The Reality Shaper: A Musical Podcast

That's What She Read is part author interview, part virtual book club, and just chaotic enough to feel like talking books with your bestie. Join Ashlyn for conversations with authors about the stories they write, the journeys that got them published, and everything they love about reading. Come for the behind-the-scenes stories; stay to find your next favorite book!

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Our trio of adventurers fight a wyvern, and finally face the big bad.

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The Reality Shaper is based on the books by Sair Kaufman. The writing team for the podcast includes Sair Kaufman, Shane Dittmar, Noah Weisbart, and Ammon Taylor.

This season features performances by Christian Thompson, Sair Kaufman, Andrew Montgomery Coleman, Matt Giroveanu, Andrea J. Love, Oliver Richman, Carly Hayes, Noah Weisbart, Max Tunney, Maria Wirries, Emy Ramos, Renee Corbin, Chloe Chappa, Anna DeNoia, Angela Strauman, Ziz Adler, Abram Foster, RJ Christian, and Jake Gluckman.

Orchestration by Simon Broucke. Vocal post-production by Abram Foster. Dialogue editing and sound effects design by Stephanie L. Carlin. Dialogue archiving and drums by Cole Raser. Mix and Master by Gary Calhoun James.

For full production credits, to get in touch, or for more information on live events, visit therealityshaper.com.

CONTENT WARNINGS: Body horror (creature), Teeth, Distorted Features, Scabs, Child Suffering, Darkness, Loss, Bone Breaking.

A young couple and their child sit quietly around a lone campfire, praying they can make it out of a liminal Western wasteland before it consumes them entirely.

We Guarantee that The Westward Eye will never contain themes of Sexual Assault of any sort, Racism, Homophobia, Transphobia, Graphic Sex, Suicide, Self Harm.

Written by Mar Smith.

Performances:

• "Carolyn" - Booklyn Kate

• "Robert" - Owen Briggs

• "Child" - Kyle J. Nelson

• "Narrator" - Luana McTiernan

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Additional Audio Used:

• Young Child Foley- Kyle J. Nelson

• Javelina Running, Grass trashing, Dirt footsteps, and Blood squelching.: Jovan (Hof) Jeffs

• Campfire sounds: campfire deer camp 21 minutes - wind - snow - sleet - part 5 .wav by Ambient-X -- https://freesound.org/s/660300/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

• Gun draw: Weapons_GunUnHolster.wav by duckduckpony -- https://freesound.org/s/204043/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

• Hyena laughing: This video is includes "HYENA LAUGHING | Sound Effects [High Quality]" by "Sound Effects Pro", licensed under CC BY 3.0, and available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8nvCN3-7vlA

Boris and Travis venture into the tunnels beneath Cedrela.

Join our patreon for ad-free listening, and pre-save our season 2 kickstarter!

The Reality Shaper is based on the books by Sair Kaufman. The writing team for the podcast includes Sair Kaufman, Shane Dittmar, Noah Weisbart, and Ammon Taylor.

This season features performances by Christian Thompson, Sair Kaufman, Andrew Montgomery Coleman, Matt Giroveanu, Andrea J. Love, Oliver Richman, Carly Hayes, Noah Weisbart, Max Tunney, Maria Wirries, Emy Ramos, Renee Corbin, Chloe Chappa, Anna DeNoia, Angela Strauman, Ziz Adler, Abram Foster, RJ Christian, and Jake Gluckman.

Orchestration by Simon Broucke. Vocal post-production by Abram Foster. Dialogue editing and sound effects design by Stephanie L. Carlin. Dialogue archiving and drums by Cole Raser. Mix and Master by Gary Calhoun James.

For full production credits, to get in touch, or for more information on live events, visit therealityshaper.com.

⁠⁠Sidequesting⁠⁠ is a fantasy podcast about avoiding the main plot. It follows an adventurer who's willing to help anyone out, as long as they're not being asked to deal with the scary wizard that everyone keeps talking about.

If you like indie audio fiction, new takes on fantasy tropes, lighthearted stories, queer joy, or avoiding the main plots of life, you'll love Sidequesting! You can find out more about the show and support them on ⁠⁠kickstarter⁠⁠ by going to ⁠⁠sidequestingpod.com⁠⁠.

Funding this production supports indie art and queer creatives in a world where that support is increasingly hard to find. If you've been looking for lighthearted family-friendly fantasy stories with modern representation, you've found it! Listen to Sidequesting on your favorite podcast app, and don't forget to check out the crowdfunding campaign at ⁠⁠sidequestingpod.com⁠⁠!

After a break in the case, Boris and CB share a night of drinking and dancing.

The Reality Shaper is based on the books by Sair Kaufman. The writing team for the podcast includes Sair Kaufman, Shane Dittmar, Noah Weisbart, and Ammon Taylor.

