The Orphans

The Orphans is a cinematic audio drama chronicling the castaways of downed starship, The Venture - Stranded on a hostile planet, struggling to remember how they arrived and who they are. Mysterious creatures hunt them, and in this seemingly unpopulated world, a tower looms. The human survivors and the artificial intelligence, GeoFFRy, must learn to work together as they fight for their lives in this alien wilderness and uncover the truth of what lies beyond.

S5 Ep6: Wild Tales :: Five Kathryns

** Content Warning at Bottom of Show Notes** The grand finale to Wild Tales! Pulled from the depths of Richard Hart's case files. Richard investigates the death at a care home on Gawn and the five Kathryns who care for its residents. Find our affiliates here: www.fableandfolly.com/partners To Support The Orphans go to: www.Patreon.com/OrphansAudio or www.OrphansPod.com Transcripts available here: https://www.orphanspod.com/transcripts Get ORPHANS MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/orphansaudio?ref_id=13493 Five Kathryns Written by: Teresa Perrin Directed by Zachary Fortais-Gomm Starring: Gavin Richards as Richard Hart Katrina Allen as Kathryn Croft, Kathryn Pierce, Kathryn Soto & Kathryn McBride James Barbarossa as GeoFFRy Wild Tales: Written and Directed by: Zachary Fortais-Gomm Starring: Alex Bird as Baz Goodrich Felix Trench as Charles Pritchett Pip Gladwin as Xavier Temuara Executive Producer: James Barbarossa Music by: James Barbarossa  Content Warning: -Discussion of Sexual Assault -Intense Medical Situations -Extreme duress -Electrification

09-29
23:09

S5 Ep5: Wild Tales :: The Switch

** Content Warning at Bottom of Show Notes** In the depths of The Collective, life isn't all that it was promised. Go in depth into the everyday lives of natural-borns and the clones who work steadfast by their side. Find our affiliates here: www.fableandfolly.com/partners To Support The Orphans go to: www.Patreon.com/OrphansAudio or www.OrphansPod.com Transcripts available here: https://www.orphanspod.com/transcripts Get ORPHANS MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/orphansaudio?ref_id=13493 The Switch Written by: Draco Aleksander Directed by James Barbarossa Starring: Beth Eyre as Cordelia Foster & Cordelia Barker David Ault as Jackson David Pellow as Bailey Wild Tales: Written and Directed by: Zachary Fortais-Gomm Starring: Alex Bird as Baz Goodrich Felix Trench as Charles Pritchett James Barbarossa as GeoFFRy Executive Producer: James Barbarossa Music by: James Barbarossa  Content Warning: -Social Pressure -Oppression

09-22
13:29

S5 Ep4: Wild Tales :: Where's My Pear

** Content Warning at Bottom of Show Notes** After flying around the galaxy Richard Hart enjoys the simple things in life, and most especially some of the last Marigan pears. Unfortunately before Richard can indulge he finds his final pear missing and the culprit must be found. Find our affiliates here: www.fableandfolly.com/partners To Support The Orphans go to: www.Patreon.com/OrphansAudio or www.OrphansPod.com Transcripts available here: https://www.orphanspod.com/transcripts Get ORPHANS MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/orphansaudio?ref_id=13493 Where's My Pear Written by: Abby Cole Directed by Zachary Fortais-Gomm Starring: Gavin Richards as Richard Hart Brooke Parratt as Diana Strange Jack Goldbourne as Axel Wild Tales: Written and Directed by: Zachary Fortais-Gomm Starring: Alex Bird as Baz Goodrich Felix Trench as Charles Pritchett James Barbarossa as GeoFFRy Executive Producer: James Barbarossa Music by: James Barbarossa  Content Warning: -Mild Implied Threat

