Podcasts by Moonbase Theta, Out
Moonbase Theta, Out – a queer emotional sci-fi audio drama by D.J. Sylvis.
It is 2098. The Moonbase program has been determined unprofitable. The last base, Theta, is twenty weeks from being decommissioned. Most of the crew is in stasis awaiting retrieval. Five remain – Roger Bragado-Fischer, Nessa Cheong, Ashwini Ray, Michell L’Anglois, and Wilder.
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Visions of Sugarplums: The MTO Holiday Special! from 2021-12-26T10:00
“‘Twas the night before solstice, when all ‘round Base Theta …” - We join the original shutdown sequence and our five central cast members (or six) for an early winter solstice and five unexpected ...
ListenTrailer - MTO Holiday Special: Coming December 26! from 2021-12-19T10:00
Coming December 26, 2021 - the Moonbase Theta, Out holiday special! ---We wouldn’t be here without our monthly supporters on Patreon, who also get weekly updates, behind the scenes info, and more ...
ListenMTO All Your Base - Episode 8: Theta from 2021-12-05T10:00
Admin Operator Eddie Rizal – formerly Communications Assistant Eddie Rizal, before a certain Comms Lead had him fired – settles into his new role on Moonbase Theta. But his real work continues. Epi...
ListenMTO All Your Base - Episode 7: Eta from 2021-11-21T10:00
Field Journalist Barnett Bell has been traveling the Moonbase network. When her Rover breaks down near Base Eta, she muses on the stories she’s told – and the secrets that haven’t made it to broadc...
ListenMTO All Your Base - Episode 6: Zeta from 2021-11-07T10:00
Moonbase Zeta lies at the South Pole of the Moon, within a crater of eternal darkness. On a final inspection tour, Mining Supervisor Trina Haugen finds out how deep that darkness can reach. Episode...
ListenMTO Presents: Orphan Black Season 2 from 2021-11-01T04:00
Today’s episode is brought to you by season 2 of Orphan Black: The Next Chapter from Realm. (Content warning: depictions of domestic violence and emotional distress)Intro transcript: Hey folks - Ca...
ListenMTO All Your Base - Episode 5: Epsilon from 2021-10-24T09:00
Managing resources on the Moon is managing stuff – and there’s no one better at keeping track of their stuff than Quartermaster Val Narváez. So when critical supplies on Base Epsilon go missing… Ep...
ListenMTO All Your Base - Episode 4: Delta from 2021-10-10T09:00
As a health crisis shakes the Moonbase Delta crew, Medic Keegan struggles to keep it together. Episode Transcript: https://monkeymanproductions.com/2021/08/all-your-base-e4-delta-transcript/CONTENT...
ListenMTO All Your Base - Episode 3: Gamma from 2021-09-26T09:00
Moonbase Gamma is well into their shutdown sequence when Dr. Andie Kashyap decides to make a desperate move. Episode Transcript: https://monkeymanproductions.com/2021/08/all-your-base-e3-gamma-tran...
ListenMTO All Your Base - Episode 2: Beta from 2021-09-12T09:00
“Moonbase Beta – we’re always second best!” Maintenance Operator Ursula Francisco talks life, love, her little robot buddy Weeble, and keeping it clean on the Moon. Episode Transcript: https://monk...
ListenMTO Presents: Windfall from 2021-08-15T09:00
Hi folks, this is D.J. Sylvis, your creator - well, the creator of Moonbase Theta, Out - which is not at all what we're bringing you today! We're giving some space to a fantastic show that I've bee...
ListenMTO S3 - Bonus 4: "Patrick" from 2021-07-25T09:00
Just after the events of the Season 3 Finale, we return to the residents of the Patrick Free Zone. Transcript here.CONTENT WARNING: Discussion of death; character death. FEATURING:Corey Spruill a...
ListenMTO S3 - Bonus 3: "Tumnus" from 2021-07-11T09:00
Tumnus is ready to talk things out - with a very special someone she's never actually met. Transcript here.FEATURING: Jen Ponton as Tumnus. (And of course, as Jen Ponton.)Consortium announcer is Ev...
