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The Orphans is a cinematic sci-fi audio drama about survival in a harsh universe: castaways on a hostile world, A.I.s with unprecedented emotions, strangers who share faces, love and loss in a far-flung future. Each season explores a new vantage point in an ever-expanding and inter-connected galaxy!

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** Content Warning at Bottom of Show Notes** OUR NEW SHOW | TRANSCRIPT | MERCH | SOCIALS | DISCORD Welcome to the City of New Harbour, the shining metropolis of Vael, home to magic, monsters and machines! Join Maerydyth Wynvere, Isadora Ravenwood, Torbrennan and Zongroff Gral'Shaak as they journey through the city and uncover the threads of a supernatural mystery! GM: Zachary Fortais-Gomm NPC Voices & Music: James Barbarossa Isadora: Maddy Searle Zongroff: Elizabeth Campbell Maerydyth: L C Girling Torbrennan: Pip Gladwin System: 13th Age Content Warnings: Intense Images of Destruction Abduction & Kidnapping Fantasy Threat and Violence Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
:: Start Here ::

:: Start Here ::

2021-09-0106:251

Welcome to The Orphans! Find out more about the series at our website www.orphanspod.com! Find our affiliates here: www.fableandfolly.com/partners Subscribe to our NEWSLETTER! To Support The Orphans go to: www.Patreon.com/LightandTragic or www.OrphansPod.com Transcripts available here: https://www.orphanspod.com/transcripts Get ORPHANS MERCH! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Orphans Presents Liminal London! This is: London Grind Pt1, the first episode of the four part Liminal London series released by Realms of Peril & Glory! Check out the rest of the series and catch the the second Liminal London mystery releasing NOW! Check out the rest of the series here: https://link.chtbl.com/Realms In Liminal London things aren't quiet as they appear. Mags, Monty and Declan must uncover the truth behind a new drug infiltrating the magical underbelly of hidden London. GM: Zachary Fortais-Gomm 'Three-Card' Monty Barker: Naomi Clarke Mags Holt: Elizabeth Campbell Declan Buchanan: Pip Gladwin Voice Edit: Kathryn Stanley System: Liminal Content Warnings: Alcoholism Depictions of Poverty Drugs & Addiction Distress Horror Themes Mild Depictions of Bigotry Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We proudly presents new anthology horror podcast from the creator of The Orphans, Last Line. Rewind. FOLLOW LAST LINE. REWIND.⁠ Welcome, my little Video Nasties to my menagerie of horrors... This is Last Line. Rewind. And now, let me present to you my first terrifying tape. There are places in this world you know you know. These places, too real to be memory and too strange to be real, shape the lives of those who dare to enter. In the town of Solemn Vale you may come as invited quest and yet find yourself... stranger. The Vale does not give its secrets lightly. ⁠Hear the entire Creature Collection ad free with bonus episodes on Patreon TODAY!⁠ Game Master: ⁠Fiona Howat⁠ Ffion: ⁠Lowri-Ann Davies⁠ Hannah: ⁠Liv Kennedy⁠ Leah: ⁠Liz Campbell⁠ Jenny: ⁠Zack FG⁠ The Game was ⁠Solemn Vale by Dirty Vortex⁠. The Narrator is voiced by ⁠Rhys Lawton⁠. The Last Line. Rewind. Theme is by ⁠James Barbarossa⁠. Last Line. Rewind. is created by Fiona Howat, Liz Campbell and Zack FG. Content Warnings Strained Family Relationships Descriptions of Violence Horror Descriptions, Sound Effects & Ambiences Minor Drug & Alcohol References Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Crash :: The Crash

