Moonbase Theta, Out

By D.J. SylvisFiction Drama Science Fiction

Moonbase Theta, Out episodes

December 08, 2019 MTO Season 2 – Episode 9: “Roger, Ashwini, Alexandre”
Roger is still awake and falling apart, desperate to regain contact. Ashwini fights despair in zir own way, resulting in a long-planned revelation to Tumnus. Alexandre sends a final message to Roger, knowing there’s little chance it will arrive but unable to wait any longer.
Transcript here.
Recommended S1 Episodes for context: S1E17 – “Four”; S1E18 – “Three”
Written / Produced / Edited by D.J. Sylvis (they/them)
CAST:
Roger Bragado-Fischer (he/him) – performed by Leeman Kessler (he/him)
Alexandre Bragado-Fischer (he/they) – performed by Gabriel Tankeko (he/they)
Ashwini Ray (ze/zir) – performed by Tau Zaman (they/them/their)
Tumnus (they) – performed by Jen Ponton (she/her)
Consortium Announcer: Evan Tess Murray (he/they)

Portuguese Translation provided by Mary Anne Matos (she/her)
Theme music is "Star" by the band Ramp: http://www.ramp-music.net
Cover art created by Peter Chiykowski: http://lookitspeter.com
Episode transcripts and more information: https://monkeymanproductions.com/moonbase-theta-out
Network: https://fableandfolly.com/

Twitter: @MoonbaseThetaOu and @MonkeymanProd
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23 min
November 24, 2019 MTO Season 2 – Episode 8: “Wilder, Roger, Michell”
Wilder tries to put herself back together – quite literally, and gets information from a source on Earth. Roger and Michell’s private concerns erupt into their very public feud. Michell composes a message to Nessa.
Transcript here.
Recommended S1 Episodes for context: S1E15 – “Six”; S1E16 – “Five”
Written / Produced / Edited by D.J. Sylvis (they/them)
CAST:
Roger Bragado-Fischer (he/him) – performed by Leeman Kessler (he/him)
Michell L’Anglois (he/him) – performed by Cass McPhee (he/they)
Wilder (she/they) – performed by Tina Daniels (she/her)
Enclave Tech (they/them) - performed by Ester Ellis (she/her)
Consortium Announcer: Evan Tess Murray (he/they)

Theme music is "Star" by the band Ramp: http://www.ramp-music.net
Cover art created by Peter Chiykowski: http://lookitspeter.com
Episode transcripts and more information: https://monkeymanproductions.com/moonbase-theta-out
Network: https://fableandfolly.com/

Twitter: @MoonbaseThetaOu and @MonkeymanProd
Discord: https://discord.gg/6NAhrG5
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21 min
November 10, 2019 MTO Season 2 – Episode 7: “Roger, Nessa, Wilder”
Roger continues the conversation – and the healing – with his husband. Nessa receives a lovely message from one of her partners, Elena, and squeezes in a response in kind before she has to get to the mines. Wilder records a personal log before work, as well – but then adds a postscript after a tragic accident ends the shift. (Please note that this episode includes representations of physical trauma and discussions of accidental death.)
Transcript here.
Recommended S1 Episodes for context: S1E12 – “Nine”; S1E13 – “Eight”; S1E14 – “Seven”
Written / Produced / Edited by D.J. Sylvis (they/them)
CAST:
Roger Bragado-Fischer (he/him) – performed by Leeman Kessler (he/him)
Nessa Cheong (she/they) – performed by Elissa Park (she/her)
Wilder (she/they) – performed by Tina Daniels (she/her)
Special appearance by Leslie Gideon (she/her) as Elena
Consortium Announcer: Evan Tess Murray (he/they)

Theme music is "Star" by the band Ramp: http://www.ramp-music.net
Cover art created by Peter Chiykowski: http://lookitspeter.com
Episode transcripts and more information: https://monkeymanproductions.com/moonbase-theta-out
Network: https://fableandfolly.com/

Twitter: @MoonbaseThetaOu and @MonkeymanProd
Discord: https://discord.gg/6NAhrG5
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25 min
October 27, 2019 MTO Season 2 – Episode 6: “Michell, Roger, Alexandre”
Michell is still riding high after Roger’s official reprimand – but receiving Nessa’s message brings him crashing back down. Roger sends a message home and gets down to the real, painfully secret source of his problems. Alex responds with an intimate admission of his own, and looks to their future together. (Please note that this episode includes discussions of violence and death, as well as depression and extreme mental distress.)
Transcript here.
Recommended S1 Episodes for context: S1E10 - "Eleven"; S1E11 - "Ten"
Written / Produced / Edited by D.J. Sylvis (they/them)
CAST:
Roger Bragado-Fischer (he/him) – performed by Leeman Kessler (he/him)
Alexandre Bragado-Fischer (he/they) – performed by Gabriel Tankeko (he/they)
Michell L’Anglois (he/him) – performed by Cass McPhee (he/they)
Nessa Cheong (she/they) – performed by Elissa Park (she/her)
Consortium Announcer: Evan Tess Murray (he/they)

