Episode 2: Odd-Size Baggage

Episode 2: Odd-Size Baggage

Author: ROGUEMAKER: A Science Fiction Podcast May 18, 2022 Duration: 39:43

Adrift in the escape pods, Alyss records a final message. Malachi gets in contact with a mysterious stowaway.

CONTENT WARNINGS: Distress, on-screen panic attack, peril, entrapment, existential fear, cult mention, death mention, murder mention, gun mention.

This episode, “Odd-Size Baggage”, was written by Emma Johanna Puranen and directed by Rook Mogavero and Emma Johanna Puranen. The script was edited by Rook Mogavero and Shaoni C. White, with sensitivity reading by Caroline Mincks. Sound editing was by Emma Johanna Puranen and William R. Coughlan. Our cover art is by Tatyana Archtander. Music was composed by Emily Branam using copyright cleared content (or free content) within Emily's licensed and registered version of FL Studio 20. A transcript of this episode can be found here.

In order of appearance, this episode featured the voices of

Nhea Durousseau as Alyss Obelus 
Emma Johanna Puranen as Ship
Alasdair Stuart as Malachi Tessera 
Rook Mogavero as Pod Ten

This episode also featured 

Calder McClure as Tracer Documentary Narrator
Oliver Herbort as Kuth Mudwo
Nooria Ahmed as Dr Sang
Jupiter Simpson as Hieronymous
James Takahashi as Textbook Narrator
Anna Christensen as Textbook Ad

Additional voices were lent by William R. Coughlan and Anna Coughlan.

Our vibe checker was Bruce the Cat.

Sound effects from freesound.org under CC 0, CC BY 3.0, and CC BY 4.0 licenses. For a list of freesound.org sound effects used in this episode, see here. Postproduction services for the Dr Sang Will See You Now commercial segment licensed through Storyblocks.com and provided by Tohubohu Productions, LLC. Gravitational microlensing music created with Astronify, Copyright (c) 2020, Clara Brasseur, Scott Fleming, Jennifer Kotler, Kate Meredith under license here, using data from 'A Terrestrial-mass Rogue Planet Candidate Detected in the Shortest-timescale Microlensing Event' by Mróz et al, 2020.

Buy us a coffee at http://ko-fi.com/roguemaker 


In the vast, silent expanse between stars, a routine commercial flight shatters. ROGUEMAKER: A Science Fiction Podcast begins in the aftermath, with survivors adrift in the claustrophobic confines of escape pods. Their only link to each other-and to the unsettling truth-is the crackle of the radio. This isn't just a story of survival; it's a meticulously crafted mystery where every intercepted transmission, from a mundane fast-food ad to a desperate plea, becomes a piece of a terrifying puzzle. Listeners are drawn into a deep-space whodunnit, where the questions of what destroyed their vessel and their ultimate destination are intertwined with discoveries better left unmade. The podcast weaves elements of hard science and human drama into a suspenseful narrative, building a world that feels both technologically advanced and hauntingly familiar. Each episode pulls you deeper into the isolation and paranoia of the void, where the greatest threats may not be lurking outside the pod, but within the fragile alliances forming over the airwaves. Tune in for a gripping, serialized tale of astronomy turned to awe, science twisted into survival, and fiction that feels unnervingly possible.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 21

ROGUEMAKER: A Science Fiction Podcast
Podcast Episodes
ROGUEMAKER: Exciting Announcement! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 0:42
Our soundtrack is available now: the best way to support us is to purchase from Bandcamp, but it's also available to stream on Spotify and more!
ROGUEMAKER: Creator Q&A [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:37:45
Emma, Rook, and the rest of the ROGUEMAKER cast and crew answer YOUR burning questions!Transcript here. This transcript was done by Rook Mogavero and Emma Johanna Puranen.Astronify: https://astronify.readthedocs.io/en/la…
Bonus Episode 3: chasmjumper54_vlog214_unedited.MOV [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:51
Chasma’s vlog is interrupted.CONTENT WARNINGS: spiders, mention of fantasy racism.This bonus episode, “chasmjumper54_vlog214_unedited.MOV”, was written by Rook Mogavero, and directed by Emma Johanna Puranen and Rook Moga…
Bonus: ROGUEMAKER Live Show! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:26
Malachi enlists Pascal's help to fix Ship.CONTENT WARNINGS (for the live show): memory loss.CONTENT WARNINGS (for the Q&A): discussion of panic attacks.ROGUEMAKER Live Show and Q&A recorded in High Wycombe at the Audio D…
ROGUEMAKER: Behind the Science [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:44:39
What real planet is Tand based on? How do you sound design a vacuum? Just how advanced were the Tracers, exactly? Join Rook, Emma, Sam Laporte, and Bonnie as they discuss all this and more in ROGUEMAKER: Behind the Scien…
ROGUEMAKER Bloopers [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:18
You've heard our actors at their best: now hear them when they flub!Plus, a bonus silly song.Link to transcript.Vote in the Audio Verse Awards here!Submit questions for our Q&A here!
Episode 10: The Only Way Out [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:35
VOTE FOR ROGUEMAKER IN THE AUDIO VERSE AWARDS!: https://audioverseawards.net/Season finale. Alyss is left with the roguemaker, her memories, and a decision. But is she really alone?CONTENT WARNINGS: Death, gun, injury, p…
Episode 9: Final Call [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:28
Frank discussions are had in the wake of the revelations about the roguemaker. As everyone tries to get some sleep, Kuzha slips away…CONTENT WARNINGS: Death, gun, medical talk, peril, emotional distress, manipulation, en…
Bonus Episode 2: Atmospheric Escape [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:17
Join Trip and Pascal on an....average?...workday on Epsilon Eridani Station.CONTENT WARNINGS: Injury, foodThis bonus episode, “Atmospheric Escape”, was written and directed by Emma Johanna Puranen. The script was edited…
Episode 8: Starforsaken [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:55
The Titan launches a daring rescue attempt. Tarsul tells all about their time on the Phalanx. And Alyss reveals her plan, which may be in jeopardy given the true nature of the gas giant…CONTENT WARNINGS: Serious injury,…