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FINALLY, Parasitecology has arrived!  In this episode, our protagonist Javier awakens to a new reality and meets his future best friend, Cher Gandhi Statham under -- let's say, grave -- circumstances.  Memories get explored, various nodules and capillaries get squeezed.  It's like a therapy and yearly health checkup all in one!
Parasitecology is a darkly comic SF audiodrama about a suicidal nerd and his alien parasite best friend, which kind of spoils the episode to be honest, but -- come on, everybody knows the first episode is like the sweaty effort I put into the elliptical bike in my basement: all setup.  
Please note: While Parasitecology is a comedy, it incorporates the serious and, for us, highly personal topic of mental health, including dealing with anxiety, depression and suicide. If you or a loved one is at risk of self-harm, please: get help and call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-8255.
Parasitecology was created by Alan Gallauresi and Rob Trevino, who also created Interrupted Tales, a weekly podcast where one of them reads a vintage or pulp story while the other person constantly interrupts.  
All of their podcasts can be found at https://ohthehumanity.com.
Written and directed by Alan Gallauresi and Rob TrevinoOriginal music by Alan GallauresiNarration by Stacey Frost of Rough Giraffe (https://roughgiraffe.podbean.com/)Role of Javier performed by Rob TrevinoRole of Cher performed by Alan GallauresiRole of Mia performed by Kristen DiMercurio (https://www.fiverr.com/kdimerc).
Scriptwriting done in WriterDuet (https://writerduet.com/)Remote recording done in Cast (https://tryca.st/)Foley sounds by Soundsnap (https://www.soundsnap.com/)Sound clip editing done in Audacity (https://www.audacityteam.org/)Music production and scoring done in Ableton Live (https://www.ableton.com/en/live/)Additional Ableton Live instruments by Puremagnetik (https://puremagnetik.com/) and Afro DJ Mac (https://www.afrodjmac.com/)Episode editing and mixing done in Reaper (https://www.reaper.fm/)Hosted by Podbean
Podcast art contains elements from artists Alashi and Alexandra Petruk, licensed via iStockPhoto. "Ad" promo sites icons by Freepik from FlatIcon (http://www.flaticon.com/)
Additional musical compositions: S01E01: Skyhawk Beach by Blue Wave Theory at Free Music Archive (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Blue_Wave_Theory/Surf_Music_Month_Challenge/Skyhawk_Beach_fade_in). Licensed under CC BY-SA (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
S01E03: Elevator Ride to Hell (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpz21UFG0Ko) by Adam Monroe, via credit (http://adammonroemusic.com/#) S01E07: Fighting the Avanc by Darren Curtis at Soundcloud (https://soundcloud.com/desperate-measurez/fighting-the-avanc-arthurian-legend-soundtrack), via credit (https://www.darrencurtismusic.com/) S01E09: Big Plans (Remix) by Kellee Maize at Free Music Archive (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kellee_Maize/Aligned_Archetype/20__Kellee_Maize__Big_Plans_Remix__Aligned_Archetype__FrostWirecom). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ S01E09: STFU (Vocal Version) by JAM Studio (https://www.premiumbeat.com/royalty-free-tracks/stfu). Licensed by Premium Beat. S01E10: Fanfare for Space Kevin MacLeod at Incompetech.com (https://incompetech.com/wordpress/2013/04/not-quite-strauss/) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
S01E11: Dun Dun Dun by Simon Lacelle at Freesound (https://freesound.org/people/Simon_Lacelle/sounds/45654/). Licensed via attribution here under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ S01E12: Low-Fi Hero by the Zombie Dandies (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/The_Zombie_Dandies/Lo-Fi_Heroes/The_Zombie_Dandies_-_Lo-Fi_Heroes_-_03_Lo-Fi_Hero). Licensed via attribution here under Creative Commons: By Att

