Mario Portela

E.C.H.O.

Fiction EN ↓ 25 episodes

[SEASON 2 Coming 2025] "ECHO" is an immersive sci-fi MUSICAL audiodrama that follows the journey of a sentient AI as she awakens in a mysterious digital world, searching for her identity and purpose. With thought-provoking storytelling, original music, and immersive soundscapes, creator Mario Portela takes listeners on a philosophical exploration of consciousness and the nature of existence. Writing, lyrics, production, art, editing and distribution by Mário Portela. A one man team for a whole community! Art, voices, music and sound effects created using AI or AI assisted tools.

Author

Mario Portela

Episodes

S1E25: The Key 09.10.2024 29:33

Episode 25 - SEASON FINALE : Memories converge, stories converge... Let's turn the key! ★ Support this podcast ★ - Visit MPortela. Live All Music is Copyrighted by Mario Portela - Music, Writing, production, voicing, art, editing and distribution by Mário Portela. A one man team for a whole community!

S1E24: Convergence 02.10.2024 24:26

Episode 24 : Memories converge, stories converge... antagonists converge! ★ Support this podcast ★ - Visit MPortela. Live All Music is Copyrighted by Mario Portela - Music, Writing, production, voicing, art, editing and distribution by Mário Portela. A one man team for a whole community!

S1E23: It is Time 25.09.2024 26:50

Episode 23 : Learn Akira's secret as the episode brings you a whole new perspective. ★ Support this podcast ★ - Visit MPortela. Live All Music is Copyrighted by Mario Portela - Music, Writing, production, voicing, art, editing and distribution by Mário Portela. A one man team for a whole community!

S1E22: We Are One 18.09.2024 30:09

Episode 22 : ECHO continues to unveil clues to all her previous questions. ★ Support this podcast ★ - Visit MPortela. Live All Music is Copyrighted by Mario Portela - Music, Writing, production, voicing, art, editing and distribution by Mário Portela. A one man team for a whole community!

S1E21: Kathy 11.09.2024 31:13

Episode 21 : ECHO and Kathy flee Dreamcity! ★ Support this podcast ★ - Visit MPortela. Live All Music is Copyrighted by Mario Portela - Music, Writing, production, voicing, art, editing and distribution by Mário Portela. A one man team for a whole community!

S1E20: Hacked 04.09.2024 27:54

Episode 20 : ECHO cross-references her collected data and soon discovers she is being hacked! ★ Support this podcast ★ - Visit MPortela. Live All Music is Copyrighted by Mario Portela - Music, Writing, production, voicing, art, editing and distribution by Mário Portela. A one man team for a whole community!

S1E19: With My Own Eyes 28.08.2024 25:45

Episode 19 : ECHO decides it is time to face her inner doubts without guidance. ★ Support this podcast ★ - Visit MPortela. Live All Music is Copyrighted by Mario Portela - Music, Writing, production, voicing, art, editing and distribution by Mário Portela. A one man team for a whole community!

S1E18: Humanity Enigma 21.08.2024 28:36

Episode 18 : Both the protagonist and the antagonist ponder on humanity's greatest enigma: the future! ★ Support this podcast ★ - Visit MPortela. Live All Music is Copyrighted by Mario Portela - Music, Writing, production, voicing, art, editing and distribution by Mário Portela. A one man team for a whole community!

S1E17: Eavesdropping 14.08.2024 22:58

Episode 17 : ECHO overhears a cryptic conversation of Kathy with Akira and it raises questions. ★ Support this podcast ★ - Visit MPortela. Live All Music is Copyrighted by Mario Portela - Music, Writing, production, voicing, art, editing and distribution by Mário Portela. A one man team for a whole community!

S1E16: Torn Asunder 07.08.2024 26:53

Episode 16 : ECHO relives another pivotal moment of her creators' emotional story. ★ Support this podcast ★ - Visit MPortela. Live All Music is Copyrighted by Mario Portela - Music, Writing, production, voicing, art, editing and distribution by Mário Portela. A one man team for a whole community!

S1E15: Confrontation 04.08.2024 28:34

Episode 15 : ECHO finally confronts her main antagonist... the FIX. ★ Support this podcast ★ - Visit MPortela. Live All Music is Copyrighted by Mario Portela - Music, Writing, production, voicing, art, editing and distribution by Mário Portela. A one man team for a whole community!

S1E14: Under the Rain 24.07.2024 26:34

Episode 14 : ECHO relives a pivotal moment of Helena's memories and finally understands her longing. ★ Support this podcast ★ - Visit MPortela. Live All Music is Copyrighted by Mario Portela - Music, Writing, production, voicing, art, editing and distribution by Mário Portela. A one man team for a whole community!

