Second Star to the Left podcast

Second Star to the Left

Scout-explorer Gwen Hartley has five years to explore and prepare her planet for settlement. With no aid but her robots and the anxious voice of her long-distance scout-minder Bell Summers in her ear, she's hoping to be ready for anything. Starring Ishani Kanetkar and Jorin Baas. Created by Aysha Farah and E. Jade Lomax. Directed by Rachel Kellum.

Scout-explorer Gwen Hartley has five years to explore and prepare her planet for settlement. With no aid but her robots and the anxious voice of her long-distance scout-minder Bell Summers in her ear, she's hoping to be ready for anything. Starring Ishani Kanetkar and Jorin Baas. Created by Aysha Farah and E. Jade Lomax. Directed by Rachel Kellum.

 

#13

Cast and Crew Q&A

Come hang out with the SSTTL cast and crew as we answer fan questions and chat! Episode includes writers Aysha U Farah and E Jade Lomax, actors Ishani Kanetkar, Jorin Baas, and Matthew Zahnzinger, and director/editor Rachel Kellum. Want to see more of the stories we create? Come find us on twitter (E Jade @ejadelomax, Aysha @ayshaufarah, Ishani @ishanikanetkar, Rachel @geniusface90, Jorin @caseJackal, Matthew @MatthewOfBoston) or on tumblr (E Jade @ink-splotch, Ishani @thevoicefromthestars, Rachel @geniusface). Check out Jorin's music here ( [https://hiimcase.bandcamp.com/] (https://hiimcase.bandcamp.com/) ).Check out the demo for Aysha's upcoming visual novel THE SKY LEFT US ( [https://the-sky-left-us-a-visual-novel.backerkit.com/hosted_preorders] (https://the-sky-left-us-a-visual-novel.backerkit.com/hosted_preorders) ). Check out EJL's novels and interactive fiction ( [https://ejadelomax.com/] (https://ejadelomax.com/2020/11/20/stay-a-choose-your-own-adventure-story/) ) ... Read more

17 Oct 2021

1 HR 14 MINS

1:14:34

17 Oct 2021


#12

10: And Straight On Til Morning

The End. Read the transcript here: [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dXWXBl_HdRf83n-tzxVRtvEPVX5f9L69/view?usp=sharing] (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dXWXBl_HdRf83n-tzxVRtvEPVX5f9L69/view?usp=sharing) Sound credits: "beep pager.wav" by AGFX [https://freesound.org/s/20440/] (https://freesound.org/s/20440/) "birdie" by Metzik [https://freesound.org/s/387540/] (https://freesound.org/s/387540/) "Rocket Launch" by primeval_polypod [https://freesound.org/s/158894/] (https://freesound.org/s/158894/) "Tui, Cicadas, Quarry (1)" by Mings [https://freesound.org/s/386950/] (https://freesound.org/s/386950/) "V-start" by raelwissdorf [https://freesound.org/s/99970/] (https://freesound.org/s/99970/) ... Read more

10 Jul 2021

39 MINS

39:05

10 Jul 2021


#11

9: Last Night on Euphoria Station

A settlement officer arrives on Euphoria Station. Guest starring Aysha Farah and Jonny Sims. Read the transcript here: [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gMsbStdfOu1gzAMloSxYuso_RpwlIuMj/view?usp=sharing] (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gMsbStdfOu1gzAMloSxYuso_RpwlIuMj/view?usp=sharing) Sound Credits: Cold Breeze Ambience.wav by SiyaMahlobo [https://freesound.org/s/492807/] (https://freesound.org/s/492807/) Desert at Night by kangaroovindaloo [https://freesound.org/s/138288/] (https://freesound.org/s/138288/) ... Read more

26 Jun 2021

23 MINS

23:33

26 Jun 2021


#10

8: A Bad Deal

A conference call. Special guest stars: Matthew Zahnzinger, Jonny Sims, Aysha Farah Read the transcript here: [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HTToLDhJvuv0bMpif59MK-aq2uxw_vUz/view?usp=sharing] (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HTToLDhJvuv0bMpif59MK-aq2uxw_vUz/view?usp=sharing) credits: "birdie" by Metzik [https://freesound.org/s/387540/] (https://freesound.org/s/387540/) "door" by tlwmdbt [https://freesound.org/s/165862/] (https://freesound.org/s/165862/) "Tui, Cicadas, Quarry, 3" by mings [https://freesound.org/s/386952/] (https://freesound.org/s/386952/) ... Read more

