The First Episode Of

Blazed All Our Lives

Sun, 07 Jan 2024 05:01:00 +0000

Sister Indica discusses her over-the-top soap opera Blazed All Our Lives, her work with the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, the ridiculous fun of melodrama, drag performance as a political target, and how a one-off episode turned into a series.

Listen to Blazed All Our Lives at https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/joybomb

The theme music is "Mockingbird (Instrumental Version)" by David Mumford, used under a CC-BY 4.0 License.

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Starship Q Star

Sun, 24 Dec 2023 05:01:00 +0000

Meegan May and Lauren Anderson discuss their sci-fi comedy Starship Q Star, the importance of friction in comedy, their love of Star Trek, the freedom of writing Queer characters with flaws, and balancing the story you want to tell with the story that will sell.

https://starshipqstar.com/

The theme music is "Mockingbird (Instrumental Version)" by David Mumford, used under a CC-BY 4.0 License.

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Rogue Life

Sun, 10 Dec 2023 05:01:00 +0000

Brady Flanagan talks about his comedy sci-fi show Rogue Life, the problems of creative AIs, defying character stereotypes, pop culture, and pudding as a metaphor for motivation.

https://www.bradyflanagan.com/roguelife

The theme music is "Mockingbird (Instrumental Version)" by David Mumford, used under a CC-BY 4.0 License.

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The Very Worst Thing That Could Possibly Happen

Sun, 26 Nov 2023 05:01:00 +0000

Alex Kemp discusses his show The Very Worst Thing That Could Possibly Happen, winner of Best Audio Fiction at the 2023 Tribeca Festival, his background in music, magical realism, erotic content in audio drama, and how to write award-winning shows.

Available on most major podcast platforms or from https://www.wlfdr.com/

The theme music is "Mockingbird (Instrumental Version)" by David Mumford, used under a CC-BY 4.0 License.

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We're Alive

Sun, 22 Oct 2023 04:01:00 +0000

Kc Wayland talks about his zombie survival show We're Alive, fourteen years in audio drama, his experience in the Army, making spinoffs and sequels, and dealing with criticism.

https://www.werealive.com/

The theme music is "Mockingbird (Instrumental Version)" by David Mumford, used under a CC-BY 4.0 License.

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Be Not Afraid

Sun, 08 Oct 2023 04:01:00 +0000

Rebecca Hanssen and Tommy Holmberg talk about their heavenly satire Be Not Afraid, their love of mythology, adding actors as the show evolved, success as a process, and discovering audio drama after reading books aloud together.

http://metatronspeaks.com

The theme music is "Mockingbird (Instrumental Version)" by David Mumford, used under a CC-BY 4.0 License.

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Second Anniversary Show with Evo Terra

Sun, 24 Sep 2023 04:01:00 +0000

Podcasting Hall of Fame inductee and author of Podcasting for Dummies Evo Terra joins us to celebrate the second anniversary of The First Episode Of. Evo talks about his love of audio drama, his curated audio fiction newsletter "The End," the state of the audio fiction industry, and how creators can make better experiences for listeners.

You can sign up for "The End" newsletter at http://theend.fyi

The theme music is "Mockingbird (Instrumental Version)" by David Mumford, used under a CC-BY 4.0 License.

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Parkdale Haunt

Sun, 10 Sep 2023 04:01:00 +0000

The creators of Parkdale Haunt, Alex Nursall, Emily Kellogg, and Ian Boddy, discuss haunted houses, the Parkdale neighborhood of Toronto, using the “found footage” format effectively, and rekindling creativity by working with friends.

Listen to Parkdale Haunt on most major podcast platforms, or directly from https://parkdalehaunt.com/

Find a transcript of this episode through this link.

The theme music is "Mockingbird (Instrumental Version)" by David Mumford, used under a CC-BY 4.0 License.

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The Storage Papers

Sun, 27 Aug 2023 04:01:00 +0000

Jeremy Enfinger and Nathan Lunsford discuss their supernatural horror podcast The Storage Papers, the appeal of the horror genre, learning to work together, adding reality to fiction, and finishing a story as success.

Listen to The Storage Papers on your favorite pod app or from http://thestoragepapers.com

You can read a transcript of this interview here.

The theme music is "Mockingbird (Instrumental Version)" by David Mumford, used under a CC-BY 4.0 License.

