COPPERHEART: A RiggStories Audio Drama

Michael J Rigg, RiggStories.com
  • 4.6 (245)
  • Science Fiction
  • Weekly Series

COPPERHEART is an Audio Drama set in an alternate reality during a Nuclear Winter. Over 2,000 people (civilians, scientists, and military personnel) live underground in a multi-leveled USRB (United States Reconstruction Bunker) in Groom Lake, Nevada. They're all just waiting out the clock, preparing future generations to re-claim the surface of the earth...until a visitor arrives.

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  1. Episode 63

    63.01 Copperheart STEM - "Four"

    Presenting... COPPERHEART (Season 3, Part 63 of the Saga, Episode 1 of S T E M) "Four" Show Notes... After nearly fifty years, the Archimedes Gateway comes alive again, depositing a stranger and his A.I. companion. Copperheart is intended for mature audiences. Discretion is advised. This episode includes discussions regarding injury and death. To find out more about the show, and other RiggStories productions, visit riggstories.com. Consider joining our Patreon family at patreon.com/riggstories Production... Creator, Writer, Director: Michael J. Rigg Executive Producer: George Pecenica Producer: Sholom West Patreon Sponsor: Michael Cast This Episode... Captain John Sellers - Michael Rigg P.R.I.S. - Themself Score... "Copperheart Theme" - Astral Fogg "Copperheart STEM Theme" - Astral Fogg "Pulse" - Astral Fogg "Weeping Angels in the Dark" - RST Musek* (*) RST Musek is the arm of RiggStories that handles generative music using A.I. strictly for incidental background atmosphere. RiggStories maintains the copyright for these pieces. In the case of the Copperheart Production, music from Astral Fogg was blended and extended (with permission from the artist). We favor real artists over artificial ones! Please, contact Michael J. Rigg at riggstories@gmail.com to talk about using your art and/or music in this production. Commerical-Free with Art Patreon Release Schedule for this Episode Bronze+ Patreon Members: - 1 week early Steel+ Patreon Members: - 1 day early Public Release: July 26, 2026 Copperheart STEM (C) 2026, Michael J. Rigg for RiggStories. All Rights Reserved.

    63.01 Copperheart STEM - "Four"

  2. Episode 64

    64.02 Copperheart STEM - "eIGHT"

    Presenting... COPPERHEART (Season 3, Part 64 of the Saga, Episode 2 of S T E M) "eIGHT" Show Notes... Captain Sellers and P.R.I.S. discover something interesting about Archimedes, but before continuing, they must focus on survival. Copperheart is intended for mature audiences. Discretion is advised. This episode includes discussions regarding injury and death. To find out more about the show, and other RiggStories productions, visit riggstories.com. Consider joining our Patreon family at patreon.com/riggstories Production... Creator, Writer, Director: Michael J. Rigg Executive Producer: George Pecenica Producer: Michael West Patreon Sponsor: Robin Cast This Episode... Captain John Sellers - Michael Rigg P.R.I.S. - Themself Score... "Copperheart Theme" - Astral Fogg "Copperheart STEM Theme" - Astral Fogg "Weeping Angels in the Dark" - RST Musek* (*) RST Musek is the arm of RiggStories that handles generative music using A.I. strictly for incidental background music. RiggStories maintains the copyright for these pieces. We favor real artists over artificial ones! Please, contact Michael J. Rigg at riggstories@gmail.com to talk about using your art and/or music in this production. Commerical-Free with Art Patreon Release Schedule for this Episode Bronze+ Patreon Members: - 2 weeks early Steel+ Patreon Members: - 1 day early Public Release: August 9, 2026 Copperheart STEM (C) 2026, Michael J. Rigg for RiggStories. All Rights Reserved.

    64.02 Copperheart STEM - "eIGHT"

  3. Episode 65

    65.03 Copperheart STEM - "five"

    Presenting... COPPERHEART (Season 3, Part 65 of the Saga, Episode 3 of S T E M) "five" Show Notes... P.R.I.S. disscovers a shocking fact about the USRB network, but first Sellers must find a source of food and water. Copperheart is intended for mature audiences. Discretion is advised. This episode includes discussions regarding injury and death. To find out more about the show, and other RiggStories productions, visit riggstories.com. Consider joining our Patreon family at patreon.com/riggstories Production... Creator, Writer, Director: Michael J. Rigg Executive Producer: George Pecenica Producer: Azurnight Patreon Sponsor: Ryan Smith Cast This Episode... Captain John Sellers - Michael Rigg P.R.I.S. - Themself Score... "Copperheart Theme" - Astral Fogg "Copperheart STEM Theme" - Astral Fogg "Weeping Angels in the Dark" - RST Musek* (*) RST Musek is the arm of RiggStories that handles generative music using A.I. strictly for incidental background music. RiggStories maintains the copyright for these pieces. We favor real artists over artificial ones! Please, contact Michael J. Rigg at riggstories@gmail.com to talk about using your art and/or music in this production. Commerical-Free with Art Patreon Release Schedule for this Episode Bronze+ Patreon Members: - 2 weeks early Steel+ Patreon Members: - 1 day early Public Release: August 23, 2026 Copperheart STEM (C) 2026, Michael J. Rigg for RiggStories. All Rights Reserved.

