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When he discovers something beneath the static of the worlds’s communication network, an unnamed observer begins to catalog and record the strange signals that should not exist…

A trailer for Observable Radio, a found footage anthology podcast from Cameron Suey and Phil van Hest.

Written and Edited by Cameron Suey
Produced by Cameron Suey and Phil van Hest
The Ensemble

• Phil van Hest
• Katie Skovholt
• Orion Kellogg
• Jason Smith
• Kris Straub
• Xalavier Nelson Jr.
• Purpurina

Art by Karrin Fletcher
Psychology Consultant Elisa Leal, Psy.D (CA PSY28330)
Find us online: observableradio.cominstagram.com/observableradio/

The following music was used for this media project:

• The Backrooms by Myuu (CC BY 3.0)
• Drowning Monas by Tim Kulig (CC BY 4.0)
• Ain't She Sweet, The Opener, Jada, and Let's Dance by Hansag Big Band License (CC BY 3.0)
• Bullets and Bayonets by the United States Marine Band Public Domain

For further information about SFX and Media Licenses, please visit the show notes at: https://www.observableradio.com/episodes/transmission-a00-signals-trailer

Observable Radio is listener supported. If you would like to contribute towards our production costs and payment for our voice actors, you can do so at: patreon.com/observableradio

Additional Resources:
National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Dial 988
Trans Lifeline: United States: (877) 565-8860 Canada: (877) 330-6366
Trevor Project: Call: 1-866-488-7386 Text: “START” to 678-678
Online chat: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/webchatInternational resources: https://blog.opencounseling.com/suicide-hotlines/
Crisis Text Line: Text “HOME” to 741741
Online chat: https://connect.crisistextline.org/chat

The Observer catalogues his first signal. A mysterious curfew. An annual celebration. The pursuit of stasis.

The first episode of Observable Radio, a found footage anthology podcast of retro sci-fi and analog horror from Cameron Suey and Phil van Hest.

Content Warnings:

• Mention of Suicide
• Implied harm of a Child

Written and Edited by Cameron Suey
Produced by Cameron Suey and Phil van Hest
The Ensemble

• Phil van Hest
• Katie Skovholt
• Orion Kellogg
• Jason Smith
• Kris Straub
• Xalavier Nelson Jr.
• Purpurina

Art by Karrin Fletcher
Psychology Consultant Elisa Leal, Psy.D (CA PSY28330)
The following music was used for this media project:

• The Backrooms by Myuu
• Drowning Monas by Tim Kulig
• Ain't She Sweet, The Opener, Jada, and Let's Dance by Hansag Big Band
• Bullets and Bayonets by the United States Marine Band

For further information about SFX and Media Licenses and a full transcript, please visit the show notes at: https://www.observableradio.com/episodes/transmission-a01-a-night-indoors

Observable Radio is listener supported. If you would like to contribute towards our production costs and payment for our voice actors, you can do so at: patreon.com/observableradio

Additional Resources:
National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Dial 988
Trans Lifeline: United States: (877) 565-8860
Canada: (877) 330-6366
Trevor Project: Call: 1-866-488-7386
Text: “START” to 678-678
Online chat: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/webchat
International resources: https://blog.opencounseling.com/suicide-hotlines/
Crisis Text Line:
Text “HOME” to 741741
Online chat: https://connect.crisistextline.org/chat

The Observer starts to add it up. Carving a path to a better, wetter future. Something really, really big outside... Saying I told you to a mass grave.

The ninth episode of Observable Radio, a found footage anthology podcast from Cameron Suey. Phil van Hest, and Purpurina.

