Hubris: A 24-Hour Podcast Project

Round 10, Team 5: The Sweet Breads Transcript here . Content Warning for crash noises (at the 49 second mark). After a car accident, Avery Blake finds themselves stranded in a small town. But with the kindness of an old flame, Avery may just be the thing the town needs to save the local Harvest Festival. This episode was written by Rowan Sparra and edited by Alex Povey. It was directed by Rowan Sp...

Round 10, Team 4: Cozy Rebellion Transcript here . Content Warnings for fire and loud noises. Every year, two people are awakened on the Ship. They perform routine maintenance, interact with the ship AIs, and don’t have much time for anything else. But this shift, Junia and Phillipi are starting to ask questions … and to need more from their environment. This episode was written by Deej Sylvis and...

Round 10, Team Hubris. Transcript here . Get your holiday shopping done! Renew your subscriptions! See what the influencers recommend! We love capitalism! This episode was written by Caroline Mincks. It was directed by The Hubris of our Hearts, with dialogue editing by Brad Colbroock and sound design by Tal Minear. The transcript was done by Tal Minear. All the influencers were played by Caroline...

Round 10, Team 3: Dinner At The End Of The World Transcript here . Content Warnings for injury, discussions of death, falling buildings, and shouting. During a catastrophic event, a group of survivors share a meal and memories, all while a mysterious voice calls for help over the radio. This episode was written and directed by Mik Koats and edited by Noelle Saul. Dialogue editing by Niamh Lynn-Dev...

Round 10, Team 2: Steamed Milk Transcript here . Content Warnings for loss of bodily autonomy, mentions of burns, vomiting and retching, and pouring and dripping sound effects. Near closing time, a simple cup of tea unsettles the quiet rhythm of a lonely cafe. This episode was written by Jane Doe and edited by Anna Stein. It was directed by Jane Doe, with dialogue editing and Sound Design by Mothe...

Round 10, Team 1: Fantastic Four Transcript here . Content Warnings for gore, body horror, and saw noises. Human baker extraordinaire Sam realizes there are two GBBO baking shows, and the one she's competing on is a little bloodier than expected. This episode was written and edited by John Glasfeld and Minali Venkatesh. It was directed by Minali Venkatesh, with dialogue and sound editing by Ani En...

Round 9, Team 0: Team Hubris Transcript here . If you can dream it, Sonora can tell you what it means. This episode was written by Caroline Mincks. It was directed by the hubris of our hearts, with dialogue editing by Anne Baird and sound design by Tal Minear. The transcript was done by Anne Baird and Tal Minear. Sonora was played by Caroline Mincks. Brock was played by Anne Baird. The Audience Me...

Round 9, Team 5: I Spent Years In Therapy And All I Got Was This Stupid Team Name by Fall Out Boy Transcript here . Content warnings for Manipulation and Unreality Andrew is hoping his new therapist will help him face his recurring nightmares. But something isn't right... This episode was written and edited by Maddie Girouard and Zoha. It was directed by Milo Jordan Baum, with dialogue editing by...

Round 9, Team 4: Not Currently Transcript here . Content warnings for death, grief, and discussions of terminal illness. Elias is dead. Dead but not forgotten. When people he knew in life dream about him, he is pulled into the part, but how they think of him may not be the same as he was. This episode was written by Anna Stein & Mik Koats. It was directed by Mik Koats. Dialogue editing, sound...

Round 9, Team 3: Fish Transcript here . Content warnings include: Harsh language, Apocalyptic themes, Deception, Betrayal, Gun violence, Hostage situation, Gunshot Wound, and a Hostage Situation. In a burning forest, Olivia comes face-to-face with a grizzled, older version of herself who warns that an asteroid is going to crash into the Earth. If it's just a dream, how does Liv know about terminal...

Round 9, Team 2: The Sleep Paralysis Demons Transcript here . Content warnings for unreality, high school and parental trauma, teeth falling out, and clowns. Hoping to find the source of his insomnia, Keith visits an psychiatrist who sends him on a nightmarish dream-journey through his past. This episode was written and edited by John “Mystic” Glasfeld and Minali Venkatesh. It was directed by Rel...

Round 9, Group 1: Have you read any Ray Bradbury? No? We've got a list, hold on. Transcript here . Content warnings include sexually suggestive dialogue; references to injury such as gunshot wounds, domestic violence,and needles; references to and presence of police/ICE; and misophonia triggers (specifically some pretty bad mouth sounds). Dreams really can come true…when you dream of the future an...

