The Sleep Wake Cycle

The Sleep Wake Cycle

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The Sleep Wake Cycle episodes

  • The Actor | Part 2

    The actor finds himself in a strange position, experiencing things as he never has before, and faced with a life altering decision.


    WARNING: This episode contains sexual content


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    Credits:

    Written by Mark Anzalone

    Edited by Walker Kornfeld

    Sound mastering by Steven J. Anzalone

    --

    The Actor voiced by Mark Anzalone


    --

    The Sleep Wake Cycle Theme by Steven J. Anzalone

    Intro and Outro music by Steven Anzalone

    Music by Chris Raggat, Kylie Couper, and Bill Palmer

    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, 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

    Inferences of sex

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    34 min
  • The Actor |Part 1

    A man travels to his new living space in the Dim quarter of town, performing his craft in a dark and strange abode. 


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    Credits:

    Written by Mark Anzalone

    Edited by Walker Kornfeld

    Sound mastering by Steven J. Anzalone

    --

    The Actor voiced by Mark Anzalone


    --

    The Sleep Wake Cycle Theme by Steven J. Anzalone

    Intro and Outro music by Steven Anzalone

    Music by Cookie Cartel, Dark Rage, Kylie Couper, and Joel Woolf

    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, 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

    Inferences of sex and necrophilia

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    29 min
  • The Sleep Wake Cycle | S2 | Ep. 62 (Season 2 Finale)

    The Cellar King makes a bold move; Rosemary fights for survival against Batna; Isaiah and Spider Black have words.


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    Credits:

    Written by Mark Anzalone

    Edited by Walker Kornfeld

    Sound mastering by Steven J. Anzalone

    --

    Isaiah Stroud voiced by Mark Anzalone

    Spider Black Voiced by Mark Anzalone

    Mary voiced by Kelly Bair

    Rosemary voiced by Kelly Bair

    Batna voiced by Kelly Bair

    The Cellar King voiced by Mark Anzalone

    Mr. Sugar voiced by Mark Anzalone

    Automata voiced by Kelly Bair


    --

    The Sleep Wake Cycle Theme by Steven J. Anzalone

    Intro and Outro music by Steven Anzalone

    Music by Archimusic, Leonid Malinin, Luna Pan, Cinematic Alex, Flying Aces, Shahead Mostafafar, and Cookie Cartel

    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, 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

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    37 min
  • The Sleep Wake Cycle | S2 | Ep. 61

    Mary continues her battle with Batna; Mr. Sugar plays problem solver; and Isaiah witnesses unparallelled revelations.


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    Credits:

    Written by Mark Anzalone

    Edited by Walker Kornfeld

    Sound mastering by Steven J. Anzalone

    --

    Isaiah Stroud voiced by Mark Anzalone

    Spider Black Voiced by Mark Anzalone

    Mary voiced by Kelly Bair

    Rosemary voiced by Kelly Bair

    Batna voiced by Kelly Bair

    The Cellar King voiced by Mark Anzalone

    Mr. Sugar voiced by Mark Anzalone

    Automata voiced by Kelly Bair


    --

    The Sleep Wake Cycle Theme by Steven J. Anzalone

    Intro and Outro music by Steven Anzalone

    Music by Mojo productions, Sabastian Ramirez, Chris Raggat, and Efliz

    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, 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

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    32 min
  • The Sleep Wake Cycle | S2 | Ep. 60

    Isaiah, at last, confronts Spider Black; Mary and Batna face off.


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    Credits:

    Written by Mark Anzalone

    Edited by Walker Kornfeld

    Sound mastering by Steven J. Anzalone

    --

    Isaiah Stroud voiced by Mark Anzalone

    Spider Black Voiced by Mark Anzalone

    Mary voiced by Kelly Bair

    Rosemary voiced by Kelly Bair

    Batna voiced by Kelly Bair

    The Cellar King voiced by Mark Anzalone


    --

    The Sleep Wake Cycle Theme by Steven J. Anzalone

    Intro and Outro music by Steven Anzalone

    Music by Florewsmusic, Phillipmusic, Orchmedia, Media Music Group, Symphomix, and Efliz

    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, 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

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    28 min
  • The Sleep Wake Cycle |S2| Ep.59

    Mary makes her way through the Silentage and meets with her "benefactor."