ListenMTO S3 - Bonus 2: "Gladys" from 2021-06-27T09:00
Doctor Day sends one last message back to her contact on Earth, teetering on the edge. Transcript here.FEATURING: Sarah Rhea Werner as Dr. DayConsortium announcer is Evan Tess Murray. Written and e...
ListenMTO S3 - Bonus 1: "Maria" from 2021-06-13T09:00
We hear from the final days on Moonbase Gamma, where Maria L'Anglois is desperately trying to reach her brother Michell. Transcript here.FEATURING: Cat Blackard as Maria L'AngloisConsortium announc...
ListenSeason 3 Interview Special from 2021-05-30T09:00
At the end of Season 3, we sat down with a few of the newer cast members featured this season to chat about the process, their characters, what they thought was most interesting in their storylines...
ListenMTO S3 - Episode 12: "Go, Cat, Go" - SEASON 3 FINALE from 2021-05-09T09:00
In the expansive season finale, all three plotlines come to their climax. The Enclave Officer puts all his cards on the table; on Base Theta, the power struggles are decisively resolved; in the Fre...
ListenMTO S3 - Episode 11: "..." from 2021-04-25T09:00
Base Theta deals with the aftermath; Michell and Tumnus team up to investigate the cause. In the Free Zone, the rocket launch is closer than ever; but a visitor finds cause for concern, which cause...
ListenMTO S3 - Episode 10: "Volatile" from 2021-04-11T09:00
On the Moon and in the Consortium offices, things are heating up - with significant consequences. The Reception Bot shows its linguistic versatility; we hear the new En-Soy-Ment ad campaign. Trans...
ListenMTO S3 - Episode 9: "Release" from 2021-03-28T09:00
Monica and the Enclave Officer have a final visit; while on the Moon it’s another meeting, and a tempestuous awakening. In the Free Zone, Elena makes her case. Transcript here.CONTENT WARNING: Thi...
ListenMTO S3 - Episode 8: "Exposure" from 2021-03-14T09:00
Alex and Elena have a conversation in the garden. On the Moon, the scientists are taken to task; Tumnus is introduced to someone new; and Roger has some of his own garden conversations. Transcript ...
ListenMTO Bonus - Wilder Rambles and Michell Messages from 2021-02-28T10:00
In this special semi-canonical bonus episode, Wilder rambles about a meme and Michell makes fun of Roger. Part 1: Wilder Ramble - "Doggo!" (Transcript) - written and performed by Tina DanielsPart ...
ListenMTO S3 - Episode 7: "Arrival" from 2021-02-14T10:00
Roger wanders the base at night and has a few encounters, while Tumnus reconnects with her past. On Earth, Alex meets someone else who is connected to a loved one on the moon. Transcript here.FEATU...
ListenMTO S3 - Episode 6: "Pivot" from 2021-01-31T10:00
We return to the Consortium where the plot is … definitely thicker. On the Moon, various parties pick up the pieces after the tempestuous Base Meeting last episode. Wilder sings. Transcript here.F...
ListenMTO S3 - Episode 5: "Strategies" from 2021-01-17T10:00
A crew meeting is held on Base Theta to attempt to determine next steps. The Science Bros have things all planned out, but Wilder and Jaxon have a plan of their own. Though it didn’t start with the...
ListenMTO S3 - Episode 4: "Reclamation" from 2021-01-03T10:00
Roger regrets his decisions. On Earth, Addie takes Alex on the inside with the technos and shocking discoveries are made. Back on the Moon, Wilder wakes up, and is very Wilder. Transcript here.FEA...
ListenMTO S3 - Episode 3: "Changeover" from 2020-12-20T10:00
We get our first glimpse at the state of things inside the Consortium; sadly, no supervillain trap doors. On the moon, the Science Bros are already out of control - but Tumnus is working on a solut...
