Stories you watch with your ears. A professionally-produced full-cast audio drama podcast presenting 8-12 part serials across a variety of genre and story types, featuring some of Chicago's premier vocal talent.
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Nominate Synesthesia Theatre as Best Podcast in Chicago!
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We could use a boost to our publicity, and the Chicago Reader's "Best of Chicago" nominations are now open. The Reader's "Best of Chicago" is an annual special issue of the paper, profiling the "Best of" in various categories, as voted on by their readership. We would really appreciate it if you would nominate Synesthesia Theatre for Best Podcast. …
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The outtakes reel for Synesthesia Theatre season two, Cold Reboot, is now available exclusively to our supporters on Patreon. Want to hear more? Become a Patron Subscribe on: iTunes | Google Play | RSS
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024: Cold Reboot, ep 11, behind-the-scenes
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Subscribe on: iTunes | Google Play | RSS Meet the cast of Cold Reboot as we discuss the production and behind-the-scenes. In this episode: Amanda Meyer, Kathryn Palmer, Kat O’Connor, and Michael Coorlim. Show Notes Episode 11 Cold Reboot was adapted from the novel by Michael Coorlim. Produced by Kat O’Connor and Michael Coorlim. Associate Producer …
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023: Cold Reboot, ep 10, behind-the-scenes
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Subscribe on: iTunes | Google Play | RSS Meet the cast of Cold Reboot as we discuss the production and behind-the-scenes. In this episode: Chanda Davetas, Ruth Kaufman, C.J. Julianus, Kat O’Connor, and Michael Coorlim. Show Notes Episode 10 Cold Reboot was adapted from the novel by Michael Coorlim. Produced by Kat O’Connor and Michael Coorlim. Asso…
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Subscribe on: iTunes | Google Play | RSS Erica confronts Georgia for answers about her forgotten past in this heart-pounding conclusion to the Synesthesia Theatre production of Cold Reboot. Show Notes Episode 9 Cold Reboot was adapted from the novel by Michael Coorlim. Produced by Kat O’Connor and Michael Coorlim. Associate Producer is Bill Bullock…
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Subscribe on: iTunes | Google Play | RSS Erica and Kate decide to work together to get back at Dae for all that trouble he's caused them. The scamp! Show Notes Episode 8 Cold Reboot was adapted from the novel by Michael Coorlim. Produced by Kat O’Connor and Michael Coorlim. Associate Producer is Bill Bullock. Our cast, in order of appearance: Erica…
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Subscribe on: iTunes | Google Play | RSS Erica turns the tables on her secret "admirers," and comes closer to learning a valuable lesson. Show Notes Episode 7 Cold Reboot was adapted from the novel by Michael Coorlim. Produced by Kat O’Connor and Michael Coorlim. Associate Producer is Bill Bullock. Our cast, in order of appearance: Zehra, played by…
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Subscribe on: iTunes | Google Play | RSS Erica and Ruamano concoct a wacky plan that's so crazy that it just might work. Show Notes Episode 6 Cold Reboot was adapted from the novel by Michael Coorlim. Produced by Kat O’Connor and Michael Coorlim. Associate Producer is Bill Bullock. Our cast, in order of appearance: Ruamano, played by Kathryn Palmer…
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Subscribe on: iTunes | Google Play | RSS Erica nabs a follow-up interview that promises to solve all of her problems! Unfortunately it doesn't go quite as expected. Show Notes Episode 5 Cold Reboot was adapted from the novel by Michael Coorlim. Produced by Kat O’Connor and Michael Coorlim. Associate Producer is Bill Bullock. Our cast, in order of a…
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Subscribe on: iTunes | Google Play | RSS Erica drifts through the world in a daze, desperately grasping for someone or something to help pull her from dissociated confusion. Show Notes Episode 4 Cold Reboot was adapted from the novel by Michael Coorlim. Produced by Kat O’Connor and Michael Coorlim. Associate Producer is Bill Bullock. Our cast, in o…
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Subscribe on: iTunes | Google Play | RSS It's blasts from the past as Erica reconnects with Georgia and Baxter, remnants from her previous life. Her date with her ex takes a strange turn when an unexpected stranger barrels into her life. Show Notes Episode 3 Cold Reboot was adapted from the novel by Michael Coorlim. Produced by Kat O’Connor and Mic…
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Subscribe on: iTunes | Google Play | RSS It's capitalism to the rescue as Erica uses her assistance credits to do some shopping in anticipation of her upcoming interview. Unfortunately her unabashed consumption brings her into direct conflict with her new neighbors. Show Notes Episode 2 Cold Reboot was adapted from the novel by Michael Coorlim. Pro…
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Voting is Now Open for the 2016 Audio Verse Awards!
