Harley and Kevin say hello after the hiatus, and remind everyone that the first Juno Steel episode of Season 4 drops TODAY (9/26/21) for $4 Patreon supporters. Plus, if you pledge at any level you will have access to all of the rewards from last season's Bonus Spectacular (with more rewards coming soon!). For everyone else, we'll see you on 9/28/21 for the public release of the episode.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the recently-frozen moon Io, Juno meets an old friend and reflects on the worst mistake of his life. It's just as a member of his family once said: "We may look backward only to ensure we have not walked this path before."Welcome to the Penumbra, dear Traveler. We hope you enjoy your stay.(Trigger warnings can be found at the bottom of this episode description and at the end of the transcript.)-------You can find all of our transcripts here:https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1OLddnnYamZuglgZc8pM2gqToPOwEBccM?usp=sharingTranscripts will come out along with the public release of the episode. The Wanderer is a predominantly single-narrator queer fairy tale audio drama about being separated from the ones you love to keep them safe, to bring them home. It will delight fantasy fans and audio fiction fans alike, especially those who enjoy books like Silver in the Woods and podcasts like Old Gods of Appalachia and The Far Meridian. Each episode also features an original folk song and score. Visit callofthewander.com or find The Wanderer on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @callofthewander. On staff at the Penumbra:Kat Buckingham -- Head of Merchandise and OutreachAlice Chuang -- Head of DesignMelissa DeJesus -- Script editing teamHarley Takagi Kaner -- Co-creator, Head of Episode Development, Director, Sound designerEllison Estephan -- Promotional artistNoah Simes -- Production managerGrahame Turner -- Script editing teamKevin Vibert -- Co-creator, Head of Operations, Lead writerRyan Vibert -- Composer and performer of original musicRecorded by Mertz at The Bridge Sound & Stage--------Attribution:Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license.http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/legalcode"Kind of Girl" by Jeris, featuring spinningmerkaba: http://ccmixter.org/files/VJ_Memes/35657travelLight by airtone (c) copyright 2017 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/airtone/56883Xena's Kiss / Medea's Kiss by mwic (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/mwic/58883“Scanner.Scanning process(7lrs,mltprcssng).wav” by newlocknew https://freesound.org/people/newlocknew/sounds/571123/“Spaceship Engine - noise + heavy beep.wav” by Nexotron https://freesound.org/people/Nexotron/sounds/371283/“UI_Microprocess start glitch(3lrs,mltprcssng).wav by newlocknew https://freesound.org/people/newlocknew/sounds/563403/“UI Futuristic Up Down Scroll” by EminYILDIRIM https://freesound.org/people/EminYILDIRIM/sounds/554428/“Interesting tech 2.wav” by spoonsandlessspoons https://freesound.org/people/spoonsandlessspoons/sounds/378215/“BodyDrag2.aif” by bennychico11 https://freesound.org/people/bennychico11/sounds/44407/“Car over frozen snow ice 002 141228_0475 MS.wav” by klankbeeld https://freesound.org/people/klankbeeld/sounds/259707/---------Trigger warnings:-Isolation-Dark and claustrophobic spaces-Sudden loud noises-Violence; implied torture and death-Discussion and use of firearms-Discussion and use of alcohol and cigarettes-Deception / lying-Reference to persecution and public humiliation-Derogatory language regarding mental health Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Seventeen years apart, two hot pursuits get hotter.Welcome to the Penumbra, Traveler. We hope you enjoy your stay.(Trigger warnings can be found at the bottom of this episode description and at the end of the transcript.)-------You can find all of our transcripts here:https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1OLddnnYamZuglgZc8pM2gqToPOwEBccM?usp=sharingTranscripts will come out along with the public release of the episode.On staff at the Penumbra:Kat Buckingham -- Head of Merchandise and OutreachAlice Chuang -- Head of DesignMelissa DeJesus -- Script editing teamHarley Takagi Kaner -- Co-creator, Head of Episode Development, Director, Sound designerEllison Estephan -- Promotional artistNoah Simes -- Production managerGrahame Turner -- Script editing teamKevin Vibert -- Co-creator, Head of Operations, Lead writerRyan Vibert -- Composer and performer of original musicRecorded by Mertz at The Bridge Sound & Stage--------Attribution:Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license.http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/legalcode"Kind of Girl" by Jeris, featuring spinningmerkaba: http://ccmixter.org/files/VJ_Memes/35657---------Trigger warnings:-Isolation-Dark and claustrophobic spaces-Sudden loud noises-Violence; implied torture and death-Discussion and use of firearms-Discussion and use of alcohol and cigarettes-Deception / lying Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In which Juno Steel, detective wunderkind of the HCPD, becomes Juno Steel, disgraced ex-cop... and his story as we know him really begins.Welcome to the Penumbra, dear Traveler. We hope you enjoy your stay.