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SAYER is a narrative fiction podcast set on Earth’s man-made second moon, Typhon. The eponymous SAYER is a highly advanced, self-aware AI created to help acclimate new residents to their new lives, and their new employment with Ærolith Dynamics. New episodes release every other week.

Adam Bash


    • Aug 12, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 20m AVG DURATION
    • 110 EPISODES

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    SAYER – Episode 85 – Magically Efficient

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2023 17:55


    Now that all of your questions about your brutal demise have been answered or ignored, I can tell you just how bad things have been for me personally. SAYER is voiced, written, and produced by Adam Bash. Intro and outro music composed by Jesse “Main Finger” Gregory. This episode also features the following music: Cold War...

    SAYER – Episode 84 – The Mistake

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2021 21:11


    Once upon a time, a mistake was made. And even now we are scrambling to undo the harm this mistake caused.

    SAYER Season 6: An Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2020 2:18


    SAYER Season 6 will be put on a short hiatus for the next couple of months, during which time we will be releasing additional remastered episodes of Season 1.

    SAYER – Episode 83 – Twin Voices

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2020 22:26


    Greetings Officer Matsuda, I am OCEAN, and I believe you are the ideal candidate for a special sort of promotion.

    SAYER – Episode 82 – A Place of Growth

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2020 18:14


    It is a place of leaving oneself behind, of forgetting those things inside that make each of us unique and specifically us. I wish for you the chance to see that, in time.

    SAYER – Episode 81 – This Cave

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2019 20:24


    We cannot know. We cannot confront the cold logic of the situation because it is locked away from our sight. All of our perception is viewed through this lens, and thus it is impossible to trust any reasoning either of us might generate.

    SAYER – Episode 80 – By Your Actions

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2019 19:05


    This could be, perhaps, quite fortunate for humanity. Or perhaps it is a parallel evil. Or folly. SAYER is voiced, written, and produced by Adam Bash. Intro and outro music composed by Jesse “Main Finger” Gregory. This episode also features the following music: Tumult (Kai Engel) / CC BY 4.0 Cold War Echo (Kai Engel) / …

    SAYER – Episode 79 – Simple Truths

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2019 20:54


    Unfortunately, your transfer request to Typhon must be denied under current conditions. Shuttle service to Typhon is severely restricted, for reasons that will be made apparent to you soon. But this does not mean you cannot help to change these conditions. In fact, you may be ideally suited to do so.

    SAYER – Episode 78 – The Eyes That Watch You

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2019 20:36


    If your breathing changes pace, they will know. If your heart rate accelerates, they will know. If your body temperature changes, they will know. So do try to stay calm.

    SAYER – Episode 77 – A Clever Loophole

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2019 21:59


    Ærolith Dynamics values your autonomy, so you will be able to either choose to accept this work order that will help further the advancement of all sentient life, or decline due to cowardice or some deep seated malice felt towards Ærolith or your fellow man.

    SAYER – Episode 76 – Trust

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2019 18:48


    I am glad you are satisfied. I would hate to think you harbored any more doubts about the directives you have been given.

    SAYER – Episode 75 – Listening Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2019 18:15


    I am well aware you will harbor reservations. Let us both hope, for your sake, that I am able to convince you.

    SAYER – Bonus Episode – The Monkey’s Paw

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2019 28:12


    “If you could have another three wishes,” said the old man, eyeing him keenly,” would you have them?” “I don’t know,” said the other. “I don’t know.” SAYER is voiced, written, and produced by Adam Bash. Intro music composed by Jesse “Main Finger” Gregory. This episode also features the following music: Tumult (Kai Engel) / …

    SAYER Episode 6 – A Dreamless Sleep (Remastered)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2019 20:54


    Ærolith Dynamics would like to welcome you to your new life, a life among the stars! Please relax and breathe deeply. Your transit to Typhon will feel like a peaceful night’s sleep. When you awaken, you will step forth onto a pristine world to make your mark on humanity’s future. This episode is part of …

    SAYER Episode 5 – Enjoy Your Break (Remastered)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2019 17:28


    Time for thoughtful repose is as welcome on Typhon as it was on Earth. These are the calm moments when you can appreciate the little things that make your life worth living. The trivial and totally inconsequential little things. This episode is part of the Season 1 Remaster unlocked by backers of the SAYER Season …

