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On this episode of Progressively Horrified, the Horror Squad is joined by the talented Cat Blackard on a trip into The Pink Opaque to discuss identity, nostalgia, and the media that moves us.If you enjoyed this episode, you can check out more of Cat's work here!You can also follow us on Bluesky @proghorrorpod.bsky.social. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Three months after the broadcast from Base Theta (and beyond), we see how the world has been affected. Transcript here: https://monkeymanproductions.com/2023/09/mto-s4-e20-transcript/ Thank you for listening to the last full episode of Moonbase Theta, Out, featuring what I think is our largest cast ever - Evan Tess Murray, Serena Rahal, Corey Spruill, Tom Zalatnai, Robin Regalado, Becca Marcus, Tal Minear, Dalia Ramahi, Leslie Gideon, Cat Blackard, Cass McPhee, M.J. Bailey, Tau Zaman, David S. Dear, Anjali Kunapaneni, Dallas Wheatley, Sarah Rhea Werner, Hazel Stapp, Shereen Lani Younes, Cole Burkhardt, Elissa Park, Alicia Atkins, Steven LaFond, NayMyo Win, Rissa Montanez, Anna Godfrey, Tina Daniels, Lisette Alvarez, Emma Sherr-Ziarko, Claudia Elvidge, Jen Ponton, Jen Ponton, Journee LaFond, Danyelle Ellett, Gabriel Tankeo, and Leeman Kessler. And various voices in the outro that were most of those folks and a few more.  Written by D.J. Sylvis; Cass McPhee is our audio engineer. Our theme music is “Star” by the band Ramp; our cover art is by Peter Chiykowski. Music for the intro segment was “Extra Real News” ; music for the outro was "The Real Story"; both by Trace Callahan. And that's it, folks. That's really where the story ends - there are four bonus minisodes to come, but those dive deeper into the characters that each is focused on, they don't really push the plot anywhere new. The story, like Barnett Bell says about revolution, like what Bilbo Baggins says about roads … goes ever on, but that doesn't mean it will all be told in the same way. I hope our little Moon tales stay with you, that you think your own thoughts about what comes next, maybe tell your own stories with a bit of Roger and Alex and Ashwini and Michell and Wilder and Nessa and Tumnus in the bones of them. Maybe one day I'll find my own way to talk about them again as well. But in the here and now, we've reached the end … and I'll say it one more time, thank you so much for listening.  Our Exectutive Producers are Sarah Müller and Beka B, and our associate producers are Marty Chodorek, June Madeley , Timothy LaGrone, Marilyn Reid, Marissa Robertcop and Linda Boyer. Thank you guys so much for your support, and helping and trusting us to bring this story to life. We love what we've done with it, and we hope you love it as much as we do. As we bring this series to a close and thank you yet again for supporting us through it all, this is a great time to talk about how you can join us on our next adventure. Our Patreon backers get weekly email updates and behind the scenes sneak peeks at our next show, so we would love to see you there. Or sign up for our mailing list to get our monthly newsletter and stay up to date on all the things at MonkeymanProductions.com. And of course our merch is still available if you need that Cas and Pol shirt! But most of all: we made it to the end, because of you. Thank you for listening. And, as always, keep watching the moon. Network: https://fableandfolly.com/ Twitter: @MoonbaseThetaOu and @MonkeymanProd Discord: https://discord.gg/6NAhrG5 Facebook: Monkeyman Productions Merch: http://tee.pub/lic/zUb0YN1_6mw Music & Sound Effects Attribution (including dynamic ads): https://monkeymanproductions.com/sound-effects-credit/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Earth and the Moon, there are new voices, new chances, and new discoveries. But in the end, is there hope? Transcript here: https://monkeymanproductions.com/2023/08/mto-s4-e19-transcript/ INTRO: Hey there, Moonbaseians! Deej here, and it's time for the resolution of our two-part Moonbase Theta, Out series finale! This is it, another hour or so and you'll have heard the rest of the story. Well, not really, of course - there'll be an epilogue in Episode 20, four bonus episodes to come after that, and … after that a long, well-deserved rest. For me, at least, probably not for our folks on the Moon. But before any of that, slide forward to the very edge of your seat and keep your feet firmly planted - because it's time!  OUTRO: And that's it, folks. That's our series finale, the end … until the epilogue, bonuses, the stuff I said in the intro. But there's lots of thank yous left before we let this episode go! We've mentioned the actors, we've mentioned the cover artist and composers who've worked on the show, we've mentioned our audio engineer though Cass deserves another shout-out for all his work this season! And we should thank Cass and Tina for their tireless efforts as my co-producers - this is a job no one person could have taken on.  Finally, I want to thank not people, but other stories in this space that have meant so much during the creation of MTO. I want to thank Girl in Space and Pasithea Powder and Greater Boston; I want to thank Civilized and Ninth World Journal and Interference and Caravan and Seren and Far Meridian and Love and Luck and Midnight Burger and The Night Post and Vesta Clinic and The Beacon and … I can't keep listing them all, we'd be here for another full hour, but thank you to all the bold, brave, engrossing, embracing, exceptional stories that have captivated and inspired us throughout our own creation. We've been lucky and happy and blessed to be a part of this with you. JOIN US OCTOBER 1ST FOR THE EPILOGUE! Today's episode featured Danyelle Ellett, Addie Nofal, Saja El-Shaer, Tesneem Rahhal, Serena Rahal, Robin Regalado, Becca Marcus, Leslie Gideon, D.J. Sylvis, Robin Howell, Cat Blackard, Cass McPhee, MJ Bailey, Tau Zaman, Jen Ponton, Tina Case, Cole Burkhardt, NayMyo Win, Sarah Rhea Werner, Anjali Kunapaneni, David S. Dear, Dallas Wheatley, Rissa Montañez, Anna Godfrey, Teddy Hannah-Drullard, Journee LaFond, Gabriel Tankeo, and Leeman Kessler.  Written by D.J. Sylvis; Cass McPhee is our audio engineer. Our theme music is “Star” by the band Ramp; our cover art is by Peter Chiykowski. Music for the intro segment is "The Real Story," by Trace Callahan. Our Exectutive Producers are Sarah Müller and Beka B, and our associate producers are Marty Chodorek, June Madeley , Timothy LaGrone, Marilyn Reid, Marissa Robertcop and Linda Boyer. Thank you guys so much for your support, and helping and trusting us to bring this story to life. We love what we've done with it and we can't wait for you guys to hear all the work the cast and crew has put in, and we hope you love it as much as we do. And speaking of your support: everything helps, from leaving us a great review and subscribing on your podcast app of choice to sharing your feelings with us on Twitter and telling your friends about our show. For behind the scenes updates and early access to every episode, we would love to have you join us on Patreon. Visit us at MonkeyManProductions.com to learn more (and to visit our store if you need an En-Soy-Ment sticker or a T-Shirt featuring your favourite doggos!) But beyond all of that, we are so glad that you're listening and sharing in this story with us. Thank you. And, as always, keep watching the moon. Network: https://fableandfolly.com/ Twitter: @MoonbaseThetaOu and @MonkeymanProd Discord: https://discord.gg/6NAhrG5 Facebook: Monkeyman Productions Merch: http://tee.pub/lic/zUb0YN1_6mw Music & Sound Effects Attribution (including dynamic ads): https://monkeymanproductions.com/sound-effects-credit/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Multimedia artist Cat Blackard (The Call of Cthulhu Mystery Program, Mother She Wrote) joins us to talk about John Du Prez's score for the 1990 cinematic debut of the Heroes in a Half-Shell, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! The unexpected malleability of the Turtles as a franchise, what Cat learned from interviewing director Steve Barron, the rushed process of scoring this film, and the influence of Tom & Jerry are all discussed! Join us, won't you, as we say Cowabunga, dive into a slice of pizza, and hang out with the Turtles. My Big Score was created, hosted, and edited by Christopher Dole. All piano music performed by Christopher Dole. The main theme was composed by Erik Jourgensen. Show artwork by Chandler Candela. Our social media consultant is Ellie Warren. This series is produced in Los Angeles County on the ancestral lands of the Tongva, Tatavium, and Chumash. You can find our website at mybigscore.transistor.fm and on Twitter at @MyBigScorePod. Do you like this show? Do you want to help us make more of it? There are so many ways you can do that! The quickest and easiest way is to toss us a few dollars on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/mybigscore. You'll get early access to episodes and additional bonus material.

