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Kris Kaiyala talks about his mystery story  Dirt - An Audio Drama, the importance of family, the details that make characters relatable, imposter syndrome, and agonizing over the beginning of his show. You can listen to Dirt - An Audio Drama on most major podcast platforms, or from https://www.dirtaudiodrama.com/ A transcript of this show is available here. The theme music is "Mockingbird (Ins...

Brenna Anderson-Dowd and Frederick Elmore talk about their modern fantasy  Care and Feeding of Werewolves, stockpiling ideas to combat writer's block, drawing from folklore in a modern setting, issues with mental health care systems, and casting cockatiels. You can find  Care and Feeding of Werewolves on most major podcast platforms, or from https://www.podpage.com/care-feeding-of-werewolves/...

ItMe!, the creator of the one-person sci-fi drama InCo , talks about self-discovery through podcasting, black representation in sci-fi/fantasy, writing a character's voice, and why she's not fond of sci-fi. You can listen to InCo on most major podcast platforms, or visit https://www.incopodcast.com/ You can read a transcript  of this program here. The theme music is "Mockingbird (Instr...

Ed Bachta, writer, producer, and sole performer of the paranormal comedy InSpectre talks about restarting the show after an unplanned hiatus, jokes for jokes’ sake, finding a personal writing style, getting ideas onto the page, and puns. Listen to InSpectre on most major podcast platforms or at https://pnc.st/s/inspectre A transcript of this episode  is available here. The theme music is "Mock...

Writer and producer Morgan Greensmith discusses their queer urban fantasy-horror  The Attic Monologues,   their love of the Classics, connecting to the audience through slice-of-life, the Exeter University Podcast Society, and pacing the narrative in podcasts. The Attic Monologues can be found on most major podcast platforms, or at https://www.theatticmonologues.co.uk/ A transcript of this show  c...

The writer and director of the epic fantasy  Omen, Tim Krause, discusses turning his tabletop role-playing game into an audio drama, the challenges of doing without a narrator, writing fantasy dialog, collaborating with his partner Sarah Rhea Werner, and setting realistic expectations. Omen: A Fantasy Audio Drama can be found on most major podcast platforms, or at  https://omencast.com/ Sarah Wern...

The creator of the paranormal docudrama-comedy Ray Can't Sleep Steven Honeycutt talks about working as a Hollywood extra, his love of parody, writing clear character arcs, surprising your audience, and trying to see past the download numbers. Ray Can't Sleep  can be found on most major podcast platforms, or at  http://raycantsleep.com/ A transcript of this episode is  available here. The t...

Susie Singer Carter talks about the scream-queen horror comedy  I Love Lucifer, her career in Hollywood, her work within the Alzheimer's community, improv for writers, ageism and sexism, and being true to your own voice. You can listen to  I Love Lucifer on most major podcast platforms, or at https://www.iloveluciferpodcast.com/ A transcript of this interview is available  here. The theme musi...

The producers of the family dynasty horror drama The Secrets of Harridge House Scott Young and Joe Bly discuss producing community-driven radio theatre for KNVC, prime-time soap operas of the 60s and 70s, Dark Shadows, managing to record a cast of over twenty actors remotely, and the lengths one goes to find the right sound effects. The Secrets of Harridge House can be found on most major podcast...

Alex Kingsley talks about their sci-fi satire  The Stench of Adventure, the challenges of comedy, nihilism and absurdism, the inclusive philosophy of their media and game company Strong Branch Productions, dealing with rejection, and betraying theatre every day. The Stench of Adventure  can be found on most major podcast platforms or at   https://strongbranchproductions.com/podcasts/ A transcript...

Daniel Valero Fletcher talks about his Lucha Libre drama  The Luchador: 1,000 Fights of El Fuego Fuerte, reframing a visual medium for audio, his love of classic wrestling movies, the tension within heroic characters, and casting pro wrestlers on the show. The Luchador: 1,000 Fights of El Fuego Fuerte  can be found on most major podcast platforms or at  https://theluchadorpod.com . A transcript is...

