits below contain spoilers for the episode. Please listen before reading!Written / Produced / Edited by D.J. Sylvis.CAST:Roger Bragado-Fischer (he/him) – performed by Leeman Kessler (he/him)Wilder (she/they) – performed by Tina Daniels (she/her)Tumnus (they) – performed by Jen...2020-02-0214 minThis Planet Needs a NameBonus: Meet Mandry CyrNow that our first episode is live, we're working on the second one - and the third! And in the meantime, we have a few more of these bonuses for you. Here, Mandry answers a questionnaire as part of his job interview to head toward the nameless planet.This is written by Evan Tess Murray and Trevor Bean, performed by Trevor Bean, and engineered by Trace Callahan, and the transcript is available.We did these interviews as character development exercises; they're partially scripted and partially improvised. Anyone interested in learning more about our collaborative process is...2020-01-2802 min
This Planet Needs a NameQuick Announcement: The Nameless SongsHi everyone! This is Evan, here to make a quick announcement. We know a lot of you love the music Trace creates for our episodes. Well, as of today, you can own that music! She’s made several parts of the score for everything we’ve released so far into full pieces, and they’re available as the first installment of The Nameless Songs collection. The Nameless Songs: Landing is available to all our patrons at the $3 tier or higher, or you can buy it for a few dollars on Trace’s bandcamp page. This includes th...2020-01-1901 min
Moonbase Theta, OutMTO Season 2 – Bonus: “Nessa”Nessa sends a special postscript to her last message from Moonbase Theta; this one is to all the kids in her family back on Earth.Transcript here.Written / Produced / Edited by D.J. Sylvis.CAST:Nessa Cheong (she/they) – performed by Elissa Park (she/her)Consortium Announcer: Evan Tess Murray (he/they)Theme music is "Star" by the band Ramp: http://www.ramp-music.netCover art created by Peter Chiykowski: http://lookitspeter.comEpisode transcripts and more information: https://monkeymanproductions.co...2020-01-1912 minThis Planet Needs a Name1.01 When the Gravity is Real In Episode One, "When the Gravity is Real," Quill and Zei touch down on the ground, joining Zahava, Cyrus, and James on the planet. Kolian and Mandry watch from above while we discover whether or not anyone is allergic to the air (were we worried about that?). Plants may be planted; power generated; and as always, there will be cheese. But the planet still has secrets for our brave terraformers to discover.The transcript is available.Content Note: this episode is free from sensitive content other than some swearing. 2020-01-1043 minThis Planet Needs a NameBonus: Meet Zahava SilberbergOur first full-length episode is so close to done we can just about taste it, and in the meantime we've pulled together a few things you might enjoy! Here, Zahava answers a questionnaire as part of her job interview to head toward the nameless planet.This is written by Evan Tess Murray and Caroline Mincks, perfomed by Caroline Mincks, and engineered by Trace Callahan, and the transcript is available.We did these interviews as character development exercises; they're partially scripted and partially improvised. Anyone interested in learning more about our collaborative process is welcome to e...2020-01-0502 min
Moonbase Theta, OutMTO Season 2 – Episode 10: “Roger, Ashwini, Wilder” – SEASON FINALESEASON TWO FINALE! Roger is still on his way back from Moonbase Delta, stopping to share more thoughts on what he found. Ashwini and Tumnus continue their conversation, debating the central point of zir plan and what will happen when ze goes into stasis. Wilder leaves a tense, pained message before she is forced into stasis as well. There are a few surprises.Transcript here.Recommended S1 Episodes for context: S1E19 – “Two” (The S1 Finale; “One,” the final episode of Season 1, happens after the events of the S2 finale.)Written / Produced / Edited by D.J. Sy...2019-12-2227 minThis Planet Needs a NameBonus: Meet Cyrus Castillo RodríguezWhile we work on our full-length episodes, we've pulled together a few things you might enjoy! Here, Cyrus answers a questionnaire as part of his job interview to head toward the nameless planet.This is written by Evan Tess Murray and Alexander Endymion Hernández Díaz, performed by Alexander Endymion Hernández Díaz, and engineered by Trace Callahan, and the transcript is available. We did these interviews as character development exercises; they're partially scripted and partially improvised. Anyone interested in learning more about our collaborative process is welcome to email us, get in touch...2019-12-1801 minThis Planet Needs a NameBonus: Meet Izley KolianWhile we work on our