Rufina's son is experiencing mood swings. Or could it be a sign of something more malicious? Credits: Written by K.A. Statz Produced, Directed, Edited, with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff Assistant Director, Dialogue Editing & Sound Design by Rikke Rømer Mixing & Mastering by Finnur Nielsen “Tales From the Tower” Theme and "Just a Pinprick" Performed by Brandon Boone "TftT Underscore" written and performed by Travis Vengroff Tales From the Tower art by Cat Blackard Cast: Rufina Okamura ...
Sep 02, 2017•25 min•Season 3Ep. 3
When a young child disappears the day before a joyous holiday, one young Citizen takes it upon herself to search for the missing. Credits: Written by K.A. Statz Produced, Edited, with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff Sound Design by Rikke Rømer “Tales From the Tower" Theme & " Missing " Performed by Brandon Boone "TftT Underscore" written and performed by Travis Vengroff Tales From the Tower art by Cat Blackard Mixing and Mastering by Finnur Nielsen Cast: Cassia Kudo :: Victoria Rowett Atticu...
Sep 02, 2017•17 min•Season 3Ep. 2
From the world of Liberty comes Tales From the Tower – Standalone stories of myths, legends, and horror to haunt the Citizens of Atrius. Join your host for this nighttime broadcast and and hope that the Archon watches over you. In our inaugural trek into the abyss we meet a mild-mannered scientist who’s been called to return to his apartment. He’s unfamiliar with the local train station at this odd hour and no one is around save a single seated traveler... Credits: Written by K.A. Statz Produced...
Sep 02, 2017•16 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Liberty: Critical Research may be over, but the hijinks aren’t! Presenting the Season 2 Bloopisode – a sampling of the mayhem and fun we’ve had over the past 6 months of expeditions into sci-fi-horror audio dramas. Experience a team of dedicated actors stumbling over the complicated names and phrases of the Fringe with tongue twisters, late night recording madness, goofy sleep-deprived antics. This is a Fool and Scholar Production . We are a two person creative team and we can only create this s...
Sep 01, 2017•29 min•Season 2Ep. 12
Critical Research may be over, but there’s still more to say and more stories to tell! You’ve got questions – we’ve got answers. Join Liberty Producer and Co-Creator Travis Vengroff, writer Kaitlin Statz, and Christy Luse, the voice of Boom for a fan-submitted question and answer episode. Stay tuned for more tales to come! Links: Alba Salix: Royal Physician The Call of Cthulhu Mystery Program Critical Role The NoSleep Podcast This is a Fool and Scholar Production . We are a two person creative t...
Sep 01, 2017•55 min•Season 2Ep. 11
With everything in place, Jalloh, Sev, Dr. Kovski, Cairn, and Wobe flee the Hot in the wake of an oncoming attack. Credits: Written by Kaitlin Statz Produced, Edited, with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff “Critical Research Theme” written by Travis Vengroff, arranged and produced by Steven Melin “Atrius Endures” written, arranged, and performed by Steven Melin Mixing and Mastering by Brandon Strader Cast: Dr. Martollow Kovski :: Paul Mella Officer Decima Jalloh :: Lauren Griffin Officer S...
Sep 01, 2017•36 min•Season 2Ep. 10
The team is at last ready to plan an escape, but they’re not leaving without the Atrian shipment. Credits: Written by Kaitlin Statz Produced, Edited, with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff “Critical Research Theme” written by Travis Vengroff, arranged and produced by Steven Melin Mixing and Mastering by Brandon Strader Cast: Dr. Martollow Kovski :: Paul Mella Officer Decima Jalloh :: Lauren Griffin Officer Severous Ljqvist :: Travis Vengroff Dismas :: Sean Francis Boom :: Christy Luse Skit :: Cait...
Sep 01, 2017•21 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Sev and Dr. Kovski are sent out on a massive trade run with a band of heavily armed Punks. Meanwhile, Jalloh is assigned a mundane cleaning task that causes her to witness an unsettling occurrence. Credits: Written by Kaitlin Statz Produced, Edited, with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff “Critical Research Theme” written by Travis Vengroff, arranged and produced by Steven Melin Mixing and Mastering by Brandon Strader Cast: Dr. Martollow Kovski :: Paul Mella Officer Decima Jalloh :: Lauren ...
