Best Starcalled Podcasts (2024)

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#Ask The Once And Future Nerd for Bk. 2, Ch. 9 1:16:24

1y ago1:16:24

1:16:24

Today’s bonus content is the #AskTOAFN listener Q&A for Book 2, Chapter 9. Christian, Dan, Anya and Greg answer a few questions related to the chapter…and then mostly relitigate Tumblr’s “Sexiest Once And Future Nerd Character” poll. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Due to a (very literal) expansion in the TOAFN family, there will be a longer than usual break betwee…

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A Handful Of Bodyguards, Pt. 5 32:33

1y ago32:33

32:33

In the conclusion of Book 2, Chapter 9, Billy does what Billy does best – be a huge pain in the ass – and reshapes the power balance of Pacific Ridge. And just in time for the arrival of a very influential power broker. First Snow prepares to delivery discouraging news to her community. CREDITS FOR THIS EPISODE: Directed by CHRISTIAN T. KELLEY-MADE…

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A Handful Of Bodyguards, Pt. 4 28:40

1y ago28:40

28:40

Regan becomes increasingly entangled in the affairs of Pacific Ridge, while the Party puts their plan into motion. Yllodyk may have found an ally, but she has some explaining to do first. CREDITS FOR THIS EPISODE: Directed by CHRISTIAN T. KELLEY-MADERA Written by CHRISTIAN T. KELLEY-MADERA and GREGORY M. SCHULZ PERFORMED BY: RHIANNON ANGELL as… Yll…

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A Handful Of Bodyguards, Pt. 3 36:26

1+ y ago36:26

36:26

Yllodyk reckons with the aftershock from her parents’ untimely deaths. Under the Black Mountains, Mag Uidhir and the Dragon make good on their bargain. CREDITS FOR THIS EPISODE: Directed by CHRISTIAN T. KELLEY-MADERA Written by O CARCIENTE and CHRISTIAN T. KELLEY-MADERA PERFORMED BY: RHIANNON ANGELL as… Yllodyk GARRETT ARMYN as… Jethro IAN HARKINS …

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A Handful Of Bodyguards, Pt. 2 24:47

1+ y ago24:47

24:47

Old rivalries flare in Pacific Ridge. Nelson finds a kindred spirit. Regan folds some new allies into the Party’s plan. CREDITS FOR THIS EPISODE: Directed by CHRISTIAN T. KELLEY-MADERA Written by CHRISTIAN T. KELLEY-MADERA and GREGORY M. SCHULZ PERFORMED BY: RHIANNON ANGELL as… Janey GARRETT ARMYN as… Sir Brennen Willemson DAN DOBRANSKY as… Vanderb…

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A Handful Of Bodyguards, Pt. 1 27:59

1+ y ago27:59

27:59

Upon arriving in the West, the Party encounters challenges they never anticipated. But after learning more about their new locale, a plan takes shape. CREDITS FOR THIS EPISODE: Directed by CHRISTIAN T. KELLEY-MADERA Written by CHRISTIAN T. KELLEY-MADERA and GREGORY M. SCHULZ Additional Writing Help from ANA O’DANIEL PERFORMED BY: RHIANNON ANGELL as…

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Commentary for “The Worthiest Knight” 1:19:24

1+ y ago1:19:24

1:19:24

For today’s bonus content, Anya Gibian, Zach Glass, Ian Harkins, and Christian Kelley-Madera recorded a commentary track for Book 1 Chapter 5, “The Worthiest Knight,” originally released back in 2014. ANNOUCEMENTS: This episode is sponsored by Tab for a Cause — a free browser extension that helps you raise money for charity. Join our team at tabfor…

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#Ask The Once And Future Nerd for Bk. 2, Ch. 8 53:49

1+ y ago53:49

53:49

Today’s bonus content is the audio from our #AskTOAFN livestream from October 14. Zach and Christian discussed their favorite parts of the chapter and answered listener questions. ANNOUNCEMENTS: This episode is sponsored by Tab for a Cause — a free browser extension that helps you raise money for charity. Join our team at tabforacause.org/toafn Thi…

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Minisodes 007-008 14:32

1+ y ago14:32

14:32

Welcome back for another pair of TOAFN Minisodes! Dear Uncle Written by O. Carciente Performed by Paul Notice as Antonin Mooncrest Edited, mixed, and sound design by Tristan Stone A Good Night’s Story Written by Sarah Winkler Performed by Anya Gibian as Arlene Redmoor Edited, mixed, and sound design by Tristan Stone Scripts for both of these miniso…

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A Change of Scenery, Pt. 4 24:12

