PLAY PODCASTS
Slumberland

Slumberland

Slumberland Productions

146 episodesENserial

About

This audio drama invites your ears to visit Slumberland, a small island town in the US. Come along with Thomas Edward M, the freelance soundman. He's been hired to meet the locals and record their oral histories for the town's time capsule. The unfolding history of the town mixes folklore, paranormal, mystery and humor.

Latest Episodes

View all 146 episodes

Myth & Wyrm Report - Friday From Here

Apr 17, 202611 min

Myth & Wyrm Report - Thursday Third Way

This is your Myth and Wyrm Report. Seasonal updates to help you find the best nightcrawler supplies and avoid dangerous sea monsters. This message will repeat. More about Slumberland at this link. Quincy Dintz performed by Catty Donnelly. Visit Catty's website! The song "Doctor Talos Answers the Door" by Doctor Turtle. creative commons license CC BY 4.0 Purchase this music at Bandcamp The track Cabana Flats by Blue Dot Sessions (www.sessions.blue) The sound design in this episode owes thanks to Freesound Project contributors: timbre, juskiddink, trp, and louigi-verona. Thank YOU for listening to Slumberland!

Apr 3, 20265 min

S10 Ep 133133 - African Skeins

Slumberland's Oral History Project receives new material relating to the life and times of Noah Dahl, a man equal parts globetrotting archaeologist and musical instrument fanatic. He once traveled across Africa collecting folk music recordings (and also getting into trouble). That tale is told here by his former assistant, Whit Pistil. More about Slumberland at this link. Whit Pistil performed by Heidi Fischer. Dive into Heidi's performance work here, including the podcast Your Local Time Travelers. This story is dedicated to the life and memory of Solomon Linda and the Evening Birds. The song "Native Sun" by Agent-X from the album Rituals. The sound design in this episode owes thanks to Freesound Project contributors: soundmary, barrgusey, rtb45, felix-blume, knova, swiftoid, barcelonetasonora, giddster, ev-dawg, craigsmith, Jovica, migfus, greaetsoundstube, kyles, fedor_ogon, imaginarydusty, gregorquendel, jormac326, themindorchestra, and richwise. Thank YOU for listening to Slumberland!

Mar 20, 202618 min

Myth & Wyrm Report - Its Brillig Somewhere

This is your Myth and Wyrm Report. Seasonal updates to help you find the best nightcrawler supplies and avoid dangerous sea monsters. This message will repeat. More about Slumberland at this link. Quincy Dintz performed by Catty Donnelly. Visit Catty's website! The song "Let's Just Get Through Christmas" by Doctor Turtle. creative commons license CC BY 4.0 Purchase this music at Bandcamp The song "Tempest" by Agent-X from the album Rituals. The sound design in this episode owes thanks to Freesound Project contributors: timbre, juskiddink,patchen,waveadventurer, zabuhailo, jpbillingsleyjr, theflyfishingfilmmaker, securesubset, and sadiquecat. Thank YOU for listening to Slumberland!

Mar 12, 20264 min

Myth & Wyrm Report - Midnight Mixes

This is your Myth and Wyrm Report. Seasonal updates to help you find the best nightcrawler supplies and avoid dangerous sea monsters. This message will repeat. More about Slumberland at this link. Maxima MacGillicutty performed by Kelsey Painter. Hire Kelsey for your voice project at fiverr Quincy Dintz performed by Catty Donnelly. Visit Catty's website! The song "empire and sky" is courtesy of mobygratis. mobygratis.com The song "Let's Just Get Through Christmas" by Doctor Turtle. creative commons license CC BY 4.0 Purchase this music at Bandcamp The song "Tempest" by Agent-X from the album Rituals. The sound design in this episode owes thanks to Freesound Project contributors: juskiddink, mbari_mars, sachajulien. Thank YOU for listening to Slumberland!

Feb 26, 20266 min

Myth & Wyrm Report - Weekly Waxing

This is your Myth and Wyrm Report. Seasonal updates to help you find the best nightcrawler supplies and avoid dangerous sea monsters. This message will repeat. More about Slumberland at this link. Max MacGillicutty performed by Jock Blaney Voice-over Artist and vocalist of the band 2nu, whose spoken-word song "This Is Ponderous" charted in 1991 jockblaney.com 2nu2.com Maxima MacGillicutty performed by Kelsey Painter. Hire Kelsey for your voice project at fiverr Quincy Dintz performed by Catty Donnelly. Visit Catty's website! The song "Let's Just Get Through Christmas" by Doctor Turtle. creative commons license CC BY 4.0 Purchase this music at Bandcamp The song "Tempest" by Agent-X from the album Rituals. The sound design in this episode owes thanks to Freesound Project contributors: realtheremin, juskiddink,mydogsusan, kenrt, craigsmith,mbari_mars,kyles,diarchangeli, sleepcircle, trp, brunobosellli, minecraftgamrlr, and brucehep. Thank YOU for listening to Slumberland!

