Our Storied Insight
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Creator: Our Storied Insight
Full cast Storytelling Longform Audio RPG
Synopsis:
Mourning strangers become family when the last wish of a common friend excites adventure; delving into symbolic quests and real-life issues, they grapple with elements that could heal the broken heart of a dusk-falling fantastical world. Our Storied Insight is an actual-play/audio-drama blend. It allows everyone at the table the freedom to explore real-life themes and issues, using their character-avatars for personal growth. From battling dragons to delving in personal metaphorical dungeons, our shared story will grant insight.
Language: English
Format: Audio RPG
RPG system: Dungeons & Dragons
Continuity: Longform
Writing: Improvised
Voices: Full cast
Genres: Storytelling, Fantasy, Occult and Supernatural
Maturity: All audience
Creator demographics: / BAME/BIMPOC / Disabled / LGBTQ+
Country of origin: United States
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Episodes:
Tue, 23 Apr 2024 15:00:00 GMT
Filling their bellies with strange foods, while memories of their departed friend, Haven, fill their minds, our heroes sit down to a surreal dinner. Amidst the refreshing glow of camaraderie, they also grapple with the enigmatic changes befalling the Infinitree, the very essence growing at the heart of their journey. As they reminisce and unravel mysteries, they find themselves facing a facet of the primal divine force bent on erasing existence itself. Will they withstand this initial skirmish known as the memoricide march? What insights await our dear friends? Listen and find out!/p>
Story by Allonté Barakat
Cast:
Rachael - Quicksilver
Tricia McGarrah - Algernon Bucket
Milo - Rain Lagobean
Aram Varitan - Vishakapar Zakarian
and
Allonté Barakat as this story's keeper
In This Volume Additional Voice Talents include:
Holly Harris
Alina Pete
Blynky
Jacob Racette
Bren MacDonald
Christa from DorkTales
K-Hearts-Wafflo
Devin Stika
Cory Knapp
Natalie Gordon
Jessy Boros
Dana Ebert
Jessica McEvoy
Morgan Harrison
Kal Vincent
Kelly from DorkTales
Rachael Schumacher
Charli Looney
Camilla
Sean Orr
Music:
Opening Theme : Break of Reality - "Helix"
TBD
A special thanks to Kaankbled, InspectorJ, Stevenpam, Mrsorbias, Kevp888, Lizellekleyn, Speedenza, and Knova of Freesound.org!
Edited by:
Izzy Braumberger
For more information on land acknowledgement, please check out: https://native-land.ca
Sat, 23 Mar 2024 15:00:00 GMT
In the serene tranquility of an underground oasis, our intrepid party and their chimeric companions take a well-deserved break before embarking on the final stretch of their journey towards dinner. Amidst the lush surroundings, they indulge in moments of leisure, diving for delectable snacks, luxuriating in the cool waters, and befriending some rather illumination insects. What could possibly go wrong? What insights await our dear friends? Listen and find out!
Story by Allonté Barakat
Cast:
Tricia McGarrah - Algernon Bucket
Milo - Rain Lagobean
Rachael - Quicksilver
Aram Varitan - Vishakapar Zakarian
and
Allonté Barakat as this story's keeper
Additional Voice Talents include:
Dana Ebert as Sage Southwood
Morgan Harrison as Hiloha
Kelly from DorkTales as Ash
Charli Looney as Guillermo
Rachael Schumacher as Cookie
Kal Vincent as Nyel
Holly Harris as Hayk
Camilla as Fantasia
Jacob Racette as Diagon
Sean Orr as Finny
Music:
Opening Theme : Break of Reality - "Helix"
TBD
A special thanks to Kaankbled, InspectorJ, Stevenpam, Mrsorbias, Kevp888, Lizellekleyn, Speedenza, and Knova of Freesound.org!
Edited by:
Izzy Braumberger
For more information on land acknowledgement, please check out: https://native-land.ca
Fri, 23 Feb 2024 16:00:00 GMT
With the verdict rendered, our party finds themselves wards of newly elected official, Sage Southwood. For the heinous crimes of being chaos incarnate, they all are sentenced to… dinner? With a few peculiar guests accompanying them, they embark on a race against time to reach the dinner table before the finest delicacies spoil. What insights await our dear friends? Listen and find out!