On Earth and the Moon, conflict looms with the megas; but on Base Gamma, another conflict takes priority. In the end, a voice is heard. Transcript here: https://monkeymanproductions.com/2023/08/mto-s4-e18-transcript/ INTRO: Hey folks, Deej here. In case you've clicked on the wrong episode, you really want to catch up before this one - this kicks off the series finale of Moonbase Theta, Out. Five years, four seasons and two miniseries, a storyline even I couldn't predict or really control - it all comes together from here. The story won't finish today - there's a second part, and then an Epilogue, and some bonus episodes - but you're damn close. So fasten your seat belts, make sure you're well-hydrated, and away we go.  OUTRO: Thanks for listening to the first part of our series finale! That should give you a lot to think about until the next installment. Today, we wanted to send a more extensive almost-at-the-end thank you to our cast, every actor who has been a part of the show from just Leeman in those very first episodes, to the huge group of folks you hear now. It's such a pleasure and a gift to work with these talented performers, to rehearse and revise and shape the characters with them. Please, go find and follow and listen to them everywhere they can be heard.  Today's episode featured Danyelle Ellett, Adam Faruqi, Journee LaFond, Gabriel Taneko, Shereen Lani Younes, Leeman Kessler, Teddy Hannah-Drullard, Cole Burkhardt, Tau Zaman, Jen Ponton, D.J. Sylvis, Robin Howell, Cat Blackard, Cass McPhee, Dalia Ramahi, Addie Nofal, Serena Rahal, Robin Regalado, Becca Marcus, Sarah Rhea Werner, David S. Dear, Anjali Kunapaneni, Hazel Stapp, Dallas Wheatley, Shade Oyemakinwa, Rissa Montañez, Anna Godfrey, M.J. Bailey, and Tina Case.  Written by D.J. Sylvis; Cass McPhee is our audio engineer. Our theme music is “Star” by the band Ramp; our cover art is by Peter Chiykowski. Music for the intro segment is "The Real Story," by Trace Callahan. Our Exectutive Producers are Sarah Müller and Beka B, and our associate producers are Marty Chodorek, June Madeley , Timothy LaGrone, Marilyn Reid, Marissa Robertcop and Linda Boyer. Thank you guys so much for your support, and helping and trusting us to bring this story to life. We love what we've done with it and we can't wait for you guys to hear all the work the cast and crew has put in, and we hope you love it as much as we do. And speaking of your support: everything helps, from leaving us a great review and subscribing on your podcast app of choice to sharing your feelings with us on Twitter and telling your friends about our show. For behind the scenes updates and early access to every episode, we would love to have you join us on Patreon. Visit us at MonkeyManProductions.com to learn more (and to visit our store if you need an En-Soy-Ment sticker or a T-Shirt featuring your favourite doggos!) But beyond all of that, we are so glad that you're listening and sharing in this story with us. Thank you. And, as always, keep watching the moon. Network: https://fableandfolly.com/ Twitter: @MoonbaseThetaOu and @MonkeymanProd Discord: https://discord.gg/6NAhrG5 Facebook: Monkeyman Productions Merch: http://tee.pub/lic/zUb0YN1_6mw Music & Sound Effects Attribution (including dynamic ads): https://monkeymanproductions.com/sound-effects-credit/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Roger gets caught up in the past; while in Palestine, Nima prepares the Resistance. Moonbase Theta receives an ultimatum. Transcript here: https://monkeymanproductions.com/2023/07/mto-s4-e17-transcript/ Today's episode featured Danyelle Ellett, Teddy Hannah-Drullard, Jen Ponton, Gabriel Taneko, Leeman Kessler, Addie Nofal, Saja El-Shaer, Tesneem Rahhal, Serena Rahal, Becca Marcus, Leslie Gideon, Kristi Boulton, Cole Burkhardt, Journee LaFond, Cat Blackard, Tau Zaman, Sarah Rhea Werner, David S. Dear, Hazel Stapp, Dallas Wheatley, Shade Oyemakinwa, Cass McPhee, Rissa Montañez, D.J. Sylvis, and Robin Howell.  Written by D.J. Sylvis; Cass McPhee is our audio engineer. Our theme music is “Star” by the band Ramp; our cover art is by Peter Chiykowski. Music for the intro segment is "The Real Story," by Trace Callahan. This is it, folks. We've got one more little production break, but when we come back, we'll be bringing you the series finale of Moonbase Theta, Out. It's gonna be two parts, episodes 18 and 19 of the season, and believe me, it changes EVERYTHING. Every story line, every character is affected. I can't wait for you to hear it.  Along with those episodes, we're going to have a lot of thank yous in our end credits! It's taken a ton of folks to tell this story. But today, first and foremost, I wanted to thank you for listening. For being a part of this great big Moon ride we've all taken; for talking up the show and being interested in what we had to say about it; for your ratings and reviews and comments and social media posts; for being a part of our community. Thank you again and again; we couldn't do any part of this without you. Our Exectutive Producers are Sarah Müller and Beka B, and our associate producers are Marty Chodorek, June Madeley , Timothy LaGrone, Marilyn Reid, Marissa Robertcop and Linda Boyer. Thank you guys so much for your support, and helping and trusting us to bring this story to life. We love what we've done with it and we can't wait for you guys to hear all the work the cast and crew has put in, and we hope you love it as much as we do. And speaking of your support: everything helps, from leaving us a great review and subscribing on your podcast app of choice to sharing your feelings with us on Twitter and telling your friends about our show. For behind the scenes updates and early access to every episode, we would love to have you join us on Patreon. Visit us at MonkeyManProductions.com to learn more (and to visit our store if you need an En-Soy-Ment sticker or a T-Shirt featuring your favourite doggos!) But beyond all of that, we are so glad that you're listening and sharing in this story with us. Thank you. And, as always, keep watching the moon. Network: https://fableandfolly.com/ Twitter: @MoonbaseThetaOu and @MonkeymanProd Discord: https://discord.gg/6NAhrG5 Facebook: Monkeyman Productions Merch: http://tee.pub/lic/zUb0YN1_6mw Music & Sound Effects Attribution (including dynamic ads): https://monkeymanproductions.com/sound-effects-credit/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michell and Wilder arrive back at the near side just in time for new troubles; Roger and Addie handle some late-night messages. Transcript here: https://monkeymanproductions.com/2023/06/mto-s4-e16-transcript/ Today's episode featured Danyelle Ellett, Cass McPhee, Tina Daniels, Anna Godfrey, Rissa Montañez, Beccy Stirrup, Cat Blackard, Leeman Kessler, NayMyo Win, Alicia Atkins, Steven LaFond, Journee LaFond, Cole Burkhardt, Jen Ponton, and Dalia Ramahi.  Written by D.J. Sylvis; Cass McPhee is our audio engineer. Our theme music is “Star” by the band Ramp; our cover art is by Peter Chiykowski. Music for the intro segment is "The Real Story," by Trace Callahan. Looking for more great audio fiction? I know we've talked about Pasithea Powder a few times before, but they just reached their end with such beauty and grace and brilliance - if you like knowing the full story is out there when you listen, this is the perfect time to grab every episode.  Our Exectutive Producers are Sarah Müller and Beka B, and our associate producers are Marty Chodorek, June Madeley , Timothy LaGrone, Marilyn Reid, Marissa Robertcop and Linda Boyer. Thank you guys so much for your support, and helping and trusting us to bring this story to life. We love what we've done with it and we can't wait for you guys to hear all the work the cast and crew has put in, and we hope you love it as much as we do. And speaking of your support: everything helps, from leaving us a great review and subscribing on your podcast app of choice to sharing your feelings with us on Twitter and telling your friends about our show. For behind the scenes updates and early access to every episode, we would love to have you join us on Patreon. Visit us at MonkeyManProductions.com to learn more (and to visit our store if you need an En-Soy-Ment sticker or a T-Shirt featuring your favourite doggos!) But beyond all of that, we are so glad that you're listening and sharing in this story with us. Thank you. And, as always, keep watching the moon. Network: https://fableandfolly.com/ Twitter: @MoonbaseThetaOu and @MonkeymanProd Discord: https://discord.gg/6NAhrG5 Facebook: Monkeyman Productions Merch: http://tee.pub/lic/zUb0YN1_6mw Music & Sound Effects Attribution (including dynamic ads): https://monkeymanproductions.com/sound-effects-credit/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sticky situations for folks all over the Moon, conversations that have been a long time coming, and at least one really big discovery…  Transcript here: https://monkeymanproductions.com/2023/04/mto-s4-e14-transcript/ Today's episode featured Danyelle Ellett, D.J. Sylvis, Glory Duda, Robin Howell, Cat Blackard, Cass McPhee, Tina Daniels, Leeman Kessler, Journee LaFond, Caroline Mincks, Cole Burkhardt, Alicia Atkins, and Rissa Montañez.  Written by D.J. Sylvis; Cass McPhee is our audio engineer. Our theme music is “Star” by the band Ramp; our cover art is by Peter Chiykowski. Music for the intro segment is "The Real Story," by Trace Callahan. Looking for more great audio fiction? Instead of a show, we're going to point you toward a newsletter - The End, curating completed fiction podcasts for your listening pleasure. Find them at the end dot F Y I to subscribe.  Our Exectutive Producers are Sarah Müller and Beka B, and our associate producers are Marty Chodorek, June Madeley , Timothy LaGrone, Marilyn Reid, Marissa Robertcop and Linda Boyer. Today's shout-out is for Denise Cicuto. Thank you guys so much for your support, and helping and trusting us to bring this story to life. We love what we've done with it and we can't wait for you guys to hear all the work the cast and crew has put in, and we hope you love it as much as we do. And speaking of your support: everything helps, from leaving us a great review and subscribing on your podcast app of choice to sharing your feelings with us on Twitter and telling your friends about our show. For behind the scenes updates and early access to every episode, we would love to have you join us on Patreon. Visit us at MonkeyManProductions.com to learn more (and to visit our store if you need an En-Soy-Ment sticker or a T-Shirt featuring your favourite doggos!) But beyond all of that, we are so glad that you're listening and sharing in this story with us. Thank you. And, as always, keep watching the moon. Network: https://fableandfolly.com/ Twitter: @MoonbaseThetaOu and @MonkeymanProd Discord: https://discord.gg/6NAhrG5 Facebook: Monkeyman Productions Merch: http://tee.pub/lic/zUb0YN1_6mw Music & Sound Effects Attribution (including dynamic ads): https://monkeymanproductions.com/sound-effects-credit/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to “MOTHER,” She Wrote - a travelog through three of the strangest, most thought-provoking, most heart-rending video games ever made. Hosts and storytellers Cat Blackard and Jessica Mudd combine audio drama and discussion to take you on a journey through the MOTHER series, as it's called in Japan, or EarthBound, as it's called in English-speaking countries. Whether you're unfamiliar with this trilogy of games or are a longtime fan - travel beyond the controller and into the story - as it's lived by the characters. Then, unpack the surreal adventures, thought-provoking themes, media inspirations, and more with your insightful, pizza-loving hosts in this literal love letter to Shigesato Itoi's iconic Nintendo games. In this introduction, get to know Cat and Jess and learn how this irreverent sci-fi comedy, filled to the brim with as much poignant messaging as there is cartoon imagery, broke all the rules about the kinds of stories you could tell in a video game and became a cult sensation. For links and transcriptions, head to https://mothershewrote.earth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Embark on a journey through EarthBound Beginnings! There's something strange happening in the town of Podunk, and unresolved mysteries, almost a century old, are coming to light. Can a twelve-year-old with emerging psychic abilities hold his own against paranormal disturbances, mind-control, and the walking dead? “MOTHER,” She Wrote mixes audio drama and talk podcast to chronicle the strangest, most thought-provoking, most heart-rending video games ever made: the MOTHER series, as it's called in Japan, and EarthBound as it's called everywhere else. This first season chronicles MOTHER (1989), known as EarthBound Beginnings in English-speaking countries. Adventure with Ninten and then unpack the game's events with hosts Cat Blackard and Jessica Mudd as they dust off their basement bread, share their most SMASHable enemies, and favorite "MOTHER," She Quotes from Nintendo and Shigesato Itoi's beloved cult classic game. For links and transcriptions, head to https://mothershewrote.earth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Set out on a sense-shattering, tear-jerking journey where psychic children brave alien invasion, magical lands, corrupt politicians, and homesickness. The beloved cult video game series, EarthBound, is brought to life in this genre-bending blend of audio drama and documentary that explores these eccentric stories like never before. Created by the award-winning team behind The Call of Cthulhu Mystery Program, and hosted by adorable and insightful pizza-loving girlfriends, Cat Blackard and Jessica Mudd, "MOTHER," She Wrote is a literal love letter to Shigesato Itoi's iconic Nintendo games. Link: http://mothershewrote.earth RSS Feed: https://feeds.megaphone.fm/earthbound