Feb 12, 20267 min

S10 Ep 132132 - The First Curse

Slumberland's Oral History Project shifts focus to explore the life and times of Noah Dahl. Equal parts globetrotting archaeologist and musical instrument fanatic, Noah's legacy includes a trove of cursed sound recordings. Whit Pistil takes Thomas Edward M back to where it all began with The First Curse. More about Slumberland at this link. Whit Pistil performed by Heidi Fischer. Dive into Heidi's performance work here, including the podcast Your Local Time Travelers. The song "Dance of the Nikisi" by Agent-X from the album Rituals. The sound design in this episode owes thanks to Freesound Project contributors: fredericfont,pagancow, hitrison, Gutek, olichite,alcappuccino, leonelmail, giddster, podsburgh, apallot, inspector, zat_dude, erokia, craigsmith, jjdg, bluedelta, florianreichelt, kyles, 15gpanskakacovabarbosa, original_sound,tosha73, rudmer_rotteveel, Jovica, dynamique,prueslove, erbsland-music, kykes, tgerginov, bernhoftbret, jormac326, randomrecord19, kirkrcarter,borgory, vilkas_sound, froey, lord_tarkus, greenlinker, razzvio, richwise, designerschoice, juskiddink. Thank YOU for listening to Slumberland!

Jan 30, 202622 min

Myth & Wyrm Report - Tuesday Tidal Times

This is your Myth and Wyrm Report. Seasonal updates to help you find the best nightcrawler supplies and avoid dangerous sea monsters. This message will repeat. More about Slumberland at this link. Quincy Dintz performed by Catty Donnelly Visit Catty's website! Merlin Jebb performed by Thomas R. Mansell The song "Unexpected Hoedown In Bagging Area" by Doctor Turtle. creative commons license CC BY 4.0 Purchase this music at Bandcamp The song "Tempest" by Agent-X from the album Rituals. The sound design in this episode owes thanks to Freesound Project contributors: juskiddink and trp. Thank YOU for listening to Slumberland!

Jan 16, 20266 min

Myth & Wyrm Report - Monday Moonrise

This is your Myth and Wyrm Report. Seasonal updates to help you find the best nightcrawler supplies and avoid dangerous sea monsters. This message will repeat. More about Slumberland at this link. Quincy Dintz performed by Catty Donnelly Visit Catty's website! The song "It Looks Like The Future, But It Feels Like The Past" by Doctor Turtle. creative commons license CC BY 4.0 Purchase this music at Bandcamp The song "Tempest" by Agent-X from the album Rituals. The sound design in this episode owes thanks to Freesound Project contributors: juskiddink, ahill86, trp, geoff-bremner-audio. Thank YOU for listening to Slumberland!

Dec 19, 20255 min

S10 Ep 131131 - Fahrbolbjord

Thomas Edward M resumes work on the Oral History Project. But Slumberland Island isn't the current focus. A very different sort of island sits on the edge of Scandinavia, in foreboding, frozen waters where sea monsters dwell. More about Slumberland at this link. Whit Pistil performed by Heidi Fischer. Dive into Heidi's performance work here, including the podcast Your Local Time Travelers. The song "Man Ray Lives" by Agent-X from the album Rituals. The sound design in this episode owes thanks to Freesound Project contributors: cobratronik, cameronmusic, setuniman, prokur, klankbeeld, foolboymedia, duophonic, kwahmah, thanvannispen,gladkiy, tmd17, barnararbunny, osfx, blukotek, itsthatroboguy, icyjim, craigsmith, lilmati, kyles, akelley6, Jovica, djones, waveletaudio, tosha73, dreeme, craig5595, nervousneal, dankn2, lorefold, theplax, nox_sound, ravenwolfprods, abir19, leachlurker, laurenponder, kevp888, trader_one,musicbymisterbates, audiocoffee, mrshoes, christmaskrumble666, andrewkn, diedesound, beabuff, numerocuatro, artninja, kirkrcater, geoff-bremner-audio, lord_tarkus, greenlinker, alixtwix6, richwise, mordeby, audiopapkin, horvi64. Thank YOU for listening to Slumberland!