Written by Cameron Suey & Purpurina
Produced by Cameron Suey, Phil van Hest, and Purpurina
Edited by Cameron Suey

The Ensemble

• Phil van Hest
• Amber Carr
• Jason Smith
• Nathaniel Leigh
• Jess O'Brien
• Jesse Leal
• Joshua Kelly
• Katie Skovholt
• KC Green
• Orion Kellogg
• Matt Boland
• Gabriel Roland
• Brad Johnson
• Tom Drake
• Wes Stanfill
• Sony Green
• Terry Mesnard
• Wendy Hector
• Jack Grigoli
• Michelle Lylia Tan
• Rae Witte
• Hector Leal
• Voice Del Monte
• Ryan Jones
• Purpurina
• David Woo
• Jon Korn
• Cohen Edenfield
• Noelle van Hest
• Kyle Gould
• Jared Rosen
• Natalie Berge
• Joseph Faraday

Art by Karrin Fletcher
Psychology Consultant - Elisa Leal, Psy.D (CA PSY28330)
Our Theme Music is The Backrooms by Myuu
Original Music by Jesse Leal
Additional music by Tim Kulig and the artists at Epidemic Sound
Additional Sound Design by Purpurina

All other SFX provided by Epidemic Sound, Freesfx.co.uk, and freesound.org

For full transcripts and further information about SFX and Media Licenses, please visit the show notes at: https://www.observableradio.com/episodes/transmission-a09-fathom-under

Observable Radio is listener supported. If you would like to contribute towards our production costs and payment for our voice actors, as well as get access to behind the scenes information, extra production material, and an ad-free, early release feed of this show, you can do so at: patreon.com/observableradio

Special Thanks to Cathleen, Jon, Geoff, James, Tid, Russ, Kalasin, Rick, Rachael and all our patrons and listeners.

Stick around after the credits for a look at Strange New Worlds And Spaced Out Tales, a full cast Sci-Fi Anthology Audio Drama series featuring Ren from our own Ensemble.

The Observer finds a new thread. You've had a part in this since the day you were born. Changes must come from within. Know that we will not shy away

The tenth episode of Observable Radio, a found footage anthology podcast from Cameron Suey. Phil van Hest, and Purpurina.

Content Warnings: Explicitly Depicted Violence/Squelching

Written and Edited by Cameron Suey
Produced by Cameron Suey, Phil van Hest, and Purpurina

The Ensemble

• Phil van Hest
• Katie Skovholt
• Meredith Goldsmith
• Joshua Kelly
• Cohen Edenfield
• Laurie Penny
• Ryan Corle
• Kimberly Scott
• Jesse Leal
• Jack Grigoli
• David Woo
• Jason B Smith
• Wendy Hector
• Rae Witte
• Daniel Profeta
• Kyle Gould

Art by Karrin Fletcher
Psychology Consultant - Elisa Leal, Psy.D (CA PSY28330)
Our Theme Music is: The Backrooms by Myuu
Additional Music by: Tim Kulig
All other music and SFX provided by Epidemic Sound

For complete transcripts and further information about SFX and Media Licenses, please visit the show notes at: https://www.observableradio.com/episodes/transmission-a10-best-minds

Observable Radio is listener supported. If you would like to contribute towards our production costs and payment for our voice actors, as well as get access to behind the scenes information, extra production material, and an ad-free, early release feed of this show, you can do so at: patreon.com/observableradio

Special Thanks to Cathleen, Jon, Geoff, James, Tid, Russ, Kalasin, Rick, Rachael, Brianna and all our patrons and listeners.

Stick around after the credits for a look at Morbid Forest, the horror anthology podcast from ensemble member Naomi Richards, and then check out their crowdfunding campaign for Season 5!

https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/morbid-forest-season-5-crowdfund

The Observer prepares to jump. Meteor showers are a completely normal phenomenon. Emotions are powerful. It’ll get stuck in your head.

The eleventh episode of Observable Radio, a found footage anthology podcast from Cameron Suey. Phil van Hest, and Purpurina.

