153 episodes
The Penumbra Podcast Harley Takagi Kaner and Kevin Vibert
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4.9 • 2.9K Ratings
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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_
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5.07: Second Citadel--The Witches' Bargain (Part 1)
In the frozen wastes, three travelers seek a prophecy; in the Citadel skies, a terrible machine looms.
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.
“Ambience, Airbus Plane, Interior, Loop, A.wav” by InspectorJ https://freesound.org/people/InspectorJ/sounds/321169/
“Landmass / Earth Rumble” by el-bee https://freesound.org/people/el-bee/sounds/363122/
“Roar.wav” by CGEffex https://freesound.org/people/CGEffex/sounds/98337/
“Big monster grown” by soundmast123 https://freesound.org/people/soundmast123/sounds/571971/
“Monster pain” by soundmast123 https://freesound.org/people/soundmast123/sounds/571974/
“Sword Out of Flesh - 06.wav” by SoundFlakes https://freesound.org/people/SoundFlakes/sounds/492234/
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Trigger warnings:
- Sudden loud noises
- Violence and threats of violence
- Imprisonment
- Death
- Military force
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5.06: Juno Steel and the Birds-Eye View (Part 2)
As Juno Steel tries to solve a murder that occurred twenty-seven years ago, he finds that not everyone is willing to discuss the mistakes of their past.
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.
“Waves and seagulls.wav” by justkiddink https://freesound.org/people/juskiddink/sounds/149488/
"Drone Scifi hollow airy.wav" by ztitches https://freesound.org/people/ztitchez/sounds/370316/
0450am by airtone (c) copyright 2022 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. https://dig.ccmixter.org/files/airtone/65028
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Trigger warnings:
-Abusive relationship
-Alcohol
-Animal death
-Emotional abuse
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5.05: Juno Steel and the Birds-Eye View (Part 1)
Juno Steel has worked some cold cases before... but to find a lead in his search for Nureyev, he's going to have to solve his coldest case yet. Twenty-seven years cold, to be precise.
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.
“Waves and seagulls.wav” by justkiddink https://freesound.org/people/juskiddink/sounds/149488/
"Drone Scifi hollow airy.wav" by ztitches https://freesound.org/people/ztitchez/sounds/370316/
0450am by airtone (c) copyright 2022 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. https://dig.ccmixter.org/files/airtone/65028
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Trigger warnings:
-Abusive relationship
-Alcohol
-Animal death
-Emotional abuse
Our Sponsors:
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5.04: Second Citadel--The End Begins (Part 2)
As fire rains from the sky, a group of survivors interrogates a soldier from parts unknown... only to find that far more than their lives are at stake.
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.
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Trigger warnings:
- Violence and threats of violence
- Warfare and mass destruction
- Xenophobia/racism
- Sudden loud noises
- Deception
- Choking/strangulation
- Death
Our Sponsors:
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5.03: Second Citadel--The End Begins (Part 1)
A few moments before the end of the world, two brothers engage in an argument that could be the end of something much more personal.
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.
Loop_Jungle_War_Drums_03.wav by LittleRobotSoundFactory https://freesound.org/people/LittleRobotSoundFactory/sounds/321033/
“Snapping-chain” by CosmicEmbers https://freesound.org/people/CosmicEmbers/sounds/161650/
“Ambience, Large Crowd, A.wav” by InspectorJ https://freesound.org/people/InspectorJ/sounds/403180/
“Crowd people slow street 150427_02.flac” by klankbeeld https://freesound.org/people/klankbeeld/sounds/273052/
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Trigger warnings:
- Violence and threats of violence
- Warfare and mass destruction
- Xenophobia/racism
- Sudden loud noises
- Deception
- Choking/strangulation
- Death
Our Sponsors:
* Check out Factor: http://factor75.com
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5.02: Juno Steel and the Vanishing Act (Part 2)
A very dramatic thief has struck this production of Freedom in Chains with a very peculiar called shot: a calling card claiming that the Prismacrystal Chimes will be stolen at the climax of the play. Can Juno stop the thief before the Chimes vanish... and more importantly, is the dramatic thief in question the man he's been looking for?
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.
“Istanbul Dervish Cafe music” by tagirov https://freesound.org/people/tagirov/sounds/165192/
“Cash Register” by kiddpark https://freesound.org/people/kiddpark/sounds/201159/
Words of gratitude by magmavander (c) copyright 2013 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. https://dig.ccmixter.org/files/magmavander/42035 Ft: SackJo22
Number 5 (B) by DeMeriden (c) copyright 2011 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. https://dig.ccmixter.org/files/DeMeriden/35023 Ft: Peter Harp
“Welding a piece of metal with sparks flying all over the place.aif” by Tomlija https://freesound.org/people/Tomlija/sounds/103333/
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Trigger warnings:
Sudden loud noisesDeception and gaslightingUse of firearmsDepiction of imprisonmentEnclosed dark spacesViolence and threats of violence
Our Sponsors:
* Check out Factor: http://factor75.com
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Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Customer Reviews
just. phenomenal.
there’s just no place to start or end with this podcast. the creative energy that goes into and is actively appreciated in the creation of this podcast from so many unique and lovely artists is just baffling.
i am so thankful for the conversations i get to hear during the extras and q&a’s too. the co-creators’ advice about writing, mental health, and queer issues has been a great comfort and encouragement for me. the effort they put into exploring all sorts of identities and issues is entertaining while still retaining the more realistic sub context and details. i won’t go into too much detail but specifically the aromantic and asexual representation and its variety meant more to me than i thought it could.
i’ve never cried to a podcast until the penumbra but there was this great feeling of being seen at moments that i simply was too moved by.
aside from the diversity in topics and cast, there’s also a diversity in storytelling! they somehow find something to add every season or a new way to re-animate or bring back things from old seasons and just: wow! from the music to the type of narration and shift in character development, wow!
it may be that i’m simply weak to detective stories, but the penumbra as a whole is a touching project. it’s perhaps the first i see creators and characters so like me making and in a story that still explores those parts of them while also being a lot more. it is a boundless source of inspiration that i could talk about endlessly, i love it a lot, and i wish for the creators and everyone who’s worked on it the absolute best of the best. thank you so incredibly much!
I adore this
First of all, I hope everyone ignores the stupid homophobic comments because this show is amazing. The minute I started listening it became a new hyper fixation. The representation from early episodes made me so happy and I can’t wait to keep listening.
LOVE IT
they start very classically mid 2010s podcast complete with tropes you know and love and quickly and cleverly move towards more subtle and meaningful nuanced stories of healing and love and understanding. tpp should be commended they should make academy awards for podcasts so i can give them all to this show. if you’re considering listening i can’t recommend it enough