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Untrue Stories

Sun, 13 Aug 2023 04:01:00 +0000

Robin Johnson talks about his sci-fi comedy Untrue Stories, writing parody fiction, the public feud between George Orwell and H.G. Wells, letting the characters write themselves, and whether technology will save us in the future.

Listen to Untrue Stories at https://untrue-stories.simplecast.com/

Check out the Midnight Pals: https://midnight-pals.simplecast.com

You can read a transcript of this program here.

The theme music is "Mockingbird (Instrumental Version)" by David Mumford, used under a CC-BY 4.0 License.

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Wireland Ranch

Sun, 30 Jul 2023 04:01:00 +0000

Joseph Rutledge talks about his psychedelic cosmic horror show Wireland Ranch, his time in prison, the Kill-FM anthology, creating mood with language and sound, and capitalist black magic.

You can find a transcript of this interview here.

The theme music is "Mockingbird (Instrumental Version)" by David Mumford, used under a CC-BY 4.0 License.

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The Madness of Chartrulean

Sun, 16 Jul 2023 04:01:00 +0000

H.M. Radcliff talks about her political sci-fi epic The Madness of Chartrulean, filming her way through school, the AD Raid program, giving characters vulnerability, the rule of threes in worldbuilding, and why supporting the indie audio drama community is important.

You can find a transcript of this episode here.

The theme music is "Mockingbird (Instrumental Version)" by David Mumford, used under a CC-BY 4.0 License.

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End of the Cornfield

Sun, 02 Jul 2023 04:01:00 +0000

Abbey Monnin discusses her murder mystery End of the Cornfield, really really small town life, crafting a mystery that's interesting without the mystery, the importance of "showing up," and how motivation is for hobbyists.

https://bluetuesdayproductions.com/end-of-the-cornfield/

A transcript of this episode is available here.

The theme music is "Mockingbird (Instrumental Version)" by David Mumford, used under a CC-BY 4.0 License.

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Haunted: The Audio Drama

Sun, 18 Jun 2023 04:01:00 +0000

Jamie Evans and Benton Hodges discuss their paranormal investigation show Haunted: The Audio Drama, working together despite opposite viewpoints, inspiration from The X-Files and Doctor Who, being motivated by spite, and playing on people's fears.

https://shows.acast.com/haunted-the-audio-drama

A transcript of this episode is available here.

The theme music is "Mockingbird (Instrumental Version)" by David Mumford, used under a CC-BY 4.0 License.

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Diana's Monster

Sun, 04 Jun 2023 04:01:00 +0000

Kevin Brandon discusses his fictional true-crime podcast Diana's Monster, working on Batman: Stained Heir, his mother's social invisibility, getting specific about a fictional place, and the petty cruelty of small towns.

https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/dianasmonster

A transcript of this episode is available here.

The theme music is "Mockingbird (Instrumental Version)" by David Mumford, used under a CC-BY 4.0 License.

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No Return

Sun, 21 May 2023 04:01:00 +0000

Kier Zhou talks about his epic fantasy No Return, working with Omega Star 7, his love of worldbuilding, telling multiple stories at once, philosophy, and balancing his art, work and home lives.

https://noreturn.buzzsprout.com/

A transcript of this show is available here.

The theme music is "Mockingbird (Instrumental Version)" by David Mumford, used under a CC-BY 4.0 License.

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Hello from the Hallowoods

Sun, 07 May 2023 04:01:00 +0000

William A. Wellman discusses their show Hello from the Hallowoods, exploring Queerness in the horror genre, writing complex and intertwining storylines, focusing on mood in narrative, and giving up a marketing job to become a full-time creative.

https://www.hellofromthehallowoods.com/

A transcript of this episode can be found here.

The theme music is "Mockingbird (Instrumental Version)" by David Mumford, used under a CC-BY 4.0 License.

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Murphy's Inc.

Sun, 23 Apr 2023 04:01:00 +0000

Producer Mark Helton and writer Tera Eon discuss their time-traveling heist show Murphy's Inc, using characters to flesh out the world, working with someone else's ideas, criminals as protagonists, and dealing with (or not) time travel paradoxes.

https://murphysincshow.podbean.com/

A transcript of this episode can be found here.

The theme music is "Mockingbird (Instrumental Version)" by David Mumford, used under a CC-BY 4.0 License.

