The Orphans podcast

The Orphans

The Orphans is a cinematic sci-fi audio drama about survival in a harsh universe: castaways on a hostile world, A.I.s with unprecedented emotions, strangers who share faces, love and loss in a far-flung future. Each season explores a new vantage point in an ever-expanding and inter-connected galaxy!

The Orphans is a cinematic sci-fi audio drama about survival in a harsh universe: castaways on a hostile world, A.I.s with unprecedented emotions, strangers who share faces, love and loss in a far-flung future. Each season explores a new vantage point in an ever-expanding and inter-connected galaxy!

 

#54

The Orphans Presents: Blood on the Clocktower

Welcome to our brand new podcast, [Realms' Blood on the Clocktower] (https://pod.link/1776586653) ! Listen to the first half of the first episode now, and then head over to the new [podcast feed ] (https://pod.link/1776586653) to check out the rest of this episode and the second episode! Storytellers: [Emily Bates] (https://twitter.com/emzywb) , [Zack FG] (https://www.realmspod.com/players/zack) You can reference all of the roles in this version of the game on the [script] (https://www.realmspod.com/BOTC1) . [Laura Girling] (https://www.realmspod.com/players/laura) : The Imp (Evil) "Each night, choose a player: they die. If you kill yourself this way, a Minion becomes the Imp." [Liz Campbell] (https://www.realmspod.com/players/liz) : The Scarlet Woman (Evil) "If there are 5 or more players alive & the Demon dies, you become the Demon." [Luke Westaway] (https://www.realmspod.com/players/luke) : The Flower Girl "Each night, you learn if a Demon voted today." [Jeremy Cobb] (https://www.realmspod.com/players/jeremy) : The Slayer "Once per game, during the day, publicly choose a player: if they are the Demon, they die.." [Blair Shepperd] (https://www.realmspod.com/players/blair) : The Fortune Teller "Each night, choose 2 players: you learn if either is a Demon. There is a good player that registers as a Demon to you." [Ken Cheng] (https://www.realmspod.com/players/ken) : The Soldier "You are safe from the Demon." [Liv Kennedy] (https://www.realmspod.com/players/liv) : The Investigator "You start knowing that 1 of 2 players is a particular Minion." [Nathan Blades] (https://www.realmspod.com/players/nathan) : The Virgin "The 1st time you are nominated, if the nominator is a Townsfolk, they are executed immediately." Game: [Blood on the Clocktower] (https://bloodontheclocktower.com/) Voice Edit: [Olie Moore] (https://www.instagram.com/mercuryolie) Clowtower Theme: [James Barbarossa] (https://www.realmspod.com/players/james) Sound Design: [Zack FG] (https://www.realmspod.com/players/zack) Content Warnings: ---Social Deduction ---Stressful Situations ---Horror Descriptions, Ambiences & Music Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

26 Nov 2024

50 MINS

50:52

26 Nov 2024


#53

The Orphans Presents :: Liminal London

The Orphans Presents Liminal London! This is: London Grind Pt1, the first episode of the four part Liminal London series released by Realms of Peril & Glory! Check out the rest of the series and catch the the second Liminal London mystery releasing NOW! Check out the rest of the series here: [https://link.chtbl.com/Realms] (https://link.chtbl.com/Realms) In Liminal London things aren't quiet as they appear. Mags, Monty and Declan must uncover the truth behind a new drug infiltrating the magical underbelly of hidden London. GM: [Zachary Fortais-Gomm] (https://twitter.com/zackfg) 'Three-Card' Monty Barker: [Naomi Clarke] (https://twitter.com/naomithinksit) Mags Holt: [Elizabeth Campbell] (https://twitter.com/LizxCampbell) Declan Buchanan: [Pip Gladwin] (https://twitter.com/pip_gladwin) Voice Edit: [Kathryn Stanley] (https://kathrynstanley.carrd.co/) System: [Liminal] (https://www.modiphius.net/collections/liminal) Content Warnings: ---Alcoholism ---Depictions of Poverty ---Drugs & Addiction ---Distress ---Horror Themes ---Mild Depictions of Bigotry Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

04 Apr 2023

1 HR 31 MINS

1:31:42

04 Apr 2023


#52

:: Start Here ::