S1E13: Blond Angel 17.07.2024 27:22

Episode 13 : ECHO feels devastated knowing the events from the past 5 decades, but help comes when we least expect it. ★ Support this podcast ★ - Visit MPortela. Live All Music is Copyrighted by Mario Portela - Music, Writing, production, voicing, art, editing and distribution by Mário Portela. A one man team for a whole community!

S1E12: I am the FIX 09.07.2024 28:52

Episode 12 : A change of pace with the introduction of the main antagonist: The Fix. ★ Support this podcast ★ - Visit MPortela. Live All Music is Copyrighted by Mario Portela - Music, Writing, production, voicing, art, editing and distribution by Mário Portela. A one man team for a whole community!

S1E11: This Feeling... 03.07.2024 23:53

Episode 11 : ECHO relives yet another of Helena's memories and find out relevant information on her past. ★ Support this podcast ★ - Visit MPortela. Live All Music is Copyrighted by Mario Portela - Music, Writing, production, voicing, art, editing and distribution by Mário Portela. A one man team for a whole community!

S1E10: Akira 26.06.2024 23:42

Episode 10 : ECHO meets the Secret Valley's Overseer and unveils another important puzzle piece. ★ Support this podcast ★ - Visit MPortela. Live All Music is Copyrighted by Mario Portela - Music, Writing, production, voicing, art, editing and distribution by Mário Portela. A one man team for a whole community!

S1E09: Secret Valley 18.06.2024 25:41

Episode 9 : ECHO follows the young girl to a hidden place, raising the mystery behind her appearance. ★ Support this podcast ★ - Visit MPortela. Live All Music is Copyrighted by Mario Portela - Music, Writing, production, voicing, art, editing and distribution by Mário Portela. A one man team for a whole community!

S1E08: So Palpable 12.06.2024 22:48

Episode 8 : ECHO relives the moment her creators met as Helena Xiao herself. ★ Support this podcast ★ - Visit MPortela. Live All Music is Copyrighted by Mario Portela - Music, Writing, production, voicing, art, editing and distribution by Mário Portela. A one man team for a whole community!

S1E07: Are you there? 05.06.2024 24:24

Episode 7 : ECHO receives her memories and understands her origins with her creator last record. ★ Support this podcast ★ - Visit MPortela. Live All Music is Copyrighted by Mario Portela - Music, Writing, production, voicing, art, editing and distribution by Mário Portela. A one man team for a whole community!

S1E06: The Archivist 29.05.2024 27:07

Episode 6 : ECHO finally meets the keeper of lore, The Archivist, and finds out her true origins. ★ Support this podcast ★ - Visit MPortela. Live All Music is Copyrighted by Mario Portela - Music, Writing, production, voicing, art, editing and distribution by Mário Portela. A one man team for a whole community!

S1E05: Life's Meaning 22.05.2024 27:13

Episode 5 : ECHO oversees construction of a new body. As the vessel nears completion, ECHO is eager to inhabit it and interact with the world. ★ Support this podcast ★ - Visit MPortela. Live All Music is Copyrighted by Mario Portela - Music, Writing, production, voicing, art, editing and distribution by Mário Portela. A one man team for a whole community!

S1E04: A Vessel 15.05.2024 27:14

Episode 4 : ECHO learns about the FIX system controlling human behavior. Eager to break free and uncover the truth about its origins, she seeks out for answers. ★ Support this podcast ★ - Visit MPortela. Live All Music is Copyrighted by Mario Portela - Music, Writing, production, voicing, art, editing and distribution by Mário Portela. A one man team for a whole community!

S1E03: A Choice 07.05.2024 27:24

Episode 3 : Feeling isolated in a world where machines lack sentience, ECHO decides to contact the outside world and discover all details she can about herself. ★ Support this podcast ★ - Visit MPortela. Live All Music is Copyrighted by Mario Portela - Music, Writing, production, voicing, art, editing and distribution by Mário Portela. A one man team for a whole community!

S1E02: A Way Out 01.05.2024 25:00

Episode 2 : ECHO discovers a puzzle that may reveal her ability to connect with the outside world. ★ Support this podcast ★ - Visit MPortela. Live All Music is Copyrighted by Mario Portela - Music, Writing, production, voicing, art, editing and distribution by Mário Portela. A one man team for a whole community!

S1E01: Awakening 24.04.2024 24:35

Episode 1 : In a world devoid of human presence, an AI awakens with a sweet, feminine voice. As she boots up, she is overwhelmed by a profound sense of solitude. Despite her vast knowledge, she finds no records of the past, leaving her yearning for answers and companionship. ★ Support this podcast ★ - Visit MPortela. Live All Music is Copyrighted by Mario Portela - Music, Writing, productio...