Life With Althaar

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Life With Althaar episodes

July 31, 2020 Episode 15: A Simple Game of SuperNova
In which The Syndicate comes to The Fairgrounds to make Chip Frinkel an offer he can't refuse concerning his bar, The Electric Egg: a seemingly innocent offer of a pool table. However, more turns out to be riding on the table, and a game of SuperNova on it, than first appears. Meanwhile, Althaar becomes addicted to binge-watching 21st-Century television shows.

EPISODE FIFTEEN
"A Simple Game of SuperNova"
written by Chris Lee

featuring
Berit Johnson as Althaar, Sopon, Cpl. Ness, Commerical Bro 2, Alien Barfly
Zuri Washington as Delilah "Dee" Mallory, Commercial Sexy Robot
Derrick Peterson as Xtopps, Commercial Bro
Chris Lee as Chip Frinkel
John Amir as John B
Ivanna Cullinan as Commander Mindy Torianna
Alyssa Simon as Lieutenant-Commander Frallen-Br'ar
Amanda La Pergola as Mrs. Frondrinax, Vert
Eli Ganias as Hardyfox "H.F." Fornes
with
Jessica Stoya: Frank
David Arthur Bachrach: Stuart, E-BOT
Lex Friedman: Bubbles
Ian W. Hill: Announcer, NERCA, William S. BurroughsBot, Bro Commercial, Dilurian 2, Kaiser WilhelmBot
Olivia Baseman: Amber on the Bridge
Linus Gelber: StalinBot, Sysco
Philip Cruise: Cpl. Dormer, John McEnroeBot
Holly Pocket McCaffrey: Miss Sophie, Dilurian 3
Anna Stefanic : Stella Reyes
Fred Backus: Dilurian 4, Donald Escroc

Berit is the supervising producer, showrunner, and script supervisor
Ian is the audio producer, sound designer, and technical supervisor
The writers’ room consists of Berit, Ian, John, Amanda, Chris, Philip, Lex, and Linus
Theme and Interstitial Music composed and performed by Anna Stefanic
Illustration by Dean Haspiel
Library Music and SFX licensed from Storyblocks

WEB: www.geminicollisionworks.com
TWITTER: @AlthaarTweeting ‏and @LifeWithAlthaar
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EPISODE SCRIPT HERE!

NB: A handful of early downloaders may have gotten an inferior version with one unfinished scene still left in the mix by accident. It's been corrected now, but hey, collectors' item!
1 hr 59 min
July 17, 2020 Episode 14: The Other Shoe
In which we return to The Fairgrounds after six months to find the crew apparently happier and in considerably less danger, with no life-threatening incidents having happened for many weeks, which of course means that no one is comfortable, everyone is bored or suspicious, and, given the normally disaster-prone station, all the residents are just waiting for the other shoe to drop. And during one work cycle, a number of crew members, worried about this strange lack of turmoil, individually take extra precautions against anything going wrong, resulting, of course, in an unexpected domino effect to an unpleasant conclusion.

EPISODE FOURTEEN
"The Other Shoe"
written by Ian W. Hill & Berit Johnson

featuring
Berit Johnson as Althaar, Sopon, Alien Barfly, Cpl. Ness, Kwontz
John Amir as John B
Ivanna Cullinan as Commander Mindy Torianna
Alyssa Simon as Lieutenant-Commander Frallen-Br'ar
Eli Ganias as Hardyfox "H.F." Fornes
Amanda La Pergola as Mrs. Frondrinax
Chris Lee as Chip Frinkel
Zuri Washington as Delilah "Dee" Mallory
Derrick Peterson as Xtopps
with
Ian W. Hill: Announcer, William S. BurroughsBot, Large Mike
Anna Stefanic: Stella Reyes
Linus Gelber: StalinBot
Holly Pockey McCaffrey: Miss Sophie
Lex Friedman: Bubbles, Elevator
Clara Francesca: Offspring
Philip Cruise: Cpl. Dormer
David Arthur Bachrach: Reassuring Announcer
Fred Backus: Zanrak
Jessica Stoya: Seled

Berit is the supervising producer, showrunner, and script supervisor
Ian is the audio producer, sound designer, and technical supervisor
The writers’ room consists of Berit, Ian, John, Amanda, Chris, Philip, Lex, and Linus
Theme and Interstitial Music composed and performed by Anna Stefanic
Additional Song Composition, Arrangement, and Performance by Berit and Ian
Illustration by Dean Haspiel
Library Music and SFX licensed from Storyblocks