Crash :: The Crash

2016-05-2328:23

** Content Warning at Bottom of Show Notes** OUR NEW SHOW | NO ADS & MORE! | TRANSCRIPT | MERCH! | DISCORD A tale of survival on an unknown world. 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.  Find our affiliates here: www.fableandfolly.com/partners Written & Directed by Zachary Fortais-Gomm  Starring: Aimee Kember as Nora  James Barbarossa as Geoffrey  Alex Bird as Baz  Gavin Richards as Richard  Declan Galpin as William  Ruby Parker-Harbord as Valerie  L C Girling as Olivia Content Warnings: Violent death/ threat Swearing Vomit Zombies Vicious animals Plane crash Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
**Content Warnings at Bottom of Show Notes** OUR NEW SHOW | NO ADS & MORE! | TRANSCRIPT | MERCH! |DISCORD As the team return from the remains of their ship, they have to once again fight for their lives, and in doing so, discover one of them has a hidden talent. They find shelter in the deadly terrain of the world, but it's not just this mysterious planet they have to worry about - even with the common goal of staying alive, it's not so easy to live with one another.  Find our affiliates here: www.fableandfolly.com/partners Written & Directed by Zachary Fortais-Gomm  Starring: Aimee Kember as Nora  James Barbarossa as Geoffrey  Alex Bird as Baz  Gavin Richards as Richard  Declan Galpin as William  Ruby Parker-Harbord as Valerie  L C Girling as Olivia Content Warnings: Violent threat Swearing Guns Dismemberment Zombies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Crash :: Mistakes

Crash :: Mistakes

2016-06-0622:37

**Content Warnings at Bottom of Show Notes** OUR NEW SHOW | NO ADS & MORE! | TRANSCRIPT | MERCH |DISCORD After exposing themselves, the team must fight off an attacker that is not all it seems to be. With their new shelter discovered and destroyed, the survivors are forced to regroup. Some splinter further, others try to make amends as supplies grow low and tensions grow high.  Find our affiliates here: www.fableandfolly.com/partners Written & Directed by Zachary Fortais-Gomm  Starring: Aimee Kember as Nora  James Barbarossa as Geoffrey  Alex Bird as Baz  Gavin Richards as Richard  Declan Galpin as William  Ruby Parker-Harbord as Valerie  L C Girling as Olivia Content Warnings: Violent threat Vicious Animal Serious Injury Swearing Guns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Crash :: Fallen

Crash :: Fallen

2016-06-1321:48

**Content Warnings at Bottom of Show Notes** OUR NEW SHOW | NO ADS & MORE! | TRANSCRIPT | MERCH |DISCORD Tragedy strikes! One of the team sustains a life-altering injury and it all rolls downhill. In the worst of times true natures are revealed and a struggle for power begins.  Find our affiliates here: www.fableandfolly.com/partners Written & Directed by Zachary Fortais-Gomm  Starring: Aimee Kember as Nora  James Barbarossa as Geoffrey  Alex Bird as Baz  Gavin Richards as Richard  Declan Galpin as William  Ruby Parker-Harbord as Valerie  L C Girling as Olivia Content Warnings: Violent threat Zombies Serious Injury Amputation Surgery Guns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Crash :: Into the Dark

Crash :: Into the Dark

2016-06-2021:08

**Content Warnings at Bottom of Show Notes** OUR NEW SHOW | NO ADS & MORE! | TRANSCRIPT | MERCH |DISCORD The group split up. One team breaks off to investigate the mysterious facility that has haunted them since they arrived. Meanwhile, the others care for their injured member, wondering if they'll ever be the same again. As the survivors venture deeper in the lion's den, they discover few answers and myriad new questions.  Find our affiliates here: www.fableandfolly.com/partners Written & Directed by Zachary Fortais-Gomm  Starring: Aimee Kember as Nora  James Barbarossa as Geoffrey  Alex Bird as Baz  Gavin Richards as Richard  Declan Galpin as William  Ruby Parker-Harbord as Valerie  L C Girling as Olivia Jodie Stedman as Stella Content Warnings: Zombies Internalised Ableism Swearing Depression Guns Vicious Animals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
**Content Warnings at Bottom of Show Notes** OUR NEW SHOW | NO ADS & MORE! | TRANSCRIPT | MERCH |DISCORD In the face of anger, deeper mysteries, and uncertainty... who will lead? The group struggles for order as sides are taken and decisive actions are made to seize a chance for real answers, perhaps even salvation. Find our affiliates here: www.fableandfolly.com/partners Written & Directed by Zachary Fortais-Gomm  Starring: Aimee Kember as Nora  James Barbarossa as Geoffrey  Alex Bird as Baz  Gavin Richards as Richard  Declan Galpin as William  Ruby Parker-Harbord as Valerie  L C Girling as Olivia Jodie Stedman as Stella Content Warnings:   Internalised Ableism Violent Threat/ Death Knives/ Stabbing Guns Swearing Vicious Animals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Crash :: Sacrifice

Crash :: Sacrifice

2016-07-0441:35

**Content Warnings at Bottom of Episode** OUR NEW SHOW | NO ADS & MORE! | TRANSCRIPT | MERCH |DISCORD The season 1 finale! The answers surrounding the team's disastrous arrival are finally revealed and they must face their greatest challenge yet. Can they stay alive long enough to tell their story? Find our affiliates here: www.fableandfolly.com/partners Written & Directed by Zachary Fortais-Gomm  Starring: Aimee Kember as Nora  James Barbarossa as Geoffrey  Alex Bird as Baz  Gavin Richards as Richard  Declan Galpin as William  Ruby Parker-Harbord as Valerie  L C Girling as Olivia Jodie Stedman as Stella Content Warnings: Violent threat Knives/ Stabbing Viscous Animals Internalised Ableism Serious Injury Amputation Surgery Guns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Facility :: Arrival

Facility :: Arrival

2017-07-0525:131

** Content Warning at Bottom of Show Notes** OUR NEW SHOW | NO ADS & MORE! | TRANSCRIPT | MERCH |DISCORD In this prequel spin-off of The Orphans, we go deeper into the history of the mysterious facility. The series follows Baz Guilroy at his first major posting: installing a new reasoning unit in a remote cloning facility. With only the A.I.s GeoFFRy and Stella for company, Baz must struggle to keep his wits about him and complete his mission - a simple assignment, until things turns sinister.  Find our affiliates here: www.fableandfolly.com/partners Written & Directed by Zachary Fortais-Gomm  Starring: Alex Bird as Baz Guilroy James Barbarossa as GeoFFRy Aimee Kember as Nora Vass Michael Hudson as Gregory  Jodie Stedman as Stella Gavin Richards as Richard Riley Music by: James Barbarossa  Content Warning: Violence Systemic Oppression Bullying Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Facility :: Error

Facility :: Error

2017-07-1620:45

** Content Warning at Bottom of Show Notes** OUR NEW SHOW | NO ADS & MORE! | TRANSCRIPT | MERCH |DISCORD In this prequel spin-off of The Orphans, we go deeper into the history of the mysterious facility. The cloning process is well under way, and in the isolation of his solitary posting, Baz turns to the GeoFFRy unit for friendship. After coming face-to-face with the cold-heartedness of the A.I., Baz wonders if perhaps, with a little tweaking, he can make this new GeoFFRy model more sympathetic to human emotions.  Find our affiliates here: www.fableandfolly.com/partners Written & Directed by Zachary Fortais-Gomm  Starring: Alex Bird as Baz Guilroy James Barbarossa as GeoFFRy Aimee Kember as Nora Vass Jodie Stedman as Stella Music by: James Barbarossa  Content Warning: Isolation Death Intense depiction of medical emergency Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Facility :: Emotions

Facility :: Emotions

2017-07-3020:49

** Content Warning at Bottom of Show Notes** OUR NEW SHOW | NO ADS & MORE! | TRANSCRIPT | MERCH |DISCORD GeoFFRy continues to discover what having emotions truly means under the tutelage of Baz, who realizes that his quest for computer companionship may have unlocked more than he bargained for. A life or death crisis at the facility brings these musings to a head. Meanwhile, higher up the chain of command, the insubordination of clones is under much scrutiny.  Find our affiliates here: www.fableandfolly.com/partners Written & Directed by Zachary Fortais-Gomm  Starring: Alex Bird as Baz Guilroy James Barbarossa as GeoFFRy Aimee Kember as Nora Vass Elizabeth Benbow as Kathryn Jodie Stedman as Stella Matt Penson as Xavier Michaels Music by: James Barbarossa  Content Warning: Intense depiction of medical emergency Isolation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Facility :: Kathryn

