Best MonkeyMan Podcasts (2025)

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MTO Phases - Story 12: Ashwini 19:31

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Ashwini – On zir way to visit relatives with Jaxon, Ashwini works on a new story. Thank you for listening to Phases: a Moonbase Theta, Out short story anthology. Written by D.J. Sylvis. Read, produced, and edited by Cass McPhee. Our theme music is Star, by Ramp - check them out at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ramp-music.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Our cover art is by Peter Chiykowski. …

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MTO Phases - Story 11: Raymond 22:14

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Coordinator Raymond Arterbury is still working for the megas. Thank you for listening to Phases: a Moonbase Theta, Out short story anthology. Written by D.J. Sylvis. Read, produced, and edited by Cass McPhee. Our theme music is Star, by Ramp - check them out at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ramp-music.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Our cover art is by Peter Chiykowski. For more audio fiction…

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MTO Phases - Story 10: Ursula 25:30

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It’s the best time of the year, though Ursula doesn’t feel very festive. Maybe just a little eerie …Thank you for listening to Phases: a Moonbase Theta, Out short story anthology. Written by D.J. Sylvis. Read, produced, and edited by Cass McPhee. Our theme music is Star, by Ramp - check them out at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ramp-music.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Our cover art is by Pete…

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MTO Phases - Story 9: Elena 13:02

4M ago13:02

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Elena returns to Earth and the final stop on her journey. Thank you for listening to Phases: a Moonbase Theta, Out short story anthology. Written by D.J. Sylvis. Read, produced, and edited by Cass McPhee. Our theme music is Star, by Ramp - check them out at ⁠⁠⁠⁠ramp-music.net⁠⁠⁠⁠. Our cover art is by Peter Chiykowski. For more audio fiction from th…

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MTO Phases - Story 8: Keegan 14:34

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Keegan is reunited with their Baba. Thank you for listening to Phases: a Moonbase Theta, Out short story anthology. Written by D.J. Sylvis. Read, produced, and edited by Cass McPhee. Our theme music is Star, by Ramp - check them out at ⁠⁠⁠ramp-music.net⁠⁠⁠. Our cover art is by Peter Chiykowski. For more audio fiction from the creators of Moonbase T…

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WFO Season 1 - Audio Chat! 1:15:02

5M ago1:15:02

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We're back with one more little chat / Q&A post-S1, this time with Deej, our sound designer Caroline Mincks, and our composer for the show Trace Callahan! All things audio are discussed, analyzed, joked about, and explained away before your very ears. Your Waiting For October Producers are: D.J. Sylvis, Tina Case, Sarah Mueller, and Robin Regalado!…

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WFO Presents - Hi Nay! 36:36

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Welcome, listeners - Deej here, and we've got another one of our favourite shows to share with you - and this one should definitely connect with fans of October! Hi Nay - you've heard of Hi Nay already, haven't you? If not, go find it in your podcast apps right now while I keep going! Hi Nay is a Filipino-led folk horror anthology podcast set right…

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MTO Phases - Story 7: Sarah 20:53

6M ago20:53

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We go back to when the world changed, and the people were seeking refuge. Thank you for listening to Phases: a Moonbase Theta, Out short story anthology. Written by D.J. Sylvis. Read, produced, and edited by Cass McPhee. Our theme music is Star, by Ramp - check them out at ⁠⁠ramp-music.net⁠⁠. Our cover art is by Peter Chiykowski. For more audio fic…

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WFO Season 1 - Producers Chat! 1:40:35

6M ago1:40:35

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We're back for a little post-season producers chat! Chock full of snark, buffoonery, answers to a few listener questions, wild speculation about what comes next, and maybe even a secret or two! It's a monsterrific time! Your Waiting For October Producers are: D.J. Sylvis, Tina Case, Sarah Mueller ... and now, Robin Regalado! Theme music by Trace Ca…

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WFO Presents - Starfall! 17:59

7M ago17:59

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Hi friends - Deej here with another show we wanted to share. SO ... I can tell you first of all that a huge number of the folks who make audio drama - including myself - made their way here via the theatre-kid pipeline. And I suspect a lot of our audience is the same. Were you a theatre kid? Did you want to be in theatre, on stage or behind the cur…

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MTO Phases - Story 6: Zhong 15:39

