Borderlands: DeadECHOs is a darkly comedic radio-play style drama set in Gearbox's chaotic Borderlands universe.
It follows Watts, DAHL Echo Operator, who supplements his meager pay by sifting through undeliverable ECHO Logs and selling the secrets inside. When Junie, a curious stranger, gets him out of a jam, the two strike up an unlikely partnership. As Junie injects a daring twist into Watts’ amateur criminal enterprise, their ECHO-brokering operation draws attention from mercenaries, violent outlaws, and DAHL’s deadly corporate hit squad led by power-hungry executive, Vivian Proctor.
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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.
Season 1 · Episode 1
Monday, July 20, 2026 • Duration 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.
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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
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.
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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
Episode 3: Make your partner look good in front of their ex.
Season 1 · Episode 3
Monday, August 3, 2026 • Duration 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.
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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
Episode 4: No mistakes. Only opportunities. Bring a mop.
Season 1 · Episode 4
Monday, August 10, 2026 • Duration 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.
Season 1 · Episode 5
Monday, August 17, 2026 • Duration 27:14
Add new information, and new robots.
This week on DEAD ECHOS, 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.
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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
Episode 6: Connect everything, Natalie!
Episode 6
Monday, August 24, 2026 • Duration 28:22
Connect everything, Natalie!
(This episode released at new time)
This week on Dead ECHOS, it’s time to connect the mother-flippin’ dots. It’s a big excavation, digging deeper into just what the heck’s going on around here, with the DAHL and the Vivian Proctor and the cyborgs and the whatnot. So adorn your favorite conspiracy chapeau, be it made of tin foil or other mind-shielding material and prepare your very own BIG BOARD.
Wait. Is someone at the door?
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.
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CAST
Joel Watson: Watts, Boomer Dugnut, Walla
April Johnson: Junie, Darla Archipelago, Walla
Amanda Schuckman: Fancy, Customer Service Bot
Dante Silva: Sleve Mixon
David Wald: Amadeus
J. Micheal Tatum: Beefhole
Jim Foronda: Carl Dandleton
Dennis, Sticky
Episode 7: I Need A Suggestion For A Location, and don’t say Pandora!
Season 1 · Episode 7
Monday, August 31, 2026 • Duration 34:05
I need a suggestion for a location, and don’t say Pandora!
Even though it was a different time, we’re still Buds, right?
Y’all, Dead ECHOS returns with a chapter all about getting tf off Pandora. Yes, while everyone with common sense is giving Beefhole a 5-star rating, our ad-libbing leads skedaddle to the spaceport, headed to Junie’s childhood home. Can they outrun the Liquidator? Can Junie convince Watts to not sell his fingers to the dirty digit dealer? We have such sights to show you.
Buckle up for chowder chunks, suckle knuckles, cubicle farms, giant novelty scissors, goos, creams, sleems, and other things that sound gross but are…in fact, gross. Tune in as various seeds from the scam tree start to bear fruit!
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.
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CAST
Joel Watson: Watts, New Reporter, Gary, Walla
April Johnson: Junie, Host 1, Walla
Amanda Schuckman: Fancy, Customer Service Bot
Colleen Clinkenbeard: Mother
Rakk Chowder Vendor, Walla
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