The Kingmaker Histories

On the 19th of February, 1911, in the Valorian Socialist Republic, an assistant tailor named Colette Geise experienced a migraine that ruined her life. THE KINGMAKER HISTORIES is a steampunk fantasy adventure about three petty criminals swept up into a magical power struggle for the future of their post-revolutionary home country.

the KINGMAKER HISTORIES - Trailer

The story of a seamstress, a diamond, a witch, two men in a van, and a large amount of invasive alien fauna. KINGMAKER - premiering October 2022. Transcript

08-16
01:11

The Kingmaker Histories: Season Two Trailer

An Important Announcement from the Valorian Army, for the Citizens of the VSR. New episodes releasing soon.   Transcript Link   Written by Meg Molloy Tuten   Bradley Gareth - Commander Holzmann David Ault - The Historian   The Valorian National Anthem was composed and performed by June Isenhart. The Kingmaker Histories theme was composed and performed by Professor Shyguy. 

08-01
01:43

Appendix i - Forgive Colette!

Eisen's latest invention leaves the gang very, very far from home.   Transcript Link   Written by Meg Molloy Tuten. Produced by Rogue Dialogue Productions.   Listen to Forgive Me   Cast in order of appearance- Blythe Renay - Colette Casey Callaghan - Father Ben Josh Rubino - Telesphore and Father Klem Taqi Nazeer - Eisen   Socials: Twitter Bluesky  Youtube Patreon Instagram    

11-26
17:55

Footnote i - Mid-Series Q&A

Transcript link   The cast and crew of the Kingmaker Histories answer all of your burning questions.   Featuring music from TeknoAXE and Odd Chap   Special thanks to the following fans for sending questions: Fawkes, Keiran, The Zucreature of Zulandia, Commissar Mitch, Yami, Newton Green, Julcynea, Lou, Chris of Many Hats, Ethan, Greg with 13 E's

12-22
26:43

Appendix ii - Klaus Holzmann's Guide to Self-Management

The supreme commander of the Valorian army gives you some valuable life advice.   Content Warning: Gunshots (3:35-3:36)   Transcript Link   Written by Henry Galley. With Bradley Gareth as Holzmann.   The Valorian National Anthem was composed and performed by June Isenhart.   Socials: Twitter Bluesky  Youtube Patreon Instagram  

04-20
03:53

Appendix iii - Telesphore Winterlich's Perfect Cup of Coffee

Enjoy a hot coffee, the Winterlich way.   Transcript Link   Written by Meg Molloy Tuten. With Josh Rubino as Telesphore.   Socials: Twitter Bluesky  Youtube Patreon Instagram  

04-26
04:12

Appendix iv - Ariadne Culver's Guide to Being Woman in the Workplace

Learn the secrets of feminine success from the VSR's premier fleshcrafter. Though, you might not live to implement her advice.   Content Warning: mentions of animal abuse (2:41-2:46), gore (3:49-4:20)   Transcript Link   Written and performed by Addison Peacock.   Socials: Twitter Bluesky  Youtube Patreon Instagram  

05-04
04:31

Appendix v - Eisen Iyer Changes Your Car Tyre

Eisen explains how to change a tyre, or something to that effect.   Transcript Link   Written by Meg Molloy Tuten. With Taqi Nazeer as Eisen.   Socials: Twitter Bluesky  Youtube Patreon Instagram  

06-28
04:37

Appendix vi - Maxim Moretz's Guide to Business

Maxim Moretz and his nephew, Dieter, give you tips on how to run a wholesome, ethical, and legitimate family business.   Content Warning: violence against children (1:06-1:08), unreality (1:23-1:29), suicide mention (2:20-2:25) (3:00-3:05)   Transcript Link   Written by Henry Galley   Cast in order of appearance- Graham Rowat - Moretz Zuwie Lefou - Dieter     Socials: Twitter Bluesky  Youtube Patreon Instagram  

07-26
05:01

Footnote ii - Blooper Reel

Transcript Link Featuring: unruly cats, very creative swearing, Star Wars references, actors wishing harm on the showrunner, and a handy mnemonic for remembering that you are far-sighted.   Music by Odd Chap  

08-09
03:57

Footnote iii - Finale Announcement plus Season 3 Bloopers

Transcript link Sorry for the delay- we'll be back with your regularly scheduled Kingmaker Histories this time next week! Featuring: Taqi Nazeer, Henry Galley, Liz Plant, David Ault, Zuwie Lefou, Addison Peacock, Gianni Matragrano, Josh Rubino, Blythe Renay, Ty Coker and Ben Rowe Music Used: Fooling - Odd Chap Socials: Bluesky  Youtube Tumblr Patreon Instagram  

04-18
03:38

Recommended Listening i - Eeler's Choice

Hello, dear listeners. Despondent that the Kingmaker Histories isn't currently releasing? Of course you are. But luckily, there's an easy fix for that. During our between-season break, we're going to be sharing a few audio dramas with you that we think you'll really, really love. This month we're sharing Eeler's Choice by Lou Sutcliffe and Daisy McNamara.   "No respect for the sea, for the living things in it, for what's owed. They're fishing in the eel breeding grounds now, the fools."   Eeler's Choice is a maritime horror fantasy podcast set in Eskmouth, a small coastal town whose economy has lived and died on the hunting of the Great Eels for generations. As demand for product has increased, so have the catches... but even the generosity of the sea has its limits, and all debts must come due.   Donate to their crowdfunder here

