- 45 minutes 24 secondsChapter 30 - The Wrong Paws
A bear and a metal man are wreaking havoc on the Forest Sphere, causing a ruckus, disturbing the locals, and pissing off Jerry the beartending Sphere Mover (Not to mention a Doug...or two...or ten) It's up to the team to figure out how to restore order to the Forest Sphere!
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Desert Skies is made by Jared Carter. He does voices, and writes, and edits the sounds and stuff.
The show is Executive Produced by Michael Freiberg. He's the one who makes sure people hear it.
Thank you to early listeners, Kelly Cusack and Jerad Hinds, for providing quality and continuity checks for this episode.
Music Featured This Episode
Sight of Summer 89 - Colors of Illusion
Now That's an Alarm! - Harry Edvino
Amamiku - Rina Rinoa
Brain Fog - Stationary Sign
Dreamweavers (Instrumental Version) - Sven Lindvall
Someone There - Victor Lundberg
Only in the Dark - Rasure
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22 June 2026, 10:00 am - 51 minutes 41 secondsChapter 29 - The Shape Death Leaves Behind
C.A.S.H. reveals to the team that their journey isn't just about them getting back to the Physical Plane, and this news has Corson all in a tizzy. In order to convince him to go along with the plan, they'll have to venture deep into the darkest part of the forest where an old story will come to life.
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Music Featured This Episode:
Game Changer - The Big Let Down
How Did We Get Here - Hanna Lindgren
The Sneak-Up - Leimoti
Erudition - Ambre Jaune
Waves of Time - Amber Glow
Envision - Amaranth Cove
Love After Dark - Forever Sunset
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8 June 2026, 10:00 am - 37 minutes 2 secondsChapter 28 - Those Are Some Of My Favorite Parts
Having left the Inter State behind, the crew heads towards the Long Paws to reunite with Corson. C.A.S.H. has something she wants to show Mac on the Forest Sphere, something she hopes will undo some of the damage done by Bad Mother. Along the way she'll share a story about a strange creature, one whose existence on the Astral Plane up to this point has only fueled tales and rumors, one who may serve as the answer to what they're looking for.
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The show is Executive Produced by Michael Freiberg. He's the one who makes sure people hear it.
Music Featured This Episode:
Keep Me Entertained - Mattie Maguire (Announcements)
Angler - Ellen Piel
Finding Memories - Martin Landh
Cradle Song - Mary Riddle
Me and You - Sunfish Grove
Boulevard to Nowhere - Rasure (Credits)
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14 January 2026, 10:00 am - 38 minutes 14 secondsChapter 27 - The Inter State (Part 2)
When we last left Tendy, he'd found himself in a precarious situation in the Inter State version of the station. Who's holding him captive and who in the darn damn hell is Mother?
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Music Featured This Episode:
Dashboard Light - One Two Feet (Announcements)
Exit - Martin Gauffin
Epic Mirage - Hanna Lindgren
A Higher Calling - Mandala Dreams
On the Knife - Future Joust
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15 December 2025, 10:00 am - 32 minutes 23 secondsChapter 26 - The Inter State (Part 1)
When last we left the crew, they had just endured a session of flushing out their regrets. Tendy, regretting not giving Mac the time he deserves, is looking for an opportunity for them to spend more one on one time together. In this episode, they get that time, in a place they're not sure is even in time...any time. A place called the Inter State. Let's take a walk.
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Desert Skies is made by Jared Carter. He does voices, and writes, and edits the sounds and stuff.
The show is Executive Produced by Michael Freiberg. He's the one who makes sure people hear it.
Music Featured This Episode:
Spring Dance - Forever Sunset (Announcements)
Sacred Space 432 - 369
Fading Memories - Martin Landh
Reflections - Megan Wofford
Fear of the Dark - Etienne Roussel
Abandoned Shopping Mall - Stationary Sign
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17 November 2025, 10:00 am - 36 minutes 1 secondChapter 25 - The Rest Area
Does anybody need to go? Go somewhere where they can unburden themselves of regrets they accrued on the Physical Plane, that is. Welcome to the first of eleven Rest Areas along the Celestial Highway. What will be revealed in the stalls?
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Music Featured This Episode:
Darker Shades - ELFL (Announcements)
A Procession Of Mirrors - Jay Taylor
The Meeting Place - Rachel Sandy
The Old House - Rikard From
Traces - Ever So Blue
Mysterious Forest - Howard Harper-Barnes
Me and You - Sunfish Grove
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10 November 2025, 10:00 am - 51 minutes 6 secondsChapter 24 - Caves and Cacti
The gang hits the road and their first stop, The Electric Desert, isn't actually meant to be stopped at. In this episode, we learn that something's changed for Corson since handing over his responsibilities to Olenus, we meet a new friend who shares a common interest with an old one, and we discover what it means to truly be unique.
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Desert Skies is made by Jared Carter. He does voices, and writes, and edits the sounds and stuff.
The show is Executive Produced by Michael Freiberg. He's the one who makes sure people hear it.
Music Featured This Episode:
Darker Shades - ELFL
1983 - Ben Elson
Confused Time - Alan Carlson-Green
Just Don't Worry - Alan Carlson-Green
Gentle Arrival - Joseph Beg
Last Stand - Marc Torch
Where I Want to Be - Sunfish Grove
Purple Voyager - ELFL
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3 November 2025, 3:41 pm - 42 minutes 8 secondsChapter 23 - Sometimes You Gotta Die A Little
The Season 3 Premiere begins with the return of a friend, and she's keeping secrets. Arriving determined to bring her friends "home", everyone's left wondering what that means. It all comes down to trust. Ready for the ride?
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The show is Executive Produced by Michael Freiberg. He's the one who makes sure people hear it.
Music featured this episode:
Gone to the Mall - One Two Feet
Simple Lullaby - William Claeson
The Unconquered Son - Dian Shuai
Blooming Emotions - Megan Wofford
Get Up and Get Out - Soleil
Getting Lost - Lupus Noctei
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6 October 2025, 10:00 am - 1 minute 59 secondsSeason 3 Announcement
It's the moment you've been waiting for. Well, maybe not the moment but definitely the moment before THE moment. Desert Skies is coming back!
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18 September 2025, 10:00 am - 41 minutes 59 secondsChapter 22 - It's Okay to Let Go
It's the season two finale! Forces are converging in the caves. Will C.A.S.H. prevail against Olenus? Will Corson be able to save the ones he loves? Will Maloy find some pants? This and more in the exciting conclusion to an eventful season.
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16 December 2024, 9:00 am - 46 minutes 2 secondsChapter 21 - Don't I Get a Say?
We take a step into the past and experience a greater understanding of the history of the Astral Plane. Then in the present day, C.A.S.H. and Corson are in hiding. They think their whereabouts are unknown, but someone is going to make a surprise visit.
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