"The Queer Thesperience" is an interview-style podcast featuring queer artists & entertainers to discuss their experiences, knowledge, and stories with your host Casper Oliver (they/he), a queer actor and podcaster.
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Follow Dr. Jared Hel's journey as he works to re-discover his forgotten past and finds his place within the small Indiana farm town of Wichton and the cryptozoological organization he works for called 'The Enclosure'. These audio journals, and other recordings, dive deep into Midwestern US cryptids and folklore while also telling a mystery about identity, queerness, neurodivergence, and community.
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Sometimes, letting it out and talking with a loved one is what you need for a revelation. Jared and Dax have another eye-opening heart-to-heart. TWs: This episode contains themes of declining mental health, audio distortion, dog barking, shouting, and discussing fantastical violence. Season 2 finale! An update regarding season 3 will be made live o…
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Jared and Darius have a cozy night in. In between movies, they have a bit of a heart-to-heart.TWs: discussions of mental health and acephobia. This episode of “Jar of Rebuke” was written by Casper Oliver. (he/they)Assistant writers were Jenny O’Sullivan (she/they) and Miche Ward (he/him)Voices were provided by (in order of appearance): Nessa R (she…
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Jared gets to enjoy a beloved midwestern past time: porch sitting. Fresh air, live radio, and conversations with friends. This episode contains no CWs. This episode's transcript can be found here! Written and produced by Casper Oliver (he/they/fae), who also voices Dr. Jared Hel.Radio host Lisa and Warbler voiced by Kat Walker Shea (she/her).R…
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A peak into Jared's therapy sessions. Warning - this episode contains discussions about mental health, ableism, psychiatric malpractice, and acephobia. Official Transcripts available here! Written and produced by Casper Oliver (he/they), who also voices Dr. Jared Hel. (And the end credits for this episode)Dr. Angela Daman is voiced by Miche Ward (h…
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Jared reaches out to a dear friend to help make some much-needed changes, but he gets far more help than expected. Warning - this episode contains discussions about mental health, ableism, and brief mentions of law enforcement. Official Transcripts available here! Written and produced by Casper Oliver (he/they), who also voices Dr. Jared Hel.Holly …
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Folks in Jared’s life are showing concern about their recent absence and overall behavior. What kinds of messages do they leave? Will Jared call anyone back? Warning - this episode contains discussions about mental health. Official Transcripts available here! Written and produced by Casper Oliver (he/they) who also voices Dr. Jared Hel.Dax is voice…
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Here's our mini trailer for the next six episodes, which will be the second half of our second season. This next batch of episodes will start to release in summer 2023! English transcript & full credits are available here! Written, edited, & directed by Casper Oliver (he/fae/they). Produced by Thesperience Productions, Tyler Hall (he/him), and with…
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Hello, listeners. Casper Oliver, here. It’s been… quite a while, hasn’t it? It’s so good to chat with you again, I hope you’re doing well. Have you been drinking enough water? Taking your medicine? Getting good rest? Anyways, to the reason you’re here: podcast updates. Update transcript available here! Support this and our other projects on our off…
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Jared finally gets to speak with Dax again about everything that happened... and other revelations are had. CW - this episode contains: emotional distress, audio distortion, and brief talk of unethical experimentation. Official Transcripts available here! Written and produced by Casper Oliver (he/they/fae) who also voices Dr. Jared HelDax is voiced…
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WARNING: this episode contains depictions of death & audio distortion. Listener discretion is advised. As a favor, Jared has agreed to investigate one of the local farm properties after odd crop-circles were discovered in the fields... and it just goes down from there. Written and produced by Casper Oliver (he/they/fae) who also voices Dr. Jared He…
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WARNING: contains graphic adult humor and swearing. Official bloopers from recording sessions of 'Jar of Rebuke'! We will be releasing additional bloopers onto Patreon here soon, so supporters will be getting even more of these goofs! We will be back on August 21st with full episodes, thank you to everyone for your patience as many of the cast & cr…
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An overheard conversation about commonalities with a stranger... or dear friend? Written and produced by Casper Oliver (he/they/fae) who also voices Dr. Jared HelDax is voiced Jason Larock (he/him)Intro is read by Nessa R (she/her)Credits read by Ashlee Craft (he/they/xe), who also makes the podcast graphicsEpisode written by Casper Oliver, Jason L…
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Jazzy_Plz: Twitch Streaming and Video Games
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This week we were joined by Jazzy (she/her) and we talked about live-streaming on Twitch and the queer community in the streaming scene! Find Jazzy online at: https://twitter.com/jazzy_plzFind our host Casper Oliver (they/he) at: https://casperolivervo.carrd.co/Podcast logo designed by Ashlee Craft (they/xim) https://ashleecraft.carrd.co/Music by A…