    65.03 Copperheart STEM - "five"

  4. Episode 66

    66.04 Copperheart STEM - "TWo"

    Presenting... COPPERHEART (Season 3, Part 66 of the Saga, Episode 4 of S T E M) "TWo" Show Notes... More evidence is uncovered about what happened at USRB GL51, but Sellers and P.R.I.S. are not alone. Copperheart is intended for mature audiences. Discretion is advised. To find out more about the show, and other RiggStories productions, visit riggstories.com. Consider joining our Patreon family at patreon.com/riggstories Production... Creator, Writer, Director: Michael J. Rigg Executive Producer: George Pecenica Producer: Sholom West Patreon Sponsor: Eric McNeal Cast This Episode... Captain John Sellers - Michael Rigg P.R.I.S. - Themself Score... "Copperheart Theme" - Astral Fogg "Copperheart STEM Theme" - Astral Fogg "Tension in a Cruel Dimension" - RST Musek* (*) RST Musek is the arm of RiggStories that handles generative music using A.I. strictly for incidental background music. RiggStories maintains the copyright for these pieces. We favor real artists over artificial ones! Please, contact Michael J. Rigg at riggstories@gmail.com to talk about using your art and/or music in this production. Public Release: September 6, 2026 Copperheart STEM (C) 2026, Michael J. Rigg for RiggStories. All Rights Reserved.

    66.04 Copperheart STEM - "TWo"

  5. Season 3 Trailer

    S T E M Teaser01

    Produced, Written, and Directed by: Michael J. Rigg Coppperheart Theme Originated and Composed by: Astral Fogg Featuring: Just Jenah as Lt. Runa Morrigan The new season of Copperheart begins on July 26, 2026, continuing the saga where the original story left off.  Coming up: Copperheart: STEM, Copperheart: The Blue Silver Chronicles, and Copperheart: First Terminus All new productions are being featured and previewed for our Patreon members. You can find out more about our Patreon at www.riggstories.com on the Support Page. It's so good to be back! WORD OF WARNING: If you are listening to this on Spotify, consider finding an alternative podcatcher for your Copperheart enjoyment. Spotify has removed several episodes from previous seasons sighting copyright issues. The entire content of the series has been produced by me, the music is original and composed by Astral Fogg (for use specifically for this show), and no other provider has blocked our broadcast. Spotify would not explain what or why was removed, and they have refused appeal for the show. You can find Copperheart on Apple or Android media, on Castbox, and most other podcast providers. You can also go directly to our host at www.copperheart.libsyn.com Thank you!

    S T E M Teaser01

  6. Season 3 Trailer

    S T E M Teaser02

    S T E M The Second Teaser Produced, Written, and Directed by: Michael J. Rigg Coppperheart Theme Originated and Composed by: Astral Fogg Featuring: Just Jenah as Lt. Runa Morrigan The new season of Copperheart begins on July 26, 2026, continuing the saga where the original story left off.  Coming up: Copperheart: STEM, Copperheart: The Blue Silver Chronicles, and Copperheart: First Terminus All new productions are being featured and previewed for our Patreon members. You can find out more about our Patreon at www.riggstories.com on the Support Page. Welcome back to Copperheart! WORD OF WARNING: If you are listening to this on Spotify, consider finding an alternative podcatcher for your Copperheart enjoyment. Spotify has removed several episodes from previous seasons sighting copyright issues. The entire content of the series has been produced by me, the music is original and composed by Astral Fogg (for use specifically for this show), and no other provider has blocked our broadcast. Spotify would not explain what or why was removed, and they have refused appeal for the show. You can find Copperheart on Apple or Android media, on Castbox, and most other podcast providers. You can also go directly to our host at www.copperheart.libsyn.com Thank you!

    S T E M Teaser02

  7. Season 3 Trailer

    S T E M Final Teaser

    Produced, Written, and Directed by: Michael J. Rigg Coppperheart Theme Originated and Composed by: Astral Fogg Featuring: Just Jenah as Lt. Runa Morrigan The new season of Copperheart begins on July 26, 2026, continuing the saga where the original story left off.  Coming up: Copperheart: STEM, Copperheart: The Blue Silver Chronicles, and Copperheart: First Terminus All new productions are being featured and previewed for our Patreon members. You can find out more about our Patreon at www.riggstories.com on the Support Page. It's so good to be back! WORD OF WARNING: If you are listening to this on Spotify, consider finding an alternative podcatcher for your Copperheart enjoyment. Spotify has removed several episodes from previous seasons sighting copyright issues. The entire content of the series has been produced by me, the music is original and composed by Astral Fogg (for use specifically for this show), and no other provider has blocked our broadcast. Spotify would not explain what or why was removed, and they have refused appeal for the show. You can find Copperheart on Apple or Android media, on Castbox, and most other podcast providers. You can also go directly to our host at www.copperheart.libsyn.com Thank you!

    S T E M Final Teaser
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COPPERHEART is an Audio Drama set in an alternate reality during a Nuclear Winter. Over 2,000 people (civilians, scientists, and military personnel) live underground in a multi-leveled USRB (United States Reconstruction Bunker) in Groom Lake, Nevada. They're all just waiting out the clock, preparing future generations to re-claim the surface of the earth...until a visitor arrives.

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