Among the Stacks Among the Stacks

This week, we're recommending a show we think you should listen to: Soul Operator from Tatiana Gefter

Soul Operator is a multi-genre, multi-season podcast that can be described as an actual play-narrative fusion. The podcast was created with the intention of highlighting amazing solo ttrpgs that exist in the space by presenting their gameplay as a fleshed out story. Follow Tessa Whitlock as she navigates these strange new worlds, for better or for worse. This is their first episode: The Awakening.

"Your first few days in the neighborhood have been overwhelming."

Tessa recounts her first few days in a mysterious neighborhood, surrounded by strangers.



General Warnings:

-Fear

-Isolation

-Paranoia



Episode Specific Warnings:

-Audio Distortion around 19:50.



Tessa Whitlock played by⁠ ⁠Tatiana Gefter⁠.

Audio editing and music by⁠ ⁠J Strautman⁠⁠.



Follow Soul Operator on ⁠Twitter⁠, ⁠Tumblr⁠,  ⁠Instagram, and Tiktok.



For early, ad-free episodes and other benefits, check out their patreon!

In which, after receiving visits from three spectres, Scrooge must decide if he will change his ways...


It was edited and scored by the phenomenal ⁠⁠⁠POLYBROW⁠⁠⁠ (she/her), a composer, orchestrator, and sound designer from the UK. Find more about Polybrow's work on her ⁠⁠⁠website.



The voice of section 1 is the superb Richard Wilde. Richard is a voice actor and actor, and plays Mr Hampson in Gather The Suspects.

The voice of section 2 is the grateful
NIGEL MCKEON⁠ (she/they/he), the creator of ⁠AMONG THE STACKS⁠, and the host of ⁠HYPERFIXATIONS⁠ and ⁠NANNY OGG'S BOOK CLUB⁠.


Episode art by ⁠⁠CLAIRE A. DINNEBIER⁠⁠ (she/her) and ⁠NIGEL MCKEON ⁠(she/they/he)


Read along with A Christmas Carol ⁠⁠⁠here

In which Scrooge is visited by the last of the spirits and sees what will happen if he does not mend his ways...


It was edited and scored by the phenomenal ⁠⁠⁠POLYBROW⁠⁠⁠ (she/her), a composer, orchestrator, and sound designer from the UK. Find more about Polybrow's work on her ⁠⁠⁠website.



The voice of section 1 is the wonderful ALEXANDER BAUNER (he/they), one of the creators of, and voice of Ellias Emanuel Short in SURCEASE.

The voice of section 2 is the one of a kind RHYS LAWTON (he/him). Rhys is a man of many talents, known in the audio drama scene as the voice of January Jones in ETHICS TOWN, and has also voiced characters in shows such as THE SILT VERSES

The voice of section 3 is the spooky JEREMY ENFINGER (he/him), a creator of, and voice behind Jeremy in THE STORAGE PAPERS

The voice of section 4 is the brilliant SHAUN PELLINGTON (he/him), one of the creators and producers of the podcast WAKE OF CORROSION, in which he also voices Elliot

The voice of section 5 is the stand-out DR SARAH PENN (she/her), from RAPTURE 518, a horror/psychological thriller Audio Drama produced in Canada.



Episode art by ⁠⁠⁠CLAIRE A. DINNEBIER⁠⁠⁠ (she/her) and ⁠⁠NIGEL MCKEON ⁠⁠(she/they/he)


Read along with A Christmas Carol ⁠⁠⁠here

In which Scrooge is visited by the Ghost of Christmas Present and sees how those around him celebrate Christmas in his absence...
It was edited and scored by the phenomenal ⁠⁠POLYBROW⁠⁠ (she/her), a composer, orchestrator, and sound designer from the UK. Find more about Polybrow's work on her ⁠⁠website.



The voice of Section 1 is the delightful ALEX ABRAHAMS (he/him), a co-founder of the [LISTLESS] podcast network and the creator and voice of Evan Pearce in the CHILDREN OF ROOM 56

The voice of section 2 is the talented BRENNA ANDERSON-DOWD (she/her), the voice of Hazel in CARE & FEEDING OF WEREWOLVES

The voice of section 3 is the phenomenal RAE LUNDBERG (they/them), one of the creators and voice behind Val in THE NIGHT POST and, most recently, the voice of Ran Fishercliff in EELER'S CHOICE

The voice of section 4 is the awesome STEVEN COUSLER (he/him), the creator and voice of HOTEL DAYDREAM

The voice of section 5 is the inspiring ALASDAIR STUART (he/him), is the co-owner of the ESCAPE ARTISTS FOUNDATION and the host of PSEUDOPOD. He writes the weekly newsletter THE FULL LID, and his voice can be heard in THE SECRET OF ST KILDA, THE MAGNUS ARCHIVES, and most recently, TALES FROM THE FRINGES OF REALITY.