Sep 01, 2017•21 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Deeply embedded within their new Fringer “family”, the team continues their hunt for answers and escape. Credits: Written by Kaitlin Statz Produced, Edited, with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff “Critical Research Theme” written by Travis Vengroff, arranged and produced by Steven Melin Mixing and Mastering by Brandon Strader Cast: Dr. Martollow Kovski :: Paul Mella Officer Decima Jalloh :: Lauren Griffin Officer Severous Ljqvist :: Travis Vengroff Dismas :: Sean Francis Boom :: Christy Luse Pork ...
Aug 31, 2017•22 min•Season 2Ep. 7
The hour of the raid is here, and the Punks ready-up for a night to be remembered. Credits: Written by Kaitlin Statz Produced, Edited, with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff “Critical Research Theme” written by Travis Vengroff, arranged and produced by Steven Melin “Atrius Endures” written, arranged, and performed by Steven Melin Mixing and Mastering by Brandon Strader Cast: Officer Decima Jalloh :: Lauren French Officer Severous Ljqvist :: Travis Vengroff Dismas :: Sean Francis Skit :: Caitlin Bu...
Aug 31, 2017•23 min•Season 2Ep. 6
A small dispatch of Punks wind their way through the Fringe for a special meet-up with the infamous leader of the Skull Klackers. Meanwhile, Jalloh and Boom take a much needed break from guns, ammo, and ba-doom. Credits: Written by Kaitlin Statz Produced, Edited, with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff “Critical Research Theme” written by Travis Vengroff, arranged and produced by Steven Melin Mixing and Mastering by Brandon Strader Cast: Dr. Martollow Kovski :: Paul Mella Officer Decima Jalloh :: L...
Aug 31, 2017•26 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Jalloh and Boom encounter difficulties while out in the Fringe while Sev maintains his charade as a "fist" and Dr. Kovski overhears some fascinating details to Dismas' plans. Credits: Written by Kaitlin Statz Produced, Edited, with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff “Critical Research Theme” written by Travis Vengroff, arranged and produced by Steven Melin Mixing and Mastering by Brandon Strader Cast: Dr. Martollow Kovski :: Paul Mella Officer Decima Jalloh :: Lauren Griffin Officer Severous Ljqvis...
Aug 31, 2017•23 min•Season 2Ep. 4
The team adjusts to their new lives and learns more about their adopted Punk "family". Kovski is given a warm and well-punctuated tour of the Hot, while Sev and Jalloh encounter unexpected situations with some odd Fringers. Credits: Written by Kaitlin Statz Produced, Edited, with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff “Critical Research Theme” written by Travis Vengroff, arranged and produced by Steven Melin Mixing and Mastering by Brandon Strader Cast: Dr. Martollow Kovski :: Paul Mella Office...
Aug 31, 2017•26 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Dr. Kovski finds himself in the position of personal biographer for Dismas and observes a trade with the Kon. Sev's new job leads him to discover a mass-produced problem. Credits: Written by Kaitlin Statz Produced, Edited, with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff “Critical Research Theme” written by Travis Vengroff, arranged and produced by Steven Melin Mixing and Mastering by Brandon Strader Cast: Dr. Martollow Kovski :: Paul Mella Officer Decima Jalloh :: Lauren Griffin Officer Severous Ljqvist ::...
Aug 31, 2017•30 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Embark on a dangerous expedition into the unknown in Liberty: Critical Research – a serialized sci-fi audio drama! Follow an Atrian ethnographic team into the Fringe, the lawless sector of a war-torn colony. Welcome to season 2 of Liberty: Critical Research! After escaping a poorly laid trap, the Atrian team finds themselves in the claws of another horror: the Rocket Punks. The surviving team now finds themselves entangled in the misshapen web of the thrill-seeking gang. Credits: Written by Kait...
