The Mysterious CHIRP
8 episodes
(Actual number of episodes significantly different than number of episodes as recorded in database.)
Tell me about it.
Web <link> from RSS feed:
https://sites.libsyn.com/553692
Database link:
https://www.themysteriouschirp.com/
RSS Feed:
https://feeds.libsyn.com/553692/rss
Creator from RSS feed: holly adams and cast
Database Creators: holly adams
Synopsis:
Purser Sammi Love has achieved a quiet yet fulfilling life as the certified accountant aboard the not very important Mysterious CHIRP traversing the Caprimulgiform galaxy. After another typical day reconciling ledgers, Sammi stumbles upon a shocking discovery (hint: it's a dead body). There's more than meets the eye on this regular old boat ship carrying mid-level merchants, a group of traveling players, and a small handful of minor dignitaries barely worth mentioning. The stakes are get-lost-in-space high and the quirky crew are in way too deep. This laugh out loud sci-fi meets mystery will delight science experts, Star Wars fans, and diehard nerds alike as a sweet, charming, and marginally scientifically accurate portrayal of travel aboard a spaceship of accidental chaos. Featuring the voices of Sanya Simmons, Julienne Irons, and John G. Hertzler and creator Holly Adams in partnership with the sound design majors at Michigan Tech University, you can't miss a single minute of The Mysterious CHIRP (Sammi is counting on you).
Language: English
Format: Audio Drama
Continuity: Serial
Writing: Scripted
Voices: Full cast
Narrator: None
Genres: Science fiction, Crime and Mystery, Comedy
Framing device: None
Soundscape: Sound effects & music
Maturity: Young adult
Creator demographics: / LGBTQ+ / Neurodivergent
Character demographics: / BAME/BIMPOC / LGBTQ+ / Neurodivergent
Country of origin: United States
Ad-free option: Patreon
Not tagged: [Transcript]
Click here to update these tags.
Episodes:
Between the Seasons Adventure: "The Child"
Mon, 04 Aug 2025 01:39:00 +0000
In this one-off adventure starring Lt. Luke Canon, we go noirishly rogue.
Planetside on Hot L 5, Canon is on the job, his handler Chandler is on his case, and the perp is on a crime spree. Join us in the hot city streets of Yorksburg, where a lonely gumshoe is just trying to do the right thing.
This month's non-profit is Running to Places. Running to Places (or R2P, as it’s usually known) brings middle & high school students together from across Tompkins County and beyond to make friends and develop critical life skills through the art of theatre. Participation and tickets are 100% FREE. You can help by becoming our newest R2Patron. https://www.runningtoplaces.org/
CAST, in order of appearance:
Joey Steinhagen as Lt. Luke Canon
Connor Fleming as Chandler the Handler
Holly Adams as the snotty lady
Dee Alvis as Sindarin and VEEK.
Dialogue editing by Rainey Alexiev.
Music by Ryan Terrell and Jonah Rady. Additional sound provided by Riverside.fm
This episode is sponsored by the incredible Yasmin Tuazon, for which we are incredibly grateful. You can find Yasmin's directing and performance work at Graphic Audio.
Between the Seasons: Interview with Mindy Quigley, mystery writer
Fri, 04 Jul 2025 01:27:00 +0000
In which we explore why "Murder is sometimes a laughing matter", science and character inspirations, and the role of sci-fi and mysteries in forwarding social justice.
We also discuss Mindy's latest series, the Deep Dish Mysteries, her fabulous character development, and the social themes woven into her narratives.
Mindy reveals that her favorite sci-fi shows are Star Trek and Doctor Who, which shape her storytelling.
This month's non-profit is the Blacksburg Interfaith Food Pantry, serving families in Blacksburg and McCoy for over 35 years. The BIFP is run entirely by volunteers, and at this time, the needs of the community are greater than ever. Learn more by emailing bburgifp@gmail.com or at their website at https://blacksburginterfaithfoodpantry.org/
Short Mindy Bio:
Mindy Quigley is the author of two lighthearted mystery series. Her latest, the Deep Dish Mysteries (Minotaur-St. Martin’s Press) was a Woman’s World book club pick and has been featured in Parade, Milwaukee Magazine, and the Seattle Times.