Set out on a sense-shattering, tear-jerking journey where psychic children brave alien invasion, magical lands, corrupt politicians, and homesickness. The beloved cult video game series, EarthBound (aka MOTHER), is brought to life in this genre-bending blend of audio drama and documentary that explores these eccentric adventures like never before. Travel beyond the controller and into the story - as it's lived by the characters. Then, unpack all the surreal adventures, thought-provoking moments, social commentary, pop culture inspirations, and more with insightful, pizza-loving co-hosts, Cat Blackard and Jessica Mudd, in this literal love letter to Shigesato Itoi's iconic Nintendo games. "MOTHER," She Wrote is created by the award-winning team behind The Call of Cthulhu Mystery Program, and feature voices from hit sci-fi audio dramas like Girl in Space and Midnight Burger. Discover more at https://mothershewrote.earth/ or anywhere you listen to podcasts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 Michell catches up with recent events on the Moon, while back on Earth the NAC is pulling together, and the Enclave Officer defends his strategies. Content Warning: Distant fighting and gunfire Transcript here: https://monkeymanproductions.com/2023/03/mto-s4-e11-transcript/ Today's episode featured Evan Tess Murray, Jeff Van Dreason, Cass McPhee, Alicia Atkins, Cat Blackard, Tau Zaman, Leeman Kessler, NayMyo Win, Becca Marcus, Steven LaFond, Serena Rahal, Hesham Elshazly, Tal Minear, Dalia Ramahi, Leslie Gideon, D.J. Sylvis, Robin Howell, and Kristi Boulton.  Written by D.J. Sylvis; Cass McPhee is our audio engineer. Our theme music is “Star” by the band Ramp; our cover art is by Peter Chiykowski. Music for the intro segment is "Extra Real News," by Trace Callahan. Looking for more great audio fiction? You can't go wrong with Starship Q Star, the funniest, queerest, most fantastic science fiction series we've heard in a long while.  Our Exectutive Producers are Sarah Müller and Beka B, and our associate producers are Marty Chodorek, June Madeley , Timothy LaGrone, Marilyn Reid, Marissa Robertcop and Linda Boyer. Today we're shouting out Reid Branson. Thank you guys so much for your support, and helping and trusting us to bring this story to life. We love what we've done with it and we can't wait for you guys to hear all the work the cast and crew has put in, and we hope you love it as much as we do. And speaking of your support: everything helps, from leaving us a great review and subscribing on your podcast app of choice to sharing your feelings with us on Twitter and telling your friends about our show. For behind the scenes updates and early access to every episode, we would love to have you join us on Patreon. Visit us at MonkeyManProductions.com to learn more (and to visit our store if you need an En-Soy-Ment sticker or a T-Shirt featuring your favourite doggos!) But beyond all of that, we are so glad that you're listening and sharing in this story with us. Thank you. And, as always, keep watching the moon. Network: https://fableandfolly.com/ Twitter: @MoonbaseThetaOu and @MonkeymanProd Discord: https://discord.gg/6NAhrG5 Facebook: Monkeyman Productions Merch: http://tee.pub/lic/zUb0YN1_6mw Music & Sound Effects Attribution (including dynamic ads): https://monkeymanproductions.com/sound-effects-credit/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MIDSEASON - Barnett Bell reaches a tipping point; Wilder finds a canary in her coal mine; there are unexpected conversations from both sides of the Moon. Content Warning - Physical distress and injury, pain response and pharmaceutical use Transcript here: https://monkeymanproductions.com/2023/03/mto-s4-e10-transcript/ Today's episode featured Danyelle Ellett, Evan Tess Murray, Leeman Kessler, Tina Daniels, Claudia Elvidge, Shereen Lani Younes, Journee LaFond, Hesham Elshazly, Leslie Gideon, Cat Blackard, D.J. Sylvis, and Robin Howell. Just a quick heads-up: we're taking a short mid-season break - the next episode of Season 4 airs on April second. See you then!  Written by D.J. Sylvis (poem in Scene 3 by Shereen Lani Younes); Cass McPhee is our audio engineer. Our theme music is “Star” by the band Ramp; music for the intro segment is "Extra Real News," by Trace Callahan. Our cover art is by Peter Chiykowski.   Looking for more great audio fiction? Check out What Will Be Here. Five friends send a rocket to space with a collection of recordings that document the world's decline - a show about living and creating when things feel pointless.  Our Exectutive Producers are Sarah Müller and Beka B, and our associate producers are Marty Chodorek, June Madeley , Timothy LaGrone, Marilyn Reid, Marissa Robertcop and Linda Boyer. Today's shout-out is for Casey Lairden. Thank you guys so much for your support, and helping and trusting us to bring this story to life. We love what we've done with it and we can't wait for you guys to hear all the work the cast and crew has put in, and we hope you love it as much as we do. And speaking of your support: everything helps, from leaving us a great review and subscribing on your podcast app of choice to sharing your feelings with us on Twitter and telling your friends about our show. For behind the scenes updates and early access to every episode, we would love to have you join us on Patreon. Visit us at MonkeyManProductions.com to learn more (and to visit our store if you need an En-Soy-Ment sticker or a T-Shirt featuring your favourite doggos!) But beyond all of that, we are so glad that you're listening and sharing in this story with us. Thank you. And, as always, keep watching the moon. Network: https://fableandfolly.com/ Twitter: @MoonbaseThetaOu and @MonkeymanProd Discord: https://discord.gg/6NAhrG5 Facebook: Monkeyman Productions Merch: http://tee.pub/lic/zUb0YN1_6mw Music & Sound Effects Attribution (including dynamic ads): https://monkeymanproductions.com/sound-effects-credit/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Repairs of various types are attempted; Wilder sings; Tumnus asks Roger for advice on her big project Transcript here: https://monkeymanproductions.com/2022/12/mto-s4-e6-transcript/ Today's episode featured Danyelle Ellett, Evan Tess Murray, Tina Daniels, Jen Ponton, Cass McPhee, Cat Blackard, Terry Hannah-Drullard, and Leeman Kessler. Written by D.J. Sylvis; Cass McPhee is our audio engineer. Our theme music is “Star” by the band Ramp; music for the intro segment is "Extra Real News," by Trace Callahan. Our cover art is by Peter Chiykowski.  Looking for more great audio fiction? I've been catching up on Tell No Tales, a deeply captivating queer paranormal audio drama - I'm absolutely enthralled by the way the story has developed.  Our Exectutive Producers are Sarah Müller and Beka B, and our associate producers are Marty Chodorek, June Madeley , Timothy LaGrone, Marilyn Reid, Marissa Robertcop and Linda Boyer. Today our shout-out is to Deb Austen. Thank you guys so much for your support, and helping and trusting us to bring this story to life. We love what we've done with it and we can't wait for you guys to hear all the work the cast and crew has put in, and we hope you love it as much as we do. And speaking of your support: everything helps, from leaving us a great review and subscribing on your podcast app of choice to sharing your feelings with us on Twitter and telling your friends about our show. For behind the scenes updates and early access to every episode, we would love to have you join us on Patreon. Visit us at MonkeyManProductions.com to learn more (and to visit our store if you need an En-Soy-Ment sticker or a T-Shirt featuring your favourite doggos!) But beyond all of that, we are so glad that you're listening and sharing in this story with us. Thank you. And, as always, keep watching the moon. Network: https://fableandfolly.com/ Twitter: @MoonbaseThetaOu and @MonkeymanProd Discord: https://discord.gg/6NAhrG5 Facebook: Monkeyman Productions Merch: http://tee.pub/lic/zUb0YN1_6mw Music & Sound Effects Attribution (including dynamic ads): https://monkeymanproductions.com/sound-effects-credit/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jaxon escapes his responsibilities thanks to Ashwini and a message from an old friend; in the NAC, Nima and Elio take the dogs for a walk; Roger receives an unexpected call. Content Warning - Significant emotional distress (discussed and in action), overwhelming situations Transcript here: https://monkeymanproductions.com/2022/11/mto-s4-e5-transcript/ Today's episode featured Danyelle Ellett, Cole Burkhardt, Journee LaFond, Tau Zaman, Tina Daniels, Elissa Park, David S. Dear, Becca Marcus, Corey Spruill, Serena Rahal, Tom Zalatnai, Leeman Kessler, Cat Blackard, Martin Chodorek, and Addie Nofal. Written by D.J. Sylvis; Cass McPhee is our audio engineer. Our theme music is “Star” by the band Ramp; music for the intro segment is "Extra Real News," by Trace Callahan. Our cover art is by Peter Chiykowski.  Looking for more great audio fiction? I'm gonna take a wild stab and say you probably like sci-fi, particularly of the more compassionate bent, so go give The Vesta Clinic a listen!  Our Exectutive Producers are Sarah Müller and Beka B, and our associate producers are Marty Chodorek, June Madeley , Timothy LaGrone, Marilyn Reid, Marissa Robertcop and Linda Boyer. Today we're shouting out Jaxon Sylvis. Thank you guys so much for your support, and helping and trusting us to bring this story to life. We love what we've done with it and we can't wait for you guys to hear all the work the cast and crew has put in, and we hope you love it as much as we do. And speaking of your support: everything helps, from leaving us a great review and subscribing on your podcast app of choice to sharing your feelings with us on Twitter and telling your friends about our show. For behind the scenes updates and early access to every episode, we would love to have you join us on Patreon. Visit us at MonkeyManProductions.com to learn more (and to visit our store if you need an En-Soy-Ment sticker or a T-Shirt featuring your favourite doggos!) But beyond all of that, we are so glad that you're listening and sharing in this story with us. Thank you. And, as always, keep watching the moon. Network: https://fableandfolly.com/ Twitter: @MoonbaseThetaOu and @MonkeymanProd Discord: https://discord.gg/6NAhrG5 Facebook: Monkeyman Productions Merch: http://tee.pub/lic/zUb0YN1_6mw Music & Sound Effects Attribution (including dynamic ads): https://monkeymanproductions.com/sound-effects-credit/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Maria struggles to coordinate the efforts of the near-side Bases; on Earth, the Enclave Officer's plot thickens. Transcript here: https://monkeymanproductions.com/2022/11/mto-s4-e3-transcript/ Today's episode featured Danyelle Ellett, Evan Tess Murray, Jen Ponton, Cass McPhee, Cat Blackard, Leeman Kessler, NayMyo Win, Beccy Stirrup, Anna Godfrey, Rissa Montañez, D.J. Sylvis, Robin Howell, and Glory Duda.  