Aster Podcasting Presents

As We Once Were (SPOOKY SUMMER 2023)

Fri, 18 Aug 2023 15:30:00 -0000

Trigger warnings: Christian religious themes (possession, exorcism, Hell), terminal illness, sexism, references to pregnancy, yelling, insults, reference to non-consensual sexual interactions, violence, injury, blood, fire, violent death, death by terminal illness.

At the turn of the century, a doctor goes to treat an old friend, where what is ailing her might be beyond any medical knowledge that exists.

Team Concept by Inigo Sherwani Written by Eli Ramos and Bishop Sinclair Sound design by Eli Ramos Nagisa as Miriam Howland Eli Ramos as Paloma di Frances and Norma Kappel Chaitrika Budamagunta as Eleanor Sheedy Kevin Paculan as Lawrence Howland and Darren Capaldi Bishop Sinclair as Auriel Attributions for sound effects and music.

Music "The Moon got tangled in the Branches" by Lexin_Music "Horror Music" by UNIVERSFIELD "Dark Sad Ambient Piano" by Ashot-Danielyan-Composer A dark, evil and tense sinister evolving horror drone Bowed violin, tremolo, horror accent with an evil classic horror tone Horror screech, high pitched violin stab with reverb “ScaryViolins.ogg” by lennyboy (https://freesound.org/people/lennyboy/sounds/244417/) Horror riser, reversed violin stab, great for shock, fear, dramatic and scary uses 1 "Creepy Night" by ASTROFREQ “Scary | Suspense » Suspense and Scary 02” by tyops (https://freesound.org/people/tyops/sounds/391751/) A subtle, dark, evil and tense horror atmosphere drone "ambient piano -Happy days-" by leela_takaki "Irregular Rhythms" by TimKulig “Violin terror Music Creative Commons 2.wav” by juansecollo https://freesound.org/people/juansecoello/sounds/401057/ "Terror Orchestra 6" by Ashenrise "Dark Ambient Atmosphère 2" by danydory "Geisterstimmen" by Janbarkmann "Ambient Suspense Atmosphere" by Stringer_Bell "Midnight" by Lexin_Music "A Leaf on the Wind" by Lexin_Music "When You Smile" by Lexin_Music From freesound.org “Horse-drawn carriage - On board.wav” by Sirderf (https://freesound.org/people/Sirderf/sounds/333679/) “Closet Slide Door Open and Close” by ChazzRavenelle (https://freesound.org/people/ChazzRavenelle/sounds/421848/) “horse carriage 2-edited.mp3” by j-o-j (https://freesound.org/people/j_o_j/sounds/363018/) “Frogerie's birds » Birds symphony” by arnaud_coutancier (https://freesound.org/people/arnaud%20coutancier/sounds/467096/) “FOLEY-AKELLEY6 » Turning Key” by akelley6 (https://freesound.org/people/akelley6/sounds/453050/) “Birds In A Cage On Antibiotics.wav” by Angel_Perez_Grandi (https://freesound.org/people/Angel_Perez_Grandi/sounds/52166/) “Fire » 18 - Extinguishing a candle.wav” by 14GPanskaLetko_Dominik (https://freesound.org/people/14GPanskaLetko_Dominik/sounds/419290/) “Ambient: Creepy Sounds » ATMOS Horror / Creepy "Dark Whispers" by bolkmar (https://freesound.org/people/bolkmar/sounds/501480/) “Droping a key” by lucktheone (https://freesound.org/people/lucktheone/sounds/170643/) “Torch_Swinging Quickly 1.wav” by kev_durr (https://freesound.org/people/kev_durr/sounds/426206/) “footsteps on stairs » footsteps_up_stairs_1.WAV” by sinatra314 (https://freesound.org/people/sinatra314/sounds/209478/) “Large Swarm of Buzzing Flies.wav” by jakobthiesen (https://freesound.org/people/jakobthiesen/sounds/207685/) “1840 Grandfather Clock Retake » OneChime.wav” by daveincamas (https://freesound.org/people/daveincamas/sounds/44099/) “rummage_drawers_papers_books.aiff” by nothayama (https://freesound.org/people/nothayama/sounds/172501/) “Drawers » Steel Drawers_02” by MattRuthSound (https://freesound.org/people/MattRuthSound/sounds/550407/) “Objects_fall_on_ground.aiff” by MaxDemianAGL (https://freesound.org/people/MaxDemianAGL/sounds/183609/) “Sekalaiset Miscellaneous » Metalliesineet putoavat lattialle / Bang, single big metal objects fall on the floor, echo” by YleArkisto (https://freesound.org/people/YleArkisto/sounds/270818/) “Knuckles or bones cracking” by VlatkoBlazek (https://freesound.org/people/VlatkoBlazek/sounds/321569/) “Horror pack » Breaking bones 2” by studiobonk (https://freesound.org/people/studiobonk/sounds/649116/) “Holy Protection Skill Buff” by EminYILDIRIM (https://freesound.org/people/EminYILDIRIM/sounds/621206/) “nlux angel choirs » Choir Of Weeping Angels Loop” by nlux (https://freesound.org/people/nlux/sounds/620497/) “Diablo Wrath - Miscellaneous » Imperius - Wings Swing - 02.wav” by SoundFlakes (https://freesound.org/people/SoundFlakes/sounds/492538/) “Splat Pack 1 » Messy Splat 3” by FoolBoyMedia (https://freesound.org/people/FoolBoyMedia/sounds/237927/) “Gore. » Crushing kick_1 x3(17lrs).wav” by newlocknew (https://freesound.org/people/newlocknew/sounds/593909/) “Wet Sticky Bubbly » Wet_Slaps.mp3” by HerbertBoland (https://freesound.org/people/HerbertBoland/sounds/104686/) From Zapsplat.com Drone, low ominous wavering hum with faint grinding Person sitting down on small foam sofa or couch 1 Person sitting down on small foam sofa or couch 2 Designed drone, subtle, airy and dark, abandoned and desolate smartsound_IMPACT_BODY_FALL_Concrete_Leather_03 Fireball Fireball 01 Axe, Cleaver, Chop, Pull Out, Cinematic, Impact, Gore, Blood, Horror, Flesh Dark fantasy magic spell, destroy rocky structure, break stones and rock apart 2 Dark fantasy magic rocks and stones rebuild, reform, reversed 1 Large fire with roaring flames burn close by Sword, stab through chain mail into flesh, quick, squelchy slice accompanied by a loud shing with ring off, close perspective Fire Flame Torch Whoosh Air Past 01

Jubilation's Sweethearts (SPOOKY SUMMER 2023)

Fri, 11 Aug 2023 15:30:00 -0000

Trigger warnings: Discussion of family death, childhood trauma, body swapping, coerced/forced medical procedures, ringing sounds, child endangerment, violence, death.

After a traumatic event left Ashley unable to connect with others, her father takes measures to help her recover. But behind the bright colors and circus animals in the town of Jubilee lurks a darker secret.

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Team Art by Claire A. Dinnebier Written by Claire A. Dinnebier, Grace Griego, and Alex Kingsley Sound design by Philomena Sherwood Grace Griego as Ashley Alex Kingsley as Adelaide Kevin Paculan as The Father J.R. Steele as The Child Psychologist Bishop Sinclair as First Jubilation Employee Ari Delyn as Second Jubilation Employee and Ad Announcer

Beating Angel (SPOOKY SUMMER 2023)

Fri, 04 Aug 2023 15:30:00 -0000

Trigger warnings: Yelling/screaming, drinking/alcohol, implied sex scene, loud sounds (banging, slamming, other associated sfx), murder and death, implied sexual assault/harassment, bullying, torture, mind control.

There’s a weird song ringing in Jessica, Chad, and Lillian’s heads and no obvious cure: only facing what happened to a certain girl after a wild night might hold the answers for them. Will they survive? Or will beating Angel come at too high a cost?

Team Written by Audrey Pham Edited by Eli Ramos Sound design by Nagisa Raine Angel Yoali Olachea Martinez as Angel Nagisa as Jessica Chaitrika Budamagunta as Chad Audrey Pham as Lillian

phone at the end of the universe, take 2 (new year 2023)

Sun, 22 Jan 2023 16:30:00 -0000

A few years ago, you found a telephone that let you talk to someone who gives you advice. Sometimes it's helpful, sometimes it's not. But it's nice to know that someone out there is waiting to hear you again.

Every new year, I write a little piece just giving advice to myself from the past year, and I ask my friends to do the same. Thank you to Austria, Christine, Everett, Shoy, Audrey, Ferris, and Jackie for writing advice that I included in here. I'm a little off the mark of "New Year", but it's in time for Lunar New Year, so have a wonderful Year of the Rabbit, everyone, and take care of yourself and each other.

