Welcome, dear readers, to Forged Bonds! I am your humble narrator, Calliope, here to talk you through our show. Starting out with what this is: Forged Bonds is a myth-bending retelling of the story of Aphrodite and Hephaestus. In traditional mythology, they are forced into a marriage together leading to Aphrodite cheating with Ares. What if Aphrodite and Ares were best friends forced into a political marriage? What if Aphrodite started to fall in love with Hephaestus? What if Hephaestus was ...
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The Keeper is charged with maintaining balance between all of the various realities. Their job is to put those who have fallen out of place back where they belong with the help of their magical AI, Minerva. When a lost soul finds its way onto the Fringes with the Keeper, it's their job to put this wanderer back where they belong while also trying to maintain balance between the various realities.
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I still can’t believe you’re getting married, Dite. And to Ares, no less! I truly never thought I’d see the day. Transcript Forged Bonds is a proud member of the Faustian Nonsense Network and was written and edited by Pine Gonzalez. This episode featured Pine Gonzalez as Calliope, Marguerite Kenner as Artemis, Tatiana Gefter as Aphrodite, Leon Egan…
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What? Aphrodite’s actually out here making friends? Transcript Forged Bonds is a proud member of the Faustian Nonsense Network and was written and edited by Pine Gonzalez. This episode featured Pine Gonzalez as Calliope, Skylar Johnson as Hephaestus, Tatiana Gefter as Aphrodite, Alasdair Stuart as Zeus, Taylor Michaels as Ares, Nichole Goodnight as…
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I wasn’t expecting you til later, is everything alright? Transcript Forged Bonds is a proud member of the Faustian Nonsense Network and was written and edited by Pine Gonzalez. This episode featured Pine Gonzalez as Calliope, Skylar Johnson as Hephaestus, Tatiana Gefter as Aphrodite, Cody Heath as Hermes, Mike LeBeau as Dionysus, Nichole Goodnight …
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There’s still time to leave. Transcript Forged Bonds is a proud member of the Faustian Nonsense Network and was written and edited by Pine Gonzalez. This episode featured Pine Gonzalez as Calliope, Lyssa Jay as Persephone, Khai Truong as Hades, Alasdair Stuart as Zeus, Mike LeBeau as Dionysus, Nichole Goodnight as Hera, Tatiana Gefter as Aphrodite,…
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Do you think they ever loved each other? Transcript Forged Bonds is a proud member of the Faustian Nonsense Network and was written and edited by Pine Gonzalez. This episode featured Pine Gonzalez as Calliope, Mike LeBeau as Dionysus, Skylar Johnson as Hephaestus, Taylor Michaels as Ares, and Tatiana Gefter as Aphrodite. Our theme music was provide…
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In better circumstances I might even like being married to him. Transcript Forged Bonds is a proud member of the Faustian Nonsense Network and was written and edited by Pine Gonzalez. This episode featured Pine Gonzalez as Calliope, Nichole Goodnight as Hera, Tatiana Gefter as Aphrodite, Alasdair Stuart as Zeus, Taylor Michaels as Ares, Cody Heath …
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…Okay, it might be a little late. Transcript Forged Bonds is a proud member of the Faustian Nonsense Network and was written and edited by Pine Gonzalez. This episode featured Pine Gonzalez as Calliope, Skylar Johnson as Hephaestus, Cody Heath as Hermes, Tatiana Gefter as Aphrodite, Mike LeBeau as Dionysus, Taylor Michaels as Ares, and Kit Paterson…
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It is my honor and privilege to welcome you, dear listeners, to Forged Bonds. Transcript Forged Bonds is a proud member of the Faustian Nonsense Network and was written and edited by Pine Gonzalez. This episode featured Pine Gonzalez as Calliope, Tatiana Gefter as Aphrodite, Taylor Michaels as Ares, Alasdair Stuart as Zeus, Nichole Goodnight as Her…
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Can’t there be any other way? Transcript Content Warnings Tapping sounds Loud noises General sounds of distress Violence & Death Tales from the Fringes of Reality is a proud member of the Faustian Nonsense Network and was written and edited by Pine Gonzalez. This episode featured Julain Dailey as Guillermo, Tatiana Gefter as Marigold, Michelle Kell…
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We invite you to join us by the fire on Wednesday, December 18th to hear the first chapter of our story start to unfold. Want early access to episodes? Join our patreon at patreon.com/pinetreepods! Theme music provided by AthansMusic TranscriptBy Pine Gonzalez
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It’s the only way to fix this. Transcript Content Warnings Tapping sounds Loud noises Kidnapping Drugging General sounds of distress Mentioned medical care Tales from the Fringes of Reality is a proud member of the Faustian Nonsense Network and was written and edited by Pine Gonzalez. This episode featured Julian Dailey as Guillermo, Jessie deHaan …
