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On this, our 21st episode of Good Morning, Spacemerica, we close the curtains on season one!  Your hosts Liz and Ian are joined by everyone’s favorite A+ number one best guest host, co-host of The Black Lodge Complaint Department, and CalamityCast figurehead, the Reverend Daniel S. Williams! (hold for applause).  The trio chat about what worked for Spacemerica, what they’d change, and upcoming CalamityCast projects.  There’s also super secret talk of SPACEMERICA SEASON 2! CREDITS: The music for Good Morning, Spacemerica was composed by Ian McGowan. Good Morning, Spacemerica is brought to you by CalamityCast, online at calamitycast.com; produced by Ian McGowan and Daniel Williams, and co-created by Dave Goddard, Ian McGowan, Daniel Williams, and Liz Zerkel.

Local comedian Kenny Kinds comes through to chat comedy and comics, before free spirit-(former)-freelancing, a-capella-ing Billy Frazier stops by to chat about that stuff (obviously) as well as comics, movies, and our fantastic producer Daniel’s favorite thing: MOUTH SOUNDS! CREDITS: The music for Good Morning, Spacemerica was composed by Ian McGowan. Good Morning, Spacemerica is brought to you by CalamityCast, online at calamitycast.com; produced by Ian McGowan and Daniel Williams, and co-created by Dave Goddard, Ian McGowan, Daniel Williams, and Liz Zerkel.

Ian and Liz sit down with Shane Presley of Rock, Paper, Podcast fame, and talk about the good, bad, and ugly of podcasting (how fitting!), before Zack a.k.a. The Hollow Ends stops by to chat about his new EP, “Bears In Mind.” RAWR! CREDITS: The music for Good Morning, Spacemerica was composed by Ian McGowan. This episode features the song “City Lights,” by The Hollow Ends, available at https://thehollowends.bandcamp.com/ Good Morning, Spacemerica is brought to you by CalamityCast, online at calamitycast.com; produced by Ian McGowan and Daniel Williams, and co-created by Dave Goddard, Ian McGowan, Daniel Williams, and Liz Zerkel.

Local comedian and all-around teddy bear Jon Venegoni sits down with Ian and Liz to  talk all things comedy, lots of music stuff (#tubalife), and general hilarity. Brian McClelland also stops by to talk more music (he’s been in like a bajillion bands, fokls), but also delves into his passion for video and the logistics that go into making projects come to life as a mostly-one man crew. CREDITS: The music for Good Morning, Spacemerica was composed by Ian McGowan. This episode features the song “Just A Few Things To Do,” by Whoa Thunder, available at https://whoathunder.bandcamp.com/ Good Morning, Spacemerica is brought to you by CalamityCast, online at calamitycast.com; produced by Ian McGowan and Daniel Williams, and co-created by Dave Goddard, Ian McGowan, Daniel Williams, and Liz Zerkel.

This week, Liz and Ian are joined by Steve, Jason, and Carlos from the St. Louis comic book collective known as Ink & Drink. They discuss how they came to be, favorite authors/artists, and all that good stuff! Then, Devon Cahill stopped by to shoot the breeze, talk about her new single and upcoming EP release, and give a live, in-studio performance! CREDITS: The music for Good Morning, Spacemerica was composed by Ian McGowan. This episode also features the songs “Oh!” and “When I Wake,” written and performed by Devon Cahill, and available at https://devoncahill.bandcamp.com/releases. Good Morning, Spacemerica is brought to you by CalamityCast, online at calamitycast.com; produced by Ian McGowan and Daniel Williams, and co-created by Dave Goddard, Ian McGowan, Daniel Williams, and Liz Zerkel.

ANOTHER VERY SPECIAL EPISODE! Listen in to a few excerpts from our very first LIVE CalamityCast Variety Show. This episode features readings from CalamityCast productions “Love & Lust,” an interview with Ian Tucker, the male lead in Love & Lust, stand-up from Amy Milton, and more live music from True Friends! CREDITS: The music for Good Morning, Spacemerica was composed by Ian McGowan. Check out True Friends at liketruefriends.bandcamp.com. Special thanks to The Heavy Anchor for hosting this shindig! Good Morning, Spacemerica is brought to you by CalamityCast, online at calamitycast.com; produced by Ian McGowan and Daniel Williams, and co-created by Dave Goddard, Ian McGowan, Daniel Williams, and Liz Zerkel.