Written by D.J. Sylvis; Cass McPhee is our audio engineer. Our theme music is “Star” by the band Ramp; our cover art is by Peter Chiykowski.  Looking for more great audio fiction? You need to listen to Deep Blue Stars, a sweet, deeply emotional, delightfully queer and geeky story.  Our Exectutive Producers are Sarah Müller and Beka B, and our associate producers are Marty Chodorek, June Madeley , Timothy LaGrone, Marilyn Reid, Marissa Robertcop and Linda Boyer. Thank you guys so much for your support, and helping and trusting us to bring this story to life. We love what we've done with it and we can't wait for you guys to hear all the work the cast and crew has put in, and we hope you love it as much as we do. And speaking of your support: everything helps, from leaving us a great review and subscribing on your podcast app of choice to sharing your feelings with us on Twitter and telling your friends about our show. For behind the scenes updates and early access to every episode, we would love to have you join us on Patreon. Visit us at MonkeyManProductions.com to learn more (and to visit our store if you need an En-Soy-Ment sticker or a T-Shirt featuring your favourite doggos!) But beyond all of that, we are so glad that you're listening and sharing in this story with us. Thank you. And, as always, keep watching the moon. Network: https://fableandfolly.com/ Twitter: @MoonbaseThetaOu and @MonkeymanProd Discord: https://discord.gg/6NAhrG5 Facebook: Monkeyman Productions Merch: http://tee.pub/lic/zUb0YN1_6mw Music & Sound Effects Attribution (including dynamic ads): https://monkeymanproductions.com/sound-effects-credit/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trapped in Howling House's basement, the children discovered a hidden room, and within it, the horrendous secrets of this God-forsaken place. Armed with iron, fire, and the terrible knowledge of the house's history, they descend into the darkest depths of this damned domicile. Join us in funding our next season: https://cthulhumystery.com/crowdfund This episode's transcript and full credits are available at: https://www.cthulhumystery.com/howling-house-episode-7 Content Warning: Violence, gore, harsh language, child endangerment and abuse, vore, cannibalism, domestic abuse, murder, misogyny, gaslighting, addiction, and putrescence. "Night at Howling House" Episode 7 - “Nadir” - was written and performed by Luke Stram, Cat Blackard, Chris LeBrane, Manda Bruno, Brandon Gerson, and Colin Peterson, with additional scripting and story editing by Cat Blackard. Cast (In Order of Appearance): Cat Blackard as The Narrator/ The Announcer Cat Blackard as Advertising Woman Luke Stram as The Keeper Colin Peterson as Tommy "Woods" Northwood Chris LeBrane as Joey Davenport Manda Bruno as Chelsea Northwood Brandon Gerson as Dirt Luke Stram as ??? Alyson Grauer as Evelyn Barnaker Leeman Kessler as The Cat Cynthia Beckert as Grandma Northwood Cat Blackard as Dirt's Mother Ebonie Ellington as Joey's Mother Nicky Holland as Cherry Featherbottom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Terribly injured and in league with a strange creature, the children flee to the basement. In this unexplored space they regroup, trying to make sense out of the unfathomable things they've experienced, and uncover the horrid history of Howling House in the process. Join us in funding our next season: https://cthulhumystery.com/crowdfund This episode's transcript and full credits are available at: https://www.cthulhumystery.com/howling-house-episode-6 Content Warning: Violence, harsh language, child endangerment and abuse, bullying, domestic abuse, smoking, infanticide, self harm, execution, violence towards house pets, cannibalism, suicidal ideation, murder, oppressive religion, misogyny, and gaslighting. "Night at Howling House" Episode 6 - “The Curse” - was written and performed by Luke Stram, Cat Blackard, Chris LeBrane, Manda Bruno, Brandon Gerson, and Colin Peterson, with additional scripting and story editing by Cat Blackard. Cast (In Order of Appearance): Cat Blackard as The Narrator/ The Announcer Cat Blackard as Working Stiff/ Doctor Ghede Muñoz/ Dapper Man Luke Stram as The Keeper Colin Peterson as Tommy "Woods" Northwood Chris LeBrane as Joey Davinport Manda Bruno as Chelsea Northwood Brandon Gerson as Dirt Luke Stram as ??? Leeman Kessler as The Cat Alyson Grauer as Evelyn Barnaker Jonathan West as Dirt's Father Cat Blackard as Dirt's Mother Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SEASON PREMIERE! Three months after the events of the Prologue, we return to events on both sides of the Moon - where the Plan for sustainability faces challenges and delays.  Episode Transcript here: https://monkeymanproductions.com/2022/10/mto-s4-e1-transcript/ Content warning:  References to physical injury and medical response; emotional distress Today's episode featured Danyelle Ellett, Evan Tess Murray, Leeman Kessler, Cole Burkhardt, Jen Ponton, Tina Daniels, David S. Dear, Hazel Stapp, Dallas Wheatley, Cass McPhee, Cat Blackard, Shereen Lani Younes, and Teddy Hannah-Drullard.  Written by D.J. Sylvis; Cass McPhee is our audio engineer. Our theme music is “Star” by the band Ramp; music for the intro segment is "Extra Real News," by Trace Callahan. Our cover art is by Peter Chiykowski.  Looking for more great audio fiction? Check out The Tower, an experimental audio drama podcast series about friendship, identity, an individual's place in the world and our relationship with our past.  Our Exectutive Producers are Sarah Müller and Beka B, and our associate producers are Marty Chodorek, June Madeley , Timothy LaGrone, Marilyn Reid, Marissa Robertcop and Linda Boyer. Thank you guys so much for your support, and helping and trusting us to bring this story to life. We love what we've done with it and we can't wait for you guys to hear all the work the cast and crew has put in, and we hope you love it as much as we do. And speaking of your support: everything helps, from leaving us a great review and subscribing on your podcast app of choice to sharing your feelings with us on Twitter and telling your friends about our show. For behind the scenes updates and early access to every episode, we would love to have you join us on Patreon. Visit us at MonkeyManProductions.com to learn more (and to visit our store if you need an En-Soy-Ment sticker or a T-Shirt featuring your favourite doggos!) But beyond all of that, we are so glad that you're listening and sharing in this story with us. Thak you. And, as always, keep watching the moon. Network: https://fableandfolly.com/ Twitter: @MoonbaseThetaOu and @MonkeymanProd Discord: https://discord.gg/6NAhrG5 Facebook: Monkeyman Productions Merch: http://tee.pub/lic/zUb0YN1_6mw Music & Sound Effects Attribution (including dynamic ads): https://monkeymanproductions.com/sound-effects-credit/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our world is full of unknowable horrors; but that's okay, because horror is for the gays! This week Leigh (@lshfoster) and Ellie (@elliebrigida) hang out with writer, illustrator, and voice actor Cat Blackard (@catblackard), who is best known as the showrunner of the horror-comedy audio drama, The Call of Cthulhu Mystery Program. The TTRPG style audio drama is currently in its fourth season of stories that build on Lovecraft's work from a queer lens. We talk about the inherent queerness of horror as a genre as Cat and Leigh introduce Ellie to the world of cosmic horror. If you've ever thought Cthulhu would be a great buddy to get an iced coffee with, you're in the right place (Obviously he has all those tentacles so that he can hold all of his friends' iced coffees!). The reason cosmic horror can be so appealing to the queer community is that we tend to be more open to acknowledging the discrepancies between the reality of the world around us and our own personal realities. For centuries queer people have challenged the concepts and rules that society continually tries to force onto us. Historically in the horror realm that has led to monsters and villains being queer-coded, and to queer people recognizing ourselves in that “otherness”. We frequently say witches are for the gays, vampires are for the gays, etc., and this is because it's true. These creatures who live on the fringe of society, often at odds with society, and who are demonized for being different feel very relatable. When we get into body horror with werewolves and body transformations, the comparisons become even more obvious, looping in an inherent relation to the trans experience. Ultimately, horror is an attractive lens for queer creatives to showcase the power of being different and can provide a space for queer people to explore our identities and regain agency over our stories after centuries of being portrayed as the villains. In addition to talking about horror, we also talk about how table top role playing games are an attractive outlet for queer people to try out new facets of our identities and to learn more about ourselves through our characters. There is a good reason why so much of the LGBTQ+ community loves engaging in TTRPGs. These games provide a safe space for exploration and a way for our subconscious minds to make breakthroughs on our sexualities and gender identities through play. Giving our imaginations and subconscious minds the freedom to reveal hidden truths that help us better understand ourselves can be extremely powerful and transformative. Follow along on Twitter: Lez Hang Out (@lezhangoutpod) and answer our Q & Gay at the end of every episode. Leigh Holmes Foster (@lshfoster) and Ellie Brigida (@elliebrigida). You can also join us on Facebook.com/lezhangoutpod and follow along on Instagram (@lezhangoutpod).Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lezhangoutpod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

