Moonbase Theta, Out

Roger gets caught up in the past; while in Palestine, Nima prepares the Resistance. Moonbase Theta receives an ultimatum. Transcript here: https://monkeymanproductions.com/2023/07/mto-s4-e17-transcript/ Today’s episode featured Danyelle Ellett, Teddy Hannah-Drullard, Jen Ponton, Gabriel Taneko, Leeman Kessler, Addie Nofal, Saja El-Shaer, Tesneem Rahhal, Serena Rahal, Becca Marcus, Leslie Gideon, Kristi Boulton, Cole Burkhardt, Journee LaFond, Cat Blackard, Tau Zaman, Sarah Rhea Werner, David S. Dear, Hazel Stapp, Dallas Wheatley, Shade Oyemakinwa, Cass McPhee, Rissa Montañez, D.J. Sylvis, and Robin Howell.  Written by D.J. Sylvis; Cass McPhee is our audio engineer. Our theme music is “Star” by the band Ramp; our cover art is by Peter Chiykowski. Music for the intro segment is "The Real Story," by Trace Callahan. This is it, folks. We’ve got one more little production break, but when we come back, we’ll be bringing you the series finale of Moonbase Theta, Out. It’s gonna be two parts, episodes 18 and 19 of th

Michell and Wilder arrive back at the near side just in time for new troubles; Roger and Addie handle some late-night messages. Transcript here: https://monkeymanproductions.com/2023/06/mto-s4-e16-transcript/ Today’s episode featured Danyelle Ellett, Cass McPhee, Tina Daniels, Anna Godfrey, Rissa Montañez, Beccy Stirrup, Cat Blackard, Leeman Kessler, NayMyo Win, Alicia Atkins, Steven LaFond, Journee LaFond, Cole Burkhardt, Jen Ponton, and Dalia Ramahi.  Written by D.J. Sylvis; Cass McPhee is our audio engineer. Our theme music is “Star” by the band Ramp; our cover art is by Peter Chiykowski. Music for the intro segment is "The Real Story," by Trace Callahan. Looking for more great audio fiction? I know we’ve talked about Pasithea Powder a few times before, but they just reached their end with such beauty and grace and brilliance - if you like knowing the full story is out there when you listen, this is the perfect time to grab every episode.  Our Exectutive Producers are Sarah Müller and Beka B, and our asso

Unexpected returns occur in several locations on Earth; while on the Moon, Ashwini proposes an unexpected step forward. Transcript here: https://monkeymanproductions.com/2023/05/mto-s4-e15-transcript/ Today’s episode featured Danyelle Ellett, Robin Howell, Joe Fisher, D.J. Sylvis, AMC, Glory Duda, Shade Oyemakinwa, Kristi Boulton, Dalia Ramahi, Serena Rahal, Hesham Elshazly, Addie Nofal, Becca Marcus, Leslie Gideon, Shereen Lani Younes, Robin Regalado, Tau Zaman, Cole Burkhardt, Dallas Wheatley, Sara Rhea Werner, Anjali Kunapaneni, Leeman Kessler, Journee LaFond, and Jen Ponton.  Just a quick heads-up: we're taking a short production break - the next episode of Season 4 airs on June 25th. See you then!  Written by D.J. Sylvis; Cass McPhee is our audio engineer. Our theme music is “Star” by the band Ramp; our cover art is by Peter Chiykowski. Music for the intro segment is "The Real Story," by Trace Callahan. Looking for more great and thoughtful sci-fi in your audio drama? The Last Echoes is new and intrigui

Sticky situations for folks all over the Moon, conversations that have been a long time coming, and at least one really big discovery…  Transcript here: https://monkeymanproductions.com/2023/04/mto-s4-e14-transcript/ Today’s episode featured Danyelle Ellett, D.J. Sylvis, Glory Duda, Robin Howell, Cat Blackard, Cass McPhee, Tina Daniels, Leeman Kessler, Journee LaFond, Caroline Mincks, Cole Burkhardt, Alicia Atkins, and Rissa Montañez.  Written by D.J. Sylvis; Cass McPhee is our audio engineer. Our theme music is “Star” by the band Ramp; our cover art is by Peter Chiykowski. Music for the intro segment is "The Real Story," by Trace Callahan. Looking for more great audio fiction? Instead of a show, we’re going to point you toward a newsletter - The End, curating completed fiction podcasts for your listening pleasure. Find them at the end dot F Y I to subscribe.  Our Exectutive Producers are Sarah Müller and Beka B, and our associate producers are Marty Chodorek, June Madeley , Timothy LaGrone, Marilyn Reid, Ma

