In 2189, Earth narrowly won a war against extraterrestrials. The Strange Case of Starship Iris is about what comes after. It's a story of outer space, survival, espionage, resistance, identity, friendship, found family, romance, and secrets. (Also, there’s jokes.) For more info, visit http://procyonpodcasts.com/starship-iris
Jessica Best (Procyon Podcast Network)
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Summary: Getting (some of) the band back together. Note: If you haven't yet listened to Episode 3.00.5, Juniper Liu's Reporter Notebook, please do that first. Be advised this episode contains discussion of war, discussion of death, and portrayal of a residential area being bombed by a government. Transcripts available at https://www.procyonpodcastnetwork.com/post/starship-iris-3-01-reunion If you wish to help make this show possible (and get cool perks in the process), you can back us at https://www.patreon.com/starshipiris This episode features: Rae Tay as Juniper Liu Sharafina Teh as Voice William Mericle as Chuck Weathers Julia Morizawa as Piper Tanaka Lucille Valentine as Kestrel Colvin Rukhmani K. Desai as Sana Tripathi Ishani Kanetkar as Arkady Patel Ella Whomersley as ELLA Vrai Kaiser as Thasia Cindy Chu as Violet Liu Jackie Andrews as RJ McCabe Jamie Price as Brian Jeeter Bri LeFever as Krejjh Nate Dufort as Max Gavins Rain Corbyn as Swarnsh Chris Choi as Jin Seon Park Aaron Catano-Saez as Julio Written by Jessica Best Directed by Lauren Grace Thompson Production Coordinator Eleanor Hyde Sound design by Jeffrey Nils Gardner Opening credits music is “Fear for the Storm,” written by Jessica Best and S.E. Winters and performed by Chiron Star, with Erin Bauman on vocals and harmonies arranged by Jamie Price. The closing credits music is “Rocket Science” by Amber Devereux of Tin Can Audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A sketch of life in San Ramos, a surprising development, and the prologue to the third and final season of Starship Iris. This episode was made possible by our generous patrons. To support the show, visit www.patreon.com/starshipiris Please be advised this episode contains discussion of war and discussion of living in a place being bombed by a government. This episode features— Rae Tay as Juniper Liu LW Salinas as Madge Angelique Lazarus as Dr. Robinson Maia Harlap as Glim Cindy Chu as Violet Liu Bri LeFever as Krejjh Lauren Kong as Myrna Liu Ella Whomersley as ELLA Written by Jessica Best Isidro Carvalho was the wheelchair sensitivity reader for this episode Production coordinator Eleanor Hyde Sound design by Jeffrey Nils Gardner Directed by Newton Schottelkotte The closing credits music is “Rocket Science” by Amber Devereux of Tin Can Audio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The first episode of the third and final season of Starship Iris drops on June 12th. In the meantime, let Arkady take you through what happened in the first two seasons. This mini episode was made possible by our wonderful Patreon backers. If you'd like to throw a few bucks our way and get cool perks in return, visit https://www.patreon.com/starshipiris. If you'd like to read the transcript, it's available at https://www.procyonpodcastnetwork.com/post/3-00-25-getting-caught-up Be advised this episode contains discussion of mental health, war, and violence. Ishani Kanetkar as Arkady Written by Jessica Best Directed by Newton Schottelkotte Sound design by Jeffrey Nils Gardner Production coordination by Eleanor Hyde The closing credits music is “Rocket Science” by Amber Devereux of Tin Can Audio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We finally have an approximate release date for Season 3 of Starship Iris! If you want to learn more about Everyone Leaves Alive and help make it happen: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jesserbest/everyone-leaves-alive Please feel free to share the link with any friends interested in audio drama or music or stories of queer creatives in community with each other! “Everyone Leaves Alive (Title Song)” written by Jessica Best. Vocals by Holden Davies and Jessica Best. Instrumentation and production by Chiron Star. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Your second update regarding the third and final season of Starship Iris. Also, learn about another new Procyon Podcasts show, No Normal Life. If you want to help us fund the final season of Starship Iris, you can back us on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/starshipiris If you're intrigued by No Normal Life, you can find out more and back their Kickstarter for neat perks at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/critshow/no-normal-life-season-1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Some news regarding the third and final season of Starship Iris. Also, we're playing you the first episode of World Gone Wrong, written by Starship Iris creator Jess and made by the incredible team at Audacious Machine. For more information about World Gone Wrong, please visit https://www.audaciousmachinecreative.com/world-gone-wrong Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hey folks! Writer/creator Jess here, we're still on hiatus before our third and final season, and fear not, Patreon patrons, we are not charging you for this non-Starship Iris content, but in the meantime, we're dropping the first episode of Where the Stars Fell, a supernatural fantasy fiction podcast where the biggest twist is only the beginning, and what doesn't kill you is just another mystery. In a mysterious Oregon town, the antichrist and her guardian angel are forced to work together to stop the religious rapture— but they don't know any of that yet. It's a mystery that encourages fans to theorize and engage with it, and celebrates when they predict the revelations. It features themes of disability, identity, and agency from a diverse team of creators. If you're a fan of Gravity Falls, Good Omens, or Gideon the Ninth, check out Where the Stars Fell. You can find and listen to Where the Stars Fell anywhere you listen to podcasts. Our thanks to Where the Stars Fell for letting us drop this episode in our feed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Earth Eclipsed 1.01: "The Abacus Project"Transcript available here: https://www.eartheclipsed.com/app/uploads/2021/03/01-h4k4daaywf.pdfWhen information gets leaked about a top secret project led by renowned neuroscientist Dr. Alexine Prometh, she finds herself up against a company looking for someone to blame, and a renegade miner with his own plans for her research.Produced, Directed, and Written By:Nicholas Prufer, AJ Churchill, Victor LeeScript Edited By:Alexa PolivkaMusic by:AJ ChurchillSound Design by:AJ Churchill, Shane Rutherfoord-JonesMain Theme & Credits Mastered by:Mandy ParnellCast:Allegra Rodriguez Shivers, Reginald West, Christian T. Chan, Amy Lyndon, Michael Malconian, Benedikt Sebastian, Daniel Dauphin, Cammie Middleton, Jayden Libran, Flo KiscellusShow website: https://www.eartheclipsed.com/Apollo app website: https://www.apollopods.com/
Brand new from Reverb Podcasts, BLACK BOX is the story of four teenagers who discover a crashed time machine and are thrust into a conspiracy that threatens time itself.Starring Michael Cimino (Love Victor), Brec Bassinger (Stargirl), Chosen Jacobs (It), Jacob Bertrand (Cobra Kai), Edi Patterson (Righteous Gemstones) with Joel McHale and Kelsey Grammer. For more information, visit https://www.reverbpodcasts.com/shows