Dec 4, 202522 min

Ep 1Myth & Wyrm Report - Sunday Sunset

This is your Myth and Wyrm Report. Seasonal updates to help you find the best nightcrawler supplies and avoid dangerous sea monsters. This message will repeat. More about Slumberland at this link. Quincy Dintz performed by Catty Donnelly Visit Catty's website! The song "Which That Is This" by Doctor Turtle. creative commons license CC BY 4.0 Purchase this music at Bandcamp The song "Tempest" by Agent-X from the album Rituals. The sound design in this episode owes thanks to Freesound Project contributors: juskiddink, ahill86, trp, geoff-bremner-audio. Thank YOU for listening to Slumberland!

Oct 27, 20255 min

S10 Ep 130130 - Fat Tire Theatre

Cycling enthusiast Emily J. Carnacki's tales of group bike rides through Slumberland's woods, befriending Vestigula Uridium, and channeling Shakespearean dialogue from atop an ancient stage. More about Slumberland at this link. Emily J. Carnacki performed by Nicole Knudsen Nicole is a Los Angeles-based actor, writer, and producer. She is the creator and star of the fiction podcast The Godfrey Audio Guide, a member of the Fable & Folly Network. For more information about Nicole, please visit her website: www.nicole-knudsen.com The tracks Trapped in the Stairwell, Child of the Quartz, Carrie-Anne, Merienne,The Hairdresser, and Chalice by Blue Dot Sessions (www.sessions.blue) This episode features promos for the audio drama podcasts Your Local Time Travelers and Residents of Proserpina Park. Please give them a listen! The sound design in this episode owes thanks to Freesound Project contributors: spenceomatic, angryadam, dapperdaniel, klankbeeld, wildtofurkey, garuda1982, nox_sound, pnmcarrierailfan, rico_casaszza,ikbenraar. Thank YOU for listening to Slumberland!

Sep 30, 202514 min

S10 Ep 129129 - Wisco Magick Roads

Tomas Anonymous tells a story about how he first met Rupert Nevins. It's a music-filled misadventure titled Wisco Magick Roads! More about Slumberland at this link. The songs See Through and Say Goodnight by Mild Wild, "sounds composed freely and recorded straight to tape. Drenched in reverb and filled with half thoughts." mildwildmusic.bandcamp.com The song Pussy Gloating The Give by Ak'chamel, The Giver of Illness. akchamel.bandcamp.com The song Wide Mouth Penetrated Makeshift Mustache Man by Lovely Little Girls. Avant-rock band directed by artist Gregory Jacobsen and bassist Alex Perkolup. lovelylittlegirls.bandcamp.com The songs Following American Spies / We All Live In An Atomic Submarine and Schizophrenic Trees / a storm by The Fxcked Up Beat. A sound project from New York City by Eddie Palmer & Brett Zehner. DOES CAPITALISM ISOLATE YOU? fxckedupbeat.bandcamp.com The song I Walked Alone (instrumental) by YACHT. Young Americans Challenging High Technology, a post-pop trio from Los Angeles. They are neither young nor all American. yacht.bandcamp.com The song Crossroad Metamorphosis by Hayvanlar Alemi. Instrumental psychedelic rock from Ankara. hayvanlaralemi.bandcamp.com The song Planets by Light Echoes. Moroni Sanchez in Mesa, AZ. Most of his inspiration comes from films, dreams, and situations. light-echoes.bandcamp.com The tracks Dozer As a Young Man and First Forray by Blue Dot Sessions (www.sessions.blue) The sound design in this episode owes thanks to Freesound Project contributors: soundbytercom,stevenbrown, sound_ims, mxsmanic, lucaslara, timgormly, timbre, copyc4t, viznoman, lwdickens, lampeight, glencurtisadams, yoyodaman234, apallot, daphne_in_wonderland, ldezem, anthousai, juan170058, gmoney25, erokia, gamedevc,kyles,unplugthefridge,nox_sound, samsterbirdles,fmaudio, trp, theworldofsound, iainmccurdy, innov8ting, amrdjan, krokulator, darklitstudio,vilkas_sound,d31v228, designdean, blondpanda, benboncan, designerschoice. Thank YOU for listening to Slumberland!