Content Warnings: Explicitly Depicted Violence/Squelching

Written by Purpurina & Cameron Suey
Edited by Cameron Suey & Purpurina
Produced by Cameron Suey, Phil van Hest, and Purpurina

The Ensemble

• Phil van Hest
• Leslie J Rising
• Josh Kelly
• Purpurina
• Dave Sherman
• Wendy Hector
• James Baker
• David Woo
• Katie Skovholt
• Terry Mesnard
• Jenika McCrayer
• Nathaniel Leigh
• VoiceDelMonte
• Hector Leal
• Rosemary Thorne
• Kimberly Scott
• Cohen Edenfield
• Jesse Leal
• Rae Witte
• Kyle Gould
• Teddy Scott
• AJ Fidalgo
• Yamikakyuu
• Michelle Lylia Tan
• Jason Smith

Art by Karrin Fletcher
Psychology Consultant - Elisa Leal, Psy.D (CA PSY28330)
Our Theme Music is: The Backrooms by Myuu
Additional Music by: Tim Kulig
All other music and SFX provided by Epidemic Sound

For further information about SFX and Media Licenses, please visit the show notes at: https://www.observableradio.com/episodes/transmission-a11-earworms

Observable Radio is listener supported. If you would like to contribute towards our production costs and payment for our voice actors, as well as get access to behind the scenes information, extra production material, and an ad-free, early release feed of this show, you can do so at: patreon.com/observableradio

Special Thanks to Cathleen, Jon, Geoff, James, Tid, Russ, Kalasin, Rick, Rachel, and Brianna and all our patrons and listeners.

Dedicated to the memory of Donald Sutherland

Stick around after the credits for a look at Mortis Maledictum, the cinematic podcast of interwoven grimdark stories! https://darkarcbooks.com/

The Observer offers an apology. May the Bargain make a better world for us all. Is this how you want to die? A black hole in every sky.

The twelfth episode of Observable Radio, a found footage anthology podcast from Cameron Suey, Phil van Hest, and Purpurina.

Written and Edited by Cameron Suey
Produced by Cameron Suey, Phil van Hest, and Purpurina

The Ensemble

• Phil van Hest
• Waymon Alexander
• Jenika McCrayer
• Michelle Lylia Tan
• Nathaniel Leigh
• Jesse Syratt
• David Woo
• Jack Grigoli
• Wendy Hector
• Jared Carter
• Purpurina
• Dave Sherman
• Johnathan Fuentes
• Khai Truong
• Cohen Edenfield
• Rae Witte
• Maria Corcobado
• Caitlin Eve
• Liam Gregory
• Kris Straub
• Paul Warren
• Jon Grilz
• Katie Skovholt
• Jason Smith

Art by Karrin Fletcher
Psychology Consultant - Elisa Leal, Psy.D (CA PSY28330)
Our Theme Music is: The Backrooms by Myuu
Additional Music by: Tim Kulig
All other music and SFX provided by Epidemic Sound

For further information about SFX and Media Licenses, please visit the show notes at:
https://www.observableradio.com/episodes/transmission-a12-bloodwork

Observable Radio is listener supported. If you would like to contribute towards our production costs and payment for our voice actors, as well as get access to behind the scenes information, extra production material, and an ad-free, early release feed of this show, you can do so at:
patreon.com/observableradio

Special Thanks to Cathleen, Jon, Geoff, Tid, Russ, Kalasin, Rick, Rachel, and Brianna and all our patrons and listeners.
Stick around after the credits for a look at Liminal Lands and Desert Skies, from Ensemble Members and Esteemed Lords, Waymon Alexander and Jared Carter.

https://www.theliminallands.com/
https://desertskiespodcast.com/

The Observer misses an exit. The most mundane eyes will be unclouded. I choose to remain here. Deep in the dead channels.

The thirteenth episode of Observable Radio, a found footage anthology podcast from Cameron Suey. Phil van Hest, and Purpurina.