09-15
10:52

S5 Ep3: Wild Tales :: Brick by Brick

** Content Warning at Bottom of Show Notes** The boys are getting in even more trouble– this time leaking Alliance documents! In this week's tale a decrepit GeoFFRy has a chance encounter with a rogue Alliance operative in search of supplied. Find our affiliates here: www.fableandfolly.com/partners To Support The Orphans go to: www.Patreon.com/OrphansAudio or www.OrphansPod.com Transcripts available here: https://www.orphanspod.com/transcripts Get ORPHANS MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/orphansaudio?ref_id=13493 Brick by Brick Written by: Hannah Martens Directed by James Barbarossa Starring: Brooke Parratt as Diana Diggs James Barbarossa as Declan Galpin as William Bran Wild Tales: Written and Directed by: Zachary Fortais-Gomm Starring: Alex Bird as Baz Goodrich Felix Trench as Charles Pritchett Pip Gladwin as Xavier Temuara James Barbarossa as GeoFFRy Executive Producer: James Barbarossa Music by: James Barbarossa  Content Warning: -Mild Implied Threat -Discussion of past trauma

09-08
19:01

S5 Ep2: Wild Tales :: Analysis

** Content Warning at Bottom of Show Notes** Wild Tales is here! This is the only subspace broadcast with the gumption to broadcast those stories The Collective and The Alliance won't tell you! Join charming hosts, Charles Pritchett and Baz Goodrich as they thrill, chill and delight! Find our affiliates here: www.fableandfolly.com/partners To Support The Orphans go to: www.Patreon.com/OrphansAudio or www.OrphansPod.com Transcripts available here: https://www.orphanspod.com/transcripts Get ORPHANS MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/orphansaudio?ref_id=13493 Analysis Written by: David Oríon Directed by James Barbarossa Starring: Shaun Mendum as Matthew Endel Declan Glapin as William Vries Alex Bird as Baz James Barbarossa as GeoFFRy Wild Tales: Written and Directed by: Zachary Fortais-Gomm Starring: Alex Bird as Baz Goodrich Felix Trench as Charles Pritchett Executive Producer: James Barbarossa Music by: James Barbarossa  Content Warning: -Implied Threat -Extreme Romantic Duress

09-01
12:54

S5 Ep1: Wild Tales :: The Alternates

** Content Warning at Bottom of Show Notes** Wild Tales is here! This is the only subspace broadcast with the gumption to broadcast those stories The Collective and The Alliance won't tell you! Join charming hosts, Charles Pritchett and Baz Goodrich as they thrill, chill and delight! Find our affiliates here: www.fableandfolly.com/partners To Support The Orphans go to: www.Patreon.com/OrphansAudio or www.OrphansPod.com Transcripts available here: https://www.orphanspod.com/transcripts Get ORPHANS MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/orphansaudio?ref_id=13493 The Alternates  Written by: Stepan Chernyshev Directed by Zachary Fortais-Gomm Starring: LC Girling as Olivia Platon Aimee Kember as Nora Declan Galpin as William Beth Eyre as Cordelia Wild Tales: Written and Directed by: Zachary Fortais-Gomm Starring: Alex Bird as Baz Goodrich Felix Trench as Charles Pritchett Executive Producer: James Barbarossa Music by: James Barbarossa  Content Warning: -Mild Implied Threat -Mild Discussion of Off-Screen Illness -Extreme duress

08-25
12:40

S3 Ep21: Exposé :: Episode Five - Minister Orsham

All is lost and Cordelia is alone.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

06-01
10:58

S3 Ep20: Exposé :: Episode Four - Nora Vass

CONTENT WARNINGS AT BOTTOM OF NOTES When Cordelia and Rachel receive an unexpected message they must rush to the Core World to interview the clone at the centre of their scandal, Nora Vass. This episode starred Beth Eyre and Beth Crane with a special guest appearance by Aimee Kember, David Magadan, Declan Galpin and Brooke Parratt. Written and Directed by: Zachary Fortais-Gomm Executive Produced by Ella Watts Original Music by James Barbarossa Transcripts are available at: OrphansPod.com/Transcripts Content Warnings: * Mild Implied Threat * Fire, Burning Building * Ambulance and Emergency Services * Panic and Shock   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

05-26
11:34

S3 Ep19: Exposé :: Episode Three - Governor Kateb

CONTENT WARNINGS AT BOTTOM OF NOTES Cordelia and Rachel travel to Contrark to speak with the system's Governor but when they arrive they learn that their disastrous conversation several days earlier with Minister Vasquez has traveled further than they anticipated. This episode starred Beth Eyre and Beth Crane with a special guest appearance by David Devereux, Karim Kronfli, Max Degan, Brooke Parratt, and James Barbarossa. Written and Directed by: Zachary Fortais-Gomm Executive Produced by Ella Watts Original Music by James Barbarossa Content Warnings: * Mild Implied Threat Transcripts are available at: OrphansPod.com/Transcripts   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

