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A sci-fi audio drama delivered as a first hand account from the eyes of Joseph Crane, Humanity's 'last historian', as he attempts to chronicle their survival in rolling cities known as The Collective, fleeing from a malicious entity only found in the darkside of the planet.

Michael Troup


    • Mar 29, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 15m AVG DURATION
    • 85 EPISODES

    4.8 from 289 ratings Listeners of The Earth Collective that love the show mention: tec, slice of life, hidden gem, audio dramas, world building, joseph, immersive, voice acting, mystery, pleasant, leaves, intriguing, search, great story, definitely recommend, it's like, storytelling, line, wanting, fantastic.


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    The Earth Collective podcast is an extraordinary and captivating audio drama that has taken the world by storm. With its originality and creativity, each episode leaves listeners eagerly anticipating the next installment. The storytelling, acting, and soundscape are all top-notch, creating a truly immersive experience. There is something intangible about this podcast that sets it apart from others - a vibrancy and magic that keeps audiences hooked.

    One of the best aspects of The Earth Collective is the incredible world-building done by creator Mike. The world he has crafted around Joseph Crane is both cinematic and epic in scope, yet personal and introspective in delivery. The story constantly shifts and keeps listeners guessing, making it a true hidden gem in the audio drama genre. The characters are unique and well-developed, drawing you into their journey as they unravel mysteries and face challenges.

    The only downside to this podcast is its release schedule. While each episode is eagerly awaited, they are not released frequently enough to satisfy fans' cravings for more content. However, this minor inconvenience does not detract from the overall quality of the show.

    In conclusion, The Earth Collective is an exceptional podcast that deserves recognition for its outstanding storytelling and production. It surpasses expectations with its intriguing plot, well-rounded characters, and immersive world-building. Despite its infrequent release schedule, it remains a favorite among listeners who appreciate thought-provoking science fiction narratives. If you're looking for a hidden gem in the podcasting realm, look no further than The Earth Collective.



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    Latest episodes from The Earth Collective

    S5E10 - "Project Caliban Lattice"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2024 19:29


    In the season finale of Season 5 Joseph contacts the Warmind to push it for information to try and understand why it's forcing him to perform the terrible act. Later Joseph, Arthur and Haugen discuss the future of The Collective.  The Earth Collective is currently on hiatus but we are working on things behind the curtain. Stay subscribed to be notified on the future of TEC when the time comes.  . . . . "Why are there ads now?" While attempting to create a show as expansive as TEC without the financial support that ads bring was a noble goal, it was not ultimately a realistic one. We have enabled ads in order to support the future of The Collective and our projects, which includes the future of TEC. Whichever direction that takes.

    S5E9 - "Reconnection"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2023 20:25


    Joseph finally uploads to Orbiter One again. Would the encryption codes he found work? Who did he meet in Jamestown? 

    S5E8 - "Papers in A Box"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2023 16:40


    Joseph makes his way to the fabled 1374 Jaldor Ave. Will he find what he's looking for?  Buy the show a Coffe here!  Songs by: Alex Mason - Nostromo Cousin Silas - Traveling in Opposite Directions Precis - Planacar

    S5E7 - Footsteps

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2023 17:02


    Joseph narrowly escapes the Collective while The Guard deal with the accident on The Edge Lane. He speeds through the abandoned streets of Jamestown in his search for 1374 Jaldor Ave. What will he find in this long abandoned metropolis?  Songs by: Audiorezout FFS24

    S5E6 - The Phantom Merchant

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2023 19:21


    Joseph outlines his preparation to follow in Baldric's footsteps, and tells the old tale of The Phantom Merchant. Support the Show on Patreon! Songs by: Audiorezout (Agressive Cat & Deadly Outlier & Legendary) Children of the Drone

    S5E5 - "Baldric"

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2022 20:20


    The tale of Baldric Tully. Will it help Joseph find the answers he seeks? Songs by: Cousin Silas - Sky Watching Alex Mason - The Neon Demon

    S5E4 - "Lusia"

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2022 25:08


    Joseph continues his hunt for information.

    S5E3 - "Another"

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2022 21:56


    Joseph eagerly awaits information about Arthur's condition while trying to figure out where to go next.   Support the show on Patreon.   Music by: Cousin Silas and Puppy Bordiga Cousin Silas and Pat Pik Hecrom

    S5E2 - "A Plan"

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2022 15:57


    In this episode Joseph recounts what happens after they found Arthur and talks about where they go next and how theyre going to deal with the Warmind's ultimatum.  Music in this episode provided by: Cousin Silas & Ron Shayler Alex Mason Cousin Silas & Pat Pik

    S5E1 - "Arthur"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2022 18:30


    Joseph and Haugen rush into the building to try and find Arthur. How does life continue after something like this?