7M ago15:39

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Story 6: Zhong - It’s been quite a job keeping Base Theta running smoothly since Wilder left for Earth … Thank you for listening to Phases: a Moonbase Theta, Out short story anthology. Written by D.J. Sylvis. Read, produced, and edited by Cass McPhee. Our theme music is Star, by Ramp - check them out at ⁠ramp-music.net⁠. Our cover art is by Peter C…

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WFO Season 1 - Episode 8.5: "Karo" 16:55

7M ago16:55

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Karo takes some time to reflect with the help of a feline friend. Transcript: https://monkeymanproductions.com/2025/04/wfo-s1-e8-5-transcript/ Waiting for October is written by D.J. Sylvis, with sound design by Caroline Mincks, and music by Trace Callahan. Additional music - "A Good Bass For Gambling," by Komiku. This episode featured Robin Regalad…

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WFO Season 1 - Episode 8: "Back Together" 39:02

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Karo and Yvonne reunite in the monster world, where the scene is set for what comes next. Transcript: https://monkeymanproductions.com/2025/04/wfo-s1-e8-transcript/ Waiting for October is written by D.J. Sylvis, with sound design by Caroline Mincks, and music by Trace Callahan. This episode, you heard Robin Regalado as Karo, Tina Case as Yvonne, Da…

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MTO Phases - Story 5: Nima 12:31

8M ago12:31

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Nima returns to Palestine; to Jerusalem; and to their people. Thank you for listening to Phases: a Moonbase Theta, Out short story anthology. Written by D.J. Sylvis. Read by Serena Rahhal. Produced and edited by Cass McPhee. Our theme music is Star, by Ramp - check them out at ⁠ramp-music.net⁠. Our cover art is by Peter Chiykowski. For more audio f…

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WFO Presents - Greater Boston! 12:54

8M ago12:54

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Hi folks, Deej here, and we've got another episode swap where we're introducing you to a show we think you should hear. Though honestly, I'm surprised if you haven't heard of this one! Greater Boston is one of the absolute juggernauts in the audio fiction sphere, and it's been one of my top listens since the very beginning. When I try to introduce …

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WFO Season 1 - Episode 7.5: "Yvonne" 15:55

8M ago15:55

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Yvonne sits and waits for a bus, makes a little friend, and considers her story. Transcript: https://monkeymanproductions.com/2025/04/wfo-s1-e7-5-transcript/ Waiting for October is written by D.J. Sylvis, with sound design by Caroline Mincks, and music by Trace Callahan. This episode featured Tina Case as Yvonne. Our co-producers are D.J. Sylvis, T…

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WFO Season 1 - Episode 7: "To The Center Of The World" 41:38

8M ago41:38

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Karo takes a hero’s journey to see the Endling, who writes the world. Transcript: https://monkeymanproductions.com/2025/04/wfo-s1-e7-transcript/ Waiting For October is written by D.J. Sylvis, with sound design by Caroline Mincks, and music by Trace Callahan. This episode featured Robin Regalado as Karo, Leeman Kessler as the Raven, David S Dear as …

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MTO Phases - Story 4: Val 13:12

9M ago13:12

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MTO Phases - Story 4: Val – Quartermaster Valentine Narváez applies her skills on the far side of the Moon. Thank you for listening to Phases: a Moonbase Theta, Out short story anthology. Written by D.J. Sylvis. Read, produced, and edited by Cass McPhee. Our theme music is Star, by Ramp - check them out at ramp-music.net. Our cover art is by Peter …

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WFO Season 1 - Episode 6.5: "Enoch" 18:08

9M ago18:08

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Enoch tells Karo his story as a life lesson. Transcript: https://monkeymanproductions.com/2025/03/wfo-s1-e6-5-transcript/ Waiting for October is written by D.J. Sylvis, with sound design by Caroline Mincks, and music by Trace Callahan. This episode featured David S. Dear as Enoch, Robin Regalado as Karo, and Caroline Mincks as Young'un. Our co-prod…

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WFO Season 1 - Episode 6: "To The Mountain" 52:31

9M ago52:31

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Yvonne takes her solo expedition - which doesn’t wind up quite as solo as expected - to see the kaiju. Transcript: https://monkeymanproductions.com/2025/03/wfo-s1-e6-transcript/ Waiting for October is written by D.J. Sylvis, with sound design by Caroline Mincks, and music by Trace Callahan. This episode featured Tina Case as Yvonne, Dallas Hawthorn…

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MTO Phases - Story 3: Trina 10:08

