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StarfallRosendots & Colden Stern RideEpisode Notes Everything has to start somewhere - unless it's been going on forever. Maybe both. CAST Toby Harvey as Colden Liz Morey as Dots Danny Spiller as Stablemaster Ty Wilkins as Lord Stoggren Skye Redden as Estelle Emma Laslettt as Raybar Our music is composed by Trace Callahan. Our director is Evan Tess Murray Our cover art is by Orion Ibert. Support the Starfall Season Two Crowdfunding! 2/2/24 - 3/2/24 Content Warnings: ...2024-02-1421 min

StarfallFennel's Food Cart Episode 1: Letters to an Old FriendEpisode Notes It's been far too long, old friend. CAST Ray O'Hare as Food Cart Proprietor Our music is composed by Trace Callahan. Our director is Evan Tess Murray Our cover art is by Orion Ibert. Support the Starfall Season Two Crowdfunding! 2/2/24 - 3/2/24 Content Warnings: None Transcript available at: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NInTHTGhhUClulTrXPdRcO0PR1AXo4khJL63ruy-kY0/edit?usp=sharing To help support the series, donate at https://ko-fi.com/starfallpod. For...2024-02-0207 min

Moonbase Theta, OutMTO Season 4 – Episode 20: “Moonbase Theta, Out” – EPILOGUEThree months after the broadcast from Base Theta (and beyond), we see how the world has been affected. Transcript here: https://monkeymanproductions.com/2023/09/mto-s4-e20-transcript/Thank you for listening to the last full episode of Moonbase Theta, Out, featuring what I think is our largest cast ever - Evan Tess Murray, Serena Rahal, Corey Spruill, Tom Zalatnai, Robin Regalado, Becca Marcus, Tal Minear, Dalia Ramahi, Leslie Gideon, Cat Blackard, Cass McPhee, M.J. Bailey, Tau Zaman, David S. Dear, Anjali Kunapaneni, Dallas Wheatley, Sarah Rhea Werner, Hazel Stapp, Shereen Lani Younes...2023-10-0144 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 min

The 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 min

The 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 min

The 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 min

The 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 min

The 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 min

The 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 min

The 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

Moonbase Theta, OutMTO Season 4 – Episode 12: “Volatile Elements”Ashwini gives the Science Bros new guidance; Michell grumbles about Maria and Wilder; the new ACs have some questions on revolution.Transcript here: https://monkeymanproductions.com/2023/04/mto-s4-e12-transcript/Today’s episode featured Evan Tess Murray, Josh Rubino, David S. Dear, Anjali Kunapaneni, Dallas Wheatley, Nitsa Ortmann, Sam B. Nguyen, Tau Zaman, Sarah Rhea Werner, Hazel Stapp, Shereen Lani Younes, Cass McPhee, Alicia Atkins, Leeman Kessler, and Jen Ponton. Music for the intro segment is "Extra Real News," by Trace Callahan.Written by D.J. Sylvis; Cass McPhee is our au...2023-04-1640 min

Moonbase Theta, OutMTO Season 4 – Episode 11: “Almost Soon Enough” Michell catches up with recent events on the Moon, while back on Earth the NAC is pulling together, and the Enclave Officer defends his strategies. Content Warning: Distant fighting and gunfireTranscript here: https://monkeymanproductions.com/2023/03/mto-s4-e11-transcript/Today’s episode featured Evan Tess Murray, Jeff Van Dreason, Cass McPhee, Alicia Atkins, Cat Blackard, Tau Zaman, Leeman Kessler, NayMyo Win, Becca Marcus, Steven LaFond, Serena Rahal, Hesham Elshazly, Tal Minear, Dalia Ramahi, Leslie Gideon, D.J. Sylvis, Robin Howell, and Kristi Boulton. Written by D.J. Sylvis; Cass...2023-04-0234 min

Moonbase Theta, OutMTO Season 4 – Episode 10: “Beeps and Boops”MIDSEASON - Barnett Bell reaches a tipping point; Wilder finds a canary in her coal mine; there are unexpected conversations from both sides of the Moon. Content Warning - Physical distress and injury, pain response and pharmaceutical useTranscript here: https://monkeymanproductions.com/2023/03/mto-s4-e10-transcript/Today’s episode featured Danyelle Ellett, Evan Tess Murray, Leeman Kessler, Tina Daniels, Claudia Elvidge, Shereen Lani Younes, Journee LaFond, Hesham Elshazly, Leslie Gideon, Cat Blackard, D.J. Sylvis, and Robin Howell.Just a quick heads-up: we're taking a short mid-season break...2023-03-0544 min

