Best Drek Happens Podcasts (2024)

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In The Dumps 18:38

1y ago18:38

18:38

A father takes his eleven-year-old son on a road trip to protest decades of environmental racism in their rural Black Nova Scotian community. They shift between playful and serious as they discuss ways of bringing about meaningful change, in the wake of the Africville apology. In The Dumps was written by Shauntay Grant. Find the transcript here. Cl…

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Ride or Die 29:22

1y ago29:22

29:22

Though Win and his Grams are growing weary of life in a temporary camp, they never tire of each others' jokes. In a world of floods and fires, they are family, and Win will get his Grams to her lucky spot at bingo through hell and highwater. Ride Or Die was written by Tara Beagan. Find the transcript here. Climate Change and Other Small Talk is a w…

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To Best The Beast 26:22

1y ago26:22

26:22

A day in the lives of Mayor Toad, big boss Peahen and a hard-working assistant Ant. They launch a clean energy project designed to better lives. But when Tortoise asks some difficult questions about who gets the benefits and who feels the impacts, sparks are sure to fly. To Best The Beast was written by Krishnee Bhotooa. Find the transcript here. -…

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Rolling Hills, Green Pastures 19:28

1y ago19:28

19:28

Esperanza Soto welcomes new recruits to a U.S. drone centre. Run entirely on wind energy, the centre is part of the U.S. Army’s Green Military Movement. One of the drone operators is a climate refugee from Vancouver. What choices will she make when climate refugees attempt to cross the border from Mexico? A heads up that this episode contains milit…

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Sympathy for Miss Waters 26:32

1y ago26:32

26:32

A real estate agent manages to sell a coastal mansion, even though waves will eventually lap into the bedroom - "It’s a soundtrack to sleep by”. What lengths will the realtor go to after she's fired for selling it way below price? And who was the mysterious buyer? Sympathy for Miss Waters was written by Bruce Gibbons-Fell. Find the transcript here.…

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How Nanna and Pop Learnt About Climate Change (The Hard Way) 20:24

1+ y ago20:24

20:24

Nan and Pop are horrified to learn about climate change from their granddaughter. Should they get their hearing aids adjusted or did she just talk about cows farting? How Nanna and Pop Learnt About Climate Change (The Hard Way) was written by Marie Munkara. Find the transcript here. Climate Change and Other Small Talk is a worldwide tour for your e…

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Does the Sky Fall on Everyone 22:52

1+ y ago22:52

22:52

A showdown between an environmental activist and a local community leader overseeing the felling of a 500 year old tree. Who will have the last word? Does the Sky Fall on Everyone was written by Pyemwa Deshi. Find the transcript here. Climate Change and Other Small Talk is a worldwide tour for your ears - minus the carbon footprint and lost luggage…

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Nothing Happens 24:12

1+ y ago24:12

24:12

Somewhere in the Indian Ocean, a nuclear submarine carries out a deterrence patrol. Bizarre new orders arrive and two sonar operators must face existential threats. Will they rise to the challenge, or are they in over their heads? Nothing Happens was written by Ram Ganesh Kamatham. Find the transcript here. Climate Change and Other Small Talk is a …

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Absolutely Nothing Of Any Meaning 23:29

1+ y ago23:29

23:29

A couple leave outraged reviews about products delivered by Amazon, while climate chaos swishes into their home. Their responses to their escalating crisis become increasingly absurd, topped only by the absurdity of Amazon’s tactics to thwart them. Absolutely Nothing Of Any Meaning was written by Sunny Drake. Find the transcript here. Climate Chang…

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Welcome. Buckle up! 3:38

1+ y ago3:38

3:38

This weekend on Earth Day, April 22nd - we’re dropping the first-ever episode of Climate Change & Other Small Talk! Sunny talks about the 9 stories created by our fantastic international teams. Expect serious themes wrapped in enjoyable stories to ease us into them. In fact, the series is way more fun than dying in the apocalypse. Promise. --- FOLL…

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Sneak Peek 2:30

1+ y ago2:30

2:30

Climate Change. Wait, don't curl up into a ball of stress! Sunny Drake's Climate Change and Other Small Talk is a theatrical podcast that is here to hold your hand through the scary stuff and entertain you at the same time. Made by 9 creative teams around the world, these podcast episodes have got it all: from the witty to the wacky, and the seriou…

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Our Origin Story 1:32

1+ y ago1:32

1:32

Meet our lead creative, Sunny Drake, and find out how he got the idea to start a theatrical podcast about climate change. Climate Change And Other Small Talk launches on Earth Day - April 22nd. Subscribe to our newsletter at ClimateChangeAndOtherSmallTalk.com or wherever you get your podcasts, so you never miss an episode. --- FOLLOW US--- Follow S…

