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Round 5, Team Negative One: Soup-er Hubris Transcript here. Myrna has never tasted anything before. Hal has found a way to let her - and to make it a truly special first experience. Content Warnings: Implied disaster, brief swearing, sounds of food and cooking Writer: Caroline Mincks, Sound designer: Caroline Mincks, Dialogue editor: Evan Tess Murray, Composer: Trace Callahan, Myrna was played by Caroline Mincks, Hal was played by Evan Tess Murray.

Round 5, Team 7: It's Bisque, Bitch Transcript here. Larry's first day of on-the-job training on a waste management space station is pretty routine, if a little gloopy for his tastes. Okay, maybe quite a bit gloopy. Okay, maybe very gloopy. Okay, maybe extremely gloopy. OKAY, MAYBE-- Content Warnings: Horror, strong language, sounds of violence, carnage, and soup. This episode was written by Giancarlo Herrera and Hannah Schooner and edited by John Glasfeld. It was directed by Molly Alexander, with dialogue editing by Giancarlo Herrera and Hannah Schooner, and sound design and music by Trace Callahan. The transcript was done by Lynn Forba. Larry was played by Giancarlo Herrera. Nora and Rancho were played by Hannah Schooner. Stevie was played by Lynn Forba. Carter and TV Reporter were played by Molly Alexander. Morris, Wade, and the Intercom were played by John Glasfeld.

Round 5, Group 6: Time Soup Transcript here. Three best friends embark on an intergalactic journey to make the Best Soup in the Galaxy - though it may not be the hearty meal they’re dreaming of. Content Warnings: astrophobia, extensive discussions of food, screams, loud noises, gagging noises, and mild peril. This episode was written by Ezra J. Wayne, Rashika Rao, and R.H. Sparra and edited by R.H. Sparra and Tal Minear. It was directed by Ezra J. Wayne, with dialogue editing by Nathan Comstock and sound design by Trevor Van Winkle. Music was made by Rashika Rao. The transcript was done by Kris Allison. The Narrator was played by Nathan Comstock. Alpha was played by R.H. Sparra. Beta was played by Trevor Van Winkle. Gamma was played by Ezra J. Wayne. Lava Eel 1 was played by Kris Allison. Lava Eel 2 was played by Rashika Rao. The Crystal Miner was played by Nathan Comstock.

Round 5, Team 5: Sometimes Them's The Breaks Transcript here. A group of Intergalactic Military soldiers and science officers land on an unexplored and uninhabited planet as an expeditionary team to verify if it is habitable. At first, everything seems fine, but then night falls, and they discover just how dangerous this planet is… Content Warnings: Intense language, Soldiers in an Intergalactic Military, Brief moment of drinking alcohol, Monsters, Guns and other weapons, Serious injury, Wound care, Physical violence and fighting, Screams, On screen character death, Brief description of a body disintegrating, and Someone fainting. Time of death and monster fight: 20:50 to 22:02. This episode was written by Ali Hylton, and the script was edited by Hann Lightwood. It was directed by Anna Stein with dialogue editing by Kai C and sound design by Garan Fitzgerald. Music was composed by Ali Hylton. The transcript was done by Hann Lightwood. Captain Janus Elio was played by Garan Fitzgerald. Eos Nightingale was played by Anna Stein. Dr. Faye Castor was played by Hann Lightwood. Dr. Cordelia Bright was played by Ali Hylton. Orion Jovian was played by Kai C. Asterin was played by Bridget Guziewicz.

Round 5, Group 4: The Noodle Soup Incident. Transcript here. In an effort to connect with their overworked partner and baffling metamour, an impulsive chef cooks up a child. Will this be the recipe that brings them all together, or a soupy catastrophe? Content Warnings: child endangerment, and cartoonish animal harm. This episode was written by Elisabeth Nyveen and D.J. Sylvis. It was edited by Julie Hoverson and directed by Rel Pepple. Dialogue editing was done by Colton Flick and sound design by Daniel Young. And this episode was transcribed by Martin Dearden. This episode stars Elisabeth Nyveen as both Strone and Mini-Strone, Martin Dearden as Chipwick, Daniel Young as Rel, and Colton Flick as the zoo announcer.

