Hubris: A 24-Hour Podcast Project

Round 9, Group 1: Have you read any Ray Bradbury? No? We've got a list, hold on. Transcript here. Content warnings include sexually suggestive dialogue; references to injury such as gunshot wounds, domestic violence,and needles; references to and presence of police/ICE; and misophonia triggers (specifically some pretty bad mouth sounds). Dreams really can come true…when you dream of the future and have a time machine to go check in on, or even change, the results! An exhausted nurse tries to influence the future, but has to contend with…herself? This episode was written by Steven Goldman. It was directed by Rene Lyons, with dialogue editing by Rene Lyons and sound design by Nathan Comstock. The music was composed by Ali Hylton. The transcript was arranged by Molly Alexander. The production of this episode was coordinated by Molly Alexander. Emmy was voiced by Molly Alexander. Doctor Oscuro…uh, I-I-I mean, Ross was voiced by Emmett Moon. Damon was voiced by Steven Goldman. Abbi was voiced by Rene Lyons. The waiter and officer were voiced by Nathan Comstock. SFX Credits: bar chatter by SoundsExciting -- https://freesound.org/s/543913/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 Sassy_Husky.wav by antisocialhermitcrab -- https://freesound.org/s/570959/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 Dog licking feet by janbezouska -- https://freesound.org/s/494078/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 Drinking from bottle by Vrymaa -- https://freesound.org/s/805468/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 Drinking Beer From A Bottle by deleted_user_7146007 -- https://freesound.org/s/383454/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 Body Slap 1_9 by Joao_Janz -- https://freesound.org/s/484013/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 Glass Smash.wav by chewiesmissus -- https://freesound.org/s/244238/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 Quick Zoom / Slow Down by bevibeldesign -- https://freesound.org/s/366092/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 Dramatic Camera Zoom by sanaku -- https://freesound.org/s/371882/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 Getting Dresses by spongeP -- https://freesound.org/s/468071/ -- License: Attribution NonCommercial 3.0 clothing and punching by launemax -- https://freesound.org/s/250031/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 Door Bell old style.wav by lazymonk -- https://freesound.org/s/214306/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 Table Slam.wav by KenRT -- https://freesound.org/s/364835/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 Bar stool shuffle.wav by Didi0508 -- https://freesound.org/s/541954/ -- License: Attribution NonCommercial 4.0 Old Ceiling Fan Running by mrrap4food -- https://freesound.org/s/470591/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 City ambiance in the morning in a residential area, loud air conditioning blowing, dog barking, guy voice, birds singing, slight TV noise and car passing recorded in Phoenix Arizona by felix.blume -- https://freesound.org/s/667046/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 Bare feet padding.wav by sophiehall3535 -- https://freesound.org/s/245937/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 Door front, closing 2 by giddster -- https://freesound.org/s/383399/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 Carpet Footsteps.wav by 180156 -- https://freesound.org/s/445504/ -- License: Attribution 3.0 Door Knock by pbharri -- https://freesound.org/s/426372/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 Muffled Steps On Carpet by TheSpiderWriter -- https://freesound.org/s/353264/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 Door Opening (Wooden) by moviebuffgavin -- https://freesound.org/s/381865/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 Footsteps Carpet by LewisEmmott5 -- https://freesound.org/s/732573/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 flop on couch.wav by sidequesting -- https://freesound.org/s/541544/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 Night Traffic by Oneirophile -- https://freesound.org/s/142336/ -- License: Attribution 4.0 Placing plate on the tray by MilanKovanda -- https://freesound.org/s/377050/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 light footsteps on concrete walking.wav by rsellick -- https://freesound.org/s/545543/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 concrete_female_heels.wav by LOVEBURD -- https://freesound.org/s/343390/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 Knocking Door by dersuperanton -- https://freesound.org/s/435850/ -- License: Attribution 4.0 KickDoorOpen.mp3 by Yap_Audio_Production -- https://freesound.org/s/218992/ -- License: Attribution 4.0 footsteps boots carpet on metal.wav by alec_mackay -- https://freesound.org/s/463645/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 Bed sheet sounds by Kash15 -- https://freesound.org/s/409099/ -- License: Attribution NonCommercial 3.0

Round 8 Group 3: Clowns Before Frowns Transcript here. Content Warnings for mentions of murder, prison, clowns, and blackmailing Chuckles is hoping to knock the crowd dead; metaphorically, this time. This episode was written by Ken Apana-Korley and edited by RH Sparra. It was directed by Mik Koats, with dialogue editing by Tris Otis and sound design by Rene Lyons. The transcript was done by RH Sparra. The production of this episode was coordinated by Mik Koats. Chuckles was played by Emmett Moon. Monty and Prison Guard were played by Mik Koats. Jordan was played by Sophie Borjón. Stella was played by RH Sparra.

Round 8 Group 1: The Classic Fruit Fools Transcript here. Content warnings include background death of a minor character and verbal conflict In a parallel world, podcast co-hosts Ethan and PJ talk about cryptozoology, conspiracies, and friendship - whilst navigating the perilous waters of recording pitfalls and nosy parents. Will our co-hosts prove the existence of Narwhals? Will Ethan's mom shut the door when she leaves? Will the episode even see the light of day? The Truth will out...probably. This episode was written by Milo Jordan Baum, O. Hann Lightwood, and Anna Stein. It was directed by Angela Yih, with dialogue editing, sound design, and music by Beck Andrews. The transcript was done by O. Hann Lightwood. The production of this episode was coordinated by Angela Yih. Ethan was played by Milo Jordan Baum; PJ and the ill-fated Percival Kettering were played by Beck Andrews; Cessil and Tracy were played by Anna Stein; Paula was played by Angela Yih; and Marc was played by O. Hann Lightwood. This team took 42 hours for production.