Sound effects "Phone Rotary Dial Number" by kyles on Freesound.org "Old Rotary Phone Ringing Western Electric Bell" by mycompasstv on Freesound.org "Telephone Receiver Lift" by Zapsplat "Rumble Loop 10s" by unfa on Freesound.org "Phone Booth Hang Up 01" by Zapsplat

Transcript SFX: Rotary numbers dial. Ringing rotary phone. Someone picks up on the other end. Hey. Been a while since you called me. What, something like five years? Six? You used to ring me up every year at the same time, now you’ve been drifting far off the mark. You seem surprised. Well, first, you called me. Second, do I sound a little different? It’s ‘cause I’ve been on hormones, so yeah, I’ll sound a little different. Third, you called me for advice, so that’s my first piece: stay on hormones. Don’t let anyone trick you into thinking they’re not good for you—you waited a damn long time to get on them, read the emails, signed the forms—so just stay on them, okay? Then you can sound like this a little earlier than I did. I mean honestly, kid. Just try not to be afraid of change, it’s coming to you either way. Nothing will be as bad as worst-case scenario that will play out in your mind. We’re always overthinkers, I know. You look at yourself, you ask: do I actually deserve this? What horrible thing did I pull to deserve these bad things? How did I trick people into thinking I’m worthy of this good thing? Listen to me now: you deserve good things that happen to you, so drink it in! And look, the other thing is, no one really deserves things. One good turn doesn’t necessarily equal another good one, because some days, you’ll do everything exactly right and something still goes wrong. Someone does get hurt. But the world’s a heavy burden to bear and it’s not all your responsibility anyways. Set it down a while: Take care of yourself first and set boundaries like you need to. Be patient and slow down. No one’s gonna hate you for that. People are in your life because they love you and not because of some abstract obligation you think they're under. And that the things you think are flaws in you are some of the things people love the most. Do you hate your loved ones when they ask you for help? When they’re at their weakest, is that when you turn away from them? The answer’s no. So don’t think that they’ll think so lowly of you. Reach out when you know you need help, ‘cause believe me, there are going to be a lot of days where things turn sour. Don't be afraid to be loved, and don't push away those are trying to care for you. There’s gonna be a lot of people supporting you too, through your darkest and most out of control times. Does what I said scare you? Showing your most shameful and ugly side is terrifying, I know. You are allowed to have feelings without them being neat and easy. You can’t swallow them forever ‘cause your body’s not a holding cell for every hurt you’ve ever had. At some point you gotta let them go. How do you do that? I guess you mean, how do you open the fist that’s been balled up with rage, with sorrow, with fear for so long? You gotta take small steps: notice of the small things you take for granted in this life. The next time you eat, notice the flavor and texture like you were experiencing it for the first time. Explore the grocery store like a child and find new things. Everything can be extraordinary if you allow it to be! When you start noticing those things, your grip on pain loosens. ‘Cause if something so everyday can be so wonderful, there are a million more joys that you can have, so many that the hurt from before seems small in comparison. You don’t have to find them all at once—be patient and slow down. But little by little you’ll find you don’t want to just sleep off every single day. You won’t just sit for half an hour, an hour in the shower, just thinking “Where am I going with my life?” I know, it’s scary when you burn out. For every thought to be weighed down, lethargic and uninspired and just so not worth it. That’s why you gotta know the little things are worth it. No matter what you do or try, bad things will happen to you. But so will good things. And so will things that are somewhere beyond the range of good or bad—they just are. Take all those things for what they are, and let them be part of your life. Otherwise, it’d be pretty boring. Long is the road, and hopefully, long is the life. And the road will still be there, even if you have to stop and pull over every now and then. SFX: A rumble. Our time together is ending. I told you a lot of serious things years ago and today, so let me just give you some good practical advice. Use different passwords. Drink some probiotics every now and then, your stomach will thank you. Don’t be scared to do things alone from time to time. ‘Cause look. Everything will be okay. Remember life has a way of working itself out, even if things feel like they're falling apart. That’s our time, kid. Take care. Just dial if you need me, 'cause in some ways, I'm always with you.

CRUSH!!! (SUMMER OF ROMCOM 2022)

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 15:30:00 -0000

By day, Mary is an average college student who's hopelessly in love with the dashing Armand--by night, she transforms herself into the over-the-top metal band guitarist ART-ZI. When her crush shows up at one of her shows, she has to make a choice: tell him about her double life or get crushed herself under the pressure!

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Team Written by Valentine Marles Edited by Eli Ramos Sarah Palmero as Mary Leslie Gideon as Serena Kevin Paculan as Armand Jenna Oliver as the Coworker Shakira Searle as BOMBASTIQUE

Additional voices were provided by Eli Ramos.

Thanks to Lucas, Christine, Ferris, Ezra Lee Buck, Chris Magilton, Audrey Pham, Yan, Joshua Hazeghazam, Seth Timple, Calliope Monroe, Inigo Sherwani, Kyla Worrell, Tyler Jay, Ma Cristina, Everett Noir, Jaewon, James P. Olson, Leyna dAncona, Nia, and Jason Boleyn, our patrons for Aster Podcasting Network. (patreon.com/mxeliramos)

Music Love romantic music instrumental by Musicalmix2020 Cali by ItsWatR Rammstein style metal by GeriArt PAINWANTKILLALLFLESH by techtheist ITHINKYOUSHLDIE by techtheist ONE MORE TIME by Guitar Obsession

From Zapsplat.com Store Department Jump Land Shoes Concrete 02

Worth Weight in Gold Part 2 (SUMMER OF ROMCOM 2022)

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 15:30:00 -0000

Cyrel Macalino has been chasing down Wilbur Reed, the man who robbed his family, all the way to the city of Folsom. Yet there's another man he can't seem to get off his mind--Mr. Abel, the mysterious druggist who he's taken a real liking to. The clock's still ticking though, and the fatal hour draws ever closer. Cyrel's ready to take a gamble on this duel; the real question is if he knows what cards are up Wilbur's sleeve.

Content warnings: Violence, loud sounds (gunshots, yelling) use and discussion of weapons (knives, guns), alcohol/drinking, mention of hanging, deception.

Team Written and edited by Eli Ramos Justin Saint as Joaquin Abel Yvonne Kwok as Hui Guan Ezu as Cyrel Macalino Angelo Toledo as Léo August Carroway as Wilbur Reed

Additional voices were provided by Bridget Guziewicz and Eli Ramos.

Music Stranger in Town by Caffeine Creek Band The journey of a cowboy by Andrew Faid Trygve Larsen -The Lonely Duo Series- Guitar and Harmonica by Nesrality Guitar Breeze - Guitar Duet by Nesrality The Lonely Instrument Series -Guitar -Played by Ramon Stagnaro by Trygve Larsen The Lonely Instrument Series - Nylon Guitar -Played by Brent Mason by Trygve Larsen Improvise flamenco palo : Taranta Guitar by Ahmad Mousavipour Granaina by Ahmad Mousavipour La mme journe quhier by Monplaisir Les enfants de l'autodestruction by Alpha Hydrae -The Lonely Duo Series- Guitar and Fiddle by Trygve Larsen A Villain's Redemption by Katzen Tupas Moon Acoustic Vibes - Calm Acoustic Guitar Background Music For Videos by Oleksii Kaplunskyi From freesound.org “Footsteps Dry Leaves G” by InspectorJ (https://freesound.org/people/InspectorJ/sounds/347850/) “Tools-Step_Ladder-Wooden-Dragged-05.wav” by DWOBoyle (https://freesound.org/people/DWOBoyle/sounds/449373/) “pocket_flask.wav” by Murhemursu (https://freesound.org/people/Murhemursu/sounds/152752/) “Candle Lantern” by theshaggyfreak (https://freesound.org/people/theshaggyfreak/sounds/315762/) “Ambience, Night Wildlife, A.wav” by InspectorJ (https://freesound.org/people/InspectorJ/sounds/352514/) “Counting Bills” by qubodup (https://freesound.org/people/qubodup/sounds/239134/) “fighting hits” by Eelke (https://freesound.org/people/Eelke/sounds/266648/) “2021_2022 » MILOVANOVITCH_Heloise_2021_2022_leatherSqueak.wav” by univ_lyon3 (https://freesound.org/people/univ_lyon3/sounds/612003/) “Tumbleweed_Impact_001.wav” by duckduckpony (https://freesound.org/people/duckduckpony/sounds/204028/) “Tumbleweed_Impact_002.wav” by duckduckpony (https://freesound.org/people/duckduckpony/sounds/204029/) “Tumbleweed_Impact_003.wav” by duckduckpony (https://freesound.org/people/duckduckpony/sounds/204031/) “Guns » Drawing gun 4” by JakLocke (https://freesound.org/people/JakLocke/sounds/412263/) “Guns » Drawing gun 3” by JakLocke (https://freesound.org/people/JakLocke/sounds/412264/) From Zapsplat.com Cow moo Horse Galloping Running Ground Straw Horse Blow Lips Horse Saddle Stirrup Iron Metal Foot in Movement Exaggerated 05 Horse Snort Human 04 Snake Shed Skin Short Snake hiss, short Horse, whinnying, snorting, stable, 13 versions Horse Clydesdale Horse snort, human mimicking 2 IMPACT BODY FALL Concrete Leather 02 Jump Land Shoes Concrete 02 Body punch, clothing, jacket impact 4, 7 Horror Knife Slice Slash Skin Fleshy Gore 04 Dark and muted whoosh into a drop, thud, slow motion IMPACT BODY FALL Concrete Leather 03

A Royal Deception (SUMMER OF ROMCOM 2022)

Tue, 23 Aug 2022 15:30:00 -0000

In a political move as well as a personal choice, Princess Guinevere is set to marry Prince Ailmer of the Arnanes Kingdom. Leaving behind your home isn't easy, and neither is leaving behind your lady-in-waiting you may or may not be secretly dating. Can Guinevere keep up appearances with Ailmer or will her deception be spotted?

