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Wolf 359

Life's not easy for Doug Eiffel, the communications officer for the U.S.S. Hephaestus Research Station, currently on Day 448 of its orbit around red dwarf star Wolf 359. He's stuck on a scientific survey mission of indeterminate length, 7.8 light years from Earth. His only company on board the station are stern mission chief Minkowski, insane science officer Hilbert, and Hephaestus Station's sentient, often malfunctioning operating system Hera. He doesn't have much to do for his job other than monitoring static and intercepting the occasional decades-old radio broadcast from Earth, so he spends most of his time creating extensive audio logs about the ordinary, day-to-day happenings within the station. But the Hephaestus is an odd place, and life in extremely isolated, zero gravity conditions has a way of doing funny things to people's minds. Even the simplest of tasks can turn into a gargantuan struggle, and the most ordinary-seeming things have a way of turning into anything but that. Wolf 359 is a radio drama in the tradition of Golden Age of Radio shows. Take one part space-faring adventure, add one part character drama, and mix in one part absurdist sitcom, and you get Wolf 359.

Life's not easy for Doug Eiffel, the communications officer for the U.S.S. Hephaestus Research Station, currently on Day 448 of its orbit around red dwarf star Wolf 359. He's stuck on a scientific survey mission of indeterminate length, 7.8 light years from Earth. His only company on board the station are stern mission chief Minkowski, insane science officer Hilbert, and Hephaestus Station's sentient, often malfunctioning operating system Hera. He doesn't have much to do for his job other than monitoring static and intercepting the occasional decades-old radio broadcast from Earth, so he spends most of his time creating extensive audio logs about the ordinary, day-to-day happenings within the station. But the Hephaestus is an odd place, and life in extremely isolated, zero gravity conditions has a way of doing funny things to people's minds. Even the simplest of tasks can turn into a gargantuan struggle, and the most ordinary-seeming things have a way of turning into anything but that. Wolf 359 is a radio drama in the tradition of Golden Age of Radio shows. Take one part space-faring adventure, add one part character drama, and mix in one part absurdist sitcom, and you get Wolf 359.

 

#97

Eiffel and Hilbert Present: Directing Stories For Sound with Gabriel Urbina

Want to create great fiction podcasts but don't know where to begin? You're not alone! Wolf 359 creator Gabriel Urbina is offering a brand new online workshop, Directing Stories For Sound, as well as a new round of his returning classic, Writing Stories for Sound! This September, join Gabriel on two guided tours of his own journey into understanding audio, as he retraces his steps and revisits the questions he asked as he was taking his first baby steps into the medium with the first episodes of Wolf 359! He's teaching both workshops twice this September. Writing Stories for Sound will be on [September 5th] (https://learn.fearofpublicshame.com/0a477e0b-9990-4104-bf64-dbeec574b8fc) at 7:00 PM Eastern and on [September 10th] (https://learn.fearofpublicshame.com/4ea2778a-220a-4fee-b12e-155a8cbc8daa) at 7:00 PM Eastern. The brand new Directing Stories for Sound will be on [September 8th] (https://learn.fearofpublicshame.com/6b427872-823d-4d49-8ead-cf6fef6437dc) at 2:00 PM Eastern and on [September 12th] (https://learn.fearofpublicshame.com/c55336c1-9909-45b5-a5bf-b9c67e618c60) at 7:00 PM Eastern! For more information or to sign up, please visit [wolf359.fm/learn] (https://wolf359.fm/learn) . TRANSCRIPT OF TODAY'S MESSAGE: (music plays) Announcer: And now a quick scene from Life on the Hephaestus, Day Four-Hundred and Forty-Nine. (sounds of Hilbert's lab fade in) (the door bursts open) Eiffel: Oh my god, Doctor Hilbert! Thank god, I’ve found you!  Hilbert: Officer Eiffel. Why are you bursting into my laboratory? There is problem?  Eiffel: Yes, there is huge problem! Minkowski was trying to reset the air regulator in the docking bay and the equipment malfunctioned! Now she’s trapped in there and the room’s losing O2! I have no idea what to do, you have to come and help me!  Hilbert: No, no, no, no, no - wait one moment.  (music slows down and stops, like somebody unplugged the record player) Hilbert: Hmm... Eiffel: ... uhhh, doc? Hilbert: Eiffel, this is not really working for me. Can I make some suggestions? Eiffel: Uh, sure? Hilbert: When you say there is huge problem, put more emphasis on word huge, yes? Eiffel: Like... there is huge problem? Hilbert: Yes, good, good. And explanation of problem, can you do with more energy? Faster?  Eiffel: Uh, yeah, I think I can give that a try.  Hilbert: Excellent, excellent. And last sentence... is not really coming together. Hmm... How would you feel if instead you say, “I know exactly how to fix this, and I will go take care of it right now.”  Eiffel: ... go take care of it right now... Hilbert: Yes, like that, like that. Here: you leave and come back in. We try from top.  Eiffel: All - all right.  (the door closes as Eiffel leaves) (pause, a new piece of music starts playing) (the door bursts open) Eiffel: Oh my god, Doctor Hilbert! Thank god, I’ve found you!  Hilbert: Officer Eiffel. There is problem?  Eiffel: Yes, there is HUGE problem! Minkowski was trying to reset the air regulator in the docking bay and the equipment malfunctioned! Now she’s trapped in there and the room’s losing O2! I know exactly how to fix this, and I will go take care of it right now!  Hilbert: Very good. I’m glad we had this conversation. Eiffel: Me too, but now I gotta go do the thing and save the Commander!   Hilbert: Hmph. Excellent. Is good that I took online workshop on Directing Stories for Sound with Gabriel Urbina. Taught me everything I know on how to define what a scene should and should not be.  (a printer prints out a message) Hilbert: Ahhh, and would you look at that. Urbina is teaching Directing Stories for Sound this September, along with classic Writing Stories for Sound workshop as well. What great opportunity for anyone that wants to learn how to master the power of audio and fiction podcasting.  (the door opens again) Eiffel: Actually, doc, can we try that one more time?  Hilbert: No, Eiffel, scene was good. Leave it alone.  Eiffel: Aww, doc, but - !  Hilbert: Leave it! (the scene and music fade out, jaunty music beings playing) Announcer: Writing Stories For Sound and the brand new Directing Stories for Sound, a set of workshop by Gabriel Urbina. Seats are now open for sessions on September 5th, 8th, 10th, and 12th. Visit wolf359.fm/learn for more info and to sign up.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

