Join the creators of The White Vault as we travel to Svalbard and interview naturalists, historians, and researchers. Please consider supporting The White Vault: Patreon.com/foolandscholar Credits: Edited, Produced, Mixed, Mastered, with Music and Narration by Dayn Leonardson "Super Aquatic Polar Expedition" "Within Research Lab 12" & "Zodiac Through Glacial Bay" written and performed by Brandon Boone, with flutes by Andrew Goodwin & additional synth by Travis Vengroff Hosted by K.A. Sta...
Aug 17, 2023•16 min•Season 5Ep. 12
The events in Svalbard are buried and forgotten. The cycle continues... But the echoes of that disaster are still felt a decade later. Travel to Oita Prefecture, Japan, as something new is unearthed in The White Vault: Echoes. Investment assessor Thomas Berg arrives at the warehouse his company is interested in purchasing near Beppu, Japan. Credits: Written by K.A. Statz Directed & Produced with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff Editing and Sound Design by Kae Shoe Mixing by Dayn Leonardson Sc...
Nov 25, 2022•14 min•Season 5Ep. 13
This week, we would like to introduce you to The Boar Knight, a new podcast from Fool & Scholar. Join Nathaniel the Boar Knight as he journeys across a fantasy world in search of adventure and friendship! The Boar Knight is a story suitable for All Ages. Please consider joining our Patreon team for early releases, bonus songs, and other goodies: http://Patreon.com/foolandscholar Free Transcripts are also available: https://www.patreon.com/posts/73732905?pr=true Learn more about your ad choic...
Nov 18, 2022•18 min
In 2022, a research team at Sidja Group discovers a series of unusual readings. Credits: Written by K. A. Statz Produced & Directed, with Additional Sound Design by Travis Vengroff Executive Producer Dennis Greenhill, AJ Punk'n, Carol Vengroff, & Maico Villegas Edited with Sound Design by Kae Shoe Mixed by Dayn Leonardson Script Editing by W. K. Statz Translations: German by Robert Neumayr Cast: Matteo – Robert Neumayr Hulda – Sara Friðgeirsdóttir Agneta – Karin Heimdahl Brigitte – Barba...
Oct 31, 2022•8 min•Season 5Ep. 11
Join K.A. Statz (writer/creator) & Travis Vengroff (producer/sound designer/editor) as they discuss Season 5 of The White Vault, their recent trip to Greece, their transition to full time podcasting, and the future of The White Vault. The Fool & Scholar Productions Patreon JOIN BEFORE OCTOBER 18th for limited edition pins! https://www.patreon.com/posts/enamel-pin-and-q-73166907 The White Vault: Echoes miniseries will be available on our Patreon in November. Join us on Twitch as we bring ...
Oct 11, 2022•40 min•Season 5Ep. 12
SUBSCRIBE TODAY ON YOUR FAVORITE APP: http://dontmindpodcast.com/subscribe/ Dr. Gwen Kingston's patient has a miraculous recovery while Neal travels to Cruxmont, England to search for his missing brother. Credits: Written and Created by K. A. Statz Produced and Directed with Sound Design and Editing by Travis Vengroff Executive Producers Dennis Greenhill, Carol Vengroff, AJ Punk'n, & Maico Villegas Editing, Sound Design, Mixing & Mastering by Dayn Leonardson Script Consulting by Gemma Am...
Apr 05, 2022•34 min
All documents and recordings have been found, but what comes next? Credits: Written by K. A. Statz Produced with Sound Design, Editing, and Directed by Travis Vengroff Swedish Unit: Directed and Produced, with Casting Direction and Field Recordings by Karin Heimdahl Executive Producers Dennis Greenhill, AJ Punk'n, & Maico Villegas Editing & Sound Design, Mixing & Mastering by Dayn Leonardson Script Editing by W. K. Statz Translations in Spanish by Daniela Medrano, Serbian by Tanja Mi...