Portuguese Translation provided by Mary Anne Matos (she/her)
Theme music is "Star" by the band Ramp: http://www.ramp-music.net
Cover art created by Peter Chiykowski: http://lookitspeter.com
Episode transcripts and more information: https://monkeymanproductions.com/moonbase-theta-out
Network: https://fableandfolly.com/

Twitter: @MoonbaseThetaOu and @MonkeymanProd
Discord: https://discord.gg/6NAhrG5
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24 min
October 13, 2019 MTO Season 2 – Episode 5: “Roger, Nessa, Ashwini”
It has come out that the asteroid warning was a fake; Roger discusses how it came about and considers possible consequences. Nessa extends an olive branch to Michell, including some very personal details from her past. Ashwini is caught up in a whirlwind of distraction until Tumnus pulls zir out. (Please note that this episode includes discussions of physical and mental abuse.)
Transcript here.
Recommended S1 Episodes for context: S1E8 - "Thirteen"; S1E9 - "Twelve"
Written / Produced / Edited by D.J. Sylvis (they/them)
CAST:
Roger Bragado-Fischer (he/him) – performed by Leeman Kessler (he/him)
Nessa Cheong (she/they) – performed by Elissa Park (she/her)
Ashwini Ray (ze/zir) – performed by Tau Zaman (they/them/their)
Tumnus (they) – performed by Jen Ponton (she/her)
Actors - performed by Richard Nadolny (he/him) and Shannon Perry (she/her)
Consortium Announcer: Evan Tess Murray (he/they)

Theme music is "Star" by the band Ramp: http://www.ramp-music.net - The blissfunk track for this episode was composed by Lavender, who makes music under A Rose is a Rose and can be found on Bandcamp under that name!
Cover art created by Peter Chiykowski: http://lookitspeter.com
Episode transcripts and more information: https://monkeymanproductions.com/moonbase-theta-out
Network: https://fableandfolly.com/

Twitter: @MoonbaseThetaOu and @MonkeymanProd
Discord: https://discord.gg/6NAhrG5
Facebook: Monkeyman Productions
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24 min
October 06, 2019 MTO Season 2 – Bonus: “Dr. Just”
Welcome to a bonus episode of Moonbase Theta, Out - originally recorded for International Podcast Month 2019! Set six months before the events of the regular season, this stand-alone story focuses on one of Moonbase Theta’s scientific staff, biologist Dr. Edwin Just. Dr. Just struggles with his tardigrade experiments and his lab partners; receives unexpected assistance from Nessa Cheong, Base Horticulturalist, and Wilder, Base Maintenance; and has the strangest of dreams as things come to a boiling point.
Transcript here.
Written / Produced / Edited by D.J. Sylvis with editing assistance from Mandy Hall
CAST:
Dr. Edwin Just (he/they) - performed by David S. Dear (he/him)
Dr. Jules Serano (she/they) - performed by Hazel Stapp (she/her)
Dr. Ringling (they/them) - performed by Dallas Wheatley (they/them)
Dr. Day (she/her) - performed by Sarah Rhea Werner (she/her)
Nessa Cheong (she/they) – performed by Elissa Park (she/her)
Wilder (she/they) – performed by Tina Daniels (she/her)
Roger Bragado-Fischer (he/him) – performed by Leeman Kessler (he/him)
Computer Voice - performed by Jen Ponton (she/her)
T-voices: Cass McPhee (he/they), Mel Hartman (they/them), and Mandy Hall (they/them)
Consortium Announcer: Evan Tess Murray (he/they)

Theme music is "Star" by the band Ramp: http://www.ramp-music.net - this episode also featured "Blush," "Rising Falling", and "Watersail." Additional music during the dream sequence came from the track, "Sloth," by Sounds Like An Earful Music Supply - you can find them at soundslikeanearful.com.
Cover art created by Peter Chiykowski: http://lookitspeter.com
Episode transcripts and more information: https://monkeymanproductions.com/moonbase-theta-out
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Twitter: @MoonbaseThetaOu and @MonkeymanProd
Discord: https://discord.gg/6NAhrG5
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34 min
September 29, 2019 MTO Season 2 – Episode 4: “Roger, Michell, Nessa”
Roger vents to himself about the changes in Base management and how they’re likely to affect how others see him. Michell provides an official report that ends in a rant about his own frustrations. Nessa discusses the changes coming about, in her new duties and in her private thoughts.
Transcript here.
Recommended S1 Episodes for context: S1E6 - "Fifteen"; S1E7 - "Fourteen"
Written / Produced / Edited by D.J. Sylvis (they/them)
CAST:
Roger Bragado-Fischer (he/him) – performed by Leeman Kessler (he/him)
Michell L’Anglois (he/him) – performed by Cass McPhee (he/they)
Nessa Cheong (she/they) – performed by Elissa Park (she/her)
Consortium Announcer: Evan Tess Murray (he/they)