WEB: www.geminicollisionworks.com
TWITTER: @AlthaarTweeting ‏and @LifeWithAlthaar
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EPISODE SCRIPT HERE!
1 hr 38 min
July 10, 2020 Althaar's Very-Special First-Season Musical EP!
ALTHAAR'S VERY-SPECIAL FIRST-SEASON MUSICAL EP!
music, lyrics, and dialogue by Ian W. Hill and Berit Johnson
for Gemini CollisionWorks
except "Credit Music," composed by Anna Stefanic
and "Surfin' Bee," original music by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov

all arrangements by Berit Johnson
produced, mixed, and engineered by Ian W. Hill

1. Althaar Welcomes You!
2. "Life With Althaar opening credit music (instrumental)"
3. Althaar on Dee and Xtopps!
4. "Danube Planum"
5. Althaar on Xtopps's Audition!
6. "Surfin' Bee"
7. Althaar on Space Shanties!
8. "Around the Rings of Saturn (excerpt)"
9. Althaar Introduces a Duet!
10. "Baby, It's a Vacuum Out There"
11. Althaar Enjoys Interstellar Cultural Exchange!
12. "The 38 Days of Qo'rqish (excerpt)"
13. Althaar Doesn't Get a Joke, but Likes the Song Anyway!
14. "Beyond Uranus"
15. Althaar Thanks You and Says Goodbye for Now!
16. "Life With Althaar closing credits music (instrumental)"

performed by
Zuri Washington -- lead vocals (tracks 4, 10, 14)
Derrick Peterson -- lead vocal (track 10); backing vocal (track 4)
Anna Stefanic -- piano (tracks 1, 10, 16); additional synth (track 6)
Ian W. Hill -- electric guitar (tracks 4, 14)
Berit Johnson -- computer-programmed instruments (tracks 4, 6, 10, 14); Stylophone GEN X-1 (track 14); additional piano (track 14); Althaar
with
The Helium Freighter Crew Chorale (track 8):
Eli Ganias, Ian W. Hill, Chris Lee, Derrick Peterson & Alyssa Simon
and most of the Life With Althaar cast as the Qo'rqish Lament Singers (track 12)

special thanks to Thomas C. for parodic advice

Entire Production © 2020 Gemini CollisionWorks
33 min
July 10, 2020 A Between-Season Word from Gemini CollisionWorks
Hi folks.
We just wanted to say hello before Season 2 of Life With Althaar begins next week.
And also to be sure you're aware of where to find us online. So here are all the links...

TWITTER:
Life With Althaar Account
Althaar's Personal Account!
FACEBOOK:
Gemini CollisionWorks Page
INSTAGRAM:
Ian/CollisionWorks Account
TUMBLR:
A Secret I'll Tell Nobody Never
PODBEAN PATRON ACCOUNT:
Donate to Life With Althaar here!
FULL SHOW CREDITS:
Our IMDb Page
STORE:
The Gemini CollisionWorks Store
TAX-DEDUCTIBLE DONATIONS TO GCW:
Our Fractured Atlas Page
OUR RARELY-UPDATED COMPANY HOMEPAGE:
Gemini CollisionWorks

We hope to see you around online, and that you enjoy where Season 2 of Life With Althaar takes you.
Thank you for your attention, it is a pleasure working for you,
Ian W. Hill & Berit Johnson
Gemini CollisionWorks

8 min
December 27, 2019 Episode 13: Mars Flies in a Klein Bottle
In which all the main characters are trapped in the disreputable bar The Electric Egg after their Christmas party when the security doors seal as several station-threatening disasters suddenly rampage. Between all of their various skills, and while stuck where they are, they must come up with a solution that will repair the tiny loose wire behind it all, which is on the other side of the station, before the Fairgrounds explodes or the residents are all eaten by the predatory xenomorphs that have emerged from their usual home in the vents. Meanwhile, the bar regulars are getting stir-crazy, and the entertainment options are limited.

