Other Audio Dramas?

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Originally Posted by Nex

On such a big thread no one mentioned claybourne? This is the series that got me hooked onto audio dramas. Claybourne. I even cried at one point. It's free on The Archive.

http://archive.org/details/OTRR_Claybourne_Singles

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Welcome!

And thanks for the Claybourne suggestion. Haven't heard of it but will give a look....

Just an FYI the second book in the Apex (Dead Mech) series, "The Americans" is available on Itunes as a podcast. Type in Jake Bible. Also on there is a short story "Stark".

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Originally Posted by scbubba

Welcome!

And thanks for the Claybourne suggestion. Haven't heard of it but will give a look....

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And BTW, you are going to need this after you finish claybpurne. It is in short the second season of claybourne which never got in production due to funds running out.

http://web.archive.org/web/20080112162240/http://thewireless.blogspot.com/2006/05/end-of-claybourne.html

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Originally Posted by Nex

And BTW, you are going to need this after you finish claybpurne. It is in short the second season of claybourne which never got in production due to funds running out.

http://web.archive.org/web/200801121...laybourne.html

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Cool. Will definitely pull all of it down...

Currently re-listening to "Wormwood". Apparently the audio editor never heard of normalizing (causing a few ear-blasting moments when I had to yank out my headphones), but I like the creepy strangeness of the story. And Xander Crowe is a great, interesting character (how can you not like a guy with a dead hand?).

Giving "The Cleansed" a listen. Something about it annoys me and I havent been able to put my finger on it. Going to keep at it for a few more episodes before I make my final verdict.

Also everytime they mention Prophet i think of the kangaroos on Tank Girl lol

www.aboveandbelowseries.co.uk

1 hour long pilot episode, please help these guys out by downloading the pilot! The more downloads the more likely that this series will be picked up.

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Originally Posted by HorrorHiro

www.aboveandbelowseries.co.uk

1 hour long pilot episode, please help these guys out by downloading the pilot! The more downloads the more likely that this series will be picked up.

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Looks interesting. I'll give it a download. Thanks!

listened to episode zero and nothing especially grabbed me. The five minute episode thing finished off my interest in the series.

Just Finished How to Succeed in Evil, Really Enjoyed It. Nice Find.
If You Find The Squeal "How to Succeed in Evil: Hostile Takeover"
Let Me Know.

Been Listening To Unkillable By Patrick E. McLean (Have His Name Stuck In My Head Now..)
I'm About Half Way Through And Its Not Bad.

http://podiobooks.com/title/unkillable/
Unkillable is the story of a young man who is cruelly murdered then brought back from the dead to
revenge himself. The kicker is: He’s not really alive. He can be hurt, he just can’t be killed.

Ok, maybe someone here can help. What I'd like to listen to is a zombie apocalypse type podcast or audiobook, but told from a zombies perspective. Been reading Warm Bodies, since the movie is coming out soon, but haven't been able to find any podcast that would be similar. Oh, and it needs to be free.

Sorry Mate, Can't Find Any That Are Free.. I Did Find Three Through..

1. Zombie, Ohio
2. Brains: A Zombie Memoir
3. Breathers: A Zombie's Lament

Hope Some one Else Can Find Something For You.

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Originally Posted by Cadarn Kraz

Sorry Mate, Can't Find Any That Are Free.. I Did Find Three Through..

1. Zombie, Ohio
2. Brains: A Zombie Memoir
3. Breathers: A Zombie's Lament

Hope Some one Else Can Find Something For You.

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Breathers is a fantastic book. Absolutely loved it. As for other casts or books that center around a zombie's perspective? I honestly can't think of anything beyond what you've listed. Surprisingly, not a huge zombie book fan.

Listening to The Leviathan Chronicles right now, not zombie related, but still finding it entertaining

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Originally Posted by RabidWolf

Listening to The Leviathan Chronicles right now, not zombie related, but still finding it entertaining

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Saw on Facebook that Christoff and the gang are down in Texas right now putting the finishing touches on Season 2... finally.

I think his plan is to release the entire Season 2 at once as a paid product, then release each episode for free in installments. I'm also re-listening to Season 1 just to remember what the hell happened. I kind of like the more 'literary' narrative style of Leviathan; it is more like a book whereas 'We're Alive' is more like a movie. I think Kc would have been better served with more narration during some of those complex fight scenes... Leviathan seems to get it right with the narrative voice-over giving the 'play by play' of the action, which we hear via sound effects underneath.

I listened to the first season of the Leviathan Chronicles and it was ok I guess. However I couldn't manage another listen through when I tried and since then I've not really followed it.

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Originally Posted by Litmaster

Saw on Facebook that Christoff and the gang are down in Texas right now putting the finishing touches on Season 2... finally.

I think his plan is to release the entire Season 2 at once as a paid product, then release each episode for free in installments. I'm also re-listening to Season 1 just to remember what the hell happened. I kind of like the more 'literary' narrative style of Leviathan; it is more like a book whereas 'We're Alive' is more like a movie. I think Kc would have been better served with more narration during some of those complex fight scenes... Leviathan seems to get it right with the narrative voice-over giving the 'play by play' of the action, which we hear via sound effects underneath.

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i have to disagree here, KCs style is perfect for what it is intended to do, create suspense. when you're listening to a fight scene and your eyes are wide as sit leaning closer to the computer or ipod (as if that will allow you to hear through your headphones better) and you're biting your nails trying to distinguish who exactly is doing what, and it all comes together when you hear the characters talking at the end

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Originally Posted by Litmaster

Saw on Facebook that Christoff and the gang are down in Texas right now putting the finishing touches on Season 2... finally.

I think his plan is to release the entire Season 2 at once as a paid product, then release each episode for free in installments. I'm also re-listening to Season 1 just to remember what the hell happened. I kind of like the more 'literary' narrative style of Leviathan; it is more like a book whereas 'We're Alive' is more like a movie. I think Kc would have been better served with more narration during some of those complex fight scenes... Leviathan seems to get it right with the narrative voice-over giving the 'play by play' of the action, which we hear via sound effects underneath.

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What you describing is an audio book with voice acting. Reaper is right about the action, it wouldn't be half as nerve racking if you knew what was going on.
The best part of WA is how it engages you in the action. Feeling as though your present gives you more empathy for the characters.

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Originally Posted by reaper239

i have to disagree here, KCs style is perfect for what it is intended to do, create suspense. when you're listening to a fight scene and your eyes are wide as sit leaning closer to the computer or ipod (as if that will allow you to hear through your headphones better) and you're biting your nails trying to distinguish who exactly is doing what, and it all comes together when you hear the characters talking at the end

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Originally Posted by Solanine

What you describing is an audio book with voice acting. Reaper is right about the action, it wouldn't be half as nerve racking if you knew what was going on.
The best part of WA is how it engages you in the action. Feeling as though your present gives you more empathy for the characters.

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Look, fellas... I'm the last guy you need to be defending 'We're Alive' from. I absolutely think that WA is the premier audio drama being published nowadays, and is unquestionably atop the heap of the other audio dramas out there.

I also agree with you insofar as the narrative effect that Kc achieves by withholding some information...

SPOILER 

...such as when we don't initially know who the murderer of Pippin is because we only hear the shot but don't get to 'see' the shooter

But I don't think there is anything wrong with a bit more narration...especially with parts like

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the CJ and Scratch swrod/knife fight scene

which were a bit hard to visualize because of the absence of narration.

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Originally Posted by Litmaster

Look, fellas... I'm the last guy you need to be defending 'We're Alive' from. I absolutely think that WA is the premier audio drama being published nowadays, and is unquestionably atop the heap of the other audio dramas out there.

I also agree with you insofar as the narrative effect that Kc achieves by withholding some information...

SPOILER 

...such as when we don't initially know who the murderer of Pippin is because we only hear the shot but don't get to 'see' the shooter

But I don't think there is anything wrong with a bit more narration...especially with parts like

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the CJ and Scratch swrod/knife fight scene

which were a bit hard to visualize because of the absence of narration.

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I have to disagree with you on the second spoiler tag events. The confusion surrounding the events led to one of the most talked about cliff hangers of that whole season... Narration wouldn't have evoked the same sort of thing there, IMO.

I need to start the search for a new audio drama while I wait for season 4! I'll keep you guys posted!

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Originally Posted by Litmaster

Look, fellas... I'm the last guy you need to be defending 'We're Alive' from. I absolutely think that WA is the premier audio drama being published nowadays, and is unquestionably atop the heap of the other audio dramas out there.

I also agree with you insofar as the narrative effect that Kc achieves by withholding some information...

SPOILER 

...such as when we don't initially know who the murderer of Pippin is because we only hear the shot but don't get to 'see' the shooter

But I don't think there is anything wrong with a bit more narration...especially with parts like

SPOILER 

the CJ and Scratch swrod/knife fight scene

which were a bit hard to visualize because of the absence of narration.

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The thing is there is no middle point. Picking the middle road would worsen the show as there would be little consistency

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Originally Posted by RabidWolf

Ok, maybe someone here can help. What I'd like to listen to is a zombie apocalypse type podcast or audiobook, but told from a zombies perspective. Been reading Warm Bodies, since the movie is coming out soon, but haven't been able to find any podcast that would be similar. Oh, and it needs to be free.

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Try fetidus It's Not Exactly What Your Looking For, But It Has An Interesting Feel

Edict Zero FIS is a brilliant audio drama, totally avoids any narration (nothing wrong with narration but some listeners prefer not to have any) and there must be about 20 hours or more of content now so those looking for something long term should dive in.

http://edictzero.wordpress.com

Thanks I shall check it out.

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Originally Posted by sleeburg27

Someone already mentioned us earlier in the thread, but I thought I'd jump into the discussion since the invite went out.

I'm the executive producer of Pendant Productions, and we've got a whole pile of audio dramas for those looking for new content.

We have a shared comic universe we refer to as "Earth-P", which presently incorporates shows based on Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Supergirl, Catwoman and Green Arrow. Each of those shows releases one new episode a month, and most of them have been running on that schedule for years now (Green Arrow is a new addition, but give it time).

We've also got completed fan productions based on Star Wars, Indiana Jones and James Bond, as well as an ongoing Star Trek-based show that's been running for over five years (with, again, one new episode every month).

We've also got many original shows as well, including:

Dixie Stenberg and Brassy Battalion - a sci-fi action/comedy set during WWII done as an homage/spoof of old time radio
The Kingery - a sci-fi crime drama about a mob family, the resort they own and the people who try to take it from them
Genesis Avalon - an original superhero audio drama where personal demons are tougher to kill than literal demons
Red Sands Investigations - A woman inherits her uncle's detective agency after his death, which didn't at all happen the way she was told
The Line - A war between heaven and hell breaks out on earth, and a troubled girl is caught in the middle
Seminar - an anthology show in the grand "Twilight Zone" tradition, with no restrictions on genre

Of the above, "Dixie" has completed its story over the course of 50 episodes, but the rest are still permanently ongoing with new episodes every month.

We've had at least one show as a Parsec finalist every year for the last four years, and I certainly hope that trend continues in 2011. Stop by and check us out, and hopefully you'll find something you enjoy! :)

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Whoa...gotta check some of those out

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Originally Posted by Cadarn Kraz

Try fetidus It's Not Exactly What Your Looking For, But It Has An Interesting Feel

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Just started on Feditus, interesting and different. Also listening to Wormwood, and even though it's called a murder mystery, it's kinda odd too.

sanctuary: surviving the zombie apocalypse/

Just Started It, Seems To Be Good (Once You Get Past The Little Intro His Voice Seems To Get Less Annoying..)

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Originally Posted by bohemianroxie

There are many..I'm an audio junkie..
Besides Wormwood, and Leviathan Chronicles mentioned above..You can try "Fetidus-the foundation for the unethical treatment of the undead"-
"19 Nocturne Blvd"-
"Darker Projects"
or tryhttp://theaudiodramadirectory.com/ ..it has a huge directory with synopsis by genre.
Lots of horror..sci fi etc..

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I loved FETIDUS! I listened to it at work, every time I cringed my co-workers looked at me funny, of course they couldn't hear it.

Just going to give another poke for my series, The Cleansed - our first season (4 hours) of material is available full and for free to keep you sated until WA Season 4...

Wormwood..... weird. I'm up to chapter 12 and enjoy it, but it sure is odd.

http://podiobooks.com/title/broken-escalator/
This Is An Odd Little Horror Audio Book, About People Forming "Tribes", Going Mad, And Killing One Another Because All The Escalators Shut Down At The Same Time Trapping Hundreds On The Second Floor Of A Giant Mall (Yes I Know How Odd That Sounds, Trapped Because The Escalators Shut Down). I'm Half Way Through Not My Favorite But It's Not Bad, I Think He Was Going For A Horror/Humor..

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On October 5th of last year, the escalators at West Edmonton Mall shut down simultaneously due to what was believed to be a series of mechanical failures, stranding thousands on the second floor. By the time a rescue operation could be organized and mounted, nearly everyone on the mall’s upper level had been killed, and to this day few people, if any, understand what really happened during the period when that area of the mall was cut off from the rest of the world.

My name is Christopher Munroe, and this is the story of what happened to me. This isn't the whole story of what happened at West Edmonton Mall that horrible day, but it is my story. This is the story of the people I met, the things I had to endure, and the lengths I went to, to survive... a broken escalator.

I'd Also Like To Give Another Shout Out For sanctuary: surviving the zombie apocalypse/ It's A Great Audio
Book, First Volume Of The Series, I'm Hoping They Make The Next One Soon, Two Thumbs Up.

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Originally Posted by Cadarn Kraz

http://podiobooks.com/title/broken-escalator/
This Is An Odd Little Horror Audio Book, About People Forming "Tribes", Going Mad, And Killing One Another Because All The Escalators Shut Down At The Same Time Trapping Hundreds On The Second Floor Of A Giant Mall (Yes I Know How Odd That Sounds, Trapped Because The Escalators Shut Down). I'm Half Way Through Not My Favorite But It's Not Bad, I Think He Was Going For A Horror/Humor..

Description:

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On October 5th of last year, the escalators at West Edmonton Mall shut down simultaneously due to what was believed to be a series of mechanical failures, stranding thousands on the second floor. By the time a rescue operation could be organized and mounted, nearly everyone on the mall’s upper level had been killed, and to this day few people, if any, understand what really happened during the period when that area of the mall was cut off from the rest of the world.

My name is Christopher Munroe, and this is the story of what happened to me. This isn't the whole story of what happened at West Edmonton Mall that horrible day, but it is my story. This is the story of the people I met, the things I had to endure, and the lengths I went to, to survive... a broken escalator.

I'd Also Like To Give Another Shout Out For sanctuary: surviving the zombie apocalypse/ It's A Great Audio
Book, First Volume Of The Series, I'm Hoping They Make The Next One Soon, Two Thumbs Up.

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Having lived in Edmonton for years, and spending a good deal of time at West-Ed mall, I can attest to this. I would totally start killing people if the escalators all shut down. I'll totally check this one out. Thanks!

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Having lived in Edmonton for years, and spending a good deal of time at West-Ed mall

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Let Me Know If They Describe The Mall Layout Right =p

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Originally Posted by Osiris

Having lived in Edmonton for years, and spending a good deal of time at West-Ed mall, I can attest to this. I would totally start killing people if the escalators all shut down. I'll totally check this one out. Thanks!

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What the fuck is this...sorry, can't be bothered to read what the fuck this is about through the thread...West Ed is just down whitemud for me...what the hell is this about....I know the ghosts from the rollercoaster accident still roam the halls....OH, and more importantly, Osiris lived in Edmonton?!?!? Jeezus, I'm guessing you lived near whyte.

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Originally Posted by Lilydragon

I loved FETIDUS! I listened to it at work, every time I cringed my co-workers looked at me funny, of course they couldn't hear it.

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Fetidus, is that the one with the bodyguard guy on the boat? If it is, I tried twice to listen to that, and I get to the part where he's offered the job, then I completely lose interest. Does it really get better?

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Originally Posted by Robzombie

What the fuck is this...sorry, can't be bothered to read what the fuck this is about through the thread...West Ed is just down whitemud for me...what the hell is this about....I know the ghosts from the rollercoaster accident still roam the halls....OH, and more importantly, Osiris lived in Edmonton?!?!? Jeezus, I'm guessing you lived near whyte.

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Brother, when I was 8 years old I tried to cross the mud by myself. I'd run away from my babysitter and was trying to get to my mother's store at the mall. Ormsby represent, bitches. Four on the floor (that joke will never be funny.)

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Originally Posted by Osiris

Brother, when I was 8 years old I tried to cross the mud by myself. I'd run away from my babysitter and was trying to get to my mother's store at the mall. Ormsby represent, bitches. Four on the floor (that joke will never be funny.)

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lol, good stuff
I was a Beverly boy, I guess its still kinda nasty but homey all the same....

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Originally Posted by Cadarn Kraz

sanctuary: surviving the zombie apocalypse/

Just Started It, Seems To Be Good (Once You Get Past The Little Intro His Voice Seems To Get Less Annoying..)

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Amen to that. It's actually quite good, but you have to get past the voice of the author.