What's In the Rift
Man in Jumpsuit
Show overview
What's In the Rift has been publishing since 2023, and across the 3 years since has built a catalogue of 32 episodes, alongside 3 trailers or bonus episodes. That works out to roughly 30 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a monthly cadence, with the show now in its 2nd season.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 46 min and 1h 8m — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. It is catalogued as a EN-language Fiction show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 2 weeks ago, with 9 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2024, with 13 episodes published. Published by Man in Jumpsuit.
From the publisher
A season-long anthology TTRPG series using the Cortex Prime system from Dire Wolf Digital and Cam Banks.Season 1 tells a story of six strangers whose lives are intertwined across realities in a confusing and alarming manner. They're forced to endure the onslaught of the oppressive UCRI and its attempts to stop them at all costs. Thankfully, they have a little help from their friends, a one-legged ne'er-do-well named Gypsum and His Holiness Himself, Jason Christ.Season 2 tells the story of the spaceship Endeavor, whose mission is to crawl the galaxy mining the tastiest sauces from far-flung asteroids. On board, three hapless robots and one misguided human stumble through one unforeseen mishap to the next, including the murder of the richest robot on board the ship, a massive conspiracy that may underpin the economy on board the entire ship, and an active socialist revolution.
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2.6 - It Goes Bzz Bzz
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2.5 - Eighteen Million Sauce-eighs
2.4 - It's All Interconnected
S2 Ep 32.3 - Magician. Lawyer.
EWhat's in The Rift is a Cortex Prime Actual Play.Season 2 follows three hapless robots (ChroniCarl, PsychoBot 2000, and Helpis) plus their one human companion (Donny Fink) as they are dragged unwillingly into a murder mystery that may have far-reaching political ramifications. Of course, they can't be bothered with that unless dragged kicking and screaming by their GM back into the story.Episode 3 - Magician. Lawyer.ChroniCarl has a very specific demand for his captors, but they do not acquiesce. Detective Rand, a boyish detective, turns the screws on the crew and lays out the extremely plausible case he has built up against them. Things are not looking good for our scrappy robot pals and their human pet in this one. Could a paper detective hat save the day? Only one way to find out!Cast:Grayson Stamm as ChroniCarlYolandie Hamilton as PsychoBot 2000Rae Witte as Donny FinkLandon Whisnant as HelpisJosh Burgess as GMThis season's artwork is done by the inimitable Warpsol.https://instagram.com/warpsolWhat's in The Rift is a production by Man in Jumpsuit.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
S2 Ep 22.2 - ¡Viva la Revolución!
EWhat's in The Rift is a Cortex Prime Actual Play.Season 2 follows three hapless robots (ChroniCarl, PsychoBot 2000, and Helpis) plus their one human companion (Donny Fink) as they are dragged unwillingly into a murder mystery that may have far-reaching political ramifications. Of course, they can't be bothered with that unless dragged kicking and screaming by their GM back into the story.Episode 2 - ¡Viva la Revolución!The stakes of Helpis's continued existence become apparent, as MARTY I attempts to conceal the party away in his palatial apartment on the hull of the Endeavor. ChroniCarl and Donny discover a new way to charge a robot, and Psychobot2000 attempts to psychoanalyze the captain at just about the worst time imaginable. Oh, and there's a MURDER. Dun dun dun.Cast:Grayson Stamm as ChroniCarlYolandie Hamilton as PsychoBot 2000Rae Witte as Donny FinkLandon Whisnant as HelpisJosh Burgess as GMThis season's artwork is done by the inimitable Warpsol.https://instagram.com/warpsolWhat's in The Rift is a production by Man in Jumpsuit.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
S2 Ep 12.1 - We're Done Here