05-19
08:44

S3 Ep18: Exposé :: Episode Two - Minister Vasquez

TRIGGER WARNINGS AT BOTTOM OF NOTES Minister Vasquez is next on Cordelia Veil and Rachel Bronte's list to uncover the truth surrounding Collective Conspiracy, but they quickly discover that they aren't the only interested party. This episode stars Beth Eyre and Beth Crane with a special guest appearance by James Oliva as Minister Vasquez and Brooke Parratt as Diana Warner Written and Directed by: Zachary Fortais-Gomm Executive Produced by Ella Watts Original Music by James Barbarossa Trigger Warnings: * Mild Implied Threat Transcripts are available at: OrphansPod.com/Transcripts   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

05-12
08:21

S3 Ep17: Exposé :: Episode One - Baz Grant

TRIGGER WARNINGS AT BOTTOM OF NOTES This episode was brought to you by Euphonie and their new series Crypto-Z. Check out the series and subscribe here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crypto-z/id1503388186https://www.euphonie.media/ Exposé follows Cordelia Veil (Beth Eyre) and Rachel Bronte (Beth Crane) on their mission to expose political corruption within The Collective... and the peril you face when disturbing the beast. This episode starred Beth Eyre and Beth Crane with a special guest appearance by Alex Bird as Baz Grant. Transcripts are available at: OrphansPod.com/Transcripts Written and Directed by: Zachary Fortais-Gomm Executive Produced by Ella Watts Original Music by James Barbarossa Trigger Warnings: Mild Implied Threat Mild Discussion of Off-Screen Illness Deep Ocean   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

05-05
10:45

S3: The Orphans: Exposé - A Miniseries

Presenting a 5-part miniseries, originally released via The Orphans' Patreon. This investigative delve into the world of the series stars Beth Eyre (Wooden Overcoats) and Beth Crane (We Fix Space Junk) with appearances from recurring Orphans cast and guest stars James Oliva, Karim Kronfli, David Devereux, David Magadan, and Sarah Golding, among others. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

04-20
01:38

S3 Ep16: An Orphans' Yule Carol

A live holiday special recorded at London Podcast Festival Presents Audio Drama! Yule comes to the Facility and everyone's favorite synthetic psychopath, GeoFFRy, is haunted by three spirits. This episode is dedicated to our generous and loving friend, Justin Niezrecki. Rest in Peace. The Orphans' Yule Carol stars Beth Eyre, James Barbarossa, Jodie Stedman and Alex Bird and was made possible thanks to our Patrons. Early episodes, music and scripts are available on Patreon. Trigger Warnings: Discussion of Recent Real-Life Tragedy (Self Harm, Mental Health, Suicide) | Violent Threat | Knives | Zombies Mental Health Resources: If you need help, please seek it. If you're in the US, you can call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline on 1-800-273-8255, they also have Deaf and HOH options on 1-800-799-4889. If you don't feel able to talk, they have an online chat service: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat/ If you're in the US and LGBTQ+ you can call the Trevor Project on 1-866-488-7386, or text TREVOR to 1-202-304-1200 from Mon-Fri 3pm-10pm ET. They also have online chat, here: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help-now/ If you're a Trans person in the US or Canada, you can contact the Trans Lifeline on 1-877-330-6366 If you're in Canada and you need help, you can call Crisis Services Canada on 1-833-456-4566, you can also text them by texting CONNECT or PARLER to 686-868 If you're in Canada and under 20 you can contact the Kids Help Phone on 1-800-668-6868 or you can chat to them online here: https://kidshelpphone.ca/wp-signup.php?new=org If you're in the British Isles, you can call The Samaritans on 116 123. You can text Shout 24/7 on 85258. If you're under 19 you can call Childline on 08001111. If you're under 35 you can call Papyrus on 08000684141 or text them on 07860039967 If you're in France and you're a young person you can call Fil sante jeunes on 0800 235 236. Whatever age you are, you can call Suicide Ecoute on 0145394000 - and you prefer email or online chat, you can do so through SOS Amitie, here: https://sos-amitie.com If you need help and your area is not listed here, please reach out to us via our socials and we will help you find a hotline in your area. If you are in crisis and need help, please seek it. You are not alone. People want to help. People want to listen. Reach out. If you are safe and able, we'd like to ask that you consider donating to The Trevor Project. https://give.thetrevorproject.org/give/63307/#!/donation/checkout For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

