Moonbase Theta, Out

By D.J. SylvisFiction Drama Science Fiction

Moonbase Theta, Out episodes

September 25, 2022 MTO Season 4 – Prologue 4: “I know the man that must hear me”
Prologue Minisode - 4 of 5: The Freehold refugees - including Cas and Pol - arrive in North Africa. Introductions are made.
Content Warning - Physical injury and emergency response, references to accidental death
Transcript here: https://monkeymanproductions.com/2022/09/mto-s4-p4-transcript/

FEATURING:
Becca Marcus as Elio, Corey Spruill as Stephen, Serena Rahal as Nima, Tom Zalatnai as Techno 1, Tal Minear as Free Folk 1, Dalia Ramahi as Nashwa, Leslie Gideon as Elena, Jen Ponton as Tumnus, Tina Daniels as Wilder, Teddy Hannah-Drullard as Medic Pacey, Leeman Kessler as Roger, Gabriel Taneko as Alex, Journee LaFond as Addie, David S. Dear as Dr. Just, and Hazel Stapp as Dr. Serano.
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 The Night Post, a captivating queer supernatural drama about survival, tradition, and the vast unknown.

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.

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18 min
September 18, 2022 MTO Presents: Call of Cthulhu Mystery Program
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!
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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]
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52 min
September 11, 2022 MTO Season 4 – Prologue 3: “The moment that his face I see”
Prologue Minisode - 3 of 5: On Earth, the Enclave Officer provides a sense of purpose; and on the Moon, Theta's crew reacts to the rocket's impending arrival.
Transcript here: https://monkeymanproductions.com/2022/09/mto-s4-p3-transcript/

FEATURING:
D.J. Sylvis as the Enclave Officer, Robin Howell as Reception Bot, Glory Duda as Slipstream, Danyelle Ellett as Barnett Bell, Jen Ponton as Tumnus, Shereen Lani Younes as Dr. Semaan, Tau Zaman as Dr. Ashwini Ray, Tina Daniels as Wilder, and Leeman Kessler as Roger.
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 October Jones and Fish with Legs, a hilarious story about a teenage girl and a fish with legs saving the world with the power of friendship.

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.

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18 min
August 28, 2022 MTO Season 4 – Prologue 2: “I have strange power of speech”
Prologue Minisode - 2 of 5: On the rocket en route to the Moon, Alex, Payload, and Addie discuss what might come next.
In a rocket bound for the moon, Alex, Payload and Addie talk about the past, and what might come next.
Content Warning - Extreme emotional distress, dangerous situations
Transcript here: https://monkeymanproductions.com/2022/08/mto-s4-p2-transcript/

FEATURING:
Gabriel Taneko as Alex, Philomena Sherwood as Payload, Journee LaFond as Addie, Becca Marcus as Elio, Serena Rahal as Nima, Corey Spruill as Stephen, and Dalia Ramahi as Nashwa.
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 Chaika, a science fiction drama about loss, isolation and hope. (I know, familiar themes, right?)

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.

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19 min
August 21, 2022 MTO Presents: Omen
We're delighted to share with you the first episode of Omen! The intro transcript is below - episode transcript is found on their website: https://www.omencast.com/101-transcript If you like what you hear, be sure to subscribe to their feed in your podcast app of choice!
The Moonbase Theta, Out Season 4 Prologue continues next week!
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INTRO (READ BY CASS) (background music is High Games by Scott Buckley: https://www.scottbuckley.com.au/library/high-games/
Hello, Moonbase-ians! Producer Cass here. We’re between release weeks of our Season 4 prologue, and we’ve got a special bonus episode for you: the first episode of OMEN, an award-winning audio drama by the producers of Girl in Space.
OMEN starts out a bit like a murder mystery set in an approachable fantasy world, but before long intrigue gives way to danger and daring escapes, with our main characters Gwen, Tobias and Quentin scrabbling their way out of one frying pan, and right into a bigger, scarier frying pan every episode.
There’s swashbuckling, politicial intrigue, action and mystery - in an ever-unfolding world with just enough magic to make it all pop. You’ll see the main trio grow and change as they learn about each other - and themselves. Mostly through squabbling. OMEN’s tone is exciting, perilous, friendly, and smarmy—all brought to life by a diverse cast of phenomenal voice actors.
Listen to the whole first season now over at omencast.com - and once you’re caught up and ready for more, they have a 2-hour bonus anthology for sale and for their patrons! All right, I’ve talked enough. It’s time to set sail… for OMEN.
https://www.omencast.com/101-transcript
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31 min
August 14, 2022 MTO Season 4 – Prologue 1: “I pass, like night, from land to land”
The prologue for our final season begins! These events take place immediately after the end of Season 3.
Prologue Minisode - 1 of 5: Tensions run high as the Base Theta crew discusses what's next for the moon - and keeps tabs on a certain incoming rocket ...
Transcript here: https://monkeymanproductions.com/2022/08/mto-s4-p1-transcript/

FEATURING:
Leeman Kessler as Roger, Cass McPhee as Michell, Cole Burkhardt as Jaxon, Jen Ponton as Tumnus, Tina Daniels as Wilder, NayMyo Win as Zhong, Tau Zaman as Dr. Ashwini Ray, D.J. Sylvis as the Enclave Officer, and Glory Duda as Slipstream. With a special appearance by Robin Howell.
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 1972, a historical drama telling the powerful story of Shirley Chisholm and Angela Davis.

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.