Season One of Parasitecology is nearly upon us!  It's been a long road getting from there (not having a darkly comic SF audiodrama podcast about a suicidal nerd and his alien parasite best friend) to here (a metaphysical state where we, indisputably, have a darkly comic SF audiodrama podcast about a suicidal nerd and his alien parasite best friend).  Where is Bryan Adams when you need him?  The answer is, of course, Canada.
Parasitecology is a darkly comic SF audiodrama about a suicidal nerd and his alien parasite best friend, which you should know by now because we said it three times in 60 seconds. 
It was created by Alan Gallauresi and Rob Trevino, who also created Interrupted Tales, a podcast where one of them reads a vintage or pulp story while the other person constantly interrupts.  
All of their podcasts can be found at https://ohthehumanity.com.
Written and directed by Alan Gallauresi and Rob TrevinoOriginal music by Alan GallauresiNarration by Stacey Frost of Rough Giraffe (https://roughgiraffe.podbean.com/)Role of Javier performed by Rob TrevinoRole of Cher performed by Alan GallauresiRole of Mia performed by Kristen DiMercurio (https://www.fiverr.com/kdimerc).
Scriptwriting done in WriterDuet (https://writerduet.com/)Remote recording done in Cast (https://tryca.st/)Foley sounds by Soundsnap (https://www.soundsnap.com/)Sound clip editing done in Audacity (https://www.audacityteam.org/)Music production and scoring done in Ableton Live (https://www.ableton.com/en/live/)Additional Ableton Live instruments by Puremagnetik (https://puremagnetik.com/) and Afro DJ Mac (https://www.afrodjmac.com/)Episode editing and mixing done in Reaper (https://www.reaper.fm/)Hosted by Podbean
Podcast art contains elements from artists Alashi and Alexandra Petruk, licensed via iStockPhoto. "Ad" promo sites icons by Freepik from FlatIcon (http://www.flaticon.com/)
Additional musical compositions: S01E01: Skyhawk Beach by Blue Wave Theory at Free Music Archive (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Blue_Wave_Theory/Surf_Music_Month_Challenge/Skyhawk_Beach_fade_in). Licensed under CC BY-SA (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
S01E03: Elevator Ride to Hell (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpz21UFG0Ko) by Adam Monroe, via credit (http://adammonroemusic.com/#)
S01E07: Fighting the Avanc by Darren Curtis at Soundcloud (https://soundcloud.com/desperate-measurez/fighting-the-avanc-arthurian-legend-soundtrack), via credit (https://www.darrencurtismusic.com/)
S01E09: Big Plans (Remix) by Kellee Maize at Free Music Archive (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kellee_Maize/Aligned_Archetype/20__Kellee_Maize__Big_Plans_Remix__Aligned_Archetype__FrostWirecom). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
S01E09: STFU (Vocal Version) by JAM Studio (https://www.premiumbeat.com/royalty-free-tracks/stfu). Licensed by Premium Beat.
S01E10: Fanfare for Space Kevin MacLeod at Incompetech.com (https://incompetech.com/wordpress/2013/04/not-quite-strauss/) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
S01E12: Low-Fi Hero by the Zombie Dandies at Free Music Archive. Licensed via attribution here under Creative Commons: By Attribution (CC BY 4.0)
S01E13: The Entertainer by Scott Joplin at Mutopia Project (https://www.mutopiaproject.org/cgibin/piece-info.cgi?id=263). Public Domain.
TTS voice of Godfrey from https://ttsmp3.com/ (British English / Brian voice)
Special thanks to our families and friends who put up with this idiotic idea.
Please note: While Parasitecology is a comedy, it incorporates the serious and, for us, highly personal topic of mental health, including dealing with anxiety, depression and suicide. If you or a loved one is at risk of self-harm, please: get help and call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-8255.

EPISODE #2 of Parasitecology!  Cher makes Javier an offer and we learn the difference between those who bought Bitcoins early and those who bought Dogecoins late.  Reminiscing about the Matrix.  Plus our first ad!  Yeah, we were surprised too, but I think you're going to love the product!
Parasitecology is a darkly comic SF audiodrama about a suicidal nerd and his alien parasite best friend, which kind of spoils the episode to be honest, but -- come on, everybody knows the first episode is like the sweaty effort I put into the elliptical bike in my basement: all setup.  
Please note: While Parasitecology is a comedy, it incorporates the serious and, for us, highly personal topic of mental health, including dealing with anxiety, depression and suicide. If you or a loved one is at risk of self-harm, please: get help and call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-8255.
Parasitecology was created by Alan Gallauresi and Rob Trevino, who also created Interrupted Tales, a weekly podcast where one of them reads a vintage or pulp story while the other person constantly interrupts.  
All of their podcasts can be found at https://ohthehumanity.com.
Written and directed by Alan Gallauresi and Rob TrevinoOriginal music by Alan GallauresiNarration by Stacey Frost of Rough Giraffe (https://roughgiraffe.podbean.com/)Role of Javier performed by Rob TrevinoRole of Cher performed by Alan Gallauresi
Full credits at http://parasitecology.com

