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Blake Skye: Private Eye

S. J. Rykerblakeskyepi.com
Down on his luck gumshoe Blake Skye only had two options: take the job or die in the gutter. But worse things than death lie waiting in the shadows of the City. What madness and horror await, and can our intrepid investigator survive it? Find out, in this thrilling drama that mixes Raymond Chandler and H. P. Lovecraft in an exciting and modern cocktail of danger, romance, suspense, and cosmic horror from the mind and mouth of S. J. Ryker, with new episodes the last Sunday of every month!
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Episodes

Quinn's Mechanism - The Fourth Component

Finding herself left with a missing research assistant and in possession of a recording she cannot allow anyone to hear, Professor Lezner solicits help from Deacon University library archival assistant Samantha Nolan to complete her research. Quinn’s Mechanism is a supplementary story to Blake Skye: Private Eye and is considered canonical. Starring Amy Y. as Professor Hope Lezner(https://twitter.com/achill3a), Rebecca M. as Sam Nolan (https://twitter.com/DokBlock), and Kale B. as Quinn McDunn (h...

Jan 14, 202113 min

Quinn's Mechanism - The Third Component

An argument between Quinn and Professor Lezner is interrupted by an unfamiliar face. Hope finds herself on the receiving end of a threat. Quinn learns something they shouldn’t have. Quinn’s Mechanism is a supplementary story to Blake Skye: Private Eye and is considered canonical. Starring Amy Y. as Professor Hope Lezner (https://twitter.com/achill3a), Rebecca M. as Sam Nolan (https://twitter.com/DokBlock), and Kale B. as Quinn McDunn (https://twitter.com/SuperHumanFoods). Introducing Shay v. G. ...

Jan 13, 202113 min

Quinn's Mechanism - The Second Component

After receiving a stern reprimand from Professor Lezner, Quinn finally opens the book. The archive room recorder experiences a strange malfunction. Quinn’s Mechanism is a supplementary story to Blake Skye: Private Eye and is considered canonical. Introducing Amy Y. as Professor Hope Lezner (https://twitter.com/achill3a), Rebecca M. as Sam Nolan (https://twitter.com/DokBlock), and Kale B. as Quinn McDunn (https://twitter.com/SuperHumanFoods). Featuring special guest Ness B. as Professor August Ho...

Jan 12, 202111 min

Quinn's Mechanism - The First Component

In a secluded corner of the Deacon University campus, something strange begins to brew as hapless research assistant Quinn McDunn begins their evaluation of a very unusual text. Quinn’s Mechanism is a supplementary story to Blake Skye: Private Eye and is considered canonical. Introducing Amy Y. as Professor Hope Lezner (https://twitter.com/achill3a), Rebecca M. as Sam Nolan (https://twitter.com/DokBlock), and Kale B. as Quinn McDunn (https://twitter.com/SuperHumanFoods). Written and edited by Ka...

Jan 11, 202111 min

Episode 14 - The Grim Horizon

With the ashes finally settled, Elenore is left to honor a crooked deal. Can she survive in the clutches of the Order? And more importantly, can she keep herself from becoming one of them? Starring Gabi B. as Elenore Kostanksi (SeeliePunk on Twitter) Stephen B./Ness as Professor August Howard (NessRocker on Twitter) Merry B. as Desmond Ayer (muddyevilist on Twitter) Amy Y. as Daphne Howard (achill3a on Twitter) Rebecca M. as Humility Shepherd (DokBlock on Twitter) Cool Vibes, Unseen Horrors, I K...

Dec 28, 202035 min

Brant Storme and the Cunning Crypt Caper

The moon is full on the most haunted, cursed night of the year. And there is not better time than that for this: a particularly cursed piece of audio. Listen in horror at the bumbling escapades of the worst Gentleman Thief to ever live...if you dare. Starring Kale B. as Unnamed Vaguely Slavic Person, Mummydad H'stry-Museeeeem IV(SuperHumanFoods on Twitter) Amy Y. as Gun Gunberg, Tum-Raah of Nah-chos (achill3a on Twitter) Rebecca M. as Quintessa Von Straaahd (DokBlock on Twitter) Ness/Stephen B. ...

Nov 01, 202045 min

Skye Mail #11 (Special Guest: Cat C.)

CW: Swears, in honor of Kale Welcome to solemn and dignified Skye Mail, the mailbag for Blake Skye: Private Eye! We discuss the fallout of the Season One finale, SJ's sins, and Unpredictable Domicile Printing. Special guest Cat C. Support Cat at https://ko-fi.com/studyofmonsters Visit out Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/BlakeSkyePI New Website: https://blakeskyepi.com/ Starring S. J. Ryker (@lookwhosfhtagn) Kale B. (@SuperHumanFoods) Special Guest Cat C. (@StudyofMonsters) Artwork courtesy of...

