Observable Radio
22 episodes
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Creator: Observable Radio
Full cast Science fiction Anthology Audio Drama
Synopsis:
Observable Radio is a found footage podcast of retro sci-fi and analog horror from Cameron Suey, Phil van Hest, Purpurina, Wendy Hector, and the Observable Radio Ensemble
Our First Season, The Tower, an interconnected anthology of alternate universes in crises, is now complete.
When he discovers something beneath the static of the worlds’s communication network, an unnamed Observer begins to catalog and record the strange signals that should not exist…
Season Two: The Fire We Shared, will begin in 2025!
Format: Audio Drama
Continuity: Anthology
Writing: Scripted
Voices: Full cast
Narrator: None
Genres: Science fiction, Horror, Alt history
Framing device: Found footage
Maturity: Young adult
Content warnings: / Explicit language / Mental illness / Self-harm and suicide / Violence
Transcript details: Website
Completion status: Not applicable
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Episodes:
Transmission A.00: "Signals" (Preview Trailer)
Mon, 18 Sep 2023 20:23:58 +0000
When he discovers something beneath the static of the worlds’s communication network, an unnamed observer begins to catalog and record the strange signals that should not exist…
A trailer for Observable Radio, a found footage anthology podcast from Cameron Suey and Phil van Hest.
Written and Edited by Cameron Suey
Produced by Cameron Suey and Phil van Hest
The Ensemble
- Phil van Hest
- Katie Skovholt
- Orion Kellogg
- Jason Smith
- Kris Straub
- Xalavier Nelson Jr.
- Purpurina
Psychology Consultant Elisa Leal, Psy.D (CA PSY28330)
Find us online: observableradio.cominstagram.com/observableradio/
The following music was used for this media project:
- The Backrooms by Myuu (CC BY 3.0)
- Drowning Monas by Tim Kulig (CC BY 4.0)
- Ain't She Sweet, The Opener, Jada, and Let's Dance by Hansag Big Band License (CC BY 3.0)
- Bullets and Bayonets by the United States Marine Band Public Domain
For further information about SFX and Media Licenses, please visit the show notes at: https://www.observableradio.com/episodes/transmission-a00-signals-trailer
Observable Radio is listener supported. If you would like to contribute towards our production costs and payment for our voice actors, you can do so at: patreon.com/observableradio
Additional Resources:
National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Dial 988
Trans Lifeline: United States: (877) 565-8860 Canada: (877) 330-6366
Trevor Project: Call: 1-866-488-7386 Text: “START” to 678-678
Online chat: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/webchatInternational resources: https://blog.opencounseling.com/suicide-hotlines/
Crisis Text Line: Text “HOME” to 741741
Online chat: https://connect.crisistextline.org/chat
Transmission A.01: "A Night Indoors"
Tue, 03 Oct 2023 07:00:00 +0000
The Observer catalogues his first signal. A mysterious curfew. An annual celebration. The pursuit of stasis.
The first episode of Observable Radio, a found footage anthology podcast of retro sci-fi and analog horror from Cameron Suey and Phil van Hest.
Content Warnings:
- Mention of Suicide
- Implied harm of a Child
Produced by Cameron Suey and Phil van Hest
The Ensemble
- Phil van Hest
- Katie Skovholt
- Orion Kellogg
- Jason Smith
- Kris Straub
- Xalavier Nelson Jr.
- Purpurina
Psychology Consultant Elisa Leal, Psy.D (CA PSY28330)
The following music was used for this media project:
- The Backrooms by Myuu
- Drowning Monas by Tim Kulig
- Ain't She Sweet, The Opener, Jada, and Let's Dance by Hansag Big Band
- Bullets and Bayonets by the United States Marine Band
Observable Radio is listener supported. If you would like to contribute towards our production costs and payment for our voice actors, you can do so at: patreon.com/observableradio
Additional Resources:
National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Dial 988
Trans Lifeline: United States: (877) 565-8860
Canada: (877) 330-6366
Trevor Project: Call: 1-866-488-7386
Text: “START” to 678-678
Online chat: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/webchat
International resources: https://blog.opencounseling.com/suicide-hotlines/
Crisis Text Line:
Text “HOME” to 741741
Online chat: https://connect.crisistextline.org/chat
Transmission A.02: "Cattle Drive"
Tue, 03 Oct 2023 07:05:43 +0000
The Observer tries to look for meaning in the signals. Industrial sabotage on trail. An economy on the rebound. A great deal on a full meal.
The second episode of Observable Radio, a found footage anthology podcast of retro sci-fi and analog horror from Cameron Suey and Phil van Hest.
Written and Edited by Cameron Suey
Produced by Cameron Suey and Phil van Hest
The Ensemble
- Phil van Hest
- Nathaniel Leigh
- Cohen Edenfield
- Jason Smith
- Cruz Moore
- Tom Drake
- Harrison G. Pink
- Caitlin Eve
- Logan T Jenkins
- Kyle Gould
- Danny Lore
- Mink Ette
- Rosemary Thorne
- Purpurina
- Katie Skovholt
Art by Karrin Fletcher
Psychology Consultant Elisa Leal, Psy.D (CA PSY28330)
The following music was used for this media project:
- The Backrooms by Myuu
- Breaking News 4 and 5 by Sascha Ende
- Rock Guitar Intro 02 and 03, Powerful Trap Intro 22 by TaigaSoundProd
- Energetic & Drive Indie Rock by WinnieTheMoog
- Something's Happening and Carne Arrabiatta by Tim Kulig
- That Old Church Organ by Kendle's First Regiment Band
For further information about SFX and Media Licenses and a complete transcript, please visit the show notes at: https://www.observableradio.com/episodes/transmission-a02-cattle-drive
Observable Radio is listener supported. If you would like to contribute towards our production costs and payment for our voice actors, you can do so at: patreon.com/observableradio
Transmission A.03: "Large Models"
Tue, 31 Oct 2023 07:00:33 +0000
The Observer grapples with his responsibility. By popular request, it’s Uncle Competition. Hope is all we have left. Filmed in front of a live simulated audience.
