Roger attempts to follow the recorded instructions he’s discovered regarding the stasis pods – with much profanity and without much luck. One last idea takes him to the observatory… This episode follows directly from the S1 Bonus Episode, “Minus One.” Transcript here. NOTE: Credits below contain spoilers for the episode. Please listen before reading! Written / Produced / Edited by D.J. Sylvis. CAST: Roger Bragado-Fischer (he/him) – performed by Leeman Kessler (he/him) Wilder (she/they) – perform...
Feb 02, 2020•14 min•Season 2Ep. 13
Nessa sends a special postscript to her last message from Moonbase Theta; this one is to all the kids in her family back on Earth. Transcript here. Written / Produced / Edited by D.J. Sylvis. CAST: Nessa Cheong (she/they) – performed by Elissa Park (she/her) Consortium Announcer: Evan Tess Murray (he/they) Theme music is "Star" by the band Ramp: http://www.ramp-music.net Cover art created by Peter Chiykowski: http://lookitspeter.com Episode transcripts and more information: https://monkeymanprod...
Jan 19, 2020•12 min•Season 2Ep. 12
SEASON TWO FINALE! Roger is still on his way back from Moonbase Delta, stopping to share more thoughts on what he found. Ashwini and Tumnus continue their conversation, debating the central point of zir plan and what will happen when ze goes into stasis. Wilder leaves a tense, pained message before she is forced into stasis as well. There are a few surprises. Transcript here. Recommended S1 Episodes for context: S1E19 – “Two” (The S1 Finale; “One,” the final episode of Season 1, happens after th...
Dec 22, 2019•28 min•Season 2Ep. 11
Roger is still awake and falling apart, desperate to regain contact. Ashwini fights despair in zir own way, resulting in a long-planned revelation to Tumnus. Alexandre sends a final message to Roger, knowing there’s little chance it will arrive but unable to wait any longer. Transcript here. Recommended S1 Episodes for context: S1E17 – “Four”; S1E18 – “Three” Written / Produced / Edited by D.J. Sylvis (they/them) CAST: Roger Bragado-Fischer (he/him) – performed by Leeman Kessler (he/him) Alexand...
Dec 08, 2019•24 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Wilder tries to put herself back together – quite literally, and gets information from a source on Earth. Roger and Michell’s private concerns erupt into their very public feud. Michell composes a message to Nessa. Transcript here. Recommended S1 Episodes for context: S1E15 – “Six”; S1E16 – “Five” Written / Produced / Edited by D.J. Sylvis (they/them) CAST: Roger Bragado-Fischer (he/him) – performed by Leeman Kessler (he/him) Michell L’Anglois (he/him) – performed by Cass McPhee (he/they) Wilder...
Nov 24, 2019•22 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Roger continues the conversation – and the healing – with his husband. Nessa receives a lovely message from one of her partners, Elena, and squeezes in a response in kind before she has to get to the mines. Wilder records a personal log before work, as well – but then adds a postscript after a tragic accident ends the shift. (Please note that this episode includes representations of physical trauma and discussions of accidental death.) Transcript here. Recommended S1 Episodes for context: S1E12 ...
Nov 10, 2019•25 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Michell is still riding high after Roger’s official reprimand – but receiving Nessa’s message brings him crashing back down. Roger sends a message home and gets down to the real, painfully secret source of his problems. Alex responds with an intimate admission of his own, and looks to their future together. (Please note that this episode includes discussions of violence and death, as well as depression and extreme mental distress.) Transcript here. Recommended S1 Episodes for context: S1E10 - "E...
Oct 27, 2019•25 min•Season 2Ep. 7
It has come out that the asteroid warning was a fake; Roger discusses how it came about and considers possible consequences. Nessa extends an olive branch to Michell, including some very personal details from her past. Ashwini is caught up in a whirlwind of distraction until Tumnus pulls zir out. (Please note that this episode includes discussions of physical and mental abuse.) Transcript here. Recommended S1 Episodes for context: S1E8 - "Thirteen"; S1E9 - "Twelve" Written / Produced / Edited by...