(Trigger warnings can be found at the bottom of this episode description and at the end of the transcript.)-------You can find all of our transcripts here:https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1OLddnnYamZuglgZc8pM2gqToPOwEBccM?usp=sharingTranscripts will come out along with the public release of the episode.On staff at the Penumbra:Kat Buckingham -- Head of Merchandise and OutreachAlice Chuang -- Head of DesignMelissa DeJesus -- Script editing teamHarley Takagi Kaner -- Co-creator, Head of Episode Development, Director, Sound designerEllison Estephan -- Promotional artistNoah Simes -- Production managerGrahame Turner -- Script editing teamKevin Vibert -- Co-creator, Head of Operations, Lead writerRyan Vibert -- Composer and performer of original musicRecorded by Mertz at The Bridge Sound & Stage--------Attribution:Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license.http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/legalcode"Kind of Girl" by Jeris, featuring spinningmerkaba: http://ccmixter.org/files/VJ_Memes/35657---------Trigger warnings:-Isolation-Dark and claustrophobic spaces-Sudden loud noises-Violence; implied torture and death-Discussion and use of firearms-Discussion and use of alcohol and cigarettes-Deception / lying-Reference to persecution and public humiliation-Derogatory language regarding mental health Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On a quiet jungle road deep in the Northern Wilds, a band of feared outlaws strikes.Welcome to the Penumbra, dear Traveler. We hope you enjoy your stay.(Trigger warnings can be found at the bottom of this episode description and at the end of the transcript.)-------You can find all of our transcripts here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1OLddnnYamZuglgZc8pM2gqToPOwEBccM?usp=sharingTranscripts will come out along with the public release of the episode.On staff at the Penumbra:Kat Buckingham -- Head of Merchandise and OutreachAlice Chuang -- Head of DesignMelissa DeJesus -- Script editing teamHarley Takagi Kaner -- Co-creator, Head of Episode Development, Director, Sound designerMilo Ellersick -- Promotional artistNoah Simes -- Production managerGrahame Turner -- Script editing teamKevin Vibert -- Co-creator, Head of Operations, Lead writerRyan Vibert -- Composer and performer of original musicRecorded by Mertz at The Bridge Sound & Stage--------Attribution:Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/legalcode"Kind of Girl" by Jeris, featuring spinningmerkaba: http://ccmixter.org/files/VJ_Memes/35657 “Horse carriage 2_edited.mp3” by j_o_j https://freesound.org/people/j_o_j/sounds/363018/“Wind chimes, A.wav” by InspectorJ https://freesound.org/people/InspectorJ/sounds/353194/“Rockfall in mine.wav” by Benboncan https://freesound.org/people/Benboncan/sounds/60085/“Snapping-chain” by CosmicEmbers https://freesound.org/people/CosmicEmbers/sounds/161650/“Drone1” by Koen https://freesound.org/people/Koen/sounds/519122/"Mysterious Ambience Drone" by EminYILDIRIM https://freesound.org/people/EminYILDIRIM/sounds/576069/---------Trigger warnings: - Violence and threats of violence - Depictions of sexism and xenophobia - Body horror - Sudden loud noises - Enclosed, claustrophobic spaces Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sir Pellinore is prepared for anything... except, perhaps, the shapeshifting teenage rascal he's just imprisoned in his fortress. She might be a little more than he bargained for.Welcome to the Penumbra, dear Traveler. We hope you enjoy your stay.(Trigger warnings can be found at the bottom of this episode description and at the end of the transcript.)-------You can find all of our transcripts here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1OLddnnYamZuglgZc8pM2gqToPOwEBccM?usp=sharingTranscripts will come out along with the public release of the episode.On staff at the Penumbra:Kat Buckingham -- Head of Merchandise and OutreachAlice Chuang -- Head of DesignMelissa DeJesus -- Script editing teamHarley Takagi Kaner -- Co-creator, Head of Episode Development, Director, Sound designerMilo Ellersick -- Promotional artistNoah Simes -- Production managerGrahame Turner -- Script editing teamKevin Vibert -- Co-creator, Head of Operations, Lead writerRyan Vibert -- Composer and performer of original musicRecorded by Mertz at The Bridge Sound & Stage--------Attribution:Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/legalcode"Kind of Girl" by Jeris, featuring spinningmerkaba: http://ccmixter.org/files/VJ_Memes/35657“20080303_Venice_churchbells.aif” by thanvannispen https://freesound.org/people/thanvannispen/sounds/49268/“Splash, jumping, H” by InspectorJ https://freesound.org/people/InspectorJ/sounds/352102/“Smashing, wooden fence, C” by InspectorJ https://freesound.org/people/InspectorJ/sounds/352208/“Door Smash 1” by qubodup https://freesound.org/people/qubodup/sounds/218890/“On a wooden ship at sea” by LXX.70 https://freesound.org/people/LXX.70/sounds/91071/“Machete_05” by Jagadamba https://freesound.org/people/Jagadamba/sounds/275116/---------Trigger warnings: - Violence and threats of violence- Depictions of sexism and xenophobia- Body horror- Sudden loud noises- Enclosed, claustrophobic spaces- Water/drowning Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Superstar writer Mick Mercury is missing, and he's not the only missing man Juno Steel is looking for. Low on sleep and lower on patience, Juno will need to solve the mystery of this haunted Dollhouse Manor quickly... or else something a little more solid than ghosts might find him soon enough.Welcome to the Penumbra, dear Traveler. We hope you enjoy your stay.(Trigger warnings can be found at the bottom of this episode description and at the end of the transcript.)-------You can find all of our transcripts here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1OLddnnYamZuglgZc8pM2gqToPOwEBccM?usp=sharingTranscripts will come out along with the public release of the episode.On staff at the Penumbra:Kat Buckingham -- Head of Merchandise and OutreachAlice Chuang -- Head of DesignMelissa DeJesus -- Script editing teamHarley Takagi Kaner -- Co-creator, Head of Episode Development, Director, Sound designerEllison Estephan -- Promotional artistNoah Simes -- Production managerGrahame Turner -- Script editing teamKevin Vibert -- Co-creator, Head of Operations, Lead writerRyan Vibert -- Composer and performer of original musicRecorded by Alex Allinson at The Bridge Sound & Stage--------Attribution:Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/legalcode"Kind of Girl" by Jeris, featuring spinningmerkaba: http://ccmixter.org/files/VJ_Memes/35657 “Creepy sound of the dark crickets” by bolkmar https://freesound.org/people/bolkmar/sounds/412345/ “Walkie Talkie.wav” by CGEffex https://freesound.org/people/CGEffex/sounds/97797/ “Abandoned Warehouse Ambience.wav” by Sami_Hiltunen https://freesound.org/people/Sami_Hiltunen/sounds/608662/ “Door falls to floor.wav” by CastIronCarousel https://freesound.org/people/CastIronCarousel/sounds/216749/---------Trigger warnings: - Sudden loud noises- Death and descriptions of death- Kidnapping- Deception and gaslighting- Violence- Parental abuse- Depictions of alcoholism- Body horror- Violence towards animals (described) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the basement of superstar writer Mick Mercury's mansion, in which an old friend has risen from the grave.(Trigger warnings can be found at the bottom of this episode description and at the end of the transcript.)-------You can find all of our transcripts here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1OLddnnYamZuglgZc8pM2gqToPOwEBccM?usp=sharingTranscripts will come out along with the public release of the episode.On staff at the Penumbra:Kat Buckingham -- Head of Merchandise and OutreachAlice Chuang -- Head of DesignMelissa DeJesus -- Script editing teamHarley Takagi Kaner -- Co-creator, Head of Episode Development, Director, Sound designerEllison Estephan -- Promotional artistNoah Simes -- Production managerGrahame Turner -- Script editing teamKevin Vibert -- Co-creator, Head of Operations, Lead writerRyan Vibert -- Composer and performer of original musicRecorded by Alex Allinson at The Bridge Sound & Stage--------Attribution:Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/legalcode"Kind of Girl" by Jeris, featuring spinningmerkaba: http://ccmixter.org/files/VJ_Memes/35657 “Creepy sound of the dark crickets” by bolkmar https://freesound.org/people/bolkmar/sounds/412345/ “Abandoned Warehouse Ambience.wav” by Sami_Hiltunen https://freesound.org/people/Sami_Hiltunen/sounds/608662/"Paint The Sky" by Jeris (c) copyright 2017 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/VJ_Memes/55442 Ft: MissJudged---------Trigger warnings: - Sudden loud noises- Death and descriptions of death- Kidnapping- Deception and gaslighting- Violence- Parental abuse- Depictions of alcoholism- Body horror- Violence towards animals (described) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A strange and musical rain nears; a titan slumbers beneath the deep; three lovers struggle in secret; and yet, with all those threats on the horizon, it is the old falconer on his pilgrimage through the swamp who could destroy Damien, Rilla, and Lord Arum's peace for good.Welcome to the Penumbra, dear Traveler. We hope you enjoy your journey.(Trigger warnings can be found at the bottom of this episode description and at the end of the transcript.)