Round 5, Team 3: Shoop. Transcript here. Two assassins infiltrate the kitchen of a fancy restaurant in order to murder a food critic. It... doesn't go exactly as planned. Content Warnings: Adult Language, Mentions of Death, and Poisoning This episode was co-written by Rocky Goldman and co-written and edited by Kylan. It was directed by Rook Mogavero, with dialogue editing and sound design by Rebecca Liu. Music was made by Rocky Goldman. The transcript was done by Kylan. The "critic" and the chef were played by Sophie Borjon. Vic and the customer were played by Rook Mogavero. Bobby and the waiter were played by Rocky Goldman.

Round 5, Team 2: Gloopin The Third Transcript here. In the endless dusk of the Dreamscape, two unlikely companions search for answers in the mind of a beefslinger. Content Warnings: Squishing, Squelching, Schlooping, Vehicle Collisions, Sudden Impacts, and Light Body Horror This episode was written by Max Kreisky and edited by Milo Jordan. It was directed by Angela Yih, with dialogue editing by Greg Carrobis and sound design by Brad Colbrook. Music was made by Aemyn Connolly. The transcript was done by Nzingha Primus. Cameron was played by Angela Yih. Valentine was played by Greg Carrobis. The Radio was played by Aemyn Connolly. Doran was played by Milo Jordan. Sage was played by Max Kreisky. Additional characters played by the cast.

Round 5, Team 1: Numero Stewno. Transcript here. It was said that if you made it to the very centre of the fog in the valley, you would discover the secret to success. But few wander into the mist and live. When the kingdom's princess is kidnapped and taken into the fog, an apprentice mage comes to the rescue. Content Warnings: unreality, manipulation, emotional distress, impersonation, peril, alcohol. This episode was written by Emma Johanna Puranen and edited by JJ Jensen. It was directed by Sivan Raz, with dialogue editing by Stephen Indrisano and sound design by Oran Talbot. Music was made by Stephen Indrisano. The transcript was done by JJ Jensen. The Narrator was voiced by Emma Johanna Puranen. Stephen Indrisano was Old Man Peters and Rescuer 1. Torben was voiced by Emmett Moon. The King was voiced by JJ Jensen. Princess Kirsi was voiced by Sivan Raz. Oran Talbot as Crier and Rescuer 2.

This is Part Two! Falling Forward is a 20-part sci-fi micro about love, hubris, and coding too close to the sun. Content Warnings for the series include financial difficulties, invasion of privacy, references to terminal illness, and swearing. Transcript here. Cast and Crew of Falling Forward is as follows. Theseus: Anne Baird (they/them). Icarus: Tal Minear (they/them). Ariadne: Caroline Mincks (they/them). Daedalus: Brad Colbroock (they/them/he). Writer: Caroline Mincks (they/them). Script Editor: Tal Minear (they/them). Dialogue Editor: Brad Colbroock (they/them/he). Sound Designer: Tal Minear (they/them). Transcript: Anne Baird (they/them). Website: Tal Minear (they/them).

Open Dialogue is a sound design challenge where everyone takes the same recorded dialogue and builds their own scene around it! Our first event had 6 participants. You'll hear their scenes in this order: Nikko Goldstein, Ben Montoya, Leslie Gideon, Tal Minear, Drc. Jaey, & Michael Aquino. The transcript of the scene is here. More about the event is here. A note for you: While Americans overwhelmingly support the right of an individual to make their own decisions about abortion, unfortunately, that right is no longer protected everywhere in the U.S. Abortion is a basic healthcare need for the millions of people who can become pregnant. This decision by the U.S. Supreme Court has dire consequences for individual health and safety, and could have harsh repercussions for other landmark decisions. Some links for you: donations4abortion.com - donate to support abortion funds by state secure.actblue.com/donate/supportabortionfunds - donate to the national network of abortion funds (donations split between 80+ abortion funds) usow.org/repro/volunteer - list of abortion clinics across the country that need volunteers dontbanequality.com - language for companies to use to stand against the ruling plancpills.org/ambassadors - early abortion access pills you can store in your cabinet prochoice.org - abortion access hotline choice.crd.co - collection of these above links and more