Oct 13, 2019•25 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Welcome to a bonus episode of Moonbase Theta, Out - originally recorded for International Podcast Month 2019! Set six months before the events of the regular season, this stand-alone story focuses on one of Moonbase Theta’s scientific staff, biologist Dr. Edwin Just. Dr. Just struggles with his tardigrade experiments and his lab partners; receives unexpected assistance from Nessa Cheong, Base Horticulturalist, and Wilder, Base Maintenance; and has the strangest of dreams as things come to a boil...
Oct 06, 2019•35 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Roger vents to himself about the changes in Base management and how they’re likely to affect how others see him. Michell provides an official report that ends in a rant about his own frustrations. Nessa discusses the changes coming about, in her new duties and in her private thoughts. Transcript here. Recommended S1 Episodes for context: S1E6 - "Fifteen"; S1E7 - "Fourteen" Written / Produced / Edited by D.J. Sylvis (they/them) CAST: Roger Bragado-Fischer (he/him) – performed by Leeman Kessler (h...
Sep 29, 2019•21 min•Season 2Ep. 4
In the aftermath of political instability, Alexandre tries desperately to get a message through to Roger. On-Base, Nessa composes a message to her family in Zhengzhou while keeping up her work in the hydroponic farm. Roger is finally able to listen and reply, and as things calm down the conversation deepens. Transcript here. Recommended S1 Episodes for context: S1E4 - "Seventeen"; S1E5 - "Sixteen" Written / Produced / Edited by D.J. Sylvis (they/them) CAST: Roger Bragado-Fischer (he/him) – perfo...
Sep 15, 2019•24 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Roger tries to open up in his reply to Alex, acknowledging their problems and reflecting on the universe they inhabit together. Michell L’Anglois, Security, makes a personal report on the rest of the crew … at times, very personal. Wilder takes a moment to go through her current task list and cuddle a rogue hedgehog. Transcript here. Recommended S1 Episodes for context: S1E2 - "Nineteen"; S1E3 - "Eighteen" Written / Produced / Edited by D.J. Sylvis (they/them) CAST: Roger Bragado-Fischer (he/him...
Sep 01, 2019•21 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Roger begins his reporting on Moonbase Theta communications by sharing an intimate message to his husband. Ashwini bemoans a quiet night and the general lack of appreciation for zir genius. Alex replies to Roger with equal love, but also opens up about his frustrations and concerns. Transcript here. Recommended S1 Episodes for context: S1B1 - "Twenty-One"; S1E1 - "Twenty" Written / Produced / Edited by D.J. Sylvis (they/them) CAST: Roger Bragado-Fischer (he/him) – performed by Leeman Kessler (he...
Aug 18, 2019•19 min•Season 2Ep. 1
New to the show, looking to binge, ready to revisit Moonbase Theta? Here's the entire Season One - including bonus episodes - in chronological order! (So that's Bonus Ep. 1 - Regular Season - Bonus Ep. 2!) Roger Bragado-Fischer: Leeman Kessler (he/him) Moddy Sarah: HE Casson (they/them) Wilder: Tina Daniels (she/her) Scientist: David S. Dear (he/him) Full season transcript here. (Please see Page 83 for the opening bonus episode - the transcript is in the order in which episodes aired.) Written a...
Jun 01, 2019•1 hr 47 min
The final bonus episode for Season 1 finds Roger a week beyond the end of the scheduled shutdown sequence, wandering the Base on his own, coming to terms with what he’s discovered. However, an unexpected voice may change everything. Transcript here. Written and edited by D.J. Sylvis (they/them). Performed by Leeman Kessler (he/him). Consortium Announcer: Evan Tess Murray (he/they) Theme music is "Star" by the band Ramp: http://www.ramp-music.net Cover art created by Peter Chiykowski: http://look...
Apr 28, 2019•10 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Welcome to our first bonus episode! Set one week before Season 1, this episode is a personal log from Roger as he adjusts to the news of the forthcoming shutdown, considers his companions for the next twenty weeks, and wonders how Alex will take the news. Transcript here. Written and edited by D.J. Sylvis (they/them). Performed by Leeman Kessler (he/him). Consortium Announcer: Evan Tess Murray (he/they) Theme music is "Star" by the band Ramp: http://www.ramp-music.net Cover art created by Peter ...
Apr 14, 2019•8 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Join D.J. Sylvis (writer/producer) and Leeman Kessler (voice of Roger Bragado-Fischer) as they answer your questions, talk about their creative process, and tease a few tidbits for the upcoming bonus episodes and Season Two! Transcript is found here. You can find Leeman as H.P. Lovecraft, and his various supporting cast, at AskLovecraft.com! Theme music is "Star" by the band Ramp: http://www.ramp-music.net Cover art created by Peter Chiykowski: http://lookitspeter.com Episode transcripts and mor...
Mar 31, 2019•1 hr 10 min
SEASON FINALE! Roger has made it back to Base Theta and the aftermath of his discovery. He sends a detailed report out on every possible frequency, with significant literary assistance from Samuel Taylor Coleridge, and considers options. Transcript here. Written and edited by D.J. Sylvis (they/them). Performed by Leeman Kessler (he/him). Consortium Announcer: Evan Tess Murray (he/they) Theme music is "Star" by the band Ramp: http://www.ramp-music.net Cover art created by Peter Chiykowski: http:/...
Mar 17, 2019•8 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Roger reports from Moonbase Delta, on the Earth-facing side of the Moon, having completed his trip and found several damaged communications towers which they hope to repair. However, on inspection of the Base, a deeper issue comes to light. Transcript here. Written and edited by D.J. Sylvis (they/them). Performed by Leeman Kessler (he/him). Consortium Announcer: Evan Tess Murray (he/they) Theme music is "Star" by the band Ramp: http://www.ramp-music.net Cover art created by Peter Chiykowski: htt...
Mar 10, 2019•7 min•Season 1Ep. 19
There is still no response from Earth; Roger invokes the Base Emergency Communications Procedures and makes last-ditch plans to travel to one of the near-side Bases to inspect the towers along the way. There is a very personal message to Alexandre. Transcript here. Written and edited by D.J. Sylvis (they/them). Performed by Leeman Kessler (he/him). Consortium Announcer: Evan Tess Murray (he/they) Theme music is "Star" by the band Ramp: http://www.ramp-music.net Cover art created by Peter Chiykow...
Mar 03, 2019•7 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Communications from Earth have gone silent; Roger has been awake too long monitoring the frequencies with nothing but his thoughts. The dark side of the moon has gotten significantly darker. Transcript here. Written and edited by D.J. Sylvis (they/them). Performed by Leeman Kessler (he/him). Consortium Announcer: Evan Tess Murray (he/they) Theme music is "Star" by the band Ramp: http://www.ramp-music.net Cover art created by Peter Chiykowski: http://lookitspeter.com Episode transcripts and more ...
Feb 24, 2019•8 min•Season 1Ep. 17
An update is provided regarding the interstitial supply rocket and the expected offload of resources. On-Base, rumours and personality clashes abound. Roger replies to Alexandre’s report of new puppies. Transcript here. Written and edited by D.J. Sylvis (they/them). Performed by Leeman Kessler (he/him). Consortium Announcer: Evan Tess Murray (he/they) Theme music is "Star" by the band Ramp: http://www.ramp-music.net Cover art created by Peter Chiykowski: http://lookitspeter.com Episode transcrip...
Feb 17, 2019•7 min•Season 1Ep. 16
The solar flares have delayed the expected supply rocket. Roger provides further details on the accident, and a personal message on the ways in which their universe has been affected. Transcript here. Written and edited by D.J. Sylvis (they/them). Performed by Leeman Kessler (he/him). Consortium Announcer: Evan Tess Murray (he/they) Theme music is "Star" by the band Ramp: http://www.ramp-music.net Cover art created by Peter Chiykowski: http://lookitspeter.com Episode transcripts and more informa...