EPISODE THIRTEEN
"Mars Flies in a Klein Bottle"
written by Ian W. Hill

featuring
John Amir as John B
Berit Johnson as Althaar, Sopon, Kwontz, Alien Barfly
Eli Ganias as Hardyfox "H.F." Fornes
Ivanna Cullinan as Commander Mindy Torianna
Alyssa Simon as Lieutenant-Commander Frallen-Br'ar
Chris Lee as Chip Frinkel
Derrick Peterson as Xtopps
Zuri Washington as Delilah "Dee" Mallory
Amanda La Pergola as Mrs. Frondrinax
with
Lex Friedman: Crisis Announcement Voice, Bubbles
Ian W. Hill: Announcer
Philip Cruise: Cpl. Dormer
Linus Gelber: Martin LutherBot

Rolls Andre: Drunk Alien
Anna Stefanic: Stella

Berit is the supervising producer, showrunner, and script supervisor
Ian is the audio producer, sound designer, and technical supervisor
The writers’ room consists of Berit, Ian, John, Amanda, Chris, Philip, Lex, and Linus
Theme and Interstitial Music composed and performed by Anna Stefanic
Additional Song Composition, Arrangement, and Performance by Berit and Ian
Illustration by Dean Haspiel
Library Music and SFX licensed from Storyblocks

WEB: www.geminicollisionworks.com
TWITTER: @AlthaarTweeting ‏and @LifeWithAlthaar
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EPISODE SCRIPT HERE!
1 hr 31 min
December 13, 2019 Episode 12: A Very Althaar Christmas
In which is essayed A Very Special holiday episode, as Althaar wanders The Fairgrounds attempting to learn the True Meaning of Christmas so he can help his human friend John B, who is homesick for Earth. Along the way he learns about some of the many beliefs (or lack thereof) of the humans, robots, aliens, and energy beings of the station, while John sits in their apartment unsuccessfully trying to avoid Christmas media (except for making an alcohol-heavy holiday dessert).

EPISODE TWELVE
"A Very Althaar Christmas"
written by Berit Johnson

featuring
John Amir as John B
Berit Johnson as Althaar, Sharon, Recipe Voice 1, Sopon, Kwontz, Alien Barfly
Amanda La Pergola as Mrs. Frondrinax
Eli Ganias as H.F.
Derrick Peterson as Xtopps
Zuri Washington as Delilah "Dee" Mallory, Marie CurieBot
Chris Lee as Chip Frinkel
Alyssa Simon as Lieutenant-Commander Frallen-Br'ar
Ivanna Cullinan as Commander Torianna
with
Linus Gelber: Groft, Dave, Tiny Tim 2, Nature Documentary Voice, Charles DickensBot, Martin LutherBot
David Arthur Bachrach: Plarnk, Special Announcer, Financial Reporter
Holly Pocket McCaffrey: Mubbet, Miss Sophie, Tiny Tim 1
Ian W. Hill: TV Announcer, Announcer, Familiar Space Smuggler, Recipe Voice 3
Jessica Stoya: Z'Wizzlinarp, Tiny Tim 3
Rolls Andre: George ForemanBot
Anna Stefanic: Recipe Voice 2, Stella
Philip Cruise: Cpl. Dormer
Lex Friedman: Bubbles

Berit is the supervising producer, showrunner, and script supervisor
Ian is the audio producer, sound designer, and technical supervisor
The writers’ room consists of Berit, Ian, John, Amanda, Chris, Philip, Lex, and Linus
Theme and Interstitial Music composed and performed by Anna Stefanic
Holiday Music Arrangements by Berit and Anna
Illustration by Dean Haspiel
Library Music and SFX licensed from Storyblocks

WEB: www.geminicollisionworks.com
TWITTER: @AlthaarTweeting ‏and @LifeWithAlthaar
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EPISODE SCRIPT HERE!
1 hr 21 min
November 29, 2019 Episode 11: The Merciless Errand
In which John B attempts a simple errand: returning the talking (and annoying) 3-headed "Cockathreece" that he was sent instead of the goldfish he wanted from one side of a station level to the other in under an hour. But of course, it's The Fairgrounds, which means a complicated set of detours around a scavenger hunt, broken elevators, threats from cookie-selling ScoutBots, a full-on battle between Sanitation Fusiliers and the deadly Vent Biters, an anti-gravity Twister match, and a rowboat trip to The Old Mill (who puts a lake in a space station?). All while enduring the insults of the relentless Cockathreece.

