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Moonbase Theta, Out – a queer emotional sci-fi audio drama by D.J. Sylvis.
It is 2098. The Moonbase program has been determined unprofitable. The last base, Theta, is twenty weeks from being decommissioned. Most of the crew is in stasis awaiting retrieval. Five remain – Roger Bragado-Fischer, Nessa Cheong, Ashwini Ray, Michell L’Anglois, and Wilder.
Join the crew of Moonbase Theta as they reach out to share the beauty, the isolation and frustration, the love and enmity, the humour, and the tragedy, as all count down to the operation’s end ... and what comes after.

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    • 4.6 • 20 Ratings

Moonbase Theta, Out – a queer emotional sci-fi audio drama by D.J. Sylvis.
It is 2098. The Moonbase program has been determined unprofitable. The last base, Theta, is twenty weeks from being decommissioned. Most of the crew is in stasis awaiting retrieval. Five remain – Roger Bragado-Fischer, Nessa Cheong, Ashwini Ray, Michell L’Anglois, and Wilder.
Join the crew of Moonbase Theta as they reach out to share the beauty, the isolation and frustration, the love and enmity, the humour, and the tragedy, as all count down to the operation’s end ... and what comes after.

    MTO Season 4 – Prologue 1: “I pass, like night, from land to land”

    MTO Season 4 – Prologue 1: “I pass, like night, from land to land”

    The prologue for our final season begins! These events take place immediately after the end of Season 3.
    Prologue Minisode - 1 of 5: Tensions run high as the Base Theta crew discusses what's next for the moon - and keeps tabs on a certain incoming rocket ...
    Transcript here: https://monkeymanproductions.com/2022/08/mto-s4-p1-transcript/

    FEATURING:
    Leeman Kessler as Roger, Cass McPhee as Michell, Cole Burkhardt as Jaxon, Jen Ponton as Tumnus, Tina Daniels as Wilder, NayMyo Win as Zhong, Tau Zaman as Dr. Ashwini Ray, D.J. Sylvis as the Enclave Officer, and Glory Duda as Slipstream. With a special appearance by Robin Howell. 
    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. 

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    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
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    Facebook: Monkeyman Productions
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    • 16 min
    MTO Season 4 – Prologue 2: “I have strange power of speech”

    MTO Season 4 – Prologue 2: “I have strange power of speech”

    Prologue Minisode - 2 of 5: On the rocket en route to the Moon, Alex, Payload, and Addie discuss what might come next.
    In a rocket bound for the moon, Alex, Payload and Addie talk about the past, and what might come next.
    Content Warning - Extreme emotional distress, dangerous situations
    Transcript here: https://monkeymanproductions.com/2022/08/mto-s4-p2-transcript/

    FEATURING:
    Gabriel Taneko as Alex, Philomena Sherwood as Payload, Journee LaFond as Addie, Becca Marcus as Elio, Serena Rahal as Nima, Corey Spruill as Stephen, and Dalia Ramahi as Nashwa.
    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 Chaika, a science fiction drama about loss, isolation and hope. (I know, familiar themes, right?)

    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://monkeymanproductions.com/sound-effects-credit/
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    • 18 min
    MTO Season 4 – Prologue 3: “The moment that his face I see”

    MTO Season 4 – Prologue 3: “The moment that his face I see”

    Prologue Minisode - 3 of 5: On Earth, the Enclave Officer provides a sense of purpose; and on the Moon, Theta's crew reacts to the rocket's impending arrival.
    Transcript here: https://monkeymanproductions.com/2022/09/mto-s4-p3-transcript/

    FEATURING:
    D.J. Sylvis as the Enclave Officer, Robin Howell as Reception Bot, Glory Duda as Slipstream, Danyelle Ellett as Barnett Bell, Jen Ponton as Tumnus, Shereen Lani Younes as Dr. Semaan, Tau Zaman as Dr. Ashwini Ray, Tina Daniels as Wilder, and Leeman Kessler as Roger.
    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 October Jones and Fish with Legs, a hilarious story about a teenage girl and a fish with legs saving the world with the power of friendship.

    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://monkeymanproductions.com/sound-effects-credit/
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    • 17 min
    MTO Season 4 – Prologue 4: “I know the man that must hear me”

    MTO Season 4 – Prologue 4: “I know the man that must hear me”

    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 survival, tradition, and the vast unknown.

    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://monkeymanproductions.com/sound-effects-credit/
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    • 17 min
    MTO Season 4 – Prologue 5: “To him my tale I teach”

    MTO Season 4 – Prologue 5: “To him my tale I teach”

    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/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://monkeymanproductions.com/sound-effects-credit/
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    • 21 min
    MTO Season 4 – Bonus: “Rose of Jericho Podcasts”

    MTO Season 4 – Bonus: “Rose of Jericho Podcasts”

    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://monkeymanproductions.com/sound-effects-credit/
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    • 7 min

Customer Reviews

4.6 out of 5
20 Ratings

20 Ratings

ReallyGreatApe ,

Immersive and moving and lovely

The short episodes are a great format and each one manages to pack in a surprising amount of emotional nuance and story.

Highly recommend!

Sarah BL ,

Losing focus

I used to really love the show but it feels like it’s losing focus this season. There are so many voices and it’s almost impossible to tell most of them apart. The acting seems quite wooden and there’s very little atmosphere around the characters’ voices. It’s too bad because it started out amazing.

MaggieMaeJean ,

Listen to this!

10/10 would recommend to anyone!

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