Worlds Away

After their discoveries in Prosperity, the party strikes out in search of the ghost ship. Lila looks to her abilities in another’s time of need. Nasir tries to address a different sort of rift. Arnaud looks back on a previous trek into hostile territory. Mara finds a path to her goal. Full credits available at: worldsawaypod.com/convergence

The crew returns to Consus and begins their search for the ghost ship. Nasir reflects upon his recent time on the frontier. Mara and Lila look for help with the local wildlife. Arnaud asks for a reality check. Full credits available at: worldsawaypod.com/convergence

A downtime episode. As the crew settles into more familiar surroundings, Arnaud unveils a plan to track down the ghost ship. Mara and Nasir consider their place in the galaxy. Lila recalls some encouragement from her mentor. Arnaud gets his big break. Full credits available at: worldsawaypod.com/convergence Book referenced at around 39 minutes: Too Like the Lightning by Ada Palmer

As Lila tries to escape the maze, Mara and Arnaud arrive at the anomaly and learn what has changed. Nasir shares his discovery with the group. The party makes some demands. Full credits available at: worldsawaypod.com/convergence

As the party continues their investigation of the rift on Satis, a change in the anomaly works to divide the group. Arnaud and Mara focus on new data. Nasir tries to earn a rival’s trust. Lila faces the monster. Full credits available at: worldsawaypod.com/convergence

After meeting with Dr. Sen at the anomaly, the party splits up to investigate what might have caused the appearance of the rift.Nasir looks for clues surrounding the ghost ship’s arrival. Mara and Arnaud take a second shot at diplomacy on Satis. Lila has a reunion of her own.Full credits available at: worldsawaypod.com/convergence

After learning of the anomaly and a renewed sighting of the ghost ship, the party faces an uneasy reunion on Satis, nearly three years after the last mission of the Minerva Project. Nasir and Arnaud catch up over a friendly game. Mara reaches for old tools after her unexpected departure from Aventine. Lila tries to help a stranger in need, while finding it impossible to escape the choices of her past. Full credits available at: worldsawaypod.com/convergence

The year is 2278. The Minerva Project no longer exists. A new interplanetary council presides over a renewed era of peace. But as memories of humanity’s past begin to fade, the spheres have continued to move. Full credits available at: worldsawaypod.com/convergence

After gaining the help of foe-turned-ally Wesley, the Hemsworth crew gains entry to the Fallmark Holiday Gala. Their goal: rescuing Chris from the 44th floor of Fallmark Tower and saving the Hamboree one last time. But with Fallmark’s CEO and Beth’s former boss hot on their trail, can our hometown heroes make it out of the tower unscathed? Find out in the finale of Hemsworth with a Vengeance! Starring: Jon Ossip as Dana Lin Lauren Wilbanks as Beth Juniper Michael Morales as Harry Finklestein Mo Shatara as Carol Anne Walters and special guest star Grant Hamersma as Simon Alexander Squatch Gamemaster: Helie Dharia Game System: Never Stop Blowing Up by Brennan Lee Mulligan & Carlos Luna Full credits available at: worldsawaypod.com/convergence

Ho ho ho! We return, once again, to the idyllic town of Hemsworth as it prepares for the 414th annual Holiday Hamboree. But after someone close to the festivities goes missing, our crew gets pulled back in for One Last Job—this time with the entire holiday season at stake. Starring: Jon Ossip as Dana Lin Lauren Wilbanks as Beth Juniper Michael Morales as Harry Finklestein Mo Shatara as Carol Anne Walters and special guest star Grant Hamersma as Simon Alexander Squatch Gamemaster: Helie Dharia Game System: Never Stop Blowing Up by Brennan Lee Mulligan & Carlos Luna “Shchedryk,” written by Mykola Leontovych, kazoo version arranged, produced, and performed by Jon Ossip Full credits available at: worldsawaypod.com/convergence

The finale. But for real this time. With Kevin’s return reverberating through the tower and the Scarlet Spiral’s predetermined fates, the party faces their greatest challenge yet: empowered by psychic spores and unhinged ambition, Kevin seeks to seize control of every reality threaded through the Infinite Lexicon. In the conclusion of Tales of the Scarlet Spiral, fate, chaos, and cosmic absurdity collide, proving that when destiny calls, sometimes you just have to floor it. Full credits available at: worldsawaypod.com/convergence

The finale was too big to fit into one episode, so welcome to part one of our double-header conclusion. As the Scarlet Spiral carves their way through waves of furious mush-men to confront Belladonna’s fate, an old rhythm resurfaces in a shared, shroom-fueled hallucination, and a voice from the past uncovers half-truths, hidden motives, and unsettling implications about the blueprints extracted from the Gauntlet of Sound. But revelations aren’t the only things emerging from the shadows, and an old foe returns—alive, ambitious, and far more dangerous than before. In this first half of the Tales of the Scarlet Spiral finale, the Spiral learns that the hardest part of their journey is yet to come. Full credits available at: worldsawaypod.com/convergence

The Scarlet Spiral’s adventures through fate reach new heights of chaos as they face off against Kevin, Faux-Fraustus, and two-thirds of a very angry divine polycule in a boardroom brawl that will decide more than quarterly earnings. As the fates split and realignment looms, the Spiral must navigate hostile takeovers of both the celestial and emotional variety.Their next trial? A high-stakes leg-wrestling match in an untamed startup greenhouse—and a prophetic mushroom trip that goes wrong, or right, or possibly sideways.In this antepenultimate chapter of Tales of the Scarlet Spiral, divine vengeance meets corporate synergy, and destiny’s HR department is working serious overtime.Full credits available at: worldsawaypod.com/convergence

Still unsure whose fate they’ve wandered into, the Scarlet Spiral must dazzle a hostile crowd and outrun a mob stirred into frenzy by divine interference. Between the wrath of the gods, the crush of the audience, and an overwhelming amount of celestial paperwork, their odds of survival are—at best—questionable.But amid the chaos, an old foe emerges: the most fearsome threat of all, whose name is whispered in terror across the Infinite Lexicon… Kevin.In this continuation of Tales of the Scarlet Spiral, the Spiral’s performance could make them legends—if they can survive long enough to schedule a meeting with their divine supervisor.Full credits available at: worldsawaypod.com/convergence

Fresh from surviving divine therapy, the Scarlet Spiral find themselves once again in the Hall of Mirrors—only this time, they’re not sure whose reflection they’re walking through. With their fates still bound to these shiny surfaces, they’ll need to navigate new dangers, bad decisions, and the consequences of their past actions.Their journey takes a turn when they buy a batch of “totally safe” potions from a suspicious recluse, stumble into someone else’s destiny, and confront a vengeful techno-dance troupe that seems to know one of them too well. Between dangerous doors, untrustworthy puddles, and the desperate search for the most important member of any musical act—the drummer—the Spiral will need every ounce of luck, wit, and rhythm they have left.Full credits available at: worldsawaypod.com/convergence

The Scarlet Spiral has reached the Hall of Mirrors, where every reflection shows a new danger and every choice defies the will of fate. Tasked by Pale Varnus, god of the moon, each member now holds a literal key to their destiny. But with divine vengeance closing in, they’ll need more than bravado to survive the ever-changing tower.What awaits them? A gauntlet of gods’ revenge, shifting realities, and—because this is the Scarlet Spiral—an unexpected detour to strip-mall martial arts classes, picking up a copy of Annals Untold, and even a little therapy.In this chapter of Tales of the Scarlet Spiral, the line between cosmic doom and chaotic comedy blurs—will the Spiral unlock their escape, or just unlock more trouble?Full credits available at: worldsawaypod.com/convergence

The great war for the Obsidian Peaks has reached its turning point. The Scarlet Spiral—reckless, arrogant, and brilliant—used the last of their magic to accomplish the impossible: destroying the Aegis, the artifact that made Selvara Rinn’s Iron Halo invincible. Without it, the Halo’s reign of conquest may finally falter.But victory is only the beginning. Trapped without their powers in the ever-shifting tower on Moonbound Isle, its corridors twisting and rearranging through arcane design, the Spiral must find a way out before the tower itself becomes their tomb.Join us for the first chapter in Tales of the Scarlet Spiral, where triumph gives way to terror, and the party must overcome fate itself in order to survive.Starring:Helie Dharia as Belladonna the BrazenJon Ossip as Fraustus the FantasticalLauren Wilbanks as Rizzard the WizardMo Shatara as Ebramir the Third, Grandmaster of the Infinite Lexicon, Supreme Voice of the Ninefold Accord, Doom-Seer, He Who Speaks the Final RunesGame Master: Michael MoralesGame System: Beefy Shotgun Wizards by Peter DrummondFull credits available at: worldsawaypod.com/convergence