Story by Allonté Barakat
Cast:
Milo - Rain Lagobean Rachael - Quicksilver Aram Varitan - Vishakapar Zakarian Tricia McGarrah - Algernon Bucketand
Allonté Barakat as this story's keeper
Additional Voice Talents include:
Dana Ebert as Sage Southwood
Morgan Harrison as Hiloha
Kal Vincent as Nyel
Kelly from DorkTales as Ash
Rachael Schumacher as Cookie
Charli Looney as Guillermo
Music:
Opening Theme : Break of Reality - "Helix"
TBD
A special thanks to Kaankbled, InspectorJ, Stevenpam, Mrsorbias, Kevp888, Lizellekleyn, Speedenza, and Knova of Freesound.org!
Edited by:
Izzy Braumberger
For more information on land acknowledgement, please check out: https://native-land.ca
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Tue, 23 Jan 2024 16:00:00 GMT
After the armillary unveils the poles of Vishakapar’s hearts, the group races to find the fate of Sir George. With gavel, scale, scroll, and code in their many arms, Secundus I-AN presides over the precarious case of the chaos that has overtaken the library. With their very existence threatened to banished, Rain, Algernon, and Quicksilver contest the very flow of law in a grand court. What insights await our dear friends? Listen and find out!
Story by Allonté Barakat
Cast:
Tricia McGarrah - Algernon Bucket
Milo - Rain Lagobean
Rachael - Quicksilver
Aram Varitan - Vishakapar Zakarian
and
Allonté Barakat as this story's keeper
Additional Voice Talents include:
Dana Ebert as Sage Southwood
Christa from Dorktales as Secundus I-AN
Blynky as Ace Pentacle
Jessica McEvoy as Trion, The Dealer
Music:
Opening Theme : Break of Reality - "Helix"
TBD
A special thanks to Kaankbled, InspectorJ, Debsound, VectorSpace, jorickhoofd, and zerolagtime of Freesound.org!
Edited by:
Izzy Braumberger
For more information on land acknowledgment, please check out:
https://native-land.ca/resources/territory-acknowledgement/
Sat, 23 Dec 2023 16:00:00 GMT
On the precipice of a new triumvirate the jubilation of a grand city, our destined stowaways take stock of all the things they are missing; namely a lost Lyriel and the detainment of Sir George. Wading through the numerousness of floors and order and logic, they struggle to find the poles of their hearts. What insights await our dear friends? Listen and find out!
Story by Allonté Barakat
Cast:
Milo - Rain Lagobean
Rachael - Quicksilver
Aram Varitan - Vishakapar Zakarian
Tricia McGarrah - Algernon Bucket
and
Allonté Barakat as this story's keeper
Additional Voice Talents include:
Cory Knapp as Samuel Zedd
Izzy Braumberger as Harrington Foster
Dana Ebert as Sage Southwood
Natalie Gordon as Athenaeum Alarm & Athenaeum Archivist
Jacob Racette as Lib
Music:
Opening Theme : Break of Reality - "Helix"
TBD
A special thanks to Kaankbled and InspectorJ of Freesound.org!
Edited by:
Izzy Braumberger
For more information on land acknowledgment, please check out:
https://native-land.ca/resources/territory-acknowledgement/
Chapter VIII: Technobabel (Rules Lite)
Thu, 23 Nov 2023 16:01:00 GMT
Rules Lite is for those that prefer less rules/rolling and more roleplay - Alarms echo out across the city, warning its patrons to live the once lawful and calm place now under threat of a chaotic virus. This is the perfect guise as the party finds their way past hundred of floors. With luck and divine timing, Quicksilver, Rain, Algernon, and Vishakapar fight to either find a means mythic scores or an escape from being banished from existence. What insights await our dear friends? Listen and find out!