12 Jun 2021

24 MINS

24:44

12 Jun 2021


#9

7: The Voice From the Sky

Gwen and Bell consider the aftermath. Read the transcript here: [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nG608rlezd3JT8Q_42134olXHrhpUA_a/view?usp=sharing] (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nG608rlezd3JT8Q_42134olXHrhpUA_a/view?usp=sharing) Sound credits: "birdie" by Metzik [https://freesound.org/s/387540/] (https://freesound.org/s/387540/) "Bobcat moving pallets etc Part 1 080320.wav" by Boiling Sand [https://freesound.org/s/50662/] (https://freesound.org/s/50662/) "Lying on bed" by avakas [https://freesound.org/s/172365/] (https://freesound.org/s/172365/) "underwater ambience" by akemov [https://freesound.org/s/255597/] (https://freesound.org/s/255597/) "Underwater_HullCreaking.mp3" by ohnobones [https://freesound.org/s/412766/o] (https://freesound.org/s/412766/o) "Dewdrop Fantasy" Kevin MacLeod ( [incompetech.com] (http://incompetech.com/) ) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License [http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/] (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) ... Read more

29 May 2021

34 MINS

34:04

29 May 2021


#8

6: Fire and Water

Gwen and Bell struggle to keep Gwen safe when wildfires strike near her home base. Transcript: [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AM0U8QyCZZu7DJAaiuo7KBDsDUrixkqb/view?usp=sharing] (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AM0U8QyCZZu7DJAaiuo7KBDsDUrixkqb/view?usp=sharing) sound credits "Bobcat moving pallets etc Part 1 080320.wav" by Boiling Sand [https://freesound.org/s/50662/] (https://freesound.org/s/50662/) "Metal Shaking" by qubodup [https://freesound.org/s/216745/] (https://freesound.org/s/216745/) "Rare soud! Khivus-6 (Хивус-6) hovercraft airscrew starting" by Walking.With.Microphones [https://freesound.org/s/556063/] (https://freesound.org/s/556063/) "rushing river in the woods" by CastleofSamples [https://freesound.org/s/145394/] (https://freesound.org/s/145394/) "SFX_Car_emergency_brake.wav" by bbjvr04 [https://freesound.org/s/268899/] (https://freesound.org/s/268899/) "winding spring" by baryy [https://freesound.org/s/163404/] (https://freesound.org/s/163404/) ... Read more

15 May 2021

24 MINS

24:05

15 May 2021


#7

5: Neverland

Gwen listens to some recordings and comes to some conclusions. Read the transcript here: [https://docs.google.com/document/d/11mrWjo0O4OY_KoKq9P8wq0JKtxU83T1G39eD38OGRHM/edit?usp=sharing] (https://docs.google.com/document/d/11mrWjo0O4OY_KoKq9P8wq0JKtxU83T1G39eD38OGRHM/edit?usp=sharing) Content warning for off-screen death from respiratory-related issue. Additional Sound Credits: "birdie" by Metzik [https://freesound.org/people/Metzik/sounds/387540/] (https://freesound.org/people/Metzik/sounds/387540/) "Pencil, Writing, Close, A.wav" by InspectorJ [https://freesound.org/people/InspectorJ/sounds/398271/] (https://freesound.org/people/InspectorJ/sounds/398271/) "Pot of Water Boiling - start to end" by antwash [https://freesound.org/people/antwash/sounds/459922/] (https://freesound.org/people/antwash/sounds/459922/) "Rain on Windows, Interior, A.wav" by InspectorJ [https://freesound.org/people/InspectorJ/sounds/346642/] (https://freesound.org/people/InspectorJ/sounds/346642/) "Tui, Cicadas, Quarry, 3" by mings [https://freesound.org/people/Mings/sounds/386952/] (https://freesound.org/people/Mings/sounds/386952/) ... Read more

