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JANUS DESCENDING is a limited series science fiction/horror audio drama podcast that follows the arrival of two xenoarcheologists on a small world orbiting a binary star. What starts as an expedition to survey the planet and the remains of a lost alien civilization turns into a monstrous game of cat and mouse, as the two scientists are left to face the creatures that killed the planet in the first place. Told from two alternating perspectives, Janus Descending is an experience of crossing timelines, as one character describes the nightmare from end to beginning, and the other, from beginning to the end. DESCENDANTS is a two-season limited series science-fiction adventure/thriller, and the sequel to Janus Descending. The story begins where Janus Descending left off, at our lost crew's nightmarish homecoming, and follows Peter's older brother, Axel, through the aftermath of the Janus Disaster. Three days af
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- Jan 1, 20232h 55m
Descendants - BOOK ONE: "Inheritance" (FULL SEASON SUPERCUT)
Three days after the wreckage of the Adamantine was found, crashed into the barren plains of the Rosseter Moon Colony, the remains of the missing ship were brought back to Aphelion Industries. But something survived the crash, and now, it's beginning to spread. As the Gorgons begin their rampage to consume and multiply, Axel, Captain Rori, and the ARC Juno team must fight their way out of the quarantined facilities, and find a way to stay alive. But in doing so, they just might damn their world... Descendants: Book One - Inheritance, features the talents of... Axel - Zach Libresco Rori - Julia Schifini Simon - Ester Ellis Mol - Sarah Rhea Werner Declan - Giancarlo Herrera Chel - Jordan Cobb Peter - A. R. Olivieri Damien - James Oliva Andrea - Nadine El Amami Quarantine Computer - Ellie Gossage & Danielle Shemaiah Ensemble - Kevin K. Gomez, Josh Rubino, Regina Renee Russell, Emma Sherr-Ziarko, Lindsay Zana and Jesse Inocalla Written, Directed & Produced by Jordan Cobb Sound Design by Julia Schifini with Dialogue Editing by Marisa Ewing and Hemlock Creek Productions Score by Daryl Banner Cover Art by Jordan Cobb Descendants is a No Such Thing Production. To donate, read transcripts, or find out more about us, visit us at nosuchthingradio.com, or support us on Patreon at patreon.com/nosuchthingproductions Content Warning: Descendants is a science fiction adventure thriller with elements of horror, aimed at a mature audience, and as such, may contain material that is upsetting or triggering for certain people. Listener discretion is advised.
- Dec 31, 20226 min
Epilogue: Metastasis
When the cell bursts, infection spreads... In this episode of Descendants: Book One - Inheritance, "Epilogue: Metastasis"... Ruby - Regina Renee Russell Scarlett - Lindsay Zana Carmine - Jesse Inocalla Shuttle Announcement - Jordan Cobb Written, Directed & Produced by Jordan Cobb Sound Design by Julia Schifini with Dialogue Editing by Marisa Ewing and Hemlock Creek Productions Score by Daryl Banner Cover Art by Jordan Cobb Descendants is a No Such Thing Production. To donate, read transcripts, or find out more about us, visit us at nosuchthingradio.com, or support us on Patreon at patreon.com/nosuchthingproductions Content Warning: Descendants is a science fiction adventure thriller with elements of horror, aimed at a mature audience, and as such, may contain material that is upsetting or triggering for certain people. TH
- Dec 31, 202228 min
vi. Inheritance
And they shall Inherit the Earth... In this episode of Descendants: Book One - Inheritance, "vi. Inheritance"... Axel - Zach Libresco Rori - Julia Schifini Simon - Ester Ellis Mol - Sarah Rhea Werner Declan - Giancarlo Herrera Chel - Jordan Cobb Peter - A. R. Olivieri Quarantine Computer - Ellie Gossage Written, Directed & Produced by Jordan Cobb Sound Design by Julia Schifini with Dialogue Editing by Marisa Ewing and Hemlock Creek Productions Score by Daryl Banner Cover Art by Jordan Cobb <span data-offset-key
- Dec 31, 202224 min
v. When the Blood Runs Out
Infestation spreads and choices must be made... In this episode of Descendants: Book One - Inheritance, "v. When the Blood Runs Out"... Axel - Zach Libresco Rori - Julia Schifini Simon - Ester Ellis Mol - Sarah Rhea Werner Declan - Giancarlo Herrera Chel - Jordan Cobb Quarantine Computer - Ellie Gossage Written, Directed & Produced by Jordan Cobb Sound Design by Julia Schifini with Dialogue Editing by Marisa Ewing and Hemlock Creek Productions Score by Daryl Banner Cover Art by Jordan Cobb Descendants is a No Such Thing Production. To donate, read transcripts, or find out more about us, visit us at nosuchthingradio.com, or support us on Patreon at patreon.com/nosuchthingproductions Content Warning: Descendants is a science fiction adventure thriller with elements of horror, aimed at a mature audience, and as such, may contain material that is upsetting or triggering for certain people. THIS EPISODE contains depictions of hallucinations, animal attacks, choking/asphyxiation, harsh language, suicidal/sacrificial ideation, and mentions of character death and body horror. Listener discretion is advised.
- Dec 4, 20223 min
Descendants - FINALE RELEASE UPDATE
An update on the release date for the final 3 episodes of Descendants, as well as some exciting news for our IndieGoGo donors! We sincerely thank you for your patience, and we're so excited to share the ending of this half of the story with you!
