For fans of The Diplomat , The X-Files , and Where in the World is Carmen San Diego? HAVANA SYNDROME is a groundbreaking new audio drama which follows the story of two siblings pulled unwillingly into the realm of global espionage when their sister goes AWOL from the CIA to track down the source of a mysterious sound which has plagued spies, diplomats, and military officers around the world. First episode premieres November 28th, 2024. The first clue (and transcript) is already here: havanasyndr...
Oct 31, 2024•2 min
Shadow returns with a very special message and introduces a new series from Stormfire Productions. About Once Upon a Time in Havana: How can an island, only 90 miles from the U.S. southeastern coast, feel so far away? Lisette Alvarez guides you through their journey as the first person in their family to return to Cuba after over 60 years, all within the context of U.S.-Cuba geopolitical history. This 12-episode true story is released just in time for the anniversaries of two major U.S.- Cuba ev...
Aug 17, 2024•19 min
From the creators of Kalila Stormfire's Economical Magick Services, Black Friday, and Tales From the Hearth comes a new modern audio folk tale-- The Ortiz Twins Are Coming Home is a fantasy podcast about twins on the US/Mexico border as they reconnect with their indigenous roots and uncover forgotten family history. The Ortiz Twins is written by Andrew Sianez de la o and produced by Stormfire Productions. Join the launch party on February 24, live in Alexandria, Virginia and virtually! Get ticke...
Feb 09, 2024•1 min
The myth of how we became storytelling animals. This special episode was made with the support of those who have already contributed to the 2023 Storytelling Crowdfund. All contributers receive a copy of "The Storyteller" paper, a prose research essay I wrote in 2016 on the global archetype of the Storyteller. All contributers for the Bardic Box and above get a special bound and signed copy. We have until Halloween to meet our stretch goal! We are already 75% of the way there. Check out our gift...
Oct 25, 2023•20 min
We're trying something new. Support the 2023 storytelling crowdfund and claim your gifts now. There are 2 limited higher-tier packages available, as well as our basic $7+ gift. We have until Halloween to reach $3200! You can also see the video version (with captions) of this teaser on the crowdfund page, under "The Story" tab.
Aug 30, 2023•4 min
Introducing the Storyteller Project, a new creative concept from the creator of Kalila Stormfire's Economical Magick Services . Subscribe anywhere you get your podcasts. Learn more about the project and find your hearth on the website . Contribute to the Storyteller Project fund . We have one week. Let's get to $500! Creative commons music and sounds sourced from Freesound.org...
Nov 27, 2022•4 min
A group of local DC-area indie podcasters pitch audio drama to a high-powered Hollywood executive. It goes about as well as you'd expect. Written by David Rheinstrom, Cole Burkhardt, and Caroline Mincks. Performed and recorded at Double Sharp Audio in Del Ray, Virginia for a special community event to support indie audio professionals on October 30th, 2022. Bass piece performed by DSA founder, Wilfredo Morales. Cast: Slick Pufferman: David Rheinstrom Lisette: Lisette Alvarez Cole: Cole Burkhardt...
Nov 04, 2022•9 min
The end. Kalila Stormfire's Economical Magick Services was created and produced by Lisette Alvarez, in concert with Stormfire Productions. You can read all the credits for the cast & crew in the Transcript , and stay tuned on Patreon and Twitter for more stories. Join us for the live listening party tonight, March 20th, 2021 at 7PM ET. Thank you for all the magick....
Mar 20, 2021•1 hr•Season 3Ep. 15
In which preparations are made and the unknown becomes known. Kalila Stormfire’s Economical Magick Services is written and produced by Lisette Alvarez. Script edited by Gabriel Urbina. Kalila and Shadow are played by Lisette Alvarez. High Priest Hector Ivory /Chris Magilton Michael/David Hanna High Priestess Gabrielle Ravenwood/Whitney Johnson Cixin Chen/Bree Page Amad Khan/AJ Beckles Victor Kumari/Ian Depriest Desiree Onasis/Zayn Thiam Gloria Sousa/Forenza Audio Nadia Pillai/Anjali Kunapaneni J...
Mar 15, 2021•26 min•Season 3Ep. 14
With only two episodes left, we invite you to join the cast and crew of Kalila Stormfire for a week full of magick and celebration. Learn more and register for events here: kalilastormfire.com/finaleweek Transcript : Hi everyone, Lisette here. We are only two episodes away from the end of the show. We really want to give Kalila Stormfire a good sendoff. That is why I am pleased to announce that we are not having a single finale event, not a weekend of events, but an entire Kalila Finale WEEK! Ye...
Mar 02, 2021•1 min
Kalila's latest client is faced with a crossroads regarding his future, and Kalila herself finally faces the past. CONTENT WARNING: Active revisiting of Kalila's memory of her abusive relationship with Samuel Argent, which includes gaslighting and "negging" behavior, as well as a veiled reference to Kalila's past D&E, an abortion procedure. This occurs after Kalila's client scene, during the second half of the episode with Kalila and Aphrodite. These are extended, emotionally-taxing scenes t...
