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Before The Tone



Full cast Horror Serial Audio Drama


Synopsis:

Before The Tone is a science fiction horror podcast produced by Knave Of Hearts. We follow Mack, a woman who has just gotten a job as a CCTV operator at the increasingly-suspicious Atlas Consulting. It takes the format of voicemails from Mack to her sister, Daria, who never seems to answer her calls. The horror tends towards the psychological as Mack is stalked and reality becomes a little less solid where Atlas is concerned. The science fiction is focused on time and how its fabric can be manipulated.


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Format: Audio Drama

Continuity: Serial

Voices: Cast

Genres: Horror, Science fiction, Thriller and Psychological

Framing device: Communications

Maturity: All audience

Creator demographics: / Female / LGBTQ+

Character demographics: / Female / LGBTQ+

Content warnings: / Explicit language

Transcript details: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1c_EB05FTyJuwTYDeKPrn0LvYXZiLQbQc

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Episodes:

10. I Can See My House From Here - Before The Tone

Mon, 09 Sep 2024 12:06:52 GMT

Something is on the CCTV that should not be there.


Content warnings: discussions of stalking, gaslighting


Let us know your thoughts on Twitter and Tumblr @KnaveOfHeartsAD.


This episode features a trailer for Do You Copy?, a found footage horror podcast. When Red Tail National park shuts down due to a possible ecological disaster, three groups remained inside. Despite being urged to leave, the campers continued their trips, and two park rangers were forced to stay to keep an eye on the radios. Recordings from these individuals were recovered and due to a mistake that cost a lot more than expected, [REDACTED] must sort through the recordings to try to make sense of what happened. Listen anywhere you get your podcasts. Find their links here.


Transcript. Website.


Credits:

Mack: Anna Stein

Daria: Emma Johanna Puranen

Danny: Micah Nathan Bradley

Eve Cacace and Credits: Rebecca Hansson

Writing and Directing: Anna Stein

Dialogue Editing and Sound Design: Katharine Seaton

Theme Music: Duck Edwards

Score: Arhynn Descy

Script Editing: Sarahlily Stein



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Spotlight: GOBLINS

Mon, 02 Sep 2024 12:06:28 GMT

Hello everyone, it’s Anna, the creator of Before The Tone and voice of Mack. For our off-week today, I wanted to share with you an episode from the upcoming comedy fantasy podcast GOBLINS. It's made by the creative team behind Stellar Firma, and they have an amazing cast. They are currently crowdfunding until September 6, 2024, which is nearly upon us! They want to produce this show paying the entire crew fairly for their work, and they will keep whatever they make, so any donation will help. Donate at crowdfunder.co.uk/p/goblins-podcast-series-1. Link in the show notes. Before The Tone will return for episode 10 next Monday, and, until then, enjoy GOBLINS.


Transcript. (Note: Before The Tone's intro to this pilot is the above text here in the show notes.)


GOBLINS links -

Crowdfunder: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/goblins-podcast-series-1

Crowdfunder video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8SRWi7ZTKbE

Twitter: https://x.com/goblinspod



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9. Phone a Friend - Before The Tone

Mon, 26 Aug 2024 12:06:06 GMT

Still reeling from making contact with her stalker, Mack is even more surprised when a phone call goes through.


Content warnings: stalking, fear of madness


Let us know your thoughts on Twitter and Tumblr @KnaveOfHeartsAD.


This episode features a trailer for Graven, a found-footage horror audio drama set in a frozen post apocalypse. Find them @GravenPod on Twitter or wherever you get your podcasts.


Transcript. Website.


Credits:

Mack: Anna Stein

Daria: Emma Johanna Puranen

Pascal: Evan Gwen Davies

Eve Cacace and Credits: Rebecca Hansson

Writing and Directing: Anna Stein

Dialogue Editing and Sound Design: Katharine Seaton

Theme Music: Duck Edwards

Score: Arhynn Descy

Script Editing: Sarahlily Stein



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8. A Little to the Left - Before The Tone

Mon, 12 Aug 2024 12:06:12 GMT

Mack is frustrated, and doors are, well, different.


Content warnings: stalking, fear of unreality, fear of madness


Let us know your thoughts on Twitter and Tumblr @KnaveOfHeartsAD.


This episode features a trailer for The Town of Adaliah. Adaliah is not just a town. It’s a place where the past never dies. Join us on this journey if you must, but remember, nothing in Adaliah is as it seems. Listen wherever you get your podcasts.


Transcript. Website.


Credits:

Mack: Anna Stein

Daria: Emma Johanna Puranen

Pascal: Evan Gwen Davies

Eve Cacace and Credits: Rebecca Hansson

Stalker: Josh Rubino

Writing and Directing: Anna Stein

Dialogue Editing and Sound Design: Katharine Seaton

Theme Music: Duck Edwards

Score: Arhynn Descy

Script Editing: Sarahlily Stein



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7. Don't Panic - Before The Tone

Mon, 29 Jul 2024 12:06:48 GMT

Things tick up in intensity.