Mindy’s non-writing career is stranger than fiction, having taken her from the US to the UK, where she worked as the personal assistant to the scientist who cloned Dolly the sheep and as project manager for a research clinic founded by the author J.K. Rowling.
Between the Seasons episodes alternate interviews with single-episode character adventures, and have minimal post-production.
The Mysterious CHIRP theme song is by Ryan Terrell. Additional music courtesy of Riverside fm.
And They Would Have Gotten Away With It Too
Wed, 04 Jun 2025 05:08:00 +0000
Episode 6: And They Would Have gotten Away With It Too
In which Sammi and the Scoobies find another anomaly, everyone (including criminals) off-boards at the space station Flying Caravanserai, and Sergeant Boorsha saves the day.
This month's non-profit is the National Association of Voice Actors (NAVA). NAVA is a social impact non-profit association created to advocate and promote the advancement of the voice acting industry through action, education, inclusion, and benefits. NAVA also provides crisis funds. You can donate at https://navavoices.org/donate/.
BLURB:
Purser Sammi Love has achieved a quiet yet fulfilling life as the certified accountant aboard the not very important Mysterious CHIRP traversing the Caprimulgiform galaxy. After another typical day reconciling ledgers, Sammi stumbles upon a shocking discovery (hint: it's a dead body). There's more than meets the eye on this regular old boat ship carrying mid-level merchants, a group of traveling players, and a small handful of minor dignitaries barely worth mentioning. The stakes are get-lost-in-space high and the quirky crew are in way too deep.
This laugh out loud sci-fi meets mystery will delight science experts, Star Wars fans, and diehard nerds alike as a sweet, charming, and marginally scientifically accurate portrayal of travel aboard a spaceship of accidental chaos. Featuring the voices of Sanya Simmons, Julienne Irons, and John G. Hertzler and creator Holly Adams in partnership with the sound design majors at Michigan Tech University, you can't miss a single minute of The Mysterious CHIRP (Sammi is counting on you).
CREDITS
Cast, In Order of Appearance:
Dr. Erin MacDonald as Dr. Svai Muir
Carman Wilson as Chief Mate Weathers McQueen
Sanya Simmons as Purser Sammi Love
Jesika Cooney as R.A.V.E.N.
Joey Steinhagen as Lieutenant Luke Canon
Farrah Haidar as Lony Gyver
Cindy Kay as Sergeant Boorsha
Shaun Scott as Jacelyn Mox
Emily Babin as Junia Michaels
Susan Cooper as Fred
JG Hertzler as Ambassador Bartok of WARF, the water and air resources foundation
Andrew Joseph Perez as Skip Tanner
Connor Fleming as Dadita
Tai Bennett as Malku
Jon Vertullo as Ian
Dr. Robert Forsythe as Himself
Julienne Irons as DCI Ofelia Bridges
Holly Adams as Marchand Yaru
Yasmin Tuazon as Professor Lomin
Andrew Joseph Perez as the bored Med Tech
And Cheryl Holling as the Fussy Lady
Additional Voices provided by Rainey Alexiev, Isaac Bowman, Luigi
Casadei, Isaac Nooe, Otto Nelson, Christopher Plummer, Zayn
Shafer, and Brendan Sommer
Special thanks also to Christopher Miles for content consultation and overall nerd
awesomeness. This project is made possible in part with SOS grant funding from The Community Arts Partnership of Tompkins County.