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The Public Domain Players

Sun, 09 Apr 2023 04:01:00 +0000

James Weippert talks about his Public Domain Players and their production of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, adapting works from the public domain, being faithful to familiar stories or making changes, the Sarah Grace Foundation, and working on a show fifteen minutes at a time.

https://publicdomainplayers.podbean.com/

A transcript of this show is available here.

The theme music is "Mockingbird (Instrumental Version)" by David Mumford, used under a CC-BY 4.0 License.

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The Call of Cthulhu Mystery Program

Sun, 26 Mar 2023 04:01:00 +0000

Cat Blackard talks about her hybrid audio drama The Call of Cthulhu Mystery Program, elevating "actual play" podcasts, being a multidisciplinary artist, taking a queer point of view to existing material, and the dilemma of appreciating the art of problematic artists.

https://www.cthulhumystery.com/

A transcript of this program is available here.

The theme music is "Mockingbird (Instrumental Version)" by David Mumford, used under a CC-BY 4.0 License.

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ICE-CREAM

Sun, 12 Mar 2023 05:01:00 +0000

Adam Murciano talks about his retro horror ICE-CREAM, starting a subscription platform for listeners, the awkwardness of the teen years, the strange subversion of ice cream trucks, and the horror of always being one mistake away from ruin.

Listen to ICE-CREAM: http://pod.link/1641978062

A transcript of this episode is available here.

The theme music is "Mockingbird (Instrumental Version)" by David Mumford, used under a CC-BY 4.0 License.

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Human-B-Gon

Sun, 26 Feb 2023 05:01:00 +0000

Drew Frohman discusses his sci-fi comedy Human-B-Gon, fear of AI, reality TV as a showcase for insecurities, creating a sonic template, and finishing what you start.

https://www.human-b-gon.com/

A transcript of this episode is available here.

The theme music is "Mockingbird (Instrumental Version)" by David Mumford, used under a CC-BY 4.0 License.

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Strange Air

Sun, 12 Feb 2023 05:01:00 +0000

Tony Martinez and Michael P. Greco discuss their paranormal mystery Strange Air, the fallacy of the "likeable" character, crafting a mystery, faith, belief and loss, and writing to feed your soul.

https://www.strangeairpodcast.com/

Transcript available here.

The theme music is "Mockingbird (Instrumental Version)" by David Mumford, used under a CC-BY 4.0 License.

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50th Episode Special: The Book of Constellations

Sun, 28 Aug 2022 04:01:00 +0000

For the 50th episode special, host W. Keith Tims becomes the interviewee with guest host Kris Kaiyala, as they discuss a year of podcasting, The Book of Constellations, music as mood, training your brain to write, and writing with empathy and authenticity.

The Book of Constellations is available on most major podcast platforms or from http://bookofconstellations.com

Listen to Kris Kaiyala's Dirt - An Audio Drama on most major podcast platforms, or from https://www.dirtaudiodrama.com/

The theme music is "Mockingbird (Instrumental Version)" by David Mumford, used under a CC-BY 4.0 License.

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The Patron Saint of Suicides

Sun, 21 Aug 2022 04:01:00 +0000

Creator Alex Dolan and Producer Vince Dajani talk about their crime thriller The Patron Saint of Suicides, adapting a novel to audio drama, using contrasts to create tension, fiction as a tool to tackle difficult subjects, and why you shouldn't write "likable" characters.

Listen to The Patron Saint of Suicides on most major podcast platforms or from https://www.suicidesaints.com/

The theme music is "Mockingbird (Instrumental Version)" by David Mumford, used under a CC-BY 4.0 License.

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The Mistholme Museum

Sun, 14 Aug 2022 04:01:00 +0000

Dom Guilfoyle talks about their supernatural anthology The Mistholme Museum of Mystery, Morbidity, and Mortality, working with the That's Not Canon podcast collective, developing a show based on your limitations, wrestling with imposter syndrome, and finding a balanced ending.

Listen to The Mistholme Museum of Mystery, Morbidity, and Mortality on most major podcast platforms, or from https://thatsnotcanon.com/themistholmemuseum

The theme music is "Mockingbird (Instrumental Version)" by David Mumford, used under a CC-BY 4.0 License.

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Rapture 518

Sun, 31 Jul 2022 04:01:00 +0000

Sarah Penn discusses her psychological horror show Rapture 518, the stigma of mental illness, doctors as authority figures, struggling past performance anxiety, and why people are more complex than the undead.

