The Liberty Podcast

Beyond the colony-city of Atrius is a deadly expanse known as the Fringe. This deadly territory, only meters away from the civilized city, threatens the lives of those living inside Atrius’ protective walls. To discover more about this impending threat and study its violent inhabitants, an expedition team is assigned to infiltrate the Southern Fringe by a covert government department. No training could possibly prepare the team for what’s to come. Dr. Kovski, an expert in Fringe studies, has been pulled from his comfy office and and thrown directly into the field. There is no promise of a return, but strides must be taken to ensure that Artius Endures. Credits: Written by Kaitlin Statz Produced, Edited, with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff “Critical Research Theme” by Travis Vengroff Mixing and Mastering by Brandon Strader Cast: Dr. Martollow Kovski :: Paul Mella Mrs. Tongs & Aurelia Stolo :: Kaitlin Statz Mrs. Posset :: Kat Sanzo Dr. Phan :: David Cummings Train Announcer :: Mike Kayatta Computer :: Travis Vengroff Security Officer :: William Statz This is a Fool and Scholar Production. We are a two person creative team and we can only create this show because of fan support! Please support us on Patreon: Patreon.com/FoolandScholar Check out our Merch: LibertyEndures.com Free Transcripts are also available: https://www.patreon.com/posts/8518961 Special Thanks to: Our Patreon supporters! | Carol & Harvey Vengroff | Dr. Wily of the NESKimos | James Adam Cartwright Sound Effects: (attribution licensees) “Heart of Nowhere” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 “Empty Underground train, standing.wav” edited, originally recorded by Claudius “Subway1.wav” edited, originally recorded by Trautwein “Trains passing.wav” edited, originally recorded by ERH “Train left to right.wav” edited, originally recorded by delta_omega__muon “Elevator inside.aiff” edited, originally recorded by mredig Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Before setting off on the adventure to the Fringe, Dr. Kovski is first introduced to his protective detail. Credits: Written by Kaitlin Statz Produced, Edited, with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff “Critical Research Theme” by Travis Vengroff Mixing and Mastering by Brandon Strader Cast: Dr. Martollow Kovski :: Paul Mella Officer Decima Jalloh :: Lauren Griffin Mrs. Tongs & Aurelia Stolo :: Kaitlin Statz Officer Cato Patel :: Bryan Keller Officer Severous Ljqvist :: Travis Vengroff Gradius Rodriguez :: John Carter This is a Fool and Scholar Production. We are a two person creative team and we can only create this show because of fan support! Please support us on Patreon: Patreon.com/FoolandScholar Check out our Merch: LibertyEndures.com Free Transcripts are also available: https://www.patreon.com/posts/8518961 Special Thanks to: Our Patreon supporters! | Carol & Harvey Vengroff | Dr. Wily of the NESKimos | James Adam Cartwright Sound Effects: (attribution licensees) "Macharius" – Written by Travis Vengroff & James Adam Cartwright, Recorded by Careless Juja “Beep_sequence_10.wav” edited, originally recorded by Alienxxx “Beep_sequence_5.wav” edited, originally recorded by Alienxxx “bip.wav” edited, originalled recorded by Slanesh “Door Key Card Unlock and open” edited, originall recorded by MrProfDrDickweed “static sputtering noises 1.wav” edited, originally recorded by Jobro “NYPD Police Scanner.mp3” edited, originally recorded by FlyinEye Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In their final respite, Dr. Kovski and company head to an underground station to set themselves in the guise of Fringers. Credits: Written by Kaitlin Statz Produced, Edited, with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff “Critical Research Theme” by Travis Vengroff Mixing and Mastering by Brandon Strader Cast: Dr. Martollow Kovski :: Paul Mella Officer Decima Jalloh :: Lauren Griffin Officer Cato Patel :: Bryan Keller Officer Severous Ljqvist :: Travis Vengroff Gradius Rodriguez :: John Carter This is a Fool and Scholar Production. We are a two person creative team and we can only create this show because of fan support! Please support us on Patreon: Patreon.com/FoolandScholar Check out our Merch: LibertyEndures.com Free Transcripts are also available: https://www.patreon.com/posts/8518961 Special Thanks to: Our Patreon supporters! | Carol & Harvey Vengroff | Dr. Wily of the NESKimos | James Adam Cartwright Sound Effects: (attribution licensees) “Beep_sequence_10.wav” edited, originally recorded by Alienxxx “Beep_sequence_5.wav” edited, originally recorded by Alienxxx “bip.wav” edited, originalled recorded by Slanesh “Door Key Card Unlock and open” edited, originally recorded by MrProfDrDickweed “static sputtering noises 1.wav” edited, originally recorded by Jobro “NYPD Police Scanner.mp3” edited, originally recorded by FlyinEye “automatic_door.wav” edited, originally recorded by ACorcuera “Automatic_Door.wav” edited, originally recorded by laiaoreka “weird_door_open.wav” edited, originally recorded by simpsi “machine_door.wav” edited, originally recorded by m1rk0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Breaking the seal, the team steps out into a world of dust and scrap. Credits: Written by Kaitlin Statz Produced, Edited, with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff “Critical Research Theme” by Travis Vengroff Mixing and Mastering by Brandon Strader Cast: Dr. Martollow Kovski :: Paul Mella Officer Decima Jalloh :: Lauren Griffin Mrs. Tongs & Aurelia Stolo :: Kaitlin Statz Officer Cato Patel :: Bryan Keller Officer Severous Ljqvist :: Travis Vengroff Gradius Rodriguez :: John Carter Shale Scavenger :: Rob “boR” Pittsley Ganger :: Nicky Holland Sleeping Fringer :: Avery Statz This is a Fool and Scholar Production. We are a two person creative team and we can only create this show because of fan support! Please support us on Patreon: Patreon.com/FoolandScholar Check out our Merch: LibertyEndures.com Free Transcripts are also available: https://www.patreon.com/posts/8518961 Special Thanks to: Our Patreon supporters! | Carol & Harvey Vengroff | Dr. Wily of the NESKimos | James Adam Cartwright Sound Effects: (attribution licensees) “Beep_sequence_10.wav” edited, originally recorded by Alienxxx “Beep_sequence_5.wav” edited, originally recorded by Alienxxx “bip.wav” edited, originally recorded by Slanesh “Door Key Card Unlock and open” edited, originally recorded by MrProfDrDickweed “static sputtering noises 1.wav” edited, originally recorded by Jobro “NYPD Police Scanner.mp3” edited, originally recorded by FlyinEye “automatic_door.wav” edited, originally recorded by ACorcuera “Automatic_Door.wav” edited, originally recorded by laiaoreka “weird_door_open.wav” edited, originally recorded by simpsi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a relatively calm first day in the Fringe, an unexpected event threatens the research team. Credits: Written by Kaitlin Statz Produced, Edited, with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff “Critical Research Theme” by Travis Vengroff Mixing and Mastering by Brandon Strader Cast: Dr. Martollow Kovski :: Paul Mella Officer Decima Jalloh :: Lauren Griffin Officer Cato Patel :: Bryan Keller Officer Severous Ljqvist :: Travis Vengroff Gradius Rodriguez :: John Carter Meal Boss :: Peter Lewis Water Token Boss :: Dan Henuber Pez :: Courtney Henuber Brutus :: Sean Francis Meal Fringer :: Daniel Thoreson This is a Fool and Scholar Production. We are a two person creative team and we can only create this show because of fan support! Please support us on Patreon: Patreon.com/FoolandScholar Check out our Merch: LibertyEndures.com Free Transcripts are also available: https://www.patreon.com/posts/8518961 Special Thanks to: Our Patreon supporters! | Carol & Harvey Vengroff | Dr. Wily of the NESKimos | James Adam Cartwright | James Lengerich | The Careless Juja “Geek Easy Choir” Sound Effects: (attribution licensees) “Beep_sequence_10.wav” edited, originally recorded by Alienxxx “Beep_sequence_5.wav” edited, originally recorded by Alienxxx “static sputtering noises 1.wav” edited, originally recorded by Jobro “NYPD Police Scanner.mp3” edited, originally recorded by FlyinEye “FootstepsOnaDock.wav” edited, originally recorded by mmaruska “Footsteps_Squeeky_Wood.aif” edited, originally recorded by tmkappelt, who does not endorse this project. “Foley, Cracking floors, take-3.wav” edited, originally recorded by maximusdragonus “knocking door and open door.wav” edited, originally recorded by rivernile7 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Kovski and his team are lost in the darkness of the tunnels. Worse yet, they are not alone... Credits: Written by Kaitlin Statz Produced, Edited, with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff “Critical Research Theme” by Travis Vengroff Mixing and Mastering by Brandon Strader Cast: Dr. Martollow Kovski :: Paul Mella Officer Decima Jalloh :: Lauren Griffin Officer Cato Patel :: Bryan Keller Officer Severous Ljqvist :: Travis Vengroff Gradius Rodriguez :: John Carter Kin 1 :: Alan Leffingwell Kin 2 :: Cat Blackard This is a Fool and Scholar Production. We are a two person creative team and we can only create this show because of fan support! Please support us on Patreon: Patreon.com/FoolandScholar Check out our Merch: LibertyEndures.com Free Transcripts are also available: https://www.patreon.com/posts/8518961 Special Thanks to: Our Patreon supporters! | Carol & Harvey Vengroff | Dr. Wily of the NESKimos | James Adam Cartwright | James Lengerich | The Careless Juja “Geek Easy Choir” Sound Effects: (attribution licensees) “bip.wav” edited, originalled recorded by Slanesh “static sputtering noises 1.wav” edited, originally recorded by Jobro “NYPD Police Scanner.mp3” edited, originally recorded by FlyinEye “Footsteps on metal.mp3” edited, originally recorded by soundmary “FootstepsOnaDock.wav” edited, originally recorded by mmaruska “Large Splashes.wav” edited, originally recorded by CGEffex “gas stove 1.wav” edited, originally recorded by StarRock “gravelanche 2.wav” edited, originally recorded by jorickhoofd “claws chattering on floor.mp3” edited, originally recorded by DJ Burnham Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The team awakens to find themselves the prisoners of bloodletting fanatics. Credits: Written by Kaitlin Statz Produced, Edited, with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff “Critical Research Theme” by Travis Vengroff Mixing and Mastering by Brandon Strader Cast: Dr. Martollow Kovski :: Paul Mella Officer Decima Jalloh :: Lauren Griffin Officer Cato Patel :: Bryan Keller Officer Severous Ljqvist :: Travis Vengroff Gradius Rodriguez :: John Carter Captured Fringer :: Andrew Spittal Brother Hephren :: Alan Leffingwell Elder Saya :: Peter Lewis War Father :: David Cummings This is a Fool and Scholar Production. We are a two person creative team and we can only create this show because of fan support! Please support us on Patreon: Patreon.com/FoolandScholar Check out our Merch: LibertyEndures.com Free Transcripts are also available: https://www.patreon.com/posts/8518961 Special Thanks to: Our Patreon supporters! | Carol & Harvey Vengroff | Dr. Wily of the NESKimos | James Adam Cartwright Sound Effects: (attribution licensees) “static sputtering noises 1.wav” edited, originally recorded by Jobro “NYPD Police Scanner.mp3” edited, originally recorded by FlyinEye “knifesha7.wav” edited, originally recorded by aboe “long knife” edited, originally recorded by Tristan_Lohengrin “FP_Drainage_system_Water_Drip.wav” edited, originally recorded by cmusounddesign “Door_Metal_Groans_Ext.wav” edited, originally recorded by Cell31_sound_Productions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Cato gone, the team is moved within a subterranean amphitheater for entertainment. Credits: Written by Kaitlin Statz Produced, Edited, with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff “Critical Research Theme” by Travis Vengroff Mixing and Mastering by Brandon Strader Cast: Dr. Martollow Kovski :: Paul Mella Officer Decima Jalloh :: Lauren Griffin Officer Severous Ljqvist :: Travis Vengroff Gradius Rodriguez :: John Carter Brother Hephren :: Alan Leffingwell Elder Saya :: Peter Lewis War Father :: David Cummings This is a Fool and Scholar Production. We are a two person creative team and we can only create this show because of fan support! Please support us on Patreon: Patreon.com/FoolandScholar Check out our Merch: LibertyEndures.com Free Transcripts are also available: https://www.patreon.com/posts/8518961 Special Thanks to: Our Patreon supporters! | Carol & Harvey Vengroff | Dr. Wily of the NESKimos | James Adam Cartwright | James Lengerich | The Careless Juja “Geek Easy Choir” Sound Effects: (attribution licensees) "Sewer drone.wav” edited, originally created by Tomlija “bip.wav” edited, originalled recorded by Slanesh “static sputtering noises 1.wav” edited, originally recorded by Jobro “NYPD Police Scanner.mp3” edited, originally recorded by FlyinEye “FP_Drainage_system_Water_Drip.wav” edited, originally recorded by cmusounddesign “Door_Metal_Groans_Ext.wav” edited, originally recorded by Cell31_sound_Productions “Audience_Booking_2” edited, originally recorded by unchaz “Audience_Cheer_With_Applause” edited, originally recorded by unchaz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Back on the surface, the Atrian explorers find themselves at odds over the loss of their comrade. Credits: Written by Kaitlin Statz Produced, Edited, with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff “Critical Research Theme” by Travis Vengroff Mixing and Mastering by Brandon