Sep 5, 202528 min

S10 Ep 128128 - Connecting the Dots

Still in Greenland, Thomas Edward M spends a sleepless night cursing the noisy icebergs near his home. Relaxing Blue Dot Sessions music makes Thomas's mind wander. He reflects on his recent dreams, investigates the Atlas Absurda podcast, and shares what he knows about the mysterious graffiti artist known as Digby. More about Slumberland at this link. Britte Thynoire performed by Angela Yih Angela is a creative force behind the audio drama podcast Residents of Proserpina Park. Please dive into this wonderful show by visiting its website residentsofproserpinapark.com The tracks Bluegray Vial, Checker Derby, Idle Bits, Leading Away, Relief of Movement, Slapstick and Thoughtless Machines by Blue Dot Sessions (www.sessions.blue) The sound design in this episode owes thanks to Freesound Project contributors: jeo, mhtaylor67, dheming, duckduckpony, erikh2000, robinhood76, aglinder, toivo161, gtsorbo, ernst53, jknitter, rucisko, megmcduffee, margotdots, shamewap,ogsoundfx,bonnyorbit,kyles,bendrain, petebarry, 16gpanskassoun, lydmakeren, aidansamuel, poigs, smokinghotdog, eminyildririm, kyles, baddonotes, valerie-vivegnis, shangusburger, and dani_st. Thank YOU for listening to Slumberland!

Jun 18, 202518 min

S10 Ep 127127 - Safe and Sound

Thomas Edward M the freelance soundman disappeared from Slumberland Island. His current whereabouts are now revealed, and Oblivia Newton-Baum has come to visit. More about Slumberland at this link. The tracks Burned From Above, Grease Cannon, Ile on Grentham and Sienna's Regression by Blue Dot Sessions (www.sessions.blue) Additional music by Alex Productions, Audiorezout, and Dee Yan-Key. The sound design in this episode owes thanks to Freesound Project contributors: joelaudio,danis-chapon,yuval, klankbeeld, bpayri, jonlakemusic, theshaggyfreak, owlstorm, vckhaze, pol_s005, jean_sander, richwise, scott_snailham, brunoboselli, kneeling, Jovica, papapjelly, sweet_niche, rempen, zhr, trp, theplax, maikkihapsis, marcelwagner, kyles, zrrion, forrestgregor, talktomegoose10, pyranic, and bennstir. Thank YOU for listening to Slumberland!

May 31, 202515 min

S10 Ep 126126 - The Crimson Cobweb Faction

A special investigator arrives in Slumberland to prove it's all about the interconnections. At long last some light gets shed on the mysterious disappearances of Thomas Edward M, Omar Evanston and others. But every answer reveals more questions, all of them forming an intricate web woven by enigmatic members of an organization called The Crimson Cobweb Faction. More about Slumberland at this link. Stavra Montinero performed by Addie Nofal Addie is a SWANA/MENA and Latine voice actor based in Chicago with a broadcast quality home studio. Addie's performed in several great audio drama podcasts including Soul Operator, Marsfall and The Strata. Visit Addie's website to learn more! Music by Cialyn appears courtesy the creative commons license CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 Purchase music at Bandcamp The tracks Heath and Slapstick by Blue Dot Sessions (www.sessions.blue) The sound design in this episode owes thanks to Freesound Project contributors: dankopp, kklab5050, dobroide, bewagne, lex777, bajko, crafport, ghaelen, anthousai, lonemonk, lostmaiden, themfish, evanboyerman, newagesoup, dudeawesome, benjaminnelan, larkwooderminal, allisonbruggeman, glocosound, marco_luzi, craigsmith, vibe_crc, natetraveller,Jovica, joozz, ithoanglong26, mesophierose, turbofool, el_boss, atomwrath, benkenart, nervousneal, rangoanimations, xkeril, captainyulef, georgediamond, klankbeeld, mk-la, newlocknew, robinhood76, chloepieterse, thabzmalik, sandyrb, cgeffex. Thank YOU for listening to Slumberland!

May 5, 202549 min

S9 Ep 125125 - Spread the Word

A kindly mysterious gentleman enjoys stories about Slumberland and its residents. It'd be most excellent if you'd spread the word about Slumberland by sharing links to this episode. And please tell Slumberland about it! In return, you will be thanked in some way, shape or form. More about Slumberland at this link. "5 Ghosts I" by Nine Inch Nails appears courtesy the creative commons license BY-NC-SA The sound design in this episode owes thanks to Freesound Project contributors: sacredmatt and nyoz Thank YOU for listening to Slumberland!