Feb 11, 2019•8 min•Season 1Ep. 15
The staff reallocation and updated priorities are being followed. Solar flares are predicted, which may affect communications in the coming weeks. Shutdown continues on schedule - until there is a sudden, tragic interruption. Transcript here. Written and edited by D.J. Sylvis (they/them). Performed by Leeman Kessler (he/him). Consortium Announcer: Evan Tess Murray (he/they) Theme music is "Star" by the band Ramp: http://www.ramp-music.net Cover art created by Peter Chiykowski: http://lookitspete...
Feb 03, 2019•8 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Management has sent an updated list of staff tasks and shutdown instructions; they are listed and agreed to, though Roger has concerns regarding the fate of the genetic archives. A statement is read into the record regarding last week’s unauthorized interjection. Transcript here. Written and edited by D.J. Sylvis (they/them). Performed by Leeman Kessler (he/him). Consortium Announcer: Evan Tess Murray (he/they) Theme music is "Star" by the band Ramp: http://www.ramp-music.net Cover art created b...
Jan 27, 2019•7 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Roger reports on the current status of the shutdown, and makes a rare pop culture reference. An unauthorized broadcast comes through from Earth, which is played back into the report verbatim. There is a personal message to Alexandre. Transcript here. Written and edited by D.J. Sylvis (they/them). Performed by Leeman Kessler (he/him) with a special appearance by HE Casson (they/them) as Moddy Sarah (they/them). Consortium Announcer: Evan Tess Murray (he/they) Theme music is "Star" by the band Ram...
Jan 21, 2019•8 min•Season 1Ep. 12
The Moonbase crew receives a memo that changes their priorities for the rest of the shutdown sequence. Science is downgraded; Dairy Milk is appreciated; there is a momentary break due to seismic activity. Roger is rattled, and seems to have forgotten something. Transcript here. Written and edited by D.J. Sylvis (they/them). Performed by Leeman Kessler (he/him). Consortium Announcer: Evan Tess Murray (he/they) Theme music is "Star" by the band Ramp: http://www.ramp-music.net Cover art created by ...
Jan 14, 2019•6 min•Season 1Ep. 11
The supply rocket arrives, and departs again without a very important part of its payload. Roger explains the work they’ve done in crafting the station’s outgoing messages into space, finally provides the requested report on internal communications, and sends a special birthday message to Alexandre. Transcript here. Written and edited by D.J. Sylvis (they/them). Performed by Leeman Kessler (he/him). Consortium Announcer: Evan Tess Murray (he/they) Theme music is "Star" by the band Ramp: http://w...
Jan 07, 2019•8 min•Season 1Ep. 10
While the current emergency has been resolved, the crew of Theta promises continued vigilance. Preparations are made for the forthcoming rocket arrival, and Roger provides a report on crew morale that includes an unexpected visit to Narnia. Transcript here. Written and edited by D.J. Sylvis (they/them). Performed by Leeman Kessler (he/him). Consortium Announcer: Evan Tess Murray (he/they) Theme music is "Star" by the band Ramp: http://www.ramp-music.net Cover art created by Peter Chiykowski: htt...
Dec 31, 2018•7 min•Season 1Ep. 9
All concerns and conflicts affecting Moonbase Theta are set aside – for an emergency alert that could affect everyone on the planet below. Transcript here. Written and edited by D.J. Sylvis (they/them). Performed by Leeman Kessler (he/him). Consortium Announcer: Evan Tess Murray (he/they) Theme music is "Star" by the band Ramp: http://www.ramp-music.net Cover art created by Peter Chiykowski: http://lookitspeter.com Episode transcripts and more information: https://monkeymanproductions.com/moonba...
Dec 24, 2018•7 min•Season 1Ep. 8