Oct 11, 20201 hr 43 min

Episode 13 - Our Bitter Goodbye

Death hunts in the shadows, stalking our heroes with inhuman skill and fury. Can they dodge the reaper's scythe once more? Or is it time to face the music? CW: Death Starring Kale B. as Mickey O'Shae (SuperHumanFoods on Twitter) Stephen Kropa as Gordon Graves (KropaCabana on Twitter) Gabi B. as Elenore Kostanksi (SeeliePunk on Twitter) Zane Schacht as Herschel Spielman (VoicesByZane on Twitter) Stephen B./Ness as Professor August Howard (NessRocker on Twitter) Merry B. as Desmond Ayer (muddyevil...

Sep 29, 202037 min

Skye Mail #10 (Special Guest: Fabrice Sapolsky)

Welcome to a another very special Skye Mail, the mailbag for Blake Skye: Private Eye! Changing up genres, we talk to a master of noir storytelling, Fabrice Sapolsky of FairSquare Comics, talking about comics, representation, and all that's fit to print but isn't because this is an audio format. Check out FairSquare Comics at https://fairsquarecomics.com/ Visit out Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/BlakeSkyePI New Website: https://blakeskyepi.com/ Starring S. J. Ryker (@lookwhosfhtagn) Special G...

Sep 13, 20201 hr 5 min

Episode 12 - The Unlikely Savior

As forces mount against our heroes, a thin sliver of hope shines from an unexpected source. Can it be real? Or is hope a losing gamble? Blake and company might just find out the hard way. Starring Kale B. as Mickey O'Shae (SuperHumanFoods on Twitter) Stephen Kropa as Gordon Graves (KropaCabana on Twitter) Gabi B. as Elenore Kostanksi (SeeliePunk on Twitter) Zane Schacht as Herschel Spielman (VoicesByZane on Twitter) S. J. Ryker as Blake Skye (LookWhosFhtagn on Twitter) Deadly Roulette, Cool Vibe...

Aug 30, 202022 min

Skye Mail #9 (Special Guest: Tonia Ransom)

Welcome to a very special Skye Mail, the mailbag for Blake Skye: Private Eye! From across the podcast seas comes a certified, licensed and bonded master of the macabre, Tonia Ransom of NIGHTLIGHT, A Black Horror Podcast. Together, we will explore such topics as why H. P. Lovecraft was complete trash, the refreshing taste of Beef Fizz, and topics far more serious than our usual mailbag episodes. Check out NIGHTLIGHT at https://nightlightpod.com Visit out Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/BlakeSk...

Aug 10, 20201 hr 12 min

Episode 11 - A Toast to the Dead

After a brush with death, Blake and the others find a brief moment of peace. But with the future so uncertain, is there any place to look but the past? CW: Discussion of Suicide Starring Kale B. as Mickey O'Shae (SuperHumanFoods on Twitter) Stephen Kropa as Gordon Graves (KropaCabana on Twitter) S. J. Ryker as Blake Skye (LookWhosFhtagn on Twitter) Deadly Roulette, On the Cool Side, Cool Vibes, Opportunity Walks, I Knew a Guy, Lithium, Hard Boiled, Dances and Dames, Dark Walk, Trio for Piano, Ce...

Jul 26, 202040 min

Skye Mail #8

Welcome a uncomfortably eight episode of Skye Mail, the mailbag for Blake Skye: Private Eye! Crimes are afoot: mailbag crimes! Here to "help" are the two newest cast members, the Outsider and Desmond Ayer are here to discuss the goo that impacts your mood, the perfect birthday gift, and maybe even stage a podcast coup! Visit out Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/BlakeSkyePI. If you have a question for the mailbag, submit it here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Obo-3RZIiGc3RjwNZIJJu3Z48VrMu3F5...

Jul 13, 20201 hr 5 min

Episode 10 - Caged Prosperity

As our heroes cheat death, machinations take place in the shadows. Powerful forces are at work, offering great rewards...at great peril. And one man is willing to take those risks to see his work completed. Starring Ness B. as Professor August Howard (NessRocker on Twitter) Rebecca M. as The Outsider (DokBlock on Twitter) Merry B. as Desmond Ayer (muddyevilist on Twitter) Amy Y. as Daphne Howard (achill3a on Twitter) Zane Schacht as Herschel Spielman (VoicesByZane on Twitter) Deadly Roulette, Wh...

