The Icarus Complex
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Creator: Linden Cole
Full cast Slice of life Serial Audio Book
Synopsis:
Ever pondered the thoughts of men and their actions? ‘The Icarus Complex’ blends ‘Adrian Mole’ and ‘Bridget Jones’ in a poignant letter to those who slipped away. From a black male’s viewpoint in the UK, it offers a candid, humorous, and heartfelt exploration of relationships, emotions, and the dangers of pride.
Format: Audio Book
Continuity: Serial
Writing: Scripted
Voices: Full cast
Genres: Slice of life
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Episodes:
Chapter 32 | The One with Cheryl, Sophie and Amy
Sun, 23 Mar 2025 09:00:00 +0000
Armed with a new level of confidence, Jayden plays trial and error and decides to put his new skills to the test.
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Thu, 20 Mar 2025 20:00:00 +0000
Jayden tries to deal with the fall out from the India / Hannah incident. A visit to Jongleurs with the football team provides an opportunity unheard of and a new outlook.
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Chapter 30 | The One with Hannah - Part Four
Sun, 16 Mar 2025 11:00:00 +0000
Jayden, unable to retain his cool, crashes out in spectacular fashion.
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Chapter 29 | The One with Hannah - Part Three
Thu, 06 Mar 2025 16:00:00 +0000
Jayden becomes aware of rumours circulating regarding his latest incident and a subsequent conversation between him and India in the Student Union leaves the need for secrecy in disarray
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Chapter 28 | The One with Hannah - Part Two
Mon, 03 Mar 2025 19:00:00 +0000
Following Hannah's confession, Jayden tries to distance himself from her. Attending a house party on campus, Jayden bumps into India
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Chapter 27 | The One with Hannah - Part One
Sat, 01 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000
Jayden has showdown talks at the university. Insistent on remaining popular at all costs, Jayden continues to reinvent himself in more mischievous ways, meeting Hannah along the way.
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Tue, 25 Feb 2025 22:00:00 +0000
Following the fall out with Isabella and co, Jayden desperately tries to clear his name. An impromptu visit to Glastonbury allows Jayden to make some important decisions.
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Previously on 'The Icarus Complex' - Season Two Recap
Sun, 12 Jan 2025 20:00:00 +0000
A recap of the key important moments that took place during Season 2 of 'The Icarus Complex'
Chapter 25 | The One with Isabella - Season Two Finale
Fri, 03 Jan 2025 02:00:00 +0000
A late night rendezvous with Isabella causes friction between Jayden and his colleagues in an explosive manner, leaving his reputation in tatters.
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Chapter 24 | The One with Juliet
Fri, 20 Dec 2024 14:00:00 +0000
Following surgery and a show of jealousy and subsequent argument at Isabella's Christmas Party. Jayden meets Juliet and finds himself involved in yet another heartbreaking love triangle
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Chapter 23 | The One with Brooke
Sun, 08 Dec 2024 12:00:00 +0000
Academic year begins and Jayden takes burning a candle at both ends to the extreme, prompting an intervention from Alex and Jo. Taking some time out to re-evaluate, Jayden meet new conquest, Brooke
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Chapter 22 | The One with Casey
Tue, 03 Dec 2024 11:00:00 +0000
Ready to start his new course back at university, Jayden throws himself into the fresher night life scene head first creating a name for himself, meeting a new flame Casey in the process
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Chapter 21 | 'Recovery' - Interlude
Mon, 02 Dec 2024 08:00:00 +0000
Jayden struggles with his injury and throughout his rehabilitation both he and Isabella grow closer .
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Chapter 20 | 'Cadbury Cobra & Dairy Milk Man'
Thu, 21 Nov 2024 18:00:00 +0000
Jayden decides to study to become an actor and following an awkward exchange with Isabella and her boyfriend Shane, still unable to handle his emotions, things boil over at a 6 aside football match where Jayden takes a unfortunate trip down memory lane
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Chapter 19 | The One at the Circus
Sat, 16 Nov 2024 21:00:00 +0000
**Content Warning - This episode contains a scene that some listeners might find disturbing, therefore listener discretion is advised**
Having bumped into an old flame, Jayden experiences an unforgettable moment. Later, he tries to move on whilst battling with his feeling for his colleague, Isabella
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Chapter 18 | The One with Sophie
Fri, 15 Nov 2024 15:00:00 +0000
Having turned the corner and set a precedent, Jayden continues to strut through life but reacts badly to an impromptu visit from Sophie resulting in an unfortunate exchange between the pair
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Tue, 12 Nov 2024 19:00:00 +0000
Jayden moves into Alex's mum house and finds it difficult to settle. Alongside his burning desire to fit in, Jayden bows to peer pressure at a party, subsequently unleashing a whole new persona .