2y ago24:12

24:12

Arlene, Gwen, Mildred, and Ben make shore at their new home. The worst possible people meet each other. Tragedy befalls the house of Ba’at lo-Yl and Wyyn lo-Dyk. CREDITS FOR THIS EPISODE: Directed by CHRISTIAN T. KELLEY-MADERA Written by CHRISTIAN T. KELLEY-MADERA PERFORMED BY: RHIANNON ANGELL as… Yllodyk and Ethel GARRETT ARMYN as… Jethro DAN DOBR…

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A Change Of Scenery, Pt. 3 33:27

2y ago33:27

33:27

Billy’s attempts to support Nelson emotionally go about as well as you would expect. But, hey, he’s trying. Mag Uidhir brokers an accord. Two very different societies decide how to allocate resources in a simmering conflict. The finale of Book 2 Chapter 8 arrives on September 25. See you then! CREDITS FOR THIS EPISODE: Directed by CHRISTIAN T. KELL…

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A Change Of Scenery, Pt. 2 24:57

2y ago24:57

24:57

Mag Uidhir begins parlay with an awesome and terrible bargaining partner. When the Party seeks shelter from a blizzard, Nelson tries making sense of his recent conversations with Nia. Our next episode arrives on August 28. Thanks for listening and see you then! CREDITS FOR THIS EPISODE: Directed by CHRISTIAN T. KELLEY-MADERA Written by CHRISTIAN T.…

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A Change Of Scenery, Pt. 1 27:16

2y ago27:16

27:16

In the premiere of Book 2 Chapter 8, the newly divided Party begins its risky journey over the Black Mountains. Elsewhere, A servant is ailing. Maeve Bailey recounts the reports of her sisters. And Mag Uidhir, Traft, and Arden discover much more than they bargained for under the Mountains. Our next episode will arrive on July 31. Thanks as always f…

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#Ask The Once And Future Nerd for Bk. 2, Ch. 7 1:03:26

2y ago1:03:26

1:03:26

Today’s bonus content is the audio from our #AskTOAFN livestream from May 7. Zach and Christian were joined by Garrett Armyn (Brennen) to discuss what happened in Book 2 Chapter 7 and what might come next. (Obviously, spoilers abound.) CREDITS: Editing and audio cleanup by Edward Bush ANNOUNCEMENTS: This episode is sponsored by Clockworks Academy –…

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Feed Drop: DECOLONIZE & DISCOVER FESTIVAL 1:38

2y ago1:38

1:38

Got a quick feed drop today to tell you about the DECOLONIZE & DISCOVER FESTIVAL. You might remember friend of the show JourNee LaFond – Zach interviewed them and their spouse Steven back in 2020 about their choose-your-own-adventure horror audiodrama WITCHEVER PATH. Well JourNee put together a super cool group of BIPOC and Queer geekdom for a fest…

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Minisodes 005-006 17:24

2y ago17:24

17:24

We’re back with some scripted minisodes today, for this between-chapters month. “On The Origin Of A Song” by Paul Notice and Christian T. Kelley-Madera Performed by: Paul Notice – Matronson Matthew K. Addison – Younger Man Gregory M. Schulz – Rival Merchant Christian T. Kelley-Madera – Elf Guard (Script) CONTENT NOTES: Contains depictions of racist…

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What’s Close To You, Pt. 4 26:35

2y ago26:35

26:35

In the conclusion to Chapter 7, Nelson and Nia discuss dreams, Jen and Regan reconcile, and the party must make some goodbyes. Chapter 8 will premiere on June 26, 2022. In the meantime, there will be a minisode release and an #AskTOAFN livestream in the month of May, exact dates TBA. CREDITS FOR THIS EPISODE: Directed by CHRISTIAN T. KELLEY-MADERA …

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What’s Close To You, Pt. 3 27:07

2+ y ago27:07

27:07

In this episode, the team must make some decisions regarding their future plans. Regan must come to face the consequences of her actions. And Nia reconnects with her mother. Our next episode will be released on April 24, 2022. We hope to see you then! CREDITS FOR THIS EPISODE: Directed by CHRISTIAN T. KELLEY-MADERA Written by CHRISTIAN T. KELLEY-MA…

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What’s Close To You, Pt. 2 28:40

2+ y ago28:40

28:40

Antonin Mooncrest, after taking over as rightful Regent of Guernatal, wins over his new subjects. Meanwhile, Ardel Redmoor, the recently-removed regent of the same…does the opposite. West of the mountains, First Snow and Steady River head towards the Federation to discuss the threat of the Elves. And finally, the Iordic (and Pennsylvanian) crew dea…

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What’s Close To You, Pt. 1 24:42

2+ y ago24:42

24:42

After successfully pulling off a heist to save Nia’s family from Ry’y lo-Th’yyt, the party attempts to make their getaway. Complications arise, and loose ends are tied…but at what cost? Our next episode will be released on February 27, 2022! We hope to see you then! CREDITS FOR THIS EPISODE: Directed by CHRISTIAN T. KELLEY-MADERA Written by CHRISTI…

