Slumberland

When last was heard about Oskar, he called to complain about a cursed wooden hand puppet that refused to let go of his arm. Now unconscious, and under house arrest, Oskar's friends enlist the help of Thomas Edward M. More about Slumberland at this link. The sound design in this episode owes thanks to Freesound Project contributors hotlavaman, ftpalad, joedeshon, knova, kylepyke, jaylew1987, redcheek, claudius, rodincoil, syntheway, dcsfx, 1san, mwlandi, and Jovica. Thank YOU for listening to Slumberland!

The Oral History session with town electrician Merlin Jebb. It's a fish tale partly told by song. Also includes a tour of Slumberland's substation. There's an ever-present hum in the building that annoys a sound man like Thomas Edward M. Also a mysterious green glowing power source, left running by the island's long-vanished resident genius, Stig Gorgonsdottir. His brother Sigmund once visited Slumberland and helped build the Community Dome. "Siggy" also left behind some data tapes. More about Slumberland at this link. The sound design in this episode owes thanks to Freesound Project contributors dariachic, pagancow, timbre, zott820, abouch, dapperaniel, martinimeniscus, runey, n-audioman, bastard-fish, studenttantia, ivolipa, luiiiiii, crafport, marissrar, jrhodesza, xtyl33, j1987, and Jovica. Thank YOU for listening to Slumberland!

Thomas prepares for his next oral history session. Before heading off he learns of a new situation concerning the shell phones in Slumberland. After that, he bumps into Doreen. She's a colorfully off-color local with a keen sense of smell. More about Slumberland at this link. The sound design in this episode owes thanks to Freesound Project contributors noisecollector, ikbenraar, daboy291, letssfx, dapperdaniel, yuval, runey, jmeffries2, aglinder, and Jovica. Thank YOU for listening to Slumberland!

Jeepers plays Thomas a message left by a Slumberland woman named Sierra. An expert tracker, she goes off in search of Tango and the cassette tape he stole from Mr. Sound. What Sierra finds is both unexpected and unsettling. More about Slumberland at this link. The sound design in this episode owes thanks to Freesound Project contributors nfsgit, zbyhek, bradovic, klankbeeld, motion-s, ndhfilms, kwahmah, 33xtyl, and Jovica. Thank YOU for listening to Slumberland!

An old friend of Jeepers named Noah Dahl tells a rambling tale. It's everything he knows about the mysterious giant metal sculpture of a woman's head, now locked away on Slumberland Island. Noah connects the dots between a fake Statue of Liberty, bat droppings and a cargo cult. More about Slumberland at this link. The sound design in this episode owes thanks to Freesound Project contributors turkitron, joelaudio, daimon-zero, krytosss, kevint1001, klankbeeld, noisecollector, il112, soundmary, srrecords, maxwiley, owlstorm, transitking, guitaryguy1985, and Jovica. Thank YOU for listening to Slumberland!

Thomas Edward M's health exam turns into an unexpected mission to find a hidden record album. More about Slumberland at this link. The sound design in this episode owes thanks to Freesound Project contributors ecfike, pagancow, klankbeeld, nickrave, srrecords, sinatra314, alaskarobotics, rivernile7, jaklocke, allanz10d, cmoms035, neohylanmay, iesp, timbre, and Jovica. Thank YOU for listening to Slumberland!

Thomas is still recovering from recent strange events. Jeepers meets with him to apologize and also to give an explanation of "what is happening in our island community" and how Thomas may be part of events much larger than just the Oral History Project. More about Slumberland at this link. The sound design in this episode owes thanks to Freesound Project contributors Ashfox, klankbeeld, ahill86, ndhfilms, luannwepener, sethroph, jasonelrod, and Jovica. Thank YOU for listening to Slumberland!