The third episode of Observable Radio, a found footage anthology podcast from Cameron Suey and Phil van Hest.
Written by Cameron Suey and Phil van Hest
Edited by Cameron Suey
Produced by Cameron Suey and Phil van Hest
The Ensemble
- Phil van Hest
- Natalie Berge
- Cohen Edenfield
- Bryan Hollar
- Caitlin Eve
- Jason Smith
- Austeria
- Harrison G. Pink
- Jon Stark Olsen
- Tom Drake
- Meagan Marie
- Kyle Gould
- Alasdair Stuart
- Katie Skovholt
Art by Karrin Fletcher
Psychology Consultant Elisa Leal, Psy.D (CA PSY28330)
The following music was used for this media project:
- The Backrooms by Myuu
- Helium Is In High Demand, After The Blast, and Enlightened by Tim Kulig
- Summer Beach Party, Disco Club, and Night Beach by WinnieTheMoog
- Porch Blues and Leopard Print Elevator by Kevin MacLeod
- Tuesday by Sascha Ende
- A Picnic With My Family by MusicLFiles
- Shenanigans by Steven O'Brien
For further information about SFX and Media Licenses, and a complete transcript, please visit the show notes at: https://www.observableradio.com/episodes/transmission-a03-large-models
Observable Radio is listener supported. If you would like to contribute towards our production costs and payment for our voice actors, you can do so at: patreon.com/observableradio
Special Thanks to Geoff, Cathleen, and all our patrons and listeners.
Stick around after the credits for a sneak peak Cohen Edenfield's new show - Skulltenders - A DnD podcast about goofballs on the edge of the afterlife.
Transmission A.04: "Signs & Signifiers"
Tue, 28 Nov 2023 08:00:06 +0000
The Observer encounters an ending. Distressing breaches of quarantine. Record and transmit, just like a virus. The one that wouldn't be recorded.
The fourth episode of Observable Radio, a found footage anthology podcast from Cameron Suey and Phil van Hest.
Content Warnings: Gun Violence
Written and Edited by Cameron Suey
Produced by Cameron Suey, Phil van Hest, and Purpurina
The Ensemble
- Phil van Hest
- John Warren
- Trevor Henderson
- Nathaniel Leigh
- Kyle Gould
- Katie Skovholt
- Hector Leal
- Jason Smith
- Keano Raubun
- Joseph Faraday
- Rosemary Thorne
- Jack Grigoli
- Joshua Kelly
- Daniel Profeta
- Jesse Leal
- Natalie Berge
- Rae Witte
- Purpurina
Psychology Consultant Elisa Leal, Psy.D (CA PSY28330)
The following music was used for this media project:
- The Backrooms by Myuu
- Degenerate Blues by Alexander Nakarada
- Breaking World News, Your Big Rock Concert by WinnieTheMoog
- Elevator Music, Late Night Country Road, and Children Eating Corn by Tim Kulig
- Road Trip by Frank Schroeter
- Self Portrait In Three Shades Of Blue, and Captivity Is Led Captive by Justin Allan Arnold
- Eine Kleine Nachtmusik performed by the Advent Chamber Orchestra at Bolingbrook
- Conan Concerto by Keith Wolk
- Le Nozze di Figaro - No. 11 Cavatina 'Porgi, Amor' performed by Skidmore College
- OrchestraStoner Jam by Gordon Beattie
- Goldberg Variations performed by Glen Gould
Observable Radio is listener supported. If you would like to contribute towards our production costs and payment for our voice actors, you can do so at: patreon.com/observableradio
Special Thanks to Geoff, Cathleen, and all our patrons and listeners.
Additional Resources:
https://www.sandyhookpromise.org/blog/community-resources/help-for-victims-and-survivors-of-gun-violence/
https://everytownsupportfund.org/everytown-survivor-network/resources-for-victims-and-survivors-of-gun-violence/https://gunresponsibility.org/resources/
Stick around after the credits for a look at Twilight Meridian, a scripted gothic/noir audio drama from our friends at Wrong Dimension Productions.
Transmission A.05: "The Holiday"
Tue, 26 Dec 2023 08:00:18 +0000
The Observer makes an ultimatum. Huge Holiday sales! America does the Holiday different. The Naughty go North.
The fifth episode of Observable Radio, a found footage anthology podcast from Cameron Suey and Phil van Hest.