Content warnings: References to sex, references to childbirth, discussion of sexuality, coming out, discussion of homophobia, discussion of arranged marriage, mention of child endangerment.

Team Written by Rey Ángel Yoali Olachea Martinez Audrey Pham as Esynna Chaitrika Budamagunta as Guinevere Eli Ramos as Morgan La Fey Justin Saint as Ailmer August Carroway as King Ryul Basil as Ayla Ezu as Lhoris Gabby Raedisch as Queen Aimil.

Additional voices were provided by Eli Ramos.

Music Love romantic music instrumental by Musicalmix2020 Homeward Bound Piano and Strings by Musictown Piano Fantasy by PianoAmor From freesound.org “Ambience » Ambience restaurant.wav” by Yolande180138 (https://freesound.org/people/Yolande180138/sounds/445711/) “Steps on dry grass” by marco_luzi (https://freesound.org/people/marco_luzi/sounds/403311/) “estate SpringEvening NL LONG 130518_01.flac” by klankbeeld (https://freesound.org/people/klankbeeld/sounds/188750/) “Foliage_Rustling_001.wav” by duckduckpony (https://freesound.org/people/duckduckpony/sounds/204030/) From Zapsplat.com Birds Forest Quiet Wind Loop 02 Household Mattress Sit Down On 03 Body punch, clothing, jacket impact 1,6 Dishwasher Door Drawer Slide Open 01 Jump Land Shoes Concrete 02 Impact Body Fall Concrete Leather 02

Of Blood and Bastards (SUMMER OF ROMCOM 2022)

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 15:30:00 -0000

Gil's not usually one for museums. They're crowded, noisy, and not really the place for a high-strung vampire. But when Lucian asks him to go, well... you don't just turn him down. Especially when you've been going on dates--FRIEND DATES, mind you--for the last century or so. If only Hana, the pesky ghost tethered to Gil, would stop insisting that Gil's in love with Lucian...

Team Written by Grace Griego Script editing by Eli Ramos Audio editing by AJ Kitty as Hana Kevin Paculan as Gil Sean Patrick as Lucian Shakira Searle as Alice

Thanks to Lucas, Christine, Ferris, Ezra Lee Buck, Chris Magilton, Audrey Pham, Yan, Joshua Hazeghazam, Eliseo Ramos, Cole Gordon, Seth Timple, Calliope Monroe, Inigo Sherwani, Kyla Worrell, Tyler Jay, Ma Cristina, Everett Noir, Jaewon, James P. Olson, Leyna dAncona, and Nia, our patrons for Aster Podcasting Network. (patreon.com/mxeliramos)

Music Love romantic music instrumental by Musicalmix2020 Scary House by Hot Music Lovely Time by SergeQuadrado

From freesound.org Wind Morning.wav By Ambientsoundapp Crowded park ambience.wav By Jandre160108 Tapping mini-mag flashlight on palm and fingers.wav By DrDufus Phone Ring By Aesterial-Arts Zinc Bucket - Short.wav By jop9798 Atmos Museum quiet MET NYC.wav By v_hazard A group of friends going down the stairs.wav By Zyanya Footsteps By bwarpus99 FOLEY_Footsteps_Laminate_001.wav By conleec Woosh, Dark, Impact, Deep, Ghost By julianmateo_ Spooky Sucking Air By hykenfreak Footsteps - Gritty Soil - Walk Fast then Run.wav By UnplugTheFridge Footsteps, Tile, Male Sneakers, Fast Pace.wav By SpliceSound Fridge Door Open & Close By The_Isot_is_Back door metal locker or shed close hard slam rattle solid nice.wav By kyles 01-33 Footsteps, Wood, Socks, Medium Pace.wav By SpliceSound Submarine submersion alarm_mono_wave.wav By Guialgarve breaking_glass_mirror_Audio_Technica_MB2K.wav By gladkiy Glass Hit (17).wav By JohanDeecke Editing suite front By blaukreuz Indian Tv.wav By manpriyamy Car in the Distance By FairhavenCollection Distant_storm_03.wav By matucha phone vibrate.wav By lartti Conversation morning.wav By Ambientsoundapp BG SaSc Roomtone Hotel Restroom Bathroom Fan Ventilation.wav By Profispiesser Flushing toliet.wav By hannahj40 Security Alarm By JSilverSound

The Class's Biggest Loser and the Wallflower Bookworm (SUMMER OF ROMCOM 2022)

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 15:30:00 -0000

Mint Thy Ly is the world's number one Princess Pop Power fan--in her imagination, she's the ultimate magical girl, just like her heroes. But at school, her grades are falling fast and bullies bother her more and more each day. When she gets paired with shy Mauve Jones for the upcoming science fair project, can she overcome their differences and put together an experiment?

Content warnings: Bullying, implied lesbophobia, insect/scuttling sounds, coming out scene.

Team Written by Audrey Pham Edited by Eli Ramos Kelsea Villanueva as Mint Thy Ly Sarah Palmero as Mauve Jones Calliope Monroe as Mrs. Harper Nick Adams as Landon Chaitrika Budamagunta as Ms. Fable

Additional voices were provided by Eli Ramos.

Music Love romantic music instrumental by Musicalmix2020 Rain and Nostalgia - Version 60s by Oleksii Kaplunskyi (LesFm) By your Side by WatR watching anime by sakura Hz | https://soundcloud.com/sakurahertz Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported (CC BY-ND 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ coffee and herbs by sunsetflowerrray

From freesound.org “SweetAlerts » SweetAlertSound2.wav” by KIZILSUNGUR (https://freesound.org/people/KIZILSUNGUR/sounds/72126/) “Closet Slide Door Open and Close” by ChazzRavenelle (https://freesound.org/people/ChazzRavenelle/sounds/421848/) “8BitSFX.aif” by bennychico11 (https://freesound.org/people/bennychico11/sounds/110930/) “Animals » Cat Meows 7x” by kinoton (https://freesound.org/people/Kinoton/sounds/584895/) “Large Splashes.wav” by CGEffex (https://freesound.org/people/CGEffex/sounds/98335/) “water splash » Water slosh spashing-6.wav” by AGFX (https://freesound.org/people/AGFX/sounds/20436/) “water splash » Water slosh spashing-4.wav” by AGFX (https://freesound.org/people/AGFX/sounds/20434/) “Sound Effects Library » Digging sand with a shovel” by Ruben_Uitenweerde (https://freesound.org/people/Ruben_Uitenweerde/sounds/486228/) “real?_world_recordings » metal door close.wav” by Tomlija (https://freesound.org/people/Tomlija/sounds/98946/)

Fairy arcade sparkle from mixkit.co

From Zapsplat.com Mobile Phone Vibrate 2 Short Bursts Fairy magic wand ping 5 Cartoon insect, scuttle, fast 2 Fairy dust, sprinkle, twinkle, sparkle, medium pitched bell tree effect Body punch, clothing, jacket impact 6 Fairy dust, sprinkle, twinkle, sparkle, high pitched bell tree effect

Worth Weight in Gold Part 1 (SUMMER OF ROMCOM 2022)

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 15:30:00 -0000

The wind has blown westward to the little city of Folsom, where the train rolling in has brought Joaquin Abel, a man who's just about ready to disappear. But his path is about to cross with a cowboy itching for a duel: Cyrel Macalino, a ranch hand with a dark past. Will Joaquin help fate play its hand? Or is he mostly just going to grumble about the overly persistent cowboy who's attached himself to Joaquin's side?

Content warnings: Discussions of violence and death (duels), use and discussion of weapons (knives, guns), alcohol/drinking, mention of hanging.

Team Written and edited by Eli Ramos Justin Saint as Joaquin Abel Yvonne Kwok as Hui Guan Ezu as Cyrel Macalino Angelo Toledo as Léo August Carroway as Wilbur Reed

Additional voices were provided by Sean Patrick, Sarah Palmero, and Eli Ramos.

