175 episodes

At the Penumbra, you might follow Juno Steel, a brooding, sharp-witted private eye on Mars, as he tangles with an elusive homme fatale, tracks dangerous artifacts of an ancient alien civilization, and faces his three greatest fears: heights, blood, and relationships.

Or you might enter the world of the Second Citadel, where the merciless Sir Caroline must corral a team of emotionally distraught all-male knights to defend their city against mind-manipulating monsters...even the ones they’ve fallen in love with.

These audio dramas and more await you in the Penumbra, dear traveler. We hope you enjoy your stay. (Start with "1.01: Juno Steel and the Case of the Murderous Mask" or "1.09: Second Citadel - The Head of the Janus Beast.")

The Penumbra is created and produced by Sophie Takagi Kaner and Kevin Vibert. Follow us on Twitter (@thepenumbrapod), Tumblr (@thepenumbrapodcast), or Facebook (The Penumbra Podcast).

You can find all of our transcripts here. If you would like to view trigger warnings or SFX attributions, you can scroll to the end of the appropriate episode transcript: https://drive.google.com/drive/u/2/folders/1bnWLw5dTW4l9A0bmOMzEiy6XqqsXHHi_

The Penumbra Podcast Harley Takagi Kaner and Kevin Vibert

    • Fiction
    • 5.0 • 17 Ratings

At the Penumbra, you might follow Juno Steel, a brooding, sharp-witted private eye on Mars, as he tangles with an elusive homme fatale, tracks dangerous artifacts of an ancient alien civilization, and faces his three greatest fears: heights, blood, and relationships.

Or you might enter the world of the Second Citadel, where the merciless Sir Caroline must corral a team of emotionally distraught all-male knights to defend their city against mind-manipulating monsters...even the ones they’ve fallen in love with.

These audio dramas and more await you in the Penumbra, dear traveler. We hope you enjoy your stay. (Start with "1.01: Juno Steel and the Case of the Murderous Mask" or "1.09: Second Citadel - The Head of the Janus Beast.")

The Penumbra is created and produced by Sophie Takagi Kaner and Kevin Vibert. Follow us on Twitter (@thepenumbrapod), Tumblr (@thepenumbrapodcast), or Facebook (The Penumbra Podcast).

You can find all of our transcripts here. If you would like to view trigger warnings or SFX attributions, you can scroll to the end of the appropriate episode transcript: https://drive.google.com/drive/u/2/folders/1bnWLw5dTW4l9A0bmOMzEiy6XqqsXHHi_

    5.26: Second Citadel--The World to Come (Part 3)

    5.26: Second Citadel--The World to Come (Part 3)

    Given but one short and precious life, what world will you bring to bear?
    Welcome to the Penumbra, dear Traveler. We hope you enjoy your stay.
    (Trigger warnings can be found at the bottom of this episode description and at the end of the transcript.)
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    You can find all of our transcripts here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1OLddnnYamZuglgZc8pM2gqToPOwEBccM?usp=sharing
    Transcripts will come out along with the public release of the episode.
    On staff at the Penumbra:
    Ginny D'Angelo -- Head of Merchandise and Outreach
    Melissa DeJesus -- Script editing team
    Harley Takagi Kaner -- Co-creator, Head of Episode Development, Director, Sound designer
    Joelle Kross -- Transcriptionist
    Noah Simes -- Production manager
    Grahame Turner -- Script editing team
    Kevin Vibert -- Co-creator, Head of Operations, Lead writer
    Ryan Vibert -- Composer and performer of original music
    Jeff Wright -- Graphic designer
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    Attribution: Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license.
    “Desolated Lands Atmosphere” by original_sound https://freesound.org/people/original_sound/sounds/365153/
    “Tyrael - Sword Slice Flesh - 02.wav“ by SoundFlakes https://freesound.org/people/SoundFlakes/sounds/492254/
    “Sword_cut_off_neck_or_slash_flesh_sounds.mp3” by Artninja https://freesound.org/people/Artninja/sounds/700234/
    “Electronic Tanpura 3” by sankalp https://freesound.org/people/sankalp/sounds/155500/
    “Avalanche.wav” by mystiscool https://freesound.org/people/mystiscool/sounds/7141/
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    TRIGGER WARNINGS:
    - Military action
    - Gunfire and weaponry
    - Sudden loud noises
    - Death and injury
    - Violence and threats of violence
    - Violence and significant harm towards children
    - Deception
    - Abuse of authority
    - Body horror
    - Self-harm/self-destruction
    - Fire
    - Sexism and xenophobia


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    • 1 hr 18 min
    5.25: Second Citadel--The World to Come (Part 2)

    5.25: Second Citadel--The World to Come (Part 2)

    Above, a cataclysmic war to determine the fate of the Universe; below, an adventure deep into the bowels beneath an undersea palace; all while a traitor leads the enemy onward... and forces our heroes to make a terrible choice.
    Welcome to the Penumbra, dear Traveler. We hope you enjoy your stay.
    (Trigger warnings can be found at the bottom of this episode description and at the end of the transcript.)
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    You can find all of our transcripts here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1OLddnnYamZuglgZc8pM2gqToPOwEBccM?usp=sharing
    Transcripts will come out along with the public release of the episode.
    On staff at the Penumbra:
    Ginny D'Angelo -- Head of Merchandise and Outreach
    Melissa DeJesus -- Script editing team
    Harley Takagi Kaner -- Co-creator, Head of Episode Development, Director, Sound designer
    Joelle Kross -- Transcriptionist
    Noah Simes -- Production manager
    Grahame Turner -- Script editing team
    Kevin Vibert -- Co-creator, Head of Operations, Lead writer
    Ryan Vibert -- Composer and performer of original music
    Jeff Wright -- Graphic designer
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    Attribution: Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license.
    “Infinite Storm.wav” by digifishmusic https://freesound.org/people/digifishmusic/sounds/41739/
    “BombEplosion.wav” by Lord Razu https://freesound.org/people/Lord%20Razu/sounds/107792/
    “Gripen bombingrun1.mp3“ by SoundLover16 https://freesound.org/people/SoundLover16/sounds/274303/
    “Action Music Loop 2 "Hunted”” by MathewHenry https://freesound.org/people/MathewHenry/sounds/685597/
    “small-spill-splash-pour-splat-paint.wav” by newagegroup https://freesound.org/people/newagesoup/sounds/344537/
    “Welding Torch 2.wav” by Razzvio https://freesound.org/people/Razzvio/sounds/79576/
    “nord_analog_howling_wind_storm.wav” by medialint https://freesound.org/people/medialint/sounds/11863/
    “Creepy Dungeon Door Slam” by Hybrid_V https://freesound.org/people/Hybrid_V/sounds/320737/
    “52pickup.wav” by FreqMan https://freesound.org/people/FreqMan/sounds/19906/
    “Walking quickly in a river” by arnaud coutancier https://freesound.org/people/arnaud%20coutancier/sounds/320175/
    “drop-cards.wav” by themfish https://freesound.org/people/themfish/sounds/45815/
    “Moving the grave stone.With stone sand(5lrs,mltprcssng).wav” by newlocknew https://freesound.org/people/newlocknew/sounds/530268/
    “shotgun_moving stones in stone river1_Sierra Albarracin_010921_David Albanes Bonillo_SONOTOMIA.wav” by Sonotomia https://freesound.org/people/Sonotomia/sounds/611887/
    “Parking Garage - Walla, Man Scream” by soundadvices https://freesound.org/people/soundadvices/sounds/187290/
    “Breaking bones 3” by studiobonk https://freesound.org/people/studiobonk/sounds/649117/
    “Monster bite” by soundmast123 https://freesound.org/people/soundmast123/sounds/571967/
    “Intense Gore Sound: Opening Chest Cavity” by MinecraftGamerLR https://freesound.org/people/MinecraftGamerLR/sounds/728695/
    “Dinosaur Footsteps-01.wav” by jamesrodavidson https://freesound.org/people/jamesrodavidson/sounds/192365/
    “Wet Meat.mp3” by RICHERlandTV https://freesound.org/people/RICHERlandTV/sounds/264184/

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    TRIGGER WARNINGS:
    - Military action
    - Gunfire and weaponry
    - Sudden loud noises
    - Death and injury
    - Violence and threats of violence
    - Violence and significant harm towards children
    - Deception
    - Abuse of authority
    - Body horror
    - Self-harm/self-destruction
    - Fire
    - Sexism and xenophobia


