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The Mysterious CHIRP
Hosted by holly adams and cast · EN
Purser Sammi Love has achieved a quiet yet fulfilling life as the certified accountant aboard the not very important Mysterious CHIRP traversing the Caprimulgiform galaxy. After another typical day reconciling ledgers, Sammi stumbles upon a shocking discovery (hint: it's a dead body). There's more than meets the eye on this regular old boat ship carrying mid-level merchants, a group of traveling players, and a small handful of minor dignitaries barely worth mentioning. The stakes are get-lost-in-space high and the quirky crew are in way too deep.
This laugh out loud sci-fi meets mystery will delight science experts, Star Wars fans, and diehard nerds alike as a sweet, charming, and marginally scientifically accurate portrayal of travel aboard a spaceship of accidental chaos. Featuring the voices of Sanya Simmons, Julienne Irons, and John G. Hertzler and creator Holly Adams in partnership with the sound design majors at Michigan Tech University, you can't miss a single minute of The Mysterious CHIRP (Sammi is counting on you).
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May the Fourth Be With You
May 400:31:02Tap to summarizeSeason 2 Episode 5, May the Fourth Be With You or "As my grandmother used to say, MahkCha! MahkCha! AAAH!" In which the performers warm-up and eat Oatey Melts in the Green Room, the Scoobies figure out Whodunnit, and the MURDERER STRIKES BACK during the perfoamnce of Macbeth! This month's non-profit is World Center Kitchen. WCK is first to the frontlines, providing fresh meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises. Learn more and get involved at https://wck.org/ Thank you for using the force to be with us, Terrans. Special thanks to Cindy Kay, Audiobook Narrator and VoiceOver, and Carman Wilson Voiceovers! Want to learn more about our cast and crew? Follow us on Instagram, YouTube, Patreon and our website. This Season is made possible by our Associate Producers Magda Skrypichayko and author Roselyn Teukolsky. This project is made possible, in part, with SOS grant funding from the Community Arts Partnership of Tompkins County. Post Production Team: Sound Effects Designed by Tori Heyart and Finn O'Neill Dialogue Editing by Rainey Alexiev Mixing by Rohan Mahin Music Composition by Nick Trocea and Mason Bunn Managed by Kalista Nevilles Sound and Music Supervision by Christopher Plummer THE CAST, in order of appearance: Jesika Cooney as R.A.V.E.N. Tai Bennett as Malku, R&D for Varkenvironment Emily Babin as Junia Michaels, circus performer JG Hertzler as Ambassador Bartok of WARF, the Water and Air Resources Foundation Cheryl Holling as Quasan, team lead for R&D for Varkenvironment Andrew Joseph Perez as Skip Tanner, R&D for Stanley K Susan Cooper as Fred team lead for R&D for Stanley K Shaun Scott as Jacelyn Mox, circus performer Connor Fleming as Dadita, circus performer Rebecca Jensen Uesugi as Nexia Xyrel WES oogi zeh RELL Cindy Kay as Sergeant Boorsha Carman Wilson as Chief Mate Weathers McQueen Tai Bennett as Briggs, the Voice Magda Skrypichayko, the sensible voice Sanya Simmons as Purser Sammi Love Charles Coats as First Officer Levi Archer Jon Gardner as Hax Armand Dee Alvis as Veek, the Delicious Knit Carman Wilson, Yasmin Tuazon and the cast as the Worms Loop Group Actors: Arthur van den Berg, David Seidel, Zane Long, Kimber King, Christopher Plummer, Kalista Nevilles, Nick Trocea, Jayden Palarz and Gavin Mackey The Mysterious CHIRP is a monthly science fiction podcast written by Holly Adams and the cast of TMC and produced by Shearwater Productions and Christopher Plummer at Michigan Tech University. And May the Fourth Be With You!
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Can You Form Some Sort of Rudimentary Lathe?
