Radio Drama Revival Folgen

Writer/director/producer Jessica Best joins me to talk about her new science-fiction mystery adventure, THE STRANGE CASE OF STARSHIP IRIS.Best is part of the recently-formed Procyon Network, a podcast network whose mission is to create inclusive fiction. All of them are fabulous people.We're going to play Episode 2 of Starship Iris, which is a sometimes-funny, sometimes-tragic, deeply thoughtful adventure in space. Imagine FIREFLY with a mostly-female cast and a badass Hufflepuff for a ship's captain and you're, like, halfway there.Starship Iris on Tumblr: https://iriscasefiles.tumblr.comStarship Iris on Twitter: https://twitter.com/StarshipIrisUs: https://twitter.com/RadioDramaSubmit! at http://www.radiodramarevival.com/

This week, we play an episode of an experimental podcast called PODCAST MEANDER, which kind of skirts the border between autobiography and fiction. Dan Leone plays/is a character, also named Dan, who has thrown away his old life (or attempted to). After secretly saving for years, Dan quits his job in Connecticut and heads west, unsure of what he wants to do with his life.In the episode you'll hear today, Dan comes to suddenly on a train, unaware of where it's going, why he's aboard, or where he left his car.It's an intriguing mix of documentary, interview, and fiction, and I think you'll like it.CW: mental illness, substance abuse, politicshttp://www.podcastmeander.com/episodes-1/

This week, line producer Matthew Boudreau hooks us up with some binaural horror from the Wireless Theatre Company with The Autopsy.For more great audio from the Wireless Theatre Company, including the stunning Springheel'd Jack Saga, visit their website at http://www.wirelesstheatre.co.ukA couple of notes:Binaural sound attempts to authentically recreate how we hear. Listening to this episode with headphones is highly recommended.The Autopsy contains some visceral and graphic audio material. If you’re squeamish, we advise using your own discretion before listening.