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Just because she can’t die by traditional means doesn’t mean she cannot die at all. Transcript Content Warnings Tapping sounds Discussions of death and murder Loud noises Tales from the Fringes of Reality is a proud member of the Faustian Nonsense Network and was written and edited by Pine Gonzalez. This episode featured Michelle Kelly as Alexandri…
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Episode 33 - The Dragon and the Man in the Moon
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16:26Woah, hey, Whim, are you alright? Hey, hey, easy, Whim, what’s wrong? Transcript Content Warnings Tapping sounds Discussions of abandonment Tales from the Fringes of Reality is a proud member of the Faustian Nonsense Network and was written and edited by Pine Gonzalez. This episode featured Julian Dailey as Guillermo, Aife as Luna, Tatiana Gefter a…
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You’re more than the worst thing that has happened to you. Transcript Content Warnings Tapping sounds Crackling sounds Discussions of death and murder Mind control Tales from the Fringes of Reality is a proud member of the Faustian Nonsense Network and was written and edited by Pine Gonzalez. This episode featured Paul Warren as Xander, Tarek Esaw …
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Hi everyone! This is just a little announcement to say we're pausing socials for the Fringes for the next couple weeks. Given the state of the world right now, it's not good for me as a queer person of color in the US to be on socials- more information in the audio. Episodes will continue to release as usual, just without announcements on socials. …
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You look as beautiful as the day I last saw you. Transcript Content Warnings Tapping sounds Discussions of death Tales from the Fringes of Reality is a proud member of the Faustian Nonsense Network and was written and edited by Pine Gonzalez. This episode featured Paul Warren as Xander, Tatiana Gefter as Marigold, Jessie deHaan as Opal, Michelle Ke…
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I don’t have a death wish, you know. Transcript Content Warnings Tapping sounds Discussions of death Tales from the Fringes of Reality is a proud member of the Faustian Nonsense Network and was written and edited by Pine Gonzalez. This episode featured Julian Dailey as Guillermo, Michelle Kelly as Alexandria, Tarek Esaw as Sparrow, Alasdair Stuart …
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I’m taking good care of him, darlin’, I promise. Transcript Link Content warnings Tapping sounds Discussions of death Tales from the Fringes of Reality is a proud member of the Faustian Nonsense Network and was written and edited by Pine Gonzalez. This episode featured Tatiana Gefter as Marigold, Jessie deHaan as Opal, Ari Delyne as Dylan, Ashanti …
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Episode 28 - A Nice Day for a Simple Moss
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16:25I can do this, dad. You don’t have to worry about me. Transcript Link Content warnings Tapping sounds Extreme guilt Tales from the Fringes of Reality is a proud member of the Faustian Nonsense Network and was written and edited by Pine Gonzalez. This episode featured Julian Dailey as Guillermo, Alasdair Stuart as Alasdair, Paul Warren as Cole, Sham…
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Whatever it is, we’re going to figure this out lovely. I promise. Transcript Link Content warnings Tapping sounds Memory alteration Tales from the Fringes of Reality is a proud member of the Faustian Nonsense Network and was written and edited by Pine Gonzalez. This episode featured Michelle Kelly as Alexandria, Tarek Esaw as Sparrow, Ollie Bannerm…
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What won't sit well with me? Transcript Link Content warnings Tapping sounds Memory alteration Threats of violence Tales from the Fringes of Reality is a proud member of the Faustian Nonsense Network and was written and edited by Pine Gonzalez. This episode featured Jessie deHaan as Opal, Alasdair Stuart as Alasdair, Marta da Silva as Rosalina, Cor…
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Episode 25 - Followers of the Mighty River
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17:50What, Silver. What is she? Because it’s certainly not your friend. Transcript Link Content warnings Tapping sounds Discussions of kidnapping Memory alteration Tales from the Fringes of Reality is a proud member of the Faustian Nonsense Network and was written and edited by Pine Gonzalez. This episode featured Tatiana Gefter as Marigold, Ollie Banne…
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There are many stories of the gods. They are ancient, after all, and all knowing and ever-present and all of those lovely things people like to ascribe to whatever current lot is running around. But before there were those gods, there were these gods. You have heard tales of them, I’m certain, but not all of them true. Some, of course, were true, b…