The voice of section 6 is the heroic ARTHUR DEHART (he/him), the creator of DREADWOOD PRESS RADIO.

The voice of section 7 is the gemstone that is KRILL COLLINS (they/them), a noted CON O'NEILL enthusiast.

The voice of section 8 is the caring JESSICA BERSON (she/her), who is the creator and voice of Gemma in ECHOES (IN) BETWEEN and the creator and voice of REGINA PRIME.

The voice of section 9 is the always kind J. R. STEELE (he/they/it), J. R. is a writer and editor for STATION ARCADIA, the creator behind THE DOMESTIC LIFE OF ANTHONY TODD, and a writer for NEIGHBOURLY and TRANTHOLOGIES.

The voice of section 10 is the magical SCARLETT FOSTER (she/her/they), a cofounder of the [LISTLESS] podcast network, and the creator and voice behind ON ASPHALT BONES, which is currently airing its final episodes.


Episode art by ⁠⁠CLAIRE A. DINNEBIER⁠⁠ (she/her) and ⁠NIGEL MCKEON ⁠(she/they/he)


Read along with A Christmas Carol ⁠⁠here

In which Scrooge is visited by the Ghost of Christmas Past and takes a journey into his own past...

It was edited and scored by the phenomenal ⁠POLYBROW⁠ (she/her), a composer, orchestrator, and sound designer from the UK. Find more about Polybrow's work on her ⁠website.



The voice of section 1 is the wholesome TAYLOR MICHAELS (he/him), who is the voice of Chance in WOE.BEGONE, David in THE GROTTO, and Winston in TALES FROM THE FRINGES OF REALITY.

The voice of section 2 is the talented JESSE SYRATT (she/her). Jesse is the creator and voice behind the podcast NOWHERE ON AIR.

The voice of section 3 is the dedicated GRACE GRIEGO (she/her), one of the co-creators of STRONG BRANCH PRODUCTIONS. Grace's voice can be heard in the podcasts THE STENCH OF ADVENTURE and SKILLSET.

The voice of section 4 is the stalwart ALEX KINGSLEY (they/them), co-creator of STRONG BRANCH PRODUCTIONS, and the creator of such shows as THE STENCH OF ADVENTURE, STRONG BRANCHING OUT, TABLE SLOP, TALES FROM THE RADIATOR and the upcoming ARCANA IN SUBURBIA

The voice of section 5 is the brilliant EMILY PORTER SIEGEL (they/them), a writer and actor whose work can be heard most recently in TRANTHOLOGIES from the [LISTLESS] NETWORK

The voice of section 6 is the inimitable MATY PARZIVAL (they/them), Maty is a production assistant on THE AMELIA PROJECT


Episode art by ⁠CLAIRE A. DINNEBIER⁠ (she/her) and NIGEL MCKEON (she/they/he)


Read along with A Christmas Carol ⁠⁠here

In which Scrooge is paid a Christmas Eve visit by his old colleague, the late Jacob Marley...


It was edited and scored by the phenomenal ⁠⁠POLYBROW⁠⁠ (she/her), a composer, orchestrator, and sound designer from the UK. Find more about Polybrow's work on her ⁠⁠website.



The voice of section 1 is NIGEL MCKEON (she/they/he), the creator of AMONG THE STACKS, and the host of HYPERFIXATIONS and NANNY OGG'S BOOK CLUB.

The voice of section 2 is the lovely TATIANA GEFTER (she/they). Tot is the voice of Violet Lull on THE DEPARTMENT OF VARIANCE OF SOMEWHERE, OHIO, and the creator of the upcoming SOUL OPERATOR, debuting in January 2024.

The voice of section 3 is the holiday miracle that is CANDACE MCAFEE (they/she), find more information about their work in TTRPG's here.

The voice of section 4 is the mysterious MATTHEW O.K. SMITH (he/him), who is the creator and voice of the podcast NEIGHBOURLY

The voice of section 5 is the delightful EIRA MAJOR (he/they), the founder of HANGING SLOTH STUDIOS, and the creator and voice of SPIRIT BOX RADIO, CLOCKWORK BIRD, NOT QUITE DEAD, and the upcoming THE TWELVELMS CONSPIRACY


Episode art by CLAIRE A. DINNEBIER (she/her) and NIGEL MCKEON


Read along with A Christmas Carol ⁠here