ListenMTO S3 - Episode 2: "Comeback" from 2020-12-06T10:00
“Don’t call it a …” On the moon, they begin revivals within the most chaotic department. Meanwhile, Alex works on fitting in with Moddy Sarah and the rest of the Free Zone. Transcript here.FEATURI...
ListenMTO S3 - Episode 1: "Moonwatch" from 2020-11-22T10:00
The season begins with an old-fashioned Roger monologue, then he joins Tumnus at the stasis pods - no more simulations. On Earth, Cas and Pol have a new piggy toy. Alex is there. Transcript here.F...
ListenMTO S3 - Prologue 3: Three To Get Ready from 2020-11-08T10:00
This time, Roger and Tumnus really get down to it. Together, they fight crime. Transcript here.Written by D.J. Sylvis. Featuring Leeman Kessler and Jen Ponton. Sound design&editing by Will Gianetta...
ListenMTO S3 - Prologue 2: Two For The Show from 2020-11-01T10:00
Tumnus and Roger join forces and make their way into the simulation for the first time, with a risk of kablooey. Transcript here.Written by D.J. Sylvis. Featuring Leeman Kessler and Jen Ponton. Sou...
ListenMTO S3 - Prologue 1: One For The Money from 2020-10-25T09:00
Roger and Tumnus introduce themselves, discussing poetry, pronouns, Narnia, and what comes next. Transcript here.Written by D.J. Sylvis. Featuring Leeman Kessler and Jen Ponton. Sound design&editin...
ListenMTO Before the Moon - Episode 7: Escape from 2020-09-20T09:00
Moonbase Theta, Out: Before the Moon is a six SEVEN-episode miniseries, revealing new details about the crew's life on Earth. Brought to you by our backers on Patreon! In our secret seventh episode...
ListenMTO Before the Moon - Episode 6: The Interview from 2020-09-06T09:00
Moonbase Theta, Out: Before the Moon is a six-episode miniseries, revealing new details about the crew's life on Earth. Brought to you by our backers on Patreon! Dr. Ringling is conducting intervie...
ListenMTO Before the Moon - Episode 5: Hearing Voices from 2020-08-23T09:00
Moonbase Theta, Out: Before the Moon is a six-episode miniseries, revealing new details about the crew's life on Earth. Brought to you by our backers on Patreon! Transcript is found here.Dr. Ashwin...
ListenMTO Before the Moon - Episode 4: Sweetness from 2020-08-09T09:00
Moonbase Theta, Out: Before the Moon is a six-episode miniseries, revealing new details about the crew's life on Earth. Brought to you by our backers on Patreon! In this episode, Nessa's partner El...
ListenMTO Before the Moon - Episode 3: Where the Heart from 2020-07-26T09:00
Moonbase Theta, Out: Before the Moon is a six-episode miniseries, revealing new details about the crew's life on Earth. Brought to you by our backers on Patreon! Roger and Alex come to terms with R...
ListenMTO Before the Moon - Episode 2: Adjustments from 2020-07-12T09:00
Moonbase Theta, Out: Before the Moon is a six-episode miniseries, revealing new details about the crew's life on Earth. Brought to you by our backers on Patreon! In Episode 2, Wilder has a session ...
ListenMTO Before the Moon - Episode 1: Revelations from 2020-06-28T09:00
Moonbase Theta, Out: Before the Moon is a six-episode miniseries, revealing new details about the crew's life on Earth. Brought to you by our backers on Patreon! In Episode 1: Revelations, Michell ...
ListenRogue Transmissions: Claudia Elvidge from 2020-06-14T09:00
Rogue Transmissions is a nonfiction interview podcast, hosted by Cass McPhee. Our guest today was Claudia Elvidge (with bonus appearance from Polly the cat!) Learn more about The Beacon at thebeaco...
ListenMTO: REMIXED - Part 2 from 2020-05-31T09:00
Welcome back to Moonbase Theta, Out: Remixed! Today we bring you the second half of Season 1 (episodes 11 through 20), courtesy of another batch of wonderful stand-in Rogers (with bonus Moddy Sarah...