Mar 15, 2022•38 min•Season 5Ep. 10
Graham and Dragana travel through the tunnels toward the vault antechamber. Credits: Written by K. A. Statz Produced with Sound Design, Editing, and Directed by Travis Vengroff Swedish Unit: Directed and Produced, with Casting Direction and Field Recordings by Karin Heimdahl Executive Producer Dennis Greenhill, AJ Punk'n Editing & Sound Design, Mixing & Mastering by Dayn Leonardson Script Editing by W. K. Statz Translations in Spanish by Daniela Medrano, Serbian by Tanja Milojevic, Swedi...
Feb 28, 2022•36 min•Season 5Ep. 9
The documentarian looks for ways to improve the situation in Svalbard, while an unexpected visitor arrives at the weather station. Credits: Written by K. A. Statz Produced with Sound Design, Editing, and Directed by Travis Vengroff Swedish Unit: Directed and Produced, with Casting Direction and Field Recordings by Karin Heimdahl Executive Producer Dennis Greenhill, AJ Punk'n Editing & Sound Design, Mixing & Mastering by Dayn Leonardson Script Editing by W. K. Statz Translations in Spanis...
Feb 08, 2022•34 min•Season 5Ep. 8
Casner and Dragana return to the village beneath the ice. Credits: Written by K. A. Statz Produced with Sound Design, Editing, and Directed by Travis Vengroff Swedish Unit: Directed and Produced, with Casting Direction and Field Recordings by Karin Heimdahl Executive Producer Dennis Greenhill Mixing & Mastering by Dayn Leonardson Script Editing by W. K. Statz Translations in Spanish by Daniela Medrano, Serbian by Tanja Milojevic, Swedish by Karin Heimdahl, Mandarin by Sophie Yang, Russian by...
Jan 25, 2022•34 min•Season 5Ep. 7
The Documentarian is given a terrible choice. Meanwhile the team at Outpost Fristed reaches someone on the radio. Credits: Written by K. A. Statz Produced with Sound Design, Editing, and Directed by Travis Vengroff Swedish Unit: Directed and Produced, with Casting Direction and Field Recordings by Karin Heimdahl Executive Producer Dennis Greenhill Edited, with Sound Design, Mixing & Mastering by Dayn Leonardson Script Editing by W. K. Statz Translations in Spanish by Daniela Medrano, Serbian...
Jan 12, 2022•36 min•Season 5Ep. 6
The Documentarian explores the Swedish site firsthand, while the team arrives at Outpost Fristed. Credits: Written by K. A. Statz Produced with Sound Design, Editing, and Directed by Travis Vengroff Swedish Unit: Directed and Produced, with Casting Direction and Field Recordings by Karin Heimdahl Executive Producer Dennis Greenhill Edited, with Sound Design, Mixing & Mastering by Dayn Leonardson Script Editing by W. K. Statz Translations in Spanish by Daniela Medrano, Serbian by Tanja Miloje...
Dec 21, 2021•36 min•Season 5Ep. 5
The team continues their journey to Outpost Fristed while the Documentarian arrives at a secondary location. Credits: Written by K. A. Statz Produced with Sound Design, Editing, and Directed by Travis Vengroff Swedish Unit: Directed and Produced, with Casting Direction and Field Recordings by Karin Heimdahl Executive Producer Dennis Greenhill Senior Sound Designer Dayn Leonardson Mixing and Mastering by Brandon Strader Script Editing by W. K. Statz Translations in Spanish by Daniela Medrano, Ser...
Dec 07, 2021•35 min•Season 5Ep. 4
The team finds survivors within the Weather Station in Ny-Ålesund. Credits: Written by K. A. Statz Produced with Sound Design, Editing, and Directed by Travis Vengroff Swedish Unit: Directed and Produced, with Casting Direction and Field Recordings by Karin Heimdahl Executive Producer Dennis Greenhill Senior Sound Designer Dayn Leonardson Mixing and Mastering by Brandon Strader Script Editing by W. K. Statz Translations in Spanish by Daniela Medrano, Serbian by Tanja Milojevic, Swedish by Karin ...
Nov 23, 2021•34 min•Season 5Ep. 3
The team begins their flight through the storm to Ny-Ålesund, hopeful to find survivors. Credits: Written by K. A. Statz Produced with Sound Design, Editing, and Directed by Travis Vengroff Swedish Unit: Directed and Produced, with Casting Direction and Field Recordings by Karin Heimdahl Executive Producer Dennis Greenhill Senior Sound Designer Dayn Leonardson Mixing and Mastering by Brandon Strader Script Editing by W. K. Statz Translations in Spanish by Daniela Medrano, Serbian by Tanja Miloje...