- Aug 19, 202225 min
iv. Lusus Naturae
Turn back and face the nightmare, as a freak of nature emerges... In this episode of Descendants: Book One - Inheritance, "iv. Lusus Naturae"... Axel - Zach Libresco Rori - Julia Schifini Simon - Ester Ellis Chel - Jordan Cobb Written, Directed & Produced by Jordan Cobb Sound Design by Julia Schifini with Dialogue Editing by Marisa Ewing and Hemlock Creek Productions Score by Daryl Banner Cover Art by Jordan Cobb Descendants is a No Such Thing Production. To donate, read transcripts, or find out more about us, visit us at nosuchthingradio.com, or support us on Patreon at patreon.com/nosuchthingproductions Content Warning: Descendants is a science fiction adventure thriller with elements of horror, aimed at a mature audience, and as such, may contain material that is upsetting or triggering for certain people. THIS EPISODE contains depictions of hallucinations and panic attacks, animal attacks, vomit, harsh language, and mentions of character death and body horror. Listener discretion is advised. This episode is sponsored by Paragon, an all new feature length science-fiction thriller audio drama from No Such Thing Productions, about the dangers of perfectionism. For the past 50 years, Paragon Self Systems has been working to improve every aspect of Human Nature -- Why be good, when you can be Perfect? And their latest creation, an injectable serum that allows Paragon scientists to manipulate and rewrite human DNA, is their most ambitious endeavor yet. But when a manufacturing error leaves the serum batch tainted, the employees at Paragon find themselves trapped inside a building of mutating monsters, with no means of escape. And every moment the creatures are becoming stronger, faster, smarter... Here at Paragon, everyone is the Best they can be. Paragon is being produced in partnership with the Apollo Podcast App's Creator Showcase (beginning September 4th), and will air on September 14th on all NST rss feeds.
- Jul 9, 202220 min
iii. Those Below
Those left behind were never really left alone... In this episode of Descendants: Book One - Inheritance, "iii. Those Below"... Axel - Zach Libresco Rori - Julia Schifini Simon - Ester Ellis Ginger - Lindsay Zana Cerise - Emma Sher-Ziarko Written, Directed & Produced by Jordan Cobb Sound Design by Julia Schifini with Dialogue Editing by Marisa Ewing and Hemlock Creek Productions Score by Daryl Banner Cover Art by Jordan Cobb Descendants is a No Such Thing Production. To donate, read transcripts, or find out more about us, visit us at nosuchthingradio.com, or support us on Patreon at patreon.com/nosuchthingproductions Content Warning: Descendants is a science fiction adventure thriller with elements of horror, aimed at a mature audience, and as such, may contain material that is upsetting or triggering for certain people. THIS EPISODE contains animal attacks, mentions of blood/injury, harsh language, mentions of character death, and quarantines. Listener discretion is advised. This episode is sponsored by the new season of The Jupiter Saloon. Jupiter Saloon is a sci-fi/comedy audio drama that takes place at a dive bar in space. Hang out with a bunch of intergalactic misfits as they find their way through a weird and dangerous universe. We're talking poker-playing space chimps, interdimensional pop star holograms, dance mom warbots, and one of the most explosive karaoke nights in existence. Trailer is up now and season one is dropping soon. Learn more at www.jupitersaloon.com.
- Jun 19, 202224 min
ii. Slip the Mind
When the only way out is Down, the mind begins to slip... In this episode of Descendants: Book One - Inheritance, "ii. Slip the Mind"... Axel - Zach Libresco Rori - Julia Schifini Simon - Ester Ellis Chel - Jordan Cobb Mol - Sarah Rhea Werner Declan - Giancarlo Herrera Quarantine Computer - Danielle Shemaiah Written, Directed & Produced by Jordan Cobb Sound Design by Julia Schifini with Dialogue Editing by Marisa Eqing and Hemlock Creek Productions Score by Daryl Banner Cover Art by Jordan Cobb Descendants is a No Such Thing Production. To donate, read transcripts, or find out more about us, visit us at nosuchthingradio.com, or support us on Patreon at patreon.com/nosuchthingproductions Content Warning: Descendants is a science fiction adventure thriller with elements of horror, aimed at a mature audience, and as such, may contain material that is upsetting or triggering for certain people. THIS EPISODE contains graphic depictions of animal attacks, depictions of mental breakdowns and hallucinations, harsh language, references to gun violence, mentions of character death, and quarantines. Listener discretion is advised. This episode is sposored by The White Vault, an award winning, intellectual horror fiction podcast, set in the Arctic wastes. Journey north with an international repair team to locate the source of a mysterious signal. Trapped in the white wastes, the team makes an ominous discovery and finds that they might not be alone... What terrors lurk beneath the ice? Find the complete White Vault series on Realm Media or wherever you listen to podcasts, and find out more about the show at www.thewhitevault.com. Subscribe now and delve the waiting horrors.
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JANUS DESCENDING is a limited series science fiction/horror audio drama podcast that follows the arrival of two xenoarcheologists on a small world orbiting a binary star. What starts as an expedition to survey the planet and the remains of a lost alien civilization turns into a monstrous game of cat and mouse, as the two scientists are left to face the creatures that killed the planet in the first place. Told from two alternating perspectives, Janus Descending is an experience of crossing timelines, as one character describes the nightmare from end to beginning, and the other, from beginning to the end. DESCENDANTS is a two-season limited series science-fiction adventure/thriller, and the sequel to Janus Descending. The story begins where Janus Descending left off, at our lost crew's nightmarish homecoming, and follows Peter's older brother, Axel, through the aftermath of the Janus Disaster. Three days af
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