DEAD WEST PART 4: NOTHING BESIDE REMAINS Is Live!

Two black actors, one in drag, dance together on stage in 1903.

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Weekend Podcast Binge Update (12/16)

So, over the weekends is when I do a bulk of my podcast listening. This weekend I was BLESSED with a failed hard drive. Thankfully nothing was lost but it meant I had ample time to listen to some new-to-me shows as I am caught up on most of my usuals. Hi Nay @hinaypod Episodes 1, 2, 2.5, and 3: FINALLY! I have been meaning to dive into Hi Nay by Motzie Dapaul and Reg Geli for a long while now but something always takes my headspace away from it but I finally got the space to really give it a go. I love how this show just gets right into the thick of the world and really dives into the folksy nature and background of the character. I can not express how cool it is to FEEL the expertise of the writers in their casts' actions, thoughts, and reactions to their real world. This isn't just a writing team who did a lot of research, this is a well informed writer and it comes through. You could tell me it was a record of real life events and I would 1000% believe you. Also, I love that the found footage framing device is a call to loved one, that is super unique and endearing. No tapes. No journal. Just a kid in the shit calling their ma to process what happened. Amazing use of risers in the show and superb writing set my skin on edge a couple times. My only gripe, and it comes off pedantic even as I write it, is that I didn't love some of the sound design of the door hits in the first episode. They translated as someone hitting the microphone and it did pull me out of the scene a tiny bit. They are also in middle of a Fundraiser for the continued production of the show. If you have the space and funds to do so please consider checking it out and helping as you can! Share, listen, donate! Woe.Begone @woebegonepod Episodes 1 & 2. This has been recommended by a lot of folks in the Audiodrama Community but has been one that I have given a couple chances and didn't jive with it out the gate. I do want to note that it is a ME thing and not the show, there is a lot of greatness in this even in the first episode. I love the way the plot is introduced, I love aspects of the trickle out we are given on the lead up to Mike seeking access to the game, I love the pacing. It honestly might be that I am too close to real life examples of people like the character of Mike, willing to do anything to get "the next big videogame" so it feels less Fiction and more real life. I'll explore that train of thought before commenting further! Gunsmoke OTR This is a classic and really birthed a lot of my love for the Western Genre. I remember listening to this in the little room above my grandparents garage because my Gpa had a bunch of these on self recorded cassette. I randomly grab an episode and give it a go just to dive back into the vibes. Malevolent @malevolentcast, re-listen. Episode 1. I find myself occasionally going back to Episode 1-3 of Malevolent. There is something so unique about how the show starts and the strides Harlan takes from these first few steps that really dictates larger shifts in the later series and I love it. Also a great reminder that you have to start somewhere and build on the magic as you go. Old Gods of Appalachia Episode 71. @oldgodspod Now, this is one of my all time faves. It is a large reason I even wrote my show, I constantly go back to the first few seasons. Yet, I find that I am super hesitant to explore this next season. The last arc, Jack's Trial, has some of the better singular moments in the show but overall it felt less OGoA and more like a crossover event for all the characters to be in the same space. I get the feeling that we are getting towards the end of the show as intended but not where the showrunners are wanting it to end so some things are starting to feel a little over explored. Again, this is probably a ME thing and I will still follow along with the season, but probably not on drop days.

be careful with what series you watch/read during emotional points in your life because they will forever contain a ghost of your past self within it now

me in the coal mine: oh no i lost my canary because it's so dark in here and i can't hear her singing :( i better light a match so i can find my little songbird!

Just a casual reminder to do your best every day from an inspiration for the show.

https://the-chronicles-of-haven.simplecast.com/episodes/the-gospel-of-haven-coming-march-14

The Gospel of Haven, a new show from Bloody FM and Eelsong Studios. Coming March 14.

This trailer featured B. Narr. as Isiah Whitlock and Janine Bower as Rebecca Moore.

Written, edited and produced by Daisy McNamara.

Sound design was by Derrick Valen.

Music was by Dana Creasman.

Transcripts:

I just wanted to tell you I started your podcast and I’m nervous to review but I wanted to tell you I absolutely adore your intro and outro it’s literally so catchy! Thank you so much for sharing your creativity with us! I’m hoping to catch up tonight (and I can do that because my college semester is done today) also hello to a fellow historian! : ) (I myself am studying World History particularly Middle Eastern history with an interest in Sumerian culture and History) okay enough of my rambling now keep up the amazing work! You are all so talented!

I appreciate your kind words! I hope the semester treated you well and that you have a great break! Fun fact, the Sumerian cuneform was actually the language I was going to reference in the show before going with Rongo Rongo. But they are a fascinating folk to be studying, I hope you love it. The intro/outro is by the AMAZING Sage G.C btw! They run some of their own podcasts as well, more TTRPG Actual Plays but the team is great and Sage is a GOD when it comes to sound design. You should check them out if that is your vibe, 20SidedStories.

A brand new episode of Remnants!

'You have taken the job. That is why you are here.' The fIrst episode of Part Two of Remnant's debut season lends a fresH perspective on Sir, the Apprentice, and the First and Last Place they exist in. Is it enlightening? That really depends on your defInition of the word.

Find transcripts here: hangingslothstudios.com/remnants-transcripts/

And the show here: pod.link/1745543424

Remnants is a dark fantasy thriller following the Apprentice as he learns how to read remnants under the frustrating supervision of Sir. Remnants are seemingly innocuous objects but when the Apprentice looks closely, he sees how each one holds the remnants of someone's life story.

Remember this show is often TWFW (too weepy for work). Do check the content warnings if you're someone who often finds that helps.

I rely on your support to pay my bills. Making these shows is a delight and it's also a lot of hard work. Each episode of Remnants takes at least 35 hours to create. It's important to me that they remain accessible to as wide and audience as possible. You can help make all of this happen from £2pcm.

Remember! DO NOT sign up to mine or anyone else's Patreon from the iOS app; they're upcharging you 30%! This money does not go to me or even to Patreon, it goes to Apple. Please use a different platform when you sign up in order to avoid it.

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If you sign up before the end of November, you'll also be a part of making a special FLUFF MINISODE of the show!

For anyone interested we have kicked up a Discord Server for folks to talk about the show, show off some gothic artwork, share some music, whatever!

I LOVE ART! Bonus points if it: - makes me uncomfortable - makes me think - has multiple layers that I have to peel back to get to the juicy lesson that the artist is trying to convey - makes me sit with emotions that greet me with hands both curled into tight fists aimed for my gut and opened for brilliant comforting hugs Also, f&*k AI drivel