The Minerva Project’s mission to save peace in the Verge reaches its conclusion. Mara takes on a new role. Lila faces the consequences of her actions. Arnaud goes looking for some advice. Nasir decides to stop running. Full credits available at: worldsawaypod.com/convergence

With the devices planted on Aventine’s moon, Mara, Arnaud, and the Valiant try to make their escape while Lila and Nasir confront the delegates from Earth and Aventine with the truth about their mission in the Verge.Lila tries to preserve her chance at finding the ghost ship. Nasir accepts a counteroffer. Mara puts the mission first. An ally or resource is put in peril or harmed.Full credits available at: worldsawaypod.com/convergence

As Arnaud and Mara continue their mission on Aventine’s moon, Lila and Nasir learn the fate of their proposal for the future of humanity. Lila makes her case to the delegates. Nasir gives his stump speech. Mara enters the facility. Arnaud leaves something behind. Full credits available at: worldsawaypod.com/convergence

As Nasir and Lila put their plan to a final vote of the delegates, Mara and Arnaud reach Aventine 2b and make their way to the facility. Lila proposes her new tenet for humanity. Nasir looks for an escape. Mara scouts for opportunities on Aventine’s moon. Arnaud navigates the maze. Full credits available at: worldsawaypod.com/convergence

As Mara and Arnaud head to the Aventine system, Nasir and Lila try to sell the representatives of Earth and Aventine on a new direction for humanity’s future. Nasir has a sit-down with President Li. Arnaud and Mara get in some training time. Lila looks to new stars.Full credits available at: worldsawaypod.com/convergence

After their fifteen-minute head start runs out, Arnaud and Inspector Hooper try to escape Mateo’s apartment without destroying the peace summit, while the rest of the party prepares for the Valiant to leave Ascension.Mara asks one of the delegates for help breaking through to Aventine. Arnaud lays out the results of his investigation. Lila helps Nasir with a decision.“Suns Rise Above,” written and performed by Jon Ossip, additional lyrics by Mo ShataraFull credits available at: worldsawaypod.com/convergence

As Arnaud continues to work with Inspector Hooper, the rest of the Minerva Project begins to meet with individual delegates, pushing them toward agreement on the principles of the New Armistice.Mara clears the air before their mission to Aventine. Lila adds a proposal to the board. Arnaud and Nasir strike a deal.Full credits available at: worldsawaypod.com/convergence

Following the welcome reception, the summit begins in earnest, and the crew of the Minerva Project tries to navigate the planets’ differences while Arnaud investigates the murder of Lilian Gale.Lila and Mara catch up while off the clock. Nasir goes exploring with Rivka Sarek. Arnaud strikes deals with some new friends, and shares information with an old one.Full credits available at: worldsawaypod.com/convergence

As the peace summit officially begins, the Minerva Project welcomes the arriving diplomats and attempts to thaw relations between Earth, Aventine, and the rest of the Verge, all while Arnaud updates Mara on his meeting with Shaw.Lila catches up with a member of the council on Satis. Nasir agrees to return a favor from Eos. Mara asks about a very specific plant. Arnaud bumps into someone.Full credits available at: worldsawaypod.com/convergence

As the delegates finally reach Ascension Station, the party meets with the new arrivals and welcomes them to the summit.Nasir meets with Mahr to discuss the conference and potential threats to a peace. Mara confronts another crewmember about their doubts. Arnaud meets with an old co-worker. Lila stares into the abyss.Full credits available at: worldsawaypod.com/convergence

The crew makes their final preparations for the peace summit and welcomes some early arrivals to Ascension Station while trying to prevent the death of Aventine’s top diplomat from interfering with their plans.Nasir introduces the party to a colleague from Earth. Lila seeks out guidance regarding her visions of the Traveler. Arnaud plays the waiting game. Mara grabs some coffee with a friend from work.Guest starring Madeline Marie and Sydney Meyer.Full credits available at: worldsawaypod.com/convergence