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An overheard conversation at work and a new connection found at home. Written and produced by Casper Oliver (he/they/fae) who also voices Dr. Jared HelDr. Todd Carmen is voiced by Conrad Miszuk (he/they)Additional voice is Jason Larock (he/him)Intro is read by Nessa R (she/her)Credits read by Ashlee Craft (he/they/xe), who also makes the podcast gr…
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David Orión Pena: Bilingual Horror and Being Queer in Spain
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Recorded back in 2020, we're excited to finally share our interview with David Orión Pena (he/him), the creator behind bilingual queer horror audio drama 'Dos: After You'! We also discuss the different queer experiences between Spain and the United States. Find David on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/dvd_orionFind Dos: After You: https://twitter.c…
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Recorded last December, we spoke with Katy Faise (she/her), a GM for Magpie games! We talked about playing table-top RPGs, how D&D is queer culture, and story-telling through a queer lense. Find her on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/katyfaiseFind Off The Table: https://twitter.com/off_thetableFind our host Casper Oliver (they/he) at: https://caspe…
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Jared is joined on the field by Jamie as they search for the rumored Grassmen who wander the woods and fields near Wichton. Written and produced by Casper Oliver (he/they/fae) who also voices Dr. Jared Hel.Intro is read by Nessa R (she/her), who also voices Dr. Gia CastilloCredits read by Ashlee Craft (he/they/xe), who also makes the podcast graphi…
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Meg Molley Tuten: Less Is Morgue & Audio Dramas
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Continuing on our Pride Month stream with an interview recorded last year with the amazing Meg Molley Tuten (she/they)! Animator, actor, writer, and one of the folks behind the wonderful queer comedy audio drama "Less Is Morgue"! Find Meg on Twitter: https://twitter.com/megtutenTune in to Less Is Morgue: https://twitter.com/lessismorgueFind our hos…
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This week we were joined by Emma Goswell (she/her), the host of the podcast "Coming Out Stories". Emma and Casper Oliver (they/he) talked about podcasting, finding one's flock within the queer community, and also a bit of comparisons between England and the United States. Find Emma in Twitter: https://twitter.com/emmagoswellTune in to Coming Out St…
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Jared fills in what happened in their months away from using the audio journal. But, it's good to be back... right? Written and produced by Casper Oliver (they/he) who also voices Dr. Jared HelMiller is voiced by Chelsea Finley (they/them) who is also our audio editorIntro is read by Nessa R (she/her)Credits read by Ashlee Craft (they/xe), who also…
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Spencer Wan: Studio Grackle Animations
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We have returned from our spontaneous hiatus! This interview was recorded quite a while ago, but we're finally happy to share this talk with Spencer Wan (he/him), the creator of Studio Grackle! You may have seen his work on the "Hades" game trailer, on the Netflix "Castlevania" series, and other great series! Here we talked about his work in animat…
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Overheard time at home with Jared, Grove, and a visitor. Official transcript can be found here! Written and produced by Casper Oliver (he/they/fae) who also voices Dr. Jared Hel.Dr. Jamie Everett is voiced by Jenny O'Sullivan (she/they), who also assisted in writing this episodeIntro is read by Nessa R (she/her)Credits read by Ashlee Craft (he/they…
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During office hours, but not really working. Official transcript can be found here! Written and produced by Casper Oliver (he/they/fae) who also voices Dr. Jared Hel.Dr. Jamie Everett is voiced by Jenny O'Sullivan (she/they), who also assisted in writing this episodeDr. Gia Castillo is voiced by Nessa R (she/her)Credits read by Ashlee Craft (he/the…
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An overheard conversation between Darius and Jared. Official transcript is available here! Written and produced by Casper Oliver (he/they/fae) who also voices Dr. Jared Hel.Darius Chapman is voiced by VynVox (he/they)Intro read by Nessa R (she/her)Credits read by Ashlee Craft (he/they) who also makes the podcast graphics.Episode edited by Chelsea F…
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Our first interlude minisode in between seasons 1 and 2 of Jar of Rebuke. This minisode takes us to the other side of the examinations. A further peak into The Enclosure, and a side of the therapists that Jared is unaware of. Things aren't always as they seem- sometimes, they're worse. Official transcript is available here! Written and produced by …
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New perspectives, new voices, and new questions to be answered. Season finale. Official transcript is available HERE! Written and produced by Casper Oliver (he/they/fae)Dr. Gia Castillo is played by Nessa R (she/her)Mr. Liam Zimmer is played by Pixel Tomlen (she/they)Credits read by Ashlee Craft (he/they), who also makes the podcast graphicsEpisode…
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Cris King: Voice Acting, TikToks, and D&D!
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This week I am joined by Cris King (she/her), a TikTok voice actress and impressionist! We had a great time chatting about voice acting, improv, and Dungeons & Dragons. Be sure to find Cris on TikTok, Twitter, & more as CrisKingVO! Find Cris on TikTok at: https://www.tiktok.com/@criskingvoFind our host Casper Oliver (they/he) at: https://casperoliv…
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After they receive a voicemail from Darius, Jared begins to confront feelings and concerns regarding those within their life... but, there's realizations outside of personal feelings that are made.He isn't alone. Official Transcript Available Here! Written and produced by Casper Oliver (he/they/fae) who also voices Dr. Jared HelDarius Chapman is vo…
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Amanda Noriko Newman: Stage Combat & Being A Japanese American Actress
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First episode of 2021 and we're joined by Amanda Noriko Newman (she/they) where we discussed stage combat, murder mystery parties, and her experiences as a Japanese-American actress here in the United States. I am SO honored that this is the episode that brings us into 2021! Find our guest on social media at: https://twitter.com/amandanorikoFind ou…
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CW: this episode contains themes of severe anxiety, audio distortion, psychiatric malpractice, and over-stimulation. Restless and unable to sleep, Jared tunes in to his audio journal early in the morning to get some things off his chest. But it doesn't bring much comfort this night as shadows skitter in his peripheral, children come tapping on his …
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Charlie Aleman: Casting Barriers While Transmasc
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Here we share another interview recorded a few months ago where we chatted with Charlie Aleman (they/them) about barriers that transmasculine actors face in the casting room. We also talked about why we're drawn to playing villains, the ways that media miscasts queer characters, and other heavier but important topics. Find Charlie at: https://www.i…
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After exploring the snowy woods and investigating claims of mysterious Melon Heads, Jared records during their drive home from work... and receives an off-putting phone call that spirals them into other anxieties and frustrations. CW: this episode contains themes of fantasy violence, abuse, scientific experimentation, asylums, implied cannibalism, …
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Kevin R. Free: Audiobooks, Podcasting, & The Reparations Show
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This week's episode we're joined by the delightfully fabulous Kevin R. Free (he/him) who you may recognize from his works in audio books but also as the voice of Kevin in "Welcome to Night Vale"! We discussed his experience in theater, voice over work, podcasting, and most excitingly: The Reparations Show! If you would like tune in and support The …
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Another day at The Enclosure, another journal entry. This one takes a peak into a shift, a recording on-the-clock. This one also shows shifts in tides, and how things are changing. CW: this episode contains themes of death, supernatural violence, psychiatric malpractice, ableism, and bodily pain (Fibromialgia & migraines) Official English transcrip…
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Jason Larock: Dream Daddy, story telling, & DnD
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This week we're sharing an interview that was recorded a few months ago with the fantastic and incredibly skilled Jason Larock (he/him)! You may recognize him from his works as Damien Bloodmarch in Dream Daddy or from his Twitch Streams, but you can also find him in indie projects like The Office Type, Hidden Treasures, and NIGHT/SHADE! We talked a…
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Jared finally gets the paid time off that he'd wanted, but he also ends up with a visitor. But maybe this visitor is just a good boy who wants head scritches? Though certainly not a lap-dog... CW: this episode contains dog barking & snarling, themes of fantasy violence, death, audio distortion Official Transcript is available here! Written and prod…
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Dani Ernewein: Multi-Gender Attraction in Media
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This week I'm joined by Dani Ernewein (she/her) where we talk about multi-gender attraction representation in media, what cartoons we like, and a little ramble about anime and video games. Listen to us spark a fast friendship via Zoom as we on and off dissect how media treats bisexuality, pansexuality, polysexuality, polyamory, and more! Find Dani …
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Kaylie Horowitz: Asexuality in Theater (Happy Ace Week!)
