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Observable Radio

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Observable Radio is a found footage podcast of retro sci-fi and analog horror from Cameron Suey, Phil van Hest, Purpurina, Wendy Hector, and the Observable Radio Ensemble

Our First Season, The Tower, an interconnected anthology of alternate universes in crises, is now complete.

When he discovers something beneath the static of the worlds’s communication network, an unnamed Observer begins to catalog and record the strange signals that should not exist…

Season Two: The Fire We Shared, will begin in 2025!

Episodes

Supplemental Frequency 03: "Mapping the Crooked Places"

Mapping the Crooked Places. A different kind of thrall. An old song sung with a new voice. A night blooming flower. The Third Supplemental Frequency from Observable Radio, a found footage podcast from Cameron Suey, Phil van Hest, Purpurina, and Wendy Hector The Ensemble Jason Smith Written by Cameron Suey Produced b y Cameron Suey, Phil van Hest, Purpurina, and Wendy Hector Edited by Cameron Suey Art by Karrin Fletcher Psychology Consultant - Elisa Leal, Psy.D (CA PSY28330) Our Theme Music is: T...

Feb 25, 202538 minSeason 1Ep. 20

Supplemental Frequency 02: "Three Early Tales"

Dispatches from the past. A long journey comes to an end. They only love you for so long. I am a free man. The Second Supplemental Frequency from Observable Radio, a found footage podcast from Cameron Suey, Phil van Hest, Purpurina, and Wendy Hector The Ensemble Wendy Hector Cohen Edenfield Kris Straub Purpurina Phil Van Hest Written by Cameron Suey Produced b y Cameron Suey, Phil van Hest, Purpurina, and Wendy Hector Edited by Cameron Suey Art by Karrin Fletcher Psychology Consultant - Elisa Le...

Jan 28, 202537 minSeason 1Ep. 19

Supplemental Frequency 01: "A Very Observable Christmas"

The Observer and Trapper swap stories. On the origins of Christmas Traditions. You'll never bake anything good again. The mouldering remains of last year. The First Supplemental Frequency from Observable Radio, a found footage podcast from Cameron Suey. Phil van Hest, and Purpurina. Content Warnings: Explicitly Depicted Violence/Squelching Written by Purpurina, Cameron Suey, and Wendy Hector Produced by Cameron Suey, Phil van Hest, and Purpurina Edited by Cameron Suey The Ensemble Phil van Hest ...

Dec 31, 202425 minSeason 1Ep. 18

Bonus: Carrier Wave One

Carrier Wave is the Patreon exclusive companion podcast that discusses the origins, inspirations, and production of Observable Radio.Carrier Wave One - April 2024 - Transmissions A.01 - A.03 Featuring Cameron Suey, Phil van Hest, and Purpurina Art by Karrin Fletcher Our Theme Music is Unwind Wave by Tim Kulig LINKS Phonic Respiration The prisoner in Cattle Drive is named Josef Clay, for Josef K, the protagonist of Kafka's The Trial , and Cameron's old creepypasta nom de plume. To Serve Man ( Sto...

Nov 26, 202457 minSeason 1Ep. 17

Season One Trailer

Late at night, from an isolated satellite communications installation, an unnamed Observer secretly broadcasts a bizarre transmission to a nearby facility. In the wake of a global communications disruption following a near-miss with a comet, he has begun to detect mysterious signals from other worlds. With no one but an isolated colleague that he can trust, he shares a series of seemingly impossible signals, unsure of what to do next… A complete trailer for the first season of Observable Radio -...

Nov 21, 20242 min

Transmission C.15: "Noise"

The Observer meets the Noise. We no longer require your ignorance. The Universe desires to be observed. The best of all possible worlds. One of the fifteenth episodes of Observable Radio, a found footage anthology podcast from Cameron Suey, Phil van Hest, and Purpurina. Written and Produced by Cameron Suey, Phil van Hest, and Purpurina Edited by Cameron Suey The Ensemble Phil van Hest Terry Mesnard Mary Beth McAndrews Cohen Edenfield Amber Carr Jess O'Brien KC Green Jon Grilz Kyle Gould Maria Co...

Oct 29, 202422 minSeason 1Ep. 16

Transmission B.15: "Signal"

The Observer meets the Signal. You can't go back. We have some work to do. The best of all possible worlds. One of the fifteenth episodes of Observable Radio, a found footage anthology podcast from Cameron Suey, Phil van Hest, and Purpurina. Written and Produced by Cameron Suey, Phil van Hest, and Purpurina Edited by Cameron Suey The Ensemble Phil van Hest Terry Mesnard Mary Beth McAndrews Cohen Edenfield Amber Carr Jess O'Brien KC Green Jon Grilz Kyle Gould Maria Corcorbado Jason Smith Katie Sk...

