Beyond the Belt: Adventures from the Outer Rim

In this episode, our brave colonial marines try to fight their way to safety and escape the horrible confines of the Project laboratory. Approximate runtime 18 minutes.Original story and music by Jason K. NitschOriginally released July 31, 2023Captain Abigail Kelly - Voiced by Tiffany BelzarLt. Andrew Brady - Voiced by Mitchell ReederCorp. Hicks- Voiced by Dennis WinterhofferCorp. Perry- Voiced by Jess FischerCorp. McAllister - Voiced by Eryn AndrewsNarrator - Voiced by Aizaac S. Main Theme performed and recorded by the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra, John Walton - conductor.

In this episode, we join Admiral Glenn D. Waterman as he accompanies an armada of ships from the SDSCM to answer the distress call of the DSCM Protector. . Approximate runtime 18 minutes.Original story and music by Jason K. NitschOriginally released November 11, 2025Admiral Glenn D. Watermann- Voiced by Randall StandridgeArmada Deck Officer - Voiced by Cassandra ParkerArmada Captain - Voiced by Arthur BruerNarrator - Voiced by Aizaac S. Main Theme performed and recorded by the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra, John Walton - conductor.

In this episode, Lt. Rachel Meyers finds herself in unfamiliar surroundings, separated from her squad, and has to face the worst that the Project has to offer.Approximate runtime 16 minutes.Original story and music by Jason K. NitschOriginally released July 17, 2023Dr. Robert West- Voiced by Allen DonnellyLt. Rachel Meyers- Voiced by Victoria WhitsonNarrator - Voiced by Aizaac S. Main Theme performed and recorded by the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra, John Walton - conductor.

In this episode, our brave Colonial Marines head to the surface to pursue the crew of the mysterious ship...what will they find when they get there? Approximate runtime 18 minutes.Original story and music by Jason K. NitschOriginally released July 10, 2023"Jess" - Voiced by Emma HarropProtector Deck Officer - Voiced by Robert KempProtector Executive Officer- Voiced by Maria BloodlineProtector Navigation Officer- Voiced by Katlynn MNarrator - Voiced by Aizaac S. Main Theme performed and recorded by the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra, John Walton - conductor.Episode 1 Soundtrack performed and recorded by Dr. Caroline Beatty and the Texas State University Wind Symphony

In this episode, we join Charlie company as they have been cut off from the rest of the squares from the DSCM Protector. Approximate runtime 15 minutes.Original story and music by Jason K. NitschOriginally released July 3, 2023Corp. John Stanton - Voiced by Marcus AndersonCorp. Harper - Voiced by Catherine DivarisCorp. Brown- Voiced by Michael BrownCorp. Spencer- Voiced by Steven Cazort Narrator - Voiced by Aizaac S. Main Theme performed and recorded by the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra, John Walton - conductor.

In this episode, we join Beta company as they have been cut off from the rest of the squares from the DSCM Protector. Approximate runtime 15 minutes.Original story and music by Jason K. NitschOriginally released June 26, 2023Lt. Rachel Meyers - Voiced by Victoria WhitsonCorp. Collins - Voiced by Roberto JolliffeCorp. Murphey- Voiced by Emma LCorp. Woods - Voiced by Nick Van NotNarrator - Voiced by Aizaac S. Main Theme performed and recorded by the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra, John Walton - conductor.

In this season 3 opening episode, we join Alpha company as they have been cut off from the rest of the squads from the DSCM Protector. Approximate runtime 16 minutes.Original story and music by Jason K. NitschOriginally released June 19, 2023Captain Abigail Kelly - Voiced by Tiffany BelzarLt. Andrew Brady - Voiced by Mitchell ReederCorp. Hicks- Voiced by Dennis WinterhofferCorp. Perry- Voiced by Jess FischerCorp. McAllister - Voiced by Eryn AndrewsNarrator - Voiced by Aizaac S. Main Theme performed and recorded by the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra, John Walton - conductor.

In this episode, our brave Colonial Marines head to the surface to pursue the crew of the mysterious ship...what will they find when they get there? Approximate runtime 18 minutes.Original story and music by Jason K. NitschOriginally released November 7, 2022“Captain Abigail Kelly” - Voiced by Tiffany Belzar"Jess" - Voiced by Emma HarropProtector Deck Officer - Voiced by Missy Sumoski"Lt. Andrew Brady "Scout" - Voiced by Mitchel Reeder"Lt. Rachel Myers "Wizard" - Voiced by Victoria Whitson"Corp. John Stanton "Clanker" - Voiced by Marcus AndersonNarrator - Voiced by Aizaac S. Main Theme performed and recorded by the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra, John Walton - conductor.

In this episode, we return to the DSCM protector in pursuit of an unknown vessel in the vicinity of the downed colony ship. The chase is on, and the race for answers has begun! Approximate runtime 15 minutes.Original story and music by Jason K. NitschOriginally released October 24, 2022“Captain Abigail Kelly” - Voiced by Tiffany Belzar"Jess" - Voiced by Emma HarropProtector Deck Officer - Voiced by Missy Sumoski"Lt. Andrew Brady "Scout" - Voiced by Mitchel Reeder"Lt. Rachel Myers "Wizard" - Voiced by Victoria Whitson"Corp. John Stanton "Clanker" - Voiced by Marcus AndersonNarrator - Voiced by Aizaac S. Main Theme performed and recorded by the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra, John Walton - conductor.

In this episode, we drop in on a Colony Ship headed to the outer rim to ferry hundreds of hopeful colonists to a new life of prosperity and happiness. This trip, however, was about to experience...an anomaly. Approximate runtime 18 minutes.Original story and music by Jason K. NitschOriginally released October 17, 2022“Dr. Harrison Miller” - Voiced by Simon JacksonProject Enforcer - Voiced by David ThornburgLab Doctor - Voiced by Loran SmithColony Ship Attendant - Voiced by Miri BluebeardNarrator - Voiced by Aizaac S. Main Theme performed and recorded by the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra, John Walton - conductor.

In this episode, we follow a little girl who has unexpectedly awakened from her slumber in route to the outer rim. How could a stranger she meets change her future? Approximate runtime 12 minutes.Original story and music by Jason K. NitschOriginally released October , 2022“Gia” - Voiced by Payton NitschProject Enforcer - Voiced by David ThornburgProject Soldier No. 2 - Voiced by Shanice OnikeNarrator - Voiced by Aizaac S. Cello solos performed by Carolyn Regula "The Cello Doll"Main Theme performed and recorded by the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra, John Walton - conductor.

In this episode, the passenger is woken out of stasis sleep early and thrown into an emergency on the ship! Can she get to the bottom of what's happening in time to save herself? Find out! Approximate runtime 16 minutes.Original story and music by Jason K. NitschOriginally released October 3, 2022“Sidney Cooper” - Voiced by Nicole Nitsch"Passenger" - Voiced by Gavin Smith"Sam"- Voiced by Emma HarropNarrator - Voiced by Aizaac S. Main Theme performed and recorded by the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra, John Walton - conductor.

We spend this episoden catching up with Dr. Robert West. Fresh off the trial of Lt, not Captain, Kelly, just what is the doctor up to...and what evil plan is he hatching behind the scenes? Approximate runtime 18 minutes.Original story and music by Jason K. NitschOriginally released September 26, 2022“Dr. Robert West” - Voiced by Allen Donnelly”Captain Abigail Kelly” - Voiced by Tiffany Belzar"Dr. Harrison Miller - Voiced by Simon JacksonNarrator - Voiced by Aizaac S. Main Theme performed and recorded by the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra, John Walton - conductor.

In this episode, we drop in on a Colony Ship headed to the outer rim to ferry hundreds of hopeful colonists to a new life of prosperity and happiness. This trip, however, was about to experience...an anomaly. Approximate runtime 24 minutes.Original story and music by Jason K. NitschOriginally released September 19, 2022“Chief Engineer DiMarco” - Voiced by Michelle Miller”Jess” - Voiced by Emma HarropProject Enforcer - Voiced by David ThornburgNarrator - Voiced by Aizaac S. Main Theme performed and recorded by the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra, John Walton - conductor.