The Terran is the only ship leaving Chandrasekhar Station today — everyone else is hunkering down until the weather passes. But Captain Volante is convinced she's discovered a new route around the black hole at the center of the Milky Way, a route that will unlock the greatest energy source humanity has ever known — if she and her crew can survive the expedition. Content Warnings include Profanity, Cult mention, Distress, Manipulation, Abuse of power, Existential fear, Entrapment, Death mention. Transcript Link. Made by Round 4, Group 6: Musical Space Cowboys. This episode was written by Emma Johanna Puranen and edited by Molly Alexander. It was directed by Rook Mogavero with dialogue editing by Kathryn Stanley and sound design by Daniel Young. Music was made by Ali Hylton. The transcript was done by Martin M. Dearden. Street Prophet was played by Rook Mogavero, Flammarion was played by Ali Hylton, Bopp was played by Daniel Young, Captain Tanya Volante was played by Kathryn Stanley, Computer was played by Molly Alexander, Burnell was played by Martin M. Dearden, and Singularity was played by Emma Johanna Puranen.

As two best friends compete in their prestigious school's science fair, they find that vying for the top comes at a cost, and that some truths are best left unsaid. Content Warnings include intense arguing. Transcript Link. Made by Round 4, Group 5: Team Hail Mary, This episode was written by Newt Schottelkotte and edited by Gaby Hall. It was directed by Lindsay Zana, with dialogue editing by Lindsay Zana. Sound design was by Aemyn Connolly, and music was made by Aemyn Connolly. The transcript was made by Clary Cheung. Samantha was played by Clary Cheung, Calloway was played by Sophie Borjón, the judges were played by Lindsay Zana, Julien was played by Gaby Hall, Emmet was played by Aemyn Connolly.

A group of supervillians hold a supervillian meeting to discuss supervillian things. Villianously. Content Warnings include tongue-in-cheek, including in content warnings; parody; mentioned setting people on fire and natural disasters; NFTs and cryptocurrency; biblical Satan; humourous treatment of unethical coffee and eco fascism; comic mischief; and mentions of canon-typical superheroic violence. Transcript Link. Made by Round 4, Group 4: What Time Is It This episode was written by Nathan Comstock and Elisabeth Nyveen and edited by Hannah Lightwood. It was directed by Whitney Tanti, with dialogue editing by Garan Fitzgerald and sound design by Adrian Parrish. Music was made by Garan Fitzgerald. The transcript was done by Holly Black.Narrator, Rupurt, and Grinder were played by Garan Fitzgerald. Vocal Fry was played by Holly Black. The Green Gentlethem was played by Elisabeth Nyveen. Satan was played by Adrian Parrish. Conductor was played by Nathan Comstock. Devil's Advocate was played by Hannah Lightwood.

A devilish duo decide to toy with a team of strangers, forcing them to compete in a series of increasingly dangerous games. There's money to be won, stores to be explored, and blood to be spilled, all within the walls of the dying Hue Breeze Mall. Just be careful not to fly to close to the disco ball... Content Warnings include animatronics, violence, strong language, screams, loud noises, blood and death. Transcript Link. Made by Round 4, Group 3: Team Illiterate This episode was written by David Orion Pena and Mik Koats and edited by CVVM. It was directed by Eli Esdi, with dialogue editing by Kirsty Robson and sound design by Rebecca Liu. Music was made by Meg Hunter. The transcript was done by Resa. Mavid was played by David Orion Pena, Dick was played by Mik Koats, Hazel Aspen was played by Meg Hunter, Vinny Monts was played by Emmett Moon, Zinnia Albright was played by Resa, Fuschia Ulrich was played by Ari Delyne, Jonathon Madigan was played by Eli Esdi, Kylar Logan was played by C.V.V.M, and the Dance Machine was played by Kirsty Robson.

After their last heist goes awry, a team of Special Little Guys attempts to steal an antique chandelier from a bank lobby. Things do not go as planned. Content Warnings include loud noises, mention of death, mild peril, and heights. Transcript Link. Made by Round 4, Group 2: Alarm Clocks This episode was written by Evan Tess Murray and Ezra J. Wayne with script editing by Lee Davis-Thalbourne. It was directed by Madelyn Dorta, with dialogue editing by Nikko Goldstein and sound design by Trevor Van Winkle. Music was composed and produced by Kai C. The transcript was completed by Steven Goldman. Calvin, The Boss Guy, was played by Ezra J Wayne, Jeff, the One Damn Time Guy, was played by Lee Davis-Thalbourne, Alphonse, the Muscle Guy, was played by Steven Goldman, Quinn, the Tech Guy, was played by Nikko Goldstein, Lillian, the Security Guy, was played by Madelyn Dorta, and Vincent, the Villain Guy, was played by Evan Tess Murray.

