As we continue to move towards a Season 2, we want to share some awesome shows we love. Today we share Give Me Away, by the brilliant creators at Gideon Media!

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They call the spaceship that crashed in the Nevada desert “The Ghosthouse” because it screams—the screams of thousands of extraterrestrial political prisoners uploaded into its horrific mainframe. The only way to free them... is to transfer them into the bodies of humans willing to share their minds with an alien second consciousness. But who would volunteer for that? Graham Shapiro, divorced and adrift at age 50, is one of the first to raise his hand. Give Me Away follows Graham’s journey into a world of radical hospitality, one which will touch everything—and everyone—in his life.

Written by Mac Rogers, directed by Jordana Williams, sound designed by Bart Fasbender, music by Adam Blau. Cover art by Kate Kosma.

Listen to episode one in our feed or theirs, and then make sure you subscribe and check out gideon-media.com for more info on cast, transcripts, and more shows!

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Vigil fans, we know we've left you waiting, but fear not, we are working on Season 2! You can subscribe to our Newsletter and follow us on Social Media (all available on our Website) for more detailed information. And yes, you are hearing from Hayley and Adam (the voices behind Maria and Vigil) for the very first time. We thought it was important to make sure that our requests for help were not immersive and in world like the rest of what we produce. So enjoy this time with the folks behind the show and know that we will be returning behind the veil (and removing all trace) once Season 2 is a go. Thank you all for your patience and support and look out for more soon...ish.

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Transcript:

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Hayley: Hi, It’s Maria… Just kidding, sorry, it’s actually Hayley San Fillippo, the voice behind the currently missing Maria Kennedy.

Adam: And I’m Adam Qutaishat, the creator and voice of Vigil and we wanted to give you all a long overdue update on Season 2.

Hayley: Vigil fans, we heard you loud and clear: you want a season 2 to answer the many unanswered questions. And so do we.

Adam: We’ve been delayed by some very exciting years in my life that we can update you on if you subscribe to our newsletter, so make sure you do that.

Hayley: We’re gearing up to get started–

Adam: And we have a few more steps before we head into production.

Hayley: We will, hopefully, have an exciting announcement for you in a few weeks–

Adam: Or months!

Hayley: And in the meantime we’re planning to share some of our favorite shows with you all. And here’s where we could use your help.

Adam: We want to have as big an audience as possible by the time of the announcement.

Hayley: So if you have anyone you know that’s been holding out on listening to Vigil Season 1, let them know that now is the time.

Adam: Help us spread the word and stay tuned to the feed, the newsletter, and our social media for all the latest on our progress.

Hayley: We’re so grateful to all of you,

Adam: And so excited to make more Vigil for you.

Hayley: Thank you, and we’ll see you next time.

V/O: Make sure to spread the word and subscribe to our feed, social media, and newsletter for more information about season two of Vigil!

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Vigil Part 10.5: Emergency Assistance Needed

Please listen immediately. Vigil and Hero Trackers are currently in a state of emergency. Your help is needed. Listener discretion is strongly advised.

Content Warning: This episode contains depictions and mentions of hacking, digital threats, stalking, violence, terror, and kidnapping. It may not be suitable for all audiences. Listener discretion is advised.

Vigil is a superhero, audio fiction thriller in ten parts from Adam Qutaishat (Button Podcasts) and All In Productions.

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Episode Transcript (May Contain Spoilers):

SHANA: Hello, Vigil listeners. My name is Shana, and I’m the producer of Vigil. As many of you have probably heard by now, our host Maria Kennedy was abducted during a recording of an interview for Hero Trackers on June 6th. Local and national authorities have been investigating, but thus far, we’ve received no updates on the whereabouts of Maria in the weeks since her disappearance.

In an effort to find and rescue her, we’re reaching out for help. Many of you have already contacted us with tips and offers of support, and we are so thankful. What we can safely say at this time is: anyone who appeared on the podcast has been cleared of involvement; Vigil is deceased and could not possibly be involved in an abduction that occurred over a year after his death; and the criminal Morse is the primary suspect for this crime. If you have any information on Morse, please contact the authorities directly. We are going to play the recording of the interview during which Maria went missing. We share this with you in hopes that someone out there can hear something we couldn’t. Please be advised that the following may be disturbing to some listeners.

MARIA: Hello. Maria Kennedy here for Hero Trackers, and I’m sitting down with Angle, who is known for her daring takedowns of criminals like Coriolis and Nadir. Thanks for being with us here today.

ANGLE: No problem.