-------You can find all of our transcripts here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1OLddnnYamZuglgZc8pM2gqToPOwEBccM?usp=sharingTranscripts will come out along with the public release of the episode.On staff at the Penumbra:Kat Buckingham -- Head of Merchandise and OutreachAlice Chuang -- Head of DesignMelissa DeJesus -- Script editing teamHarley Takagi Kaner -- Co-creator, Head of Episode Development, Director, Sound designerMilo Ellersick -- Promotional artistNoah Simes -- Production managerGrahame Turner -- Script editing teamKevin Vibert -- Co-creator, Head of Operations, Lead writerRyan Vibert -- Composer and performer of original musicRecorded by Mertz at The Bridge Sound & Stage--------Attribution:Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/legalcode"Kind of Girl" by Jeris, featuring spinningmerkaba: http://ccmixter.org/files/VJ_Memes/35657 “Mystericus Apparatus Loop” by qubodop https://freesound.org/people/qubodup/sounds/185717/“Foliage_Rustling_001.wav” by duckduckpony https://freesound.org/people/duckduckpony/sounds/204030/“Nasty Knife Stab 2” by Arist621 https://freesound.org/people/Aris621/sounds/478145/“Bamboo Swing, A11.wav” by InspectorJ https://freesound.org/people/InspectorJ/sounds/394413/---------Trigger warnings: - Sexism-Xenophobia-Homophobia-Violence towards people and animals-Death-Pursuit and threats of violence-Abuse of power-Implied domestic abuse-Deception Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In which Damien the Pious learns a very important lesson: never meet your heroes.Welcome to the Penumbra, dear Traveler. We hope you enjoy your stay.(Trigger warnings can be found at the bottom of this episode description and at the end of the transcript.)-------You can find all of our transcripts here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1OLddnnYamZuglgZc8pM2gqToPOwEBccM?usp=sharingTranscripts will come out along with the public release of the episode.On staff at the Penumbra:Kat Buckingham -- Head of Merchandise and OutreachAlice Chuang -- Head of DesignMelissa DeJesus -- Script editing teamHarley Takagi Kaner -- Co-creator, Head of Episode Development, Director, Sound designerMilo Ellersick -- Promotional artistNoah Simes -- Production managerGrahame Turner -- Script editing teamKevin Vibert -- Co-creator, Head of Operations, Lead writerRyan Vibert -- Composer and performer of original musicRecorded by Mertz at The Bridge Sound & Stage--------Attribution: Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license.http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/legalcode "Kind of Girl" by Jeris, featuring spinningmerkaba:http://ccmixter.org/files/VJ_Memes/35657 “Mystericus Apparatus Loop” by qubodophttps://freesound.org/people/qubodup/sounds/185717/ “Foliage_Rustling_001.wav” by duckduckpony“enrollar y desenrollar papel.wav” by oscarurbon https://freesound.org/people/oscarurbon/sounds/180858/---------Trigger warnings:- Sexism-Xenophobia-Homophobia-Violence towards people and animals-Death-Pursuit and threats of violence-Abuse of power-Implied domestic abuse-Deception Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#PenumbraPartyTo keep the show running, we need your help!In lieu of our yearly Patreon funds drive, we're excited to launch an initiative so all our fans can support us in making The Penumbra Podcast possible -- even if you can't spend money on Patreon or merch right now. By promoting the show, you’ll also unlock awesome prizes for all Penumbra fans. We're challenging fans to spread the word about our show on Twitter, Tumblr, Facebook or Instagram in one of three ways: 1. Leave us a review on iTunes. Make sure to take a screenshot of the review before you submit it (iTunes likes to eat reviews sometimes, but we won’t hold that against you!) and post that screenshot to your social media using #PenumbraParty and #ThePenumbraPodcast.2. Make a social media post using #PenumbraParty and #ThePenumbraPodcast about why you love the podcast, your favorite characters or your favorite episode. If we see something super creative, you might get a shout-out in the credits of an upcoming episode!3. Host a listening party (in person or virtually) with at least one person who has never heard the show before. Post a picture/screenshot of the party (a text thread or Discord counts!) to your social media using #PenumbraParty and #ThePenumbraPodcast.It’s helpful if you tag us on social media, too—and yes, you can make multiple entries!Post before 11:59 PM EST on February 10 to unlock awesome bonus content and prizes. The more tasks you do, the better chance you’ll have at winning THE GRAND PRIZE. What can you win?At 200 entries, EVERYONE gets access to all blooper tracks that we’ve released on Patreon.At 500 entries, EVERYONE gets the Season 2 Live Q&A video.At 1,000 entries, EVERYONE gets a full Juno Steel Mystery in found texts (aka The Case Files of Juno Steel).These prizes will all become available at patreon.com/thepenumbrapodcast, but you will NOT need to be a Patreon supporter to view them. THE GRAND PRIZE: One lucky participant will be selected to receive FREE early access to episodes for the rest