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Uploading a bit outside the usual schedule because Ace Week snuck up on us! So, here's an interview I did with a friend and fellow actor Kaylie Horowitz (she/her) where we discuss being asexual in theater! Also things like murder mystery parties, voice acting, Dungeons & Dragons, and other fun things. This is also the interview that made me realize…
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This episode I was joined by the fantastic Peaches Christ (she/her), where we talked about her work as a drag queen, being queer in the horror scene, and finding acceptance in one's own 'otherness'. Also, end of the episode features the trailer for our own queer-heavy audio drama "Jar of Rebuke"! Find Peaches Christ at https://twitter.com/peachesch…
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After a call from his boss, Dr. Todd Carmen, Jared goes to investigate a haunting at the local school. He's shown around by the school principal, Anika Ralsh, and hears various stories about the former teacher who has stayed behind. While investigating, the experience stirs up emotions linked to Jared's forgotten memories. CW: this episode contains…
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Happi TV Crew: Making a Streaming Service For LGBTQA+ Content
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Today I'm joined by the crew of Happi TV: Daniel Bort (he/him), Daniel Berilla (he/him), & Rafael Gavioli (he/him). They have made a new streaming service for LGBTQA+ content that's launching on October 15th! Find them on social media at @gethappitv and be sure to sign up for their news letter at https://www.gethappi.tv/ Find our host Casper Oliver…
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The official trailer for "Jar of Rebuke", a queer-heavy midwestern gothic horror comedy audio drama. New episodes every 7th and 21st, follow along Dr. Jared Hel's audio journal as he tries to remember his forgotten past. Listen to him recount his run-ins with the various supernatural creatures within the small farm town of Wichton as well as his ex…
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After a lovely fall afternoon by the river with Darius, a sudden turn of events leads to Jared being neck-deep in trouble and even deeper within the frigid waters, face-to-face with the monster rumored to lurk in the depths. CW: this episode contains themes of drowning, freezing, fantasy violence, death, audio distortion Official Transcript is avai…
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Ricardo Robinson-Shinall: Color-guard, Education, and Childhood
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This week I'm joined by one of my friends and fellow actors Ricardo Robinson-Shinall (he/him) where he talks about being a gay Black man in Mississippi, doing color guard, and his works in creating safe spaces in education! Find Ricardo at: https://www.instagram.com/ricardorrobinson/Find our host Casper Oliver (they/he) at: https://casperolivervo.c…
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Dr. Jared Hel finally gets a little time away from home, staying for a short while at the Chronicle Inn Bed & Breakfast in Wichton. But, he doesn't remain too hopeful for a peaceful night's rest once he learns the room that he's been placed in is haunted by a mysterious spirit known as The Blue Lady. CW: this episode contains themes of fantasy viol…
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Case Erins: Nonbinary in the Acting World Pt.2
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For the second installment of our first ever two-part special, focusing on being nonbinary in the entertainment industry! For this episode, our longest interview yet, we were joined by Case Erins (they/them)! Parts of the interview did need to be trimmed for time, mostly Casper's rambles, but we kept in the important bits. Find Case on social media…
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The yearly snipe hunt charity tournament to support the local school has come around and this year, Jared takes part. But, Jared runs into more than he bargained for while on the hunt. CW: this episode contains themes of fantasy violence, death, audio distortion Official Transcript available here! Written and produced by Casper Oliver (he/fae/they)…
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Socks Whitmore: Nonbinary in the Acting World Pt.1
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This week we are joined by actor, writer, composer, and singer Socks Whitmore (they/them) to discuss being nonbinary within the acting and casting scene. This is part 1 of our FIRST EVER two-part special, here soon we will have part two up with another nonbinary performer! Find more of Socks' works at https://www.sockswhitmore.com/ & https://twitte…
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Meet Dr. Jared Hel with his first audio-journal entry. Learn about The Enclosure, the organization that he works for, as well as various folks in the supernaturally charged midwestern farm town of Wichton- along with the black-eyed children who often come tapping and requesting shelter... CW: this episode contains themes of fantasy violence, death,…
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Podcaster and actor Adam O'Connell (he/him) joins me to discuss LGBTQA+ representation in horror medias, we discuss being queer folx in the horror community, and also our experience as trans actors! We also touch upon his queer horror podcast "The Great American Scream". Find Adam on Twitter: https://twitter.com/adamjoconFind "The Great American Sc…
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