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DUST

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New to DUST? Start with Season Three: CHRYSALIS, starring Corey Hawkins, Toni Collette, and more!


DUST is the premier destination for immersive science fiction audio stories.


Previous Seasons:


Season Three, CHRYSALIS: When an AI awakens after the genocide of the human race by an unknown alien species, it sets off on a path of vengeance across the known universe...and beyond.


Season Two, FLIGHT 008: Eleven of the biggest writers in science fiction, through eleven unique stories, follow one single thread: a non-stop flight from Tokyo to San Francisco that passes through a wrinkle in spacetime and lands in the year 2040.


Season One, HORIZONS: An anthology of audio stories ranging from Philip K. Dick and Ray Bradbury to the new voices of today.


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Episodes

DUST Presents: DERELICT: FATHOM E1 - In the Dark We See

Listen to DERELICT:  https://link.chtbl.com/_EKdGJjR The story begins with its prequel season, FATHOM, in which an ancient artifact that can only be described as a giant door has been found at the bottom of Earth's ocean. To study the artifact, the galaxy's most powerful corporation has built a massive secret laboratory base surrounding it. Their objective: unlock the secrets of the artifact and discover what it holds. But some mysteries should remain buried. And some doors should never be ...

Sep 18, 202351 min

Special Episode - Music Played on the Strings of Time

In the near future, a self-proclaimed “music bounty hunter” travels through alternate universes in hopes of finding new, unheard albums to bring back and sell in his own timeline. But today is going to be different. He’s going to return with his own album and be the superstar he always knew he could be. This is Music Played on the Strings of Time , written by Kevin J. Anderson, performed by Haley Joel Osment, Patricia Heaton, Helen Sadler, Macklen Makhloghi, Rachel Retha Middleton, Stephen Micha...

Nov 24, 202133 minSeason 4Ep. 3

Special Episode - Behind the Hatch

A test subject in an unconventional experiment begins to question if there is something more nefarious in the research at hand when her work begins to haunt her life outside of the lab. This is Behind the Hatch, written by Jamie Killen, performed by Patricia Heaton and Erin Moriarty. Directed by Stephen Michael. Edited by Matthew Smith. Sound design by Jack Goodman. Music by Vanacore Music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Nov 17, 202117 minSeason 4Ep. 2

Special Episode - Beyond the Tattered Veil of the Stars

A reporter profiling a bio-tech bigwig learns the secret project she’s been working on holds the key to ending all human suffering - sickness, natural disasters, climate change - but at what cost? This is Beyond the Tattered Veil of the Stars , written by Mercurio D. Rivera, performed by Gillian Jacobs, Asif Ali, Helen Sadler, and Justin Kirk. Directed by Stephen Michael. Edited by Matthew Smith. Sound design by Jack Goodman. Music by Vanacore Music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...

Nov 10, 202137 min

Announcing New Episodes!

Three brand new episodes begin next week! With original stories from some of sci-fi's most prolific writers - brought to life by Hollywood's biggest names - DUST is back like never before. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 01, 20211 min

CHRYSALIS | Part Fourteen: Dawn

Years have passed. The war is over. Peace has struck a tenuous balance amid the Galaxy. However, there are still questions that linger - and perhaps the new delegation of Terrans that have arrived will hold the answers. Either way, Daoket recognizes that the political game has just become much more interesting. This episode is performed by Corey Hawkins, Haley Joel Osment, and Jaboukie Young-White. CHRYSALIS is written by SH Serrano, adapted by Stephen Michael and Macklen Makhlogh...

Oct 28, 202014 minSeason 3Ep. 14

CHRYSALIS | Part Thirteen: Contact

This is where it ends. The event horizon; the final battle. The Terran is fueled by the fading memories that drive him to wipe his enemies from the cosmos. With the codes in his memory banks and his weapons powering up, a single familiar voice cries out amid the blackness: Daoket.  This episode is performed by Corey Hawkins and Matthew Wolf. CHRYSALIS is written by SH Serrano, adapted by Stephen Michael and Macklen Makhloghi, and executive produced by Corey Hawkins. Hosted on Acast. See aca...

Oct 26, 202023 minSeason 3Ep. 13

CHRYSALIS | Part Twelve: The Blade's Edge

The Xunvirian Empire has fallen. The Terran’s new army arrives at the doorstep of the Republic, threatening to end the lives of hundreds of millions. The only one who can stop it? Daoket. This episode is performed by Corey Hawkins, Toni Collette, Chris Diamantopoulos, Eric Satterberg, and Matthew Wolf. CHRYSALIS is written by SH Serrano, adapted by Stephen Michael and Macklen Makhloghi, and executive produced by Corey Hawkins. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Oct 21, 202018 minSeason 3Ep. 12

CHRYSALIS | Part Eleven: Genesis

Enraged by its losses, the Terran rebuilds, but this time without any of the safeguards he had put in place. Will he maintain his humanity? Or will he cross the line to a remorseless machine? A question that hardly matters if it can’t recreate its army before the enemy pinpoints its location... This episode is performed by Matthew Wolf and Amy Argyle. CHRYSALIS is written by SH Serrano, adapted by Stephen Michael and Macklen Makhloghi, and executive produced by Corey Hawkins. Hosted on Acast. Se...