Story by Allonté Barakat
Cast:
Rachael - Quicksilver
Aram Varitan - Vishakapar Zakarian
Tricia McGarrah - Algernon Bucket
Milo - Rain Lagobean
and
Allonté Barakat as this story's keeper
Additional Voice Talents include:
Cory Knapp as Samuel Zedd
Natalie Gordon as Interviewee & Athenaeum Alarm
Jessy Boros as Interviewee
Jacob Racette as Interviewee & Lib
Devin Stika as Clarion
Christa (from DorkTales) as Secundus I-AN
Music:
Opening Theme : Break of Reality - "Helix"
"The 8 Oclock Story Intro" by Ziv Moran / "The 8 Oclock Story Under" by Ziv Moran / "Fire in the Ballroom" by Jakub Pietras / "Zaphenath-Paneah" by Quinten Coblentz / "The Astral Project - Instrumental Version" by Shahead Mostafafar / "Particles" by Nobou / "Magnetic Fog" by Shahead Mostafafar / "cdHiddenDir" by Out of Flux / "Machinery of War" by Evgeny Bardyuzha / "Hell Awakens" by Flint / "Lightless Voids" by Kyle Preston / "Summer in Oxford" by Jakub Pietras / "Turkish Spirit" by Alon Ohana / "End Game" by Downtown Binary / "Evolution" by Shahead Mostafafar / "Into Battle" by Linus Johnsson / "Inspira - Healing" by Lux / "Redemption" by Ben Winwood / "PUNKD" by Out of Flux / "Eternity Clock" by Shahead Mostafafar
A special thanks to Kaankbled and InspectorJ of Freesound.org!
Edited by:
Izzy Braumberger
For more information on land acknowledgement, please check out:
https://as.nyu.edu/departments/history/about-us/about-us1.html
Thu, 23 Nov 2023 16:00:00 GMT
Alarms echo out across the city, warning its patrons to live the once lawful and calm place now under threat of a chaotic virus. This is the perfect guise as the party finds their way past hundred of floors. With luck and divine timing, Quicksilver, Rain, Algernon, and Vishakapar fight to either find a means mythic scores or an escape from being banished from existence. What insights await our dear friends? Listen and find out!
Story by Allonté Barakat
Cast:
Rachael - Quicksilver
Aram Varitan - Vishakapar Zakarian
Tricia McGarrah - Algernon Bucket
Milo - Rain Lagobean
and
Allonté Barakat as this story's keeper
Additional Voice Talents include:
Cory Knapp as Samuel Zedd
Natalie Gordon as Interviewee & Athenaeum Alarm
Jessy Boros as Interviewee
Jacob Racette as Interviewee & Lib
Devin Stika as Clarion
Christa (from DorkTales) as Secundus I-AN
Music:
Opening Theme : Break of Reality - "Helix"
"The 8 Oclock Story Intro" by Ziv Moran / "The 8 Oclock Story Under" by Ziv Moran / "Fire in the Ballroom" by Jakub Pietras / "Zaphenath-Paneah" by Quinten Coblentz / "The Astral Project - Instrumental Version" by Shahead Mostafafar / "Particles" by Nobou / "Magnetic Fog" by Shahead Mostafafar / "cdHiddenDir" by Out of Flux / "Machinery of War" by Evgeny Bardyuzha / "Hell Awakens" by Flint / "Lightless Voids" by Kyle Preston / "Summer in Oxford" by Jakub Pietras / "Turkish Spirit" by Alon Ohana / "End Game" by Downtown Binary / "Evolution" by Shahead Mostafafar / "Into Battle" by Linus Johnsson / "Inspira - Healing" by Lux / "Redemption" by Ben Winwood / "PUNKD" by Out of Flux / "Eternity Clock" by Shahead Mostafafar
A special thanks to Kaankbled and InspectorJ of Freesound.org!
Edited by:
Izzy Braumberger
For more information on land acknowledgement, please check out:
https://as.nyu.edu/departments/history/about-us/about-us1.html
Fri, 17 Nov 2023 02:41:54 GMT
A small insight into the story yet to come.
Chapter VII: Enduring Landmarks
Mon, 23 Oct 2023 14:00:00 GMT
The Infinitree, a monument growing and beating to the heart of the the grand city of Navirivan, a sprawling metropolis, the party arrives. Seeking healing and answers, a broken Sir George and a marked Quicksilver find council with the high priest of St. Meddigo, the saint of the end. Distracted by the majesty of Heaven's Ward, an artistic district of the city, Lyriel's heart lifts to the new gift bestowed on them by sacrifice of Algernon and Vishakapar (and the antics of Rain). The real story lies in the heart of The Grand Bole Athenaeum, a library growing in the tree of the city. What insights await our dear friends? Listen and find out!
Story by Allonté Barakat
Cast:
Milo - Rain Lagobean
Rachael - Quicksilver
Aram Varitan - Vishakapar Zakarian
Tricia McGarrah - Algernon Bucket
and
Allonté Barakat as this story's keeper
Additional Voice Talents include:
Blynky as Ace Pentacle
Jacob Racette as Lib
Bren as Maester Diehart
Christa (from DorkTales) as Secundus I-AN
K-Hearts-Wafflo as Aegeus Diehart
Devin Stika as Clarion
Cory Knapp as Samuel Zedd
Music:
Opening Theme : Break of Reality - "Helix"
"Dawn Shall Come" by Colton Dewberry / "Winter Snow" by Zac Nelson / "A Little Peace of Mind" by Evert Z / "I See You in Light" by We Dream of Eden / "The 8 Oclock Story Under " by Ziv Moran / "Inspira - Serenity" by Lux / "Offworld" by Downtown Binary / "Wonder" by Tristan Barton / "No.2-in-D-Major(chosic.com)" by Suite / "Light Storm" by Taxi Letter Riders
A special thanks to Kaankbled and InspectorJ of Freesound.org!
Edited by:
Izzy Braumberger
For more information on land acknowledgement, please check out:
https://www.portlandpf.org/land-acknowledgement
Mon, 16 Oct 2023 15:00:00 GMT
A small insight into the story yet to come.
Sat, 23 Sep 2023 15:00:40 GMT
Nameless things lurk in the dark hungering for hide and hare of our companions. While Algernon, Vishakapar, Quicksilver face walking taboos, Rain and a Golden-Quicksilver search desperately to find the quicken child. All the while, a broken soul finds some soothing with a new kindred spirit. Time is running out. Everyone must move swiftly through the dark and forgotten garden towards the rapturous light of the city. What insights await our dear party? Listen and find out!
Story by Allonté Barakat
Cast:
Tricia McGarrah - Algernon Bucket
Milo - Rain Lagobean
Rachael - Quicksilver
Aram Varitan - Vishakapar Zakarian
and
Allonté Barakat as this story's keeper
Additional Voice Talents include:
Alina Pete as Mishabou
Music:
Opening Theme : Break of Reality - "Helix"
"Ice Symphony" by Alchemorph / "Vapor Fingers" by Tamuz Dekel / "You Should Run" by Thomas Herudek / "Fire and Ice" by Alon Peretz / "The Sacred Voice" by Itai Argaman / "Nochnaya Vorona The Night Raven" by Ian Post / "Eternal Recluse" by Kyle Preston / "I Did It" Alon Peretz / "A Town called Dismal" Josh Mc ausland
A special thanks to Kaankbled and InspectorJ of Freesound.org!
Edited by:
Izzy Braumberger
For more information on land acknowledgement, please check out: https://native-land.ca
Additional websites mentioned are:
Chapter VI: Night Terrors (Rules Lite)
Sat, 23 Sep 2023 15:00:00 GMT
Rules Lite is for those that prefer less rules/rolling and more roleplay - Nameless things lurk in the dark hungering for hide and hare of our companions. While Algernon, Vishakapar, Quicksilver face walking taboos, Rain and a Golden-Quicksilver search desperately to find the quicken child. All the while, a broken soul finds some soothing with a new kindred spirit. Time is running out. Everyone must move swiftly through the dark and forgotten garden towards the rapturous light of the city. What insights await our dear party? Listen and find out!