Welcome to The Orphans! Find out more about the series at our website [www.orphanspod.com] (http://www.orphanspod.com) ! Find our affiliates here:  [www.fableandfolly.com/partners] (http://www.fableandfolly.com/partners) Subscribe to our [NEWSLETTER] (http://eepurl.com/gIs-dD) ! To Support The Orphans go to:  [www.Patreon.com/LightandTragic] (http://patreon.com/LightandTragic)  or  [www.OrphansPod.com] (https://create.acast.com/episodes/6c6f9b96-fc3c-4c7d-9f0d-8749707b3248/www.OrphansPod.com) Transcripts available here:  [https://www.orphanspod.com/transcripts] (https://www.orphanspod.com/transcripts) [Get ORPHANS MERCH!] (https://www.teepublic.com/stores/lightandtragic?ref_id=13493) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

01 Sep 2021

06 MINS

06:25

01 Sep 2021


#51

Vael :: Welcome to New Harbour

** Content Warning at Bottom of Show Notes** [OUR NEW SHOW] (https://link.chtbl.com/RealmsPod?sid=OrphansFeed) | [TRANSCRIPT] (https://www.dropbox.com/s/xgoyfbdllamntn6/VAEL%20Ep1%20Transcript.pdf?dl=0) | [MERCH] (https://www.teepublic.com/stores/lightandtragic?ref_id=13493) | [SOCIALS] (https://linktr.ee/RealmsPod) | [DISCORD] (https://www.lightandtragic.com/discord) Welcome to the City of New Harbour, the shining metropolis of Vael, home to magic, monsters and machines! Join Maerydyth Wynvere, Isadora Ravenwood, Torbrennan and Zongroff Gral'Shaak as they journey through the city and uncover the threads of a supernatural mystery! GM: [Zachary Fortais-Gomm] (https://twitter.com/zackfg) NPC Voices & Music: [James Barbarossa] (https://twitter.com/barbarossaphone) Isadora: [Maddy Searle] (https://twitter.com/maddy_abstract) Zongroff: [Elizabeth Campbell] (https://twitter.com/LizxCampbell) Maerydyth: [L C Girling] (https://twitter.com/byLauraGirling) Torbrennan: Pip Gladwin System: [13th Age] (https://site.pelgranepress.com/index.php/category/products/13th-age/) Content Warnings: ---Intense Images of Destruction ---Abduction & Kidnapping ---Fantasy Threat and Violence Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

18 Aug 2021

1 HR 24 MINS

1:24:51

18 Aug 2021


#50

Flynt & Steele :: Spring Special

** Content Warning at Bottom of Show Notes** [OUR NEW SHOW] (https://link.chtbl.com/do_f39X1?sid=OrphansFeed) | [NO ADS & MORE!] (http://www.Patreon.com/LightandTragic%20) | [TRANSCRIPT] (https://www.dropbox.com/s/8kr182ea27hd3b0/Flynt%20%26%20Steele%20Transcript.pdf?dl=0) | | [MERCH!] (https://www.teepublic.com/stores/lightandtragic?ref_id=13493) | [DISCORD] (https://www.lightandtragic.com/discord) Flynt & Steele were the perfect pairing until something went wrong. Find our affiliates here:  [www.fableandfolly.com/partners] (http://www.fableandfolly.com/partners) Written by: Abby Cole Directed by: [James Barbarossa] (https://twitter.com/barbarossaphone) Sound Design: [Zachary Fortais-Gomm] (https://twitter.com/zackfg) Executive Producer:  [Zachary Fortais-Gomm] (https://twitter.com/zackfg) Starring: [Declan Galpin] (https://twitter.com/DeclanAG) as William Steele [LC Girling] (https://twitter.com/byLauraGirling) as Olivia Flynt [Felix Trench] (https://twitter.com/felixtrench) as Charles Saintclair [Aimee Kember] (https://twitter.com/AimeeKember) as Nora Briggs Content Warnings: ---No Jump Scares ---Graphic First Person Depiction of Warfare ---Explosions ---Themes of Oppression ---Illusion to Mass Atrocity ---Internal Perspective on Collapsing Building ---Major Distress Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