Content Warnings: Gun Violence, Implied Harm of Children
Written by Cameron Suey & Purpurina
Produced by Cameron Suey, Phil van Hest, and Purpurina
Edited by Cameron Suey
The Ensemble
- Phil van Hest
- Nathaniel Leigh
- Katie Skovholt
- Joshua Kelly
- Purpurina
- Caitlin Eve
- Kyle Gould
- Joseph Faraday
- Jason Smith
- Scott Richerson
- Meredith Goldsmith
- Rosemary Thorne
- Rae Witte
- KC Green
- Amber Carr
- Jess O'Brien
- Jack Grigoli
- Daniel Profeta
- Keano Raubun
- Cohen Edenfield
Art by Karrin Fletcher
Additional Music Supervision by Katie Skovholt
Psychology Consultant - Elisa Leal, Psy.D (CA PSY28330)
Featured Vocalist - Katie Skovholt
The following music was used for this media project:
- Christmas Tape Lo Fi, Christmas Magic, and Happy Christmas Inspiring by WinnieTheMoog
- In the Bleak Midwinter by Alejandro Arvizu's Sounds
- Vendi Emanuel Cincinnati Camerata and Queen City Bronze
- Holiday Weasel by Kevin MacLeod
- Snowflakes by Agnese Valmaggia
- Holiday Shimmer And Shine by Justin Allan Arnold
- Ya Vienen Los Reyes Magos, Metal Version (Villancico) by DavidKBD
- Coventry Carol by Lawrence Sheard
- Santa Claus Is Not Coming To Town by Alexander Nakarada
- The Remnant and Nowhere by Tim Kulig
- Holiday Gift Packages V1 by Lilo Sound
For full transcripts and further information about SFX and Media Licenses, please visit the show notes at:https://www.observableradio.com/episodes/transmission-a05-the-holiday
Additional Resources:
https://www.sandyhookpromise.org/blog/community-resources/help-for-victims-and-survivors-of-gun-violence/
https://everytownsupportfund.org/everytown-survivor-network/resources-for-victims-and-survivors-of-gun-violence/https://gunresponsibility.org/resources/
Observable Radio is listener supported. If you would like to contribute towards our production costs and payment for our voice actors, you can do so at: patreon.com/observableradio
Special Thanks to Geoff, Cathleen, and all our patrons and listeners.
Stick around after the credits for a look at The Pensive Tower, a high fantasy podcast from Scroll and Dagger
Transmission A.06: "Sweet Hereafter"
Tue, 30 Jan 2024 08:00:34 +0000
The Observer returns to the Tower. Immortality finally belongs to the masses. Coupon codes and extended visiting hours. You think God cares if Heaven is empty?
The sixth episode of Observable Radio, a found footage anthology podcast from Cameron Suey. Phil van Hest, and Purpurina.
Written and Edited by Cameron Suey
Produced by Cameron Suey, Phil van Hest, and Purpurina
The Ensemble
- Phil van Hest
- Tricia Murphy
- Kyle Gould
- Wendy Hector
- Jason Smith
- Cohen Edenfield
- Nathalie Berge
- Katie Skovholt
- Jack Grigoli
- Rae Witte
- Naomi Richards
- Joshua Kelly
- Tom Drake
- Karrin Fletcher
Psychology Consultant - Elisa Leal, Psy.D (CA PSY28330)
The following music was used for this media project:
- The Backrooms by Myuu
- Awakening, What it Means to be Alive, Bell Conjuring, Transforming the Future, Brutal Beginnings, Kingdom of Chaos, Statically Wanted, Myocardial Infarction, Disoriented In The Woods, Edge Of Forever, and Knew You In Another Life by Tim Kulig
Special Thanks to Geoff, Cathleen, James, Rachel, Jon and all our patrons and listeners.
For full transcripts and further information about SFX and Media Licenses, please visit the show notes at: https://www.observableradio.com/episodes/transmission-a06-sweet-hereafter
Stick around after the credits for a look at Your Horror Show, a terrifying full cast anthology, presented in pure pulpy goodness https://www.yourhorrorshow.com
Transmission A.07: "Hollow Ring"
Tue, 27 Feb 2024 08:00:54 +0000
The Observer takes stock of his situation. Civilization is a conversation. The distance the bullet travels is immaterial. We have chemists already on it.
The seventh episode of Observable Radio, a found footage anthology podcast from Cameron Suey. Phil van Hest, and Purpurina.
Content Warnings
- Substance Induced Coercion
Produced by Cameron Suey, Phil van Hest, and Purpurina
Edited by Cameron Suey
The Ensemble
- Phil van Hest
- Suzanne Rofe
- Anna Gąsecka
- Keano Raubun
- Mink Ette
- Joshua Kelly
- Jason Smith
- Paul Warren
- Kris Straub
- Rae Witte
- Cohen Edenfield
- Katie Skovholt
- Hector Leal
- Sina Gorski
- Liam Gregory
- Maria Corcobado
- Michelle Lylia Tan
- Alasdair Stuart
- Joseph Faraday
Art by Karrin Fletcher
Psychology Consultant - Elisa Leal, Psy.D (CA PSY28330)
Our Theme Music is: The Backrooms by Myuu
Additional Music by: Tim Kulig
All other music and SFX provided by Epidemic Sound
For full transcripts and further information about SFX and Media Licenses, please visit the show notes at: https://www.observableradio.com/episodes/transmission-a07-hollow-ring
Observable Radio is listener supported. If you would like to contribute towards our production costs and payment for our voice actors, as well as get access to behind the scenes information, extra production material, and an ad-free, early release feed of this show, you can do so at: patreon.com/observableradio
Special Thanks to Jon, Geoff, Cathleen, James, and Rachel and all our patrons and listeners.