MARIA: You’ve also got a bit of a history with a hero that I ‘ve gotten to know quite well recently…

ANGLE: (Chuckling) I knew you were going to bring this up! Yes, I did do some work with Vigil.

MARIA: (With good humor) Well, it’s hard not to ask when I’ve been hearing your voice in recordings for the past few months!

ANGLE: It wasn’t that many cases. Honestly, considering some of the other heroes we worked with—

[Sounds of static.]

MARIA: I’m so sorry, just one moment. Shana, what’s—

ANGLE: (overlapping) Maria, are you okay?

MORSE: (overlapping) You did not heed the message.

ANGLE: Everyone get down!

MARIA: Angle—

SHANA: Maria!—

[Confusion and exclamations from ANGLE, MARIA, and SHANA.]

MORSE: Now, I must make the code clear.

[MARIA screams.]

SHANA/ANGLE: No! Maria!

MORSE: And now, the liar is gone.

The truth shall be revealed.

Vigil. Is. A. Lie!

[Morse code crescendos, then silence.]

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Vigil Part 10: Omission Part 2

In the season finale of Vigil, Maria continues to struggle with Morse. Meanwhile Vigil and Detective Madden face difficult choices stemming from Omission's interference in their Outlet investigation.

Content Warning: This episode contains depictions of a detective agency, surveillance, hacking, and alarms as well of mentions of crime, firearms, arrest, paranoia, death, implied assassination, telepathic attack, and corruption. There are some sudden, loud noises including alarms. It also contains strong language and themes that may not be suitable for all audiences. Listener discretion is advised.

The Transcript for Part 10 of Vigil is too large to fit in our show notes, but you can find it here: Episode Transcript (May Contain Spoilers)

Vigil is a superhero, audio fiction thriller in ten parts from Adam Qutaishat (Button Podcasts) and All In Productions.

Subscribe on your feed to be the first to listen to Vigil, and learn more about the series and creators by checking out our website at vigilpod.com.

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Vigil Part 9.5: Technical Difficulties

After Morse's invasion of the Vigil feed in Part 9, Maria clarifies the issues with the podcast.

Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of hacking, digital threats, terror, and stalking. It may not be suitable for all audiences. Listener discretion is advised.

Vigil is a superhero, audio fiction thriller in ten parts from Adam Qutaishat (Button Podcasts) and All In Productions.

Subscribe on your feed to be the first to listen to Vigil, and learn more about the series and creators by checking out our website at vigilpod.com.

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You can drop us a line at [email protected].

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Vigil Part 9: Omission Part 1

As Maria and her team attempt to ignore the harassment of Morse, they share a case that sees Vigil contacted by a detective with a chip on her shoulder, and a case too tantalizing to pass up.

Content Warning: This episode contains depictions of a detective agency, surveillance, hacking, and alarms as well as mentions of crime, firearms, arrest, and being followed. There are some sudden, loud noises including alarms. It also contains strong language and themes that may not be suitable for all audiences. Listener discretion is advised.

The Transcript for Part 9 of Vigil is too large to fit in our show notes, but you can find it here: Episode Transcript (May Contain Spoilers)

Vigil is a superhero, audio fiction thriller in ten parts from Adam Qutaishat (Button Podcasts) and All In Productions.

Subscribe on your feed to be the first to listen to Vigil, and learn more about the series and creators by checking out our website at vigilpod.com.

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Vigil Part 8.5: Update 4

As the tensions and threats increase, Maria gives another update about the remainder of season one.

Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of death, hacking, digital threats, and stalking. It may not be suitable for all audiences. Listener discretion is advised.

Vigil is a superhero, audio fiction thriller in ten parts from Adam Qutaishat (Button Podcasts) and All In Productions.

Subscribe on your feed to be the first to listen to Vigil, and learn more about the series and creators by checking out our website at vigilpod.com.

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You can drop us a line at [email protected].

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Vigil Part 8: Parse Part 2

Vigil has met his match in Parse as he dives deeper into conflict with the most powerful organization in the heroic world. How will he fare? Join Maria Kennedy in Part 8 to find out.

Content Warning: This episode contains depictions of violence, crime, hacking, surveillance, loss of memory, loss of mental faculties, and a mortar strike, as well as mentions of criminal organizations and kidnapping. There are some sudden, loud noises including a large explosion. It also contains strong language and themes that may not be suitable for all audiences. Listener discretion is advised.

The Transcript for Part 8 of Vigil is too large to fit in our show notes, but you can find it here: Episode Transcript (May Contain Spoilers)

Vigil is a superhero, audio fiction thriller in ten parts from Adam Qutaishat (Button Podcasts) and All In Productions.