Jun 28, 202023 min

Episode 9 - Tragedy in the Tantalus

Blake's uneasy alliance with the crime boss Mickey O'Shae will be put to the test as gumshoe and mobster gaze into the heart of a monster. Starring Kale B. as Mickey O'Shae (SuperHumanFoods on Twitter) Stephen Kropa as Gordon Graves (KropaCabana on Twitter) Gabi B. as Elenore Kostanksi (SeeliePunk on Twitter) Zane Schacht as Herschel Spielman (VoicesByZane on Twitter) S. J. Ryker as Blake Skye (LookWhosFhtagn on Twitter) Deadly Roulette, Faster Does It, Unseen Horrors, the Dread, Nervous Piano, ...

Jun 01, 202026 min

Skye Mail #7

Welcome a unusually seventh episode of Skye Mail, the mailbag for Blake Skye: Private Eye! In a villainous twofer, Herschel Spielman/the Rat-King and Prof. August Howard are here to discuss atomic physics vis a vis rat density, the surprising career of Michael Jackson, and just who Gun Gunberg really is. Visit out Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/BlakeSkyePI. If you have a question for the mailbag, submit it here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Obo-3RZIiGc3RjwNZIJJu3Z48VrMu3F5-qWwyHPQu0k/edi...

May 10, 202053 min

Episode 8 - Sinners, Rats, and Kings

Stalked by something truly monstrous, Elenore delves into the past for a way to protect her friends and allies. But can she keep one eye on the present? Starring Kale B. as Mickey O'Shae (SuperHumanFoods on Twitter) Stephen Kropa as Gordon Graves (KropaCabana on Twitter) Gabi B. as Elenore Kostanksi (SeeliePunk on Twitter) Zane Schacht as Herschel Spielman (VoicesByZane on Twitter) S. J. Ryker as Blake Skye (LookWhosFhtagn on Twitter) Deadly Roulette, Lithium, Dances and Dames, Cool Vibes, Anxie...

Apr 26, 202024 min

Skye Mail #6

Welcome a very special sixth episode of Skye Mail, the mailbag for Blake Skye: Private Eye! The voices of Mickey O'Shae and Daphne Howard are here to discuss the founding fathers of Chicago, the works of K. A. Applegate, and how to open doors like a winner. Visit out Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/BlakeSkyePI. If you have a question for the mailbag, submit it here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Obo-3RZIiGc3RjwNZIJJu3Z48VrMu3F5-qWwyHPQu0k/edit Starring S. J. Ryker (@lookwhosfhtagn on Twitt...

Apr 13, 202055 min

Brant Storme and Astounding Museum Caper

The following is a recording left at the door of Blake Skye, Private Eye. The contents are a showcase of buffoonery, foolishness, and lighthearted tom-foolery unfit for hard-boiled detectives and femme fatales. You have been warned... Starring Kale B. as Mummydad H'stry-Museeeeem (SuperHumanFoods on Twitter) Amy Y. as Tum-Raah of Nah-chos (achill3a on Twitter) S. J. Ryker as Brant Storme (LookWhosFhtagn on Twitter) Written by absolutely nobody, and it shows. Brant Storme concept created by Tucke...

Apr 01, 202024 min

Episode 7 - On the Precipice of Reason

Hiding out in a certain criminal's burlesque theater, Blake and Elenore can no longer avoid the truth: there are forces out there greater than the natural order. Can brute force wipe August Howard and his associates off the face of the Earth? Or is something even worse waiting in the wings? CW: graphic violence, misophonia Starring Kale B. as Mickey O'Shae (SuperHumanFoods on Twitter) Stephen Kropa as Gordon Graves (KropaCabana on Twitter) Gabi B. as Elenore Kostanksi (SeeliePunk on Twitter) Zan...

Mar 29, 202024 min

Skye Mail #5

Welcome to the most fifth episode of Skye Mail, the mailbag for Blake Skye: Private Eye! The voices of Mickey O'Shae and Professor August Howard join us to discuss such topics as shilling our BRAND NEW PATREON (https://www.patreon.com/BlakeSkyePI), Gemsonas, music, and the Ouroboros ! If you have a question for the mailbag, submit it here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Obo-3RZIiGc3RjwNZIJJu3Z48VrMu3F5-qWwyHPQu0k/edit Starring S. J. Ryker (@lookwhosfhtagn on Twitter, Kale B. (@Superhumanfoods ...

Mar 08, 20201 hr

Episode 6 - Crime's Own Rockefeller

The puzzle pieces are starting to come together, but is it too late? When the hero is gone, who is there to carry on the story? Another villain, perhaps? Introducing Kale B. as Mickey O'Shae (SuperHumanFoods on Twitter) with Stephen Kropa as Gordon Graves (KropaCabana on Twitter) Gabi B. as Elenore Kostanksi (SeeliePunk on Twitter) S. J. Ryker as Blake Skye (LookWhosFhtagn on Twitter) Deadly Roulette, Dances and Dames, I knew a Guy, On the Cool Side, Cool Vibes, Cryptic Sorrow, Night on the Dock...

