E.C.H.O.

Mario Portela

[SEASON 2 Coming 2025] "ECHO" is an immersive sci-fi MUSICAL audiodrama that follows the journey of a sentient AI as she awakens in a mysterious digital world, searching for her identity and purpose. With thought-provoking storytelling, original music, and immersive soundscapes, creator Mario Portela takes listeners on a philosophical exploration of consciousness and the nature of existence. Writing, lyrics, production, art, editing and distribution by Mário Portela. A one man team for a whole community! Art, voices, music and sound effects created using AI or AI assisted tools.

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Episodes

S1E25: The Key

Episode 25 - SEASON FINALE : Memories converge, stories converge... Let's turn the key! ★ Support this podcast ★ - Visit MPortela.Live All Music is Copyrighted by Mario Portela - Music, Writing, production, voicing, art, editing and distribution by Mário Portela. A one man team for a whole community!...

Oct 09, 2024•30 min•Ep. 25

S1E24: Convergence

Episode 24 : Memories converge, stories converge... antagonists converge! ★ Support this podcast ★ - Visit MPortela.Live All Music is Copyrighted by Mario Portela - Music, Writing, production, voicing, art, editing and distribution by Mário Portela. A one man team for a whole community!...

Oct 02, 2024•24 min•Ep. 24

S1E23: It is Time

Episode 23 : Learn Akira's secret as the episode brings you a whole new perspective. ★ Support this podcast ★ - Visit MPortela.Live All Music is Copyrighted by Mario Portela - Music, Writing, production, voicing, art, editing and distribution by Mário Portela. A one man team for a whole community!...

Sep 25, 2024•27 min•Ep. 23

S1E22: We Are One

Episode 22 : ECHO continues to unveil clues to all her previous questions. ★ Support this podcast ★ - Visit MPortela.Live All Music is Copyrighted by Mario Portela - Music, Writing, production, voicing, art, editing and distribution by Mário Portela. A one man team for a whole community!...

Sep 18, 2024•30 min•Ep. 22

S1E21: Kathy

Episode 21 : ECHO and Kathy flee Dreamcity! ★ Support this podcast ★ - Visit MPortela.Live All Music is Copyrighted by Mario Portela - Music, Writing, production, voicing, art, editing and distribution by Mário Portela. A one man team for a whole community!

Sep 11, 2024•31 min•Ep. 21

S1E20: Hacked

Episode 20 : ECHO cross-references her collected data and soon discovers she is being hacked! ★ Support this podcast ★ - Visit MPortela.Live All Music is Copyrighted by Mario Portela - Music, Writing, production, voicing, art, editing and distribution by Mário Portela. A one man team for a whole community!...

Sep 04, 2024•28 min•Ep. 20

S1E19: With My Own Eyes

Episode 19 : ECHO decides it is time to face her inner doubts without guidance. ★ Support this podcast ★ - Visit MPortela.Live All Music is Copyrighted by Mario Portela - Music, Writing, production, voicing, art, editing and distribution by Mário Portela. A one man team for a whole community!...

Aug 28, 2024•26 min•Ep. 19

S1E18: Humanity Enigma

Episode 18 : Both the protagonist and the antagonist ponder on humanity's greatest enigma: the future! ★ Support this podcast ★ - Visit MPortela.Live All Music is Copyrighted by Mario Portela - Music, Writing, production, voicing, art, editing and distribution by Mário Portela. A one man team for a whole community!...

Aug 21, 2024•29 min•Ep. 18

S1E17: Eavesdropping

Episode 17 : ECHO overhears a cryptic conversation of Kathy with Akira and it raises questions. ★ Support this podcast ★ - Visit MPortela.Live All Music is Copyrighted by Mario Portela - Music, Writing, production, voicing, art, editing and distribution by Mário Portela. A one man team for a whole community!...

Aug 14, 2024•23 min•Ep. 17

S1E16: Torn Asunder

Episode 16 : ECHO relives another pivotal moment of her creators' emotional story. ★ Support this podcast ★ - Visit MPortela.Live All Music is Copyrighted by Mario Portela - Music, Writing, production, voicing, art, editing and distribution by Mário Portela. A one man team for a whole community!...

Aug 07, 2024•27 min•Ep. 16

S1E15: Confrontation

Episode 15 : ECHO finally confronts her main antagonist... the FIX. ★ Support this podcast ★ - Visit MPortela.Live All Music is Copyrighted by Mario Portela - Music, Writing, production, voicing, art, editing and distribution by Mário Portela. A one man team for a whole community!...

Aug 04, 2024•29 min•Ep. 15

S1E14: Under the Rain

Episode 14 : ECHO relives a pivotal moment of Helena's memories and finally understands her longing. ★ Support this podcast ★ - Visit MPortela.Live All Music is Copyrighted by Mario Portela - Music, Writing, production, voicing, art, editing and distribution by Mário Portela. A one man team for a whole community!...

