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From the award-winning creator of "Kalila Stormfire's Economical Magick Services" comes a new spy thriller audio drama and alternative reality game: HAVANA SYNDROME. Moving around the world, the Menendez siblings only really had each other. Now out of college and out of the globetrotting lifestyle, Dimitri (the baby) is happy to settle into some form of stability near his parents in Florida. Guadalupe (the middle child) is happily married and living only a little bit abroad in Canada. But wh ...
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A Storyteller Project from Stormfire Productions. Join us by the figurative hearth as host Lisette Alvarez spins modern folk tales and interviews fellow storytellers about their respective journeys. In a world where actual fireside folktales are few and far in-between, this is a chance to revive and review the importance of communal storytelling from ages past and its relevance today. This is a podcast with a unique monthly release cycle; a 5-day sprint to create a modern folk tale 4x a year ...
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inc: The Podcast | An Audio Drama Sunday Share
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Bethany and Jonas are two pencil-pushing aliens living and working on a company ship that incorporates whole planets by the dozen, tasked with organizing all of the data that is recovered from said planets. They get through the endless days by occasionally adding meaningful stories that they discover to the Extraneous But Interesting folder, all th…
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The asset. -- Scripts and sound design by Lisette Alvarez. Transcript EPISODE 12 CAST Dimitri Menendez: Ralph Ruiz Guadalupe Menendez: Adrience Arce Natalie Johnson: Natalie Campos Mark Williams: Nic Folson The Supervisor: Scott Welnosky Juniper Menendez: Lisette Alvarez Huazhi Li: Clayton Tam The Russian: Christiaan Voldstaad Xinyi Mo: Loretta Cha…
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Harsh measures. -- Scripts and sound design by Lisette Alvarez. Archival clips sourced through the National Archives and C-SPAN. Transcript EPISODE 11 CAST Juniper Menendez aka Judy Carpenter: Lisette Alvarez The Supervisor: Scott Welnosky CIA Ops Officer: JK Robbins Sarah, CIA handler: Diana Kennedy Secretary, CIA: Melissa Peltier Cuban Barista: G…
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Diversions. -- Scripts and sound design by Lisette Alvarez. Transcript EPISODE 10 CAST Dimitri Menendez: Ralph Ruiz Guadalupe Menendez: Adriene Arce Natalie "Nat" Johnson: Natalie Campos The Flight Attendant: Lydia Winebrenner The Supervisor: Scott Welnosky Special Agent Celia Whittiker: Whitney Johnson The Mountie: Tyler Hyrchuk Mark Williams: Nic…
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Celia's personal memo. -- Juni's Seattle geocache is coming soon. You can stay tuned via our newsletter and on the whoisjudycarpenter.com forum. CODA CAST: Special Agent Celia Whittaker: Whitney Johnson The Supervisor: Scott Welnosky Reporter: Nic Pugliese Juniper Menendez: Lisette Alvarez Support us through our merch shop (puzzle solvers receive a…
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Take a walk. -- Scripts and sound design by Lisette Alvarez. Sound effects and music sourced through Freesound.org. Transcript EPISODE 9 CAST: Dimitri Menendez: Ralph Ruiz Guadalupe Menendez: Adriene Arce Natalie Johnson: Natalie Campos Special Agent Celia Whittiker: Whitney Johnson Huazhi Wong: Clayton Tam The Russian: Christiaan Voldstaad Mariano…
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Qūentin Café, CDMX -- THE SEED AND THE FEED: THOSE WHO CANNOT SEE, HEAR. THOSE WHO CAN HEAR, KNOW. Scripts and Sound Design by Lisette Alvarez Transcript Episode 8 Cast Dimitri Menendez: Ralph Ruiz Guadalupe Menendez: Adriene Arce Natalie Johnson: Natalie Campos Special Agent Celia Whittiker: Whitney Johnson Alvin Tam: Ian DePriest Surly Barista: J…
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(CA)TSA. -- Scripts and sound design by Lisette Alvarez. Transcript EPISODE 7 CAST Dimitri Menendez: Ralph Ruiz Guadalupe Menendez: Adriene Arce Natalie Johnson: Natalie Campos Claire Menendez: Emily Buza Peter Menendez: Andrew Dos Santos Mark Williams: Nic Folson Special Agent Celia Whittiker: Whitney Johnson Enraged Customer: Dane Peterson Americ…
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Everyone has a podcast these days. -- Scripts and sound design by Lisette Alvarez. You can join the forum, now open to all users: whoisjudycarpenter.com. The clues (and Judy Carpenter's hidden podcast) are already here. We will be back with Episode 7 on Thursday, January 9th, 2025. Transcript EPISODE 6 CAST: Dimitri Menendez: Ralph Ruiz Guadalupe M…
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Signals intelligence. -- Scripts and sound design by Lisette Alvarez. You can join Nat on the forum (username nativebaddie03), now open to all users: whoisjudycarpenter.com. The clues are already there. Transcript EPISODE 5 CAST: Dimitri Menendez: Ralph Ruiz Guadalupe Menendez: Adriene Arce Natalie Johnson: Natalie Campos Mark Williams: Nic Folson …
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Our cast Q&A during the end of our immersive HAVANA SYNDROME "reverse escape room" event with Crosstown Arts in Memphis, Tennessee on December 6th, 2024. Featuring visiting cast members: Ralph Ruiz, Alex Darling, Ian DePriest, Andrew Dos Santos, Whitney Johnson and your moderator/host Lisette Alvarez. Support us through our merch shop (puzzle solve…