Facility :: Kathryn

2017-08-1521:27

** Content Warning at Bottom of Show Notes** OUR NEW SHOW | NO ADS & MORE! | TRANSCRIPT | MERCH |DISCORD Kathryn has many questions about how life works, and what it means to be a clone. As the only other flesh and blood being in the facility, it's up to Baz to show her what living is all about and what comforts closeness can bring. Meanwhile Baz and GeoFFRy come to blows when they receive troubling news from Command. Find our affiliates here: www.fableandfolly.com/partners Written & Directed by Zachary Fortais-Gomm  Starring: Alex Bird as Baz Guilroy James Barbarossa as GeoFFRy Aimee Kember as Nora Vass Elizabeth Benbow as Kathryn Jodie Stedman as Stella Music by: James Barbarossa  Content Warning: Intense Interpersonal Strain Isolation Discussion of opression Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Facility :: Evers

Facility :: Evers

2017-08-2918:34

** Content Warning at Bottom of Show Notes** OUR NEW SHOW | NO ADS & MORE! | TRANSCRIPT | MERCH |DISCORD Drama unfolds in the facility as Kathryn uncovers the truth and struggles to forgive Baz and GeoFFRy for the life they've thrust her into. In the meantime, a mysterious signal from a Nora unit warns Baz that their upcoming inspection may be even more sinister than they previously thought... Find our affiliates here: www.fableandfolly.com/partners Written & Directed by: Zachary Fortais-Gomm  Starring: Alex Bird as Baz Guilroy James Barbarossa as GeoFFRy Aimee Kember as Nora Evers Elizabeth Benbow as Kathryn Jodie Stedman as Stella Matt Penson as Xavier Michaels Music by: James Barbarossa  Content Warning: Intense Interpersonal Strain Isolation Discussion of Oppression Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Facility :: Mess

Facility :: Mess

2017-09-1119:33

** Content Warning at Bottom of Show Notes** OUR NEW SHOW | NO ADS & MORE! | TRANSCRIPT | MERCH |DISCORD A week has passed since the mysterious Nora Evers offered to help Baz and Kathryn to evade the detection of their inspector. No communication has been received since. Tensions are high, and Baz and GeoFFRy's growing resentment for each other finally reaches a breaking point. Find our affiliates here: www.fableandfolly.com/partners Written & Directed by Zachary Fortais-Gomm  Starring: Alex Bird as Baz Guilroy James Barbarossa as GeoFFRy Aimee Kember as Nora Vass & Nora Evers Elizabeth Benbow as Kathryn Jodie Stedman as Stella Ruby Parker-Harbord as Valerie  Matt Penson as Xavier Michaels Music by: James Barbarossa  Content Warning: Intense Graphic Violence Isolation Strangulation Intense Interpersonal Strain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Facility :: Inspection

Facility :: Inspection

2017-09-2621:37

** Content Warning at Bottom of Show Notes** OUR NEW SHOW | NO ADS & MORE! | TRANSCRIPT | MERCH |DISCORD The once warm friendship between Baz and GeoFFRy has broken down and as the dust settles from the recent violence, the rogue AI attempts to recruit the human to deceive the incoming inspector. Their survival depends on what comes next. Can Baz stall long enough to make his getaway or will he lose his life when GeoFFRy’s horrible acts are discovered?  Find our affiliates here: www.fableandfolly.com/partners Written & Directed by Zachary Fortais-Gomm  Starring: Alex Bird as Baz Guilroy James Barbarossa as GeoFFRy Aimee Kember as Nora Evers Jodie Stedman as Stella Matt Penson as Xavier Ryan Brooke Parratt as Diana Strange Music by: James Barbarossa  Content Warning: Isolation Intense and graphic depiction of physical and emotional violence Intense Interpersonal Strain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Facility :: Suffering