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Hello wanderers! The time has finally come for me to answer your questions about the first two seasons of the show! We should be dropping some more bonus materials in the lead up to season 3 in autumn 2024. Can't wait to share with y'all what's going on! Transcript Tales From the Fringes of Reality was written and edited by Pine Gonzalez. This epis…
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Are any of us sure of anything anymore? Even Opal isn’t certain where Silver is concerned. That doesn’t mean we don’t try. Transcript Link Content warnings Tapping sounds Loud noises Discussion of memory loss/alteration Discussion of hopelessness/despair Tales From the Fringes of Reality was written and edited by Pine Gonzalez. This episode feature…
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Not every memory is a good one and you may have to relive some things that are less than stellar for you in order to get back those good bits. I know you remember some now, and some is better than nothing, but if you want everything… Transcript Link Content warnings Tapping sounds Scratching/writing Loud noises Discussion of memory loss/alteration …
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I was hoping to catch you before you made your way inside, but I can see this hasn’t exactly gone to plan. Morning, Whim. I take it no one has filled you in on what’s going on here? Transcript Link Audio effect note: this episode contains repeated tapping sounds at the following times 1:55 2:35 7:53 8:01 8:50 14:55 Tales From the Fringes of Reality…
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Episode 21 - The Dragon of the Infinite Forest
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15:34Yes. Are you coming with us then Whim? Having three people looking at details is always better than two, right ren? Transcript Link Audio effect note: this episode contains repeated tapping sounds at the following times 0:51 1:14 1:27 2:02 2:29 12:21 13:34 14:43 Tales From the Fringes of Reality was written and edited by Pine Gonzalez. This episode…
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‘What are you doing awake?’ Same as you, I’d imagine; mostly worrying, while also trying to ignore the fact that I’m worrying. Transcript link Audio effect note: this episode contains repeated tapping sounds at the following times 0:57 6:16 6:28 7:06 10:27 11:27 Tales From the Fringes of Reality was written and edited by Pine Gonzalez. This episode…
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Hey, Whimsy. How are you doing? Well, a shrug is better than a moan of pain, so at least we have that going for us. Transcript link Audio effect note: this episode contains repeated tapping sounds at the following times 0:45 2:49 2:53 4:10 4:17 4:47 5:48 10:52 11:41 12:31 Tales From the Fringes of Reality was written and edited by Pine Gonzalez. Th…
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It's time for bloopers!! My incredible cast has provided me with amazing takes every time so there are a ton of bloopers but it's still a silly good time :) This episode features Julian Dailey, Jessie deHaan, Tatiana Gefter, Pine Gonzalez, Michelle Kelly, and Alasdair Stuart with our interstitial sound coming from Taylor Michaels. Regular episodes …
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The Fringes' very own Tatiana Gefter has released a new show! It's my honor and privilege to share episode 1 of Soul Operator with y'all. Soul Operator is a solo TTRPG inspired horror podcast; season 1 is based on gameplay of "Welcome to the Habitrails," by AYolland. To view content warnings and learn more about the show, visit souloperatorpod.com …
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This is Silver Martinez recording live from the Fringes! Dad says that there’s a surprise for me today and that I’d want to record what happens. I’m not sure what it could be since it isn’t my birthday– Transcript link Audio effect note: this episode contains repeated tapping sounds and static at the following times 1:50 4:36 7:13 7:14 (static) 9:2…
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I believe ren wanted to take the lead on this meeting? If your mother will allow it. By all means, my love, lead on. Transcript link Audio effect note: this episode contains repeated tapping sounds at the following times 8:20 8:26 Tales From the Fringes of Reality was written and edited by Pine Gonzalez. This episode featured Julian Dailey as Guill…
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Episode 16 - In Honor of the Spellerman's Egg
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17:54A bit of discomfort is bearable if it means we’re a little closer to finding Silver again. Even if this isn’t the key to getting her home, it’s a piece in the puzzle that can get us that much closer. Transcript link Audio effect note: this episode contains repeated tapping sounds at the following times 6:14 6:38 7:29 12:55 13:16 17:01 Tales From th…