Post-Production Team:
Sound Effects Designed by Rainey Alexiev, Jack Summers, and Madison Brown
Dialogue Editing and Soundscaping by Rainey Alexiev and Jack Summers
Music Composition by Jonah Rady, Ryan Terrell and Alex Hernandez
Sound Supervision by Christopher Plummer and Music Supervision by Jeff Sherwood
This episode was mixed and mastered by Katelyn Roblee and Bella Dimiceli
With sound effects from freesound.com and soundsnap.com
The Mysterious CHIRP is a monthly science fiction podcast written by Holly Adams and the cast of TMC and produced by Shearwater Productions and Christopher Plummer at Michigan Tech University.
Sun, 04 May 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Episode 5: May the 4th Be With You
In which a clandestine meeting offers new insights, an epic battle rages through the pub, and the suspects are held in storage closet AA-23.
This month's non-profit is The Trevor Project. The Trevor Project is the leading suicide prevention and crisis intervention nonprofit organization for LGBTQ+ young people. We provide information & support to LGBTQ+ young people 24/7, all year round.
BLURB:
Purser Sammi Love has achieved a quiet yet fulfilling life as the certified accountant aboard the not very important Mysterious CHIRP traversing the Caprimulgiform galaxy. After another typical day reconciling ledgers, Sammi stumbles upon a shocking discovery (hint: it's a dead body). There's more than meets the eye on this regular old boat ship carrying mid-level merchants, a group of traveling players, and a small handful of minor dignitaries barely worth mentioning. The stakes are get-lost-in-space high and the quirky crew are in way too deep.
This laugh out loud sci-fi meets mystery will delight science experts, Star Wars fans, and diehard nerds alike as a sweet, charming, and marginally scientifically accurate portrayal of travel aboard a spaceship of accidental chaos. Featuring the voices of Sanya Simmons, Julienne Irons, and John G. Hertzler and creator Holly Adams in partnership with the sound design majors at Michigan Tech University, you can't miss a single minute of The Mysterious CHIRP (Sammi is counting on you).
CREDITS
Cast, In Order of Appearance:
Carman Wilson as Chief Mate Weathers McQueen
Sanya Simmons as Purser Sammi Love
Dr. Erin MacDonald as Dr. Svai Muir
Joey Steinhagen as Lieutenant Luke Canon
Connor Fleming as Dadita
Jesika Cooney as R.A.V.E.N.
Tai Bennett as Malku
Jon Vertullo as Ian
Cindy Kay as Sergeant Boorsha
JG Hertzler as Ambassador Bartok of WARF, the water and air resources foundation
Farrah Haidar as Lony Gyver
Stephanie Johnson as Xavia Schledhammer
Stephen Benedetti as Tumbler
Andrew Joseph Perez as Skip Tanner
Yasmin Tuazon as Professor Lomin
Holly Adams as Marchand Yaru
Julienne Irons as DCI Ofelia Bridges
Emily Babin as Junia Michaels
Shaun Scott as Jacelyn Mox
And Susan Cooper as Fred
Special thanks also to Christopher Miles for content consultation and overall nerd
awesomeness.
Post-Production Team:
Sound Effects Designed by Rainey Alexiev, Jack Summers, and Madison Brown
Dialogue Editing and Soundscaping by Rainey Alexiev and Jack Summers
Music Composition by Jonah Rady, Ryan Terrell and Alex Hernandez
Sound Supervision by Christopher Plummer and Music Supervision by Jeff Sherwood
This episode was mixed and mastered by Katelyn Roblee and Bella Dimiceli
With sound effects from freesound.com and soundsnap.com
The Mysterious CHIRP is a monthly science fiction podcast written by Holly Adams and the cast of TMC and produced by Shearwater Productions and Christopher Plummer at Michigan Tech University.
Whatever Remains, However Improbable, Must Be the Truth
Fri, 04 Apr 2025 06:06:00 +0000
Episode 4: Whatever Remains, However Improbable, Must Be the Truth
In which Detective Chief Inspector Ofelia Bridges grills the passengers, Seargeant Boorsha surprises the Scoobies in the beverage nook, and secret plans are made in the safety of the shower. Julienne Irons and Cindy Kay guest star.