Writer and performer M.J. Bailey discusses her drama The Oracle of Dusk, writing intensely personal work, the morality of psychics, her prolific reviews on Podchaser, and the mystery of why Australians don't like her show. The Oracle of Dusk can be found on most major podcast platforms or at  https://www.oracleofdusk.online/ . A transcript is available here. The theme music is "Mockingbird...

Creator Paul Walsh talks about his sci-fi comedy The Green Horizon, writing Irish themes and humor, casting friends and family, Galaxy Quest, Waterford pride, and the importance of pre-launch work. The Green Horizon can be found on most major podcast platforms or at https://www.faustiannonsense.com/the-green-horizon. A transcript is available here . The theme music is "Mockingbird (Instrumenta...

Maria Fernanda Vidaurrazaga and JT Lachausse discuss their fantasy western  RADIO: Outcast, outsiders in the Gilded Age, 80s music,  Samurai Champloo, and how working together strengthened their friendship. You can find  RADIO: Outcast on most major podcast platforms, or at https://www.radiooutcast.com/ A transcript is available here. The theme music is "Mockingbird (Instrumental Version)"...

Newton Schottelkotte talks about their mystery adventure  Where The Stars Fell, writing and sound designing for characters with disabilities, what audio drama pilots live and die by,  Gravity Falls, and managing their work/life balance. Where The Stars Fell can be heard on most major podcast platforms, or at https://wherethestarsfell.carrd.co/ Transcript available here. The theme music is "Moc...

Chrisi Talyn Saje talks about her radio-riff comedy Madison on the Air, her love of Old Time Radio, two-way social commentary, theatre of the mind, Mystery Science Theatre 3000 , and the challenges of marketing. Madison on the Air can be heard on most major podcast platforms, or at http://www.madisonontheair.com/ Transcript available here. The theme music is "Mockingbird (Instrumental Version)...

Writer Johnathan Cohen discusses his anthology of original gay fairy tales, writing morality from new perspectives, working with indie network Faustian Nonsense, and undergoing major surgery as a source of inspiration. The Lavender Tavern can be found on most major podcast platforms or at https://www.faustiannonsense.com/lavendertavern/ . Transcript available here. The theme music is "Mockingb...

Skyler Giordano discusses   his improvised sci-fi show with RPG roots Omega Star 7 , his influences such as Taika Waititi and George Lucas, nostalgia for the 80s, struggling with ADHD, and transitioning from an Actual Play podcast to an audio drama. Find  Omega Star 7  on most major podcast platforms, or at https://omegastar7.podbean.com/ Transcript available here. The theme music is "Mockingb...

Creator Shaun Pellington discusses his horror podcast  Wake of Corrosion, working with his brother, writing for found footage, trying not to make noise when recording, and the importance of feedback. Find Wake of Corrosion on most major podcast platforms, or at https://wakeofcorrosion.carrd.co/ Transcript available  here. The theme music is "Mockingbird (Instrumental Version)" by  David Mu...

The writer, producer, and director of the "Lovecraft meets Mayberry" show The Milkman of St. Gaff's , Christopher Scott McClure, discusses his show, on being a professional writer, creating a character that is both sympathetic and questionable, and working with the Rusty Quill network. Find The Milkman of St. Gaff's on most major podcast platforms, or at https://howiemilkman.com/ T...

Cornell student Emily Grigg talks about her queer scifi show Solar Postal Services,  finding creativity where you can, mic check phrases, and the importance of representation. Find Solar Postal Services on most major podcast platforms, or at http://solarpostalservices.com/ Transcript available  here. The theme music is "Mockingbird (Instrumental Version)" by  David Mumford , used under a ...

Husband and wife team Aaron and Katie Huggett talk about their zombie apocalypse romantic comedy Zed 1 , calling out neighbors in the show, their feelings on marriage, on supporting the indie audio drama community, and the inspiration for their show (which wasn't COVID, actually). Find Zed 1 on most major podcast platforms, or at https://zed1podcast.weebly.com/ Transcript available  here. The...