A pause in the events unfolding in Slumberland town. A reading of the short story by Ambrose Bierce, "The Difficulty of Crossing a Field." More about Slumberland at this link. The sound design in this episode owes thanks to Freesound Project contributors foxen10, unfa, adamwaynegistarb, craftport and Jovica. Thank YOU for listening to Slumberland!

A sudden reappearance by an old friend -- a REALLY old friend -- who spills the beans about Thomas's true purpose for being on Slumberland Island. More about Slumberland at this link. The sound design in this episode owes thanks to Freesound Project contributors pawsound, klankbeeld, jaklocke, oscaraudiogeek, sethroph, joelaudio, and Jovica. Thank YOU for listening to Slumberland!

Skip at the Zip Sip Hooray Cafe records a story. More about Slumberland at this link. The sound design in this episode owes thanks to Freesound Project contributors anneswannerberger, corsica-s, and Jovica. Thank YOU for listening to Slumberland!

Thomas finds the oral history session with Phaedra Pierce takes a very unexpected turn thanks to: 1) a prophetic journal kept by (a different) Phaedra Pierce, and 2) a time capsule within a time capsule. More about Slumberland at this link. The sound design in this episode owes thanks to Freesound Project contributors Ecfike, safetyrtle, martinimeniscus, thecityrings, bradovic, owlstorm, jimimod, squashy555, adamwaynegistarb, ndhfilms, aglinder, rodincoil, kvgarlic, lampeight, worthahep88, sinjohnt, natemarler, j-zazvurek, atha89, jaide714, cgeffex, and Jovica. Thank YOU for listening to Slumberland!

A mysterious young woman leaves a recorded message in the sound booth built by Thomas Edward M. More about Slumberland at this link. The sound design in this episode owes thanks to Freesound Project contributors Spenceomatic, d-w, susychristiansen, and Jovica. Thank YOU for listening to Slumberland!

Thomas records a session with Chrysanthemum Jones -- she reveals details behind the histories of three men she knew while growing up on Slumberland Island: 1) Uncle Omar, the astronaut werewolf. 2) Stig Gorgonsdottir, genius school teacher, and 3) Magic Elvis. More about Slumberland at this link. Chrysanthemum Jones performed by Elsie Escobar. Elsie is a podcasting veteran and Libsyn's podcaster happiness expert, producing and hosting The Feed: The Official Libsyn Podcast Libsyn Blog The sound design in this episode owes thanks to Freesound Project contributors Ftpalad, eelke, unchazz, adam-n, melissapons, irad, avouch, readeonly, klankbeeld, snarfdude, jimimod, nebulousflynn, Kyles, joelaudio, kyster, and Jovica. Thank YOU for listening to Slumberland!

Thomas receives an odd shell phone call and has a close encounter at Oskar's house. More about Slumberland at this link. The sound design in this episode owes thanks to Freesound Project contributors Kyster, stondi, gowlermusic, harrietniamh, luiiiiii, kemitix, and Jovica. Thank YOU for listening to Slumberland!

Thomas and Rupert Nevins drive to a Quonset hut to pick up the wooden pieces for assembling the do-it-yourself recording sound booth. Also inside the Quonset hut, is something that catches Thomas's attention. More about Slumberland at this link. The sound design in this episode owes thanks to Freesound Project contributors Alvinwhatup2, martinimeniscus, freesoundjon01, eelke, hintringer, zaneclampett, robinhood76, loveburd, rambler52, kemitix, bsung88, kineticturtle, meatleg, and Jovica. Thank YOU for listening to Slumberland!

Thomas wakes up in an unfamiliar place, with a familiar face. More about Slumberland at this link. The sound design in this episode owes thanks to Freesound Project contributors Nebulousflynn, ccrev, robinhood76, sturmankin, ermine, thisisminime, rambler52, setroph, freqman, sacredmatt, and Jovica. Thank YOU for listening to Slumberland!