Strader Cast: Dr. Martollow Kovski :: Paul Mella Officer Decima Jalloh :: Lauren Griffin Officer Severous Ljqvist :: Travis Vengroff Gradius Rodriguez :: John Carter Shiny :: Emily Amesquita Sexy Dakk :: Andrew Spittal Waitress :: Nicky Holland Guard :: Rob “boR” Pittsley Additional Voices :: David Yasensky & Tony Baldini This is a Fool and Scholar Production. We are a two person creative team and we can only create this show because of fan support! Please support us on Patreon: Patreon.com/FoolandScholar Check out our Merch: LibertyEndures.com Free Transcripts are also available: https://www.patreon.com/posts/8518961 Special Thanks to: Our Patreon supporters! | Carol & Harvey Vengroff | Dr. Wily of the NESKimos | James Adam Cartwright Sound Effects: (attribution licensees) “static sputtering noises 1.wav” edited, originally recorded by Jobro “NYPD Police Scanner.mp3” edited, originally recorded by FlyinEye “FootstepsOnaDock.wav” edited, originally recorded by mmaruska “Slaughter house ambiance recording [BG].mp3” edited, originally recorded by Audionautics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In an attempt to set the expedition back on the correct course, the group tries locate a nearby market. Unable to find their destination themselves they turn to local help. Credits: Written by Kaitlin Statz Produced, Edited, with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff “Critical Research Theme” by Careless Juja Mixing and Mastering by Brandon Strader Cast: Dr. Martollow Kovski :: Paul Mella Officer Decima Jalloh :: Lauren Griffin Officer Severous Ljqvist :: Travis Vengroff Gradius Rodriguez :: John Carter Shiny :: Emily Amesquita Lush :: Nichole Fernandez Hostess :: Katlyn Sanzo Guard :: Brandon Strader Saltos Merchant :: Tony Baldini Saltos Gunner :: Sean Keller Howell :: Rob “boR” Pittsley Dismas :: Sean Francis This is a Fool and Scholar Production. We are a two person creative team and we can only create this show because of fan support! Please support us on Patreon: Patreon.com/FoolandScholar Check out our Merch: LibertyEndures.com Free Transcripts are also available: https://www.patreon.com/posts/8518961 Special Thanks to: Our Patreon supporters! | Carol & Harvey Vengroff | Dr. Wily of the NESKimos | James Adam Cartwright Sound Effects: (attribution licensees) “static sputtering noises 1.wav” edited, originally recorded by Jobro “NYPD Police Scanner.mp3” edited, originally recorded by FlyinEye “FootstepsOnaDock.wav” edited, originally recorded by mmaruska “Slaughter house ambiance recording [BG].mp3” edited, originally recorded by Audionautics “Cant_Open.wav” edited, originally recorded by simpsi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As we wrap up our first season, we’ve compiled some bloopers from the production of Critical Research, Season 1 for our embarrassment and your listening pleasure. Please enjoy these funny outtakes, have a Happy New Year, and prepare for our new show: Tales from the Tower! This is a Fool and Scholar Production. We are a two person creative team and we can only create this show because of fan support! Please support us on Patreon: Patreon.com/FoolandScholar Check out our Merch: LibertyEndures.com Free Transcripts are also available: https://www.patreon.com/posts/8518961 Special Thanks to: Our Patreon supporters! | Carol & Harvey Vengroff Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The first season has wrapped up and you’ve probably got a lot of questions. Well, we have answers! Join Liberty Creators: Kaitlin Statz & Travis Vengroff, and the voice of Cato Patel – Bryan Keller for a fan-submitted question and answer episode for the first season of Liberty: Critical Research! Thank you for sending in your questions during the last three months. We here at the Critical Research team are happy to officially end our first season by lifting the veil slightly on our process and production. We’re excited to start writing our next season shortly. So, keep a look out for Liberty: Critical Research Season Two in Summer 2016! But the podcast tales of Liberty don’t stop here – keep tuning in every other week for new adventures from Atrius. This is a Fool and Scholar Production. We are a two person creative team and we can only create this show because of fan support! Please support us on Patreon: Patreon.com/FoolandScholar Check out our Merch: LibertyEndures.com Free Transcripts are also available: https://www.patreon.com/posts/8518961 Special Thanks to: Our Patreon supporters! | Carol & Harvey Vengroff Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’ve