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Moonbase Theta, Out
by D.J. Sylvis
Moonbase Theta, Out – a queer emotional sci-fi audio drama by D.J. Sylvis. It is 2098. The Moonbase program has been determined unprofitable. The last base, Theta, is twenty weeks from being decommissioned. Most of the crew is in stasis awaiting retrieval. Five remain – Roger Bragado-Fischer, Nessa Cheong, Ashwini Ray, Michell L’Anglois, and Wilder. Join the crew of Moonbase Theta as they reach out to share the beauty, the isolation and frustration, the love and enmity, the humour, and the tragedy, as all count down to the operation’s end ... and what comes after.
Episodes
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MTO Phases - Story 13: Tumnus
Tumnus arrives at the end of her journey, finds her voice, and speaks her truth. Thank you for listening to Phases: a Moonbase Theta, Out short story anthology. Written by D.J. Sylvis. Read by Jen Ponton. Produced and edited by Cass McPhee. Our theme music is Star, by Ramp - check them out at…
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MTO Phases - Story 12: Ashwini
Ashwini – On zir way to visit relatives with Jaxon, Ashwini works on a new story. Thank you for listening to Phases: a Moonbase Theta, Out short story anthology. Written by D.J. Sylvis. Read, produced, and edited by Cass McPhee. Our theme music is Star, by Ramp - check them out at...
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MTO Phases - Story 11: Raymond
Coordinator Raymond Arterbury is still working for the megas. Thank you for listening to Phases: a Moonbase Theta, Out short story anthology. Written by D.J. Sylvis. Read, produced, and edited by Cass McPhee. Our theme music is Star, by Ramp - check them out at ramp-music.net. Our…
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MTO Phases - Story 10: Ursula
It’s the best time of the year, though Ursula doesn’t feel very festive. Maybe just a little eerie … Thank you for listening to Phases: a Moonbase Theta, Out short story anthology. Written by D.J. Sylvis. Read, produced, and edited by Cass McPhee. Our theme music is Star, by Ramp - check them out...
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MTO Phases - Story 9: Elena
Elena returns to Earth and the final stop on her journey. Thank you for listening to Phases: a Moonbase Theta, Out short story anthology. Written by D.J. Sylvis. Read, produced, and edited by Cass McPhee. Our theme music is Star, by Ramp - check them out at ramp-music.net. Our cover art…
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MTO Phases - Story 8: Keegan
Keegan is reunited with their Baba. Thank you for listening to Phases: a Moonbase Theta, Out short story anthology. Written by D.J. Sylvis. Read, produced, and edited by Cass McPhee. Our theme music is Star, by Ramp - check them out at ramp-music.net. Our cover art is by Peter Chiykowski.…
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MTO Phases - Story 7: Sarah
We go back to when the world changed, and the people were seeking refuge. Thank you for listening to Phases: a Moonbase Theta, Out short story anthology. Written by D.J. Sylvis. Read, produced, and edited by Cass McPhee. Our theme music is Star, by Ramp - check them out at ramp-music.net. Our...
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MTO Phases - Story 6: Zhong
Story 6: Zhong - It’s been quite a job keeping Base Theta running smoothly since Wilder left for Earth … Thank you for listening to Phases: a Moonbase Theta, Out short story anthology. Written by D.J. Sylvis. Read, produced, and edited by Cass McPhee. Our theme music is Star, by Ramp - check them...
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MTO Phases - Story 5: Nima
Nima returns to Palestine; to Jerusalem; and to their people. Thank you for listening to Phases: a Moonbase Theta, Out short story anthology. Written by D.J. Sylvis. Read by Serena Rahhal. Produced and edited by Cass McPhee. Our theme music is Star, by Ramp - check them out at ramp-music.net.…
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MTO Phases - Story 4: Val
MTO Phases - Story 4: Val – Quartermaster Valentine Narváez applies her skills on the far side of the Moon. Thank you for listening to Phases: a Moonbase Theta, Out short story anthology. Written by D.J. Sylvis. Read, produced, and edited by Cass McPhee. Our theme music is Star, by Ramp - check...
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MTO Phases - Story 3: Trina
MTO Phases - Story 3: We follow Trina Haugen on one more quest. Thank you for listening to Phases: a Moonbase Theta, Out short story anthology. Written by D.J. Sylvis. Read, produced, and edited by Cass McPhee. Our theme music is Star, by Ramp - check them out at ramp-music.net. Our cover art is…
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MTO Phases - Story 2: Cas and Pol
MTO Phases - Story 2: Cas and Pol We find out what our two good girls have been up to since arriving on the Moon. Thank you for listening to Phases: a Moonbase Theta, Out short story anthology. Written by D.J. Sylvis. Read, produced, and edited by Cass McPhee. Our theme music is Star, by Ramp -...
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MTO Phases - Story 1: Roger
MTO Phases - Story 1: Roger Returning to where we last heard Roger Bragado-Fischer, we find out just a bit more before he leaves his computer… (Note – this story slots into the very last Roger scene in the MTO Epilogue. Just think of it as a slight expansion within his final line of dialogue.)...
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MTO Phases: Coming January 8 2025
Greetings Moonbase-ians! This is Cass McPhee, co-producer of Moonbase Theta, Out. It's been a while, huh? Our series wrapped up at the end of November 2023, but as our wonderful Patreon supporters know, that wasn't the last word from the folks on the moon. Every month of 2024, series creator D.J....
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MTO Recommends - Waiting For October!
*** Hi folks, Deej here - creator of Moonbase Theta, Out and our new queer supernatural audio drama, Waiting For October! You might have heard about it back when we were crowdfunding, or on our social media as we were gearing up for release, but now our monster story is out there, in the world…
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MTO - The Final Q&A!
MTO - The Final Q&A! Deej, Tina, and Cass answer your questions - and make a couple of special announcements! Transcript here: https://monkeymanproductions.com/2023/12/mto-final-qa-transcript/ Your Producers are: D.J. Sylvis, Tina Case, and Cass McPhee. Cass edited the special, and Tina provided...
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MTO Season 4 – Bonus: “David”
Harold McVett does his best to get through to the Enclave Officer. Transcript here: https://monkeymanproductions.com/2023/11/mto-s4-b4-transcript/ Thank you for listening. This episode featured D.J. Sylvis as the Enclave Officer, and Steven LaFond as Harold McVett. The script was written by D.J....
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MTO Season 4 – Bonus: “Ahnung”
Ahunug tells Elio what happened on her trip back North. Transcript here: https://monkeymanproductions.com/2023/11/mto-s4-b3-transcript/ Thank you for listening. This episode featured Robin Regalado as Ahnung, and Becca Marcus as Elio. The script was written by D.J. Sylvis; Cass McPhee is our…
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MTO Season 4 – Bonus: “Jaxon”
Jaxon shares his own story as he and Ashwini look to the future. Transcript here: https://monkeymanproductions.com/2023/10/mto-s4-b2-transcript/ Thank you for listening. This episode featured Cole Burkhardt as Jaxon, and Tau Zaman as Ashwini Ray. The script was written by D.J. Sylvis; Cass McPhee...
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MTO Season 4 – Bonus: “Ashwini”
Jaxon has questions about the future; Ashwini shares memories of zir past. Transcript here: https://monkeymanproductions.com/2023/10/mto-s4-b1-transcript/ Thank you for listening. This episode featured Tau Zaman as Ashwini Ray, and Cole Burkhardt as Jaxon. The script was written by D.J. Sylvis;...
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MTO Announcement - Bonus Episodes, Q&A
Still to come from MTO - four bonus episodes and a Q&A. But we need your Qs! Transcript: https://monkeymanproductions.com/2023/10/mto-announcement-transcript-2/ Bonus Episodes: "Ashwini" - Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023 "Jaxon" - Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023 "Ahnung" - Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023 "David" - Sunday, Nov....
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MTO Season 4 – Episode 20: “Moonbase Theta, Out” – EPILOGUE
Three months after the broadcast from Base Theta (and beyond), we see how the world has been affected. Transcript here: https://monkeymanproductions.com/2023/09/mto-s4-e20-transcript/ Thank you for listening to the last full episode of Moonbase Theta, Out, featuring what I think is our largest…
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MTO Season 4 – Episode 19: “The Voice, Part 2” – SERIES FINALE
On Earth and the Moon, there are new voices, new chances, and new discoveries. But in the end, is there hope? Transcript here: https://monkeymanproductions.com/2023/08/mto-s4-e19-transcript/ INTRO: Hey there, Moonbaseians! Deej here, and it’s time for the resolution of our two-part Moonbase…
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MTO Season 4 – Episode 18: “The Voice, Part 1” – SERIES FINALE
On Earth and the Moon, conflict looms with the megas; but on Base Gamma, another conflict takes priority. In the end, a voice is heard. Transcript here: https://monkeymanproductions.com/2023/08/mto-s4-e18-transcript/ INTRO: Hey folks, Deej here. In case you’ve clicked on the wrong episode, you...
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MTO Cast Special
Deej (and guest host Claudia) chats about the cast of the show and all the other cool stuff they work on! Listening suggestions galore! You can find links in the transcript to all the projects we're discussing. Transcript: https://monkeymanproductions.com/2023/06/mto-cast-special-transcript/ Cast...
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MTO Announcement - Season 4 Finale
Just a little announcement about our schedule for the rest of the show, some thanks and chat about where else you can find us, and an end of series giveaway! MTO Series Finale, Part 1 - Sunday, August 20th MTO Series Finale, Part 2 - Sunday, September 3rd MTO Series Epilogue - Sunday, October 1st...
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MTO Season 4 – Episode 17: “While It Lasts”
Roger gets caught up in the past; while in Palestine, Nima prepares the Resistance. Moonbase Theta receives an ultimatum. Transcript here: https://monkeymanproductions.com/2023/07/mto-s4-e17-transcript/ Today’s episode featured Danyelle Ellett, Teddy Hannah-Drullard, Jen Ponton, Gabriel Taneko,...
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MTO Season 4 – Episode 16: “Work to be Done”
Michell and Wilder arrive back at the near side just in time for new troubles; Roger and Addie handle some late-night messages. Transcript here: https://monkeymanproductions.com/2023/06/mto-s4-e16-transcript/ Today’s episode featured Danyelle Ellett, Cass McPhee, Tina Daniels, Anna Godfrey, Rissa...
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MTO Season 4 – Episode 15: “Freedom to Move"
Unexpected returns occur in several locations on Earth; while on the Moon, Ashwini proposes an unexpected step forward. Transcript here: https://monkeymanproductions.com/2023/05/mto-s4-e15-transcript/ Today’s episode featured Danyelle Ellett, Robin Howell, Joe Fisher, D.J. Sylvis, AMC, Glory…
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MTO Season 4 – Episode 14: “Never Stopped Saying I’m Sorry”
Sticky situations for folks all over the Moon, conversations that have been a long time coming, and at least one really big discovery… Transcript here: https://monkeymanproductions.com/2023/04/mto-s4-e14-transcript/ Today’s episode featured Danyelle Ellett, D.J. Sylvis, Glory Duda, Robin Howell,...
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MTO Season 4 – Episode 13: “Too Too Real”
Barnett Bell returns as the megacorporations up the ante; Michell reaches an abrupt end to his search; and in the NAC, directions are changing. Transcript here: https://monkeymanproductions.com/2023/04/mto-s4-e13-transcript/ Today’s episode featured Danyelle Ellett, Leeman Kessler, Tau Zaman…
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MTO Season 4 – Episode 12: “Volatile Elements”
Ashwini gives the Science Bros new guidance; Michell grumbles about Maria and Wilder; the new ACs have some questions on revolution. Transcript here: https://monkeymanproductions.com/2023/04/mto-s4-e12-transcript/ Today’s episode featured Evan Tess Murray, Josh Rubino, David S. Dear, Anjali...
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MTO Season 4 – Episode 11: “Almost Soon Enough”
Michell catches up with recent events on the Moon, while back on Earth the NAC is pulling together, and the Enclave Officer defends his strategies. Content Warning: Distant fighting and gunfire Transcript here: https://monkeymanproductions.com/2023/03/mto-s4-e11-transcript/ Today’s episode…
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MTO Season 4 – Episode 10: “Beeps and Boops”
MIDSEASON - Barnett Bell reaches a tipping point; Wilder finds a canary in her coal mine; there are unexpected conversations from both sides of the Moon. Content Warning - Physical distress and injury, pain response and pharmaceutical use Transcript here:...
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MTO Season 4 – Episode 9: “Underground”
Wilder’s work at the North Pole continues; Tumnus’ project develops; Dr. Ringling struggles in the lab. Content Warning: Physical distress and injury Transcript here: https://monkeymanproductions.com/2023/02/mto-s4-e9-transcript/ Today’s episode featured Danyelle Ellett, Evan Tess Murray, Tina...
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MTO Season 4 – Episode 8: “Party Business”
Unexpected turns for the revolution on both sides of the Moon including the return of Harold McVett; Roger and Ashwini have a moment. Transcript here: https://monkeymanproductions.com/2023/02/mto-s4-e8-transcript/ Today’s episode featured Danyelle Ellett, Evan Tess Murray, Leeman Kessler, Rissa...
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MTO Season 4 – Episode 7: “On the Same Page”
Nima and Elio visit a new facility in the NAC; the Enclave Officer makes contact; there’s a reunion on Moonbase Theta Transcript here: https://monkeymanproductions.com/2022/12/mto-s4-e7-transcript/ Today’s episode featured Danyelle Ellett, Evan Tess Murray, Becca Marcus, Corey Spruill, Serena...
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MTO Season 4 – Episode 6: “Tell You How I’m Feeling”
Repairs of various types are attempted; Wilder sings; Tumnus asks Roger for advice on her big project Transcript here: https://monkeymanproductions.com/2022/12/mto-s4-e6-transcript/ Today’s episode featured Danyelle Ellett, Evan Tess Murray, Tina Daniels, Jen Ponton, Cass McPhee, Cat Blackard,...
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MTO Season 4 – Episode 5: “A Bear Without a Head”
Jaxon escapes his responsibilities thanks to Ashwini and a message from an old friend; in the NAC, Nima and Elio take the dogs for a walk; Roger receives an unexpected call. Content Warning - Significant emotional distress (discussed and in action), overwhelming situations Transcript here:...
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MTO Season 4 – Episode 4: “Origin Story”
Tumnus has important discussions about the future; Michell attempts to make a few connections. Content Warning - Alcohol overindulgence Transcript here: https://monkeymanproductions.com/2022/11/mto-s4-e4-transcript/ Today’s episode featured Danyelle Ellett, Evan Tess Murray, Tau Zaman, Jen…
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MTO Season 4 – Episode 3: “Find the Loopholes”
Maria struggles to coordinate the efforts of the near-side Bases; on Earth, the Enclave Officer’s plot thickens. Transcript here: https://monkeymanproductions.com/2022/11/mto-s4-e3-transcript/ Today’s episode featured Danyelle Ellett, Evan Tess Murray, Jen Ponton, Cass McPhee, Cat Blackard…
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MTO Season 4 – Episode 2: “Read from the Beginning”
In Northern Africa, the former Freehold residents struggle to find their place; on the Moon, Addie struggles to connect with the Base Theta crew. Transcript here: https://monkeymanproductions.com/2022/11/mto-s4-e2-transcript/ Today’s episode featured Danyelle Ellett, Evan Tess Murray, Leeman...
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MTO Season 4 – Episode 1: “Contrary Moon”
SEASON PREMIERE! Three months after the events of the Prologue, we return to events on both sides of the Moon - where the Plan for sustainability faces challenges and delays. Episode Transcript here: https://monkeymanproductions.com/2022/10/mto-s4-e1-transcript/ Content warning: References to...
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MTO Season 4 – Bonus: “Rose of Jericho Podcasts”
SEASON 4 PREMIERES OCTOBER 30! As we gear up for the final season, here's a few perspectives from the people of Earth - and their thoughts as they keep watching the Moon. Transcript here: https://monkeymanproductions.com/2022/10/rose-of-jericho-pocketcasts-transcript/ FEATURING: Alasdair Stuart,...
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MTO Season 4 – Prologue 5: “To him my tale I teach”
Prologue Minisode - 5 of 5: Michell and Zhong arrive on the near side, but aren't prepared for what they find ... Content Warning - Physical injury and medical response; references to physical and emotional distress Transcript here: https://monkeymanproductions.com/2022/10/mto-s4-p5-transcript/...
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MTO Season 4 – Prologue 4: “I know the man that must hear me”
Prologue Minisode - 4 of 5: The Freehold refugees - including Cas and Pol - arrive in North Africa. Introductions are made. Content Warning - Physical injury and emergency response, references to accidental death Transcript here: https://monkeymanproductions.com/2022/09/mto-s4-p4-transcript/...
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MTO Season 4 – Prologue 3: “The moment that his face I see”
Prologue Minisode - 3 of 5: On Earth, the Enclave Officer provides a sense of purpose; and on the Moon, Theta's crew reacts to the rocket's impending arrival. Transcript here: https://monkeymanproductions.com/2022/09/mto-s4-p3-transcript/ FEATURING: D.J. Sylvis as the Enclave Officer, Robin…
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MTO Season 4 – Prologue 2: “I have strange power of speech”
Prologue Minisode - 2 of 5: On the rocket en route to the Moon, Alex, Payload, and Addie discuss what might come next. In a rocket bound for the moon, Alex, Payload and Addie talk about the past, and what might come next. Content Warning - Extreme emotional distress, dangerous situations…
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MTO Season 4 – Prologue 1: “I pass, like night, from land to land”
The prologue for our final season begins! These events take place immediately after the end of Season 3. Prologue Minisode - 1 of 5: Tensions run high as the Base Theta crew discusses what's next for the moon - and keeps tabs on a certain incoming rocket ... Transcript here:...
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The Story So Far - a Recap Special!
Time to get ready for our Season 4 Premiere (coming August 14th) with a recap of Seasons 1-3! This special recap episode is made possible by the contributions of these amazing fans: Beka! (Twitter: @BekaTerrier) Molly! (TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTRDPJphk/) Alice! (Twitter…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Moonbase Theta, Out – a queer emotional sci-fi audio drama by D.J. Sylvis.
It is 2098. The Moonbase program has been determined unprofitable. The last base, Theta, is twenty weeks from being decommissioned. Most of the crew is in stasis awaiting retrieval. Five remain – Roger Bragado-Fischer, Nessa Cheong, Ashwini Ray, Michell L’Anglois, and Wilder.
Join the crew of Moonbase Theta as they reach out to share the beauty, the isolation and frustration, the love and enmity, the humour, and the tragedy, as all count down to the operation’s end ... and what comes after.
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Moonbase Theta, Out – a queer emotional sci-fi audio drama by D.J. Sylvis. It is 2098. The Moonbase program has been determined unprofitable. The last base, Theta, is twenty weeks from being decommissioned. Most of the crew is in stasis awaiting retrieval. Five remain – Roger Bragado-Fischer, Nessa...
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