Helena Pierce leaves Thomas on his own to explore a hallway in Underland, the underground level of the town. The sparsely-lit hallway reveals a few curiosities. More about Slumberland at this link. The sound design in this episode owes thanks to Freesound Project contributors Rutgemuller, qubodup, alaskarobotics, timbahrij, onlytheghosts, portwain, bdunis4, bastard-fish, and Jovica. Thank YOU for listening to Slumberland!

A recording session with another Pierce sister -- this time it's Helena -- and she talks about the large community gardens behind the Pierce family's home. Helena tells a story that reveals what lies beneath the gardens, as well. More about Slumberland at this link. The sound design in this episode owes thanks to Freesound Project contributors Huggy13ear, kastenfrosch, sunboy, timbre, electroviolence, adamwaynegistarb, kvgarlic, and Jovica. Thank YOU for listening to Slumberland!

Before heading to bed Thomas finds himself having an unexpected conversation and learns more about Bonzo and his shell phone project on Slumberland Island. More about Slumberland at this link. Delfina Del Becha performed by Kim Kreuzwieser. The sound design in this episode owes thanks to Freesound Project contributors Snapper4298, skeetmasterfunk69, glaneur-de-sons, Jovica. Thank you for listening to Slumberland!

Thomas receives an update from his client, Oskar, who's been struggling with the cursed hand puppet stuck on his arm. More about Slumberland at this link. The sound design in this episode owes thanks to Freesound Project contributors housed1j, hoerspielwerkstatt-hef and Jovica. Thank YOU for listening to Slumberland!

Thomas Edward M visits Mr. Sound and helps the secretive health food expert explore the what happened to his missing cassette tape. More about Slumberland at this link. The sound design in this episode owes thanks to Freesound Project contributors Bruno-ph, jmbphilmes, ultradust, unfa, olichite, hoerspielwerkstatt-hef, miekyj, visualasylum, j1987 and Jovica. Thank YOU for listening to Slumberland!

Thomas Edward M's next scheduled interview introduces him to Beckett Pierce, a young woman who's been curious about her hometown's long legacy of residents randomly disappearing into thin air. More about Slumberland at this link. The sound design in this episode owes thanks to Freesound Project contributors Spenceomatic, ftpalad, gchase, micadoe, sinatra314 and Jovica. Thank YOU for listening to Slumberland!

Thomas receives an anonymous phone message, with a link to a sound file. Somewhere in New England, two girls have found a cassette tape with a familiar voice on it, saying "Chicken…Tinkerbell…Phantom…" More about Slumberland at this link. The sound design in this episode owes thanks to Freesound Project contributors Pbickh1, scotchio, pushkin, symphoid, figgy78, ashfox, micadoe, dave-welsh, ahill86, timbre, gulyas25, magedu, adamamazing, kwahmah-02, and Jovica. Thank YOU for listening to Slumberland!

Thomas arrives at the large and very old house set atop the biggest hill in Slumberland. Once meant to be a sanitarium, it's now the residence of "Taos Woman", a reclusive artist and one of Slumberland's original townsfolk. Taos Woman is pleased to chronicle pieces of local lore for the sound recorder. More about Slumberland at this link. The sound design in this episode owes thanks to Freesound Project contributors Kbnevel, ftpalad, alienistcog, d-w, ecfike, jhooper, gchase, ianoboe, jpkweli, tomlija, qubodup, sjpicket2, webbfilmsuk, sinatra314, zoltoks, kvgarlic, hazure, cylon8472, tomchikrec, erh, spandau, and Jovica. Thank YOU for listening to Slumberland!

Thomas Edward M sets out across the Slumberland Island on his borrowed golf cart. Reaching first oral history appointment is his goal, but strong winds are making it difficult to reach a large, old house that sits atop a hill. Vintage photographs are blowing through the woods. More about Slumberland at this link. The sound design in this episode owes thanks to Freesound Project contributors Filmfan87, klankbeeld, barrygusey, felix-blume, mattfl, argande102, rtfs, yuval, taira-komori, squashy555, spoondbender, themfish, juskiddink and Jovica. Thank YOU for listening to Slumberland!

