Midseason Break- The Past just isn't what it used to be

Midseason Break- The Past just isn't what it used to be

Author: Audacious Machine Creative April 1, 2026 Duration: 28:27
Loyal Policies: this week, we’re excited to bring you something very different from our usual fare: a very special crossover episode produced by Improvised Star Trek. This episode was originally broadcast in May of 2014, and is completely improvised from an title provided by a listener. A huge thank you to Improvised Star Trek for allowing us to rebroadcast! You can find Improvised Star Trek on Facebook here, or on twitter at @improvstartrek. Given that the audio contained within was not captured by StreetSafe-approved surveillance devices, the canonical nature of this broadcast cannot be verified.Content advisories for this episode can be found here.Lt. Commander Crick Watson— Sean KelleyCommander Corbomite Hayes— Chris RathjenEnsign Ch’arles Lorem— Nick WagnerCaptain Julius Valentine Baxter— Matt YoungBorg— Nick WagnerEnsign Lackey— Griffen EcksteinDoctor Herbert West— Ryan SchileEnsign Greg— Matt YoungLt. Commander Fritz Fassbinder — Griffen EcksteinUrg— Matt YoungSimon— Mark SoloffDoctor Octavius— Matt Young Recorded and Engineered by Improvised Star Trek.  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

Our Fair City
Podcast Episodes
7.10- A Series of Inspired Follies [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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 Policie…
Midseason Break- Record/Record [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:18
This Halloween, HartLife is proud to present “Record/Record” by Mark Harrison- a finalist from the 2013 Deathscribe International Festival of Horror Audiodrama. This piece was originally produced live at the 2013 festiva…
7.9- The StormHawk Revisited [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:23
Shun the Outsider, Loyal Policy. Their un-businesslike conduct and unguided thoughts will only lead you astray. Even if these Outsiders were once Loyal Policies of the HartLife Corporation- nothing can live outside of ou…
7.8- The Executor [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:13
Everything and Everyone in HartLife has a proper place. When Policies are forced outside of their proper location, all order breaks down.Aren't we lucky to have an upstanding and loyal Policy like Executor Teju Valentine…
7.7 - Orders are Orders [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:12
Loyal Policies- we all have our place in HartLife. The Directors guide us, fulfilling their immortal will as our Founders and Protectors. StreetSafe observes us at all times, making sure we are true in action to what res…
7.6 - Family Road Trip [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:46
Loyal Policies- there is no chance for a fulfilling life outside of HartLife. Whatever you may hear in these recordings today- know that all Outsiders, whatever security or peace they may appear to have created for thems…
7.5- A Morning without Muffins and Matcha [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:41
Loyal Policies- the True Histories have focused mostly on the lives of the Tunnel Dwellers, or those who have dealings with them. Today, we introduce you to one of the residents of the Tower Above- Veronika Hasher, Deput…
7.4- Dread Secrets and Fearful Engines [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:08
Do you love the Directors, Loyal Policy? Of course you do. Bask in their presence. Rest assured that they have steered the course of humanity long before your policy recruitment, and will continue long after your policy…
7.3- Monsters and memories [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:22
Loyal Policies- the truth can be a hard algae-pill to swallow. No matter how you may feel about the villainous, disloyal Policies confined to the Cube, do not be swayed. Their re-education is just. Their treatments are m…
7.2- A MolePup Misadventure [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:13
Join us as we dive below the Tower, back into the water-soaked warrens of the Tunnels. While the waters have partially receded, great damage has been done to the property of HartLife. Who will repair the domiciles and th…