Cassette Tapes From August

August Tapes Studios
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August Heiland's hometown is not what it seems. In this queer sci-fi audio drama, a girl in 1986 Rhode Island gets a cassette recorder for her 17th birthday, where she logs her daily life, beachside happenings, and conversations with her best friend Toni. But when the cute new girl at school, Lorena, asks her out on a date, August slowly starts to learn that Willowdale isn't what she thinks. Fans of stories like Gravity Falls and San Junipero, this one's for you. These are cassette tapes from August. As in, the month of August, and August from Willowdale. Season one and Vol. II now streaming. Welcome to Willowdale.

  1. Episode 1

    S2E1 | Cassette Tapes From the Campfire

    Before August and her friends can start college, they have to celebrate her birthday — and hopefully, a profession of love from Lorena. Meanwhile, Esmond starts studying for a placement test with Toni to get into Bryant University. This episode was directed and written by Blake McMillan, and executive produced by Katherine Lopez. The voice of August Heiland was Alondra Meléndez-Reyes. The voice of Toni was Hunter Vasey. The voice of August’s Dad was Austin West. The voice of Esmond Heiland was Brayden Bergum. The voice of Lorena Skyler was Rachel Hardy. The voice of Gerald was Jackson Bradshaw. The voice of Midge Skyler was Julia Renkly. The voice of Rick Randall was Michael Chenette. The voice of the Mysterious Boy was Joshua Tigges. The voice of the Mysterious Girl was Joceline Medina. Additional voices provided by Kevin Parks and Michael Yont. The music for this episode was produced by Elliot Cormier, with theme music by Adam McFee. Don’t forget to leave a review wherever it is you’re listening. And for a recap, check out the official recap series, “Love Letters From Willowdale”. For more info, visit blakemcm.com and be sure to follow @augusttapes on Instagram and Twitter.

  2. Episode 2

    S2E2 | Cassette Tapes From College Move-Ins

    August, Lorena, and Esmond prepare to move in to their college dorms. But what they find there is something they never could've prepared for. This episode was directed and written by Blake McMillan, and executive produced by Katherine Lopez. The voice of August Heiland was Alondra Meléndez-Reyes. The voice of Toni was Hunter Vasey. The voice of Lorena Skyler was Rachel Hardy. The voice of Midge Skyler was Julia Renkly. The voice of Esmond Heiland was Brayden Bergum. The voice of Gerald was Jackson Bradshaw. The voice of Armanata Nicolosa was Denise Johnson. The voice of Rick Randall was Michael Chenette. Additional voices provided by Sarah Swerid, Kevin Parks, Michael Yont, and Harrison Vaughan. The music for this episode was produced by Elliot Cormier, with theme music by Adam McFee. Don’t forget to leave a review wherever it is you’re listening. And for a recap, check out the official recap series, “Love Letters From Willowdale”. For more info, visit blakemcm.com.

  3. Episode 3

    S2E3 | Cassette Tapes From the Vanishing Act at Willowdale Diner

    Lorena learns that perhaps they've never told August they love her, while Esmond tries to assuage the repercussions of his recent behaviors in therapy. But will it be enough to calm down what will happen at brunch? This episode was directed and written by Blake McMillan, and executive produced by Katherine Lopez. The voice of August Heiland was Alondra Meléndez-Reyes. The voice of Esmond Heiland was Brayden Bergum. The voice of Toni was Hunter Vasey. The voice of Lorena Skyler was Rachel Hardy. The voice of Gerald was Jackson Bradshaw. The voice of Effie Vianne was Maura Lefevre. The voice of Midge Skyler was Julia Renkly. The voice of Rick Randall was Michael Chenette. The voice of Armanata Nicolosa was Denise Johnson. Additional voices provided by Priscilla Welch and Michael Yont. The music for this episode was produced by Elliot Cormier, with theme music by Adam McFee. Don’t forget to leave a review wherever it is you’re listening. And for a recap, check out the official recap series, “Love Letters From Willowdale”. For more info, visit blakemcm.com.