You can listen to Rapture 518 on most major podcast platforms or from https://redcircle.com/shows/rapture518

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Dragon Shanty

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 04:01:00 +0000

Noelle Rose and Laura Harmon discuss their fantasy bedtime story Dragon Shanty, the magic of oral history, healing from trauma, tabletop roleplaying, and living your own testimony.

You can listen to Dragon Shanty on most major podcast platforms, or from: https://www.dragonshanty.com/

The theme music is "Mockingbird (Instrumental Version)" by David Mumford, used under a CC-BY 4.0 License.

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Solar

Sun, 17 Jul 2022 04:01:00 +0000

Jenny Curtis and Chris Porter discuss their sci-fi show Solar, getting good performances by recording whole scenes, trauma and isolation, balancing commercial and artistic concerns, and giving the characters room to speak.

You can listen to Solar on most major podcast platforms or from https://www.solarthepodcast.com/

The theme music is "Mockingbird (Instrumental Version)" by David Mumford, used under a CC-BY 4.0 License.

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Dead Meat Pete

Sun, 10 Jul 2022 04:01:00 +0000

Chris Gervais talks about his adventure horror Dead Meat Pete, growing up in the Spielberg generation, horror stories as tools to deal with fear, using tropes to connect the author to the audience, and art as a means of agency.

Listen to Dead Meat Pete on most major podcast platforms, or visit https://www.deadmeatpete.com/

The theme music is "Mockingbird (Instrumental Version)" by David Mumford, used under a CC-BY 4.0 License.

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Proteus

Sun, 03 Jul 2022 04:01:00 +0000

Joshua Bawden and Fletcher Legg of Short Tale Sounds discuss their sci-fi submarine story Proteus, their love of action-adventure movies, working through lockdown, immersive sound design, and the nature of originality.

To listen to Proteus, search for "Short Tale Sounds" on your favorite podcast apps, or from https://www.instagram.com/short_tale_sounds/

The theme music is "Mockingbird (Instrumental Version)" by David Mumford, used under a CC-BY 4.0 License.

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The Dragoning

Sun, 26 Jun 2022 04:01:00 +0000

Emily Rainbow Davis talks about her speculative-fiction story The Dragoning, mixing myth and modernity, the Kavanaugh hearings, rage and fear, and setting the table for art.

Listen to The Dragoning on most major podcast platforms, or from https://www.messengertheatreco.org/dragoning-listen

The theme music is "Mockingbird (Instrumental Version)" by David Mumford, used under a CC-BY 4.0 License.

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Once Upon a Wasteland

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 04:01:00 +0000

Brad Williams discusses his post-apocalypse romance Once Upon a Wasteland, the Fallout video game franchise, writing a story within an existing IP, Queer romance, art as means to move audiences, and struggling with self-doubt.

You can listen to Once Upon a Wasteland on most major podcast platforms, or from https://onceuponawasteland.com/

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Neon Shadows

Sun, 12 Jun 2022 04:01:00 +0000

Ian Knowles talks about his supernatural Noir show Neon Shadows, tropes and misdirection, using narration to create empathy, gritty action in audio, and the importance of failure.

You can listen to Neon Shadows on most major podcast platforms or from: https://www.neonshadowspod.com/

The theme music is "Mockingbird (Instrumental Version)" by David Mumford, used under a CC-BY 4.0 License.

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Saturn's Return

Sun, 05 Jun 2022 04:01:00 +0000

Chance Muehleck talks about his neo-gothic fable Saturn's Return, form vs. content, what makes a good monologue, adapting a play for audio, and finding the right container for his ideas.

You can listen to Saturn's Return on most major podcast platforms, or from https://www.nervetank.com/saturns-return-ad

The theme music is "Mockingbird (Instrumental Version)" by David Mumford, used under a CC-BY 4.0 License.

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Chaika

Sun, 29 May 2022 04:01:00 +0000

Karin Heimdahl, the creator of Y2K, talks about her new audio drama Chaika, sci-fi as a magnifier of human experience, finding connection out of loneliness, language-based artificial intelligence, and the importance of planning.

Listen to Chaika on most major podcast platforms, or from https://y2kpod.com/chaika/

The theme music is "Mockingbird (Instrumental Version)" by David Mumford, used under a CC-BY 4.0 License.

