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December 13, 2024

“Counterbalance” by Blighthouse Studio

Posted by Ruby Fink in Audio Arts, Featured Posts

“Counterbalance” by Blighthouse Studio is a high fantasy audio drama set in a world disrupted by a catastrophic tear in the magical weave. This rupture allows malevolent spirits to invade the mortal realm, threatening its very existence. The story follows three protagonists, each with unique abilities and secrets, united in their perilous quest to repair the fabric of magic. Along the way, they face trials that test their strength, resolve, and trust, all while uncovering a deeper mystery: who or what caused the tear? As they delve into a world of ancient secrets and magical conflict, each revelation brings new dangers, forcing them to confront choices that could restore balance—or plunge their world into chaos. Aþæanuka – 95th day of Bäkkos, 5th year of the Vær, 101st Generation The journey to the Skundr begins—a perilous…

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November 22, 2024

“Armageddon Series” Season 2! By Terry Tibke

Posted by Ruby Fink in Audio Arts, Featured Posts

As much fun as it is to dive into new stories (and, let’s be honest, get totally lost in them), it’s just as thrilling to welcome back ones we already know and love. So, even if I’m a bit late to the party (sorry, Terry—I swear I’ll get my timing right someday), I’m excited to present The Armageddon Series, Season 2! I didn’t create this audio adventure, but I’m more than happy to be your enthusiastic tour guide through the mayhem. Season 2 promises just as much fun, drama, and apocalyptic chaos as the first—if not more. So, whether you’re revisiting or tuning in for the first time, brace yourself. The end of the world has never been so entertaining! On a planet of feuding dragon tribes, a young dragonrider named Turim Gliderlance has become…

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November 8, 2024

“Punching Out” by Jenni Stukin and Ruby Fink

Posted by Ruby Fink in Audio Arts, Featured Posts

It’s been a while since I promoted my own work, but “Punching Out” was a fun project that I think people might enjoy. Although Halloween has come and gone, there’s no reason we can’t extend the spooky vibes a bit longer, right? So, what possessed me to join the 11th Hour Challenge this year? Honestly, I’m still trying to figure that out. It’s a special form of insanity to voluntarily add more work to an already full schedule, but for some reason, I thought, “Why not?” The challenge? Team up with new people, whip out a 30-page story in a month, and somehow try to survive with some semblance of sanity. Spoiler alert: sanity was not on the final list of accomplishments. It was wildly stressful, and my caffeine intake reached legally questionable levels. But…

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October 25, 2024

“London After Midnight” by Midnight Matinees

Posted by Ruby Fink in Audio Arts

Please, take a seat. Make yourself comfortable and open your ears. You’re about to experience tales of the unknown… and the unreal… from the minds of horror’s finest writers. Hosted our “The Lady in Black”, Midnight Matinees is Pocket Universe Productions’ premier horror anthology series. And this theater of the mind is presented to you in wide-scream “horrorscope”.This is Midnight Matinees. This is “London After Midnight”. Five years before our story begins, wealthy Englishman Roger Balfour committed suicide at his country estate. But there are those in his family who harbor dark suspicions… especially in light of the new tenants… who you’ll meet soon enough. Originally directed by Tod Browning and starring Lon Chaney, the last known print of “London After Midnight”, long considered the holy grail of silent films, was destroyed in the MGM…

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October 11, 2024

“Where Death Comes Uninvited” by Chronosphere Fiction

Posted by Ruby Fink in Audio Arts

October is always my favorite month as far as audio dramas are concerned. This is the time of the year I get to find the spookiest tales out there to send chills down your spine. First spooky podcast of the month: “Where Death Comes Uninvited, Pt. 1” by Chronosphere Fiction. Chronosphere Fiction is a story telling anthology podcast where writers’ creations come to life with sound effects and music. Former U.S Marshall, Jim Wilkes, disillusioned with life as a federal officer, but still committed to the rule of law, is more than ready to rest from the trail as he approaches his new post as Sheriff in the town of Liberty Gulch. Written Craig Robotham Cast Jason D Johnson : Narrator Jim Wilkes : Pete Lutz Ilana Labourine : Annie Deemes Paul Arbisi : Abe…