 If you've ever been curious about how live-action roleplaying game podcasts are planned, created, recorded, and produced, or if you have any interest in RPGs like D&D, Pathfinder, or improv in general, give this episode a listen. Cat is an expert in plucking meaningful narrative from a scattered story and provides tons of great advice on how to clarify your own creative work. For show notes and a full episode transcription, please visit: https://www.sarahwerner.com/ To support the work I do here at the Write Now podcast, become a patron on Patreon! https://patreon.com/sarahrheawerner Thank you as always for listening, and happy writing! — Sarah

Omen creator Tim Krause ushers in the Halloween season by featuring five indie horror audio dramas in October. This week, Omen presents "Night at Howling House Part 1: The Dare", from Cat Blackard's incredible horror/comedy "The Call of Cthulhu Mystery Program". Listen to all of their excellent series at https://www.cthulhumystery.com/. You can also hear Cat on the Write Now Podcast with Sarah Werner at https://www.sarahwerner.com/episodes/. Please also support the Mystery Program's next chapter, "The Penumbral Gate", at http://Cthulhumystery.com/crowdfund "Nightmare Machine" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

The guests of Howling House are divided and a terrifying revelation awaits them on each floor of this sinister shanty. All the way up in the attic, Dirt is alone in the world. Meanwhile, the Northwood siblings are on the second floor, studiously reading chilling accounts from the house's history and of the purported witch responsible. Lastly, Roger and Joey find themselves in the foyer, and at a critical juncture in their friendship. Join us in funding our next season: https://cthulhumystery.com/crowdfund This episode's transcript and full credits are available at: https://www.cthulhumystery.com/howling-house-episode-5 Content Warning: Violence, gore, harsh language, child endangerment and abuse, insects, arachnids, bullying, death, and violence towards defenseless creatures. "Night at Howling House" Episode 5 - “Roughhouse” - was written and performed by Luke Stram, Cat Blackard, Chris LeBrane, Manda Bruno, Brandon Gerson, and Colin Peterson, with additional scripting and story editing by Cat Blackard. Cast (In Order of Appearance): Cat Blackard as The Narrator/The Announcer Cat Blackard as Dr. Barbara Holloway Luke Stram as The Keeper Colin Peterson as Tommy "Woods" Northwood Chris LeBrane as Joey Davinport Manda Bruno as Chelsea Northwood Brandon Gerson as Dirt Cat Blackard as Roger Simmons Leeman Kessler as The Cat Luke Stram as ??? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The horrors and tormenting visions of Howling House have mounted into a gruesome discovery. Shaken to his core, and nursing an injury, Dirt has fled into the attic. Meanwhile, Woods and Joey came to blows, only to be soothed by sweet Chelsea. And amidst all the chaos… The increasingly suspicious Roger has disappeared.  Join us in funding our next season: https://cthulhumystery.com/crowdfund This episode's transcript and full credits are available at: https://www.cthulhumystery.com/howling-house-episode-4 Content Warning: Violence, gore, harsh language, child endangerment and abuse, discussion of guns, bullying, smoking, murder, and violence towards defenseless creatures. "Night at Howling House" Episode 4 - “Bad Brothers” - was written and performed by Luke Stram, Cat Blackard, Chris LeBrane, Manda Bruno, Brandon Gerson, and Colin Peterson, with additional scripting and story editing by Cat Blackard. Cast (In Order of Appearance): Cat Blackard as The Narrator/The Announcer Cat Blackard as Father/ Little Betsy Luke Stram as The Keeper Colin Peterson as Tommy "Woods" Northwood Chris LeBrane as Joey Davinport Manda Bruno as Chelsea Northwood Brandon Gerson as Dirt Cat Blackard as Roger Simmons Zachary Fortais-Gomm as Ace Simmons Luke Stram as ??? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Prologue Minisode - 5 of 5: Michell and Zhong arrive on the near side, but aren't prepared for what they find ... Content Warning - Physical injury and medical response; references to physical and emotional distress Transcript here: https://monkeymanproductions.com/2022/10/mto-s4-p5-transcript/ SEASON 4: EPISODE 1, COMING OCTOBER 30! FEATURING: Cass McPhee as Michell, NayMyo Win as Zhong, Cat Blackard as Maria, Leeman Kessler as Roger Bragado-Fischer, Teddy Hannah-Drullard as Medic Pacey, and Jen Ponton as Tumnus. Written by D.J. Sylvis. Audio Engineering by Cass McPhee. Produced by D.J. Sylvis, Tina Daniels, and Cass McPhee Theme music is “Star” by the band Ramp: https://ramp-music.bandcamp.com/ Cover art is by Peter Chiykowski.  Looking for more great audio fiction? Check out Roguemaker, a sci-fi whodunnit mystery with escape pods, crass commercialism, and things that shouldn't be found. Want to help make this show possible AND get early ad-free access to every episode? Support us at Patreon.com/MonkeyManProductions. For a full list of our cast and crew, as well as transcripts, official Moonbase Theta, Out merch and more, visit MonkeyManProductions.com. And, as always, keep watching the moon. Network: https://fableandfolly.com/ Twitter: @MoonbaseThetaOu and @MonkeymanProd Discord: https://discord.gg/6NAhrG5 Facebook: Monkeyman Productions Merch: http://tee.pub/lic/zUb0YN1_6mw Music & Sound Effects Attribution (including dynamic ads): https://monkeymanproductions.com/sound-effects-credit/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Five children have dared to spend the night in Howling House and already this sleepover has become the stuff of their deepest, darkest nightmares. First, they encountered a strange cat that spoke a dire omen before it ran away. Then, they discovered a grotesque rat creature living in the walls - and it had a human face. But perhaps most shameful and disturbing of all - the truth came out that Tommy Northwood, proud Boy Scout, stole his scoutmaster's knife. In the wake of that startling revelation, his sister, Chelsea, has left the side of her deceitful brother to follow the sound of the uncanny cat, yowling upstairs. Join us in funding our next season: https://cthulhumystery.com/crowdfund This episode's transcript and full credits are available at: https://www.cthulhumystery.com/howling-house-episode-3 Content Warning: Violence, gore, harsh language, child endangerment and abuse, bullying, smoking, self harm, injury to fingernails, ableist language, mention of death during a pandemic, and putrescence. "Night at Howling House" Episode 3 - “Playthings” - was written and performed by Luke Stram, Cat Blackard, Chris LeBrane, Manda Bruno, Brandon Gerson, and Colin Peterson, with additional scripting and story editing by Cat Blackard. Cast (In Order of Appearance): Luke Stram as The Keeper Manda Bruno as Chelsea Northwood Cynthia Beckert as Grandma Northwood Colin Peterson as Tommy "Woods" Northwood Chris LeBrane as Joey Davinport Cat Blackard as Roger Simmons Brandon Gerson as Dirt Cat Blackard as Dirt's Mother Leeman Kessler as The Cat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Like many of us, if you jumped on the Kate Bush train in 2022 post-Stranger Things, just know that "Running Up That Hill" is only the tip of the iceberg. This week, multidisciplinary artist - and Mother Brain behind the audio horror comedy The Call of Cthulhu Mystery Program - Cat Blackard joins us to journey through the art-pop masterpiece "Hounds of Love" by Kate Bush. We'll talk about breaking eggs to make a worthwhile omelet, hear a healthy helping of gated reverb, and take a dip into the world of Fantasy ReBrews once more.Stream Hounds of Love by Kate Bush here.The newest season of the sensational audio drama podcast The Call of Cthulhu Mystery Program is here! Check out their website to learn more, and listen to the show wherever you get your podcasts.Thank you to Cameron Bopp for editing our show and writing our theme song!You can find Album ReBrews on Instagram here and Twitter here. (@albumrebrews)TW/CW: Explicit language, alcohol use and references, discussions of violence and distressing scenarios.  Fair Use Disclaimer: Under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education, and research.Fair use is permitted by copyright statutes that might otherwise be infringing.Logo Attribution: Thank you to Vecteezy for providing free vectors used as part of our podcast art.

Neighborhood bully, Roger Simmons, has coerced four children into a dangerous dare: spend the night at Howling House - a dilapidated and desolate dwelling on the edge of Arkham. If conflicting rumors are to be believed, this house has played host to disappearances, hauntings, and brutal murders galore. A terrible storm has rolled in and now, against better judgment, Woods the Boy Scout, Chelsea the tagalong, Dirt the downtrodden, and Joey the troublemaker all run after Roger to take shelter in this malevolent manor. Content Warning: Violence, gore, harsh and lewd language, child endangerment and abuse, bullying, alcohol use, violence towards house pets, vomit, rot, and putrescence. Join us in funding our next season: https://cthulhumystery.com/crowdfund This episode's transcript and full credits are available at: https://www.cthulhumystery.com/howling-house-episode-2 "Night at Howling House" Episode 2 - “Trespassers” - was written and performed by Luke Stram, Cat Blackard, Chris LeBrane, Manda Bruno, Brandon Gerson, and Colin Peterson, with additional scripting and story editing by Cat Blackard. Cast (In Order of Appearance): Cat Blackard as The Narrator/The Announcer Cat Blackard as Tawse Teas Spokesperson/ Children Luke Stram as The Keeper Cat Blackard as Roger Simmons Manda Bruno as Chelsea Northwood Chris LeBrane as Joey Davinport Brandon Gerson as Dirt Colin Peterson as Tommy "Woods" Northwood Leeman Kessler as The Cat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're thrilled to share with you the first episode of the Call of Cthulhu Mystery Program's latest campaign: Night at Howling House! It's called "The Dare" - the intro transcript is below, episode transcript is found on their website: https://www.cthulhumystery.com/howling-house-episode-1 If you like what you hear, be sure to subscribe to their feed in your podcast app of choice! Episode summary; The lazy days of summer are at an end and school is about to begin... but for five Arkham youths, reading, writing, and 'rithmetic is the least of their worries. They're spending the night in a notorious abandoned house and local legends say no one has ever lived to tell the tale. Of course, no sane schoolkid would dare to trespass in Howling House, but twelve-year-old Tenderfoot, Tommy "Woods" Northwood, his precocious kid sister Chelsea, and a forlorn little boy known only as "Dirt" don't have a choice. Roger Simmons, the neighborhood bully, and his protégé, Joey Davenport, have the leverage and pugilistic prowess to make a very convincing argument. Will they survive to see the sunrise, or is there something sinister waiting for them in that decrepit domicile? The Moonbase Theta, Out Season 4 Prologue continues next week! -- INTRO (READ BY LEEMAN) (background music is Mr. Lonogan by Scott Buckley: https://www.scottbuckley.com.au/library/mr-lonogan/) Hello, friends! Leeman Kessler here, current Roger Bragado-Fischer and previous Howard Lovecraft impersonator. Both are why I've been asked to introduce this little swap we're doing! We'd like to bring you another show you might find interesting, even if the subject matter strays a good ways from the Moon ...  You're about to hear a sample episode of The Call of Cthulhu Mystery Program, produced by and co-starring one of our Moonbase actors Cat Blackard. It's an enticingly dark horror-comedy series drawing on the RPG framework of the Call of Cthulhu system, but expanding on that world in unholy cinematic audio drama. Each season is a stand-alone adventure where our heroes risk their lives - and their sanity - facing untold terror and edge-of-your-seat adventure, but with just enough laughs and queer romance to keep an audience satisfied. The sound design is creepy, cinematic and immersive, and includes an original score to back each thrilling episode. You may not want to listen with the lights turned out - but you'll definitely want to listen.  You're gonna want to go back to each previous season of The Call of Cthulhu Mystery Program, but what we're sharing today is actually the first, bloody-fresh, brand-new episode of the latest story, what they're calling, "Night at Howling House!" They're describing this as a 1920's Lovecraftian spin on an 80s thriller like Stephen King or The Goonies, and if that cosmic comic mix-up doesn't pull you in ... I'm not even gonna finish that sentence! Just give it a listen, add this stygian series to your podcast apps, and visit cthulhumystery dot com for more information.  Oh, and remember how I mentioned the reasons I was asked to do this introduction? Well, there's one more ... just a bit later this season, I enter the story as well, in what Cat called, "one of the most unnerving performances I've ever directed." How about that? [MANIACAL LAUGHTER] --- https://www.cthulhumystery.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here's a taster of the latest series from The Call of Cthulhu Mystery Program entitled "Night at Howling House." The pod hails from our guest Cat Blackard (recently heard on 'The Lighthouse'). If you like what you hear, check out https://cthulhumystery.com/ or listen anywhere you get podcasts.Here's the description: The lazy days of summer are at an end and school is about to begin... but for five Arkham youths, reading, writing, and 'rithmetic is the least of their worries. They're spending the night in a notorious abandoned house and local legends say no one has ever lived to tell the tale.Of course, no sane schoolkid would dare to trespass in Howling House, but twelve-year-old Tenderfoot, Tommy "Woods" Northwood, his precocious kid sister Chelsea, and a forlorn little boy known only as "Dirt" don't have a choice. Roger Simmons, the neighborhood bully, and his protégé, Joey Davenport, have the leverage and pugilistic prowess to make a very convincing argument.Will they survive to see the sunrise, or is there something sinister waiting for them in that decrepit domicile? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The lazy days of summer are at an end and school is about to begin... but for five Arkham youths, reading, writing, and 'rithmetic is the least of their worries. They're spending the night in a notorious abandoned house and local legends say no one has ever lived to tell the tale. Of course, no sane schoolkid would dare to trespass in Howling House, but twelve-year-old Tenderfoot, Tommy "Woods" Northwood, his precocious kid sister Chelsea, and a forlorn little boy known only as "Dirt" don't have a choice. Roger Simmons, the neighborhood bully, and his protégé, Joey Davenport, have the leverage and pugilistic prowess to make a very convincing argument. Will they survive to see the sunrise, or is there something sinister waiting for them in that decrepit domicile? ​Content Warning: Violence, harsh language, child endangerment and abuse, bullying, colonialist terminology for and mention of violence towards indigenous peoples, ableist language, alcohol use,and reference to gun violence. Join us in funding our next season: https://cthulhumystery.com/crowdfund This episode's transcript and full credits are available at: https://www.cthulhumystery.com/howling-house-episode-1 "Night at Howling House" Episode 1 - “The Dare” - was written and performed by Luke Stram, Cat Blackard, Chris LeBrane, Manda Bruno, Brandon Gerson, and Colin Peterson, with additional scripting and story editing by Cat Blackard. Cast (In Order of Appearance): Luke Stram as The Keeper Colin Peterson as Tommy "Woods" Northwood Manda Bruno as Chelsea Northwood Abigail as Millie Pickett Dany as Dots Pickett Alicia Fuss as Dorothy Pickett Cat Blackard as Roger Simmons Zachary Fortais-Gomm as Ace Simmons Brandon Gerson as Dirt Jonathan West as Dirt's Father Ebonie Ellington as Joey's Mother Chris LeBrane as Joey Davenport Sawyer Greene as Joey's Sister Cynthia Beckert as Grandma Northwood Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Call of Cthulhu Mystery Program's next series is on the horizon. To keep you abreast of the latest on our forthcoming series and to satisfy the theatre of your mind, we're sharing an episode of a show we love from some of our favorite creators and collaborators. Tonight we present to you Horror Queers - a talk program that dissects a horror films brimming with queer themes, a high camp quotient, or both. In this episode, Mystery Program's showrunner, Cat Blackard, dons the gay apparel of the beekeeper and joined the lads to discuss the occult film classic, The Wicker Man, in all its forms: the notorious Nicolas Cage-starring bee-make, and her preferred pagan picture: Robin Hardy's original Wicker Man. Whether you're familiar with the films or not, you'll be treated to a conflagration of fascinating filmic follies and insights on movie-making madness.  Hear more episodes of Horror Queers on your favorite podcast players and at Bloody-Disgusting.com The Call of Cthulhu Mystery Program's forthcoming series, "Night at Howling House" debuts September 14th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We know yer fond of our lobster because we're talking about Robert Eggers' 2019 treatise on homoeroticism and toxic masculinity, 'The Lighthouse.' Joining us to discuss yet another wet'n'wild island movie is The Call of Cthulhu Mystery Program's Cat Blackard.We discuss Eggers' trademark dedication to technical precision, shooting conditions in Nova Scotia, Androeroticism, defending Robert Pattison (and his accent), 'The Lighthouse' as rom com (with farts) and Cat's own epic monologue around the 43:30 minute mark.References:> Patrick Caoile. “Why 'The Lighthouse' Is Actually A Queer Romance” Collider > Diana Marin. “Delving into the Psychology and Mythology of 'The Lighthouse'” > Irene Nudd. “'The Lighthouse': You Can't Hide From Your Gayness” Gayly Dreadful> Martin Shore. “Repressed Homosexuality in 'The Lighthouse'.” Video Librarian Questions? Comments? Snark? Connect with the boys on Twitter, Instagram, Youtube, Letterboxd, Facebook, or join the Facebook Group to get in touch with other listeners> Trace: @tracedthurman> Joe: @bstolemyremote> Cat: @NeonFeline / @CthulhuMysteryBe sure to support the boys on Patreon! Theme Music: Alexander Nakarada Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