Barnett Bell returns as the megacorporations up the ante; Michell reaches an abrupt end to his search; and in the NAC, directions are changing. Transcript here: https://monkeymanproductions.com/2023/04/mto-s4-e13-transcript/ Today’s episode featured Danyelle Ellett, Leeman Kessler, Tau Zaman, Sarah Rhea Werner, Steven LaFond, Cole Burkhardt, Josh Rubino, Cass McPhee, Tina Daniels, Kristi Boulton, Corey Spruill, Dalia Ramahi, and Tom Zalatnai.  Written by D.J. Sylvis; Cass McPhee is our audio engineer. Our theme music is “Star” by the band Ramp; our cover art is by Peter Chiykowski. Music for the intro segment is "The Real Story," by Trace Callahan. Looking for more great audio fiction? We’d love to point you towards Icarus Rising, a pirate tale where the sails fly high - higher than you might expect - and the stakes are even higher.  Our Exectutive Producers are Sarah Müller and Beka B, and our associate producers are Marty Chodorek, June Madeley , Timothy LaGrone, Marilyn Reid, Marissa Robertcop and Linda B

Ashwini gives the Science Bros new guidance; Michell grumbles about Maria and Wilder; the new ACs have some questions on revolution. Transcript here: https://monkeymanproductions.com/2023/04/mto-s4-e12-transcript/ Today’s episode featured Evan Tess Murray, Josh Rubino, David S. Dear, Anjali Kunapaneni, Dallas Wheatley, Nitsa Ortmann, Sam B. Nguyen, Tau Zaman, Sarah Rhea Werner, Hazel Stapp, Shereen Lani Younes, Cass McPhee, Alicia Atkins, Leeman Kessler, and Jen Ponton. Music for the intro segment is "Extra Real News," by Trace Callahan. Written by D.J. Sylvis; Cass McPhee is our audio engineer. Our theme music is “Star” by the band Ramp; our cover art is by Peter Chiykowski.  I’m not sure how you could have missed it by now, but our recommendation this time around is Witchever Path, an interactive fiction anthology podcast where you vote and decide which way the story is headed. And you’ll hear a lot of familiar voices as you go.  Our Exectutive Producers are Sarah Müller and Beka B, and our associate produ

 Michell catches up with recent events on the Moon, while back on Earth the NAC is pulling together, and the Enclave Officer defends his strategies. Content Warning: Distant fighting and gunfire Transcript here: https://monkeymanproductions.com/2023/03/mto-s4-e11-transcript/ Today’s episode featured Evan Tess Murray, Jeff Van Dreason, Cass McPhee, Alicia Atkins, Cat Blackard, Tau Zaman, Leeman Kessler, NayMyo Win, Becca Marcus, Steven LaFond, Serena Rahal, Hesham Elshazly, Tal Minear, Dalia Ramahi, Leslie Gideon, D.J. Sylvis, Robin Howell, and Kristi Boulton.  Written by D.J. Sylvis; Cass McPhee is our audio engineer. Our theme music is “Star” by the band Ramp; our cover art is by Peter Chiykowski. Music for the intro segment is "Extra Real News," by Trace Callahan. Looking for more great audio fiction? You can’t go wrong with Starship Q Star, the funniest, queerest, most fantastic science fiction series we’ve heard in a long while.  Our Exectutive Producers are Sarah Müller and Beka B, and our associate pr

MIDSEASON - Barnett Bell reaches a tipping point; Wilder finds a canary in her coal mine; there are unexpected conversations from both sides of the Moon. Content Warning - Physical distress and injury, pain response and pharmaceutical use Transcript here: https://monkeymanproductions.com/2023/03/mto-s4-e10-transcript/ Today’s episode featured Danyelle Ellett, Evan Tess Murray, Leeman Kessler, Tina Daniels, Claudia Elvidge, Shereen Lani Younes, Journee LaFond, Hesham Elshazly, Leslie Gideon, Cat Blackard, D.J. Sylvis, and Robin Howell. Just a quick heads-up: we're taking a short mid-season break - the next episode of Season 4 airs on April second. See you then!  Written by D.J. Sylvis (poem in Scene 3 by Shereen Lani Younes); Cass McPhee is our audio engineer. Our theme music is “Star” by the band Ramp; music for the intro segment is "Extra Real News," by Trace Callahan. Our cover art is by Peter Chiykowski.  Looking for more great audio fiction? Check out What Will Be Here. Five friends send a rocket to spa

