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The Soft Machine

Mary Jane Elton

A podcast consisting of audio narration of the non-fiction and fiction works of Mary Jane Elton maryjaneelton.substack.com

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All Episodes

27:03

Voices from the Front 1

The Soft Machine ·

2026/02/02

An audiolog of the Portland Anti-ICE Protests. Thanks to SandWormDigest for collaborating and getting that BP agent to talk. Get full access to Mary Jane Elton at maryjaneelton.substack.com/subscribe

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13:01

Northern Exposure Chapter 5

The Soft Machine ·

2025/12/29

Audio narration of Northern Exposure Chapter 5. A novel about a solarpunk utopia, anarchist medicine, smallpox, and the hope for what humanity can become. Get full access to Mary Jane Elton at maryjaneelton.substack.com/subscribe

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14:59

Northern Exposure Chapter 4

The Soft Machine ·

2025/12/29

Audio narration of Northern Exposure Chapter 4. Text posted 12/01/25. A novel about a solarpunk utopia, anarchist medicine, smallpox, and the hope for what humanity can become. Get full access to Mary Jane Elton at maryjaneelton.substack.com/subscribe

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8:49

Northern Exposure Chapter 3

The Soft Machine ·

2025/12/29

Audio narration of Northern Exposure Chapter 3. Text posted 11/24/25. A novel about a solarpunk utopia, anarchist medicine, smallpox, and the hope for what humanity can become. Get full access to Mary Jane Elton at maryjaneelton.substack.com/subscribe

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8:54

Northern Exposure Chapter 2

The Soft Machine ·

2025/12/29

Audio narration of Northern Exposure Chapter 2. Text posted 11/17/25. A novel about a solarpunk utopia, anarchist medicine, smallpox, and the hope for what humanity can become. Get full access to Mary Jane Elton at maryjaneelton.substack.com/subscribe

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10:36

Dispatch from the Front 6: The Art of Sleeping on...

The Soft Machine ·

2025/12/29

Audio narration of Dispatch from the Front 6: The Art o Sleeping on Concrete. Text published on 11/14/25. A series of gonzo journalism on the anti-ICE protests in Portland, Oregon. Get full access to Mary Jane Elton at maryjaneelton.substack.com/subscribe

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20:03

Northern Exposure Chapter 1

The Soft Machine ·

2025/12/29

Audio narration of Northern Exposure Chapter 1. Text posted 11/10/25. A novel about a solarpunk utopia, anarchist medicine, smallpox, and the hope for what humanity can become. Get full access to Mary Jane Elton at maryjaneelton.substack.com/subscribe

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10:35

Dispatch from the Front 5: The Men Behind the Wire

The Soft Machine ·

2025/12/29

Audio narration of Dispatch from the Front 5: The Men Behind the Wire. Text published on 11/07/25. A series of gonzo journalism on the anti-ICE protests in Portland, Oregon. Get full access to Mary Jane Elton at maryjaneelton.substack.com/subscribe

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14:12

Dispatch from the Front 4: Long Nights and Strange Days

The Soft Machine ·

2025/12/29

Audio narration of Dispatch from the Front 4: Long Nights and Strange Days. Text published on 10/31/25. A series of gonzo journalism on the anti-ICE protests in Portland, Oregon. Get full access to Mary Jane Elton at maryjaneelton.substack.com/subscribe

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47:41

Voices in My Head 1

The Soft Machine ·

2025/10/18

A rambling podcast to make up for my inability to meet a deadline Get full access to Mary Jane Elton at maryjaneelton.substack.com/subscribe

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148:24

Among the Vines [The Whole Book]

The Soft Machine ·

2025/10/13

Audio narration of Among the Vines by Mary Jane Elton. A novella about migrant work, climate change, and grapes. TW: Violence, gore, death, rape, sexual assault, mortal illness, cancer Get full access to Mary Jane Elton at maryjaneelton.substack.com/subscribe

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14:15

Among the Vines Chapters 9, 10, & 11

The Soft Machine ·

2025/10/06

Audio narration of Among the Vines Chapters 9, 10, & 11 by Mary Jane Elton. A novella about migrant work, climate change, and grapes. TW: Violence, gore, death Get full access to Mary Jane Elton at maryjaneelton.substack.com/subscribe

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24:21

Seroquel and other Uppers, Downers, Screamers, and...

The Soft Machine ·

2025/10/03

Audio narration of Seroquel and other Uppers, Downers, Scremers, and Laughers by Mary Jane Elton. A personal essay about schizophrenia and demons coming into your life TW: Mental hospital, mental illness Get full access to Mary Jane Elton at maryjaneelton.substack.com/subscribe

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26:39

Among the Vines Chapters 7 & 8

The Soft Machine ·

2025/09/29

Audio narration of Among the Vines Chapters 7 & 8 by Mary Jane Elton. A novella about migrant work, climate change, and grapes. TW: Rape, violence, gore Get full access to Mary Jane Elton at maryjaneelton.substack.com/subscribe

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37:52

Among the Vines Chapters 5 & 6

The Soft Machine ·

2025/09/22

Audio narration of Among the Vines Chapters 5 & 6. A novella about migrant work, climate change, and grapes. TW: Chronic illness, death Get full access to Mary Jane Elton at maryjaneelton.substack.com/subscribe

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18:51

Dispatch from the Front 3: The Wiles of Wind and Mace

The Soft Machine ·

2025/09/22

Audio narration of Dispatch from the Front 3: The Wiles of Wind and Mace. A series of gonzo journalism on the anti-ICE protests in Portland, Oregon Get full access to Mary Jane Elton at maryjaneelton.substack.com/subscribe

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30:55

Among the Vines Chapters 3 & 4

The Soft Machine ·

2025/09/22

Audio narration of Among the Vines Chapters 3 & 4 by Mary Jane Elton. A novella about migrant work, climate change, and grapes. TW: Cancer, hospitals, prolonged mortal illness. Get full access to Mary Jane Elton at maryjaneelton.substack.com/subscribe

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22:21

Dispatch from the Front 2: Tear Gas and Bear Mace

The Soft Machine ·

2025/09/22

Audio narration of Dispatch from the Front 2: Tear Gas and Bear Mace. A series of gonzo journalism on the anti-ICE protests in Portland, Oregon Get full access to Mary Jane Elton at maryjaneelton.substack.com/subscribe

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38:06

Among the Vines Chapters 1 & 2

The Soft Machine ·

2025/09/09

Audio narration of the first two chapters of Among the Vines by Mary Jane Elton. A novella about migrant work, climate change, and grapes. TW: Violence, sexual assault, mention of rape, child death Get full access to Mary Jane Elton at maryjaneelton.substack.com/subscribe

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41:23

Dispatch from the Front 1: Doobie Lost in the Pastries

The Soft Machine ·

2025/08/15

Get full access to Mary Jane Elton at maryjaneelton.substack.com/subscribe

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