of Season 4!We can’t wait to see you at #PenumbraParty. Thank you so much to everyone who supports the show!Note: We know that even though we said “this is not a guilt trip,” some of you are probably going to feel like you need to rush to the Patreon. We really appreciate your kindness, but unless you genuinely think you have the funds to continue supporting us for the foreseeable future, we ask that you not do that; though we understand this is very well-intentioned, it actually hurts us when people pledge to the Patreon and then drop their pledges soon after. The Patreon is our only way to plan ahead for our expenses and income, and if it’s artificially inflated we could end up in the hole. If you’d like to donate just once, we ask that you please use https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/thepenumbrapodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's Forever-Love Day and Rita doesn't have a date! Can she, Jet, the Ruby 7, and an uncaring and manipulative dating app prove love is real in twenty-five minutes or less?(Trigger warnings can be found at the bottom of this episode description and at the end of the transcript.)-------You can find all of our transcripts here: https://drive.google.com/drive/u/2/folders/1bnWLw5dTW4l9A0bmOMzEiy6XqqsXHHi_ Transcripts will come out along with the public release of the episode.On staff at the Penumbra:Kat Buckingham -- Head of Merchandise and OutreachAlice Chuang -- Head of DesignMelissa DeJesus -- Script editing teamHarley Takagi Kaner -- Co-creator, Head of Episode Development, Director, Sound designerNoah Simes -- Production managerGrahame Turner -- Script editing teamKevin Vibert -- Co-creator, Head of Operations, Lead writerRyan Vibert -- Composer and performer of original musicRecorded by Jimmy Corbett at The Bridge Sound & Stage--------Attribution:reCreation by airtone (c) copyright 2019 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/airtone/59721 circus man by Jeris (c) copyright 2012 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/VJ_Memes/37243 Ft: A.M. mews by MommaLuv SKyTower “Hot Spring 2.wav” by Greencouch https://freesound.org/people/Greencouch/sounds/103562/ “Bottle cork in and out 2012-1-4.wav” by Kyster https://freesound.org/people/Kyster/sounds/140615/ “[Remix] hot tub loop” by AnLorenzo https://freesound.org/people/AnLorenzo/sounds/339514/https://freesound.org/people/AnLorenzo/sounds/33951 Bossa Antigua Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/---------Trigger warnings:- Enclosed/claustrophobic spaces- Violence and threats of violence Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Juno Steel would really like to take the past, lock it up in a little box, and throw away the key, thank you very much. It's hard to blame him: with his childhood friend hunting him down and his recent love gone without a trace, the past is really feeling like the place where all of today's problems were born.But Juno is a detective, and even if he's decided he's done with Sasha Wire and putting Peter Nureyev on pause, curiosity will always bring him back. Now, between the journal in his pocket and Sasha's strange secret base all around him, Juno will find that the past never stays locked up for long.Welcome to the Penumbra, dear Traveler. We hope you enjoy your stay.(Trigger warnings can be found at the bottom of this episode description and at the end of the transcript.)-------You can find all of our transcripts here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1OLddnnYamZuglgZc8pM2gqToPOwEBccM?usp=sharingTranscripts will come out along with the public release of the episode.On staff at the Penumbra:Kat Buckingham -- Head of Merchandise and OutreachAlice Chuang -- Head of DesignMelissa DeJesus -- Script editing teamHarley Takagi Kaner -- Co-creator, Head of Episode Development, Director, Sound designerEllison Estephan -- Promotional artistNoah Simes -- Production managerGrahame Turner -- Script editing teamKevin Vibert -- Co-creator, Head of Operations, Lead writerRyan Vibert -- Composer and performer of original musicRecorded by Mertz at The Bridge Sound & Stage--------Attribution: Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license.http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/legalcode"Kind of Girl" by Jeris, featuring spinningmerkaba:“Drone Ambience, A” by Moulaythami https://freesound.org/people/Moulaythami/sounds/546360/“Sci Fi Shield Noise” by azraelecho https://freesound.org/people/azraelecho/sounds/450185/---------Trigger warnings:- Violence and threats of violence- Drug use- Depiction of illness- Enclosed, claustrophobic spaces- Violent pursuit by governments/police- Racism/xenophobia- Deception- Brief references to self harm and suicide. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In an asteroid fortress, Juno reunites with someone lost;On the planet Saraswati, a tragic deal is struck.Welcome to the Penumbra, dear Traveler. We hope you enjoy your stay.(Trigger warnings can be found at the bottom of this episode description and at the end of the transcript.)-------You can find all of our transcripts here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1OLddnnYamZuglgZc8pM2gqToPOwEBccM?usp=sharingTranscripts will come out along with the public release of the episode.On staff at the Penumbra:Kat Buckingham -- Head of Merchandise and OutreachAlice Chuang -- Head of DesignMelissa DeJesus -- Script editing teamHarley Takagi Kaner -- Co-creator, Head of Episode Development, Director, Sound designerEllison Estephan -- Promotional artistNoah Simes -- Production managerGrahame Turner -- Script editing teamKevin Vibert -- Co-creator, Head of Operations, Lead writerRyan Vibert -- Composer and performer of original musicRecorded by Mertz at The Bridge Sound & Stage--------Attribution: Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license.http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/legalcode"Kind of Girl" by Jeris, featuring spinningmerkaba:“Atmos2.wav” by nhaudio https://freesound.org/people/nhaudio/sounds/207735/“Lying on bed” by avakas https://freesound.org/people/avakas/sounds/172365/“Large hydraulic door” by nooly https://freesound.org/people/nooly/sounds/331357/“far festival city 04 160505_00.wav” by klankbeeld https://freesound.org/people/klankbeeld/sounds/483635/“HeavySkirtMovement.wav” by HerbertBoland https://freesound.org/people/HerbertBoland/sounds/28301/---------Trigger warnings:- Violence and threats of violence- Drug use- Depiction of illness- Enclosed, claustrophobic spaces- Violent pursuit by governments/police- Racism/xenophobia- Deception- Brief references to self harm and suicide. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Led by Sir Tristan the Cold, Damien the Pious returns to the Citadel he once called home... and finds that "home" is not where he left it six years ago.Welcome to the Penumbra, dear Traveler. We hope you enjoy your stay.(Trigger warnings can be found at the bottom of this episode description and at the end of the transcript.) ------- You can find all of our transcripts here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1OLddnnYamZuglgZc8pM2gqToPOwEBccM?usp=sharing Transcripts will come out along with the public release of the episode. On staff at the Penumbra: Alice Chuang -- Head of Design Ginny D'Angelo -- Head of Merchandise and Outreach Melissa DeJesus -- Script editing team Milo Ellersick -- Promotional artist Harley Takagi Kaner -- Co-creator, Head of Episode Development, Director, Sound designer Joelle Kross -- Transcriptionist Noah Simes -- Production manager Grahame Turner -- Script editing team Kevin Vibert -- Co-creator, Head of Operations, Lead writer Ryan Vibert -- Composer and performer of original music Recorded by Mertz at The Bridge Sound & Stage -------- Attribution: Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/legalcode "Kind of Girl" by Jeris, featuring spinningmerkaba --------- Trigger warnings: - Sudden loud noises- Enclosed, claustrophobic spaces- Violence and threats of violence- Threats of warfare and genocide- Religious persecution- Starvation and torture- Sexism and xenophobia- Discussion of illness and death- Deception by authority figures Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In pursuit of their missing poet, Rilla and Lord Arum take a lesser-known route leading directly through the undersea palace of a very regal -- and very hungry -- monster.Welcome to the Penumbra, dear Traveler. We hope you enjoy your stay.(Trigger warnings can be found at the bottom of this episode description and at the end of the transcript.)-------You can find all of our transcripts here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1OLddnnYamZuglgZc8pM2gqToPOwEBccM?usp=sharingTranscripts will come out along with the public release of the episode.On staff at the Penumbra:Alice Chuang -- Head of DesignGinny D'Angelo -- Head of Merchandise and OutreachMelissa DeJesus -- Script editing teamMilo Ellersick -- Promotional artistHarley Takagi Kaner -- Co-creator, Head of Episode Development, Director, Sound designerJoelle Kross -- TranscriptionistNoah Simes -- Production managerGrahame Turner -- Script editing teamKevin Vibert -- Co-creator, Head of Operations, Lead writerRyan Vibert -- Composer and performer of original musicRecorded by Mertz at The Bridge Sound & Stage--------Attribution: Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license.http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/legalcode "Kind of Girl" by Jeris, featuring spinningmerkaba“Splash, Jumping, C.wav” by InspectorJ https://freesound.org/people/InspectorJ/sounds/352099/“Harp.WAV” by RepDac3 https://freesound.org/people/RepDac3/sounds/348655/“Come Here.wav” by Benboncan https://freesound.org/people/Benboncan/sounds/66546/“Dragging Kayak” by brunoboselli https://freesound.org/people/brunoboselli/sounds/488335/“Spinifex Wind #1” by kangaroovindaloo https://freesound.org/people/kangaroovindaloo/sounds/397445/---------Trigger