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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Tomas drops what he's doing and leaves Slumberland Island when he receives a phone call from Homeland Security Officer, who says that Slumberland residents Omar Evanston and Chip Woode have been detained for questioning. More about Slumberland at this link. Chip Woode performed by Kevin J Drieberg Check out his music and more here! The sound design in this episode owes thanks to Freesound Project contributors: sonicfreak, gutek, jonathantremblay, cllari__owi, bouncyballblue, and kyster. Thank YO...
Atlas Absurda is a podcast show hosted by Britte Thynoire, which explores unbelievably unique places around the world. In this episode Britte visits Slumberland Island to seek Ulip Uqbar, a man with a rare heritage. Ulip emigrated from the Principality of Hartania, which has been dubbed "the lost country" by those who research these sorts of things. More about Slumberland at this link. Britte Thynoire performed by Angela Yih Angela is a creative force behind the audio drama podcast Residents of ...
Some time ago, a freak thunderstorm hit the town of Slumberland, and local resident Omar Evanston vanished during the maelstrom. Now he's back, along with his great grand-nephew, hip-hop artist Chip Woode. More about Slumberland at this link. Chip Woode performed by Kevin J Drieberg Check out his music and more here! The song "Top Secret Flight of Apollo Squared" is by Kevin J Drieberg The sound design in this episode owes thanks to Freesound Project contributors: davidjgurney. Thank YOU for lis...
Years ago, Thomas Edward M attended a live performance by a band called Peaking Lights. As usual, Thomas brought his recording equipment to the show. But his microphone captured more than he expected when a mysterious Russian "businessman" named Lozar approached him. More about Slumberland at this link. Lozar performed by Nicolás Esteban Lobos Opitz, aka estrolapak Available for hire on fiverr! The song "Marshmellow Yellow" is by Peaking Lights You can hear their live music here! The sound desig...
Years ago, Oskar Mielardeaux planned a big launch party for the brand of exotic coffee he owns. But a certain amphibian and two special guest DJs made the event unforgettable for Tomas Anonymous. Tomas presents this recording as part of the town's Oral History Project, which he inherited after Thomas Edward M's disappearance. More about Slumberland at this link. The songs "Porky Pig" and "Kitty Takes a Ride (Kitty Mix Up)" are by The Bran Flakes Please purchase Bran Flakes music here! The sound ...
Years ago, Slumberland was visited by Chimney Crow, a band from Michigan. At the town's Supper Shack one night, Chimney Crow performed music for a local crowd. Tomas Anonymous presents this recording as part of the town's Oral History Project, which he inherited after Thomas Edward M's disappearance. More about Slumberland at this link. The songs "Maggots" and "Band Meeting" are by Chimney Crow Please purchase Chimney Crow music at bandcamp! The sound design in this episode owes thanks to Freeso...
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...
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...
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...
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...
This episode of Slumberland's "The Bed Bug" variety show opens with revelations about the missing sound man, Thomas Edward M., who has resurfaced in Europe with amnesia. Host Thomas Anonymous introduces the event, which features a mysterious recording booth designed to contact the spirit of Clara Bellman, a girl who disappeared in the 1880s. Performers like David Tamulevich and Flance Fleesel entertain, as the community hopes Clara can provide clues to other island vanishings.
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...
The special session of the Coyote Club focuses on an urgent plan to rid their town of the Sandy Spectre, revealing Shelly Ruxpin's true identity as Delphina Del Becca and introducing a film treated with "suffer ink" capable of capturing spirits. Thomas volunteers for the dangerous task, revealing his own supernatural gift, while Oscar, participating remotely from a cabin sliding in a mudslide, offers a crucial old-fashioned camera for the mission. He recounts its acquisition through a bizarre study abroad mishap in Neeble, involving a mysterious woman and a "SNAFU" chase, leading to a serendipitous discovery about the camera's location.
Slumberland's secretive Coyote Club meets to devise a plan to finally rid their town of the Sandy Specter. During roll call, members are introduced, including Scrapper Joe, who recounts her dramatic arrival in Slumberland and the Supper Shack's destruction by a legendary shapeshifting entity, the Grey Pig Bear. This chaotic event, orchestrated by the Sandy Specter's curse, ultimately led Scrapper Joe to her true calling in salvage.
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 ...
The episode features the virtual reunion of Thomas and his nemesis Delfina Del Becha, who reveals her long-term manipulation of him under the guise of Shelley Ruxpin. Delfina forces Thomas to record her "secret oral history," detailing the origins and mechanics of "Suffer Ink" – a substance derived from human suffering used by Delbeccas for control and fortune-telling. The discussion uncovers the Delbecca family's dark lineage, Thomas's unwitting role in their schemes, and the eventual curse placed on Phaedra Pierce for using Suffer Ink against them.
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...
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 ...
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: ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
