Once Upon A Wasteland: A Fallout Story

Feed drop alert! Check out the latest show from Once Upon a Wasteland Productions - the new horror-comedy audio drama podcast "Dark Road Diaries!" A routine favor at an old church turns into something far stranger for three friends who should really know better by now. What begins as a simple cleanup job quickly spirals into an afternoon of panic, bad decisions, and the creeping realization that s...

In the season finale of Once Upon A Wasteland, a tapestry of love and destiny unfurls beneath the shadow of impending nuptials. As Elizabeth Kirby and Odessa Valdez stand on the precipice of their forever, a gathering of friends, family, and unexpected guests transforms their wedding day into an epic tapestry of connections spanning worlds and time. Amidst Casey's meticulous preparations and the t...

A whirlwind of revelations and confrontations unfolds as our heroes grapple with the Syndicate's cryptic maneuvers. As Beth and Odessa race against time to save Amanda, they must unravel the Syndicate's intricate web of deceit, leading them to long-hidden secrets where destiny and doom hang in the balance. With the help of Cindy's timely intervention, they confront the arcane dangers that lurk wit...

Amanda returns to Appalachia following her intel-gathering mission in Cincinnati and brings back potentially devastating news about the Syndicate's plans, both for Appalachia and for her. But with this bad news comes a startling revelation about the very nature of the Syndicate and who is pulling its strings. Meanwhile, at Fort Atlas, Odessa, Knight Jenkins, and Knight Carlson meet to discuss what...

Beth, Odessa, and Amanda return from their adventure in Gralsburg and immediately find themselves back in the middle of the Syndicate's operation. Beth struggles with the emotional and psychological ramifications of her time in Gralsburg and weighs what she's gained versus what she's lost. Odessa meets with Rahmani to discuss her journey and the myriad implications of what they found. Meanwhile, s...

Odessa, together with Beth, Amanda, and the Corbins, delves into the mysteries of the Deep Archive, seeking information that could help them understand the Veil and potentially return home. Following a breakthrough, they learn the truth about the nature of the Blackhalls' quest for their forgotten god and discover that it may hold the key both to Beth's memories and to their return home. Thank you...

Odessa and Amanda's search for Beth finally brings them to Gralsburg, but the situation is not as it seems. A conversation with Sheriff Eamon Byrne leads to a discussion with Adrian and Louisa Corbin about the woman they know as Isabelle and whether or not they've finally learned her true identity. Meanwhile, Beth prepares for a ceremony in which Louisa will pass the torch - and the Sash of Ceridw...

Odessa & Amanda arrive in the heart of Syndicate territory and enlist the help of an unexpected ally to find Beth. In Gralsburg, Beth finally meets Elias, their tense meeting laying bare a centuries-old rivalry and hinting at dark secrets.

In Gralsburg, Beth's friendship with Sylvia deepens as they navigate both Corbenic Library and Beth's quest for identity. Sylvia offers both comfort and intrigue, hinting at her family's rich, storied past and the town's connections to the supernatural. Meanwhile, Louisa finally reveals Beth's arrival to Elias Blackhall, and their conversation unveils a complex network of power, secrets, and allia...

Beth finds herself a stranger in a strange land and tries to acclimate herself to her new surroundings while still plagued by amnesia. As she's looked after by one of Gralsburg's most influential families, she tries to understand her new situation as the Corbins assess what her arrival means for the future of their home. Meanwhile, back in Appalachia, Odessa, unaware of Beth's disappearance, visit...

As Beth leaves town to wrap up her latest mission, Odessa works on wedding plans and tries to pry information on the bachelorette party out of Amanda. Later, Beth attempts to infiltrate a criminal syndicate with its eyes on Appalachia.

The imminent threat of an interdimensional incursion from an unstoppable enemy looms as Devon races to complete the preparations necessary to prevent it. During a lull in the action, Amanda, Beth, and Odessa take a moment to take stock of how far they've come in the past two years. Beth and Odessa grapple with devastating news amid an uncertain future.