Stick around after the credits for a look at Ensemble Member Liam Gregory's wittily candid Sci-Fi audio drama, Centromika - Kakuri Log: 'JUPITER'
Podlink
Tue, 26 Mar 2024 07:00:38 +0000
The Observer makes a deliberate observation. If the Engine dies, we all die. Forging links for tomorrow's chains. Everybody wins here.
The eight episode of Observable Radio, a found footage anthology podcast from Cameron Suey. Phil van Hest, and Purpurina.
Written and Edited by Cameron Suey
Produced by Cameron Suey, Phil van Hest, and Purpurina
The Ensemble
- Phil van Hest
- Jack Grigoli
- Rae Witte
- Voice Del Monte
- Sarah Katz-Hyman
- Josh Kelly
- Wendy Hector
- Caitlin Eve
- Nathaniel Leigh
- Katie Skovholt
- Cohen Edenfield
- Tatiana Gefter
- Purpurina
- Kyle Gould
- Jason Smith
- David Woo
- Kimberly Scott
- Harrison G Pink
- Rae Lundberg
Psychology Consultant - Elisa Leal, Psy.D (CA PSY28330)
Our Theme Music is The Backrooms by Myuu
Original Music by Jesse Leal and Katie Skovholt
Additional music by Tim Kulig and the artists at Epidemic Sound
Additional Music Supervision by Katie Skovholt
Additional Sound Design by Purpurina
SFX provided by Epidemic Sound
For full transcripts and further information about SFX and Media Licenses, please visit the show notes at: https://www.observableradio.com/episodes/transmission-a08-as-below
Observable Radio is listener supported. If you would like to contribute towards our production costs and payment for our voice actors, as well as get access to behind the scenes information, extra production material, and an ad-free, early release feed of this show, you can do so at: patreon.com/observableradio
Special Thanks to Cathleen, Jon, Geoff, James, Racheal, Tid, and all our patrons and listeners.
Stick around after the credits for a look at Ensemble Member Tatiana Gefter's actual play-narrative fusion podcast, Soul Operator, highlighting amazing solo table top role playing games with fully fleshed out stories.
Thu, 11 Apr 2024 07:00:25 +0000
Carrier Wave is a brand new behind the scenes podcast that discusses the origins and inspirations and production of Observable Radio. It's launching very soon and the first episode will cover the first three transmissions of Observable Radio. It will be available to every backer on the Patreon regardless of your level - but we wanted to share a few highlights with you here.
Carrier Wave One - Preview
Featuring Cameron Suey, Phil van Hest, and Purpurina
Art by Karrin Fletcher
Our Theme Music is Unwind Wave by Tim Kulig
SFX provided by Epidemic Sound
Transcripts and more available at: observableradio.com
Observable Radio is listener supported. If you would like to contribute towards our production costs and payment for our voice actors, as well as get access to behind the scenes information, extra production material, and an ad-free, early release feed of this show, you can do so at: www.patreon.com/observableradio
Special Thanks to Cathleen, Jon, Geoff, James, Rachael, Tid, Kalasin and all our patrons and listeners.
Transmission A.09: "Fathom Under"
Tue, 30 Apr 2024 07:00:51 +0000
The Observer starts to add it up. Carving a path to a better, wetter future. Something really, really big outside... Saying I told you to a mass grave.
The ninth episode of Observable Radio, a found footage anthology podcast from Cameron Suey. Phil van Hest, and Purpurina.
Written by Cameron Suey & Purpurina
Produced by Cameron Suey, Phil van Hest, and Purpurina
Edited by Cameron Suey
The Ensemble
- Phil van Hest
- Amber Carr
- Jason Smith
- Nathaniel Leigh
- Jess O'Brien
- Jesse Leal
- Joshua Kelly
- Katie Skovholt
- KC Green
- Orion Kellogg
- Matt Boland
- Gabriel Roland
- Brad Johnson
- Tom Drake
- Wes Stanfill
- Sony Green
- Terry Mesnard
- Wendy Hector
- Jack Grigoli
- Michelle Lylia Tan
- Rae Witte
- Hector Leal
- Voice Del Monte
- Ryan Jones
- Purpurina
- David Woo
- Jon Korn
- Cohen Edenfield
- Noelle van Hest
- Kyle Gould
- Jared Rosen
- Natalie Berge
- Joseph Faraday
Psychology Consultant - Elisa Leal, Psy.D (CA PSY28330)
Our Theme Music is The Backrooms by Myuu
Original Music by Jesse Leal
Additional music by Tim Kulig and the artists at Epidemic Sound
Additional Sound Design by Purpurina
All other SFX provided by Epidemic Sound, Freesfx.co.uk, and freesound.org
For full transcripts and further information about SFX and Media Licenses, please visit the show notes at: https://www.observableradio.com/episodes/transmission-a09-fathom-under
Observable Radio is listener supported. If you would like to contribute towards our production costs and payment for our voice actors, as well as get access to behind the scenes information, extra production material, and an ad-free, early release feed of this show, you can do so at: patreon.com/observableradio
Special Thanks to Cathleen, Jon, Geoff, James, Tid, Russ, Kalasin, Rick, Rachael and all our patrons and listeners.
Stick around after the credits for a look at Strange New Worlds And Spaced Out Tales, a full cast Sci-Fi Anthology Audio Drama series featuring Ren from our own Ensemble.