This season features performances by Christian Thompson, Sair Kaufman, Andrew Montgomery Coleman, Matt Giroveanu, Andrea J. Love, Oliver Richman, Carly Hayes, Noah Weisbart, Max Tunney, Maria Wirries, Emy Ramos, Renee Corbin, Chloe Chappa, Anna DeNoia, Angela Strauman, Ziz Adler, Abram Foster, RJ Christian, and Jake Gluckman.

Orchestration by Simon Broucke. Vocal post-production by Abram Foster. Dialogue editing and sound effects design by Stephanie L. Carlin. Dialogue archiving and drums by Cole Raser. Mix and Master by Gary Calhoun James.

For full production credits, to get in touch, or for more information on live events, visit therealityshaper.com.

Boris and CB meet with Sal, a potion-maker who reveals ugly truths.

The Reality Shaper is based on the books by Sair Kaufman. The writing team for the podcast includes Sair Kaufman, Shane Dittmar, Noah Weisbart, and Ammon Taylor.

This season features performances by Christian Thompson, Sair Kaufman, Andrew Montgomery Coleman, Matt Giroveanu, Andrea J. Love, Oliver Richman, Carly Hayes, Noah Weisbart, Max Tunney, Maria Wirries, Emy Ramos, Renee Corbin, Chloe Chappa, Anna DeNoia, Angela Strauman, Ziz Adler, Abram Foster, RJ Christian, and Jake Gluckman.

Orchestration by Simon Broucke. Vocal post-production by Abram Foster. Dialogue editing and sound effects design by Stephanie L. Carlin. Dialogue archiving and drums by Cole Raser. Mix and Master by Gary Calhoun James.

For full production credits, to get in touch, or for more information on live events, visit therealityshaper.com.

CB and Boris wake up buried alive.

The Reality Shaper is based on the books by Sair Kaufman. The writing team for the podcast includes Sair Kaufman, Shane Dittmar, Noah Weisbart, and Ammon Taylor.

This season features performances by Christian Thompson, Sair Kaufman, Andrew Montgomery Coleman, Matt Giroveanu, Andrea J. Love, Oliver Richman, Carly Hayes, Noah Weisbart, Max Tunney, Maria Wirries, Emy Ramos, Renee Corbin, Chloe Chappa, Anna DeNoia, Angela Strauman, Ziz Adler, Abram Foster, RJ Christian, and Jake Gluckman.

Orchestration by Simon Broucke. Vocal post-production by Abram Foster. Dialogue editing and sound effects design by Stephanie L. Carlin. Dialogue archiving and drums by Cole Raser. Mix and Master by Gary Calhoun James.

For full production credits, to get in touch, or for more information on live events, visit therealityshaper.com.

Boris ditches church services with his parents to meet CB, and the two face off against a patrolling monster.

The Reality Shaper is based on the books by Sair Kaufman. The writing team for the podcast includes Sair Kaufman, Shane Dittmar, Noah Weisbart, and Ammon Taylor.

This season features performances by Christian Thompson, Sair Kaufman, Andrew Montgomery Coleman, Matt Giroveanu, Andrea J. Love, Oliver Richman, Carly Hayes, Noah Weisbart, Max Tunney, Maria Wirries, Emy Ramos, Renee Corbin, Chloe Chappa, Anna DeNoia, Angela Strauman, Ziz Adler, Abram Foster, RJ Christian, and Jake Gluckman.

Orchestration by Simon Broucke. Vocal post-production by Abram Foster. Dialogue editing and sound effects design by Stephanie L. Carlin. Dialogue archiving and drums by Cole Raser. Mix and Master by Gary Calhoun James.

For full production credits, to get in touch, or for more information on live events, visit therealityshaper.com.

Boris and CB come to an uneasy truce and question Mrs. Belmorn, the wife of a prime suspect, which leads them to another discovery.

The Reality Shaper is based on the books by Sair Kaufman. The writing team for the podcast includes Sair Kaufman, Shane Dittmar, Noah Weisbart, and Ammon Taylor.

This season features performances by Christian Thompson, Sair Kaufman, Andrew Montgomery Coleman, Matt Giroveanu, Andrea J. Love, Oliver Richman, Carly Hayes, Noah Weisbart, Max Tunney, Maria Wirries, Emy Ramos, Renee Corbin, Chloe Chappa, Anna DeNoia, Angela Strauman, Ziz Adler, Abram Foster, RJ Christian, and Jake Gluckman.

Orchestration by Simon Broucke. Vocal post-production by Abram Foster. Dialogue editing and sound effects design by Stephanie L. Carlin. Dialogue archiving and drums by Cole Raser. Mix and Master by Gary Calhoun James.

For full production credits, to get in touch, or for more information on live events, visit therealityshaper.com.