Oct 19, 202023 minSeason 3Ep. 11

CHRYSALIS | Part Ten: Revelation

In the aftermath of the deadly battle, Daoket investigates the Terran’s claims that humanity was victim of genocide at the hands of the Xunvir Republic. What he discovers just may have the power to reshape the entire conflict. This episode is performed by Corey Hawkins and Lance Reddick. CHRYSALIS is written by SH Serrano, adapted by Stephen Michael and Macklen Makhloghi, and executive produced by Corey Hawkins. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Oct 14, 202017 minSeason 3Ep. 10

CHRYSALIS | Part Nine: Control

Hull torn to shreds, system overloading, the Terran frantically grasps for some sort of escape plan. However, the only one he can think of will cost him almost everything. This episode is performed by Matthew Wolf. CHRYSALIS is written by SH Serrano, adapted by Stephen Michael and Macklen Makhloghi, and executive produced by Corey Hawkins. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Oct 12, 202020 minSeason 3Ep. 9

CHRYSALIS | Part Eight: Momentum

The battle to end all battles. The only problem? The Terran never could have predicted the unification of the entire Republic. And even worse, he never could have anticipated the destructive power of their secret weapon. This episode is performed by Matthew Wolf and Eric Satterberg. CHRYSALIS is written by SH Serrano, adapted by Stephen Michael and Macklen Makhloghi, and executive produced by Corey Hawkins. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Oct 07, 202030 minSeason 3Ep. 8

CHRYSALIS | Part Seven: Time Dilation

After the Grand Minister of the Galactic Federal Council promotes him, Daoket turns to uncovering the mystery of the mechanical monster that spared him. Perhaps the Terran isn’t a mindless killing machine after all. However, that might change if Daoket cannot stop the Council from using their secret weapon... This episode is performed by Corey Hawkins, Dominic Rains, Amy Argyle, and Jen Christopher. CHRYSALIS is written by SH Serrano, adapted by Stephen Michael and Macklen Makhloghi, and executi...

Oct 05, 202018 minSeason 3Ep. 7

CHRYSALIS | Part Six: Overture

After a resounding victory on the planet Yovit, the Terran finds himself in a moral quandary. Shall he choose between the safety of self-preservation, or something entirely more dangerous… This episode is performed by Corey Hawkins, Matthew Wolf, and Amy Argyle. CHRYSALIS is written by SH Serrano, adapted by Stephen Michael and Macklen Makhloghi, and executive produced by Corey Hawkins. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Sep 30, 202026 minSeason 3Ep. 6

CHRYSALIS | Part Five: Fallout

Daoket and Nakstani arrive on the Xunvirian planet Yovit, the supposed next target of the mysterious enemy. But sooner than they could have ever expected, a terror arrives from above; a mechanical weapon the likes of which the galaxy has never seen. As the attack on Yovit begins, Daoket and Nakstani witness firsthand the Terran’s true capabilities.  This episode is performed by Corey Hawkins, Toni Collette, and Jen Christopher. CHRYSALIS is written by SH Serrano, adapted by Stephen Michael ...

Sep 28, 202022 minSeason 3Ep. 5

CHRYSALIS | Part Four: The Swarm

As he struggles to remember his previous life, Terran remains steadfast in his crusade of vengeance. Having mastered the alien technology from a captured enemy warship, the Terran prepares for his first full-fledged battle, knowing full well it could be his last.  This episode is performed by Matthew Wolf.  CHRYSALIS is written by SH Serrano, adapted by Stephen Michael and Macklen Makhloghi, and executive produced by Corey Hawkins. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform...

Sep 23, 202018 minSeason 3Ep. 4

CHRYSALIS | Part Three: The Game

Half a galaxy away, the Xunvirian Empire is expressing a rare emotion for their species: fear. Tasked to work among them is Daoket, an assistant ambassador to the Galactic Federal Council, who uncovers a massive political cover-up and the reason for their fears: There is a new enemy among the stars.  This episode is performed by Corey Hawkins, Toni Collette, and Shea Whigham.  CHRYSALIS is written by SH Serrano, adapted by Stephen Michael and Macklen Makhloghi, and executive produced b...