assembled a recap of Critical Research‘s first season to help prepare you for the series’ return. Here you’ll find all the need-to-know information pertaining to the present fates of Dr. Kovski and his team. By listening to this recap you can entirely skip Critical Research Season 1. This is a Fool and Scholar Production. We are a two person creative team and we can only create this show because of fan support! Please support us on Patreon: Patreon.com/FoolandScholar Check out our Merch: LibertyEndures.com Free Transcripts are also available: https://www.patreon.com/posts/8518961 Special Thanks to: Our Patreon supporters! | Carol & Harvey Vengroff Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Embark on a dangerous expedition into the unknown in Liberty: Critical Research – a serialized sci-fi audio drama! Follow an Atrian ethnographic team into the Fringe, the lawless sector of a war-torn colony. Welcome to season 2 of Liberty: Critical Research! After escaping a poorly laid trap, the Atrian team finds themselves in the claws of another horror: the Rocket Punks. The surviving team now finds themselves entangled in the misshapen web of the thrill-seeking gang. Credits: Written by Kaitlin Statz Produced, Edited, with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff “Critical Research Theme” written by Travis Vengroff, arranged and produced by Steven Melin Additional Sound Design by Dayn Russell Leonardson Mixing and Mastering by Brandon Strader Cast: Dr. Martollow Kovski :: Paul Mella Officer Decima Jalloh :: Lauren Griffin Officer Severous Ljqvist :: Travis Vengroff Dismas :: Sean Francis Fringer 1 :: Dave Fennoy Fringer 2 :: Daniel Demerin Howell :: Rob “boR” Pittsley Badz :: Cat Blackard Skit :: Caitlin Buckley Boom :: Christy Luse This is a Fool and Scholar Production. We are a two person creative team and we can only create this show because of fan support! Please support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FoolandScholar Check out our Merch: www.LibertyEndures.com Free Transcripts are also available: https://www.patreon.com/posts/8518961 Special Thanks to: Our Patreon supporters! | Carol Vengroff | Tovusound | Dayn Leonardson Sound Effects: (attribution licensees) - Freesound.org “static sputtering noises 1.wav” edited, originally recorded by Jobro “NYPD Police Scanner.mp3” edited, originally recorded by FlyinEye “Female screaming for help” originally recorded by 11linda “Slaughter house ambiance recording [BG].mp3” edited, originally recorded by Audionautics “bip.wav” edited, originalled recorded by Slanesh Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Kovski finds himself in the position of personal biographer for the Punk boss, Dismas. During their first full night in the Hot, Kovski watches over a trade with the Kon while Sev's new job leads him to discover a mass-produced problem. All the while the wheels start turning for Dismas' larger plan. Credits: Written by Kaitlin Statz Produced, Edited, with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff “Critical Research Theme” written by Travis Vengroff, arranged and produced by Steven Melin Mixing and Mastering by Brandon Strader Cast: Dr. Martollow Kovski :: Paul Mella Officer Decima Jalloh :: Lauren Griffin Officer Severous Ljqvist :: Travis Vengroff Dismas :: Sean Francis Boom :: Christy Luse Skit :: Caitlin Buckley Sabina :: David Ault Tow Lee :: Cat Blackard Meger :: Steve Schneider Pent :: Edward Champion Kon 1 :: Kaitlin Statz Belt, Wobe :: Holly Golding Howell :: Rob “boR” Pittsley Pork :: Peter Lewis Cairn :: Justina Madrigal Poll :: Daniel Demerin Additional Voices :: Dayn Leonardson This is a Fool and Scholar Production. We are a two person creative team and we can only create this show because of fan support! Please support us on Patreon: Patreon.com/FoolandScholar Check out our Merch: LibertyEndures.com Free Transcripts are also available: https://www.patreon.com/posts/8518961 Special Thanks to: Our Patreon supporters! | Carol Vengroff | Tovusound | Dayn Leonardson Sound Effects: (attribution licensees) - FreeSound.org “static sputtering noises 1.wav” edited, originally recorded by Jobro “NYPD Police Scanner.mp3” edited, originally recorded by FlyinEye “Fireplace.wav” originally recorded by inchadney “Slaughter house ambiance recording [BG].mp3” edited, originally recorded by Audionautics “bip.wav” edited, originalled recorded by Slanesh “Wheely Chair.wav” originally recorded by Jeanet_Henning “object falls (5).wav” originally recorded by FreqMan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices