Best Storypath Podcasts (2026)

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My Story Vault: The MCLA Storypath of Dr. Josh Mendel 1:03:21

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In this episode, Dr. Joshua Mendel, Chief of Staff at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA), joins Dr. Dennis Rebelo to trace a life shaped by service, community commitment, and long-standing ties to the Berkshires. Josh begins by revisiting his early childhood in Adams, where outdoor exploration, a tight-knit community, and supportive paren…

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My Story Vault: Why Every Story Matters 21:42

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In this special solo episode of My Story Vault, Dr. Dennis Rebelo steps out from behind the interviewer’s chair to reflect on the purpose and impact of the podcast series. He explains why he and the team dedicate extensive time and resources to uncovering compelling narratives—stories that guests often don’t realize hold deep professional and perso…

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My Story Vault: Rich Peters on Learning, Leading, and Living Fully 1:00:23

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From the Catskills to Colorado to the Berkshires, Rich Peters’ story is one of discovery, reinvention, and service. A former professional truck driver turned Chief Scientist at SABIC, Rich reflects on a life that proves learning doesn’t follow a straight line. Growing up in a working-class family where education wasn’t emphasized, Rich discovered h…

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My Story Vault: From Coding to Communications with Peter Stasiowski 59:31

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In this episode of My Story Vault, Dr. Dennis Rebelo sits down with Peter Stasiowski, Director of Communications at Interprint in Pittsfield. A Berkshire native, Peter traces his early years from North Adams and Williamstown, where family, community, and competition shaped his worldview. He recalls learning to code on an Apple II computer, building…

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My Story Vault: The Inventive Life of Roger Questel 1:09:47

7M ago1:09:47

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In this episode of My Story Vault, Dr. Dennis Rebelo sits down with Roger Questel—woodcarver, sculptor, inventor, and founder of Questech—for a vivid and often humorous journey through a life shaped by curiosity, craftsmanship, and creative risk-taking. Born with dyslexia and drawn early to the visual world, Roger found his voice not in words but i…

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My Story Vault: Cultivating Possibility at Williams College with Hope Ross Gibaldi 1:31:14

7M ago1:31:14

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Hope Ross Gibaldi joins Dr. Dennis Rebelo to reflect on her journey from a young parent experimenting with crafts and Mary Kay to a recognized leader in entrepreneurship and innovation. Now the Director for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the 68 Center for Career Exploration at Williams College, Hope discusses the importance of experiential lear…

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My Story Vault: Libraries, Design, and Discipline with Jenny Wright 1:20:50

7M ago1:20:50

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In this rich and personal episode of My Story Vault, Jenny Wright—Executive Director of the North Adams Partnership—joins Dr. Dennis Rebelo to reflect on the unexpected journey that brought her to community leadership in the Northern Berkshires. Raised in Altoona, Pennsylvania, Jenny describes a childhood marked by solitude, a love of books, and di…

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My Story Vault: Building with Community in Mind with Morgan Everett 1:17:02

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Morgan Everett joins Dr. Dennis Rebelo to reflect on a multidimensional journey from law firms in Salt Lake City to the creative economy of North Adams, Massachusetts. Now the Director of Public Initiatives and Real Estate at MASS MoCA, Morgan shares how his early interests in art, architecture, and human connection eventually found expression in t…

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My Story Vault: Collective Wisdom Curator B. Stephen Boyd 1:20:02

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His journey is a story of innovation, leadership, and community impact. As the CEO of Boyd Biomedical, Stephen’s teams have helped design, build, and launch groundbreaking biomedical solutions. But his path began much earlier, with a childhood defined by curiosity, exploration, and an entrepreneurial spirit. From his first painting business in high…

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My Story Vault: Giovanna Fessenden-Fairbank — Becoming a Digital IP Attorney 1:15:38

8M ago1:15:38

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In this episode of My Story Vault, we sit down with Giovanna Fessenden-Fairbank—intellectual property attorney, strategist, technologist, and advocate for women in STEM. From early experiences teaching herself programming on a Commodore 64, Giovanna's path has always been about decoding complex systems—whether it’s a line of code, the U.S. patent s…

