Moonbase Theta, Out

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 Roger, knowing there’s little chance it will arrive but unable to wait any longer. Transcript here. Recommended S1 Episodes for context: S1E17 – “Four”; S1E18 – “Three” Written / Produced / Edited by D.J. Sylvis (they/them) CAST: Roger Bragado-Fischer (he/him) – performed by Leeman Kessler (he/him) Alexandre Bragado-Fischer (he/they) – performed by Gabriel Tankeko (he/they) Ashwini Ray (ze/zir) – performed by Tau Zaman (they/them/their) Tumnus (they) – performed by Jen Ponton (she/her) Consortium Announcer: Evan Tess Murray (he/they) Portuguese Translation provided by Mary Anne Matos (she/her) Theme music is "Star" by the band Ramp: http://www.ramp-music.net Cover art created by Peter Chiykowski: http://lookitspeter.com Episode transcripts and more information: https://monkeymanproductions.com/moonbase-theta-out Network: https://fableandfolly.com/ Twitter: @MoonbaseThetaOu and @MonkeymanProd Discord: https://discord.gg/6NAhrG5 Facebook: Monkeyman Productions Merch: http://tee.pub/lic/zUb0YN1_6mw Music & Sound Effects Attribution (including dynamic ads): https://monkeymanproductions.com/sound-effects-credit/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 message to Nessa. Transcript here. Recommended S1 Episodes for context: S1E15 – “Six”; S1E16 – “Five” Written / Produced / Edited by D.J. Sylvis (they/them) CAST: Roger Bragado-Fischer (he/him) – performed by Leeman Kessler (he/him) Michell L’Anglois (he/him) – performed by Cass McPhee (he/they) Wilder (she/they) – performed by Tina Daniels (she/her) Enclave Tech (they/them) - performed by Ester Ellis (she/her) Consortium Announcer: Evan Tess Murray (he/they) Theme music is "Star" by the band Ramp: http://www.ramp-music.net Cover art created by Peter Chiykowski: http://lookitspeter.com Episode transcripts and more information: https://monkeymanproductions.com/moonbase-theta-out Network: https://fableandfolly.com/ Twitter: @MoonbaseThetaOu and @MonkeymanProd Discord: https://discord.gg/6NAhrG5 Facebook: Monkeyman Productions Merch: http://tee.pub/lic/zUb0YN1_6mw Music & Sound Effects Attribution (including dynamic ads): https://monkeymanproductions.com/sound-effects-credit/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 the mines. Wilder records a personal log before work, as well – but then adds a postscript after a tragic accident ends the shift. (Please note that this episode includes representations of physical trauma and discussions of accidental death.) Transcript here. Recommended S1 Episodes for context: S1E12 – “Nine”; S1E13 – “Eight”; S1E14 – “Seven” Written / Produced / Edited by D.J. Sylvis (they/them) CAST: Roger Bragado-Fischer (he/him) – performed by Leeman Kessler (he/him) Nessa Cheong (she/they) – performed by Elissa Park (she/her) Wilder (she/they) – performed by Tina Daniels (she/her) Special appearance by Leslie Gideon (she/her) as Elena Consortium Announcer: Evan Tess Murray (he/they) Theme music is "Star" by the band Ramp: http://www.ramp-music.net Cover art created by Peter Chiykowski: http://lookitspeter.com Episode transcripts and more information: https://monkeymanproductions.com/moonbase-theta-out Network: https://fableandfolly.com/ Twitter: @MoonbaseThetaOu and @MonkeymanProd Discord: https://discord.gg/6NAhrG5 Facebook: Monkeyman Productions Merch: http://tee.pub/lic/zUb0YN1_6mw Music & Sound Effects Attribution (including dynamic ads): https://monkeymanproductions.com/sound-effects-credit/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 source of his problems. Alex responds with an intimate admission of his own, and looks to their future together. (Please note that this episode includes discussions of violence and death, as well as depression and extreme mental distress.) Transcript here. Recommended S1 Episodes for context: S1E10 - "Eleven"; S1E11 - "Ten" Written / Produced / Edited by D.J. Sylvis (they/them) CAST: Roger Bragado-Fischer (he/him) – performed by Leeman Kessler (he/him) Alexandre Bragado-Fischer (he/they) – performed by Gabriel Tankeko (he/they) Michell L’Anglois (he/him) – performed by Cass McPhee (he/they) Nessa Cheong (she/they) – performed by Elissa Park (she/her) Consortium Announcer: Evan Tess Murray (he/they) Portuguese Translation provided by Mary Anne Matos (she/her) Theme music is "Star" by the band Ramp: http://www.ramp-music.net Cover art created by Peter Chiykowski: http://lookitspeter.com Episode transcripts and more information: https://monkeymanproductions.com/moonbase-theta-out Network: https://fableandfolly.com/ Twitter: @MoonbaseThetaOu and @MonkeymanProd Discord: https://discord.gg/6NAhrG5 Facebook: Monkeyman Productions Merch: http://tee.pub/lic/zUb0YN1_6mw Music & Sound Effects Attribution (including dynamic ads): https://monkeymanproductions.com/sound-effects-credit/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 details from her past. Ashwini is caught up in a whirlwind of distraction until Tumnus pulls zir out. (Please note that this episode includes discussions of physical and mental abuse.) Transcript here. Recommended S1 Episodes for context: S1E8 - "Thirteen"; S1E9 - "Twelve" Written / Produced / Edited by D.J. Sylvis (they/them) CAST: Roger Bragado-Fischer (he/him) – performed by Leeman Kessler (he/him) Nessa Cheong (she/they) – performed by Elissa Park (she/her) Ashwini Ray (ze/zir) – performed by Tau Zaman (they/them/their) Tumnus (they) – performed by Jen Ponton (she/her) Actors - performed by Richard Nadolny (he/him) and Shannon Perry (she/her) Consortium Announcer: Evan Tess Murray (he/they) Theme music is "Star" by the band Ramp: http://www.ramp-music.net - The blissfunk track for this episode was composed by Lavender, who makes music under A Rose is a Rose and can be found on Bandcamp under that name! Cover art created by Peter Chiykowski: http://lookitspeter.com Episode transcripts and more information: https://monkeymanproductions.com/moonbase-theta-out Network: https://fableandfolly.com/ Twitter: @MoonbaseThetaOu and @MonkeymanProd Discord: https://discord.gg/6NAhrG5 Facebook: Monkeyman Productions Merch: http://tee.pub/lic/zUb0YN1_6mw Music & Sound Effects Attribution (including dynamic ads): https://monkeymanproductions.com/sound-effects-credit/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 on one of Moonbase Theta’s scientific staff, biologist Dr. Edwin Just. Dr. Just struggles with his tardigrade experiments and his lab partners; receives unexpected assistance from Nessa Cheong, Base Horticulturalist, and Wilder, Base Maintenance; and has the strangest of dreams as things come to a boiling point. Transcript here. Written / Produced / Edited by D.J. Sylvis with editing assistance from Mandy Hall CAST: Dr. Edwin Just (he/they) - performed by David S. Dear (he/him) Dr. Jules Serano (she/they) - performed by Hazel Stapp (she/her) Dr. Ringling (they/them) - performed by Dallas Wheatley (they/them) Dr. Day (she/her) - performed by Sarah Rhea Werner (she/her) Nessa Cheong (she/they) – performed by Elissa Park (she/her) Wilder (she/they) – performed by Tina Daniels (she/her) Roger Bragado-Fischer (he/him) – performed by Leeman Kessler (he/him) Computer Voice - performed by Jen Ponton (she/her) T-voices: Cass McPhee (he/they), Mel Hartman (they/them), and Mandy Hall (they/them) Consortium Announcer: Evan Tess Murray (he/they) Theme music is "Star" by the band Ramp: http://www.ramp-music.net - this episode also featured "Blush," "Rising Falling", and "Watersail." Additional music during the dream sequence came from the track, "Sloth," by Sounds Like An Earful Music Supply - you can find them at soundslikeanearful.com. Cover art created by Peter Chiykowski: http://lookitspeter.com Episode transcripts and more information: https://monkeymanproductions.com/moonbase-theta-out Network: https://fableandfolly.com/ Twitter: @MoonbaseThetaOu and @MonkeymanProd Discord: https://discord.gg/6NAhrG5 Facebook: Monkeyman Productions Merch: http://tee.pub/lic/zUb0YN1_6mw Music & Sound Effects Attribution (including dynamic ads): https://monkeymanproductions.com/sound-effects-credit/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Nessa discusses the changes coming about, in her new duties and in her private thoughts. Transcript here. Recommended S1 Episodes for context: S1E6 - "Fifteen"; S1E7 - "Fourteen" Written / Produced / Edited by D.J. Sylvis (they/them) CAST: Roger Bragado-Fischer (he/him) – performed by Leeman Kessler (he/him) Michell L’Anglois (he/him) – performed by Cass McPhee (he/they) Nessa Cheong (she/they) – performed by Elissa Park (she/her) Consortium Announcer: Evan Tess Murray (he/they) Theme music is "Star" by the band Ramp: http://www.ramp-music.net Cover art created by Peter Chiykowski: http://lookitspeter.com Episode transcripts and more information: https://monkeymanproductions.com/moonbase-theta-out Network: https://fableandfolly.com/ Twitter: @MoonbaseThetaOu and @MonkeymanProd Discord: https://discord.gg/6NAhrG5 Facebook: Monkeyman Productions Merch: http://tee.pub/lic/zUb0YN1_6mw Music & Sound Effects Attribution (including dynamic ads): https://monkeymanproductions.com/sound-effects-credit/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 the hydroponic farm. Roger is finally able to listen and reply, and as things calm down the conversation deepens. Transcript here. Recommended S1 Episodes for context: S1E4 - "Seventeen"; S1E5 - "Sixteen" Written / Produced / Edited by D.J. Sylvis (they/them) CAST: Roger Bragado-Fischer (he/him) – performed by Leeman Kessler (he/him) Alexandre Bragado-Fischer (he/they) – performed by Gabriel Tankeko (he/they) Nessa Cheong (she/they) – performed by Elissa Park (she/her) Consortium Announcer: Evan Tess Murray (he/they) Portuguese Translation provided by Mary Anne Matos (she/her) Theme music is "Star" by the band Ramp: http://www.ramp-music.net Cover art created by Peter Chiykowski: http://lookitspeter.com Episode transcripts and more information: https://monkeymanproductions.com/moonbase-theta-out Network: https://fableandfolly.com/ Twitter: @MoonbaseThetaOu and @MonkeymanProd Discord: https://discord.gg/6NAhrG5 Facebook: Monkeyman Productions Merch: http://tee.pub/lic/zUb0YN1_6mw Music & Sound Effects Attribution (including dynamic ads): https://monkeymanproductions.com/sound-effects-credit/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 the crew … at times, very personal. Wilder takes a moment to go through her current task list and cuddle a rogue hedgehog. Transcript here. Recommended S1 Episodes for context: S1E2 - "Nineteen"; S1E3 - "Eighteen" Written / Produced / Edited by D.J. Sylvis (they/them) CAST: Roger Bragado-Fischer (he/him) – performed by Leeman Kessler (he/him) Michell L’Anglois (he/him) – performed by Cass McPhee (he/they) Wilder (she/they) – performed by Tina Daniels (she/her) Consortium Announcer: Evan Tess Murray (he/they) Theme music is "Star" by the band Ramp: http://www.ramp-music.net; additional music "Violette" by God is gay. Cover art created by Peter Chiykowski: http://lookitspeter.com Episode transcripts and more information: https://monkeymanproductions.com/moonbase-theta-out Network: https://fableandfolly.com/ Twitter: @MoonbaseThetaOu and @MonkeymanProd Discord: https://discord.gg/6NAhrG5 Facebook: Monkeyman Productions Merch: http://tee.pub/lic/zUb0YN1_6mw Music & Sound Effects Attribution (including dynamic ads): https://monkeymanproductions.com/sound-effects-credit/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 replies to Roger with equal love, but also opens up about his frustrations and concerns. Transcript here. Recommended S1 Episodes for context: S1B1 - "Twenty-One"; S1E1 - "Twenty" Written / Produced / Edited by D.J. Sylvis (they/them) CAST: Roger Bragado-Fischer (he/him) – performed by Leeman Kessler (he/him) Alexandre Bragado-Fischer (he/they) – performed by Gabriel Tankeko (he/they) Ashwini Ray (ze/zir) – performed by Tau Zaman (they/them/their) Tumnus (they) – performed by Jen Ponton (she/her) Consortium Announcer: Evan Tess Murray (he/they) Portuguese Translation provided by Mary Anne Matos (she/her) Theme music is "Star" by the band Ramp: http://www.ramp-music.net Cover art created by Peter Chiykowski: http://lookitspeter.com Episode transcripts and more information: https://monkeymanproductions.com/moonbase-theta-out Network: https://fableandfolly.com/ Twitter: @MoonbaseThetaOu and @MonkeymanProd Discord: https://discord.gg/6NAhrG5 Facebook: Monkeyman Productions Merch: http://tee.pub/lic/zUb0YN1_6mw Music & Sound Effects Attribution (including dynamic ads): https://monkeymanproductions.com/sound-effects-credit/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Ep. 2!) Roger Bragado-Fischer: Leeman Kessler (he/him) Moddy Sarah: HE Casson (they/them) Wilder: Tina Daniels (she/her) Scientist: David S. Dear (he/him) Full season transcript here. (Please see Page 83 for the opening bonus episode - the transcript is in the order in which episodes aired.) Written and edited by D.J. Sylvis (they/them). Performed by Leeman Kessler (he/him) Special appearances Moddy Sarah: HE Casson (they/them) Wilder: Tina Daniels (she/her) Scientist: David S. Dear (he/him) Consortium Announcer: Evan Tess Murray (he/they) Theme music is "Star" by the band Ramp: http://www.ramp-music.net Cover art created by Peter Chiykowski: http://lookitspeter.com Episode transcripts and more information: https://monkeymanproductions.com/moonbase-theta-out Network: https://fableandfolly.com/ Twitter: @MoonbaseThetaOu and @MonkeymanProd Discord: https://discord.gg/6NAhrG5 Facebook: Monkeyman Productions Merch: http://tee.pub/lic/zUb0YN1_6mw Music & Sound Effects Attribution (including dynamic ads): https://monkeymanproductions.com/sound-effects-credit/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 unexpected voice may change everything. Transcript here. Written and edited by D.J. Sylvis (they/them). Performed by Leeman Kessler (he/him). Consortium Announcer: Evan Tess Murray (he/they) Theme music is "Star" by the band Ramp: http://www.ramp-music.net Cover art created by Peter Chiykowski: http://lookitspeter.com Episode transcripts and more information: https://monkeymanproductions.com/moonbase-theta-out Network: https://fableandfolly.com/ Twitter: @MoonbaseThetaOu and @MonkeymanProd Discord: https://discord.gg/6NAhrG5 Facebook: Monkeyman Productions Merch: http://tee.pub/lic/zUb0YN1_6mw Music & Sound Effects Attribution (including dynamic ads): https://monkeymanproductions.com/sound-effects-credit/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 next twenty weeks, and wonders how Alex will take the news. Transcript here. Written and edited by D.J. Sylvis (they/them). Performed by Leeman Kessler (he/him). Consortium Announcer: Evan Tess Murray (he/they) Theme music is "Star" by the band Ramp: http://www.ramp-music.net Cover art created by Peter Chiykowski: http://lookitspeter.com Episode transcripts and more information: https://monkeymanproductions.com/moonbase-theta-out Network: https://fableandfolly.com/ Twitter: @MoonbaseThetaOu and @MonkeymanProd Discord: https://discord.gg/6NAhrG5 Facebook: Monkeyman Productions Merch: http://tee.pub/lic/zUb0YN1_6mw Music & Sound Effects Attribution (including dynamic ads): https://monkeymanproductions.com/sound-effects-credit/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 bonus episodes and Season Two! Transcript is found here. You can find Leeman as H.P. Lovecraft, and his various supporting cast, at AskLovecraft.com! Theme music is "Star" by the band Ramp: http://www.ramp-music.net Cover art created by Peter Chiykowski: http://lookitspeter.com Episode transcripts and more