This week, we're handing the mic over for a feed swap with The Madness of Chartrulean — a character-driven sci-fi epic for fans of Dune, Foundation, and Game of Thrones.

A fallen messiah races to stop his own technology from dooming the world he meant to save — while facing alien invaders, political foes, and the collapse of his own mind.

The Jhardeho Order named him messiah. He defected anyway. When Chartrulean chose progress over piety, he split the world in two — and now he's haunted by the cost of that choice, fighting to reconcile with the gods and kings he angered before the madness he created consumes him.

Blending political drama, Shakespearean tragedy, and mythic futurism, The Madness of Chartrulean features a cast of 50+ voice actors from five continents, cinematic Dolby Atmos sound design, and an unflinching portrayal of mental illness — including CPTSD, anxiety, and DID. Written from a woman's perspective, the show is part of a growing wave of creators championing women and neurodivergent voices in sci-fi and fantasy.

Vol. 1 is available now — 13 episodes, 8+ hours of story, plus bonus content. Vol. 2 is actively releasing.

🎧 Listen to more: wherever you find podcasts

A quick Alpha 8 update: Season 2 recording sessions are officially on the calendar, kicking off August 24th. More to come soon — stay tuned.

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Introducing the trailer to Voyage Media's newest sci-fi audio drama HARD DRIVE. Created by the Neese Twins, who are the producers of Netflix's show UMBRELLA ACADEMY, starring Priah Ferguson, who plays Erica Sinclair in Netflix's STRANGER THINGS. 

In HARD DRIVE, Priah plays a young woman whose grandfather dies, and she inherits a hard drive of his memories. As she's going through them, she finds out she is the key to stopping a global population control conspiracy. It's got mystery, action, thriller element, and there's an entire 8 episode first season available for you to binge right now. 

Just look for HARD DRIVE, from Voyage Media, anywhere you listen to podcasts.

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Happy 2026! To kick off the year, we’re bringing you our very first feed swap of the season.

Alpha 8 Update

We’ve officially wrapped our festival run for Season 1! A massive thank you to the team that helped bring this world to life. We are currently in the home stretch of writing Season 2 and are actively looking for brand sponsors.

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Today’s Featured Show: UN-TITLED

Today, we’re sharing a fellow scripted comedy that is perfect for your post-holiday binge. UN-TITLED is a "Middle Ages midlife crisis" story following Failyn, a squire who is quite literally "too olde" for this.

While Failyn schemes for his long-awaited knighthood, he has to contend with an annoying wunderkind on the rise—the future King Arthur.

• The Vibe: A comedic twist on the Sword in the Stone myth. Think the bitterness of Amadeus or Richard III meets the dry humor of The Office and Blackadder.
• The Commitment: Season 1 is just 6 episodes plus character shorts (about 3 hours total). It’s the perfect length for a weekend road trip or—if you’re like us—finally packing up those holiday decorations.

Support the Show: The UN-TITLED team is gearing up for Season 2 and looking to grow their community! If you enjoy this episode:

• Subscribe: Search for UN-TITLED on your favorite podcast app.
• Follow: Check them out on Instagram and give them a shoutout!

Enjoy Episode 1 of UN-TITLED!

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While we work hard on Season Two of Alpha 8 (coming early next year!), we wanted to share something special with you. Today’s episode features a feed drop from a sci-fi audio drama we think Alpha 8 fans will love — Give Me Away, created by acclaimed writer Mac Rogers (The Message, LifeAfter, Steal the Stars).

About the Episode

In Give Me Away, a mysterious UAP crash-lands on Earth, carrying extraterrestrials desperate to escape their own trauma. The only way for them to survive? Human volunteers who agree to share their minds. If Alpha 8 had a cousin, this might be it — think Venom meets the heartfelt comedy of All of Me, all set within a grounded, contemporary world. Now is the perfect moment to dive in: Seasons 1 and 2 are available to binge, and Season 3 is on the way. In this drop, we’re sharing Episode 5 from Season 1.

A Note From Stephanie

Season Two of Alpha 8 is underway, and your continued support truly fuels the journey. Keep sharing, liking, and spreading the word. Thank you for being part of this adventure. ✨

Listen Now

Enjoy Episode 5 of Give Me Away, and stay tuned — more exciting Alpha 8 updates are coming soon.

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Get ready for an adventure! ✨ We're thrilled to share the first episode of Leylines with you, a fantastic audio drama we think our Alpha 8 listeners will absolutely love.

If you grew up loving those classic 80s and 90s sci-fi movies – you know, the ones that blended big ideas with heartfelt stories, like E.T. or even the epic feel of WarGames – then you are going to absolutely adore Leylines.