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    • 42 min
    5.24: Second Citadel--The World to Come (Part 1)

    5.24: Second Citadel--The World to Come (Part 1)

    The center of the Universe, mere hours before the battle that will determine its final fate. This is a war that not all will survive.
    Welcome to the Penumbra, dear Traveler. We hope you enjoy your stay.
    (Trigger warnings can be found at the bottom of this episode description and at the end of the transcript.)
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    You can find all of our transcripts here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1OLddnnYamZuglgZc8pM2gqToPOwEBccM?usp=sharing
    Transcripts will come out along with the public release of the episode.
    On staff at the Penumbra:
    Ginny D'Angelo -- Head of Merchandise and Outreach
    Melissa DeJesus -- Script editing team
    Harley Takagi Kaner -- Co-creator, Head of Episode Development, Director, Sound designer
    Joelle Kross -- Transcriptionist
    Noah Simes -- Production manager
    Grahame Turner -- Script editing team
    Kevin Vibert -- Co-creator, Head of Operations, Lead writer
    Ryan Vibert -- Composer and performer of original music
    Jeff Wright -- Graphic designer
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    Attribution: Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license.
    “EK Cobra Pistol Crossbow.mp3” by Tairblenn https://freesound.org/people/Tairblenn/sounds/540406/
    “MCU_or_movie_inspired_blade_stab_or_slash_flesh_sounds.mp3” by Artninja https://freesound.org/people/Artninja/sounds/700235/
    Winterstorm II: A Cinematic and ambient soundscape - by Kjartan Abel.
    Visit https://kjartan-abel.com/library to find free music for your next project.
    This work is licensed under the following: CC BY-SA 4.0 Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International
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    TRIGGER WARNINGS:
    - Military action
    - Gunfire and weaponry
    - Sudden loud noises
    - Death and injury
    - Violence and threats of violence
    - Violence and significant harm towards children
    - Deception
    - Abuse of authority
    - Body horror
    - Self-harm/self-destruction
    - Fire
    - Sexism and xenophobia


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    • 56 min
    5.23: Juno Steel and the Thief's Honor (Part 2)

    5.23: Juno Steel and the Thief's Honor (Part 2)

    BEGIN LIFEUPGRADE?
    Welcome to the Penumbra, dear Traveler. We hope you enjoy your stay.
    (Trigger warnings can be found at the bottom of this episode description and at the end of the transcript.)
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    You can find all of our transcripts here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1OLddnnYamZuglgZc8pM2gqToPOwEBccM?usp=sharing
    Transcripts will come out along with the public release of the episode.
    On staff at the Penumbra:
    Ginny D'Angelo -- Head of Merchandise and Outreach
    Melissa DeJesus -- Script editing team
    Harley Takagi Kaner -- Co-creator, Head of Episode Development, Director, Sound designer
    Joelle Kross -- Transcriptionist
    Noah Simes -- Production manager
    Grahame Turner -- Script editing team
    Kevin Vibert -- Co-creator, Head of Operations, Lead writer
    Ryan Vibert -- Composer and performer of original music
    Jeff Wright -- Graphic designer
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    Attribution: Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license.
    “Banging on wooden door.wav” by jack.cooper https://freesound.org/people/jack.cooper/sounds/455885/
    “Control Room Alarms (It's all kicking off!)” by Jeff.Sergeant https://freesound.org/people/Jeff.Sergeant/sounds/647575/
    “Error Bleep 1” by original_sound https://freesound.org/people/original_sound/sounds/372200/
    “Scifi_button_beeping_modern_starwars_inspired_” by Artninja https://freesound.org/people/Artninja/sounds/734959/
    “TILT.wav” by Moeder Babelutte https://freesound.org/people/Moeder%20Babelutte/sounds/55351/
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    TRIGGER WARNINGS:
    - Violence and threats of violence
    - Sudden loud noises
    - Death and murder
    - Blood
    - Medical abuse and abuse of authority
    - Torture
    - Intent to self-harm and suicidal ideation
    - Armed conflict


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    • 37 min
    5.22: Juno Steel and the Thief's Honor (Part 1)

    5.22: Juno Steel and the Thief's Honor (Part 1)