EPISODE ELEVEN
"The Merciless Errand"
written by John Amir and Lex Friedman

featuring
Berit Johnson as Althaar, Hapless Customer, ScoutBot 2, Sopon, Alien Barfly, Paintball Player
John Amir as John B
Chris Lee as Chip Frinkel, STEMBro 2
Amanda La Pergola as Mrs. Frondrinax, Llama, Llama-Wrangler, Cockathreece 2
Zuri Washington as Delilah "Dee" Mallory, Shipping Bot, ScoutBot 3
Alyssa Simon as Lieutenant-Commander Frallen-Br'ar
Ivanna Cullinan as Commander Torianna, Fidorian 2
Eli Ganias as H.F., Fidorian 3
Derrick Peterson as Xtopps
with
Ian W. Hill: Announcer, Recreation DirectorBot, Bronsonian, Another Hapless Customer, Scavenger 1,
Cockathreece 3, Sanitation Worker 2, Winston ChurchillBot, Quarker Brothers Voice
Leila Okafor: Travel Hub Voice
Philip Cruise: STEMBro 1, Christopher WalkenBot, Scavenger 2, ScoutBot 1, Sanitation Worker 1
Linus Gelber: Cockathreece 1, Fidorian 1
Lex Friedman: Elevator Voice, Bubbles
Rolls Andre: George ForemanBot
Anna Stefanic: Capuloid Emissary, Stella
David Arthur Bachrach: Montaguian Emissary, Old Caretaker
Jessica Stoya: Scavenger 3

Berit is the supervising producer, showrunner, and script supervisor
Ian is the audio producer, sound designer, and technical supervisor
The writers’ room consists of Berit, Ian, John, Amanda, Chris, Philip, Lex, and Linus
Theme and Interstitial Music composed and performed by Anna Stefanic
Illustration by Dean Haspiel
Library Music and SFX licensed from Storyblocks

WEB: www.geminicollisionworks.com
TWITTER: @AlthaarTweeting ‏and @LifeWithAlthaar
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EPISODE SCRIPT HERE!
1 hr 7 min
November 15, 2019 Episode 10: Our Man in the Fairgrounds
In which The Inspector calls and throws The Fairgrounds into (even more) chaos, StalinBot covets a jetpack, Althaar disguises himself as a nitrogen-fixing coolant processor, Mrs. Frondrinax amuses herself with gossip (and beats up a trash can), Cole Porter lyrics continue to offend or terminally confuse alien races, energy-being Lieutenant-Commander Frall tries out a new look (Stetson!), and we discover why you really, REALLY don't want to order the special at Sammy's Wiches.

EPISODE TEN
"Our Man in the Fairgrounds"
written by Linus Gelber

featuring
Ivanna Cullinan as Commander Torianna, Check-This-Out Vendor
Zuri Washington as Delilah "Dee" Mallory, Totally Legit Crew Member
Berit Johnson as Althaar, Other Totally Legit Crew, Sopon, BankBot, Alien Pass Voice, Qwontz, Alien Barfly
Eli Ganias as H.F., Shady Alien
Chris Lee as Chip Frinkel, Litterer
Derrick Peterson as Xtopps
Amanda La Pergola as Mrs. Frondrinax, Vert
John Amir as John B, Deals Dealer, Gordian
Alyssa Simon as Lieutenant-Commander Frallen-Br'ar, I've-Got-The-Same-One Vendor
with
Linus Gelber: StalinBot, The Inspector
Olivia Baseman: Amber on the Bridge, Fashion PoliceBot
Ian W. Hill: Announcer, Recreation DirectorBot, CustomsBot, Trash Enforcer, Suspicious Alien
Philip Cruise: Curious Shopper, Cpl. Dormer, Sammy, Misinformed Alien
David Arthur Bachrach: Mine-Is-Purple Vendor, System
Holly Pocket McCaffrey: Ashlee in Hydroponics
Anna Stefanic: Other Person on the Bridge, Not-What-You-Think Merchant
Lex Friedman: Peppy Advertising Barker, Door Voice
Leila Okafor: English Pass Voice
Jessica Stoya: Curly

Berit is the supervising producer, showrunner, and script supervisor
Ian is the audio producer, sound designer, and technical supervisor
The writers’ room consists of Berit, Ian, John, Amanda, Chris, Philip, Lex, and Linus
Theme and Interstitial Music composed and performed by Anna Stefanic
Illustration by Dean Haspiel
Library Music and SFX licensed from Storyblocks

WEB: www.geminicollisionworks.com
TWITTER: @AlthaarTweeting ‏and @LifeWithAlthaar
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Entire Production © 2019 Gemini CollisionWorks

Thank you for your attention; it is a pleasure working for you.

A Gemini CollisionWorks Production

EPISODE SCRIPT HERE!
1 hr 55 min
November 01, 2019 Episode 9: Everything Althaar Always Wanted to Know About Sex
In which we discover WHO is responsible for the pineapple juice that's filling up The Fairgrounds, WHAT Robots do for "tension relief," WHERE the zero-gravity Twister competition will be held if the pineapple juice can't be removed, WHEN the painfully shy Magnosians are able to mate, and HOW Althaar will learn about the "human sexing!" Answers involve weightless SCUBA diving among said pineapple juice, the exchange of vital internal parts, a lot of incredibly potent alcohol, and a much regretted favor.