Subscribe on your feed to be the first to listen to Vigil, and learn more about the series and creators by checking out our website at vigilpod.com.

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Vigil Part 7: Parse Part 1

Maria Kennedy is back and this time she's brought a mystery with her. Vigil has deciphered a message relating to a missing reporter, but he faces interference from the very top of the heroic industry.

Content Warning: This episode contains depictions of violence, crime, hacking, surveillance, loss of memory, loss of mental faculties, psychic attack, drones, explosives, injury, and a power outage, as well as mentions of kidnapping and access to financial accounts. There are some sudden, loud noises including an explosion and alarms. It also contains strong language and themes that may not be suitable for all audiences. Listener discretion is advised.

The Transcript for Part 7 of Vigil is too large to fit in our show notes, but you can find it here: Episode Transcript (May Contain Spoilers)

Vigil is a superhero, audio fiction thriller in ten parts from Adam Qutaishat (Button Podcasts) and All In Productions.

Subscribe on your feed to be the first to listen to Vigil, and learn more about the series and creators by checking out our website at vigilpod.com.

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Vigil Part 6.5: Update 3

Maria Kennedy shares some encouraging news about the podcast's future, and some troubling news about the individual using the codename Morse.

Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of hacking, digital threats, and stalking. It may not be suitable for all audiences. Listener discretion is advised.

Vigil is a superhero, audio fiction thriller in ten parts from Adam Qutaishat (Button Podcasts) and All In Productions.

Subscribe on your feed to be the first to listen to Vigil, and learn more about the series and creators by checking out our website at vigilpod.com.

You can follow us on social media at buttonpods on Instagram and Facebook.

You can drop us a line at [email protected].

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MARIA: Hello. It’s Maria again, and I wanted to provide you, our incredible fans, with an update on our series. A lot of the questions we’ve received recently have not just been about Vigil, but the show itself, and we’re going to provide you with as much information as we can.

Due to the popularity of the show, we’ve now been extended to ten episodes. However, that’s nowhere near enough time to explore the complex person that Vigil was—not to mention his incredible legacy—so, I’m happy to announce that we will be bringing you a Season Two of Vigil after our initial ten episodes. We’ve recently received access to a lot of new information, and we’re working on setting up some high-profile interviews to bring you an exciting second season!

Until then, we still have four more episodes of Season One, and they will not disappoint. We’re gonna spend some time with two more of Vigil’s important, early cases. Starting next week, we’ll meet one of Vigil’s top rivals in the industry. You don’t want to miss it. So, make sure you’re subscribed to our feed so you’re the first to know when a new episode drops.

Finally, even though I wish I didn’t have to, I’m going to address the most recent incidents with the individual known as “Morse.” You may have seen on social media that both the Hero Trackers and Vigil accounts have been hacked by an individual claiming to be Morse. Additionally, both Hero Trackers Studios and my home were delivered cryptic, threatening messages from this Morse. While it is not yet clear if this is an elaborate troll or the actions of emboldened internet bullies, our response is to unequivocally condemn this behavior and let you know that we will not be intimidated. Civil and heroic authorities are investigating, and you will be caught and held accountable for your actions.

Thank you to everyone who expressed concern. I’ve been covering the hero industry for years and this is far from the scariest situation I’ve faced. I ask that we move on from this incident and focus on the purpose of this series, which is learning more about Vigil, a HeroTrac podcast.

VOICE OVER: Vigil. A HeroTrac Media production.

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Vigil Part 6: Impetus Part 2

Maria Kennedy continues her investigation into some of Vigil's earliest cases and some of the world's biggest heroes, as Blossom struggles to impress her new team and stop Impetus, they're forced to rely on Vigil's quick thinking and powers they didn't know they had.

Content Warning: This episode contains depictions of violence, crime, surveillance, smoke inhalation, and an inferno, as well as mentions of the threat of crushing, physical restraint, being knocked unconscious, and aerosolized toxins. There are some sudden, loud noises. It also contains strong language and themes that may not be suitable for all audiences. Listener discretion is advised.

The Transcript for Part 6 of Vigil is too large to fit in our show notes, but you can find it here: Episode Transcript (May Contain Spoilers)

Vigil is a superhero, audio fiction thriller in ten parts from Adam Qutaishat (Button Podcasts) and All In Productions.

Subscribe on your feed to be the first to listen to Vigil, and learn more about the series and creators by checking out our website at vigilpod.com.

You can follow us on social media at buttonpods on Instagram and Facebook.

You can drop us a line at [email protected].

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