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The Call of the Void

Sun, 22 May 2022 04:01:00 +0000

Josie & Michael Herman discuss their sci-fi horror The Call of the Void, the secrets of dialog writing, remastering old episodes, what makes something scary, and the factors that help make an audio drama a success.

You can listen to The Call of the Void on most major podcast platforms, or visit https://www.acornartsandentertainment.com/thevoid

The theme music is "Mockingbird (Instrumental Version)" by David Mumford, used under a CC-BY 4.0 License.

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Absolutely No Adventures

Sun, 15 May 2022 04:01:00 +0000

Destiny Howell talks about her comic fantasy Absolutely No Adventures, writing for what you can produce, her strong opinions on fantasy tropes, telling a familiar story "a little to the left," and her crusade to let Black kids go to Narnia.

You can listen to Absolutely No Adventures on most major podcast platforms, or from https://noadventurespod.com/

The theme music is "Mockingbird (Instrumental Version)" by David Mumford, used under a CC-BY 4.0 License.

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Poetic Earthlings

Sun, 08 May 2022 04:01:00 +0000

York Campbell talks about his sci-fi storytelling show Poetic Earthlings, drawing inspiration from everyday life, Art Bell and Joe Frank, not selling out, and deleting four hundred episodes and starting over.

You can listen to Poetic Earthlings on most major podcast platforms, or from http://poeticearthlings.com

The theme music is "Mockingbird (Instrumental Version)" by David Mumford, used under a CC-BY 4.0 License.

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The Chronicles of Wild Hollow

Sun, 01 May 2022 04:01:00 +0000

Christian Powlesland, Harvey Badger, and Angus Maxwell of Shouting Is Funny discuss their fantasy musical The Chronicles of Wild Hollow, the strength in collaboration, the need to create even in COVID times, using familiar story structure to introduce an audience to the world, and the challenges of writing musicals.

You can listen to The Chronicles of Wild Hollow on most major podcast platforms, or at https://www.shoutingisfunny.com/thechroniclesofwildhollow.

The theme music is "Mockingbird (Instrumental Version)" by David Mumford, used under a CC-BY 4.0 License.

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PodCube™

Sun, 24 Apr 2022 04:01:00 +0000

The creators of the sketch comedy audio fiction show PodCube™, Jordan Reed, Tucker Betez, and Mason Amadeus, talk about what's funny, committing to sound design, improvisation, and finding creative freedom with the right frame.

You can listen to PodCube™ on most major podcast platforms or from https://pod.link/podcube

The theme music is "Mockingbird (Instrumental Version)" by David Mumford, used under a CC-BY 4.0 License.

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Under the Electric Stars

Sun, 17 Apr 2022 04:01:00 +0000

Eli Ramos talks about their cyberpunk show Under the Electric Stars, the inclusive mission of the Aster Podcasting Network, action scenes in audio drama, techno-Orientalism, and why cyberpunk is great for exploring themes of identity.

Listen to Under the Electric Stars on most major podcast platforms, or from https://undertheelectricstars.com/

The theme music is "Mockingbird (Instrumental Version)" by David Mumford, used under a CC-BY 4.0 License.

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Breathing Space, Fading Frontier

Sun, 10 Apr 2022 04:01:00 +0000

Lee Seguinte and Scott Paladin discuss their anthology sci-fi Western Breathing Space, Fading Frontier, the urge to create, reframing the Western, shared worldbuilding, making a culture of collaboration, and tortured acronyms.

Listen to Breathing Space, Fading Frontier on most major podcast platforms, or from https://breathingspace.lawofnames.com/

The theme music is "Mockingbird (Instrumental Version)" by David Mumford, used under a CC-BY 4.0 License.

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The Dex Legacy

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 04:01:00 +0000

Writer Emily Inkpen and Producer Chris Gregory talk about their grimdark political sci-fi The Dex Legacy, war as a business, managing worldbuilding, the power of sci-fi, and our love for The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.

You can listen to The Dex Legacy on most major podcast platforms, or from https://www.thedexlegacy.com/

The theme music is "Mockingbird (Instrumental Version)" by David Mumford, used under a CC-BY 4.0 License.

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Tapes From Beyond

Sun, 27 Mar 2022 04:01:00 +0000

Andy Thierfelder discusses his psychological horror Tapes From Beyond, interacting with the audience through ARGs, giving characters high stakes, video vs. audio podcasting, and writing stories that get under your skin.