Theme music is "Star" by the band Ramp: http://www.ramp-music.net
Cover art created by Peter Chiykowski: http://lookitspeter.com
Episode transcripts and more information: https://monkeymanproductions.com/moonbase-theta-out
Network: https://fableandfolly.com/

Twitter: @MoonbaseThetaOu and @MonkeymanProd
Discord: https://discord.gg/6NAhrG5
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21 min
September 15, 2019 MTO Season 2 – Episode 3: “Alexandre, Nessa, Roger”
In the aftermath of political instability, Alexandre tries desperately to get a message through to Roger. On-Base, Nessa composes a message to her family in Zhengzhou while keeping up her work in the hydroponic farm. Roger is finally able to listen and reply, and as things calm down the conversation deepens.
Transcript here.
Recommended S1 Episodes for context: S1E4 - "Seventeen"; S1E5 - "Sixteen"
Written / Produced / Edited by D.J. Sylvis (they/them)
CAST:
Roger Bragado-Fischer (he/him) – performed by Leeman Kessler (he/him)
Alexandre Bragado-Fischer (he/they) – performed by Gabriel Tankeko (he/they)
Nessa Cheong (she/they) – performed by Elissa Park (she/her)
Consortium Announcer: Evan Tess Murray (he/they)

Portuguese Translation provided by Mary Anne Matos (she/her)
Theme music is "Star" by the band Ramp: http://www.ramp-music.net
Cover art created by Peter Chiykowski: http://lookitspeter.com
Episode transcripts and more information: https://monkeymanproductions.com/moonbase-theta-out
Network: https://fableandfolly.com/

Twitter: @MoonbaseThetaOu and @MonkeymanProd
Discord: https://discord.gg/6NAhrG5
Facebook: Monkeyman Productions
Merch: http://tee.pub/lic/zUb0YN1_6mw
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24 min
September 01, 2019 MTO Season 2 – Episode 2: “Roger, Michell, Wilder”
Roger tries to open up in his reply to Alex, acknowledging their problems and reflecting on the universe they inhabit together. Michell L’Anglois, Security, makes a personal report on the rest of the crew … at times, very personal. Wilder takes a moment to go through her current task list and cuddle a rogue hedgehog.
Transcript here.
Recommended S1 Episodes for context: S1E2 - "Nineteen"; S1E3 - "Eighteen"
Written / Produced / Edited by D.J. Sylvis (they/them)
CAST:
Roger Bragado-Fischer (he/him) – performed by Leeman Kessler (he/him)
Michell L’Anglois (he/him) – performed by Cass McPhee (he/they)
Wilder (she/they) – performed by Tina Daniels (she/her)
Consortium Announcer: Evan Tess Murray (he/they)

Theme music is "Star" by the band Ramp: http://www.ramp-music.net; additional music "Violette" by God is gay.
Cover art created by Peter Chiykowski: http://lookitspeter.com
Episode transcripts and more information: https://monkeymanproductions.com/moonbase-theta-out
Network: https://fableandfolly.com/

Twitter: @MoonbaseThetaOu and @MonkeymanProd
Discord: https://discord.gg/6NAhrG5
Facebook: Monkeyman Productions
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21 min
August 18, 2019 MTO Season 2 – Episode 1: “Roger, Ashwini, Alexandre”
Roger begins his reporting on Moonbase Theta communications by sharing an intimate message to his husband. Ashwini bemoans a quiet night and the general lack of appreciation for zir genius. Alex replies to Roger with equal love, but also opens up about his frustrations and concerns.
Transcript here.
Recommended S1 Episodes for context: S1B1 - "Twenty-One"; S1E1 - "Twenty"
Written / Produced / Edited by D.J. Sylvis (they/them)
CAST:
Roger Bragado-Fischer (he/him) – performed by Leeman Kessler (he/him)
Alexandre Bragado-Fischer (he/they) – performed by Gabriel Tankeko (he/they)
Ashwini Ray (ze/zir) – performed by Tau Zaman (they/them/their)
Tumnus (they) – performed by Jen Ponton (she/her)
Consortium Announcer: Evan Tess Murray (he/they)

Portuguese Translation provided by Mary Anne Matos (she/her)
Theme music is "Star" by the band Ramp: http://www.ramp-music.net
Cover art created by Peter Chiykowski: http://lookitspeter.com
Episode transcripts and more information: https://monkeymanproductions.com/moonbase-theta-out
Network: https://fableandfolly.com/

Twitter: @MoonbaseThetaOu and @MonkeymanProd
Discord: https://discord.gg/6NAhrG5
Facebook: Monkeyman Productions
Merch: http://tee.pub/lic/zUb0YN1_6mw
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19 min