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TOAFN Returns on Jan. 30! 6:40

2+ y ago6:40

6:40

We are thrilled to announce that THE ONCE AND FUTURE NERD is returning on January 30, 2022! A few other important scheduling notes: We are switching to a monthly release schedule. Going forward, episodes will be released on the last Sunday of every month. One upside of that change is that we expect to release new episodes consistently for at least …

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Paul is Crowdfunding a Feature Film! 34:23

3+ y ago34:23

34:23

Today, a conversation with Paul Notice (Nelson, Antonin Mooncrest, Ensemble) about WILLOW, an Afrofuturist, Womanist, Anti-Capitalist horror film that he’s currently raising money for. If you want to help him make it, you can head to bit.ly/willowhorror, or head to thenoticeblog.com to see everything that Paul’s up to. The full transcript of this c…

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Showcase: HARLEM QUEEN by Yhane Smith 40:52

4y ago40:52

40:52

Today’s bonus content is a showcase featuring HARLEM QUEEN by Yhane Smith. If you like what you hear, you can listen to HARLEM QUEEN on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher, and follow the show on Twitter @AudioHarlem or on Instragram @HarlemQueenAudiodrama. You can also support the show at Patreon.com/harlemqueen. The transcript for Zach’s conver…

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Feed Drop for Charity! MARS’ BEST BRISKET 3:14

4y ago3:14

3:14

A few of our buds from around the Audio Fiction world have created a limited-run Audio Comedy Series for charity. They’ll be putting episodes out this coming week to raise money for Lovin’ Spoonfuls, a food rescue in Massachusetts. We’ve dropped their trailer in your feed today. You can visit marsbestbrisket.com to listen to the show, and marsbestc…

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Minisodes 003-004 15:11

4y ago15:11

15:11

We’re back, with another batch of scripted minisodes! “The Lullaby” by Anya Gibian Performed by: Julie Reed – Jen Anya Gibian – Arlene (Script) “Straight From The Underground” by Christian T. Kelley-Madera Performed by: Anya Gibian – Regan (Script) Associate Producers: Mark Nielsen and Alec Story Ways to help the show this week: You can buy music f…

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Showcase: WITCHEVER PATH by Steven & JourNee LaFond 59:05

4y ago59:05

59:05

This week’s bonus content is another in our showcase series. Today we’re featuring WITCHEVER PATH by Steven & JourNee LaFond. It’s an audio drama anthology series where audience interaction determines the course of the story! If you like what you hear, you can check out WITCHEVER PATH at witcheverpath.com, or download wherever you get podcasts. You…

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Minisodes 001 – 002 19:58

4y ago19:58

19:58

We are so excited to present to you our first batch of scripted minisodes! “26 Maple Dr” by Christian T. Kelley-Madera Performed by: Frank Queris – Billy Julie Reed – Jen (Script) “A Going Away Party” by Zach Glass and Christian T. Kelley-Madera Performed by: Gregory M. Schulz – Yllowyyn Rhiannon Angell – Yllodyk (Script) Associate Producer: Alec S…

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New Scripted Content Announcement! 7:48

4y ago7:48

7:48

We are very happy to announce that new scripted content is coming your way on July 26! That’s next week! You’re gonna hear two “minisodes,” that is short vignettes that are canonical to our story world but outside the scope of the main story (and produced fully socially distantly.) As always, they’ll be free to listen to (albeit ad-supported). But …

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Showcase: STARCALLED by Gabriel Alvarez 33:56

4y ago33:56

33:56

Today’s bonus content is the next in our Showcase series, this time featuring Gabriel Alvarez and his space opera STARCALLED. If you like what you hear, you can visit starcalled.space for more. Or you can follow @Starcalledradio on Twitter, or support the show at Patreon.com/starcalled. The transcript for the interview can be found here, and the or…

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Showcase: JANUS DESCENDING by Jordan Cobb 48:00

4y ago48:00

48:00

Today’s show is the first in a series of Bonus episodes where we’ll highlight the work of another creator in the audio drama/audio fiction space through a brief interview and by playing a selection from their work. We’re starting with JANUS DESCENDING, the sci-fi horror saga by Jordan Cobb. If you like what you hear, you can check out all of Jordan…

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Audio Bonus Content #27 - Commentary for "Monsters" 1:24:54

4y ago1:24:54

1:24:54

Today’s Bonus Content is something new we tried recording, back in late April (i.e. approximately 7000 years ago). Several of us recorded a commentary track for Book 1, Chapter 4 – “Monsters,” released all the way back in the spring of 2014. It also includes a message that we think you should hear. CONTENT NOTES for the first 8 minutes or so: polic…

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Audio Bonus Content #26 - Hierarchies and Anarchism in Fantasy (with author Margaret Killjoy) 52:38