10M ago10:08

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MTO Phases - Story 3: We follow Trina Haugen on one more quest. Thank you for listening to Phases: a Moonbase Theta, Out short story anthology. Written by D.J. Sylvis. Read, produced, and edited by Cass McPhee. Our theme music is Star, by Ramp - check them out at ramp-music.net. Our cover art is by Peter Chiykowski. For more audio fiction from the …

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WFO Season 1 - Episode 5.5: "Grey" 15:49

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Grey takes his pack on a run through the park. Transcript: https://monkeymanproductions.com/2025/01/wfo-s1-e5-5-transcript/ Waiting for October was written by D.J. Sylvis, with sound design by Caroline Mincks, and music by Trace Callahan. This episode featured Dallas Hawthorne as Grey, Ted Heavner as Were 1 Angie Min as Were 2, and Adam Qutaishat a…

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WFO Season 1 - Episode 5: "Home Again" 34:41

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After their last adventure, Yvonne and Karo need a quiet night in. But there’s too much to think about and talk about while they wait for dinner to arrive. Transcript: https://monkeymanproductions.com/2025/01/wfo-s1-e5-transcript/ Waiting for October is written by D.J. Sylvis, with sound design by Caroline Mincks, and music by Trace Callahan. This …

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MTO Phases - Story 2: Cas and Pol 12:16

11M ago12:16

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MTO Phases - Story 2: Cas and Pol We find out what our two good girls have been up to since arriving on the Moon. Thank you for listening to Phases: a Moonbase Theta, Out short story anthology. Written by D.J. Sylvis. Read, produced, and edited by Cass McPhee. Our theme music is Star, by Ramp - check them out at ramp-music.net. Our cover art is by …

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WFO Season 1 - Episode 4.5: "Frederick" 16:34

11M ago16:34

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We follow Frederick as they look for their place. Transcript: https://monkeymanproductions.com/2025/01/wfo-s1-e4-5-transcript/ Waiting for October was written by D.J. Sylvis, with sound design by Caroline Mincks, and music by Trace Callahan. This episode featured Ishani Kanetkar as Frederick, Leeman Kessler as the Raven, Elissa Park as Yujin, Rissa…

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WFO Season 1 - Episode 4: "Big City" 39:48

11M ago39:48

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Yvonne and Karo in the big city! Complete with bugbears, entlings, gremlins, ghosts, and one very ordinary cat. Transcript: https://monkeymanproductions.com/2025/01/wfo-s1-e4-transcript/ Waiting for October was written by D.J. Sylvis with sound design by Caroline Mincks, and music by Trace Callahan This episode featured Robin Regalado as Karo, Tina…

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WFO Season 1 - Episode 3.5: "Auncle Lantern" 11:10

12M ago11:10

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Auncle gives a new crop an introduction to the world. Transcript: https://monkeymanproductions.com/2024/12/wfo-s1-e3-5-transcript/ Waiting for October was written by D.J. Sylvis with sound design by Caroline Mincks, and music by Trace Callahan This episode featured Vyn Vox as Auncle Lantern and Cass McPhee as Hodag. Our co-producers are D.J. Sylvis…

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MTO Phases - Story 1: Roger 10:22

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MTO Phases - Story 1: Roger Returning to where we last heard Roger Bragado-Fischer, we find out just a bit more before he leaves his computer… (Note – this story slots into the very last Roger scene in the MTO Epilogue. Just think of it as a slight expansion within his final line of dialogue.) Thank you for listening to Phases: a Moonbase Theta, Ou…

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WFO Season 1 - Episode 3: "Small Town" 37:50

1y ago37:50

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Karo and Yvonne meet Grey, listen to various ballads, and visit the old school together. Transcript: https://monkeymanproductions.com/2024/12/wfo-s1-e3-transcript/ Waiting for October was written by D.J. Sylvis with sound design by Caroline Mincks, and music by Trace Callahan This episode featured Robin Regalado as Karo, Tina Case as Yvonne, Sarah …

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MTO Phases: Coming January 8 2025 2:39

1y ago2:39

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Greetings Moonbase-ians! This is Cass McPhee, co-producer of Moonbase Theta, Out. It's been a while, huh? Our series wrapped up at the end of November 2023, but as our wonderful Patreon supporters know, that wasn't the last word from the folks on the moon. Every month of 2024, series creator D.J. Sylvis has released a short story delving into what …

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WFO Season 1 - Episode 2.5: "Raven" 17:53