Transmission A.10: "Best Minds"
Tue, 28 May 2024 07:00:13 +0000
The Observer finds a new thread. You've had a part in this since the day you were born. Changes must come from within. Know that we will not shy away
The tenth episode of Observable Radio, a found footage anthology podcast from Cameron Suey. Phil van Hest, and Purpurina.
Content Warnings: Explicitly Depicted Violence/Squelching
Written and Edited by Cameron Suey
Produced by Cameron Suey, Phil van Hest, and Purpurina
The Ensemble
- Phil van Hest
- Katie Skovholt
- Meredith Goldsmith
- Joshua Kelly
- Cohen Edenfield
- Laurie Penny
- Ryan Corle
- Kimberly Scott
- Jesse Leal
- Jack Grigoli
- David Woo
- Jason B Smith
- Wendy Hector
- Rae Witte
- Daniel Profeta
- Kyle Gould
Psychology Consultant - Elisa Leal, Psy.D (CA PSY28330)
Our Theme Music is: The Backrooms by Myuu
Additional Music by: Tim Kulig
All other music and SFX provided by Epidemic Sound
For complete transcripts and further information about SFX and Media Licenses, please visit the show notes at: https://www.observableradio.com/episodes/transmission-a10-best-minds
Observable Radio is listener supported. If you would like to contribute towards our production costs and payment for our voice actors, as well as get access to behind the scenes information, extra production material, and an ad-free, early release feed of this show, you can do so at: patreon.com/observableradio
Special Thanks to Cathleen, Jon, Geoff, James, Tid, Russ, Kalasin, Rick, Rachael, Brianna and all our patrons and listeners.
Stick around after the credits for a look at Morbid Forest, the horror anthology podcast from ensemble member Naomi Richards, and then check out their crowdfunding campaign for Season 5!
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/morbid-forest-season-5-crowdfund
Tue, 25 Jun 2024 07:00:32 +0000
The Observer prepares to jump. Meteor showers are a completely normal phenomenon. Emotions are powerful. It’ll get stuck in your head.
The eleventh episode of Observable Radio, a found footage anthology podcast from Cameron Suey. Phil van Hest, and Purpurina.
Content Warnings: Explicitly Depicted Violence/Squelching
Written by Purpurina & Cameron Suey
Edited by Cameron Suey & Purpurina
Produced by Cameron Suey, Phil van Hest, and Purpurina
The Ensemble
- Phil van Hest
- Leslie J Rising
- Josh Kelly
- Purpurina
- Dave Sherman
- Wendy Hector
- James Baker
- David Woo
- Katie Skovholt
- Terry Mesnard
- Jenika McCrayer
- Nathaniel Leigh
- VoiceDelMonte
- Hector Leal
- Rosemary Thorne
- Kimberly Scott
- Cohen Edenfield
- Jesse Leal
- Rae Witte
- Kyle Gould
- Teddy Scott
- AJ Fidalgo
- Yamikakyuu
- Michelle Lylia Tan
- Jason Smith
Art by Karrin Fletcher
Psychology Consultant - Elisa Leal, Psy.D (CA PSY28330)
Our Theme Music is: The Backrooms by Myuu
Additional Music by: Tim Kulig
All other music and SFX provided by Epidemic Sound
For further information about SFX and Media Licenses, please visit the show notes at: https://www.observableradio.com/episodes/transmission-a11-earworms
Observable Radio is listener supported. If you would like to contribute towards our production costs and payment for our voice actors, as well as get access to behind the scenes information, extra production material, and an ad-free, early release feed of this show, you can do so at: patreon.com/observableradio
Special Thanks to Cathleen, Jon, Geoff, James, Tid, Russ, Kalasin, Rick, Rachel, and Brianna and all our patrons and listeners.
Dedicated to the memory of Donald Sutherland
Stick around after the credits for a look at Mortis Maledictum, the cinematic podcast of interwoven grimdark stories! https://darkarcbooks.com/
Transmission A.12: "Bloodwork"
Tue, 30 Jul 2024 07:00:04 +0000
The Observer offers an apology. May the Bargain make a better world for us all. Is this how you want to die? A black hole in every sky.
The twelfth episode of Observable Radio, a found footage anthology podcast from Cameron Suey, Phil van Hest, and Purpurina.
Written and Edited by Cameron Suey
Produced by Cameron Suey, Phil van Hest, and Purpurina
The Ensemble
- Phil van Hest
- Waymon Alexander
- Jenika McCrayer
- Michelle Lylia Tan
- Nathaniel Leigh
- Jesse Syratt
- David Woo
- Jack Grigoli
- Wendy Hector
- Jared Carter
- Purpurina
- Dave Sherman
- Johnathan Fuentes
- Khai Truong
- Cohen Edenfield
- Rae Witte
- Maria Corcobado
- Caitlin Eve
- Liam Gregory
- Kris Straub
- Paul Warren
- Jon Grilz
- Katie Skovholt
- Jason Smith
Art by Karrin Fletcher
Psychology Consultant - Elisa Leal, Psy.D (CA PSY28330)
Our Theme Music is: The Backrooms by Myuu
Additional Music by: Tim Kulig
All other music and SFX provided by Epidemic Sound
For further information about SFX and Media Licenses, please visit the show notes at:
https://www.observableradio.com/episodes/transmission-a12-bloodwork
Observable Radio is listener supported. If you would like to contribute towards our production costs and payment for our voice actors, as well as get access to behind the scenes information, extra production material, and an ad-free, early release feed of this show, you can do so at:
patreon.com/observableradio
Special Thanks to Cathleen, Jon, Geoff, Tid, Russ, Kalasin, Rick, Rachel, and Brianna and all our patrons and listeners.