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    Credits:

    Written by Mark Anzalone

    Edited by Walker Kornfeld

    Sound mastering by Steven J. Anzalone

    --

    Isaiah Stroud voiced by Mark Anzalone

    Spider Black Voiced by Mark Anzalone

    Honuma soldier voiced by Mark Anzalone

    Develin voiced by Mark Anzalone

    Warner voiced by Mark Anzalone

    Vallisa voiced by Kelly Bair

    Shane voiced by Mark Anzalone

    Child Isaiah played by Max Anzalone


    --

    The Sleep Wake Cycle Theme by Steven J. Anzalone

    Intro and Outro music by Steven Anzalone

    Music by Chris Raggatt, Oran Loyfer, and Giulio Fazio

    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, 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

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    31 min
  • The Sleep Wake Cycle | S2 | Ep. 58

    Isaiah works his way towards Spider but encounters some unexpected resistance.


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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

    --

    Isaiah Stroud voiced by Mark Anzalone

    Spider Black Voiced by Mark Anzalone

    Honuma soldier voiced by Mark Anzalone

    Develin voiced by Mark Anzalone

    Warner voiced by Mark Anzalone

    Vallisa voiced by Kelly Bair

    Shane voiced by Mark Anzalone

    Child Isaiah played by Max Anzalone


    --

    The Sleep Wake Cycle Theme by Steven J. Anzalone

    Intro and Outro music by Steven Anzalone

    Music by Piotr Kop, Doug Stronach, Juha Pekka, Chris Raggatt, Kylie Couper, Matthias Forster, and Luna Pan

    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, 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

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    28 min
  • The Sleep Wake Cycle | S2 | Ep. 57

    Dr. Mesmer tries to calm his people down; Astarian confronts his enemy; Spider Black consolidates his power.


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    Credits:

    Written by Mark Anzalone

    Edited by Walker Kornfeld

    Sound mastering by Steven J. Anzalone

    --

    Spider Black Voiced by Mark Anzalone

    Sugar voiced by Mark Anzalone

    Honuma soldier voiced by Mark Anzalone

    Astarian voiced by Mark Anzalone

    Develin voiced by Mark Anzalone

    Warner voiced by Mark Anzalone

    Vallisa voiced by Kelly Bair

    Daughter of the White Gaia voiced by Kelly Bair

    Shane voiced by Mark Anzalone


    --

    The Sleep Wake Cycle Theme by Steven J. Anzalone

    Intro and Outro music by Steven Anzalone

    Music by Piotr Kop, Doug Stronach, Juha Pekka, Chris Raggatt, Kylie Couper, Matthias Forster, and Luna Pan

    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, 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

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    29 min
  • The Sleep Wake Cycle | S2 | Ep. 56

    Rosemary, or Mary, continues her conversation with Sugar, revealing various truths; Isaiah looks for Rosemary but finds something else.


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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

    --

    Isaiah Stroud voiced by Mark Anzalone

    Rosemary Stroud voiced by Kelly Bair

    Spider Black Voiced by Mark Anzalone

    Sugar voiced by Mark Anzalone

    Honuma solder voiced by Mark Anzalone

    Astarian voiced by Mark Anzalone


    --

    The Sleep Wake Cycle Theme by Steven J. Anzalone

    Intro and Outro music by Steven Anzalone

    Music by Bill Palmer, Flying Aces, Kyle Preston, and Frank Schlimbach

    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, 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

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    27 min
  • The Sleep Wake Cycle | S2 | Ep. 55

    Isaiah and the team try to figure out the best way to navigate the Batna situation; Rosemary seeks out help from her dark sibling.


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    Want additional perks like extra lore, stories, art, and more? Check out our Patreon at: www.patreon.com/maeltopia


    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

    --

    Isaiah Stroud voiced by Mark Anzalone

    Rosemary Stroud voiced by Kelly Bair

    Shane voiced by Mark Anzalone

    Dr. Mesmer voiced by Mark Anzalone

    Spider Black Voiced by Mark Anzalone

    Develin voiced by Mark Anzalone (modified)

    Batna voiced by Kelly Bair

    Dr. Haskell voiced by Kelly Bar

    Sugar voiced by Mark Anzalone



    --

    The Sleep Wake Cycle Theme by Steven J. Anzalone

    Intro and Outro music by Steven Anzalone

    Music by Travis King, Gregg Carozza, Matthias Forster, and Frank Schlimbach

    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, 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

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    27 min

About The Sleep Wake Cycle

From the publisher's feed

Blending supernatural horror with noir, the Sleep/Wake Cycle follows estranged twins Isaiah and Rosemary. Their mission, to fulfill a secret government agency's directive to bring the US back from…

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