Oct 29, 202420 minSeason 1Ep. 15

Transmission A.14: "High Strange"

The Observer receives his last transmission. Lots of reasonable people are worried. The best seats in the house. Something really bad is coming. The fourteenth episode of Observable Radio, a found footage anthology podcast from Cameron Suey. Phil van Hest, and Purpurina. Content Warnings : explicit depiction and discussion of alcohol use; explicit depiction and discussion of cannabis use by minors; discussion of mental illness symptoms and psychiatric medication, including a mental health profes...

Sep 24, 202434 minSeason 1Ep. 14

Transmission A.13: "Palimpsest"

The Observer misses an exit. The most mundane eyes will be unclouded. I choose to remain here. Deep in the dead channels. The thirteenth episode of Observable Radio, a found footage anthology podcast from Cameron Suey. Phil van Hest, and Purpurina. Written and Edited by Cameron Suey Produced by Cameron Suey, Phil van Hest, and Purpurina Based on Characters from " The Selling ", written by Gabriel Diani The Ensemble Phil van Hest Rae Lundberg Jesse Leal Mink Ette Joshua Kelly Khai Truong David Wo...

Aug 27, 202430 minSeason 1Ep. 13

Transmission A.12: "Bloodwork"

The Observer offers an apology. May the Bargain make a better world for us all. Is this how you want to die? A black hole in every sky. The twelfth episode of Observable Radio, a found footage anthology podcast from Cameron Suey, Phil van Hest, and Purpurina. Written and Edited by Cameron Suey Produced by Cameron Suey, Phil van Hest, and Purpurina The Ensemble Phil van Hest Waymon Alexander Jenika McCrayer Michelle Lylia Tan Nathaniel Leigh Jesse Syratt David Woo Jack Grigoli Wendy Hector Jared ...

Jul 30, 202433 minSeason 1Ep. 12

Transmission A.11: "Earworms"

The Observer prepares to jump. Meteor showers are a completely normal phenomenon. Emotions are powerful. It’ll get stuck in your head. The eleventh episode of Observable Radio, a found footage anthology podcast from Cameron Suey. Phil van Hest, and Purpurina. Content Warnings: Explicitly Depicted Violence/Squelching Written by Purpurina & Cameron Suey Edited by Cameron Suey & Purpurina Produced by Cameron Suey, Phil van Hest, and Purpurina The Ensemble Phil van Hest Leslie J Rising Josh ...

Jun 25, 202433 minSeason 1Ep. 11

Transmission A.10: "Best Minds"

The Observer finds a new thread. You've had a part in this since the day you were born. Changes must come from within. Know that we will not shy away The tenth episode of Observable Radio, a found footage anthology podcast from Cameron Suey. Phil van Hest, and Purpurina. Content Warnings: Explicitly Depicted Violence/Squelching Written and Edited by Cameron Suey Produced by Cameron Suey, Phil van Hest, and Purpurina The Ensemble Phil van Hest Katie Skovholt Meredith Goldsmith Joshua Kelly Cohen ...

May 28, 202426 minSeason 1Ep. 10

Transmission A.09: "Fathom Under"

The Observer starts to add it up. Carving a path to a better, wetter future. Something really, really big outside... Saying I told you to a mass grave. The ninth episode of Observable Radio, a found footage anthology podcast from Cameron Suey. Phil van Hest, and Purpurina. Written by Cameron Suey & Purpurina Produced by Cameron Suey, Phil van Hest, and Purpurina Edited by Cameron Suey The Ensemble Phil van Hest Amber Carr Jason Smith Nathaniel Leigh Jess O'Brien Jesse Leal Joshua Kelly Katie...

Apr 30, 202427 minSeason 1Ep. 9

Carrier Wave One - Preview

Carrier Wave is a brand new behind the scenes podcast that discusses the origins and inspirations and production of Observable Radio. It's launching very soon and the first episode will cover the first three transmissions of Observable Radio. It will be available to every backer on the Patreon regardless of your level - but we wanted to share a few highlights with you here. Carrier Wave One - Preview Featuring Cameron Suey, Phil van Hest, and Purpurina Art by Karrin Fletcher Our Theme Music is U...

Apr 11, 20244 min

Transmission A.08: "As Below"

The Observer makes a deliberate observation. If the Engine dies, we all die. Forging links for tomorrow's chains. Everybody wins here. The eight episode of Observable Radio, a found footage anthology podcast from Cameron Suey. Phil van Hest, and Purpurina. Written and Edited by Cameron Suey Produced by Cameron Suey, Phil van Hest, and Purpurina The Ensemble Phil van Hest Jack Grigoli Rae Witte Voice Del Monte Sarah Katz-Hyman Josh Kelly Wendy Hector Caitlin Eve Nathaniel Leigh Katie Skovholt Coh...

