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Slumberland

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This audio drama invites your ears to visit Slumberland, a small island town in the US. Come along with Thomas Edward M, the freelance soundman. He's been hired to meet the locals and record their oral histories for the town's time capsule. The unfolding history of the town mixes folklore, paranormal, mystery and humor.
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Episodes

081 - Supplemental 5 - Summer-Winter Festival

In the middle of summer, Slumberland celebrates the winter holidays! A recording that Thomas discarded is presented to spread the holiday spirit. Come on down, the supper shack is decorated, frosty mugs are served and knit hats are required. More about Slumberland at this link. "On a Good Old Time Sleigh Ride" recorded 1913 by The Peerless Quartet. Provided by Archive.org and the Free Music Archive. The sound design in this episode owes thanks to Freesound Project contributors: Sunboy, amholma, ...

Dec 18, 20198 minSeason 6Ep. 81

080 - Simsala Del Becha's Last Gasp

Alva Two runs out of journal entries written by his father, the late Alva One. However, within the pages of the journal books, Alva does come across an ominous entry written in jagged black ink. More about Slumberland at this link. Simsala Del Becha performed by Melissa Medina. Witness Melissa's amazing voice work at hearmelissa.com The sound design in this episode owes thanks to Freesound Project contributors: Duckduckpony, adough1, mario1298, julias-galla, vitouliss, bareform, foad, vladnegril...

Oct 21, 20197 minSeason 6Ep. 80

079 - Safety Last!

Alva Two contributes to the Oral History Project by reading his father Alva One's journal entries. These are the 1940s war-era tales of how young Alva One got his glasses, met Phaedra Pierce, and the mysterious military man Coyote. More about Slumberland at this link. Alva One performed by Brian Dewan. The sound design in this episode owes thanks to Freesound Project contributors: Zesoundresearhinc, ftpalad, gusgus26, aliensitcog, modulationstation, adough1, davidbain, bewareofkites20, orginalju...

Sep 23, 201935 minSeason 6Ep. 79

078 - Snooze Button

Thomas discovers a perplexing feature of the Slumberland time capsule: a Doomsday Clock and a spoken explanation for it recorded long ago by Alva One. More about Slumberland at this link. Alva One performed by Brian Dewan The sound design in this episode owes thanks to Freesound Project contributors: adough1, ultradust, cydon, agfx, greekirish, inspectorj, dcsfx, and Jovica. Thank YOU for listening to Slumberland!...

Aug 01, 201910 minSeason 6Ep. 78

077 - Stele

Thomas is guided into Slumberland's time capsule by Walter Fustmensch, who reveals the "stele" -- a stone covered in carved, coded writings. More about Slumberland at this link. Walter Fustmensch performed by Jeff Priskorn. Visit jeffpriskorn.com! Original music by Tim Clark. The sound design in this episode owes thanks to Freesound Project contributors: adough1, d-w, primeval-polypod, ultradust, richerlandtv, timbahrij, ryandarding95, soundatadm, redder01, inspectorj, passaimangrace, jsandvik, ...

Apr 30, 20198 minSeason 6Ep. 77

076 - Sinecure

A mysterious man named Walter Fustmensch describes his simple daily routine on Slumberland Island. More about Slumberland at this link. Walter Fustmensch performed by Jeff Priskorn. Visit jeffpriskorn.com! The sound design in this episode owes thanks to Freesound Project contributors: rhumphries, kbnevel, duckduckpony, semccab, smartwentcody, vmgraw, rivernile7, davidjgurney, redjim, danelle, rynostols, inspectorj, nioczkus, leonelmail, jonnythedonkey, parkersenk, brendansound12, justinvoke, kyl...

Mar 27, 20192 minSeason 6Ep. 76

075 - Safety Orange

A large metal sculpture of a mysterious woman's head -- this statue sits in a storage shed on Slumberland Island. How did it get there and where did it come from? These questions are explored by Oblivia Newton-Baum. More about Slumberland at this link. Oblivia Newton Baum performed by Julia C. Thorne Bailey performed by Mark C. Holden Phaedra Two performed by Erin King Jennie Weather performed by Dr. Michelle Booze Music courtesy of these artists: Timbre, Ars Sonor The sound design in this episo...

Mar 15, 201930 minSeason 6Ep. 75

074 - Supplemental 4: Singularly Fruitless

Thomas shows up for another unforgettable meeting with Oblivia Newton-Baum. This odd couple reenacts a classic bit of a radio interview gone awry. More about Slumberland at this link. Oblivia Newton Baum performed by Julia C. Thorne The sound design in this episode owes thanks to Freesound Project contributors filmfan87, pagancow, bewagne, lyndseymel, deleted-user-4401185, onlytheghosts, jvmorello, kyles, and Jovica. Thank YOU for listening to Slumberland!...

Jan 28, 20197 minSeason 6Ep. 74

073 - Sea Evacuees

Jeepers MacGeepers records his oral history session -- a tale of a boy fleeing war-torn Europe, and a certain pigeon carrying a coded message. More about Slumberland at this link. Original music by Tim Clark. The sound design in this episode owes thanks to Freesound Project contributors hugobeaumont, laurent, robinhood76, typonnegatywny, cheeseheadburger, gerardcatala, pawsound, blaukreuz, abcopen, mario1298, omar-alvarado, metrostock99 ahill86, stinkpit, xavimuse, johnnybecrafty, squashy555, ge...

Jan 12, 201927 minSeason 6Ep. 73

072 - Syncytium Island Tales Part 2

Thomas ends a very long day dutifully filing the last of his recent recordings. But before sleep can be had, a late-night visitor has a few words to share. More about Slumberland at this link. The sound design in this episode owes thanks to Freesound Project contributors duckduckpony, jaklocke, amaud-coutancier, jay6waza, dcsfx, bennychico11, maj061785 and Jovica. Thank YOU for listening to Slumberland!...

Oct 31, 20185 minSeason 5Ep. 72

071 - Song Cycle 2 - "Shared Dream"

Jeepers MacGeepers plays another old tape recording of a CLOUD performance. For extra spice he also dishes on the synthesizer he found as a boy, as well as a Pacific Island "shared dream" ceremony. For more info please contact slumberlandpodcast@outlook.com Written, recorded and performed by Tom Mansell. The sound design in this episode owes thanks to Freesound Project contributors pushkin, survivalbag, gurek, mboscolo, lex777, dee151, sandemotions, benjaminharveydesign, arnaud-coutancier, thisi...

Oct 30, 20189 minSeason 5Ep. 71

070 - Song Cycle 1 - "Sunder"

Jeepers MacGeepers plays an old tape recording of a music performance. The CLOUD band was a trio -- young Jeepers and his pals Noah Dahl and Jennie Weather. More about Slumberland at this link. The sound design in this episode owes thanks to Freesound Project contributors sandermotions and Jovica. Thank YOU for listening to Slumberland!

Aug 31, 20189 minSeason 5Ep. 70

069 - Suspension

Stella Pierce is piloting her plane over Slumberland Island, searching for any clues related to the disappearance of Omar Evanston. Thomas and Jeepers listen to Stella's report over radio. Their meeting, atop the town's tallest hill, leaves them roasting in the summer sun. More about Slumberland at this link. The sound design in this episode owes thanks to Freesound Project contributors stintx, ftpalad, felipelnv, dheming, ahill86, phil25, kwahmah-02, omar-alvarado, freqman, cuddlenucks, jaklock...

Aug 08, 201814 minSeason 5Ep. 69

068 - Suckin' Air

Thomas bravely records Doreen, Slumberland's crown curmudgeon. She tells a tale of trailers and old flames. More about Slumberland at this link. The sound design in this episode owes thanks to Freesound Project contributors klangfabrik, ecfike, robinhood76, abouch, thaighaudio, captainvince, jmheffries2, lebaston100, nikhill-Kumar, panetronik, epicwizard, pto8ss, wilhellboy, dieselsiselmedia, link-boy, aceinet, settings, galame, thealmughtyaound, and Jovica. Thank YOU for listening to Slumberlan...

Jun 29, 201810 minSeason 5Ep. 68

067 - Septic

Thomas finds himself face-to-face with a certain pot-banging, foul-mouthed resident of Slumberland in the town's dumping grounds. More about Slumberland at this link. The sound design in this episode owes thanks to Freesound Project contributors abouch, thaighaudio, jmjeffries2, coltures, and Jovica. Thank YOU for listening to Slumberland!

Apr 27, 20184 minSeason 5Ep. 67

066 - Straight Poop

Following the late-night episode with Max MacGillicutty, Thomas reflects back on earlier in the day, when he visited Slumberland's trash heap to find his smashed rental car, plus some surprises. More about Slumberland at this link. The sound design in this episode owes thanks to Freesound Project contributors timbre, ramicio, qubodup, lemudcrab, abouch, vedas, ondrosik, coldwellw, everythingsounds, duckduckpony, jmjeffries2, kwahmah-02, omar-alvarado, youandbiscuitme, coltures, lwdickens, univ-l...

Apr 20, 201813 minSeason 5Ep. 66

065 - Special Occasion

The antics of Thomas, Merlin, Dae'Yana, and Sir the robot lead to discovering a Zero Point Energy source -- whatever that means. But it's something very important to Maxima McGillicutty. So important, her eccentric father has arrived in Slumberland with special request for Thomas's help. More about Slumberland at this link. Special thanks to Jock Blaney, who performed Max McGillicutty. To experience more of Jock's astounding voice talent, visit 2nu2.com and jockblaney.com. The sound design in th...

Mar 28, 201812 minSeason 5Ep. 65

064 - Side Gig

The robot known as "Sir" makes some startling progress while doing maintenance on the Community Dome. More about Slumberland at this link. The sound design in this episode owes thanks to Freesound Project contributors Alienistcog, pagancow, kastenfrosch, bewagne, system-fm, kwahmah-02, thearxx08, silentstrikez, Jovica. Thank YOU for listening to Slumberland!

Mar 11, 20187 minSeason 5Ep. 64

063 - Sig and Stig

Thomas returns to Slumberland's substation, where the mysterious power source for the Community Dome is getting tuned-up by the reactivated robot named "Sir." More about Slumberland at this link. The sound design in this episode owes thanks to Freesound Project contributors Sempoo, swelk, pagancow, kastenfrosch, timbre, abouch, zagi2, kwahmah-02, kvgarlic, rempen, bastard-fish, ivolipa, craftport frugt05, Jovica, zozzy, and Jovica. Thank YOU for listening to Slumberland!...

Feb 22, 201811 minSeason 5Ep. 63

062 - Solution

Bethesda Pierce reads from the journal of her grandmother, Phaedra 1. More about Slumberland at this link. Bethesda Pierce performed by Sarah Rhea Werner. Find more of Sarah's work at: www.girlinspacepodcast.com www.sarahwerner.com The sound design in this episode owes thanks to Freesound Project contributors Daxter31, ragamuffin, adough1, daboy291, cameronmusic, touchassembly, ripper351, blouhond, martinimeniscus, dasebr, timbre, robinhood76, wim, aglinder, jobel0092, rodincoil, anthousai, gadz...

Feb 02, 201813 minSeason 5Ep. 62

061 - Senescence

Tasked by Oblivia to go collect more oral histories, Thomas meets yet another daughter of the Pierce clan. Bethesda is the eldest offspring and her personality is like a fountain of youthful energy. More about Slumberland at this link. Bethesda Pierce performed by Sarah Rhea Werner. Find more of Sarah's work at: www.girlinspacepodcast.com www.sarahwerner.com The sound design in this episode owes thanks to Freesound Project contributors tuben, blouhond, abouch, timbahrij, speedygonzo, onlytheghos...

Jan 14, 20186 minSeason 5Ep. 61

060 - Shocks and Chakras

Thomas is shocked. He's actually meeting Oblivia Newton-Baum. But there's no time for small talk. Oblivia holds a thick file of research she needs to contribute to the Oral History Project, even if it means spilling some details from her own troubled past. More about Slumberland at this link. The sound design in this episode owes thanks to Freesound Project contributors rutgermuller, aroth4, alvinwhatup2, usinggarageband, pagancow, corsica-s, mareproduction, keffystay, valetinsosnitskiy, timbahr...

Dec 26, 201721 minSeason 5Ep. 60

059 - Supplemental 3 - Santa Claus

Hear an old recording of Alva Pierce reading the 1897 holiday classic "Yes Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus." More about Slumberland at this link. The sound design in this episode owes thanks to Freesound Project contributors splicesound, marineiguana, phonzz, jayfrosting, and Jovica. "Sleigh Ride Party / Jingle Bells" by the Edison Male Quartette, recorded 1898 and provided by the Dawn of Sound website. Thank YOU for listening to Slumberland!...

Dec 13, 20177 minSeason 5Ep. 59

058 - Secondary

Thomas meets a young town resident, Dae'Yana. The local poetry scene is up for discussion again. More about Slumberland at this link. The sound design in this episode owes thanks to Freesound Project contributors alienistcog, daboy291, pagancow, soundscape-leuphana, otisjames, speedygonzo, ndhfilms, worthahelp88, adam-n, silentsrikez, forthehorde68, and Jovica. Thank YOU for listening to Slumberland!...

Nov 30, 20175 minSeason 5Ep. 58

057 - Shower

Day after day Thomas remembers something while he's taking a shower. But by the time he's done showering, he completely forgets it. Maybe a sound recorder can help. More about Slumberland at this link. The sound design in this episode owes thanks to Freesound Project contributors rhumphries, klankbeeld, hunter4708, sam-kaleja, othercee, btherad2000, eksaa, dcsx, pmbrowne, vovere, gallershades, amszala, mwlandi, and Jovica. Thank YOU for listening to Slumberland!...

Nov 10, 20174 minSeason 5Ep. 57

056 - Sir

Someone -- or something -- has slept for decades in a closet inside the community dome. Along comes Thomas Edward M, ready to make a new friend. More about Slumberland at this link. The sound design in this episode owes thanks to Freesound Project contributors kwahmah-02, thatmisfit, guitarguy1985, and Jovica. Thank YOU for listening to Slumberland!

Oct 24, 20179 minSeason 5Ep. 56

055 - Snail Mail

Thomas receives a very large postcard from Chyrsanthemum Jones. More about Slumberland at this link. Chrystanthemum Jones performed by Elsie Escobar. Elsie is a podcasting veteran and Libsyn's podcaster happiness expert, producing and hosting The Feed: The Official Libsyn Podcast Libsyn Blog The sound design in this episode owes thanks to Freesound Project contributors ecfike, d-w, klankbeeld and Jovica. Thank YOU for listening to Slumberland!...

Oct 01, 20177 minSeason 5Ep. 55

054 - Supplemental 2 - Snark

Beckett Pierce re-examines the 1876 poem "The Hunting of the Snark" by Lewis Carroll. She wonders if some clues to explain Omar Evanston's disappearance may be found in the text. More about Slumberland at this link. The sound design in this episode owes thanks to Freesound Project contributors ecfike, d-w, klankbeeld and Jovica. Thank YOU for listening to Slumberland!

Sep 13, 201711 minSeason 5Ep. 54

053 - Secret Oral History

The tale of Badamo Del Becha on the Slumberland beach in the 1930s gets told again. This time from the very singular perspective of Delfina Del Becha. More about Slumberland at this link. Music: Rgrdlzz, Lostfrevr, Rlxnt, Prcsse by Ars Sonor. Creative Commons The sound design in this episode owes thanks to Freesound Project contributors ecfike, d-w, klankbeeld, neonaeon, dave-welsh, mangiedog, alaskarobotics, timbre, jimimod, kwahmah-02, hunter4708, fillsoko, bassboybg, robinhood76, aglinder, go...

Aug 24, 201716 minSeason 4Ep. 53

052 - Silent Stranger

Hear the final events leading to the origin of the Sandy Specter legend. Alva Pierce Jr tells the tale concerning Badamo Del Becha, two of his men and their stormy encounter with young Coyote in the 1930s. More about Slumberland at this link. The sound design in this episode owes thanks to Freesound Project contributors klankbeeld, neonaeon, dave-welsh, focusbay, timbre, hazure, speedenza, aglinder, ylearkisto, inspectorj, owlstorm, morganpurkis, spandau, jimbeaux, adam320, robinhood76, jpnien, ...

Aug 07, 201719 minSeason 4Ep. 52
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