full-length episodes, we've pulled together a few things you might enjoy! Here, Kolian answers a questionnaire as part of their job interview to head toward the nameless planet.This is written by Evan Tess Murray and Trace Callahan, performed and engineered by Trace Callahan, and the transcript is available. We did these interviews as character development exercises; they're partially scripted and partially improvised. Anyone interested in learning more about our collaborative process is welcome to email us, get in touch on twitter, or join us on the friendliest corner of th...2019-12-1202 minThis Planet Needs a NameBonus: Meet Corenna ZeigenWhile we work on our full-length episodes, we've pulled together a few things you might enjoy! Here, Zei answers a questionnaire as part of her job interview to head toward the nameless planet.This is written and performed by Evan Tess Murray, with audio engineering by Trace Callahan. The transcript is available as well. Sorry for the delay - unlike most of what we do, much of this was improvised rather than scripted, so preparing the transcript took a bit longer than usual!Support the show2019-12-0903 min
Moonbase Theta, OutMTO Season 2 – Episode 9: “Roger, Ashwini, Alexandre”Roger is still awake and falling apart, desperate to regain contact. Ashwini fights despair in zir own way, resulting in a long-planned revelation to Tumnus. Alexandre sends a final message to Roger, knowing there’s little chance it will arrive but unable to wait any longer.Transcript here.Recommended S1 Episodes for context: S1E17 – “Four”; S1E18 – “Three”Written / Produced / Edited by D.J. Sylvis (they/them)CAST:Roger Bragado-Fischer (he/him) – performed by Leeman Kessler (he/him)Alexandre Bragado-Fischer (he/they) – performed by Gabriel Tankeko (he/they)Ash...2019-12-0823 minThis Planet Needs a Name1.00 Prologue: The Nameless CrewNew listeners, start here! We've cut together all four prologue mini-episodes; this is a chance for you to get to know the landing crew before they touch down in Episode One.This Planet Needs a Name, a science fiction audio drama suitable for our times, was created by Evan Tess Murray, who also wrote and directed this episode. Original composition, sound design, and audio engineering are by Trace Callahan. Characters were developed in collaboration with their actors: Caroline Mincks as Zahava, Evan Tess Murray as Zei, Trevor Bean as Mandry, Alexander Doddy as James, Alexander E...2019-12-0835 min
Moonbase Theta, OutMTO Season 2 – Episode 8: “Wilder, Roger, Michell”Wilder tries to put herself back together – quite literally, and gets information from a source on Earth. Roger and Michell’s private concerns erupt into their very public feud. Michell composes a message to Nessa.Transcript here.Recommended S1 Episodes for context: S1E15 – “Six”; S1E16 – “Five”Written / Produced / Edited by D.J. Sylvis (they/them)CAST:Roger Bragado-Fischer (he/him) – performed by Leeman Kessler (he/him)Michell L’Anglois (he/him) – performed by Cass McPhee (he/they)Wilder (she/they) – performed by Tina Daniels (she/her)...2019-11-2421 min
Moonbase Theta, OutMTO Season 2 – Episode 7: “Roger, Nessa, Wilder”Roger continues the conversation – and the healing – with his husband. Nessa receives a lovely message from one of her partners, Elena, and squeezes in a response in kind before she has to get to the mines. Wilder records a personal log before work, as well – but then adds a postscript after a tragic accident ends the shift. (Please note that this episode includes representations of physical trauma and discussions of accidental death.)Transcript here.Recommended S1 Episodes for context: S1E12 – “Nine”; S1E13 – “Eight”; S1E14 – “Seven”Written / Produced / Edited by D.J. Sylvis (they/them)2019-11-1025 min
Moonbase Theta, OutMTO Season 2 – Episode 6: “Michell, Roger, Alexandre”Michell is still riding high after Roger’s official reprimand – but receiving Nessa’s message brings him crashing back down. Roger sends a message home and gets down to the real, painfully secret source of his problems. Alex responds with an intimate admission of his own, and looks to their future together. (Please note that this episode includes discussions of violence and death, as well as depression and extreme mental distress.)Transcript here.Recommended S1 Episodes for context: S1E10 - "Eleven"; S1E11 - "Ten"Written / Produced / Edited by D.J. Sylvis (they/t...2019-10-2724 min
Moonbase Theta, OutMTO Season 2 – Episode 5: “Roger, Nessa, Ashwini”It has come out that the asteroid warning was a fake; Roger discusses how it came about and considers possible consequences. Nessa extends an olive branch to Michell, including some very personal details from her past. Ashwini is caught up in a whirlwind of distraction until Tumnus pulls zir out. (Please note that this episode includes discussions of physical and mental abuse.)Transcript here.Recommended S1 Episodes for context: S1E8 - "Thirteen"; S1E9 - "Twelve"Written / Produced / Edited by D.J. Sylvis (they/them)CAST:Roger Bragado-Fischer...2019-10-1324 min
COPPERHEART: A RiggStories Audio DramaCOPPERHEART Special SpecialCONTENT ADVISORY: This episode contains mature language and situations. Before the story resumes next week, I wanted to take a moment to thank some very well-deserving actors. Please listen to their works, patronize their shows, and give them some love! ALICIA ATKINS – www.thebeaconpodcast.com GRAHAM ROWAT – www.grahamrowat.com COLIN MORRIS – www.vonexplaino.com JARRED WORLEY – www.wrightwoodstudios.com SARAH RUTH THOMAS – www.sarahruthvoice.com AIYA ISLAM – @TellerFarsight on Twitter HALEY C MCCARTHY – www.haleycmccarthy.com JENN AVRIL – @JennAvril on Twitter H...2019-10-1333 min
Moonbase Theta, OutMTO Season 2 – Bonus: “Dr. Just”Welcome to a bonus episode of Moonbase Theta, Out - originally recorded for International Podcast Month 2019! Set six months before the events of the regular season, this stand-alone story focuses on one of Moonbase Theta’s scientific staff, biologist Dr. Edwin Just. Dr. Just struggles with his tardigrade experiments and his lab partners; receives unexpected assistance from Nessa Cheong, Base Horticulturalist, and Wilder, Base Maintenance; and has the strangest of dreams as things come to a boiling point.Transcript here.Written / Produced / Edited by D.J. Sylvis with editing assistance from Mandy HallCA...2019-10-0634 min
Moonbase Theta, OutMTO Season 2 – Episode 4: “Roger, Michell, Nessa”Roger vents to himself about the changes in Base management and how they’re likely to affect how others see him. Michell provides an official report that ends in a rant about his own frustrations. Nessa discusses the changes coming about, in her new duties and in her private thoughts.Transcript here.Recommended S1 Episodes for context: S1E6 - "Fifteen"; S1E7 - "Fourteen"Written / Produced / Edited by D.J. Sylvis (they/them)CAST:Roger Bragado-Fischer (he/him) – performed by Leeman Kessler (he/him)Michell L’Angloi...2019-09-2921 min
Moonbase Theta, OutMTO Season 2 – Episode 3: “Alexandre, Nessa, Roger”In the aftermath of political instability, Alexandre tries desperately to get a message through to Roger. On-Base, Nessa composes a message to her family in Zhengzhou while keeping up her work in the hydroponic farm. Roger is finally able to listen and reply, and as things calm down the conversation deepens.Transcript here.Recommended S1 Episodes for context: S1E4 - "Seventeen"; S1E5 - "Sixteen"Written / Produced / Edited by D.J. Sylvis (they/them)CAST:Roger Bragado-Fischer (he/him) – performed by Leeman Kessler (he/him)Alexandre Br...2019-09-1524 min
COPPERHEART: A RiggStories Audio DramaGL5111 – New DiscoveriesCONTENT ADVISORY: This episode contains mature language, choking/gagging, alcohol references, womanizing, fainting, and references to brain cancer. The Visitor pays a visit to Horner's Corners bar, and meets IRIS 4.0 and Jake Shiller. Leuter and Pinarski discover something shocking about the alien robot that came from Archimedes. www.riggstories.com/copperheart Contact the Show: copperheartaudiodrama@gmail.com Twitter: @CopperheartPod IN THIS EPISODE: PINARSKI – Aiya Islam – Twitter: @TellerFarsight LEUTER – Haley C McCarthy – www.haleycmccarthy.com DUNN – Graham Rowat – www.grahamrowat.com R...2019-09-0129 min
COPPERHEART: A RiggStories Audio DramaGL5105 – Article 12CONTENT ADVISORY: This episode contains mature language, frank discussion about mental episodes, weapon discharge. As Roda escorts Dunn the quarters he'll be using at GL51, Baxter learns of the stranger's presence. Meanwhile, Leuter tracks down Dr. Alby to get help for Pinarski. www.riggstories.com/copperheart Contact the Show: copperheartaudiodrama@gmail.com Twitter: @CopperheartPod IN THIS EPISODE: RODA – Alicia Atkins – www.thebeaconpodcast.com DUNN – Graham Rowat – www.grahamrowat.com THE VISITOR – Allison Brandt – www.callingdarknesspodcast.libsyn.com BAXTER – Jarred Worley – www.w...2019-06-0929 min
COPPERHEART: A RiggStories Audio DramaCOPPERHEART: An IntroductionThis is the introduction for the show that will tell you a little something about the show runner, what the show is about, and introduce you to the cast. Our original teaser trailer is also here. www.riggstories.com/copperheart Contact the Show: copperheartaudiodrama(at)gmail.com Twitter: @CopperheartPod IN THIS EPISODE (Cast and Twitter): RODA - Alicia Atkins - @RecklessAnarchy DUNN - Graham Rowat - @GrahamNY EDEN - Colin Morris - @vonExplaino BAXTER - Jarred Worley - @HattiePalms I...2019-03-2610 min