22 Aug 2024

03 MINS

03:44

22 Aug 2024


#96

The Wolf 359 Reunion Episode of Pairing Podcast

Merry Christmas, and Happy 4-Year Anniversary to the finale of Wolf 359! To celebrate, Commander Emma Sherr-Ziarko gathered (most) of the cast and crew of the show for a reunion on her own podcast, Pairing, and we wanted to bring it directly to all of you. We reminisce about our favorite memories of making this show, what episodes we loved most, and we discuss what we think our characters would drink. Plus: Noah's slates, Zach Valenti breaking into song, recording at Spaceman, building and living in a character, Hilbert's commercial reads, forgetting episode titles, Horse Wines, predicting the future, Alan's track titles, Gabriel the master synthesizer, How Could Dare You, and, of course, Funzo. This episode features: Julian Silver, Scotty Shoemaker, Zach Valenti, Ariela Rotengold, Noah Masur, Michelle Agresti, Sarah Shachat, Zach Libresco, Michaela Swee, Cecilia Lynn-Jacobs, Alan Rodi, and Gabriel Urbina. It also features music by Alan Rodi. Special thanks to Zach Valenti for helping edit this episode! Zach is doing a  [Wolf 359 re-listen] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VyW49xSqURs&list=PLmLi7V1BZq169n3G-k7PHf-dIWoHtrmmC&index=2)  starting December 25th, 2021, at 3:59pm EST. Join him at  [wolf359.fm/relisten] (http://wolf359.fm/relisten) ! Check out more of Pairing - including many episodes featuring members of the Wolf 359 cast and crew as guests - at the [show's website] (https://www.thepairingpodcast.com/) ! If you would like to access an ad-free feed of Wolf 359, check out the newly relaunched  [Wolf 359 patreon] (https://wolf359.fm/news/tag/Patreon) . Emma humbly asks that you sign up for the pre-launch of Moira Katson's new book,  [A Sundered Throne] (https://moirakatson.com/) , which Emma is on deck to narrate if we raise enough money from the kickstarter. It's free to sign up, and you get a sneak peek of the first 8 chapters! You can also find Emma as an acting coach on  [SkillsHub] (http://acting.skillshub.life/) , a website founded by another commander (Jennifer Hale). Check out her  [website] (http://emmasherrziarko.com/)  and  [patreon] (https://www.patreon.com/emmasherrziarko)  for more info on what she's up to! If you enjoy Pairing, follow us on social media and tell your friends! Follow us on  [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/@PairingPodcast) ,  [Facebook] (https://www.facebook.com/pairingpodcast/) ,  [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/pairingpodcast/) , &  [Tumblr] (https://pairingpodcast.tumblr.com/) ! Pairing was created, hosted, and produced by  [Emma Sherr-Ziarko] (http://www.emmasherrziarko.com/) , with music and audio recording by  [Winston Shaw] (https://twitter.com/winston_shaw) , and artwork by Darcy Zimmerman and Katie Huey. This episode was edited by Emma Sherr-Ziarko and Zach Valenti. Hosted on Acast. See [acast.com/privacy] (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