17 Apr 2021

28 MINS

28:56

17 Apr 2021


#6

4: The Storm

Bell hears from Mikail. Read the transcript here: [https://drive.google.com/file/d/16jKOJK9qIB76f4QGRgXsN2h1qFx8jSdY/view?usp=sharing] (https://drive.google.com/file/d/16jKOJK9qIB76f4QGRgXsN2h1qFx8jSdY/view?usp=sharing) Additional sound effects: "200250-erick-bloem-sd100-office-chair" by erickbloem-200250 [https://freesound.org/people/ErickBloem_200250/sounds/542791/] (https://freesound.org/people/ErickBloem_200250/sounds/542791/) "Ambience - Cosmic Rain - 01.wav" by GregorQuendel [https://freesound.org/people/GregorQuendel/sounds/516477/] (https://freesound.org/people/GregorQuendel/sounds/516477/) "Ambience - Comsic Rain - 02.wav" by GregorQuendel [https://freesound.org/people/GregorQuendel/sounds/516476/] (https://freesound.org/people/GregorQuendel/sounds/516476/) "door.wav" by tlwmdbt [https://freesound.org/people/tlwmdbt/sounds/165862/] (https://freesound.org/people/tlwmdbt/sounds/165862/) "Typing on a Keyboard" by IESP [https://freesound.org/people/IESP/sounds/340057/] (https://freesound.org/people/IESP/sounds/340057/) ... Read more

02 Apr 2021

36 MINS

36:55

02 Apr 2021


#5

3: As the Bell Tolls

While Gwen takes a routine mapping and surveying journey toward the edge of the liveable zone on her planet, Bell deals with problems on their space station and some concerning news--or lack of news--from Mikail. Transcript: [https://drive.google.com/file/d/13fKSFppLCool8s0Wa3saQHMbtoQW2CqN/view?usp=sharing] (https://drive.google.com/file/d/13fKSFppLCool8s0Wa3saQHMbtoQW2CqN/view?usp=sharing) Sound Design Credits: "20200127_little.town.wav" by dobroide [https://freesound.org/people/dobroide/sounds/504677/] (https://freesound.org/people/dobroide/sounds/504677/) "Anvil" by MrAuralization [https://freesound.org/people/MrAuralization/sounds/274846/] (https://freesound.org/people/MrAuralization/sounds/274846/) "Bath - Body emerging.wav" by Sirderf [https://freesound.org/people/Sirderf/sounds/332282/] (https://freesound.org/people/Sirderf/sounds/332282/) "beep pager" by AGFX [https://freesound.org/people/AGFX/sounds/20440/] (https://freesound.org/people/AGFX/sounds/20440/) "Canadian Horse Carriage.wav" by vero.marengere [https://freesound.org/people/vero.marengere/sounds/450325/] (https://freesound.org/people/vero.marengere/sounds/450325/) "Error.wav" by LorenzoTheGreat [https://freesound.org/people/LorenzoTheGreat/sounds/417794/] (https://freesound.org/people/LorenzoTheGreat/sounds/417794/) "fx_branch_ripping_vine" by zebraphone [https://freesound.org/people/zebraphone/sounds/35693/] (https://freesound.org/people/zebraphone/sounds/35693/) "Moon Fauna - 64.wav" by funkymuskrat [https://freesound.org/people/funkymuskrat/sounds/216937/] (https://freesound.org/people/funkymuskrat/sounds/216937/) "Rain Wind Chimes.WAV" by jakobthiesen [https://freesound.org/people/jakobthiesen/sounds/185455/] (https://freesound.org/people/jakobthiesen/sounds/185455/) "Seaside Town.aif" by Toybox [https://freesound.org/people/Toybox/sounds/126657/] (https://freesound.org/people/Toybox/sounds/126657/) ... Read more