Aug 31, 2017•24 min•Season 2Ep. 1
We’ve assembled a recap of Critical Research ‘s first season to help prepare you for the series’ return. Here you’ll find all the need-to-know information pertaining to the present fates of Dr. Kovski and his team. By listening to this recap you can entirely skip Critical Research Season 1. This is a Fool and Scholar Production . We are a two person creative team and we can only create this show because of fan support! Please support us on Patreon: Patreon.com/FoolandScholar Check out our Merch:...
Aug 31, 2017•6 min
A brief update about our upcoming releases. This is a Fool and Scholar Production . We are a two person creative team and we can only create this show because of fan support! Please support us on Patreon: Patreon.com/FoolandScholar Check out our Merch: LibertyEndures.com Free Transcripts are also available: https://www.patreon.com/posts/8518961 Special Thanks to: Our Patreon supporters! | Carol & Harvey Vengroff Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Aug 31, 2017•1 min
The first season has wrapped up and you’ve probably got a lot of questions. Well, we have answers! Join Liberty Creators: Kaitlin Statz & Travis Vengroff , and the voice of Cato Patel – Bryan Keller for a fan-submitted question and answer episode for the first season of Liberty: Critical Research! Thank you for sending in your questions during the last three months. We here at the Critical Research team are happy to officially end our first season by lifting the veil slightly on our process ...
Aug 22, 2017•46 min•Season 1Ep. 12
As we wrap up our first season, we’ve compiled some bloopers from the production of Critical Research , Season 1 for our embarrassment and your listening pleasure. Please enjoy these funny outtakes, have a Happy New Year, and prepare for our new show: Tales from the Tower! This is a Fool and Scholar Production . We are a two person creative team and we can only create this show because of fan support! Please support us on Patreon: Patreon.com/FoolandScholar Check out our Merch: LibertyEndures.co...
Aug 22, 2017•24 min•Season 1Ep. 11
In an attempt to set the expedition back on the correct course, the group tries locate a nearby market. Unable to find their destination themselves they turn to local help. Credits: Written by Kaitlin Statz Produced, Edited, with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff “Critical Research Theme” by Careless Juja Mixing and Mastering by Brandon Strader Cast: Dr. Martollow Kovski :: Paul Mella Officer Decima Jalloh :: Lauren Griffin Officer Severous Ljqvist :: Travis Vengroff Gradius Rodriguez :: J...
Aug 22, 2017•14 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Back on the surface, the Atrian explorers find themselves at odds over the loss of their comrade. Credits: Written by Kaitlin Statz Produced, Edited, with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff “Critical Research Theme” by Travis Vengroff Mixing and Mastering by Brandon Strader Cast: Dr. Martollow Kovski :: Paul Mella Officer Decima Jalloh :: Lauren Griffin Officer Severous Ljqvist :: Travis Vengroff Gradius Rodriguez :: John Carter Shiny :: Emily Amesquita Sexy Dakk :: Andrew Spittal Waitress :: Nicky...
Aug 22, 2017•23 min•Season 1Ep. 9
With Cato gone, the team is moved within a subterranean amphitheater for entertainment. Credits: Written by Kaitlin Statz Produced, Edited, with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff “Critical Research Theme” by Travis Vengroff Mixing and Mastering by Brandon Strader Cast: Dr. Martollow Kovski :: Paul Mella Officer Decima Jalloh :: Lauren Griffin Officer Severous Ljqvist :: Travis Vengroff Gradius Rodriguez :: John Carter Brother Hephren :: Alan Leffingwell Elder Saya :: Peter Lewis War Father :: Davi...
Aug 22, 2017•23 min•Season 1Ep. 8
The team awakens to find themselves the prisoners of bloodletting fanatics. Credits: Written by Kaitlin Statz Produced, Edited, with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff “Critical Research Theme” by Travis Vengroff Mixing and Mastering by Brandon Strader Cast: Dr. Martollow Kovski :: Paul Mella Officer Decima Jalloh :: Lauren Griffin Officer Cato Patel :: Bryan Keller Officer Severous Ljqvist :: Travis Vengroff Gradius Rodriguez :: John Carter Captured Fringer :: Andrew Spittal Brother Hephren :: Ala...