Music Love romantic music instrumental by Musicalmix2020 Ragtime Piano -Slivers, by Harry L. Cook (1909) (PD) by Trygve Larsen Ragtime Piano -Red Pepper Rag, by Henry Lodge (1910) (PD) by Trygve Larsen Ragtime Piano -Ragtime Nightingale, by Joseph F. Lamb (1915) (PD) by Trygve Larsen Stranger in Town by Caffeine Creek Band The journey of a cowboy by Andrew Faid Bluegrass Stomp by Caffeine Creek Band Trygve Larsen -The Lonely Duo Series- Guitar and Harmonica by Nesrality A Villain's Redemption by Katzen Tupas

From freesound.org “Steam Train Locomotive” by MeijstroAudio (https://freesound.org/people/MeijstroAudio/sounds/371885/) “steam-train » steam train horn 02” by eliasheuninck (https://freesound.org/people/eliasheuninck/sounds/170848/) “Bells and alarms » TrainWhislte.wav” by Ryding (https://freesound.org/people/Ryding/sounds/338963/) “Glass » Rolling Bottle 03.wav” by kwahmah_02 (https://freesound.org/people/kwahmah_02/sounds/250786/) “Borborygmi” by bone666138 (https://freesound.org/people/bone666138/sounds/198892/) “FarmersMarket_1-2.aif” by canetoad (https://freesound.org/people/canetoad/sounds/29924/) “George OWI » Horse Galloping..wav” by Jordishaw (https://freesound.org/people/Jordishaw/sounds/490808/) “Bag Pack » OpenBag.wav” by TriqyStudio (https://freesound.org/people/TriqyStudio/sounds/467604/) “Horse Whinny 1.wav” by GoodListener (https://freesound.org/people/GoodListener/sounds/322445/) “Shed Sounds » Broom sweep.wav” by goose_bumps (https://freesound.org/people/goose_bumps/sounds/175681/) “Boot & spurs.wav” by CGEffex (https://freesound.org/people/CGEffex/sounds/98816/) “cows in distance.aif” by MAJ061785 (https://freesound.org/people/MAJ061785/sounds/85543/) “OWI Student Sounds » Digging with Shovel OWI.wav” by Allen2001 (https://freesound.org/people/Allen2001/sounds/595105/) “Gravel » Gravel climbing” by jorickhoofd (https://freesound.org/people/jorickhoofd/sounds/169547/) “Kitchen » FOODCook_Mixing Batter By Hand With A Whisk 01_JOSH_OWI 3RD YEAR SFX PACK_Scarlett 18i20, Samson C01.wav” by jchiledred (https://freesound.org/people/jchiledred/sounds/538245/) “Cutlery Sounds » BigSpoon5.wav” by SophronsineSoundDesign (https://freesound.org/people/SophronsineSoundDesign/sounds/267004/)

From Zapsplat.com Dishwasher Door Drawer Slide Open 01 Horse Hooves Clack Walk Asphalt Rowdy English soccer crowd (150 people) cheer, clap and whistle Body punch, clothing, jacket impact 2, 3 Courgette, zucchini, single cut, chop, slice with knife on wooden chopping board 4 Birds Forest Quiet Wind Loop 02

Prom Night (SUMMER OF ROMCOM 2022)

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 15:30:00 -0000

Faisal Chaudhary has made a world-class error. Well, several world-class errors. They've asked Minnie Snickers, one of the cheerleaders to prom--except she wants the night to be absolutely perfect. With Wendell Ward and Tyler Tyler at his side, things can't possibly go wrong... right?

Content warnings: Yelling, deception, reference to body piercings, comedic fighting.

And check out our pals over at Strong Branch Productions! Website ➼ https://strongbranchproductions.com/ Twitter ➼ twitter.com/StrongBranchPro

Team Written by Eli Ramos and Inigo Sherwani Edited by Eli Ramos Eli Ramos as Faisal Chaudhary Inigo Sherwani as Minnie Snickers and Beanie Snickers Gabby Raedisch as Rachel Leslie Gideon as Sunny Jenna Oliver as Coco Alex Kingsley as Tyler Tyler Grace Griego as Wendell Ward Clover Wren as Reese Puff Chaitrika Budamagunta as Aisha Chaudhary Bridget Guziewicz as the ASB President Angelo Toledo as Principal Jacobs Kelsea Villanueva as Aurora Kevin Paculan as Heath Barr

Additional voices were provided by Eli Ramos.

Thanks to Lucas, Christine, Ferris, Ezra Lee Buck, Chris Magilton, Audrey Pham, Yan, Joshua Hazeghazam, Eliseo Ramos, Cole Gordon, Seth Timple, Calliope Monroe, Inigo Sherwani, Kyla Worrell, Tyler Jay, Ma Cristina, Everett Noir, Jaewon, James P. Olson, and Leyna dAncona, our patrons for Aster Podcasting Network. (patreon.com/mxeliramos)

Music Love romantic music instrumental by Musicalmix2020 Fighter [No Vocals] - punk rock by ohhgeeeznotagain Youth Party by lemonmusicstudio 8 Bit Cartoon Comedy by Pretty Sleepy Art Spy Rock SergeQuadrado Quick Start LemonMusicStudio Trendy Summer Pop PavelYudin Sweet Memory by Joy Lo Romantic Light Piano by Ashot-Danielyan-Composer Be Happy by Antarcticbreeze Annet - Romantic Ballad - Horst Rathmann by Kilofon Battle of Titans by lemonmusicstudio Tense Cinematic 1 by Musictown "Long note One" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Slow Mellow Romantic Piano by Harumachi Music Let's Have A Party - EDM - Party Dance Music by JuliusH Autopsy by Oh Yeah, The Future

From Zapsplat.com Wood Frame Old Fashioned Open Jump Land Shoes Concrete 02 Fairy dust, sprinkle, twinkle, sparkle, medium to high pitched bell tree effect Body punch, clothing, jacket impact 1 - 7 Single footstep, gentle, high heel on concrete, pavement Rowdy English Soccer Crowd (150 people) cheer, very jubilant Rowdy English soccer crowd (150 people) cheer, clap and whistle

CROSSPOST - Strong Branching Out - The Great Tiffin Caper: Aster Plays Mall Kids

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 15:30:00 -0000

Hi folks! Eli Ramos here--we're crossposting from Strong Branching Out so y'all can hear THE GREAT TIFFIN CAPER, a TTRPG session of Mall Kids we played with Strong Branch Productions' Alex Kingsley and Grace Griego! We liked playing this so much that Inigo Sherwani and I, the other players of this game, wrote a script for our upcoming summer event about these characters. Plus, if you heard this on Strong Branching Out, you get the bonus content of hearing our epilogues for our characters! We hope you like it!

Check out Strong Branch Productions at @StrongBranchPro on Twitter!

Join Minnie, Faisal, Wendell, and Tyler Tyler as the search for the culprit behind the mysterious shoplifting cases at the Downtown Mall. Featuring Inigo Sherwani as Minnie Snickers, Eli Ramos as Faisal Chaudhary, Grace Greigo as Wendell, and Alex Kingsley as Tyler Tyler.

bottle on the shore (new year 2022)

Fri, 14 Jan 2022 16:30:00 -0000

Two weeks after the new year starts, you find a message in a bottle.

Written and performed by Eli Ramos for the New Year 2022 as a companion piece to "telephone at the end of the universe", "MAKE SOME NOISE!!", and "incoming transmission". All are pieces that incorporate advice from friends for the question "if you could travel back in time, what advice would you give yourself at the beginning of the year?"

Thanks for listening to this piece. As always, every new year brings us new situations, some of which can be terrifying or uncertain--but like I said before, I hope for us to be kinder and better this year. Support BIPOC, Jewish and Muslim people, disabled people, and the LGBTQ+ community in this time. I love you and stay safe.

"Ocean Waves Loop - Night" by Koops (https://freesound.org/people/Koops/sounds/586116/) "Bottle » bottle cork in and out 2012-1-4.wav" by Kyster (https://freesound.org/people/Kyster/sounds/140615/)

SkillSet Pilot: Attuned to Dissonance (SCI-FI/SPELLBOUND SUMMER 2021)

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 16:05:15 -0000

Alex Fuentes, Eshe Kagayaki, Laura Quidet, and Michael Eddison become victims of circumstance. A future is smashed beneath the heel of trust.

Written by Aidan A. Look for more SkillSet at their feed.

Trigger Warnings: Kidnapping, Loss of Autonomy, Phone Tracking, Loud Noises, Glitching Sounds

Social Media Twitter - https://twitter.com/SkillSetPod Tumblr - https://skillsetpodcast.tumblr.com Transcripts can be found on our website after the episode’s official release: https://skillsetpodcast.tumblr.com - Thank you to our Patrons: Lucas, Ferris, Ezra Lee Buck, Chris Magilton, Audrey Pham, Joshua Hazeghazam, Eliseo Ramos, Cole Gordon, Seth Timple, Calliope Monroe, Aidan Bainso, Inigo Sherwani, Psy13, Heather Granger, Psy13, and Kyla Worrell. - Team Justin Saint as Alex Fuentes Grace Griego as Eshe Kagayaki Devin Nissan as Laura Quidet Dustin Vuong Nguyen as Michael Eddison Additional voice work provided by Suraht, Jenna Oliver, and Eli Ramos

Attributions for sound effects and music Music "Garden of Untamed Roses Act II" by Lloyd Rodgers "On Things Invisible to the Eye Act II" by Lloyd Rodgers "Chillout 2" by 1tamara2

From freesound.org “Tv on” by rivernile7 (https://freesound.org/people/rivernile7/sounds/241120/)) “Bottle Glass Movement” by EminYILDIRIM (https://freesound.org/people/EminYILDIRIM/sounds/539165/)) “Surround Ambiences » UP Library Study Centre Ambience” by blouhond (https://freesound.org/people/blouhond/sounds/163588/)) “Page_turn.wav” by HollowRiku (https://freesound.org/people/HollowRiku/sounds/146780/)) “Heavy Dinosaur Footsteps Jurassic Park Water” by theguitarmanjp (https://freesound.org/people/theguitarmanjp/sounds/385013/)) “Machete 04” by Jagadamba (https://freesound.org/people/Jagadamba/sounds/275121/)) “Metal shop » Metal Sheet Bang.wav” by Razzvio (https://freesound.org/people/Razzvio/sounds/79569/))

From Zapsplat.com Audio cable connector noise, glitch 3 Glitch heavy Distorted glitch Blowing bubbles into water in metal pot 1 Science fictionmachine sudden switch off power down 001 Hand pats x3 on leather sofa arm rest Small fabric bag with metal buckle set down on ground 5 Small compact leather handbag rummage inside 1 Glass window smash 01 Big junk impact, smash, crash, mostly metal, plastic, glass and wood. Version 2 Magic wand ascend tone Cinematic whoosh into a thumping hit 2 Single footstep, gentle high heel on concrete, pavement Stylus pen tap on phone or screen Mobile cell phone, smartphone, vibrate, 2x short bursts Boys sneaker footsteps 1 - 6 Sewer, water flows with drips inside sewer tunnel Knife slice, slash skin, fleshy wound, squelch of blood and guts 2 Magic shimmer, ripple, ascend, great classic sound for magical spell or movement Knife, dagger blade draw, pull from sheath 1 Science fiction, small robot transform Sci-fi large robot, futuristic robotic swell, morph, transition 19 2 metal shopping baskets bang together 1 2 metal shopping baskets bang together 2 Science fiction power pack, machine or device power up Designed cinematic whoosh, fast, sounds like a launching swoosh 3 Designed cinematic whoosh, fast, sounds like a launching swoosh 1 Robot failure, glitch, power down 4 Designed digital glitch 2 Impact body fall concrete leather 03 Cloth rip 4 Cloth rip 5 Horror riser, reversed violin stab, great for shock, fear, dramatic and scary uses 2 Massive junk and debris impact with whooshes 2

Lửa Trong Tuyết/Fire in the Snow (SCI-FI/SPELLBOUND SUMMER 2021)

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 15:30:00 -0000

After mourning the loss of her mother, Tuyet Vu leaves her home life to find a fresh new start at a boarding school made for mythological creatures.

Written by Audrey Pham for the Sci-fi/Spellbound Summer 2021 APN event. Co-directing, script editing and audio editing by Eli Ramos.

Trigger warnings: Loud noises (including explosive sounds), fire, screaming, crying, death of a family member, gaslighting, imprisonment/being held against will.

Team Thuy Nguyen as Tuyet Vu Kaitlyn as Au Co Amanda Noriko Newman as Hannah Fitzgerald Jae Norris as Trang Cho June Kwon as Jieun Additional voices provided by Audrey Pham, Eli Ramos, Jessica Teruel, Tami Doan, Nguyen Huyen, James Olson, and Konchok Naljor Rangdrol.

Attributions for sound effects and music Freesound “wolf-growl.wav” by newagesoup (https://freesound.org/people/newagesoup/sounds/338674/) Cinematic fast whoosh into a collapsing air tail 2 “noises and synth » turnontv.wav” by THE_bizniss (https://freesound.org/people/THE_bizniss/sounds/39471/) “fun explosions » FUN-EXPLOSION02.wav” by newagesoup (https://freesound.org/people/newagesoup/sounds/347311/) “ambience » roomtone apartment (A005T43)” by hard_dealer (https://freesound.org/people/hard_dealer/sounds/476778/) “Body fall in grass CLOSE.mp3” by J.Zazvurek (https://freesound.org/people/J.Zazvurek/sounds/73583/) “Mechanical » contact metal cage shaking reverb long mono.wav” by Soundholder (https://freesound.org/people/Soundholder/sounds/425593/) “VOC_190213-1335_HK_DragonDancing.wav” by kevp888 (https://freesound.org/people/kevp888/sounds/465653/) "Footsteps, Dry Leaves, G.wav" by InspectorJ (www.jshaw.co.uk) of Freesound.org https://freesound.org/people/InspectorJ/sounds/347850/ “Foliage_Rustling_001.wav” by duckduckpony (https://freesound.org/people/duckduckpony/sounds/204030/) “Dragon_wing.wav” by Brsjak (https://freesound.org/people/Brsjak/sounds/483095/) “Ambiences » Cricket Ambience, Remix, A” by Moulaythami (https://freesound.org/people/Moulaythami/sounds/536930/) “Water Elemantal Magic Skill” by EminYILDIRIM (https://freesound.org/people/EminYILDIRIM/sounds/572141/) “Water bubble” by EminYILDIRIM (https://freesound.org/people/EminYILDIRIM/sounds/536109/) “Fire Magic Whoosh” by EminYILDIRIM (https://freesound.org/people/EminYILDIRIM/sounds/546824/) “Water Pouring » Water, Pouring, A.wav” by InspectorJ (https://freesound.org/people/InspectorJ/sounds/421184/) “RYUSA WORKS - Production SE Pack Vol. 1 » Impact liquid water magic spell pitch down whoosh.wav” by ryusa (https://freesound.org/people/ryusa/sounds/531086/)

Zapsplat Car start, drive away, internal ambience, Toyota Corolla (binaural) Heavy wooden front door open, exterior 3 Musical heavenly euphoric swell. Version 1 Dreamy warm ascending magical glissando, 90s style 2 Chair Sofa Person Sit Down Springs 01 Chair Sofa Person Sit Down Springs 02 Cornfield at night ambience, crickets and other insects Hand lift out of water with splash and drips 3 Reversed magical swell, glissando. Version 1 Bear growl or grunt 2 Lion growl 2 Lion or tiger roar, growl 3 Lion or tiger roar, growl 4 Small dense bush hit with wood post 2 Body hit, impact with baseball bat or other similar club, hard whack with a crack and crunch sound Bag, rucksack or backpack, drop on grass 3 Cricket bat drop onto grass 2 Horror riser, reversed strings building into a discordant horror crescendo Metal impact, object slam against metal door Metal impact, slam, hard hit, object smash against 4 Very heavy metal object drop onto ground, with some debris, dirt and stones. Version 3 Cinematic fire, flames whoosh 1 Clock ticking close up 2 Organic button click, good for apps, games, UI, software etc 6 Plastic toys rummage Medieval torch, fire, flame whoosh past 7 Medieval torch, fire, flame whoosh past 1 Dark magic, water rush, swirl, fast 3 Household door metal thin close hard slam 001 Umbrella Large Open Fireball pass by 2 Fireball whoosh, pass by, crackle Medium fireball, close Fire, flames, small, from gas, air or wind blow, movement, rage 3 Fireball pass by 1 Fairy dust, sprinkle, twinkle, sparkle, lower pitched bell tree effect Fantasy Magic Mysterious Portal Swell Open With Large Reverb 06 Umbrella, open, auto 2 Fireball, large flame Fire, large flame burst 2 Dark, burst, magic spell whoosh Dragon growl 00 Fairy fly past, wings flap fast 2 Very heavy metal object drop onto ground, with some debris, dirt and stones. Version 5 Large dragon wings flap, slow, flying 1 Broken glass bottle pieces crush, grind 3 Large fireball pass by, designed 11 Dark and mysterious soundscape, airy drone Single kiss 6 Person, kiss 1 Small metal door slams 1 Metal water bottle, flask, impact, hit, smash with brick four times 1 Opening the hatch of a small tank. Human body fall hard thud 01 Single footstep gentle on concrete System interface dialling or ringing tone 2 Designed drone dark and airy Chain, shackles drop onto dungeon ground, reverberant, echo 3 Chain, shackles drop onto dungeon ground, reverberant, echo 4

Music Con co be be arranged by Eli Ramos. Special thanks to LABS Instruments. Silence Sky by Naoya Sakamata | https://www.youtube.com/c/NaoyaSakamataPIANOmusicChannel Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

Shooting Star by Caffeine Creek Band

Starlight Tale by Keys of Moon | https://soundcloud.com/keysofmoon Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Impending by Hayden Folker | https://soundcloud.com/hayden-folker Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

The Summoning by Scott Buckley | https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Hold On by Myuu | https://soundcloud.com/myuu Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

New Beginning by GeriArt on Pixabay

Troubled Waves by Myuu | https://soundcloud.com/myuu Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

How to Lose Your Body in Ten Days (SCI-FI/SPELLBOUND SUMMER 2021)

Fri, 13 Aug 2021 15:30:00 -0000

Written by Tyler Jay for the Sci-fi/Spellbound Summer 2021 APN event. Editing and sound engineering by Eli Ramos. Starring August Carroway as The Guide.