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Climate Change And Other Small Talk 1:04

1+ y ago1:04

1:04

Climate Change And Other Small Talk is a worldwide tour for your ears - minus the jetlag, carbon footprint and screaming kids. Stories from 9 creative teams around the globe will entertain as well as uncover what has gotten us into this climate crisis. And maybe even what could get us out. Subscribe now to get the first episode when we launch on Ea…

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S3 #7 Never Underestimate the Enemy 39:35

3+ y ago39:35

39:35

Season 3, Episode 7 is the final showdown and the tension runs high with the hostage exchange.By Drek Happens

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S3 #6 Trash The Hostages 57:09

3+ y ago57:09

57:09

Season 3, Episode 6 goes deep into how Sansee, Nova, Mega Man, and Rook plan to rescue their friends who are held captive by the Humanis Polis. They must also find a way to save Whisper before word gets out that the Humanis Polis’ shadowrunning team are now being held hostage.By Drek Happens

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S3 #5 Bullets, Missiles, and One Nasty Ice Shard 38:05

4y ago38:05

38:05

Respaldo's killers do everything they can to survive the fury of Sansee, Rook, Nova, Megaman, and Narkus.By Drek Happens

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S3 #4 Time For Payback 24:36

4y ago24:36

24:36

The team kicks off their plan to kill Respaldo's killers.By Drek Happens

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S3 #3 Preparation for Retribution 45:22

4y ago45:22

45:22

The Humanis Polis is targeting Fats and her shadowrunners. The damn racists nearly succeeded in kidnapping Narkus. But the ambush failed and now the team wants vengeance.By Drek Happens

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S3 #2 Leave No One Behind 36:48

4y ago36:48

36:48

The plan is to rescue their friends. Get ready for some action, ghouls, spellcasting, throwing grenades, and some nasty surprises.By Drek Happens

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S3 #1 The Hunt Begins 44:28

4+ y ago44:28

44:28

Season 3 begins with loss and mourning. But be ready for that rush of adrenaline, blood, and rage!By Drek Happens

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S2 #6 Death in the Family 28:53

4+ y ago28:53

28:53

Final episode of Season 2 ends with a bang.By Drek Happens

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S2 #5 Inside the Arcology 42:13

5y ago42:13

42:13

Nova, Narkus, Rook, and Sansee encounter another shadowrunning team with a potential conflict of interest. Both teams consider eliminating the opposition or perhaps there is a way to collaborate and accomplish both teams' goals.By Drek Happens

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S2 #4 Burning Angels 40:57

5y ago40:57

40:57

In Season 2, Episode 4, we learn more about the two megacorporations that the Shadowrun team is engaged in. The team is seeking to sabotage their last target but encounters an unexpected variable.By Drek Happens

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S2 #3 Sex, Pills, & Lies 50:27

5y ago50:27

50:27

The team's mission to sabotage the Horizon corporation kicks off to a good start. Their first target, Agatha, is set on achieving their first milestone while the team prepares for the next target, a Horizon project manager named Matthew.By Drek Happens

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S2 #2 Agatha's Secret 36:35

5+ y ago36:35

36:35

Nova hires a decker to find more information about the team's first target. Unfortunately, the data presents a very risky opportunity for this handsome elf.By Drek Happens

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S2 #1 Fresh Blood 41:35

5+ y ago41:35

41:35

Season 2 launches with our lengthiest podcast yet. Mike, the Game Master, lays out the new mission objectives and potential tactics for this new team to embrace.By Drek Happens

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#22 God Damn Shedim 27:18

6y ago27:18

27:18

Our final and longest episode of Season 1! The team's bold plan may just work. That is, if they survive a hell hound, or two. Thank you for listening to our adventure. Season 1 was simply a appetizer for what's coming.By Drek Happens

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#21 What's Behind Door Number Three? 24:03

6y ago24:03

24:03

We learn more about Narkus' skillsets and what he does in his free time when he's not causing trouble. Also, the entire team successfully infiltrates the base. Time for the mage hunt to begin!By Drek Happens

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#20 Chef Bomber 12:24

6y ago12:24

12:24

Chef has sweaty palms - none of his teammates are in the Black Lodge's base to watch his back. He also regrets not investing more time and money in his demolitions skills. Too late now!By Drek Happens

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#19 Infiltration 13:57

6y ago13:57

13:57

The team has a plan to kill Reese's enemies once and for all. Episode 19 focuses on the first part - getting in without raising alarms!By Drek Happens

