Podcast
The Books of Thoth
Hosted by Sam McDonald · EN
The god of wisdom holds many books with his great library. Unfurl the papyrus, and breathe in the ancient scent. Come with us as we explore the stories contained within The Books of Thoth.
The Books of Thoth is an audio drama anthology podcast. You will explore tales of the past, the future, and even alternate realities. Every book in Thoth’s library has a story to tell. Let’s go find some, shall we?
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How the Aesir Learned the Mantras
May 20, 202500:20:38Tap to summarizeWhat if Buddhism, rather than Christianity, had become the dominant religion of Europe? Let’s us explore a folktale from such a world. A world where Buddhist temples in Scandinavia and Frankland also host images of gods such as Thor, Odin, and even Loki. We shall hear the story of a monk called Ketil, and how he helped spread Buddhism to Northern Europe. But more than that, he also drew the attention of the gods of Asgard themselves. Written and produced by Sam McDonaldScott R. McKinley as The Narrator Patrick Heinzen as ThorSam McDonald as KetilFaye Holliday as SifTim Stephenson as OdinJuan Cruz III as LokiTranscript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/11_6WVs1Hpy9Cs_sCfnPZ_Dk801ZclqNHb49IA4ZVIIY/editRecord Scratch provided by Freesound.org: https://freesound.org/people/luffy/sounds/3536/Addtional sounds provided by Apple Loops, Epidemic Sounds, and Jason SteeleOpening and Closing Music: Desert City by Kevin MacLeod Additional Music:Knight’s Templar by Adriel FairEntering Kathmandu by Sights of WonderStollin’ & Rollin’ by Mike FranklynRiver Walk by Philip Ayers Mural Legends by Adriel Fair
Transcribe →Welcome to the Xenarium
May 3, 202500:27:18Tap to summarizeExplore the wonders of the cosmic wilderness right here on Earth. You are about to take a trip to the Xenarium: an indoor alien zoo. The staff are friendly and very knowledgeable. Some of them are really out of this world. You will feed filterwings in the Skyhook Gallery. You’ll meet animals the feast on radiation in the Starship Gallery. And we can’t forget the adorable metamorph mana gliders. You’ll do all that, and a lot more, at the Xenarium.Written and produced by Sam McDonaldTranscript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/12VRLBXarzNwpeMLfZMyj18w_-4zCuSnXBBsnp4E0h0k/editSam McDonald as the NarratorMattie Beaird as Admissions Sue Gunter as Su-SayDiana Chavez as YihBlake Bramley as BarloweCole Maxwell as PercyOpening Music: Desert City by Kevin MacLeodClosing Music: Oasis by MelodysheepSeries Cover Art created by Nadine TrollipOpening Narration performed by Geno SamuelAdditional Music:Ghost Particles by MelodysheepRiparian Forest by Dronny Drako & protoUEther by MelodysheepMind of Nature by MelodysheepThe Cosmic Wilderness by MelodysheepCheck Your Shoes by Tiki TikiPeace of Mind by Tiki TikiUnseen Worlds by Melodysheep
Transcribe →It Was The Best Day Ever
Oct 29, 202400:25:58Tap to summarizeCitizen 123192-A lives in The PostState. It is a dark and grim dystopian society. A boot in the face forever. But he doesn’t let it get him down. In fact, Citizen 123192-A is about to tell us how much he loves life in the PostState. He’ll burn books, rat out his fellow Citizens to the authorities, and maybe even eat a ration bar or two. It’s sure to be the best day ever!Written and produced by Sam McDonaldTranscript: https://thothtranscripts.carrd.co/Jay Callan as The Statement TakerSam McDonald as Citizen 123192-A and Voice of FreeStateKarim Kronfli as Commander Robbie EquesJames Barnett as Officer 1 and General Julie Hoverson as Officer 2, Propaganda Announcer, and 468.2-EKCameron Gergett as Homeless ManMelissa Bowens as Homeless ChildTiffany Perdue as Homeless Woman Ed Haynes as 925.7-RXOpening Music: Desert City by Kevin MacLeodClosing Music: Off to Osaka by Kevin MacLeod Additional Music: Open Those Bright Eyes by Kevin MacLeodOpening Narration provided by Geno SamuelSeries cover art created by Nadines Trollip
Transcribe →Double Feature: Rituals & Teleporter
Jun 5, 202400:15:22Tap to summarizeA two-for-one episode! We start with a tragicomedy of errors. A gentle reminder to always perform your bedtime rituals. You never know when they might save your life. Next, we travel to a war-torn planet. A doctor must make a hard medical decision. Will she and her patient be killed in a massive storm? Or will they take their chances with the teleporter?Hosted by Julie HoversonListen to Julie’s audio drama 19 Nocturne Boulevard: http://www.19nocturneboulevard.net/Rituals performed by Sam McDonaldTeleporter performed by Hannah PreisingerTranscripts: https://thothtranscripts.carrd.co/Intro music: Desert City by Kevin MacLeodIntermission music: Monkeys Spinning Monkeys by Kevin MacLeodClosing music: Metamorphosis by Quincas MoreiraAdditional music provided by CryoChamber from the album VestigiumOpening narration provided by Geno SamuelSeries cover art created by Nadine Trollip
Transcribe →Starshot
Dec 19, 202300:12:26Tap to summarizeA fleet of alien space probes enter the night sky. But this is not our sky, and the probes are from Earth. A scientist from Alpha Centauri studies the probes aboard a space station. What will the scientist discover about their place in the universe?Performed by Angela YihListen to Angela’s audio drama Residents of Proserpina Park: https://residentsofproserpinapark.com/Transcripts: https://thothtranscripts.carrd.co/Intro music: Desert City by Kevin MacLeodEnding music: Jellyfish in Space by Kevin MacLeodAdditional music provided by CryoChamber from the album Memory Alpha: https://cryochamber.bandcamp.com/album/memory-alphaOpening narration provided by Geno SamuelSeries cover art created by Nadine Trollip
Transcribe →Trailer of Thoth
Dec 15, 202300:01:34Tap to summarizeThe god of wisdom holds many scrolls with his great library. Unfurl the papyrus and breathe in its ancient scent. Chronicles of our world as it was, as it might be, and how it could have been. Come with us as we explore the stories within. The Books of Thoth is an audio drama anthology from Sam McDonald.
Transcribe →Paleontology Conference
Nov 11, 202300:12:43Tap to summarize100 million years in the future. Humans are long extinct. Squids rule the Earth. They only know us from the fossils we leave behind. What will they make of us? What assumption will they draw?Written and produced by Sam McDonaldTranscripts: https://thothtranscripts.carrd.co/Marnie Warner as The ProfessorMembers of the audience: Amy Young, Faye Holliday, Juan Cruz III, Tiffany Perdue, and Melissa BowensOpening narration provided by Geno SamuelSeries cover art created by Nadine Trollip Theme music: Desert City by Kevin MacLeodBell sounds provided by Freesound: https://freesound.org/people/burkay/sounds/80506/
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