Wilder’s work at the North Pole continues; Tumnus’ project develops; Dr. Ringling struggles in the lab. Content Warning: Physical distress and injury Transcript here: https://monkeymanproductions.com/2023/02/mto-s4-e9-transcript/ Today’s episode featured Danyelle Ellett, Evan Tess Murray, Tina Daniels, Jen Ponton, Rissa Montañez, Cass McPhee, Alicia Atkins, Anna Godfrey, Hazel Stapp, and Dallas Wheatley. Written by D.J. Sylvis; Cass McPhee is our audio engineer. Our theme music is “Star” by the band Ramp; our cover art is by Peter Chiykowski.  Looking for more great audio fiction? Check out Eliza: A Robot Story - it’s a dark near-future sci-fi fairytale that talks about abusive relationships in some very important ways.  Our Exectutive Producers are Sarah Müller and Beka B, and our associate producers are Marty Chodorek, June Madeley , Timothy LaGrone, Marilyn Reid, Marissa Robertcop and Linda Boyer. Today’s shout-out is for Kate Taylor.  Thank you guys so much for your support, and helping and trusting us t

Unexpected turns for the revolution on both sides of the Moon including the return of Harold McVett; Roger and Ashwini have a moment. Transcript here: https://monkeymanproductions.com/2023/02/mto-s4-e8-transcript/ Today’s episode featured Danyelle Ellett, Evan Tess Murray, Leeman Kessler, Rissa Montañez, Jen Ponton, Cole Burkhardt, Tau Zaman, Shereen Lani Younes, Hazel Stapp, Steven LaFond, Journee LaFond, NayMyo Win, and Alicia Atkins. Written by D.J. Sylvis; Cass McPhee is our audio engineer. Our theme music is “Star” by the band Ramp; our cover art is by Peter Chiykowski.  Looking for more great audio fiction? Looking for some great queer romance? Give a listen to Hand in Glove, a story set in the world of professional baseball.  Our Exectutive Producers are Sarah Müller and Beka B, and our associate producers are Marty Chodorek, June Madeley , Timothy LaGrone, Marilyn Reid, Marissa Robertcop and Linda Boyer. Today’s extra special shout-out is for Jeffrey Chaney.   Thank you guys so much for your support

Nima and Elio visit a new facility in the NAC; the Enclave Officer makes contact; there’s a reunion on Moonbase Theta Transcript here: https://monkeymanproductions.com/2022/12/mto-s4-e7-transcript/ Today’s episode featured Danyelle Ellett, Evan Tess Murray, Becca Marcus, Corey Spruill, Serena Rahal, Tom Zalatnai, Dalia Ramahi, Leslie Gideon, D.J. Sylvis, Robin Howell, Glory Duda, Kristi Boulton, David S. Dear, Anjali Kunapaneni, and Dallas Wheatley. Written by D.J. Sylvis; Cass McPhee is our audio engineer. Our theme music is “Star” by the band Ramp; music for the intro segment is "Extra Real News," by Trace Callahan. Our cover art is by Peter Chiykowski.   Looking for more great audio fiction? So many of us started out in theatre, and that legacy lives on in Starfall, a fantasy audio drama about a travelling acting troupe and their unexpected adventures.  Our Exectutive Producers are Sarah Müller and Beka B, and our associate producers are Marty Chodorek, June Madeley , Timothy LaGrone, Marilyn Reid, Mariss

Repairs of various types are attempted; Wilder sings; Tumnus asks Roger for advice on her big project Transcript here: https://monkeymanproductions.com/2022/12/mto-s4-e6-transcript/ Today’s episode featured Danyelle Ellett, Evan Tess Murray, Tina Daniels, Jen Ponton, Cass McPhee, Cat Blackard, Terry Hannah-Drullard, and Leeman Kessler. Written by D.J. Sylvis; Cass McPhee is our audio engineer. Our theme music is “Star” by the band Ramp; music for the intro segment is "Extra Real News," by Trace Callahan. Our cover art is by Peter Chiykowski.  Looking for more great audio fiction? I’ve been catching up on Tell No Tales, a deeply captivating queer paranormal audio drama - I’m absolutely enthralled by the way the story has developed.  Our Exectutive Producers are Sarah Müller and Beka B, and our associate producers are Marty Chodorek, June Madeley , Timothy LaGrone, Marilyn Reid, Marissa Robertcop and Linda Boyer. Today our shout-out is to Deb Austen. Thank you guys so much for your support, and helping and tru