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#18 The Plan 22:16

6y ago22:16

22:16

The final showdown is coming. But their chances for survival depends on a good plan to execute.By Drek Happens

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#17 The Night is Ruined 19:06

6y ago19:06

19:06

When all else fails, edge is what you need to survive.By Drek Happens

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#16 The Black Lodge Attacks 14:56

6y ago14:56

14:56

The team finally understands the truth and L's origins. But before they can take any further action, a few uninvited visitors ruin their night.By Drek Happens

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#15 Because Of Her 14:21

6y ago14:21

14:21

Episode 15 unveils the truth and answers many of the lingering questions you may have had since Episode 2!As for the blooper at the end, we still don't have any idea what happened. Let us know on Twitter/Facebook what your theories are.By Drek Happens

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#14 Test of Leadership 18:56

6y ago18:56

18:56

Respaldo, Narkus, Chef, and L are determined to find L's lost mentor, Reese. The team also experiences their first test of leadership.By Drek Happens

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#13 No Turning Back Now 15:33

6y ago15:33

15:33

Our 2nd campaign begins as the team discovers who they are up against. If they want to cut and run, this is the time to do it.By Drek Happens

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#12 Not Happily Ever After 11:33

6+ y ago11:33

11:33

Welp, no one said this adventure will end with rainbows. Welcome to Episode 12!The team makes a decision that will have major repercussions. They also meet a shadow organization just before all hell breaks loose. Buckle up and enjoy!I'm also excited to share that I recently launched a new dream project that helps me spend more quality time with the…

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#11 The Fugly Truth 10:34

6+ y ago10:34

10:34

Our Shadowrun team's first campaign ends and we had a lot of fun with this episode. We learn more about Respaldo's past (foreshadowing what is to come) and we see an unexpected side of L that leads to life-changing consequences. The intensity of one key team player adds the icing on the cake. Enjoy!By Drek Happens

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#10 The Dead Zone 20:28

6+ y ago20:28

20:28

Infiltrating the mysterious biotech facility was simple enough. Kill a few guards. Interrogate the receptionist. Easy peasy. But now there is a large, undocumented space between the lobby where our shadowrunning team is positioned and a section of the building where Mr. Johnson and their friend, Arwon, are currently located. No lights. No electroni…

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# 09 Killing is Easier than Talking 26:23

6+ y ago26:23

26:23

The pace of the story is picking up. I reveal two new facts, one about what Respaldo is hiding up his sleeves and another clue as to what L is willing to do to find her long-lost mentor, Reese. In this episode, the team makes a few preparations at the store, runs into some trouble, and then unloads a flurry of bullets that is by far, the bloodiest …

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#08 The Transaction 17:28

6+ y ago17:28

17:28

In this episode, I share Neo's background story and how this very talented teenager went to extreme measures to be where he is today. L also shares more about her personal life and what she's thinking at this point. Finally, and most importantly, all the fact-checking attempts, discussions and debates are over. The team has made their final decisio…

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#07 Suck It Up and Say Sorry 19:31

6+ y ago19:31

19:31

In this episode, I give some more insights about Vic the Big Dick – how he gained power in the Redmond Barrens and how much trouble the team is in for interfering with his daily operations. Respaldo and Narkus seek reconciliation and useful information. Perhaps the team won’t be as trigger-happy on the next job – that is, if they are able complete …

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#06 The Third Option 13:18

6+ y ago13:18

13:18

In this episode, the team is divided as new facts emerge. They reach out to a contact for more information, only to realize that previous rash actions may come back to haunt them. I also give a few background details about Respaldo, who is played by Tim.This episode starts a new tradition: sharing Shadowrun resources that inspire us to play the gam…

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#05 We Have a Problem 17:46

6+ y ago17:46

17:46

In this episode, the team hides out at Respaldo's home and begins to discuss the next course of action in completing the mission. However, a new person of interest interrupts and shares information that prompts more questions. I also share background details and insights to Chef, who is played by Demian.…

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#04 Betray Mr. Johnson or Your Conscience 12:20

6+ y ago12:20

12:20

In this episode, the team is victorious in their first firefight and now they're anxious to know who or what is behind the unguarded door. I also share important details about L, our team's combat mage played by Rozzie. L's backstory inevitably results in the team's first clash with one another in determining how to move forward with the mission. N…

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#03 Bad Feelings, Good Food 24:42

6+ y ago24:42

24:42

Drek Happens is a podcast for Shadowrun fans and anyone who is interested in listening to fun, comical stories. In our third episode, we share background information of our assault-rifle-wielding-elf named Narkus, played by Jason. And thanks to his trigger-happiness, the shadowrunners initiate their first team firefight, which gets bloody for both …

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