About the Series

After Dr. Anthony Harbor's experiment at MIT goes horribly wrong, destroying his reputation and costing him his life. His estranged sons, Ethan and Milo, team up to unravel the truth behind their father’s mysterious work. What follows is a globe-trotting journey that weaves together science fiction and spirituality, as these brothers face off against billionaires, the US government, and each other, all to save their father and Earth itself.

Search for "Leylines" wherever you get your podcasts. Or sign up for the Good Story Guild Patreon to access the Leylines Omnibus - all the episodes as they were meant to be heard as one continuous story!

Website: https://goodstoryguild.co/listen/leylines

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This week, we are bringing you another show that celebrates mom and her relationship with her family.

Set in present-day London, Am I Old Yet? reminds us all that life in the later years can still be full of complexity, humour, and growth, in a way that makes it relatable for people of all ages.

We are sharing the first episode, "Kind Like Sharon," on Alpha 8 this month. Am I Old Yet? You can find more episodes on your favorite streaming platform and get more information at the show's website, amIoldyet.com.

The team at Thunder’s Mouth Theatre is currently working on Season 11, so prepare for new episodes to be released in a few weeks.

A special Mother's Day shout-out to all the moms with us today. Happy Mother's Day!

Note: This is also a friendly reminder to get those gifts, flowers, or dinner reservations done now so the mom in your life can relax and enjoy the day. 

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While we are pounding the keyboard writing season two of Alpha 8, we wanted to share another incredible audio drama your ears will love.

🎧 Bayou’s Wrath — a Black-led audio drama rooted in Southern horror, folklore, and family legacy. Think Lovecraft Country meets Queen Sugar.

The story follows sisters Leah and Michelle when they return to Natchez, Mississippi, to claim a crumbling inheritance at Providence Manor, They uncover secrets buried beneath the soil of the Devil’s Punchbowl — secrets soaked in blood, shadowed by ghosts, and haunted by history. Bayou’s Wrath is a Southern Gothic supernatural thriller where ancestry and present-day intertwine.

Featuring

Andrea Lavender as Leah Providence, Serena Smith as Michelle Providence

and Lisa Garrett as Aunt Sunny

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Written, Created & Directed by: Anita Williams 

Executive Producer: Anita Williams

Co-Executive Producer: Yhane Washington Smith

Sound Engineer: Emanie White-Heard 

Sound Editor: Jordan Kauwling 

Sound Designer: Xperience Jay

Podcast Cover Art: Faith McQuinn

Bayou’s Wrath is a Southern Gothic supernatural thriller where ancestry and the present collide. Start your haunting journey today. Listen to Bayou’s Wrath wherever you get your podcasts, or visit BayousWrath.com.

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The truth is out. The alliances are fragile. And the Peterson children are running out of time.

Picking up where Part 1 left off, the second half of the Season 1 supercut follows Daniel, Jackson, and Taryn as they confront what — and who — has been living in their home. With the real Larson still missing and NARB closing in, the family must decide how far they're willing to go to bring her back.

The story doesn't slow down from here.

Alpha 8 — a sci-fi audio drama about first contact, family, and what it means to be human. Season 2 coming soon.

Created by award-winning writer Stephanie Elie. Sound design by Xperience J, original music by Steven Bias, story editing by Jake Farrago. A Bizzie Media Group production.

Credits, transcripts & bonus content: alpha8audio.com | [email protected] | Part of the Fable and Folly network: fableandfolly.com/partners

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The swap has happened. The family doesn't know yet. And Alpha 8 is just getting started.

When an extraterrestrial being crashes to Earth and secretly takes a human mother's place, a chain reaction begins — spanning government cover-ups, fractured family bonds, and a desperate race to uncover the truth. Part 1 of the Season 1 supercut follows the Peterson family from first contact through the moment everything begins to unravel.

All eight episodes. No interruptions. Start here.

Alpha 8 — a sci-fi audio drama about first contact, family, and what it means to be human. Season 2 coming soon.

Created by award-winning writer Stephanie Elie. Sound design by Xperience J, original music by Steven Bias, story editing by Jake Farrago. A Bizzie Media Group production.

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This week, we're excited to share another captivating audio drama from one of our favorite creators. Greater Boston is a bi-monthly full-cast fiction podcast crafted by Bostonians, blending the real and the unreal in an alt-universe urban fantasy. In this imaginative world, the Red Line subway secedes to form an independent city that roams beneath the streets of Boston.

With four complete seasons available, Greater Boston is perfect for long-distance travel or marathon listening sessions. Its intricate storytelling and engaging characters will keep you enthralled from start to finish.

You can find Greater Boston on all major podcast platforms.

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