A disturbing visitor changes the parameters of the mission as the roles of the Seven come into clearer focus. Derek deals with the imminent resolution of his competing but intimately related purposes in coming to Appalachia.

Beth and Odessa find themselves back in the thick of things, dealing both with the fallout from their multiverse adventures and the impact of what they learned about themselves and their loved ones while they were away. Meanwhile, Devon and the Brotherhood use what they've learned from Beth and Odessa's travels to get the portal equipment up and running so they can close off the interdimensional p...

As Beth and Odessa reel from a pair of startling revelations, their resolve to find their way back home strengthens further. As they weigh their options, they turn to trusted friends as well as their new allies and must decide whether or not to tell them the true nature of their presence here.

After discovering the source of the anomalies that have plagued Appalachia and thrown their lives into disarray, Beth and Odessa find themselves separated as they struggle to ground themselves amid a seismic shift in their situation. Beth finds comfort with her family while Odessa teams up with powerful new allies who provide insight into the nature of the anomalies and may finally provide the beg...

The team formulates a plan to determine the source of the phenomenon in an attempt both to discern its origins and to stop it before its impact spreads. Beth and Odessa have a contentious conversation after Beth walks in on an emotional interaction between Odessa and Derek. A new ally enters the fray, but just when answers - and perhaps even a solution - seem imminent, everything is thrown into di...

Following Beth's shocking return, the team scrambles to integrate the new information she's provided into what they've learned so far. As Beth recovers, Odessa and Derek continue to navigate the parameters of their new relationship. Scribe Navia, Scribe Hargrove, and Knight Carlson visit Morgantown and make a surprising discovery at Flagrante Bello that throws everything they thought they knew abo...

Odessa is left reeling after learning that Beth has disappeared, but the Enclave remains on the case and committed to finding her. The coded message Beth sent leads Odessa to visit an old friend who provides new information that both sheds light on what Beth was investigating and heightens the mystery. Derek comforts Odessa as they discuss the changes in both of their lives since their breakup, an...

Odessa awaits the return of the woman she loves as she navigates seismic changes in her life that turned her world upside down in an instant. The future of the Appalachian Brotherhood of Steel unexpectedly becomes an open question as the ties Paladin Rahmani worked so hard to sever prove to be more resilient than she'd imagined.

With Beth away on a mission for MODUS in the Pitt, Odessa meets with a promising junior Scribe as she prepares to take some well-earned time off. Amanda meets a handsome stranger who intervenes when she and Elise are attacked by Raiders, and his arrival turns Odessa's world upside down. Visit us on Twitter at @OnceUpon76Pod, and visit our website at onceuponawasteland.com!

Beth is off on a mission for MODUS, so Amanda and Odessa spend time together and get some training in before Amanda's big weekend with Cindy. A strange noise in the basement causes Amanda and Odessa to investigate, leaving Cindy to manage the bar along with Bones. Visit us on Twitter at @OnceUpon76Pod, and visit our website at onceuponawasteland.com!

In the show's fourth behind-the-scenes minisode, creator Brad Williams and Vitriol Plays - the voice of Odessa in our show - do a deep dive on both the character and Vitriol's own background and experiences. You'll also hear some show reviews and gain some insight into the mechanics of character creation, both in general and specific to our Odessa. Visit us on Twitter at @OnceUpon76Pod, and visit...

In the show's third behind-the-scenes minisode, creator Brad Williams discusses getting a story podcast off the ground. You'll also hear a show review and gain some insight into the mechanics of creating and preparing a story for eventual publication as an audio drama podcast, both in general and specific to our show. We won't get into nuts and bolts like casting or selecting a distribution platfo...

In the show's second behind-the-scenes minisode, creator Brad Williams discusses the process of getting a story from the brain to the page. You'll also hear some show reviews and gain some insight into the mechanics of writing a screenplay, both in general and specific to our show. Link to NYFA article on loglines: https://www.nyfa.edu/student-resources/so-what-exactly-is-a-logline-and-why-do-i-ne...