Episode 6: Shattered Visage

Episode 6: Shattered Visage

Author: ROGUEMAKER: A Science Fiction Podcast July 13, 2022 Duration: 42:08

The survivors learn the truth about their new surroundings. Snacks are eaten, songs are sung, ruins are explored, and one passenger's mask finally slips off.

CONTENT WARNINGS: Gun, chemical weapon (gas), police, violence, peril, sounds of coughing, emotional distress, manipulation, entrapment, existential fear, food.

This episode, “Shattered Visage”, 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. Sound editing was by Emma Johanna Puranen. 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. Sound effects are 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. A transcript of this episode can be found here.

In order of appearance, this episode featured the voices of

Alexandra Rose DeAngelis as Woh Ollum
Omar Camps-Kamrin as Lowkey Madigan
Nhea Durousseau as Alyss Obelus
Alasdair Stuart as Malachi Tessera
Rook Mogavero as Chasma Jump Cannon
Sam LaPorte as Jawn Batalha
Sam Yeow as No Go
Bonnie Calderwood Aspinwall as Pascal Almagest
Liz Morey as Kuzha Tvask
Axandre Oge as Valencio “Trip” Triptych
Emma Johanna Puranen as Ship
Stephen Indrisano as Tarsul

Our vibe checker was Bruce the cat.

Today's episode title is from the poem "Ozymandias" by Percy Bysshe Shelley.

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,…