Jaxon escapes his responsibilities thanks to Ashwini and a message from an old friend; in the NAC, Nima and Elio take the dogs for a walk; Roger receives an unexpected call. Content Warning - Significant emotional distress (discussed and in action), overwhelming situations Transcript here: https://monkeymanproductions.com/2022/11/mto-s4-e5-transcript/ Today’s episode featured Danyelle Ellett, Cole Burkhardt, Journee LaFond, Tau Zaman, Tina Daniels, Elissa Park, David S. Dear, Becca Marcus, Corey Spruill, Serena Rahal, Tom Zalatnai, Leeman Kessler, Cat Blackard, Martin Chodorek, and Addie Nofal. Written by D.J. Sylvis; Cass McPhee is our audio engineer. Our theme music is “Star” by the band Ramp; music for the intro segment is "Extra Real News," by Trace Callahan. Our cover art is by Peter Chiykowski.  Looking for more great audio fiction? I’m gonna take a wild stab and say you probably like sci-fi, particularly of the more compassionate bent, so go give The Vesta Clinic a listen!  Our Exectutive Producers ar

Tumnus has important discussions about the future; Michell attempts to make a few connections. Content Warning - Alcohol overindulgence Transcript here: https://monkeymanproductions.com/2022/11/mto-s4-e4-transcript/ Today’s episode featured Danyelle Ellett, Evan Tess Murray, Tau Zaman, Jen Ponton, Tina Daniels, Lisette Alvarez, Hazel Stapp, Cass McPhee, Anna Godfrey, Rissa Montañez, Alicia Atkins, and Anjali Kunapaneni. Written by D.J. Sylvis; Cass McPhee is our audio engineer. Our theme music is “Star” by the band Ramp; music for the intro segment is "Extra Real News," by Trace Callahan. Our cover art is by Peter Chiykowski.   Looking for more great audio fiction? Ready for maybe a bit more hope in your hopepunk? Go listen to one of our sci-fi favourites, This Planet Needs a Name, everywhere you get quality podcasts.  Our Exectutive Producers are Sarah Müller and Beka B, and our associate producers are Marty Chodorek, June Madeley , Timothy LaGrone, Marilyn Reid, Marissa Robertcop and Linda Boyer. Today's s

Maria struggles to coordinate the efforts of the near-side Bases; on Earth, the Enclave Officer’s plot thickens. Transcript here: https://monkeymanproductions.com/2022/11/mto-s4-e3-transcript/ Today’s episode featured Danyelle Ellett, Evan Tess Murray, Jen Ponton, Cass McPhee, Cat Blackard, Leeman Kessler, NayMyo Win, Beccy Stirrup, Anna Godfrey, Rissa Montañez, D.J. Sylvis, Robin Howell, and Glory Duda.  Written by D.J. Sylvis; Cass McPhee is our audio engineer. Our theme music is “Star” by the band Ramp; music for the intro segment is "Extra Real News," by Trace Callahan. Our cover art is by Peter Chiykowski.  Looking for more great audio fiction? You need to listen to Deep Blue Stars, a sweet, deeply emotional, delightfully queer and geeky story.  Our Exectutive Producers are Sarah Müller and Beka B, and our associate producers are Marty Chodorek, June Madeley , Timothy LaGrone, Marilyn Reid, Marissa Robertcop and Linda Boyer. Thank you guys so much for your support, and helping and trusting us to bring

In Northern Africa, the former Freehold residents struggle to find their place; on the Moon, Addie struggles to connect with the Base Theta crew. Transcript here: https://monkeymanproductions.com/2022/11/mto-s4-e2-transcript/ Today’s episode featured Danyelle Ellett, Evan Tess Murray, Leeman Kessler, Cole Burkhardt, Jen Ponton, Tina Daniels, Journee LaFond, David S. Dear, Tau Zaman, Becca Marcus, Serena Rahal, Tom Zalatnai, Tal Minear, Dalia Ramahi, Leslie Gideon, and Jason Dania.  Written by D.J. Sylvis; Cass McPhee is our audio engineer. Our theme music is “Star” by the band Ramp; music for the intro segment is "Extra Real News," by Trace Callahan. Our cover art is by Peter Chiykowski.  Looking for more great audio fiction? If you’re into queer, dark paranormal stories, try out Care & Feeding of Werewolves - but make sure you’re nice to Julia.  Our Exectutive Producers are Sarah Müller and Beka B, and our associate producers are Marty Chodorek, June Madeley , Timothy LaGrone, Marilyn Reid, Marissa Robertco