Written and Edited by Cameron Suey
Produced by Cameron Suey, Phil van Hest, and Purpurina
Based on Characters from "The Selling", written by Gabriel Diani

The Ensemble

• Phil van Hest
• Rae Lundberg
• Jesse Leal
• Mink Ette
• Joshua Kelly
• Khai Truong
• David Woo
• Jason Smith
• Jack Griguoli
• Jason Smith
• Sony Green
• Hector Leal
• Liam Gregory
• Kimberly Scott
• The Suey Family Players
• Kyle Gould
• Gabriel Diani
• Etta Devine
• Mariah Angus-Robinson
• Laurie Penny
• Jared Rosen
• Cohen Edenfield
• Paul Warren
• Wendy Hector
• Tatiana Gefter
• Joseph Faraday
• Alasdair Stuart
• Purpurina
• Kirsty Woolven
• Rae Witte
• Katie Skovholt
• John Stafford

Art by Karrin Fletcher
Psychology Consultant - Elisa Leal, Psy.D (CA PSY28330)
Our Theme Music is: The Backrooms - Myuu
Additional Music provided by Tim Kulig, and the artists at Epidemic Sound and fiftysounds.com, including:

• Painted Road - Jon Algar
• A Fool's Errand - Jon Bjork
• Air on the G String -  perf. Johannes Bornlof
• Raincoat Waltz - Franz Gordon
• The Tales He Told - Raymond Grouse
• Creepy Woods - Tim Kulig
• Impromptu Exorcism - Tim Kulig
• Nearer My God to Thee - Esther Garcia
• Chariots - Gavin Luke
• Royal Highness - Harley Rain
• Return Home - Moorland Songs
• Kavorka - Rymdklang Soundtracks
• Cinema Francais - Sight of Wonders
• Saddle Up - Francis Wells

SFX provided by Epidemic Sound and the artists at Freesound.org

Additional SFX and Music covered under the following licenses:
creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Special Thanks to Cathleen, Jon, Geoff, Tid, Russ, Kalasin, Rick, Rachel, and Brianna and all our patrons and listeners.

Stick around after the credits for a look at the podcast Nowhere On Air, late night community radio broadcasts from a strange little town, from Ensemble member Jesse Syratt.

https://nowhereonairpodcast.weebly.com/

The Observer tries to look for meaning in the signals. Industrial sabotage on trail. An economy on the rebound. A great deal on a full meal.

The second episode of Observable Radio, a found footage anthology podcast of retro sci-fi and analog horror from Cameron Suey and Phil van Hest.

Written and Edited by Cameron Suey
Produced by Cameron Suey and Phil van Hest
The Ensemble

• Phil van Hest
• Nathaniel Leigh
• Cohen Edenfield
• Jason Smith
• Cruz Moore
• Tom Drake
• Harrison G. Pink
• Caitlin Eve
• Logan T Jenkins
• Kyle Gould
• Danny Lore
• Mink Ette
• Rosemary Thorne
• Purpurina
• Katie Skovholt

Art by Karrin Fletcher
Psychology Consultant Elisa Leal, Psy.D (CA PSY28330)

The following music was used for this media project:

• The Backrooms by Myuu
• Breaking News 4 and 5 by Sascha Ende
• Rock Guitar Intro 02 and 03, Powerful Trap Intro 22 by TaigaSoundProd
• Energetic & Drive Indie Rock by WinnieTheMoog
• Something's Happening and Carne Arrabiatta by Tim Kulig
• That Old Church Organ by Kendle's First Regiment Band

For further information about SFX and Media Licenses and a complete transcript, please visit the show notes at: https://www.observableradio.com/episodes/transmission-a02-cattle-drive

Observable Radio is listener supported. If you would like to contribute towards our production costs and payment for our voice actors, you can do so at: patreon.com/observableradio

The Observer grapples with his responsibility. By popular request, it’s Uncle Competition. Hope is all we have left. Filmed in front of a live simulated audience.

The third episode of Observable Radio, a found footage anthology podcast from Cameron Suey and Phil van Hest.