Nov 10, 2021•31 min•Season 5Ep. 2
Inclement weather complicates the return to Svalbard. They have reached the point of no return. Credits: Written by K. A. Statz Produced with Sound Design, Editing, and Directed by Travis Vengroff Swedish Unit: Directed and Produced, with Casting Direction and Field Recordings by Karin Heimdahl Executive Producer Dennis Greenhill Senior Sound Designer Dayn Leonardson Mixing and Mastering by Brandon Strader Script Editing by W. K. Statz Translations in Spanish by Daniela Medrano, Serbian by Tanja...
Oct 27, 2021•35 min•Season 5Ep. 1
This "behind the scenes" look showcases the effort that goes into EVERY season of The White Vault, framed through the lens of our miniseries: The White Vault: Avrum. All paid Patreon supporters who are subscribed in the month of October, and have their address field updated will receive a limited edition rocker (patch) as thanks!!! The patch is expected to ship in December, 2021. See the main post for details. Writer K.A. Statz Director, Producer, Editor, Sound Designer Travis Vengroff Sound Des...
Oct 09, 2021•29 min
Preparations are being made to return to Svalbard, just not by who you were expecting... Credits: Written by K.A. Statz Produced, Edited, with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff Mixed by Brandon Strader Cast: Dr. Amelia Murray – Beth Eyre Árni Einarson – Dagur Jóhannesson Cover Art by Kessi Riliniki 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: https://www.patreon.com/FoolandScholar Fre...
Sep 21, 2021•7 min•Season 4Ep. 14
Successes, failures, ideas, and inner workings: Kaitlin and Travis discuss what the last six years of podcasting has been like. We create the shows you listen to, and now you have a chance to get inside our heads. Editing by Dayn Leonardson Noise Reduction by Brandon Strader Special Thanks to our Patreon team! 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: https://www.patreon.com/Fool...
Jul 09, 2021•1 hr 9 min
Descending the mountain does not mean escape... Credits: Written by K. A. Statz Produced with Sound Design and Editing by Travis Vengroff Swedish Unit: Directed and Produced, with Casting Direction and Field Recordings by Karin Heimdahl Dialogue Editing by Marisa Ewing of Hemlock Creek Productions Mixing and Mastering by Brandon Strader Script Editing by W. K. Statz Translations in Spanish by Airam Liscano, Arabic by Haytham Alwan, Serbian by Tanja Milojevic, Swedish by Karin Heimdahl, Mandarin ...
Mar 09, 2021•35 min•Season 4Ep. 10
The rescue team encounters difficulties during their descent. Credits: Written by K.A. Statz Produced, Edited, with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff Swedish Unit: Directed and Produced, with Casting Direction and Field Recordings by Karin Heimdahl Dialogue Editing by Marisa Ewing of Hemlock Creek Productions Mixing and Mastering by Brandon Strader Script Editing by W. K. Statz Translations in Spanish by Airam Liscano, Arabic by Haytham Alwan, Serbian by Tanja Milojevic, Swedish by Karin Heimdahl,...
Feb 23, 2021•32 min•Season 4Ep. 9
The rescue team begins their descent down the mountain. Credits: Written by K.A. Statz Produced, Edited, with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff Swedish Unit: Directed and Produced, with Casting Direction and Field Recordings by Karin Heimdahl Dialogue Editing by Marisa Ewing of Hemlock Creek Productions Mixing and Mastering by Brandon Strader Script Editing by W. K. Statz Translations in Spanish by Airam Liscano, Arabic by Haytham Alwan, Serbian by Tanja Milojevic, Swedish by Karin Heimdahl, Manda...
Feb 02, 2021•31 min•Season 4Ep. 8
The rescue team is hunted as they make their way back to the entrance. Credits: Written by K.A. Statz Produced, Edited, with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff Swedish Unit: Directed and Produced, with Casting Direction and Field Recordings by Karin Heimdahl Dialogue Editing by Marisa Ewing of Hemlock Creek Productions Mixing and Mastering by Brandon Strader Script Editing by W. K. Statz Translations in Spanish by Airam Liscano, Arabic by Haytham Alwan, Serbian by Tanja Milojevic, Swedish by Karin ...
