2.09 Extraordinary Times

2.09 Extraordinary Times

Author: Jessica Best (Procyon Podcast Network) July 19, 2021 Duration: 44:17
Summary: In this the season finale, our heroes reach several big decisions; some happy, some sad. A transcript is available at https://www.procyonpodcastnetwork.com/post/starship-iris-2-9 UPDATE: in light of recent geopolitical events, content warnings have been edited as of February 2024 to add an additional possible trigger. Please take care. Content warnings are available at https://iriscasefiles.tumblr.com/post/657064244171489280/content-warnings-for-209-extraordinary-times CREDITS Julia Morizawa as Piper Tanaka Lucille Valentine as Kestrel Colvin Rukhmani Desai as Sana Tripathi Ricky Harris as Ignatius Campbell Cindy Chu as Violet Liu Ishani Kanetkar as Arkady Patel Rae Tay as Juniper Jamie Price as Brian Jeeter Brittony LeFever as Krejjh Jackie Andrews as RJ McCabe Yuuto Kuroki as Yuuri Nakamura Angelique Lazarus as Dr. Robinson Chris Choi as Jin Seon Park Ella Whomersley as ELLA El Kennedy-Lange as Singer Sound design, mixing, and editing by Hannah Cross and Erin Baumann Written by Jessica Best Directed by Rachel Kellum Opening credits music is “Fear for the Storm,” written by Jessica Best and S.E. Winters and performed by Chiron Star with Erin Bauman on vocals, with harmonies arranged by Jamie Price. Ending credits music is “Rocket Science” by David Devereux of Tin Can Audio. The Strange Case of Starship Iris is a Procyon Podcast Network production, as part of the Fable and Folly Network. https://fableandfolly.com/partners/ 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…