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Oh. Canada. -- Scripts and sound design by Lisette Alvarez. Transcript EPISODE 4 CAST: Dimitri Menendez: Ralph Ruiz Guadalupe Menendez: Adriene Arce Mark Williams: Nic Folson Special Agent Celia Whittiker: Whitney Johnson Natalie "Nat" Johnson: Natalie Campos Support us through our merch shop (puzzle solvers receive a discount code), our Patreon, o…
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3000 miles. - Scripts and sound design by Lisette Alvarez. Transcript EPISODE 3 CAST: Dimitri Menendez: Ralph Ruiz Charlotte the Restaurant Hostess: Cherie Hendrie Guadalupe Menendez: Adriene Arce Claire Menendez: Emily Buza Peter Menendez: Andrew Dos Santos Rachelle Bhatia: Jasmine Lynn American Flight Attendant: Anna Jay Juniper Menendez: Lisette…
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Who cares? - Scripts and sound design by Lisette Alvarez. Transcript EPISODE 2 CAST: Dimitri (Dee) Menendez: Ralph Ruiz Guadalupe (Lupe) Menendez: Adriene Arce Rachelle Bhatia: Jasmine Lynn Special Agent Celia Whittiker: Whitney Johnson Special Agent David Foreman: Brendan Adams The Supervisor: Scott Welnosky Clips from Capitol Hill sourced through…
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Voice note sent. - Scripts and sound design by Lisette Alvarez. Transcript EPISODE 1 CAST: Dimitri (Dee) Menendez: Ralph Ruiz Guadalupe (Lupe) Menendez: Adriene Arce Claire Menendez: Emily Buza Peter Menendez: Andrew Dos Santos Mark Williams: Nic Folson Aunt Gloria + Abuela: Yenni Ann Aunt Mal: Jayme Mantos Special Agent David Foreman: Brendan Adam…
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For fans of The Diplomat, The X-Files, and Where in the World is Carmen San Diego? HAVANA SYNDROME is a groundbreaking new audio drama which follows the story of two siblings pulled unwillingly into the realm of global espionage when their sister goes AWOL from the CIA to track down the source of a mysterious sound which has plagued spies, diplomat…
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For fans of The Diplomat, The X-Files, and Where in the World is Carmen San Diego? HAVANA SYNDROME is a groundbreaking new audio drama which follows the story of two siblings pulled unwillingly into the realm of global espionage when their sister goes AWOL from the CIA to track down the source of a mysterious sound which has plagued spies, diplomat…
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How can an island, only 90 miles from the U.S. southeastern coast, feel so far away? Lisette Alvarez guides you through their journey as the first person in their family to return to Cuba after over 60 years, all within the context of U.S.-Cuba geopolitical history. This 12-episode true story is released just in time for the anniversaries of two ma…
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Fletcher aims for the future. CONTENT WARNING: Allusions towards violent direct action. Loud sounds/music at around the 8:30 minute mark. Thank you for listening! We will be taking a hiatus starting September 15th, so please stay tuned by subscribing to our newsletter and following us across social media. Please consider supporting Project Borderle…
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Fletcher confronts the Fates. Landslide, a three-part series, is written and produced by Lisette Alvarez. The next part is coming soon. Check out Alpha 8 wherever you get your podcasts! You can support this latest experiment with the Storyteller Project. Join our weekly Friday creative coworking sessions on Discord and Twitch. Transcript…
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The tale of a valley of master weavers, and the wall blessed by the fates to protect them -- until it didn't. Landslide, a three-part series, is written and produced by Lisette Alvarez. The next part is coming soon. You can support this latest experiment with the Storyteller Project. Join our weekly Friday creative coworking sessions on Discord and…
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The Ortiz Twins Are Coming Home - Teaser Trailer
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From the creators of Kalila Stormfire's Economical Magick Services, Black Friday, and Tales From the Hearth comes a new modern audio folk tale--The Ortiz Twins Are Coming Home is a fantasy podcast about twins on the US/Mexico border as they reconnect with their indigenous roots and uncover forgotten family history. The Ortiz Twins is written by And…
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Please note: this audio contains material that might be disturbing for some audiences sensitive to loud noises and implied violence. Listen now to "The Tone" for the upcoming modern folk tale LANDSLIDE, which will premiere later this week. Sound and music sourced via a Creative Commons license at freesound.org. See and share the moodboard across ou…
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There once lived a young warrior named Fletcher, who lived in a village protected by a grand, old, woven wall. When his village is destroyed by a freak landslide, Fletcher goes off on a quest to confront those who failed to protect them from such a disaster–the fates themselves. Landslide, a modern audio folk tale, will premiere….mmm, early next we…
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Experiment #4: A Collective Tarot Reading