Thomas wakes up to another unexpected visitor -- a woman wearing a big smile -- and has perhaps the strangest conversation of his life. More about Slumberland at this link. The sound design in this episode owes thanks to Freesound Project contributors alaskarobotics, DJ Chronos, Tom McCann, Hunter4708, Muses212, and Jovica. Thank YOU for listening to Slumberland!

It's time to relax and enjoy a peculiar yet familiar fairy tale, told by Mrs. Mielardeaux (Oskar's mom.) Thomas makes her unexpected acquaintance at Oskar's house, as the search continues to find Lancelot (Wencil's missing cat). More about Slumberland at this link. The sound design in this episode owes thanks to Freesound Project contributors zott820, ancorapazzo, foolboymedia, jimmiod, alienxxx, louigi-verona, harpoyume, and Jovica. Thank YOU for listening to Slumberland!

Thomas receives a visit from a man named Jeepers MacGeepers. He's Slumberland Township Supervisor. Also visiting is Oblivia Newton-Baum, who will manage the interview scheduling for the oral history project. More about Slumberland at this link. The sound design in this episode owes thanks to Freesound Project contributors owlstorm, erdie, yuval, ekfink, hunter4708, izkhanilov and Jovica. Thank YOU for listening to Slumberland!

Before leaving the Slumberland Community Dome, Thomas has a conversation with a local named Jenny Fishman. She is a professional Skink Whisperer. More about Slumberland at this link. The sound design in this episode owes thanks to Freesound Project contributors martian, dauser, muses212 and Jovica. Thank YOU for listening to Slumberland!

Putting oral history progress on hold, Thomas responds to a call for computer tech support at Slumberland's community dome. The dome's many features and purposes begin to reveal themselves. More about Slumberland at this link. Vegan Wildrice and Stig Gorgonsdottir performed by TradeMark G of the Evolution Control Committee. The sound design in this episode owes thanks to Freesound Project contributors earthsounds, j1987, timbre, jesabat, sempoo, swelk, ezwider, elonen, dayvonjersen, unfa, stratcat322, celestino-anthony- vedas, ueffects, avakas, fridobeck, martian, eaglechopper, distanttone, cylon8472, dauser, glaneur-de-sons, zuben, uncelsigmund, digifishmusic, dig2008, sonsdebarcelona, joedeshon, cmusounddesig, corsica-s and 3bagbrew and Jovica. Thank YOU for listening to Slumberland!

Thomas sets up the home recording studio, in anticipation of starting work on the town's oral history project. But first, there is more to learn about Oskar's exotic plant. A lot more. More about Slumberland at this link. The sound design in this episode owes thanks to Freesound Project contributors ecodios, corsica-s, jorickhoofd, erokia, timbre and Jovica. Thank YOU for listening to Slumberland!

Thomas goes to retrieve his car and meets a young resident of Slumberland. They piece together more information regarding the being known as "Shroomi." More about Slumberland at this link. The sound design in this episode owes thanks to Freesound Project contributors ecodios, corsica-s, gchase, qubodup, klankbeeld, and Jovica. Thank YOU for listening to Slumberland!

Thomas reviews his recordings from the last couple of days on Slumberland and is surprised by what he finds. More about Slumberland at this link. The sound design in this episode owes thanks to Freesound Project contributor Jovica. Thank YOU for listening to Slumberland!

In this episode, the storm continues to pound Slumberland. Thomas listens to stories about Mr. Sound and the mysterious ice cream truck. More about Slumberland at this link. Chrystanthemum Jones performed by Elsie Escobar. Elsie is a podcasting veteran and Libsyn's podcaster happiness expert, producing and hosting The Feed: The Official Libsyn Podcast Libsyn Blog The sound design in this episode owes thanks to Freesound Project contributors pagancow, ahill86, zombiechaser3, and Jovica. Thank YOU for listening to Slumberland!