Let me interrupt your train of thought. There is a man walking down the platform at a train station. He is not on the train. The bag he was carrying is on the train. It has gone on without him - vulnerable, alone, and not empty. Content Warnings include mild swears, brief mention of alcohol and looming tension. Transcript Link. Made by Round 4, Group 1: No Resolution. This episode was written by Anna Stein and edited by Grace Keller Scotch. It was directed by Sivan Raz, with dialogue editing by Rebecca Liu and sound design by Savannah Webb. Music was made by Rocky Goldman. The transcript was done by JJ Jensen. The Radio was played by Rocky Goldman. The Man At The Station and Henry(?) were played by JJ Jensen. The Woman At The Station, Eileen and The Second Stranger were played by Sivan Raz. The Automated Voice, Bartender, and Cabbie were played by Grace Keller Scotch. The First Stranger was played by Bridget Guziewicz, and the Rider was played by Anna Stein. Additional music used from www.fesliyanstudios.com (Fallen Petals by Dave Renda).

A 10-part sci-fi micro about love, hubris, and coding too close to the sun. Content Warnings include financial difficulties, invasion of privacy, and swearing. Transcript Link. Made by Round 4, Group 0: Team Hubris. This episode was written by Caroline Mincks and edited by Tal Minear. It was directed by the hubris of our hearts, with dialogue editing by Brad Colbroock and sound design by Tal Minear. The Transcript was done by Anne Baird. Theseus was played by Anne Baird, Ariadne was played by Caroline Mincks, Icarus was played by Tal Minear, and the Podcast Host and Daedalus was played by Brad Colbroock.

Happy surprise Hubris! This episode was made for the 11th Hour Audio Challenge (not a Hubris event, though of the same spirit), but since the team is Hubris friends we wanted to share it on the feed here! Welcome to The Essential Bites Family, where you can Sink Your Teeth Into A Better You! But not all is as it seems; follow Luka, a not-so-young vampire, and his discovery of both family and fiend. CONTENT WARNINGS: Vampirism, Cult-Like Mentalities, Predatory Business Practices, death, and murder. Episode Script can be found here. Written by Mik Koats. Directed by Newton Shottelkotte. Dialogue editing by Newton Shottelkotte, Kathryn Stanley, and Tamar Cimenian. Sound design by Kathryn Stanley. Composition by Tamar Cimenian. Luka was played by Emmett Moon. Cardi was played by Tamar Cimenian. Pixie was played by Tal Minear. Nevada Fae was played by Mik Koats. Kerri Beth was played by Kathryn Stanley. Cassandra was played by Nzingha Primus.

Two teens, Taylor and Arden, explore the abandoned mall from which 14 kids mysteriously disappeared decades earlier. Content warnings for this episode are: Mentions of death, monsters, horror, general peril, mild language. Transcript Link. Made by Round 3, Group 7: Team Carp This episode was written by Nzingha Primus with script editing by Resa, Rook Mogavero, Paris B, and Colton Flick. It was directed by Paris B with dialogue editing and sound design by Colton Flick. Taylor was played by Rook Mogavero. Arden was played by Paris B. Mr. C was played by Colton Flick. Reese was played by Resa. Cole was played by Paris B. Robin was played by Nzingha Primus. Transcription was done by Rook Mogavero.

A queer electropop band on the rise suddenly blows up when a prophecy reveals that they are the chosen ones. Now, they have one day to craft a song that will save the world. Content warnings for this episode are: Depictions of anxiety, mentions of the apocalypse Transcript Link. Made by Round 3, Group 6: Legend-I-Can't-Believe-It's-Not-Butter This episode was written by David Orión Pena and edited by Anna Stein. It was directed by Harper Goldman, with dialogue editing by Jason Gemenetzis and sound design by Daniel Young. Music was made by Harper Goldman. Thrasos was voiced by Jason Gemenetzis. Bennie was voiced by Caroline Mincks. Gene was voiced by Daniel Young. Levi was voiced by Harper Goldman. Quill was voiced by Anna Stein.