ListenMTO: REMIXED - Part 1 from 2020-05-28T19:23
Hey there, Moonbaseians! Okay, no question, Leeman Kessler is absolutely amazing as Roger Bragado-Fischer. But have you ever wondered what it would be like to hear other folks interpret the charact...
ListenMTO Creator Chat II - Deej and Cass from 2020-05-28T19:15
The co-producers of Moonbase Theta, Out, D.J. Sylvis (they/he) and Cass McPhee (he/they), answer your questions about the production of Season 2, and give some hints about what's upcoming for Seaso...
ListenRogue Transmissions: Dwayne Farver from 2020-04-19T08:25
Welcome to Rogue Transmissions: a nonfiction interview series about supporting creativity! Our guest today is Dwayne Farver. Learn more about Manifestations at podmanifest.com. Theme song is “Gest...
ListenRogue Transmissions: Talon Stradley from 2020-04-05T08:41
Welcome to Rogue Transmissions: a nonfiction interview series about supporting creativity! Our guest today is Talon Stradley. Learn more about his projects at newtonsdarkroom.com Theme song is “Ge...
ListenThe Poetry of Moonbase Theta, Out from 2020-03-29T06:00
D.J. Sylvis (they/them), creator of Moonbase Theta, Out, reads a selection of poems featured throughout season one. A full transcript is available here: https://monkeymanproductions.com/2020/03/the...
ListenRogue Transmissions: Tal Minear from 2020-03-08T08:40
Welcome to Rogue Transmissions: a nonfiction interview series about supporting creativity! Our guest today is Tal Minear. Learn more about Sidequesting at https://sidequestingpod.com/ Theme song is...
ListenMTO S2 Bonus – “Moddy Sarah” from 2020-02-16T08:38
Moddy Sarah, who sent a message in the middle of Season 1, is back with an update. While we’ve been looking to the Moon, many things have changed back on Earth … NOTE: Credits below contain spoiler...
ListenMTO S2 Bonus – “Roger” from 2020-02-02T07:33
Roger attempts to follow the recorded instructions he’s discovered regarding the stasis pods – with much profanity and without much luck. One last idea takes him to the observatory… This episode fo...
ListenMTO S2 Bonus – “Nessa” from 2020-01-19T06:19
Nessa sends a special postscript to her last message from Moonbase Theta; this one is to all the kids in her family back on Earth. Transcript here.Written / Produced / Edited by D.J. Sylvis. CAST:N...
ListenMTO S2E10 – “Roger, Ashwini, Wilder” – SEASON FINALE from 2019-12-22T07:23
SEASON TWO FINALE! Roger is still on his way back from Moonbase Delta, stopping to share more thoughts on what he found. Ashwini and Tumnus continue their conversation, debating the central point o...
ListenMTO S2E9 – “Roger, Ashwini, Alexandre” from 2019-12-08T06:58
Roger is still awake and falling apart, desperate to regain contact. Ashwini fights despair in zir own way, resulting in a long-planned revelation to Tumnus. Alexandre sends a final message to Roge...
ListenMTO S2E8 – “Wilder, Roger, Michell” from 2019-11-24T08:45
Wilder tries to put herself back together – quite literally, and gets information from a source on Earth. Roger and Michell’s private concerns erupt into their very public feud. Michell composes a ...
ListenMTO S2E7 – “Roger, Nessa, Wilder” from 2019-11-10T08:15
Roger continues the conversation – and the healing – with his husband. Nessa receives a lovely message from one of her partners, Elena, and squeezes in a response in kind before she has to get to t...
ListenMTO S2E6 – “Michell, Roger, Alexandre” from 2019-10-27T06:34
Michell is still riding high after Roger’s official reprimand – but receiving Nessa’s message brings him crashing back down. Roger sends a message home and gets down to the real, painfully secret s...
ListenMTO S2E5 – “Roger, Nessa, Ashwini” from 2019-10-13T06:50
It has come out that the asteroid warning was a fake; Roger discusses how it came about and considers possible consequences. Nessa extends an olive branch to Michell, including some very personal d...