1y ago17:53

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The Raven drunkenly tells his story – or Poe’s story. Transcript: https://monkeymanproductions.com/2024/12/wfo-s1-e2-5-transcript/ Waiting for October was written by D.J. Sylvis with sound design by Caroline Mincks, and music by Trace Callahan This episode featured Leeman Kessler as The Raven, Mette Marie Fisker as Bergen, and Faux Synder as the ba…

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WFO Season 1 - Episode 2: "The Woods" 43:03

1y ago43:03

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After waking up in the pumpkin patch, Karo takes Yvonne to see the Lindworm. Transcript: https://monkeymanproductions.com/2024/10/wfo-s1-e2-transcript/ Today's episode featured Robin Regalado as Karo, Tina Case as Yvonne, Tau Zaman as the Lindworm, Leeman Kessler as The Raven, and Cass McPhee as Hodag… as the Hodag…? Written by D.J. Sylvis; sound d…

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WFO Season 1 - Episode 1.5: "Charlene" 16:37

1y ago16:37

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Charlene tells her story, and the story of how the crossings between worlds first came to be. Transcript: https://monkeymanproductions.com/2024/10/wfo-s1-e1-5-transcript/ Today's episode featured Whitney Frisk as Charlene. Written by D.J. Sylvis; sound design is by Caroline Mincks. Theme music is “An Autumn Tale” by Trace Callahan. Cover and charac…

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MTO Recommends - Waiting For October! 18:10

1y ago18:10

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*** Hi folks, Deej here - creator of Moonbase Theta, Out and our new queer supernatural audio drama, Waiting For October! You might have heard about it back when we were crowdfunding, or on our social media as we were gearing up for release, but now our monster story is out there, in the world for all to hear! And we’re hoping you’ll give it a try.…

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WFO Season 1 - Episode 1: "Pumpkin Patch" 31:44

1y ago31:44

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Karo brings Yvonne to October for her first visit, an evening in the pumpkin patch. Transcript: https://monkeymanproductions.com/2024/10/wfo-s1-e1-transcript/ Today's episode featured Robin Regalado as Karo, Tina Case as Yvonne, Whitney Frisk as Charlene, Dallas Hawthorn as Grey, Leeman Kessler as The Raven. And of course, Josh Rubino and Cat Black…

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WFO Season 1 - Prologue: "Story Time" 18:13

1y ago18:13

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Karo tells Yvonne a bedtime story about the monster world. Transcript: https://monkeymanproductions.com/2024/10/wfo-s1-prologue-transcript/ Today's episode featured Robin Regalado as Karo and Tina Case as Yvvone. Written by D.J. Sylvis; sound design is by Caroline Mincks. Theme music is “An Autumn Tale” by Trace Callahan. Cover and character art cr…

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Waiting For October - Meet The Monsters! 7:33

1y ago7:33

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*** Hi folks, D.J. Sylvis here, creator and co-producer of Waiting For October, which when this trailer goes out will be … two weeks from our Halloween launch date! The cast and crew have been putting in lots of work getting everything ready for your ears, and we’re SO close now! We can’t wait to share our story with you! Which is why we’re back to…

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Waiting For October - Coming Soon! 6:48

1+ y ago6:48

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*** Waiting For October is an upcoming audio drama series from the creators of Moonbase Theta, Out. The setting is the world of October – a place of monsters, a place of fiction, a place of others born from the need of our stories. It’s a world that’s wild and transformative, where gill folks live in the lakes and weres run through the city streets…

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MTO - The Final Q&A! 2:08:37

2y ago2:08:37

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MTO - The Final Q&A! Deej, Tina, and Cass answer your questions - and make a couple of special announcements! Transcript here: https://monkeymanproductions.com/2023/12/mto-final-qa-transcript/ Your Producers are: D.J. Sylvis, Tina Case, and Cass McPhee. Cass edited the special, and Tina provided the transcript. Questions Submitted by: Peter XYZ, Be…

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MTO Season 4 – Bonus: “David” 17:26

2y ago17:26

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Harold McVett does his best to get through to the Enclave Officer. Transcript here: https://monkeymanproductions.com/2023/11/mto-s4-b4-transcript/ Thank you for listening. This episode featured D.J. Sylvis as the Enclave Officer, and Steven LaFond as Harold McVett. The script was written by D.J. Sylvis; Cass McPhee is our audio engineer. Our theme …

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MTO Season 4 – Bonus: “Ahnung” 13:17