A downtime episode (part two). After Nasir reads Mateo into the true mission of the Minerva Project, the crew prepares to announce a peace summit that might build a successor to the armistice and prevent another war in the Verge.Lila reflects on the party’s decisions on Kairos. Mara puts the finishing touches on her own secret weapon. Arnaud follows up on his message to Scion. Nasir looks for answers in the library.Full credits available at: worldsawaypod.com/convergence

A downtime episode (part one). Returning to Ascension after the events in the Kairos system, the crew of the Minerva Project begins preparations for a peace summit that could chart a new course for humanity.Mara pitches a way to stop the devices threatening the Verge. Lila asks who will have a seat at the table. Arnaud checks in on things at the park. Nasir reads in a new member of the team.Full credits available at: worldsawaypod.com/convergence

In their final confrontation with the Front for an Independent Verge, the crew learns the group’s true designs for the planet and decides what to do next.CW: This episode includes depictions of hostage-taking.Full credits available at: worldsawaypod.com/convergence

After arriving at the research station and hearing Adam’s threat to Dr. Stone’s sister, the Minerva Project crew enters the facility and attempts to rescue the hostages before the asteroid’s impact.CW: This episode includes depictions of hostage-taking.Full credits available at: worldsawaypod.com/convergence

The Minerva Project crew runs into a local resident during their trek to the research facility.Arnaud provides a distraction. Mara helps navigate a hidden side of Kairos. Lila questions the group’s direction. Nasir makes a new friend.CW: This episode includes depictions of hostage-taking.Full credits available at: worldsawaypod.com/convergence

After arriving in orbit around Kairos, the party begins their rescue mission to the planet’s surface.Arnaud plays the role of negotiator. Nasir leads a trek through the wilderness. Lila considers the planet’s future. Mara scouts for local fauna.CW: This episode includes depictions of hostage-taking.Full credits available at: worldsawaypod.com/convergence

With a new mission assigned by President Li, the party heads to Kairos, facing an inhospitable environment and even more inhospitable hosts.The crew welcomes a guest to the Valiant. Mara and Nasir discuss politics. Lila helps Arnaud find new purpose.CW: This episode includes depictions of hostage-taking.Guest starring Alexandria Camacho Worley, Mitchel Worley, and Briomi the Witch.Full credits available at: worldsawaypod.com/convergence

After a monster threatens several members of the party and destroys a beloved landmark, the team develops a plan to expose the truth about what’s haunting Hemsworth.Will Beth and Harry rescue the Hamboree and save the town from holiday obscurity? Will Dana and Simon find the creature behind it all and score the deal of every podcaster’s dreams? Will Carol Anne ever get her white pie Pizzazzle calzone? Find out right here on Worlds Away!Starring:Jon Ossip as Dana Lin (The Flake)Lauren Wilbanks as Beth Juniper (The Mundane)Michael Morales as Harry Finklestein (The Spooktacular)Mo Shatara as Carol Anne Walters (The Pararomantic)and special guest star Grant Hamersma as Simon Alexander Squatch (The Snoop)Gamemaster: Helie DhariaGame System: Monster of the Week by Michael SandsFull season credits available at: worldsawaypod.com/convergence

The holiday crew returns to Hemsworth for another Hamboree on this year’s two-part special. But this time, something sinister is afoot in our humble holiday hamlet.As a series of attacks endangers the town and threatens cancellation of the Holiday Hamboree, the new mayor assembles a trusted crew, along with some outside expertise. Will the team be able to track down the monster terrorizing Hemsworth before it’s too late?Starring:Jon Ossip as Dana Lin (The Flake)Lauren Wilbanks as Beth Juniper (The Mundane)Michael Morales as Harry Finklestein (The Spooktacular)Mo Shatara as Carol Anne Walters (The Pararomantic)and special guest star Grant Hamersma as Simon Alexander Squatch (The Snoop)Gamemaster: Helie DhariaGame System: Monster of the Week by Michael Sands“Shchedryk” Written by Mykola Leontovych Kazoo version arranged, produced, and performed by Jon OssipFull season credits available at: worldsawaypod.com/convergence

Downtime continued.Lila’s experiences in the Landscape are challenged. Mara tracks the origin of the devices, and begins to engineer a solution. As Nasir decides how best to protect his secret, Arnaud reaches out for a favor.Full credits available at: worldsawaypod.com/convergence

A downtime episode. Now back on Ascension, the party faces the aftermath of their press conference and of revealing the threat of war.The Minerva Project crew starts to plan with their new leadership. Nasir reveals his latest complication, and tries to make amends with Mara. Arnaud makes a phone call.Guest starring Doug Lindner, Kateryna Kuntsevich, and Shayna Han.Full credits available at: worldsawaypod.com/convergence

After arriving at the Fleet’s own secret cache, the crew drops off Riley while deciding which truths should be revealed to humanity.Mara readies her most important presentation yet. Lila proposes an alternative hypothesis for the ghost ship. Arnaud tries a different tack with his commanding officer. Nasir receives help from an ally.Full credits available at: worldsawaypod.com/convergence

After Mara and Arnaud recover the Clarity device and return to the Valiant, the crew finds themselves under attack by an Aventine ship and tries to make their escape.Mara researches the device they found on the asteroid. Arnaud suggests what to do with their guest. Lila prepares for a difficult conversation. Nasir is confronted about the party’s secrets.Full credits available at: worldsawaypod.com/convergence

With Lila out of the Landscape and the crew divided between the asteroid and the Valiant, the landing party continues to explore the space rock’s passages while avoiding attention from the Aventine warship.Lila reckons with her experiences inside Nadia’s mind. Nasir continues his efforts at diplomacy. Arnaud and Mara make a new acquaintance.Full credits available at: worldsawaypod.com/convergence

With Lila missing inside the Landscape, Mara and Arnaud explore the asteroid while Nasir stalls for time.Mara and Arnaud play detective. Nasir heads back to meet a guest. Lila receives a warning.Full credits available at: worldsawaypod.com/convergence

After discovering a survivor on board the Amity, the party tries to save her life while tracking down the missing device.Nasir uses his engineering background. Arnaud and Mara take a road trip. Lila reaches out to their new guest, and finds something else along the way.Full credits available at: worldsawaypod.com/convergence

Worlds Away jumps on the video-game-adaptation trend as the crew explores the MV Amity.Mara pulls up the mini map. Arnaud crouches to sneak. Lila throws a bottle. Nasir finds hidden lore.Full credits available at: worldsawaypod.com/convergence

After detecting the location of another Clarity device, the party tries to leave Ascension Station without tipping their hand to Nico Torres.Nasir attempts to read others into the conspiracy. Arnaud and Mara discuss the crew’s newfound independence. Lila reflects on a dance.Guest starring Madeline Marie, Annaleigh Benton, and Adrian Thoen.Featuring gameplay from “Mobile Frame Zero: Firebrands” by Meguey Baker & D. Vincent Baker.Full credits available at: worldsawaypod.com/convergence

Downtime continued. After learning the truth about the creation of the Clarity device and what it might be capable of, the party faces a decision about the future of the Minerva Project.Mara tries to smooth things over with new management. Lila faces questions about her technique. Arnaud struggles to balance his loyalties. Nasir takes a new risk.Full credits available at: worldsawaypod.com/convergence

A downtime episode. The party struggles with the new leadership of the Minerva Project and tries to figure out their next moves.Nasir confronts an old foe. Lila bails out a friend. Mara continues her investigation of the device. Arnaud receives some classified information.Guest starring Madeline Marie.Full credits available at: worldsawaypod.com/convergence

After Emma Gomez fires at the stage on Eos, the crew of the Minerva Project rush to save Rivka Sarek and to protect a fragile peace in the Verge.Nasir digs deeper into a figure from his past. Lila reflects on a recent mistake. While Mara and Arnaud discuss the contents of Emma Gomez’s slate, a past choice catches up to the crew.Full credits available at: worldsawaypod.com/convergence

After Arnaud finds a hidden slate in Rivka Sarek’s apartments, the party turns their focus to Emma Gomez—her head of security—as Sarek prepares to deliver her speech.Nasir makes a deal for his chance in the spotlight. While Arnaud plays his role as the bodyguard, Mara creates some technical difficulties. Lila takes matters into her own hands.Full credits available at: worldsawaypod.com/convergence