A VERY SPECIAL EPISODE! Listen in to a few excerpts from our very first LIVE CalamityCast Variety Show. This episode features readings from CalamityCast productions “A Beginner’s Guide To Interplanetary Destruction, ”stand-up from Jeremy Hellwig and some live music from True Friends! CREDITS: The music for Good Morning, Spacemerica was composed by Ian McGowan. Check out True Friends at liketruefriends.bandcamp.com. Special thanks to The Heavy Anchor for hosting this shindig! Good Morning, Spacemerica is brought to you by CalamityCast, online at calamitycast.com; produced by Ian McGowan and Daniel Williams, and co-created by Dave Goddard, Ian McGowan, Daniel Williams, and Liz Zerkel.

Liz and Ian are joined by Brittany Burke, co-writer (along with Ian) for the upcoming CalamityCast audiodrama thriller “Jane The Ripper”, fan-favorite Paz Zarkonen tells us what he’s been up to post-Spacemerica, and the always super nice Nate Larson of True Friends stops by! They talk poetry, bizarre antiques (is a fleshlight considered antique?), gator rastlin’, oat milk, and 90s slow jamz. And some other stuff, too, including the debut of “In The Night,” a new funky tune from True Friends! CREDITS: The music for Good Morning, Spacemerica was composed by Ian McGowan. This episode also features “In The Night” by True Friends. Check him out at liketruefriends.bandcamp.com or on Facebook! Good Morning, Spacemerica is brought to you by CalamityCast, online at​ ​calamitycast.com​; produced by Ian McGowan and Daniel Williams, and co-created by Dave Goddard, Ian McGowan, Daniel Williams, and Liz Zerkel.

This week we continue our CalamityCast Variety Show preview with comedian Amy Milton. Ian and Liz talk comedy, motivation, and Amy’s backstory. We also have 3of5, aka Andy Garces back in the studio! Finally, Cookie St. Claire stops in to teach the gang all about cyborg looooove. CREDITS: The music for Good Morning, Spacemerica was composed by Ian McGowan. Good Morning, Spacemerica is brought to you by CalamityCast, online at calamitycast.com; produced by Ian McGowan and Daniel Williams, and co-created by Dave Goddard, Ian McGowan, Daniel Williams, and Liz Zerkel.

Liz, and her very special extra number one best co-host Daniel, are joined by St. Louis comedian Jeremy Helwig, and Love ‘n Lust co-creator Stephanie Kazowz!  They talk comedy in St. Louis, the trials and tribulations of the writing process, and hummus! It’s light, it’s heavy, it’s loose, and it’s a good time all around.  ALSO: A VERY SPECIAL GUEST SEGMENT. CREDITS: The music for Good Morning, Spacemerica was composed by Ian McGowan. Good Morning, Spacemerica is brought to you by CalamityCast, online at​ ​calamitycast.com​; produced by Ian McGowan and Daniel Williams, and co-created by Dave Goddard, Ian McGowan, Daniel Williams, and Liz Zerkel.

Join us as our hosts Ian and Liz are joined by a few cast and crew members to discuss all things SPACEMERICA! Season 1, including which movie stars they would cast to play their respective roles, what they liked the most about this season, and where they think the story is headed when we return in Season 2! CREDITS: The music for Good Morning, Spacemerica! was composed by Ian McGowan. Good Morning, Spacemerica! is brought to you by CalamityCast, online at​ ​calamitycast.com​; produced by Ian McGowan and Daniel Williams, and co-created by Dave Goddard, Ian McGowan, Daniel Williams, and Liz Zerkel.

The falling action, the denouement of the first season of Spacemerica! First, Cookie. Then Iggy. Now Wings. The Harbingers of Adventure paid a high price to stop The Canadian from blowing Spacemerica to smithereens. Tune in as Very Special Guest Host Daniel Williams sits down with Ian (Chutney) and Liz (Felix) to discuss their writing process, character growth, and weird things they’ve eaten, along with why the song “In Your Best” by Scarlet Tanager was chosen for this episode. CREDITS: The music for Good Morning, Spacemerica! was composed by Ian McGowan. This episode features the song, “In Your Best” by Scarlet Tanager, online at scarlettanager.bandcamp.com​. Good Morning, Spacemerica! is brought to you by CalamityCast, online at​ ​calamitycast.com​; produced by Ian McGowan and Daniel Williams, and co-created by Dave Goddard, Ian McGowan, Daniel Williams, and Liz Zerkel.

