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The Day Everything Changed

Riffage Mediawww.riffagemedia.com

The Day Everything Changed is an audio drama about two broken families navigating through a post-apocalyptic world threatened by "sick" and other deadly scavengers in search of sanctuary.

This podcast is a Riffage Media production. Visit the show website at riffagemedia.com, or find us on BlueskyInstagramFacebook and Tumblr. For inquiries, email riffagemedia@gmail.com.

Created, written and edited by Lane Fortenberry.

Season 1 Starring: Jessica Packard, Jasmine Anderson, Joseph Paz, Jillian Belrose, Eva De Guelle, Allison Stanford, Lucia McMahon, Allisa Hall, Marissa Falsone, Channing Miller, Danial Khan and Chris Alello

Season 2 Starring: Jasmine Anderson, Jillian Belrose, Benjamin Glassman, Zoraya Leyva, Allisa Hall, Jaiden Compuesto, Carter Peterson, Wallis Brown and Channing Miller

Season 3 written by Lane Fortenberry and Zoraya Leyva. Starring: Jasmine Anderson, Jillian Belrose, Benjamin Glassman, Zoraya Leyva, Jaiden Compuesto, Carter Peterson, Lee Eden, Bear Villarreal, Samuel Swafford, Giselle Kowalski, Julia Rodriguez, Travis Odom, Derek Bennefield and Jeremy Thomas

Music: Calob Broussard and Mikal Gay

Sound effects: envato.com, zapsplat.com, fesliyanstudios.com and aturaxaudio.com

Podcast art made by Rae.

Special thanks to our Season 1 Kickstarter contributors:

Prime Supporters: Kevin and Michelle Nichols, Robert and Marsha Nichols, Gary and Stella Beard, Derek Bennefield and Alex Summers

Main Supporters: Susan and Carlos Reyes, LaRue Latham, Ron Fortenberry, and Phil and Jordan Fountain

Big Supporters: Aaron Nichols, Celestina Amigo and Travis Odom

Supporter: Rhonda Fortenberry

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Episodes

Audio Drama Community Recommendations Episode

While The Day Everything Changed is on break to write season four (yes, we're working on season four and another show to be announced soon), here is a collection of creator-read promos from the audio drama community to tease some new shows to check out! Everything in this episode includes: Femme Future Perfect : In this moment when the voices of women are more important than ever, Femme Future Perfect explores that question through a trippy, twisted, often feminist take on sci-fi and horror that...

Jul 14, 202515 min

S3 Bonus: Inside the Show Part 2 (Spoilers)

Lane Fortenberry (creator and writer), Zoraya Leyva (co-writer and voice of Angie) and Lee Eden (voice of Adira) discuss the show, story, plot, characters, experience and more. Spoilers are discussed so don't listen until you've listened to season three first! The Day Everything Changed is an audio drama about two broken families navigating through a post-apocalyptic world threatened by "sick" and other deadly scavengers in search of sanctuary. This podcast is a Riffage Media production. Visit t...

Jun 09, 202522 min

S3 Bonus: Inside the Show Part 1 (Spoilers)

Lane Fortenberry (creator and writer), Jasmine Anderson (voice of Sarah) and Benjamin Glassman (voice of Jack) discuss the show, story, plot, characters, experience and more. Spoilers are discussed so don't listen until you've listened to season three first! The Day Everything Changed is an audio drama about two broken families navigating through a post-apocalyptic world threatened by "sick" and other deadly scavengers in search of sanctuary. This podcast is a Riffage Media production. Visit the...

Jun 02, 202529 min

S3, EP6: Our Purpose

Season 3: Episode 6. In the final episode of season three, the groups clash for the right to a home. New purposes are set. Characters go their separate ways. The Day Everything Changed is an audio drama about two broken families navigating through a post-apocalyptic world threatened by "sick" and other deadly scavengers in search of sanctuary. This podcast is a Riffage Media production. Visit the show website at riffagemedia.com , or find us on Bluesky , Instagram and Facebook . For inquiries, e...