12-18
12:59

S3 Ep15: Tales from Collective Space :: Live at PodUK

Presenting The Orphans' first live show! These three short tales expand our series universe, exploring the wider world and the clones within it. We took our studio production to the stage in front of a live audience at PodUK in Birmingham - February 2nd, 2019. BRAND NEW MERCH STORE Early episodes, music and scripts are available on Patreon.

05-07
44:11

S3 Ep14: Investigation :: Crew Interview: Ella Watts

Series creator Zachary Fortais-Gomm speaks with Ella Watts, Assistant Producer for Investigation and creator of the upcoming RPG game The Orphans: Rebellion. They discuss the future of the series as well as the recently concluded season, Investigation. Early episodes, music and script are available on Patreon.

04-30
01:04:08

S3 Ep13: Investigation :: Cast Interview: James Barbarossa

The Orphans: Investigation has ended, now go behind the scenes with cast and crew interviews! Series creator, Zachary Fortais-Gomm, sits down with James Barbarossa to discuss all things Investigation. From James' role as Amos Dent, the broken down voice actor behind the GeoFFRy units, to his work as composer for all of the series’ music. They also discuss new projects and what you can expect for the future of the series.

04-23
52:02

S3 Ep12: Investigation :: Cast Interview: Brooke Parratt

The Orphans: Investigation has ended, now go behind the scenes with cast and crew interviews! Series creator, Zachary Fortais-Gomm, interviews Brooke Parratt about her debut as a lead in the series as Diana Strange.

04-16
20:47

S3 Ep11: Investigation :: Cast Interview: Jack Gouldbourne

The Orphans: Investigation has ended, now go behind the scenes with cast and crew interviews! Series creator, Zachary Fortais-Gomm, interviews Jack Gouldbourne about his debut in the series as Axel. It's not all audio dramas for Jack - he recently featured in the Stephen Merchant film Fighting with Your Family starring Dwayne Johnson. For links and more info, head to the main episode page: https://nerdyshow.com/2019/04/the-orphans-investigation-cast-interview-jack-gouldbourne

04-09
15:51

S3 Ep10: Investigation :: Cast Interview: Gavin Richards & Aimee Kember

The Orphans: Investigation has ended, now go behind the scenes with cast and crew interviews! Series creator, Zachary Fortais-Gomm, interviews Aimee Kember (The Nora Strain) and Gavin Richards (The Richard Strain) about their appearances in The Orphans: Investigation and their upcoming work on the series. For links and more info, head to the main episode page: https://nerdyshow.com/2019/04/the-orphans-investigation-cast-interview-gavin-richards-aimee-kember

04-02
33:07

S3 Ep8: Investigation :: Escapes

Trapped inside of a private hauling station, Richard an Diana have to get their answers and escape. All the while, forces around them work to end this investigation, even when the truth is so close in reach. Listen as this story comes to a close and the future of The Orphans unfolds! Written & Directed by Zachary Fortais-Gomm Starring: Gavin Richards as Richard Hart Brooke Parrot as Diana Strange Jack Gouldbourne as Axel James Carney as Victor Aimee Kember as Nora Vass & Nora Matt Penson as Xavier Rabia Ruby Parker-Harbord as Valerie Basari Beth Eyre as Cordelia Young Declan Galpin as William Aldrich & William Sarah Golding as Minister Orsham James Barbarossa as GeoFFRy L C Girling as Oliva Music by: James Barbarossa Voice Edit by: Ella Watts Investigation Artwork by: Laura Girling For links and more info, head to the main episode page: https://nerdyshow.com/2019/01/the-orphans-investigation-episode-viii-escapes

01-22
29:54

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