This Episode is sponsored by Skunk Brothers SpiritsWebsite: https://skunkbrothersspirits.com/Discount Code: DWA10About the Author:Cat is a multidisciplinary artist from Florida specializing in storytelling via writing, illustration, and podcasting. In 2009 she co-founded The Nerdy Show Network where she explored the gamut of geeky topics, pioneered the RPG Audio Drama genre, and co-created the forthcoming animated series, Lightning Dogs. As a longtime contributor and creative force for Consequence of Sound, she created their podcasting arm, Consequence Podcast Network, producing series such as The Opus in collaboration with Sony. In Cat's decade of podcasting she's had the fortune to interview and work alongside her favorite creators of all time, produce many meaningful explorations of media, and share irreverent adventures with outcasts and lovers of the unusual. Her favorite project to date is The Call of Cthulhu Mystery Program, an award-winning horror comedy audio drama.Follow on Social Media and buy their books!Website: http://catblackard.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/catblackard/?hl=enMusic by Jam HansleyFollow Us and Buy Our Books!Website: https://4horsemenpublications.com/All Social Media: @DrinkingWithAuthorsThis Episode is sponsored by Skunk Brothers SpiritsWebsite: https://skunkbrothersspirits.com/Discount Code: DWA10Skunk Brothers Spirits was started by a family of disabled veterans focused on locally-sourced, quality distilled spirits. The Washington-based team is building on their grandfather's prohibition-era moonshine recipe to bring small batch spirits to the Gorge and beyond!

This Episode is sponsored by Skunk Brothers SpiritsWebsite: https://skunkbrothersspirits.com/Discount Code: DWA10About the Author:Cat is a multidisciplinary artist from Florida specializing in storytelling via writing, illustration, and podcasting. In 2009 she co-founded The Nerdy Show Network where she explored the gamut of geeky topics, pioneered the RPG Audio Drama genre, and co-created the forthcoming animated series, Lightning Dogs. As a longtime contributor and creative force for Consequence of Sound, she created their podcasting arm, Consequence Podcast Network, producing series such as The Opus in collaboration with Sony. In Cat's decade of podcasting she's had the fortune to interview and work alongside her favorite creators of all time, produce many meaningful explorations of media, and share irreverent adventures with outcasts and lovers of the unusual. Her favorite project to date is The Call of Cthulhu Mystery Program, an award-winning horror comedy audio drama. Follow on Social Media and buy their books!Website: http://catblackard.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/catblackard/?hl=enMusic by Jam HansleyFollow Us and Buy Our Books!Website: https://4horsemenpublications.com/All Social Media: @DrinkingWithAuthorsThis Episode is sponsored by Skunk Brothers SpiritsWebsite: https://skunkbrothersspirits.com/Discount Code: DWA10Skunk Brothers Spirits was started by a family of disabled veterans focused on locally-sourced, quality distilled spirits. The Washington-based team is building on their grandfather's prohibition-era moonshine recipe to bring small batch spirits to the Gorge and beyond!

Helllooo! Welcome to the SECOND part of this chattarama with some absolutely wonderful inspiring, ambitious, amazing women creatives working in the audio fiction space with - yeah - I'm gonna say it - wonderous success! Let's celebrate them alll and the folks they work with to bring you amazing audio fiction stories! Thank you to all of the folks herein sharing experience, advice, thoughts and their own curiousity, ambition and desire for the ultimate recognition of the AWESOME of AUDIO FICTION. Hearty thanks to Angel Forte, Angela Yih, Cat Blackard, Fiona Thraille, Katie Seaton, Karin Heimdahl, Lindsay Harris-Friel, Naomi Clarke, Newton Scholttlekotte, Sarah Rhea Werner, XperienceJ for THEIR AMAZING conversation, which to be honest could have gone on for hours more, and I DO HOPE TO HAVE THEM BACK somewhen! Please do let them know how amazing they are and go binge their shows, follow them on social media and share, rate review and big up their shows! NOW GO OUT THERE AND FEEL FREE TO LIFT UP SOME WOMEN IN CELEBRATION OF THEIR AWEDIO AWESOME - thank youp. Do hope you've enjoyed these eps. Feel free to ping me on quirkyvoices@gmail.com if you have any other ideas, thoughts or feedback for me, or want to ping me YOUR top 5 audio fiction recormmendations for future episodes, Ah gwan. Thank youp. BIG LOVE TO ALL MY QUIRKY VOICES PATREONS- This show would not exist if they weren't supportive of my Quirky Works SO THANK YOUP - ALLAYAS! AND OF COURSE - Thank YOU for listening - please pass it on DOOO HAPPY CREATING GO MAKE THE THING

Upriver, Downriver is a Tarot inspired TTRPG when the Crew of a Ship set sail from the river's mid-point Meadowbrook to either the Source or the Sea. Polyhedral Dice and the Major Arcana Deck are used to determine the fate of the Crew and their Ship as their journey continues to its final destination This is the first part of a 2 part voyage, expect big hits, hilarity and strange references throughout.You can find Snyder's Return and all of our content via the links below.Website: https://linktr.ee/snydersreturn~~~~~~~~~~CAST & CREWGM: Adam PowellPlayers: Beth Crane - https://twitter.com/NotCombustible https://twitter.com/WeFixSpaceJunk Cai Colin Pritchard - https://twitter.com/mynameisnotcai Cat Blackard - https://twitter.com/NeonFelineElla Watts - https://twitter.com/GejWatts Hedley Knights - https://twitter.com/Hedley_K https://twitter.com/WeFixSpaceJunkSound Design: Adam PowellMusic: Epidemic SoundCover Art: Tim Cunningham - www.Wix.com~~~~~~~~~~Website: http://snydersreturn.squarespace.comBuy us a TTRPG Source Book: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SnydersReturnSupport the podcast by joining our Patreon community where you'll gain access several hours of bonus episodes. At the "Celestial” tier you have the opportunity to submit NPC names and items to be used in the game!Visit https://www.patreon.com/snyders_return?fan_landing=trueAre you on DISCORD? Come hang out in our server! https://discord.gg/QgU5UNf Join us in the Snyder's Return Facebook Group!~~~~~~~~~~~Social Media:Twitter - https://twitter.com/ReturnSnyderInstagram -  Snyder's Return (@snyders_return)Email - snydersreturn@gmail.com~~~~~~~~~~~Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SnydersReturn)

