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Today we have another show in the feed we'll think you'll love. Dirt - An Audio Drama follows Joseph as he embarks on an adventure to follow the mysterious clues left by his grandfather. We love Dirt because the mystery is fun, the characters and their relationships are rich, and everything feels simple and connected. We think you might love it to. So subscribe to their feed if you like this first episode.

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Dirt Chapter 1: Are You Bracing Yourself?

This lunch has taken a weird turn.

For the very best audio experience, please listen with headphones.

Featuring Genie Leslie as Kim, Sho Ito as Kenji, Price and Parker Brooking as Kim and Kenji's kids, and Kristopher Kaiyala as Joseph.

For the latest updates, follow @dirtaudiodrama on Twitter or Threads.

For episode transcripts, press kit, background information, and a free sticker: https://www.dirtaudiodrama.com.

Dirt - An Audio Drama is a proud member of the Fable & Folly Network.

Thank you for listening. Please share Dirt with friends and family!

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Transcript:

Hello Vigil listeners, Adam Qutaishat here with a short update on Vigil Season 2 and another show we think you'll love. We are actively working on scripts. Actors are recording lines. And we're gearing up for the next stage. A stage that will only be possible with your help. So please stay tuned as things are definitely on the way... just maybe be patient. I know I'm having to be. I want nothing more than to make Season 2 something you can all listen to, but the world and other obligations make timelines hard. Especially when we don't want to rush and release something that isn't up to our standards. All that to say. Soon...ish.

As for what you can do right now, you can listen to this episode of Dirt! Dirt is a mystery, a treasure hunt, and an exploration of relationships past and present. Sounds like a Vigil fans dream already. Dirt follows Joseph Elo, a tech celebrity who receives a mysterious letter in the mail from his grandfather — who died 30 years ago. The letter kicks off an fantastical journey that sees Joseph examine his priorities, his relationships, and ultimately, with what he wants to do with the rest of his life. Dirt is great because the show tells a compelling mystery without enormous stakes. Things are exciting because we want to solve the puzzle and see Joseph grow, not because the world is about the explode. And I, for one, find that refreshing. So check out Dirt Chapter 1 and subscribe to their feed to hear the rest of the story.

Transcript for Dirt episode is unavailable. Please check their website for updates.

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Super excited to let you know about Waiting for October a show about queerness and monsters set in the parallel worlds of October, a world for monsters and our own. Vigil creator Adam Qutaishat got to lend their voice to one of the monsters in the show and we're so excited to hear this story with you all this fall!

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Waiting For October is an upcoming audio drama series from the creators of Moonbase Theta, Out. The setting is the world of October – a place of monsters, a place of fiction, a place of others born from the need of our stories. It’s a world that’s wild and transformative, where gill folks live in the lakes and weres run through the city streets, while kaiju roar beyond the mountains and the Moon always fills the midnight sky …

Coming this fall from Monkeyman Productions!

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Transcript:

Hello Vigil fans, Adam Qutaishat here to let you know about an upcoming podcast premiering just in time for spooky season: Waiting for October. A monster comes from the monster world of October to live in ours; made a life there and fell in love with a human. Now they are both crossing over to adventure in October together. Waiting For October explores why we tell stories, what deep human need they fulfill, and why so many of them are about monsters. And, I'm extra excited about this one, because I get to voice one of the monsters. So be the first to listen by subscribing to their feed. Here's their trailer.

Trailer Transcript

Written by D.J. Sylvis

Prologue Edited by Cass McPhee; Trailer Edited by Tina Daniels

Theme Music by Trace Callahan

Narrator - Leeman Kessler

Karo - Robin Regalado

Yvonne - Tina Daniels

Network: https://fableandfolly.com/

Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wfo86

Tumblr: @monkeymanproductions

Discord: https://discord.gg/6NAhrG5

Facebook: Monkeyman Productions

BlueSky: @monkeyman.bsky.social

Merch: http://tee.pub/lic/zUb0YN1_6mw

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Today we have Josie's Lonely Hearts Club, an audio fiction podcast that is part scripted story, part improvised radio show. We think this show is both funny and fascinating as the characters navigate relationships on and off air. If you like what you hear, make sure you subscribe to their feed for more!

