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The Chronicles of Astrimos

Martin (Darren Criss) thought his life was on track - he was about to become a partner at his law-firm and propose to the woman of his dreams - when his grandmother Maisie (Kate Mulgrew) dies, leaving him an old LP record that derails everything. Playing it transports Martin into the fantastical, but shockingly real world of “The Chronicles of Astrimos,” a 1960’s sci-fi radio drama about the plucky young spaceship pilot Calico Jones (Maya Hawke) who is fighting to save her planet. Flipping involuntarily between Astrimos and the real-world, Martin realizes with horror that the life-and-death stakes in the story are real and his only hope of escape is to solve the mystery of his grandmother’s bizarre gift before it’s too late.Starring Darren Criss as Martin, Maya Hawke as Calico Jones.Featuring: Natalie Gold (Bridget), Quincy Tyler Bernstine (Councillor Dextra/Ruby Montrose), Alfred Molina (The Narrator), Peter Friedman (Phil), Azhar Khan (Rami/Gawain), Jayne Houdyshell (Jean), Andy G

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    Episode 4: A Place Within Zanthor

    Convinced that his life is on line, Martin and Bridget rush to Maisie’s house to try and find an answer to the Viraxis’ riddle before he’s pulled back into the world of Astrimos.  The Chronicles of Astrimos stars:  Darren Criss as Martin Jennison And Maya Hawke as Calico Jones This episode features: Natalie Gold, Quincy Tyler Bernstine, Alfred Molina, Azhar Khan, Jayne Houdyshell, Kellen Raffaelo, Rebecca Henderson, Cindy Cheung, Gabby Beans, Gibson Frazier, Crystal Finn With Kate Mulgrew and Clarke Peters  Directed by Anne Kauffman Written by Declan Dineen Executive Producers: Mark Stern and Darren Criss Producers: Nick Garland, Declan Dineen, and Michel Lafrance Produced by Best Case Studios Adam Pincus, Executive Producer Isabel Evans, Producer Brent Katz, Co-Producer Hannah Lebowitz-Lockard, Associate Producer Editing and Sound Design by Will Rosati Original Music by Pakk Hui The Chronicles of Astrimos is an Echoverse Production.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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    Episode 3: Out of the Frying Pan

    Martin enlists his old friend Rami to help him win back a potential new client. Celebrating at a bar later, Martin finds himself drunkenly careening back into the world of Astrimos and a deadly confrontation with a powerful foe. The Chronicles of Astrimos stars:  Darren Criss as Martin Jennison And Maya Hawke as Calico Jones This episode features: Natalie Gold, Quincy Tyler Bernstine, Alfred Molina, Peter Friedman, Azhar Khan, Jayne Houdyshell, Rebecca Henderson, Cindy Cheung With Kate Mulgrew Directed by Anne Kauffman Written by Declan Dineen Executive Producers: Mark Stern and Darren Criss Producers: Nick Garland, Declan Dineen, and Michel Lafrance Produced by Best Case Studios Adam Pincus, Executive Producer Isabel Evans, Producer Brent Katz, Co-Producer Hannah Lebowitz-Lockard, Associate Producer Editing and Sound Design: Will Rosati Original Music by Pakk Hui The Chronicles of Astrimos is an Echoverse Production. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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    Episode 2: Black Hearts and Black Holes

    Now part of the spaceship Astrimos, Martin must journey through space with Calico Jones in search of the Eden Core, an energy source that will save her home planet, while fending off devious bandits and black holes. Back in the real world, Martin tries to figure out a medical explanation for his blackouts before they derail his path to partnership at the law firm. The Chronicles of Astrimos stars:  Darren Criss as Martin Jennison And Maya Hawke as Calico Jones This episode features: Natalie Gold, Quincy Tyler Bernstein, Alfred Molina, Peter Friedman, Jayne Houdyshell, Andy Grotelueschen, Gibson Frazier, Cindy Cheung With Kate Mulgrew and Clarke Peters Directed by Anne Kauffman Written by Declan Dineen Executive Producers: Mark Stern and Darren Criss Producers: Nick Garland, Declan Dineen, and Michel Lafrance Produced by Best Case Studios Adam Pincus, Executive Producer Isabel Evans, Producer Brent Katz, Co-Producer Hannah Lebowitz-Lockard, Associate Producer Edited by: Ryan Seaton Sound Design by: Dennis Dembeck Original Music by Pakk Hui The Chronicles of Astrimos is an Echoverse Production.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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    1. To My Fellow Astronaut

    Ambitious young attorney Martin Jennison is rising to the top of his Dad's corporate law firm and planning to marry the woman of his dreams. Everything changes when his beloved grandmother Maisie passes away, leaving him a recording of an old radio show called “The Chronicles of Astrimos”. The Chronicles of Astrimos stars:  Darren Criss as Martin Jennison And Maya Hawke as Calico Jones This episode features: Natalie Gold, Quincy Tyler Bernstine, Alfred Molina, Peter Friedman , Jayne Houdyshell, Cindy Cheung, Adina Verson, Gibson Frazier, Jay Klaitz  With Kate Mulgrew and Clarke Peters Directed by Anne Kauffman Written by Declan Dineen Executive Producers: Mark Stern and Darren Criss Producers: Nick Garland, Declan Dineen, and Michel Lafrance Produced by Best Case Studios Adam Pincus, Executive Producer Isabel Evans, Producer Brent Katz, Co-Producer Hannah Lebowitz-Lockard, Associate Producer Edited by: Ryan Seaton  Sound Design by: Dennis Dembeck Original Music by Pakk Hui The Chronicles of Astrimos is an Echoverse Production.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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    Trailer: The Chronicles of Astrimos

    Martin (Darren Criss) thought his life was on track - he was about to become a partner at his law-firm and propose to the woman of his dreams - when his grandmother Maisie (Kate Mulgrew) dies, leaving him an old LP record that derails everything.  Playing it transports Martin into the fantastical, but shockingly real world of “The Chronicles of Astrimos,” a 1960’s sci-fi radio drama about the plucky young spaceship pilot Calico Jones (Maya Hawke) who is fighting to save her planet. Flipping involuntarily between Astrimos and the real-world, Martin realizes with horror that the life-and-death stakes in the story are real and his only hope of escape is to solve the mystery of his grandmother’s bizarre gift before it’s too late.   Starring Darren Criss as Martin, Maya Hawke as Calico Jones. Featuring: Natalie Gold (Bridget), Quincy Tyler Bernstine (Councillor Dextra/Ruby Montrose), Alfred Molina (The Narrator), Peter Friedman (Phil), Azhar Khan (Rami/Gawain), Jayne Houdyshell (Jean), Andy Grotelueschen (Findo Gask/Frank), Adina Verson (Carla), Cindy Cheung (Chelsea), Rebecca Henderson (Dr. Woods/Viraxis), Kellen Raffaelo (Young Martin) Additional performances by Crystal Finn, Gabby Beans, Jay Klaitz, Robbie Sublett, and Gibson Frazier with Kate Mulgrew (Maisie) And Clarke Peters (Archie).   Directed by Anne Kauffman Written by Declan Dineen Executive Producers: Mark Stern and Darren Criss Producers: Nick Garland, Declan Dineen, and Michel Lafrance   Produced by Best Case Studios Adam Pincus, Executive Producer Isabel Evans, Producer Brent Raymond Katz, Co-producer Hannah Lebowitz-Lockard, Associate Producer Anpa’o Locke, Production Coordinator Edited by Ryan Seaton,Will Rosati, Max Michael Miller, and Nisha Venkat Sound Design by Dennis Dembeck and Will Rosati Mixed by Dennis Dembeck Original Music by Pakk Hui Casting By Paul Schnee and Kerry Barden   FOR ECHOVERSE: Development Executives: Nick Garland and Ben Chodosh Development Coordinator: Madison Engle Development Assistant: Sophie Kelly Production Consultant: Eleanor Hyde Business and Legal Affairs: Laura Black Dawson Finance: Andy Lewis, Morgan Krautstrunk, Judy Geletko                       The Chronicles of Astrimos is an Echoverse Production Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Martin (Darren Criss) thought his life was on track - he was about to become a partner at his law-firm and propose to the woman of his dreams - when his grandmother Maisie (Kate Mulgrew) dies, leaving him an old LP record that derails everything. Playing it transports Martin into the fantastical, but shockingly real world of “The Chronicles of Astrimos,” a 1960’s sci-fi radio drama about the plucky young spaceship pilot Calico Jones (Maya Hawke) who is fighting to save her planet. Flipping involuntarily between Astrimos and the real-world, Martin realizes with horror that the life-and-death stakes in the story are real and his only hope of escape is to solve the mystery of his grandmother’s bizarre gift before it’s too late.Starring Darren Criss as Martin, Maya Hawke as Calico Jones.Featuring: Natalie Gold (Bridget), Quincy Tyler Bernstine (Councillor Dextra/Ruby Montrose), Alfred Molina (The Narrator), Peter Friedman (Phil), Azhar Khan (Rami/Gawain), Jayne Houdyshell (Jean), Andy G

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Martin (Darren Criss) thought his life was on track - he was about to become a partner at his law-firm and propose to the woman of his dreams - when his grandmother Maisie (Kate Mulgrew) dies, leaving him an old LP record that derails everything. Playing it transports Martin into the fantastical,...

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