Aug 22, 2017•17 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Dr. Kovski and his team are lost in the darkness of the tunnels. Worse yet, they are not alone... Credits: Written by Kaitlin Statz Produced, Edited, with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff “Critical Research Theme” by Travis Vengroff Mixing and Mastering by Brandon Strader Cast: Dr. Martollow Kovski :: Paul Mella Officer Decima Jalloh :: Lauren Griffin Officer Cato Patel :: Bryan Keller Officer Severous Ljqvist :: Travis Vengroff Gradius Rodriguez :: John Carter Kin 1 :: Alan Leffingwell Kin 2 :: ...
Aug 22, 2017•14 min•Season 1Ep. 6
After a relatively calm first day in the Fringe, an unexpected event threatens the research team. Credits: Written by Kaitlin Statz Produced, Edited, with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff “Critical Research Theme” by Travis Vengroff Mixing and Mastering by Brandon Strader Cast: Dr. Martollow Kovski :: Paul Mella Officer Decima Jalloh :: Lauren Griffin Officer Cato Patel :: Bryan Keller Officer Severous Ljqvist :: Travis Vengroff Gradius Rodriguez :: John Carter Meal Boss :: Peter Lewis Wa...
Aug 22, 2017•11 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Breaking the seal, the team steps out into a world of dust and scrap. Credits: Written by Kaitlin Statz Produced, Edited, with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff “Critical Research Theme” by Travis Vengroff Mixing and Mastering by Brandon Strader Cast: Dr. Martollow Kovski :: Paul Mella Officer Decima Jalloh :: Lauren Griffin Mrs. Tongs & Aurelia Stolo :: Kaitlin Statz Officer Cato Patel :: Bryan Keller Officer Severous Ljqvist :: Travis Vengroff Gradius Rodriguez :: John Carter Shale S...
Aug 22, 2017•16 min•Season 1Ep. 4
In their final respite, Dr. Kovski and company head to an underground station to set themselves in the guise of Fringers. Credits: Written by Kaitlin Statz Produced, Edited, with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff “Critical Research Theme” by Travis Vengroff Mixing and Mastering by Brandon Strader Cast: Dr. Martollow Kovski :: Paul Mella Officer Decima Jalloh :: Lauren Griffin Officer Cato Patel :: Bryan Keller Officer Severous Ljqvist :: Travis Vengroff Gradius Rodriguez :: John Carter Thi...
Aug 22, 2017•13 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Before setting off on the adventure to the Fringe, Dr. Kovski is first introduced to his protective detail. Credits: Written by Kaitlin Statz Produced, Edited, with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff “Critical Research Theme” by Travis Vengroff Mixing and Mastering by Brandon Strader Cast: Dr. Martollow Kovski :: Paul Mella Officer Decima Jalloh :: Lauren Griffin Mrs. Tongs & Aurelia Stolo :: Kaitlin Statz Officer Cato Patel :: Bryan Keller Officer Severous Ljqvist :: Travis Vengroff Gr...
Aug 22, 2017•17 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Beyond the colony-city of Atrius is a deadly expanse known as the Fringe. This deadly territory, only meters away from the civilized city, threatens the lives of those living inside Atrius’ protective walls. To discover more about this impending threat and study its violent inhabitants, an expedition team is assigned to infiltrate the Southern Fringe by a covert government department. No training could possibly prepare the team for what’s to come. Dr. Kovski, an expert in Fringe studies, has bee...
Aug 22, 2017•15 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Welcome Citizens, to the Liberty Podcast. As you embark on your journeys through the colony of Atrius we would like to take a moment to explain this broadcast: so PLEASE START HERE! The first thing you will probably notice is we have multiple shows in varying formats. Each story arc is a self-contained adventure that does not require any preexisting knowledge to enjoy. You can pass over an entire story arc and begin on the next story without need to know characters or outcomes from other arcs. T...
Aug 22, 2017•2 min•Season 1Ep. 1
