Vigil

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.

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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.

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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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Vigil Part 10.5: Emergency Assistance Needed

Please listen immediately. Vigil and Hero Trackers are currently in a state of emergency. Your help is needed. Listener discretion is strongly advised.

Content Warning: This episode contains depictions and mentions of hacking, digital threats, stalking, violence, terror, and kidnapping. It may not be suitable for all audiences. Listener discretion is advised.

Vigil is a superhero, audio fiction thriller in ten parts from Adam Qutaishat (Button Podcasts) and All In Productions.

Subscribe on your feed to be the first to listen to Vigil, and learn more about the series and creators by checking out our website at vigilpod.com.

You can follow us on social media at buttonpods on Instagram and Facebook.

You can drop us a line at [email protected].

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Episode Transcript (May Contain Spoilers):

SHANA: Hello, Vigil listeners. My name is Shana, and I’m the producer of Vigil. As many of you have probably heard by now, our host Maria Kennedy was abducted during a recording of an interview for Hero Trackers on June 6th. Local and national authorities have been investigating, but thus far, we’ve received no updates on the whereabouts of Maria in the weeks since her disappearance.

In an effort to find and rescue her, we’re reaching out for help. Many of you have already contacted us with tips and offers of support, and we are so thankful. What we can safely say at this time is: anyone who appeared on the podcast has been cleared of involvement; Vigil is deceased and could not possibly be involved in an abduction that occurred over a year after his death; and the criminal Morse is the primary suspect for this crime. If you have any information on Morse, please contact the authorities directly. We are going to play the recording of the interview during which Maria went missing. We share this with you in hopes that someone out there can hear something we couldn’t. Please be advised that the following may be disturbing to some listeners.

MARIA: Hello. Maria Kennedy here for Hero Trackers, and I’m sitting down with Angle, who is known for her daring takedowns of criminals like Coriolis and Nadir. Thanks for being with us here today.

ANGLE: No problem.

MARIA: You’ve also got a bit of a history with a hero that I ‘ve gotten to know quite well recently…

ANGLE: (Chuckling) I knew you were going to bring this up! Yes, I did do some work with Vigil.

MARIA: (With good humor) Well, it’s hard not to ask when I’ve been hearing your voice in recordings for the past few months!

ANGLE: It wasn’t that many cases. Honestly, considering some of the other heroes we worked with—

[Sounds of static.]

MARIA: I’m so sorry, just one moment. Shana, what’s—

ANGLE: (overlapping) Maria, are you okay?

MORSE: (overlapping) You did not heed the message.

ANGLE: Everyone get down!

MARIA: Angle—

SHANA: Maria!—

[Confusion and exclamations from ANGLE, MARIA, and SHANA.]

MORSE: Now, I must make the code clear.

[MARIA screams.]

SHANA/ANGLE: No! Maria!

MORSE: And now, the liar is gone.

The truth shall be revealed.

Vigil. Is. A. Lie!

[Morse code crescendos, then silence.]

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