Moonbase Theta, OutMTO Season 4 – Episode 7: “On the Same Page”Nima and Elio visit a new facility in the NAC; the Enclave Officer makes contact; there’s a reunion on Moonbase ThetaTranscript here: https://monkeymanproductions.com/2022/12/mto-s4-e7-transcript/Today’s episode featured Danyelle Ellett, Evan Tess Murray, Becca Marcus, Corey Spruill, Serena Rahal, Tom Zalatnai, Dalia Ramahi, Leslie Gideon, D.J. Sylvis, Robin Howell, Glory Duda, Kristi Boulton, David S. Dear, Anjali Kunapaneni, and Dallas Wheatley.Written by D.J. Sylvis; Cass McPhee is our audio engineer. Our theme music is “Star” by the band Ramp; music for the intr...2023-01-2235 min

Moonbase Theta, OutMTO Season 4 – Episode 6: “Tell You How I’m Feeling”Repairs of various types are attempted; Wilder sings; Tumnus asks Roger for advice on her big projectTranscript here: https://monkeymanproductions.com/2022/12/mto-s4-e6-transcript/Today’s episode featured Danyelle Ellett, Evan Tess Murray, Tina Daniels, Jen Ponton, Cass McPhee, Cat Blackard, Terry Hannah-Drullard, and Leeman Kessler.Written by D.J. Sylvis; Cass McPhee is our audio engineer. Our theme music is “Star” by the band Ramp; music for the intro segment is "Extra Real News," by Trace Callahan. Our cover art is by Peter Chiykowski. Looking for more gr...2023-01-0833 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

Moonbase Theta, OutMTO Season 4 – Episode 4: “Origin Story”Tumnus has important discussions about the future; Michell attempts to make a few connections.Content Warning - Alcohol overindulgenceTranscript here: https://monkeymanproductions.com/2022/11/mto-s4-e4-transcript/Today’s episode featured Danyelle Ellett, Evan Tess Murray, Tau Zaman, Jen Ponton, Tina Daniels, Lisette Alvarez, Hazel Stapp, Cass McPhee, Anna Godfrey, Rissa Montañez, Alicia Atkins, and Anjali Kunapaneni.Written by D.J. Sylvis; Cass McPhee is our audio engineer. Our theme music is “Star” by the band Ramp; music for the intro segment is "Extra Real News," by Trace C...2022-12-1136 min

Moonbase Theta, OutMTO Season 4 – Episode 3: “Find the Loopholes”Maria struggles to coordinate the efforts of the near-side Bases; on Earth, the Enclave Officer’s plot thickens. Transcript here: https://monkeymanproductions.com/2022/11/mto-s4-e3-transcript/Today’s episode featured Danyelle Ellett, Evan Tess Murray, Jen Ponton, Cass McPhee, Cat Blackard, Leeman Kessler, NayMyo Win, Beccy Stirrup, Anna Godfrey, Rissa Montañez, D.J. Sylvis, Robin Howell, and Glory Duda. Written by D.J. Sylvis; Cass McPhee is our audio engineer. Our theme music is “Star” by the band Ramp; music for the intro segment is "Extra Real News," by Trace Callah...2022-11-2728 min

Moonbase Theta, OutMTO Season 4 – Episode 2: “Read from the Beginning”In Northern Africa, the former Freehold residents struggle to find their place; on the Moon, Addie struggles to connect with the Base Theta crew.Transcript here: https://monkeymanproductions.com/2022/11/mto-s4-e2-transcript/Today’s episode featured Danyelle Ellett, Evan Tess Murray, Leeman Kessler, Cole Burkhardt, Jen Ponton, Tina Daniels, Journee LaFond, David S. Dear, Tau Zaman, Becca Marcus, Serena Rahal, Tom Zalatnai, Tal Minear, Dalia Ramahi, Leslie Gideon, and Jason Dania. Written by D.J. Sylvis; Cass McPhee is our audio engineer. Our theme music is “Star” by the band Ramp; m...2022-11-1326 min

Moonbase Theta, OutMTO Season 4 – Episode 1: “Contrary Moon”SEASON PREMIERE! Three months after the events of the Prologue, we return to events on both sides of the Moon - where the Plan for sustainability faces challenges and delays. Episode Transcript here: https://monkeymanproductions.com/2022/10/mto-s4-e1-transcript/Content warning: References to physical injury and medical response; emotional distressToday’s episode featured Danyelle Ellett, Evan Tess Murray, Leeman Kessler, Cole Burkhardt, Jen Ponton, Tina Daniels, David S. Dear, Hazel Stapp, Dallas Wheatley, Cass McPhee, Cat Blackard, Shereen Lani Younes, and Teddy Hannah-Drullard. Written by D.J. Sylvi...2022-10-3029 min