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My Story Vault: The Road to 1 Million Miles with Tom Thalmann 1:17:07

9M ago1:17:07

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Tom Thalmann’s story is one of exceptional devotion—not just to a car, but to an ethos of presence, longevity, and meaningful exploration. A biotech advisor and Porsche enthusiast, Tom joins Dr. Dennis Rebelo to share how a single 911 Turbo has become both a travel companion and a mirror for life’s deeper lessons. From his early fascination with th…

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My Story Vault: Curating Sober-Friendly Spaces with Alex Brown 1:15:21

9M ago1:15:21

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Entrepreneur, social worker, and person in long-term recovery, Alex Brown joins Dr. Dennis Rebelo in the Vault to reflect on a life shaped by family legacy, disruption, and deep care. Raised in the iconic Berkshire property Blantyre and immersed in hospitality from an early age, Alex shares how his mother’s attention to non-drinking guests—mocktail…

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My Story Vault: Inventing a Life - The Story of Justin McKennon 1:19:08

9M ago1:19:08

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Justin McKennon’s journey reflects a blend of curiosity, perseverance, and self-leadership. Growing up in Springfield, MA, Justin navigated a complex childhood, shaped by the guidance of his Big Brother - from the Big Brothers Big Sisters program - and his passion for learning. His pursuit of knowledge led him to a career as Principal Scientist at …

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My Story Vault: The Daniel Bennett Story - Making Music, Making Meaning 1:15:50

9M ago1:15:50

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Daniel Bennett's journey exemplifies dedication, creativity, and adaptability. From his early days insisting on playing the saxophone to his studies at Roberts Wesleyan and the New England Conservatory, Daniel's life is a testament to following one’s passion and purpose. In this engaging episode, Daniel discusses how his spiritual beliefs and creat…

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My Story Vault: Grabbing the Wheel of Life with Dakar Rally Winner Sue Mead 1:49:53

10M ago1:49:53

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Sue Mead’s life exemplifies curiosity, bravery, and determination. Her adventurous spirit, ignited in childhood through outdoor explorations and reading National Geographic magazines, led her to a remarkable path in photography, journalism, and off-road racing. In this captivating conversation on My Story Vault, with Dr. Dennis Rebelo, Sue shares t…

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My Story Vault: Building Winner’s Circle XR Academy with Juan Rodriguez 1:10:13

10M ago1:10:13

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Juan Rodriguez’s journey—from New York City’s boroughs to the heart of Providence—charts a powerful narrative of resilience, innovation, and service. In this episode, Juan shares how his upbringing, family influences, and life experiences led to the creation of Winner’s Circle XR Academy, a nonprofit dedicated to providing access to virtual, augmen…

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My Story Vault: Robert Sims, Driven to Serve, Invent & Father like a Pro 1:04:40

10M ago1:04:40

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Robert’s journey blends his move to the Berkshires to help a credit union with his dream of creating a better children’s car seat. His “jump a creek” mentality—going all in, engaging fully, and using lessons to improve—shapes his approach. Get ready for a fast-paced, high-energy conversation! Links: Berkshire Innovation Center Accelerator Program h…

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My Story Vault: Jared Lebos, Discovering the Engineer Within 1:37:36

11M ago1:37:36

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Jared's journey to becoming an inventor and renewable energy co-founder began with his early creative responses to South Africa’s “rolling blackouts.” His pursuit of new environments—through school and a move to Philadelphia—led to a friendship with Wharton classmate Andrew Crane at UPenn. Their conversations rekindled his passion for engineering, …

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My Story Vault: Discerning the Ingredients of Good Work with Chef Peter Carvelli 1:16:41

11M ago1:16:41

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Chef Pete Carvelli’s journey to becoming a James Beard Foundation Semifinalist is anything but conventional. From experimenting with film development and storytelling as a journalist to practicing ethical lawyering, his path has always been guided by a strong sense of purpose. But when the call to the culinary world became undeniable, he left it al…