You can listen to Tapes From Beyond on most major podcast platforms, or from https://tapesfrombeyond.buzzsprout.com/

You can read a transcript of this interview here.

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Wandering with the Dead

Sun, 20 Mar 2022 04:01:00 +0000

Cody Signore talks about his horror western Wandering with the Dead, the trap of perfectionism, being honest with difficult subject matter, creating emotion through music, and learning how to use the audio drama medium.

You can listen to Wandering with the Dead on most major podcast platforms, or from https://www.wanderingwiththedead.com/

You can read a transcript of this episode here.

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Triple Six

Sun, 13 Mar 2022 05:01:00 +0000

Sean Patrick Bridges discusses his thriller Triple Six, writing consistently and amassing material, dealing with the frustrations of Hollywood, the trap of Las Vegas, and audio drama as the new indie film scene.

Triple Six is available on most major podcast platforms, or directly from https://triple-six.simplecast.com/.

You can read a transcript of this interview here.

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Out of the Ashes

Sun, 06 Mar 2022 05:01:00 +0000

Vincent C. Davis, the creator of the epic horror/fantasy Out of the Ashes, discusses finding the grain of truth in mythology, managing epic storylines, growing as a storyteller, getting a grant, and dreams as inspiration.

Listen to Out of the Ashes on most major podcast platforms, or find it at https://www.outoftheashespodcast.com/

You can find a transcript of this program here.

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19 Nocturne Boulevard

Sun, 27 Feb 2022 05:01:00 +0000

Julie Hoverson, the creator of the horror/sci-fi anthology 19 Nocturne Boulevard, talks about the audio drama scene in 2008, the challenges of marketing, the freedom of anthology writing, her A.D. Infinitum project, and the importance of paying your mixer.

Listen to 19 Nocturne Boulevard on most major podcast platforms, or find it at http://www.19nocturneboulevard.net/

A transcript of this episode is available here.

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The Transposition of Chloë Brontë

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 05:01:00 +0000

William J. Meyer talks about his lo-fi sci-fi (sorta) rom-com The Transposition of Chloë Brontë, his experience with sleep paralysis, themes of disconnection, the tension of unreliable narration, the importance of curiosity, and putting "the weird thing" into a story.

You can listen to The Transposition of Chloë Brontë on most major podcast platforms or from https://chloebronte.carrd.co/.

Read a transcript of this episode here.

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Dirt - An Audio Drama

Sun, 13 Feb 2022 05:01:00 +0000

Kris Kaiyala talks about his mystery story Dirt - An Audio Drama, the importance of family, the details that make characters relatable, imposter syndrome, and agonizing over the beginning of his show.

You can listen to Dirt - An Audio Drama on most major podcast platforms, or from https://www.dirtaudiodrama.com/

A transcript of this show is available here.

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Care and Feeding of Werewolves

Sun, 06 Feb 2022 05:01:00 +0000

Brenna Anderson-Dowd and Frederick Elmore talk about their modern fantasy Care and Feeding of Werewolves, stockpiling ideas to combat writer's block, drawing from folklore in a modern setting, issues with mental health care systems, and casting cockatiels.

You can find Care and Feeding of Werewolves on most major podcast platforms, or from https://www.podpage.com/care-feeding-of-werewolves/

You can read a transcript of this program at this link.

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InCo

Sun, 30 Jan 2022 05:01:00 +0000

ItMe!, the creator of the one-person sci-fi drama InCo, talks about self-discovery through podcasting, black representation in sci-fi/fantasy, writing a character's voice, and why she's not fond of sci-fi.

You can listen to InCo on most major podcast platforms, or visit https://www.incopodcast.com/

You can read a transcript of this program here.

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InSpectre

Sun, 23 Jan 2022 05:01:00 +0000

Ed Bachta, writer, producer, and sole performer of the paranormal comedy InSpectre talks about restarting the show after an unplanned hiatus, jokes for jokes’ sake, finding a personal writing style, getting ideas onto the page, and puns.

Listen to InSpectre on most major podcast platforms or at https://pnc.st/s/inspectre

A transcript of this episode is available here.

