The Sleep Wake Cycle

The group makes their way back to the Silentage and Rosemary finds a gift delivered by her sweet brother.

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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

Rosemary Stroud voiced by Kelly Bair

Shane voiced by Mark Anzalone

Dr. Mesmer voiced by Mark Anzalone

Dr. Boley voiced by Mark Anzalone

Maria voiced by Kelly Bair

Avery voiced by Steven Anzalone

Peter voiced by Mark Anzalone

Dark Maria voiced by Kelly Bair

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The Sleep Wake Cycle Theme by Steven J. Anzalone

Intro and Outro music by Steven Anzalone

Music and Sound effects are licensed from third party providers including Envato, Epidemic Sound, Artlist, Soundstripe, Melody Loops, Pond 5, Soundcrate, Music Vine, 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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The group continues their escape from the Bolgia but something doesn't want them to leave. 

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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

Rosemary Stroud voiced by Kelly Bair

Shane voiced by Mark Anzalone

The Grey Clown voiced by Mark Anzalone

Karis voiced by Mark Anzalone

Charlotte voiced by Kelly Bair

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The Sleep Wake Cycle Theme by Steven J. Anzalone

Intro and Outro music by Steven Anzalone

Music and Sound effects are licensed from third party providers including Envato, Epidemic Sound, Artlist, Soundstripe, Melody Loops, Pond 5, Soundcrate, Music Vine, 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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The group continues its jaunt through the Bolgia of Broken Toys.

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Be sure to like, comment, rate and review us on Apple Podcasts 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

Little girl voiced by Kelly Bair

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The Sleep Wake Cycle Theme by Steven J. Anzalone

Intro and Outro music by Steven Anzalone

Music and Sound effects are licensed from third party providers including Envato, Epidemic Sound, Artlist, Soundstripe, Melody Loops, Pond 5, Soundcrate, Music Vine, 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.

The Stroud Twins, Shane, and Illinool fight for their lives as they proceed further into the Bolgia.

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Be sure to like, comment, rate and review us on Apple Podcasts 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

Rosemary Stroud voiced by Kelly Bair

Little Rosemary voiced by Kelly Bair

Little Isaiah voiced by Mark Anzalone

Horace voiced by Mark Anzalone

Shane voiced by Mark Anzalone

Dr. Karis voiced by Mark Anzalone

Giant Doll voiced by Kelly Bair

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The Sleep Wake Cycle Theme by Steven J. Anzalone

Intro and Outro music by Steven Anzalone

Music by Humans Win, Tom Glodstein, Muzofob, and Florews Music

Music and Sound effects are licensed from third party providers including Envato, Epidemic Sound, Artlist, Soundstripe, Melody Loops, Pond 5, Soundcrate, Music Vine, 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.

The Stroud twins, Shane, and Illinool continue their journey down the black staircase and confront some disturbing inhabitants.  

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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

Rosemary Stroud voiced by Kelly Bair

Shane voiced by Mark Anzalone

Cristopher the Corpse Clown voiced By Mark Anzalone

Living Plush toy voiced by mark Anzalone

Little Girl voiced by Kelly Bair

Giant Doll voiced by Kelly Bair

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The Sleep Wake Cycle Theme by Steven J. Anzalone

Intro and Outro music by Steven Anzalone

Music and Sound effects are licensed from third party providers including Envato, Epidemic Sound, Artlist, Soundstripe, Melody Loops, Pond 5, Soundcrate, Music Vine, 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.

Isaiah and Rosemary are debriefed on what is expected of them in the next experiment being conducted at the Silentage.

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Be sure to like, comment, rate and review us on Apple Podcasts 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

Dark Scholar Mesmer voiced by Mark Anzalone

Dr. Edith Haskill Voiced by Kelly Bair

Little Girl voiced by Kelly Bair

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The Sleep Wake Cycle Theme by Steven J. Anzalone

Intro and Outro music by Steven Anzalone

Music and Sound effects are licensed from third party providers including Envato, Epidemic Sound, Artlist, Soundstripe, Melody Loops, Pond 5, Soundcrate, Music Vine, 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.

Rosemary, Isaiah, and the rest of the group arrive at the Silentage.

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Be sure to like, comment, rate and review us on Apple Podcasts 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

Dark Scholar Mesmer voiced by Mark Anzalone

Dr. Edith Haskill Voiced by Kelly Bair

The Cellar King voiced by Mark Anzalone

Soldier voiced by Mark Anzalone

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The Sleep Wake Cycle Theme by Steven J. Anzalone

Intro and Outro music by Steven Anzalone

Music by Amber Waldron, Gerardo Garcia Jr, Tencher Music, Humans Win, and Neil Cross

Music and Sound effects are licensed from third party providers including Envato, Epidemic Sound, Artlist, Soundstripe, Melody Loops, Pond 5, Soundcrate, Music Vine, 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.

Isaiah continues his battle with the thing in the coffin; later, the twins have an enlightening conversation with Mesmer.

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Be sure to like, comment, rate and review us on Apple Podcasts 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

Dark Scholar Mesmer voiced by Mark Anzalone

Soldier voiced by Mark Anzalone

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The Sleep Wake Cycle Theme by Steven J. Anzalone

Intro and Outro music by Steven Anzalone

Music by Melodies in Motion Jon Presstone, and Boris Skalsky

Music and Sound effects are licensed from third party providers including Envato, Epidemic Sound, Artlist, Soundstripe, Melody Loops, Pond 5, Soundcrate, Music Vine, 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.

Isaiah rushes to stop the boat from being crushed; Rosemary has a chat with the Cellar King.

Join us on Discord!

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Want to learn more about the world of Maeltopia? Check out our website!

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 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

Rosemary Stroud voiced by Kelly Bair

Shane voiced by Mark Anzalone

Dark Scholar Mesmer

Thing in the Coffin voiced by Mark Anzalone

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The Sleep Wake Cycle Theme by Steven J. Anzalone

Intro and Outro music by Steven Anzalone

Music by We20fifty, Jon Presstone, and Jayson

Music and Sound effects are licensed from third party providers including Envato, Epidemic Sound, Artlist, Soundstripe, Melody Loops, Pond 5, Soundcrate, Music Vine, 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.

The men of a small arctic town seek fortune in the unexplored mountains. Upon finding riches beyond words, they attract the attention of something similarly indescribable.

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Want to learn more about the world of Maeltopia? Check out our website!

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

Credits:

Written by Steven Anzalone

Edited by Walker Kornfeld

Sound mastering by Steven J. Anzalone

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Narrator voiced by Mark Anzalone

Greibus Saug voiced by Mark Anzalone

Music By Shahead Mostafafar

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

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