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700+ nominations have been tabulated, and voting is now open for the 2016 Audio Verse Awards. We are incredibly pleased that our hard-working cast and crew have gotten this recognition. And we would love your support in seeing us through the next steps! Voting is open to the public, and the first round of voting has begun, and closes at 11:59pm PDT…
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Subscribe on: iTunes | Google Play | RSS The future is a cold place when you have no past. Marketing exec Erica Crawford lost hers when a coma robbed her of all memory of the last ten years, and not even the FBI knows what she’s been up to. Now she wanders the streets of 2025 Chicago, trying to get by on a meager allowance of government assistance …
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Synesthesia Theatre Announcement: Audio Verse Awards
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Show your support for Synesthesia Theatre! Nominate our team members for the Audio Verse Awards here: http://www.audioverseawards.net/site/nominate/ Our Team Iron Horses Can't Be Broken wouldn't have been possible without these talented artists: Written by: Michael Coorlim Audio engineering: Kat O'Connor, Michael Coorlim, and Bill Bullock Synesthes…
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Synesthesia Theatre Season Two: Cold Reboot Teaser
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Cold Reboot is a cyberpunk thriller audiodrama, and the second season from Burning Brigid Media's Synesthesia Theatre podcast. Set in Chicago in 2025, it tells the story of a woman who can't remember the past decade trying to put her life together in a world of mass unemployment, rampant automation, and cold cold shoulders. Can she succeed, or will…
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Here are the highlights: The Iron Horses Can't be Broken Gag Reel has been released for our patrons on Patreon dot com Iron Horses Can't Be Broken has wrapped up. If you want to follow the characters further, you are welcome to check out the other Galvanic Century books and audiobooks written by Michael Coorlim. Season 2, Cold Reboot is finishing u…
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013: Iron Horses Can't Be Broken, ep 13, behind-the-scenes
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Meet the cast of Iron Horses Can’t Be Broken as we discuss the production and behind-the-scenes. In this episode: James Sparling, Doug Schuetz, and Sean Francis. Show Notes Episode 13 Synesthesia Theatre is produced by Kat O'Connor and Michael Coorlim. Audio technicians were Kat O’Connor and Bill Bullock. Our cast’s upcoming projects: James Sparlin…
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012: Iron Horses Can't Be Broken, ep 12, behind-the-scenes
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Meet the cast of Iron Horses Can’t Be Broken as we discuss the production and behind-the-scenes. In this episode: Amanda Meyer, Joyce Porter, Song Marshall, Deborah Craft, Bill Bullock, Kat O’Connor, and Michael Coorlim. Show Notes Episode 12 Synesthesia Theatre is produced by Kat O'Connor and Michael Coorlim. Audio technicians were Kat O’Connor an…
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The sins of the past come bubbling up in this, the exciting conclusion to Iron Horses Can't Be Broken. Show Notes Episode 11 Iron Horses Can't Be Broken was written by Michael Coorlim, adapted from his novel of the same title. Produced by Kat O'Connor and Michael Coorlim. Audio technicians were Kat O’Connor and Bill Bullock. Our cast, in order of a…
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Koning and his men approach the underground city of Cibola. Are Iron Horse and Alton Bartleby ready for them? Show Notes Episode 10 Iron Horses Can't Be Broken was written by Michael Coorlim, adapted from his novel of the same title. Produced by Kat O'Connor and Michael Coorlim. Audio technicians were Kat O’Connor and Bill Bullock. Our cast, in ord…
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Robert Koning heads off the fugitives at the Zuni Pueblo. Things do not go according to plan. Show Notes Episode 9 Iron Horses Can't Be Broken was written by Michael Coorlim, adapted from his novel of the same title. Produced by Kat O'Connor and Michael Coorlim. Audio technicians were Kat O’Connor and Bill Bullock. Our cast, in order of appearance:…
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The chase continues, Robert setting off after Iron Horse in his airship. Alton Bartleby, however, has other plans. Show Notes Episode 8 Iron Horses Can't Be Broken was written by Michael Coorlim, adapted from his novel of the same title. Produced by Kat O'Connor and Michael Coorlim. Audio technicians were Kat O’Connor and Bill Bullock. Our cast, in…
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Robert Koning has tracked Iron Horse to his den. Can Alton manage to keep his sister safe from the brutal man's rage? Show Notes Episode 7 Iron Horses Can't Be Broken was written by Michael Coorlim, adapted from his novel of the same title. Produced by Kat O'Connor and Michael Coorlim. Audio technicians were Kat O’Connor and Bill Bullock. Our cast,…
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Furious with the scent of his prey, Robert Koning pushes the others hard in their pursuit of the fugitive Iron Horse. Show Notes Episode 6 Iron Horses Can't Be Broken was written by Michael Coorlim, adapted from his novel of the same title. Produced by Kat O'Connor and Michael Coorlim. Audio technicians were Kat O’Connor and Bill Bullock. Our cast,…
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Coerced into accompanying Robert Koning on the search for Sarah, Alton Bartleby tracks the fugitives across the American Southwest. Show Notes Episode 5 Iron Horses Can't Be Broken was written by Michael Coorlim, adapted from his novel of the same title. Produced by Kat O'Connor and Michael Coorlim. Audio technicians were Kat O’Connor and Bill Bull…
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His investigations complete, brilliant detective Alton Bartleby reveals the truth of the matter to the brutal Robert Koning. Little does he anticipate that his trials are only beginning. Show Notes Episode 4 Iron Horses Can't Be Broken was written by Michael Coorlim, adapted from his novel of the same title. Produced by Kat O'Connor and Michael Coo…
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Alton Bartleby's investigations commence, as he delves into a mystery ten years gone cold. Show Notes Episode 3 Iron Horses Can't Be Broken was written by Michael Coorlim, adapted from his novel of the same title. Produced by Kat O'Connor and Michael Coorlim. Audio technicians were Kat O’Connor and Bill Bullock. Our cast, in order of appearance: Lu…
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Confronted with Robert Koning's rage, detective Alton Bartleby has no choice but to accept a devil's bargain to save his own skin, and the life of his sister. Show Notes Episode 2 Iron Horses Can't Be Broken was written by Michael Coorlim, adapted from his novel of the same title. Produced by Kat O'Connor and Michael Coorlim. Audio technicians were…
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English detective Alton Bartleby travels to the American southwest to rest and recuperate, but instead finds himself confronted by the sins of his past, and the sisters he'd abandoned. Show Notes Episode 1 Iron Horses Can't Be Broken was written by Michael Coorlim, adapted from his novel of the same title. Produced by Kat O'Connor and Michael Coorl…
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