Clinical Space

Clinical Space is an audio fiction podcast about the struggles, joys, and daily life of Aja Graves, the counseling officer aboard an exploratory Astro Navy starship. It takes a character-focused approach to familiar themes and plot elements from science fiction. It is meant to have a cozy and relatable tone, while occasionally brushing against real and serious topics.

This work, all its episodes, and all art released in connection with it are licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 unless otherwise specified.

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Episodes

S1 E07 "Pinocchio, Part 2"

How do I help you? What even is the problem? When can I sleep? A relatively simple solution is found for a very large problem. A soft bed lies waiting. Cast: Amanda Gillespie as Dr. Graves Jordynn York as Captain Lucero Janelle George as the Ship Computer / Credits Narrator Kristofer Daye as Chief Murphy Haven Daye as PN80 A Cozy AF production Written by Haven Daye Art and design by Haven Daye Music composed by Dusty Hall Special thanks to all the people who got excited about this podcast before...

Aug 14, 2025•14 min

S1 E06 "Pinocchio, Part 1"

Can you tell me why this happened? Are you ready to talk about it? A brand-new client is found on a proverbial doorstep. Cast: Amanda Gillespie as Dr. Graves Jordynn York as Captain Lucero Janelle George as the Ship Computer / Credits Narrator Haven Daye as PN80 A Cozy AF production Written by Haven Daye Art and design by Haven Daye Music composed by Dusty Hall Special thanks to Bierce. SFX Attributions: - Scifi_button_beeping_modern_starwars_inspired_part_2 by Artninja (License: Attribution 4.0...

Jul 31, 2025•14 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Aja's Listening Queue: Sidequesting

Tal's description: Sidequesting is about Rion, a budding adventurer who’s willing to help out just about anyone, as long as they’re not being asked to deal with the scary wizard everyone keeps talking about. Each episode follows a new sidequest of Rion’s as they travel from town to town, meeting new people and doing new things. It pulls from classic tropes across fantasy stories, but subverts them. It’s a fun, light-hearted, and exciting adventure. You can listen to episodes of Sidequesting in a...

Jul 17, 2025•19 min

S1 E05 "Caesura"

Are you there? Leadership is returned, gently and tentatively. Some things are extended. Some things are cut short. **This episode contains a description of an abduction, and explores themes of existential derealization. Misophonia Warning: The episode also contains potentially disturbing alien therapist mouth noises.** Cast: Amanda Gillespie as Dr. Graves Jordynn York as Captain Lucero Janelle George as the Ship Computer / Credits Narrator Dani as Dr. Kalaukh Written and produced by Haven Daye ...

Jul 05, 2025•12 min•Season 1Ep. 5

S1 E04 "Facts of Life"

How does everyone act like this is normal? The first of an experience is... experienced. A bothersome bit of protocol is confronted. Life goes on. **This episode contains descriptions of naval combat and graphic violence.** Cast: Amanda Gillespie as Dr. Graves Jordynn York as Captain Lucero Janelle George as the Ship Computer / Credits Narrator Ani Rey Briggs as Sergeant “Magpie” Piemonte Written and produced by Haven Daye Art and design by Haven Daye Music composed by Dusty Hall Special thanks ...

Jun 19, 2025•13 min•Season 1Ep. 4

S1 E03 "Company or Crowd"

Why does my uniform have so many pockets? Foot traffic timing is lamented, and the important questions are asked. A familiar face speaks for themself for once. New friends are made. Earthenware meets an untimely end. Some letters are drafted. **This episode contains mention of depression and suicidal ideation.** Cast: Amanda Gillespie as Dr. Graves Jordynn York as Captain Lucero Janelle George as the Ship Computer / Credits Narrator Written and produced by Haven Daye Art and design by Haven Daye...

Jun 05, 2025•14 min•Season 1Ep. 3

S1 E02 "Connectedness"

What am I grateful for? What things need to change? Some peace and solitude is found for a brief moment. The line between resiliency and stubbornness is encountered. Promising new (mandatory) friendships are arranged. **This episode contains a brief description of a military attack on civilians.** Cast: Amanda Gillespie as Dr. Graves Jordynn York as Captain Lucero Janelle George as the Ship Computer / Credits Narrator Ani Rey Briggs as Sergeant “Magpie” Piemonte Written and produced by Haven Day...

May 22, 2025•15 min•Season 1Ep. 2

S1 E01 "Pilot Program"

Title: S1 E01 “Pilot Program” Subtitle: 23-13-207 Why did nobody tell me this? Whom do I even talk to about it? An overdue appointment is finally made. Many frustrations are voiced, but it seems that, in space, no one can hear you scream into your pillow. **This episode contains mention of mild claustrophobia and agoraphobia.** Cast: Amanda Gillespie as Dr. Graves Jordynn York as Captain Lucero Janelle George as the Ship Computer / Credits Narrator Written and produced by Haven Daye Art and desi...

May 08, 2025•12 min•Season 1Ep. 1

S1 E00 (Trailer)

Are you getting settled in? Haven Daye excitedly presents Clinical Space, a cozy and cerebral science fiction podcast that explores the mental state of those that explore the stars, through the eyes of the one who's meant to keep them afloat, metaphorically speaking. This trailer episode features both a canonical journal entry from the main character, Dr. Graves, as well as a note from the author about the show in general. We hope you enjoy. Cast: Amanda Gillespie as Dr. Graves Written and produ...

Dec 23, 2024•3 min

Teaser

Welcome aboard, Counselor. Your first appointment is waiting for you. Cast: Amanda Gillespie as Dr. Graves Written and produced by Haven Daye This work is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 Special thanks to Amanda, for being almost as excited about this project as I am. SFX Attributions: Beep Select.wav by IndigoRay https://freesound.org/s/339129/ License: Creative Commons 0 PcXAXoFzaG9QZbKaed5a Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Nov 26, 2024•1 min

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