    It's difficult to stay sane while you're in two simultaneous life-or-death situations, but Juno Steel is doing his best. With the Ruby 7 psychically splitting his attention between two places -- one where he is imprisoned and experimented on by Dokana executives; another where Nureyev must argue to save Juno's life -- things are looking pretty grim. And with each passing day, the executives draw closer to isolating what they need from Juno... which means that each day, they draw closer and closer to disposing of him entirely.
    Welcome to the Penumbra, dear Traveler. We hope you enjoy your stay.
    (Trigger warnings can be found at the bottom of this episode description and at the end of the transcript.)
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    You can find all of our transcripts here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1OLddnnYamZuglgZc8pM2gqToPOwEBccM?usp=sharing
    Transcripts will come out along with the public release of the episode.
    On staff at the Penumbra:
    Ginny D'Angelo -- Head of Merchandise and Outreach
    Melissa DeJesus -- Script editing team
    Harley Takagi Kaner -- Co-creator, Head of Episode Development, Director, Sound designer
    Joelle Kross -- Transcriptionist
    Noah Simes -- Production manager
    Grahame Turner -- Script editing team
    Kevin Vibert -- Co-creator, Head of Operations, Lead writer
    Ryan Vibert -- Composer and performer of original music
    Jeff Wright -- Graphic designer
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    Attribution: Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license.
    “great-dark-caverns-of-machinery_futuristic_by_OnlyTheGhosts.ogg” by OnlyTheGhosts https://freesound.org/people/OnlyTheGhosts/sounds/251478/
    “MachinesWhirring.wav” by jamesgilsenan https://freesound.org/people/jamesgilsenan/sounds/388370/
    “Space Hulk Engine room.wav” by Badgie42 https://freesound.org/people/Badgie42/sounds/398790/
    “Keyless lock.wav” by theplax https://freesound.org/people/theplax/sounds/618144/
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    TRIGGER WARNINGS:
    - Violence and threats of violence
    - Sudden loud noises
    - Death and murder
    - Blood
    - Medical abuse and abuse of authority
    - Torture
    - Intent to self-harm and suicidal ideation
    - Armed conflict


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    • 40 min
    5.21: Second Citadel--The Fall (Part 2)

    5.21: Second Citadel--The Fall (Part 2)

    The Second Citadel has stood, tall and proud, in the Northern Wilds for centuries. It is the bastion of humanity in the region, a settlement carved out from an unforgiving land. No matter what happens, you must remember this: there are people who call it home, people who love it, people who have never known anything but it.
    Welcome to the Penumbra, dear Traveler. We hope you enjoy your stay.
    (Trigger warnings can be found at the bottom of this episode description and at the end of the transcript.)
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    You can find all of our transcripts here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1OLddnnYamZuglgZc8pM2gqToPOwEBccM?usp=sharing
    Transcripts will come out along with the public release of the episode.
    On staff at the Penumbra:
    Ginny D'Angelo -- Head of Merchandise and Outreach
    Melissa DeJesus -- Script editing team
    Harley Takagi Kaner -- Co-creator, Head of Episode Development, Director, Sound designer
    Joelle Kross -- Transcriptionist
    Noah Simes -- Production manager
    Grahame Turner -- Script editing team
    Kevin Vibert -- Co-creator, Head of Operations, Lead writer
    Ryan Vibert -- Composer and performer of original music
    Jeff Wright -- Graphic designer
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    Attribution: Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license.
    “Stone with Chains is Destroyed.wav” by SoundFlakes  https://freesound.org/people/SoundFlakes/sounds/492539/
    "Usherfalls.wav" by spiehler https://freesound.org/people/spiehler/sounds/409056/
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    TRIGGER WARNINGS:
    - Violence and threats of violence
    - Gunfire
    - Death
    - Sudden loud noises
    - Physical injury and bleeding
    - Manipulation
    - Abuse of authority
    - Explosions and destruction on a large scale
    - War
    - Genocide
    - Military action


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    • 54 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
17 Ratings

17 Ratings

notbickle ,

It’s good. Apple are you recording this?

hello???? Okay! Okay! I see this on the page now. I am editing this. The penumbra podcast is good. I enjoy it greatly, and it makes me smile a lot. And laugh a lot. it has not disappointed me, it is fun and it is satisfying. I may have brought up these points in an earlier review but do I see it on here? No i do not.

Ohlookacatt ,

Amazing !!

Diverse and relatable characters, great plot lines. Hilarious and iconic lines too!

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