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Josie's Lonely Hearts Club

Season 2, Episode 4 It's French for Horny Party

Josie’s Lonely Hearts Club is a semi-scripted audio drama set in New Mexico’s 2nd-best relationship call-in show. On-air, Josie mends the broken hearts of a weekly collection of hilarious improvisers. Off-air, listeners eavesdrop on Josie’s secret identity: shy, unassuming Joanne Holtzinger. Join Joanne and her puckish producer Frank, as they navigate the pitfalls of love and fame as their show slowly becomes a national sensation. Josie’s Lonely Hearts Club was created by Maximilian Clark (Superhuman Public Radio) and Rachel Music. Our story editor is Aliza Brugger. This podcast is brought to you by the Good Story Guild . Keep track of us at goodstoryguild.co and stay cozy, cuties.

Created by Maximilian Clark and Rachel Music. 

Our story editor is Aliza Brugger.

Good Story Guild

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Episode Transcript:

Hello Vigil listeners, Adam Qutaishat creator and voice of Vigil here. Today we have another podcast in the feed for you that we think you'll enjoy. If you are a dedicated listener of our show, you probably like podcasts that sound like podcasts. That is to say, fiction podcasts that sounds like non-fiction podcasts. Well if that's true, I urge you to check out Josie's Lonely Hearts Club. A show that is an audio fiction podcast about a non-fiction audio podcast! Josie's Lonely Hearts Club is a semi-scripted audio drama set in New Mexico's 2nd Best relationship call in show. On-Air, Josie mends the broken hearts of a weekly collection of improvisors, while Off-air, we get to hear who she really is (and also get to know some of her co-workers). The combination of scripted audio drama and improvised humor blends splendidly. You get to know and care about the people working on the show, namely Joanne (the alter ego of Josie), and then the added element of improvisation brings such a breath of joy and electricity to the show. If you dig banter, relationship drama, humor, improvisation, and long term character building, then we think you should give Josie's Lonely Hearts Club a chance. And if you listen on, you'll get a chance to hear episode one right now. If you like the show, make sure you subscribe to their feed for weekly content. They are on a 3 week vacation right now, so it's the perfect time to catch up on their back catalogue to prepare for Season 4 starting October 2nd. And now, Josie's Lonely Hearts Club, Season 2, Episode 4: It's French for "Horny Party".

Please check out Josie's Lonely Hearts Club for full transcription information.

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Today in the feed we have a trailer for a cool new show from Voyage Media (who recently had a #1 hit show: Someone is Killing The Wolfhounds), Sanctuary.

Starring Lily Rabe (American Horror Story). A woman wakes up on a future terraformed Mars, only to discover her husband has become the dictator of Mars, and the only way she can secure a free and peaceful future for the planet is to kill him.

Make sure to subscribe to their feed if you want to hear more,

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Today we share a show that shares some actors with Vigil! If you like the work of Adam Qutaishat or Shayne Patrick, you can hear them on Psychopomos - A New Mythology. Psychopomos is a brilliant retelling of Greek mythology, in a modern, sexy, no holds barred setting that helps us examine our modern times. More information and links to learn more are below.

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Psychopompos - A New Mythology

A Myth - The Weaving Contest

“Well, girl. Let’s see what you can do.”

Psychopompos - a new mythology takes on a very famous myth, The Weaving Contest, which pits the famed and arrogant mortal weaver Arakhne against the Goddess of the Loom, Athena. Narrated by Calliope, the Muse of Epic Poetry and the Chief Muses, she paints the scene as Arakhne disparages Athena to Pan and his friend, the satyr Marsyas, until the great goddess arrives to put her in her place.

Content Warning: Explicit Language, Violence.

Cast & Crew

Pixie Leona as Arakhne

Valerie Lyvers as Athena/Old Woman

Anya Clingman as Calliope

Miguel Long as Pan

Mandyn Mueller as Marsyas

Rachel Staelens, director, producer

Joe Palermo, director of sound

Roy Freeman, composer & musical director

Resources: 

Click HERE for a transcript of the full chapter (not for reuse). 