In the Season 2 opener, Captain Kelly meets her new team on board the DSCM Protector. They set off on their first patrol and hope for a quiet tour of duty. They may not be that lucky. Approximate runtime 22 minutes.Original story and music by Jason K. NitschOriginally released September 12, 2022“Captain Abigail Kelly” - Voiced by Tiffany Belzar”Jess” - Voiced by Emma HarropProtector Deck Officer Victoria Ransom - Voiced by Missy SumoskiLt. Andrew Brady "Scout" - Voiced by Mitchel ReederNarrator - Voiced by Aizaac S. Main Theme performed and recorded by the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra, John Walton - conductor.

In this special Season 1 Bonus episode, we'll head into the courtroom where the LT faces her most daunting task yet...proving her innocence and exposing the Project to the world! Approximate runtime 16 minutes.Original story and music by Jason K. NitschOriginally released September 6, 2021“LT” - Voiced by Tiffany Belzar”Jess” - Voiced by Emma HarropTribunal Judge - Voiced by Kevin CaseyJAG lawyer Mark Turner - Voiced by Chris LynchDSCM Prosecutor - Voiced by Adam WoolleyDr. Robert West - Voiced by Allen DonnellyNarrator - Voiced by Aizaac S. Main Theme performed and recorded by the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra, John Walton - conductor.

Following the conclusion of season 1, the LT heads for home. What kind of reception will she receive, and will she get the answers that she is seeking. Find out in this special Season 1 bonus episode! Approximate runtime 9 minutes.Original story and music by Jason K. NitschOriginally released February 21, 2022“LT” - Voiced by Tiffany Belzar”Jess” - Voiced by Emma HarropCommodore Norman J. Russell - Voiced by Ingamar MediaNarrator - Voiced by Aizaac S. Main Theme performed and recorded by the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra, John Walton - conductor.

In a special Season 1 Bonus episode, a mystery surrounding the fate of one of our season 1 characters is revealed. Approximate runtime 13 minutes.Original story and music by Jason K. NitschOriginally released February 14, 2022Captain Chester Paulson - Voiced by James JohnsonShips Crewman - Voiced by Pat GolebiowskiNumber One - Voiced by Chris DalekNarrator - Voiced by Aizaac S. Main Theme performed and recorded by the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra, John Walton - conductor.

In the season 1 Finale, LT must find her way back on board the DSCM Protector while planning for the total destruction of the infected space station. Bring the excitement to a close as we complete our story on the season 1 Finale. Approximate runtime 21 minutes.Original story and music by Jason K. NitschOriginally released September 6, 2021“LT” - Voiced by Tiffany Belzar”Jess” - Voiced by Emma HarropAlpha Squad Hargrave - Voiced by Sean Michael SmithNarrator - Voiced by Aizaac S. Main Theme performed and recorded by the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra, John Walton - conductor.

Working late in the laboratory, a lone researcher…helplessly behind schedule and needing a breakthrough, works alone long after midnight. Fighting fatigue and exhaustion, this single individual will set off the chain of events that will effect everyone on the station. Unfortunately for this scientist, his breakthrough discovery would come at the most inopportune time. Approximate run time: 19 minutesOriginal story and musical score by Jason NitschDr. Jack Robertson - Voiced by Matt SindtNarrator - Voiced by Aizaac S. Cello - Michelle PackmanOriginally released August 30, 2021

Deep within the lower levels of station Hotel Tango, a lonely supply clerk named “Smith” works alone each day managing the storage of the long=term supplies of the station. Each day for Smith is the same, walk the corridors, verify the stores, and count every box until it’s used. Today would not be the same. Smith was about to receive a special shipment for storage that was not what it seems…Approximate Runtime 16 minutesSupply Clerk Smith - Voiced by Jacob L. SkrapkaLab Tech - Voiced by Craig StorrodCentral Control - Voiced by Sarah ProwellNarrator - Voiced by Aizaac S. Main Theme performed and recorded by the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra, John Walton - conductor.Cello Soloist - Carolyn RegulaOriginally released August 23, 2021

After docking with the station, personnel from “The Project” enter the station to determine what may have happened and to attempt to recover the research data from the experiments which led to the disaster. Armed to the teeth, and accompanied by multiple squads of colonial marines, the station is breached by the boarding party. They may not be prepared for what they find waiting inside…Approximate running time: 19 minutesDr. Robert West - Voiced by Allen DonnellyPaul Wagner - Voiced by John BrattinJake Raznor - Voiced by Ben AyersNarrator - Voiced by Aizaac S. French Horn Soloist - Meredith MooreMain Theme performed and recorded by the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra, John Walton - conductor.Originally released August

Following an unknown accident at a secret deep-space…and very secret military laboratory, the now darkened station is approached by a strange ship. On board is the head of the mysterious group known only as “The Project” who oversees all of the secret sites across the galaxy just like this one. The ship seeks answers, but also information…about what happened here and what clues may be gleaned from the accident on the station. Run time approximately 17 minutesDr. Robert West - Voiced by Allen DonnellyPaul Wagner - Voiced by John Brattin Jake Raznor - Voiced by Ben AyersNarrator - Voiced by Aizaac S. French Horn - Meredith MooreCello - Michelle PackmanOriginally released August 9, 2021

Someone always has to mind the ship while the big dogs are away hunting. This week we meet Charlie Squad on the DSCM Protector. Led by their veteran squad leader, known to all as “Bingo",” the squad is the last line of defense on the ship. While always at the ready, Charlie Squad regularly finds themselves in the position of being prepared for action, but rarely being needed. Today they would experience much the same, and although they itch to get in on the action, they hope that they are once again not needed.Episode runtime approximately 18 minutes.CastJames “Bingo” Washington - Voiced by TwisterHD”Jess” - Voiced by Emma HarropNarrator - Voiced by Aizaac S. Main Theme performed and recorded by the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra, John Walton - conductor.Trumpet soloist - Kate AmrineOriginally released August 2, 2021

It was just another day at the office for the new guy on the station. Far from home, hating his job, and lacking in many of the comforts that he desired, our lowly accountants day was about to get turned on its head by some unexpected adventure. A sudden emergency at the station descends his world into chaos and he, and everyone around him, tries to make sense of what is happening around them. Runtime approximately 17 minutes. Story and original musical score by Jason Nitsch. Andrew Harper “The New Guy” - Voiced by Jason NitschSarah Hughes- Voiced by Megan IhnenOverconfident Marine - Voiced by Nicholas T. MiddlekauffRandom Hallway Guy- Voiced by Daniel ZbelNarrator - Voiced by Aizaac S. Originally released July 26,2021.

While on a routine patrol of the outer rim territories, the DSCM Protector encounters trouble and is forced to dock at a mysterious station for repairs. Receiving no communication from inside the station, LT leads Alpha Squad into the station to investigate and what they find could put them all in jeopardy. Runtime approximately 18 minutes. Story and original musical score by Jason Nitsch. Musical score recorded by the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra - John Walton, conductor.“LT” - Voiced by Tiffany Belzar”Jess” - Voiced by Emma HarropDr. Emelie Rogers - Voiced by Holly ParrishShips Engineer - Voiced by Willem RolfAlpha Squad Jones - Voiced by Stephen SeymourAlpha Squad Martin - Voiced by Jason NitschNarrator - Voiced by Aizaac S. Originally released July 26, 2021.

Beyond the Belt: Adventures from the Outer Rim - Music Trailer No. 2 featuring trumpet master Kate Amrine (www.kateamrine.com)! The podcast launches on Monday July 26, 2021 on all platforms!

Take a sneak peak at the music from Episode 6 "Cold Storage," composed by Jason Nitsch and performed by Carolyn Regula!

Beyond the Belt: Adventures from the Outer Rim - Episode 1 releases on Monday, July 26, 2021! Listen free on your streaming service of choice! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @jasonnitsch!

Enjoy this first look at season one of Beyond the Belt: Adventures from the Outer Rim, a new sci-fi podcast from Jason Nitsch! www.jasonnitsch.com