Round 8, Group 0: Team Hubris Transcript here . We fear to tread. This episode was written by Caroline Mincks. It was directed by the Hubris of our hearts, with dialogue editing by Anne Baird and sound design by Tal Minear. The transcript was done by Tal Minear. The angels were played by Anne Baird and Tal Minear.

Round 8 Group 3: Clowns Before Frowns Transcript here . Content Warnings for mentions of murder, prison, clowns, and blackmailing Chuckles is hoping to knock the crowd dead; metaphorically, this time. This episode was written by Ken Apana-Korley and edited by RH Sparra. It was directed by Mik Koats, with dialogue editing by Tris Otis and sound design by Rene Lyons. The transcript was done by RH Sp...

Round 8 Group 2: Clown Comrades Transcript here . Content Warnings include crying children, mentions of arson, scenes of emotional distress, and culinary misadventures. Meet ChatterBot, an AI assistant who can answer your every question—but sometimes a little more creatively than you might want. This episode was written by Minali Venkatesh and Sarah Rosina Winkler and edited by Micah Nathan Bradle...

Round 8 Group 1: The Classic Fruit Fools Transcript here . Content warnings include background death of a minor character and verbal conflict In a parallel world, podcast co-hosts Ethan and PJ talk about cryptozoology, conspiracies, and friendship - whilst navigating the perilous waters of recording pitfalls and nosy parents. Will our co-hosts prove the existence of Narwhals? Will Ethan's mom shut...

Round 7, Group 0: Team Hubris Transcript here . Content warnings for body horror and a missing person. Nobody can reach Nina on the phone. When she finally leaves Ozzy a message, things get weird. This episode was written by Caroline Mincks, with dialogue editing by Caroline Mincks and Tal Minear. The transcript was done by Anne Baird. The production of this episode was coordinated by the Hubris o...

Round 7, Group 3: MashCon 2024 Transcript here . Content warnings for brutal deaths, gore, child endangerment, and body horror. In 201X, MashCon was an anime convention that quickly becomes a deadly disaster zone. This episode was written by Resa & Mik Koats and edited by Jack Fulmin. It was directed by Angela Yih, with dialogue editing by Tris Oaten and sound design by Nathan Comstock. Music...

Round 7, Group 2: Team Pizza Party Transcript here . Content warnings for discussion but no depiction of gore, cannibalism, sexual innuendo, summoning, and murder. Recorded round-table discussions of the human-monster exchange program at Creormorne Community College and the Orpheum Academy of the Occult. This episode was written by Karina Sinha and Sarah Rosina Winkler and edited by Anna Stein. It...

Round 7, Group 1: Team Hubris-To-Go Transcript here . Content warnings for memory loss, unreality, manipulation, mild body horror, fight noises, and possession. When a group of acquaintances meet to discuss a monster who defies description and feeds on memory, old grievances come to light. Belief is subjective, and in the dark they will find that things are not always what they seem. This episode...

Round 6, Group 0: Team Hubris Transcript here . A famous composer is interviewed about their music. This episode was written by Caroline Mincks and edited by Anne Baird. It was directed by the Hubris of our Hearts, with dialogue editing by Caroline Mincks and sound design by Tal Minear. The transcript was done by Tal Minear. McLaren was played by Caroline Mincks. Keller was played by Anne Baird. T...

Round 6, Tam 3: Frayed Knot. Transcript here . This is what happens when you push some millennials too far-- not even the gods are safe. Content Warnings: Strong language, violence, character death, and death mentions. This episode was written by Nathan Comstock and edited by Resa. It was directed by Nzingha Primus, with dialogue editing by Tris Oaten and sound design by Nathan Comstock. Music was...

Round 6, Team 2: Cheesed To Meet You Transcript here . Convinced the recent string of mouse disappearances has to do with a plot by the cats of the house, one mouse sets out to convince the city's elite of the danger before it's too late. Content Warnings: political and police corruption; referenced disappearances; implied murder of anthropomorphized mice; and implied drug use. This episode was wr...

Round 6, Team 1: Pepe Silvia. Transcript here . 3032, Earth. After fifteen years, Dane ‘Smiley’ Valencia is back at his hometown in the middle of the desert to collect an inheritance, but the murder of his childhood best friend is all the welcoming he finds. As he tries to find the culprit, he learns everyone in town has changed —the desert and his past won’t be kind. Content Warnings: Murder, men...

Round 5, Team Negative One: Soup-er Hubris Transcript here. Myrna has never tasted anything before. Hal has found a way to let her - and to make it a truly special first experience. Content Warnings: Implied disaster, brief swearing, sounds of food and cooking Writer: Caroline Mincks, Sound designer: Caroline Mincks, Dialogue editor: Evan Tess Murray, Composer: Trace Callahan, Myrna was played by...