Attributions for sound effects and music Zapsplat Cassette tape box handling 2 Hi-fi, tape cassette deck, cassette insert and close Portable Old Cassette Player, Heavy clunk of pause button

Freesound "Sound Effects by Andrew Holman » Waves Up Close 3" by anholma (https://freesound.org/people/amholma/sounds/376805/) "8mm Projector » 8mmprojector_start-run-stop_18fps.wav" by nemoDaedalus (https://freesound.org/people/nemoDaedalus/sounds/60453/)

Music Keep Quiet by Muciojad | https://soundcloud.com/muciojad Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

Petrichor by Scott Buckley

Snooze Button by Purrple Cat | https://purrplecat.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

Rainbow Falls by Purrple Cat | https://purrplecat.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

In This Stream Of Feelings by chillin_wolf | https://soundcloud.com/chillin_wolf Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

Blue Moon by Glitch | https://soundcloud.com/glitch Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

ANNOUNCEMENT: Patreon Drive and Scheduled Releases

Sun, 01 Aug 2021 21:30:00 -0000

Check us out on Twitter @AsterPodcasting and on Patreon at patreon.com/mxeliramos!

TRANSCRIPT: Hi folks! Eli Ramos here, head of Aster Podcasting Network. We have a lot of stuff we’re doing in August, so I wanted to give you all a rundown of it. First off, if you’re not linked with us on our social media, check us out on Twitter @AsterPodcasting. We’re doing Twitter takeovers from our other showrunners so you’ll hear from Aidan, Callie, Inigo, and myself about our shows and the Patreon drive. We’re still in the middle of it and we’ve got tons of stuff we want to share with you… if you can help us hit our New Patron goals at any level! You get access to art, behind the scenes, annotated scripts, early releases. You can pledge at any level, ‘cause anything and everything helps. And if you can’t pledge, just boosting our Patreon at Patreon.com/mxeliramos by telling your friends and telling them to tell their friends about it, is so helpful. We don’t currently have any advertising, it’s all word of mouth, so whatever you can do to boost us will go to support our showrunners, editors, and actors and help us to create more content.

Speaking of content, you’re getting a lot of it down the pipeline, I’ll go ahead and lay out the schedule of what’s happening in August. First week, check our Twitter for Aidan’s posts and keep an eye out for our announcement of the big showrunner’s stream we’ll be doing. It’ll be art, commentary, and conversation and it should be a lot of fun. On Friday the 6th, you get to hear Crown Jewels Episode 4 on their feed, so check out Crown Jewels by Inigo Sherwani wherever you listen to podcasts. Or if you want to hear it early, pledge $5 and up to our Patreon! Next week, we have Callie on the Twitter and on Friday the 13th, you can check us out here for HOW TO LOSE YOUR BODY IN TEN DAYS starring August Carroway and written by Tyler Jay. Third week of August, tune in for Inigo’s posts, and FIRE IN THE SNOW written by Audrey Pham on Friday the 20th releasing here. Fourth week and the last few days of August, I’ll be posting about Under the Electric Stars, The Sound of Your Name, other APN Presents shows, and of course, you have the release of SkillSet by Aidan to look forward to on Friday the 27th—we’ll be crossposting it here too. So yeah, you have until the end of August to pledge or tell your friends to pledge, and until the end of August to enjoy the absolute barrage of content that’s coming your way. Excited to share it with you, and thanks for listening.

The Sound of Your Name - Episode 06: Finale

Sun, 20 Jun 2021 19:30:00 -0000

The heiress and the scientist return to the jungle in search of the fae. The Duke chases after the Crystal. And for the queen and her consorts, the sun rises ever higher in the sky.

Trigger warnings: Parental abuse (verbal), transphobia (implied, no misgendering/deadnaming), violence, loud sounds, yelling, body transformation in a negative context, injury (stabbing), character deaths.

Written and produced by Eli Ramos in partnership with the University of San Francisco's College Players.

Transcripts can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/tsoyntranscripts

Team Sam Barrasso as Maia Dylan Vodzak as Sopho Anisop Cole Burkhardt as Beryl Farid Seth Timple as Duke Kailash Farid Janelle Malonzo as Queen Calliope Anisop Inigo Sherwani as the Coachman Martin Beadle as King Silvanus Anisop WhatNames as Nikomedes Anisop

Attributions for SFX and music can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/tsoynsfx

Thanks to Lucas, Ferris, Fran Carr, Ezra Lee Buck, Mildred Ramos, Chris Magilton, Audrey Pham, Joshua Hazeghazam, Eliseo Ramos, and Cole Gordon, our patrons for APN. (patreon.com/mxeliramos)

The Sound of Your Name - Episode 05: Successes and Secrets

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 16:00:00 -0000

The heiress and the scientist return to the estate with the Duke. The fae confronts the queen. There are small triumphs and huge secrets, each of the characters dancing around a question they all want answered: What will become of the Crystal?

Trigger warnings: Mentions of ableism, implied transphobia, parental abuse/gaslighting, and captivity/being held against will.

Written and produced by Eli Ramos in partnership with the University of San Francisco's College Players.

Transcripts can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/tsoyntranscripts

Team Seth Timple as Duke Kailash Farid Cole Burkhardt as Beryl Farid Sam Barrasso as Maia Janelle Malonzo as Queen Calliope Anisop Dylan Vodzak as Sopho Anisop Chaitrika Budamagunta as Laxmi Farid. Additional voices provided by Eli Ramos, Ahrima, and Bex Brzostoski.

Attributions for SFX and music can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/tsoynsfx

Pictures of a Lavender House - Picture Three: The Books

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 15:30:00 -0000

In which it rains, and Mae explores the expanse of books– they line the walls and sit on every surface in the house. Content warning for death, murder, fascism, anxiety, existential frustration, and writer’s block. Written and edited by Bex Brzostoski, and produced by Aster Podcasting Presents with the ASUSF College Players. All rights reserved, 2021. Voice talents appear as follows: Janelle Malonzo as Mae, Eli Ramos as Doubleday, Dylan Vodzak as Laverna, and Chaitrika Budamagunta as Stephano the cat. This episode featured the additional voice talents of Melody Maishman, Gabriella Brzostoski, Kelsea Villanueva, Tal Minear, and Angel Velez. P.S. several of these poems are dedicated to a Certain Bibliophile.

Transcript available here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/17whr4IYxcNFxa32q9d6WeB1cVxyuAA3NQ70TiG8EUG4/edit?usp=sharing

Attributions for music and sound effects: Typewriter sounds: “typewriter18.ogg” by tams_kp https://freesound.org/people/tams_kp/sounds/43558/?page=1#comment ; Rain sounds: “steady late night rain.WAV” by mshahen https://freesound.org/people/mshahen/sounds/242892/ Wind: "Wind, Realistic, A.wav" by InspectorJ (www.jshaw.co.uk) of freesound.org ; Stairs: “Wooden Stairs” by NachtmahrTV https://freesound.org/people/NachtmahrTV/sounds/553210/ Background noise to cursed biographies: “Ambient level / location sound” by kickhat https://freesound.org/people/kickhat/sounds/347741/ Background to small fairy book: “Owl at night” by saralana https://freesound.org/people/saralana/sounds/559100/ and “Wind Chimes 1” by giddster https://freesound.org/people/giddster/sounds/437337/ “Old music box” by Pastabra https://freesound.org/people/Pastabra/sounds/366161/ Joke book: “ Music of Carousel // Karusellin musiikkia, Linnanmäki.” by YleArkisto. https://freesound.org/people/YleArkisto/sounds/524699/ The tune to the terrified man: Ghostly Melody by Darren-Curtis | https://soundcloud.com/desperate-measurez Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com/ Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US The love poems: Waltz Of The Skeleton Keys by WombatNoisesAudio | https://soundcloud.com/user-734462061 Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com/ Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US End credits music: plunderer by Barradeen | https://soundcloud.com/barradeen Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com/ Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

Pictures of a Lavender House - Picture Two: The Cats

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 16:30:00 -0000

In which Mae awakens to a horrifying surprise, and then enjoys a pancake breakfast. In her first full day at the Lavender House, she goes with Laverna and Doubleday to meet the cats--cats who act a bit unsettlingly human. She also meets Stephano--a trans furry artist looking for an escape from his troubles.

Content warning for one loud noise (1:05), two mentions of parental transphobia (12:11-12:17 and 12:36-12:55), some strong language, and a long poem about capitalism, which includes a short paragraph about police violence (8:30-8:45). ACAB.

Voice talents as follows: Janelle Malonzo as Mae, Kelsea Villanueva as Cherry, Dylan Vodzak as Laverna, Eli Ramos as Doubleday, Chaitrika Budamagunta as Stephano and Stephano the Cat, V Kornfeld as Karl the cat, Tal Minear as D.B. the cat, Melody Maishman as Harold the cat, and Gabriella Brzostoski as Gary the cat.