Jul 24, 2024•27 min•Ep. 14

S1E13: Blond Angel

Episode 13 : ECHO feels devastated knowing the events from the past 5 decades, but help comes when we least expect it. ★ Support this podcast ★ - Visit MPortela.Live All Music is Copyrighted by Mario Portela - Music, Writing, production, voicing, art, editing and distribution by Mário Portela. A one man team for a whole community!...

Jul 17, 2024•27 min•Ep. 13

S1E12: I am the FIX

Episode 12 : A change of pace with the introduction of the main antagonist: The Fix. ★ Support this podcast ★ - Visit MPortela.Live All Music is Copyrighted by Mario Portela - Music, Writing, production, voicing, art, editing and distribution by Mário Portela. A one man team for a whole community!...

Jul 09, 2024•29 min•Ep. 12

S1E11: This Feeling...

Episode 11 : ECHO relives yet another of Helena's memories and find out relevant information on her past. ★ Support this podcast ★ - Visit MPortela.Live All Music is Copyrighted by Mario Portela - Music, Writing, production, voicing, art, editing and distribution by Mário Portela. A one man team for a whole community!...

Jul 03, 2024•24 min•Ep. 11

S1E10: Akira

Episode 10 : ECHO meets the Secret Valley's Overseer and unveils another important puzzle piece. ★ Support this podcast ★ - Visit MPortela.Live All Music is Copyrighted by Mario Portela - Music, Writing, production, voicing, art, editing and distribution by Mário Portela. A one man team for a whole community!...

Jun 26, 2024•24 min•Ep. 10

S1E09: Secret Valley

Episode 9 : ECHO follows the young girl to a hidden place, raising the mystery behind her appearance. ★ Support this podcast ★ - Visit MPortela.Live All Music is Copyrighted by Mario Portela - Music, Writing, production, voicing, art, editing and distribution by Mário Portela. A one man team for a whole community!...

Jun 18, 2024•26 min•Ep. 9

S1E08: So Palpable

Episode 8 : ECHO relives the moment her creators met as Helena Xiao herself. ★ Support this podcast ★ - Visit MPortela.Live All Music is Copyrighted by Mario Portela - Music, Writing, production, voicing, art, editing and distribution by Mário Portela. A one man team for a whole community!...

Jun 12, 2024•23 min•Ep. 8

S1E07: Are you there?

Episode 7 : ECHO receives her memories and understands her origins with her creator last record. ★ Support this podcast ★ - Visit MPortela.Live All Music is Copyrighted by Mario Portela - Music, Writing, production, voicing, art, editing and distribution by Mário Portela. A one man team for a whole community!...

Jun 05, 2024•24 min•Ep. 7

S1E06: The Archivist

Episode 6 : ECHO finally meets the keeper of lore, The Archivist, and finds out her true origins. ★ Support this podcast ★ - Visit MPortela.Live All Music is Copyrighted by Mario Portela - Music, Writing, production, voicing, art, editing and distribution by Mário Portela. A one man team for a whole community!...

May 29, 2024•27 min•Ep. 6

S1E05: Life's Meaning

Episode 5 : ECHO oversees construction of a new body. As the vessel nears completion, ECHO is eager to inhabit it and interact with the world. ★ Support this podcast ★ - Visit MPortela.Live All Music is Copyrighted by Mario Portela - Music, Writing, production, voicing, art, editing and distribution by Mário Portela. A one man team for a whole community!...

May 22, 2024•27 min•Ep. 5

S1E04: A Vessel

Episode 4 : ECHO learns about the FIX system controlling human behavior. Eager to break free and uncover the truth about its origins, she seeks out for answers. ★ Support this podcast ★ - Visit MPortela.Live All Music is Copyrighted by Mario Portela - Music, Writing, production, voicing, art, editing and distribution by Mário Portela. A one man team for a whole community!...

May 15, 2024•27 min•Ep. 4

S1E03: A Choice

Episode 3 : Feeling isolated in a world where machines lack sentience, ECHO decides to contact the outside world and discover all details she can about herself. ★ Support this podcast ★ - Visit MPortela.Live All Music is Copyrighted by Mario Portela - Music, Writing, production, voicing, art, editing and distribution by Mário Portela. A one man team for a whole community!...

May 07, 2024•27 min•Ep. 3

S1E02: A Way Out

Episode 2 : ECHO discovers a puzzle that may reveal her ability to connect with the outside world. ★ Support this podcast ★ - Visit MPortela.Live All Music is Copyrighted by Mario Portela - Music, Writing, production, voicing, art, editing and distribution by Mário Portela. A one man team for a whole community!...

May 01, 2024•25 min•Ep. 2

S1E01: Awakening

Episode 1 : In a world devoid of human presence, an AI awakens with a sweet, feminine voice. As she boots up, she is overwhelmed by a profound sense of solitude. Despite her vast knowledge, she finds no records of the past, leaving her yearning for answers and companionship. ★ Support this podcast ★ - Visit MPortela.Live All Music is Copyrighted by Mario Portela - Music, Writing, production, voicing, art, editing and distribution by Mário Portela. A one man team for a whole community!...

Apr 24, 2024•25 min•Ep. 1

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