information: https://monkeymanproductions.com/moonbase-theta-out Twitter: @MoonbaseThetaOu and @MonkeymanProd Facebook: Monkeyman Productions Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/monkeymanproductions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Taylor Coleridge, and considers options. Transcript here. Written and edited by D.J. Sylvis (they/them). Performed by Leeman Kessler (he/him). Consortium Announcer: Evan Tess Murray (he/they) Theme music is "Star" by the band Ramp: http://www.ramp-music.net Cover art created by Peter Chiykowski: http://lookitspeter.com Episode transcripts and more information: https://monkeymanproductions.com/moonbase-theta-out Network: https://fableandfolly.com/ Twitter: @MoonbaseThetaOu and @MonkeymanProd Discord: https://discord.gg/6NAhrG5 Facebook: Monkeyman Productions Merch: http://tee.pub/lic/zUb0YN1_6mw Music & Sound Effects Attribution (including dynamic ads): https://monkeymanproductions.com/sound-effects-credit/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 of the Base, a deeper issue comes to light. Transcript here. Written and edited by D.J. Sylvis (they/them). Performed by Leeman Kessler (he/him). Consortium Announcer: Evan Tess Murray (he/they) Theme music is "Star" by the band Ramp: http://www.ramp-music.net Cover art created by Peter Chiykowski: http://lookitspeter.com Episode transcripts and more information: https://monkeymanproductions.com/moonbase-theta-out Network: https://fableandfolly.com/ Twitter: @MoonbaseThetaOu and @MonkeymanProd Discord: https://discord.gg/6NAhrG5 Facebook: Monkeyman Productions Merch: http://tee.pub/lic/zUb0YN1_6mw Music & Sound Effects Attribution (including dynamic ads): https://monkeymanproductions.com/sound-effects-credit/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 way. There is a very personal message to Alexandre. Transcript here. Written and edited by D.J. Sylvis (they/them). Performed by Leeman Kessler (he/him). Consortium Announcer: Evan Tess Murray (he/they) Theme music is "Star" by the band Ramp: http://www.ramp-music.net Cover art created by Peter Chiykowski: http://lookitspeter.com Episode transcripts and more information: https://monkeymanproductions.com/moonbase-theta-out Network: https://fableandfolly.com/ Twitter: @MoonbaseThetaOu and @MonkeymanProd Discord: https://discord.gg/6NAhrG5 Facebook: Monkeyman Productions Merch: http://tee.pub/lic/zUb0YN1_6mw Music & Sound Effects Attribution (including dynamic ads): https://monkeymanproductions.com/sound-effects-credit/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Transcript here. Written and edited by D.J. Sylvis (they/them). Performed by Leeman Kessler (he/him). Consortium Announcer: Evan Tess Murray (he/they) Theme music is "Star" by the band Ramp: http://www.ramp-music.net Cover art created by Peter Chiykowski: http://lookitspeter.com Episode transcripts and more information: https://monkeymanproductions.com/moonbase-theta-out Network: https://fableandfolly.com/ Twitter: @MoonbaseThetaOu and @MonkeymanProd Discord: https://discord.gg/6NAhrG5 Facebook: Monkeyman Productions Merch: http://tee.pub/lic/zUb0YN1_6mw Music & Sound Effects Attribution (including dynamic ads): https://monkeymanproductions.com/sound-effects-credit/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 puppies. Transcript here. Written and edited by D.J. Sylvis (they/them). Performed by Leeman Kessler (he/him). Consortium Announcer: Evan Tess Murray (he/they) Theme music is "Star" by the band Ramp: http://www.ramp-music.net Cover art created by Peter Chiykowski: http://lookitspeter.com Episode transcripts and more information: https://monkeymanproductions.com/moonbase-theta-out Network: https://fableandfolly.com/ Twitter: @MoonbaseThetaOu and @MonkeymanProd Discord: https://discord.gg/6NAhrG5 Facebook: Monkeyman Productions Merch: http://tee.pub/lic/zUb0YN1_6mw Music & Sound Effects Attribution (including