This month's non-profit is the National Association of Voice Actors (NAVA). NAVA is a social impact non-profit association created to advocate and promote the advancement of the voice acting industry through action, education, inclusion, and benefits. NAVA also provides crisis funds. You can donate at https://navavoices.org/donate/.
BLURB:
Purser Sammi Love has achieved a quiet yet fulfilling life as the certified accountant aboard the not very important Mysterious CHIRP traversing the Caprimulgiform galaxy. After another typical day reconciling ledgers, Sammi stumbles upon a shocking discovery (hint: it's a dead body). There's more than meets the eye on this regular old boat ship carrying mid-level merchants, a group of traveling players, and a small handful of minor dignitaries barely worth mentioning. The stakes are get-lost-in-space high and the quirky crew are in way too deep.
This laugh out loud sci-fi meets mystery will delight science experts, Star Wars fans, and diehard nerds alike as a sweet, charming, and marginally scientifically accurate portrayal of travel aboard a spaceship of accidental chaos. Featuring the voices of Sanya Simmons, Julienne Irons, and John G. Hertzler and creator Holly Adams in partnership with the sound design majors at Michigan Tech University, you can't miss a single minute of The Mysterious CHIRP (Sammi is counting on you).
CREDITS
Cast, In Order of Appearance:
Julienne Irons as DCI Ofelia Bridges
Sanya Simmons as Purser Sammi Love
Cindy Kay as Sergeant BOORSHA
Jesika Cooney as R.A.V.E.N.
Andrew Joseph Perez as Skip Tanner
Susan Cooper as Fred
Yasmin Tuazon as Professor Lomin
Carman Wilson as Chief Mate Weathers McQueen
Farrah Haidar as Lony Gyver
Connor Fleming as Dadita
Joey Steinhagen as Lieutenant Luke Canon
Stephanie Johnson as Xavia Schledhammer
Tai Bennett as Malku
Jon Vertullo as Ian
Post-Production Team:
Sound Effects Designed by Madison Brown and Jack Summers,
Dialogue Editing and Soundscaping by Rainey Alexiev,
Music Composition by Jonah Rady, Ryan Terrell and Alex Hernandez
Sound Supervision by Christopher Plummer and Music Supervision by Jeff Sherwood
This episode was mixed and mastered by Katelyn Roblee and Bella Dimiceli
The Mysterious CHIRP is a monthly science fiction podcast written by Holly Adams and the cast of TMC and produced by Shearwater Productions and Christopher Plummer at Michigan Tech University.
It's All Fun and Games Until Someone Loses a Tail
Tue, 04 Mar 2025 06:01:00 +0000
In which the ship docks desert-side on planet Banoo, there's mayhem at the marketplace, and suspicions rise at the cop shop. Dr. Erin MacDonald and JG Hertzler guest star.
This month's non-profit is Running to Places. Running to Places (or R2P, as it’s usually known) brings middle and high school students together from across Tompkins County and beyond to make friends and develop critical life skills through the art of theatre. Every young person in grades 6-12 is invited to join R2P. Participation and tickets are 100% FREE. You can help by making a one-time donation – or you can make a bigger impact with a monthly gift when you become our newest R2Patron. https://www.runningtoplaces.org/
BLURB:
Purser Sammi Love has achieved a quiet yet fulfilling life as the certified accountant aboard the not very important Mysterious CHIRP traversing the Caprimulgiform galaxy. After another typical day reconciling ledgers, Sammi stumbles upon a shocking discovery (hint: it's a dead body). There's more than meets the eye on this regular old boat ship carrying mid-level merchants, a group of traveling players, and a small handful of minor dignitaries barely worth mentioning. The stakes are get-lost-in-space high and the quirky crew are in way too deep.
