Marsfall

Marsfall LLC | Realm

Jacki and her crew left Earth and its problems behind for a chance at giving humanity a fresh start on Mars. But mysterious aliens, malicious AI, and the expected difficulties of colonizing this inhospitable planet leave them all questioning if they’ve made the right choice to abandon their home. Marsfall takes place in 2047 and follows the first colonists to settle on Mars as they face problem after problem. This high-intensity show features scenarios such as harsh storms, shadowy alien attacks, and forced assimilation by an artificial intelligence. It’s full of adult themes including violent disasters, death and betrayal, and philosophical questions. This show is not recommended for younger audiences. read less

Our Editor's Take

Marsfall is a thrilling science fiction audio drama podcast. The podcast has stellar sound engineering, voice acting, and a solid story. Listeners can prepare for an immersive and wild space adventure. A Mars colonization story may be familiar to sci-fi fans, but this tale is unique in its own right. The story of pioneering colonists might grip the listener from the first episode. Listeners can accompany Commander Jacki O'Rania and her crew on this fascinating adventure.

Erik Saras wrote and directed Marsfall, his first podcast/audio drama project. Erik is a composer, writer, and producer in New York. His music specialty is trombone composition. The podcast's other co-producers include Sam Boase-Miller, Dan Lovley, and Brian Goodheart. Dan voices the artificial intelligence entity ANDI, while Brian voices Chip Heddleston. Shannon Lovley plays Commander Jacki in the sci-fi series. Listeners hear the music of Johann Sebastian Bach along with producer Sam's on the podcast.

Marsfall chronicles the harsh reality and danger of space travel. It follows Commander Jacki and her crew as they attempt to touch down on the Martian surface and colonize it. The production quality may be the first thing one notices. The music and sound effects are a beautiful mesh that might keep listeners invested. Add that to the dialogue and voice acting, and it becomes an enthralling experience. Commander Jacki's grit, and ANDI and Heddleston's friendship are some highlights of the story.

Some audio dramas overuse sound effects, dialogue, or other aspects. Marsfall uses the right amount of each. The result is a compelling and thrilling story that can keep one entertained for hours. Anyone who loves good science fiction dramas may want to check out this podcast. Most episodes are about 25 to 40 minutes long.

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