Story by Allonté Barakat
Cast:
Tricia McGarrah - Algernon Bucket
Milo - Rain Lagobean
Rachael - Quicksilver
Aram Varitan - Vishakapar Zakarian
and
Allonté Barakat as this story's keeper
Additional Voice Talents include:
Alina Pete as Mishabou
Music:
Opening Theme : Break of Reality - "Helix"
"Ice Symphony" by Alchemorph / "Vapor Fingers" by Tamuz Dekel / "You Should Run" by Thomas Herudek / "Fire and Ice" by Alon Peretz / "The Sacred Voice" by Itai Argaman / "Nochnaya Vorona The Night Raven" by Ian Post / "Eternal Recluse" by Kyle Preston / "I Did It" Alon Peretz / "A Town called Dismal" Josh Mc ausland
A special thanks to Kaankbled and InspectorJ of Freesound.org!
Edited by:
Izzy Braumberger
For more information on land acknowledgement, please check out: https://native-land.ca
Additional websites mentioned are:
Sat, 16 Sep 2023 16:50:30 GMT
A small insight into the story yet to come.
Wed, 23 Aug 2023 15:00:16 GMT
Deep in the overgrown orchard, only hours away from the city, ruminations grow into discussion. As tempers rise and heated debate turns toward a magical nova, fracturing the party. As a broken Rain and golder Quicksilver's bodies search for Lyriel, the consciousness of Algernon, Vishakapar, and Sir George try to find ways out from the dark. They tread lightly as something odd and otherworldly hunts in this dark garden. What insights await our dear party? Listen and find out!
Story by Allonté Barakat
Cast:
Rachael - Quicksilver
Aram Vartian - Vishakapar Zakarian
Tricia McGarrah - Algernon Bucket
Milo - Rain Lagobean
and
Allonté Barakat as this story's keeper
Music:
Opening Theme : Break of Reality - "Helix"
"Emerald" by Yehezkel Raz / "Paradox" by Shahead Mostafafar / "Into the Wild" by Itai Argaman / "Lost Are We" by Alon Peretz / "Don't Look Back" by Matooma / "Monster From The Deep" by Young Rich Pixies
A special thanks to Kaankbled and InspectorJ of Freesound.org!
Edited by:
Izzy Braumberger
For more information on land acknowledgment, please check out:
https://land.kzoo.edu
Chapter IV: Neither Here Nor There
Sun, 23 Jul 2023 15:00:00 GMT
The dawn of a new days breaks upon the visages of our heroes. Banished from the Neither Realm, they gather their minds around a table in a modest (now) roofless inn. Resolute in finding the root to The Infinitree's demise, our heroes venture forth towards the grand city of Navirivan but journeys requires quality supplies and swifter feet. What insights await our dear party? Listen and find out!
Story by Allonté Barakat
Cast:
Rachael - Quicksilver
Aram Vartian - Vishakapar Zakarian
Tricia McGarrah - Algernon Bucket
Milo - Rain Lagobean
and
Allonté Barakat as this story's keeper
Additional Voice Talents include:
Holly Harris as Helena Barrows the Shopkeeper and Chipmunk
And Izzy Braumberger as Chipmunk #2
Music:
Opening Theme : Break of Reality - "Helix"
"Empryean" by Dear Gravity / "Monster within" by Quinten Coblentz / "Eternal Recluse" by Kyle Preston / "Riven" by Sam Lux / "Rising of the Sun" by Borrtex / "Boston Mischief" by Jakub Pietras / "Solving the Mystery" by Jakub Pietras
Special SFX:
Early Morning villiage (klankbeeld) / Shine (RoccoGermani) / Horror Ambience (Headphaze) / Rummaging sfx (orginaljun)
And a big thank you to the Community of Freesound.org!
Edited by Izzy Braumberger
For more information on land acknowledgment, please check out:
https://native-land.ca/resources/territory-acknowledgement/
Chapter III: Battle's Lost and Won
Fri, 23 Jun 2023 15:03:36 GMT
Bonds are tested by each passing step of time. As our heroes race down the stairs, to the beat of ominous music, they find the source of that which had awakened them. In this plane out of time and out of space, a choice must be made, a price must be paid. While a mystifying ritual is being preformed, attempting to draw something out, confusion and fury encircle each soul. What insights await our dear party? Listen and find out!