This summer, The Losers' Club presented their first audio drama with Castle Rock Season 3, Episode 1. The story was originally presented in three parts spread out over a month and some change. Now, in the spirit of Halloween, we have uploaded the whole thing -- full dark, no stars, so to speak. So, grab a Nozz-A-La soda, maybe pop some popcorn, and enjoy the feature-length version of Castle Rock Season 3, Episode 1 -- the way we intended it to be heard.Production by Cat Blackard. Edited by Kyle Orozovich. Written by Randall Colburn. Music by Charlie Laurence. Produced by Randall Colburn and Michael Roffman.Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Moonbase Gamma is well into their shutdown sequence when Dr. Andie Kashyap decides to make a desperate move. Transcript here. Moonbase Theta, Out: ALL YOUR BASE is an eight-episode flashback miniseries that will dive into the day to day of life on the Moon before the shutdown, through the eyes – and voices – of all-new characters in each location! FEATURING: Anjali Kunapaneni (they/them) as Dr. Andie Kashyap. Special appearances by David S. Dear as Dr. Just and Cat Blackard as Maria L'Anglois. Consortium announcer is Evan Tess Murray. Written and sound designed by D.J. Sylvis. Produced by D.J. Sylvis and Cass McPhee. We wouldn't be here without our monthly supporters on Patreon, who also get weekly updates, behind the scenes info, and more - all for as little as a dollar a month! They're also getting access to every episode of All Your Base well before the rest of the world. So if you like what you're hearing and can't wait for more, join us today! Theme music is "Star" by the band Ramp: http://www.ramp-music.net Cover art for the All Your Base series created by Aaron Lenk: https://bigsimplecomics.com Episode Transcript: https://monkeymanproductions.com/2021/08/all-your-base-e3-gamma-transcript/ More show information: https://monkeymanproductions.com/moonbase-theta-out Learn about our Network sponsors and other great shows: https://fableandfolly.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

OTHER BOTHERS WILL RETURN on September 26th.In the meantime, we're bringing you another of our favourite shows, Realms of Peril and Glory!RPG: Realms of Peril & GloryJourney through hilarious galaxies, adventure-filled worlds and mysterious continents in this incredible actual play podcast! Experience thrilling tales weaved at the table using systems from D&D 5e, Nibiru, and 13th Age to You Awaken in a Strange Place, Agon, and more! Join a rotating panel of GM's and Players including Zachary Fortais-Gomm, James Barbarossa, Ella Watts, Maddy Searle, Beth Eyre, Sasha Sienna, Felix Trench, Cat Blackard and MORE!Episode 1 – Vael :: Welcome to New Harbour!Welcome to the City of New Harbour, the shining metropolis of Vael, home to magic, monsters and machines! Join Maerydyth Wynvere, Isadora Ravenwood, Torbrennan and Zongroff Gral'Shaak as they journey through the city and uncover the threads of a supernatural mystery!GM: Zachary Fortais-GommNPC Voices & Music: James BarbarossaIsadora: Maddy SearleZongroff: Elizabeth CampbellMaerydyth: L C GirlingTorbrennan: Pip GladwinSystem: 13th AgeContent Warnings:Intense Images of DestructionAbduction & KidnappingFantasy Threat and ViolenceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

OTHER BOTHERS WILL RETURN on September 26th. In the meantime, we're bringing you another of our favourite shows, Realms of Peril and Glory! RPG: Realms of Peril & Glory Journey through hilarious galaxies, adventure-filled worlds and mysterious continents in this incredible actual play podcast! Experience thrilling tales weaved at the table using systems from D&D 5e, Nibiru, and 13th Age to You Awaken in a Strange Place, Agon, and more! Join a rotating panel of GM's and Players including Zachary Fortais-Gomm, James Barbarossa, Ella Watts, Maddy Searle, Beth Eyre, Sasha Sienna, Felix Trench, Cat Blackard and MORE! Episode 1 – Vael :: Welcome to New Harbour! Welcome to the City of New Harbour, the shining metropolis of Vael, home to magic, monsters and machines! Join Maerydyth Wynvere, Isadora Ravenwood, Torbrennan and Zongroff Gral'Shaak as they journey through the city and uncover the threads of a supernatural mystery! GM: Zachary Fortais-Gomm NPC Voices & Music: James Barbarossa Isadora: Maddy Searle Zongroff: Elizabeth Campbell Maerydyth: L C Girling Torbrennan: Pip Gladwin System: 13th Age Content Warnings: Intense Images of Destruction Abduction & Kidnapping Fantasy Threat and Violence Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to RPG! Journey through hilarious galaxies, adventure-filled worlds and mysterious continents in this incredible actual play podcast! Experience thrilling tales weaved at the table using systems from D&D 5e, Nibiru, and 13th Age to You Awaken in a Strange Place, Agon, and more! Join a rotating panel of GM's and Players including Zachary Fortais-Gomm, James Barbarossa, Ella Watts, Maddy Searle, Beth Eyre, Sasha Sienna, Felix Trench, Cat Blackard and MORE!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Every story has an ending. Today, The Losers' Club returns with the third and final installment in their audio drama/parody Castle Rock Season 3, Episode 1. This fiery chapter finds Stephen King's deadliest villains bringing an all-out war to the rustic streets of his titular town. Rest assured, blood will be split, buildings will burn, and Cujo will bark yet again.Production by Cat Blackard. Edited by Kyle Orozovich. Written by Randall Colburn.Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As promised, The Losers' Club returns with the second installment in their three-act audio drama/parody Castle Rock Season 3, Episode 1. This particular chapter sees our heroes and villains choose sides as the heat turns up across King's titular town — literally. Stream the second act now and stay tuned for its fiery conclusion on Friday, July 23rd.Production by Cat Blackard. Edited by Kyle Orozovich. Written by Randall Colburn.Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

One night as the Losers were asleep in the clubhouse they share in Derry, Maine, a mysterious knock came at the door. Upon opening it, they discovered not a person, but a bundle of decaying, handwritten pages. After transcribing them by candlelight, the Losers realized they were reading the teleplay for the lost first episode of Season 3 of Hulu's Castle Rock. Naturally, your humble hosts sought to bring the script to life in the best way they know how: By turning it into a podcast with no affiliation whatsoever to Hulu or the creators. Today, The Losers' Club is proud to present the first of the audio drama's three acts, which begin with the arrivals of a Dark Man, a beleaguered detective, a fire-spewing vigilante, a psychic drifter, and horror's most famous vintage automobile. It's a story as engrossing as it is asinine, and littered with more Easter eggs than you can count on, well, 19 hands. Stream the first episode now and stay tuned for Act II and Act III to follow in the coming weeks. Rest assured, all three acts will be stitched together as one long episode come August.Production by Cat Blackard. Edited by Kyle Orozovich. Written by Randall Colburn.Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Base Theta deals with the aftermath; Michell and Tumnus team up to investigate the cause. In the Free Zone, the rocket launch is closer than ever; but a visitor finds cause for concern, which causes a change of plans for Alex. CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains scenes discussing and processing a recent traumatic event. Please refer to the transcript on our website for details.FEATURING:Leeman Kessler as Roger, Jen Ponton as Tumnus, Tina Daniels as Wilder, Cass McPhee as Michell, Dallas Wheatley as Dr. Ringling, Shereen Lani Younes as Dr. Semaan, NayMyo Win as Zhong, Teddy Hannah-Drullard as Medic Pacey, Cole Burkhardt as Jaxon, Tau Zaman as Dr. Ray, Gabriel Taneko as Alex, Leslie Gideon as Elena, Robin Regalado as Ahnung, Philomena Sherwood as Payload, Jas LaFond as Addie, Becca Marcus as Elio, Kristi Boulton as Officer Daniels … two very special returns, Elissa Park as Nessa and Cat Blackard as Maria L'Anglois… the introduction of Corey Spruill as Stephen Abdoulaye, and special guest appearances by Nathan Comstock and Max Kreisky! Sound design and editing by Will Gianetta. Written by D.J. Sylvis, and produced by D.J. Sylvis and Cass McPhee.Visit our awesome sponor Dipsea at http://dipseastories.com/theta and get a 30 day free trial!Associate Producers: Timothy LaGrone, Marty Chodorek, and Sarah Müller. A huge “thank you” to our Season 3 supporters on Seed and Spark.And we wouldn’t be here without our monthly supporters on Patreon, who also get weekly updates, behind the scenes info, and more - all for as little as a dollar a month!Theme music is "Star" by the band Ramp: http://www.ramp-music.netCover art created by Peter Chiykowski: http://lookitspeter.comEpisode transcripts and more information: https://monkeymanproductions.com/moonbase-theta-outLearn about our Network sponsors and other great shows: https://fableandfolly.com/Twitter: @MoonbaseThetaOu and @MonkeymanProdDiscord: https://discord.gg/6NAhrG5Facebook: Monkeyman ProductionsMerch: http://tee.pub/lic/zUb0YN1_6mwMusic & Sound Effects Attribution (including dynamic ads): https://monkeymanproductions.com/sound-effects-credit/