20 Apr 2021

23 MINS

23:24

20 Apr 2021


#49

The Creator :: Halloween Special

** Content Warning at Bottom of Show Notes** The Creator is the spine tingling tale of the man who brought the clones into being and the inner turmoil of his mind. This spooky tale is written and read by James Barbarossa. Find our affiliates here:  [www.fableandfolly.com/partners] (http://www.fableandfolly.com/partners) To Support The Orphans go to:  [www.Patreon.com/LightandTragic] (http://patreon.com/LightandTragic)  or  [www.OrphansPod.com] (https://create.acast.com/episodes/6c6f9b96-fc3c-4c7d-9f0d-8749707b3248/www.OrphansPod.com) Transcripts available here:  [https://www.orphanspod.com/transcripts] (https://www.orphanspod.com/transcripts) [Get ORPHANS MERCH!] (https://www.teepublic.com/stores/lightandtragic?ref_id=13493) Executive Producer: Zachary Fortais-Gomm Content Warnings: -No Jump Scares -Unsettling Imagery -Themes of oppression Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

26 Oct 2020

12 MINS

12:27

26 Oct 2020


#48

Wild Tales :: Five Kathryns

** Content Warning at Bottom of Show Notes** The grand finale to Wild Tales! Pulled from the depths of Richard Hart's case files. Richard investigates the death at a care home on Gawn and the five Kathryns who care for its residents. Find our affiliates here:  [www.fableandfolly.com/partners] (http://www.fableandfolly.com/partners) To Support The Orphans go to:  [www.Patreon.com/LightandTragic] (http://patreon.com/LightandTragic)  or  [www.OrphansPod.com] (https://create.acast.com/episodes/6c6f9b96-fc3c-4c7d-9f0d-8749707b3248/www.OrphansPod.com) Transcripts available here:  [https://www.orphanspod.com/transcripts] (https://www.orphanspod.com/transcripts) [Get ORPHANS MERCH!] (https://www.teepublic.com/stores/lightandtragic?ref_id=13493) Five Kathryns Written by: Teresa Perrin Directed by Zachary Fortais-Gomm Starring: Gavin Richards as Richard Hart Katrina Allen as Kathryn Croft, Kathryn Pierce, Kathryn Soto & Kathryn McBride James Barbarossa as GeoFFRy Wild Tales: Written and Directed by: Zachary Fortais-Gomm Starring: Alex Bird as Baz Goodrich Felix Trench as Charles Pritchett Pip Gladwin as Xavier Temuara Executive Producer: James Barbarossa Music by: James Barbarossa  Content Warning: -Discussion of Sexual Assault -Intense Medical Situations -Extreme duress -Electrification Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

29 Sep 2020

23 MINS

23:48

29 Sep 2020


#47

Wild Tales :: The Switch

** Content Warning at Bottom of Show Notes** In the depths of The Collective, life isn't all that it was promised. Go in depth into the everyday lives of natural-borns and the clones who work steadfast by their side. Find our affiliates here:  [www.fableandfolly.com/partners] (http://www.fableandfolly.com/partners) To Support The Orphans go to:  [www.Patreon.com/LightandTragic] (http://patreon.com/LightandTragic)  or  [www.OrphansPod.com] (https://create.acast.com/episodes/6c6f9b96-fc3c-4c7d-9f0d-8749707b3248/www.OrphansPod.com) Transcripts available here:  [https://www.orphanspod.com/transcripts] (https://www.orphanspod.com/transcripts) [Get ORPHANS MERCH!] (https://www.teepublic.com/stores/lightandtragic?ref_id=13493) The Switch Written by: Draco Aleksander Directed by James Barbarossa Starring: Beth Eyre as Cordelia Foster & Cordelia Barker David Ault as Jackson David Pellow as Bailey Wild Tales: Written and Directed by: Zachary Fortais-Gomm Starring: Alex Bird as Baz Goodrich Felix Trench as Charles Pritchett James Barbarossa as GeoFFRy Executive Producer: James Barbarossa Music by: James Barbarossa  Content Warning: -Social Pressure -Oppression Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