05-23
31:13

Recommended Listening ii - Give Me Away

Hello, dear listeners. Despondent that the Kingmaker Histories isn't currently releasing? Of course you are. But luckily, there's an easy fix for that. During our between-season break, we're going to be sharing a few audio dramas with you that we think you'll really, really love. This month we're sharing Give Me Away by Gideon Media. Graham Shapiro has reached that age where his marriage is falling apart, his kids are moving on and he’s not sure what he’s supposed to do with the rest of his life. That’s when an alien spaceship - called “The Ghosthouse” - lands in the Nevada desert... and it’s screaming. It is housing thousands of alien prisoners who are being stored as digital information and the only way to help them escape is for humans to take them out and put them in their own brains. Graham decides, this is what the rest of his life could be. Learn more about the show here!

06-20
33:21

Recommended Listening iii - Fireside Folktales

Hello, dear listeners. Despondent that the Kingmaker Histories isn't currently releasing? Of course you are. But luckily, there's an easy fix for that. During our between-season break, we're going to be sharing a few audio dramas with you that we think you'll really, really love. This month we're sharing Fireside Folktales by Dallas Hawthorn. Season One, Whispering, is a retelling of the myth of Hades and Persephone, as told through the perspective of the soon-to-be Queen of the Dead. Season Two, which you're hearing a sample of today, is a performance of William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream; an experience filled to the brim with music, mischief, magic, and stereo sound design. Learn more about the show here!

07-04
18:16

Recommended Listening iv - Greater Boston

Hello, dear listeners. Despondent that the Kingmaker Histories isn't currently releasing? Of course you are. But luckily, there's an easy fix for that. During our between-season break, we're going to be sharing a few audio dramas with you that we think you'll really, really love. This month we're sharing Greater Boston by Third Sight Media. Greater Boston is a bi-monthly full-cast audio drama that blends the real and the unreal, the historical and the fantastical. It all begins with the death of Leon Stamatis, a man for whom the least hint of uncertainty makes life unbearable. But by leaving the world, he has irrevocably changed it. Catch up while you can- season 4 is starting on 13 September, 2025. Find out more here!

08-19
11:50

Recommended Listening v - Travelling Light

Hello, dear listeners. Despondent that the Kingmaker Histories isn't currently releasing? Of course you are. But luckily, there's an easy fix for that. During our between-season break, we're going to be sharing a few audio dramas with you that we think you'll really, really love. This week we're sharing Travelling Light by Monstrous Productions. Travelling light is a cosy, queer sci-fi that is going to become your new comfort show. Follow the Traveller on their journey through the stars as they collect stories for their community archive, and help shape their world through audience submissions and choose-your-own-adventure decision making.   Find out more here!

08-30
16:08

Appendix vii - Tailor a Jacket With Colette Geise

Want to get into slow fashion? Colette's here to help!   Transcript Link Donate to the crowdfund here!   Written by Meg Molloy Tuten   Cast in order of appearance- Blythe Renay - Colette     Socials: Twitter Bluesky  Youtube Patreon Instagram  

09-26
06:33

Prologue - The Fall of Crystal City

A royal advisor flees the castle on the night of a bloody revolution and finds the world’s best hiding place for the king’s secret doomsday weapon. Content Warning: Childbirth, gunshots  Transcript Link Written by Meg Molloy Tuten Cast in order of appearance- David Ault - The Historian Zane Schact - The King Addison Peacock - Ariadne Jeremy Showell - Gottlieb Taqi Nazeer - Eisen Additional voices - Henry Galley, Meg Molloy Tuten, Charlie Porritt, Josh Rubino, and Matt Baker.  

10-07
12:23

Chapter One - Happy Konigstodestag!

Assistant tailor Colette Geise experiences a migraine that destroys her life. Content Warning: Gore, gunshots. Transcript Link Written by Meg Molloy Tuten Cast in order of appearance- David Ault - The Historian Blythe Renay - Colette Erika Sanderson - Ninette Meg Molloy Tuten - Thea Addison Peacock - Ariadne Zane Schact - Leonid Taqi Nazeer - Eisen Josh Rubino - Telesphore Additional voices - Henry Galley, Jamie Douglas.

10-21
29:58

Chapter Two - What the Hell is Blue?

Eisen conducts a series of highly scientific tests to determine how he can best use the Kingmaker to his advantage. Content Warning: Swearing, gore, animal death Transcript Link Written by Meg Molloy Tuten Cast in order of appearance- David Ault - The Historian Taqi Nazeer - Eisen Blythe Renay - Colette Josh Rubino - Telesphore Jamie Douglas - Maurice Zane Schact - Labelle Additional voices - Henry Galley, Gus Zagarella, Meg Molloy Tuten and Charlie Porrit.

11-04
25:44

Bella Ring

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ steam punk dram

10-11 Reply

Mickey81

Great actors, fun adventure story, good way to while away some time with a smile

09-27 Reply

Patrick

Lovely show that's wonderfully writing & has a delightful cast!

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