Daedalia - A Serial Novel

Ben Wakeman
  • 5.0 (1)
  • Drama
  • Updated Weekly

An anonymous artist known only as “Daedalia” is really two people—a feral young woman whose intricate drawings seem to show people the selves they’re avoiding, and the smooth-talking hustler who turns her into a myth—until her work begins to change strangers’ lives and they have to decide whether Daedalia is a beautiful lie or something far more dangerous. Daedalia is a serial novel written, narrated and produced by Ben Wakeman for Catch & Release. New chapters drop every Monday morning starting January 12, 2026. www.catchrelease.net

  1. 6d ago

    It’s a Small World After All

    Daedalia Chapter 22: It's a Small World After All Marabelle revisits a treasured memory with her mother from childhood. Daedalia is a serialized novel written, narrated, and produced by Ben Wakeman for Catch & Release. New chapters are released every Monday morning. The story is designed to unfold slowly, the days in between, a space for it to settle into your imagination. Visit the Daedalia website on Catch & Release to learn more about the story and join the community of listeners who comment each week. Want something to binge while you wait? Become a paid subscriber to Catch & Release and gain access to Ben Wakeman's three novels, complete with audio narration. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.catchrelease.net/subscribe

    15 min

  2. May 25

    Why do you make those pictures?

    Daedalia Chapter 21: Why do you make those pictures? Kelly struggles to find solid ground in the aftermath of Marabelle's kidnapping. Daedalia is a serialized novel written, narrated, and produced by Ben Wakeman for Catch & Release. New chapters are released every Monday morning. The story is designed to unfold slowly, the days in between, a space for it to settle into your imagination. Visit the Daedalia website on Catch & Release to learn more about the story and join the community of listeners who comment each week. Want something to binge while you wait? Become a paid subscriber to Catch & Release and gain access to Ben Wakeman's three novels, complete with audio narration. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.catchrelease.net/subscribe

    13 min

  3. May 18

    Transformer

    Daedalia Chapter 20: Transformer Nine-year-old Marabelle is still trapped in a hotel room with one of Daedalia's obsessed fans. Daedalia is a serialized novel written, narrated, and produced by Ben Wakeman for Catch & Release. New chapters are released every Monday morning. The story is designed to unfold slowly, the days in between, a space for it to settle into your imagination. Visit the Daedalia website on Catch & Release to learn more about the story and join the community of listeners who comment each week. Want something to binge while you wait? Become a paid subscriber to Catch & Release and gain access to Ben Wakeman's three novels, complete with audio narration. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.catchrelease.net/subscribe

    13 min

  4. May 11

    The Open Gate

    Daedalia Chapter 19: The Open Gate A visitor walks through the open gates of the ranch on a Sunday afternoon and casts a dark shadow over nine-year-old Marabelle. Daedalia is a serialized novel written, narrated, and produced by Ben Wakeman for Catch & Release. New chapters are released every Monday morning. The story is designed to unfold slowly, the days in between, a space for it to settle into your imagination. Visit the Daedalia website on Catch & Release to learn more about the story and join the community of listeners who comment each week. Want something to binge while you wait? Become a paid subscriber to Catch & Release and gain access to Ben Wakeman's three novels, complete with audio narration. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.catchrelease.net/subscribe

    15 min

  5. May 4

    Remember The Chickens

    Daedalia Chapter 18: Remember the Chickens Marabelle interviews Lefty a year after Kelly's death as part of her research for the book she's writing about their life. Daedalia is a serialized novel written, narrated, and produced by Ben Wakeman for Catch & Release. New chapters are released every Monday morning. The story is designed to unfold slowly, the days in between, a space for it to settle into your imagination. Visit the Daedalia website on Catch & Release to learn more about the story and join the community of listeners who comment each week. Want something to binge while you wait? Become a paid subscriber to Catch & Release and gain access to Ben Wakeman's three novels, complete with audio narration. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.catchrelease.net/subscribe

    15 min

  6. Apr 27

    The Overwhelming Roar of Silence

    Daedalia Chapter 17: The Overwhelming Roar of Silence Kelly travels to New York City and has an episode that inspires her most controversial and career-defining series. Daedalia is a serialized novel written, narrated, and produced by Ben Wakeman for Catch & Release. New chapters are released every Monday morning. The story is designed to unfold slowly, the days in between, a space for it to settle into your imagination. Visit the Daedalia website on Catch & Release to learn more about the story and join the community of listeners who comment each week. Want something to binge while you wait? Become a paid subscriber to Catch & Release and gain access to Ben Wakeman's three novels, complete with audio narration. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.catchrelease.net/subscribe

    13 min

  7. Apr 20

    Marabelle

    Daedalia Chapter 16: Marabelle The narrator of our story reveals her identity. Daedalia is a serialized novel written, narrated, and produced by Ben Wakeman for Catch & Release. New chapters are released every Monday morning. The story is designed to unfold slowly, the days in between, a space for it to settle into your imagination. Visit the Daedalia website on Catch & Release to learn more about the story and join the community of listeners who comment each week. Want something to binge while you wait? Become a paid subscriber to Catch & Release and gain access to Ben Wakeman's three novels, complete with audio narration. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.catchrelease.net/subscribe

    13 min

  8. Apr 13

    The Centaur and the Griffin

    Daedalia Chapter 15: The Centaur and the Griffin Kelly and Lefty's relationship takes a significant turn. Daedalia is a serialized novel written, narrated, and produced by Ben Wakeman for Catch & Release. New chapters are released every Monday morning. The story is designed to unfold slowly, the days in between, a space for it to settle into your imagination. Visit the Daedalia website on Catch & Release to learn more about the story and join the community of listeners who comment each week. Want something to binge while you wait? Become a paid subscriber to Catch & Release and gain access to Ben Wakeman's three novels, complete with audio narration. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.catchrelease.net/subscribe

    14 min
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An anonymous artist known only as “Daedalia” is really two people—a feral young woman whose intricate drawings seem to show people the selves they’re avoiding, and the smooth-talking hustler who turns her into a myth—until her work begins to change strangers’ lives and they have to decide whether Daedalia is a beautiful lie or something far more dangerous. Daedalia is a serial novel written, narrated and produced by Ben Wakeman for Catch & Release. New chapters drop every Monday morning starting January 12, 2026. www.catchrelease.net

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