4y ago52:38

52:38

This week’s bonus content is an interview Christian did with author, musician, crafter, and self-described jack of all trades Margaret Killjoy. It’s about power in Fantasy (among other things). So, right up our alley. You can find out about all of Margaret’s various projects at birdsbeforethestorm.net, or follow her on Twitter @MagpieKilljoy. The t…

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Book 1, Chapter 8: Through the Jump Relay 36:52

4y ago36:52

36:52

The colonials of the 443rd adjust to their new conditions. Tensions in the Gerlian System come to head when Director Tetzi arrives at the station. Captain Landris faces the reality of his situation, leaving Kron and Elona struggling to keep up with the changes. Tygg receives new orders as Tetzi calculates her next move in the Frontier. --- Sean Mor…

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An Update for April 2020 2:21

4+ y ago2:21

2:21

Hey all, This is normally about the time that we’d be announcing we were about to start recording our next chapter. Unfortunately, as you may have heard, there’s a global pandemic going on, and it’s hitting New York City especially hard. So it’s not safe for us to meet up in person to record, and given the setup of our show it’s not logistically fe…

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Book 1, Chapter 7: Terminal Velocity 33:51

4+ y ago33:51

33:51

The colonials of the 443rd face their worst nightmare when Oddie and Osborn attempt to escape from the station. Desperate to turn the tide, Kron and Elona turn to a surprising ally. Delerev makes a startling discovery. --- Sean Moran as Lt. Saranus Kron Jill Baumgarner as Dr. Elona Zoren Ben Valdmets as Cpt. Mor Landris Colton Kidd as Cmdr. Strakke…

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Book 1, Chapter 6: Evasive Maneuvers 38:05

4+ y ago38:05

38:05

In the wake of their disastrous escape from Edari, the colonials of the 443rd regroup and consider their next move. Commander Tygg receives a new assignment. Acting Chief Science Officer Elona Zoren and Lieutenant Saranus Kron attempt to take time away from the field. Osborn meets an old friend. --- STARRING: Sean Moran as Lt. Saranus Kron Jill Bau…

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Book 1, Chapter 5: Acceptable Losses 35:13

4+ y ago35:13

35:13

The devastating electro-storm descends over Bisson. Wounded, separated, and unable to communicate, the colonials of the 443rd Fleet Infantry take desperate actions to escape from Edari. Acting Chief Science Officer Elona Zoren makes a difficult decision. Captain Landris and Lieutenant Saranus Kron find themselves in the crossfire of a holkari rebel…

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Audio Bonus Content #25 - Genre, Audience, Medium, and the Afterlife (with author Liz Kerin) 48:29

4+ y ago48:29

48:29

In today’s bonus content, Producer Zach Glass interviews author Liz Kerin, whose novel The Phantom Forest is available now through Inkshares or wherever you get books. And – as mentioned in the episode – you can watch Colleen Scriven (creator of Lesser Gods) interview Liz at The Strand here! Our sponsor this week is Marvels – a podcast from Marvel,…

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#ASK THE ONCE AND FUTURE NERD for Bk. 2 Ch. 6 1:02:29

4+ y ago1:02:29

1:02:29

Today’s bonus episode is the audio from our #AskTOAFN livestream for Book 2 Chapter, originally broadcast on November 17. It’s been cleaned up and lightly edited for clarity, but you can watch the full original stream over on our YouTube channel. Thank you to everyone who submitted questions! Our sponsors this week: A Quest of Heroes by Morgan Rice…

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Audio Bonus Content #23 - End(s) Of The World (with Sarah, Gabriel, and Zach of Zero Hours and Wolf 359) 47:40

4+ y ago47:40

47:40

This week – to hold you over until our #AskTOAFN livestream, we have an interview with three brilliant podcast creators. Sarah Shachat, Gabriel Urbina, and Zach Valenti are the production team behind Wolf 359, No Bad Ideas, and Time Bombs. In this interview, they talk to Christian about their latest endeavor, Zero Hours. Update: The promo code for …

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One For The Team, Pt. 4 32:45

4+ y ago32:45

32:45

The conclusion of Book 2 Chapter 6! The party puts their daring plan into action against the Elves. Will fortune favor the bold? The script for this episode can be downloaded here. Chapter conclusions mean it’s time once again to #AskTOAFN. We’ll be answering YOUR questions in a livestream. (Exact time TBA later on our social but likely to be Sunda…

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One For The Team, Pt. 3 25:11

4+ y ago25:11

25:11

Something very unwelcome washes ashore in a southern fishing town. Jen has a rough night, and Nelson has an unsettling dream. The script for this episode can be downloaded here. Update: The promo code for Audio Fiction 101 given in this episode has since expired. Thanks to everyone who used our code, and everyone else can still take advantage of th…

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