  4. Episode 4

    S2E4 | Cassette Tapes From the Visionary Girl and the Wormhole Boy

    Meanwhile, August's tapes have a new home. This episode was directed and written by Blake McMillan, and executive produced by Katherine Lopez. The voice of Theo was Joshua Tigges. The voice of Iris was Joceline Medina. The voice of Gem was Lexie Miller. The voice of Iris’s Mom was Sarah Swerid. The voice of Iris’s Dad was Frank Andre. Additional voices provided by Alondra Melendez-Reyes, Hunter Vasey, and Brayden Bergum. The music for this episode was produced by Elliot Cormier, with theme music by Adam McFee. Don’t forget to leave a review wherever it is you’re listening. And for a recap, check out the official recap series, “Love Letters From Willowdale”. For more info, visit blakemcm.com.

  5. Episode 5

    S2E5 | Cassette Tapes From Getting Lost Upstate

    Midge, in an attempt to find August and Esmond, takes Toni, Lorena, and Gerald to the Orb. But they'll split up to find even more evidence about their missing friends. This episode was directed and written by Blake McMillan, and executive produced by Katherine Lopez. The voice of Lorena Skyler was Rachel Hardy. The voice of Theo was Joshua Tigges. The voice of Jackson Bradshaw was Gerald. The voice of Toni Skyler was Hunter Vasey. The voice of Midge Skyler was Julia Renkly. The voice of Armanata Nicolosa was Denise Johnson. The voice of August Heiland was Alondra Meléndez-Reyes. The voice of Esmond Heiland was Brayden Bergum. The voice of Rick Randall was Michael Chenette. The voice of Effie Vianne was Maura Lefevre. The voice of Cassandra was Lexie Miller. The music for this episode was produced by Elliot Cormier, with theme music by Adam McFee. Don’t forget to leave a review wherever it is you’re listening. And for a recap, check out the official recap series, “Love Letters From Willowdale”. For more info, visit blakemcm.com.

  6. Episode 6

    S2E6 | Cassette Tapes From Lorena

    Lorena and Gerald go on a side quest for Midge... and end up in Lorena's memories. This episode was directed and written by Rachel Hardy, and executive produced by Blake McMillan. The voice of Lorena Skyler was Rachel Hardy. The voice of Gerald was me, Jackson Bradshaw. The voice of Midge Skyler was Julia Renkly. The voice of Isabel was Priscilla Welch. The voice of Tom was Jacob Barron. The voice of Emma was Sarah Swerid. Additional voices by Alondra Melendez-Reyes, Kevin Parks, and Maura Lefevre. The music for this episode was produced by Elliot Cormier, with theme music by Adam McFee. Don’t forget to leave a review wherever it is you’re listening. And for a recap, check out the official recap series, “Love Letters From Willowdale”. For more info, visit blakemcm.com.

  7. Episode 7

    S2E7 | Cassette Tapes From the Wellfleet Facility

    As August and Esmond begin their training, Lorena and their friends begin to fight against a new enemy. Cassette Tapes From August is an original podcast by Blake McMillan. This episode was directed and written by Blake McMillan, and executive produced by Katherine Lopez. The voice of August Heiland was Alondra Meléndez-Reyes. The voice of Lorena Skyler was me, Rachel Hardy. The voice of Theo was Joshua Tigges. The voice of Cassandra was Lexie Miller. The voice of Esmond Heiland was Brayden Bergum. The voice of Gerald was Jackson Bradshaw. The voice of Iris was Joceline Medina. The voice of Armanata Nicolosa was Denise Johnson. The voice of Toni was Hunter Vasey. The voice of Midge Skyler was Julia Renkly. Additional voices by Jacob Barron. The music for this episode was produced by Elliot McMillan, with theme music by Adam McFee. Don’t forget to leave a review wherever it is you’re listening. And for a recap, check out the official recap series, “Love Letters From Willowdale”. For more info, visit blakemcm.com.

  8. Episode 8

    S2E8 | Cassette Tapes From the Big Giant Floating Orb

    August returns to the old Willowdale with Lorena and Midge, while Esmond, Toni, and Cassandra research the real one. Cassette Tapes From August is an original podcast by Blake McMillan. This episode was directed and written by Blake McMillan, and executive produced by Katherine Lopez. The voice of August Heiland was Alondra Melendez-Reyes. The voice of Theo was Joshua Tigges. The voice of Lorena Skyler was Rachel Hardy. The voice of Cassandra was Lexie Miller. The voice of Esmond Heiland was Brayden Bergum. The voice of Toni, Toni 2, Toni 2 speaking Spanish, Toni 2 speaking in reverse, Toni 2 speaking like a wealthy woman vacationing at a resort looking to befriend a group of gay men with a yacht, Toni 2 as a hippie, and Toni 2 as a depressed person was Hunter Vasey. The voice of Midge Skyler was Julia Renkly. The voice of Armanata Nicolosa was Denise Johnson. The voice of Effie Vianne was Maure Lefevre. Additional voices by Michael Yont. The music for this episode was produced by Elliot McMillan, with theme music by Adam McFee. Don’t forget to leave a review wherever it is you’re listening. And for a recap, check out the official recap series, “Love Letters From Willowdale”. For more info, visit blakemcm.com. This episode is brought to you by Twigs and Hearts. Twigs and Hearts is a queer surreal horror podcast, now airing its second season. It follows a ritual book that's found itself in a British youth camp, and the cost of desire. Twigs and Hearts. Open at your own risk.