warnings:- Sudden loud noises- Enclosed, claustrophobic spaces- Violence and threats of violence- Threats of warfare and genocide- Religious persecution- Starvation and torture- Sexism and xenophobia- Discussion of illness and death- Deception by authority figures Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There is very little that the regions of the Universe can agree upon. The Northern Wilds has their monster-hunting furor, the Western Wastes are known for their scholars and scientists, and in the Southern Frosts survival against the elements dominates daily life. But in all three regions of the Universe, children are taught the same lesson: do not enter the Wayward East, for that way lies madness.But every region has its rebels. So here they stand, at the Eastern gates -- two Northerners, two Westerners, and a Southerner -- prepared to venture into madness themselves.The truth is worth a little madness, after all. Unfortunately, it won't be a little madness meeting them out there in the Mirrored Plains; it will be quite a lot.Welcome to the Penumbra, dear Traveler. We hope you enjoy your stay.(Trigger warnings can be found at the bottom of this episode description and at the end of the transcript.)-------You can find all of our transcripts here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1OLddnnYamZuglgZc8pM2gqToPOwEBccM?usp=sharingTranscripts will come out along with the public release of the episode.On staff at the Penumbra:Alice Chuang -- Head of DesignGinny D'Angelo -- Head of Merchandise and OutreachMelissa DeJesus -- Script editing teamMilo Ellersick -- Promotional artistHarley Takagi Kaner -- Co-creator, Head of Episode Development, Director, Sound designerJoelle Kross -- TranscriptionistNoah Simes -- Production managerGrahame Turner -- Script editing teamKevin Vibert -- Co-creator, Head of Operations, Lead writerRyan Vibert -- Composer and performer of original musicRecorded by Mertz at The Bridge Sound & Stage--------Attribution: Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license.http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/legalcode "Kind of Girl" by Jeris, featuring spinningmerkaba“Electronic Tanpura 6” by sankalp https://freesound.org/people/sankalp/sounds/155494/“Ambience, Wind Chimes, A” by InspectorJ https://freesound.org/people/InspectorJ/sounds/353501/“Desolated Lands Ambience” by original_sound https://freesound.org/people/original_sound/sounds/365153/“Cinematic Pulsing Atmosphere” by PatrickLieberkind https://freesound.org/people/PatrickLieberkind/sounds/415330/---------Trigger warnings:- Sudden loud noises- Enclosed, claustrophobic spaces- Violence and threats of violence- Threats of warfare and genocide- Religious persecution- Starvation and torture- Sexism and xenophobia- Discussion of illness and death- Deception by authority figures Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aurinko Permanent Corrections is not like other prisons. At Aurinko Permanent Corrections, they believe in rehabilitation. They believe that all of us have the ability to be better, do better, and it is with this certainty that the warden might look you in the eyes and ask: "So why aren't you doing better? And what do I have to do to you to make you start?" Welcome to the Penumbra, dear Traveler. We hope you enjoy your stay. (Trigger warnings can be found at the bottom of this episode description and at the end of the transcript.) --------------You can find all of our transcripts here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1OLddnnYamZuglgZc8pM2gqToPOwEBccM?usp=sharingTranscripts will come out along with the public release of the episode.On staff at the Penumbra:Alice Chuang -- Head of DesignGinny D'Angelo -- Head of Merchandise and OutreachMelissa DeJesus -- Script editing teamEllison Estephan -- Promotional artistHarley Takagi Kaner -- Co-creator, Head of Episode Development, Director, Sound designerJoelle Kross -- TranscriptionistNoah Simes -- Production managerGrahame Turner -- Script editing teamKevin Vibert -- Co-creator, Head of Operations, Lead writerRyan Vibert -- Composer and performer of original musicRecorded by Mertz at The Bridge Sound & Stage--------Attribution: Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license.http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/legalcode "Kind of Girl" by Jeris, featuring spinningmerkabaFrom Gurd To Nark by Siobhan Dakay (c) copyright 2021 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/SiobhanD/64324 Ft: GurdonarkSeven(New Music Remix) by bwatts (c) copyright 2012 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/bwatts/39793 Ft: alex beroza“Metal Door Knocking” by Blood Pixel Hero https://freesound.org/people/BloodPixelHero/sounds/621230/“Quartz Crystal Singing Bowl” by juskiddink https://freesound.org/people/juskiddink/sounds/129219/“Horror ambience 15.wav” by klankbeeld https://freesound.org/people/klankbeeld/sounds/137070/“Space Buzz Tone.wav” by thatjeffcarter