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The Attic Monologues

Sun, 16 Jan 2022 05:01:00 +0000

Writer and producer Morgan Greensmith discusses their queer urban fantasy-horror The Attic Monologues, their love of the Classics, connecting to the audience through slice-of-life, the Exeter University Podcast Society, and pacing the narrative in podcasts.

The Attic Monologues can be found on most major podcast platforms, or at https://www.theatticmonologues.co.uk/

A transcript of this show can be found here.

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Omen

Sun, 09 Jan 2022 05:01:00 +0000

The writer and director of the epic fantasy Omen, Tim Krause, discusses turning his tabletop role-playing game into an audio drama, the challenges of doing without a narrator, writing fantasy dialog, collaborating with his partner Sarah Rhea Werner, and setting realistic expectations.

Omen: A Fantasy Audio Drama can be found on most major podcast platforms, or at https://omencast.com/

Sarah Werner's Podcast Roadmap: https://podcoach.lpages.co/your-printable-podcast-roadmap/

A transcript of this episode is available here.

The theme music is "Mockingbird (Instrumental Version)" by David Mumford, used under a CC-BY 4.0 License.

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Ray Can't Sleep

Tue, 28 Dec 2021 05:01:00 +0000

The creator of the paranormal docudrama-comedy Ray Can't Sleep Steven Honeycutt talks about working as a Hollywood extra, his love of parody, writing clear character arcs, surprising your audience, and trying to see past the download numbers.

Ray Can't Sleep can be found on most major podcast platforms, or at http://raycantsleep.com/

A transcript of this episode is available here.

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I Love Lucifer

Sun, 19 Dec 2021 05:01:00 +0000

Susie Singer Carter talks about the scream-queen horror comedy I Love Lucifer, her career in Hollywood, her work within the Alzheimer's community, improv for writers, ageism and sexism, and being true to your own voice.

You can listen to I Love Lucifer on most major podcast platforms, or at https://www.iloveluciferpodcast.com/

A transcript of this interview is available here.

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The Secrets of Harridge House

Sun, 12 Dec 2021 05:01:00 +0000

The producers of the family dynasty horror drama The Secrets of Harridge House Scott Young and Joe Bly discuss producing community-driven radio theatre for KNVC, prime-time soap operas of the 60s and 70s, Dark Shadows, managing to record a cast of over twenty actors remotely, and the lengths one goes to find the right sound effects.

The Secrets of Harridge House can be found on most major podcast platforms, or at https://secretsofharridgehouse.com/

A transcript of this episode is available here.

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The Stench of Adventure

Sun, 05 Dec 2021 05:01:00 +0000

Alex Kingsley talks about their sci-fi satire The Stench of Adventure, the challenges of comedy, nihilism and absurdism, the inclusive philosophy of their media and game company Strong Branch Productions, dealing with rejection, and betraying theatre every day.

The Stench of Adventure can be found on most major podcast platforms or at https://strongbranchproductions.com/podcasts/

A transcript of this show is available here.

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The Luchador: 1,000 Fights of El Fuego Fuerte

Sun, 21 Nov 2021 05:01:00 +0000

Daniel Valero Fletcher talks about his Lucha Libre drama The Luchador: 1,000 Fights of El Fuego Fuerte, reframing a visual medium for audio, his love of classic wrestling movies, the tension within heroic characters, and casting pro wrestlers on the show.

The Luchador: 1,000 Fights of El Fuego Fuerte can be found on most major podcast platforms or at https://theluchadorpod.com.

A transcript is available here.

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The Oracle of Dusk

Sun, 14 Nov 2021 05:01:00 +0000

Writer and performer M.J. Bailey discusses her drama The Oracle of Dusk, writing intensely personal work, the morality of psychics, her prolific reviews on Podchaser, and the mystery of why Australians don't like her show.

The Oracle of Dusk can be found on most major podcast platforms or at https://www.oracleofdusk.online/.

A transcript is available here.

The theme music is "Mockingbird (Instrumental Version)" by David Mumford, used under a CC-BY 4.0 License.

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The Green Horizon

Sun, 07 Nov 2021 04:01:00 +0000

Creator Paul Walsh talks about his sci-fi comedy The Green Horizon, writing Irish themes and humor, casting friends and family, Galaxy Quest, Waterford pride, and the importance of pre-launch work.

The Green Horizon can be found on most major podcast platforms or at https://www.faustiannonsense.com/the-green-horizon.

A transcript is available here.