Content warnings: on-screen depiction of a panic attack, stalking


Let us know your thoughts on Twitter and Tumblr @KnaveOfHeartsAD.


This episode features a trailer for Travelling Light, a science fantasy podcast following the Traveller on their journey through the stars, and help shape their world and the stories within it through audience submissions and choose-your-own-adventure decision making. Find more at monstrousproductions.org.


Transcript. Website.


Credits:

Mack: Anna Stein

Daria: Emma Johanna Puranen

Danny: Micah Nathan Bradley

Credits: Rebecca Hansson

Writing: Anna Stein

Directing: Anna Stein, Sarahlily Stein

Dialogue Editing and Sound Design: Katharine Seaton

Theme Music: Duck Edwards

Score: Arhynn Descy

Script Editing: Sarahlily Stein



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6. The Watcher and the Watched - Before The Tone

Mon, 15 Jul 2024 12:06:46 GMT

Mack has a performance review slash check-in with Eve.


Content warnings: stalking, fear of unreality


Let us know your thoughts on Twitter and Tumblr @KnaveOfHeartsAD.


This episode features a trailer for The Heart Pyre, an interactive fantasy audio drama where listeners can vote on how the story continues. Check them out at theheartpyre.com.


Transcript. Website.


Credits:

Mack: Anna Stein

Daria: Emma Johanna Puranen

Pascal: Evan Gwen Davies

Credits: Rebecca Hansson

Writing and Directing: Anna Stein

Dialogue Editing and Sound Design: Katharine Seaton

Theme Music: Duck Edwards

Score: Arhynn Descy

Script Editing: Sarahlily Stein



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5. The Taste of Babka and Fear - Before The Tone

Mon, 01 Jul 2024 12:06:24 GMT

Mack goes to a cafe with Pascal and finally concludes she is being followed.


Content warnings: implication of stalking, mild panic attack


Transcript. Website.


Let us know your thoughts on Twitter and Tumblr @KnaveOfHeartsAD.


This episode features a trailer for Space Specks, a post-apocalyptic audio drama about refusing to end with the world. I'm especially excited about how aromanticism plays a central role to the podcast. Listen here.


Credits:

Mack: Anna Stein

Daria: Emma Johanna Puranen

Pascal: Evan Gwen Davies

Credits: Rebecca Hansson

Writing and Directing: Anna Stein

Dialogue Editing and Sound Design: Katharine Seaton

Theme Music: Duck Edwards

Score: Arhynn Descy

Script Editing: Sarahlily Stein



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4. Our Many-Eyed Man - Before The Tone

Mon, 17 Jun 2024 12:06:35 GMT

Mack researches Greek mythology, attends a creative writing class, and notices something odd on the CCTV.


Transcript. Website.


Let us know your thoughts on Twitter and Tumblr @KnaveOfHeartsAD.


This episode features a trailer for Hi Nay, an excellent supernatural horror podcast with some mystery elements. It's about Filipina immigrant Mari Datuin, whose babaylan (shaman) family background accidentally gets her involved in stopping dangerous supernatural events in Toronto — alongside two supernatural detectives, her 6'2 strong-armed lesbian neighbor, and a celebrity conman guru with real magic powers.


Credits:

Mack: Anna Stein

Daria: Emma Johanna Puranen

Credits: Rebecca Hansson

Writing and Directing: Anna Stein

Dialogue Editing and Sound Design: Katharine Seaton

Theme Music: Duck Edwards

Score: Arhynn Descy

Script Editing: Sarahlily Stein



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3. Such Absurd Things As Sleep - Before The Tone

Mon, 03 Jun 2024 12:02:54 GMT

Mack tells Daria about the consultants, glassblowing, and someone who inexplicably makes her nervous.


Content warnings: implication of stalking


Transcript. Website.


Let us know your thoughts on Twitter and Tumblr @KnaveOfHeartsAD.


This episode features a trailer for What Will Be Here, a sci-fi audio drama about living on a doomed earth (and building things anyway). Give it a listen on your podcatcher of choice! One of the writers, Brad Colbroock, is one of the ensemble members of Before The Tone, and you will hear their voice in episode 12!


Credits:

Mack: Anna Stein

Daria: Emma Johanna Puranen

Barista: Kiran Kumar

Credits: Rebecca Hansson

Writing and Directing: Anna Stein

Dialogue Editing and Sound Design: Katharine Seaton

Theme Music: Duck Edwards

Score: Arhynn Descy

Script Editing: Sarahlily Stein



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2. Shadowing - Before The Tone

Mon, 20 May 2024 12:06:34 GMT

Mack's first day at Atlas under the watchful gaze of Eve Cacace.


Content warnings: implication of stalking


Transcript. Website.


Let us know your thoughts on Twitter and Tumblr @KnaveOfHeartsAD.


This episode features a trailer for Tranthologies, an anthology podcast of stories written, voiced, and produced by trans people for trans people! Find them wherever you get your podcasts!