22 Sep 2020

10 MINS

10:46

22 Sep 2020


#46

Wild Tales :: Where's My Pear

** Content Warning at Bottom of Show Notes** After flying around the galaxy Richard Hart enjoys the simple things in life, and most especially some of the last Marigan pears. Unfortunately before Richard can indulge he finds his final pear missing and the culprit must be found. Find our affiliates here:  [www.fableandfolly.com/partners] (http://www.fableandfolly.com/partners) To Support The Orphans go to:  [www.Patreon.com/LightandTragic] (http://patreon.com/LightandTragic)  or  [www.OrphansPod.com] (https://create.acast.com/episodes/6c6f9b96-fc3c-4c7d-9f0d-8749707b3248/www.OrphansPod.com) Transcripts available here:  [https://www.orphanspod.com/transcripts] (https://www.orphanspod.com/transcripts) [Get ORPHANS MERCH!] (https://www.teepublic.com/stores/lightandtragic?ref_id=13493) Where's My Pear Written by: Abby Cole Directed by Zachary Fortais-Gomm Starring: Gavin Richards as Richard Hart Brooke Parratt as Diana Strange Jack Goldbourne as Axel Wild Tales: Written and Directed by: Zachary Fortais-Gomm Starring: Alex Bird as Baz Goodrich Felix Trench as Charles Pritchett James Barbarossa as GeoFFRy Executive Producer: James Barbarossa Music by: James Barbarossa  Content Warning: -Mild Implied Threat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

15 Sep 2020

07 MINS

07:11

15 Sep 2020


#45

Wild Tales :: Brick by Brick

** Content Warning at Bottom of Show Notes** The boys are getting in even more trouble– this time leaking Alliance documents! In this week's tale a decrepit GeoFFRy has a chance encounter with a rogue Alliance operative in search of supplied. Find our affiliates here:  [www.fableandfolly.com/partners] (http://www.fableandfolly.com/partners) To Support The Orphans go to:  [www.Patreon.com/LightandTragic] (http://patreon.com/LightandTragic)  or  [www.OrphansPod.com] (https://create.acast.com/episodes/6c6f9b96-fc3c-4c7d-9f0d-8749707b3248/www.OrphansPod.com) Transcripts available here:  [https://www.orphanspod.com/transcripts] (https://www.orphanspod.com/transcripts) [Get ORPHANS MERCH!] (https://www.teepublic.com/stores/lightandtragic?ref_id=13493) Brick by Brick Written by: Hannah Martens Directed by James Barbarossa Starring: Brooke Parratt as Diana Diggs James Barbarossa as Declan Galpin as William Bran Wild Tales: Written and Directed by: Zachary Fortais-Gomm Starring: Alex Bird as Baz Goodrich Felix Trench as Charles Pritchett Pip Gladwin as Xavier Temuara James Barbarossa as GeoFFRy Executive Producer: James Barbarossa Music by: James Barbarossa  Content Warning: -Mild Implied Threat -Discussion of past trauma Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

08 Sep 2020

20 MINS

20:41

08 Sep 2020


#44

Wild Tales :: Analysis

** Content Warning at Bottom of Show Notes** Wild Tales is here! This is the only subspace broadcast with the gumption to broadcast those stories The Collective and The Alliance won't tell you! Join charming hosts, Charles Pritchett and Baz Goodrich as they thrill, chill and delight! Find our affiliates here:  [www.fableandfolly.com/partners] (http://www.fableandfolly.com/partners) To Support The Orphans go to:  [www.Patreon.com/LightandTragic] (http://patreon.com/LightandTragic)  or  [www.OrphansPod.com] (https://create.acast.com/episodes/6c6f9b96-fc3c-4c7d-9f0d-8749707b3248/www.OrphansPod.com) Transcripts available here:  [https://www.orphanspod.com/transcripts] (https://www.orphanspod.com/transcripts) [Get ORPHANS MERCH!] (https://www.teepublic.com/stores/lightandtragic?ref_id=13493) Analysis Written by: David Oríon Directed by James Barbarossa Starring: Shaun Mendum as Matthew Endel Declan Glapin as William Vries Alex Bird as Baz James Barbarossa as GeoFFRy Wild Tales: Written and Directed by: Zachary Fortais-Gomm Starring: Alex Bird as Baz Goodrich Felix Trench as Charles Pritchett Executive Producer: James Barbarossa Music by: James Barbarossa  Content Warning: -Implied Threat -Extreme Romantic Duress Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

