Moonbase Theta, Out

Fable and Folly Network
  • 5.0 (2)
  • SCIENCE FICTION
  • TWICE-A-MONTH SERIES
Moonbase Theta, Out

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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  1. EPISODE 1

    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.  Looking for more great audio fiction? Check out 1972, a historical drama telling the powerful story of Shirley Chisholm and Angela Davis.  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/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    16 min

  2. EPISODE 2

    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/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    18 min

  3. EPISODE 3

    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/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    18 min

  4. EPISODE 4

    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/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    18 min

  5. EPISODE 5

    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/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    21 min

  6. EPISODE 6

    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/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    7 min

  7. EPISODE 7

    MTO Season 4 – Episode 1: “Contrary Moon”

    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 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 this story to life. We love what we’ve done with it and we can’t wait for you guys to hear all the work the cast and crew has put in, and we hope you love it as much as we do. And speaking of your support: everything helps, from leaving us a great review and subscribing on your podcast app of choice to sharing your feelings with us on Twitter and telling your friends about our show. For behind the scenes updates and early access to every episode, we would love to have you join us on Patreon. Visit us at MonkeyManProductions.com to learn more (and to visit our store if you need an En-Soy-Ment sticker or a T-Shirt featuring your favourite doggos!) But beyond all of that, we are so glad that you're listening and sharing in this story with us. Thank you. 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/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    30 min

  8. EPISODE 8

    MTO Season 4 – Episode 2: “Read from the Beginning”

    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 Robertcop and Linda Boyer. Thank you guys so much for your support, and helping and trusting us to bring this story to life. We love what we’ve done with it and we can’t wait for you guys to hear all the work the cast and crew has put in, and we hope you love it as much as we do. And speaking of your support: everything helps, from leaving us a great review and subscribing on your podcast app of choice to sharing your feelings with us on Twitter and telling your friends about our show. For behind the scenes updates and early access to every episode, we would love to have you join us on Patreon. Visit us at MonkeyManProductions.com to learn more (and to visit our store if you need an En-Soy-Ment sticker or a T-Shirt featuring your favourite doggos!) But beyond all of that, we are so glad that you're listening and sharing in this story with us. Thank you. 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/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    26 min
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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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