Story by Allonté Barakat
Cast:
Milo - Rain Lagobean
Rachael - Quicksilver
Aram Vartian - Vishakapar Zakarian
Tricia McGarrah - Algernon Bucket
and
Allonté Barakat as this story's keeper
Music:
Opening Theme : Break of Reality - "Helix"
"Down the Rabbit Hole" by Jeremy Chontow / "Run Instrumental Version" by Triston Barton / "A Dark Creature is Around" by Max H. / "Another Round" by Ziv Moran / "Arise a Legend" by C.K Martin / "Drift Apart" by Break of Reality / "Fallen" by Shahead Mostafafar / "Lolita Hills" by Hans Johnson / "Inside" by Tom Goldstein / "Premiere" by ANBR
And a big thank you to the Community of Freesound.org!
Edited by Izzy Braumberger
For more information on land acknowledgment, please check out:
https://native-land.ca/resources/territory-acknowledgement/
Tue, 23 May 2023 15:13:57 GMT
New-found companions are gifted wonderous items and woeful omens from a storied old friend. As the 23rd hour approaches, the whiskey'd laughs fade unto a toast; to celebrate life, to friends, to purpose, and to adventure. When sleep comes, when the dreaming visions on this auspicious night begins, our heroes must decide what to do with their own song of intuition. What insights await our dear party? Listen and find out!
Story by Allonté Barakat
Cast:
Tricia McGarrah - Algernon Bucket
Milo - Rain Lagobean
Rachael - Quicksilver
Aram Vartian - Vishakapar Zakarian
and
Allonté Barakat as this story's keeper
Music:
Opening Theme : Break of Reality - "Helix"
Haunted Memories" by Ran Raitan / "Restoring Honor" by CK Martin / "Raindrops" by Itai Argaman / "Armenian Dream" by Itai Armon / "Skipping" by Ian Post / "Lost Are We" by Alon Peretz / "Selah" by Ben Winwood / "Distant Dreams" by Evert Z / "Tortured Lands" by Kyle Preston / "Heirloom" by Jakub Pietras / "Subdue Oh Sea by Phillip Daniel / "The Precipice" by We dream of Eden / "Map of Stars" by Shahead Mostafafar / "The Winter" by Sid Acharya / "The Madrigal" by Marco Martini
Edited by Allonté Barakat and Izzy Braumberger
For more information on land acknowledgment, please check out:
https://www.portlandpf.org/land-acknowledgement
Sun, 23 Apr 2023 15:00:29 GMT
Four storied strangers - Vishakapar, Algernon, Rain, and Quicksilver - gather to remember their passed mutual friend. As our world awes at the The First Convergence, they awkwardly share stories and get to know one another, but, all is not as it seems in the inn/tavern/bar. What insights await? Listen and find out!
Story by Allonté Barakat
Cast:
Aram Varitan - Vishakapar Zakarian
Tricia McGarrah - Algernon Bucket
Milo - Rain Lagobean
Rachael - Quicksilver
and
Allonté Barakat as this story's keeper
Music:
Opening Theme : Break of Reality - "Helix"
Edited by Allonté Barakat
Sun, 23 Apr 2023 08:00:00 GMT
Many stories need a prologue; something that sets the stage and allows its audience to understand a bit about its author, its characters, and the world. In this, we would like to explain why we do some of the things we do and give context on how the story begins.
Cast:
Allonté Barakat as this story's keeper
Music:
"Pentecost" by Christopher Galovan
Edited by Izzy Braumberger
Thu, 20 Apr 2023 17:59:31 GMT
Welcome to Our Storied Insight. It is a brave space where players have a chance to rewrite the very stories they tell to themselves. With each episode our players seek to unlock the mysteries of the story and within themselves. We hope you enjoy this trailer and that you come back for more episodes!
Keep exploring your inner story and know that all stories are worth listening to.
Sun, 01 Jan 2023 10:23:00 GMT
Welcome to Our Storied Insight! Come listen to the tale of four strangers - Algernon, Vishakapar, Rain, and Quicksilver - come to gather to fulfill the wish of a bygone friend.