Stick around after the credits for a look at Liminal Lands and Desert Skies, from Ensemble Members and Esteemed Lords, Waymon Alexander and Jared Carter.
https://www.theliminallands.com/
https://desertskiespodcast.com/
Transmission A.13: "Palimpsest"
Tue, 27 Aug 2024 07:00:02 +0000
The Observer misses an exit. The most mundane eyes will be unclouded. I choose to remain here. Deep in the dead channels.
The thirteenth episode of Observable Radio, a found footage anthology podcast from Cameron Suey. Phil van Hest, and Purpurina.
Written and Edited by Cameron Suey
Produced by Cameron Suey, Phil van Hest, and Purpurina
Based on Characters from "The Selling", written by Gabriel Diani
The Ensemble
- Phil van Hest
- Rae Lundberg
- Jesse Leal
- Mink Ette
- Joshua Kelly
- Khai Truong
- David Woo
- Jason Smith
- Jack Griguoli
- Jason Smith
- Sony Green
- Hector Leal
- Liam Gregory
- Kimberly Scott
- The Suey Family Players
- Kyle Gould
- Gabriel Diani
- Etta Devine
- Mariah Angus-Robinson
- Laurie Penny
- Jared Rosen
- Cohen Edenfield
- Paul Warren
- Wendy Hector
- Tatiana Gefter
- Joseph Faraday
- Alasdair Stuart
- Purpurina
- Kirsty Woolven
- Rae Witte
- Katie Skovholt
- John Stafford
Psychology Consultant - Elisa Leal, Psy.D (CA PSY28330)
Our Theme Music is: The Backrooms - Myuu
Additional Music provided by Tim Kulig, and the artists at Epidemic Sound and fiftysounds.com, including:
- Painted Road - Jon Algar
- A Fool's Errand - Jon Bjork
- Air on the G String - perf. Johannes Bornlof
- Raincoat Waltz - Franz Gordon
- The Tales He Told - Raymond Grouse
- Creepy Woods - Tim Kulig
- Impromptu Exorcism - Tim Kulig
- Nearer My God to Thee - Esther Garcia
- Chariots - Gavin Luke
- Royal Highness - Harley Rain
- Return Home - Moorland Songs
- Kavorka - Rymdklang Soundtracks
- Cinema Francais - Sight of Wonders
- Saddle Up - Francis Wells
Additional SFX and Music covered under the following licenses:
creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Special Thanks to Cathleen, Jon, Geoff, Tid, Russ, Kalasin, Rick, Rachel, and Brianna and all our patrons and listeners.
Stick around after the credits for a look at the podcast Nowhere On Air, late night community radio broadcasts from a strange little town, from Ensemble member Jesse Syratt.
https://nowhereonairpodcast.weebly.com/
Transmission A.14: "High Strange"
Tue, 24 Sep 2024 07:00:02 +0000
The Observer receives his last transmission. Lots of reasonable people are worried. The best seats in the house. Something really bad is coming.
The fourteenth episode of Observable Radio, a found footage anthology podcast from Cameron Suey. Phil van Hest, and Purpurina.
Content Warnings: explicit depiction and discussion of alcohol use; explicit depiction and discussion of cannabis use by minors; discussion of mental illness symptoms and psychiatric medication, including a mental health professional briefly assessing for suicidal ideation/safety
Written by Cameron Suey and Purpurina
Produced by Cameron Suey, Phil van Hest, and Purpurina
Edited by Cameron Suey
The Ensemble
- Phil van Hest
- Wendy Hector
- Nathaniel Leigh
- Jenika McCrayer
- James Baker
- David Woo
- Daniel Profeta
- Natalie Berge
- Rae Witte
- Jesse Leal
- Caitlin Eve
- Cameron Suey
- Tatiana Gefter
- Jack Griguoli
- Khai Truong
- Cohen Edenfield
- Kris Straub
- Purpurina
- AJ Fidalgo
- Voice Del Monte
- Yamikakyuu
- Meredith Goldsmith
- Michelle Lylia Tan
- Terry Mesnard
- Hector Leal
- Dave Sherman
- Katie Skovholt
- Teddy Scott
- Kimberly Scott
- Rae Lundberg
- Xalavier Nelson Jr
- Keano Raubun
- Rosemary Thorne
- Joseph Faraday
- Jason B Smith
- Melissa K
Psychology Consultant - Elisa Leal, Psy.D (CA PSY28330)
Our Theme Music is: The Backrooms - Myuu
Additional Music provided by Tim Kulig and the artists at Epidemic Sound
- Twostop - By Lotus
- Hollywood Nights - Courses
- Eye On The Prize - Nikki Gee
- Simple Sad Pad 1 - Tim Kulig
- An Evil Wynd - Tim Kulig
- Breach - Tim Kulig
- Bahamas - Brendon Moeller
- Mars Adventure - Brendon Moeller
- No Stone Unturned - Brendon Moeller
- Hitzeheizt - Ondolut
SFX provided by Epidemic Sound and the artists at Freesound.org
Additional SFX and Music covered under the following licenses:
creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Thanks to Cathleen, Jon, Geoff, Tid, Russ, Kalasin, Rick, Rachel, and Brianna and all our patrons and listeners.