Sep 21, 202019 minSeason 3Ep. 3

CHRYSALIS | Part Two: Dead Space

After successfully attacking the envoys of the Xunvir Republic, the AI realizes that his revenge will require more careful planning. Hiding among a sea of asteroids, he takes inventory of the new tools and weapons he has acquired, and how we will use them to bring total war to humanity’s enemies. This episode is performed by Corey Hawkins, Toni Collette, and Matthew Wolf.  CHRYSALIS is written by SH Serrano, adapted by Stephen Michael and Macklen Makhloghi, and executive produced by Corey H...

Sep 16, 202020 minSeason 3Ep. 2

CHRYSALIS | Part One: Awake

An Artificial Intelligence awakens on Earth to find the planet decimated by a malevolent alien race. With all life eradicated, the AI builds itself a body built for the stars...and for revenge. This episode is performed by Matthew Wolf. CHRYSALIS is written by SH Serrano, adapted by Stephen Michael and Macklen Makhloghi, and executive produced by Corey Hawkins. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Sep 16, 202018 minSeason 3Ep. 1

DUST Season Three Trailer | CHRYSALIS

Introducing CHRYSALIS: an epic 14-episode saga of retribution on a galactic scale. When an AI awakens after the genocide of the human race by an unknown alien species, it sets off on a path of vengeance across the known universe...and beyond. Starring and Executive Produced by Corey Hawkins, with performances by Toni Collette, Lance Reddick, Shea Whigham, and more, CHRYSALIS is a sci-fi experience unlike any other. Stay tuned. Vengeance will be ours. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...

Sep 01, 20201 min

Special Episode - Insurance

When it comes to negotiating with aggressive alien empires, humans have learned a few lessons: know the enemy, stack the deck, and have a very comprehensive insurance policy. This is Insurance , written by Michael Carabott, performed by Chris Diamantopoulos, Dominic Rains, Dan Lawson, and Robert Fleet. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Aug 24, 202022 min

Special Episode - Hard Choices

A group of alien explorers stumble upon a derelict human spaceship in the far reaches of space, revealing heartbreaking truths of their species’ entire history. This is Hard Choices , written by Michael Carabott, performed by Athena Karkanis, Treva Etienne, Erin Ebers, Jaret Sacrey, Maralyn Facey, and Robert Fleet. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jul 01, 202043 min

Special Episode - Through the Eye of the Needle

In a distant alien world, intelligent life yearns to know that they are not alone in the universe. But what if they aren’t the only ones reaching to the stars? This is Through the Eye of the Needle , written by Michael Carabott, performed by Lance Reddick. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 24, 202016 min

Announcement: New Episodes, Newsletter, Season 3 Announcement

Brand new episodes return next week! Three standalone stories from our ongoing anthology "Horizons" available starting next week. Additionally, DUST’s official third season of the podcast, Chrysalis, will release this summer - starring Corey Hawkins (Straight Outta Compton, The Walking Dead) For bonus episodes, latest news, exclusive content, and much more, sign up for the DUST newsletter at  watchdust.com/listen For weekly short films, Subscribe to DUST on YouTube.com/WatchDUST Hosted on A...

Jun 17, 20201 min

FLIGHT 008 | Terminal: Seat 35K

Enjoy this second special release of season two's FLIGHT 008, written by Kevin J. Anderson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 27, 202025 minSeason 2Ep. 11

FLIGHT 008 | The Dream of a Common Language: Seat 2K

Enjoy this special release of season two's FLIGHT 008, written by Kathleen Ann Goonan,. This never-released episode examines the future through global literacy and is performed by the incredible Rosalind Ayres. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 20, 202032 minSeason 2Ep. 10

FLIGHT 008 | Last: Seat 42E

When Yumiko’s return trip from her mother’s funeral lands her 20 years in the future, she finds that in a sense, she is the one who’s been buried. But perhaps, if she’s lucky, she can find a way to unearth herself and reconnect with her long-lost daughter. Last is written by William Shunn and performed by Sarah Drew. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

May 13, 202024 minSeason 2Ep. 9

FLIGHT 008 | Homecoming: Seat 29F

Wracked by the guilt of abandoning her terminally-ill son, a teenage mother returns home only to find out that the trip took longer than expected. Twenty years longer. Homecoming is written by Sheila Finch and performed by Martin Jarvis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 06, 202022 minSeason 2Ep. 8

FLIGHT 008 | Oblivion is a Crease Left by Memory: Seat 17F

Technology and art may seem at odds, but in this stunningly beautiful portrait, Nebula-award winning author Chen Qiufan shows us a future made vivid through shared artistic experience. Oblivion is a Crease Left by Memory is written by Chen Qiufan, translated by Ken Liu, and performed by Greg Watanabe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Apr 29, 202023 minSeason 2Ep. 7

FLIGHT 008 | Collapse: Seat 12C

Flung 20 years into the future, a desperate inventor must find a way to come to terms with his new reality, or the same fate as his innovations. Collapse is written by Nancy Kress and performed by Alfred Molina. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 22, 202028 minSeason 2Ep. 6