Mar 01, 2021•28 min•Season 3Ep. 13
An old client returns with a creative request. The shadowdancing group welcomes more members. Kalila Stormfire’s Economical Magick Services is written and produced by Lisette Alvarez. Script edited by Gabriel Urbina. Kalila and Shadow are played by Lisette Alvarez. Josephina Perez is played by Estefania Velez. Amad Khan is played by AJ Beckles. Gloria Sousa is played by Forenza Audio Nadia Pillai is played by Anjali Kunapeneni Cixin Chen is played by Bree Page Juan Francisco Toledo-Lopez is play...
Feb 15, 2021•26 min•Season 3Ep. 12
Two separate conversations reflecting on the nature of defeat, perspective, and jealousy. Kalila Stormfire’s Economical Magick Services is written and produced by Lisette Alvarez. Script edited by Gabriel Urbina. Kalila and Shadow are played by Lisette Alvarez. Aphrodite is played by Sena Bryer. Octavie Thomas is played by Marguerite Croft. Janelle Grimmer is played by Anairis Quinones. This episode is edited by Sarah Buchynski. Transcript Go to KittyPooClub.com and enter promo code stormfire, t...
Feb 01, 2021•27 min•Season 3Ep. 11
Lisette Alvarez interviews their teacher and High Priestess Katrina Messenger. They discuss soul work, shadow work, elemental psychology, and how it all influences a certain audio drama about a witch for hire. Buy Katrina's published work here. Learn more about Reflections Mystery School here: reflectionsdc.org Transcript (please note this transcript is manually edited after being automated and may include some mistakes) Go to KittyPooClub.com and enter promo code stormfire, to get 20% off when ...
Jan 29, 2021•42 min
The shadowdancing group arrives at the Iron Wall to call the Shadow of Brushland back into the collective. Kalila Stormfire’s Economical Magick Services is written and produced by Lisette Alvarez. This script was edited by Gabriel Urbina. Gabrielle Ravenwood and the Shadow of Brushland are played by Whitney Johnson. Kai is played by Cole Burkhardt. Governor Zhang is played by Sam Raethr Nguyen High Priest Hector Ivory is played by Chris Magilton Michael is played by David Hanna Pamela is played ...
Dec 15, 2020•33 min•Season 3Ep. 10
The community shadowdancing group faces tough questions about who and what they value, and why. Kalila Stormfire’s Economical Magick Services is written and produced by Lisette Alvarez. This script was edited by Gabriel Urbina. Aphrodite is played by Sena Bryer. Finvarra is played by Alex Christian. Janelle Grimmer is played by Anairis Quinones. Desiree Onasis is played by Zayn Thiam. Gloria Sousa is played by Forenza Audio. Nadia Pillai is played by Anjali Kunapeneni. Victor Kumari is played by...
Dec 02, 2020•32 min•Season 3Ep. 9
Kalila agrees to an interview with Octavie Thomas--a journalist who covers border issues across the country--in exchange for a tarot reading. Kalila Stormfire’s Economical Magick Services is written and produced by Lisette Alvarez. This script was edited by Gabriel Urbina. Kalila and her Shadow are played by Lisette Alvarez. Octavie Thomas was played by Marguerite Croft. This episode was edited by Sarah Buchynski. If you would also like to support the show, become a patron at patreon.com/kalilas...
Nov 15, 2020•25 min•Season 3Ep. 8
Desiree channels their grandmother at the community shadowdancing session to get more information about the Iron Wars and the Shadow of Brushland. Kalila Stormfire’s Economical Magick Services is written and produced by Lisette Alvarez. This script was edited by Gabriel Urbina. Kalila and her Shadow are played by Lisette Alvarez. Desiree Onasis is played by Zayn Thiam. Nadia Pillai is played by Anjali Kunapeneni. King Finvarra is played by Alex Christian. Janelle Grimmer is played by Anairis Qui...
Nov 01, 2020•35 min•Season 3Ep. 7
The community shadowdancing group discusses the Grand Coven's latest attempts to scare away protestors. Kalila Stormfire’s Economical Magick Services is written and produced by Lisette Alvarez. This script was edited by Gabriel Urbina. Kalila and her Shadow are played by Lisette Alvarez. Introducing Marguerite Croft as Octavie Thomas. Nadia Pillai is played by Anjali Kunapeneni. Amad Khan is played by AJ Beckles. Desiree Onasis is played by Zayn Thiam. Janelle Grimmer is played by Anairis Quinon...
Oct 15, 2020•31 min•Season 3Ep. 6
The latest episode of ASK ELDRITCH does not go quite as planned. Kalila Stormfire’s Economical Magick Services is written and produced by Lisette Alvarez. This script was edited by Gabriel Urbina. Eldritch is played by David Rheinstrom. Nala is played by Sarah Rhea Werner. Clarence Twinner is played by Karim Kronfli. Queen Una is played by Anairis Quinones. Kalila Stormfire is played by Lisette Alvarez. Amad Khan is played by AJ Beckles. Cixin Chen is played by Bree Page. This episode was edited...
Oct 02, 2020•25 min•Season 3Ep. 5
The community shadowdancing group gets in touch with their younger selves. Kalila Stormfire’s Economical Magick Services is written and produced by Lisette Alvarez. This script was edited by Gabriel Urbina. Kalila and her Shadow are played by Lisette Alvarez. King Finvarra is played by Alex Christian. Janelle and Young Kalila are played by Anairis Quinones. Amad Khan is played by AJ Beckles. Cixin Chen is played by Bree Page. Desiree Onasis is played by Zayn Thiam. Gloria Sousa is played by Fore...
Sep 15, 2020•30 min•Season 3Ep. 4
High Priestess Gabrielle Ravenwood continues to expand the Coven's influence in Brushland. Kalila's latest client is a performer who has recently returned to the stage. Kalila Stormfire’s Economical Magick Services is written and produced by Lisette Alvarez. This script was edited by Gabriel Urbina. The reporters were played by David Hanna and Natalie VanSistine. Governor Zhang is played by Sam Nguyen. High Priestess Gabrielle Ravenwood and the Shadow of Brushland are played by Whitney Johnson. ...
Sep 01, 2020•37 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Kalila undergoes a trance to meet her Animex, the part of her soul that was estranged alongside Shadow. Kalila Stormfire’s Economical Magick Services is written and produced by Lisette Alvarez. This script was edited by Gabriel Urbina. Kalila, Shadow, the Gatekeeper, and her Animex are played by Lisette Alvarez. Gloria Sousa is played by Forenza Audio. Clarence as the Animex was played by Karim Kronfli. This episode was edited by Sarah Buchynski. Music by: Ketsa Transcript Go to KittyPooClub.com...
Aug 15, 2020•29 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Kalila's latest client is having somatic pain before his monthly transformations. Aphrodite leads a community shadowdancing session exploring the nature of conflict. Kalila Stormfire’s Economical Magick Services is written by Lisette Alvarez. The script was edited by Gabriel Urbina. Kalila and her shadow are played by Lisette Alvarez. Victor Kumari is played by Ian DePriest. Desiree Onasis is played by Zayn Thiam. Nadia Pillai is played by Anjali Kunapaneni. Janelle Grimmer is played by Anairis ...
Aug 01, 2020•34 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Kalila's mom receives a series of curious voicemails. This special pre-season episode was co-written by Lisette Alvarez and Gabriel Urbina. Kalila and her Shadow are played by Lisette Alvarez. Music and sound effects by Blue Dot Sessions and Inspector J. The third and final season of Kalila Stormfire premieres August 1st, 2020. To celebrate, we’re giving away 2oz of one of our custom tea blends by @FridayTea. ✔️Follow us ✔️Retweet & share what you love about @KalilaStormfire or something mag...
Jul 25, 2020•16 min
Kalila Stormfire now offers virtual tarot readings! Eldritch may have signal boosted the ad too far. One or two universes too far. What could go wrong? This event premiered on a livestream on May 30th with PodUK Goes Digital as part of their charity fundraiser for Birmingham Health Community Center. The script was written by Lisette Alvarez, and edited by Beth Crane of WE FIX SPACE JUNK and Philip Thorne and Øystein Ulsberg Brager of THE AMELIA PROJECT. Please consider checking out their shows a...
Jun 17, 2020•23 min
Ever wanted Kalila Stormfire to read the cards for some of your favorite British audio drama characters? Please join us for this special, crossover live show on Saturday, May 30th as a part of PodUK Goes Digital, a FREE digital convention and fundraiser for Birmingham Community Health Care charity as a means to helping them as they work hard to fight against COVID-19. You can follow our Twitter for additional information, as well as @teampoduk, and learn more on the event website here: https://w...
May 22, 2020•1 min
Eldritch brings on a highly requested guest, highly reluctantly. ASK ELDRITCH is a Kalila Stormfire spinoff series written and produced by Lisette Alvarez. Eldritch is played by David Rheinstrom. Nala is played by Sarah Rhea Werner. We are 80% of the way to our fundraising goal for season three and there is only ONE WEEK LEFT, until Valentine’s Day, to contribute and claim some really awesome perks. Seed&Spark Crowdfunding Campaign: https://www.seedandspark.com/fund/kalila-stormfires-economi...
Feb 08, 2020•7 min
This is a special scripted crossover episode between Writing Alchemy and Kalila Stormfire’s Economical Magick Services where we return to Sylvan Community College as Kalila gives Janus her first tarot reading, foreshadowing the events which will take place in the next Unfamiliar Heroes game and revealing Kalila's past. Janus: Tobi Hill-Meyer Kalila: Lisette Alvarez Audio Editing and Sound Design: Fay Onyx Script: Lisette Alvarez with collaboration and input from Fay Onyx and Tobi Hill-Meyer Tran...
Feb 04, 2020•18 min
This is the true story of how I (Lisette Alvarez) got myself kidnapped by the fae in order to finish writing Season 2. Music by Blue Dot Sessions. Help us fund season 3 and contribute today! We must raise 80% of our goal by Valentine's Day in order to keep any funds raised. Campaign Link Transcript...
Jan 05, 2020•18 min
