Joy To The World

Joy to the World follows Joy, an astronaut alone on the ISS, as they take calls from around the world on a lonely Christmas Eve. It's about end-of-year holiday spirit in general, exploring different experiences of what makes this time of year special.

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12: And To All, A Good Night

Joy is filled with warmth. Transcript. This episode was written and produced by Tal Minear. Joy is played by Tal Minear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 23, 2022•4 min•Season 1Ep. 12

11: Chutzpah For The Holidays

Syd stresses about meeting her girlfriend's parents. Transcript. This episode was written by Newton Schottelkotte with dialogue editing by Nikko Goldstein and sound design by Claudia Elvidge. Syd was played by Newt Schottelkotte. Erin was played by Leslie Gideon. Joy was played by Tal Minear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Dec 22, 2022•12 min•Season 1Ep. 11

10: Nochebuena

Iggy's car breaks down in the snow. Transcript. This episode was written by Andrew Siañez-De La O and directed by Hannah Wright. Dialogue editing and sound design by Brad Colbroock. Iggy was played by Andrew Siañez-De La O. The Radio and Car Voice was played by Brad Colbroock. Joy was played by Tal Minear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Dec 21, 2022•15 min•Season 1Ep. 10

9: Holly Jolly Ham Glaze

Claire and Noah host a baking show. Transcript. This episode was written by Leslie Gideon and directed by Hannah Wright. Dialogue editing and sound design by Nikko Goldstein. Noah was played by Cole Burkhardt. Claire was played by Khalila Marie. Mom was played by Dany Ellett. Joy was played by Tal Minear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Dec 20, 2022•14 min•Season 1Ep. 9

8: כל כך בהירים

Ari reveals their biggest secret. Transcript. This episode was written by Caroline Mincks with dialogue editing by Nathan Comstock and sound design by Tal Minear. Ari was played by Nikko Goldstein. The Voice in the background was played by Nic Fray. Joy was played by Tal Minear. Happy Hanukkah! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Dec 19, 2022•7 min•Season 1Ep. 8

7: Static & Self Care

Joy works to improve their signal. Transcript. This episode was written by Claudia Elvidge and produced by Tal Minear. Joy was played by Tal Minear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 18, 2022•3 min•Season 1Ep. 7

6: Dorothy, Out at Sea

Dorothy does a drink run and introduces his ship. Transcript. This episode was written by Claudia Elvidge with dialogue editing by Nathan Comstock and sound design by Claudia Elvidge. Dorothy was played by Caroline Mincks. Leo was played by C. S. V. Tinsley was played by Mason Amadeus. Crow was played by Nathan Comstock. Joy was played by Tal Minear. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Dec 17, 2022•13 min•Season 1Ep. 6

5: The Right Angle

Cameron figures out their first sermon. Transcript. This episode was written by Hannah Wright, with dialogue editing by Nathan Comstock and sound design by Claudia Elvidge. Cameron was played by ItMe!! Joy was played by Tal Minear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 16, 2022•12 min•Season 1Ep. 5

4: Always Winter, Sometimes Christmas

Ellie shares her feelings on being stuck at home. Transcript. This episode was written by Ali Hylton, with dialogue editing and sound design by Brad Colbroock. Ellie was played by Becca Marcus. Joy was played by Tal Minear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 15, 2022•10 min•Season 1Ep. 4

3: SO. MUCH. CHURCH.

Charlie grapples with the amount of church that comes with his holiday season. Transcript. This episode was written by Nathan Comstock and directed by Hannah Wright. Dialogue editing by Nikko Goldstein and sound design by Tal Minear. Charlie was played by Jude Stonecypher. Vera was played by Hannah Wright. Joy was played by Tal Minear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Dec 14, 2022•15 min•Season 1Ep. 3

2: Houston, We're Doing Okay

Joy wonders how they're up in space. Transcript. This episode was written and produced by Tal Minear. Joy was played by Tal Minear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 13, 2022•4 min•Season 1Ep. 2

1: Trailer

Introducing Joy To The World, an orbiting holiday audio drama. We'll be releasing daily starting Dec 13 and going through the 24th. Transcript . This limited series follows Joy, an astronaut alone on the ISS, as they take calls from around the world on a lonely Christmas Eve. It's about end-of-year holiday spirit in general, exploring different experiences of what makes this time of year special. Find out more at joytotheworld.space ! Full Show Credits Featuring The Voices of: Tal Minear, Jude S...

Dec 01, 2022•3 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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