Harley Takagi Kaner and Kevin Vibert
At the Penumbra, you might follow Juno Steel , a brooding, sharp-witted private eye on Mars, as he tangles with an elusive homme fatale, tracks dangerous artifacts of an ancient alien civilization, and faces his three greatest fears: heights, blood, and relationships. Or you might enter the world of the Second Citadel , where the merciless Sir Caroline must corral a team of emotionally distraught all-male knights to defend their city against mind-manipulating monsters...even the ones they’ve fallen in love with. Or you might tune into the not-too-distant future of Thirst , a future America somehow even worse than the present, where four couples must survive a dangerous reality TV competition designed by a sadistic host and a cheerfully violent Algorithm. These audio dramas and more await you in the Penumbra, dear traveler. We hope you enjoy your stay. (Start with "1.01: Juno Steel and the Case of the Murderous Mask" to follow the Juno Steel series, "1.09: Second Citadel - The Head of the Janus Beast" to follow the Second Citadel series, or "THIRST S1E1: Icebreaker" to listen to the Thirst series. Or, listen from oldest to newest to hear everything as we released it.) The Penumbra is created and produced by Harley Takagi Kaner and Kevin Vibert. Follow us on Bluesky (@thepenumbrapod.bsky.social), Tumblr (@thepenumbrapodcast), TikTok (@thepenumbrapodcast), Instagram (@thepenumbrapodcast), or Facebook (The Penumbra Podcast). For early and ad-free episodes, production scripts, commentary tracks, blooper reels, livestreams with the creators, and much more, you can find The Penumbra Podcast: SPECIAL EDITION at: https://thepenumbrapodcast.supercast.com You can find all of our transcripts here. If you would like to view trigger warnings or SFX attributions, you can scroll to the end of the appropriate episode transcript: https://drive.google.com/drive/u/2/folders/1bnWLw5dTW4l9A0bmOMzEiy6XqqsXHHi_ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 4
Can't Tear My Eyes From You, Chapter 11: L'enfer. The third elimination challenge begins. Cast: Anjimile as Three-Time Grammy Award Winner Sal Butcher Marge Dunn as Raine Randolph Amanda Egbu as Georgia Whittaker Josephine Moshiri Elwood as Valentina Ride Tooky Kavanagh as The Algorithm Quinn McKenzie as Capote Whittaker Melody Perera as Anouk Kalhara Stefano Perti as Dennis Lang Marc Pierre as Sergeant Murdock Stewart Evan Smith as Taylor Kelley Alexander Stravinski as The Host (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 . Transcripts will come out along with the public release of the episode and include all required SFX attributions. On staff at the Penumbra: Ginny D'Angelo -- Head of Operations Melissa DeJesus -- Script editing team Harley Takagi Kaner -- Co-creator, Head of Episode Development, Director, Sound designer Joelle Kross -- Transcriptionist Grahame Turner -- Script editing team Kevin Vibert -- Co-creator, Head of Operations, Lead writer Ryan Vibert -- Composer and performer of original music Jeff Wright -- Graphic designer -------- TRIGGER WARNINGS: - Violence and threats of violence - Deception and gaslighting - Manipulation - Political violence - Abuse of power - Helplessness - Starvation - Racism, homophobia, transphobia - Sudden loud noises - Descriptions of domestic abuse - Depictions of self-harm You can find early and ad-free episodes, production scripts, commentary tracks, blooper reels, livestreams with the creators, and much more, at The Penumbra Podcast: SPECIAL EDITION . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 20
Can't Tear My Eyes From You, Chapter 10: Billboard Row, Part 2. The contestants gather more information, but their interpersonal relationships suffer. Cast: Marge Dunn as Raine Randolph Amanda Egbu as Georgia Whittaker Josephine Moshiri Elwood as Valentina Ride Joshua Ilon as "Dennis Cruz" Tooky Kavanagh as The Algorithm Quinn McKenzie as Capote Whittaker Jason Mellin as Grimy Garth Melody Perera as Anouk Kalhara Stefano Perti as Dennis Lang Marc Pierre as Sergeant Murdock Noah Simes as the BBSSC Announcer Stewart Evan Smith as Taylor Kelley Alexander Stravinski as The Host (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 . Transcripts will come out along with the public release of the episode and include all required SFX attributions. On staff at the Penumbra: Ginny D'Angelo -- Head of Operations Melissa DeJesus -- Script editing team Harley Takagi Kaner -- Co-creator, Head of Episode Development, Director, Sound designer Joelle Kross -- Transcriptionist Grahame Turner -- Script editing team Kevin Vibert -- Co-creator, Head of Operations, Lead writer Ryan Vibert -- Composer and performer of original music Jeff Wright -- Graphic designer -------- TRIGGER WARNINGS: - Starvation - Violence and threats of violence - Unwanted sexual interest/advances - Sudden loud noises - Domestic abuse - Paranoia and mass delusion - Abuse of authority - Gaslighting/deception - Historical racism - Gore and body horror - Severe violence and death You can find early and ad-free episodes, production scripts, commentary tracks, blooper reels, livestreams with the creators, and much more, at The Penumbra Podcast: SPECIAL EDITION . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 13