May 28, 202524 minSeason 3Ep. 6

S3, EP5: The Long March

Season 3: Episode 5. Sarah and Luke rush to the Cleveland Safe Zone. Kevin makes a stand. Angie doubts her future. Adira and Liam try to catch up. The Day Everything Changed is an audio drama about two broken families navigating through a post-apocalyptic world threatened by "sick" and other deadly scavengers in search of sanctuary. This podcast is a Riffage Media production. Visit the show website at riffagemedia.com , or find us on Bluesky , Instagram and Facebook . For inquiries, email riffag...

May 28, 202521 minSeason 3Ep. 5

S3, EP4: Just as it was Written

Season 3: Episode 4. Sarah meets Adira in her chamber. The Cleveland Safe Zone crew has another callout. Kevin begins to boil. The Day Everything Changed is an audio drama about two broken families navigating through a post-apocalyptic world threatened by "sick" and other deadly scavengers in search of sanctuary. This podcast is a Riffage Media production. Visit the show website at riffagemedia.com , or find us on Bluesky , Instagram and Facebook . For inquiries, email riffagemedia@gmail.com. If...

May 21, 202517 minSeason 3Ep. 4

S3, EP3: The Only

Season 3: Episode 3. Jack and Tessa begin to worry. Sarah and Robert arrive in Akron. All in time. The Day Everything Changed is an audio drama about two broken families navigating through a post-apocalyptic world threatened by "sick" and other deadly scavengers in search of sanctuary. This podcast is a Riffage Media production. Visit the show website at riffagemedia.com , or find us on Bluesky , Instagram and Facebook . For inquiries, email riffagemedia@gmail.com. If you're in San Marcos and ne...

May 21, 202515 minSeason 3Ep. 3

S3, EP2: Through the Forest

Season 3: Episode 2. Sarah and Robert journey to Akron. Jack shadows Angie for a day. Tessa and Kevin don't see eye to eye. The Day Everything Changed is an audio drama about two broken families navigating through a post-apocalyptic world threatened by "sick" and other deadly scavengers in search of sanctuary. This podcast is a Riffage Media production. Visit the show website at riffagemedia.com , or find us on Bluesky , Instagram and Facebook . For inquiries, email riffagemedia@gmail.com. If yo...

May 14, 202519 minSeason 3Ep. 2

S3, EP1: Someone's Out There

Season 3: Episode 1. Contact is made through the radio tower. The search party is chosen. A plan is set. The Day Everything Changed is an audio drama about two broken families navigating through a post-apocalyptic world threatened by "sick" and other deadly scavengers in search of sanctuary. This podcast is a Riffage Media production. Visit the show website at riffagemedia.com , or find us on Bluesky , Instagram and Facebook . For inquiries, email riffagemedia@gmail.com. If you're in San Marcos ...

May 14, 202517 minSeason 3Ep. 1

Season 3 Trailer

Season 3 launches 5/14/25. Episodes 1-2 release on 5/14/25 Episodes 3-4 release on 5/21/25 Episodes 5-6 release on 5/28/25 The Day Everything Changed is an audio drama about two broken families navigating through a post-apocalyptic world threatened by "sick" and other deadly scavengers in search of sanctuary. This podcast is a Riffage Media production. Visit the show website at riffagemedia.com , or find us on Bluesky , Instagram and Facebook . For inquiries, email riffagemedia@gmail.com. If you...

May 08, 20251 min

100,000 Downloads; Season 3 Announcement

The Day Everything Changed has hit 100,000 downloads! This episode is a thank you to everyone who has ever given this audio drama a chance. Season three should be here by the end of the year! Visit our Instagram page for the video version of this announcement featuring many cats (this audio was pulled from those videos). The Day Everything Changed is an audio drama about two broken families navigating through a post-apocalyptic world threatened by "sick" and other deadly scavengers in search of ...