    Season 5 is Coming - October 22nd

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2022 0:27


    Season 5 is dropping on October 22nd. Want to listen to every episode a week early? Join other fans on Patreon!   Want to be kept up to date on the show? Join our discord server!

    TEASER - The First 5 Minutes of Season 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2022 5:07


    Season 5 will launch in October. Until then, please enjoy the first 5 minutes of Season 5! Support the show here and help us grow!

    TOEKOMS - Finale - Remastered.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2022 23:31


    Listen to the reamstered version of the TOEKOMS Finale with brand new dialogue from The Warmind. The true voice of The Warmind speaks. Enjoy the full TOEKOMS series in a single video here on our Youtube! Want to support the show and help take down The Warmind?

    TOEKOMS - Episode 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2022 13:23


    Joseph gets closer to Toekoms despite strong local resistance. An old Citizen takes a risk his neighbor's wouldn't approve of.

    TOEKOMS - Episode 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2022 5:58


    Listen to the formerly Patreon only mini-series TOEKOMS in preparation for Season 5. A mysterious caravan's occupants are never seen coming or going, and it has no records or engine repairs in it's entire history. Joseph investigates to help out someone he needs information from. Want to support the show? Become a Citizen here.

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    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2022 1:46


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    ANNOUNCING - Crypt Inc. - The next Collective show

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2021 12:56


      The special and first release of Crypt Inc. is now out! It will have its own feed here. Season 5 of TEC is still in production and will release before Crypt Inc. drops in 2022. But we couldnt pass up Halloween without having some fun. Be aware this episode is not as 'child friendly' as TEC is. Please subscribe to help us grow! "Even though Crypt 083 isn't open yet, Crag and Bryce sneak down into the Gallery to put up Dead Day decorations, only to be discovered by the resident necromancer Shadarahim. A fun holiday episode put together to celebrate Halloween 2021. Make sure to subscribe to catch all the Employee Interviews that will drop between now and the show's launch! Want to help us grow? Share the show and the RSS feed! Have all your friends subscribe so they don't miss a thing. Music by: Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"  

    September Update - 2021 S5 is Close!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2021 3:47


    A quick update! S5 is entirely written and recording begins in a only a few days. Me (Mike Troup) and Dominic Zamorano (The Voice of Arthur) will be producing a new show that will launch after Season 5 drops! Keep an eye out for sneak peeks of that one. Discord link here! Support the show with only $3 a month here.

    Show Update and Q&A - 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2021 14:06


    The next update on the show's progress as well as answering more of your questions! Text or call your questions: (559) 343-3044‬  Support us on PATREON

    Show Update and Q&A - 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2021 14:47


    A quick update and some of your questions are answered! Call or text your questions to: (559) 343-3044‬  Support us on PATREON

    S4E10 Finale - "On Us..."

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2021 26:55


    I wanted to give a special thank you to Anna Troup (Emma), Dominic Zamorano (Arthur) and Michael Merino (Haugen) for all their hard work to make this season a reality. "Joseph and Arthur discuss Haugen and his injury before splitting off for their shift's duties. Joseph checks in with Emma to see how she's settling in, and something happens in The Collective that no one could have seen coming." Support the show monthly or yearly here. Buy us a Kofi here. Join the Discord here. TEC Phone: 559-343-3044   Songs By: Alex Mason Daniel Birch Sourced from The Free Music Archives Sounds Effects provided via CCNC/CC0 from freesound.org and: InspectorJ OwlStorm SoundFX.studio GreenFireSound EminYILDRIM Banaplyte

    BIG ANNOUNCEMENT - A TEC Book Kickstarter!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2021 4:53


    We NEED your help! Every show of support help propel TEC to the next stage. The lowest tier starts at only $20 and offers greater rewards from there! We can succeed if we all work together. Click here to see the Kickstarter! Or go to this URL: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tecstory/the-earth-collective-book-volume-one

    S4E9 - "One Last Time"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2021 27:00


    Joseph, Arthur and Michael explore the strange building after seeing the glowing figure. Buy the show a Coffee here! Support the show monthly or Yearly here! and help us grow into something amazing. Cast: Joseph - Mike Troup Arthur - Dominic Zamorano Michael - Michael Merino Ava - Lyssa Dupea     Songs by: There by Blear Moon The Neon Demon by Alex Mason Equilibrium by David Hilowitz Chantiers Navales by LJ Kruzer Featured Song: Good Vibes by Poddington Bear.

    S4E8 - "The Silence is Overwhelming"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2021 23:17


    Joseph convinces Arthur and Michael to join him in heading into the dangerous Capital City of Jamestown in search of "The Tower of Lost Voices". They have to navigate the rubble filled streets to hopefully find this mysterious wonder of Oasus. Support the show monthly here. Or buy us a coffee here! Songs by: Alex Mason Blear Moon Daniel Birch Joseph played by Michael Troup Arthur played by Dominic Zamorano Guard Michael played by Michael Merino

    S4E7 - "Do You Believe..."

