Life With Althaar

Episode 29: And That's the Way It Is

In which the documentary on the Fugulnari occupation of the Fairgrounds is broadcast, and all of the residents who hoped it would show the truth of what is happening there are indeed amazed at what can be done in post. Meanwhile, with most of the station distracted by the documentary, the Resistance attempts to take advantage of a temporary glitch in security to install monitoring devices in the brig, allowing them more direct access to the political prisoner, Dee.

 

 

EPISODE TWENTY-NINE
"And That's the Way It Is"
written by Linus Gelber

 

featuring

Zuri Washington as Delilah "Dee" Mallory, Rooty, Jeff McJeff-O

Amanda LaPergola as Mrs. Frondrinax, Door Alert System
Ivanna Cullinan as Commander Mindy Torianna

Berit Johnson as Althaar, Hitherto Unnoticed Bridge Person, Sopon, Alien Barfly, Cpl. Ness, Kwontz

Alyssa Simon as Lieutenant-Commander Frallen-Br'ar, Weirdo Passing By

Eli Ganias as Hardyfox "H.F." Fornes, Glottulix

John Amir as John B, Human Drinker

Chris Lee as Chip Frinkel, Molto Jeff

Derrick Peterson as Xtopps, Boonarux

 

with

Linus Gelber: StalinBot, Hitherto Unnoticed Bridge Person's Friend, "Dave"

Olivia Baseman: Amber on the Bridge

Fred Backus: Oakensarx

David Arthur Bachrach: Radio Free Fairgrounds, Thoombon ros Roog

Ian W. Hill: Announcer, Reasonable Jeff, Mr. Table, Astonmartlox

Lex Friedman: Bubbles

Jessica Stoya: Ganglion Ocellus

Clara Francesca: Professor Dodici Gateux

 

Holly Pocket McCaffrey: Ashlee in Hydroponics, Other Human Drinker

Philip Cruise: Cpl. Dormer, Confident Announcer, Lamborghinix, Definitely Catapult

 

Berit is the supervising producer, showrunner, and script supervisor
Ian is the audio producer, sound designer, and technical supervisor
The writers’ room consists of Berit, Ian, John, Amanda, Chris, Philip, Lex, and Linus

 

Theme and Interstitial Music composed and performed by Anna Stefanic

Illustration by Dean Haspiel
Library Music and SFX licensed from Storyblocks
 
WEB: www.geminicollisionworks.com
TWITTER: @AlthaarTweeting ‏and @LifeWithAlthaar
Optimized for best listening on earbuds or headphones.
 
Entire Production © 2021 Gemini CollisionWorks

 

EPISODE SCRIPT HERE!
 
Thank you for your attention; it is a pleasure working for you.

 

A Gemini CollisionWorks Production

Episode 30: The Union Forever

In which the various groups and people of the Fairgrounds opposed to the authoritarian rule of the Fugulnari over the Humans seek out alliances with other species to aid their cause. For Torianna, this means a most-unanticipated meeting with the Dilurians. For John, it means a history lesson on Robot/Human Labor Relations. For Xtopps, it means a slight return to his aristocratic roots. And for Althaar, it means a surprise visit from some Gendarans.

 

 

EPISODE THIRTY
"The Union Forever"
written by John Amir and Lex Friedman

 

featuring

John Amir as John B, Awkward Fugulnari Teenage Intern, Factotum

Berit Johnson as Althaar, Hilda PetriniBot, Sopon, Kwontz, Gizmorelda

Amanda LaPergola as Mrs. Frondrinax, Robot 3, Vert, Sheryl

Ivanna Cullinan as Commander Mindy Torianna, Joyce

Alyssa Simon as Lieutenant-Commander Frallen-Br'ar, Steve 4, Resistance Member

Eli Ganias as Hardyfox "H.F." Fornes, Pleasant Steve

Chris Lee as Chip Frinkel, Gendaran Diplomat

Derrick Peterson as Xtopps, HECNET Customer Service, Gendaran Diplomat

Zuri Washington as Delilah "Dee" Mallory, Pattorvane

 

with

Olivia Baseman: Robot 1, Jennifer Tilly-Bot

David Arthur Bachrach: Radio Free Fairgrounds, Robot 2

Lex Friedman: Bubbles, Mother JonesBot, Steve 2, Ruthie the Weirdo, The Most Serene Amplified High Notability, J'Yallen Dwan B'techer Men'Walz, Daughter of J'Bellent, House Byllaburt, of the Grand Duchy of Prang, Gendaran Diplomat

Linus Gelber: Jimmy HoffaBot, Martin LutherBot

Philip Cruise: Christopher WalkenBot, Pauly ShoreBot

Ian W. Hill: Announcer, Winston ChurchillBot, Gendaran Busboy 1, Chompers

Rolls Andre: George-ForemanBot

Holly Pocket McCaffrey: Miss Sophie, Gendaran Busboy 2, Gendaran Diplomat

Fred Backus: Big Steve, Zabriskie Two

Anna Stefanic: Stella Reyes, Steve 3

Leila Okafor: Dr. Mwangi

Clara Francesca: Roohand

 

Berit is the supervising producer, showrunner, and script supervisor
Ian is the audio producer, sound designer, and technical supervisor
The writers’ room consists of Berit, Ian, John, Amanda, Chris, Philip, Lex, and Linus

 

Theme and Interstitial Music composed and performed by Anna Stefanic

Illustration by Dean Haspiel
Library Music and SFX licensed from Storyblocks
 
WEB: www.geminicollisionworks.com
TWITTER: @AlthaarTweeting ‏and @LifeWithAlthaar
Optimized for best listening on earbuds or headphones.
 