Aug 14, 20242 min

Introducing: The Girl Across the Lake

The Girl Across the Lake, Riffage Media's new audio drama, launches 11/1/23. Enjoy the trailer for the show, and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, including Apple Podcasts , Spotify and more. The Girl Across the Lake is an audio drama about a girl embarking on an internal journey in search of the reasons for having the same haunting dream every night over the course of three months. This podcast is a Riffage Media production. Visit the show website at riffagemedia.com , or find us on Bl...

Oct 16, 20233 min

Introducing: One Last Show Before the End of the World

One Last Show Before the End of the World, Riffage Media's new audio drama, launches 5/2/22. Enjoy the trailer for the show, and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, including Apple Podcasts , Spotify and more. One Last Show Before the End of the World is an audio drama about a local band fighting to play their first, and possibly last, show in their hometown as the world faces impending doom the night of the concert. This podcast is a Riffage Media production. Visit the show website at ri...

Apr 20, 20223 min

S2, EP5: These Feelings

Season 2: Episode 5. In the final episode of the second season, Jack keeps his promise. The Day Everything Changed is an audio drama about two broken families navigating through a post-apocalyptic world threatened by "sick" and other deadly scavengers in search of sanctuary. This podcast is a Riffage Media production. Visit the show website at riffagemedia.com , or find us on Bluesky , Instagram and Facebook . For inquiries, email riffagemedia@gmail.com. If you're in San Marcos and need comics, ...

Mar 01, 20225 minSeason 2Ep. 5

S2, EP4: It Always Numbs

Season 2: Episode 4. Sarah and Jack creep closer to reaching the town. Tessa pleads her case for a search crew to find them. A new enemy appears. The Day Everything Changed is an audio drama about two broken families navigating through a post-apocalyptic world threatened by "sick" and other deadly scavengers in search of sanctuary. This podcast is a Riffage Media production. Visit the show website at riffagemedia.com , or find us on Bluesky , Instagram and Facebook . For inquiries, email riffage...

Mar 01, 202211 minSeason 2Ep. 4

S2, EP3: Idiot/Insane

Season 2: Episode 3. Sarah vacates the Safe Zone. Jack inquires about Sarah's whereabouts. Tessa struggles with her decision. Sarah finds herself with a new companion. The Day Everything Changed is an audio drama about two broken families navigating through a post-apocalyptic world threatened by "sick" and other deadly scavengers in search of sanctuary. This podcast is a Riffage Media production. Visit the show website at riffagemedia.com , or find us on Bluesky , Instagram and Facebook . For in...

Mar 01, 202212 minSeason 2Ep. 3

S2, EP2: No One Left Behind

Season 2: Episode 2. Sarah struggles to enjoy Community Night until Jack approaches. The night is interrupted by a returning search crew. Tessa and Sarah grapple with the next steps. The Day Everything Changed is an audio drama about two broken families navigating through a post-apocalyptic world threatened by "sick" and other deadly scavengers in search of sanctuary. This podcast is a Riffage Media production. Visit the show website at riffagemedia.com , or find us on Bluesky , Instagram and Fa...

Mar 01, 20228 minSeason 2Ep. 2

S2, EP1: New Days

Season 2: Episode 1. Sarah has a new role. Tessa attends a Cleveland Safe Zone Planning Commission meeting to discuss a wall expansion. Sarah meets a new, curious Safe Zone member, Jack. The Day Everything Changed is an audio drama about two broken families navigating through a post-apocalyptic world threatened by "sick" and other deadly scavengers in search of sanctuary. This podcast is a Riffage Media production. Visit the show website at riffagemedia.com , or find us on Bluesky , Instagram an...

Mar 01, 202214 minSeason 2Ep. 1

Season 2 Trailer

Season 2 launches 3/1/22. The Day Everything Changed is an audio drama about two broken families navigating through a post-apocalyptic world threatened by "sick" and other deadly scavengers in search of sanctuary. This podcast is a Riffage Media production. Visit the show website at riffagemedia.com , or find us on Bluesky , Instagram and Facebook . For inquiries, email riffagemedia@gmail.com. If you're in San Marcos and need comics, games or cards, be sure to visit Dragon's Lair Comics & Fa...