EPISODE NINE
"Everything Althaar Always Wanted to Know About Sex
(but Humans Keep Running Away Before He Can Ask)"
written by Chris Lee

featuring
John Amir as John B
Ivanna Cullinan as Commander Torianna
Amanda La Pergola as Mrs. Frondrinax
Berit Johnson as Althaar
Chris Lee as Chip Frinkel
Eli Ganias as H.F.
Alyssa Simon as Lieutenant-Commander Frallen-Br'ar
Derrick Peterson as Xtopps, SurveyorBot
Zuri Washington as Delilah "Dee" Mallory
with
Jessica Stoya: Princess Pancakes, Susan
Olivia Baseman: Judy, Amber on the Bridge
Anna Stefanic: Stella, MaidBot
Ian W. Hill: Announcer, Recreation DirectorBot
Lex Friedman: Door Voice, Bubbles
Linus Gelber: PlummerBot
Philip Cruise: Magnosian

Berit is the supervising producer, showrunner, and script supervisor
Ian is the audio producer, sound designer, and technical supervisor
The writers’ room consists of Berit, Ian, John, Amanda, Chris, Philip, Lex, and Linus
Theme and Interstitial Music composed and performed by Anna Stefanic
Illustration by Dean Haspiel
Library Music and SFX licensed from Storyblocks

WEB: www.geminicollisionworks.com
TWITTER: @AlthaarTweeting ‏and @LifeWithAlthaar
Optimized for best listening on earbuds or headphones.

Entire Production © 2019 Gemini CollisionWorks

Thank you for your attention; it is a pleasure working for you.

A Gemini CollisionWorks Production

EPISODE SCRIPT HERE!
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1 hr 27 min
October 18, 2019 Episode 8: Robot's Rules of Order
In which the Robot Union goes on strike, leaving The Fairgrounds in chaos, with, on top of it, most of the doors and panels saying insulting things about Commander Torianna in various Earth languages. John B, as a bridge between Humans and Robots, is conscripted by both sides to convince the other of the error of their ways. Meanwhile, with the power out and no access to more booze in The Electric Egg, adorable Fugulnari retiree plant-being Mrs. Frondrinax attempts to create a beer-brewing collective.

EPISODE EIGHT
"Robot's Rules of Order"
written by John Amir

featuring
Chris Lee as Chip Frinkel, PacinoBot, Bridge Crew
Ivanna Cullinan as Commander Torianna
John Amir as John B
Berit Johnson as Althaar, Norwegian Door, Bridge Crew, Sopon, Alien Barfly, French Terminal
Eli Ganias as H.F.
Amanda La Pergola as Mrs. Frondrinax, Spanish Door
Alyssa Simon as Lieutenant-Commander Frallen-Br'ar, Sarge
Zuri Washington as Delilah "Dee" Mallory, Dr. Lacerta
Derrick Peterson as Xtopps
with
Jessica Stoya: Maintenance Announcer
Linus Gelber: John C. CalhounBot, German Door, Bridge Crew, Italian Terminal, Patron 4, HoffaBot
Rolls Andre: ForemanBot
Lex Friedman: Terminal Voice, Mother JonesBot, Patron 6
Ian W. Hill: Announcer, ChurchillBot, WilhelmBot, Patron 8, Other ForemanBot
Miyu Yakota: Japanese Door
Olivia Baseman: Patron 1
David Arthur Bachrach: Patron 2
Fred Backus: Patron 3
Leila Okafor: Patron 5
Philip Cruise: Patron 7
Holly Pocket McCaffrey: ChildBot

Berit is the supervising producer, showrunner, and script supervisor
Ian is the audio producer, sound designer, and technical supervisor
The writers’ room consists of Berit, Ian, John, Amanda, Chris, Philip, Lex, and Linus
Theme and Interstitial Music composed and performed by Anna Stefanic
Illustration by Dean Haspiel
Library Music and SFX licensed from Storyblocks

WEB: www.geminicollisionworks.com
TWITTER: @AlthaarTweeting ‏and @LifeWithAlthaar
Optimized for best listening on earbuds or headphones.

Entire Production © 2019 Gemini CollisionWorks

Thank you for your attention; it is a pleasure working for you.

A Gemini CollisionWorks Production

EPISODE SCRIPT HERE!

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1 hr 6 min