Sidequesting

Today we're spotlighting What Wil Be Here?, a new sci-fi audio drama about living on doomed earth and building things anyway. This show is created and produced by Tal Minear, who makes Sidequesting!

In What Will Be Here?, five friends send a rocket to space with a collection of recordings on it that document the world’s decline, the stories they want to tell, and their efforts in building this rocket to get their message to the stars. They wonder what their world will have become by the time their message is listened to. What will be left of a planet that has destroyed itself? What will be left of the people who lived there? What will become of their stories? What will be here?

At its core, this show is about living and creating when things feel pointless. It's a story that came out of the pandemic, and the landscape in which this story was written and produced greatly influenced how it turned out. What Will Be Here? is set on earth 200 years in the future, where large-scale crises are fully normalized. But despite the bleak backdrop, this story is one of hope - of overcoming challenges, of making things that might be temporary, but also things that might be launched into space and continue on forever.

Find out more at whatwillbehere.crd.co, or follow the show at WhatWillBeHere on Twitter and Instagram.

This is episode 1, titled Go For Deploy.

CREDITS:

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In this episode, an all-seeing Narrator turns the crystal ball’s gaze to Rion, an avoidant hero who’s always ready to help, who finds a little island on a big lake that seems to have a pest problem...

This episode is a crossover with October Jones and Fish with Legs!

The transcript for this episode can be found here.

Starring: Mayor - Zoë Bujold; Spotacus - Tyson Fraleigh; Lad - Ezra J. Wayne; Narrator - Elisabeth Nyveen; Rion - Tal Minear.

October Jones and Fish with Legs created by Dexter Lavery-Callender, Elisabeth Nyveen, and Zoë Bujold.

Sidequesting created by Tal Minear.

Written and edited by Dexter Lavery-Callender, Tal Minear, and Elisabeth Nyveen. Main theme music by Alexander Cruz.

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Rion goes on an adventure of celestial proportions.

The transcript for this episode can be found here.

This episode was written and produced by Tal Minear (they/them). Neil was voiced by Samy Souissi (he/him), Phoenix was voiced by Erin Kyan (he/him), Alioth was voiced by Cole Burkhardt (he/him), Khara was voiced by Sarah Rhea Werner (she/they), Bianca was voiced by Sena Bryer (she/her), and Eraldo was voiced by David Orión Pena (he/him). The voice of Rion and Captain Orion was Tal Minear. Music in this episode was by Monplasir.

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Rion tries to figure out the best way to stop deer from ruining a town's garden.

The transcript for this episode can be found here.

Wizard Seeking Wizard is a podcast for wizards looking for relationships. This show is a delightful collection of ads placed by Wizards looking for a partner, be it for romance or rivalry or something else. Find out more about the show here and follow them on twitter @wiz4wiz.

This episode was written by Ather Ahmed (he/him) and edited by Tal Minear (they/them). It was produced by Tal Minear. Iniya was voiced by Rashika Rao (she/her), Seneca was voiced by Khalila Marie (she/they), and Hamza was voiced by Tau Zaman (they/them). The voice of Rion was Tal Minear.

Music used in this episode was from Komiku's It Time for Adventure album. Komiku can be found in the same place as Monplaisir, who also made our theme.

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Rion helps a friend with some very heroic quests (like fixing a door and returning a library book).

The transcript for this episode can be found here.

Hit The Bricks is a musical radio play about the land of Oz. Find out more about the show here and follow them on twitter @HitTheBricksPod.

This episode was written by Brayden Chapman (he/him) and Tal Minear (they/them), and was produced by Tal Minear. Noeck was voiced by Trace Callahan (she/they), Tariq was voiced by Becca Marcus (she/her), and Yvaine was voiced by Chijioke Williams (she/her). The voice of Rion was Tal Minear.

Music used in this episode was Prelude in C, The Best Days, and Leaf Song by Louie Zong, as well as Soundtrack, Champ de Tournesol, and Robotic Faith by Komiku. Listen to and buy Louie Zong's music on bandcamp here, and find him on twitter @everydaylouie. Komiku can be found in the same place as Monplaisir, who also made our theme.

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I don't have a full episode for you this month! It's coming next month! Here's something to tide you over in the meantime. This episode is a 5 part special for Listen Rinse Repeat - a podcast consisting of 20 second minisodes for folks to wash their hands too. It's geared a little more towards kids than usual episodes of Sidequesting, but I promise it's still a fun listen for adults.

Credits:

Transcript:

BASIL: Thank you for coming, Rion! I’m missing my favorite scarf again, and I can’t find it anywhere.

RION: It’s no problem at all, Basil. It’s not the scarf you’re wearing right now, is it?

BASIL: Oh no, this is my backup scarf.

RION: I should have known. Oh, it’s also not the one on your cat?

BASIL: [confused] There it is!! But… I don’t have a cat.

[SFX: Cat meow]

[SFX: Cat shapeshifts into a person.]

WIZARD: I’m sorry for borrowing your scarf, I get really cold when I’m a cat, for some reason.

RION: But, why were you a cat? And why were you in Basil’s house?

WIZARD: Well, I’m a wizard. My specialty is transformation, you see. I’m here because one of my students accidentally got turned into a rat.

RION: Okay I have some more questions.

BASIL: How did one of your students turn into a rat??