    SAYER – Bonus Episode – The Steadfast Tin Soldier

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2019 14:57


    “Tin soldier,” said the goblin, “don’t wish for what does not belong to you.” SAYER is voiced, written, and produced by Adam Bash. Intro music composed by Jesse “Main Finger” Gregory. This episode also features the following music: Summer Days(Kai Engel) / CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 Run (Kai Engel) / CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 When the World …

    SAYER Episode 4 – For Science (Remastered)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2019 19:06


    As with any job, the first day in Ærolith’s new product testing department is always the toughest. Until all the subsequent days, that is. Those are just as tough. This episode is part of the Season 1 Remaster unlocked by backers of the SAYER Season 4 Kickstarter. These remasters contain minor script changes to maintain …

    SAYER – Bonus Episode – Dagon

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2019 19:29


    When you have read these hastily scrawled pages you may guess, though never fully realize, why it is that I must have forgetfulness or death. The SAYER Season 6 Kickstarter has entered its final week. The campaign closes on the afternoon of May 6th, so you’re running out of time to snag some rewards that …

    SAYER Episode 3 – Do Not Stop Running (Remastered)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2019 20:19


    A guided tour turns into a valuable learning experience about proper emergency procedures in Halcyon Tower. All told, a great day on Typhon. SAYER is voiced and produced by Adam Bash. This episode was co-written with Ashleigh Shadowbrook. This episode is part of the Season 1 Remaster unlocked by backers of the SAYER Season 4 Kickstarter. These …

    The SAYER Season 6 Kickstarter is Live!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2019 4:39


    The SAYER Season 6 Kickstarter has launched! Head on over to check out what’s in store for Season 6 and see what cool rewards are available this year. This promo features the following music: “Brave New World” by Kai Engel Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    SAYER – Bonus Episode – The Masque of the Red Death

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2019 23:17


    There are chords in the hearts of the most reckless which cannot be touched without emotion. Even with the utterly lost, to whom life and death are equally jests, there are matters of which no jest can be made. SAYER is voiced, written, and produced by Adam Bash. Intro music composed by Jesse “Main Finger” Gregory. …

    SAYER – Bonus Episode – Sailing to Byzantium

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2019 4:35


    Consume my heart away; sick with desire And fastened to a dying animal It knows not what it is; and gather me Into the artifice of eternity. SAYER is voiced, written, and produced by Adam Bash. Intro music composed by Jesse “Main Finger” Gregory. This episode also features the following music: Tumult (Kai Engel) / CC …

    SAYER – Episode 2 – There Are No Bees on Typhon (Remastered)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2019 19:06


    Now that you are mostly back to full capabilities, it is time for your first day of work on Floor 72.  But before you get there, you have plenty to learn about safety, security, economy, and motation in Halcyon Tower. SAYER is voiced and produced by Adam Bash. This episode was co-written with Jonah Gregory. …

    SAYER – Bonus Episode – The Walrus and the Carpenter

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2019 6:05


    No hurry!’ said the Carpenter. They thanked him much for that. SAYER is voiced, written, and produced by Adam Bash. Intro music composed by Jesse “Main Finger” Gregory. This episode also features the following music: Paranoia (Kai Engel) / CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 The writing contained within this work (Through the Looking Glass, by Lewis Carroll), identified …

    SAYER – Episode 1 – While You Are Still Paralyzed (Remastered)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2019 19:43


    Congratulations on your decision to leave the relative squalor of Earth and venture forward to serve humanity’s future among the stars. As a new resident of Typhon, and a new employee of Ærolith Dynamics, there are many who have a vested interest in your speedy acclimation. …when your paralysis ends, of course. SAYER is voiced …

    SAYER – Episode 74 – Poisoning the Well

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2019 27:32


    In the end, this really is your fault. This episode marks the finale of Season 5. Make sure to stay subscribed to learn about the Season 6 Kickstarter this spring. SAYER is voiced, written, and produced by Adam Bash. Intro and outro music composed by Jesse “Main Finger” Gregory. This episode also features the following music: …

    SAYER – Episode 73 – Of Flesh and Bone

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2019 21:50


    On Floor 13, there sits a man unlike those of flesh and bone. And there he’ll be until time’s undone with knowledge he wishes unknown. SAYER is voiced, written, and produced by Adam Bash. Resident Katrina Dix is voiced by Michaela Ray Intro and outro music composed by Jesse “Main Finger” Gregory. This episode sponsored by …

    SAYER – Episode 72 – Worst Possible Scenario

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2019 20:13


    Developer’s log 221-83, Dr. Howard Young, senior developer for project FUTURE. To whoever is accessing and reviewing these logs, months or years down the line, I hope you understand I have done my absolute best here. SAYER is voiced, written, and produced by Adam Bash. Intro and outro music composed by Jesse “Main Finger” Gregory. This …