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Welcome to the Storyteller's Workshop! For day one of the Storyteller Project, Lisette Alvarez conducted a collective tarot reading to inspire a new modern folk tale. By next week, there will be a mini episode in this feed. Between now and then, however, you will get a mix of podcast episodes which include unedited workshopping, sample audio, and a…
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The myth of how we became storytelling animals. This special episode was made with the support of those who have already contributed to the 2023 Storytelling Crowdfund. All contributers receive a copy of "The Storyteller" paper, a prose research essay I wrote in 2016 on the global archetype of the Storyteller. All contributers for the Bardic Box an…
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Interview with a Storyteller: Diana Helmuth
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With moonlit adventures and witchy revelations, this episode brings on Diana Helmuth, author of new nonfiction memoir "The Witching Year: A memoir of Earnest Fumbling Through Modern Witchcraft" and award-winning "How to Suffer Outside: A Beginner's Guide to Hiking and Backpacking". Diana Helmuth is a nonfiction author. Before delving into writing, …
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We're trying something new. Support the 2023 storytelling crowdfund and claim your gifts now. There are 2 limited higher-tier packages available, as well as our basic $7+ gift. We have until Halloween to reach $3200! You can also see the video version (with captions) of this teaser on the crowdfund page, under "The Story" tab.…
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Ali is an overworked and underpaid scribe who dreams of being a voice of her generation. When her boss, a capricious and calculating god, asks Ali to take the fall for a seemingly innocuous mistake, she must decide if his promise of riches is worth burning out inside an ivory tower. Listen now to "Ali and the Tower", a modern folk tale and audio sh…
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Here we seek the audio teaser vibes for "Ali and the Tower", our upcoming mini audio folk tale about an overworked scribe whose strength of will is tested by gods and ivory towers. Sound and music sourced via a Creative Commons license at freesound.org. See and share the moodboard across our social media. Find your hearth. Tomorrow begins the actua…
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See and share the moodboard across our social media. Find your hearth. Want to join the next 9AM and 12PM EST livestream? Connect via our Discord server. This is an experiment paid for by the Storyteller Project Fund. We have until Monday to raise $200! We are already 42% of the way there. You can contribute now. Transcript…
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Experiment #3: A Collective Tarot Reading
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WARNING: Unedited 30+ minute podcast episode ahead. Also mention of blood from a paper cut. Because apparently this particular folk tale requires blood sacrifice. Welcome to the Storyteller's Workshop! For day one of the Storyteller Project, Lisette Alvarez conducted a collective tarot reading to inspire a new modern folk tale. By Monday, there wil…
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The Seamstress Who Wove The Moon: Part Three
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The seamstress must choose which dream she wants to live in...forever. The Seamstress Who Wove the Moon is a modern folk tale written, performed, and produced by Lisette Alvarez. Stay tuned for the next experiment and collective tarot reading, beginning Friday, August 4th. Transcript Stay tuned for more interviews and modern folk tales by signing u…
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The Seamstress Who Wove the Moon: Part Two
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Our determined seamstress dreams and weaves, and is nearing the end of both. What shall she do when the steward gives her the final spool of moonbeam? The Seamstress Who Wove the Moon is a modern folk tale written, performed, and produced by Lisette Alvarez. The third and final part will premiere...soon. Transcript Stay tuned for more interviews an…
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The Seamstress Who Wove The Moon: Part One
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A seamstress, unlucky in love and unrecognized in talent, is commissioned to create a cloak of moonbeams. This is the first of three parts of The Seamstress Who Wove the Moon, a new modern folk tale inspired by a collective tarot reading. You can visit the whole making of process by listening to the Experiment #2 episodes. Part Two will premiere...…
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Interview with a Storyteller: Tracy Chipman
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Oral storytelling is not a remnant of the past. It is gloriously alive. In this interview with a storyteller, Tracy Chipman shares an aspect of storytelling that is truly mythic. Tracy Chipman uses she/her/they pronouns and resides in Northern Wisconsin occupying land belonging to the Anishinaabe peoples. She stepped onto the path of storyteller 27…
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A modern folktale about a young woman's betrothal to an enchanted mouse, and her journey to break the curse placed upon her whiskered husband. THE MOUSE'S WIFE is an audio storytelling spin on various famous fairy tales and myths including Psyche, the Enchanted Pig, and Beauty and the Beast. This audio short story was created as a proof of concept …
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Interview with a Storyteller: Dr. Emily Zobel Marshall
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A spider, a rabbit and a raven walk into a bar...and all hell breaks loose. Well, what else do you expect when dealing with tricksters? The latest interview with a storyteller is a little more like an interview about storytellers. Specifically, the tricksters (and their stories) who have the power to shape our world. Dr. Emily Zobel Marshall is a p…
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One moon related story is still in the works, so here is an interview with a storyteller who also writes moon-related tales. In this episode, we talk about what kinds of stories feed us and making tales that explore the grey areas of life. M. Molder is the creator and all-the-hats wearing producer for the audio drama, "The Moon Crown." They've spen…
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What you're about to hear is a fully edited trailer for "The Seamstress Who Wove the Moon", a modern folk tale told via audio short -- the complete episode which will be recorded, edited, produced and uploaded tomorrow. Ideally. Stay tuned via whichever podcatcher, social media, or other hearth you follow. Our final Storyteller Workshop via the dis…
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Today marks day three of the Storyteller Project. Over the course of the week I have been sharing the process of creating an audio drama short from the ground up. What you are about to hear is a sample sound mix for "The Seamstress Who Wove the Moon", a modern folk tale and audio drama short premiering on Monday, March 6. This clip gives you a tast…
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The synthesizing of yesterday's tarot reading into a coherent hook and logline for a modern folk tale called "The Seamstress Who Wove the Moon". A much shorter unedited episode this time! You can find the full logline and the story's moodboard on our social media. Find your hearth. Want to join tomorrow's 12PM EST livestream? Connect via our Discor…
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Experiment #2: A Collective Tarot Reading
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And we're back with another experiement in collective creativity in order to make a modern folk tale! If you joined us back in December, you'll notice the format is more or less the same, with a few strange hiccups and coincidences because, well, magick. Enjoy and share our tarot reading on social media, which you can find wherever you find your he…
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Interview with a Storyteller: Tonia Ransom
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Tonia Ransom is the creator and executive producer of NIGHTLIGHT, a multi-award-winning horror podcast featuring creepy tales written by Black writers, and Afflicted, a horror thriller best described as Lovecraft Country meets True Blood. Tonia has been scaring people since the second grade, when she wrote her first story based on Michael Myers. Sh…
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Interview with a Storyteller: Ester Ellis
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Welcome to the interview side of the Storyteller Project and Tales from the Hearth: Interview with a Storyteller. Alongside modern folk tale experiments such as "The Wedding Gift", your host--Lisette Alvarez--will also be interviewing fellow storytellers across mediums and experiences to explore the position of a storyteller within their community …
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Three brothers. A magical pair of dice. A wedding disaster which must be averted. Listen now to "The Wedding Gift", a modern folk tale and audio short created, written, performed, and produced by Lisette Alvarez as a part of the Storyteller Project. Thank you to everyone who has supported, shared, and listened to the journey so far. We'll be back i…
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Ah yes, it's all coming together... What you're about to hear is a fully edited trailer for "The Wedding Gift", a modern folk tale told via audio short -- the complete episode which will be recorded, edited, produced and uploaded tomorrow December 2nd. Stay tuned via whichever podcatcher, social media, or other hearth you follow. Our final Storytel…
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Today marks day three of the Storyteller Project. Over the course of the week I have been sharing the process of creating an audio drama short from the ground up. What you are about to hear is a sample sound mix for "The Wedding Gift", a modern folk tale and audio drama short premiering on Friday December 2nd. This clip gives you a taste of the ton…
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The synthesizing of yesterday's tarot reading into a coherent hook and logline for a modern folk tale called "The Wedding Gift". A much shorter unedited episode this time! You can find the full logline and the story's moodboard on our social media. Find your hearth. Want to join tomorrow's 12PM EST livestream? Connect via our Discord server. It's G…
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WARNING: Unedited 30+ minute podcast episode ahead. Welcome to the Storyteller's Workshop! For day one of the Storyteller Project, Lisette Alvarez conducted a collective tarot reading to inspire a new modern folk tale. By the end of the week, there will be a fully produced mini episode in this feed. Between now and then, however, you will get a mix…
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