[REDACTED] S1E1: False Start (Part 1) —-------------- Introducing [REDACTED]; from Athan ( The Grotto ) and Jamie Petronis ( The Cellar Letters ) Following the death of his twin, failing actor Jacob Kane assumes his late-brother’s life in hopes of a fresh start. Instead of finding stability, Jacob finds himself working within The [REDACTED] Unit, a covert agency tasked with containing impossible creatures and phenomena. As he becomes entangled with paranormal forces and secret agendas, Jacob begins to discover a sense of belonging in a place he never expected. Equal parts horror and workplace satire, [REDACTED] takes inspiration from late 90s & early 2000s television like procedural monster-of-the-week shows X-files & Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and the classic ensemble banter of Brooklyn Nine-Nine and Psych. Visit our website: https://theredactedunit.com/ Join the discussion: http://theredactedunit.com/discord [REDACTED] S1E1: False Start (Part 1) Jacob Kane makes a big life change Starring: Jamie Petronis as Jacob Kane Athan as Eli Reyes Dan Morris as The Strict Producer Jeffrey Reddick as The Anxious Screenwriter Karen Neat as Server James Spurney as as Phil (Landlord) Nathan Lundsford as Jordan Kane Harlan Guthrie as ■■■ Zoe D. Lee as ■■■■■ Ben Akira Spencer as Officer Ioana Adascalitei as Jody (Paramedic) General Show Warnings Recurring themes of violence and peril, horror, death and grief, sudden & unsettling audio, use of weapons, secret-police/cover-ups, strong language. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 6
Can't Tear My Eyes From You, Chapter 9: Billboard Row, Part 1. Anouk tells a story about her childhood. A rule is changed. Cast: Marge Dunn as Raine Randolph Amanda Egbu as Georgia Whittaker Josephine Moshiri Elwood as Valentina Ride Eleanore Cho Fellerhoff as "Holliday Murdock" Joshua Ilon as "Dennis Cruz" Tooky Kavanagh as The Algorithm Quinn McKenzie as Capote Whittaker Melody Perera as Anouk Kalhara Stefano Perti as Dennis Lang Marc Pierre as Sergeant Murdock and Kid 1 Stewart Evan Smith as Taylor Kelley and General Ricky Caruso Alexander Stravinski as The Host (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 . Transcripts will come out along with the public release of the episode and include all required SFX attributions. On staff at the Penumbra: Ginny D'Angelo -- Head of Operations Melissa DeJesus -- Script editing team Harley Takagi Kaner -- Co-creator, Head of Episode Development, Director, Sound designer Joelle Kross -- Transcriptionist Grahame Turner -- Script editing team Kevin Vibert -- Co-creator, Head of Operations, Lead writer Ryan Vibert -- Composer and performer of original music Jeff Wright -- Graphic designer -------- TRIGGER WARNINGS: - Sudden loud noises - Violence and threats of violence - Verbal abuse - Deception - Military violence - Violence towards children - Propaganda and indoctrination - Imprisonment - Depicted car accident You can find early and ad-free episodes, production scripts, commentary tracks, blooper reels, livestreams with the creators, and much more, at The Penumbra Podcast: SPECIAL EDITION . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 16
Can't Tear My Eyes From You, Chapter 8: Stained. The second elimination challenge is completed. Cast: Marge Dunn as Raine Randolph Amanda Egbu as Georgia Whittaker Josephine Moshiri Elwood as Valentina Ride Eleanore Cho Fellerhoff as Holliday Murdock Sarah Gazdowicz as the Fix-Your-Face Announcer Joshua Ilon as Dennis Cruz Tooky Kavanagh as The Algorithm Quinn McKenzie as Capote Whittaker Melody Perera as Anouk Kalhara Stefano Perti as Dennis Lang Marc Pierre as Sergeant Murdock Stewart Evan Smith as Taylor Kelley Alexander Stravinski as The Host (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 . Transcripts will come out along with the public release of the episode and include all required SFX attributions. On staff at the Penumbra: Ginny D'Angelo -- Head of Operations Melissa DeJesus -- Script editing team Harley Takagi Kaner -- Co-creator, Head of Episode Development, Director, Sound designer Joelle Kross -- Transcriptionist Grahame Turner -- Script editing team Kevin Vibert -- Co-creator, Head of Operations, Lead writer Ryan Vibert -- Composer and performer of original music Jeff Wright -- Graphic designer -------- TRIGGER WARNINGS: - Verbal and emotional abuse - Sudden loud noises - Death - Violence and threats of violence - Gore and body horror - Body dysmorphia and body image issues - Homophobia and racism - Discussions around objectification and sexualization - Unwanted sexual advances - Graphic language - Abuse of authority - Deception - Vomiting - Body shaming You can find early and ad-free episodes, production scripts, commentary tracks, blooper reels, livestreams with the creators, and much more, at The Penumbra Podcast: SPECIAL EDITION . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 2
Can't Tear My Eyes From You, Chapter 7: Homosexual Romantic Tradition The loophole in the challenge is exploited, but not all of the contestants are happy about it. Cast: Marge Dunn as Raine Randolph Amanda Egbu as Georgia Whittaker Josephine Moshiri Elwood as Valentina Ride and the Cash For Homes Announcer Eleanore Cho Fellerhoff as Holliday Murdock and Wife Joshua Ilon as Customer 2 Tooky Kavanagh as The Algorithm and Customer 1 Quinn McKenzie as Capote Whittaker Melody Perera as Anouk Kalhara Stefano Perti as Dennis Lang Marc Pierre as Sergeant Murdock Stewart Evan Smith as Taylor Kelley and Husband Alexander Stravinski as The Host and the Bully 1 (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 . Transcripts will come out along with the public release of the episode and include all required SFX attributions. On staff at the Penumbra: Ginny D'Angelo -- Head of operations Melissa DeJesus -- Script editing team Harley Takagi Kaner -- Co-creator, director, sound designer Joelle Kross -- Transcriptionist Grahame Turner -- Script editing team Kevin Vibert -- Co-creator, lead writer Ryan Vibert -- Composer and performer of original music Jeff Wright -- Graphic designer -------- Trigger warnings: - Spousal abuse -- emotional, verbal, physical - Homophobia and transphobia - Racism and xenophobia - Abuse of authority - Violence and threats of violence - Sudden loud noises - Descriptions of military occupation and violence - Deception and gaslighting - Homelessness - Climate catastrophe - Descriptions of killing You can find early and ad-free episodes, production scripts, commentary tracks, blooper reels, livestreams with the creators, and much more, at The Penumbra Podcast: SPECIAL EDITION . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 18
Can't Tear My Eyes From You, Chapter 6: Sexy Singles In Your Area The forest reveals itself. Two new contestants are introduced and the next challenge begins. Cast: Marge Dunn as Raine Randolph Amanda Egbu as Georgia Whittaker Josephine Moshiri Elwood as Valentina Ride Eleanore Cho Fellerhoff as Holliday Murdock Joshua Ilon as "Dennis Cruz" Tooky Kavanagh as The Algorithm Quinn McKenzie as Capote Whittaker Melody Perera as Anouk Kalhara Stefano Perti as Dennis Lang Marc Pierre as Sergeant Murdock and Bully 2 Stewart Evan Smith as Taylor Kelley Alexander Stravinski as The Host and the Bully 1 M Sutherland as Boots Goliath (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 . Transcripts will come out along with the public release of the episode and include all required SFX attributions. On staff at the Penumbra: Ginny D'Angelo -- Head of operations Melissa DeJesus -- Script editing team Harley Takagi Kaner -- Co-creator, director, sound designer Joelle Kross -- Transcriptionist Grahame Turner -- Script editing team Kevin Vibert -- Co-creator, lead writer Ryan Vibert -- Composer and performer of original music Jeff Wright -- Graphic designer -------- Trigger warnings: - Violence and threats of violence - Violence towards animals - Animal attack - Sudden loud noises - Deception and gaslighting - Abuse of authority - Homophobia and transphobia - Depictions of paranoia and paranoia-inducing phenomena - Body horror and gore - Descriptions of implied child abuse You can find early and ad-free episodes, production scripts, commentary tracks, blooper reels, livestreams with the creators, and much more, at The Penumbra Podcast: SPECIAL EDITION . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 4
Can't Tear My Eyes From You, Chapter 5: Out There in the Hills After the results of "The Newlywed Maim," the contestants decide to take drastic action. Cast: Marge Dunn as Raine Randolph and Suspect 2 Amanda Egbu as Georgia Whittaker Eleanore Cho Fellerhoff as Holliday Murdock Joshua Ilon as the Police Interrogation Bloopers Announcer Tooky Kavanagh as The Algorithm Quinn McKenzie as Capote Whittaker and Cop 3 Melody Perera as Anouk Kalhara Stefano Perti as Dennis Lang and Cop 2 Marc Pierre as Sergeant Murdock and Suspect 1 Stewart Evan Smith as Cop 1 Alexander Stravinski as The Host and the Police Captain (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 . Transcripts will come out along with the public release of the episode and include all required SFX attributions. On staff at the Penumbra: Ginny D'Angelo -- Head of operations Melissa DeJesus -- Script editing team Harley Takagi Kaner -- Co-creator, director, sound designer Joelle Kross -- Transcriptionist Grahame Turner -- Script editing team Kevin Vibert -- Co-creator, lead writer Ryan Vibert -- Composer and performer of original music Jeff Wright -- Graphic designer -------- Trigger warnings: - Police brutality and abuse of authority - Climate disaster - Discussions of death - Discussions of starvation and death by exposure - Sudden loud noises - Violence and threats of violence - Deception and gaslighting You can find early and ad-free episodes, production scripts, commentary tracks, blooper reels, livestreams with the creators, and much more, at The Penumbra Podcast: SPECIAL EDITION . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.