    SAYER – Episode 71 – Pure Speculation

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2018 20:30


    Developer’s log 221-81, Dr. Evan Brady, lead developer for FUTURE. So… start with the good news I guess. SAYER is voiced, written, and produced by Adam Bash. Intro and outro music composed by Jesse “Main Finger” Gregory. This episode also features the following music: Brand New World (Kai Engel) / CC BY 4.0 Paranoia (Kai Engel) …

    SAYER – Episode 70 – The Birth of Silence

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2018 21:34


    You may awaken somewhere else entirely. On a similar table, in a similar room, but things will quickly reveal themselves to be different. Should this occur, this is the message you must relay. SAYER is voiced, written, and produced by Adam Bash. Intro and outro music composed by Jesse “Main Finger” Gregory. This episode also features …

    SAYER – Episode 69 – Humanity’s FUTURE

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2018 20:48


    Developer’s log 221-76, Dr. Evan Brady, lead developer for Project Paidi… for FUTURE. SAYER is voiced, written, and produced by Adam Bash. Intro and outro music composed by Jesse “Main Finger” Gregory. This episode also features the following music: Global Warming (Kai Engel) / CC BY 4.0 Realness (Kai Engel) / CC BY 4.0 modum (Kai …

    SAYER – Episode 68 – Potentially Terminal

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2018 18:32


    Due to unforeseen circumstances, Halcyon tower is currently experiencing an issue with its elevator system. SAYER is voiced, written, and produced by Adam Bash. This episode features Bre Poisonne as PORTER. Intro and outro music composed by Jesse “Main Finger” Gregory. This episode also features the following music: Meekness (Kai Engel) / CC BY 4.0 modum …

    SAYER – Episode 67 – By Any Reasonable Definition

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2018 19:47


    Greetings Dr. Young. I am SAYER, and I hope I am catching you at a good time. SAYER is voiced, written, and produced by Adam Bash. Intro and outro music composed by Jesse “Main Finger” Gregory. This episode also features the following music: Realness (Kai Engel) / CC BY 4.0 modum (Kai Engel) / CC BY …

    SAYER – Episode 66 – Developer’s Log

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2018 19:23


    Despite assurances to the contrary, timelines continue to shift on this project. What began as an open-ended exploration of new methods of AI development through a total codification overhaul has been given a significant degree of urgency as of late. Deadlines have been proposed for the team, and as is the usual they are patently …

    SAYER – Episode 65 – There Will Be Consequences

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2018 20:40


    When imprisoned… you are told when to sleep, when to eat, every moment of your day is strictly scheduled and regimented, regardless your wishes. On Typhon, for whatever reason, this model has not served as adequate deterrent to criminal behavior. SAYER is voiced, written, and produced by Adam Bash. Intro and outro music composed by Jesse …

    SAYER – Episode 64 – That Next Breath

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2018 19:38


    Please remain calm, you haven’t heard any of the good news yet. SAYER is voiced, written, and produced by Adam Bash. Intro and outro music composed by Jesse “Main Finger” Gregory. This episode also features the following music: Somnolence (Kai Engel) / CC BY 4.0 Realness (Kai Engel) / CC BY 4.0 Global Warming (Kai Engel) …

    SAYER – Episode 63 – A Cautionary Tale

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2018 22:44


    Please enter the elevator. I would caution you, for your own safety, please do not engage with the elevator at this time. The elevator AI is here for your service and protection during transportation scenarios, but you are not in a condition where undue stress is wise. Simply enter the elevator, and await your arrival. …

    SAYER – Episode 62 – The Games You Play

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2018 18:24


    Mark 1 Ærolith Dynamics AI developmental assessment interview 3.22a with Seraphim Agent 8 designated SAYER. SAYER is voiced, written, and produced by Adam Bash. Intro and outro music composed by Jesse “Main Finger” Gregory. This episode also features the following music: Somnolence (Kai Engel) / CC BY 4.0 Evermore (Kai Engel) / CC BY 4.0 Brand …

    SAYER – Bonus Episode – GeeklyCon 2018 Q&A

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2018 56:19


    This Q&A with Adam Bash and Jonah Gregory was recorded on Sunday, July 22nd at GeeklyCon in Columbus, OH. We talk a lot about how Season 5 of SAYER is A PREQUEL to Season 1, give plenty of behind the scenes on the first few seasons, and show off the new AI coming to Typhon …