Credits:

Mack: Anna Stein

Daria: Emma Johanna Puranen

Credits: Rebecca Hansson

Writing and Directing: Anna Stein

Dialogue Editing and Sound Design: Katharine Seaton

Theme Music: Duck Edwards

Score: Arhynn Descy

Script Editing: Sarahlily Stein



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1. Interview Unbalanced - Before The Tone

Mon, 06 May 2024 12:06:52 GMT

Mack interviews for a job. A bit odd maybe, but it'll pay well!


Transcript. The Way We Haunt Now trailer transcript. Website.


Let us know your thoughts on Twitter and Tumblr @KnaveOfHeartsAD.


This episode features a trailer for The Way We Haunt Now, a lighthearted horror audio drama about friendship, found family, and fighting the narratives that try to define us – even in the afterlife. Oh, and ghosts. Did we mention ghosts? Their website is here.


Credits:

Mack: Anna Stein

Daria: Emma Johanna Puranen

Credits: Rebecca Hansson

Writing and Directing: Anna Stein

Dialogue Editing and Sound Design: Katharine Seaton

Theme Music: Duck Edwards

Score: Arhynn Descy

Script Editing: Sarahlily Stein




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Before The Tone - Trailer 2

Fri, 03 May 2024 20:07:38 GMT

Before The Tone season 1 premieres this Monday, May 6, 2024. Subscribe, stay tuned, and tell us your thoughts on Twitter & Tumblr @KnaveOfHeartsAD. Transcript Here. Website.


Credits:

Writing, directing: Anna Stein

Mack: Anna Stein

Daria: Emma Johanna Puranen

Pascal: Evan Gwen Davies

Woman's Voice: Rebecca Hansson

Sound design: Katharine Seaton

Theme music: Duck Edwards

Script editing: Sarahlily Stein

Trailer cutting: Anna Stein





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SPOTLIGHT: Among The Stacks "Things are getting ready to happen out of sight."

Sat, 21 Jan 2023 16:02:55 GMT

Today, we want to spotlight another wonderful podcast for you to listen to while Before The Tone is in production (and after and then relisten and then recommend to your friends), Among The Stacks. When S, Head Librarian of a Library which contains every story from every universe finds themselves alone within its echoing halls, they must brave the Library's infinite collections to try find their colleagues. Their quest will take them to the Library's furthest reaches in search of answers and force them to grapple with the Library's slowly shrinking size, and the threats it poses for the multiverse at large.


It's a little spooky, a little weird, and altogether very intriguing with a great cast. Go give them some love.


Here is a transcript of this trailer.


You can listen to Among The Stacks here or on your podcacher of choice.


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To avoid spoilers, content warnings are listed at the end of this episode description.

“Things are getting ready to happen out of sight.” - Eavan Boland, 'This Moment'

Dramatis Personae:

NIGEL MCKEON as REDACTED

Written by NIGEL MCKEON

Produced by PIPPIN EIRA MAJOR

Music by ALEX SCHWARTZ

Follow them on Twitter @AmongStacks for future news and updates, or on their Tumblr amongthestackspodcast

Content warnings for this episode include: Vocal Distortion


For updates on Before The Tone and other ominous messaging, follow us on Twitter @KnaveOfHeartsAD and on Tumblr @KnaveOfHeartsAD.



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Before The Tone - Trailer

Sun, 27 Nov 2022 20:53:10 GMT

Before The Tone is a psychological horror science fiction podcast. We follow Mack as she begins working at the increasingly-suspicious Atlas Consulting. But be warned, we may not be the only ones following...



Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nwXDIsWMvsvXAYfyKgUkx5lHNo35LGNjBRDQ7vQvH-g/edit?usp=sharing



Content warnings: electronic beeps, stalking / being watched and followed, unreality, confusion



Thank you for listening, and be sure to support the Indiegogo campaign, which will go live December 2, 2022. There are some lovely perks including stickers, custom original drabbles and longer stories by our writer, annotated scripts, handwritten thank-yous, and much more.


Be notified when crowdfunding goes live: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/before-the-tone-a-sci-fi-horror-audio-drama/coming_soon/x/29748842


Or, if your listening when we're live, go straight to the crowdfunding page and show your support: https://igg.me/at/before-the-tone 



Credits:


Anna Stein as Mack (she/he, @rosemarycat5 on twitter)


Emma Johanna Puranen as Daria (she/her, @spacesword13, https://roguemaker.space/)


Rebecca Hansson as the voice of the credits (VA twitter is @Peccatorium and her audio drama, BE NOT AFRAID, is @bna_pod)


Music made by Duck Edwards (any pronouns, visual art content @Belleski on Twitter and Tumblr)


Sound design and dialogue editing by Katharine Seaton (@katieseaton9 for Twitter, katharineseaton.com, inscapeanimations.com)


Written and directed by Anna Stein



For updates and ominous messaging, find us on twitter and tumblr at KnaveOfHeartsAD. Contact us at KnaveOfHeartsPods@gmail.com.



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