Entire Production © 2021 Gemini CollisionWorks

 

EPISODE SCRIPT HERE!
 
Thank you for your attention; it is a pleasure working for you.

 

A Gemini CollisionWorks Production

Episode 31: The Xybidont with the Golden Carapace

In which, for the good of his friends, Xtopps decides he has to kick his peanut butter habit, and we experience the horrors of a Xybidont in withdrawal from the cursed legume. Meanwhile, Vert accidentally stumbles upon the Resistance's secret domain, and must choose between joining them, or probably being blown out an airlock, if you call that a choice.

 

 

EPISODE THIRTY-ONE
"The Xybidont with the Golden Carapace"
written by Philip Cruise and Christopher Lee

 

featuring

Chris Lee as Chip Frinkel

Derrick Peterson as Xtopps

Amanda LaPergola as Mrs. Frondrinax, Vert, Passageways Spokesperson

Zuri Washington as Delilah "Dee" Mallory, Rooty

Ivanna Cullinan as Commander Mindy Torianna, Foog Guard 2, Resistance Soldier

Alyssa Simon as Lieutenant-Commander Frallen-Br'ar, Foog Guard 1, Resistance Soldier

Eli Ganias as Hardyfox "H.F." Fornes

John Amir as John B, Michael BufferBot

Berit Johnson as Althaar, Sopon, Byroxidana, Resistance Soldier

 

with

Linus Gelber: StalinBot, Rubaganthi in the Audience, Timothy LearyBot, Q'Putrous

Philip Cruise: Tiny Bill Tremaine, TV Announcer, Q'Voglint

Fred Backus: Ewan McGregorBot, Howard CosellBot, Oakensarx

Ian W. Hill: Announcer, Schlooma, Mr. Peanut, Bridge Crew

Olivia Baseman: Amber on the Bridge, J'Bollont

Jessica Stoya: Voussh, Bridge Crew

Anna Stefanic: Stella Reyes, Resistance Soldier

Holly Pocket McCaffrey: Miss Sophie, Hutavarova, Bridge Crew

Lex Friedman: Bubbles, Deborah, Joanna JedrzejczykBot

 

Berit is the supervising producer, showrunner, and script supervisor
Ian is the audio producer, sound designer, and technical supervisor
The writers’ room consists of Berit, Ian, John, Amanda, Chris, Philip, Lex, and Linus

 

Theme and Interstitial Music composed and performed by Anna Stefanic

Illustration by Dean Haspiel
Library Music and SFX licensed from Storyblocks
 
WEB: www.geminicollisionworks.com
TWITTER: @AlthaarTweeting ‏and @LifeWithAlthaar
Optimized for best listening on earbuds or headphones.
 
Entire Production © 2021 Gemini CollisionWorks

 

EPISODE SCRIPT HERE!
 
Thank you for your attention; it is a pleasure working for you.

 

A Gemini CollisionWorks Production

Episode 32: Luck of the Drew

In which we meet Drew, who is full of hate. Drew hates the Fugulnari, with very good reason. Drew hates John B, for what appears to be good reason. Drew is full of hate because he has had his love taken away from him, and is now on a journey of revenge and discovery across the Fairgrounds that might be far more dangerous to his allies than to their common enemy.   

 

EPISODE THIRTY-TWO

“Luck of the Drew“

written by Linus Gelber

 

featuring

Eli Ganias as Hardyfox "H.F." Fornes, Glottulix, Ward

Derrick Peterson as Xtopps, HECNET Customer Service, Soothing PSA Narrator

Zuri Washington as Delilah "Dee" Mallory, Rooty

Amanda LaPergola as Mrs. Frondrinax, Vert, Angry Crowd Person

Berit Johnson as Althaar, Sopon, Kwontz, Alien Barfly, Comrade, Bridge Person

Chris Lee as Chip Frinkel

John Amir as John B, Happy Vendor

Alyssa Simon as Lieutenant-Commander Frallen-Br'ar

Ivanna Cullinan as Commander Mindy Torianna

 

with

Linus Gelber: Drew, StalinBot, Bridge Person’s Friend

Philip Cruise: Christopher WalkenBot, Dazed and Confused Zood

Ian W. Hill: Announcer, Booster Observer 1, Curious Shopper, Larry

Fred Backus: Oakensarx, Booster Observer 2

Lex Friedman: Bubbles, June, Console Voice, Gate Guard

David Arthur Bachrach: Nearby Merchant

Anna Stefanic: Stella Reyes, Checkpoint Guard

Olivia Baseman: Amber on the Bridge

 

Berit is the supervising producer, showrunner, and script supervisor

Ian is the audio producer, sound designer, and technical supervisor

The writers’ room consists of Berit, Ian, John, Amanda, Chris, Philip, Lex, and Linus

Theme and Interstitial Music composed and performed by Anna Stefanic

Illustration by Dean Haspiel

Library Music and SFX licensed from Storyblocks

“The HeartFall Song” - lyrics by Linus Gelber, music by Berit Johnson

 

WEB: www.geminicollisionworks.com

TWITTER: @AlthaarTweeting ‏and @LifeWithAlthaar

Optimized for best listening on earbuds or headphones.

