Observable Radio
Observable Radio is a found footage podcast of retro sci-fi and analog horror from Cameron Suey, Phil van Hest, Purpurina, Wendy Hector, and the Observable Radio Ensemble Our First Season, The Tower , an interconnected anthology of alternate universes in crises, is now complete. When he discovers something beneath the static of the worlds’s communication network, an unnamed Observer begins to catalog and record the strange signals that should not exist… Season Two: The Fire We Shared, will begin in 2025!
Sep 18, 2023
When he discovers something beneath the static of the worlds’s communication network, an unnamed observer begins to catalog and record the strange signals that should not exist… A trailer for Observable Radio, a found footage anthology podcast from Cameron Suey and Phil van Hest. Written and Edited by Cameron Suey Produced by Cameron Suey and Phil van Hest The Ensemble Phil van Hest Katie Skovholt Orion Kellogg Jason Smith Kris Straub Xalavier Nelson Jr. Purpurina Art by Karrin Fletcher Psychology Consultant Elisa Leal, Psy.D (CA PSY28330) Find us online : observableradio.com instagram.com/observableradio/ The following music was used for this media project: The Backrooms by Myuu (CC BY 3.0) Drowning Monas by Tim Kulig (CC BY 4.0) Ain't She Sweet, The Opener, Jada, and Let's Dance by Hansag Big Band License (CC BY 3.0) Bullets and Bayonets by the United States Marine Band Public Domain For further information about SFX and Media Licenses, please visit the show notes at: https://www.observableradio.com/episodes/transmission-a00-signals-trailer Observable Radio is listener supported. If you would like to contribute towards our production costs and payment for our voice actors, you can do so at: patreon.com/observableradio Additional Resources: National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Dial 988 Trans Lifeline: United States: (877) 565-8860 Canada: (877) 330-6366 Trevor Project: Call: 1-866-488-7386 Text: “START” to 678-678 Online chat: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/webchat International resources: https://blog.opencounseling.com/suicide-hotlines/ Crisis Text Line: Text “HOME” to 741741 Online chat: https://connect.crisistextline.org/chat SFX by Epidemic Sound or artists at Freesound.org covered under the following licenses: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Observable Radio is made by humans, and all performances are subject to the NAVA AI rider. No portion of this audio may be used to train AI. Special Thanks to Cathleen, Jon, Tid, Russ, Kalasin, Rick, Brianna, Zach, Jesper and all our patrons and listeners. Visit the Observable Radio Company Store at observableradio.com/store . There you'll find stickers, enamel pins, t-shirts, on sale and shipping anywhere in the world. Observable Radio is listener supported. If you would like to contribute towards our production costs as well as get access to behind the scenes information, and an ad-free early release feed of this show, you can do so at: patreon.com/observableradio
Oct 3, 2023
The Observer catalogues his first signal. A mysterious curfew. An annual celebration. The pursuit of stasis. The first episode of Observable Radio, a found footage anthology podcast of retro sci-fi and analog horror from Cameron Suey and Phil van Hest. Content Warnings: Mention of Suicide Implied harm of a Child Written and Edited by Cameron Suey Produced by Cameron Suey and Phil van Hest The Ensemble Phil van Hest Katie Skovholt Orion Kellogg Jason Smith Kris Straub Xalavier Nelson Jr. Purpurina Art by Karrin Fletcher Psychology Consultant Elisa Leal, Psy.D (CA PSY28330) The following music was used for this media project: The Backrooms by Myuu Drowning Monas by Tim Kulig Ain't She Sweet, The Opener, Jada, and Let's Dance by Hansag Big Band Bullets and Bayonets by the United States Marine Band For further information about SFX and Media Licenses and a full transcript, please visit the show notes at: https://www.observableradio.com/episodes/transmission-a01-a-night-indoors Observable Radio is listener supported. If you would like to contribute towards our production costs and payment for our voice actors, you can do so at: patreon.com/observableradio Additional Resources: National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Dial 988 Trans Lifeline: United States: (877) 565-8860 Canada: (877) 330-6366 Trevor Project: Call: 1-866-488-7386 Text: “START” to 678-678 Online chat: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/webchat International resources: https://blog.opencounseling.com/suicide-hotlines/ Crisis Text Line: Text “HOME” to 741741 Online chat: https://connect.crisistextline.org/chat SFX by Epidemic Sound or artists at Freesound.org covered under the following licenses: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Observable Radio is made by humans, and all performances are subject to the NAVA AI rider. No portion of this audio may be used to train AI. Special Thanks to Cathleen, Jon, Tid, Russ, Kalasin, Rick, Brianna, Zach, Jesper and all our patrons and listeners. Visit the Observable Radio Company Store at observableradio.com/store . There you'll find stickers, enamel pins, t-shirts, on sale and shipping anywhere in the world. Observable Radio is listener supported. If you would like to contribute towards our production costs as well as get access to behind the scenes information, and an ad-free early release feed of this show, you can do so at: patreon.com/observableradio
Oct 3, 2023
The Observer tries to look for meaning in the signals. Industrial sabotage on trail. An economy on the rebound. A great deal on a full meal. The second episode of Observable Radio, a found footage anthology podcast of retro sci-fi and analog horror from Cameron Suey and Phil van Hest. Written and Edited by Cameron Suey Produced by Cameron Suey and Phil van Hest The Ensemble Phil van Hest Nathaniel Leigh Cohen Edenfield Jason Smith Cruz Moore Tom Drake Harrison G. Pink Caitlin Eve Logan T Jenkins Kyle Gould Danny Lore Mink Ette Rosemary Thorne Purpurina Katie Skovholt Art by Karrin Fletcher Psychology Consultant Elisa Leal, Psy.D (CA PSY28330) The following music was used for this media project: The Backrooms by Myuu Breaking News 4 and 5 by Sascha Ende Rock Guitar Intro 02 and 03, Powerful Trap Intro 22 by TaigaSoundProd Energetic & Drive Indie Rock by WinnieTheMoog Something's Happening and Carne Arrabiatta by Tim Kulig That Old Church Organ by Kendle's First Regiment Band For further information about SFX and Media Licenses and a complete transcript, please visit the show notes at: https://www.observableradio.com/episodes/transmission-a02-cattle-drive Observable Radio is listener supported. If you would like to contribute towards our production costs and payment for our voice actors, you can do so at: patreon.com/observableradio SFX by Epidemic Sound or artists at Freesound.org covered under the following licenses: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Observable Radio is made by humans, and all performances are subject to the NAVA AI rider. No portion of this audio may be used to train AI. Special Thanks to Cathleen, Jon, Tid, Russ, Kalasin, Rick, Brianna, Zach, Jesper and all our patrons and listeners. Visit the Observable Radio Company Store at observableradio.com/store . There you'll find stickers, enamel pins, t-shirts, on sale and shipping anywhere in the world. Observable Radio is listener supported. If you would like to contribute towards our production costs as well as get access to behind the scenes information, and an ad-free early release feed of this show, you can do so at: patreon.com/observableradio
Oct 31, 2023
The Observer grapples with his responsibility. By popular request, it’s Uncle Competition. Hope is all we have left. Filmed in front of a live simulated audience. The third episode of Observable Radio, a found footage anthology podcast from Cameron Suey and Phil van Hest. Written by Cameron Suey and Phil van Hest Edited by Cameron Suey Produced by Cameron Suey and Phil van Hest The Ensemble Phil van Hest Natalie Berge Cohen Edenfield Bryan Hollar Caitlin Eve Jason Smith Austeria Harrison G. Pink Jon Stark Olsen Tom Drake Meagan Marie Kyle Gould Alasdair Stuart Katie Skovholt Art by Karrin Fletcher Psychology Consultant Elisa Leal, Psy.D (CA PSY28330) The following music was used for this media project: The Backrooms by Myuu Helium Is In High Demand, After The Blast, and Enlightened by Tim Kulig Summer Beach Party, Disco Club, and Night Beach by WinnieTheMoog Porch Blues and Leopard Print Elevator by Kevin MacLeod Tuesday by Sascha Ende A Picnic With My Family by MusicLFiles Shenanigans by Steven O'Brien For further information about SFX and Media Licenses, and a complete transcript, please visit the show notes at: https://www.observableradio.com/episodes/transmission-a03-large-models Observable Radio is listener supported. If you would like to contribute towards our production costs and payment for our voice actors, you can do so at: patreon.com/observableradio Special Thanks to Geoff, Cathleen, and all our patrons and listeners. Stick around after the credits for a sneak peak Cohen Edenfield's new show - Skulltenders - A DnD podcast about goofballs on the edge of the afterlife. SFX by Epidemic Sound or artists at Freesound.org covered under the following licenses: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Observable Radio is made by humans, and all performances are subject to the NAVA AI rider. No portion of this audio may be used to train AI. Special Thanks to Cathleen, Jon, Tid, Russ, Kalasin, Rick, Brianna, Zach, Jesper and all our patrons and listeners. Visit the Observable Radio Company Store at observableradio.com/store . There you'll find stickers, enamel pins, t-shirts, on sale and shipping anywhere in the world. Observable Radio is listener supported. If you would like to contribute towards our production costs as well as get access to behind the scenes information, and an ad-free early release feed of this show, you can do so at: patreon.com/observableradio
Nov 28, 2023
The Observer encounters an ending. Distressing breaches of quarantine. Record and transmit, just like a virus. The one that wouldn't be recorded. The fourth episode of Observable Radio, a found footage anthology podcast from Cameron Suey and Phil van Hest. Content Warnings: Gun Violence Written and Edited by Cameron Suey Produced by Cameron Suey, Phil van Hest, and Purpurina The Ensemble Phil van Hest John Warren Trevor Henderson Nathaniel Leigh Kyle Gould Katie Skovholt Hector Leal Jason Smith Keano Raubun Joseph Faraday Rosemary Thorne Jack Grigoli Joshua Kelly Daniel Profeta Jesse Leal Natalie Berge Rae Witte Purpurina Art by Karrin Fletcher Psychology Consultant Elisa Leal, Psy.D (CA PSY28330) The following music was used for this media project: The Backrooms by Myuu Degenerate Blues by Alexander Nakarada Breaking World News, Your Big Rock Concert by WinnieTheMoog Elevator Music, Late Night Country Road, and Children Eating Corn by Tim Kulig Road Trip by Frank Schroeter Self Portrait In Three Shades Of Blue, and Captivity Is Led Captive by Justin Allan Arnold Eine Kleine Nachtmusik performed by the Advent Chamber Orchestra at Bolingbrook Conan Concerto by Keith Wolk Le Nozze di Figaro - No. 11 Cavatina 'Porgi, Amor' performed by Skidmore College OrchestraStoner Jam by Gordon Beattie Goldberg Variations performed by Glen Gould For further information about SFX and Media Licenses, and a complete transcript, please visit the show notes at: https://www.observableradio.com/episodes/transmission-a04-signs-signifiers Observable Radio is listener supported. If you would like to contribute towards our production costs and payment for our voice actors, you can do so at: patreon.com/observableradio Special Thanks to Geoff, Cathleen, and all our patrons and listeners. Additional Resources: https://www.sandyhookpromise.org/blog/community-resources/help-for-victims-and-survivors-of-gun-violence/ https://everytownsupportfund.org/everytown-survivor-network/resources-for-victims-and-survivors-of-gun-violence/ https://gunresponsibility.org/resources/ Stick around after the credits for a look at Twilight Meridian , a scripted gothic/noir audio drama from our friends at Wrong Dimension Productions. SFX by Epidemic Sound or artists at Freesound.org covered under the following licenses: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Observable Radio is made by humans, and all performances are subject to the NAVA AI rider. No portion of this audio may be used to train AI. Special Thanks to Cathleen, Jon, Tid, Russ, Kalasin, Rick, Brianna, Zach, Jesper and all our patrons and listeners. Visit the Observable Radio Company Store at observableradio.com/store . There you'll find stickers, enamel pins, t-shirts, on sale and shipping anywhere in the world. Observable Radio is listener supported. If you would like to contribute towards our production costs as well as get access to behind the scenes information, and an ad-free early release feed of this show, you can do so at: patreon.com/observableradio