Written by Cameron Suey and Phil van Hest
Edited by Cameron Suey
Produced by Cameron Suey and Phil van Hest
The Ensemble

• Phil van Hest
• Natalie Berge
• Cohen Edenfield
• Bryan Hollar
• Caitlin Eve
• Jason Smith
• Austeria
• Harrison G. Pink
• Jon Stark Olsen
• Tom Drake
• Meagan Marie
• Kyle Gould
• Alasdair Stuart
• Katie Skovholt

Art by Karrin Fletcher
Psychology Consultant Elisa Leal, Psy.D (CA PSY28330)

The following music was used for this media project:

• The Backrooms by Myuu
• Helium Is In High Demand, After The Blast, and Enlightened by Tim Kulig
• Summer Beach Party, Disco Club, and Night Beach by WinnieTheMoog 
• Porch Blues and Leopard Print Elevator by Kevin MacLeod
• Tuesday by Sascha Ende
• A Picnic With My Family by MusicLFiles
• Shenanigans by Steven O'Brien

For further information about SFX and Media Licenses, and a complete transcript, please visit the show notes at: https://www.observableradio.com/episodes/transmission-a03-large-models

Observable Radio is listener supported. If you would like to contribute towards our production costs and payment for our voice actors, you can do so at: patreon.com/observableradio

Special Thanks to Geoff, Cathleen, and all our patrons and listeners.

Stick around after the credits for a sneak peak Cohen Edenfield's new show - Skulltenders - A DnD podcast about goofballs on the edge of the afterlife.

The Observer encounters an ending. Distressing breaches of quarantine. Record and transmit, just like a virus. The one that wouldn't be recorded.

The fourth episode of Observable Radio, a found footage anthology podcast from Cameron Suey and Phil van Hest.

Content Warnings: Gun Violence

Written and Edited by Cameron Suey
Produced by Cameron Suey, Phil van Hest, and Purpurina
The Ensemble

• Phil van Hest
• John Warren
• Trevor Henderson
• Nathaniel Leigh
• Kyle Gould
• Katie Skovholt
• Hector Leal
• Jason Smith
• Keano Raubun
• Joseph Faraday
• Rosemary Thorne
• Jack Grigoli
• Joshua Kelly
• Daniel Profeta
• Jesse Leal
• Natalie Berge
• Rae Witte
• Purpurina

Art by Karrin Fletcher
Psychology Consultant Elisa Leal, Psy.D (CA PSY28330)

The following music was used for this media project:

• The Backrooms by Myuu
• Degenerate Blues by Alexander Nakarada
• Breaking World News, Your Big Rock Concert by WinnieTheMoog
• Elevator Music, Late Night Country Road, and Children Eating Corn by Tim Kulig
• Road Trip by Frank Schroeter
• Self Portrait In Three Shades Of Blue, and Captivity Is Led Captive by Justin Allan Arnold
• Eine Kleine Nachtmusik performed by the Advent Chamber Orchestra at Bolingbrook
• Conan Concerto by Keith Wolk
• Le Nozze di Figaro - No. 11 Cavatina 'Porgi, Amor' performed by Skidmore College
• OrchestraStoner Jam by Gordon Beattie
• Goldberg Variations performed by Glen Gould

For further information about SFX and Media Licenses, and a complete transcript, please visit the show notes at:https://www.observableradio.com/episodes/transmission-a04-signs-signifiers

Observable Radio is listener supported. If you would like to contribute towards our production costs and payment for our voice actors, you can do so at: patreon.com/observableradio

Special Thanks to Geoff, Cathleen, and all our patrons and listeners.

Additional Resources:
https://www.sandyhookpromise.org/blog/community-resources/help-for-victims-and-survivors-of-gun-violence/
https://everytownsupportfund.org/everytown-survivor-network/resources-for-victims-and-survivors-of-gun-violence/https://gunresponsibility.org/resources/

Stick around after the credits for a look at Twilight Meridian, a scripted gothic/noir audio drama from our friends at Wrong Dimension Productions.