2y ago13:17

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Ahunug tells Elio what happened on her trip back North. Transcript here: https://monkeymanproductions.com/2023/11/mto-s4-b3-transcript/ Thank you for listening. This episode featured Robin Regalado as Ahnung, and Becca Marcus as Elio. The script was written by D.J. Sylvis; Cass McPhee is our audio engineer. Our theme music is “Star” by the band Ram…

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MTO Season 4 – Bonus: “Jaxon” 12:47

2y ago12:47

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Jaxon shares his own story as he and Ashwini look to the future. Transcript here: https://monkeymanproductions.com/2023/10/mto-s4-b2-transcript/ Thank you for listening. This episode featured Cole Burkhardt as Jaxon, and Tau Zaman as Ashwini Ray. The script was written by D.J. Sylvis; Cass McPhee is our audio engineer. Our theme music is “Star” by …

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MTO Season 4 – Bonus: “Ashwini” 10:44

2y ago10:44

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Jaxon has questions about the future; Ashwini shares memories of zir past. Transcript here: https://monkeymanproductions.com/2023/10/mto-s4-b1-transcript/ Thank you for listening. This episode featured Tau Zaman as Ashwini Ray, and Cole Burkhardt as Jaxon. The script was written by D.J. Sylvis; Cass McPhee is our audio engineer. Our theme music is …

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MTO Announcement - Bonus Episodes, Q&A 5:04

2y ago5:04

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Still to come from MTO - four bonus episodes and a Q&A. But we need your Qs! Transcript: https://monkeymanproductions.com/2023/10/mto-announcement-transcript-2/ Bonus Episodes: "Ashwini" - Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023 "Jaxon" - Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023 "Ahnung" - Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023 "David" - Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023 Send us your questions for the Q&A Special …

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MTO Season 4 – Episode 20: “Moonbase Theta, Out” – EPILOGUE 44:06

2y ago44:06

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Three months after the broadcast from Base Theta (and beyond), we see how the world has been affected. Transcript here: https://monkeymanproductions.com/2023/09/mto-s4-e20-transcript/ Thank you for listening to the last full episode of Moonbase Theta, Out, featuring what I think is our largest cast ever - Evan Tess Murray, Serena Rahal, Corey Sprui…

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MTO Season 4 – Episode 19: “The Voice, Part 2” – SERIES FINALE 53:18

2+ y ago53:18

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On Earth and the Moon, there are new voices, new chances, and new discoveries. But in the end, is there hope? Transcript here: https://monkeymanproductions.com/2023/08/mto-s4-e19-transcript/ INTRO: Hey there, Moonbaseians! Deej here, and it’s time for the resolution of our two-part Moonbase Theta, Out series finale! This is it, another hour or so a…

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MTO Season 4 – Episode 18: “The Voice, Part 1” – SERIES FINALE 40:14

2+ y ago40:14

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On Earth and the Moon, conflict looms with the megas; but on Base Gamma, another conflict takes priority. In the end, a voice is heard. Transcript here: https://monkeymanproductions.com/2023/08/mto-s4-e18-transcript/ INTRO: Hey folks, Deej here. In case you’ve clicked on the wrong episode, you really want to catch up before this one - this kicks of…

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MTO Cast Special 1:24:09

2+ y ago1:24:09

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Deej (and guest host Claudia) chats about the cast of the show and all the other cool stuff they work on! Listening suggestions galore! You can find links in the transcript to all the projects we're discussing. Transcript: https://monkeymanproductions.com/2023/06/mto-cast-special-transcript/ Cast and Crew Page: https://monkeymanproductions.com/mto-…

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MTO Announcement - Season 4 Finale 4:48

2+ y ago4:48

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Just a little announcement about our schedule for the rest of the show, some thanks and chat about where else you can find us, and an end of series giveaway! MTO Series Finale, Part 1 - Sunday, August 20th MTO Series Finale, Part 2 - Sunday, September 3rd MTO Series Epilogue - Sunday, October 1st (With a special or two in between, and then some bon…

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MTO Season 4 – Episode 17: “While It Lasts” 41:26

2+ y ago41:26

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Roger gets caught up in the past; while in Palestine, Nima prepares the Resistance. Moonbase Theta receives an ultimatum. Transcript here: https://monkeymanproductions.com/2023/07/mto-s4-e17-transcript/ Today’s episode featured Danyelle Ellett, Teddy Hannah-Drullard, Jen Ponton, Gabriel Taneko, Leeman Kessler, Addie Nofal, Saja El-Shaer, Tesneem Ra…