ListenMTO Bonus – “Dr. Just” from 2019-10-06T06:59
Welcome to a bonus episode of Moonbase Theta, Out - originally recorded for International Podcast Month 2019! Set six months before the events of the regular season, this stand-alone story focuses ...
ListenMTO S2E4 – “Roger, Michell, Nessa” from 2019-09-29T07:32
Roger vents to himself about the changes in Base management and how they’re likely to affect how others see him. Michell provides an official report that ends in a rant about his own frustrations. ...
ListenMTO S2E3 – “Alexandre, Nessa, Roger” from 2019-09-15T06:46
In the aftermath of political instability, Alexandre tries desperately to get a message through to Roger. On-Base, Nessa composes a message to her family in Zhengzhou while keeping up her work in t...
ListenMTO S2E2 – “Roger, Michell, Wilder” from 2019-09-01T06:48
Roger tries to open up in his reply to Alex, acknowledging their problems and reflecting on the universe they inhabit together. Michell L’Anglois, Security, makes a personal report on the rest of t...
ListenMTO S2E1 – “Roger, Ashwini, Alexandre” from 2019-08-18T07:33
Roger begins his reporting on Moonbase Theta communications by sharing an intimate message to his husband. Ashwini bemoans a quiet night and the general lack of appreciation for zir genius. Alex re...
ListenMTO – Combined Season 1 from 2019-06-01T17:10
New to the show, looking to binge, ready to revisit Moonbase Theta? Here's the entire Season One - including bonus episodes - in chronological order! (So that's Bonus Ep. 1 - Regular Season - Bonus...
ListenMTO – S1 Bonus Episode – “Minus One” from 2019-04-28T14:28
The final bonus episode for Season 1 finds Roger a week beyond the end of the scheduled shutdown sequence, wandering the Base on his own, coming to terms with what he’s discovered. However, an unex...
ListenMTO – S1 Bonus Episode – “Twenty-One” from 2019-04-14T09:20
Welcome to our first bonus episode! Set one week before Season 1, this episode is a personal log from Roger as he adjusts to the news of the forthcoming shutdown, considers his companions for the n...
ListenMTO Creator Chat – D.J. Sylvis and Leeman Kessler from 2019-03-31T18:51
Join D.J. Sylvis (writer/producer) and Leeman Kessler (voice of Roger Bragado-Fischer) as they answer your questions, talk about their creative process, and tease a few tidbits for the upcoming bon...
ListenMTO S1E20 – “One” from 2019-03-17T14:42
SEASON FINALE! Roger has made it back to Base Theta and the aftermath of his discovery. He sends a detailed report out on every possible frequency, with significant literary assistance from Samuel ...
ListenMTO S1E19 – “Two” from 2019-03-10T15:42
Roger reports from Moonbase Delta, on the Earth-facing side of the Moon, having completed his trip and found several damaged communications towers which they hope to repair. However, on inspection ...
ListenMTO S1E18 – “Three” from 2019-03-03T12:00
There is still no response from Earth; Roger invokes the Base Emergency Communications Procedures and makes last-ditch plans to travel to one of the near-side Bases to inspect the towers along the ...
ListenMTO S1E17 – “Four” from 2019-02-24T22:16
Communications from Earth have gone silent; Roger has been awake too long monitoring the frequencies with nothing but his thoughts. The dark side of the moon has gotten significantly darker. Transc...
ListenMTO S1E16 – “Five” from 2019-02-17T21:53
An update is provided regarding the interstitial supply rocket and the expected offload of resources. On-Base, rumours and personality clashes abound. Roger replies to Alexandre’s report of new pup...
ListenMTO S1E15 – “Six” from 2019-02-11T00:06
The solar flares have delayed the expected supply rocket. Roger provides further details on the accident, and a personal message on the ways in which their universe has been affected. Transcript he...
ListenMTO S1E14 – “Seven” from 2019-02-03T21:46
The staff reallocation and updated priorities are being followed. Solar flares are predicted, which may affect communications in the coming weeks. Shutdown continues on schedule - until there is a ...
