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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.

Episodes

100 - The Bed Bug Part 3

A period of time has passed since the Coyote Club meeting. The sound recordings of Thomas Edward M are not yet available to present what happened when the residents of Slumberland bravely journeyed to the haunted beach and confronted Badamo's ghost, the Sandy Specter. Tonight, all are invited to attend the latest presentation of The Bed Bug! Slumberland's ongoing showcase of poetry, song and spoken word. A wonderful group of talented performers will entertain tonight. Ella Minnow Pierce will ens...

Oct 17, 202224 minSeason 7Ep. 100

100 - The Bed Bug Part 2

A period of time has passed since the Coyote Club meeting. The sound recordings of Thomas Edward M are not yet available to present what happened when the residents of Slumberland bravely journeyed to the haunted beach and confronted Badamo's ghost, the Sandy Specter. Tonight, all are invited to attend the latest presentation of The Bed Bug! Slumberland's ongoing showcase of poetry, song and spoken word. A wonderful group of talented performers will entertain tonight. Ella Minnow Pierce will ens...

Oct 14, 202220 minSeason 7Ep. 100

100 - The Bed Bug Part 1

A period of time has passed since the Coyote Club meeting. The sound recordings of Thomas Edward M are not yet available to present what happened when the residents of Slumberland bravely journeyed to the haunted beach and confronted Badamo's ghost, the Sandy Specter. Tonight, all are invited to attend the latest presentation of The Bed Bug! Slumberland's ongoing showcase of poetry, song and spoken word. A wonderful group of talented performers will entertain tonight. Ella Minnow Pierce will ens...

Oct 10, 202220 minSeason 7Ep. 100

100 - The Bed Bug Credits

A period of time has passed since the Coyote Club meeting. The sound recordings of Thomas Edward M are not yet available to present what happened when the residents of Slumberland bravely journeyed to the haunted beach and confronted Badamo's ghost, the Sandy Specter. Tonight, all are invited to attend the latest presentation of The Bed Bug! Slumberland's ongoing showcase of poetry, song and spoken word. A wonderful group of talented performers will entertain tonight. Ella Minnow Pierce will ens...

Oct 10, 20226 minSeason 7Ep. 100

099 - SNAFU

The special session of the Coyote Club proceeds with remote participation from Oskar Mielardeaux. Oskar relates a tale from his past involving a place called Neeble, a woman in a red dress, and a very auspicious camera. More about Slumberland at this link. Oskar Mielardeaux performed by Nick Sleeper. Hire Nick for your voice project at fiverr Ella Minnow Pierce performed by Jessica Syratt Follow Jessica Syratt on twitter “Nowhere, On Air” Music by Blue Dot Sessions. The sound design in this epis...

May 20, 202216 minSeason 7Ep. 99

098 - Scrapper Jo

The members of Slumberland's mysterious Coyote Club gather to discuss strategies for ridding the town of a long-time danger: the Sandy Specter. More about Slumberland at this link. Scrapper Jo performed by Jenn Dupree Ella Minnow Pierce performed by Jessica Syratt Follow Jessica Syratt on twitter “Nowhere, On Air” Music by Blue Dot Sessions and ROZKOL The sound design in this episode owes thanks to Freesound Project contributors: connum, kevinkace, megaplenguin13, bewareofkites20, blouhond, husk...

Mar 25, 202216 minSeason 7Ep. 98

097 - Sparrow

Delfina's Secret Oral History of the Del Becha's isn't complete without including a sound recording she took from a Special Intelligence Agent named Pooch Leyner. On his deathbed, "Poocho" reveals ominous details about the life and works of Doctor Heller Del Becha. Not to be outdone by Heller, Delfina wraps up her Secret Oral History with a summary of her own accomplishments and future goals. More about Slumberland at this link. Music by Blue Dot Sessions This episode is dedicated to the career ...

Feb 21, 202224 minSeason 7Ep. 97

096 - Suffer Ink For Dummies

A virtual meeting via computer webcam reunites Thomas and his nemesis Delfina Del Becha. Delfina's decided it's time for Thomas to record her final additions to the Secret Oral History of the Del Bechas. More about Slumberland at this link. Delfina Del Becha performed by Kim Kreuzwieser Special guest appearances by Danielle Timmins as Flance Fleesel Ivanna Maria Ochoa Varuzza as Zulmy López Patrick McGinley as himself Patrick hosts the amazing podcast framework radio. If you dig into his show ar...

Jan 14, 202219 minSeason 7Ep. 96

095 - Spacies

En route to see Jeepers, Thomas moves though Slumberland's subterranean tunnels. Along the way he bumps into Ella Minnow Pierce. He also reminisces about his youth, when he discovered a creepy video arcade game titled Witch's Tower. More about Slumberland at this link. Ella Minnow Pierce performed by Jessica Syratt Follow Jessica Syratt on twitter “Nowhere, On Air” The sound design in this episode owes thanks to Freesound Project contributors: adcbicycle, pagancow, thanvannispen, tim-kahn, mattw...

Aug 19, 202118 minSeason 7Ep. 95

094 - Sears Roebuck of Sword and Sorcery

Max MacGillicutty, the eccentric rich dude and quasi-resident of Slumberland, once again calls upon Thomas Edward M to sit with him, throw back a few, and listen to head-spinning yarns. The tales told this time around, center upon Max's ancestor in the 1860s. A man named Hexray Peeperman. Entrepreneur, war hero, inventor, and creator of "Notions and Fashions," a book which many consider to be the Sears and Roebuck of sword and sorcery. But it's best if Max explains what exactly that means. More ...

Jun 26, 202136 minSeason 7Ep. 94

093 - Supplemental 6 - Squatch Dispatch

While Thomas is busy working on the oral history project, two residents of Slumberland enter the do-it-yourself recording booth. Their mission: to spread information about the man named Tango, who stole a "Del Becha tape" and then went missing. More about Slumberland at this link. Romeo performed by David Wills, AKA The Weatherman This episode pays tribute to the talents and career of Richard Sala. Music by Bluedark The sound design in this episode owes thanks to Freesound Project contributors: ...

Mar 18, 202117 minSeason 7Ep. 93

092 - Sugar Smacks

A new day breaks and Thomas revisits the Slumberland Food Co-Op to meet Jeepers. Instead he chats with barista P.D. Singh, who has an extensive knowledge of breakfast cereal history. More about Slumberland at this link. Written, recorded and performed by Tom Mansell P.D. Singh performed by Katabelle Check out Katabelle's website! Chrysanthemum Jones performed by Elsie Escobar Elsie is a podcasting veteran and Libsyn's podcaster happiness expert, producing and hosting The Feed: The Official Libsy...

Feb 19, 202111 minSeason 7Ep. 92

091 - Suck It Up, Buttercup!

The enormous metal sculpture of a woman's head floats in an expanse of water. Surrounded by fog, beneath cover of storm clouds, one man clings to the statue and faces a supernatural siren call. More about Slumberland at this link. The sound design in this episode owes thanks to Freesound Project contributors: nachtmahrtv, tbsounddesigns, quedicemipez, eli-emmett, shatterstars, gigaura, jodybruchon, dudeawesome, owlstorm, inspectorj, oldguy67, youandbiscuitme, owl, duckduckpony, julius-galla, fel...

Jan 22, 202110 minSeason 6Ep. 91

090 - Skidoo

At long last, Thomas sits down with the statue to see if his sound recorders will pick up any audible message from the sculpture of a woman's head. But the mission gets disrupted by an unexpected guest and a strange handwritten letter. More about Slumberland at this link. Magic Elvis performed by Adam McMillen. Check out Adam's work at AAA1Films.com The sound design in this episode owes thanks to Freesound Project contributors: tosha73, ienba, sjonas88, leonelmail, johnzwick45, samsterbirdies, s...

Dec 18, 202024 minSeason 6Ep. 90

089 - Selective Mutism

Thomas Edward M had a plan to pause his Slumberland work and travel to a job interview, but that plan gets canceled by a fresh batch of raging storms over the island. In the meantime, Thomas agrees to meet with longtime resident Lorde Logan, and give her copies of all the oral history recordings he's made so far. Lorde contributes her own tale, involving a close encounter with the Sandy Specter, long ago. More about Slumberland at this link. Samwell Plumsweater performed by Catty Donnelly You'll...