dynamic ads): https://monkeymanproductions.com/sound-effects-credit/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 here. Written and edited by D.J. Sylvis (they/them). Performed by Leeman Kessler (he/him). Consortium Announcer: Evan Tess Murray (he/they) Theme music is "Star" by the band Ramp: http://www.ramp-music.net Cover art created by Peter Chiykowski: http://lookitspeter.com Episode transcripts and more information: https://monkeymanproductions.com/moonbase-theta-out Network: https://fableandfolly.com/ Twitter: @MoonbaseThetaOu and @MonkeymanProd Discord: https://discord.gg/6NAhrG5 Facebook: Monkeyman Productions Merch: http://tee.pub/lic/zUb0YN1_6mw Music & Sound Effects Attribution (including dynamic ads): https://monkeymanproductions.com/sound-effects-credit/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 sudden, tragic interruption. Transcript here. Written and edited by D.J. Sylvis (they/them). Performed by Leeman Kessler (he/him). Consortium Announcer: Evan Tess Murray (he/they) Theme music is "Star" by the band Ramp: http://www.ramp-music.net Cover art created by Peter Chiykowski: http://lookitspeter.com Episode transcripts and more information: https://monkeymanproductions.com/moonbase-theta-out Network: https://fableandfolly.com/ Twitter: @MoonbaseThetaOu and @MonkeymanProd Discord: https://discord.gg/6NAhrG5 Facebook: Monkeyman Productions Merch: http://tee.pub/lic/zUb0YN1_6mw Music & Sound Effects Attribution (including dynamic ads): https://monkeymanproductions.com/sound-effects-credit/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 read into the record regarding last week’s unauthorized interjection. Transcript here. Written and edited by D.J. Sylvis (they/them). Performed by Leeman Kessler (he/him). Consortium Announcer: Evan Tess Murray (he/they) Theme music is "Star" by the band Ramp: http://www.ramp-music.net Cover art created by Peter Chiykowski: http://lookitspeter.com Episode transcripts and more information: https://monkeymanproductions.com/moonbase-theta-out Network: https://fableandfolly.com/ Twitter: @MoonbaseThetaOu and @MonkeymanProd Discord: https://discord.gg/6NAhrG5 Facebook: Monkeyman Productions Merch: http://tee.pub/lic/zUb0YN1_6mw Music & Sound Effects Attribution (including dynamic ads): https://monkeymanproductions.com/sound-effects-credit/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 is a personal message to Alexandre. Transcript here. Written and edited by D.J. Sylvis (they/them). Performed by Leeman Kessler (he/him) with a special appearance by HE Casson (they/them) as Moddy Sarah (they/them). Consortium Announcer: Evan Tess Murray (he/they) Theme music is "Star" by the band Ramp: http://www.ramp-music.net Cover art created by Peter Chiykowski: http://lookitspeter.com Episode transcripts and more information: https://monkeymanproductions.com/moonbase-theta-out Network: https://fableandfolly.com/ Twitter: @MoonbaseThetaOu and @MonkeymanProd Discord: https://discord.gg/6NAhrG5 Facebook: Monkeyman Productions Merch: http://tee.pub/lic/zUb0YN1_6mw Music & Sound Effects Attribution (including dynamic ads): https://monkeymanproductions.com/sound-effects-credit/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 activity. Roger is rattled, and seems to have forgotten something. Transcript here. Written and edited by D.J. Sylvis (they/them). Performed by Leeman Kessler (he/him). Consortium Announcer: Evan Tess Murray (he/they) Theme music is "Star" by the band Ramp: http://www.ramp-music.net Cover art created by Peter Chiykowski: http://lookitspeter.com Episode transcripts and more information: https://monkeymanproductions.com/moonbase-theta-out Network: https://fableandfolly.com/ Twitter: @MoonbaseThetaOu and @MonkeymanProd Discord: https://discord.gg/6NAhrG5 Facebook: Monkeyman Productions Merch: http://tee.pub/lic/zUb0YN1_6mw Music & Sound Effects Attribution (including dynamic