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Moonbase Theta, Out

Moonbase Theta, Out – a queer emotional sci-fi audio drama by D.J. Sylvis. It is 2098. The Moonbase program has been determined unprofitable. The last base, Theta, is twenty weeks from being decommissioned. Most of the crew is in stasis awaiting retrieval. Five remain – Roger Bragado-Fischer, Nessa Cheong, Ashwini Ray, Michell L’Anglois, and Wilder. Join the crew of Moonbase Theta as they reach out to share the beauty, the isolation and frustration, the love and enmity, the humour, and the tragedy,

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25:10

MTO Season 2 – Episode 7: “Roger, Nessa, Wilder”

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2019/11/10

Roger continues the conversation – and the healing – with his husband. Nessa receives a lovely message from one of her partners, Elena, and squeezes in a response in kind before she has to get to the mines. Wilder records a personal log before work, as well – but then adds a postscript after a tragic accident ends the shift. (Please note that this episode includes representations of physical trauma and discussions of accidental death.) Transcript here. Recommended S1 Episodes for context: S1E12 –

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24:32

MTO Season 2 – Episode 6: “Michell, Roger, Alexandre”

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2019/10/27

Michell is still riding high after Roger’s official reprimand – but receiving Nessa’s message brings him crashing back down. Roger sends a message home and gets down to the real, painfully secret source of his problems. Alex responds with an intimate admission of his own, and looks to their future together. (Please note that this episode includes discussions of violence and death, as well as depression and extreme mental distress.) Transcript here. Recommended S1 Episodes for context: S1E10 -

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24:56

MTO Season 2 – Episode 5: “Roger, Nessa, Ashwini”

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2019/10/13

It has come out that the asteroid warning was a fake; Roger discusses how it came about and considers possible consequences. Nessa extends an olive branch to Michell, including some very personal details from her past. Ashwini is caught up in a whirlwind of distraction until Tumnus pulls zir out. (Please note that this episode includes discussions of physical and mental abuse.) Transcript here. Recommended S1 Episodes for context: S1E8 - "Thirteen"; S1E9 - "Twelve" Written / Produced / Edited by

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34:54

MTO Season 2 – Bonus: “Dr. Just”

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2019/10/06

Welcome to a bonus episode of Moonbase Theta, Out - originally recorded for International Podcast Month 2019! Set six months before the events of the regular season, this stand-alone story focuses on one of Moonbase Theta’s scientific staff, biologist Dr. Edwin Just. Dr. Just struggles with his tardigrade experiments and his lab partners; receives unexpected assistance from Nessa Cheong, Base Horticulturalist, and Wilder, Base Maintenance; and has the strangest of dreams as things come to a boiling

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21:14

MTO Season 2 – Episode 4: “Roger, Michell, Nessa”

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2019/09/29

Roger vents to himself about the changes in Base management and how they’re likely to affect how others see him. Michell provides an official report that ends in a rant about his own frustrations. Nessa discusses the changes coming about, in her new duties and in her private thoughts. Transcript here. Recommended S1 Episodes for context: S1E6 - "Fifteen"; S1E7 - "Fourteen" Written / Produced / Edited by D.J. Sylvis (they/them) CAST: Roger Bragado-Fischer (he/him) – performed by Leeman Kessler

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MTO Season 2 – Episode 3: “Alexandre, Nessa, Roger”

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2019/09/15

In the aftermath of political instability, Alexandre tries desperately to get a message through to Roger. On-Base, Nessa composes a message to her family in Zhengzhou while keeping up her work in the hydroponic farm. Roger is finally able to listen and reply, and as things calm down the conversation deepens. Transcript here. Recommended S1 Episodes for context: S1E4 - "Seventeen"; S1E5 - "Sixteen" Written / Produced / Edited by D.J. Sylvis (they/them) CAST: Roger Bragado-Fischer (he/him) – performed

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21:10

MTO Season 2 – Episode 2: “Roger, Michell, Wilder”