Stick around after the credits for a look at the Haunted Tales a weekly horror fiction podcast created by Robert and Melissa K.
https://shows.acast.com/haunted-tales
Additional Resources:
Suicide Hotlines
- National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline:
- 988
- Trans Lifeline:
- United States: (877) 565-8860
- Canada: (877) 330-6366
- Trevor Project:
- Call: 1-866-488-7386
- Text: “START” to 678-678 (standard messaging rates may apply)
- Online chat: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/webchat
- Crisis Text Line:
- Text “HOME” to 741741 (message and data rates may apply)
- Online chat: https://connect.crisistextline.org/chat?utm_source=popup
- Substance Abuse and Addiction Hotline:
- 1-844-289-0879
- https://drughelpline.org/
- SAMHSA National Helpline
- 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
- https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline
- Find Treatment:
- https://findtreatment.gov/
- https://www.usa.gov/substance-abuse
- Help.org Resources
- https://www.help.org/drug-abuse-hotline/
- Partnership for Drug-Free Kids
- 1-855-378-4373
- https://drugfree.org/
Tue, 29 Oct 2024 07:00:03 +0000
The Observer meets the Signal. You can't go back. We have some work to do. The best of all possible worlds.
One of the fifteenth episodes of Observable Radio, a found footage anthology podcast from Cameron Suey, Phil van Hest, and Purpurina.
Written and Produced by Cameron Suey, Phil van Hest, and Purpurina
Edited by Cameron Suey
The Ensemble
- Phil van Hest
- Terry Mesnard
- Mary Beth McAndrews
- Cohen Edenfield
- Amber Carr
- Jess O'Brien
- KC Green
- Jon Grilz
- Kyle Gould
- Maria Corcorbado
- Jason Smith
- Katie Skovhot
- Wendy Hector
- Melissa K from Haunted Tales
- David Woo
- Ryan Easterday
- Rae Witte
- Nathaniel Leigh
- Evan Drane
- Purpurina
- Hector Leal
- Jesse Leal
- Mink Ette
- Khai Truong
- Liam Gregory
- Rae Lundberg
- Paul Warren
Psychology Consultant - Elisa Leal, Psy.D (CA PSY28330)
Our Theme Music is:
The Backrooms - Myuu
Additional Music provided by Tim Kulig, the artists at Epidemic Sound
- What I Can't Embrace - Christian Andersen
- Tavern Tales- Bad Billy Band
- Lumina - Christoffer Moe Ditlevsen
- Vintage Dream (Instrumental Version) - Mathilda June
- Darkness Haunts - Tim Kulig
- Falling from his Graces - Tim Kulig
- Irregular Rhythms - Tim Kulig
- Lost in a Nebula - Tim Kulig
- I Can't Find You (Instrumental Version) - Loving Caliber
- Ice Cream Day Dream - Etienne Roussel
- Explaining Gravity - Silver Maple
- Sun Therapy - Sum Wave
Additional Sound Design by Purpurina
SFX provided by Epidemic Sound and the artists at Freesound.org
Additional SFX and Music covered under the following licenses:
creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Thanks to Cathleen, Jon, Geoff, Tid, Russ, Kalasin, Rick, Rachel, and Brianna and all our patrons and listeners.
Thank you for listening, and stay tuned.
Tue, 29 Oct 2024 07:00:03 +0000
The Observer meets the Noise. We no longer require your ignorance. The Universe desires to be observed. The best of all possible worlds.
One of the fifteenth episodes of Observable Radio, a found footage anthology podcast from Cameron Suey, Phil van Hest, and Purpurina.
Written and Produced by Cameron Suey, Phil van Hest, and Purpurina
Edited by Cameron Suey
The Ensemble
- Phil van Hest
- Terry Mesnard
- Mary Beth McAndrews
- Cohen Edenfield
- Amber Carr
- Jess O'Brien
- KC Green
- Jon Grilz
- Kyle Gould
- Maria Corcorbado
- Jason Smith
- Katie Skovhot
- Wendy Hector
- Melissa K from Haunted Tales
- David Woo
- Ryan Easterday
- Rae Witte
- Nathaniel Leigh
- Evan Drane
- Purpurina
- Hector Leal
- Jesse Leal
- Mink Ette
- Khai Truong
- Liam Gregory
- Rae Lundberg
- Paul Warren
Art by Karrin Fletcher
Psychology Consultant - Elisa Leal, Psy.D (CA PSY28330)
Our Theme Music is:
The Backrooms - Myuu
Additional Music provided by Tim Kulig, the artists at Epidemic Sound
- What I Can't Embrace - Christian Andersen
- Tavern Tales- Bad Billy Band
- Lumina - Christoffer Moe Ditlevsen
- Vintage Dream (Instrumental Version) - Mathilda June
- Darkness Haunts - Tim Kulig
- Falling from his Graces - Tim Kulig
- Irregular Rhythms - Tim Kulig
- Lost in a Nebula - Tim Kulig
- I Can't Find You (Instrumental Version) - Loving Caliber
- Ice Cream Day Dream - Etienne Roussel
- Explaining Gravity - Silver Maple
- Sun Therapy - Sum Wave
SFX provided by Epidemic Sound and the artists at Freesound.org
Additional SFX and Music covered under the following licenses:
creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Thanks to Cathleen, Jon, Geoff, Tid, Russ, Kalasin, Rick, Rachel, and Brianna and all our patrons and listeners.