What's in The Rift is a Cortex Prime Actual Play.Season 2 follows three hapless robots (ChroniCarl, PsychoBot 2000, and Helpis) plus their one human companion (Donny Fink) as they are dragged unwillingly into a murder mystery that may have far-reaching political ramifications. Of course, they can't be bothered with that unless dragged kicking and screaming by their GM back into the story.Episode 1 - We're Done HereMeet the cast, their characters, and the sauce-mining ship Endeavor on its mission to mine the most rare sauces from the far flung corners of our galaxy. An accident interrupts two robots being bolted to the hull of the ship before the Rifting, and drags them and a new human acquaintance into committing light corporate fraud.Cast:Grayson Stamm as ChroniCarlYolandie Hamilton as PsychoBot 2000Rae Witte as Donny FinkLandon Whisnant as HelpisJosh Burgess as GMWhat's in The Rift is a production by Man in Jumpsuit.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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S1 Ep 211.21 - 4:56 PM
Six friends stand in the ruins of a building, discussing how best to end the world. A brain in a jar is involved, as is Christ. It's not as weird as it sounds, promise.What's in The Rift is a mystery / sci fi story set in a world of "alternate" realities.Six individuals receive mysterious invitations to an enigmatic website known as The Rift. This website promises to provide answers to life's most profound questions, drawing each in as they hope to process some of the inexplicable things happening to them in their own lives.Produced by Gas Station DrugsWorld created by Josh BurgessGame ModeratorJosh BurgessPlayersCourt Farrokh - Ryan DaylorJenny Thomas - Patty HamiltonBlanche Boyet - Yolandie HamiltonToska Orange - Joseph RutledgeJackie McCloud - Summer SchlenkerBruce McKinney - Grayson StammAlso StarringRae WitteF Scott GravesDerrick ValenSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
S1 Ep 201.20 - Fate is Such an Ugly Word
Bruce, Jackie, Toska, Court, Blanche, and Jenny come to terms with some hard truths about what it means to be alive in today's world. Alana lays bare the problem at the center of existence. Bruce learns to fly.What's in The Rift is a mystery / sci fi story set in a world of "alternate" realities.Six individuals receive mysterious invitations to an enigmatic website known as The Rift. This website promises to provide answers to life's most profound questions, drawing each in as they hope to process some of the inexplicable things happening to them in their own lives.Produced by Gas Station DrugsWorld created by Josh BurgessGame ModeratorJosh BurgessPlayersCourt Farrokh - Ryan DaylorJenny Thomas - Patty HamiltonBlanche Boyet - Yolandie HamiltonToska Orange - Joseph RutledgeJackie McCloud - Summer SchlenkerBruce McKinney - Grayson StammAlso Starring Rae Witte Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
S1 Ep 191.19 - I Need You To Remember
Let's all figure out exactly how we got here, and what exactly it is that we're dealing with. A trip down memory lane before we resolve all our loose ends.What's in The Rift is a mystery / sci fi story set in a world of "alternate" realities.Six individuals receive mysterious invitations to an enigmatic website known as The Rift. This website promises to provide answers to life's most profound questions, drawing each in as they hope to process some of the inexplicable things happening to them in their own lives.Produced by Gas Station DrugsWorld created by Josh BurgessGame ModeratorJosh BurgessPlayersCourt Farrokh - Ryan DaylorJenny Thomas - Patty HamiltonBlanche Boyet - Yolandie HamiltonToska Orange - Joseph RutledgeJackie McCloud - Summer SchlenkerBruce McKinney - Grayson StammAlso Starring Rae WitteSaph the SomethingW Keith TimsPelle FridMitchell Lee Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
S1 Ep 181.18 - Through the Ice
What can be done about Dima? A choice has to be made. Meanwhile, Court wrangles with her disappointment in her predictability, causing at least one person to die gruesomely. Jenny and Blanche have an odd encounter in a field. Everyone might be robots, monsters might be real, it could be the literal rapture. And then it starts to get weird.What's in The Rift is a mystery / sci fi story set in a world of "alternate" realities.Six individuals receive mysterious invitations to an enigmatic website known as The Rift. This website promises to provide answers to life's most profound questions, drawing each in as they hope to process some of the inexplicable things happening to them in their own lives.Produced by Gas Station DrugsWorld created by Josh BurgessGame ModeratorJosh BurgessPlayersCourt Farrokh - Ryan DaylorJenny Thomas - Patty HamiltonBlanche Boyet - Yolandie HamiltonToska Orange - Joseph RutledgeJackie McCloud - Summer SchlenkerBruce McKinney - Grayson StammAlso Starring F Scott GravesRae Witte Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
S1 Ep 171.17 - Will You Please Shut Up The Dog?
