Best Aster Podcasting Network Podcasts (2024)

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ANNOUNCEMENT: Season 2 Finale Update and APN's official statement for a Free Palestine 4:11

20d ago4:11

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Donate to Operation Olive Branch here: https://linktr.ee/opolivebranchDonate to Palestinian's Children's Relief Fund here: https://pcrf1.app.neoncrm.com/forms/gaza-recovery Transcript: Hi, everyone. Eli Ramos here, creator and editor of Under the Electric Stars and head of Aster Podcasting Network. Hello! It's been a really long time since I've tal…

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S2E12 - Inside 1:08:13

10M ago1:08:13

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Three sets of footsteps have been left behind in the dust, a wild chase winding its way through the deserted halls. And the only lights to guide Caine, Jet, and Vic as they chase down the trail are the holoframes of long-gone POTEN Co. influencers and the dawn creeping up on the outpost. At the end of it all, there’s a deadly confrontation that, if…

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ANNOUNCEMENT: Patreon Drive 2023 2:18

11M ago2:18

2:18

Patreon: https://patreon.com/mxeliramos Transcript: Hi folks, Eli Ramos here, creator of Under the Electric Stars and Head of Aster Podcasting Network. We’re about two weeks into our Patreon Drive—you can find us at patreon.com/mxeliramos—so I wanted to just ask for your support for us, especially as we’re going into production of the Season 2 fina…

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S2E11 - Breach 1:07:44

1y ago1:07:44

1:07:44

The enigmatic leader of Cair Mallplex finally reveals her past: one that defies the history that POTEN Co. has sold their citizens for years. And beyond the room where she tells her tale, another story is quickly unfolding. Featuring unexpected reactions, new names, and the return of a few old gadgets. Trigger warnings: Loud sounds (alarms, planes/…

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S2E10 - Recall 1:08:07

1y ago1:08:07

1:08:07

As the sandstorm buries Cair Mallplex under its gusts, one memory has swum to the surface for Caine and Jet. And at the edge of other late-night memories, familiar faces and half-remembered voices are recalled. Featuring just the right amount of sugar, features that may be bugs, and acronyms that can be hard to follow. Trigger warnings: Dehumanizat…

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CROSSPOST - Petja: A Hi Nay Love Story 41:19

1y ago41:19

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This is a crosspost with Hi Nay, a supernatural horror podcast created by Motzie Dapul. They're currently crowdfunding for their show, so please give them a listen and toss them some money if you have the means! Check them out at https://hinaypod.podbean.com/ SUPPORT THE FUNDRAISER FOR MORE HI NAY at ko-fi.com/hinaypod We're continuing our fundrais…

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S1E6 - Another Angle 43:55

1+ y ago43:55

43:55

Friday discovers some bad family news and Molly struggles to console her. In the meantime, the Spectral Assembly devises a plan to investigate this whole new magic deal. Content warnings: Discussion of family illness and death, discussion of exploitation of grief. TeamInigo Sherwani as Molly WingfieldBreeana Aplin as Friday DaoSorrel Pepple as Jule…

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S1E7 - Victory Repeats Itself 1:05:45

1+ y ago1:05:45

1:05:45

Trigger warning for intense action sequences, glitched audio, references to past domestic abuse (drug use, trauma bonding between a parent and child, Munchausen's by proxy, neglect) Bilal and Lee try to escape, while Heer, Nazzy, and Altaf struggle to find them. Find us on social media! Twitter: @crownjewelspod Website: https://crownjewelspod.carrd…

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S2E9 - Arrival 52:44

1+ y ago52:44

52:44

More than one threat looms over Cair Mallplex: the raging dust storm and the huge shadow of Elizabeth Haven snuff out the last of the wan light. And there’s no escaping the specters of the past that have arrived. Featuring a one-off nickname, a mystery solved, and a question of what it means to be human. Trigger warnings: Dehumanization, violence, …

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S1E6 - Alex? 24:27

1+ y ago24:27

24:27

Alex goes missing. Trigger warnings: Distorted audio, missing person, manipulation, panic attacks, screaming. Social MediaTwitter - https://twitter.com/SkillSetPodTumblr - https://skillsetpodcast.tumblr.comTranscripts can be found on our website after the episode’s official release: https://skillsetpodcast.tumblr.com Thanks to Lucas, Christine, Fer…

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S2E8 - Broken/Break 58:25

1+ y ago58:25

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A certain kind of calm has fallen over the outposts. After new arrivals, high tensions, power outages, and the world seeming to shift on its axis, at the end of the day, the world readjusts. And life goes on. Zero Zero may be considering their return home. Cair Mallplex has finally come to the calm after the storm. Though that's not usually how tha…

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S1E5 - Knight in Ink Armor

2y ago

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Alex gets back into drawing, and everything seems fine. However, after a conversation with Condie, the group's fear skyrockets. Trigger warnings: Distorted audio, loss of autonomy, mentions of bruising. Social MediaTwitter - https://twitter.com/SkillSetPodTumblr - https://skillsetpodcast.tumblr.comTranscripts can be found on our website after the e…

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UTES Interstitial: The Ultras 1:05:28

2y ago1:05:28

1:05:28

Astra Kilby is the most sought after musician beyond Metropolis West. When she's not playing yet another show, he's patrolling the outposts with the Ultras, a rebel group dedicated to stopping the Correctors from taking over. Audition day has come up for her and Katz Delany's new band, and it's time for them to find a new sound--and a new name for …

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S1E5 - Smoke and Mirrors

2y ago

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While Birdie's away, Kit and Jules play a game of truth or dare. Trigger warnings: Discussion of child neglect/abuse, discussion of death, arguing. TeamRomeo Di Giovanni as Kit BaileyGeorgia Head as Birdie AylesworthTilian Colón as Jules Aylesworth Thanks to Lucas, Ferris, Ezra Lee Buck, Chris Magilton, Audrey Pham, Yan, Joshua Hazeghazam, Eliseo R…

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S2E7 - In the Shadow of the Tower 1:12:18

2y ago1:12:18

1:12:18

A curtain rises. The stage lights burst to life, cutting through the darkness to find their mark. Three stories from different times all come together. You've been waiting to hear these for a long time, haven't you? Featuring a little credit to those deserving, meals that are better at restaurants, and a legitimate audio technique you can visualize…

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S1E4 - In Absentia 37:59

2y ago37:59

37:59

Birdie attends a party to talk about her "wellspring of magic" and finds the other attendees an... interesting bunch. Trigger warnings: Memory loss/dementia, loss of a baby, loss of a partner, detailed descriptions of sickness, illness, and death. Find us on our website at spectralevidence.carrd.co!Support us on Patreon at patreon.com/mxeliramos!Or…

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S1E4 - Naive No Longer 20:55

2y ago20:55

20:55

Eshe, Laura, and Michael try their best to continue on with their lives. But these university students realize that this evil is bigger than they thought. Trigger warnings: Hospitals, deadnaming, yelling. Social MediaTwitter - https://twitter.com/SkillSetPodTumblr - https://skillsetpodcast.tumblr.comTranscripts can be found on our website after the…

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S1E6 - Super Very Normal Day 34:27

2y ago34:27

34:27

After the events at the fair, the Kazans try to get back to normal. Trigger warning for sexual language, injury, and mentions of death. Find us on social media!Twitter: @crownjewelspodWebsite: https://crownjewelspod.carrd.coTranscripts available at https://tinyurl.com/crownjewelstranscripts Cast and CrewINIGO SHERWANI, the Showrunner and on Writing…

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S2E6 - Connection 1:01:39

2+ y ago1:01:39

1:01:39

Time is not on Cair Mallplex's side--doors stay jammed shut, the oxygen is rapidly depleting, and the power is still down for the count. Jet, Caine, Sebastian, and Ganymede make the journey to repair the power grid, while tensions mount ever higher between the Reyes family. Featuring deep reads about character, a lot of mannequins, and a new narrat…

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S1E3 - Dead Air 36:28

2+ y ago36:28

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After Kit storms out of Valerie's cabin, she finds herself at the local record store with Molly, Friday, and a familiar voice from the radio. Something new has made its way to the little town of Wyrm Harbor, and Kit and his friends just might have front row seats. Trigger warnings: Discussions about implied abusive parental figures. Find us on our …

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S1E3 - Empty Air 22:07

2+ y ago22:07

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With their future stripped away from them, Alex is left to their own devices. What happens when the lonely are left alone? Trigger warnings: Distorted audio, derealization, panic attacks, blood mention. Social MediaTwitter - https://twitter.com/SkillSetPodTumblr - https://skillsetpodcast.tumblr.comTranscripts can be found on our website after the e…

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S2E5 - Reputations 56:49

2+ y ago56:49

56:49

Zero Zero has been trying to get some of the Cair Mallplex crew onboard with the revolution, but it's proving difficult: Nell's disappearing around every corner while Ganymede dodges questions like laser blasts. Only Tari, ever energetic and perky, seems to have an in--but can Caine handle eir influencer ways before they lose their cool? Featuring …

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S1E2 - Subverted Serendipity

2+ y ago

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Birdie and Kit go to visit the cabin of one Miss Valerie Tique: local documentarian of strange phenomenon and the wife of Miss April June. But will Ms. Tique believe the impossible story they tell? And what answers could she possibly give to explain it? Trigger warnings: Mention of scars/injury, misophonia warning (drinking sounds at 10:50 to 11:22…

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S2E4 - Follow the Lead 45:34

2+ y ago45:34

45:34

Kaleo and Ava have been stuck at home for the last few days, with a case quickly growing cold and a grudge the size of the whole Metropolis against each other. But when a mysterious drive appears, prompting the duo to find its sender before he disappears, they’ve got to join forces again and follow their one and only lead. Featuring an indulgent Ha…

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One Year Anniversary Commentary 37:04

2+ y ago37:04

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Well, a little over a year, but you get the point! Eli Ramos here--I had the pleasure of interviewing Inigo about Crown Jewels: their inspirations, challenges, and favorite parts of creating the show, among other things! Listen to us gush about the actors, do impressions of Altaf, and talk about the future of Crown Jewels post-hiatus! If you heard …

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S1E2 - Get Better Soon! 21:31

2+ y ago21:31

21:31

Alex Fuentes isn't acting like their usual self. Could this be the aftermath of the events in the sewers, or could something more sinister be rising within? Trigger warnings: A character experiences a deep depressive episode. Social MediaTwitter - https://twitter.com/SkillSetPodTumblr - https://skillsetpodcast.tumblr.com Transcripts can be found on…

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S1E5 - After It All 42:41

2+ y ago42:41

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The Kazans close in on Altaf, while unknown forces begin to close in on all of them. Trigger warning for kidnapping and hostage situations, stalking, explosives, physical violence, character injury, and death. Find us on social media!Twitter: @crownjewelspodWebsite: https://crownjewelspod.carrd.coTranscripts available at https://tinyurl.com/crownje…

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S1E1 - Broken Laws of Lichtenbergs 46:12

3y ago46:12

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Wyrm Harbor is a pleasant enough location, but most people have given it a wide berth as of late. A string of disappearances in August has set everyone on edge--most of all, Birdie. On a late night walk back to her house, Birdie runs into some trouble.Trigger warnings: Being stalked/followed, discussion of missing persons and disappearances, discus…

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Spectral Evidence Teaser

3y ago

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A small town. A string of disappearances. And a skeptic surrounded by believers. Spectral Evidence is dropping its first episode on Friday, October 8th. The voice of Jules is Tillian Colón. “Lightning Crash.wav” by NoiseNoir (https://freesound.org/people/NoiseNoir/sounds/238302/))

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S2E3 - Ready, Set, Go 42:23

3y ago42:23

42:23

Sebastian Reyes, the brother that Caine thought they'd lost forever, is standing right in front of them. He's got a new look, new friends, and even a new nickname, but a few years apart can't possibly change a whole lifetime's relationship... right? In the meantime, Zero Zero splits up and finds out a little more about Cair Mallplex. Featuring sibl…

