Solar Postal Services – Details, episodes & analysis

Featuring a person employed as a mechanic doing mechanical things.

Season 1 of Solar Postal Services will return June 2025.

The voice of Jam Darnell was Emily Grigg. Additional voices by Bean Bergh. 

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For a list of sound effects used in this episode, plus transcripts and more, visit our website at solarpostalservices.com

Happy April Fools Day :) and thanks for sticking around <3

Featuring- well, you know when your grandma finds out that you like a certain fruit and then every time you see her for the next year she goes absolutely wild with how much of that fruit she gives you? That, but make it romantic. 

Thank you for listening to Solar Postal Services. This episode, The Lavender Lady, was written, performed, and produced by Emily Grigg, with theme music by KT Shames. This episode also featured the incredible song "Love You The Way I Do" by friend of the show Ben Heppner. You can stream it wherever you find music.

Wanna send us some space mail? Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, or follow us on twitter at SPS_Pod, tiktok at solarpostalservices, and tumblr at solarpostalservices. You can also email us at solarpostalservicespodcast@gmail.com. 

This episode features previously attributed sound effects from Freesound.org, plus extras licensed under a Creative Commons 0 License:

For a full list of sound effects used, plus transcripts, theoretical cast bios, and, allegedly, more, visit our website at solarpostalservices.com.

The First Episode Of... is an occasional podcast about audio drama and the creative process hosted by W. Keith Tims. In each show, I listen to the first episode of an indie audio drama, then have a discussion with the creators about the show, their methods, their struggles, and successes. It's a great conversation for anyone interested in storytelling and creativity, and with so much talent and variety out there, you're sure to find your next favorite audio drama by listening. You can find it at thefirstepisodeof.com or wherever you find podcasts.

Featuring the implied character growth of a ballroom dancer and the implied consequences of capitalized medicine. I'm sure this won't come up again.

Content Warnings: references to near-fatal accidents and medical procedures. 

This episode, Martian Swing, was written and produced by Emily Grigg. Music by KT Shames and Menage Quad (for more information, visit them on bandcamp at https://menagequad.bandcamp.com/) . The voice of Quill was Selma, and the voice of Jam was Emily Grigg. 

This episode featured a promo from Electromancy: A Fantasy Adventure Podcast. For more information, you can check them out at www.electromancypod.com 

Wanna send us some space mail? Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, or follow us on twitter at SPS_Pod and tumblr at solarpostalservices. You can also email us at solarpostalservicespodcast@gmail.com. 

This episode features the following sound effects, plus extras licensed under a Creative Commons 0 License:

"brief.WAV" by Hendrik1952 at Freesound.org

"Itzo Dobreff >> Applause_encore.aif" by Zihris at Freesound.org

"Wind, Synthesized, A.wav" by InspectorJ (www.jshaw.co.uk) of Freesound.org

"Applause >> rbh Applause 05 big.WAV" by RHumphries (http://sfx.TakomaMedia.com) of Freesound.org

For a full list of sound effects used, plus transcripts, eventual cast bios, and, allegedly, more, visit our website at solarpostalservices.com.

Featuring the elusive found family trope and Rosh Hashanah in space.

This episode, A Sweet New Year, was written by Rashke Bradley and Emily Grigg with consulting and composition by K.T. Shames. The voice of Jam Darnell is Emily Grigg. The voice of Quill Shoka is Selma. The voice of Captain Hubble is Nick Murray. Additional voices by Beth Grigg. Yes, that's my mom. Look, I only have so many friends who are voice actors, okay? I don't have to explain myself to you.

Wanna send us some space mail? Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, or follow us on twitter at SPS_Pod and tumblr at solarpostalservices.

This episode features the following sound effects, plus extras licensed under a Creative Commons 0 License:

"UI Confirmation Alert, B5.wav" by InspectorJ (www.jshaw.co.uk) of Freesound.org

"Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Ambience" by Nielsvdb of Freesound.org

Special thanks to the Big Red Marching Band for the obvious.

For a full list of sound effects used, plus transcripts, cast bios, and more, visit our website at solarpostalservices.com.

Featuring a misunderstanding of what international waters actually means and two nerds with way too much time on their hands.

Thank you for listening to Solar Postal Services. This episode, 99 Steps to a 100% on the Advanced Solar History Exam, was written and produced by Emily Grigg, and directed by Lizzie McNamara. Theme music was composed by KT Shames. The voice of Quill Shoka was Selma, and the voice of Jam Darnell was Emily Grigg.

Wanna send us some space mail? Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, or follow us on twitter at SPS_Pod and tumblr at solarpostalservices.

This episode features the following sound effects, plus extras licensed under a Creative Commons 0 License:

"Cardboard Box.wav" by et_graham of Freesound.org

"Moving Boxes and Bags.wav" by Kermitix of Freesound.org

"Spooky Large Sliding Metal Door » thin metal sliding door close" by kernschall of Freesound.org

For a full list of sound effects used, plus transcripts, cast bios, and more, visit our website at solarpostalservices.com.

Featuring a 2400's bop and sapphic love that transcends the vacuum of space.

This episode, Love's Letters Lost, was written and produced by Emily Grigg and directed by Lizzie McNamara. Theme music and "I'm Gonna Fuck the Moon" were composed by KT Shames. The voice of Jam was Emily Grigg. 

Wanna send us some space mail? Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, or follow us on twitter at SPS_Pod and tumblr at solarpostalservices.

Special thanks to BigVegie on freesound.org for music, and morsecode.world for the obvious.

This episode features the following sound effects, plus extras licensed under a Creative Commons 0 License:

"Dripping, Medium, A.wav" by InspectorJ (www.jshaw.co.uk) of Freesound.org

"sellotape.wav" by tonywhitmore of Freesound.org

"Smart Phone Texting Sound and Vibrate.wav" by ChazzRavenelle of Freesound.org

"CLUNKY SWITCH.wav" by StevenBrown of Freesound.org

For a full list of sound effects used, plus transcripts, cast bios, and more, visit our website at solarpostalservices.com.

Featuring overpriced tech, garbage chute safety, and Mercurian snacks.

This episode, An Upgrade, was written and produced by Emily Grigg and directed by Lizzie McNamara. Theme music was composed by KT Shames. The voice of Hubble was Nick Murray, the voice of Quill was Selma, and the voice of Jam was Emily Grigg.

Wanna send us some space mail? Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, or follow us on twitter at SPS_Pod and tumblr at solarpostalservices.

This episode features sound effects from freesound.org under a Creative Commons 0 License. For a full list of sound effects used, plus transcripts, cast bios, and more, visit our website at solarpostalservices.com.

Solar Postal Services is a new queer sci-fi podcast coming to you this August. SPS is written and produced by Emily Grigg, and features the voices of Emily Grigg, Selma, Nick Murray, Christian Romero, and Lizzie McNamera. The SPS theme was composed by KT Shames.

You can find us on twitter at @SPS_Pod, on tiktok and tumblr at @solarpostalservices, or at our website at solarpostalservices.com. Questions, comments, or concerns? Email us at solarpostalservicespodcast@gmail.com.

And hey--

If it's in space, it's not illegal.