Category: MTO Episodes

Welcome to a bonus episode of Moonbase Theta, Out – originally recorded for International Podcast Month 2019!

Set six months before the events of the regular season, this stand-alone story focuses on one of Moonbase Theta’s scientific staff, biologist Dr. Edwin Just. Dr. Just struggles with his tardigrade experiments and his lab partners; receives unexpected assistance from Nessa Cheong, Base Horticulturalist, and Wilder, Base Maintenance; and has the strangest of dreams as things come to a boiling point.

Dr. Edwin Just (he/they) – performed by David S. Dear (he/him)
Dr. Jules Serano (she/they) – performed by Hazel Stapp (she/her)
Dr. Ringling (they/them) – performed by Dallas Wheatley (they/them)
Dr. Day (she/her) – performed by Sarah Rhea Werner (she/her)
Nessa Cheong (she/they) – performed by Elissa Park (she/her)
Wilder (she/they) – performed by Tina Daniels (she/her)
Roger Bragado-Fischer (he/him) – performed by Leeman Kessler (he/him)
Computer Voice – performed by Jen Ponton (she/her)
T-voices: Cass McPhee (he/him), Mel Hartman (they/them), and Mandy Hall (she/her)

Written / Produced / Edited by D.J. Sylvis (he/they);
editing assistance provided by Mandy Hall (she/her)

The theme music is the track, “Star,” by the band, “Ramp” – you can find them at ramp-music.net; and this episode also featured their tracks, “Blush,” “Rising Falling”, and “Watersail.” Additional music during the dream sequence came from the track, “Sloth,” by Sounds Like An Earful Music Supply – you can find them at soundslikeanearful.com. All sound effects came from https://freesound.org/ – you can find further attribution on our website, monkeymanproductions.com.

Cover art created by Peter Chiykowski – http://lookitspeter.com/.

You can find more information at https://monkeymanproductions.com/moonbase-theta-out/. You can also find us at Monkeyman Productions on Facebook, and as @MonkeymanProd on Twitter.

We couldn’t make the show without all the people who provide financial support. You can donate to us through Ko-Fi, or buy some of our merch. You can also support us monthly on Patreon and get extra perks as a thank you. We couldn’t do this without you.

Our next new episode will be S2E5, dropping on October 13th! Thanks for spreading the word around, and keep watching the Moon!

Roger vents to himself about the changes in Base management and how they’re likely to affect how others see him. Michell provides an official report that ends in a rant about his own frustrations. Nessa discusses the changes coming about, in her new duties and in her private thoughts.

Recommended S1 Episodes for context: S1E6 – “Fifteen”; S1E7 – “Fourteen”

Roger Bragado-Fischer (he/him) – performed by Leeman Kessler (he/him)
Michell L’Anglois (he/him) – performed by Cass McPhee (he/they)
Nessa Cheong (she/they) – performed by Elissa Park (she/her)

Written / Produced / Edited by D.J. Sylvis (he/they)

Theme music is “Star” by the band Ramp – http://www.ramp-music.net/. Cover art created by Peter Chiykowski – http://lookitspeter.com/.

You can find more information at https://monkeymanproductions.com/moonbase-theta-out/. You can also find us at Monkeyman Productions on Facebook, and as @MonkeymanProd on Twitter.

We couldn’t make the show without all the people who provide financial support. You can donate to us through Ko-Fi -https://ko-fi.com/W7W0S1PY, or buy our merch – http://tee.pub/lic/zUb0YN1_6mw. You can also support us monthly on Patreon – http://patreon.com/monkeymanproductions – and get extra perks as a thank you. We might also thank you in our credits! Today we’d like to thank Angela Eldred, Irfon-Kim Ahmad, Jenna Susannah, Judith Tipton, Karin Heimdahl, MAM, Matt Keeley, Paul Russell, Raymond Morse, Stephanie Cheshire, Stephen Geigen-Miller, and Valerie Koop for their contributions! We couldn’t do this without you.

Fourteen days and counting until our next new episode! Thanks for spreading the word around, and keep watching the Moon!

In the aftermath of political instability, Alexandre tries desperately to get a message through to Roger. On-Base, Nessa composes a message to her family in Zhengzhou while keeping up her work in the hydroponic farm. Roger is finally able to listen and reply, and as things calm down the conversation deepens.

Recommended S1 Episodes for context: S1E4 – “Seventeen”; S1E5 – “Sixteen”

Alexandre Bragado-Fischer (he/they) – performed by Gabriel Tankeko (he/they)
Nessa Cheong (she/they) – performed by Elissa Park (she/her)
Roger Bragado-Fischer (he/him) – performed by Leeman Kessler (he/him)

Written / Produced / Edited by D.J. Sylvis (he/they)
Portuguese Translation provided by Mary Anne Matos (she/her)

Theme music is “Star” by the band Ramp – http://www.ramp-music.net/. Cover art created by Peter Chiykowski – http://lookitspeter.com/.

You can find more information at https://monkeymanproductions.com/moonbase-theta-out/. You can also find us at Monkeyman Productions on Facebook, and as @MonkeymanProd on Twitter.

We couldn’t make the show without all the people who provide financial support. You can donate to us through Ko-Fi -https://ko-fi.com/W7W0S1PY, or buy our merch – http://tee.pub/lic/zUb0YN1_6mw. You can also support us monthly on Patreon – http://patreon.com/monkeymanproductions – and get extra perks as a thank you. We might also thank you in our credits! Today we’d like to thank Angela Eldred, Kirsty Woolven, Dallas Wheatley, S. D., Talon Stradley, Amara, Carman F., Doe, Elan Ruskin, and Hazal (balloonwhisk) for their contributions! We couldn’t do this without you.

We’ll be back in fortnight with more MTO. Thanks for spreading the word around, and keep watching the Moon!

Roger tries to open up in his reply to Alex, acknowledging their problems and reflecting on the universe they inhabit together. Michell L’Anglois, Security, makes a personal report on the rest of the crew … at times, very personal. Wilder takes a moment to go through her current task list and cuddle a rogue hedgehog.

Recommended S1 Episodes for context: S1E2 – “Nineteen”; S1E3 – “Eighteen”

Roger Bragado-Fischer (he/him) – performed by Leeman Kessler (he/him)
Michell L’Anglois (he/him) – performed by Cass McPhee (he/they)
Wilder (she/they) – performed by Tina Daniels (she/her)

Written / Produced / Edited by D.J. Sylvis (he/they)

Theme music is “Star” by the band Ramp – http://www.ramp-music.net/. Additional music for this episode is “Violette” by God is gay. Cover art created by Peter Chiykowski – http://lookitspeter.com/.

You can find more information at https://monkeymanproductions.com/moonbase-theta-out/. You can also find us at Monkeyman Productions on Facebook, and as @MonkeymanProd on Twitter.

We couldn’t make the show without all the people who provide financial support. You can donate to us through Ko-Fi, or buy some of our merch. You can also support us monthly on Patreon and get extra perks as a thank you. We might also thank you in our credits! Today we’d like to thank Angela Eldred, Jennifer Cheng, Shawna Davian Den Otter, Tom Rylett, A Ninth World Journal, Alex Kirk, Bianca Woods, Dwayne Farver, Jeff Xilon, and Jonathan Kay for their contributions! We couldn’t do this without you.

You’ll see our next episode in two weeks. Thanks for spreading the word around, and keep watching the Moon!

Roger begins his reporting on Moonbase Theta communications by sharing an intimate message to his husband. Ashwini bemoans a quiet night and the general lack of appreciation for zir genius. Alex replies to Roger with equal love, but also opens up about his frustrations and concerns.

Recommended S1 Episodes for context: S1B1 – “Twenty-One”; S1E1 – “Twenty”

Roger Bragado-Fischer (he/him) – performed by Leeman Kessler (he/him)
Alexandre Bragado-Fischer (he/they) – performed by Gabriel Tankeko (he/they)
Ashwini Ray (ze/zir) – performed by Tau Zaman (they/them/their)
Tumnus (they) – performed by Jen Ponton (she/her)

Written / Produced / Edited by D.J. Sylvis (he/they)
Portuguese Translation provided by Mary Anne Matos (she/her)

Theme music is “Star” by the band Ramp – http://www.ramp-music.net/. Cover art created by Peter Chiykowski – http://lookitspeter.com/.

You can find more information at https://monkeymanproductions.com/moonbase-theta-out/. You can also find us at Monkeyman Productions on Facebook, and as @MonkeymanProd on Twitter.

We couldn’t make the show without all the people who provide financial support. You can donate to us through Ko-Fi -https://ko-fi.com/W7W0S1PY, or buy our merch – http://tee.pub/lic/zUb0YN1_6mw. You can also support us monthly on Patreon – http://patreon.com/monkeymanproductions – and get extra perks as a thank you. We might also thank you in our credits! Today we’d like to thank Angela Eldred, Carolyn Mooney, Cass McPhee, Fran Yarger, Melissa Hartman, Victoria McCabe, Witchfaced, Christen Ringling, Nitsa, and Sara Day for their contributions! We couldn’t do this without you.

You’ll see our next episode in two weeks. Thanks for spreading the word around, and keep watching the Moon!