For more information about the story and podcast, visit our site - www.psychopomp-cast.com.

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Transcript of Introduction:

Hello, Adam Qutaishat, the creator and producer of Vigil, back again with more info about our quest for season two. I think we’re just a few weeks away from the big announcement of our next step, hopefully. These things take time and the last thing we want to do is rush to something that isn’t going to work. We’re committed to making a great season on terms that work for our artists. We thank you for your support and understanding in making that happen.

And I don’t have a good segue for this week, so I’m just going to tell you about Psychopomos: a New Mythology. Psychopompos is a retelling of Greek Mythology the way it was always meant to be told, diverse, queer, dramatic, sensual, and filled with personalities that are fit for the Gods, Goddesses, and Goddexxs that inhabit it's political and tumultuous world. Psychopompos is not only one of the coolest podcasts out there, but it features several Vigil actors in its cast! One of them is Shayne Patrick, our brilliant voice over artist. And another is me, Adam Qutaishat! I play Hermes! And I don't just say this because I'm in the show, I truly mean it: I love Psychopompos. I'm such a fan of the writing and the storytelling. There's so much packed into each episode. You get deep cuts into the mythology for all you lore folks, and you get political and family drama on pace with your Successions of the world, while also feeling truly like your listening to a modern classic! Like, classic classic. Anyway, I could wax poetic about Psychopompos all day, or, I could tell you that we have the very first myth coming up in just a few seconds. If you like it, make sure you subscribe to their feed to get all that Godly goodness! Hope to see you on Mount Olympus. And now Psychopompos: A New Mythology - Weaving Contest.

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We're working away at season two, and you can help us get there faster by spreading the word or leaving a review! Also, check out an episode from our friends over at The Pod Has Been Cast for some awesome table top goodness!

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The Pod Has Been Cast

The Pod Has Been Cast is a collaborative and creative ttrpg actual play podcast dedicated to making earnest, engaging, and intriguing stories where queerness is central and community is cultivated. Agile, inventive, and always down to have a good time, our team knows firsthand the joy and catharsis of connecting with characters—and the power that connection provides us, around the table or around the world. We invite you to join us as we continue to build our warm and welcoming corner of the universe—and we hope our stories inspire you to call up some friends and start making your own.

01. SCENESHIFTER NOT CLOSE ENOUGH TO 'EAT DIRT'

This time, it’s gonna take a miracle.

A transcription for this episode is not available at this time. We apologize for this inconvenience.

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A new newsletter this week, so subscribe at vigilpod.com for some exclusive Vigil lore! And another show to check out in the feed, this time Windfall!

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Windfall is the story of Cas and Kendall, two low-level criminal enforcers trying to navigate life on the surface of a giant city. But they’re being pursued by a cult-like police force, the Wolfpac, who serve the city’s God Queen Wanda. Will they take down their dangerous employer and protect their family or maintain the status quo?

Windfall Episode 1: Bottom Feeders

Brothers Cas, Argus, and Shaima hunt for dinner in the sewers. Helina pays a visit to her favorite bartender, Gert. Queen Wanda meets with Captain Root to discuss the upcoming Contact Day Festival. Meanwhile, Kendall runs into trouble with the Wolfpac.

Cast in order of appearance: 

Marcus Stewart…ARGUS

Cornelius Mohr…CAS 

Mu-Shaka Benson…SHAIMA

Bob Frame…VERNON

Michael Larkin…TIN MAN

Josh Rubino…ROOT

Jess Clark…WANDA JUNE

Katy Vaughn…NEWSCASTER 

Emily Battle…HELINA 

JP Miller…BENNY

Mallory Roach…KENDALL

Sheirel Mordaunt…GERT 

Casey Callaghan…GUARD #1

Produced by Rogue Dialogue Productions

Written and directed by Bob Raymonda and Christie Donato

Sound design and score by Adam Raymonda

Additional instrumentation and vocals on “Windfall Theme” by Gabriela Evergreen and Pavlina Horakova

Additional instrumentation on “Wolfpac Theme” by Jared Treanor.

Logo by Sam Twardy

CONTENT WARNING: This episode includes adult language and depictions of physical violence.

