The Liberty Podcast

In this very special episode, we’re going behind the scenes on how to make an audio drama podcast! Have you ever wondered what goes into creating your favorite audio drama series like Liberty: Critical Research, Night Vale, Tanis, or even our RPG series Dark Dice? Maybe you’ve even wondered what it would take to make your own? Join Fool and Scholar Productions as we take you through the creative process! In this special episode we cover everything from idea to upload including: recording, acting, creating sound effects and promoting your creation.   Timestamps: 1:52 – Why Audio Drama? 5:32 – Who are we? 6:40 – Writing to Your Strengths 10:05 – Writing an Audio Drama 15:30 – Casting Voices and More About Writing 26:45 – Gear That’s Helpful 30:47 – Recording Your Actors 37:27 – Voice Acting Interview with Paul Mella (Dr. Kovski) 49:24 – Sound Effects and Ambience 55:36 – Editing 56:50 – Mixing/Mastering Interview with Brandon Strader (Sound Engineer) 1:08:32 – Uploading & Consistency 01:11:24 – Promotion 01:16:02 – Most Importantly… 01:17:38 – Q/A 01:23:13 – Podcast Recommendations   Resources: Freesound.org – (Free Sound Effects) Sonniss (Sound Effects that Cost Money) Kevin Macleod (Free Music) Audio Drama HUB Group (formerly the Audio Drama Production Podcast)(Advice, Friendship) Podtrac (Track Your Growth)   Podcasts to check out: Limetown (Season 1) (horror) The Black Tapes (horror) Small Town Horror (horror) Psuedopod (horror) The NoSleep Podcast (horror) Edict Zero (sci-fi) SAYER (sci-fi) Wooden Overcoats (comedy) The Orphans (sci-fi) Gear we use: Focusright Scarlette 2i2 (interface from the microphone to your USB) Acoustica Mixcraft (DAW) Røde Microphone Kit Sony H4N Zoom (handheld) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We return to the Center for Sleeping Disorders to find that a cure for a bad night's sleep is perhaps too sweet a dream to hope for. Tune in as Leontia and Agrippa's workplace nightmare reaches its gripping conclusion and Tales from the Tower: Season 2 draws to a close. Join your host for this nighttime broadcast and and hope that the Archon watches over you. Credits: Written by Kaitlin Statz Produced by Travis Vengroff Mixing by Brandon Strader Cast: Leontia Soto – Christy Luse Agrippa Tyler – Cap Blackard Lead Nurse – Sarah Golding Mother Claudia, Disguised 5 – Kaitlin Statz Mother Livia – Abbey Kindler Fausta – Danielle Ries Aurelus – Russ D. More Gaius Zipes – Peter Lewis Dr. Vita Croix – Lani Minella Corin, Disguised 1, 2, 4, Madman – Travis Vengroff Disguised 6 – Katie Otten Graduation Speaker – Sean Francis Sleep Talker – Joseph Teagle Veteran (Disguised 3) – Daniel Demerin Dr. Del Rey – Caitlin Buckley Petrus Claerhaut – Peter Lewis For links and more info, head to the main episode page: https://nerdyshow.com/2017/09/liberty-tales-210-deep-in-sleep-2/

A new graduate finds an apprenticeship at the Center for Disorders. Naturally, she's stuck pulling the night shift and spends her waking hours watching over citizens with rare sleep disorders. Her professional career, and her nightmares, have only just begun. Join your host for this nighttime broadcast and and hope that the Archon watches over you. Written by Kaitlin Statz Produced by Travis Vengroff Mixing by Brandon Strader Cast: Leontia Soto – Christy Luse Agrippa Tyler – Cap Blackard Lead Nurse – Sarah Golding Mother Claudia, Disguised 5 - Kaitlin Statz Mother Livia – Abbey Kindler Fausta – Danielle Ries Aurelus – Russ D. More Gaius Zipes – Peter Lewis Dr. Vita Croix – Lani Minella Corin, Disguised 1, 2, 4, Madman – Travis Vengroff Disguised 6 – Katie Otten Graduation Speaker – Sean Francis Sleep Talker – Joseph Teagle Veteran (Disguised 3) – Daniel Demerin Dr. Del Rey – Caitlin Buckley Petrus Claerhaut - Peter Lewis For links and more info, head to the main episode page: https://nerdyshow.com/2017/09/liberty-tales-tower-entry-2-09/

Thank you to all of our valued Citizen listeners for tuning in for this final episode of Liberty: Tales from the Tower. We have enjoyed many frightening tales spun across our great colony, and as there is no shortage of darkness in the world, who knows what other horrors might find us in the future. Now, we go back to Aurelia, who has all the lifetime news you need to know… Credits: Written by Kaitlin Statz Produced, Edited, with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff Mixing and Mastering by Brandon Strader Tales From the Tower S1 art by Éanna Ó’Neill Cast: Aurellia Stolo :: Kaitlin Statz Citizen Yamada, Monster :: Travis Vengroff Citizen Egnatius :: Josh Steelman Citizen Varinia :: Lani Minella Officer Hadrianus :: Brandon Strader Music: “Tales From the Tower” Theme, Performed by Brandon Strader “Tales From the Tower” Theme & “AB-3 Jingle”, Performed by Brandon Strader “Limitless” Written and Performed by David Yasensky “Heart of Nowhere” Written and Performed by Kevin MacLeod 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/tales-from-tower-6887972/  Special Thanks to: Our Patreon supporters! | Carol Vengroff | Tovusound | David Cummings Sound Effects: (attribution licenses) “laboratory – loop.wav” originally recorded by sound-master: https://www.freesound.org/people/sound-master/sounds/57329/ “static sputtering noises 1.wav” edited, originally recorded by Jobro https://www.freesound.org/people/jobro/sounds/182928/ “Door Key Card Unlock and open” edited, originalled recorded by MrProfDrDickweed https://www.freesound.org/people/MrProfDrDickweed/sounds/271726/ “Door_Metal_Groans_Ext.wav” edited, originally recorded by Cell31_sound_Productions https://www.freesound.org/people/Cell31_Sound_Productions/sounds/264014/ “ofiice_construction.wav” originally recorded by Zabuhailo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When a group of miners become trapped in an underground tunnel, they do what they can to keep morale high with dwindling supplies. However, they soon discover that starvation is the least of their worries. Credits: Written by Sean Francis Produced, Edited, with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff “Tales From the Tower” Theme, Performed by Brandon Strader Tales From the Tower S1 art by Éanna Ó’Neill Mixing and Mastering by Brandon Strader Cast: Foreman Lucius :: Sean Franis Licinia:: Lani Minella 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/tales-from-tower-6887972/  Special Thanks to: Our Patreon supporters! | Carol Vengroff | Tovusound | David Cummings Sound Effects: (attribution licenses) “laboratory – loop.wav” originally recorded by sound-master: https://www.freesound.org/people/sound-master/sounds/57329/ “Large, Low Boom.wav” originally recorded by duckduckpony: https://www.freesound.org/people/duckduckpony/sounds/130973/ “ofiice_construction.wav” originally recorded by Zabuhailo: https://www.freesound.org/people/Zabuhailo/sounds/173106/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This story has been released for publication by the Department of Public Affairs. The colony of Atrius prides itself in scientific study and advancement, but research suffers when unlawful Citizens don’t follow protocols. Discover how poor laboratory procedure causes one scientist to find himself on the terrifying side of Fringer studies. Credits: Co-Written by Emily Amesquita and Kaitlin Statz Produced, Edited, with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff “Tales From the Tower” Theme, Performed by Brandon Strader Tales From the Tower S1 art by Éanna Ó’Neill Mixing and Mastering by Brandon Strader Cast: Narrator :: Peter Lewis Dr. Sabina Hayes :: Lani Minella Dr. Florus Monroe :: Kaitlin Statz Guard :: Max Lando Researcher :: Travis Vengroff Train Announcer :: Mike Kayatta 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/tales-from-tower-6887972/  Special Thanks to: Our Patreon supporters! | Carol Vengroff | Tovusound | David Cummings Sound Effects: (attribution licenses) “laboratory – loop.wav” originally recorded by sound-master: https://www.freesound.org/people/sound-master/sounds/57329/ “bip.wav” edited, originalled recorded by Slanesh https://www.freesound.org/people/Slanesh/sounds/31780/ “static sputtering noises 1.wav” edited, originally recorded by Jobro https://www.freesound.org/people/jobro/sounds/182928/ “fh6.mp3” originally recorded by fruitcake.hotel: https://www.freesound.org/people/fruitcake.hotel/sounds/50420/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As looming deadlines close in, apprentice scientist Castellano finds herself unable to complete a routine data analysis. Her deadline is weeks overdue, and sample 876-237-3 has a dark secret that she's determined to get to the bottom of. “Genetic Markers” features guest author Ben Thompson of