Dec 26, 2023
The Observer makes an ultimatum. Huge Holiday sales! America does the Holiday different. The Naughty go North. The fifth episode of Observable Radio, a found footage anthology podcast from Cameron Suey and Phil van Hest. Content Warnings: Gun Violence, Implied Harm of Children Written by Cameron Suey & Purpurina Produced by Cameron Suey, Phil van Hest, and Purpurina Edited by Cameron Suey The Ensemble Phil van Hest Nathaniel Leigh Katie Skovholt Joshua Kelly Purpurina Caitlin Eve Kyle Gould Joseph Faraday Jason Smith Scott Richerson Meredith Goldsmith Rosemary Thorne Rae Witte KC Green Amber Carr Jess O'Brien Jack Grigoli Daniel Profeta Keano Raubun Cohen Edenfield Art by Karrin Fletcher Additional Music Supervision by Katie Skovholt Psychology Consultant - Elisa Leal, Psy.D (CA PSY28330) Featured Vocalist - Katie Skovholt The following music was used for this media project: Christmas Tape Lo Fi, Christmas Magic, and Happy Christmas Inspiring by WinnieTheMoog In the Bleak Midwinter by Alejandro Arvizu's Sounds Vendi Emanuel Cincinnati Camerata and Queen City Bronze Holiday Weasel by Kevin MacLeod Snowflakes by Agnese Valmaggia Holiday Shimmer And Shine by Justin Allan Arnold Ya Vienen Los Reyes Magos, Metal Version (Villancico) by DavidKBD Coventry Carol by Lawrence Sheard Santa Claus Is Not Coming To Town by Alexander Nakarada The Remnant and Nowhere by Tim Kulig Holiday Gift Packages V1 by Lilo Sound For full transcripts and further information about SFX and Media Licenses, please visit the show notes at: https://www.observableradio.com/episodes/transmission-a05-the-holiday Additional Resources: https://www.sandyhookpromise.org/blog/community-resources/help-for-victims-and-survivors-of-gun-violence/ https://everytownsupportfund.org/everytown-survivor-network/resources-for-victims-and-survivors-of-gun-violence/ https://gunresponsibility.org/resources/ Observable Radio is listener supported. If you would like to contribute towards our production costs and payment for our voice actors, you can do so at: patreon.com/observableradio Special Thanks to Geoff, Cathleen, and all our patrons and listeners. Stick around after the credits for a look at The Pensive Tower, a high fantasy podcast from Scroll and Dagger SFX by Epidemic Sound or artists at Freesound.org covered under the following licenses: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Observable Radio is made by humans, and all performances are subject to the NAVA AI rider. No portion of this audio may be used to train AI. Special Thanks to Cathleen, Jon, Tid, Russ, Kalasin, Rick, Brianna, Zach, Jesper and all our patrons and listeners. Visit the Observable Radio Company Store at observableradio.com/store . There you'll find stickers, enamel pins, t-shirts, on sale and shipping anywhere in the world. Observable Radio is listener supported. If you would like to contribute towards our production costs as well as get access to behind the scenes information, and an ad-free early release feed of this show, you can do so at: patreon.com/observableradio
Jan 30, 2024
The Observer returns to the Tower. Immortality finally belongs to the masses. Coupon codes and extended visiting hours. You think God cares if Heaven is empty? The sixth episode of Observable Radio, a found footage anthology podcast from Cameron Suey. Phil van Hest, and Purpurina. Written and Edited by Cameron Suey Produced by Cameron Suey, Phil van Hest, and Purpurina The Ensemble Phil van Hest Tricia Murphy Kyle Gould Wendy Hector Jason Smith Cohen Edenfield Nathalie Berge Katie Skovholt Jack Grigoli Rae Witte Naomi Richards Joshua Kelly Tom Drake Karrin Fletcher Art by Karrin Fletcher Psychology Consultant - Elisa Leal, Psy.D (CA