7.10- A Series of Inspired Follies

7.10- A Series of Inspired Follies

Author: Audacious Machine Creative September 16, 2026 Duration: 16:42
Each level of the Tower is different. Amenities and environments are tailored to the needs of the Policies who dwell there. Of course the Managerial class requires a greater degree of comfort than tunnel dwelling Policies. How else would our society function? The intricate, careful work of the Vice Presidents, Managers, and other leaders requires a clear head and gentle life.You would not disturb this careful balance by demanding more than is your due, would you Loyal Policy? Of course not.Content Warnings for this episode can be found here.The Narrator— Ansel BurchTeju Valentine— Jonah WinstonSwitchblades Cobalt— Ele MatelanWaiter— Zev ValancyDoctor Emily Caligari— Marsha HarmanJosh— David RheinstromJenny— Marsha HarmanThe Voice of HartLife— Jeffrey GardnerWritten by David Rheinstrom. Directed by Jeffrey Gardner. Sound Design by Ryan Schile. Music by Stephen Poon, with additional music from Bensound. Episode art by Dann Tincher. Produced by Jeffrey Gardner. Recording Engineering by Mel Ruder, Production Management by Betsey Palmer. Created by Clayton Faits. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Step into a world where the last vestiges of society cling to life beneath the ruins of a forgotten metropolis. Our Fair City, brought to you by Audacious Machine Creative, is a richly woven audio drama that blends speculative science with character-driven fiction. This isn't a grim survival slog; it's a campy, often humorous look at life after everything falls apart, where the absurdities of bureaucracy and corporate culture persist even in the dust. Each episode pulls you deeper into the tunnels and factions of this peculiar community, exploring the strange science and even stranger people who define its daily rhythms. You'll hear the echoes of old-world folly and the resilient, flawed humanity trying to build something new. The podcast thrives on its unique tone-a balance of genuine stakes and a wink at the genre's conventions. Tune in for a serialized story that feels both wildly imaginative and oddly familiar, a testament to the creative vision of its original producers at HartLife NFP. It's a specific and engaging escape, perfect for anyone who enjoys their fiction with a dash of the post-apocalyptic and a strong sense of place.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

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Beyond the Door by Gabriel Urbina [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:49
We're excited to share this one-off special from WAY back in the day- our first collaboration with Gabriel Urbina! Now, many years later- you can hear the new Audacious Machine Creative show The Harbingers, created and w…
5.3 - Rise and Shine [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:30
Policies, do not listen to the Outsider or Dissenter, who may tell you that your commute to work in the morning is unpleasant! With HartLife, all elements of the work-day experience have been finely crafted to encourage…
5.2 - Everything In Its Place [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:31
The day begins unexpectedly for Doctor Emily Caligari, as she desperately attempts to avoid that high crime against Productivity- Tardiness. Will she arrive at her meeting on time? Will our friends, the newly underemploy…
5.1- The Right Stuff [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:18
We rejoin the policies of HartLife as they bask in the warm glow of the power surplus created by the fusion reactor and Neal Henderson’s sacrifice. HartLife is not idle, however- what will the company do with this new bo…
Feed Drop: Unwell, a Midwestern Gothic Mystery [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:26
Hi there! Producer Jeffrey here. We’re really excited to share an episode from the show we made directly after Our Fair City- Unwell, a Midwestern Gothic Mystery. It’s a very different show- it’s a gothic story set in ru…
Creator Chat: Season 4 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:59
We're back with our season Four chat, with series creators Jeffrey and Clayton chatting with Eleanor Hyde about the making of Season Four, their favorite characters, and what it's like listening to this show in 2025. Tri…
4.19 - Neal Henderson [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:55
The city waits with bated breath as Neal Henderson, the Sharp Chuter, descends to the Putrescible Waste Fields to provide the power necessary to jump start the Doctors’ Fusion Reactor. Can the actions of one man, no matt…
4.18 - Operation [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:16
As the power supplies of the city continue to dwindle, the Doctors Caligari, West and Moro work with Vice President Davenport to convince the newly returned Neal Henderson to jump start their fusion reactor. Will the Sha…
4.17 - Opposite Reactions [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:27
Vice President Davenport and The Switcher attempt to put their plan to jump-start Dr. West and Dr. Caligari’s reactor, but are stymied by none other than Special Agent George Chamberlain. On the run from a psychotic madm…