25 Dec 2021

2 HR 24 MINS

2:24:22

25 Dec 2021


#95

The Wolf 359 Ad-Free Feed Is Live!

We finally broke through the last of our technical hiccups, friends, and could not be more excited to share with you the brand new(/old) Wolf 359 Ad-Free feed. To access the whole run of the show without ads, head on over to wolf359.fm/support. Or just keep listening to the show on your podcatcher of choice. We're not the boss of you. Hosted on Acast. See [acast.com/privacy] (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

23 Nov 2021

02 MINS

02:02

23 Nov 2021


#94

Making the Final Episode

This is a behind-the-scenes look into the making of the final episode of Wolf 359, produced by Rebecca Seidel. Featuring interviews with its cast and crew, and never-before-heard audio from the studio recording sessions for Brave New World. Note: This special behind-the-scenes extra contains spoilers for Episode 61, Brave New World. Hosted on Acast. See [acast.com/privacy] (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

25 Oct 2021

23 MINS

23:01

25 Oct 2021


#93

New to Wolf 359? Start Here!

New to Wolf 359? Don't know where you should start listening? Here's the orientation you need for your deep space adventure: how to get started, what to look out for, and how to get the best Wolf 359 experience. For a text version of this guide, please visit www.wolf359.fm/starter-guide Hosted on Acast. See [acast.com/privacy] (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

25 Oct 2021

03 MINS

03:10

25 Oct 2021


#92

Unseen: A New Series from the Makers of Wolf 359

Hello Dear Listeners!  We are revisiting the Wolf 359 feed for a very special, very exciting announcement! The creative team behind Wolf 359 has just released a brand-new audio fiction fantasy series called Unseen.  The premise behind the show is simple: in a world where magic is real but invisible to almost everyone, the few magical beings that do exist struggle, every day, just to be seen. We're very proud of this new series, and so we wanted share the first episode with all of you. We hope you enjoy "Never-Ending Circles," written and directed by Gabriel Urbina, the creator of Wolf 359!  And if you do enjoy this first installment, and you can check out the rest of Unseen at  [www.Unseen.Show] (http://www.unseen.show) . Hosted on Acast. See [acast.com/privacy] (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

02 Nov 2020

42 MINS

42:52

02 Nov 2020


#91

Zero Hours: A New Series From The Wolf 359 Crew

Hello Dear Listeners!  We're re-activating the Wolf 359 feed for a very special announcement from the man of a thousand voices himself, Zach Valenti. The creative team behind Wolf 359 has just released a brand-new audio drama anthology series called Zero Hours.  We think it's pretty neat, and so we wanted share the first episode, which features a couple other voices you're probably familiar with...  We hope you enjoy, and you can check out the rest of Zero Hours at [www.zerohourspodcast.com] (http://www.zerohourspodcast.com) .  Hosted on Acast. See [acast.com/privacy] (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

21 Oct 2019

38 MINS

38:23

21 Oct 2019


#90

Mini Episode: Space Rage

Faced with yet another affront to his dignity, Communications Officer Eiffel expresses his frustrations the only way he knows how - through the miracle of radio.  Written by Zach Valenti, Sarah Shachat, and Gabriel Urbina. Directed by Gabriel Urbina. Performed by Zach Valenti and Emma Sherr-Ziarko. Original music by Alan Rodi. Originally commissioned by Spoke.  Hosted on Acast. See [acast.com/privacy] (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

24 Dec 2018

05 MINS

05:58

24 Dec 2018


#89

Mini Episode: Step One

Forced to deal with the unique challenge of figuring out how to put on a space suit, Communications Officer Eiffel does his best to break it down into small, manageable steps. Written by Zach Valenti, Sarah Shachat, and Gabriel Urbina. Directed by Gabriel Urbina. Performed by Zach Valenti. Original music by Alan Rodi. Originally commissioned by Spoke.  Hosted on Acast. See [acast.com/privacy] (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

