
Magic, Politics, and Characters You Won't Forget
14-11-2025 | 53 Min.
We're SO THRILLED to bring you your next favorite audio drama: The Harbingers by Gabriel Urbina and Audacious Machine Creative. Go subscribe on your podcatcher of choice, and find more information at https://www.audaciousmachinecreative.comEpisode details Adam Blackwell is the most powerful man in the world. But he hasn't always been. Five years ago he was just a humble grad student at Sinclair University. How did he go from a nobody to the world's first modern magician? And once he got that power, what has he done with it?Be advised: This episode contains depictions of drinking and smoking, as well as strong language and discussions of politics. It also contains mentions, though not depictions, of violence, death, war crimes, the Holocaust, and a large-scale disaster. Listener discretion is advised. The Harbingers was created by Gabriel Urbina. Today's episode was written by Gabriel Urbina, directed and sound designed by Jeffrey Nils Gardner, and executive produced by Eleanor Hyde. It featured the voices of Andrés Enriquez as Adam Blackwell, Lauren Grace Thompson as Amy Stirling, Emmy Bean as Claudia Skinner, and Kristen DiMercurio as Erica Pfeiffer. It also featured the voice of Olivia Love-Hatlestad. The original music for the series is by Nicholas Podany, and the original art is by Cassie J. Allen. Recording engineering and dialogue editing by Zhuolin Wu. This is an Audacious Machine production. Music for Wil's intro to the episode is "Physics" by Ketsa. We love you Ketsa! https://ketsamusic.com

Listen next: Moonburn
12-9-2025 | 29 Min.
We're so excited to present you another audio drama we love: Moonburn by August Year Round. When a down-on-his-luck 18 year old named Lucas moves into a NYC boarding home for a fresh start, he discovers decades-old diary cassette tapes left behind by the room’s first occupant, Carter. The tapes foreshadow tragedy, but they also lay out a beautiful path for surviving in the city. With the heartfelt stories and invaluable advice contained within these tapes, Lucas embarks on his journey— through the trials and tribulations of life in a new city, accepting himself, creating lifelong friendships, falling in love, and even uncovering a few more mysteries about his new home.Listen to Moonburn here, or by searching wherever you're listening to this podcast right now and looking at these words right now. Hi! Go search! Go find Moonburn! Go subscribe! Talk about that ending with me!Mentioned in this episode:Learn more and buy your tickets to TAFCON now at AudioFictionCon.com!TAFCON

From the Creator of Desperado: Levian
19-7-2023 | 3 Min.
Levian is an upcoming high fantasy podcast brought to you by Samy Souissi (Desperado) and Hug House Productions. We are currently CROWDFUNDING for the production of Levian on Indiegogo! You can support this upcoming show by going to https://igg.me/at/levian-podcast/. After his sister’s betrayal forced him into exile, Lord Valentin Tellari must now face the deadly ocean that rages against the Drumming Isles. But neither storms nor leviathans will smother the vengeful fire that burns within Valentin. He will not know rest until he has reclaimed what is rightfully his. You can find out more about the show, including full transcripts, at https://levianpod.com/. Come hither, listener...

The Rise of Tempest Jahan (Live)
26-9-2022 | 44 Min.
For this exclusive live-show performed at the London Podcast Festival, we’ve prepared a self-contained story within the Desperado universe. We’re forcing open the doors to the Royal College, for you to witness the rise of Tempest Jahan, reigning Witch-Queen of the United Kingdoms! Content Warnings: Blood, violence, murder, drowning, alcohol, smoking, drugs, gunshots, injuries, racism, slavery and religious trauma. Some episodes may contain driving sounds so we advise against listening while in a car. You can find more information, including our full cast list and transcripts, at DesperadoRadio.com. Credits: Written and produced by Samy Souissi. Interviewer - Samy Souissi Tempest Jahan - Safiyya Ingar Neha Jahan - Lauren Santana Damon Sallow - Felix Trench Crown's Evaluator - Erika Sanderson

Season 2 Bloopers
15-8-2022 | 7 Min.
:) You can find more information, including our full cast list and transcripts, at DesperadoRadio.com.



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