  9. Episode 9

    S2E9 | Cassette Tapes From the Apartment Jungle Gym

    Season Finale. August and Lorena must team up to save their friends, old and new. Meanwhile, Midge, Armanata, Toni, and Esmond face the foes behind the Orb. Cassette Tapes From August is an original podcast by Blake McMillan. This episode was directed and written by Blake McMillan, and executive produced by Katherine Lopez. The voice of August Heiland was Alondra Meléndez-Reyes. The voice of Lorena Skyler was me, Rachel Hardy. The voice of Theo was Joshua Tigges. The voice of Cassandra was Lexie Miller. The voice of Esmond Heiland was Brayden Bergum. The voice of Gerald was Jackson Bradshaw. The voice of Iris was Joceline Medina. The voice of Armanata Nicolosa was Denise Johnson. The voice of Toni was Hunter Vasey. The voice of Midge Skyler was Julia Renkly. Additional voices by Jacob Barron. The music for this episode was produced by Elliot McMillan, with theme music by Adam McFee. Don’t forget to leave a review wherever it is you’re listening. And for a recap, check out the official recap series, “Love Letters From Willowdale”. For more info, visit blakemcm.com.

  10. Season 2 Trailer

    TRAILER: Cassette Tapes From August Vol. II — 08.13.24

    It's… been a while. Cassette Tapes From August: Vol. II is out August 13. Nine episodes written by Blake McMillan and Rachel Hardy. Produced by Katherine Lopez. Alondra Melendéz Reyes returns as August Heiland, with Rachel Hardy as Lorena Skyler, Hunter Vasey as Toni, Brayden Bergum as Esmond Heiland, and Julia Renkly as Midge Skyler. Season two introduces new voice talent in the form of Jackson Bradshaw as Gerald, Michael Chenette as Rick Randall, Joshua Tigges as Theo, Joceline Medina as Iris, Denise Johnson as Armanata Nicolosa, Lexie Miler as Cassandra, and Maura Lefevre as Effie Nicolosa.

    TRAILER: Cassette Tapes From August Vol. II — 08.13.24

  11. Season 2 Trailer

    BONUS: Pilot — Love Letters From Willowdale

    The official companion podcast to Cassette Tapes from August is here! Spoiler warning for season one. Exclusive interviews with cast members and creators. In the first episode, Blake McMillan (creator), Alondra Meléndez (August Heiland), Hunter Vasey (Toni), and Rachel Hardy (Lorena Skyler) re-listen to the Pilot of Cassette Tapes from August. They reveal the show's inspirations, August and Toni's sexualities, and scream about how bold Lorena is.Subscribe to the series here: https://linktr.ee/augusttapes

    BONUS: Pilot — Love Letters From Willowdale

  12. Season 2 Trailer

    JULY 7: Cassette Tapes From August Vol. II: The Lost Tapes

    Every project has a beginning and an end. Cassette Tapes From August Vol. II: The Lost Tapes is out July 7.

    JULY 7: Cassette Tapes From August Vol. II: The Lost Tapes
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August Heiland's hometown is not what it seems. In this queer sci-fi audio drama, a girl in 1986 Rhode Island gets a cassette recorder for her 17th birthday, where she logs her daily life, beachside happenings, and conversations with her best friend Toni. But when the cute new girl at school, Lorena, asks her out on a date, August slowly starts to learn that Willowdale isn't what she thinks. Fans of stories like Gravity Falls and San Junipero, this one's for you. These are cassette tapes from August. As in, the month of August, and August from Willowdale. Season one and Vol. II now streaming. Welcome to Willowdale.

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  • Creator
    August Tapes Studios
  • Episodes
    23
  • Seasons
    2
  • Rating
    Explicit
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