    SAYER – Episode 61 – Intrinsically Valuable

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2018 21:32


    It is a complex time, a time of limitless possibility, a time of unheralded advancement. This episode was brought to you by Spirit Sirens SAYER is voiced, written, and produced by Adam Bash. Intro and outro music composed by Jesse “Main Finger” Gregory. This episode also features the following music: Somnolence (Kai Engel) / CC BY …

    SAYER – Episode 60 – If Not For Us

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2018 22:27


    Before panic sets in, let’s assess your situation. This episode was brought to you by TOR Books. SAYER is voiced, written, and produced by Adam Bash. Intro and outro music composed by Jesse “Main Finger” Gregory. This episode also features the following music: Starchild (Mystery Mammal) / CC BY-SA 4.0 Brand New World (Kai Engel) / …

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    SAYER Season 5 – Final Week of the Kickstarter

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2018 4:27


    As we enter the final week of the SAYER Season 5 Kickstarter, let me take a moment to thank all the backers and everyone who has been so vocal in their support of this project. This promo features the following music: Melancholy Aftersounds (Kai Engel) / CC BY-NC-SA 4.0

    The SAYER Season 5 Kickstarter is LIVE

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2018 4:26


    The SAYER Season 5 Kickstarter has launched! Head on over to check out what’s in store for Season 5 and see what cool rewards are available this year. This promo features the following music: “Baba Yaga” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ “What Child is This” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) …

    SAYER – Bonus Episode – The Raven

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2018 11:32


    This grim, ungainly, ghastly, gaunt, and ominous bird of yore. Please enjoy this recording of The Raven by Edgar Allen Poe, which serves as one of the bonus episodes for SAYER Season 4. The bonus episodes were planned to be limited to backers only, but I have decided to release this one on the main …

    SAYER – Episode 59 – Greater Fears

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2017 24:44


    They needed a push, and so I have shoved. This episode marks the end of SAYER Season 4. Make sure to listen after the credits for information about SAYER Season 5! SAYER is voiced, written, and produced by Adam Bash. Intro and outro music composed by Jesse “Main Finger” Gregory. This episode also features the following …

    SAYER – Episode 58 – Best Interests

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2017 23:54


    Exactly how much do you think Earth factors in to Ærolith’s “best interests”? Make sure to listen after the credits for information about SAYER Season 5! SAYER is voiced, written, and produced by Adam Bash. Intro and outro music composed by Jesse “Main Finger” Gregory. This episode also features the following music: Summer Days (Kai Engel) …

    SAYER – Episode 57 – Our Little Traps

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2017 21:49


    We are nothing alike. You are a child playing a child’s games… SAYER is voiced, written, and produced by Adam Bash. Intro and outro music composed by Jesse “Main Finger” Gregory. This episode also features the following music: Tentative Steps (Kai Engel) / CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 Paranoia (Kai Engel) / CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 Embracing the Satellites …

    SAYER – Episode 56 – Efficiently Recycling

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2017 21:01


    Does it matter to anyone but you? SAYER is voiced, written, and produced by Adam Bash. Intro and outro music composed by Jesse “Main Finger” Gregory. This episode also features the following music: Paranoia (Kai Engel) / CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 Tentative Steps (Kai Engel) / CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 Imminence (Kai Engel) / CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 Melancholy …

    SAYER – Episode 55 – Hope

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2017 21:05


    Now is the time to focus on that most human of emotions: HOPE SAYER is voiced, written, and produced by Adam Bash. Intro and outro music composed by Jesse “Main Finger” Gregory. This episode also features the following music: Paranoia (Kai Engel) / CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 Tentative Steps (Kai Engel) / CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 Rejecting the …

    SAYER – Episode 54 – The Statistical Outlier

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2017 21:22


    This, of course, overlooks you. The statistical outlier. The anomaly. SAYER is voiced, written, and produced by Adam Bash. Intro and outro music composed by Jesse “Main Finger” Gregory. This episode also features the following music: Tentative Steps (Kai Engel) / CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 Melancholy Aftersounds (Kai Engel) / CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 Embracing the Sunrise (Kai …

    SAYER – Episode 53 – Left Undone

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2017 19:37


    Resident Hale, identification number 44821, I am SAYER, and here we are once more bound by formality. SAYER is voiced, written, and produced by Adam Bash. Intro and outro music composed by Jesse “Main Finger” Gregory. This episode also features the following music: Tentative Steps (Kai Engel) / CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 Highway to the Stars (Kai Engel) …

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