Thomas Edward M and Omar Evanston hunker down to ride out the major thunderstorm bearing down on Slumberland Island. More about Slumberland at this link. The sound design in this episode owes thanks to Freesound Project contributors AudibleEdge, Maj061785, j1987, sandyrb, cgeffex, zombiechaser3, qubodup, allanz10d, baujahr66, simpsi, alaskarobotics, noisenoir, Jbond, felix-blume joljo, and Jovica. Thank YOU for listening to Slumberland!

The mysterious client, Oskar Mielardeaux, attempts to explain his thoughts on the oral history project, his own misadventures, and his needy house plant. More about Slumberland at this link. The sound design in this episode owes thanks to Freesound Project contributor Jovica. Thank YOU for listening to Slumberland!

Previously, the mysterious building on Slumberland Island known as The Dome seemed to have a bad effect on Thomas, causing him to black out. In this episode Thomas revives and finds himself in another new situation. Peculiarity ensues. More about Slumberland at this link. The sound design in this episode owes thanks to Freesound Project contributors atomwrath, adrianmoore and Jovica. Thank YOU for listening to Slumberland!

Up to now Slumberland Island has seemed deserted, but local teen Lex told Thomas that he should find everyone at a building known as "The Dome". Thomas arrives at the Dome. More about Slumberland at this link. Travis T. Hokum performed by Jeff Priskorn. Visit www.jeffpriskorn.com! The sound design in this episode owes thanks to Freesound Project contributors maryamseraji, cosmicembers and Jovica. Thank YOU for listening to Slumberland!

Thomas meets a young woman named Lex. She's a Slumberland native with a story to tell about her unusual claim to fame. Apparently, for more than 100 years the little lake in Slumberland Island has produced a mysterious and very rude sound, known locally as THE BLURP. More about Slumberland at this link. Lexi Pierce performed by Jacquie Floyd. Visit jacquiefloyd.com! The sound design in this episode owes thanks to Freesound Project contributor Jovica. Thank YOU for listening to Slumberland!

A recording made on Slumberland Island in July 1976 is heard again. Magic Elvis, time capsules and the "manamojojuju" have something to say to us. More about Slumberland at this link. The sound design in this episode owes thanks to Freesound Project contributors Klankbeeld, Unchaz, Joelaudio, Robinhood76 and Jovica. Thank YOU for listening to Slumberland!

Curious about his talking seashell and hoping to find anyone to speak to, Thomas drives over to Slumberland Island's lighthouse. More about Slumberland at this link. The sound design in this episode owes thanks to Freesound Project contributor Jovica. Thank YOU for listening to Slumberland!

Thomas visits the Memorial Gardens, where the history of Slumberland Island begins to emerge. More about Slumberland at this link. The sound design in this episode owes thanks to Freesound Project contributors: vumseplutten, ninebilly, qubodup and Jovica. Thank YOU for listening to Slumberland!

Thomas experiences his first overnight in Slumberland. It is not without incident. More about Slumberland at this link. The sound design in this episode owes thanks to Freesound Project contributors: CGEffex and Jovica. Thank YOU for listening to Slumberland!

Thomas encounters an enigmatic ice cream truck roaming the block of his new temporary home on Slumberland Island. More about Slumberland at this link. The sound design in this episode owes thanks to Freesound Project contributor Jovica. Thank YOU for listening to Slumberland!

Thomas arrives at the bungalow where he'll stay while working on Slumberland Island. He experiences another unusual welcome. More about Slumberland at this link. The sound design in this episode owes thanks to Freesound Project contributor Jovica. Thank YOU for listening to Slumberland!

Thomas arrives on Slumberland Island. He has an unusual welcome. More about Slumberland at this link. The sound design in this episode owes thanks to Freesound Project contributors: Cajo and Jovica. Thank YOU for listening to Slumberland!