Round 7, Group 3: MashCon 2024 Transcript here. Content warnings for brutal deaths, gore, child endangerment, and body horror. In 201X, MashCon was an anime convention that quickly becomes a deadly disaster zone. This episode was written by Resa & Mik Koats and edited by Jack Fulmin. It was directed by Angela Yih, with dialogue editing by Tris Oaten and sound design by Nathan Comstock. Music was made by Tris Oaten. The transcript was done by Mik Koats. The production of this episode was coordinated by Nzingha Primus. Cay Jhou was cosplayed by Yvelyn T, Jess was cosplayed by Nathan Comstock, Nicky was cosplayed by Jack Fulmin, November was cosplayed by Angela Yih. Other voices by Nzingha Primus, Mik Koats, Tris Oaten, and Resa. This team took 25 hours for production.

Round 7, Group 1: Team Hubris-To-Go Transcript here. Content warnings for memory loss, unreality, manipulation, mild body horror, fight noises, and possession. When a group of acquaintances meet to discuss a monster who defies description and feeds on memory, old grievances come to light. Belief is subjective, and in the dark they will find that things are not always what they seem. This episode was written by Ken Apana-Korley and Milo Jordan Baum and edited by Nikko Goldstein. It was directed by Minali Venkatesh, with dialogue editing and sound design by Ted Heavner. The transcript was done by Kylan. The production of this episode was coordinated by Milo Jordan Baum. Michael Fischer, Priest, Rioter 2, and Julius Caesar were played by Emmett Moon. Whitney Jones-Fischer, Thomas, Rioter 1, and Caesar’s General were played by Sophie Borjón. Trevor Collins, Priest’s Wife, Rioter 3, and the Whispering Monster were played by Milo Jordan Baum.

Round 6, Tam 3: Frayed Knot. Transcript here. This is what happens when you push some millennials too far-- not even the gods are safe. Content Warnings: Strong language, violence, character death, and death mentions. This episode was written by Nathan Comstock and edited by Resa. It was directed by Nzingha Primus, with dialogue editing by Tris Oaten and sound design by Nathan Comstock. Music was made by Aemyn Connolly. The transcript was done by Noelle Saul. The production of this episode was coordinated by Nzingha Primus. Larissa Hargrave was played by Khalila Marie The Receptionist was played by Resa Lachesis and Nessa were played by Noelle Saul Atropos was played by Nzingha Primus Clotho was played by Aemyn Connolly Zeus was played by Nathan Comstock Sound Effects used under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License: https://freesound.org/people/alberto96/sounds/418277/ https://freesound.org/people/oliwoli/sounds/666293/ https://freesound.org/people/CantikFrantik/sounds/482878/ https://freesound.org/people/avakas/sounds/172358/ https://freesound.org/people/passAirmangrace/sounds/340906/ https://freesound.org/people/avakas/sounds/172356/ https://freesound.org/people/GeorgeHopkins/sounds/537244/ https://freesound.org/people/minimumlabyrinth/sounds/612224/ https://freesound.org/people/Anikadl/sounds/654311/ https://freesound.org/people/kupp2/sounds/360454/ https://freesound.org/people/lostmaiden/sounds/366295/ https://freesound.org/people/theguitarmanjp/sounds/385013/ https://freesound.org/people/PeteBarry/sounds/464860/ https://freesound.org/people/Tdude9000/sounds/138337/ https://freesound.org/people/burnsie289/sounds/152416/ https://freesound.org/people/JakLocke/sounds/261294/ https://freesound.org/people/PMBROWNE/sounds/427796/ https://freesound.org/people/kessir/sounds/414554/ Additional sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com

Round 6, Team 1: Pepe Silvia. Transcript here. 3032, Earth. After fifteen years, Dane ‘Smiley’ Valencia is back at his hometown in the middle of the desert to collect an inheritance, but the murder of his childhood best friend is all the welcoming he finds. As he tries to find the culprit, he learns everyone in town has changed —the desert and his past won’t be kind. Content Warnings: Murder, mentions of violence related to the murder, mentions of death, cults, mentions of alcohol, guns, threats, mentions of bombs. This episode was written by David Orión Pena and edited by Nikko Goldstein. It was directed by John Glasfeld, with dialogue editing and sound design by Kathryn Stanley and music composition by Ras Sethu. The transcript was arranged by Charlie Caruso-Neal. The production of his episode was coordinated by Molly Alexander. Dane “Smiley” Valencia was voiced by JJ Jensen. Anika “Rider” Gaur was voiced by Ras Sethu. Harper “Jester” de la Cruz was voiced by Maddie Girouard. Sawyer “Mercy/The Infamous” Kanagawa was voiced by Charlie Caruso-Neal. Riley “Hollow” Lee was voiced by Marnie Warner. Sam “Dawn” Douglas was voiced by Ari Delyne. Mikhail “The Kid” Gray was voiced by Sivan Raz. This team took 25.5 hours for production.