01 Sep 2020

11 MINS

11:35

01 Sep 2020


#43

Wild Tales :: The Alternates

** Content Warning at Bottom of Show Notes** Wild Tales is here! This is the only subspace broadcast with the gumption to broadcast those stories The Collective and The Alliance won't tell you! Join charming hosts, Charles Pritchett and Baz Goodrich as they thrill, chill and delight! Find our affiliates here:  [www.fableandfolly.com/partners] (http://www.fableandfolly.com/partners) To Support The Orphans go to:  [www.Patreon.com/LightandTragic] (http://patreon.com/LightandTragic)  or  [www.OrphansPod.com] (https://create.acast.com/episodes/6c6f9b96-fc3c-4c7d-9f0d-8749707b3248/www.OrphansPod.com) Transcripts available here:  [https://www.orphanspod.com/transcripts] (https://www.orphanspod.com/transcripts) [Get ORPHANS MERCH!] (https://www.teepublic.com/stores/lightandtragic?ref_id=13493) The Alternates  Written by: Stepan Chernyshev Directed by Zachary Fortais-Gomm Starring: LC Girling as Olivia Platon Aimee Kember as Nora Declan Galpin as William Beth Eyre as Cordelia Wild Tales: Written and Directed by: Zachary Fortais-Gomm Starring: Alex Bird as Baz Goodrich Felix Trench as Charles Pritchett Executive Producer: James Barbarossa Music by: James Barbarossa  Content Warning: -Mild Implied Threat -Mild Discussion of Off-Screen Illness -Extreme duress Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

25 Aug 2020

13 MINS

13:29

25 Aug 2020


#42

Exposé :: Minister Orsham

** Content Warning at Bottom of Show Notes** [OUR NEW SHOW] (https://link.chtbl.com/do_f39X1?sid=OrphansFeed) | [NO ADS & MORE!] (http://www.patreon.com/LightandTragic) | [TRANSCRIPT] (https://www.dropbox.com/s/zkaqk2y8xugxf53/The%20Orphans%20Expose%20Transcript%20Episode%205.pdf?dl=0) | [MERCH!] (https://www.teepublic.com/stores/lightandtragic?ref_id=13493) | [DISCORD] (https://www.lightandtragic.com/discord) All is lost and Cordelia is alone on the Core World. Hope seems lost, but can Cordelia muster the courage to make this right? Find our affiliates here:  [www.fableandfolly.com/partners] (http://www.fableandfolly.com/partners) Written & Directed by [Zachary Fortais-Gomm] (https://twitter.com/zackfg)   Starring: [Beth Eyre] (https://twitter.com/BethEyre) as Cordelia [Sarah Golding] (https://twitter.com/SarahofGolding) as Minister Orsham [Aimee Kember] (https://twitter.com/AimeeKember) as Nora Vass [Brooke Parratt] (https://twitter.com/brookeparratt) as Diana Warner [David Magadan] (https://twitter.com/DavidMagadan33) as Jacob Music by:  [James Barbarossa] (https://twitter.com/barbarossaphone) Executive Producers:  [Ella Watts] (https://twitter.com/GejWatts)  &  [James Barbarossa] (https://twitter.com/barbarossaphone) Content Warning: ----Major Implied Threat ----Kidnapping ----Forced Detention Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

02 Jun 2020

11 MINS

11:23

02 Jun 2020


#41

Exposé :: Nora Vass

** Content Warning at Bottom of Show Notes** When Cordelia and Rachel receive an unexpected message they must rush to the Core World to interview the clone at the centre of their scandal, Nora Vass. This episode starred Beth Eyre and Beth Crane with a special guest appearance by Aimee Kember, David Magadan, Declan Galpin and Brooke Parratt. Find our affiliates here:  [www.fableandfolly.com/partners] (http://www.fableandfolly.com/partners) To Support The Orphans go to:  [www.Patreon.com/LightandTragic] (http://patreon.com/LightandTragic)  or  [www.OrphansPod.com] (https://create.acast.com/episodes/6c6f9b96-fc3c-4c7d-9f0d-8749707b3248/www.OrphansPod.com) Transcripts available here:  [https://www.orphanspod.com/transcripts] (https://www.orphanspod.com/transcripts) [Get ORPHANS MERCH!] (https://www.teepublic.com/stores/lightandtragic?ref_id=13493) Written & Directed by Zachary Fortais-Gomm  Executive Producers: Ella Watts & James Barbarossa Music by: James Barbarossa  Content Warning: -Mild Implied Threat -Fire & Burning -Emergency Services -Panic & Shock Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

26 May 2020

12 MINS

12:07

26 May 2020