ads): https://monkeymanproductions.com/sound-effects-credit/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 provides the requested report on internal communications, and sends a special birthday message to Alexandre. Transcript here. Written and edited by D.J. Sylvis (they/them). Performed by Leeman Kessler (he/him). Consortium Announcer: Evan Tess Murray (he/they) Theme music is "Star" by the band Ramp: http://www.ramp-music.net Cover art created by Peter Chiykowski: http://lookitspeter.com Episode transcripts and more information: https://monkeymanproductions.com/moonbase-theta-out Network: https://fableandfolly.com/ Twitter: @MoonbaseThetaOu and @MonkeymanProd Discord: https://discord.gg/6NAhrG5 Facebook: Monkeyman Productions Merch: http://tee.pub/lic/zUb0YN1_6mw Music & Sound Effects Attribution (including dynamic ads): https://monkeymanproductions.com/sound-effects-credit/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 that includes an unexpected visit to Narnia. Transcript here. Written and edited by D.J. Sylvis (they/them). Performed by Leeman Kessler (he/him). Consortium Announcer: Evan Tess Murray (he/they) Theme music is "Star" by the band Ramp: http://www.ramp-music.net Cover art created by Peter Chiykowski: http://lookitspeter.com Episode transcripts and more information: https://monkeymanproductions.com/moonbase-theta-out Network: https://fableandfolly.com/ Twitter: @MoonbaseThetaOu and @MonkeymanProd Discord: https://discord.gg/6NAhrG5 Facebook: Monkeyman Productions Merch: http://tee.pub/lic/zUb0YN1_6mw Music & Sound Effects Attribution (including dynamic ads): https://monkeymanproductions.com/sound-effects-credit/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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/them). Performed by Leeman Kessler (he/him). Consortium Announcer: Evan Tess Murray (he/they) Theme music is "Star" by the band Ramp: http://www.ramp-music.net Cover art created by Peter Chiykowski: http://lookitspeter.com Episode transcripts and more information: https://monkeymanproductions.com/moonbase-theta-out Network: https://fableandfolly.com/ Twitter: @MoonbaseThetaOu and @MonkeymanProd Discord: https://discord.gg/6NAhrG5 Facebook: Monkeyman Productions Merch: http://tee.pub/lic/zUb0YN1_6mw Music & Sound Effects Attribution (including dynamic ads): https://monkeymanproductions.com/sound-effects-credit/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 provides one positive note from the home front. Transcript here. Written and edited by D.J. Sylvis (they/them). Performed by Leeman Kessler (he/him). Consortium Announcer: Evan Tess Murray (he/they) Theme music is "Star" by the band Ramp: http://www.ramp-music.net Cover art created by Peter Chiykowski: http://lookitspeter.com Episode transcripts and more information: https://monkeymanproductions.com/moonbase-theta-out Network: https://fableandfolly.com/ Twitter: @MoonbaseThetaOu and @MonkeymanProd Discord: https://discord.gg/6NAhrG5 Facebook: Monkeyman Productions Merch: http://tee.pub/lic/zUb0YN1_6mw Music & Sound Effects Attribution (including dynamic ads): https://monkeymanproductions.com/sound-effects-credit/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Alexandre. Transcript here. Written and edited by D.J. Sylvis (they/them). Performed by Leeman Kessler (he/him). Consortium Announcer: Evan Tess Murray (he/they) Theme music is "Star" by the band Ramp: http://www.ramp-music.net Cover art created by Peter Chiykowski: http://lookitspeter.com Episode transcripts and more information: https://monkeymanproductions.com/moonbase-theta-out Network: https://fableandfolly.com/ Twitter: @MoonbaseThetaOu and @MonkeymanProd Discord: https://discord.gg/6NAhrG5 Facebook: Monkeyman Productions Merch: http://tee.pub/lic/zUb0YN1_6mw Music & Sound Effects Attribution (including dynamic ads): https://monkeymanproductions.com/sound-effects-credit/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 