Jan 19, 2021•31 min•Season 4Ep. 7
As the documentarian reaches her destination, the team comes face to face with Dr. De La Torre. Credits: Written by K.A. Statz Produced, Edited, with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff Swedish Unit: Directed and Produced, with Casting Direction and Field Recordings by Karin Heimdahl Executive Producer Bobby Fatemi Dialogue Editing by Marisa Ewing of Hemlock Creek Productions Mixing and Mastering by Brandon Strader Script Editing by W. K. Statz Translations in Spanish by Airam Liscano, Arabic by Hay...
Jan 05, 2021•31 min•Season 4Ep. 6
This week is not an episode of the White Vault. This is an interview episode with the voice of Walter Heath, David Ault! In this episode we chat with David Ault about audio drama, England, ghost stories, and the character Walter Heath. Edited by Sarah Buchynski of Polarity Audio Works Additional Editing and Sound Design Travis Vengroff Podcasts we chat about (beyond Fool and Scholar shows like VAST Horizon, Dark Dice, and Liberty) The NoSleep Podcast The Oyster Leviathan Chronicles The Byron Chr...
Dec 22, 2020•55 min
Deep within the caves, some are lost and some are found. Credits: Written by K.A. Statz Produced, Edited, with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff Swedish Unit: Directed and Produced, with Casting Direction and Field Recordings by Karin Heimdahl Executive Producer Bobby Fatemi Dialogue Editing by Marisa Ewing of Hemlock Creek Productions Mixing and Mastering by Brandon Strader Script Editing by W. K. Statz Translations in Spanish by Airam Liscano, Arabic by Haytham Alwan, Serbian by Tanja Milojevic,...
Dec 08, 2020•34 min•Season 4Ep. 5
The rescue team finds a survivor while the documentarian continues her investigation. Credits: Written by K.A. Statz Produced, Edited, with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff Swedish Unit: Directed and Produced, with Casting Direction and Field Recordings by Karin Heimdahl Executive Producer Bobby Fatemi Dialogue Editing by Marisa Ewing of Hemlock Creek Productions Mixing and Mastering by Brandon Strader Script Editing by W. K. Statz Translations in Spanish by Airam Liscano, Arabic by Haytham Alwan...
Nov 24, 2020•34 min•Season 4Ep. 4
The rescue team ventures deeper into the site in search of the remaining survivors. Credits: Written by K.A. Statz Produced, Edited, with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff Executive Producer Bobby Fatemi Dialogue Editing by Marisa Ewing of Hemlock Creek Productions Mixing and Mastering by Brandon Strader Script Editing by W. K. Statz Translations in Spanish by Airam Liscano, Arabic by Haytham Alwan, Serbian by Tanja Milojevic, Swedish by Karin Heimdahl, Mandarin by Sophie Yang Cast: The Documentar...
Nov 10, 2020•32 min•Season 4Ep. 3
The rescue team reaches the collapsed cave and races to find a way inside. Back across the ocean, our Documentarian begins to take her own line of inquiry into the field. Credits: Written by K.A. Statz Produced, Edited, with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff Swedish Unit: Directed and Produced, with Casting Direction and Field Recordings by Karin Heimdahl Executive Producer Bobby Fatemi Dialogue Editing by Marisa Ewing of Hemlock Creek Productions Mixing and Mastering by Brandon Strader Script Edi...
Oct 27, 2020•38 min•Season 4Ep. 2
The rescue team reaches the collapsed cave and races to find a way inside. Credits: Written by K.A. Statz Produced, Edited, with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff Swedish Unit: Directed and Produced, with Casting Direction and Field Recordings by Karin Heimdahl Executive Producer Bobby Fatemi Dialogue Editing by Marisa Ewing of Hemlock Creek Productions Mixing and Mastering by Brandon Strader Script Editing by W. K. Statz Translations in Spanish by Airam Liscano, Arabic by Haytham Alwan, Serbian b...
Oct 13, 2020•32 min•Season 4Ep. 1