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Episode Transcript:

Hello,

Adam Qutaishat, creator of Vigil, here again to update you on our progress and share a cool show with you while you wait. We’ve got a new newsletter out this week, so make sure you’re subscribed for exclusive lore about the world of Vigil. You can do that by visiting vigilpod dot com. Also, if you’re interested in helping out the show, leave a review if you can, on your app of choice.

Another thing you can do on your app of choice is check out Windfall, yet another excellent show on the Fable and Folly network. Windfall is the story of Cas and Kendall, two low-level criminal enforcers trying to navigate life on the surface of a giant city. But they’re being pursued by a cult-like police force, the Wolfpac, who serve the city’s God Queen Wanda. Will they take down their dangerous employer and protect their family or maintain the status quo?

Political, personal, and thrilling are words I use to describe windfall. You learn about a massive world from the people who live there. Regular people just trying to get by. Fans of Vigil will enjoy the way they learn of a system and it’s corruption by experiencing its impact on the characters as they try to navigate it. Windfall was nominated for 12 Audioverse awards in 2019 and season two is slated for release in 2024. That’s this year! So if you want to explore the wild, sci-fi world of Windfall, now is a great time. You can learn more and see credits and transcripts at Windfall Podcast dot com. And now Windfall Episode 1: Bottom Feeder.

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As we continue to move towards a Season 2, we want to share some awesome shows we love. Today we share Give Me Away, by the brilliant creators at Gideon Media!

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They call the spaceship that crashed in the Nevada desert “The Ghosthouse” because it screams—the screams of thousands of extraterrestrial political prisoners uploaded into its horrific mainframe. The only way to free them... is to transfer them into the bodies of humans willing to share their minds with an alien second consciousness. But who would volunteer for that? Graham Shapiro, divorced and adrift at age 50, is one of the first to raise his hand. Give Me Away follows Graham’s journey into a world of radical hospitality, one which will touch everything—and everyone—in his life.

Written by Mac Rogers, directed by Jordana Williams, sound designed by Bart Fasbender, music by Adam Blau. Cover art by Kate Kosma.

Listen to episode one in our feed or theirs, and then make sure you subscribe and check out gideon-media.com for more info on cast, transcripts, and more shows!

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Vigil fans, we know we've left you waiting, but fear not, we are working on Season 2! You can subscribe to our Newsletter and follow us on Social Media (all available on our Website) for more detailed information. And yes, you are hearing from Hayley and Adam (the voices behind Maria and Vigil) for the very first time. We thought it was important to make sure that our requests for help were not immersive and in world like the rest of what we produce. So enjoy this time with the folks behind the show and know that we will be returning behind the veil (and removing all trace) once Season 2 is a go. Thank you all for your patience and support and look out for more soon...ish.

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Transcript:

Music

Hayley: Hi, It’s Maria… Just kidding, sorry, it’s actually Hayley San Fillippo, the voice behind the currently missing Maria Kennedy.

Adam: And I’m Adam Qutaishat, the creator and voice of Vigil and we wanted to give you all a long overdue update on Season 2.

Hayley: Vigil fans, we heard you loud and clear: you want a season 2 to answer the many unanswered questions. And so do we.

Adam: We’ve been delayed by some very exciting years in my life that we can update you on if you subscribe to our newsletter, so make sure you do that.

Hayley: We’re gearing up to get started–

Adam: And we have a few more steps before we head into production.

Hayley: We will, hopefully, have an exciting announcement for you in a few weeks–

Adam: Or months!

Hayley: And in the meantime we’re planning to share some of our favorite shows with you all. And here’s where we could use your help.

Adam: We want to have as big an audience as possible by the time of the announcement.

Hayley: So if you have anyone you know that’s been holding out on listening to Vigil Season 1, let them know that now is the time.

Adam: Help us spread the word and stay tuned to the feed, the newsletter, and our social media for all the latest on our progress.

Hayley: We’re so grateful to all of you,

Adam: And so excited to make more Vigil for you.

Hayley: Thank you, and we’ll see you next time.

V/O: Make sure to spread the word and subscribe to our feed, social media, and newsletter for more information about season two of Vigil!

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