In Astra: A Sci-Fi Mystery

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Joaquin and Hattie are done playing around. They've been outwitted again and again, but the Headmaster, Faidan, everyone responsible for Aidan's disappearance—it's their turn now. The Investigation Squad has a secret weapon their adversaries don't know about, and if everything goes according to plan, they'll have the high ground for the first time. But who knows what their enemies are truly capable of? And if Joaquin and Hattie are taken off guard, they're going to need an exit strategy. The season 1 finale of In Astra. ....i'msorry.imnotlikeyou. ............... . ....................................@#$^U%▒▒bf▒g In Astra is a story about mystery, trust, mental health, and identity. And also space and some gay stuff. Season 2 will come after a (hopefully) brief hiatus! For m❒m)▒▒o❑❒❑❒❒r▒▒❑e❒in❒▒▒▒f❒or❑m❒ati▒on, visit inastrapodcast.podbean.com CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains discussions and depictions of kidnapping, shouting and fighting, situations comparable to gaslighting, situations comparable to brain injury, severe mental manipulation, depictions of a seizure, explosions and loud booming noises, a simulated allegory of a panic attack, distorted and staticky audio, and distorted and manipulated voices. The Upper Hand features the voices of Bee Dellepiane as Joaquin, Rachel Faria as Hattie, Aidan Blank as Faidan, Jessie Carl as the Spectre, Ryan Driscoll as Serrano, and Shelly Gaza as Dr. Rhoda Crowder. Cover art by Deja Brown. Music by Cole Ramirez.

Tonight. It could all end tonight. Hattie is preparing for the big event of the season: The High-Achieving Students Gala. But she's not just attending to accept her accolades. If she can get the right information from the right people, she could find Aidan tonight and bring the investigation to an end. But she must steel herself for obstacles she did not anticipate. A lot rests on her shoulders, and if she isn't ready, it could all come crashing down. If I could just.... reach her. Somehow..... Almostthere.....— In Astra is a story about mystery, trust, mental health, and identity. And also space and some gay stuff. New episodes every Saturday! For m0000MMMMMM78 ore information, visit inastrapodcast.podbean.com CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains high-level tension and suspenseful situations, discussions of alcohol, discussions of kidnapping, shouting and arguing, depictions of gaslighting and manipulation in an intimate setting, situations comparable to brain injury, situations comparable to an anxiety attack, distorted and staticky audio, and distorted and manipulated voices. The Gala features the voices of Rachel Faria as Hattie, Aidan Blank as Faidan, Jessie Carl as the Spectre, Ryan Driscoll as Serrano, Bee Dellepiane as Joaquin, Rebecca Rich, Elliot Sutton, Sienna Dellepiane, and Jalyn Courtenay Webb as professors, Cory Arndt as the Custodian, and Sam Oguma as Aidan. Cover art by Deja Brown. Music by Cole Ramirez. This episode featured sound effects/sound design atmospheres: "[Ambient Sounds] The Victorian Ball" via Ambient Sounds; "Crowd Sounds - Orchestra Finale Applause Sound Effect" & "Small Group Whispering Sound Effect" via SoundEffectsFactory, and "Clinking Glasses (Free Download Sound Effects)" via Redafs.

Things seem to be looking up. For the first time, Joaquin has a partner in the investigation to find Aidan. But they only have a few scattered pieces of an overwhelmingly vast puzzle. What they don't know can hurt them, but revelations too profound could make them wish they never started looking for answers in the first place. And the picture on the puzzle is starting to become clearer... I... have an apology. An explanation. ... I cannot hide myself any longer. In Astra is a story about mystery, trust, mental health, and identity. And also space and some gay stuff. New episodes every Saturday! For moooo00000RRRR33850CCCCV ore information, visit inastrapodcast.podbean.com CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains depictions of an anxiety attack, discussions of kidnapping, discussions of death, distorted and manipulated voices, distorted and staticky audio, and loud, swelling, and booming noises. A Dried Up Lake features the voices of Bee Dellepiane as Joaquin, Rachel Faria as Hattie, and Jessie Carl as the Space Being. Cover art by Deja Brown. Music by Cole Ramirez.

Still reeling from the events of the previous weekend, Joaquin takes his first steps into really investigating what is going on at Delphic Peak. But some people are starting to take notice. And he's not the only one making instigations... What are they doing.... what is she doing to him? ... I don't think we can only work on our own anymore. In Astra is a story about mystery, trust, mental health, and identity. And also space and some gay stuff. New episodes every Saturday! For mmmmmNNnohuhGYOGYO235#m$8Gmm&mmmm%ore information, visit inastrapodcast.podbean.com CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains depictions of general spells of anxiety, extreme unhealthy self-deprecation, discussions of delusion, discussions of homophobia and abuse/neglect, distorted and manipulated voices, and very loud swelling noises. Instigations features the voices of Bee Dellepiane as Joaquin, Jessie Carl as the Space Being, Sam Oguma as Aidan, and Cory Arndt as the Custodian. Cover art by Deja Brown. Music by Cole Ramirez.

Joaquin arrives at Delphic Preparatory School—much to his dismay. But maybe he just needs to look on the bright side of things. After all, his new roommate Aidan isn't too bad. Can he settle into this new life? Or does the universe have other plans for him? Because a mystery is about to unfold... Something is pulled towards us. In Astra is a story about mystery, trust, mental health, and identity. And also space and some gay stuff. New episodes every Saturday! For more information, visit inastrapodcast.podbean.com CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains depictions of anxiety attacks, unhealthy self-deprecation, allusions to homophobia, distorted and manipulated voices, surrealist depictions of panic, and explosions/very loud noises. This episode features the voices of Bee Dellepiane as Joaquin, Jessie Carl as The Voice, Sam Oguma as Aidan, and Aidan Blank as... Aidan. Cover art by Deja Brown. Music by Cole Ramirez.