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September 20, 2024

“A Fairy Tale for Adults” by Crystal Storm

Posted by Ruby Fink in Audio Arts

Hello, Fictional Cafe Listeners, it’s me your friendly Barista Ruby and I’m back! (The vacation was lovely, I got a marvelous tan and now I am back with plenty of vim and vigor as well as plenty of audio adventures for you to enjoy! First up, “A Fairy Tale for Adults” by Crystal Storm. Colin and Nia are two ordinary parents going through a separation. They take their kids on a family outing… and are accidentally teleported to another world. Will Colin and Nia be able to find their way back home? Colin and Nia are arrested and have to plead their case before an Angelic Judge in a courtroom full of magical creatures. Will they be able to convince Raziel to set them free? Colin and Nia begin their quest to try and find…

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September 7, 2024

Your Saturday Podcast: The Zany “The Coach”

Posted by Jack B. Rochester in Audio Arts, Audio Arts, Podcasts

Hello there, you faithful, loyal, intrepid, adventure-seeking audiophiles. It’s Jack, Fictional Cafe’s hosta witha mosta, pinch-hitting for Ruby who is on vacation (sure hope she comes back!). Here are the first episodes of “The Coach,” about the journey (sic) of Evan Nixon, a former performer turned Life-Coach. Aided by his husband, Kevin, his best friend, Minxy, and his mentor, Miss Erica (of Miss Erica’s Life-Coaching Institute and Cross-Dressing Academy), Evan navigates a host of zany clients, all while “life-coaching” his own journey. It’s hysterically funny and you’d better agree or we won’t play any more episodes for you.

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August 23, 2024

“Journeys in the Dark” created by Robert Best

Posted by Ruby Fink in Audio Arts

Journeys In The Dark a post-apocalyptic dark comedy. Created by Robert Best, directed by David Barr, and produced by David Barr and Alan O’Brien. Journeys in the Dark is a mix between Of Mice and Men’s Odd Couple and the post-apocalyptic dark humour of Red Dwarf. This audio drama follows the adventures of our two mismatched heroes Hod and Baulder. Throw in supernatural monsters, bandits, and the daily fight for survival and you’ve got an absurd dark comedy audio drama podcast that’s sure to tickle your funny bone while making you question reality. It wasn’t always smooth sailing. Recorded in 2016 but left on the cutting room floor. Years of delays, international moves, and more than one child almost left this gem buried in the dust. But in late 2023, the winds shifted, and production…

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August 9, 2024

Camlann – An Audio Drama by Ella Watts

Posted by Ruby Fink in Audio Arts

Camlann is a post-apocalyptic fantasy by Ella Watts from Tin Can Audio. A serialised fiction podcast inspired by folklore and Arthurian legends. Alternatively – it’s about three idiots and a dog in Wales, fighting for their lives. This series was funded by Creative Scotland and the Inevitable Foundation. Dai lights a fire. The Welsh folk song featured in this episode is Tân yn Llŷn, a protest song about the destruction of Penyberth. This episode featured: Tobias Weatherburn as Dai, Angharad Phillips as Morgan, Robyn Holdaway as Perry, Paul Warren as Gwaine and Peter Wicks as The News Anchor. Special thanks to Hobbes the Lion for playing Gelert. This episode was written and directed by Ella Watts, with original scoring and sound design from Amber Devereux at Tin Can Audio, and additional Music Direction from Alessa…

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July 26, 2024

“Halfwits & Failed Crits” Produced by Halfwits Podcasts

Posted by Ruby Fink in Audio Arts

Halfwits & Failed Crits is an Actual Play Podcast where the players’ blundering choices and cursed dice are the real big bad evil standing in the way of getting to the end of a campaign! Join GM Jonathan Swenson while the players Kiley Swenson, Laura Rodgers, and Luis Ardila “expand the chaos” in Children of the Spine – A Stars Without Number Podcast.(Produced by Halfwit Podcasts) After the Scream Pursuit Syndicate met their fate in the final battle of the Prequel, a group of onlooking children were transported to the newly appeared Planet under the Spine, Nedrak. Astrid Folstad (Kiley), John Coal (Bobby), Kamala Magar (Laura), Mohan Wayuu (Luis), and Nadia Kadir (Mary) find their young selves fighting for survival as tensions run high and resources run low. Astrid Folstad (Kiley), John Coal (Bobby), Kamala…

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