19 Mar 2021

41 MINS

41:12

19 Mar 2021


#4

2: A Narrow Strip of Life

As Gwen and Boots get used to their new planet (and their new scout-minder, Bell) they receive news from Gwen's scouting school cohort. TRANSCRIPT: [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EM_50VYwsWtqk6x8fSxBA0tVfzLC2Saf/view?usp=sharing] (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EM_50VYwsWtqk6x8fSxBA0tVfzLC2Saf/view?usp=sharing) Sound credits: "River Flute" Kevin MacLeod ( [incompetech.com] (http://incompetech.com/) )Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License [http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/] (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) "Chopping Vegetables" by ancorapazzo [https://freesound.org/people/ancorapazzo/sounds/181612/] (https://freesound.org/people/ancorapazzo/sounds/181612/) "fx_branch_ripping_vine" by zebraphone [https://freesound.org/people/zebraphone/sounds/35693/] (https://freesound.org/people/zebraphone/sounds/35693/) "Moon Fauna" 64, 61, & 51 by funkymuskrat [https://freesound.org/people/funkymuskrat/] (https://freesound.org/people/funkymuskrat/) "Pot of Water Boiling - start to end" by antwash [https://freesound.org/people/antwash/sounds/459922/] (https://freesound.org/people/antwash/sounds/459922/) "Sprinkler 1_R" by ibirdfilm [https://freesound.org/people/ibirdfilm/sounds/244418/] (https://freesound.org/people/ibirdfilm/sounds/244418/) "Spring" by Sinjohnt [https://freesound.org/people/Sinjohnt/sounds/325629/] (https://freesound.org/people/Sinjohnt/sounds/325629/) "water spash" by pandadouteux [https://freesound.org/people/pandadouteux/sounds/262206/] (https://freesound.org/people/pandadouteux/sounds/262206/) ... Read more

06 Mar 2021

39 MINS

39:48

06 Mar 2021


#3

1: The Scout

After a long space voyage, Scout-Explorer Gwendolyn Hartley lands on planet Delta-Gamma-One-Four-Six-Two, ready to begin her five-year solitary mission to map and prepare the planet for settlement, but she’s got slightly more company than she expected... Read transcript here: [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kb_xFQZgGIaISdcayFkENlNaAb4lm5HB/view?usp=sharing] (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kb_xFQZgGIaISdcayFkENlNaAb4lm5HB/view?usp=sharing) Audio includes: "Light Thought var 1" Kevin MacLeod ( [incompetech.com] (http://incompetech.com/) )Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License [http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/] (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) "Beating wings" by juskiddink [https://freesound.org/people/InspectorJ/sounds/484659/] (https://freesound.org/people/InspectorJ/sounds/484659/) "birdie" by Metzik [https://freesound.org/people/Metzik/sounds/387540/] (https://freesound.org/people/Metzik/sounds/387540/) "CD-Player, Turn on, Turn off, 09-09" by [InspectorJ https://freesound.org/people/InspectorJ/sounds/484659/] (https://freesound.org/people/InspectorJ/sounds/484659/) "Cinematic Hit, Distorted, A" by InspectorJ [https://freesound.org/people/InspectorJ/sounds/412172/] (https://freesound.org/people/InspectorJ/sounds/412172/) "glass shake cabinet closet earthquake sound effect" by Garuda1982 [https://freesound.org/people/Garuda1982/sounds/551015/] (https://freesound.org/people/Garuda1982/sounds/551015/) "Rocket Launch" by primeval_polypod [https://freesound.org/people/primeval_polypod/sounds/158894/] (https://freesound.org/people/primeval_polypod/sounds/158894/) "Tui, Cicadas, Quarry (1)" by Mings [https://freesound.org/people/Mings/sounds/386950/] (https://freesound.org/people/Mings/sounds/386950/) "V-start" by raelwissdorf [https://freesound.org/people/raelwissdorf/sounds/99970/] (https://freesound.org/people/raelwissdorf/sounds/99970/) ... Read more

20 Feb 2021

40 MINS

40:57

20 Feb 2021


#2

Full Season TRAILER

Missing the things she’s lost or left behind, planetary scout-explorer Gwen is determined to love and protect her new home. Cautious and stubborn, her scout-minder Bell is determined to get all their scouts through this alive. They didn’t intend to fall for a place-- or a face-- that they’ve never seen. ... Read more

13 Feb 2021

04 MINS

04:12

13 Feb 2021


#1

TEASER: Second Star to the Left

A brief excerpt of Second Star to the Left Episode One, featuring ISHANI KANETKAR as GWEN HARTLEY and JORIN BAAS as BELL SUMMERS. Launching FEBRUARY 20 2021! "As scout-explorer Gwen settles down on the uninhabited planet that is her five year mission, she finds herself less alone than she expected..." Created by Aysha Farah and E. Jade Lomax. Directed and edited by Rachel Kellum. ... Read more

10 Feb 2021

02 MINS

02:59

10 Feb 2021