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2021 18:17


    Everyone gets used to their new positions. Joseph has an idea for something new. Support the show monthly or with a one time, yearly donation here! Support with a one-time donation here. Buy us a coffee! Songs by: Jahzzar Manwomanchild Zeke Healy   Cast: Michael Troup - Joseph Dominic Zamorano - Arthur Collins Michael Merino - Michael Haugen Food Cart Guy Tarran - Tarran from the Hail and Well Met Podcast

    S4E6 - "Towards The Edge"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2021 20:21


    Joseph finds himself kidnapped by an unknown man. Arthur and Michael do what they can to help. Later, Arthur makes a difficult decision. Support the show monthly or with a single yearly payment here!   Buy us a one-time coffee here. Cast: Joseph - Mike Troup Arthur - Dominic Zamorano Michael - Micheal Merino Songs by: Alex Mason Blear Moon Siddharta Corsis Tryphme

    S4E5 - "A Strange Feeling"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2021 19:24


    Joseph gets ready to begin negotiations with Arthur, who has a meaningful conversation with Guard Michael that might change the direction of the situation. The Cluster inches closer to becoming official.   Buy us a one-time coffee here. Support the show monthly here. Songs by: Crowander Daniel Birch Sergey Cheremisinov

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    S4E4 - "The Kasri Initiative"

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2020 21:56


    Joseph initiates his plans to regain control of his life. Commander Arthur and Guard Michael scramble to understand the situation and take control of their end before things get out of hand. Buy us a one-time coffee here. Support the show with a small monthly donation here. Music By: Nihilore Sound Effects By: JomelleJager QK C3 Sabertooth dKiller2204 slimic flyguy85 YleArkisto Garuda1982 EnduringAutomation KieVinay

    S4E3 - "A New Beginning"

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2020 16:30


    Arthur's and Guard Michael's investigation uncovers more mysteries which only deepen the mystery surrounding Joseph's group. Arthur struggles with his path and a new age begins. Special Thanks to Dominic Z. and Michael M. Buy us a one-time coffee here. Support the show monthly here. It means more than you know! Songs by: Artifice Daniel Birch Hinterheim Silicone Transmitter Sounds By: Robinhood Kevinay Megedu Nickrave InspectorJ Jasonbrandediting ww.FreeSound.Org

    S4E2 - "What We're Supposed To Do"

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2020 16:20


    Arthur races to Guard Michael's location hoping to find Joseph, but finds something that will make his mission even harder. Guard Michael wrestles with the motivations behind the search, and Joseph continues to be a ghost. Buy us a one-time coffee here. Support the show monthly here!   Songs by: Kai Engle Blear Moon SoulFlair

    S4E1 - "I Wasn't Trying To Make A Point"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2020 24:52


    When Arthur returned to the Growing caravan with backup Joseph was nowhere to be found. He seemingly vanished, with no one claiming to know where he went. Arthur performs his duty as the Guard assigned to the investigation. Buy us a one-time coffee here.   Support the show here! Songs by: Blear Moon Blue Dressed Man Kai Engel Vitus Von Degen

    Q&A #2 - More Questions Answered!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2020 27:07


    Hey everyone! We got a great response after the last Q&A and here we are with answers for those questions! Enjoy and keep an eye out for season 4 coming soon! Support the show here!

    Q&A - Your Questions Answered!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2020 82:28


    Your questions are answered in the first half of the episode which  lasts to the 17 minute mark. The rest of the episode is a conversation (and a lot of good questions!) with Alex Telander from the Ostium podcast. Enjoy this episode to get a deeper understanding of The Earth Collective world. Send new questions to 55-343-3044 Want to help the show grow? Leave a review on iTunes or support us here!

    Q&A - What are your questions?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2020 1:16


    Text any TEC related questions to 559-343-3044 and I will answer them in a Q&A episode while we wait for season 4. (Don't worry, thats not a messaging service, just the Google Phone number we use for TEC)

    S3E10 - "Before Our Lives Changed Forever"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2020 32:16


    Joseph embraces his followers and makes great strides in the Ancestor Seed Project. A gift from a stranger and a visit from a friend threaten to turn his world upside down. Become one of Joseph's new recruits here as mentioned in the message at the end of the episode. Season 4's production has already began.   Songs by: Nihilore Blear Moon Sergey Cheremisinov Sounds Effects from www.FreeSound.org

    S3E9 - "My People"

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2020 41:12


    Joseph comes face to face with a decision that will change his and possibly The Collective's future. Can he get control of the situation in time?   Support the show on patreon here.   Sound Effects provided by: Percy Duke C3 Sabertooth Qopsinonstudios Astounded Juandre Sound Chris.t Robinhood76 Ivolipa Kyles MaxDemianAGL BockelSound Dkiller2204 www.Freesound.Org Songs Provided by: Alan Piljak Blear Moon Kai Engel PC III Pictures freemusicarchinve.org

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    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2020 0:47


    Someone in the Collective receives a message. New full episode soon.