24 Dec 2018

06 MINS

06:34

24 Dec 2018


#88

Mini Episode: Adventure of a Lifetime

Communications Officer Eiffel explores the far reaches of the Hephaestus, and goes on a journey like no other. Written by Zach Valenti, Sarah Shachat, and Gabriel Urbina. Directed by Gabriel Urbina. Performed by Zach Valenti. Original music by Alan Rodi. Originally commissioned by Spoke.  Hosted on Acast. See [acast.com/privacy] (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

24 Dec 2018

06 MINS

06:21

24 Dec 2018


#87

Special Announcement: Pryce and Carter's DSSPPM and Three New Mini Episodes!

It's been one year since the release of our finale episode! To commemorate the occasion, we are finally releasing the full version of Pryce and Carter's Deep Space Survival Procedure and Protocol Manual, as well as three new mini episodes. Happy Holidays! Hosted on Acast. See [acast.com/privacy] (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

24 Dec 2018

02 MINS

02:58

24 Dec 2018


#86

Episode 61: Brave New World

Please be advised this episode of Wolf 359 contains violence and the use of firearms. Listener discretion is advised. Our finale episode. Faced with a choice between finally going home and stopping Pryce and Cutter's master plan, the crew of the Hephaestus heads towards their final confrontation with their enemies, their past selves, and each other. Plus, the Doug Eiffel Fastball Special, the lies we tell ourselves, another bad plan, cool stuff with robots, and one day more. Hosted on Acast. See [acast.com/privacy] (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

25 Dec 2017

2 HR 11 MINS

2:11:23

25 Dec 2017


#85

Mission Mishaps: Happy Holidays

Mission Mishaps, entry eight. SI-5 surveillance log. Entry #CRT004. Maxwell and Jacobi try to talk their way out of a mandatory assignment. Hosted on Acast. See [acast.com/privacy] (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

24 Dec 2017

13 MINS

13:07

24 Dec 2017


#84

Special Episode: Volte Face

Investigative reporter Andrea Nash is having a very good day. She's flown halfway around the world on a very special assignment: an exclusive interview with Marcus Cutter, the infamous Director of Communications for Goddard Futuristics. It's a shot at journalism greatness, and Nash intends to make the most of it. But as she gets closer and closer to unearthing the earth-shaking story she's after, her subject gets more and more defensive... and starts considering more radical means of eliminating the unwanted attention. Plus, terrors to work for, a big, honking private plane, the charms of analog recorders, things no monkey could ever manage, and the fiery intensity of a thousand burning suns. Hosted on Acast. See [acast.com/privacy] (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

21 Dec 2017

59 MINS

59:59

21 Dec 2017


#83

Episode 60: Terms and Conditions

Please be advised this episode of Wolf 359 contains instances of violence and use of firearms. Listener discretion is advised. With the wayward pod successfully recovered but Doctor Pryce still in the hands of the rebellious crew, Cutter must find a way to defuse an explosive hostage situation. Will the uneasy truces formed during the state of emergency last long enough for both sides to reach a diplomatic compromise? Or will Cutter and his operatives resort to more... extreme measures in an attempt to give the conflict a more permanent solution? Plus, a homecoming of sorts, supportive company culture, rashness, impulsivity, and a hell of a sunset.  Hosted on Acast. See [acast.com/privacy] (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

12 Dec 2017

47 MINS

47:19

12 Dec 2017


#82

Mission Mishaps: No Complaints

Mission Mishaps, Entry Seven. SI-5 Surveillance Log. Entry #FRD916. Kepler and Jacobi try to keep themselves entertained during a stakeout. Hosted on Acast. See [acast.com/privacy] (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

06 Dec 2017

13 MINS

13:07

06 Dec 2017


#81

Episode 59: Crash and Burn

Trapped with Kepler and Pryce on board a jettisoned pod from the Sol, Eiffel and Minkowski must find a way to avoid all manner of imminent death. Before too long, a delicate truce has been struck, as both sides try to find a way out of their predicament. But how long can a fragile ceasefire last in such a volatile situation? And will their respective allies on the Hephaestus come to the rescue... or throw yet another monkey-wrench into the proceedings? Plus, signature looks, Chinny-Chin-Chins, limited vocabularies, very motivational singing, and the "Life Ruiner of the Year" competition! Hosted on Acast. See [acast.com/privacy] (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

30 Nov 2017

36 MINS

36:29

30 Nov 2017