After so much loss, so much sadness, they did it.  The Harbingers saved Spacemerica.  While the group waits for Ace to outfit them with a space-worthy ship, they decompress, reflect, and plan for the future.  It’s time to go home.  Meanwhile, on Spacemerica, fundamental change… CREDITS: Spacemerica episode ten, We Have Much to Discuss, was written by Ian McGowan and Liz Zerkel; and voiced by Adam Baugher, S. Michael Clericus, Dave Goddard, Alison Headley, Lisa Kanizay, Ian McGowan, William Mead, Stephanie Myles, Jen Weinman, Daniel Williams, and Liz Zerkel. The main theme was composed by Ian McGowan; with additional music provided by Ian McGowan and Daniel Williams. This episode features the song, “Place That I Come From” “Burn Burn Burn” “In Your Best” by Scarlet Tanager, online at scarlettanagermusic.com. Spacemerica is brought to you by CalamityCast; produced by Daniel Williams; and co-created by Dave Goddard,Ian McGowan, Daniel Williams, and Liz Zerkel. And now, Spacemerica episode ten, We Have Much to Discuss.

Just when you thought this story couldn’t get any sadder, we bring you…Death to Spacemerica! On Earth, this is it: the final countdown, the boss fight, the confrontation with The Big Bad Canadian. Back on Spacemerica, Mother Mary’s plans continue to unfold as she gets closer to her goal. Alison Headley (Sister Cynthia / Sin) and Lisa Kanizay (Mother Mary) stop by the studio to chat about dangling in the air, plants, and probably some Spacemerica-related stuff, too. This episode also contains an interview with Matt and Lindsay of Buttercup, whose song “Elevator” is featured in this episode of Spacemerica!. CREDITS: The music for Good Morning, Spacemerica! was composed by Ian McGowan. This episode features the song, “Elevator” by Buttercup, online at buttercup1.bandcamp.com​. Good Morning, Spacemerica! is brought to you by CalamityCast, online at​ ​calamitycast.com​; produced by Ian McGowan and Daniel Williams, and co-created by Dave Goddard, Ian McGowan, Daniel Williams, and Liz Zerkel.

This. Is. It.  After the loss of another comrade, our heroes have had more than enough of the Canadian’s BS.  With assistance from Ace, the Harbingers prepare for an assault on Black Site Omicron, while the Canadian makes final preparations for his planned destruction of SPACEMERICA!  Meanwhile, on Spacemerica… *shrug* CREDITS: Spacemerica episode nine, Death to Spacemerica!, was written by Daniel Williams; and voiced by Adam Baugher, S. Michael Clericus, Dave Goddard, Kat Johnson, Lisa Kanizay, Ian McGowan, William Mead, Nate Miller, Miki Morgan, Stephanie Myles, Jen Weinman, Daniel Williams, and Liz Zerkel. The main theme was composed by Ian McGowan; with additional music provided by Ian McGowan and Daniel Williams. This episode features the song, “Elevator” by Buttercup, online at buttercup1.bandcamp.com. Spacemerica is brought to you by CalamityCast; produced by Daniel Williams; and co-created by Dave Goddard, Ian McGowan, Daniel Williams, and Liz Zerkel. And now, Spacemerica episode nine, Death to Spacemerica!

With Iggy hacked by the Canadian, or The Ignadian if you will, the heroes must match wits against their frenemy, and they pay a heavy price. Join us as S. Michael Clericus stops by the studio to discuss his love of voice acting, his main influences, and other random topics along the way. This episode also contains an interview with Stephen Favazza, the man behind Hands and Feet, whose song “Of Hands and Swords (gift)” is featured in this episode of Spacemerica!. CREDITS: The music for Good Morning, Spacemerica! was composed by Ian McGowan. This episode features the song, “Of Hands and Swords (gift)” by Hands and Feet, online at handsandfeet.bandcamp.com​. Good Morning, Spacemerica! is brought to you by CalamityCast, online at​ ​calamitycast.com​; produced by Ian McGowan and Daniel Williams, and co-created by Dave Goddard, Ian McGowan, Daniel Williams, and Liz Zerkel.