Attributions for music and sound effects Malevolaughs by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com/ Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com/ Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Jazz Street by FSM Team Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com/ Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

At The Kitchen Table by Savfk | https://www.youtube.com/savfkmusic Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com/ Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Typewriter sounds: typewriter18.ogg by tams_kp https://freesound.org/people/tams_kp/sounds/43558/?page=1#comment

Breakfast ambience: Cooking a pancake.wav by BeeProductive https://freesound.org/people/BeeProductive/sounds/383138/

Book Snap: Book Closing - Various by shorzie https://freesound.org/people/shorzie/sounds/407683/

P.S. To whomever reads all the endnotes… lucky you, you get a secret clue. Look up the names of each individual cat with the word “disappearance.” All except Karl and Gary, that is. They’re just for fun. ;)

The Sound of Your Name - Episode 04: Voices in the Dark

Sun, 07 Feb 2021 16:30:00 -0000

Not every illusion can last forever, especially when someone knows what they're looking for. The fae runs. The heiress stays. And the scientist makes promises.

Trigger warnings: Loud sounds, being chased, animal attack (birds), injury, being trapped, whispering, claustrophobia.

Written and produced by Eli Ramos in partnership with the University of San Francisco's College Players.

Transcripts can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/tsoyntranscripts

Team Sam Barrasso as Maia Cole Burkhardt as Beryl Farid Dylan Vodzak as Sopho Seth Timple as Duke Farid Additional voices provided by Eli Ramos.

Attributions for music: Andor by Broken Elegance | https://soundcloud.com/brokenelegance Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US Infinite by JayJen | https://soundcloud.com/jayjenmusic Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US CANCER by Naoya Sakamata | https://www.youtube.com/c/NaoyaSakamataPIANOmusicChannel Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US "Encounter" by Scott Buckley from the album Monomyth https://www.scottbuckley.com.au/library/the-encounter/ Countdown by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Elegance In Simplicity by Punch Deck | https://soundcloud.com/punch-deck Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

Attributions for sound effects can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/tsoynsfx

incoming transmission (new year 2021)

Sat, 09 Jan 2021 05:50:00 -0000

A week after the new year, you receive a transmission from someone.

Written and performed by Eli Ramos for the New Year 2021 as a companion piece to "telephone at the end of the universe" and "MAKE SOME NOISE!!" All are pieces that incorporate advice from friends for the question "if you could travel back in time, what advice would you give yourself at the beginning of the year?"

The new year has had a lot of really difficult things going on already, so I hope you are doing okay. Thank you for listening to this piece and I hope for us to be kinder and better this year. Support BIPOC, Jewish and Muslim people, disabled people, and the LGBTQ+ community in this time. I love you and stay safe.

Attributions for sound effects "websdr_recording_2014-07-21T07_22_13Z_7011.4kHz.wav" by klankbeeld (https://freesound.org/people/klankbeeld/sounds/243351/) "Drone ambience, A" by Moulaythami (https://freesound.org/people/Moulaythami/sounds/546360/) Designed digital glitches from Zapsplat.com

The Sound of Your Name - Episode 03: Tricks and Traditions

Sat, 28 Nov 2020 16:30:00 -0000

The heiress is getting suspicious of the fae. After all, she did hear that he was dangerous--and whatever magic he has going on requires further study. She and the scientist set out to find some answers in the tomes she's brought. The fae opens up. The scientist gets upset. The heiress investigates. And two royal figures reflect on their traditions.

Written and produced by Eli Ramos in partnership with the University of San Francisco's College Players.

Transcripts can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/tsoyntranscripts

Team Sam Barrasso as Maia Dylan Vodzak as Sopho Seth Timple as Duke Farid Janelle Malonzo as Queen Calliope Anisop Cole Burkhardt as Beryl Farid Additional voices provided by Devin Nissan, Inigo Sherwani, Josh Hazeghazam, and Eli Ramos.

Attributions for sound effects can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/tsoynsfx

Pictures of a Lavender House - Picture One: The House

Sun, 22 Nov 2020 16:00:00 -0000

A young queer writer named Mae decides to spend some time alone at a B&B to escape her writer’s block, and finds herself increasingly ensnared in the otherworldly house. Every little thing is a curiosity, but are the unusual things about the house simply unusual, or are they more?

In each chapter, Mae explores another facet of the house, writing poems and momentary essays in an attempt to find purpose.

Written by Bex Brzostoski for the Aster Podcasting Network, 2020, and coproduced with the University of San Francisco College Players.

This episode features the voice talents of: Janelle Malonzo as Mae, Kelsea Villanueva as Cherry, Dylan Vodzak as Laverna, Eli Ramos as Doubleday, and Gabriella Brzostoski as Gary the cat.

Transcript can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/15RrYzzKpqfTgp5CPnpIVzMm58_2fH9DmcvtS7flRpNc/edit?usp=sharing

Music and Sound Effects Credits: Malevolaughs by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com/ Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com/ Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Typewriter sounds: typewriter18.ogg by tams_kp https://freesound.org/people/tams_kp/sounds/43558/?page=1#comment Fork clatter: dropping a fork_1-2.aif by acrober https://freesound.org/people/acrober/sounds/86141/ Squeaky door: Squeaky Door Open / Close by vmgraw https://freesound.org/people/vmgraw/sounds/235620/ Door knock: Knock on the door by deleted_user_4772965, https://freesound.org/people/deleted_user_4772965/sounds/256513/ [_4:09 PM]_

APN Presents: Missed Call Episode 05

Sat, 14 Nov 2020 17:30:00 -0000

Written by Tyler Jay (@jockwitch) for Aster Podcasting Network. Originally written for APN's Scary Stories event in 2019. Audio editing by Jan Arsenovic. Script editing by Eli Ramos.

Trigger warnings for unreality/distorted reality, verbal and physical abuse, injury, mention of suicide/death.

The wind whistles through the trees. An old and decaying building still stands, filled with the remnants of childhood. Ari returns to rescue Hunter.

Featuring the voice talents of Charlie Ash (@CharlieAWrites) as Ari and Brad Colbroock (@holographicVA) as Hunter. Additional voices provided by Eli Ramos.

APN Presents: Missed Call Episode 04

Thu, 29 Oct 2020 16:30:00 -0000

Written by Tyler Jay (@jockwitch) for Aster Podcasting Network. Originally written for APN's Scary Stories event in 2019. Audio editing by Jan Arsenovic. Script editing by Eli Ramos.

Trigger warnings for unreality and bullying.

Hunter explores the tunnels beneath their old hideout. Ari watches an old tape.

Featuring the voice talents of Charlie Ash (@CharlieAWrites) as Ari and Brad Colbroock (@holographicVA) as Hunter. Additional voices provided by Eli Ramos.

APN Presents: Missed Call Episode 03

Wed, 28 Oct 2020 19:30:00 -0000

Written by Tyler Jay (@jockwitch) for Aster Podcasting Network. Originally written for APN's Scary Stories event in 2019. Audio editing by Jan Arsenovic. Script editing by Eli Ramos.

Trigger warnings for unreality and bullying.

The voicemails have started to talk to Hunter too, but Ari, as usual, has more important things to worry about.

Featuring the voice talents of Charlie Ash (@CharlieAWrites) as Ari and Brad Colbroock (@holographicVA) as Hunter. Additional voices provided by Eli Ramos.

APN Presents: Missed Call Episode 02

Wed, 28 Oct 2020 15:14:17 -0000

Written by Tyler Jay (@jockwitch) for Aster Podcasting Network. Originally written for APN's Scary Stories event in 2019. Audio editing by Jan Arsenovic. Script editing by Eli Ramos.

Trigger warnings for unreality and bullying.

Ari and Hunter take a crack at researching the voicemails, while Ari deals with his terrible job.

Featuring the voice talents of Charlie Ash (@CharlieAWrites) as Ari and Brad Colbroock (@holographicVA) as Hunter. Additional voices provided by Eli Ramos and Josh Hazeghazam.

APN Presents: Missed Call Episode 01

Mon, 26 Oct 2020 15:30:00 -0000

Written by Tyler Jay (@jockwitch) for Aster Podcasting Network. Originally written for APN's Scary Stories event in 2019. Audio editing by Jan Arsenovic. Script editing by Eli Ramos.

Trigger warnings for unreality and bullying.

Ari just wants to move out of his hometown and make something of himself. When he starts getting strange voicemails, he and his best friend Hunter investigate the cause.

Featuring the voice talents of Charlie Ash (@CharlieAWrites) as Ari, Brad Colbroock (@holographicVA) as Hunter, and Kai Ramos (@jellyramosart) as Jordan. Additional voices provided by Eli Ramos.

The Sound of Your Name - Episode 2: Messy Situations

Thu, 01 Oct 2020 15:30:00 -0000

Treating the fae has been more of a hassle than the scientist realized it might be. But hopefully, with some help from the heiress on the way, things might be a little easier... if they can stand each other long enough for her to get there. The fae takes a break. The scientist searches. And while the heiress takes a trip through the jungle, two royal figures discuss.

Trigger warnings: Loud sounds, discussions of ableism, getting trapped.

Written and produced by Eli Ramos in partnership with the University of San Francisco's College Players.

