2.08 Signs and Signals

2.08 Signs and Signals

Author: Jessica Best (Procyon Podcast Network) July 5, 2021 Duration: 33:22
SUMMARY: Getting the word out.CONTENT WARNINGS: Mild language, discussion of war and bombing, portrayal of PTSD, cremation and description of the cremated body, the sound of bombings, mention of problematic drinking, discussion of killing friends, food mentionTRANSCRIPT: https://www.procyonpodcastnetwork.com/post/starship-iris-2-8-signs-and-signalsCAST AND CREW:Julia Morizawa as Piper Tanaka

Lucille Valentine as Kestrel Colvin
Jackie Andrews as RJ McCabe
Cindy Chu as Violet Liu
Rae Tay as Juniper 
Ricky Harris as Ignatius Campbell
Angelique Lazarus as Dr. Robinson
Rukhmani Desai as Sana Tripathi
Jamie Price as Brian Jeeter
Brittony LeFever as Krejjh
Ishani Kanetkar as Arkady Patel
Ella Whomersley as ELLA
L.W. Salinas as Madge
Isa Ramos as Esperanza Vasquez
Dorian as David ParkerYuuto Kuroki as Yuuri NakamuraElla Moira Seet as the Customer
K Watson as Student One
Ari Delyne as Student Two
Sound design, mixing, and editing by Hannah Cross and Erin Baumann
Directed by Rachel KellumWritten by Jessica Best. Opening credits music is “Fear for the Storm,” written by Jessica Best and S.E. Winters and performed by Chiron Star with Erin Baumann on vocals, harmonies arranged by Jamie Price. Ending credits music is “Rocket Science” by David Devereux of Tin Can Audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Set against the stark, uncertain backdrop of the year 2189, The Strange Case of Starship Iris picks up the pieces after humanity’s fragile victory in a devastating war with aliens. This audio drama from creator Jessica Best and the Procyon Podcast Network is less about the battles fought and more about the complicated peace that follows, where the lines between ally and enemy are dangerously blurred. Listeners are pulled into a narrative woven from deep-space survival and covert espionage, where every character carries the weight of secrets and the hope of connection. It’s a story where the struggle for identity and the forging of a found family are just as critical as outrunning political threats. The podcast balances high-stakes tension with genuine warmth, finding humor and romance in the cramped quarters of a spaceship on the run. Each episode builds a rich, character-driven world that belongs firmly in the realms of speculative fiction and performance art, using sound to explore profound questions of resistance and loyalty. You’ll hear a crew of survivors navigating a galaxy where trust is the rarest commodity and every alliance could be their last. The natural chemistry between the characters and the sharp, often witty dialogue ensure that the journey is as emotionally engaging as it is thrilling. Tune in for a serialized story that proves the aftermath can be just as strange and compelling as the war itself.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 42

The Strange Case of Starship Iris
Podcast Episodes
1.01  Violet Liu [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:34
Biologist Violet Liu is floating through space, trapped in a doomed research ship. She’s the sole survivor of a devastating explosion, and frankly, her odds aren’t looking great, either. But when she is contacted by the…