Entire Production © 2021 Gemini CollisionWorks

 

EPISODE SCRIPT HERE!

 

Thank you for your attention; it is a pleasure working for you.

A Gemini CollisionWorks Production

Midseason Check-In with Ian & Berit - No New Episode This Week

In which Ian & Berit, the co-creators of LIFE WITH ALTHAAR announce the postponement of episode 33, and make a polite request for donations (and tell you how to do that).

 

So, as announced in the audio here, for those who didn't find out on social media last week, episode 33 of Life With Althaar - "Two Plants and a Booster" - will be uploaded on October 8, 2021.

 

And also, we would very much appreciate donations to the company, if it is possible for you, as also discussed in the audio.

 

Here's an update on where to do that, and all the other places we can be found online:

DONATE through our Podbean Patron

DONATE through Fractured Atlas (tax deductible in the USA)

BUY MERCH from us at TeePublic

READ us on Twitter

LOOK at us on Instagram

READ and LOOK at us on Tumblr

And for that matter, on Reddit

GET UPDATES from us on Facebook

and

READ Althaar's Own Personal Messages on Twitter!

 

Sorry for the delay in the series, but we'll be back soon enough, and things will be heating up a great deal when we are.

Until then, as always...

Thank you for your attention; it is a pleasure working for you.

Ian W. Hill & Berit Johnson

GEMINI COLLISIONWORKS

photo by Kent Meister, 2016

 

Episode 33: Two Plants and a Booster

In which John B finds himself in apparent danger, and for once, it's actually unexpected. Dinorbiax and Fracottiverx, the strange-talking Fugulnari enforcers, have dragged him into an interrogation room to discuss some of his recent behavior, which, despite John's actions as a double-agent for the Resistance, are mostly explainable. Mostly. Meanwhile, life goes on at The Fairgrounds, as thought is given by Dee and Xtopps to future plans for after the conflict is over (one way or another), Stella and H.F. consider a rescue mission, Frall and Torianna discuss garbage and less-appealing things, and Frondrinax, in an attempt to distract Althaar from John B's unavailability, challenges the Iltorian to a little game of pool.

 

EPISODE THIRTY-THREE

“Two Plants and a Booster“

written by Ian W. Hill

 

featuring

John Amir as John B

Eli Ganias as Hardyfox "H.F." Fornes

Amanda LaPergola as Mrs. Frondrinax

Berit Johnson as Althaar, Sopon, Kwontz, Alien Barfly, Cpl. Ness

Zuri Washington as Delilah "Dee" Mallory

Derrick Peterson as Xtopps

Ivanna Cullinan as Commander Mindy Torianna

Alyssa Simon as Lieutenant-Commander Frallen-Br'ar

Chris Lee as Chip Frinkel

 

with

Clara Francesca: Dinorbiax

Leila Okafor: Fracottiverx

Ian W. Hill: Announcer, Alien Shrimps Vendor

Anna Stefanic: Stella Reyes

Fred Backus: Oakensarx

Philip Cruise: Cpl. Dormer

Lex Friedman: Bubbles, Elevator Voice

Linus Gelber: Foog Observer

 

Berit is the supervising producer, showrunner, and script supervisor

Ian is the audio producer, sound designer, and technical supervisor

The writers’ room consists of Berit, Ian, John, Amanda, Chris, Philip, Lex, and Linus

Theme and Interstitial Music composed and performed by Anna Stefanic

Illustration by Dean Haspiel

Library Music and SFX licensed from Storyblocks

 

WEB: www.geminicollisionworks.com

TWITTER: @AlthaarTweeting ‏and @LifeWithAlthaar

Optimized for best listening on earbuds or headphones.

Entire Production © 2021 Gemini CollisionWorks

 

EPISODE SCRIPT HERE!

 

Thank you for your attention; it is a pleasure working for you.

A Gemini CollisionWorks Production

What, No New Episode? Another Word from Ian & Berit

Once again, there is a delay in the release of the next episode of Life With Althaar.

 

Sorry about that, listeners.

 

Ian & Berit have some words on the subject here, with the help of some unexpected visitors to the Gemini CollisionWorks Radiophonic Workshop.

 

Episode 34 will be out and in your ears as soon as we can finish it to our standards.

 

Thank you for understanding, and as always, for your attention; it is a pleasure working for you,

Ian W. Hill & Berit Johnson

GEMINI COLLISIONWORKS