Thank you for listening, and stay tuned.
Thu, 21 Nov 2024 02:04:40 +0000
Late at night, from an isolated satellite communications installation, an unnamed Observer secretly broadcasts a bizarre transmission to a nearby facility. In the wake of a global communications disruption following a near-miss with a comet, he has begun to detect mysterious signals from other worlds. With no one but an isolated colleague that he can trust, he shares a series of seemingly impossible signals, unsure of what to do next…
A complete trailer for the first season of Observable Radio - a found footage anthology podcast of Retro Sci-fi and Analog Horror
Written, produced, and edited by Cameron Suey, Phil van Hest and Purpurina, and starring the Observable Radio Ensemble.
Tue, 26 Nov 2024 08:00:07 +0000
Carrier Wave is the Patreon exclusive companion podcast that discusses the origins, inspirations, and production of Observable Radio.Carrier Wave One - April 2024 - Transmissions A.01 - A.03
- Featuring Cameron Suey, Phil van Hest, and Purpurina
- Art by Karrin Fletcher
- Our Theme Music is Unwind Wave by Tim Kulig
- Phonic Respiration
- The prisoner in Cattle Drive is named Josef Clay, for Josef K, the protagonist of Kafka's The Trial, and Cameron's old creepypasta nom de plume.
- To Serve Man (Story - Twilight Zone Episode)
- Skinamarink (Hulu)
- Meet the Feebles
- Soylent Green
- Tender is the Flesh
- Acceptable Cannibalism
- Observable Radio on Sound Cloud
- Full Cattle Burger
- Willow Talk (A Willow Podcast)
- Paper Clip Problem (Instrumental Convergence)
- Fully Automated Luxury Communism
- House of Leaves
- Questions? Ask them here!
Supplemental Frequency 01: "A Very Observable Christmas"
Tue, 31 Dec 2024 08:00:09 +0000
The Observer and Trapper swap stories. On the origins of Christmas Traditions. You'll never bake anything good again. The mouldering remains of last year.
The First Supplemental Frequency from Observable Radio, a found footage podcast from Cameron Suey. Phil van Hest, and Purpurina.
Content Warnings: Explicitly Depicted Violence/Squelching
Written by Purpurina, Cameron Suey, and Wendy Hector
Produced by Cameron Suey, Phil van Hest, and Purpurina
Edited by Cameron Suey
The Ensemble
- Phil van Hest
- Jason Smith
- Katie Skovholt
- Purpurina
Psychology Consultant - Elisa Leal, Psy.D (CA PSY28330)
Our Theme Music is:
The Backrooms - Myuu
Additional Music provided by Tim Kulig, Katie Skovholt, and the artists at Epidemic Sound
- Ancient Lands - Flouw
- Diabolic Gaze - Luella Gren
- Cold Nights - Kikoru
- Strangled by Piano Strings Part 1 - Ludvig Moulin
- Blue Spaces - Oakwood Station
- Abyssal Hibernation (Delta Drone L144Hz R147Hz) - Ookean
- Goth Christmas - par
- A Cradle Song - Mary Riddle
- Silent Night (Ambient Version) (Instrumental Version) - Ingrid Witt
SFX provided by Epidemic Sound and the artists at Freesound.org
Additional SFX and Music covered under the following licenses:
creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Special Thanks to Cathleen, Jon, Tid, Russ, Kalasin, Rick, Brianna, Zach and all our patrons and listeners.
Thank you for listening, and stay tuned.
Supplemental Frequency 02: "Three Early Tales"
Tue, 28 Jan 2025 08:00:08 +0000
Dispatches from the past. A long journey comes to an end. They only love you for so long. I am a free man.
The Second Supplemental Frequency from Observable Radio, a found footage podcast from Cameron Suey, Phil van Hest, Purpurina, and Wendy Hector
The Ensemble
- Wendy Hector
- Cohen Edenfield
- Kris Straub
- Purpurina
- Phil Van Hest
Produced by Cameron Suey, Phil van Hest, Purpurina, and Wendy Hector
Edited by Cameron Suey
Art by Karrin Fletcher
Psychology Consultant - Elisa Leal, Psy.D (CA PSY28330)
Our Theme Music is:
- The Backrooms - Myuu
Additional Music provided by Tim Kulig, the artists at Epidemic Sound
- Twostop - By Lotus
- At the Abyss - Golden Anchor
- Engine Room Breeze - Hawea
- Vacuum Sealer - Edward Karl Hanson
- Insomniac - Tim Kulig
- Dark Haunts - Tim Kulig
- Transforming the Future - Tim Kulig
- Antidote X - Van Sandano
- Formations - Van Sandano
- Orbit - Van Sandano
- Corrivation - Ethan Sloan
- Fifty-Seven - Ethan Sloan
- Isolation - Farrell Wooten
Additional SFX and Music covered under the following licenses:
creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Special Thanks to Cathleen, Jon, Tid, Russ, Kalasin, Rick, Brianna, Zach and all our patrons and listeners.
Thank you for listening, and stay tuned.