Mystery Program showrunner, Cat Blackard, and Keeper, Luke Stram, interview Chris Spivey of Darker Hue Studios, author of the award-winning Call of Cthulhu sourcebook, Harlem Unbound. ​Harlem Unbound dynamically explores the real world history, personalities, social intricacies, and Lovecraftian mythos in 1920s New York City and Harlem; while confronting racism in that time period and as a part of the roleplaying experience. We speak with Chris about the challenges of bringing this project to life, the brand-new Second Edition from Chaosium, how to thoughtfully and safely explore racism in RPGs, and get juicy details on the jaw-droppingly expansive scope of his next major project, Haunted West. Harlem Unbound 2nd Edition: https://www.chaosium.com/harlem-unbound-2nd-edition-hardcover/ Chris Spivey's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/darkerhuestudios Haunted West: http://www.darkerhuestudios.com/hauntedwest Cat's Article on New Voices in Lovecraftian Fiction: https://bit.ly/34ifl82 Amazing Audio Fiction by Black Authors: https://bit.ly/3hCUIaA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Go behind the nightmare of The Call of Cthulhu Mystery Program's second series with the cast and crew! We're lifting the veil and answering questions asked by YOU! Hear the cast's experiences surviving our improvised production, learn how we meld tabletop roleplaying with audio drama, discover character backstories, and more! Featuring showrunner Cat Blackard aka Estelle Thorpe, Keeper Luke Stram, John La Valle who played Oswald Sinclair, Melody Perera who played Anjana Ramakrishnan, boR who played Kenneth Roger, and our sound designer Colin Peterson serves as your host with the most. In Part 1, we answer our most-asked question: how the heck do we make this show?! Hear how our sinister sausage is made and thrill as we share some of what could have been via alternate paths and timelines. Plus, Cat shares how the creation and performance of Estelle changed her life forever, AND we announce what horrors are to come for the future of Mystery Program! ​Spoiler Warning: This Q&A should be listened to AFTER you've listened to Series 1 and Series 2. Transcripts and more info available at: CthulhuMystery.com Support our sponsors at: https://fableandfolly.com/partners/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Go behind the nightmare of The Call of Cthulhu Mystery Program's second series with the cast and crew! We're lifting the veil and answering questions asked by YOU! Hear the cast's experiences surviving our improvised production, learn how we meld tabletop roleplaying with audio drama, discover character backstories, and more! Featuring showrunner Cat Blackard aka Estelle Thorpe, Keeper Luke Stram, John La Valle who played Oswald Sinclair, Melody Perera who played Anjana Ramakrishnan, boR who played Kenneth Roger, and our sound designer Colin Peterson serves as your host with the most. In Part 2, the cast and crew discuss their favorite moments of the show, unpack "Lot X"'s uncanny intersection of love and horror, reveal secrets of the Arkham Paranormal Research Society, preview of Series 3: "Night in Howling House", and delve into further Mystery Program machinations. Spoiler Warning: This Q&A should be listened to AFTER you've listened to Series 1 and Series 2. Transcripts and more info available at: CthulhuMystery.com Support our sponsors at: https://fableandfolly.com/partners/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The quest to solve one murder has become much more than our investigators could ever have imagined. In the occultist squalor of the Hetfield estate, Father Grandfather stumbled upon a plot to conjure forth The Mother of Pus – a horrifying being beyond the realm of human comprehension. There, in that rotting house, a demon spawn struck; and was dealt with by the Father's own brand of fiery justice. Baffled by the inexplicable horrors they've born witness to, Sam, Hank, Deloras and Cyril return to Arkham tasked with no less than trying to foil the coming end times.  Content Warning: Putrescence, vomiting, violence, gore, psychological trauma, self harm, suicide, murder, pet death. Transcripts and more info available at: CthulhuMystery.com Support our sponsors at: https://fableandfolly.com/partners/ Written & Performed by: Luke Stram – The Keeper Doug Banks | Cat Blackard | Brandon Gerson | Kay | Ruel Knudson   Sound Design: Colin Peterson Editing: Colin Peterson & Cat Blackard Story Editing: Cat Blackard Cast: Doug Banks as Hank O'Brien Jr. Cat Blackard as Cyril Bridgewater Brandon Gerson as Father Grandfather Kay as Deloras Delaney Ruel Knudson as Sam Spade ​Cat Blackard as The Narrator/The Announcer ​Additional Voices by Jessica Uelman Musical Spotlight: "The Carpet Crawlers" by Ramblin' Randolph Carter Original Score: Ryan McQuinn and Mike McQuinn Series I Album Art by Tony Baldini Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our investigators stand on the precipice of answers or oblivion in this hellish mystery. Having learned of their murdered housemate's double life, they've traveled to her home town: the rural village of Dunwich. The locals have warned that Hillary Hetfield, the mother of the deceased, is crazed - and someone, or something has been roaming the countryside desiccating pets and livestock. The party drives deeper into the rural land toward the Hetfield house; unnerved and ready for trouble.  Content Warning: Incest, Islamophobia, violence, gore Transcripts and more info available at: CthulhuMystery.com Support our sponsors at: https://fableandfolly.com/partners/ Written & Performed by: Luke Stram – The Keeper Doug Banks | Cat Blackard | Brandon Gerson | Kay | Ruel Knudson   Sound Design: Colin Peterson Editing: Colin Peterson & Cat Blackard Story Editing: Cat Blackard Cast: Doug Banks as Hank O'Brien Jr. Cat Blackard as Cyril Bridgewater Brandon Gerson as Father Grandfather Kay as Deloras Delaney Ruel Knudson as Sam Spade ​Cat Blackard as The Narrator/The Announcer ​Additional Voices by Jessica Uelman and Kay Musical Spotlight: "The Rake's Song" by Orlinda Original Score: Ryan McQuinn and Mike McQuinn Series I Album Art by Tony Baldini Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The renters at Big Mama's Boarding House have uncovered a dark secret. The young woman they knew as Hannah Pickering was but a mask worn by her true self: the debased and tormented Miriam Hetfield. Having read Miriam's haunting diary, Cyril and Deloras, along with the deranged Father Grandfather, return to the boarding house to share their grim discovery with Sam and Hank Jr. It's now daybreak and the morning sun finds them considering the twisted past of their deceased friend, and the answers that may wait for them in her hometown – the backwater village of Dunwich.  Content Warning: Gore, pet death, racial tension, racial slurs Transcripts and more info available at: CthulhuMystery.com Support our sponsors at: https://fableandfolly.com/partners/ Written & Performed by: Luke Stram – The Keeper Doug Banks | Cat Blackard | Brandon Gerson | Kay | Ruel Knudson   Sound Design: Colin Peterson Editing: Colin Peterson & Cat Blackard Story Editing: Cat Blackard Cast: Doug Banks as Hank O'Brien Jr. Cat Blackard as Cyril Bridgewater Brandon Gerson as Father Grandfather Kay as Deloras Delaney Ruel Knudson as Sam Spade ​Cat Blackard as The Narrator/The Announcer ​ Musical Spotlight: "The Rake's Song" by Orlinda Original Score: Ryan McQuinn and Mike McQuinn Series I Album Art by Tony Baldini Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The deceased typist, Hannah Pickering, is not what she seems. In her housemates' investigation of the poor girl's murder, Cyril and Deloras find themselves in the slums where "Hannah" goes by the name Miriam and has a tawdry reputation. They hope to discover more as they venture up to her attic apartment. Meanwhile, after examining the scene of the crime, Ex-Federal agent Spade is convinced the young woman died from a bear attack - even though experienced tracker Hank Jr. can find no proof of animal or man having caused her untimely demise. The two return to the boarding house, ready to make their next move.  Content Warning: Psychological trauma, mental illness, implied sexual abuse, implied rape, ethnic slurs, prostitution, religious zealotry and intolerance Transcripts and more info available at: CthulhuMystery.com Support our sponsors at: https://fableandfolly.com/partners/ Written & Performed by: Luke Stram – The Keeper Doug Banks | Cat Blackard | Brandon Gerson | Kay | Ruel Knudson   Sound Design: Colin Peterson Editing: Colin Peterson & Cat Blackard Story Editing: Cat Blackard Cast: Doug Banks as Hank O'Brien Jr. Cat Blackard as Cyril Bridgewater Brandon Gerson as Father Grandfather Kay as Deloras Delaney Ruel Knudson as Sam Spade Cat Blackard as The Narrator/The Announcer Musical Spotlight: "Cry, Little Sister" by Geekapella Original Score: Ryan McQuinn and Mike McQuinn Series I Album Art by Tony Baldini Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The housemates of Big Mama's Boarding House have split up in their investigation of their murdered acquaintance, Hannah Pickering. Ex-Federal Agent Spade and Hank Jr. are canvassing the countryside surrounding the murder site: a farm house and putrid public dump. Meanwhile, smooth-talking Cyril and dapper Miss Delaney, head to an address found on a page torn from Hannah's diary. The whereabouts of the crazed bible salesman, Father Grandfather, are unknown. Content Warning: Misogyny, prostitution Transcripts and more info available at: CthulhuMystery.com Support our sponsors at: https://fableandfolly.com/partners/ Written & Performed by: Luke Stram – The Keeper Doug Banks | Cat Blackard | Brandon Gerson | Kay | Ruel Knudson   Sound Design: Colin Peterson Editing: Colin Peterson & Cat Blackard Story Editing: Cat Blackard Cast: Doug Banks as Hank O'Brien Jr. Cat Blackard as Cyril Bridgewater Brandon Gerson as Father Grandfather Kay as Deloras Delaney Ruel Knudson as Sam Spade ​Cat Blackard as The Narrator/The Announcer ​Additional Voices by Jessica Uelman, Kay, and Cat Blackard Musical Spotlight: "Eyes" by Architects of Fear Original Score: Ryan McQuinn and Mike McQuinn Series I Album Art by Tony Baldini Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Following the mysterious murder of Hannah Pickering, her housemates have been conscripted by Arkham Police Detective Hardin to see if they can discover any leads. Ex-Federal Agent Sam Spade heads the novice task force and together they travel to the site of Miss Pickering's murder – a rural roadside near the city dump, where, not twelve hours prior, the discovery of her desecrated body shook a young police officer to his very core. Meanwhile, the crazed Bible salesman, Father Grandfather, has run off to conduct his own investigation and prove his mad theory… that it was a demon who struck the poor girl down. Content Warning: Psychological trauma, assault, gore Transcripts and more info available at: CthulhuMystery.com Support our sponsors at: https://fableandfolly.com/partners/ Written & Performed by: Luke Stram – The Keeper Doug Banks | Cat Blackard | Brandon Gerson | Kay | Ruel Knudson   Sound Design: Colin Peterson Editing: Colin Peterson & Cat Blackard Story Editing: Cat Blackard   Cast: Doug Banks as Hank O'Brien Jr. Cat Blackard as Cyril Bridgewater Brandon Gerson as Father Grandfather Kay as Deloras Delaney Ruel Knudson as Sam Spade ​Cat Blackard as The Narrator/The Announcer Musical Spotlight: "Riot Tonight" by Hamptons Original Score: Ryan McQuinn and Mike McQuinn Series I Album Art by Tony Baldini Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The denizens of Big Momma's boarding house were shaken from their sleep by a shrill scream and ghastly news! A police officer came a-calling with questions about their housemate, Hannah Pickering, who had been found dead. But it wasn't Hannah's scream they heard - that was their kindly landlord being savagely attacked by fellow tenant, Father Grandfather. The elderly bible salesman was taken into custody for his assault; yet shockingly this lunatic appears to not have been the murderer. Now, as the sun rises over Arkham, light is cast on the sinister leavings of the cruel night. These five unlikely companions find themselves faced with a mystery and a benefactor that can make it worth their while to solve it. Content Warning: Gore Transcripts and more info available at: CthulhuMystery.com Support our sponsors at: https://fableandfolly.com/partners/ Written & Performed by: Luke Stram – The Keeper Doug Banks | Cat Blackard | Brandon Gerson | Kay | Ruel Knudson   Sound Design: Colin Peterson Editing: Colin Peterson & Cat Blackard Story Editing: Cat Blackard   Cast: Doug Banks as Hank O'Brien Jr. Cat Blackard as Cyril Bridgewater Brandon Gerson as Father Grandfather Kay as Deloras Delaney Ruel Knudson as Sam Spade ​Cat Blackard as The Narrator/The Announcer ​Additional Voices by Jessica Uelman Musical Spotlight: "Welcome to my Nightmare" by Thomas Negovan Original Score: Ryan McQuinn and Mike McQuinn Series I Album Art by Tony Baldini Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Before you dive into the insanity of improvised audio drama horror, meet the players and learn a little bit about how we use tabletop roleplaying to help us weave these sinister stories.  This debut series of The Call of Cthulhu Mystery Program features cast members from beloved actual play podcasts: Cat Blackard and Ruel Knudson from Dungeons & Doritos, Ghostbusters: Resurrection's Doug Banks, along with Nerdy Show's Kay, and Brandon Gerson, and introducing Game Master, Luke Stram. Our ongoing journey into unknowable adventure started life here, as a fan-requested special. Join us for our humble beginnings as our cast embarks on a terrifying and hilarious RPG series like no other. Transcripts and more info available at: CthulhuMystery.com Support our sponsors at: https://fableandfolly.com/partners/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices