Cassette Tapes From August – Details, episodes & analysis

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Cassette Tapes From August

Blake McMillan

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Frequency: 1 episode/77d. Total Eps: 22

August Heiland's hometown is not what it seems. In this queer sci-fi audio drama, a girl in 1986 Rhode Island gets a cassette recorder for her 17th birthday, where she logs her daily life, beachside happenings, and conversations with her best friend Toni. But when the cute new girl at school, Lorena, asks her out on a date, August slowly starts to learn that Willowdale isn't what she thinks. Fans of stories like Gravity Falls and San Junipero, this one's for you. These are cassette tapes from August. As in, the month of August, and August from Willowdale. Season one and Vol. II now streaming. Welcome to Willowdale.

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🇬🇧 Great Britain - Science Fiction
12/09/2026
#80
🇨🇦 Canada - Science Fiction
08/09/2024
#100

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BATTLE CRY: "The Fighter" (Guest Feed Pilot!)

Monday, August 10, 2026 • Duration 33:22

While we're in our off-season, we're bringing you bonus from our friends Battle Cry! The pilot is called "The Fighter".

After the death of their close friend, fighters 13, 21, and 30 work hard to figure out how to make their grand escape. Between a sadistic arena master, relentless bounty hunter, and demonic guards, their options are limited. However, the arrival of a magic user, showman 42, could give them the edge they're looking for.

Deep below the surface of a hidden realm, humans are enslaved and forced to fight against beasts of myth and legend. Stripped of their names, these unwilling combatants have no choice but to kill to survive, all for the entertainment of a bloodthirsty audience. However, the seeds of rebellion are taking root, and one determined party of misfits will claw their way to freedom, or be crushed in the process.

Listen to Season 1 of this queer fantasy audio drama now and check out their Patreon for the status on Season 2!

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S2E9 | Cassette Tapes From the Apartment Jungle Gym

Season 2 · Episode 9

Wednesday, July 8, 2026 • Duration 44:07

Season Finale. August and Lorena must team up to save their friends, old and new. Meanwhile, Midge, Armanata, Toni, and Esmond face the foes behind the Orb.

Cassette Tapes From August is an original podcast by Blake McMillan. This episode was directed and written by Blake McMillan, and executive produced by Katherine Lopez.

The voice of August Heiland was Alondra Meléndez-Reyes. The voice of Lorena Skyler was me, Rachel Hardy. The voice of Theo was Joshua Tigges. The voice of Cassandra was Lexie Miller. The voice of Esmond Heiland was Brayden Bergum. The voice of Gerald was Jackson Bradshaw. The voice of Iris was Joceline Medina. The voice of Armanata Nicolosa was Denise Johnson. The voice of Toni was Hunter Vasey. The voice of Midge Skyler was Julia Renkly. Additional voices by Jacob Barron.

The music for this episode was produced by Elliot McMillan, with theme music by Adam McFee.

Don’t forget to leave a review wherever it is you’re listening. And for a recap, check out the official recap series, “Love Letters From Willowdale”. For more info, visit blakemcm.com.

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S2E8 | Cassette Tapes From the Big Giant Floating Orb

Season 2 · Episode 8

Wednesday, July 8, 2026 • Duration 35:03

August returns to the old Willowdale with Lorena and Midge, while Esmond, Toni, and Cassandra research the real one.

Cassette Tapes From August is an original podcast by Blake McMillan. This episode was directed and written by Blake McMillan, and executive produced by Katherine Lopez.

The voice of August Heiland was Alondra Melendez-Reyes. The voice of Theo was Joshua Tigges. The voice of Lorena Skyler was Rachel Hardy. The voice of Cassandra was Lexie Miller. The voice of Esmond Heiland was Brayden Bergum. The voice of Toni, Toni 2, Toni 2 speaking Spanish, Toni 2 speaking in reverse, Toni 2 speaking like a wealthy woman vacationing at a resort looking to befriend a group of gay men with a yacht, Toni 2 as a hippie, and Toni 2 as a depressed person was Hunter Vasey. The voice of Midge Skyler was Julia Renkly. The voice of Armanata Nicolosa was Denise Johnson. The voice of Effie Vianne was Maure Lefevre. Additional voices by Michael Yont.

The music for this episode was produced by Elliot McMillan, with theme music by Adam McFee.

Don’t forget to leave a review wherever it is you’re listening. And for a recap, check out the official recap series, “Love Letters From Willowdale”. For more info, visit blakemcm.com.

This episode is brought to you by Twigs and Hearts. Twigs and Hearts is a queer surreal horror podcast, now airing its second season. It follows a ritual book that's found itself in a British youth camp, and the cost of desire. Twigs and Hearts. Open at your own risk.

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S2E7 | Cassette Tapes From the Wellfleet Facility

Season 2 · Episode 7

Wednesday, July 8, 2026 • Duration 33:20

As August and Esmond begin their training, Lorena and their friends begin to fight against a new enemy.

Cassette Tapes From August is an original podcast by Blake McMillan. This episode was directed and written by Blake McMillan, and executive produced by Katherine Lopez.

The music for this episode was produced by Elliot McMillan, with theme music by Adam McFee.

Don’t forget to leave a review wherever it is you’re listening. And for a recap, check out the official recap series, “Love Letters From Willowdale”. For more info, visit blakemcm.com.

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JULY 7: Cassette Tapes From August Vol. II: The Lost Tapes

Season 2

Thursday, June 18, 2026 • Duration 00:59

Every project has a beginning and an end.

Cassette Tapes From August Vol. II: The Lost Tapes is out July 7.

S2E6 | Cassette Tapes From Lorena

Season 2 · Episode 6

Wednesday, October 30, 2024 • Duration 29:06

Lorena and Gerald go on a side quest for Midge... and end up in Lorena's memories.

This episode was directed and written by Rachel Hardy, and executive produced by Blake McMillan.

The voice of Lorena Skyler was Rachel Hardy. The voice of Gerald was me, Jackson Bradshaw. The voice of Midge Skyler was Julia Renkly. The voice of Isabel was Priscilla Welch. The voice of Tom was Jacob Barron. The voice of Emma was Sarah Swerid. Additional voices by Alondra Melendez-Reyes, Kevin Parks, and Maura Lefevre.

The music for this episode was produced by Elliot Cormier, with theme music by Adam McFee.

Don’t forget to leave a review wherever it is you’re listening. And for a recap, check out the official recap series, “Love Letters From Willowdale”. For more info, visit blakemcm.com.

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S2E5 | Cassette Tapes From Getting Lost Upstate

Season 2 · Episode 5

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 • Duration 33:45

Midge, in an attempt to find August and Esmond, takes Toni, Lorena, and Gerald to the Orb. But they'll split up to find even more evidence about their missing friends.

This episode was directed and written by Blake McMillan, and executive produced by Katherine Lopez.

The voice of Lorena Skyler was Rachel Hardy. The voice of Theo was Joshua Tigges. The voice of Jackson Bradshaw was Gerald. The voice of Toni Skyler was Hunter Vasey. The voice of Midge Skyler was Julia Renkly. The voice of Armanata Nicolosa was Denise Johnson. The voice of August Heiland was Alondra Meléndez-Reyes. The voice of Esmond Heiland was Brayden Bergum. The voice of Rick Randall was Michael Chenette. The voice of Effie Vianne was Maura Lefevre. The voice of Cassandra was Lexie Miller.

The music for this episode was produced by Elliot Cormier, with theme music by Adam McFee.

Don’t forget to leave a review wherever it is you’re listening. And for a recap, check out the official recap series, “Love Letters From Willowdale”. For more info, visit blakemcm.com.

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S2E4 | Cassette Tapes From the Visionary Girl and the Wormhole Boy

Season 2 · Episode 4

Thursday, October 3, 2024 • Duration 22:15

Meanwhile, August's tapes have a new home.

This episode was directed and written by Blake McMillan, and executive produced by Katherine Lopez.

The voice of Theo was Joshua Tigges. The voice of Iris was Joceline Medina. The voice of Gem was Lexie Miller. The voice of Iris’s Mom was Sarah Swerid. The voice of Iris’s Dad was Frank Andre. Additional voices provided by Alondra Melendez-Reyes, Hunter Vasey, and Brayden Bergum.

The music for this episode was produced by Elliot Cormier, with theme music by Adam McFee.

Don’t forget to leave a review wherever it is you’re listening. And for a recap, check out the official recap series, “Love Letters From Willowdale”. For more info, visit blakemcm.com.

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S2E3 | Cassette Tapes From the Vanishing Act at Willowdale Diner

Season 2 · Episode 3

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 • Duration 24:05

Lorena learns that perhaps they've never told August they love her, while Esmond tries to assuage the repercussions of his recent behaviors in therapy. But will it be enough to calm down what will happen at brunch?

This episode was directed and written by Blake McMillan, and executive produced by Katherine Lopez.

The voice of August Heiland was Alondra Meléndez-Reyes. The voice of Esmond Heiland was Brayden Bergum. The voice of Toni was Hunter Vasey. The voice of Lorena Skyler was Rachel Hardy. The voice of Gerald was Jackson Bradshaw. The voice of Effie Vianne was Maura Lefevre. The voice of Midge Skyler was Julia Renkly. The voice of Rick Randall was Michael Chenette. The voice of Armanata Nicolosa was Denise Johnson. Additional voices provided by Priscilla Welch and Michael Yont.

The music for this episode was produced by Elliot Cormier, with theme music by Adam McFee.

Don’t forget to leave a review wherever it is you’re listening. And for a recap, check out the official recap series, “Love Letters From Willowdale”. For more info, visit blakemcm.com.

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S2E2 | Cassette Tapes From College Move-Ins

Season 2 · Episode 2

Wednesday, September 4, 2024 • Duration 28:53

August, Lorena, and Esmond prepare to move in to their college dorms. But what they find there is something they never could've prepared for.

This episode was directed and written by Blake McMillan, and executive produced by Katherine Lopez.

The voice of August Heiland was Alondra Meléndez-Reyes. The voice of Toni was Hunter Vasey. The voice of Lorena Skyler was Rachel Hardy. The voice of Midge Skyler was Julia Renkly. The voice of Esmond Heiland was Brayden Bergum. The voice of Gerald was Jackson Bradshaw. The voice of Armanata Nicolosa was Denise Johnson. The voice of Rick Randall was Michael Chenette. Additional voices provided by Sarah Swerid, Kevin Parks, Michael Yont, and Harrison Vaughan.

The music for this episode was produced by Elliot Cormier, with theme music by Adam McFee.

Don’t forget to leave a review wherever it is you’re listening. And for a recap, check out the official recap series, “Love Letters From Willowdale”. For more info, visit blakemcm.com.

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