of a garden, and husband, being missed so much. Transcript here. Written and edited by D.J. Sylvis (they/them). Performed by Leeman Kessler (he/him). Consortium Announcer: Evan Tess Murray (he/they) Theme music is "Star" by the band Ramp: http://www.ramp-music.net Cover art created by Peter Chiykowski: http://lookitspeter.com Episode transcripts and more information: https://monkeymanproductions.com/moonbase-theta-out Network: https://fableandfolly.com/ Twitter: @MoonbaseThetaOu and @MonkeymanProd Discord: https://discord.gg/6NAhrG5 Facebook: Monkeyman Productions Merch: http://tee.pub/lic/zUb0YN1_6mw Music & Sound Effects Attribution (including dynamic ads): https://monkeymanproductions.com/sound-effects-credit/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Transcript here. Written and edited by D.J. Sylvis (they/them). Performed by Leeman Kessler (he/him). Consortium Announcer: Evan Tess Murray (he/they) Theme music is "Star" by the band Ramp: http://www.ramp-music.net Cover art created by Peter Chiykowski: http://lookitspeter.com Episode transcripts and more information: https://monkeymanproductions.com/moonbase-theta-out Network: https://fableandfolly.com/ Twitter: @MoonbaseThetaOu and @MonkeymanProd Discord: https://discord.gg/6NAhrG5 Facebook: Monkeyman Productions Merch: http://tee.pub/lic/zUb0YN1_6mw Music & Sound Effects Attribution (including dynamic ads): https://monkeymanproductions.com/sound-effects-credit/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 the decommissioning of crew quarters, which reveals a variety of odd and illicit activities. Transcript here. Written and edited by D.J. Sylvis (they/them). Performed by Leeman Kessler (he/him). Consortium Announcer: Evan Tess Murray (he/they) Theme music is "Star" by the band Ramp: http://www.ramp-music.net Cover art created by Peter Chiykowski: http://lookitspeter.com Episode transcripts and more information: https://monkeymanproductions.com/moonbase-theta-out Network: https://fableandfolly.com/ Twitter: @MoonbaseThetaOu and @MonkeymanProd Discord: https://discord.gg/6NAhrG5 Facebook: Monkeyman Productions Merch: http://tee.pub/lic/zUb0YN1_6mw Music & Sound Effects Attribution (including dynamic ads): https://monkeymanproductions.com/sound-effects-credit/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 message to their husband, Roger sends a warning about squirrel season. Transcript here. Written and edited by D.J. Sylvis (they/them). Performed by Leeman Kessler (he/him). Consortium Announcer: Evan Tess Murray (he/they) Theme music is "Star" by the band Ramp: http://www.ramp-music.net Cover art created by Peter Chiykowski: http://lookitspeter.com Episode transcripts and more information: https://monkeymanproductions.com/moonbase-theta-out Network: https://fableandfolly.com/ Twitter: @MoonbaseThetaOu and @MonkeymanProd Discord: https://discord.gg/6NAhrG5 Facebook: Monkeyman Productions Merch: http://tee.pub/lic/zUb0YN1_6mw Music & Sound Effects Attribution (including dynamic ads): https://monkeymanproductions.com/sound-effects-credit/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Also, mutated tardigrades and the olfactory experience of foie gras. Transcript here. Written and edited by D.J. Sylvis (they/them). Performed by Leeman Kessler (he/him). Consortium Announcer: Evan Tess Murray (he/they) Theme music is "Star" by the band Ramp: http://www.ramp-music.net Cover art created by Peter Chiykowski: http://lookitspeter.com Episode transcripts and more information: https://monkeymanproductions.com/moonbase-theta-out Network: https://fableandfolly.com/ Twitter: @MoonbaseThetaOu and @MonkeymanProd Discord: https://discord.gg/6NAhrG5 Facebook: Monkeyman Productions Merch: http://tee.pub/lic/zUb0YN1_6mw Music & Sound Effects Attribution (including dynamic ads): https://monkeymanproductions.com/sound-effects-credit/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices