The Unseen Hour

CALLIRRHOE - Mutation RebellionWritten and produced by James Carney, performed by him, Joey Timmins, and Brice Stratford at Kings Place for London Podcast Festival AND at VAULT Festival. Monologue written and performed by Anna Maguire. Guest music from David Leopold. Theme music by The Unrecorded.@unseenhour

ADRASTEA - Epilogue: Murders Of A Dark Murder (Shut Down)As a luxury witch, Strideforth enlists the help of a brilliant scientist, who is also some kind of robot vegetable, who, with the help of a blood-thirsty grendel, can locate... an internet nerd… who can help them… defeat?… a zombie… godzilla, maybe. Or gorilla…Written by “Angelica”, an advanced long short term memory recurrent neural network, and produced by James Carney, performed by him, Joey Timmins, and Brice Stratford at VAULT Festival. Monologue written by James Carney and performed by John Rayment. Guest music, theme music and live scoring: The Unrecorded (playing Europe Is Our Playground by Suede). Recorded by Ella Watts and Andy Goddard.Original release: 10 March 2019

LEDA - Escape The Fall Of The Looming Mansion On The HillAs a trashy horror novelist and a closed-minded scientist respectively, Strideforth and Perch accept an invitation to a spooky mansion, but soon find that the altogether too predictable perils of the haunted house are a facade for a much deeper evil...Written and produced by James Carney, performed by him, Joey Timmins, and Brice Stratford at VAULT Festival. Monologue written by Adal Rifai and performed by Mike Shephard. Guest music: Cajita. Recorded by Ella Watts and Andy Goddard.Original release: 21 February 2019

ANANKE - The Living Dead WageAs a small business owner and zombie, Strideforth joins with his local community to oppose the descent of the scenic area into a soulless military encampment...Written and produced by James Carney, performed by him, Joey Timmins, and Brice Stratford at The Rosemary Branch Theatre. Monologue written by Cara Compass and performed by Sofi Lee Henson. Guest music: Susie B. Recorded by Ella Watts. Support and advice from Andy Goddard. Brief political reportage (on the vote of no confidence on December 2018) from Ella Villiers.Original release: 14 February 2019

CARME - Nobody LeavesAs a group of dissidents launch an escape attempt from an island refugee camp/escape game, the actions and intentions of the key players are re-interpreted from three different perspectives...Written and produced by James Carney, performed by him, Joey Timmins, and Brice Stratford at The Rosemary Branch Theatre. Monologue written by Joe Eyre and performed by James Corrigan. Guest music: The Malfunctioning Androids. Recorded by Ella Watts. Support and advice from Andy Goddard. Original release: 4 February 2019

LYSITHEA - The Bechdel-Kampf TestWARNING: This episode encountered some technical problems when it was recorded live, which has led to the sound quality being less than ideal throughout.Continuing from the conclusion of the previous episode, Prestoon and Strideforth attempt to unpick the problem of a virus which could wipe out the human race - but are they dealing with a medical emergency, or ethical symbolism?...Written and produced by James Carney, performed by him, Joey Timmins, Deborah Pearson and Brice Stratford at The Old Red Lion. Monologue written by James Huntrods and performed by Danielle Winter. Guest music: Tom Moores. Recorded by Ella Watts, with emergency help from Hedley Knights. Support and advice from Andy Goddard. Original release: 23 January 2019

SINOPE - Masculine ToxicityWARNING: This episode encountered some technical problems when it was recorded live, which has led to the sound quality being less than ideal throughout.As a caroller and a trick-or-treater, Prestoon and Strideforth butt heads when they discover that a local scientific institute has created a dangerous biological specimen...Conclusion in the next episode.Written and produced by James Carney, performed by him, Joey Timmins, Deborah Pearson and Brice Stratford at The Old Red Lion. Monologue written by Tilly Lunken and performed by Jeannie Dickinson . Guest music: Crom-Lus. Recorded by Ella Watts, with emergency help from Hedley Knights. Support and advice from Andy Goddard. Original release: 15 January 2019

PASIPHAE - ManifestationAs a medieval baron, Strideforth and his wife Imogen receive a visit from a priest, but soon discover that their impiety is not easy to conceal...Written and produced by James Carney, performed by him, Joey Timmins and Brice Stratford at Rosemary Branch Theatre. Monologue written and performed by Lizzie Milton . Guest music: Fiona Bevan. Recorded by Ella Watts. Support and advice from Andy Goddard. Original release: 6 January 2019

ELARA - The Irresistible Will Of OllolethAs an amateur spelunking astronomer, Strideforth investigates a crashed meteorite, but soon notices that his associates are behaving strangely...Written by James Carney, performed by him, Joey Timmins and Brice Stratford at Rosemary Branch Theatre. Monologue written and performed by Joe Rizzo-Naudi . Guest music: Midnight Mouth. Produced by Ella Watts, Hedley Knights and James Carney. Support and advice from Andy Goddard.Original release: 31 December 2018

AMALTHEA - SciaticaAs a police detective, Strideforth investigates a series of murders in his local community, but the details of the crimes remind him of something… from his childhood...Written by James Carney, performed by him, Joey Timmins and Brice Stratford as part of The London Podcast Festival at King’s Place. Monologue written by Alex Lynch and performed by John Henry Falle. Guest music: The Little Unsaid. Produced by James Carney and Ella Watts. Support and advice from Andy Goddard. Special thanks to Hedley Knights.Original release: 31 October 2018

HIMALIA - A Wheelbarrow Full Of DollarsAs a roaming gunslinger, Strideforth arrives in a small township to find it in the grip of economic collapse. He inserts himself into a local feud, playing both sides for his own gain...Written by James Carney, performed by him, Joey Timmins and Brice Stratford as part of The London Podcast Festival at King’s Place. Monologue written and performed by David Devereux. Guest music: Interiors. Produced by James Carney, Andy Goddard and Ella Watts. Original release: 16 October 2018

CALLISTO - The Vile Keepers Of The OntologeonAs a feudal soldier, Strideforth must go on a dangerous quest to regain his lands and his titles, but the treasure he must recover may be more than mere riches...Written by James Carney, performed by him, Holly Morgan and Brice Stratford. Monologue written and performed by Cecil Baldwin. Guest musician: Phil Grainger. Produced by James Carney, Andy Goddard and Ella Watts. Original release: 3 October 2018

GANYMEDE - The Implausible Case Of The Mathanock Brain-SnatcherAs a Victorian gentleman-investigator, Strideforth deduces the identity of a violent killer and plans to catch him, but the solution may not be as elementary as he first thought...Written by James Carney, performed by him, Holly Morgan and Brice Stratford. Monologue written by Casey Jay Andrews and performed by Sullivan Beau Brown. Guest musician: Fuzzystar. Produced by James Carney, Andy Goddard and Ella Watts. Original release: 26 September 2018

Mini-episode ENCKE - The Dance Of The Gigantic VerminAs an aristocratic man of science, Strideforth invites a prestigious audience to witness the unveiling of his latest invention, but the device does not perform quite as he intended...Written by James Carney, performed by him, Joey Timmins and Brice Stratford. Produced by James Carney and Ella Watts. Recorded by Hedley Knights and Beth Crane of Battlebird Productions. Theme music by The Unrecorded with additional archive music "Shadow Waltz" from archive.org.Original release: 23 September 2018

EUROPA - Soft BreakfastAs in decadent socialite, Strideforth hosts an elegant breakfast for his friends and peers, but it soon transpires that everything is not as idyllic as it seems...Written by James Carney, performed by him, Joey Timmins and Brice Stratford. Monologue written by and performed by Felix Trench. Guest musician: Sealionwoman. Produced by James Carney, Andy Goddard and Ella Watts. Original release: 15 September 2018

IO - On/OffStrideforth attempts to fall in love with his cell phone.As in internet journalist and influencer, Strideforth falls deeply in love with his new operating system, only to find that the program may not be as ethical as he hoped...Written by James Carney, performed by him, Joey Timmins and Brice Stratford. Monologue written by Poe Villiers and performed by Thomas Jancis. Guest musician: Eve and Hannah Owen. Produced by James Carney, Andy Goddard and Ella Watts. Featuring incidental ukelele music by James Carney under the advice of Jay Chakravortry.Original release: 20 August 2018

JUPITER - King Of EarthAs a cult leader, Strideforth brings about world peace and a new era of humanity, but is his innovative new church a true religion, or is it just a bizarre conglomeration of utter hogswash which is about to come crashing into contact with an irreconcilable reality...?Written by James Carney, performed by him, Sasha Wilson, Beth Eyre and Molly Beth Morossa and Brice Stratford. Monologue written by David K. Barnes and performed by Liam Bewley. Guest musician: Fraser Gaster Woolf. Produced by James Carney, Andy Goddard and Ella Watts.Original release: 10 August 2018

ATROPOS - The Dull Sessions #35-OOO-03: Frankenstein 2046As a Frankenstein's Monster, Strideforth returns to the place where all the trouble begins, seeking to confront the past, make amends and finally face down his villainous doppelganger, but the path to redemption is not as smooth as he hopes...Written by James Carney, performed by him, Joey Timmins and Brice Stratford. Monologue written by Amanda DiGioia and performed by Emily Stride. Guest musician: Thomas James Smith. Produced by James Carney and Andy Goddard. Recorded Odinn Orn Hilmarsson and Ella Watts.Original release: 18 July 2018

LACHESIS - The Dull Sessions #34-EE-02: The Creature In The RyeAs a Frankenstein's Monster, Strideforth escapes into the churning underbelly of Carcos' more disreputable districts, only to be recruited by a mysterious organization with obscure intentions, which lead him to question his true nature...Written by James Carney, performed by him, Joey Timmins and Brice Stratford. Monologue written by Thomas Jancis and performed by Alice Osmanski. Guest musician: David Gunawardana. Produced by James Carney and Andy Goddard. Recorded Odinn Orn Hilmarsson and Ella Watts.Original release: 5 July 2018

CLOTHO - The Dull Sessions #33-OO-01: Re-AbnegatorAs a Frankenstein's Monster, Strideforth attempts to mend the trauma of the days immediately following his creation, by attending a group therapy session with his creator, Dr. Imogen Perch, but the resentment and emotional scars run deep...Written by James Carney, performed by him, Joey Timmins and Brice Stratford. Monologue written by Jen Sugden (creator of Victoriocity) and performed by Pip Gladwin. Guest musician: Bearpark. Produced by James Carney and Andy Goddard. Recorded Odinn Orn Hilmarsson and Ella Watts.Original release: 30 June 2018

ASTRAEA - The Outer OublietteAs an astronaut, the communications officer aboard the exploratory vessel Night Hag, Rufus Strideforth attempts to stay calm as he ventures where no-one has ever gone before, but in the darkness beyond the moon, reason and scientific detatchment may not be as reliable as he hopes...This episode has a few technical glitches. We apologize.Written by James Carney, performed by him, Joey Timmins and Brice Stratford. Monologue written by Beth Crane (creator of We Fix Space Junk) and performed by Rebecca Ward. Guest musician: Hummingbird. Produced by James Carney and Andy Goddard. Music recorded by Odinn Orn Hilmarsson and Ella Watts.Original release: 4 June 2018

ALAUDA - A Midsummer NightmareAs a mainstay of the Quellmouth amateur dramatic society, Rufus Strideforth attempts to put on his shoes and take part in an ancient, mysterious play, but on this particular Carnival day, the king and queen of the dark ocean have decided to join the proceedings.Written by James Carney, performed by him, Joey Timmins and Brice Stratford. Monologue written by Jodi Gray and performed by Serena Manteghi. Guest musician: Nicola Harrison. Produced by James Carney and Andy Goddard.Original release: 21 May 2018

AURORA - Join Us UndergroundAs an independent theatre practicioner, Strideforth brings his talents to VAULT Festival in the bustling district of Barbacides in Carcos, but finds his ambitions frustrated by an audience composed entirely of zombies.Written by James Carney, performed by him, Joey Timmins and Brice Stratford. Monologue written by Josh Morrall and performed by Mat Burt. Guest musician: Tim Wilson. With a special safety announcement from Andy George. (That's all three festival directors and the communications director of VAULT Festival!) Produced by James Carney and Andy Goddard.Original release: 11 May 2018

EUPHROSYNE - The Masque Of The Manic Dancing Death MadnessAs an aristocrat travelling among his people in a clever disguise, Strideforth encounters an outbreak of a mass psychogenic illness that causes people to laugh hysterically, dance uncontrollably, and then die painfully...Written by James Carney, performed by him, Joey Timmins and Brice Stratford. Monologue written by Katie Arnstein and performed by Ashley Tucker. Guest musician: Joey Timmins & James Carney. Produced by James Carney and Andy Goddard.Original release: 19 April 2018

HYGEIA - Night Of The UncleanAs the local lawman of the colonial town of Palton on the distant planet of Lilith, Strideforth attempts to save the town from an outbreak of a virulent and fatal disease, that does not end in death...Written by James Carney, performed by him, Holly Morgan and Brice Stratford. Monologue written by Dominic Allen and performed by Simon Maeder. Guest musician: Overbeck. Produced by James Carney and Andy Goddard.Original release: 10 April 2018

THEMIS - Zedekiah FairVisiting a local fair, Strideforth discovers that the local townsfolk are being granted wishes by various mysterious and magical means - wishes that are more than they bargained for...Written by James Carney, performed by him, Holly Morgan and Brice Stratford. Monologue written by Nicole Acquah and performed by Sarah Langrish-Smith Guest musician: Niall McNamee. Produced by James Carney and Andy Goddard.Original release: 23 March 2018

PATIENCIA - Waiting For...As a soldier in a Roman rearguard cohort, Strideforth stands as a meagre defence against the oncoming barbarians, but the featureless desert with its one spindly tree is not all it appears to be...Written by James Carney, performed by him, Joey Timmins and Brice Stratford. Monologue written by Sid Singh and performed by Laura Jane Romer-Ormiston. Guest musician: James Carney. Produced by James Carney and Andy Goddard.Original release: 7 March 2018

⁠Mini-episode HALLEY - Nearly Departed⁠Recorded live at a special event for Wooden Overcoats, at The Phoenix Arts Club in London.Written by James Carney, performed by him, Joey Timmins and Brice Stratford. Produced by James Carney and Andy Goddard.Original release: 2 March 2018

ALETHEIA - The Unseen Unseen Unseen Hour Hour Hour Files Files FilesAs an investigative journalist, Strideforth, is swept up into a world of secret organizations and false realities as he searches for the origin of a podcast which appears to be about his own life..Written by James Carney, performed by him, Joey Timmins and Brice Stratford. Monologue written by Angus Dunican and performed by Emily Jane Kerr. Guest musician: Huge Davies. Produced by James Carney and Andy Goddard.Original release: 26 February 2018

DIOTIMA - The Unseen Unseen Hour Files FilesAs an investigative journalist, Strideforth, blunders into a world of crime and secrets as he searches for the origin of a podcast which appears to be about his own life, following a series of clues that seem increasingly improbable...Written by James Carney, performed by him, Joey Timmins and Brice Stratford. Monologue written and performed by Luke Courtier. Guest musician: Jonny Taylor. Produced by James Carney and Andy Goddard.Original release: 8 February 2018

⁠DORIS - The Unseen Hour Files Files⁠As an investigative journalist, Strideforth, stumbles into a world of myth and legend as he searches for the roots of a podcast which appears to be about his own life, and it takes him to places he never imagined could exist...Written by James Carney, performed by him, Joey Timmins and Brice Stratford. Monologue written by James King and performed by Ben Metcalf.Guest musician: Andy Grieve. Produced by James Carney and Andy Goddard.Original release: 26 January 2018

PSYCHE - The Unseen Hour FilesAs an investigative journalist, Strideforth, delves into the mystery of a podcast which appears to be about his own life, only to discover that someone doesn't want him asking questions.Written by James Carney, performed by him, Joey Timmins and Brice Stratford. Monologue written by Joseph Cullen and performed by Richard Holt.Guest musician: Koko Brown. Produced by James Carney and Andy Goddard. Original release: 19 January 2018

THISBE - Cracks In The WallsStrideforth attempts to take up residence in a new home with his family.⁠As an alcoholic novelist trying to finish his book, Strideforth moves into a large isolated house with his family, only to encounter an array of ghosts... and his own internal demons...⁠Written by James Carney, performed by him, Joey Timmins and Brice Stratford. Monologue written and performed by Karla Marie Sweet. Guest musician: Heidi Gowthorpe. Produced by James Carney and Andy Goddard.Original release: 12 January 2018

PALLAS - Eat Me TooStrideforth attempts enlist the help of an imprisoned cannibal psychopath in order to catch a serial killer.As a government investigator, Strideforth must lock wits with a genius psychopath in a mental institute in order to gain insight into his search for a serial killer on the loose.Written by James Carney, performed by him, Joey Timmins and Brice Stratford. Monologue written by Joey Page and performed by Janina Smith. Guest musician: Len Blanco. Produced by James Carney and Andy Goddard.Original release: 8 January 2018

CERES - The Terrible Cult Of Ostara InvictusStrideforth attempts to retrieve an overdue book.As a lowly clerk, Strideforth must track down an ancient and powerful book, that has fallen into the hands of a deadly doomsday cult.Written by James Carney, performed by him, Joey Timmins and Brice Stratford. Monologue written by Holly Morgan and performed by Alexa Brown. Guest musician: Isobel Rogers. Produced by James Carney and Andy Goddard.Original release: 8 December 2017

NEMESIS - The Story Of The Scary Evil Killer Clown That Lives In The Sewers Of The Town In Which I Grew UpStrideforth attempts to grow up.As an adult who thinks he has left his childhood trauma far behind, Strideforth is called back to his hometown to confront the fears of his youth - in the form of a demonic clown.Written by James Carney, performed by him, Joey Timmins and Brice Stratford. Monologue written by Rebecca Crookshank and performed by Ciara Baxendale. Guest musician: Eugene Feygelson. Produced by James Carney and Andy Goddard.Original release: 23 November 2017

DAPHNE - The Blood Shed At Lake GrisselStrideforth attempts to not be chopped into little pieces. As a stereotypical teenager, Strideforth and his friends are attacked by a relentless supernatural killer.Written by James Carney, performed by him, Joey Timmins and Brice Stratford. Monologue written by Jimmy Osborne and performed by David Aula. Guest musician: Theo Bard. Produced by James Carney and Andy Goddard.Original release: 15 November 2017

JUNO - The Protocols Of The Elders Of RoboticsStrideforth attempts to resist a robot uprising.As a robotics engineer, Strideforth discovers that the robots he has created are dissatisfied with their place in society.Written by James Carney, performed by him, Joey Timmins and Brice Stratford. Monologue written by Kathryn Gardner and performed by Paul Collin-Thomas. Guest musician: David Persiva. Produced by James Carney and Andy Goddard.Original release: 24 October 2017

EUNOMIA - Murder On The National ExpressStrideforth attempts to take public transport.As the world's greatest detective, Strideforth picks through the evidence of a violent murder.Written by James Carney, performed by him, Joey Timmins and Brice Stratford. Monologue written by Peter Carrington and performed by Josephine Rattigan. Guest musician: Andy Goddard. Produced by James Carney and Andy Goddard.Original release: 6 October 2017

AMPHITRITE - The Krakening!: A Disaster With PiratesStrideforth attempts to sail the seven seas and swash his buckles.As an ablebodied seaman, Strideforth unwittingly joins a crew on a suicidal mission to find a seamonster.Written by James Carney, performed by him, Joey Timmins and Brice Stratford. Monologue written by Max Kreisky and performed by Taqi Nazeer. Guest musician: Fiona Jane Thom. Produced by James Carney and Andy Goddard.Original release: 21 September 2017

FORTUNA - Bright Lights, Sheep InnardsStrideforth attempts to become famous.As a newcomer to the comedy circuit, Strideforth stumbles upon an idea for a hit show, which rockets him to stardom. Written by James Carney, performed by him, Joey Timmins and Brice Stratford. Monologue written by Owen Rixon and performed by Kevin Shen. Guest musician: Sam Shaber. Produced by James Carney and Andy Goddard.Original release: 14 September 2017

HEBE - The Fountain Of Dark WatersStrideforth attempts to stay young forever.As a bold conquistador, Strideforth ventures into a savage rainforest in search of the fabled Fountain of Youth.Written by James Carney, performed by him, Joey Timmins and Brice Stratford. Monologue written by Brodrick Jones and performed by Maggie Turner. Guest musician: Orlando James. Produced by James Carney and Andy Goddard.Original release: 8 September 2017

METIS - Red Plains DrifterStrideforth attempts to defend a Martian frontier town from mutant bandits.As a retired gunslinger, Strideforth encounters a group of bandits threatening the community of a small town on Mars and must either defend or abandon them.Written by James Carney, performed by him, Joey Timmins and Brice Stratford. Monologue written by Karim Flint and performed by Amy Fleming. Guest musician: Head Moths. Produced by James Carney and Andy Goddard.Original release: 24 August 2017

10 - IRIS - There's Something Over The RainbowStrideforth attempts to return to a home like which there is no place.As a large dog, Strideforth finds himself swept to a magical world where a group of misfits are trying to find acceptance.Written by James Carney, performed by him, Joey Timmins and Brice Stratford. Monologue written by Raymond Miller and performed by Teddy Lamb. Guest musician: ROOKES. Produced by James Carney and Andy Goddard.

10 - VESTA - The Dark HearthStrideforth attempts to live in a haunted house.As an alcoholic novelist trying to finish his book, Strideforth moves into a large isolated house with his family, only to encounter an array of ghosts... and his own internal demons...Written by James Carney, performed by him, Joey Timmins and Brice Stratford. Monologue written by Sergio Maggiolo and performed by Miguel Hernando Torres Umba. Guest musician: Paul Mosley with Maya McCourt. Produced by James Carney and Andy Goddard.

8 - PHOBOS - Uranium FeverPrestoon attempts to avert an international disaster.As a political advisor to the President of the United States, Prestoon attempts to steer the world away from nuclear Armageddon.Written by James Carney, performed by him, Joey Timmins and Deborah Pearson. Monologue written by Molly Beth Morossa and performed by Tom Crowley. Guest musician: Gabby Young with Stephen Ellis, Jay Chakravorty and Thom Ashworth. Produced by James Carney and Andy Goddard.

7 - DEIMOS - Victims Of The Quellmouth CursePrestoon investigates a mysterious curse in a seaside village.As a troubled university doctoral student, Prestoon relates the story of a terrible curse to which she believes she has fallen victim.Written by James Carney, performed by him, Joey Timmins and Deborah Pearson. Monologue written by Nic Lamont and performed by Edward Cartwright. Guest musician: Samantha Whates. Produced by James Carney and Andy Goddard.

6 - MARS - Into NomanslandStrideforth attempts to win the First World War.As a First World War soldier, Strideforth finds an opportunity to cleanly end the brutal war of attrition and escape being meaninglessly killed on the battlefield.Written by James Carney, performed by him, Joey Timmins and Brice Stratford. Monologue written by Chris Webster and performed by Oliver Gully. Guest musician: Thom Ashworth. Produced by James Carney and Andy Goddard.

5 - LUNA - The Grisselburg Werewolf TrialsStrideforth attempts to farm dairy cattle near some woods.As a rural dairy farmer, Strideforth must use his wiles to identify the vicious werewolf hidden somewhere within the local community.Written by James Carney, performed by him, Joey Timmins and Brice Stratford. Monologue written by Sasha Wilson and performed by Rhiannon Neads. Guest musician: Jess Bryant. Produced by James Carney and Andy Goddard.

4 - TERRA - Secrets Of The Lost City Of Tal-i KhahrhkhosStrideforth attempts not to knock over a clay pot.As a squire to a medieval knight, Strideforth discovers the cradle of humanity and must face the terrible monstrosities that were here before our world was formed.Written by James Carney, performed by him with Joey Timmins and Brice Stratford. Monologue written by Sam Thompson and performed by Greg Lockett. Guest musician: Odinn Orn Hilmarsson. Produced by James Carney and Andy Goddard.