DERELICT Podcast Summary: Season 2 - Midseason Updates
Release Date: May 6, 2024
Host: Jay Barton Mitchell
Producer: Night Rocket Productions
Website: derelictpodcast.com
1. Introduction and Gratitude
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Jay Barton Mitchell opens the episode with heartfelt appreciation for the growing community and increasing listenership of DERELICT. He expresses gratitude towards the dedicated team and loyal fans, acknowledging their role in the show's success.
"Thanks to everyone for listening. The community and listenership is really growing and everyone who works on the show is very excited about that." — Jay Barton Mitchell
2. Season Two Midseason Finale and Upcoming Hiatus
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Jay announces that Episode Five of Season Two serves as the midseason finale. Consequently, the show will enter a hiatus, extending the break between the current episode and the remaining episodes of the season. This decision stems from both personal and production-related challenges.
"We see episode five of season two as a mid season finale and as such we're going to be taking a bit longer of a break between the last episode and the rest of the season." — Jay Barton Mitchell
3. Production Challenges and Personal Circumstances
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Jay delves into the reasons behind the delayed episode releases. As the sole member of the production team, handling everything from editing to writing, he has faced significant personal challenges. Jay shares that his mother suffered a stroke, leading him to assume the role of primary caregiver, a responsibility complicated by geographical distance.
"My mom had a stroke at the end of last year which has been followed by other medical complications. Unfortunately, as an only child, it's fallen to me to be the primary caretaker." — Jay Barton Mitchell
4. Commitment to Quality and Production Plans During Hiatus
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Despite the personal hardships, Jay emphasizes his dedication to maintaining the show’s high standards. During the hiatus, he plans to catch up on production to ensure future episodes meet the expected quality without compromising on immersion.
"We'd rather have some delays and produce the episodes to the quality and immersion you expect than just rushing them out." — Jay Barton Mitchell
5. Addressing Listener Feedback on Sound Mix
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Jay acknowledges the listener feedback regarding the sound mix, specifically the challenge of hearing dialogue over heavy sound effects. He appreciates the constructive criticism and explains the steps being taken to enhance dialogue clarity without sacrificing the immersive soundscape that defines DERELICT.
"We hear that because the sound mix is so heavily effects based, at times it makes hearing the dialogue difficult." — Jay Barton Mitchell
6. Remastering Efforts for Enhanced Dialogue Clarity
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To address the feedback, Jay announces plans to remaster all episodes of Season One, with a focus on improving dialogue clarity. Additionally, Season Two will also undergo remastering at a later date. He highlights that Episode Five already benefits from a refined sound mix due to new workflows implemented during production.
"During the hiatus we are going to remaster all of season one fathom with an emphasis on dialogue clarity." — Jay Barton Mitchell
"You may have noticed an improvement in the sound mix for Episode five. Hopefully that's because a lot of the new workflow we've developed for remastering Season one we implemented in the current episode." — Jay Barton Mitchell
7. Encouraging Listener Engagement and Feedback
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Jay invites listeners to continue providing feedback, reinforcing the importance of community input in shaping the show’s future. He reassures the audience that their comments are both valuable and appreciated.
"Keep us posted and let us know what you think. Your comments are always valuable and appreciated." — Jay Barton Mitchell
8. Promotion of Featured Shows and Premium Experience
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During the hiatus, DERELICT will feature other exceptional shows that the team personally enjoys, offering listeners a curated selection of content. Additionally, Jay promotes the Derelict Premium experience, highlighting benefits such as ad-free episodes, exclusive bonus content, and members-only merchandise.
"We're also going to feature a few other awesome shows in the meantime that we personally dig and want to share with you, so watch your feeds for that." — Jay Barton Mitchell
"Check out the Derelict Premium experience@derelict.supercast.com. In addition to ad free episodes, you'll also receive access to exclusive bonus content like cast interviews and episode commentaries, as well as exclusive members only merchandise." — Jay Barton Mitchell
9. Conclusion and Final Thanks
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Jay wraps up the update by reiterating his gratitude to the listeners for their support and understanding during this challenging period. He emphasizes the importance of the audience in sustaining the show and encourages continued support.
"Derelict is almost entirely funded by listeners like yourself, so if you're loving it and want to see it continue for a long time, please think about becoming a supporter." — Jay Barton Mitchell
"Thanks for listening to me ramble on here and as always, thanks for listening to the show." — Jay Barton Mitchell
Key Takeaways
- Season Two of DERELICT is entering a midseason hiatus after Episode Five to address production delays and enhance episode quality.
- The sole producer, Jay Barton Mitchell, is managing significant personal responsibilities, impacting the release schedule.
- Listener feedback regarding sound mix has been acknowledged, with plans to remaster Seasons One and Two to improve dialogue clarity.
- During the hiatus, listeners can expect featured shows and opportunities to engage with exclusive content through Derelict Premium.
- Continued support from listeners is crucial for the show's sustainability and future success.
For more updates and exclusive content, visit derelictpodcast.com or subscribe to the Derelict Premium experience at derelict.supercast.com.