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You’re just as determined as every other person on the Council, aren’t you? Come on, let’s listen. Transcript link Content warnings: Discussions of memory manipulation Discussions of kidnapping Despair and hopelessness Audio effect note: this episode contains repeated tapping sounds at the following times 5:55 15:58 Tales From the Fringes of Realit…
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Hey Whimsy. How are you feeling? No, no, no, don’t you try to get out of that bed just yet kid, you’re still healing. Transcript link Tales From the Fringes of Reality was written and edited by Pine Gonzalez. This episode featured Tatiana Gefter as Marigold, Jessie deHaan as Opal, Ollie Bannerman as Brightmin, Corrinidae Cacioppo as Cai, and Pine G…
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Our dear Wanderer has found their way back to the Fringes. But where is the Keeper? Transcript link Audio effect note: this episode contains repeated tapping sounds at the following times 18:30-18:35 Tales From the Fringes of Reality was written and edited by Pine Gonzalez. This episode featured Alasdair Stuart as Alasdair, Julian Dailey as Guiller…
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Tales From the Fringes of Reality season 2 coming Wednesday, December 6. This trailer featured Pine Gonzalez as The Keeper and Alasdair Stuart as Alasdair. To learn more about the show, visit our website or connect with us on tumblr, bluesky, and twitter @thefringespod. TranscriptBy Pine Gonzalez
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BONUS CONTENT - Pitcrawler with Tay!
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1:10:47Welcome, wanderer, to some pre-season 2 bonus content! The cast of the Fringes is hard at work on bringing season 2 to y'all, but in the meantime we're also playing some games. Today's episode features the game PITCRAWLER by the fantastic Sasha Sienna and Jonny Sims of MacGuffind & Co. It features Pine Gonzalez, Fringespod creator, and Taylor Micha…
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Questions are answered. Secrets are revealed. Seasons are finished. Content warnings are listed below. This episode was written and narrated by Pine Gonzalez with music by Gerard Coleman (G.T.X.C Music). You can connect with the show on Tumblr and Twitter @thefringespod. The script for this week's episode can be found here while transcripts are bei…
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It’s story time once again, though! And I’ve already got it pulled up so we’ll have no more delays. We’re looking for Jaci Willowwind, she/her, from reality 213587-0J. Ready to help me get her home, Min? This episode was written and narrated by Pine Gonzalez with music by Gerard Coleman (G.T.X.C Music). You can connect with the show on Tumblr and T…
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But enough sadness! Enough drama and emotion and- and… and excuses. Let me tell you about Sparrow and Alexandria and how they came to be together. This episode was written and narrated by Pine Gonzalez with music by Gerard Coleman (G.T.X.C Music). You can connect with the show on Tumblr and Twitter @thefringespod. The script for this week's episode…
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Yes, yes, Min, I’m going to get started don’t worry. You send through the file for me to print out? Lovely, thanks Minerva! Alright, last story of the day, let’s see what it holds. Let’s see… Sasha Hsu, he/him, from reality 2426. This episode was written and narrated by Pine Gonzalez with music by Gerard Coleman (G.T.X.C Music). You can connect wit…
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It’s not another name story, at the very least, so you can take a little comfort in that. It almost seems like Marigold knew that was going to be her name from the moment she sprung forward, holding hands with Opal who didn’t know their name at the time. This episode was written and narrated by Pine Gonzalez with music by Gerard Coleman (G.T.X.C Mu…
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I need to keep working, Minerva. People are missing from their realities, who am I to rest while that’s still the case? …I’ll stop for a break after this one, Min, I promise. Just… I’ve gotta keep going for now, okay? This episode was written and narrated by Pine Gonzalez with music by Gerard Coleman (G.T.X.C Music). You can connect with the show o…
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From the fantastic folks over at the Faustian Nonsense Network, we've got the first episode of Jack of All Trades as a feed drop! Jack of All Trades follows Jack Withers as she tries (and succeeds!) to get a job as a repair person for Fidus Achates- except her entire resume is faked and all the necessary repairs are actually the result of hauntings…
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Would you like to read Opal’s story? Or one of them at least? Her name story is also a fun one in my opinion, though I’ve told you a lot of name stories at this point haven’t I? If you’re not sick of them, though, I’d love to share this one. Another dead-end leads the Keeper to questioning the magic tech in their little space. If only the Council w…
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