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RADIO: Outcast

Sun, 31 Oct 2021 04:01:00 +0000

Maria Fernanda Vidaurrazaga and JT Lachausse discuss their fantasy western RADIO: Outcast, outsiders in the Gilded Age, 80s music, Samurai Champloo, and how working together strengthened their friendship.

You can find RADIO: Outcast on most major podcast platforms, or at https://www.radiooutcast.com/

A transcript is available here.

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Where The Stars Fell

Sun, 24 Oct 2021 04:01:00 +0000

Newton Schottelkotte talks about their mystery adventure Where The Stars Fell, writing and sound designing for characters with disabilities, what audio drama pilots live and die by, Gravity Falls, and managing their work/life balance.

Where The Stars Fell can be heard on most major podcast platforms, or at https://wherethestarsfell.carrd.co/

Transcript available here.

The theme music is "Mockingbird (Instrumental Version)" by David Mumford, used under a CC-BY 4.0 License.

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Madison on the Air

Sun, 17 Oct 2021 04:01:00 +0000

Chrisi Talyn Saje talks about her radio-riff comedy Madison on the Air, her love of Old Time Radio, two-way social commentary, theatre of the mind, Mystery Science Theatre 3000, and the challenges of marketing.

Madison on the Air can be heard on most major podcast platforms, or at http://www.madisonontheair.com/

Transcript available here.

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The Lavender Tavern

Sun, 10 Oct 2021 04:01:00 +0000

Writer Johnathan Cohen discusses his anthology of original gay fairy tales, writing morality from new perspectives, working with indie network Faustian Nonsense, and undergoing major surgery as a source of inspiration.

The Lavender Tavern can be found on most major podcast platforms or at https://www.faustiannonsense.com/lavendertavern/.

Transcript available here.

The theme music is "Mockingbird (Instrumental Version)" by David Mumford, used under a CC-BY 4.0 License.

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Omega Star 7

Sun, 03 Oct 2021 04:01:00 +0000

Skyler Giordano discusses his improvised sci-fi show with RPG roots Omega Star 7, his influences such as Taika Waititi and George Lucas, nostalgia for the 80s, struggling with ADHD, and transitioning from an Actual Play podcast to an audio drama.

Find Omega Star 7 on most major podcast platforms, or at https://omegastar7.podbean.com/

Transcript available here.

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Wake of Corrosion

Sun, 26 Sep 2021 04:30:00 +0000

Creator Shaun Pellington discusses his horror podcast Wake of Corrosion, working with his brother, writing for found footage, trying not to make noise when recording, and the importance of feedback.

Find Wake of Corrosion on most major podcast platforms, or at https://wakeofcorrosion.carrd.co/

Transcript available here.

The theme music is "Mockingbird (Instrumental Version)" by David Mumford, used under a CC-BY 4.0 License.

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The Milkman of St. Gaff's

Sun, 26 Sep 2021 04:20:00 +0000

The writer, producer, and director of the "Lovecraft meets Mayberry" show The Milkman of St. Gaff's, Christopher Scott McClure, discusses his show, on being a professional writer, creating a character that is both sympathetic and questionable, and working with the Rusty Quill network.

Find The Milkman of St. Gaff's on most major podcast platforms, or at https://howiemilkman.com/

Transcript available here.

The theme music is "Mockingbird (Instrumental Version)" by David Mumford, used under a CC-BY 4.0 License.

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Solar Postal Services

Sun, 26 Sep 2021 04:10:00 +0000

Cornell student Emily Grigg talks about her queer scifi show Solar Postal Services, finding creativity where you can, mic check phrases, and the importance of representation.

Find Solar Postal Services on most major podcast platforms, or at http://solarpostalservices.com/

Transcript available here.

The theme music is "Mockingbird (Instrumental Version)" by David Mumford, used under a CC-BY 4.0 License.

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Zed 1

Sun, 26 Sep 2021 01:27:53 +0000

Husband and wife team Aaron and Katie Huggett talk about their zombie apocalypse romantic comedy Zed 1, calling out neighbors in the show, their feelings on marriage, on supporting the indie audio drama community, and the inspiration for their show (which wasn't COVID, actually).

Find Zed 1 on most major podcast platforms, or at https://zed1podcast.weebly.com/

Transcript available here.

The theme music is "Mockingbird (Instrumental Version)" by David Mumford, used under a CC-BY 4.0 License.

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