The Sleep Wake Cycle

An unknown horror grips the country, forcing most of the remaining population into shelter. Tune into the broadcasts from Bunker A:12 and join Professor Ryan as he endeavours to find answers in the wreckage. 

Written, directed and produced by Shaun Pellington 

With voice acting from:

Kieran Walsh as Professor Ryan 

Shaun Pellington as Elliot

Lee Pellington as Roman //

Intro theme-"Phantasm", Outro theme - "Shadowlands 5 - Antechamber"

Kevin MacLeod [incompetech.com]

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0

Both pieces are reduced from their originals with fade out effects/Character voice-over/Radio

static SFX. // 

Sound FX: Soundsnap.com or self created

Morse Code SFX from: morsecode.world //

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Romy and Isaiah go to Isaiah's house in the woods and discuss personal matters and what their next moves are.

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Credits:

Written by Mark Anzalone

Edited by Walker Kornfeld

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Thorn Mary voiced by Kelly Bair

Isaiah Voiced by Mark Anzalone

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Music and Sound effects are licensed from third party providers including Envato, Epidemic Sound, Artlist, Soundstripe, Melody Loops, Pond 5, Soundcrate, Music Vine, Youtube, Melodie, Slipstream, Motionarray and Storyblocks

Disclaimer:This show is written in a first-hand, first-person format from uncertain and inconsistent narrators. This show explores specific mental health conditions. Whilst there is consistent use of derogatory terms for those with specific conditions or neurodivergence including lunatic, maniac, crazy, psychosis etc., this show is written and produced by a team that live with some of the specific illnesses featured within, including Tourette’s syndrome, schizoaffective disorder, insomnia, obsessive compulsive disorder, hallucinations, delusions, anxiety and depressive conditions, among others. Our team also features an academic background in neurology and psychology that has been drawn on to aim for sensitivity and accuracy. The intent of the language and experiences within the Sleep/Wake Cycle, and the extended works of Maeltopia, are designed to explore these conditions and their related isolation and degradation as experienced first hand. The world of Maeltopia is one where the mentally unwell are the majority. Yet there are still outliers who are hunted out. 

Content warnings: 

Murderers 

Audio Hallucinations 

Visual Hallucinations 

Fear of the Dark 

Menacing Agencies

Derogatory terms for Mental Illness

Discussions of religion

Body Horror

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About : Welcome Travelers…to the Morbid Forest. Let Ranger Harper guide you down a path through the woods as she spins you tales that will truly terrify. So don’t go down the wrong path, lest you find yourself lost within the Morbid Forest. Episodes release every Tuesday at 9 am PST 

Show Runners: Shawn Moreau and Naomi Richard

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Shane looks for some information; The Esoterium's employees gather together; Thorn Mary checks on Rosemary

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Credits:

Written by Mark Anzalone

Edited by Walker Kornfeld

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Rosemary Stroud voiced by Kelly Bair

Thorn Mary voiced by Kelly Bair

Charlotte voiced by Kelly Bair

Shane voiced by Mark Anzalone

Sugar voiced by Mark Anzalone

Dollface voiced by Kelly Bair

Giant Baby voiced by Mark Anzalone

Esoterium employees voiced by Mark Anzalone

Cowboys voiced by Mark Anzalone

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Music and Sound effects are licensed from third party providers including Envato, Epidemic Sound, Artlist, Soundstripe, Melody Loops, Pond 5, Soundcrate, Music Vine, Youtube, Melodie, Slipstream, Motionarray and Storyblocks

Disclaimer:This show is written in a first-hand, first-person format from uncertain and inconsistent narrators. This show explores specific mental health conditions. Whilst there is consistent use of derogatory terms for those with specific conditions or neurodivergence including lunatic, maniac, crazy, psychosis etc., this show is written and produced by a team that live with some of the specific illnesses featured within, including Tourette’s syndrome, schizoaffective disorder, insomnia, obsessive compulsive disorder, hallucinations, delusions, anxiety and depressive conditions, among others. Our team also features an academic background in neurology and psychology that has been drawn on to aim for sensitivity and accuracy. The intent of the language and experiences within the Sleep/Wake Cycle, and the extended works of Maeltopia, are designed to explore these conditions and their related isolation and degradation as experienced first hand. The world of Maeltopia is one where the mentally unwell are the majority. Yet there are still outliers who are hunted out. 

