DERELICT WAR S3 Crowdfund – Week One Update

Podcast: DERELICT
Producer: Night Rocket Productions
Date: March 17, 2026
Host/Speaker: J. Barton Mitchell (JBM)
Episode Focus: Progress update on the crowdfunding campaign for Season 3: DERELICT WAR

Episode Overview

This mini-episode serves as a rapid update from J. Barton Mitchell (“JBM”) about the crowdfunding efforts for "DERELICT WAR" Season 3. JBM updates listeners on early achievements, ongoing campaign needs, and highlights extra perks for both current and prospective backers. The tone is upbeat, appreciative, and urgent, aimed at rallying the fanbase to help reach the funding goal.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

Early Success of Crowdfunding Campaign

• Strong Start: After just one week, the Season 3 crowdfund has gathered over 315 backers, reaching more than 60% of the funding goal.
  • “I’m excited to share that we've had a lot of early success and momentum so far.” (00:13)
  • The campaign has strong momentum, signaling strong audience engagement and enthusiasm for the continuation of the series.

Recognition & Visibility

• Kickstarter Endorsement: The campaign has been recognized as a "Project We Love" by Kickstarter.
  • “Thanks to the support of our backers, we've also been selected as a project we love by Kickstarter…” (00:28)
  • This endorsement has led to increased visibility and brought more potential backers to the campaign.

Call to Action—Encouraging More Support

• Ongoing Need: Despite progress, 40% of the goal remains unmet. The campaign still needs support from the community.
  • “For those who've already joined the campaign, thank you. For those who haven't yet, know that we still have 40% of the way to go, so your support is still critical...” (00:39)
  • JBM emphasizes that every contribution is essential to the season’s realization.

Exclusive Content & Rewards

• Trailers and Bonus Content: Backers can listen to exclusive trailers, including a backer-only bonus season featuring Agent Blaine.
  • “On the Crowdfund page, you can listen to the trailer for Derelict War as well as a trailer for a backer exclusive bonus season featuring Agent Blaine.” (00:52)
• Tiered Rewards: There are multiple support tiers with exclusive backer rewards available, adding extra incentive to pledge.

Accessibility and Engagement

• Easy Participation: Listeners are guided to join the campaign via derelictpodcast.com/war or through direct links in the episode notes.
• Gratitude & Community: JBM closes by sincerely thanking all participants and promising more content and updates.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Early Momentum:

  “Right now we're above 315 backers and over 60% funded on the way to making Derelict War a reality.”
  — JBM (00:17)

• On Kickstarter Recognition:

  “We've also been selected as a project we love by Kickstarter, meaning the campaign has been getting some extra visibility...”
  — JBM (00:28)

• On Community Support:

  “Your support is still critical to bringing Season three to life.”
  — JBM (00:42)

• On Exclusive Content:

  “You can listen to the trailer for Derelict War as well as a trailer for a backer exclusive bonus season featuring Agent Blaine.”
  — JBM (00:52)

• On Backer Rewards:

  “You can also explore our different support tiers and exclusive backer rewards.”
  — JBM (00:56)

• On Continued Gratitude and Excitement:

  “Thanks for listening and being with us on this journey and there’s a lot more to come.”
  — JBM (01:03)

Important Timestamps

• 00:13 — JBM introduces the update and shares early crowdfunding success
• 00:28 — Announcement of “Project We Love” status and increased campaign visibility
• 00:39 — Call for continued support to reach funding target
• 00:52 — Information about exclusive content and backer rewards
• 01:03 — Heartfelt thanks to listeners and backers; encouragement to stay tuned

Summary

This episode is a concise, energetic update aimed at rallying the DERELICT community. JBM celebrates the strong start to the Season 3 crowdfund, highlights crucial achievements like the Kickstarter endorsement, and outlines how listeners can help make the next season a reality. It’s packed with specifics about progress, perks, and avenues for support, wrapped in a tone of genuine gratitude and ongoing excitement for the story’s future.