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My Story Vault: Tom Thalmann, Made for Complexity 1:43:55

11M ago1:43:55

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Tom’s zig-zaggy trek to college led him to study engineering and applied math. Over 2 decades, Tom led teams in building out therapeutic centers for Fortune 100/500 biotech firms. After managing billions in building projects, he sought new challenges—earning an MBA in his 50s. Today, Tom consults non-biotech firms, focusing on efficiency and effect…

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My Story Vault: Built for Collaboration with Ben Sosne 1:08:24

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Ben's family's business revealed the connection between community and progress. From boycotting a new mall to studying at Columbia University, working at MLB Media, his journey focuses on collaboration. As a lawyer writing for the NY Appellate Court Ben honed his ability to synthesize ideas across 22 judges—skills he now leverages to bridge the pub…

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My Story Vault: Inside the Mind of 3rd Space Creator Chris Ryan 1:21:21

12M ago1:21:21

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Chris' view of the-world-of-work began with a spark of inspiration from a drawing desk at a family friend’s home. In Colorado, he learned the value of prioritizing purpose-driven design over aesthetics. From Colorado studio classes to designing rock walls, Chris’s path eventually led to Harvard's Graduate School of Design, followed by an executive …

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My Story Vault: Meet Berkshire CEO Bill Newsome and Discover His Journey to Leading a Global Biotech Firm 1:11:55

12M ago1:11:55

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This episode reflects on Bill's journey, starting with his move to the Berkshires, where his love for nature, outdoor recreation, and gardening took root. He shares his humble beginnings, shaped by his creative mother, and how internships and international travel helped him discover himself. Central to his growth was embracing the complexities of l…

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My Story Vault: Through the eyes of CEO Liseth Velez, Becoming an Organizational Architect with Dr. Dennis Rebelo 1:16:42

12M ago1:16:42

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Liseth reflects on her journey from Colombia to Massachusetts and revisits her motivation to forge a purposeful path which set the stage for her service in both the U.S. Army and the U.S. Air Force. Through this spirited exchange, Liseth shares her personal mental model for effective living and her efforts to elevate a young organization within the…

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My Story Vault: Exploring the “Voice Work” of Marshall Davis Jones, w/ Dr. Dennis Rebelo 1:38:45

1y ago1:38:45

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Marshall Davis Jones takes us on a journey through key moments of his life, weaving together personal stories and insights. From his viral Touchscreen poetry slam performance that critiques technology, to the lessons he learned in the slam poetry world about the power of his voice, Marshall offers a compelling look at his creative and personal evol…

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At Studio Ochenta, we need you 2:07

1+ y ago2:07

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At Studio Ochenta, we’re exploring new ways to create audio series, and find new methods to fund our production work so we can continue making your favorite series in your preferred languages. So, if you appreciate what we do, here’s the small favor I need from you: just five minutes of your time to fill out a survey we just launched. With the surv…

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EXCLUSIVE SNEAKPEAK: Love, Gods, and Other Intelligent Systems 1:58

2y ago1:58

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At Ochenta, we've just released a new audiobook for Valentine’s Month: Love, Gods, and Other Intelligent Systems, based on our podcast Love Items. If you've already listened to Cloe and Eloc's story about finding true love, don't worry. In this audiobook, you’ll delve deep into the most intriguing questions of Love Items: Why did Eloc gain all of h…

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Studio Ochenta presents: Ochenta Cuentos Season 5! 3:18

2y ago3:18

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Studio Ochenta presents: Ochenta Cuentos Season 5! Bringing 10 brand new stories from Colombia 🇨🇴, Argentina 🇦🇷, México 🇲🇽, Chile 🇨🇱, Ecuador 🇪🇨 and Paraguay 🇵🇾. This time, we’re showcasing stories about endings - the end of a journey, the end of a trail road, the end of a flight through space... First episode drops on November 30th, 2023. Hosted o…