Content warnings: 

Murderers 

Audio Hallucinations 

Visual Hallucinations 

Fear of the Dark 

Menacing Agencies

Derogatory terms for Mental Illness

Discussions of religion

Body Horror

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Isaiah and Rosemary take a stroll through Autumn City and then meet the mysterious book store owner to peruse her collection.

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Credits:

Written by Mark Anzalone

Edited by Walker Kornfeld

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Rosemary Stroud voiced by Kelly Bair

Isaiah Stroud voiced by Mark Anzalone

Daria, the Book Store Owner voiced by Aubrey Akers

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Music and Sound effects are licensed from third party providers including Envato, Epidemic Sound, Artlist, Soundstripe, Melody Loops, Pond 5, Soundcrate, Music Vine, Youtube, Melodie, Slipstream, Motionarray and Storyblocks

Disclaimer:This show is written in a first-hand, first-person format from uncertain and inconsistent narrators. This show explores specific mental health conditions. Whilst there is consistent use of derogatory terms for those with specific conditions or neurodivergence including lunatic, maniac, crazy, psychosis etc., this show is written and produced by a team that live with some of the specific illnesses featured within, including Tourette’s syndrome, schizoaffective disorder, insomnia, obsessive compulsive disorder, hallucinations, delusions, anxiety and depressive conditions, among others. Our team also features an academic background in neurology and psychology that has been drawn on to aim for sensitivity and accuracy. The intent of the language and experiences within the Sleep/Wake Cycle, and the extended works of Maeltopia, are designed to explore these conditions and their related isolation and degradation as experienced first hand. The world of Maeltopia is one where the mentally unwell are the majority. Yet there are still outliers who are hunted out. 

Content warnings: 

Murderers 

Audio Hallucinations 

Visual Hallucinations 

Fear of the Dark 

Menacing Agencies

Derogatory terms for Mental Illness

Discussions of religion

Body Horror

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Rosemary and Isaiah finally arrive at Autumn City and immediately try to blend in.

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Credits:

Written by Mark Anzalone

Edited by Walker Kornfeld

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Rosemary Stroud voiced by Kelly Bair

Isaiah Stroud voiced by Mark Anzalone

Shop Keeper voiced by Sam Stark

Book Store Owner voiced by Aubrey Akers

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Music and Sound effects are licensed from third party providers including Envato, Epidemic Sound, Artlist, Soundstripe, Melody Loops, Pond 5, Soundcrate, Music Vine, Youtube, Melodie, Slipstream, Motionarray and Storyblocks

Disclaimer:This show is written in a first-hand, first-person format from uncertain and inconsistent narrators. This show explores specific mental health conditions. Whilst there is consistent use of derogatory terms for those with specific conditions or neurodivergence including lunatic, maniac, crazy, psychosis etc., this show is written and produced by a team that live with some of the specific illnesses featured within, including Tourette’s syndrome, schizoaffective disorder, insomnia, obsessive compulsive disorder, hallucinations, delusions, anxiety and depressive conditions, among others. Our team also features an academic background in neurology and psychology that has been drawn on to aim for sensitivity and accuracy. The intent of the language and experiences within the Sleep/Wake Cycle, and the extended works of Maeltopia, are designed to explore these conditions and their related isolation and degradation as experienced first hand. The world of Maeltopia is one where the mentally unwell are the majority. Yet there are still outliers who are hunted out. 