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17 min
July 31, 2022 The Story So Far - a Recap Special!
Time to get ready for our Season 4 Premiere (coming August 14th) with a recap of Seasons 1-3!
This special recap episode is made possible by the contributions of these amazing fans:
Beka! (Twitter: @BekaTerrier)
Molly! (TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTRDPJphk/)
Alice! (Twitter: @magicalgirlkyra)
AMC! (Twitter: @astrowrytes)

Transcript available here - https://monkeymanproductions.com/2022/07/the-story-so-far-a-recap-special-transcript/

We wouldn’t be here without our monthly supporters on Patreon, who (in addition to early ad-free access to EVERY episode of our final season) 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.net
Cover art created by Peter Chiykowski: http://lookitspeter.com
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19 min
July 17, 2022 Season 4 Teaser - and Release Date!
Are you ready for Moonbase Theta, Out - The Final Season! Have you been watching the Moon? It's almost time! The Prologue to Season 4 begins Sunday, August 14th - and Roger Bragado-Fischer is here with a teaser for you!
Season 4 begins with a five-episode Prologue launching August 14th, and running every other week through October 9th! Then the regular season kicks off on Sunday, October 30th!
Transcript available here: https://monkeymanproductions.com/2022/07/season-4-teaser-and-release-date-transcript/
MTO theme is "Star" by the band Ramp.
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7 min
February 06, 2022 Season 4 Update - Crowdfunding Campaign!
MTO Season 4 is in production - and we need your help! Here we've got a little update on the season, a request for help on our crowdfunding campaign, and a little Wilder / Michell scene to make it all more fun to listen to! (There's also a video version on the Seed & Spark page, and believe me, it's worth the video!)
Find the campaign at https://seedandspark.com/fund/mtofinal to help us pay our actors - and to get an exclusive minisode telling how Roger and Alex first met! And there are a bunch of other great perks as well!
The promo scene was written / produced by Cass McPhee, and performed by Cass and Tina Daniels. The intro / outro is our stalwart creator, D.J. Sylvis. MTO theme is "Star" by the band Ramp. Music for the promo scene is "Skyscraper Samba" by Scott Buckley.
Transcript available here: https://monkeymanproductions.com/2022/02/season-4-update-crowdfunding-campaign-transcript/. (Note that our intro has our campaign ending on March 1st - but it actually ends March 2nd at 9:00pm EST!)
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Cass: https://www.tiktok.com/@cassaclyzm
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8 min
December 26, 2021 MTO Holiday Special – “Visions of Sugarplums”
“‘Twas the night before solstice, when all ‘round Base Theta …” - We join the original shutdown sequence and our five central cast members (or six) for an early winter solstice and five unexpected crossovers … err, dreams … err, experiences!

Episode Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gdBs0L5RixK5T0a7yKR5U68OSGO2iCCQDarQSqTyOv4/edit?usp=sharing

Moonbase Theta, Out Segments:
Written by D.J. Sylvis, Editing / Sound Design by Cass McPhee

Narrator / Wilder: Tina Daniels
Roger: Leeman Kessler
Michell: Cass McPhee
Ashwini: Tau Zaman
Tumnus: Jen Ponton

Holiday Special intro/outro music is "Journeys" by Scott Buckley https://www.scottbuckley.com.au/

We Fix Space Junk Segment:
Written by Hedley Knights and D.J. Sylvis; Editing / Sound Design by Hedley Knights

Roger: Leeman Kessler
Sponsor Bot: Hedley Knights
Automnivoice: Beth Crane

Music by Hedley Knights

Starfall Segment:
Written by Claudia Elvidge and D.J. Sylvis; Editing / Sound Design by Claudia Elvidge

Wilder: Tina Daniels
Basil: Cass McPhee
Dalyn: Cole Burkhardt
Fel: Sam B. Nguyen
Leona: Ishani Kanetkar
Bee: Claudia Elvidge

Starfall Theme is by Trace Callahan
Includes “Fatal Chase” by Purple Planet Music - https://www.purple-planet.com/tracks/fatal-chase

Sidequesting Segment:
Written by D.J. Sylvis and Tal Minear; Editing / Sound Design by Tal Minear

Rion: Tal Minear
Nessa Cheong: Elissa Park
Bright-Haired Girl: Newton Schottelkotte (they/them)
Small Child: Sahar Iman (they/them)

Sidequesting theme is “Everyone is so alive” by Monplaisir (they/them)

Oz-9 Segment:
Written by D.J. Sylvis and Shannon Perry; Editing / Sound Design by Shannon Perry

Olivia: Shannon Perry
Narrator: Richard Nadolny
Michell L’Anglois: Cass McPhee

Oz-9 Theme is by John Faley

The Pasithea Powder Segment:
Written by Molly Olguín and D.J. Sylvis; Editing / Sound Design by Jacke Hedeman

Dr. Jane Gonzalez: Molly Olguín
Dr. Ashwini Ray: Tau Zaman
The Automated Voice: Cade Leebron

“Wellington Rain (Theme from The Pasithea Powder)” is composed and performed by Annie Moriondo. Ashwini and Jane are singing “Mary Ann,” also by Annie Moriondo. www.anniemoriondo.com

Sound credits can be found on the MTO website.

We’re gearing up for MTO Season 4 - watch our feed, follow Monkeyman Productions and Moonbase Theta, Out on Twitter; and if you want the very earliest news, join our sponsors on Patreon for weekly updates, behind-the-scenes info and early access to everything we release!
Happy Solstice and a safe and good 2022 to all!

Theme music is "Star" by the band Ramp: http://www.ramp-music.net
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45 min