Things start to get serious in the attempt to rescue Court, as each member of The Rift is forced to reconsider what exactly it is they're dealing with. Some major changes come for Victoria, and render her aid unavailable in the immediate term. Ace tries to help, but is ignored.What's in The Rift is a mystery / sci fi story set in a world of "alternate" realities.Six individuals receive mysterious invitations to an enigmatic website known as The Rift. This website promises to provide answers to life's most profound questions, drawing each in as they hope to process some of the inexplicable things happening to them in their own lives.Produced by Gas Station DrugsWorld created by Josh BurgessGame ModeratorJosh BurgessPlayersCourt Farrokh - Ryan DaylorJenny Thomas - Patty HamiltonBlanche Boyet - Yolandie HamiltonToska Orange - Joseph RutledgeJackie McCloud - Summer SchlenkerBruce McKinney - Grayson StammAlso Starring Victoria Sutherland - Saph the SomethingSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
S1 Ep 161.16 - Homecoming Part 2
The rescue party starts to enact a plot to free Court, but gets immediately sidetracked by their own plot devices. Bruce takes a major heel turn and shows off a surprisingly cool side. Meanwhile, a supremely confident Dima confronts Court who is forced to make a decision to cooperate or resist, and makes that decision just in time for Dima to confront her friends.What's in The Rift is a mystery / sci fi story set in a world of "alternate" realities.Six individuals receive mysterious invitations to an enigmatic website known as The Rift. This website promises to provide answers to life's most profound questions, drawing each in as they hope to process some of the inexplicable things happening to them in their own lives.Produced by Gas Station DrugsWorld created by Josh BurgessGame ModeratorJosh BurgessPlayersCourt Farrokh - Ryan DaylorJenny Thomas - Patty HamiltonBlanche Boyet - Yolandie HamiltonToska Orange - Joseph RutledgeJackie McCloud - Summer SchlenkerBruce McKinney - Grayson Stamm Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
S1 Ep 151.15 - Homecoming Part 1
Court makes a decision that ends up pushing the group towards a confrontation with Dima. In talking with Dima, she learns of just how deeply prepared they are specifically for the folks who have come through this time. Helen suffers the consequences of Court's daring escape. Meanwhile, the remainder of the crew sends Toska, Jackie and Bruce to case the Manchester Center for Study.What's in The Rift is a mystery / sci fi story set in a world of "alternate" realities.Six individuals receive mysterious invitations to an enigmatic website known as The Rift. This website promises to provide answers to life's most profound questions, drawing each in as they hope to process some of the inexplicable things happening to them in their own lives.Produced by Gas Station DrugsWorld created by Josh BurgessGame ModeratorJosh BurgessPlayersCourt Farrokh - Ryan DaylorJenny Thomas - Patty HamiltonBlanche Boyet - Yolandie HamiltonToska Orange - Joseph RutledgeJackie McCloud - Summer SchlenkerBruce McKinney - Grayson StammGuest StarsVictoria Sutherland - Saph the SomethingHelen Kitirci - Gem AydinDima Volkov - Brady Flanagan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
S1 Ep 141.14 - You Don't Know What You're Missing
Court overhears some troubling news from Helen, and with the help of an orderly hatches an escape plan. Meanwhile, the rest of the gang arrives in Manchester to rescue Court without a plan in tow. Victoria shares some disturbing news about what actually happens at UCRI, and it sheds some light on what secrets The Rift may actually contain.What's in The Rift is a mystery / sci fi story set in a world of "alternate" realities.Six individuals receive mysterious invitations to an enigmatic website known as The Rift. This website promises to provide answers to life's most profound questions, drawing each in as they hope to process some of the inexplicable things happening to them in their own lives.Produced by Gas Station DrugsWorld created by Josh BurgessGame ModeratorJosh BurgessPlayersCourt Farrokh - Ryan DaylorJenny Thomas - Patty HamiltonBlanche Boyet - Yolandie HamiltonToska Orange - Joseph RutledgeJackie McCloud - Summer SchlenkerBruce McKinney - Grayson StammGuest StarsVictoria Sutherland - Saph the SomethingHelen Kitirci - Gem AydinRobert from UCRI - Jacob BrownJeff from UCRI - Bradly Findly Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
S1 Ep 131.13 - How Did We Get Here?
The fallout from the choices made by the party leaves everything in chaos, and the first taste of how ruthless UCRI can be becomes evident. As everything falls apart, only Toska is left to deal with the pieces. Meanwhile, a reflective and quieted state has the Rifters coming to terms with their own stories.What's in The Rift is a mystery / sci fi story set in a world of "alternate" realities.Six individuals receive mysterious invitations to an enigmatic website known as The Rift. This website promises to provide answers to life's most profound questions, drawing each in as they hope to process some of the inexplicable things happening to them in their own lives.Produced by Gas Station DrugsWorld created by Josh BurgessGame ModeratorJosh BurgessPlayersCourt Farrokh - Ryan DaylorJenny Thomas - Patty HamiltonBlanche Boyet - Yolandie HamiltonToska Orange - Joseph RutledgeJackie McCloud - Summer SchlenkerBruce McKinney - Grayson StammGuest StarsVictoria Sutherland - Saph the SomethingHelen Kitirci - Gem Aydin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
S1 Ep 121.12 - Surprise, It's Worse
Court spends some time in Helen's office, where she learns of a number of things that simply don't fit with what she knows. Her disturbing encounter with a doppelganger is left unaddressed. Meanwhile, on the Florida 408, Jenny and Toska decide to play by their own rules, only to find out that actions have consequences. A daring escape attempt is made, but whether it will be enough remains to be seen.What's in The Rift is a mystery / sci fi story set in a world of "alternate" realities.Six individuals receive mysterious invitations to an enigmatic website known as The Rift. This website promises to provide answers to life's most profound questions, drawing each in as they hope to process some of the inexplicable things happening to them in their own lives.Produced by Gas Station DrugsWorld created by Josh BurgessGame ModeratorJosh BurgessPlayersCourt Farrokh - Ryan DaylorJenny Thomas - Patty HamiltonBlanche Boyet - Yolandie HamiltonToska Orange - Joseph RutledgeJackie McCloud - Summer SchlenkerBruce McKinney - Grayson StammGuest StarsVictoria Sutherland - Saph the SomethingHelen Kitirci - Gem Aydin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.