Mar 26, 202423 minSeason 1Ep. 8

Transmission A.07: "Hollow Ring"

The Observer takes stock of his situation. Civilization is a conversation. The distance the bullet travels is immaterial. We have chemists already on it. The seventh episode of Observable Radio, a found footage anthology podcast from Cameron Suey. Phil van Hest, and Purpurina. Content Warnings Substance Induced Coercion Written by Cameron Suey & Purpurina Produced by Cameron Suey, Phil van Hest, and Purpurina Edited by Cameron Suey The Ensemble Phil van Hest Suzanne Rofe Anna Gąsecka Keano R...

Feb 27, 202424 minSeason 1Ep. 7

Transmission A.06: "Sweet Hereafter"

The Observer returns to the Tower. Immortality finally belongs to the masses. Coupon codes and extended visiting hours. You think God cares if Heaven is empty? The sixth episode of Observable Radio, a found footage anthology podcast from Cameron Suey. Phil van Hest, and Purpurina. Written and Edited by Cameron Suey Produced by Cameron Suey, Phil van Hest, and Purpurina The Ensemble Phil van Hest Tricia Murphy Kyle Gould Wendy Hector Jason Smith Cohen Edenfield Nathalie Berge Katie Skovholt Jack ...

Jan 30, 202425 minSeason 1Ep. 6

Transmission A.05: "The Holiday"

The Observer makes an ultimatum. Huge Holiday sales! America does the Holiday different. The Naughty go North. The fifth episode of Observable Radio, a found footage anthology podcast from Cameron Suey and Phil van Hest. Content Warnings: Gun Violence, Implied Harm of Children Written by Cameron Suey & Purpurina Produced by Cameron Suey, Phil van Hest, and Purpurina Edited by Cameron Suey The Ensemble Phil van Hest Nathaniel Leigh Katie Skovholt Joshua Kelly Purpurina Caitlin Eve Kyle Gould ...

Dec 26, 202323 minSeason 1Ep. 5

Transmission A.04: "Signs & Signifiers"

The Observer encounters an ending. Distressing breaches of quarantine. Record and transmit, just like a virus. The one that wouldn't be recorded. The fourth episode of Observable Radio, a found footage anthology podcast from Cameron Suey and Phil van Hest. Content Warnings: Gun Violence Written and Edited by Cameron Suey Produced by Cameron Suey, Phil van Hest, and Purpurina The Ensemble Phil van Hest John Warren Trevor Henderson Nathaniel Leigh Kyle Gould Katie Skovholt Hector Leal Jason Smith ...

Nov 28, 202320 minSeason 1Ep. 4

Transmission A.03: "Large Models"

The Observer grapples with his responsibility. By popular request, it’s Uncle Competition. Hope is all we have left. Filmed in front of a live simulated audience. The third episode of Observable Radio, a found footage anthology podcast from Cameron Suey and Phil van Hest. Written by Cameron Suey and Phil van Hest Edited by Cameron Suey Produced by Cameron Suey and Phil van Hest The Ensemble Phil van Hest Natalie Berge Cohen Edenfield Bryan Hollar Caitlin Eve Jason Smith Austeria Harrison G. Pink...

Oct 31, 202320 minSeason 1Ep. 3

Transmission A.02: "Cattle Drive"

The Observer tries to look for meaning in the signals. Industrial sabotage on trail. An economy on the rebound. A great deal on a full meal. The second episode of Observable Radio, a found footage anthology podcast of retro sci-fi and analog horror from Cameron Suey and Phil van Hest. Written and Edited by Cameron Suey Produced by Cameron Suey and Phil van Hest The Ensemble Phil van Hest Nathaniel Leigh Cohen Edenfield Jason Smith Cruz Moore Tom Drake Harrison G. Pink Caitlin Eve Logan T Jenkins...

Oct 03, 202314 minSeason 1Ep. 2

Transmission A.01: "A Night Indoors"

The Observer catalogues his first signal. A mysterious curfew. An annual celebration. The pursuit of stasis. The first episode of Observable Radio, a found footage anthology podcast of retro sci-fi and analog horror from Cameron Suey and Phil van Hest. Content Warnings: Mention of Suicide Implied harm of a Child Written and Edited by Cameron Suey Produced by Cameron Suey and Phil van Hest The Ensemble Phil van Hest Katie Skovholt Orion Kellogg Jason Smith Kris Straub Xalavier Nelson Jr. Purpurin...

Oct 03, 202314 minSeason 1Ep. 1

Transmission A.00: "Signals" (Preview Trailer)

When he discovers something beneath the static of the worlds’s communication network, an unnamed observer begins to catalog and record the strange signals that should not exist… A trailer for Observable Radio, a found footage anthology podcast from Cameron Suey and Phil van Hest. Written and Edited by Cameron Suey Produced by Cameron Suey and Phil van Hest The Ensemble Phil van Hest Katie Skovholt Orion Kellogg Jason Smith Kris Straub Xalavier Nelson Jr. Purpurina Art by Karrin Fletcher Psycholo...

Sep 18, 20232 min