https://freesound.org/people/thatjeffcarter/sounds/165437/“Taped Bagpipe Music.wav” by Puniho https://freesound.org/people/Puniho/sounds/172687/---------Trigger warnings:- Incarceration and prison- Enclosed spaces and sudden loud noises- Torture- Mob violence- Emotional abuse- Threats of violence and death- Manipulation and "brainwashing"- Abuse by mental health professionals- Self-inflicted harm- Starvation and sleep deprivation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is the recipe for a prison break? Take one family, tear them apart, tenderize their minds, marinate them in fear and paranoia... then leave them to sit, confident that they aren't going anywhere.And that confidence is key. Because the moment you think you have the Aurinkos beaten, the moment you're certain they've given up on themselves and each other? That's when they show you you're wrong.Welcome to the Penumbra, dear Traveler. We hope you enjoy your stay.(Trigger warnings can be found at the bottom of this episode description and at the end of the transcript.)-------You can find all of our transcripts here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1OLddnnYamZuglgZc8pM2gqToPOwEBccM?usp=sharingTranscripts will come out along with the public release of the episode.On staff at the Penumbra:Alice Chuang -- Head of DesignGinny D'Angelo -- Head of Merchandise and OutreachMelissa DeJesus -- Script editing teamEllison Estephan -- Promotional artistHarley Takagi Kaner -- Co-creator, Head of Episode Development, Director, Sound designerJoelle Kross -- TranscriptionistNoah Simes -- Production managerGrahame Turner -- Script editing teamKevin Vibert -- Co-creator, Head of Operations, Lead writerRyan Vibert -- Composer and performer of original musicRecorded by Mertz at The Bridge Sound & Stage--------Attribution: Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license.http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/legalcode "Kind of Girl" by Jeris, featuring spinningmerkabaFrom Gurd To Nark by Siobhan Dakay (c) copyright 2021 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/SiobhanD/64324 Ft: GurdonarkUI, Mechanical, Text-Scroll, 03, FX, 01, LOOP.wav by InspectorJ https://freesound.org/people/InspectorJ/sounds/458587/AMBKtchn_washing dishes splashing water clattering of kitchenware.wav by IraGladoschuk https://freesound.org/people/IraGladoschuk/sounds/632284/“RunningPast.wav” by edwar64896 https://freesound.org/people/edwar64896/sounds/250940/---------Trigger warnings:- Incarceration and prison- Enclosed spaces and sudden loud noises- Torture- Mob violence- Emotional abuse- Threats of violence and death- Manipulation and "brainwashing"- Abuse by mental health professionals- Self-inflicted harm- Starvation and sleep deprivation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hidden in the Wayward East lies a city lost to time: Silvershore. With silver sands twinkling in the spring sunlight, cool waves of the Wayward sea lapping at its docks, and violet crystal monoliths jutting from the surrounding desert sands, Silvershore is a place of beauty... and of mystery.Every city has its secrets. A secret city has even more. And though Olala wants to learn the secrets of Silvershore, though she wants to make this strange city her home... she may soon find that what happens in secret shadow is more than she bargained for.Welcome to the Penumbra, dear Traveler. We hope you enjoy your stay.(Trigger warnings can be found at the bottom of this episode description and at the end of the transcript.)-------You can find all of our transcripts here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1OLddnnYamZuglgZc8pM2gqToPOwEBccM?usp=sharingTranscripts will come out along with the public release of the episode.On staff at the Penumbra:Alice Chuang -- Head of DesignGinny D'Angelo -- Head of Merchandise and OutreachMelissa DeJesus -- Script editing teamMilo Ellersick -- Promotional artistHarley Takagi Kaner -- Co-creator, Head of Episode Development, Director, Sound designerJoelle Kross -- TranscriptionistNoah Simes -- Production managerGrahame Turner -- Script editing teamKevin Vibert -- Co-creator, Head of Operations, Lead writerRyan Vibert -- Composer and performer of original musicRecorded by Mertz at The Bridge Sound & Stage--------Attribution: Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license.http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/legalcode "Kind of Girl" by Jeris, featuring spinningmerkaba“Wet_Soggy_Squishy_Footsteps.wav” by bewagne https://freesound.org/people/bewagne/sounds/187617/“Water Swirl, Small, 10.wav” by InspectorJ https://freesound.org/people/InspectorJ/sounds/398701/---------Trigger warnings:- Racism and xenophobia- Depictions of chase/pursuit- Violence and threats of violence (towards humans and animal-like creatures)- Deep bodies of water- Claustrophobic/enclosed spaces- Home invasion- Explosions and sudden loud noises Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.