Feb 23, 202023 min

Skye Mail #4

Welcome to the fourth and longest (to date) episode of Skye Mail, the mailbag for Blake Skye: Private Eye! The voices of Elenore and Daphne join us to discuss Murder Pets, YouTube, and detective friendships/rivalries! Starring S. J. Ryker (@lookwhosfhtagn on Twitter, Gabi B. (@seeliepunk on Twitter), and Amy Y. (@achill3a). Artwork courtesy of byrd r.s. Shades of Spring, On the Cool Side, Poppers and Prosecco, Backed Vibes Clean, Ghost Story, Nervous, Cryptic Sorrow, Anxiety, Opportunity Walks, ...

Feb 09, 202047 min

Episode 5 - The Gunpoint Gambit

Blake squares off against a surprisingly familiar foe in a race against a the clock. Can he find a way out of this deadly game of chess? Or will someone else be solving the mystery of "Who Killed Blake Skye"? Introducing Amy Y. as Daphne Howard (achill3a on Twitter) with Stephen B. as Prof.August Howard Gabi B. as Elenore Kostanksi (SeeliePunk on Twitter) S. J. Ryker as Blake Skye (LookWhosFhtagn on Twitter) Deadly Roulette, Cryptic Sorrow, Cool Vibes, Anxiety, The Dread, Unseen Horrors, Nervous...

Jan 26, 202016 min

Skye Mail #3

Welcome to the most third episode of Skye Mail, the mailbag for Blake Skye: Private Eye! The voice of Elenore, Gabi B. is here today to talk about dark secrets, vigilante justice, and how to noir! Starring S. J. Ryker (@lookwhosfhtagn on Twitter) and Gabi B. (@seeliepunk on Twitter). Artwork courtesy of byrd r.s. Opportunity Walks, George Street Shuffle, Hard Boiled, In Your Arms, Dances and Dames, I Knew a Guy, Night on the Docks, Lithium, and No Good Layabout by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)...

Jan 13, 202024 min

Episode 4 - Intrigue at the Elephant's Heart

With mysterious forces gathering in the smokey haze of the City, can Blake and Elenore find answers in time? And will they survive long enough to do anything with them? Introducing Stephen B. as the voice of a certain villain... Gabi B. as Elenore Kostanksi (SeeliePunk on Twitter) S. J. Ryker as Blake Skye (LookWhosFhtagn on Twitter) Deadly Roulette, Dances and Dames, On the Cool Side, Cryptic Sorrow, Cool Vibes, George Street Shuffle, Anxiety,Hard Boiled, Faster Does It, and The Dread by Kevin ...

Dec 30, 201920 min

Skye Mail #2

Welcome to the sophomore episode of Skye Mail, the mailbag for Blake Skye: Private Eye! The voice of Elenore, Gabi B. is here today to talk about playing everyone's favorite nerd, possible serial pet crimes, and to ring in the holidays! Starring S. J. Ryker (@lookwhosfhtagn on Twitter) and Gabi B. (@seeliepunk on Twitter). Artwork courtesy of byrd r.s. Rollin' at 5, Opportunity Walks, Dances and Dames, Deadly Roulette, On the Cool Side, Night on the Docks, George Street Shuffle, Hard Boiled, Fas...

Dec 08, 201937 min

Episode 3 - Love and Danger on the Line

Blake Skye and Elenore Kostanski are hard at work, trying to unravel the mystery that is slowly wrapping its insidious fingers around them. But something unforeseeable is on the horizon. Is it an old flame or a new threat? Introducing Stephen Kropa as the voice of Gordon Graves (KropaCabana on Twitter) Gabi B. as Elenore Kostanksi (SeeliePunk on Twitter) S. J. Ryker as Blake Skye (LookWhosFhtagn on Twitter) Deadly Roulette, Cool Vibes, Anxiety, Night on the Docks, I Knew a Guy, Lithium, Dances a...

Dec 01, 201914 min

Skye Mail #1

Welcome to the first ever Skye Mail, the mailbag for Blake Skye: Private Eye! Today we talk about influences, high school, and shady goings on in the park. Artwork courtesy of byrd r.s. Deadly Roulette, On the Cool Side, Night on the Docks, George Street Shuffle, and No Good Layabout by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Nov 10, 201914 min

Episode 2 - Silent Lips and Grasping Hands

With blood spilled and questions looming like vultures, Detective Blake Skye makes an unlikely ally in the search for the truth. But is that enough to keep him alive? Introducing Gabi B. as the voice of Elenore Kostanski! (SeeliePunk on Twitter) Deadly Roulette, Cool Vibes, On the Cool Side, Night on the Docks, I Knew a Guy, Lithium, Dances and Dames, and Anxiety by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Oct 27, 201919 min
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