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S1E1 - Attuned to Dissonance 14:35

3y ago14:35

14:35

Alex Fuentes, Eshe Kagayaki, Laura Quidet, and Michael Eddison become victims of circumstance. A future is smashed beneath the heel of trust. Trigger Warnings: Kidnapping, Loss of Autonomy, Phone Tracking, Loud Noises, Glitching Sounds Social MediaTwitter - https://twitter.com/SkillSetPodTumblr - https://skillsetpodcast.tumblr.comTranscripts can be…

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Skillset Pilot Teaser

3y ago

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Alex, Laura, Eshe, and Michael are having just another day in their chemistry class when their classmate suddenly changes. Listen to the full pilot of SkillSet on Friday, August 27th.

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S1E4 - Search Party 27:50

3y ago27:50

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On his own, Altaf makes a new friend as the rest of the Kazans are desperately looking for him. Find us on social media!Twitter: @crownjewelspodWebsite: https://crownjewelspod.carrd.coTranscripts available at https://tinyurl.com/crownjewelstranscripts Cast and CrewINIGO SHERWANI, the Showrunner and on WritingELI RAMOS on Supervision and Sound Editi…

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S2E2 - Turning Point 26:22

3y ago26:22

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The journey's been unbearably long (for a number of reasons), but Zero Zero pushes ever onwards towards their goal. The night glitters dangerously and not just with lights--dangers still await them as they draw closer to their destination, for the road is not as empty as it seems. Featuring the greatest band that never was, skeptics of blurry pics,…

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S2E1 - Decisions 26:39

3y ago26:39

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Night falls on Metropolis West all at once, a darkness that swallows the gigantic city and leaves only the blinking constellations of the skyscrapers' lights. Tonight, the sound of a radio carries new voices to each listener, whoever they might be. Tomorrow, Zero Zero leaves Metropolis West behind. Featuring sparkling personalities, the return of C…

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Season 2 Teaser 1:28

3y ago1:28

1:28

Previously on Season 1 of Under the Electric Stars... MusicSleepless City by Keys of Moon | https://soundcloud.com/keysofmoonMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comAttribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. Fin…

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S1E3 - The Altaf in the Room Pt. 2 24:58

3y ago24:58

24:58

Nazzy and Bilal figure out how to deal with the man, the myth, and the extremely finicky ex-CEO Altaf. Find us on social media!Twitter: @crownjewelspod Website: https://crownjewelspod.carrd.co Transcripts available at https://tinyurl.com/crownjewelstranscripts Cast and Crew INIGO SHERWANI, the Showrunner and on WritingELI RAMOS on Supervision and S…

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UTES Interstitial: Lola 36:50

3y ago36:50

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Years in the past... Lola Sunn is gearing up for what's supposed to be the biggest presentation of her life. She's top of her class in the Prodigy program, the favorite of her director, and widely popular with her cohort. She's a woman who needs no introduction for the meteoric rise that she's had. But underneath everything, who really is the woman…

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UTES Interstitial: Su-jin 40:31

3y ago40:31

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Years in the past... Su-jin Yi was best known for their art on the streets of Metropolis West. After dropping out from college, Su-jin's a little bit adrift. But their partner Mars has a proposition for them: meet Glasshouse's biggest gallery curator, get a show with him, and make it big. That is, if Su-jin can actually charm the guy. Featuring ama…

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S1E2 - The Altaf in the Room Pt. 1 29:20

3+ y ago29:20

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Heer deals with a “sick” Lee at work, all while trying not to drown in their past. Find us on social media!Twitter: @crownjewelspodWebsite: https://crownjewelspod.carrd.co Cast and Crew INIGO SHERWANI, the Showrunner and on WritingELI RAMOS on SupervisionBRAD COLBROOCK on Sound EditingQ AVRAHAM on MusicANJALI KUNAPANENI as HEER KAZANSETH TIMPLE as …