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We are now on YouTube! 0:49

2+ y ago0:49

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Subscribe to our YouTube Channel here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Studio Ochenta Presents: Atlas Linguae. Season3 2:57

2+ y ago2:57

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Announcing Season 3 of Atlas Linguae! Atlas Linguae is Studio Ochenta’s leading podcast about language, culture, and communication. Host Luis Lopez explores Kpop song translation with BTS army, what makes a story successful across languages with folks from Disney Pixar’s writers, how to translate what your cat is trying to tell you with an animal t…

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WE ARE STUDIO OCHENTA! 2:12

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Studio Ochenta’s creative work reflects our motto: Raising Voices across Cultures. We produce global stories for international audiences to make sure language isn’t a barrier to enjoying a great story. Check out our award-winning original podcasts for kids of all ages, which reached #1 in over 31 countries. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo…

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Studio Ochenta Presents: Love Items 8:21

3y ago8:21

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Love Items is a rom com for the modern girl. It follows the story of Cloe, an AI researcher, and Eloc, her AI assistant. After discovering that Eloc has the power to analyze the love stories behind everyday objects, Cloe decides to steal objects from her dates for Eloc to analyse and help her find ‘ the one’. Tune in daily on Apple Podcasts. You ca…

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Studio Ochenta Presents: La Cabina Telefónica 3:10

3y ago3:10

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Before cell phones and the internet, if you wanted to call La Casa, you’d have to stroll into a cabina telefónica (calling center) and pay for some minutes with a few quarters. Set in 1995, La Cabina Telefónica is a bilingual audio novela that tells the story of Matty Cardona, a Colombian immigrant who launched Matty's Llamadas y Servicios 82 to do…

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Atacama recommends: Ochenta Cuentos’ Fourth Season! 1:38

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If you enjoyed Adventure in Atacama, we think you’d love to check out another Ochenta show in your free time: Ochenta Cuentos, an anthology show with episodes in Spanish and English that showcases creative fiction stories from Latin America! Airing its fourth season on September 22nd, start listening to a whole array of short stories inspired by pl…

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A message from Atacama! 0:55

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¿Enjoying the story? Our maniac villain wants to read your messages, comments, and rates on Apple podcasts. Remember you can also follow us on social media at @ochentastudio and tell us about your own adventure with the #atacamaeffect or invite your friends to play along with Mariela, Fernando y Lucho. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor…

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BONUS: Help! Have you seen Simón’s sailmate? 4:14

3+ y ago4:14

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Simón, our favorite Babbelino, is trying to find his way towards the Above - the surface. Who can help him out? CREDITS: Written by: Maru Lombardo and Chiara Santella Voices: Unu: Chiara Santella Simón: Luis López Sound design: Chiara Santella Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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BONUS: Secret Report: Bear Incident in Helsinki, Finland 2:37

3+ y ago2:37

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Official report from Helsinki, Finland. English translation for the Secret and Untraceable Archives of Dr. Veronica Perez Treviño. CREDITS: Narration: Lory Martínez Written by: Maru Lombardo and Lory Martínez Music: Big Sky Spy, por Mr. Smith Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Episode 37: Refundable Ticket 2:46

3+ y ago2:46

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Mariela is an ordinary flight attendant. So it really was the last flight of the airline… Muajajajaja. You've reached one of the endings of Adventure en Atacama. But it is never really over… To listen to other endings, go back to Episode 33: Lack of legroom. *** Play the game on our interactive page or on your favorite podcast app! Adventure in Ata…

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Episode 36: Fasten Your Seatbelt 9:08

3+ y ago9:08

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Our heroes traverse Mexico City… slowly. Now is the time to choose! If you want Mariela to drive to her mother Veronica's house, listen to Episode 2: Cabin Crew. If you want them to go to the police station to report Veronica’s disappearance, listen to Episode 24: Oxygen Mask. *** Play the game on our interactive page or on your favorite podcast ap…

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Episode 35: This Is A Smoke-Free Plane 4:08

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Fernando finds a new way to express himself. If you want to continue playing go back to Episode 24: Oxygen Mask. *** Play the game on our interactive page or on your favorite podcast app! Adventure in Atacama, an audio game from the creative minds at Studio Ochenta. For more information about the cast, and for bonus content including mad libs, cros…

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Episode 34: All Passports 3:54

3+ y ago3:54

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Mariela and Lucho have a million dollar business idea. This is one of the many endings of Adventure en Atacama. Discover other endings by going back to Episode 5: I’ve seen this movie already. *** Play the game on our interactive page or on your favorite podcast app! Adventure in Atacama, an audio game from the creative minds at Studio Ochenta. For…

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Episode 33: Lack Of Legroom 7:13

3+ y ago7:13

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Mariela and Fernando receive a very special offer - and they also find a safe! Now is the time to choose! If you want Mariela and Fernando to try to go to the coordinates she found in Veronica’s notebook, listen to Episode Episode 37: Refundable Ticket. If you want Mariela to go back to working as a flight attendant (because she’s still got bills t…

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Episode 32: Unidentified Object 5:59

3+ y ago5:59

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Mariela and Lucho fight back to back. ¡Pilot, pilot in Atacama-cama! So catchy! I’ll probably make that my new ringtone, jeje. This is one of the endings of Pilot... I mean, of Adventure in Atacama. To keep playing, go back to Episode 26: Airplane Mode to hear more endings to this story. *** Play the game on our interactive page or on your favorite…

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Episode 31: No Baggage 5:36

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Knock, knock. Who’s there? If you want to enter Mariela’s coma dream listen to Episode 3: Cabin Secure. If you want to go back and try to grab another story journey that doesn’t end in purgatory, listen to Episode 14: Evacuation Procedure. *** Play the game on our interactive page or on your favorite podcast app! Adventure in Atacama, an audio game…

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Episode 30: This Is Your Captain Speaking 4:05

3+ y ago4:05

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Mariela listens to a chilling voice message. Now is the time to Choo… Oh, wait… My bad. You don’t have a choice here… Listen to Episode 8: Cabin Pressure. *** Play the game on our interactive page or on your favorite podcast app! Adventure in Atacama, an audio game from the creative minds at Studio Ochenta. For more information about the cast, and …

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Episode 29: Itinerary 6:37

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Mariela, Fernando and Lucho open their hearts in front of the camera. Get us out of here! Keep playing to find a better ending than this nonsense! Go to Episode 22: Cabin Control! *** Play the game on our interactive page or on your favorite podcast app! Adventure in Atacama, an audio game from the creative minds at Studio Ochenta. For more informa…

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Episode 28: The Aisle Lights 6:04

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Mariela and Fernando find plastic in the ocean. You have reached one of the terrible endings of Adventure in Atacama. But it isn’t over yet: You can go back to Episode 23: Hand Luggage or Episode 36: Fasten Your Seatbelt to continue exploring all the endings of this story. Up to you! *** Play the game on our interactive page or on your favorite pod…

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Episode 27: Lost Luggage 8:25

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Mariela and Lucho speak many languages. Fluently. Now is the time to choose! If you want Mariela to wake up after she receives the sedative, go to Episode 13: Jet Lag. If you want Mariela to have a vision of the future as a side effect of the drug, listen to Episode 3: Cabin Secure. *** Play the game on our interactive page or on your favorite podc…

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Episode 26: Airplane Mode 8:58

3+ y ago8:58

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Mariela gets a free tour. Now is the time to choose! If you want Mariela to try to attack Dr. Rodrigo while the temple falls apart around them… listen to Episode 32: Unidentified Object. If instead you want Mariela and her mother to try to escape the collapsing temple, listen to Episode 15: Neck Pain. *** Play the game on our interactive page or on…

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Episode 25: The Footrest Thingy 5:30

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Mariela finds her true passion! Well, we don't want to hear that. You've come to one of those awesome conclusions I've been waiting so long to hear. If you want to explore more endings, go to Episode 5: I’ve seen this movie already. *** Play the game on our interactive page or on your favorite podcast app! Adventure in Atacama, an audio game from t…