Apr 400:43:12Tap to summarizeIn which there's coffee worms and a stake out at the Stanley K, a grilling in the interrogation room and Xavia spills the beans, and sweet tea-se at the ship's coffee nook. This month's non-profit is The Matt Brown Foundation. The Matt Brown Foundation is a committed 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to support and assist groups, individuals, and families living with or recovering from illness or injury with a particular emphasis on paralysis. "We bring together resources, advocacy, and a powerful community to uplift those impacted by spinal cord injuries, proving that no one has to face this journey alone." Learn more at https://www.mattbrownfoundation.org/ Episode sponsors: The Associate Producers Magda Skrypichayko and author Roselyn Teukolsky. This project is made possible, in part, with SOS grant funding from the Community Arts Partnership of Tompkins County. CREDITS! Post-Production Team: Sound Effects Designed by Tori Heyart and Finn O'Neill Dialogue Editing by Rainey Alexiev Mixing by Gavin Mackey and John Deck Music Composition by Nick Trocea and Mason Bunn Managed by Kalista Nevilles Sound and Music Supervision by Christopher Plummer THE CAST, in order of appearance: Jesika Cooney as R.A.V.E.N. Shaun Scott as Jacelyn Mox, circus performer JG Hertzler as Ambassador Bartok of WARF, the Water and Air Resources Foundation Andrew Joseph Perez as Skip Tanner, R&D for Stanley K Farrah Haidar as Lony Gyver, rogue engineer Cindy Kay as Sergeant Boorsha Joey Steinhagen as Lieutenant Luke Canon Emily Babin as Junia Michaels, circus performer Carman Wilson, Yasmin Tuazon and the cast as the Worms Dee Alvis as Veek Susan Cooper as Fred Rebecca Jensen Uesugi as Nexia Xyrel WES oogi zeh RELL Tai Bennett as Briggs, the Voice Jon Gardner as Hax Armand Sanya Simmons as Purser Sammi Love Julienne Irons as DCI Ofelia Bridges Dee Alvis as Sindarin Carman Wilson as Chief Mate Weathers McQueen Stephanie Johnson as Xavia Schledhammer Charles Coats as First Officer Levi Archer Connor Fleming as Dadita Loop Group Actors: Arthur van den Berg, David Seidel, Zane Long, Kimber King, Christopher Plummer, Kalista Nevilles, Nick Trocea, Jayden Palarz and Gavin Mackey The Mysterious CHIRP is a monthly science fiction podcast written by Holly Adams and the cast of TMC and produced by Shearwater Productions and Christopher Plummer at Michigan Tech University.
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By the Pricking of My Thumbs
Mar 400:43:31Tap to summarizeIn which secrets are spilled in every scene! DCI Bridges gets everyone to confess to something, Chief Mate McQueen confronts First Mate Archer, Lieutenant Canon takes McQueen into his confidence, and the members of Circus Trifolium realize they can only count on each other to stay ahead of the murderer. This month's non-profit is Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières. MSF is on the ground in over 75 countries—providing urgently needed humanitarian aid in moments of crisis and conflict. Your 100 percent tax-deductible gift helps MSF respond quickly to emergencies in places like Ukraine, Haiti, Yemen, and beyond. Learn more at https://give.doctorswithoutborders.org/campaign/688632/donate? Episode sponsors: NASA physicist for Apoolo 11-17 Dr. Robert Forsythe; Associate Producers Magda Skrypichayko and author Roselyn Teukolsky CREDITS! Post-Production Team Sound Effects Designed by Tori Heyart and Finn O'Neill Dialogue Editing by Rainey Alexiev Mixing by Gavin Mackey and John Deck Music Composition by Nick Trocea and Mason Bunn Managed by Kalista Nevilles Sound and Music Supervision by Christopher Plummer THE CAST, in order of appearance: Jesika Cooney as R.A.V.E.N. Julienne Irons as DCI Ofelia Bridges Rebecca Jensen Uesugi as Nexia Xyrel Cindy Kay as Sergeant Boorsha Sanya Simmons as Purser Sammi Love Stephanie Johnson as Xavia Schledhammer Dee Alvis as Sindarin Farrah Haidar as Lony Gyver Charles Coats as First Officer Levi Archer Carman Wilson as Chief Mate Weathers McQueen Joey Steinhagen as Lieutenant Luke Canon Jon Gardner as Hax Armand Emily Babin as Junia Michaels Shaun Scott as Jacelyn Mox Connor Fleming as Dadita Andrew Joseph Perez as Skip Tanner Cheryl Holling as Quasan Tai Bennett as Malku Susan Cooper as Fred JG Hertzler as Ambassador Bartok of WARF, the Water and Air Resources Foundation Loop Group Actors: Arthur van den Berg, David Seidel, Zane Long, Kimber King, Christopher Plummer, Kalista Nevilles, Nick Trocea, Jayden Palarz and Gavin Mackey The Mysterious CHIRP is a monthly science fiction podcast written by Holly Adams and the cast of TMC and produced by Shearwater Productions and Christopher Plummer at Michigan Tech University.
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We Aim to Misbehave
Feb 400:32:11Tap to summarizeIn which the chaos of rehearsal in the holoroom ends in cowbell, the Scoobies review clues in the hot frothy nook, and the pub is full of implication and a cowboy song. This month's non-profit is the Phoenix Society. Their vision, "Uniting the voice of the burn community around the globe to profoundly advance lifelong healing, optimal recovery and burn prevention." Phoenix Society serves burn survivors, loved ones, burn care professionals, researchers, and anyone else committed to empowering the burn community and building a safer world. Learn more at https://phoenix-society.org/about-us Episode sponsors: Carman Wilson Voiceovers; Associate Producers Magda Skrypichayko and author Roselyn Teukolsky CREDITS: THE CAST, in order of appearance Jesika Cooney as R.A.V.E.N. JG Hertzler as Ambassador Bartok of WARF, the water and air resources foundation Connor Fleming as Dadita Emily Babin as Junia Michaels Shaun Scott as Jacelyn Mox Jon Gardner as Hax Armand Stephanie Johnson as Xavia Schledhammer Sanya Simmons as Purser Sammi Love Andrew Joseph Perez as Skip Tanner Susan Cooper as Fred Cheryl Holling as Quasan Tai Bennett as Malku Farrah Haidar as Lony Gyver Joey Steinhagen as Lieutenant Luke Canon Cindy Kay as Sergeant Boorsha Rebecca Jensen Uesugi as Nexia Xyrel WES oogi zeh RELL Dee Alvis as Sindarin Carman Wilson as Chief Mate Weathers McQueen Charles Coats as First Officer Levi Archer Loop Group Actors: Arthur van den Berg, David Seidel, Zane Long, Kimber King, Christopher Plummer, Kalista Nevilles, Nick Trocea, Jayden Palarz and Gavin Mackey The POST-PRODUCTION TEAM Sound Effects Designed by Jayden Palarz Nick Trocea, Kalista Nevilles and Gavin Mackey Dialogue Editing by Rainey Alexiev and Kalista Nevilles Music Composition by Nick Trocea, Jayden Palarz, Gavin Mackey, and studio musicians/ space pub band, SuperGluorb Sound and Music Supervision by Christopher Plummer The Mysterious CHIRP is a monthly science fiction podcast written by Holly Adams and the cast of TMC and produced by Shearwater Productions and Christopher Plummer at Michigan Tech University.
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File M for Murder
Jan 400:25:38Tap to summarizeIn which the passengers finally leave the Rainforest side of Banoo, a digital paperwork glitch leads to a gruesome discovery, and the Intergalactic Investigation Team of Bridges and Boorsha board The Mysterious. This month's non-profit is SaveAFox. Their mission, "To rescue and provide forever homes for captive-born, non-releasable wildlife." Apply to volunteer, learn about fox care and adoption, or become a sponsor all on their website, www.saveafox.org/ Episode sponsors: Carman Wilson Voiceovers; Associate Producers Magda Skrypichayko and author Rosely Teukolsky CREDITS The CAST, in order of appearance: Jesika Cooney as R.A.V.E.N. Andrew Joseph Perez as Skip Tanner Susan Cooper as Fred Tai Bennett as Malku Cheryl Holling as Quasan JG Hertzler as Ambassador Bartok of WARF, the water and air resources foundation Farrah Haidar as Lony Gyver Carman Wilson as Chief Mate Weathers McQueen Dee Alvis as Sindarin Shaun Scott as Jacelyn Mox Emily Babin as Junia Michaels Sanya Simmons as Purser Sammi Love Julienne Irons as DCI Ofelia Bridges Cindy Kay as Sergeant Boorsha Joey Steinhagen as Lieutenant Luke Canon Connor Fleming as Dadita Jon Gardner as Hax Armand Charles Coats as First Officer Levi Archer Loop Group Actors: Arthur van den Berg, David Seidel, Zane Long, Kimber King, Christopher Plummer, Kalista Nevilles, Nick Trocea, Jayden Palarz, Gavin Mackey The POST-PRODUCTION TEAM Sound Effects Designed by Jayden Palarz Nick Trocea, Kalista Nevilles and Gavin Mackey Dialogue Editing by Rainey Alexiev and Kalista Nevilles Music Composition by Nick Trocea, Jayden Palarz, Gavin Mackey, and studio musicians/ space pub band, SuperGluorb Sound and Music Supervision by Christopher Plummer The Mysterious CHIRP is a monthly science fiction podcast written by Holly Adams and the cast of TMC and produced by Shearwater Productions and Christopher Plummer at Michigan Tech University. BLURB: Purser Sammi Love has achieved a quiet yet fulfilling life as the certified accountant aboard the not very important Mysterious CHIRP traversing the Caprimulgiform galaxy. After another typical day reconciling ledgers, Sammi stumbles upon a shocking discovery (hint: it's a dead body). There's more than meets the eye on this regular old boat ship carrying mid-level merchants, a group of traveling players, and a small handful of minor dignitaries barely worth mentioning. The stakes are get-lost-in-space high and the quirky crew are in way too deep. This laugh out loud sci-fi meets mystery will delight science experts, Star Wars fans, and diehard nerds alike as a sweet, charming, and marginally scientifically accurate portrayal of travel aboard a spaceship of accidental chaos. You can't miss a single minute of The Mysterious CHIRP (Sammi is counting on you).
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Between the Seasons Adventure: "The Spy"
Dec 400:35:03Tap to summarizeIn which Skip Tanner, code name "Lone Wolf", goes undercover and gets in over his head in this Spy vs. Spy stand-alone episode. Can Skip intercept the dead drop? And will he live to see Life Day? Our non-profit of the month is Mobile Mini Children Circus (MMCC Global), and organization close to TMC creator Holly Adams' heart. Since 2002, the Mobil Mini Children Circus has been empowering children through fun, resilience, and self-healing. At MMCC Global, we take children seriously. We facilitate the discovery of potential and the development of social skills allowing diverse individual participation to unite the children in learning and playing in Afghanistan, Ethiopia, and Bangladesh. To learn more and give support, go to https://mmccglobal.org/ CAST in order of appearance: Jesika Cooney as RAVEN Andrew Joseph Perez as Skip Tanner Holly Adams as Nadia Tai Bennett as Briggs, the Mission Voice Holly Adams as Barley of Barley's Bodega and Penelope Dee Alvis as Dorvin Music by SuperGluorb and Jonah Rady, TMC theme music by Ryan Terrell, additional music provided by Riverside.fm This episode is made possible by Carman Wilson Voiceovers. Thank you so much, Carman! You're brilliant, and congratulations on being selected for Building Doors!
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Between the Seasons: Interview with Joe Dove, sci-fi podcaster
Nov 400:49:00Tap to summarizeIn which we go deep with the kind genius that is Joe Dove, a passionate sci-fi podcaster and a terrific human. Joe shares his journey into the world of sci-fi, influenced by his mother and Star Trek, and discusses the evolution of his podcasts, the importance of community, and the impact of sci-fi on personal growth. We touch on the role of technology in connecting communities, the significance of kindness, and round it all out with recommendations for sci-fi enthusiasts! You can watch Joe's show, Captain's Quadrant at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCslqh8caGKYsFJc8pIFn5Mw or listen on Spotify, Apple podcasts and more! Find more of Joe's wonderful work at https://www.2bescene.com/ for TV talk, reviews and more. This month's non-profit is the Movember Foundation, dedicated to men's health, making a difference in mental health and suicide prevention, prostate cancer and testicular cancer. https://us.movember.com/m/andrewjperez Between the Seasons episodes alternate interviews with single-episode character adventures, and have minimal post-production. The Mysterious CHIRP theme song is by Ryan Terrell, additional music from Riverside.fm. The Mysterious CHIRP is a monthly science fiction podcast written by Holly Adams and the cast of TMC.
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Between the Seasons Adventure: "The Beach"
Oct 400:29:14Tap to summarizeIn which Chief Mate Weathers McQueen reinvents herself at the Paradise Resort for a much-needed getaway. Will she find romance? Intrigue? Or maybe... herself? Find out in this RomCom stand-alone episode as we follow McQueen to Planet Jemison, where anything can happen. Our non-profit of the month is our partner-in-production, Michigan Tech University's Visual and Performing Arts Department. Visual and Performing Arts students and faculty make works of art that connect us with the world. Our students major in theatre, entertainment technology, and sound; minor in art and music; connect across disciplines; and engage with our community. Everyone is welcome here and there is something here for everyone. Learn more at https://www.mtu.edu/vpa/ CREDITS The Mysterious CHIRP is a monthly science fiction podcast written by Holly Adams and the cast of TMC and produced by Shearwater Productions and Christopher Plummer of Michigan Tech University. Cast, in order of appearance: Jesika Cooney as RAVEN Carman Wilson as Weathers McQueen aka Minerva Charles Coats as Giancarlo aka Levi Archer Holly Adams as the Voice Over, the barkeep and Glitzador Connor Fleming as the Waitron. Dialogue editing by Rainey Alexiev. Theme music by Ryan Terrell, additional music by Ronah Rady and Riverside.fm. This episode has been sponsored by sponsored by the incredibly talented Yasmin Tuazon! THANK YOU!!!
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Between the Seasons: Interview with Christopher Plummer, sound designer
Sep 400:31:07Tap to summarizeIn which we explore how the sound design students catapulted the sound for The Mysterious CHIRP out of the galaxy, and Christopher reveals some fun nerdy 'behind the scenes' info on how some sound effects are created! We also discuss Christopher's sci-fi inspirations and recommendations, how science fiction explores human connection and the possibilities of technology, and the importance of collaboration. Mostly we just nerd out about sound. This month's non-profit is Michigan Tech University, where our post-production sound design students are! "Degrees for tomorrow's needs. Find what makes you tick. Work hard. Change the world. With more than 125 degree programs to choose from, you'll be sure to find an academic home at Michigan Tech that suits your unique passions and strengths." Check them out at https://www.mtu.edu/ Short Christopher Bio: Sound designer, audio engineer, immersive audio installation artist, theatre director, and Professor at Michigan Tech University, and with awards in all those things, Christopher Plummer is somehow one of the kindest, most compassionate people to work with that I've ever known (holly wrote this, not Christopher). Between the Seasons episodes alternate interviews with single-episode character adventures, and have minimal post-production. The Mysterious CHIRP theme song is by Ryan Terrell.
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Between the Seasons Adventure: "The Child"
Aug 400:27:06Tap to summarizeIn this one-off adventure starring Lt. Luke Canon, we go noirishly rogue. Planetside on Hot L 5, Canon is on the job, his handler Chandler is on his case, and the perp is on a crime spree. Join us in the hot city streets of Yorksburg, where a lonely gumshoe is just trying to do the right thing. This month's non-profit is Running to Places. Running to Places (or R2P, as it's usually known) brings middle & high school students together from across Tompkins County and beyond to make friends and develop critical life skills through the art of theatre. Participation and tickets are 100% FREE. You can help by becoming our newest R2Patron. https://www.runningtoplaces.org/ CAST, in order of appearance: Joey Steinhagen as Lt. Luke Canon Connor Fleming as Chandler the Handler Holly Adams as the snotty lady Dee Alvis as Sindarin and VEEK. Dialogue editing by Rainey Alexiev. Music by Ryan Terrell and Jonah Rady. Additional sound provided by Riverside.fm This episode is sponsored by the incredible Yasmin Tuazon, for which we are incredibly grateful. You can find Yasmin's directing and performance work at Graphic Audio.
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