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Trigger warnings: Christian religious themes (possession, exorcism, Hell), terminal illness, sexism, references to pregnancy, yelling, insults, reference to non-consensual sexual interactions, violence, injury, blood, fire, violent death, death by terminal illness. At the turn of the century, a doctor goes to treat an old friend, where what is ailing her might be beyond any medical knowledge that...

Trigger warnings: Discussion of family death, childhood trauma, body swapping, coerced/forced medical procedures, ringing sounds, child endangerment, violence, death. After a traumatic event left Ashley unable to connect with others, her father takes measures to help her recover. But behind the bright colors and circus animals in the town of Jubilee lurks a darker secret. Check out Strong Branch P...

Trigger warnings: Yelling/screaming, drinking/alcohol, implied sex scene, loud sounds (banging, slamming, other associated sfx), murder and death, implied sexual assault/harassment, bullying, torture, mind control. There’s a weird song ringing in Jessica, Chad, and Lillian’s heads and no obvious cure: only facing what happened to a certain girl after a wild night might hold the answers for them. W...

A few years ago, you found a telephone that let you talk to someone who gives you advice. Sometimes it's helpful, sometimes it's not. But it's nice to know that someone out there is waiting to hear you again. Every new year, I write a little piece just giving advice to myself from the past year, and I ask my friends to do the same. Thank you to Austria, Christine, Everett, Shoy, Audrey, Ferris, an...

By day, Mary is an average college student who's hopelessly in love with the dashing Armand--by night, she transforms herself into the over-the-top metal band guitarist ART-ZI. When her crush shows up at one of her shows, she has to make a choice: tell him about her double life or get crushed herself under the pressure! Check out our show directory at asterpodcastingnetwork.carrd.co Support us on...

Cyrel Macalino has been chasing down Wilbur Reed, the man who robbed his family, all the way to the city of Folsom. Yet there's another man he can't seem to get off his mind--Mr. Abel, the mysterious druggist who he's taken a real liking to. The clock's still ticking though, and the fatal hour draws ever closer. Cyrel's ready to take a gamble on this duel; the real question is if he knows what car...

In a political move as well as a personal choice, Princess Guinevere is set to marry Prince Ailmer of the Arnanes Kingdom. Leaving behind your home isn't easy, and neither is leaving behind your lady-in-waiting you may or may not be secretly dating. Can Guinevere keep up appearances with Ailmer or will her deception be spotted? Content warnings: References to sex, references to childbirth, discuss...

Gil's not usually one for museums. They're crowded, noisy, and not really the place for a high-strung vampire. But when Lucian asks him to go, well... you don't just turn him down. Especially when you've been going on dates--FRIEND DATES, mind you--for the last century or so. If only Hana, the pesky ghost tethered to Gil, would stop insisting that Gil's in love with Lucian... Check out our show di...

Mint Thy Ly is the world's number one Princess Pop Power fan--in her imagination, she's the ultimate magical girl, just like her heroes. But at school, her grades are falling fast and bullies bother her more and more each day. When she gets paired with shy Mauve Jones for the upcoming science fair project, can she overcome their differences and put together an experiment? Content warnings: Bullyin...

The wind has blown westward to the little city of Folsom, where the train rolling in has brought Joaquin Abel, a man who's just about ready to disappear. But his path is about to cross with a cowboy itching for a duel: Cyrel Macalino, a ranch hand with a dark past. Will Joaquin help fate play its hand? Or is he mostly just going to grumble about the overly persistent cowboy who's attached himself...

Faisal Chaudhary has made a world-class error. Well, several world-class errors. They've asked Minnie Snickers, one of the cheerleaders to prom--except she wants the night to be absolutely perfect. With Wendell Ward and Tyler Tyler at his side, things can't possibly go wrong... right? Content warnings: Yelling, deception, reference to body piercings, comedic fighting. Check out our show directory...

Hi folks! Eli Ramos here--we're crossposting from Strong Branching Out so y'all can hear THE GREAT TIFFIN CAPER, a TTRPG session of Mall Kids we played with Strong Branch Productions' Alex Kingsley and Grace Griego! We liked playing this so much that Inigo Sherwani and I, the other players of this game, wrote a script for our upcoming summer event about these characters. Plus, if you heard this on...

Two weeks after the new year starts, you find a message in a bottle. Written and performed by Eli Ramos for the New Year 2022 as a companion piece to "telephone at the end of the universe", "MAKE SOME NOISE!!", and "incoming transmission". All are pieces that incorporate advice from friends for the question "if you could travel back in time, what advice would you give yourself at the beginning of...

