Moonbase Theta, Out is a science fiction podcast created by D.J. Sylvis and produced by Monkeyman Productions.
| Moonbase Theta, Out | |
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| Presentation | |
| Hosted by | D.J. Sylvis |
| Genre | Science Fiction |
| Language | English |
| Length | 10–30 Minutes |
| Production | |
| No. of seasons | 3 |
| No. of episodes | 80 |
| Publication | |
| Original release | November 12, 2018 |
| Provider | Monkeyman Productions |
| Related | |
| Related shows | Wolf 359 |
| Website | monkeymanproductions |
Background
editThe story follows the crew of a decommissioned moonbase as they begin to shutdown the base and prepare to leave.[1] The majority of the moonbase's crew is in cryostasis while only five crew members are awake to keep things running.[2] The crew have twenty weeks to completely shutdown and evacuate the moonbase.[3] Each episode is made up of the audio reports that Roger Bragado-Fischer sends to earth at the end of each week.[4] Bragado-Fischer also adds short messages to his husband, Alexandre, at the end of each report.[5] The show contains dystopic themes and provides commentary on the negative impacts of capitalism.[1]
Moonbase Theta, Out was one of the first fifteen programs included in The Fable & Folly Network.[6][4]
Format
editEach episode in the first season averages about five minutes; in later seasons the episodes are longer.[5] There are twenty-one episodes in the first season.[7]
Cast and crew
editD.J. Sylvis, Tina Daniels and Cass McPhee are the producers of the show.[2]
- Leeman Kessler as Roger Bragado-Fischer
- Cass McPhee as Michell L'Anglois
- Jen Ponton as Tumnus
- Elissa Park as Nessa Cheong
- Tina Daniels as Wilder
- Tau Zaman as Ashwini Ray
- Gabriel Taneko as Alexandre Bragado-Fischer[8]
Awards
edit| Award | Date | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Webby Awards | 2020 | Scripted (Fiction) | Honoree | [9][6] |
| AudioVerse Awards | 2020 | Writing of an Audio Play Production | Finalist | [10] |
| 2021 | Audio Play Production | Finalist | [11][12] |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b Johnson, Ross (October 18, 2021). "15 Sci-Fi Podcasts to Listen to When You Need a Break From This Reality". Lifehacker. G/O Media. Archived from the original on February 14, 2022. Retrieved February 14, 2022.
- ^ a b Deller, A. (July 13, 2020). "Finally a Podcast for the Hardcore Sci-Fi Lovers". Vurbl. Vurbl Media. Archived from the original on February 14, 2022. Retrieved February 14, 2022.
- ^ Bergonzi, Michael (March 15, 2020). "A Character Study: Moonbase Theta, Out S1". Audio Drama Reviews. Archived from the original on February 15, 2022. Retrieved February 14, 2022.
- ^ a b "Moonbase Theta, Out - 'Twenty' through 'Sixteen'". Radio Drama Revival. May 12, 2021. Archived from the original on February 14, 2022. Retrieved February 14, 2022.
- ^ a b Zutter, Natalie (June 20, 2019). "8 Sweet, Funny, Thrilling Queer Fiction Podcasts". Tor.com. Macmillan Publishers. Archived from the original on February 3, 2022. Retrieved February 14, 2022.
- ^ a b Dudley, Joshua (May 14, 2020). "New Fiction Podcast Network Wants Ads to Be More Integrated With the Content". Forbes. Whale Media. Archived from the original on February 14, 2022. Retrieved February 14, 2022.
- ^ Rao, Rashika (September 17, 2019). "Moonbase Theta, Out: Broadcasts From Not-So-Far-Away". International Podcast Month. Archived from the original on February 14, 2022. Retrieved February 14, 2022.
- ^ "Moonbase Theta, Out". The Directory of Independent Audio Drama. Archived from the original on February 21, 2020. Retrieved February 13, 2022.
- ^ "Honoree: Moonbase Theta, Out". Webby Awards. 2020. Archived from the original on February 15, 2022. Retrieved February 14, 2022.
- ^ "2020 List of Finalists - The Audio Verse Awards Audio Fiction Podcasts". The Audio Verse Awards. 2020. Archived from the original on February 14, 2022. Retrieved February 14, 2022.
- ^ "List of Nominees". The Audio Verse Awards. 2021. Archived from the original on February 10, 2022. Retrieved February 14, 2022.
- ^ "2021 List of Finalists". The Audio Verse Awards. 2021. Archived from the original on February 14, 2022. Retrieved February 14, 2022.