Starship Iris is still on hiatus, but in the meantime, we're dropping the first episode of friend of the show, award-winning Midwestern Gothic audio drama Unwell.You can read a transcript for this episode here: https://www.unwellpodcast.com/s1e1-homecoming-transcriptThis episode features: Clarisa Cherie Rios as Lily, Marsha Harman as Dot, Clint Worthington as Russel Epstien, Bethany Hart as Cynthia Harper, LaQuin Groves as Dale, Mark Soloff as an old man on the edge of town, Michael Turrentine as Wes, Pat King as Chester, Sebastian Orr as [REDACTED], Ele Matelan as [REDACTED]. Voices by Alex Brown, Jeff Van Dreason, Eric Silver, Julia Schifini, Amanda McSweene-Geehan, Michelle Nickolaisen, Jack Pevyhouse, Paul Miscagave and Bridge Greene. Written by Jim McDoniel, sound design by Ryan Schile, directed by Jeffrey Nils Gardner, music composed by Stephen Poon, recording engineer Mel Ruder, Theme performed by Stephen Poon, Lauren Kelly, Gunnar Jebsen, Travis Elfers, Mel Ruder, and Betsey Palmer, Unwell lead sound designer Ryan Schile, Executives Producers Eleanor Hyde and Jeffrey Gardner, by HartLife NFP.Content Advisories. This Episode contains:Jump scaresAggressive DogsAnimals in peril (but not hurt)Creepy noisesUncomfortable social situationsThreatening whispersBroken limbsAutomobile scares
Summary: In this the season finale, our heroes reach several big decisions; some happy, some sad.A transcript is available at https://www.procyonpodcastnetwork.com/post/starship-iris-2-9Content warnings are available at https://iriscasefiles.tumblr.com/post/657064244171489280/content-warnings-for-209-extraordinary-timesCREDITS Julia Morizawa as Piper Tanaka Lucille Valentine as Kestrel Colvin Rukhmani Desai as Sana Tripathi Ricky Harris as Ignatius Campbell Cindy Chu as Violet Liu Ishani Kanetkar as Arkady Patel Rae Tay as Juniper Liu Jamie Price as Brian JeeterBrittony LeFever as KrejjhJackie Andrews as RJ McCabe Yuuto Kuroki as Yuuri Nakamura Angelique Lazarus as Dr. RobinsonChris Choi as Jin Seon Park El Kennedy-Lange as Singer Sound design, mixing, and editing by Hannah Cross and Erin Baumann Written by Jessica Best Directed by Rachel KellumOpening credits music is “Fear for the Storm,” written by Jessica Best and S.E. Winters and performed by Chiron Star with Erin Bauman on vocals. Ending credits music is “Rocket Science” by David Devereux of Tin Can Audio.
SUMMARY: Getting the word out.CONTENT WARNINGS: Mild language, discussion of war and bombingTRANSCRIPT: https://www.procyonpodcastnetwork.com/post/starship-iris-2-8-signs-and-signalsCAST AND CREW:Julia Morizawa as Piper Tanaka Lucille Valentine as Kestrel Colvin Jackie Andrews as RJ McCabe Cindy Chu as Violet Liu Rae Tay as Juniper Ricky Harris as Ignatius Campbell Angelique Lazarus as Dr. Robinson Rukhmani Desai as Sana Tripathi Jamie Price as Brian Jeeter Brittony LeFever as Krejjh Ishani Kanetkar as Arkady Patel Ella Whomersley as ELLA L.W. Salinas as Madge Isa Ramos as Esperanza Vasquez Dorian as David ParkerYuuto Kuroki as Yuuri NakamuraElla Moira Seet as the Customer K Watson as Student One Ari Delyne as Student Two Sound design, mixing, and editing by Hannah Cross and Erin Baumann Directed by Rachel KellumWritten by Jessica Best. Opening credits music is “Fear for the Storm,” written by Jessica Best and S.E. Winters and performed by Chiron Star with Erin Baumann on vocals. Ending credits music is “Rocket Science” by David Devereux of Tin Can Audio.
SUMMARY: Shocking discoveries and hard decisions.EPISODE WARNINGS: This episode contains fraught familial situations, police, a tense stand-off, and gun violence.TRANSCRIPT: available at https://www.procyonpodcastnetwork.com/post/starship-iris-2-7CREDITSIshani Kanetkar as Arkady Patel Jamie Price as Brian Jeeter Brittony LeFever as Krejjh Sean Rohani as Eejjhgreb Jeffrey Nils Gardner as Vashren Sarah Golding as Major General Frederick Elijah Myers as Reshthreb Jackie Andrews as RJ McCabe Rukhmani Desai as Sana Tripathi Cindy Chu as Violet Liu Rae Tay as Juniper Liu Alex Welch as Officer Walker Chant Wu as Mei Li Leslie Gideon as Isidore Jones Fin Truant as Oakley Cannon Brown Sound design, mixing, and editing by Hannah Cross and Erin Baumann Written by Jessica Best Directed by Rachel KellumOpening credits music is “Fear for the Storm,” written by Jessica Best and S.E. Winters and performed by Chiron Star with Erin Baumann on vocals. Ending credits music is “Rocket Science” by David Devereux of Tin Can Audio.
Summary: Family, food, and the feeling of being way over your head.Content warnings: food mention, alcohol mention, tense familial situationsTranscript: https://www.procyonpodcastnetwork.com/post/starship-iris-2-6This episode features: Chant Wu as Mei Li Leslie Gideon as Isidore Jones Fin Truant as Oakley Cannon Brown Rae Tay as JuniperNate Dufort as Max Gavins Aaron Catano-Saez as Julio Ella Womerslay as E.L.L.A.Jackie Andrews as RJ McCabe Sean Rohani as Eejjhgreb Rukhmani Desai as Sana Tripathi Brittony LeFever as KrejjhJamie Price as Brian JeeterIshani Kanetkar as Arkady Patel And Cindy Chu as Violet Liu Written by Jessica Best Directed by Rachel Kellum Sound design, mixing, and editing by Hannah Cross and Erin Baumann Opening credits music is “Fear for the Storm,” written by Jessica Best and S.E. Winters and performed by Chiron Star with Erin Baumann on vocals. Ending credits music is “Rocket Science” by David Devereux of Tin Can Audio.This episode is sponsored by Friday Afternoon Tea. Go to Fridaytea.com and when you're ready to check out, enter offer code STARSHIP to get free shipping.This episode is also sponsored by Dipsea Stories. Get your 30 day free trial at dipseastories.com/iris
Summary: As Arkady, Krejjh, and Brian fly farther and farther away on their way to their mission on the Dwarnian home world, they and the remaining crew on the Iris 2 find ways to keep in touch.No content warnings on this one.A transcript of the episode is available at: https://www.procyonpodcastnetwork.com/post/the-strange-case-of-starship-iris-2-05-5-interlude The Strange Case of Starship Iris, Episode 5.5: Interlude. Starring: Rukhmani Desai as Sana Tripathi Brittony LeFever as Krejjh Jamie Price as Brian Jeeter Cindy Chu as Violet Liu Ishani Kanetkar as Arkady Patel Jackie Andrews as RJ McCabe Ella Whomersley as ELLA Sound design, mixing, and editing by Hannah Cross and Erin BaumannDIrected by Rachel KellumWritten by Jessica Best Ending credits music is “Rocket Science” by David Devereux of Tin Can Audio.
Checking in with a few old friends, and everyone’s favorite space alien soap operaA transcript of the episode is available at: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VunliTm08U7WEpppVrFzdhf-bwUY1ho6zp0fKpN0IcM/edit?usp=sharingContent warnings: drug mention, food mention, mild allusions to sexCREDITSDavell Toles as HreshfalLee LeBreton as Chiss’VathamBrittony LeFever as KrejjhJamie Price as Brian JeeterJackie Andrews as RJ McCabeChris Choi as Jin Seon ParkSound design, mixing, and editing by Hannah Cross and Erin BaumannWritten by Jessica BestDirected by Rachel Kellum"Hreshfal and Chiss'Vatham's Theme" composed by Jamie Price with instrument sounds designed by Sneha Deo.
To get a lead in solving the mystery, it’s time for a good old-fashioned caper.An episode transcript is available here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Id02I90zdKG8800ZGauq7eYByWADmpMaMzaT80bPLLM/edit?usp=sharingContent warnings* swearing* brief instance of toxic masculinity (from an unnamed character)* discussion of fraught family dynamicsStarringCody as Dwarnian Crew MemberDavell Toles as HreshfalLee LeBreton as Shrefgel (Secretly Chiss’Vatham)Brittony LeFever as KrejjhJamie Price as Brian JeeterChris Choi as Jin Seon ParkJackie Andrews as RJ McCabeIshani Kanetkar as Arkady PatelRukhmani Desai as Sana TripathiCindy Chu as Violet LiuJulia Morizawa as Piper TanakaLucille Valentine as Kestrel ColvinJesse Michael Hann as Museum-GoerAlex Montgomery as Officer ClemensJo Chiang as Other VioletSound design, mixing, and editing by Hannah Cross and Erin BaumannWritten by Jessica BestDirected by Jeffrey Nils GardnerOpening credits music is “Fear for the Storm,” written by Jessica Best and S.E. Winters and performed by Chiron Star with Erin Bauman on vocals. Ending credits music is “Rocket Science” by David Devereux of Tin Can Audio.This episode of Sh’th Hremreh was written by Ella Moira Seet and directed by Rachel Kellum.
Tensions come to a head one rainy night in San Ramos.A transcript of the episode is available at https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nEHaceMS26voxVC6Q2Ts62TcqPGAcCFkztQ4muzFBXo/edit?usp=sharingContent warnings: https://iriscasefiles.tumblr.com/post/643124044479283200/content-advisories-for-204-tiesStarringJulia Morizawa as Piper TanakaLucille Valentine as Kestrel ColvinJeremy Smith-Sebasto as Officer MartinJade Rose as Officer EmersonRae Tay as Juniper Liu Sabrina Sonner as Officer PerryRicky Harris as CampbellJackie Andrews as RJ McCabeChris Choi as Jin Seon Park Rukhmani Desai as Captain Sana Tripathi Brittony LeFever as KrejjhJamie Price as Brian JeeterIshani Kanetkar as Arkady PatelCindy Chu as Violet Liu Written by Jessica Best Directed by Rachel KellumSound design, mixing, and editing by Hannah Cross and Erin BaumannOpening credits music is “Fear for the Storm” written by Jessica Best and S.E. Winters and performed by Chiron Star with Erin Bauman on vocals. Ending credits music is “Rocket Science” by David Devereux of Tin Can Audio.
A sickness, a gamble, an emergency landing.A transcript of the episode is available at: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZOcwTWLYu4fahciEqlrqurzq8mT_I1AQaxQNz60uGos/edit?usp=sharingContent warnings:Portrayal of a respiratory conditionDiscussion of drinkingSwearingCreditsBrittony LeFever as KrejjhCindy Chu as VioletIshani Kanetkar as Arkady PatelRukhmani Desai as Sana TripathiJamie Price as Brian JeeterChris Choi as Jin Seon ParkJackie Andrews as RJ McCabeElla as E.L.L.A.Julia Morizawa as Piper TanakaRicky Harris as Ignatius CampbellSabrina Sonner as Officer PerryAngelique Lazarus as Dr. RobinsonJo Chiang as Other VioletSound design, mixing, and editing by Hannah Cross and Erin BaumannWritten by Jessica Best, with contributing writer Emily Jade Lomax.Directed by Jeffrey Nils GardnerOpening credits music is Fear for the Storm, performed by Chiron Star and Erin Baumann. Ending credits music is “Rocket Science” by David Devereux of Tin Can Audio.The featured track in this episode is courtesy of Hi I’m Case. For more, visit soundcloud.com/hiimcase
Some smugglers walk into a bar…This episode was sponsored by Kitty Poo Club. For 20% off your first order, set up auto-ship at kittypooclub.com, offer code IRIS.A transcript of the episode is here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/13FFENPRwsEWTVvfrp1t8OzyKY8QSUQP8xryssi1Mr8E/edit?usp=sharing Content advisories:SwearingPortrayal of the inside of a barDiscussion of violenceInterpersonal conflictPortrayal of a respiratory condition (coughing)STARRINGNate Dufort as Max GavinsRicky Harris as Ignatius CampbellJeremy Jay Smith Sebasto as Officer MartinChris Choi as Jin-Seon ParkJackie Andrews as RJ McCabeRukhmani Desai as Sana TripathiBrittony LeFever as KrejjhJamie Price as Brian JeeterIshani Kanetkar as Arkady PatelCindy Chu as Violet LiuDirected by Rachel KellumSound design, mixing, and editing by Hannah Cross and Erin BaumannWritten by Jessica BestOpening credits music is Fear for the Storm, written by Jessica Best and S.E. Winters, and performed by Chiron Star, with Erin Baumann on vocals. Ending credits music is “Rocket Science” by David Devereux of Tin Can Audio.This episode features music by Chiron Star. For more, visit https://chironstar.bandcamp.com
Contending with the choices you’ve made.Our sponsors this week are https://www.bestmindframe.com and https://www.procyonpodcastnetwork.com/me-au A transcript of the episode is available at https://docs.google.com/document/d/1imCj7_llDdB6VaANrCVgZUjghtQ-BAiUPw7O5F7K6UI/edit?usp=sharing Content advisories:SwearingDiscussion of foodDiscussion of anxietyDiscussion of violenceA character is misgendered by accident (it is quickly corrected)STARRINGJulia Morizawa as Piper TanakaRukhmani Desai as Sana TripathiIshani Kanetkar as Arkady PatelCindy Chu as Violet LiuBrittony LeFever as KrejjhJamie Price as Brian JeeterChris Choi as Jin-Seong ParkJackie Andrews as RJ McCabeElla Whomersley as ELLAAlexander Doddy as Jay FowleyJo Chiang as Other VioletMak Shepard as French recordingElisha Chen as Voice OneRey Vargas as Voice TwoSound design, mixing, and editing by Hannah Cross and Erin BaumannDirected by Jeffrey Nils GardnerWritten by Jessica BestOpening credits music is “Fear for the Storm,” written by Jessica Best and S.E. Winters and performed by Chiron Star with Erin Bauman on vocals. Ending credits music is “Rocket Science” by David Devereux of Tin Can Audio.
Coming June 11 from the Procyon Podcast Network. Me and AU is a full cast LGBT+ audio romance about love, friendship, fandom, TV shows of questionable quality and growing up. All Kate Cunningham wants to do this summer is watch her new favourite TV show, Selkirk, write fanfic about her new favourite TV show, Selkirk, and think as little about the future as possible. But a new online friendship with a fellow fic writer might disrupt at least one of those plans...Content Notes: This podcast includes strong language, smoking and occasional discussions of drug use and violence. A transcript of this trailer can be found here: https://www.procyonpodcastnetwork.com/post/previewIn Order of Appearance… Ben Moody as TonyNisa Nijab as JodiSam B. Nguyen as GarrettRyan Estrada as Weather GuyPhilomena as KateWritten and sound designed by Andrea KlassenAdditional sound design and engineering by Erin BaumannTheme by Samantha Jean RiversLogo design by Alex YunAdditional Music:Jolenta Clears the Table, Dr. TurtleDevastation and Revenge, Kevin MacLeodFind us at https://twitter.com/meandaupod or https://www.procyonpodcastnetwork.com/
In this first mini-episode, made possible by our generous Patreon donors, we get caught up on Season One, and tune in on new friends--and a couple of old ones, too.The bands featured in this episode: https://howibecameinvisible.com/https://creaturetocreature.bandcamp.com/https://chironstar.com/Our Patreon, if you want to help support Season Two: https://www.patreon.com/starshipiris
Season finale: in which some stories come to an end, others begin, and there are a few surprises along the way.
After an unexpected conversation, the crew of the Rumor is faced with a weighty decision.
Some things disappear; some things are left behind. Or, the Rumor makes landing--and a number of discoveries.
The Rumor finally makes landing on Elion, but something is not right. It’s a bad day to be a daring space smuggler. (Trigger warning: skip this parenthetical to avoid some minor spoilers--Episode 5 contains tense moments with law enforcement, as well as some violence.)
The crew of the Rumor is wrestling with a lot of questions right now. This week: can you ever truly escape your past? (Spoiler: Probably not.)
One mystery is solved, several more arise. Also: you know those legends you’ve heard about the unimaginable creatures lurking in the farthest reaches of space? Those are surely nonsense, right? I mean: SURELY. (Check out our Kickstarter, running until April 1: https://www.kickstarter.com/profile/procyonpodcasts/created )
Our story resumes six days later, when Violet Liu wakes up in an unknown ship. Featuring new places, new faces, and a couple of all-too-familiar voices. (Also, danger. Can’t leave out the danger.)
Biologist Violet Liu is floating through space, trapped in a doomed research ship. She’s the sole survivor of a devastating explosion, and frankly, her odds aren’t looking great, either. But when she is contacted by the charming—and woefully inexperienced—Captain Kay Grisham, Violet learns she might have one last shot at making it out alive. Unfortunately, it’s a real longshot.
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