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Imagine that the next messiah doesn’t come from religion, but from the tech world. Will his choices be more likely to save humanity—or destroy it? The Madness of Chartrulean is an award-winning fiction podcast that explores this concept using a unique blend of political drama, science fiction, fantasy, and Shakespearean tragedy.
The story takes place on Arcas, a world that faces food scarcity, political infighting, and the threat of alien incursion. But it’s all part of the starmakers’ grand design—until Chartrulean, the promised messiah, abandons piety for progress and becomes a shipbuilder instead. He ends a war and becomes the most powerful man on Arcas, ushering in a new technological era that rekindles hope for humanity while also deepening political divides. Chartrulean’s journey is deeply personal as he struggles with identity, leadership, and the weight of his choices.
Rich in lore and political intrigue, The Madness of Chartrulean was made to resonate with fans of Game of Thrones, and classic sci-fi stories such as Dune and Foundation. It examines the moral complexities of progress, pushing listeners to think critically about power dynamics and the consequences of leadership.
Since its initial release in 2022, the podcast has been recognized for its performances, political intrigue, dense worldbuilding, beautiful original score by Sean Renner (Screwball, Fair Play, Das Boot), and cinematic sound design. Vol. 1 is out now with over 8 hrs of content across 13 full-length episodes and bonus content.Visit https://www.chartrulean.com to learn more.
The ultimate horror anthology for the ears.
Hello there, my frightful friend. It’s your old pal Mr. Boogey (Justin McElroy). I’m so glad you stopped by. Every week I will tell you a story in exchange for your fear. For dread and terror are the sweet, sweet, sustenance I crave and I am very hungry. Each weekly tale is more chilling than the next and as always I will be there to lead you in and out of the darkness. So take a break and join me won’t you? I promise you won’t live to regret it :). Tah-tah.
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Completed or finale'd shows we've recently added to our audio fiction directory.
Destiny is missing. The only men who can find her are P.I. Tony and his partner, Reggie. Destiny’s sister, Lisa, clearly knows more than she lets on. Tony might not be the most impartial since he’s in love with Lisa. And it all seems to be connected to an underworld drug heist.
The following anthology series contains diabolical characters, goosebump-inducing soundscapes, and chilling performances from Malaysia’s creative community.
Across the wastelands of the post-apocalypse, in the heart of the Electrobot empire, humans sing to survive. Meet a whole bunch of weird characters in our little corner of the nuclear wastelands. Humans and Electrobots collide in a battle of the bands to decide the fate of the world!