ListenMTO S1E13 – “Eight” from 2019-01-27T22:43
Management has sent an updated list of staff tasks and shutdown instructions; they are listed and agreed to, though Roger has concerns regarding the fate of the genetic archives. A statement is rea...
ListenMTO S1E12 – “Nine” from 2019-01-21T00:19
Roger reports on the current status of the shutdown, and makes a rare pop culture reference. An unauthorized broadcast comes through from Earth, which is played back into the report verbatim. There...
ListenMTO S1E11 – “Ten” from 2019-01-14T00:30
The Moonbase crew receives a memo that changes their priorities for the rest of the shutdown sequence. Science is downgraded; Dairy Milk is appreciated; there is a momentary break due to seismic ac...
ListenMTO S1E10 – “Eleven” from 2019-01-07T00:23
The supply rocket arrives, and departs again without a very important part of its payload. Roger explains the work they’ve done in crafting the station’s outgoing messages into space, finally provi...
ListenMTO S1E9 – “Twelve” from 2018-12-31T00:45
While the current emergency has been resolved, the crew of Theta promises continued vigilance. Preparations are made for the forthcoming rocket arrival, and Roger provides a report on crew morale t...
ListenMTO S1E8 – “Thirteen” from 2018-12-24T00:01
All concerns and conflicts affecting Moonbase Theta are set aside – for an emergency alert that could affect everyone on the planet below. Transcript here.Written and edited by D.J. Sylvis (they/th...
ListenMTO S1E7 – “Fourteen” from 2018-12-16T23:24
Bas?e management responds by agreeing to hold to the original shutdown sequence – but with a list of new directives, including one that will make Roger’s position more uncomfortable. Alexandre prov...
ListenMTO S1E6 – “Fifteen” from 2018-12-09T23:33
Moonbase Theta comes under new management, and thus come new priorities and new obligations. Roger attempts to push back in the ways they can, perhaps emboldened by the renewed contact with Alexand...
ListenMTO S1E5 – “Sixteen” from 2018-12-03T00:49
The supply rocket arrives, but with little information about where things stand on Earth. Roger sends an emotional update regarding their work in the Base hydroponic farms, and how it reminds them ...
ListenMTO S1E4 – “Seventeen” from 2018-11-25T21:01
A response is received regarding the rocket delay, but no rocket. Roger has concerns regarding the situation both on Base and on Earth. As always throughout time and space, duct tape is important. ...
ListenMTO S1E3 – “Eighteen” from 2018-11-12T08:44
Shutdown is at eighteen weeks. The scheduled rocket, expected with fresh supplies and to offload the base’s Helium-3 stores, has not yet arrived. Roger tries to stave off anxiety with a report on t...
ListenMTO S1E2 – “Nineteen” from 2018-11-12T08:42
Roger reports on the current status of the base shutdown, including management issues and an expansive discussion of the cosmic phenomena monitored by the radio telescope array. In a personal messa...
ListenMTO S1E1 – “Twenty” from 2018-11-12T08:37
Roger Bragado-Fischer reports from Moonbase Theta, twenty weeks before base shutdown. Included is a staff update; review of tasks for the shutdown sequence; information on certain irregularities. A...
ListenMTO Season 1 – Episode 1: “Twenty” from 2018-11-12T08:37
Roger Bragado-Fischer reports from Moonbase Theta, twenty weeks before base shutdown. Included is a staff update; review of tasks for the shutdown sequence; information on certain irregularities. A...
ListenMTO S1E1 – “Twenty” from 2018-11-12T08:37
Roger Bragado-Fischer reports from Moonbase Theta, twenty weeks before base shutdown. Included is a staff update; review of tasks for the shutdown sequence; information on certain irregularities. A...
ListenMoonbase Theta, Out – Promo Episode! from 2018-10-14T15:55
Welcome to the world of Moonbase Theta, Out with our promo episode! This is a little preview of the world we’re creating, so take a look!
Written and edited by D.J. Sylvis (they/he). Performed ...