Facility :: Suffering

2017-10-0923:14

** Content Warning at Bottom of Show Notes** OUR NEW SHOW | NO ADS & MORE! | TRANSCRIPT | MERCH | DISCORD Baz and Diana narrowly survive their crash only to be captured by Xavier Michael - the clone sent to inspect the facility. As the truth finally comes out, and the consequences hit, all parties find themselves fighting to survive in the explosive finale to The Orphans: Facility.  Find our affiliates here: www.fableandfolly.com/partners Written & Directed by Zachary Fortais-Gomm  Starring: Alex Bird as Baz Guilroy James Barbarossa as GeoFFRy Aimee Kember as Nora Vass Jodie Stedman as Stella Matt Penson as Xavier Michael Brooke Parratt as Diana Strange Music by: James Barbarossa  Content Warning: Intense and graphic depiction of physical and emotional violence Torture Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
** Content Warning at Bottom of Show Notes** OUR NEW SHOW | NO ADS & MORE! | TRANSCRIPT | MERCH! | DISCORD Journeys deeper into the universe than ever before. Space is divided between The Collective, a totalitarian interstellar government that manufactures a workforce of clone slaves, The Alliance, a resistance of clones fighting for freedom, and Wild Space - a neutral zone caught in between the opposing forces. Richard Hart, a clone and private investigator, works the turbulent alleyways of Wild Space one job at a time. His job is already dangerous, but takes a turn for the worse when he's tasked to find the former leader of The Alliance: Nora Evers. To help him on the hunt, he's got to make nice with Alliance General, Diana Strange, and dig into old wounds that haven't yet healed. Find our affiliates here: www.fableandfolly.com/partners Written & Directed by Zachary Fortais-Gomm  Starring: Gavin Richards as Richard Hart Brooke Parrot as Diana Strange & Diana Blonde  Emily Rowan as Delilah Mallick  Fiona Thraille as Sandy  Felix Trench as Charles Eros  Matt Penson as Xavier Blake  Aimee Kember as Nora Evers Sarah Golding as Minister Orsham  Ruby Parker-Harbord as Valerie Steele   Tanja Milojevic as Mrs. Phillips  Michael Hudson as Gregory  Karim Kronfli as Freighter Additional Voices by: Alex Bird Music by: James Barbarossa Executive Producers: Ella Watts & James Barbarossa Content Warnings: Violence Oppression Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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LC

You posses none of the necessary leadership skills... You would kill us all😂

Feb 14th
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LC

This has been in my subscribed box for a longtime, glad I finally got round too it. Enjoying it so far.

Feb 14th
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Rob Knight

will they make more episodes? hate to say it but most of the best podcasts come from the uk

Dec 20th
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Happiness Is

Very impressive with great sound quality acting. looking forward to hearing the series and can only hope more episodes are to come in the future. Highly recommended!

Nov 23rd
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Ayrton Senna

Yes come back!!!

Nov 9th
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Javier Player

come back need more!!!

Oct 15th
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Ayrton Senna

An amazing AF podcast, looking forward to the next season.

Sep 29th
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KunnyBoi

idk. I'm kinda happy he managed to recommend other similar casts. I listened to we're alive, way back and it was great. gonna check out the rest now.

May 11th
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Jennifer

Content warning - this episode has the most graphic death scene I’ve experienced in audio drama. So well made, so hard to listen to.

Apr 13th
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Heshi Stamps

Phenomenal job nerds. Thank you so much for doing what you do.

Mar 12th
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Hern Huntsman

If Tennessee Williams had ever seen fit to write about a group of misfits who crashed their space craft on a hostile alien planet, it would probably have been an awful lot like "The Orphans." With a tight script, exciting plot, terrific cast, wonderful sound effects, and beautiful musical score, this podcast epitomizes that magic that can only be created when a group of dedicated people truly love the story they are telling. This tale twists and turns in so many unexpected directions, always testing and redefining the characters, and yet never straying from it's chilling and dark main theme. A taught space age thriller at its very best, there is only one thing in this epic saga of futuristic double-crosses that is certain: if you're looking for a good story, "The Orphans" will never disappoint!

Mar 5th
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Diandra C

On episode 3 and this podcast is a GEM so far. I LOVE it so far and an surprised its not even more popular!

Feb 7th
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Marcus Grant

An interesting exploration into a new world that wants to kill them, and many other mystery's they find, including a Dome. Added on top is the Social building of the characters, as they discover they only have knowledge from the 5 minute warning before cashing on the planet. You listen how they discover their roles.

Jan 30th
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Philip Hudson

where is episode VII of Investigation?

Jan 8th
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Martin Brook

love this! Geoffrey is my favourite podcast character ever!

Dec 5th
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Tiffany Glazier

love love loved

Nov 12th
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Tehjeeb Abtahi

Gripping!!

Nov 7th
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Irene Beth

Just finished the first episode and so far, I love it! I've been searching for a good story to listen to.

Sep 12th
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Jonathan Wilson

I called it what it is. It's a really good podcast, just not original.

Apr 10th
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Jonathan Wilson

Huge knock off from Uninhabited Planet Survive and We're Alive.

Feb 28th
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