    S3E8 - "A Man Out of Place" - Ostium Crossover

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2020 26:14


    Joseph continues his plan to grow the ancient seeds, but that's put on hold when he gets a visit he doesn't want, and another visit he doesn't understand. This is a crossover episode with the amazing podcast Ostium! Want to hear Jake's side of things? Listen to their episode here. Support the show here. Songs provided by: Chris Zabriskie Soulflair     Sound Effects provided by: www.freesound.org Sheyvan crharvey Abolla

    S3E7 - "Decisions"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2020 19:08


    Joseph returns home and runs into Arthur and a familiar face but The Collective he comes back to is very different than the one he left. He can't carry the weight he's found himself under alone and needs your input. The future is dynamic. Call or text 559-343-3044 (Google US number) before the next episode airs to affect the storyline. Please consider supporting the show here.   Songs Provided by: David Fesliyan Hinterheim Madame Rrose Slavy Parallel Park

    S3E6 - "My Friend"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2020 32:28


    Joseph confronts the Warmind and finds out some shocking truths before finally finding Numbers. A meeting years in the making, it might not end like you expect. Want to hear the Toekoms storyline? Support the show on Patreon here.   Songs Provided by: Alex Mason David Fresliyan Chris Zabriskie Kai Engel Krackatoa Omnipresence Sound Effects provided in part by: https://freesound.org/people/klankbeeld/ InspectorJ HDM2013 13F_Panska_Tlol and the wonderful www.freesound.org  

    S3E5 - "Again"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 29, 2020 16:15


    Joseph responds to Citizen messages and explains more of what happened in the Facility, as well as an ominous conversation he had with Arthur. Call Joseph's radio at 559-343-3044 (US) Want every piece of the story? Support the show to hear and see more.   Songs by: Daniel Birch Hinterheim Kai Engel Lobo Loco

    Behind The Collective Ep1 - TEC's new Interview Series

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2020 77:17


    Behind The Collective is a brand new show from the creator of The Earth Collective where he (Mike Troup) interviews other audio drama creatives about their show and their creative process. It will be in it's own RSS feed here. For now, enjoy the introduction on you normal TEC feed! ------------------------------------------------ In the first episode Mike Troup (The Earth Collective) hangs out with Alex C. Telander (Ostium) and discuss creativity, what led to the creation of Episode 1, themes and more. Listen in to hear how two creatives started two multi-season, popular scifi audiodramas! In this episode: Ostium Episode 1 - "Population Zero" The Earth Collective Episode 1 - "Hello"   Want to be on the show? Send us a message on Twitter or Facebook!

    S3E4 - "I Feel Alone"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2020 16:33


    After finding the remains in the diner, Joseph continues his search for Numbers and gets closer than ever before but finds something he wasn't expecting. Call Joseph's radio at 559-343-3044 (US) Support the show and listen to more TEC on the Patreon.   Music by: Hinterheim Daniel Birch Sro

    S3E3 - "To Whom It May Concern"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2020 19:33


    Joseph Crane continues his expedition into the Liso District in search of Numbers and finds something that might change everything, as well as getting closer to The Ancestors than he thought he would want to be. Support the show and get more content. Some music provided by: Kai Engle Blear Moon David Fesliyan Sound Effects provided by: "Door Squeak, Normal, D.wav" by InspectorJ (www.jshaw.co.uk) of Freesound.org

    S3E2 - "I Promise"

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2019 13:55


    Joseph continues his search for the Calmasa district, hopefully getting him closer to Numbers. As well as a message to a mysterious audience. Please consider supporting the show at our patreon, which includes extra content! Music, in part, by Kai Engel

    Season 3 Episode 1 - "Kah Teh"

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2019 9:39


    Joseph is finally able to reestablish connection to Orbiter One. While his world has changed, he catches the listener up on what has happened in the time he was gone. Help the show continue and listen to episodes early by supporting the show on Patreon.

    The Earth Collective Season 3 Teaser

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2019 0:42


    An old tape plays, a voice is heard. 

    S2E10 - "The Ritual"

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2018 15:40


    Joseph performs the ritual in order to contact The Numbers. What will he find?  Songs by: Airtone Doxtent Nethis Onlymeith

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    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2018 1:06


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    S2E9 - "Like Me"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2018 11:21


    Joseph finds an unlikely companion and gets closer to understanding The Numbers.    Music by: Beluga, Karsten and Airtone

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