PSY28330) The following music was used for this media project: The Backrooms by Myuu Awakening, What it Means to be Alive, Bell Conjuring, Transforming the Future, Brutal Beginnings, Kingdom of Chaos, Statically Wanted, Myocardial Infarction, Disoriented In The Woods, Edge Of Forever, and Knew You In Another Life by Tim Kulig Observable Radio is listener supported. If you would like to contribute towards our production costs and payment for our voice actors, you can do so at: patreon.com/observableradio Special Thanks to Geoff, Cathleen, James, Rachel, Jon and all our patrons and listeners. For full transcripts and further information about SFX and Media Licenses, please visit the show notes at: https://www.observableradio.com/episodes/transmission-a06-sweet-hereafter Stick around after the credits for a look at Your Horror Show, a terrifying full cast anthology, presented in pure pulpy goodness https://www.yourhorrorshow.com SFX by Epidemic Sound or artists at Freesound.org covered under the following licenses: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Observable Radio is made by humans, and all performances are subject to the NAVA AI rider. No portion of this audio may be used to train AI. Special Thanks to Cathleen, Jon, Tid, Russ, Kalasin, Rick, Brianna, Zach, Jesper and all our patrons and listeners. Visit the Observable Radio Company Store at observableradio.com/store . There you'll find stickers, enamel pins, t-shirts, on sale and shipping anywhere in the world. Observable Radio is listener supported. If you would like to contribute towards our production costs as well as get access to behind the scenes information, and an ad-free early release feed of this show, you can do so at: patreon.com/observableradio
Feb 27, 2024
The Observer takes stock of his situation. Civilization is a conversation. The distance the bullet travels is immaterial. We have chemists already on it. The seventh episode of Observable Radio, a found footage anthology podcast from Cameron Suey. Phil van Hest, and Purpurina. Content Warnings Substance Induced Coercion Written by Cameron Suey & Purpurina Produced by Cameron Suey, Phil van Hest, and Purpurina Edited by Cameron Suey The Ensemble Phil van Hest Suzanne Rofe Anna Gąsecka Keano Raubun Mink Ette Joshua Kelly Jason Smith Paul Warren Kris Straub Rae Witte Cohen Edenfield Katie Skovholt Hector Leal Sina Gorski Liam Gregory Maria Corcobado Michelle Lylia Tan Alasdair Stuart Joseph Faraday Art by Karrin Fletcher Psychology Consultant - Elisa Leal, Psy.D (CA PSY28330) Our Theme Music is: The Backrooms by Myuu Additional Music by: Tim Kulig All other music and SFX provided by Epidemic Sound For full transcripts and further information about SFX and Media Licenses, please visit the show notes at: https://www.observableradio.com/episodes/transmission-a07-hollow-ring Observable Radio is listener supported. If you would like to contribute towards our production costs and payment for our voice actors, as well as get access to behind the scenes information, extra production material, and an ad-free, early release feed of this show, you can do so at: patreon.com/observableradio Special Thanks to Jon, Geoff, Cathleen, James, and Rachel and all our patrons and listeners. Stick around after the credits for a look at Ensemble Member Liam Gregory's wittily candid Sci-Fi audio drama, Centromika - Kakuri Log: 'JUPITER' Podlink SFX by Epidemic Sound or artists at Freesound.org covered under the following licenses: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Observable Radio is made by humans, and all performances are subject to the NAVA AI rider. No portion of this audio may be used to train AI. Special Thanks to Cathleen, Jon, Tid, Russ, Kalasin, Rick, Brianna, Zach, Jesper and all our patrons and listeners. Visit the Observable Radio Company Store at observableradio.com/store . There you'll find stickers, enamel pins, t-shirts, on sale and shipping anywhere in the world. Observable Radio is listener supported. If you would like to contribute towards our production costs as well as get access to behind the scenes information, and an ad-free early release feed of this show, you can do so at: patreon.com/observableradio