Desert Skies – Season 3 Announcement (September 18, 2025)

Main Theme & Purpose

Jared Carter, the creator of Desert Skies, reconnects with listeners to announce the highly anticipated premiere of Season 3. The episode serves as a heartfelt update, a thank you to fans, and an invitation to support the show through Club 86 for exclusive access and perks.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Warm Welcome and Reunion

• [00:12] Jared opens the episode with warmth and humor, addressing the listener directly and expressing how much he's missed his community.
  • Memorable opening:

    "Hi friends, it's Jared. I have missed you. It has been too long. But I'll keep this short."
    (Jared Carter, 00:12)

2. Season 3 Premiere Date Announcement

• Excitement builds as Jared reveals the official release date:
  • "Desert Skies Season 3 will premiere Monday, October 6th." (00:28)
• He shares in the collective anticipation, imagining listeners' reactions:

  "You woke up this morning and you said, ugh, another day. But then you looked at your phone and there it was. A notification... an announcement about Season three. Yeah, things are going to be okay."
  (Jared Carter, 00:17)

3. Club 86 – Early Access, Ad-Free Episodes, and Perks

• Jared highlights the benefits of joining Club 86, the show’s Patreon:
  • Immediate season premiere access for members
  • Ad-free episodes available to all tiers
  • Special merch and exclusive content at higher tiers

  "Not only do you get early access to episodes as a member of Club 86, you get them ad free."
  (00:38)

4. Special Mini-Series: The Grief Train

• A mini-series called "The Grief Train," which spans seasons 2 and 3, is available to those at the Traveler tier or above:

  "If you join at the Traveler tier or above, you can listen to the Grief Train, a mini series spanning season two and season three. Not required listening, but it'll definitely enhance your season three experience..."
  (Jared Carter, 00:48)

• Jared emphasizes it’s a great way to support both the show and its solo creator.

5. Sincere Gratitude and Listener Appreciation

• Jared’s gratitude for his audience is genuine, highlighting the growth of the show:

  "I think the last time I mentioned downloads... was in the first season when we hit 6,000, which is wild because we're on the verge of hitting 2 million. And that, my friends, is thanks to you."
  (Jared Carter, 01:28)

6. Closing Note

• He ends by wishing listeners "safe travels," echoing the podcast’s interdimensional, journey-centric theme, and reinforcing a personal bond.

Notable Quotes

• Jared Carter [00:28]:

  "I am so excited to be back with the news that Desert Skies Season 3 will premiere Monday, October 6th."

• Jared Carter [00:52]:

  "And it's just a great way to support the show. And by the show I mean little old me."

• Jared Carter [01:36]:

  "Safe travels."

Timestamps for Important Segments

• 00:12 — Warm welcome and opening remarks
• 00:28 — Season 3 premiere date announcement
• 00:37 — Club 86 benefits overview
• 00:48 — Introduction of "The Grief Train" mini-series
• 01:23 — Show download milestone and gratitude
• 01:36 — Closing wishes

Tone and Style

Jared’s tone is personable, enthusiastic, and sincere throughout, mixing humor and gratitude to reaffirm the show's special connection with its listeners. His playful framing and heartfelt thanks create a welcoming atmosphere, setting the stage for the next season's journey.