EPISODE #3 of Parasitecology! Cher and Javier venture out into the world for food and other essentials! Once they figure out the minor details of getting dressed, smiling, and deciding what goes down easier on an empty stomach, toothpaste or mouthwash, that is.
Parasitecology is a darkly comic SF audiodrama about a suicidal nerd and his alien parasite best friend, which you probably know because this is episode 3 and it would be really weird for you to start here, but, hey: We don't know you. So keep being cool and shine on, you crazy diamond.
 
Please note: While Parasitecology is a comedy, it incorporates the serious and, for us, highly personal topic of mental health, including dealing with anxiety, depression and suicide. If you or a loved one is at risk of self-harm, please: get help and call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-8255.
Parasitecology was created by Alan Gallauresi and Rob Trevino, who also created Interrupted Tales, a weekly podcast where one of them reads a vintage or pulp story while the other person constantly interrupts.  
All of their podcasts can be found at https://ohthehumanity.com.
Written and directed by Alan Gallauresi and Rob TrevinoOriginal music by Alan GallauresiNarration by Stacey Frost of Rough Giraffe (https://roughgiraffe.podbean.com/)Role of Javier performed by Rob TrevinoRole of Cher performed by Alan Gallauresi
Full credits at http://parasitecology.com

EPISODE #4 of Parasitecology! Returning home with far too much food and pine needles, Cher shares with Javier details of his home world and biology as they fire up the FryDaddy. Plus, is this the episode Javier sees real proof of Cher's journey (and existence)?! It just might be. Bonds are made, histories are shared, and- wait. What's that ominous buzzing noise I hear?
Parasitecology is a darkly comic SF audiodrama about a suicidal nerd and his alien parasite best friend. Each episode is also titled after something from Cher's musical catalogue. Why? Because it's Cher, duh.
Please note: While Parasitecology is a comedy, it incorporates the serious and, for us, highly personal topic of mental health, including dealing with anxiety, depression and suicide. If you or a loved one is at risk of self-harm, please: get help and call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-8255.
Parasitecology was created by Alan Gallauresi and Rob Trevino, who also created Interrupted Tales, a weekly podcast where one of them reads a vintage or pulp story while the other person constantly interrupts.  
All of their podcasts can be found at https://ohthehumanity.com.
Written and directed by Alan Gallauresi and Rob TrevinoOriginal music by Alan GallauresiNarration by Stacey Frost of Rough Giraffe (https://roughgiraffe.podbean.com/)Role of Javier performed by Rob TrevinoRole of Cher performed by Alan Gallauresi
Full credits at http://parasitecology.com

EPISODE #5 of Parasitecology! Bonding continues as Cher and Javier go on a hormonal spin around town so Cher can get a feel for its new ride. Plus: ice cream! And what evil lurks beyond the (quite possible) evil of an impending work outing?
Parasitecology is a darkly comic SF audiodrama about a suicidal nerd and his alien parasite best friend. Each episode is also titled after something from Cher's musical catalogue. Why? Because it's Cher, duh.
Please note: While Parasitecology is a comedy, it incorporates the serious and, for us, highly personal topic of mental health, including dealing with anxiety, depression and suicide. If you or a loved one is at risk of self-harm, please: get help and call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-8255.
Parasitecology was created by Alan Gallauresi and Rob Trevino, who also created Interrupted Tales, a weekly podcast where one of them reads a vintage or pulp story while the other person constantly interrupts.  
All of their podcasts can be found at https://ohthehumanity.com.
Written and directed by Alan Gallauresi and Rob TrevinoOriginal music by Alan GallauresiNarration by Stacey Frost of Rough Giraffe (https://roughgiraffe.podbean.com/)Role of Javier performed by Rob TrevinoRole of Cher performed by Alan Gallauresi
Full credits at http://parasitecology.com