WIZARD: I was teaching magic and a spell went haywire. Students know these things happen, but it’s hard to stay calm when you’re suddenly a rat, you know?

BASIL: I suppose they scampered in here and you followed them?

WIZARD: Yep, I turned myself into a cat to keep up with them. I didn’t catch them, but I did see where they went. Can I search your pantry?

BASIL: Uh, sure?

[SFX: Pantry door opens, rat squeaks]

WIZARD: There you are… Basil, could you hold them in place? Great, thank you. Here we go!

[SFX: Rat turns into a human]

STUDENT: WHAT IN THE NAME OF MERLIN JUST HAPPENED?

RION: Uh, you were a rat?

STUDENT: WHY WAS I A RAT?

RION: I think it was a mis-aimed spell by your classmate?

STUDENT: This does NOT answer my question?! Who turned me into a rat? Was it Callum???

WIZARD: You know I can’t tell you-

STUDENT: [interrupting] Yep, it was Callum. [to Basil/Rion] Excuse me, I have some revenge to take.

[SFX: Angry footsteps away]

WIZARD: Excuse me, I have some revenge to stop. Thanks for your help, here’s something for your trouble.

[SFX: Hurried footsteps away]

RION: Good luck!

BASIL: Look, the wizard gave me a crystal ball! This will help me next time I lose something!

RION: Yeah, unless you lose the crystal ball!

TAL: This episode of Listen, Rinse, Repeat was written and produced by Tal Minear. The Student was voiced by Brad Colbroock, the Wizard was voiced by David Hanna, Rion was voiced by Tal Minear, and Basil was voiced by Sable Smith.

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Rion and Castor meet a mysterious stranger. Content Warning: Fire.

This episode is a crossover with Inn Between! It gets a little bit more tense than Sidequesting episodes usually go, but I promise everything will be fine.

The transcript for this episode can be found here.

This episode was written by Tal Minear (they/them) and Hannah Wright (she/her). It was directed by Hannah and sound designed by Tal. The voice of Rion is Tal. The voice of Castor is Caleb Del Rio (he/him). The voice of Yeenog Herozu is James Oliva (he/him). Inn Between theme is by Eli McIlveen (he/him). Sidequesting theme is “Everyone is so alive” by Monplaisir (they/them). The transcript for this episode was made by Ria Couoh (ae/they/she).

Find out more about Inn Between at www.thegoblinshead.com.

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Staying the night in a cave, Rion finds an unexpected companion.

Because this episode takes place in a cave, it has more echo than normal. The transcript can be found here.

Diary of a Space Archivist is a sci-fi comedy audio drama about friendship, chocolate, and space. Find out more about the show here and follow them on twitter @SpaceArchivePod.

This episode, Into The Cavern was written by Brad Colbroock (they/them/he) and produced by Tal Minear (they/them). Cene was voiced by Alex Welch (shey/they) and Rion was voiced by Tal Minear.

Music used in this episode was interstellar railway and Nimbostratus by Louie Zong, and Fight the apocalypse, but before a quick nap and You, yourself and the main character by Komiku. Listen to and buy Louie Zong's music on bandcamp here, and find him on twitter @everydaylouie. Komiku can be found in the same place as Monplaisir, who also made our theme.

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Rion makes a trade. The transcript for this episode can be found here.

The Beacon is a fantasy audio drama about magic powers, giant monsters, and the importance of friendship. Find out more about the show here and follow them on twitter @thebeaconpod.

This episode was written and produced by Tal Minear (they/them). Aspen was voiced by Evan Tess Murray (they/he). The interviewer was voiced by Clint McElroy (he/him). The voices of Remmington Fullbright and Rion were Leo Balestri (they/he) and Tal Minear.

Music used in this episode was: Goodnight, Loaf by Louie Zong, the intertidal zone by Louie Zong, Il y a un bout de ciel bleu by Monplaisir, and Victory by Komiku. Listen to and buy Louie Zong's music on bandcamp here, and find him on twitter @everydaylouie. Monplaisir and Komiku can be found in the same place as Monplaisir, who made our theme.

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Rion helps a friend run an errand, but they both get a little carried away visiting the neighborhood.

Because this episode takes place on a rainy day, it has more background noise than usual. The transcript for this episode can be found here.

Signed, Venus is an audio fiction podcast about one dynamic duo's journey to uncover the identity of an anonymous, traveling writer. Find out more about the show here, and follow them on Twitter @signedvenus.

This episode was written and produced by Tal Minear (they/them). The voice of Halley was Emma Laslett (she/they). Richard was voiced by Sean Howard (he/him), Ananda was voiced by Amara Augustine (she/her), Bert was voiced by Ali Hylton (she/they), and Theodora was voiced by Shade Oyemakinwa (they/them). The voice of Rion was Tal Minear. A special thanks to Francesco Macagno for providing "bread technobabble" upon request, as he is a baker and I am not.

Music used in this episode was: a walk in the fog by Louie Zong, Old Key by Loyalty Freak Music, I got 99 broadswords but this one isn't one by Komiku, and Clouds by Louie Zong. Listen to and buy Louie Zong's music on bandcamp here, and find him on twitter @everydaylouie. Loyaly Freak Music and Komiku can be found in the same place as Monplaisir, who made our theme.

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