The Van

By Whale Bus

Kids gifted with strange powers have grown up under the thumb of the vicious and intelligent driver of the van Novia-Scotia. Seventeen year old Cola’s life in the van is shaken up when her older “sist... more

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The podcast currently has 12 episodes available.

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September 10, 2021 S2E1 - Dead Fires
Episode Notes
Transcript here
Content Warnings:
General mentions of eating disorder behaviors and treatment
General mentions of child neglect
Mention of self harm from 21:05-22:20
Siren sounds from 9:45-10:05
Written and directed by Ollie Mantoani
Produced by Jane Riegler
The role of Cola was played by Leslie Gideon
The role of Scotch was played by Jeff Ebner
The role of Junebug was played by Julia Rose Herman
The role of Simon was played by Brandon Richards
The role of Charlotte was played by Jordan Cobb
The role of Audre was played by Finn Lee
The role of Rosaline was played by Ollie Mantoani
The role of Saskia was played by Lucy Valentine
Sound designed and edited by Cristian Ayala
Music composed by Xayla Kia Daisy. Bandcamp: xaylababydoll.bandcamp.com.
Art by Charlie Smart.
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31min
May 14, 2021 Season 2 Update
Episode Notes
Transcript:
Hey all! Em here, the creator of the Van. It’s been a while, I know. There’s been a pandemic, health problems, grad school and so many other things to wade through and I’m sorry you had to wait so long for an update. As of right now, work on the Van is back up and running and I’m here to announce the release of episode one of the final season (season 2). The episode is called Dead Fires will be releasing it on July 21st of this year! Thank you so much for your patience. In addition, if you still have not received physical kickstarter perks, they will all be sent out on June 25th. The van is a project that is very personal to me and other cast and crew so make no mistake, I have not forgotten the show and I’m eager to get the rest of it to you guys. So we’ll see you again quite soon. In the meantime, drink a milkshake or something.
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May 14, 2019 S1E8 - Archipelagic
Cw: Please be warned- this episode is a bit more emotionally intense than our previous episodes, just in tone. Content warnings are listed below.
2:45- Eating disordered behaviors
2:58- Mention of child death
6:38- Eating disordered behaviors
8:30-8:36- Suicidal Ideation
9:50-10:25- Mention of child death
11:28-11:34- Threat of death
14:04- Implied marital abuse
14:11- Suicidal ideation
17:20-18:10 Hospital scene
17:54- Mention of marital violence
18:40- Mention of eating disorder
19:17-19:24- Mention of marital abuse
20:30-21:05- Magical violence and major character death
22:07- Eating disordered behavior
Transcript here
We wrap up the season by following the kids as they try to find Cola, Cola as she tries to figure out who to trust, and Junebug as she discovers maybe trusting anyone in the first place was a bad idea.
Starring: Leslie Gideon, Jeff Ebner, Julia Rose Herman, Elliot Frances Flynn, Dina Laura, Em Mantoani, Graham Rowat, and Vinny Ali
Produced by Jane Riegler
Music by Haylen Camelia Redwood and sound design by Cristian Ayala
This is a Whale Bus production
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27min
April 24, 2019 S1E7 - Rose Red
Cw: Eating disordered behaviors
17:30-18:30 panic attack
Everyone arrives in San Francisco and a new player is introduced.
Transcript here
Starring: Leslie Gideon, Jeff Ebner, Julia Rose Herman, Elliot Frances Flynn, Dina Laura, Em Mantoani, Graham Rowat, and Vinny Ali
Produced by Jane Riegler
Music by Haylen Camelia Redwood and sound design by Cristian Ayala
This is a Whale Bus production
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27min
March 12, 2019 S1E6 - Beautiful Dreamer Serenade
Episode Notes
cw:
Discussion of child abuse 4:40-5:00
Discussion of eating disordered behaviors 18:15- 18:50
The crew at the cabin set out on the road again and Junebug tries to figure out who's on her side.
Starring: Leslie Gideon, Jeff Ebner, Julia Rose Herman, Elliot Frances Flynn, Dina Laura, Emma Mantoani, and Vinny Ali
Produced by Jane Riegler
Music by Haylen Camelia Redwood and sound design by Cristian Ayala
Transcript here
This is a Whale Bus production
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30min
February 16, 2019 S1E5 - Dusting
Episode Notes
CW: Child Abuse 00:25-1:00
The kids struggle to figure out what to do next, while Nova, Junebug, and Solomon are hot on their tail. And a new lovely voice makes an appearance.
Starring: Leslie Gideon, Jeff Ebner, Julia Rose Herman, Elliot Frances Flynn, Dina Laura, Emma Mantoani, and Vinny Ali
Produced by Jane Riegler
Music by Haylen Camelia Redwood and sound design by Cristian Ayala
Transcript here
This is a Whale Bus production
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25min
January 26, 2019 Weather for Those on the Road
Episode Notes
Rosaline broadcasts her radio station in order to reach the kids in the van.
Written, performed, and edited by Emma Mantoani
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4min
December 12, 2018 S1E4 - January
Episode Notes
CW: Eating disordered behaviors mentioned 4:50-5:03
Nova is close to finding Rosaline so the kids have to figure out a way to get to her first
Transcript here
Starring: Leslie Gideon, Jeff Ebner, Julia Rose Herman, Dina Laura, Emma Mantoani, and Vinny Ali
Produced by Jane Riegler
Music by Haylen Camelia Redwood and sound design by Cristian Ayala
This is a Whale Bus production
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26min
November 13, 2018 S1E3 - They Shut Me Up in Prose
When the van gets stopped on the side of the road, a mysterious stranger offers to help
Transcript here
Starring: Leslie Gideon, Jeff Ebner, Julia Rose Herman, Dina Laura, and Vinny Ali
Produced by Jane Riegler
Music by Haylen Camelia Redwood and sound design by Cristian Ayala
This is a Whale Bus production
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20min
October 08, 2018 S1E2 - If I Was a Superhero
Nova drags Cola along to pick up another kid for the van while Junebug and Scotch try to keep busy.
Transcript here
CW: Abuse mention
Starring: Leslie Gideon, Jeff Ebner, Julia Rose Herman, and Dina Laura
Produced by Jane Riegler
Music by Haylen Camelia Redwood and editing and sound design by Cristian Ayala
The poem in this episode was "If I Was a Superhero" by Daniel Hooks
This is a Whale Bus production
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24min

FAQs about The Van:

How many episodes does The Van have?

The podcast currently has 12 episodes available.