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2019/09/01

Roger tries to open up in his reply to Alex, acknowledging their problems and reflecting on the universe they inhabit together. Michell L’Anglois, Security, makes a personal report on the rest of the crew … at times, very personal. Wilder takes a moment to go through her current task list and cuddle a rogue hedgehog. Transcript here. Recommended S1 Episodes for context: S1E2 - "Nineteen"; S1E3 - "Eighteen" Written / Produced / Edited by D.J. Sylvis (they/them) CAST: Roger Bragado-Fischer (he/him) –

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19:15

MTO Season 2 – Episode 1: “Roger, Ashwini, Alexandre”

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2019/08/18

Roger begins his reporting on Moonbase Theta communications by sharing an intimate message to his husband. Ashwini bemoans a quiet night and the general lack of appreciation for zir genius. Alex replies to Roger with equal love, but also opens up about his frustrations and concerns. Transcript here. Recommended S1 Episodes for context: S1B1 - "Twenty-One"; S1E1 - "Twenty" Written / Produced / Edited by D.J. Sylvis (they/them) CAST: Roger Bragado-Fischer (he/him) – performed by Leeman Kessler

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107:26

MTO – Combined Season 1

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2019/06/01

New to the show, looking to binge, ready to revisit Moonbase Theta? Here's the entire Season One - including bonus episodes - in chronological order! (So that's Bonus Ep. 1 - Regular Season - Bonus Ep. 2!) Roger Bragado-Fischer: Leeman Kessler (he/him) Moddy Sarah: HE Casson (they/them) Wilder: Tina Daniels (she/her) Scientist: David S. Dear (he/him) Full season transcript here. (Please see Page 83 for the opening bonus episode - the transcript is in the order in which episodes aired.) Written and

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9:47

MTO Season 1 – Bonus: “Minus One”

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2019/04/28

The final bonus episode for Season 1 finds Roger a week beyond the end of the scheduled shutdown sequence, wandering the Base on his own, coming to terms with what he’s discovered. However, an unexpected voice may change everything. Transcript here. Written and edited by D.J. Sylvis (they/them). Performed by Leeman Kessler (he/him). Consortium Announcer: Evan Tess Murray (he/they) Theme music is "Star" by the band Ramp: http://www.ramp-music.net Cover art created by Peter Chiykowski:

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7:49

MTO Season 1 – Bonus: “Twenty-One”

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2019/04/14

Welcome to our first bonus episode! Set one week before Season 1, this episode is a personal log from Roger as he adjusts to the news of the forthcoming shutdown, considers his companions for the next twenty weeks, and wonders how Alex will take the news. Transcript here. Written and edited by D.J. Sylvis (they/them). Performed by Leeman Kessler (he/him). Consortium Announcer: Evan Tess Murray (he/they) Theme music is "Star" by the band Ramp: http://www.ramp-music.net Cover art created by Peter

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69:39

MTO Creator Chat – D.J. Sylvis and Leeman Kessler

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2019/03/31

Join D.J. Sylvis (writer/producer) and Leeman Kessler (voice of Roger Bragado-Fischer) as they answer your questions, talk about their creative process, and tease a few tidbits for the upcoming bonus episodes and Season Two! Transcript is found here. You can find Leeman as H.P. Lovecraft, and his various supporting cast, at AskLovecraft.com! Theme music is "Star" by the band Ramp: http://www.ramp-music.net Cover art created by Peter Chiykowski: http://lookitspeter.com Episode transcripts and more

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MTO Season 1 – Episode 20: “One” – SEASON FINALE

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2019/03/17

SEASON FINALE! Roger has made it back to Base Theta and the aftermath of his discovery. He sends a detailed report out on every possible frequency, with significant literary assistance from Samuel Taylor Coleridge, and considers options. Transcript here. Written and edited by D.J. Sylvis (they/them). Performed by Leeman Kessler (he/him). Consortium Announcer: Evan Tess Murray (he/they) Theme music is "Star" by the band Ramp: http://www.ramp-music.net Cover art created by Peter

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7:07

MTO Season 1 – Episode 19: “Two”

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2019/03/10

Roger reports from Moonbase Delta, on the Earth-facing side of the Moon, having completed his trip and found several damaged communications towers which they hope to repair. However, on inspection of the Base, a deeper issue comes to light. Transcript here. Written and edited by D.J. Sylvis (they/them). Performed by Leeman Kessler (he/him). Consortium Announcer: Evan Tess Murray (he/they) Theme music is "Star" by the band Ramp: http://www.ramp-music.net Cover art created by Peter

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7:00

MTO Season 1 – Episode 18: “Three”

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2019/03/03

There is still no response from Earth; Roger invokes the Base Emergency Communications Procedures and makes last-ditch plans to travel to one of the near-side Bases to inspect the towers along the way. There is a very personal message to Alexandre. Transcript here. Written and edited by D.J. Sylvis (they/them). Performed by Leeman Kessler (he/him). Consortium Announcer: Evan Tess Murray (he/they) Theme music is "Star" by the band Ramp: http://www.ramp-music.net Cover art created by Peter

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8:01

MTO Season 1 – Episode 17: “Four”

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2019/02/24

Communications from Earth have gone silent; Roger has been awake too long monitoring the frequencies with nothing but his thoughts. The dark side of the moon has gotten significantly darker. Transcript here. Written and edited by D.J. Sylvis (they/them). Performed by Leeman Kessler (he/him). Consortium Announcer: Evan Tess Murray (he/they) Theme music is "Star" by the band Ramp: http://www.ramp-music.net Cover art created by Peter Chiykowski: http://lookitspeter.com Episode transcripts and more

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7:01

MTO Season 1 – Episode 16: “Five”

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2019/02/17

An update is provided regarding the interstitial supply rocket and the expected offload of resources. On-Base, rumours and personality clashes abound. Roger replies to Alexandre’s report of new puppies. Transcript here. Written and edited by D.J. Sylvis (they/them). Performed by Leeman Kessler (he/him). Consortium Announcer: Evan Tess Murray (he/they) Theme music is "Star" by the band Ramp: http://www.ramp-music.net Cover art created by Peter Chiykowski: http://lookitspeter.com Episode transcripts

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7:33

MTO Season 1 – Episode 15: “Six”

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2019/02/11

The solar flares have delayed the expected supply rocket. Roger provides further details on the accident, and a personal message on the ways in which their universe has been affected. Transcript here. Written and edited by D.J. Sylvis (they/them). Performed by Leeman Kessler (he/him). Consortium Announcer: Evan Tess Murray (he/they) Theme music is "Star" by the band Ramp: http://www.ramp-music.net Cover art created by Peter Chiykowski: http://lookitspeter.com Episode transcripts and more

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7:36

MTO Season 1 – Episode 14: “Seven”

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2019/02/03

The staff reallocation and updated priorities are being followed. Solar flares are predicted, which may affect communications in the coming weeks. Shutdown continues on schedule - until there is a sudden, tragic interruption. Transcript here. Written and edited by D.J. Sylvis (they/them). Performed by Leeman Kessler (he/him). Consortium Announcer: Evan Tess Murray (he/they) Theme music is "Star" by the band Ramp: http://www.ramp-music.net Cover art created by Peter

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MTO Season 1 – Episode 13: “Eight”

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2019/01/27

Management has sent an updated list of staff tasks and shutdown instructions; they are listed and agreed to, though Roger has concerns regarding the fate of the genetic archives. A statement is read into the record regarding last week’s unauthorized interjection. Transcript here. Written and edited by D.J. Sylvis (they/them). Performed by Leeman Kessler (he/him). Consortium Announcer: Evan Tess Murray (he/they) Theme music is "Star" by the band Ramp: http://www.ramp-music.net Cover art created by

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