You guys, we need to talk about Iggy… Meanwhile, on Spacemerica, enough is enough! The Cabinet of Pain has had enough of Lazier, Lazier’s had enough of the civil unrest, and Maggie’s had enough of everyone!  Times they are a-changin’. CREDITS: Spacemerica episode eight, The Cost of Success, was written by Dave Goddard; and voiced by Adam Baugher, S. Michael Clericus, Dave Goddard, Alison Headley, Kat Johnson, Lisa Kanizay, Ian McGowan, William Mead, Nate Miller, Miki Morgan, Stephanie Myles, Jen Weinman, Daniel Williams, and Liz Zerkel. The main theme was composed by Ian McGowan; with additional music provided by Ian McGowan and Daniel Williams. This episode features the song, “Of Hands and Swords (gift)” by Hands and Feet, online at handsandfeet.bandcamp.com. Spacemerica is brought to you by CalamityCast; produced by Daniel Williams; and co-created by Dave Goddard, Ian McGowan, Daniel Williams, and Liz Zerkel. And now, Spacemerica episode eight, The Cost of Success!

After the destruction of the Mega Seed Amerifarm, our downtrodden adventurers head to the techie Mecca of Omelet, Colorado to get in touch with the Ace of Isaac, since he’s their best bet to find the Canadian. In this episode we talk with Stephanie “Sly Myles” Myles about Evelyn Kennedy, feminism in science fiction, and cheese. This episode also has an interview with Bearcub, whose song “Screws Fall Out All The Time (The World’s An Imperfect Place)” is featured in this episode of Spacemerica!. CREDITS: The music for Good Morning, Spacemerica! was composed by Ian McGowan. This episode features the song, “Screws Fall Out All The Time (The World’s An Imperfect Place)” by Bearcub, online at bearcubstl.bandcamp.com​. Good Morning, Spacemerica! is brought to you by CalamityCast, online at​ ​calamitycast.com​; produced by Ian McGowan and Daniel Williams, and co-created by Dave Goddard, Ian McGowan, Daniel Williams, and Liz Zerkel.

Our group heads south to Omelet, Colorado, in search of a man they hope can help point them towards the Canadian.  On the way, MORE TRAGEDY?! JEEZ, HOW MUCH MORE CAN THEY TAKE?!  Also, they run in to Iggy’s ol’ pal Rick!  Meanwhile, on Spacemerica, civil unrest grows as much of the populace is like, super upset about the whole “Mother Mary’s been wrongfully imprisoned” thing. CREDITS: Spacemerica episode seven, The World is an Imperfect Place, was written by Ian McGowan and Liz Zerkel; and voiced by Adam Baugher, S. Michael Clericus, Dave Goddard, Alison Headley, Kat Johnson, Lisa Kanizay, Ian McGowan, William Mead, Nate Miller, Stephanie Myles, Jen Weinman, Daniel Williams, and Liz Zerkel. The main theme was composed by Ian McGowan; with additional music provided by Ian McGowan and Daniel Williams. This episode features the song, “Screws Fall Out All the Time; the World is an Imperfect Place” by Bearcub, online at bearcubstl.bandcamp.com. Spacemerica is brought to you by CalamityCast; produced by Daniel Williams; and co-created by Dave Goddard, Ian McGowan, Daniel Williams, and Liz Zerkel. And now, Spacemerica episode seven, The World is an Imperfect Place!

Jen “JWein” Weinman, the voice of Cookie St. Claire, guest-hosts this special episode of Good Morning, Spacemerica! by taking a seat at the writer’s table to get a better look at the ins and outs of writing this space opera on earth. CREDITS: The music for Good Morning, Spacemerica! was composed by Ian McGowan. Good Morning, Spacemerica! is brought to you by CalamityCast, online at​ ​calamitycast.com​; produced by Ian McGowan and Daniel Williams, and co-created by Dave Goddard, Ian McGowan, Daniel Williams, and Liz Zerkel.