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UTES Interstitial: Indra 51:53

3+ y ago51:53

51:53

Years in the past... before Indra was Client 912, xe was just an Epsilon trying to save up enough cryptos to pay for xir lung surgery. But times are hard in the Metropolis and the new updates to IDs for Epsilons without a comms system make it tough to hold on to what little funds you have. Indra's tougher though. And xe's willing to hunt down an el…

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UTES Interstitial: Vic 44:37

3+ y ago44:37

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Before Caine discovered the truth about their family, before they joined Zero Zero with Jet, Zero Zero was nothing but a faint memory. And its members were living their own lives. Years in the past... Vic Vass, Silver Gallo, and Nova are the terrors of Metropolis West, members of the most wanted gang in the entire city. The Berserkers are thick as …

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S1E1 - Pilot 42:06

3+ y ago42:06

42:06

After several years on the run, Heer, Bilal and Nazzy’s easy days are over as two surprises come around and turn life upside down. Trigger warnings: Drugs, alcohol, emetophobia, and sexual language. Transcripts can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/crownjewelstranscripts Find us on social media!Twitter: @crownjewelspodWebsite: https://crownjewelsp…

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Crown Jewels Season 1 Teaser 1:17

4y ago1:17

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A sneak peek at Aster Podcasting Network's upcoming dramedy Crown Jewels. Find Crown Jewels at @crownjewelspod on Twitter, on the website at https://crownjewelspod.carrd.co/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. CastANJALI KUNAPANENI as HEER KAZANSETH TIMPLE as ALTAF MIRZADEVIN NISSAN as NAZZY KAZANJOHN MCKERNAN as BILAL KAZANNICOLE TUTTLE as ELENA Q…

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S1E14 - SEASON 1 FINALE: Answers 38:48

4y ago38:48

38:48

Caine thought they had lost their family. They accepted it, even though their questions about what exactly happened still lingered. Now the answers they get are far from what they expected. Caine needs to choose: the family they lost or the family that they’ve found in Zero Zero? Trigger warnings: Police presence, police violence, discussions of ab…

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S1E13 - Correction 25:12

4y ago25:12

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The Tollbooth has never felt more uninviting: suddenly desolate, scavenged under the heat of the irradiated sunlight. Caine and Jet return to retrieve the tracking module from Dax, but they’ll have to make it through the faulty building, the strange floorplans, and the Correctors stalking the halls to get it. Featuring old photographs, an elevator …

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S1E12 - Square Negative One 31:26

4y ago31:26

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The tension finally comes to a head when Caine’s scar is brought into question. Zero Zero breaks apart. Featuring a guy who can’t take rejection, heartfelt conversations, and Encyclopedia Su-jin-ica. Trigger warnings: Yelling, mentions of abuse, discussion of medical procedures throughout the episode. Find us on our website at undertheelectricstars…

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S1E11 - Truths 26:13

4+ y ago26:13

26:13

Tensions are high as Zero Zero tries to find the spy. Nobody is above suspicion, and nobody is leaving until the truth is revealed. Featuring Caine’s first words to Jet, thoughts about being the middle child, and a lot of accusations being flung around. Trigger warnings: Yelling, mild violence, deception, and discussion of an injury in depth (23:13…

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S1E10 - Compromise 28:21

4+ y ago28:21

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The glamour of Glasshouse is only rivaled by one place in the Metropolis--the Panel district. Its beauty is enforced by the Correctors who eliminate anyone suspicious, especially on the day of the Upgrading ceremony. Zero Zero has a tight deadline to deliver prototypes back to their owners, without getting hit by lasers, or tire spikes, or bombs...…

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S1E9 - Home 29:15

4+ y ago29:15

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The mysterious stranger finally wakes up. Caine takes a trip back to the Tollbooth. In a city where no one stays in one place for quite that long, home is an unfamiliar concept. Featuring two-factor authentication, a bit of gossip, and inelegant solutions. Trigger warnings: Yelling, emotional, verbal, and physical abuse, mention of food/eating issu…

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