Someone Dies In This ElevatorReturning HomeSomeone Dies In This Elevator - Returning HomeRating: PG-13.Returning home can mean leaving another, sometimes. This episode contains assisted suicide for an elder, and death in an elevator. Transcript here.The trailer at the end of this episode is for Party of One, an actual-play podcast focused on two-player roleplaying experiences. Every week, host Jeff Stormer sits down with friends for a two-player game to have some laughs, maybe a few tears, and a really good time. New episodes drop every Tuesday....2022-10-2423 min

Moonbase Theta, OutMTO Season 4 – Bonus: “Rose of Jericho Podcasts”SEASON 4 PREMIERES OCTOBER 30!As we gear up for the final season, here's a few perspectives from the people of Earth - and their thoughts as they keep watching the Moon.Transcript here: https://monkeymanproductions.com/2022/10/rose-of-jericho-pocketcasts-transcript/FEATURING: Alasdair Stuart, Caroline Mincks, Ella Watts, Marissa Robertcop, and Bob Raymonda(With a teaser featuring Evan Tess Murray and Danielle Ellett, and music by Trace Callahan)Want to help make this show possible AND get early ad-free access to every episode? Support us at Patreon.com/MonkeymanProductions. For a...2022-10-2307 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

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 00

This 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

Someone Dies In This ElevatorThe Cop, The Clerk, and The BodyIn The Cop, The Clerk, and The Body, they call it a speakeasy, but some things are too hard to say.Rating: R. This episode contains alcohol, Homophobia, mistreatment of a corpse, Transphobia, police corruption, violence, and death in an elevator.Transcript here.The trailer in the episode is for Thirteen Podcast. Thirteen is a series of feature-length, atmospheric, spooky stories told on the Thirteenth of each month. The series explores an eerie universe of supernatural and occult talesCast:Sean Howard (he...2021-08-3017 min

Someone Dies In This ElevatorLegendIn Legend, Brad gets a close up look at the True Crime podcasts he's so fond of.Rating: PG-13. This episode contains sudden shifts in sound, predatory behavior, and death in an elevator.Transcript here.The trailer in the episode is for Hughes and Mincks: Ghost Detectives! Got ghosts? Have a haunting? Seeing spirits? Hughes and Mincks, Ghost Detectives are here to help! Follow us on the job as we crack the case and poke at the paranormal.Cast:Ester Ellis (she/her...2021-08-1613 min

This 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

Hubris: A 24-Hour Podcast ProjectRound 1 TrailerThe story of Hubris. Transcript here. Written by Evan Tess Murray. Audio editing by Nikko Goldstein and Kathryn Stanley. Voices featured in the trailer are: Caroline Mincks, Tal Minear, Anne Baird, Brad Colbroock, Ari Delyne, Cole Burkhardt, Leslie Gideon, Trace Callahan, Nikko Goldstein, Kathryn Stanley, Jason Gemenetzis. Music is 4bit Games by Sascha Ende, license CC by 4.0. Want to find out more or join in on the fun? Visit our website at 24hourhubris.com.2020-12-1602 min

This 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 show 2020-11-0801 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 min

Light 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

Light 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.co 2020-08-1003 min

This 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 show 2020-08-0101 min

This 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 show 2020-07-1901 min

This 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

The Weird Tales PodcastThe Zanies of Sorrow, by W. H. PugmireIn which our hero makes a new friend and meets her family LINKS “This Planet Needs a Name” Link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/695134 “This Planet Needs a Name” Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/needsaname “Dayroom" Episode 1: https://vimeo.com/376592317 “Dayroom” GoFundMe: https://gf.me/u/x8uty4 Dominic Mendez Website: domendez.squarespace.com Relevant Twitter Handles Dominic Mendez: @domendezz TPNAN: @needsanamepod Evan Tess Murray: @evantessuraea Trace Callahan: @Whispering_hour Thalia Sablon: @B3tty 2020-06-1635 min

This 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 min

This 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

This 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 min

This 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 min

This 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 min

This 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 min

This 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

This 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

This 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

This 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 min

This 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

This 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 min

This 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 min

This 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 show 2019-12-0903 min

This 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