Explore every episode of the podcast Borderlands: Dead ECHOs
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| Borderlands: Dead ECHOs | 26 Mar 2026 | 00:04:02 | |
Borderlands: Dead ECHOs is a darkly comedic audio drama set in the chaotic Borderlands universe. It follows Watts, a disenchanted DAHL Echo Operator, who supplements his meager pay by sifting through undeliverable ECHO Logs, and selling the secrets inside to the highest bidder. When Junie, a curious stranger with big ideas and a secretive past, gets him out of a jam, the two strike up an unlikely partnership. As Junie injects a daring Robin Hood twist into Watts’ amateur criminal enterprise, their ECHO-brokering operation draws attention from ruthless mercenaries, violent outlaws, and DAHL’s deadly corporate hit squad lead by power hungry rogue executive, Vivian Proctor. With a little too much heat on the operation our team ventures out into the wider Borderlands universe where they encounter fan favorite characters, and visit familiar locales. Throughout their adventures, Watts realizes Junie’s unwavering kindness and strength are the key to breaking free of his stagnant life on Pandora. Similarly, Junie discovers Watts’ radical acceptance and infectious vibes are what she needs to stop running and reconcile with her dark past. Season 1 is coming in Spring 2026! | |||
| Episode 1: Don’t try to be funny, Watts. | 20 Jul 2026 | 00:40:04 | |
Don’t try to be funny, Watts. In the crazy, cruel badlands of Pandora, two loners will forge a connection based on easy money, tenuous trust, and a love for sticking it to assholes. But what happens when their silly scams start to uncover a full-tilt corporate coup involving cyborg assassins? Dead ECHOs dives headlong into the lethal lunacy of the Borderlands! Borderlands: Dead ECHOs is Gearbox’s first scripted narrative podcast — a darkly comedic drama set in the chaotic Borderlands universe. —---------------------------------------- CAST Watts, Crisp, Walla: Joel Watson Junie, Walla: April Johnson DAHL Management Bot: Alexa Ray Corriea Customer Service Bot, Fancy, Lady Bandit: Amanda Shuckman DAHL Announcement, Mother: Colleen Clinkenbeard Clerk, Walla: Dante Silva Wainwright Jakobs: David Wald Sir Hammerlock, Beefhole: J. Micheal Tatum Claptrap: Jim Foronda Dennis, Seven, Walla: Joel McDonald Vivian Proctor: Lydia Mackay Bandit Bum, Bar Patron 1: Mike Cosner Bar Patron 2, Walla: Randy Varnell Lead Writer, Producer: April Johnson, Joel Watson Writer: Jamie Marchi Director: Joel Watson Audio Design: Ben Governale Additional Narrative Support: Alexa Ray Corriea, Lin Joyce, Sam Winkler, Taylor Clark, and Matt Fowler Special thanks to: Stephen Hoff, Katie Heacock, Andy Reiner, Andrew Cheney, Gearbox Casting ------------------------------------------- FOLLOW GEARBOX -------------------------------------------- https://www.twitter.com/gearboxofficialhttps://www.threads.com/@gearbox https://www.facebook.com/gearboxofficial https://bsky.app/profile/gearboxofficial.bsky.social https://www.instagram.com/Gearbox https://www.twitch.tv/GearboxOfficial -------------------------------------------- FOLLOW BORDERLANDS -------------------------------------------- https://www.tiktok.com/@borderlands https://www.twitter.com/Borderlands https://www.threads.com/@borderlands https://bsky.app/profile/borderlands.2k.com https://www.facebook.com/borderlandsgame https://www.instagram.com/borderlands | |||
| Episode 2: Yes, and, Junie? | 27 Jul 2026 | 00:34:47 | |
Yes, and, Junie? One week into their new partnership, the scammy scheme team of Watts and Junie are still working out kinks and discovering new quirks. With DAHL-related danger looming large on the horizon, the proactive pair is busily serving up justice, pocketing duckets, and figuring out the rhythms of their swindles. So let Dead ECHOs regale you with air ducts, code names, pumps, dumps, dummies, fantasy cruises, counterfeit firearms, AND other shellfish as the confounding Postmaster makes his debut and the dexterous art of improv shames us all. Borderlands: Dead ECHOs is Gearbox’s first scripted narrative podcast — a darkly comedic drama set in the chaotic Borderlands universe. It follows Watts, a disenchanted DAHL Echo Operator, who supplements his meager pay by sifting through undeliverable ECHO Logs, and selling the secrets inside to the highest bidder. When Junie, a curious stranger with big ideas and a secretive past, gets him out of a jam, the two strike up an unlikely partnership. As Junie injects a daring Robin Hood twist into Watts’ amateur criminal enterprise, their ECHO-brokering operation draws attention from ruthless mercenaries, violent outlaws, and DAHL’s deadly corporate hit squad lead by power hungry rogue executive, Vivian Proctor. —---------------------------------------- CAST Joel Watson: Watts, Gary, Goon 2, Walla: April Johnson: Junie, Sexy Whisper, Walla Alexa Ray Corriea: DAHL Management Bot, DAHL Security Dispatch Amanda Shuckman: Customer Service Bot, Fancy Colleen Clinkenbeard: DAHL Announcement David Wald: Amadeus, LeviJ. Micheal Tatum: Beefhole, Business Owner Jim Foronda: DAHL Security Officer 2, Murdercon Joel McDonald: Dennis, Goon 1, Walla Mike Cosner: George, Walla Ronnie Douglas: Fibula Gamble Producers: April Johnson and Joel Watson Lead Writers: April Johnson and Joel Watson Director: Joel Watson Audio Design: KlugeFon Additional Narrative Support: Alexa Ray Corriea, Lin Joyce, Matt Fowler and Taylor Clark. Special thanks: Andrew Cheney, Andy Reiner, Austin Conway, Katie Heacock, Stephen Hoff Gearbox Casting ------------------------------------------- FOLLOW GEARBOX -------------------------------------------- https://www.twitter.com/gearboxofficial https://www.facebook.com/gearboxofficial https://www.instagram.com/Gearbox https://www.twitch.tv/GearboxOfficial -------------------------------------------- FOLLOW BORDERLANDS -------------------------------------------- https://www.tiktok.com/@borderlands https://www.twitter.com/Borderlands https://www.threads.com/@borderlands https://bsky.app/profile/borderlands.2k.com https://www.facebook.com/borderlandsgame https://www.instagram.com/borderlands | |||
| Episode 3: Make your partner look good in front of their ex. | 03 Aug 2026 | 00:31:46 | |
Make your partner look good in front of their ex. They say all publicity is good publicity but those clowns never had to deal with things getting a bit too hot for The Postmaster, did they? So now, with things getting 5-star spicy, Watts and Junie find themselves running damage control, doubling down on their crazy theatrics and dealing with dirty die cheaters. Or is it dice? Borderlands: Dead ECHOs is Gearbox’s first scripted narrative podcast — a darkly comedic drama set in the chaotic Borderlands universe. It follows Watts, a disenchanted DAHL Echo Operator, who supplements his meager pay by sifting through undeliverable ECHO Logs, and selling the secrets inside to the highest bidder. When Junie, a curious stranger with big ideas and a secretive past, gets him out of a jam, the two strike up an unlikely partnership. As Junie injects a daring Robin Hood twist into Watts’ amateur criminal enterprise, their ECHO-brokering operation draws attention from ruthless mercenaries, violent outlaws, and DAHL’s deadly corporate hit squad lead by power hungry rogue executive, Vivian Proctor. —---------------------------------------- CAST Joel Watson: Watts, Walla April Johnson: Junie, Pet Store Customer, Walla Amanda Schuckman: Fancy, Customer Service Bot Dante Silva: Dice Worker, Walla Joe Cucinotti: Dice Boss David Wald: Amadeus Elisa Melendez: Marisol Jim Foronda: Claptrap Lydia MacKay: Vivian Proctor Mike Salcedo: Aaron Baron Producers: April Johnson and Joel Watson Lead Writers: April Johnson and Joel Watson Director: Joel Watson Audio Design: KlugeFon Claptrap Rap Writer: Dante Silva Claptrap Rap Producer: Helix Additional Narrative Support: Alexa Ray Corriea, Lin Joyce, and Matt Fowler Special thanks: Andrew Cheney, Andy Reiner, Austin Conway, Katie Heacock, Stephen Hoff Gearbox Casting ------------------------------------------- FOLLOW GEARBOX -------------------------------------------- https://www.twitter.com/gearboxofficial https://www.facebook.com/gearboxofficial https://www.instagram.com/Gearbox https://www.twitch.tv/GearboxOfficial -------------------------------------------- FOLLOW BORDERLANDS -------------------------------------------- https://www.tiktok.com/@borderlands https://www.twitter.com/Borderlands https://www.threads.com/@borderlands https://bsky.app/profile/borderlands.2k.com https://www.facebook.com/borderlandsgame https://www.instagram.com/borderlands | |||
| Episode 4: No mistakes. Only opportunities. Bring a mop. | 10 Aug 2026 | 00:33:06 | |
No mistakes. Only opportunities. Bring a mop. Stop, drop, and roll, fun fans - It’s time for DEAD ECHOES! This week, after a touch of cerebral theatricality, the zip zap zoperation of Watts and Junie face their most dire obstacle to date: air. Or lack thereof.Yes, with DAHL Management breathing down our heroes’ necks, those pesky productivity-obsessed overlords have found a way to suck the oxygen out of the room. Literally. Plus, do you like guest stars? Cantankerous cameos? Of course you freakin’ do. And have we got a digi-doozy for ya! All this, plus big sacks of cash, prestigious institutes of higher laughing, old lady wigs, Boom Rooms, attempted fridging, and more…Live for the bit!Love,Dead Echoes Borderlands: Dead ECHOs is Gearbox’s first scripted narrative podcast — a darkly comedic drama set in the chaotic Borderlands universe. It follows Watts, a disenchanted DAHL Echo Operator, who supplements his meager pay by sifting through undeliverable ECHO Logs, and selling the secrets inside to the highest bidder. When Junie, a curious stranger with big ideas and a secretive past, gets him out of a jam, the two strike up an unlikely partnership. As Junie injects a daring Robin Hood twist into Watts’ amateur criminal enterprise, their ECHO-brokering operation draws attention from ruthless mercenaries, violent outlaws, and DAHL’s deadly corporate hit squad lead by power hungry rogue executive, Vivian Proctor. —----------------------------------------CASTJoel Watson: Watts, Boomer Dugnut. Crisp, Elderly Man, WallaApril Johnson: Junie, Elderly Woman, WallaAlexa Ray Corriea: Butt-Stallion Slot Machine, DAHL Management BotColleen Clinkenbeard: DAHL Announcement, Little JeebusDante Silva: WallaDavid Wald: AmadeusJim Foronda: C4E Host, Trent the SlutJoel McDonald: Pit Boss, WallaMatt Ward: DabneyMike Salcedo: Aaron BaronRandy Pitchford: Digi-EarlRicky Campitelli: HostProducers: April Johnson and Joel WatsonLead Writers: April Johnson and Joel Watson Director: Joel WatsonAudio Design: KlugeFonAdditional Narrative Support: Alexa Ray Corriea, Lin Joyce, and Matt FowlerSpecial thanks: Andrew Cheney, Andy Reiner, Austin Conway, Katie Heacock, Stephen Hoff Gearbox Casting-------------------------------------------FOLLOW GEARBOX--------------------------------------------https://www.twitter.com/gearboxofficialhttps://www.facebook.com/gearboxofficialhttps://www.instagram.com/Gearboxhttps://www.twitch.tv/GearboxOfficial--------------------------------------------FOLLOW BORDERLANDS--------------------------------------------https://www.tiktok.com/@borderlandshttps://www.twitter.com/Borderlandshttps://www.threads.com/@borderlandshttps://bsky.app/profile/borderlands.2k.comhttps://www.facebook.com/borderlandsgamehttps://www.instagram.com/borderlands | |||
| Episode 5: Add new information, and new robots. | 17 Aug 2026 | 00:27:14 | |
Add new information, and new robots. This week on DEAD ECHOES, the family’s expanding. Yes, oftentimes in a stable, mature partnership the choice is made to go from shmedium to m’large. To welcome new arrivals, be they rugrats, munchkins, tots or…bots! Sassy servos designed to dazzle and delight. So grab your tweaking hammer, contact the irritating nerd department, and get your gaping holes filled with universe-y bullshit because this episode will rock your socks. And not to be too dramatic but something so important might happen this week that it reshapes the entire saga forever. Like, game? Changed. Paradigm? Shifted. Water? Shed. You get the idea… Borderlands: Dead ECHOs is Gearbox’s first scripted narrative podcast — a darkly comedic drama set in the chaotic Borderlands universe. It follows Watts, a disenchanted DAHL Echo Operator, who supplements his meager pay by sifting through undeliverable ECHO Logs, and selling the secrets inside to the highest bidder. When Junie, a curious stranger with big ideas and a secretive past, gets him out of a jam, the two strike up an unlikely partnership. As Junie injects a daring Robin Hood twist into Watts’ amateur criminal enterprise, their ECHO-brokering operation draws attention from ruthless mercenaries, violent outlaws, and DAHL’s deadly corporate hit squad lead by power hungry rogue executive, Vivian Proctor. —---------------------------------------- CAST Joel Watson: Watts, Walla April Johnson: Junie, Walla Alexa Ray Corriea: Katherine Amanda Schuckman: Customer Service Bot, Lady Bandit: Colleen Clinkenbeard: Mother Jim Foronda: Atticus, Claptrap Joel McDonald: Captain Flynt Lydia MacKay: Vivian Proctor Marc Stoddard: Harold Corn on the Cob: As Himself Rodney: As Himself Producers: April Johnson and Joel Watson Lead Writers: April Johnson and Joel Watson Writers: Anthony Burch, Joel McDonald Director: Joel Watson Audio Design: KlugeFon Additional Narrative Support: Alexa Ray Corriea, Lin Joyce, and Matt Fowler Special thanks: Andrew Cheney, Andy Reiner, Austin Conway, Katie Heacock, Stephen Hoff Gearbox Casting ------------------------------------------- FOLLOW GEARBOX -------------------------------------------- https://www.twitter.com/gearboxofficial https://www.facebook.com/gearboxofficial https://www.instagram.com/Gearbox https://www.twitch.tv/GearboxOfficial -------------------------------------------- FOLLOW BORDERLANDS -------------------------------------------- https://www.tiktok.com/@borderlands https://www.twitter.com/Borderlands https://www.threads.com/@borderlands https://bsky.app/profile/borderlands.2k.com https://www.facebook.com/borderlandsgame https://www.instagram.com/borderlands | |||