Content warnings: 

Murderers 

Audio Hallucinations 

Visual Hallucinations 

Fear of the Dark 

Menacing Agencies

Derogatory terms for Mental Illness

Discussions of religion

Body Horror

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A strange and powerful man hunts a creature of terrible origin.

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Credits:

Written by Mark Anzalone

Edited by Walker Kornfeld

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Aegis voiced by Steven Zivic voiced by Mark Anzalone

The Weeper voiced by Aubrey Akers

Cassandra voiced by Aubrey Akers

Newscaster voiced by Steven Anzalone

Eye Witness voiced by Mark Anzalone

Murtaugh voiced by Mark Anzalone

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Music and Sound effects are licensed from third party providers including Envato, Epidemic Sound, Artlist, Soundstripe, Melody Loops, Pond 5, Soundcrate, Music Vine, Youtube, Melodie, Slipstream, Motionarray and Storyblocks

Disclaimer:This show is written in a first-hand, first-person format from uncertain and inconsistent narrators. This show explores specific mental health conditions. Whilst there is consistent use of derogatory terms for those with specific conditions or neurodivergence including lunatic, maniac, crazy, psychosis etc., this show is written and produced by a team that live with some of the specific illnesses featured within, including Tourette’s syndrome, schizoaffective disorder, insomnia, obsessive compulsive disorder, hallucinations, delusions, anxiety and depressive conditions, among others. Our team also features an academic background in neurology and psychology that has been drawn on to aim for sensitivity and accuracy. The intent of the language and experiences within the Sleep/Wake Cycle, and the extended works of Maeltopia, are designed to explore these conditions and their related isolation and degradation as experienced first hand. The world of Maeltopia is one where the mentally unwell are the majority. Yet there are still outliers who are hunted out. 

Content warnings: 

Murderers 

Audio Hallucinations 

Visual Hallucinations 

Fear of the Dark 

Menacing Agencies

Derogatory terms for Mental Illness

Discussions of religion

Body Horror

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Thorn Mary and Isaiah listen to the data disk they've been given and receive some important information.

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Credits:

Written by Mark Anzalone

Edited by Walker Kornfeld

Sound mastering by Steven J. Anzalone

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Isaiah Stroud voiced by Mark Anzalone

Thorn Mary voiced by Kelly Bair

Mister Sugar voiced by Mark Anzalone

Dr. Boley voiced by Mark Anzalone

Mysterian 1 voiced by Mark Anzalone

Mysterian 2 voiced by Aubrey Akers

Mysterian 3 V=voiced by Aubrey Akers

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Music and Sound effects are licensed from third party providers including Envato, Epidemic Sound, Artlist, Soundstripe, Melody Loops, Pond 5, Soundcrate, Music Vine, Youtube, Melodie, Slipstream, Motionarray and Storyblocks

Disclaimer:This show is written in a first-hand, first-person format from uncertain and inconsistent narrators. This show explores specific mental health conditions. Whilst there is consistent use of derogatory terms for those with specific conditions or neurodivergence including lunatic, maniac, crazy, psychosis etc., this show is written and produced by a team that live with some of the specific illnesses featured within, including Tourette’s syndrome, schizoaffective disorder, insomnia, obsessive compulsive disorder, hallucinations, delusions, anxiety and depressive conditions, among others. Our team also features an academic background in neurology and psychology that has been drawn on to aim for sensitivity and accuracy. The intent of the language and experiences within the Sleep/Wake Cycle, and the extended works of Maeltopia, are designed to explore these conditions and their related isolation and degradation as experienced first hand. The world of Maeltopia is one where the mentally unwell are the majority. Yet there are still outliers who are hunted out. 

Content warnings: 

Murderers 

Audio Hallucinations 

Visual Hallucinations 

Fear of the Dark 

Menacing Agencies

Derogatory terms for Mental Illness

Discussions of religion

Body Horror

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Isaiah and Mary have a frank discussion about their relationship; later, Isaiah goes for a walk.