SEASON PREMIERE! Three months after the events of the Prologue, we return to events on both sides of the Moon - where the Plan for sustainability faces challenges and delays.  Episode Transcript here: https://monkeymanproductions.com/2022/10/mto-s4-e1-transcript/ Content warning:  References to physical injury and medical response; emotional distress Today’s episode featured Danyelle Ellett, Evan Tess Murray, Leeman Kessler, Cole Burkhardt, Jen Ponton, Tina Daniels, David S. Dear, Hazel Stapp, Dallas Wheatley, Cass McPhee, Cat Blackard, Shereen Lani Younes, and Teddy Hannah-Drullard.  Written by D.J. Sylvis; Cass McPhee is our audio engineer. Our theme music is “Star” by the band Ramp; music for the intro segment is "Extra Real News," by Trace Callahan. Our cover art is by Peter Chiykowski.  Looking for more great audio fiction? Check out The Tower, an experimental audio drama podcast series about friendship, identity, an individual's place in the world and our relationship with our past.  Our Exectutive Pro

SEASON 4 PREMIERES OCTOBER 30! As we gear up for the final season, here's a few perspectives from the people of Earth - and their thoughts as they keep watching the Moon. Transcript here: https://monkeymanproductions.com/2022/10/rose-of-jericho-pocketcasts-transcript/ FEATURING: Alasdair Stuart, Caroline Mincks, Ella Watts, Marissa Robertcop, and Bob Raymonda (With a teaser featuring Evan Tess Murray and Danielle Ellett, and music by Trace Callahan) Want to help make this show possible AND get early ad-free access to every episode? Support us at Patreon.com/MonkeymanProductions. For a full list of our cast and crew, as well as transcripts, official Moonbase Theta, Out merch and more, visit MonkeymanProductions.com. And, as always, keep watching the moon. Network: https://fableandfolly.com/ Twitter: @MoonbaseThetaOu and @MonkeymanProd Discord: https://discord.gg/6NAhrG5 Facebook: Monkeyman Productions Merch: http://tee.pub/lic/zUb0YN1_6mw Music & Sound Effects Attribution (including dynamic ads): https://mon

Prologue Minisode - 5 of 5: Michell and Zhong arrive on the near side, but aren't prepared for what they find ... Content Warning - Physical injury and medical response; references to physical and emotional distress Transcript here: https://monkeymanproductions.com/2022/10/mto-s4-p5-transcript/ SEASON 4: EPISODE 1, COMING OCTOBER 30! FEATURING: Cass McPhee as Michell, NayMyo Win as Zhong, Cat Blackard as Maria, Leeman Kessler as Roger Bragado-Fischer, Teddy Hannah-Drullard as Medic Pacey, and Jen Ponton as Tumnus. Written by D.J. Sylvis. Audio Engineering by Cass McPhee. Produced by D.J. Sylvis, Tina Daniels, and Cass McPhee Theme music is “Star” by the band Ramp: https://ramp-music.bandcamp.com/ Cover art is by Peter Chiykowski.  Looking for more great audio fiction? Check out Roguemaker, a sci-fi whodunnit mystery with escape pods, crass commercialism, and things that shouldn’t be found. Want to help make this show possible AND get early ad-free access to every episode? Support us at Patreon.com/Monkey

Prologue Minisode - 4 of 5: The Freehold refugees - including Cas and Pol - arrive in North Africa. Introductions are made. Content Warning - Physical injury and emergency response, references to accidental death Transcript here: https://monkeymanproductions.com/2022/09/mto-s4-p4-transcript/ FEATURING: Becca Marcus as Elio, Corey Spruill as Stephen, Serena Rahal as Nima, Tom Zalatnai as Techno 1, Tal Minear as Free Folk 1, Dalia Ramahi as Nashwa, Leslie Gideon as Elena, Jen Ponton as Tumnus, Tina Daniels as Wilder, Teddy Hannah-Drullard as Medic Pacey, Leeman Kessler as Roger, Gabriel Taneko as Alex, Journee LaFond as Addie, David S. Dear as Dr. Just, and Hazel Stapp as Dr. Serano.  Written by D.J. Sylvis. Audio Engineering by Cass McPhee. Produced by D.J. Sylvis, Tina Daniels, and Cass McPhee Theme music is “Star” by the band Ramp: https://ramp-music.bandcamp.com/ Cover art is by Peter Chiykowski.  Looking for more great audio fiction? Check out The Night Post, a captivating queer supernatural drama about