Transcripts can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/tsoyntranscripts

Team

Sam Barrasso as Maia

Dylan Vodzak as Sopho

Seth Timple as Duke Farid

Janelle Malonzo as Queen Calliope Anisop

Cole Burkhardt as Beryl Farid

Additional voices provided by Kelsea Villanueva, Tal Minear, and Eli Ramos.

Attributions for music:

Andor by Broken Elegance | https://soundcloud.com/brokenelegance Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

Dramatic Orchestral by JP Bianchini | https://soundcloud.com/jpmbianchini Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

Not Too Late by Vlad Gluschenko | https://soundcloud.com/vgl9 Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

Gone With The Wind by Arthur Vyncke | https://soundcloud.com/arthurvost Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

Fernweh by Myuu | https://soundcloud.com/myuu Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

Attributions for sound effects can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/tsoynsfx

The Sound of Your Name - Episode 1: Prologue

Thu, 09 Jul 2020 14:00:00 -0000

The jungles of Theride are a deep and mysterious place, with only a few signs of civilization dotting its lush wilderness. In Duke Farid's domain, a chance encounter may very well change the course of history. A fae runs away from his kind. A scientist helps a lone traveler. And an heiress rebuffs another in a long line of suitors.

Trigger warnings: Loud sounds, being chased, drugs, ableism and discussions of ableism, deception, animal attacks, injury.

Written and produced by Eli Ramos in partnership with the University of San Francisco's College Players.

Transcripts can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/tsoyntranscripts

Team Janelle Malonzo as The Fae Voice Dylan Vodzak as Sopho Kai Ramos as the Traveler Sam Barrasso as Maia Cole Burkhardt as Beryl Farid Seth Timple as Duke Farid Chris Francis as the Suitor

Gun And Run by Hayden Folker | https://soundcloud.com/hayden-folker Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

The Illusionist by Scott Buckley | https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Dark Ages by FSM Team | Music by https://www.free-stock-music.com

Attributions for sound effects can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/tsoynsfx

APN Presents: Cornelius (Part Two)

Sat, 23 May 2020 22:25:00 -0000

Written by Allen Chee and edited by Eli Ramos for APN's Scary Stories 2019. Audio editing by Eli Ramos

Trigger warnings: Heavy physical abuse, gore, blood, grooming, mutilation

In a world where diseases have run rampant, an avid researcher looking for a cure stumbles upon the greatest experimental opportunity: an immortal being. Under the guise of “good science”, the immortal is subjected to the dark truth that awaits it in the researcher’s laboratory, and it is up to the scientist’s son to uncover her secrets.

Voice talents Brad as Maurice Kevin Paculan as Cornelius Eli Ramos as Bertrand Gnathy

Attributions for sound effects barrigan slide thump https://freesound.org/people/barrigan/sounds/60644/

InspectorJ Crunching, Wooden Fence, A.wav https://freesound.org/people/InspectorJ/sounds/352207/

InspectorJ Dripping, Fast, A.wav https://freesound.org/people/InspectorJ/sounds/343764/

InspectorJ Splash, Jumping, H.wav https://freesound.org/people/InspectorJ/sounds/352102/

InspectorJ Splash, Jumping, B.wav https://freesound.org/people/InspectorJ/sounds/352100/

InspectorJ Splash, Jumping, F.wav https://freesound.org/people/InspectorJ/sounds/352104/

Motion_S Water Wading.wav https://freesound.org/people/Motion_S/sounds/221764/

qubopdup Glass handling https://freesound.org/people/qubodup/sounds/219841/

puniho Water Pour.wav https://freesound.org/people/Puniho/sounds/231298/

ultradust Wine Bottle Uncork https://freesound.org/people/ultradust/sounds/166934/

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videog tiger roar https://freesound.org/people/videog/sounds/149190/

MWLANDI Wooden Door Open 1.aif https://freesound.org/people/MWLANDI/sounds/85891/

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julius_galla Eating Flesh (loop) https://freesound.org/people/julius_galla/sounds/322296/

UOregonCinemaStudies Fleshy Impale Bone Break with Gut Dropping https://freesound.org/people/UOregonCinemaStudies/sounds/326720/

soundscalpel.com horror_bone_crunch.wav https://freesound.org/people/soundscalpel.com/sounds/110617/

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InspectorJ Water,Pouring, A.wav https://freesound.org/people/InspectorJ/sounds/421184/

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Bræuw Fra Æ Bjæuw (Letters From The Mountains) by So I’m An Islander | https://soimanislander.bandcamp.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

APN Presents: Cornelius (Part One)

Sat, 23 May 2020 22:24:52 -0000

Written by Allen Chee and edited by Eli Ramos for APN's Scary Stories 2019. Audio editing by Alphie Holz.

Trigger warnings: Heavy physical abuse, gore, blood, grooming, mutilation

In a world where diseases have run rampant, an avid researcher looking for a cure stumbles upon the greatest experimental opportunity: an immortal being.

Voice talents Brad as Maurice Kevin Paculan as Cornelius Eli Ramos as Bertrand Gnathy, Radio

APN Presents: The Victim

Wed, 13 May 2020 14:30:00 -0000

Written by Owen B. for APN's Scary Stories 2019 event. Audio editing by Anjali (@biblionoises on Twitter)

Trigger warnings: Gore and putrefaction, murder, mentions of Christian hell, discussion of suicide, vomiting

After making the biggest mistake of your life (and afterlife), it's time to dispose of the talkative corpse.

Featuring the voice talent of Brad Colbroock.

APN Presents: Epiphany

Wed, 13 May 2020 14:30:00 -0000

Written by Jude Lurker (@judelurker on Twitter) for APN's 2019 Scary Stories event. Audio editing by Alphie Holz.

Trigger warnings: Body horror, claustrophobia, surreality, cosmic horror, possession

A sky full of stars and a hitchhiker in the desert. A cave in the dark, a light under the earth. A deep subconscious plane, a perfect monolith in a dream.

A change is coming.

Featuring the voice talents of Crystal La Valley and Jordan Walters.

APN Presents: The Moonlight Inn

Fri, 27 Mar 2020 19:34:47 -0000

The Moonlight Inn was written by Brad Colbroock for APN's Scary Stories 2019 event. Audio editing by Eli Ramos.

Trigger warnings: Reference to murder, blood, and a nonchalant attitude towards both.

Sharon's working the night shift at The Moonlight Inn, expecting a boring night watching her cat Somnus chase dust bunnies. But when a guest appears, his clothes soaked in blood, claiming he hit a deer with his car... the night just got a little more interesting.

Featuring Tal Minear as Sharon, Jordan as John and Owain, and Kevin Paculan as Daniel Harbuck.

Attributions for sound effects

Kaybren Reckland of Freesound.org "keyboard-typing-long-looping_Gkz4uBVu.wav" https://freesound.org/people/imagery2/sounds/456906/

NebulousFlynn of Freesound.org "Paper - Shuffle, Page Turns" https://freesound.org/people/nebulousflynn/sounds/220304/

magnus589 of Freesound.org "Opening, closing door.WAV" https://freesound.org/people/magnus589/sounds/269467/

BarkersPinhead of Freesound.org "key.mp3" https://freesound.org/people/BarkersPinhead/sounds/274817/

Otakua of Freesound.org "ShoesWalkCarpet02.wav" https://freesound.org/people/Otakua/sounds/217961/

APN Presents: Homeward Bound

Fri, 27 Mar 2020 15:45:00 -0000

Written by Eli Ramos (they/them, @mxeliramos) for Aster Podcasting Network's Scary Stories 2019 event. Audio editing by Eli Ramos.

Trigger warnings: Gaslighting, dysphoria, transphobia, mentions of alcohol and drinking

Jamie Lee’s parents died two weeks ago and left the house to their kids. Jamie’s been aimless for a couple months--well, years, really--and they need a place to stay anyways. Nevermind that their relationship with their parents was dysfunctional at best. But when childhood memories of failure, expectations, and a family doctor start to encroach, Jamie wants to escape...but the house won’t let them.

Featuring the voice talents of Tal Minear as Jamie Lee, Jordan Walters as Charlea Lee, and Kevin Paculan as Dr. Mulligan.

Sound effect attributions:

"Ambience Night Wildlife, A.wav" by InspectorJ of Freesound.org "Vinyl Record Off/On.wav" by Inspector J of Freesound.org

APN Presents: HA HA HA

Sat, 08 Feb 2020 16:00:00 -0000

A shepherd walks across the fields covered in frost, guiding his sheep back home. A storm howls at the edge of the forest, drawing ever nearer. And in a voice just above the wind, just below the frost, they have made one thing clear.

There is a beast in those woods.

Trigger warnings include: themes of horror, mentions of child death, chase scenes, loud noises, and descriptions of body horror.

Written for Aster Podcasting Network as Eli Ramos' debut piece in October 2018. The voice of the Shepherd and the monster was performed by Tyler Jay. Sound effects provided by Freesound. Music provided by Komit. Transcript can be found here: bit.ly/2MIr3zj