Join us on Discord!

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Be sure to like, comment, rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform! We appreciate your support!

Credits:

Written by Mark Anzalone

Edited by Walker Kornfeld

Sound mastering by Steven J. Anzalone

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Isaiah Stroud voiced by Mark Anzalone

Thorn Mary voiced by Kelly Bair

Man in Diner voiced by Steven Anzalone

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Intro and Outro music by Steven Anzalone

Music by Mart Hailey, Matthew Harvey, Anne Leader, and PB&J

Music and Sound effects are licensed from third party providers including Envato, Epidemic Sound, Artlist, Soundstripe, Melody Loops, Pond 5, Soundcrate, Music Vine, Youtube, Melodie, Slipstream, Motionarray and Storyblocks

Disclaimer:This show is written in a first-hand, first-person format from uncertain and inconsistent narrators. This show explores specific mental health conditions. Whilst there is consistent use of derogatory terms for those with specific conditions or neurodivergence including lunatic, maniac, crazy, psychosis etc., this show is written and produced by a team that live with some of the specific illnesses featured within, including Tourette’s syndrome, schizoaffective disorder, insomnia, obsessive compulsive disorder, hallucinations, delusions, anxiety and depressive conditions, among others. Our team also features an academic background in neurology and psychology that has been drawn on to aim for sensitivity and accuracy. The intent of the language and experiences within the Sleep/Wake Cycle, and the extended works of Maeltopia, are designed to explore these conditions and their related isolation and degradation as experienced first hand. The world of Maeltopia is one where the mentally unwell are the majority. Yet there are still outliers who are hunted out. 

Content warnings: 

Murderers 

Audio Hallucinations 

Visual Hallucinations 

Fear of the Dark 

Menacing Agencies

Derogatory terms for Mental Illness

Discussions of religion

Body Horror

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Thorn Mary and Isaiah interrogate the Umbrian and learn some interesting tidbits of information.

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Want unique art and animations to go along with your Maeltopia episodes? Check out our Youtube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmmrdXEvkEPfQvCKT4pha4Q

Be sure to like, comment, rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform! We appreciate your support!

Credits:

Written by Mark Anzalone

Edited by Walker Kornfeld

Sound mastering by Steven J. Anzalone

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Isaiah Stroud voiced by Mark Anzalone

Thorn Mary voiced by Kelly Bair

Umbrian voiced by Sam Stark

Police voiced by Steven Anzalone

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Intro and Outro music by Steven Anzalone

Music by PBJ and Jello

Music and Sound effects are licensed from third party providers including Envato, Epidemic Sound, Artlist, Soundstripe, Melody Loops, Pond 5, Soundcrate, Music Vine, Youtube, Melodie, Slipstream, Motionarray and Storyblocks

Disclaimer:This show is written in a first-hand, first-person format from uncertain and inconsistent narrators. This show explores specific mental health conditions. Whilst there is consistent use of derogatory terms for those with specific conditions or neurodivergence including lunatic, maniac, crazy, psychosis etc., this show is written and produced by a team that live with some of the specific illnesses featured within, including Tourette’s syndrome, schizoaffective disorder, insomnia, obsessive compulsive disorder, hallucinations, delusions, anxiety and depressive conditions, among others. Our team also features an academic background in neurology and psychology that has been drawn on to aim for sensitivity and accuracy. The intent of the language and experiences within the Sleep/Wake Cycle, and the extended works of Maeltopia, are designed to explore these conditions and their related isolation and degradation as experienced first hand. The world of Maeltopia is one where the mentally unwell are the majority. Yet there are still outliers who are hunted out. 

Content warnings: 

Murderers 

Audio Hallucinations 

Visual Hallucinations 

Fear of the Dark 

Menacing Agencies

Derogatory terms for Mental Illness

Discussions of religion

Body Horror

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