This laugh out loud sci-fi meets mystery will delight science experts, Star Wars fans, and diehard nerds alike as a sweet, charming, and marginally scientifically accurate portrayal of travel aboard a spaceship of accidental chaos. Featuring the voices of Sanya Simmons, Julienne Irons, and John G. Hertzler and creator Holly Adams in partnership with the sound design majors at Michigan Tech University, you can't miss a single minute of The Mysterious CHIRP (Sammi is counting on you).
CREDITS
Cast, In Order of Appearance:
Andrew Joseph Perez as Skip Tanner
Joey Steinhagen as Lieutenant Luke Canon
Sanya Simmons as Purser Sammi Love
JG Hertzler as Ambassador Bartok
Dr. Erin McDonald as Dr. Svai Muir
Farrah Haidar as Lony Gyver
Connor Fleming as Dadita
Dan Pharis as Sevitt
Zayn Shafer & Brendan Sommer as The Assassin
Shaun Scott as Vegetable Merchant
Stephanie Johnson as Cop 1
Susan Cooper as Cop 2
Rainey Alexiev as Bulgarian Cop
Additional Voices provided by Rainey Alexiev, Isaac Bowman, Luigi Casadei, Kaleb Fresonke, Otto Nelson, Christopher Plummer, Zayn Shafer, Brendan Sommer
Post-Production Team:
Sound Effects Designed by Madison Brown and Jack Summers,
Dialogue Editing and Soundscaping by Rainey Alexiev,
Music Composition by Jonah Rady and Ryan Terrell
Sound Supervision by Christopher Plummer and Music Supervision by Jeff Sherwood
This episode was mixed and mastered by Katelyn Roblee and Bella Dimiceli
The Mysterious CHIRP is a monthly science fiction podcast written by Holly Adams and the cast of TMC and produced by Shearwater Productions and Christopher Plummer at Michigan Tech University.
Something's Afoot at the Stanley K
Tue, 04 Feb 2025 06:14:00 +0000
In which the unscheduled stop at the Stanley K Space Station leads to revelations at the circus show, and the plot thickens. Special Guest Stars: Dr. Erin MacDonald and JG Hertzler, both of the Star Trek franchise.
This month's non-profit is the Movember Foundation, dedicated to men's health, making a difference in mental health and suicide prevention, prostate cancer and testicular cancer. https://us.movember.com/
BLURB:
Purser Sammi Love has achieved a quiet yet fulfilling life as the certified accountant aboard the not very important Mysterious CHIRP traversing the Caprimulgiform galaxy. After another typical day reconciling ledgers, Sammi stumbles upon a shocking discovery (hint: it's a dead body). There's more than meets the eye on this regular old boat ship carrying mid-level merchants, a group of traveling players, and a small handful of minor dignitaries barely worth mentioning. The stakes are get-lost-in-space high and the quirky crew are in way too deep.
This laugh out loud sci-fi meets mystery will delight science experts, Star Wars fans, and diehard nerds alike as a sweet, charming, and marginally scientifically accurate portrayal of travel aboard a spaceship of accidental chaos. Featuring the voices of Sanya Simmons, Julienne Irons, and John G. Hertzler and creator Holly Adams in partnership with the sound design majors at Michigan Tech University, you can't miss a single minute of The Mysterious CHIRP (Sammi is counting on you).
CREDITS
Cast, In Order of Appearance:
Carman Wilson as Chief Mate Weathers McQueen
Jesika Cooney as R.A.V.E.N.
