In Astra: A Sci-Fi Mystery

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In Astra: A Sci-Fi Mystery Podcast

What is happening at Delphic Peak Preparatory School? Joaquin Moreno doesn’t want to be here. But as a bizarre and disquieting mystery unfolds, he may be forced to stay and reckon with it—especially since he’s the only one who’s noticed. Now Joaquin must fight battles both outward and inward. Because truth carries burden. No one can go back in the dark once they find the light… And there’s something watching us from the stars. In Astra is a story about mystery, trust, mental health, and identity. And also space and some gay stuff. New episodes every Saturday! Written, Directed, and Produced by Bee Dellepiane.

  1. 17/10/2020

    1.07 « The Gala »

    Tonight. It could all end tonight. Hattie is preparing for the big event of the season: The High-Achieving Students Gala. But she's not just attending to accept her accolades. If she can get the right information from the right people, she could find Aidan tonight and bring the investigation to an end. But she must steel herself for obstacles she did not anticipate. A lot rests on her shoulders, and if she isn't ready, it could all come crashing down.   If I could just.... reach her. Somehow..... Almostthere.....—   In Astra is a story about mystery, trust, mental health, and identity. And also space and some gay stuff. New episodes every Saturday!    For m0000MMMMMM78                             ore information, visit inastrapodcast.podbean.com   CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains high-level tension and suspenseful situations,  discussions of alcohol, discussions of kidnapping, shouting and arguing, depictions of gaslighting and manipulation in an intimate setting, situations comparable to brain injury, situations comparable to an anxiety attack,  distorted and staticky audio, and distorted and manipulated voices.   The Gala features the voices of Rachel Faria as Hattie, Aidan Blank as Faidan, Jessie Carl as the Spectre, Ryan Driscoll as Serrano, Bee Dellepiane as Joaquin, Rebecca Rich, Elliot Sutton, Sienna Dellepiane, and Jalyn Courtenay Webb as professors, Cory Arndt as the Custodian, and Sam Oguma as Aidan. Cover art by Deja Brown. Music by Cole Ramirez.   This episode featured sound effects/sound design atmospheres: "[Ambient Sounds] The Victorian Ball" via Ambient Sounds; "Crowd Sounds - Orchestra Finale Applause Sound Effect" & "Small Group Whispering Sound Effect" via SoundEffectsFactory, and "Clinking Glasses (Free Download Sound Effects)" via Redafs.

    39 min
  2. 31/10/2020

    1.09 « The Upper Hand »

    Joaquin and Hattie are done playing around. They've been outwitted again and again, but the Headmaster, Faidan, everyone responsible for Aidan's disappearance—it's their turn now. The Investigation Squad has a secret weapon their adversaries don't know about, and if everything goes according to plan, they'll have the high ground for the first time. But who knows what their enemies are truly capable of? And if Joaquin and Hattie are taken off guard, they're going to need an exit strategy. The season 1 finale of In Astra.   ....i'msorry.imnotlikeyou. ...............    .              ....................................@#$^U%▒▒bf▒g   In Astra is a story about mystery, trust, mental health, and identity. And also space and some gay stuff. Season 2 will come after a (hopefully) brief hiatus!   For  m❒m)▒▒o❑❒❑❒❒r▒▒❑e❒in❒▒▒▒f❒or❑m❒ati▒on, visit inastrapodcast.podbean.com   CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains discussions and depictions of kidnapping, shouting and fighting, situations comparable to gaslighting, situations comparable to brain injury, severe mental manipulation, depictions of a seizure, explosions and loud booming noises, a simulated allegory of a panic attack, distorted and staticky audio, and distorted and manipulated voices.   The Upper Hand features the voices of Bee Dellepiane as Joaquin, Rachel Faria as Hattie, Aidan Blank as Faidan, Jessie Carl as the Spectre, Ryan Driscoll as Serrano, and Shelly Gaza as Dr. Rhoda Crowder. Cover art by Deja Brown. Music by Cole Ramirez.

    52 min

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What is happening at Delphic Peak Preparatory School? Joaquin Moreno doesn’t want to be here. But as a bizarre and disquieting mystery unfolds, he may be forced to stay and reckon with it—especially since he’s the only one who’s noticed. Now Joaquin must fight battles both outward and inward. Because truth carries burden. No one can go back in the dark once they find the light… And there’s something watching us from the stars. In Astra is a story about mystery, trust, mental health, and identity. And also space and some gay stuff. New episodes every Saturday! Written, Directed, and Produced by Bee Dellepiane.

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