LifeLabNotes

Season 2, episode 2 of Life Lab Notes brings us back to the H.A.B.I.T. earth station again, with Krraz and L'Seth Navi, in an episode called, "Talk Human To Me."

H.A.B.I.T. - The Humanoid Aptitude and Behavioral Inquiry Team is a stealth organization which exists to collect physical data on earth, to explore and examine the behavior modalities of humans, and to do so without interfering with the cultures and societies examined. It's also an audio fiction comedy series featuring the voice talents of Keith Ferguson and Silvie Zamora, with special guest John Racca, as the Basque TV Announcer. Written and produced for Life Lab Notes by Silvie Zamora. Music by Phil Ward. Mile esker to the family of John Racca for the Basque translation!

Life Lab Notes continues the time-honoured storytelling tradition in the science fiction genre. Presenting the first in a series of short sketches about The Humanoid Aptitude and Behavioral Inquiry Team, a stealth organization which exists to collect physical data on earth, to explore and examine the behaviour modalities of humans, for any possible use to any other species in the Universe. Follow the exploits of L'Seth Navi and Krraz, two H.A.B.I.T. employees stationed in a city somewhere on Earth. You should get to know them. They're definitely getting to know you. #alienlifeforms #aliens #outerspace #humans #behavior #behaviour #theyliveamongus #sciencefiction #radioplay #audiofiction #comedy #podcast #series #voiceover #voiceacting

In November of 2016, an intrepid cast, band, and crew entered North Hollywood, California's El Portal Theatre, and set up for the brilliant challenge of recording twenty-five short, holiday-themed stories before a live audience. Like an advent calendar, but with less religious-affiliation and only slightly less chocolate, the 2016 Audio Advent Calendar was born. It was too good to hear just once.

"Peace" Is it possible that it's easier to achieve than we grown-ups think it is? Today's episode features the words of children of various ages, in response to questions about peace. Performed by Abel Arias, Brett Bayonne, Keith Ferguson, Jenny Flack, Robyn Roth, Denny Siegel, Kiff VandenHeuvel, and Silvie Zamora. Original music by Gary Grantham (percussion) and Scott Passarella (keyboard).

This series was an honour and a joy to produce. Many thanks to the cast, contributors, the friendly folks at ComedySportz LA (located in El Portal Theatre, where we recorded before a live audience), and to Josh at MxxMasterSound for capturing it all. Big, loud thanks to those who you can't hear on the podcast. Kimia Behpoornia was our Winter Solstice Elf (who delivered each delicious truffle to the audience members who summoned read each date) and El Buen Cacao provided those chocolates.

Please visit LifeLabNotes.com for more about this project and the talented folks involved.

In November of 2016, an intrepid cast, band, and crew entered North Hollywood, California's El Portal Theatre, and set up for the brilliant challenge of recording twenty-five short, holiday-themed stories before a live audience. Like an advent calendar, but with less religious-affiliation and only slightly less chocolate, the 2016 Audio Advent Calendar was born. It was too good to hear just once.

You've been given security clearance to enter N.O.R.A.D. on a very important night.

Please visit LifeLabNotes.com for more about this project and the talented folks involved, and a link to the NORAD Tracks Santa site, which is fantastic!

In November of 2016, an intrepid cast, band, and crew entered North Hollywood, California's El Portal Theatre, and set up for the brilliant challenge of recording twenty-five short, holiday-themed stories before a live audience. Like an advent calendar, but with less religious-affiliation and only slightly less chocolate, the 2016 Audio Advent Calendar was born. It was too good to hear just once.

A very young child shares her holiday for the first time, in "A Chanukah Story," written by Judy Goldstein and performed by Denny Siegel. #holiday #Hanukkah #Chanukah #childhood #sharing #menorah #dreidel #candles

Please visit LifeLabNotes.com for more about this project and the talented folks involved.

In November of 2016, an intrepid cast, band, and crew entered North Hollywood, California's El Portal Theatre, and set up for the brilliant challenge of recording twenty-five short, holiday-themed stories before a live audience. Like an advent calendar, but with less religious-affiliation and only slightly less chocolate, the 2016 Audio Advent Calendar was born. It was too good to hear just once.

Everyone knows it's hard to fall asleep on Christmas Eve. But, not everyone knows what this kid knows about the season. "Sleep Tight" was written by Silvie Zamora and performed by Abel Arias and Silvie Zamora.

Please visit LifeLabNotes.com for more about this project and the talented folks involved.

In November of 2016, an intrepid cast, band, and crew entered North Hollywood, California's El Portal Theatre, and set up for the brilliant challenge of recording twenty-five short, holiday-themed stories before a live audience. Like an advent calendar, but with less religious-affiliation and only slightly less chocolate, the 2016 Audio Advent Calendar was born. It was too good to hear just once.

Today marks the anniversary of the grand opening of the fictional cross-holiday shop, "Judai-Wicca," which gives today's episode its name. A delightful sketch written and performed by Robyn Roth and Denny Siegel. (Extra points for tuning in to the 13 Days of Halloween podcast and hearing the Wiccan Sisters walk us through some classic horror films in "The Wiccan Review.")

Please visit LifeLabNotes.com for more about this project (and the aforementioned 13 Days of Halloween) and the talented folks involved in all this holiday madness.

In November of 2016, an intrepid cast, band, and crew entered North Hollywood, California's El Portal Theatre, and set up for the brilliant challenge of recording twenty-five short, holiday-themed stories before a live audience. Like an advent calendar, but with less religious-affiliation and only slightly less chocolate, the 2016 Audio Advent Calendar was born. It was too good to hear just once.

They work hard all year - they deserve a month off! "Taking An Elfie" was written by Robyn Roth, and performed by Keith Ferguson (with Robyn Roth featured as the child).

Please visit LifeLabNotes.com for more about this project and the talented folks involved.

In November of 2016, an intrepid cast, band, and crew entered North Hollywood, California's El Portal Theatre, and set up for the brilliant challenge of recording twenty-five short, holiday-themed stories before a live audience. Like an advent calendar, but with less religious-affiliation and only slightly less chocolate, the 2016 Audio Advent Calendar was born. It was too good to hear just once.

"O, Christmas Tree" - a simple phrase that packs an emotional punch. Today's episode is by Gale Brennan Jackson, and although it's technically about her childhood Christmas tree, you may see some of your own family and traditions in this very tender story.

Please visit LifeLabNotes.com for more about this project and the talented folks involved.

In November of 2016, an intrepid cast, band, and crew entered North Hollywood, California's El Portal Theatre, and set up for the brilliant challenge of recording twenty-five short, holiday-themed stories before a live audience. Like an advent calendar, but with less religious-affiliation and only slightly less chocolate, the 2016 Audio Advent Calendar was born. It was too good to hear just once.

It has never been more clear that looking at each other without prejudice would be a very useful thing to a society struggling to hang on to its society-ness. Dictionary dot com defines it thus: A highly structured system of human organization for large-scale community living that normally furnishes protection, continuity, security, and a national identity for its members.

Today's personal story was written by Christine Zirbel and read by Silvie Zamora.

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