Apr 30, 20251 min

S9 Ep 124124 - Arcanery Sonic Studio 9000 - Timeloops

Tomas Anonymous and Chip Woode are trapped inside a sound recording studio with a strange robot forcing them to narrate imaginary music videos. The only way to escape this monotony is inter-dimensional time-space travel! Follow along to hear music by a doppelganger Devo band plus a trailer for the Limbo Calling podcast. More about Slumberland at this link. This Slumberland version of the Devo song "Shrivel Up" comes with apologies to Mark Mothersbaugh and Gerry Casale. This new version's music was produced by Kevin J Drieberg Check out KJD's music and more here! Limbo Calling appears in trailer form courtesy Limbo Tapes. HIGHLY recommend you listen to Limbo Calling here Also listen to Radio Limbo here Purchase Limbo Tapes music here "seven" from the album "LoFi Beats" by Cloudwarmer appears courtesy the creative commons license CC BY-SA 4.0 Purchase Cloudwarmer music at Bandcamp This episode is dedicated to the memory of David Lynch. Thanks for all the inspiration, David. Extra apologies to Daniel Pinkwater, author of the wonderful Snarkout Boys books. The sound design in this episode owes thanks to Freesound Project contributors: garyq, xenognosis, pushkin, splicesound, 0ktober, ccrev, robinhood76, kwahmah-02, studenttanita, kinoton, luffy, pastabra, sammycrerar98, guitarguy1985, danielad, garuda1982, taure, ssugg, juskiddink, nathvandykowi, ravenwolfprods, imnotdubmass, fodps3, colonnades, cognito-perceptu. Thank YOU for listening to Slumberland!

Jan 17, 202519 min

S9 Ep 123123 - Cozy LoFi Kopi Joe

The Kopi Joe Coffee Company, once a small start-up in Slumberland, is now a global brand with a niche following. Owner Oskar Mielardeaux makes a webcam call to Tomas Anonymous, to check out the new "Cozy LoFi Kopi Joe" video streaming service. More about Slumberland at this link. Oskar Mielardeaux performed by Nick Sleeper. Hire Nick for your voice project at fiverr Songs by Cloudwarmer appear courtesy the creative commons license CC BY-SA 4.0 Purchase Cloudwarmer music at Bandcamp one // nine // from the album "LoFi Beats" The sound design in this episode owes thanks to Freesound Project contributors: lukeirl, yuval, pogmothoin, florianreichelt, daveincamas, djones, kevp8888, pnmcarrierailfan, etheraudio. Thank YOU for listening to Slumberland!

Dec 19, 20247 min

S9 Ep 122122 - Corbin's Cabin - Lozar's Most Dangerous Game

A mysterious foreign investor wants to purchase the entire islet called "Fleabite" that sits near Slumberland. Tomas needs to learn more about Lozar Antonai and his intentions. This episode's alternate title: "Zaroff, Volkov & the Wizard of Baum" (American Authors Series, Volume 2) More about Slumberland at this link. Oskar Mielardeaux performed by Nick Sleeper. Hire Nick for your voice project at fiverr The songs A Portal of Sorts // Breathe In Breathe Out // Don't Trust Your Memory are by the band Negativland, from their album Speech Free Negativland's press release states: "As our marketing research suggests, these catchy tunes can work well for you as both new jingles and musical beds, perfectly suited for voiceovers discussing anything from commercial products to political campaigns. Most target audiences regularly indicate a preference for moderately subversive content and confusion, and you'll find that this release provides that target with precisely the right amount of each. Because every second of Usable Music (TM) on this record has been personally guaranteed, by everyone still here in Negativland, to be Speech Free." The sound design in this episode owes thanks to Freesound Project contributors: zesoundresearchinc, timbre, felixblume, conleec, patchen, duckduckpony, richerlandtv, rtb45, wim, lwdickens, bexhillcollege, kwahmah-02, amholma, aurea, doublasbrucelookca, exoticana, cllan, phatomcreations, kyles, joao_janz, guitarguy1985, digfishmusic, mattruthsound, kevp888, imataco, davidlagarde, and bennstir. Thank YOU for listening to Slumberland!

Nov 22, 202417 min