Oct 16, 202033 minSeason 6Ep. 89

088 - Stammtisch

At a career crossroads in Slumberland, Thomas reflects on his early days as a freelance sound man. In New York City, seeking a mentor, young Thomas tracks down famed radio journalist Silas Tranzam. Thomas becomes his intern and begins a short but memorable stint assisting the brilliant but unconventional Tranzam. This trip down memory lane dredges up a shocking memory from Thomas's past, thanks to a sound recording recovered by Tranzam's niece, Lima. More about Slumberland at this link. Silas Tr...

Aug 03, 202034 minSeason 6Ep. 88

087 - Sensitive Snowflake

Thomas returns to the Community Dome and confronts a young woman named Lima Tranzam. She's traveled to Slumberland with a cassette tape that contains jarring revelations from Thomas's past. More about Slumberland at this link. Lima Tranzam performed by Sherrie Shan. Check out Sherrie's awesome voice talents at her website. The sound design in this episode owes thanks to Freesound Project contributors: dj-burnham, pbickh1, stereostereo, cosmicembers, avakas, owlstorm, harrietniamh, spookymodem, s...

Jul 14, 202015 minSeason 6Ep. 87

086 - Small World

Thomas is flustered from discovering a strange woman sharing his temporary home. Since the house belongs to Oskar, Thomas calls him up and demands to know what's going on. More about Slumberland at this link. Oskar Mielardeaux performed by Nick Sleeper. Hire Nick for your voice project at Fiverr. The sound design in this episode owes thanks to Freesound Project contributors: redjim, bennstir, originalmaja, aderumoro, yap audio production, barnface, inspectorj and Jovica. Thank YOU for listening ...

Jun 08, 20207 minSeason 6Ep. 86

085 - Slide Show

Long ago, town founder Coyote carved a coded message into a rock. Determined to finish recording the story of that carved message, Thomas arrives at the town's Sip Zip Café. Owner Skip is full of caffeine and ready to tell the tale using a photo slide show! More about Slumberland at this link. Skip performed by Tim Sniffen. You can hear Tim as the Mysterious Man on the fantasy improvised podcast, Hello From The Magic Tavern. Find more of his work at timsniffen.com Simsala Del Becha performed by ...

May 20, 202020 minSeason 6Ep. 85

084 - Sloop Tom B

Thomas needs a respite from his weird misadventures. The Supper Shack sounds like a good place to grab a bite. But Thomas is roped into a lively chat by Stella Pierce, the local pilot. Stella and Thomas have only spoken over radio, now it's time for a proper introduction and a beer. More about Slumberland at this link. The sound design in this episode owes thanks to Freesound Project contributors: pagancow, martian, kyster, jpkweli, abouch, mohomran, inspectorj, zembacraftworks, robbeman and Jov...

Mar 05, 202011 minSeason 6Ep. 84

083 - Sponsor

In desperate need of healthy cell phone signal, Thomas rides with Rupert back to the time capsule. Rupert and his team work to widen the Community Garden's hatchway into the capsule. Meanwhile, Thomas phones a mentor from his past. More about Slumberland at this link. Yodel DuPrix performed by Jacquie Floyd Visit jacquiefloyd.com! The sound design in this episode owes thanks to Freesound Project contributors: adough1, plingativator, timbahrij, lwdickens, inspectorj, danrules213, kyles, janrou, a...

Feb 13, 202013 minSeason 6Ep. 83

082 - Simsala's Tale

Thomas revives from the session with Alva Two that went very awry. Now it's time to learn much more about the woman once known as Simsala Del Becha. More about Slumberland at this link. The sound design in this episode owes thanks to Freesound Project contributors: luffy, mystiscool, connum, robinhood76, voltae, benboncan, d-w, cameronmusic, allanz10d, sclolex, spookymodem, vitouliss, bareform, yottasounds, noisenoir, jergonda, sforsman, aderumoro, inspectorj, ali-6868, agc66, scorpion67890, drf...

Jan 20, 202021 minSeason 6Ep. 82

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
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