Shaun Scott as Jacelyn Mox
Sanya Simmons as Purser Sammi Love
Connor Fleming as Dadita
Susan Cooper as Fred
Andrew Joseph Perez as Skip Tanner
Tai Bennett as Malku
Stephanie Johnson as Xavia Schledhammer
Stephen Benedetti as Tumbler
Dan Pharis as Sevit
Jon Vertullo as Ian
Joey Steinhagen as Lieutenant Luke Canon
Dr. Erin McDonald as Dr. Svai Muir
NASA Physicist Dr. Robert Forsythe, as himself
Yasmin Tuazon as Professor Lomin
Holly Adams as Marchand Yaru
Farrah Haidar as Lony Gyver
JG Hertzler as Ambassador Bartok
Additional Voices provided by Rainey Alexiev, Logan Allore, Isaac Bowman, Luigi Casadei, Connor Crueger, Kaleb Fresonke, Brock Maloney, Otto Nelson, Christopher Plummer, Zayn Shafer, Brendan Sommer
Post-Production Team:
Sound Effects Designed by Madison Brown and Jack Summers,
Dialogue Editing and Soundscaping by Rainey Alexiev,
Music Composition by Jonah Rady and Ryan Terrell
Sound Supervision by Christopher Plummer and Music Supervision by Jeff Sherwood
This episode was mixed and mastered by Katelyn Roblee and Bella Dimiceli
The Mysterious CHIRP is a monthly science fiction podcast written by Holly Adams and the cast of TMC and produced by Shearwater Productions and Christopher Plummer at Michigan Tech University.
Sat, 04 Jan 2025 06:14:00 +0000
Episode 1:
In which our intrepid ship's Purser discovers a Fiscal Anomaly, questions about the Apollo 11 lead to a humblebrag conversation about all things cryo and condenser, and there's a vac tube emergency. Special Guest Star: Dr. Robert Forsythe, NASA physicist for Apollo 11-17, as himself.
This month's non-profit is 31 Backpacks, an organization that provides food and hygiene products for children in need in Copper County, MI. https://31backpacks.org/
BLURB:
Purser Sammi Love has achieved a quiet yet fulfilling life as the certified accountant aboard the not very important Mysterious CHIRP traversing the Caprimulgiform galaxy. After another typical day reconciling ledgers, Sammi stumbles upon a shocking discovery (hint: it's a dead body). There's more than meets the eye on this regular old boat ship carrying mid-level merchants, a group of traveling players, and a small handful of minor dignitaries barely worth mentioning. The stakes are get-lost-in-space high and the quirky crew are in way too deep.
This laugh out loud sci-fi meets mystery will delight science experts, Star Wars fans, and diehard nerds alike as a sweet, charming, and marginally scientifically accurate portrayal of travel aboard a spaceship of accidental chaos. Featuring the voices of Sanya Simmons, Julienne Irons, and John G. Hertzler and creator Holly Adams in partnership with the sound design majors at Michigan Tech University, you can't miss a single minute of The Mysterious CHIRP (Sammi is counting on you).
CREDITS:
Cast, in order of appearance:
Sanya Simmons as Purser Sammi Love
Jesika Cooney as R.A.V.E.N.
Carman Wilson as Chief Mate Weathers McQueen
Connor Fleming as Dadita
NASA Physicist Dr. Robert Forsythe, as himself
Stephanie Johnson as pub tender Xavia Schledhammer
Dan Pharis as Sevitt
Stephen Benedetti as pub tender Tumbler
Susan Cooper as Fred
Joey Steinhagen as Lieutenant Luke Canon
Emily Babin as Junia Michaels
Shaun Scott as Jacelyn Mox
Andrew Joseph Perez as Skip Tanner
Jon Vertullo as Ian
Tai Bennett as Malku
Additional Voices provided by Rainey Alexiev, Logan Allore, Isaac Bowman, Luigi Casadei, Connor Crueger, Bella Dimiceli, Kay Fresonke, Brock Maloney, Otto Nelson, Isaac Nooe, and Zayn Shafer.
Post-Production Team:
Sound Effects Designed by Madison Brown and Jack Summers,
Dialogue Editing and Soundscaping by Rainey Alexiev,
Music Composition by Jonah Rady and Ryan Terrell
Sound Supervision by Christopher Plummer and Music Supervision by Jeff Sherwood
This episode was mixed and mastered by Katelyn Roblee and Bella Dimiceli
The Mysterious CHIRP is a monthly science fiction podcast written by Holly Adams and the cast of TMC and produced by Shearwater Productions and Christopher Plummer at Michigan Tech University.