Alex Fuentes, Eshe Kagayaki, Laura Quidet, and Michael Eddison become victims of circumstance. A future is smashed beneath the heel of trust. Written by Aidan A. Look for more SkillSet at their feed. Trigger Warnings: Kidnapping, Loss of Autonomy, Phone Tracking, Loud Noises, Glitching Sounds Social Media Twitter - https://twitter.com/SkillSetPod Tumblr - https://skillsetpodcast.tumblr.com Transcr...

After mourning the loss of her mother, Tuyet Vu leaves her home life to find a fresh new start at a boarding school made for mythological creatures. Written by Audrey Pham for the Sci-fi/Spellbound Summer 2021 APN event. Co-directing, script editing and audio editing by Eli Ramos. Trigger warnings: Loud noises (including explosive sounds), fire, screaming, crying, death of a family member, gasligh...

Written by Tyler Jay for the Sci-fi/Spellbound Summer 2021 APN event. Editing and sound engineering by Eli Ramos. Starring August Carroway as The Guide. Attributions for sound effects and music Zapsplat Cassette tape box handling 2 Hi-fi, tape cassette deck, cassette insert and close Portable Old Cassette Player, Heavy clunk of pause button Freesound " Sound Effects by Andrew Holman » Waves Up Clo...

Check us out on Twitter @AsterPodcasting and on Patreon at patreon.com/mxeliramos ! TRANSCRIPT: Hi folks! Eli Ramos here, head of Aster Podcasting Network. We have a lot of stuff we’re doing in August, so I wanted to give you all a rundown of it. First off, if you’re not linked with us on our social media, check us out on Twitter @AsterPodcasting. We’re doing Twitter takeovers from our other showr...

The heiress and the scientist return to the jungle in search of the fae. The Duke chases after the Crystal. And for the queen and her consorts, the sun rises ever higher in the sky. Trigger warnings: Parental abuse (verbal), transphobia (implied, no misgendering/deadnaming), violence, loud sounds, yelling, body transformation in a negative context, injury (stabbing), character deaths. Written and...

The heiress and the scientist return to the estate with the Duke. The fae confronts the queen. There are small triumphs and huge secrets, each of the characters dancing around a question they all want answered: What will become of the Crystal? Trigger warnings: Mentions of ableism, implied transphobia, parental abuse/gaslighting, and captivity/being held against will. Written and produced by Eli R...

In which it rains, and Mae explores the expanse of books– they line the walls and sit on every surface in the house. Content warning for death, murder, fascism, anxiety, existential frustration, and writer’s block. Written and edited by Bex Brzostoski, and produced by Aster Podcasting Presents with the ASUSF College Players. All rights reserved, 2021. Voice talents appear as follows: Janelle Malon...

In which Mae awakens to a horrifying surprise, and then enjoys a pancake breakfast. In her first full day at the Lavender House, she goes with Laverna and Doubleday to meet the cats--cats who act a bit unsettlingly human. She also meets Stephano--a trans furry artist looking for an escape from his troubles. Content warning for one loud noise (1:05), two mentions of parental transphobia (12:11-12:1...

Not every illusion can last forever, especially when someone knows what they're looking for. The fae runs. The heiress stays. And the scientist makes promises. Trigger warnings: Loud sounds, being chased, animal attack (birds), injury, being trapped, whispering, claustrophobia. Written and produced by Eli Ramos in partnership with the University of San Francisco's College Players. Transcripts can...

A week after the new year, you receive a transmission from someone. Written and performed by Eli Ramos for the New Year 2021 as a companion piece to "telephone at the end of the universe" and "MAKE SOME NOISE!!" All are pieces that incorporate advice from friends for the question "if you could travel back in time, what advice would you give yourself at the beginning of the year?" The new year has...

The heiress is getting suspicious of the fae. After all, she did hear that he was dangerous--and whatever magic he has going on requires further study. She and the scientist set out to find some answers in the tomes she's brought. The fae opens up. The scientist gets upset. The heiress investigates. And two royal figures reflect on their traditions. Written and produced by Eli Ramos in partnership...

A young queer writer named Mae decides to spend some time alone at a B&B to escape her writer’s block, and finds herself increasingly ensnared in the otherworldly house. Every little thing is a curiosity, but are the unusual things about the house simply unusual, or are they more? In each chapter, Mae explores another facet of the house, writing poems and momentary essays in an attempt to find...