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Chapter 16 | The One With Rachael
Mon, 11 Nov 2024 17:00:00 +0000
Despite still being on / off with Sophie, Jayden starts to come into his own and tries to deal with the new found attention coming his way.
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Chapter 15 | The One with Portia and Rosa
Mon, 11 Nov 2024 11:00:00 +0000
Determined to get his life back on track having dropped out of university, Jayden tries to start over, find work and meets Portia and Rosa in the process
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Chapter 14 | 'Scrubsgate & Shell'
Sun, 10 Nov 2024 09:00:00 +0000
A disagreement over a 'Scrubs' DVD pushes Jayden's life and relationship with his friends further and further into disarray
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Chapter 13 | The One with Emily - Part Two
Sun, 03 Nov 2024 11:00:00 +0000
Bad news about impending court proceedings send Jayden spiralling out of control as he tries to juggle his life and his feelings for Emily and Sophie
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Chapter 12 | The One with Emily - Part One
Thu, 31 Oct 2024 18:00:00 +0000
Jayden tries to deal with the fallout from the fight with Nick and the back/forward - on / off status of his relationship with Sophie
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Previously on 'The Icarus Complex' | Season 1 - Recap
Thu, 31 Oct 2024 15:00:00 +0000
A recap of the key important moments that took place during Season 1 of 'The Icarus Complex'
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Chapter 11| ‘Bootylicious, Booze and Brawls’ - Season One Finale
Tue, 29 Oct 2024 09:00:00 +0000
Tensions and frustrations between Jayden and Nick boil over at a house party causing devastating after effects
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Chapter 10 | The One with Nikki
Sun, 27 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000
Having started a new job at Oceana, Jayden tries to step his game up by going on a date with Nikki, one of his colleagues.
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Wed, 23 Oct 2024 21:00:00 +0100
Having completed his first year of University, Jayden tries to juggle moving house, girls, work and drama throughout an eventful summer.
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Chapter 8 | The One with Dark Rum, Anna & Sophie
Sun, 20 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +0100
Already a lightweight, Jayden over indulges on dark rum before a night out and bumps into Anna, a new love interest and her housemates.
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Chapter 7 | 'Trousers with No Pockets?'
Sun, 20 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0100
An impromptu and ill advised walk home with Clive following a night out proves to have disastrous consequences.
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Chapter 6 | The One with Zowie
Fri, 18 Oct 2024 19:00:00 +0100
The start of Jayden's first relationship at University brings about a bizarre encounter at the park, meeting Zowie's family for Christmas and the fallout thereafter.
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Chapter 5 | 'Mood' - Interlude
Fri, 18 Oct 2024 15:00:00 +0100
Heartbroken, Jayden makes every attempt to move on, by moving to a new city, starting university and further trying to reinvent himself.
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Chapter 4 | The One with Kalee
Fri, 18 Oct 2024 13:00:00 +0100
Having swore off relationships, Jayden meets Kalee, his declared first love and deals with the attention that comes with dating a popular girl in school
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Chapter 3 | The One with Stephanie
Fri, 18 Oct 2024 09:00:00 +0100
Fresh off an ego boost, Jayden enters into school relationship number 3, with Stephanie for all the wrong reasons.
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Chapter 2 | The One with Jessica & Helen
Thu, 17 Oct 2024 14:00:00 +0100
Jayden takes a fresh new step and experiences his first relationship whilst toying with his feelings for two best friends.
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Thu, 17 Oct 2024 13:00:00 +0100
Jayden sets the scene and breaks down what ‘The Icarus Complex’ is as well taking a trip down memory lane back to where this story began.
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