King Starbringer and Yoba learn of a messy new situation in lower city. Sophrosyne hatches an ambitious plan to get the support Astreus needs at the last minute. Chartrulean grapples with the revelation that Sophrosyne might be more than she seems, and what her dream visions might mean for him.

This episode features an excerpt "The Wanderer" by an unknown Anglo-Saxon soldier.

The poem "The Kiss of The Unmaker" was written by Aud Andrews and adapted for the story by H.M. Radcliff.

Content warning: mental health episodes

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Aud Andrews as Chartrulean

Kathleen Klein as Sophrosyne

Christian Collado as Havelion

Nina Nikolic as Borsha

Reginald West as Admiral Lapadine

Angela Hochman as Cythaelia

Magnus Carlssen as King Starbringer

Adam Neill as Yoba

Danielle Yonkers as Imsep

Stacey Lightman as Shan

Adrian Galley as Maldoro

Rae Witte as Dr. Cullaway

Heath Martin as Captain Aldibad

Elizabeth Plant as Rankusha

Al Foote III as Mystery Narrator

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Written and produced by H.M. Radcliff

With production assistance from Rae Witte

Original score by Sean Renner, performed by Sean Renner and the Invoke String Quartet

Edited by Will Fox

Sound Design by Will Fox and H.M. Radcliff

Mix by Edward Calvey and H.M. Radcliff

Casting by Julie Cunningham and Aud Andrews

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Alpha 8 is a thrilling sci-fi adventure podcast that delves into the extraordinary journey of a desperate alien who body swaps with a struggling mom to comprehend the essence of family and save her own kind from extinction.
This family-friendly scripted series draws inspiration from captivating science-fiction tales like Starman, endearing fish-out-of-water narratives like The Princess Diaries, and hilarious body-swap comedies like Freaky Friday.

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Showrunner H.M. Radcliff's response to critics making unfounded and unverifiable AI-use accusations against human artists. Please consider leaving a rating or review of the show to help show ours some appreciation.

The Madness of Chartrulean is about whether humanity is ready to use abominable technology without self-destructing.

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The storm over Simitu is raging. The streets are dark. And Maldoro has declared war on smugglers. Saysha and their gang, The Salty Mile, are on the run, but quickly find the fight to feed lower city is bigger than them. Now, watch the world of Chartrulean ignite from the outside in.

Content warning: explosions, gun shots, food scarcity

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B.Narr as Saysha

Al Foote III as The Narrator

Marta da Silva as Dekka

Adrian Galley as Maldoro

Jonathan Cox as Grumpkin aka "The Old Man"

Shogo Miyakita as Petcha

Zach Cipriano as Miiks

Delvin Green as Osi

Punyaha Mukherjee as Abraset

Karl Nordman as Constable Baili

Brady Flanagan as Acolyte and Port agent 1

Aud Andrews as Port Agent 2

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Written and produced by H.M. Radcliff

With production assistance from Rae Witte

Original score by Sean Renner, performed by Sean Renner and the Invoke String Quartet

Edited by Will Fox

Sound Design by Will Fox and H.M. Radcliff

Mix by Edward Calvey and H.M. Radcliff

Casting by Julie Cunningham and Aud Andrews

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The storm over Simitu is raging. The streets are dark. And Maldoro has declared war on smugglers. Saysha and their gang, The Salty Mile, are on the run, but quickly find the fight to feed lower city is bigger than them. Now, watch the world of Chartrulean ignite from the outside in.

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B.Narr as Saysha

Marta da Silva as Dekka

Adrian Galley as Maldoro

Jonathan Cox as Grumpkin aka "The Old Man"

Shogo Miyakita as Petcha

Zach Cipriano as Miiks

Delvin Green as Osi

Punyaha Mukherjee as Abraset

Al Foote III as The Narrator

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Written and produced by H.M. Radcliff

With production assistance from Rae Witte

Original score by Sean Renner, performed by Sean Renner and the Invoke String Quartet

Edited by Will Fox

Sound Design by Will Fox and H.M. Radcliff

Mix by Edward Calvey and H.M. Radcliff

Casting by Julie Cunningham and Aud Andrews

Listen to the original soundtrack by Sean Renner on all major music streaming platforms.

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Dr. Fillion, an archaeologist, doctor, and historian, tells the story of Rankusha and the downfall of Arcas' previous industrialized civilization.

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Featuring the voice of Shogo Miyakita as Zavriel Fillionus, aka Dr. Fillion

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Written and produced by H.M. Radcliff

With production assistance from Rae Witte

Narration assistance by Christian Collado

Original score by Sean Renner, performed by Sean Renner and the Invoke String Quartet

Mix by Edward Calvey and H.M. Radcliff

Casting by Julie Cunningham and Aud Andrews

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Chartrulean faces the fallout of his confrontation with Havelion while Sophrosyne recovers from an encounter with one of her dream visions. Meanwhile, Astreus' limits are tested. The azurea takes on a new form, and a major discovery is made.

Content warning: explosions, body horror, layered voices, panic attack

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Elizabeth Plant as Rankusha

Al Foote III as Mystery Narrator

Josh Portillo as Quay

Aud Andrews as Chartrulean

Boyd Barrett as Artedemis

Christian Collado as Havelion

Maxine du Maine as Nicola

Rae Witte as Dr. Cullaway

William Nunn as Dr. Emmay

Nina Nikolic as Borsha

Reginald West as Admiral Lapadine

AJ Fidalgo as General Tsukin

Heath Martin as Captain Aldibad

Angela Hochman as Cythaelia

Kennedy Philips as Dr. Tomlin

Magnus Carlssen as King Starbringer

Adam Neill as Yoba

Kathleen Klein as Sophrosyne

Kathryn Vinclaire as Sister Eunstice

Stacey Lightman as The Headmistress

Adrian Galley as Maldoro

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Written and produced by H.M. Radcliff

With production assistance from Rae Witte

Narration assistance by Christian Collado

Original score by Sean Renner, performed by Sean Renner and the Invoke String Quartet

Mix by Edward Calvey and H.M. Radcliff

Casting by Julie Cunningham and Aud Andrews

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The Madness of Chartrulean is a character-driven sci-fi epic for fans of Dune, Foundation, and Game of Thrones. Blending political drama, Shakespearean tragedy, and mythic futurism, it explores the moral ambiguities of power, and the hidden dangers of progress.

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Featuring the voices of Aud Andrews, Christian Collado, Kathleen Klein, Magnus Carlssen, B. Narr, Adrian Galley, Kieran Regan, Karin Neill, and Reginald West.

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Original music by Sean Renner, performed by Sean Renner and the Invoke String Quartet

Written, directed, and produced by H.M. Radcliff

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Listen to Will Fox and Aud Andrews' cover of the hit song "Guns for Hire" (Woodkid) from the series Arcane: League of Legends.

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Havelion resolves to fix things. No matter the cost.

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Performed by Christian Collado

Original music by Sean Renner, performed by Sean Renner and the Invoke String Quartet

Written, directed, and produced by H.M. Radcliff

Casting by Julie Cunningham and Aud Andrews

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Lapadine shows Havelion the silver lining. The paladins plan their next steps amid strange dreams.

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Performed by Christian Collado

Original music by Sean Renner, performed by Sean Renner and the Invoke String Quartet

Written, directed, and produced by H.M. Radcliff

Casting by Julie Cunningham and Aud Andrews

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