Feb 24, 20222 min

S1.5 Bonus: John and Sarah's Tapes (Something to Remember Me By)

Season 1.5: Bonus. After searching through her backpack one night, Sarah finds John's old recorder from before The Blast. She plays back the message he left for her and leaves one for the next person. The Day Everything Changed is an audio drama about two broken families navigating through a post-apocalyptic world threatened by "sick" and other deadly scavengers in search of sanctuary. This podcast is a Riffage Media production. Visit the show website at riffagemedia.com , or find us on Bluesky ...

Jan 07, 20228 min

S1 Bonus: Inside the Show (Spoilers)

Lane, Jasmine, Jessica, Jillian and Joseph discuss the show, story, plot, characters, experience and more. Spoilers are discussed so don't listen until you've listened to the four episodes first! The Day Everything Changed is an audio drama about two broken families navigating through a post-apocalyptic world threatened by "sick" and other deadly scavengers in search of sanctuary. This podcast is a Riffage Media production. Visit the show website at riffagemedia.com , or find us on Bluesky , Ins...

May 31, 202140 min

S1, EP4: At What Cost? (Remixed)

Season 1: Episode 4 (remixed without narration). In the final episode of the first season, after experiencing the events at the two Safe Zones, the families trudge toward another as hope begins to dwindle. The Day Everything Changed is an audio drama about two broken families navigating through a post-apocalyptic world threatened by "sick" and other deadly scavengers in search of sanctuary. This podcast is a Riffage Media production. Visit the show website at riffagemedia.com , or find us on Blu...

May 08, 202114 minSeason 1Ep. 4

S1, EP3: Rise and Fall (Remixed)

Season 1: Episode 3 (remixed without narration). The two newly-acquainted families explore a strange location that might provide a permanent, virus-free home. The Day Everything Changed is an audio drama about two broken families navigating through a post-apocalyptic world threatened by "sick" and other deadly scavengers in search of sanctuary. This podcast is a Riffage Media production. Visit the show website at riffagemedia.com , or find us on Bluesky , Instagram and Facebook . For inquiries, ...

May 07, 202113 minSeason 1Ep. 3

S1, EP2: Journey (Remixed)

Season 1: Episode 2 (remixed without narration). We meet our other broken family, Tessa and her daughter Olivia, as they juggle trust and other threatening situations in the search for sanctuary. The Day Everything Changed is an audio drama about two broken families navigating through a post-apocalyptic world threatened by "sick" and other deadly scavengers in search of sanctuary. This podcast is a Riffage Media production. Visit the show website at riffagemedia.com , or find us on Bluesky , Ins...

May 06, 202115 minSeason 1Ep. 2

S1, EP1: Begin (Remixed)

Season 1: Episode 1 (remixed without narration). We meet John and his daughter Sarah as they search and scavenge through a post-apocalyptic world a number of years after the events of The Blast. The Day Everything Changed is an audio drama about two broken families navigating through a post-apocalyptic world threatened by "sick" and other deadly scavengers in search of sanctuary. This podcast is a Riffage Media production. Visit the show website at riffagemedia.com , or find us on Bluesky , Inst...

May 05, 202120 minSeason 1Ep. 1

Season 1 Trailer

Season 1 launches 5/25/21. The Day Everything Changed is an audio drama about two broken families navigating through a post-apocalyptic world threatened by "sick" and other deadly scavengers in search of sanctuary. This podcast is a Riffage Media production. Visit the show website at riffagemedia.com , or find us on Bluesky , Instagram and Facebook . For inquiries, email riffagemedia@gmail.com. If you're in San Marcos and need comics, games or cards, be sure to visit Dragon's Lair Comics & F...

May 04, 20212 min
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