BADASSOFTHEWEEK.com! Credits: Written by Ben Thompson Produced, Edited, with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff “Tales From the Tower” Theme, Performed by Brandon Strader Tales From the Tower S1 art by Éanna Ó’Neill Mixing and Mastering by Brandon Strader Cast: Narrator :: Daniella Jones Dr. Felix :: Dave Fennoy Dr. Albrecht :: Kaitlin Statz Guard :: Travis Vengroff 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/tales-from-tower-6887972/  Special Thanks to: Our Patreon supporters! | Carol Vengroff | Tovusound | David Cummings Sound Effects: (attribution licenses) “laboratory – loop.wav” originally recorded by sound-master: https://www.freesound.org/people/sound-master/sounds/57329/ “bip.wav” edited, originalled recorded by Slanesh https://www.freesound.org/people/Slanesh/sounds/31780/ “ElevatorShaft.wav” edited, originalled recorded by pcaeldries https://www.freesound.org/people/pcaeldries/sounds/38237/ “Door Key Card Unlock and open” edited, originalled recorded by MrProfDrDickweed https://www.freesound.org/people/MrProfDrDickweed/sounds/271726/ “Elevator.aif” edited, originally recorded by amszala https://www.freesound.org/people/amszala/sounds/84949/ Who does not endorse this project or us. “smeks1_cleaned_ms1-50-80-100.aif” originally recorded by thanvannispen: https://www.freesound.org/people/thanvannispen/sounds/94587/ “male_Thijs_loud_scream.aiff” originally recorded by thanvannispen: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The pristine colony of Atrius is built on the accomplishments and happy lives of upstanding Citizens. But sometimes sinister elements creep in. When a young couple's life is upset by a possible peeping tom, they see fit to call in an investigator to quickly solve their problem. But what the investigator discovers is far from a simple voyeur. Credits: Written, Produced, Edited, with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff “Tales From the Tower” Theme, Performed by Brandon Strader Tales From the Tower S1 art by Éanna Ó’Neill Mixing and Mastering by Brandon Strader Cast: Investigator :: David Cummings Hacker :: Dave Fennoy 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/tales-from-tower-6887972/  Special Thanks to: Our Patreon supporters! | Carol Vengroff | Tovusound | David Cummings Sound Effects: (attribution licenses) “laboratory – loop.wav” originally recorded by sound-master: https://www.freesound.org/people/sound-master/sounds/57329/ “bip.wav” edited, originalled recorded by Slanesh https://www.freesound.org/people/Slanesh/sounds/31780/ “bbeellss.aiff” originally recorded by Corsica_S: https://www.freesound.org/people/Corsica_S/sounds/180629/ “Horror Soundscape – 02” originally recorded by Headphaze: https://www.freesound.org/people/Headphaze/sounds/177101/ “Granular Storm.aif” originally recorded by paulss83: https://www.freesound.org/people/paulss83/sounds/244802/ “Screaming Robot” originally recorded by Headphaze: https://www.freesound.org/people/Headphaze/sounds/170604/ “fh6.mp3” originally recorded by fruitcake.hotel: https://www.freesound.org/people/fruitcake.hotel/sounds/50420/ “Nightmare_soundscape_0002_D#2.wav” originally recorded by Opossum: https://www.freesound.org/people/Opossum/sounds/22343/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Festus lives a boring life as a courier, but when an elevator door opens to receive him, he unthinkingly journeys to an unforeseen destination that's less than welcoming of visitors. Credits: Written by Kaitlin Statz Produced, Edited, with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff “Tales From the Tower” Theme, Performed by Brandon Strader Tales From the Tower S1 art by Éanna Ó’Neill Mixing and Mastering by Brandon Strader Cast: Festus :: Sean Francis Octavia :: Kaitlin 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: https://www.patreon.com/FoolandScholar Check out our Merch: www.LibertyEndures.com Free Transcripts are also available: https://www.patreon.com/posts/tales-from-tower-6887972/  Special Thanks to: Our Patreon supporters! | Carol Vengroff | Tovusound | David Cummings Sound Effects: (attribution licenses) “laboratory – loop.wav” originally recorded by sound-master: https://www.freesound.org/people/sound-master/sounds/57329/ “Elevator inside.aiff” edited, originally recorded by mredig https://www.freesound.org/people/mredig/sounds/120558/ “Elevator.aif” edited, originally recorded by amszala https://www.freesound.org/people/amszala/sounds/84949/ Who does not endorse this project or us. “Cant_Open.wav” edited, originally recorded by simpsi https://www.freesound.org/people/simpsi/sounds/175662/ “LIGHTBULB SMASH 004.wav” originally recorded by sandyrb: https://www.freesound.org/people/sandyrb/sounds/148072/ “Female screaming for help” originally recorded by 11linda: https://www.freesound.org/people/11linda/sounds/326893/ “Carboard Boxes and Glass Smash” originally recorded by laft2k: https://www.freesound.org/people/laft2k/sounds/197261/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New jobs are always an adventure. From navigating new protocols to establishing new social connections; a change in occupation offers myriad opportunities for character building experiences. When Dr. Kamdar takes a position at the water treatment facility she finds that not everything is as simple as she first thought, and perhaps the water treatment facility is not where she is meant to be… Credits: Written by Kaitlin Statz Produced, Edited, with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff “Tales From the Tower” Theme, Performed by Brandon Strader Tales From the Tower S1 art by Éanna Ó’Neill Mixing and Mastering by Brandon Strader Cast: Dr. Kamdar :: Kaitlin Statz Dr. Ogawa :: Victoria Rowett Security Officer :: Travis Vengroff 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/tales-from-tower-6887972/  Special Thanks to: Our Patreon supporters! | Carol Vengroff | Tovusound | David Cummings Sound Effects: (attribution licenses) “laboratory – loop.wav” originally recorded by sound-master: https://www.freesound.org/people/sound-master/sounds/57329/ “Beep_sequence_5.wav” edited, orginally recorded by Alienxxx https://www.freesound.org/people/AlienXXX/sounds/267561/ “Rushing_Water-Water_Channel-Stream-May2013-ZOOM_H2n-48-24.flac” originally recorded by TOAM: https://www.freesound.org/people/toam/sounds/188818/ “ofiice_construction.wav” originally recorded by Zabuhailo: https://www.freesound.org/people/Zabuhailo/sounds/173106/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The mood swings of puberty can make monsters of the most even-tempered young. Under those circumstances, how could a concerned parent tell a mood swing from something more malicious?   Credits: Written by Kaitlin Statz Produced, Edited, with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff “Tales From the Tower” Theme, Performed by Brandon Strader Tales From the Tower S1 art by Éanna Ó’Neill Mixing and Mastering by Brandon Strader Cast: Mom :: Michelle Frank Merksamer Dr. Williamson :: Victoria Rowett Publius :: Kristien Fernandez Monster :: Brandon Strader 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/tales-from-tower-6887972/  Special Thanks to: Our Patreon supporters! | Carol Vengroff | Tovusound | David Cummings Sound Effects: (attribution licenses) “laboratory – loop.wav” originally recorded by sound-master: https://www.freesound.org/people/sound-master/sounds/57329/ “Beep_sequence_5.wav” edited, orginally recorded by Alienxxx https://www.freesound.org/people/AlienXXX/sounds/267561/ “Door Key Card Unlock and open” edited, originalled recorded by MrProfDrDickweed https://www.freesound.org/people/MrProfDrDickweed/sounds/271726/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As seasonal celebrations approach, a family realizes that perhaps their small world is not as peaceful as they originally thought. When a young child disappears the day before a joyous holiday, his friends become concerned and one young citizen takes it upon herself to search for the Missing. Sometimes… the smallest voices are the ones missed first. Credits: Written by Kaitlin Statz Produced, Edited, with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff “Tales From the Tower” Theme, Performed by Brandon Strader Tales From the Tower S1 art by Éanna Ó’Neill Mixing and Mastering by Brandon Strader Cast: Cassia :: Victoria Rowett Cassia’s Mother :: Michelle Frank Merksamer Mrs. Gibbard :: Chris Frank Atticus :: Kristien Fernandez 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/tales-from-tower-6887972/  Special Thanks to: Our Patreon supporters! | Carol Vengroff | Tovusound | David Cummings Sound Effects: (attribution licenses) “laboratory – loop.wav” originally recorded by sound-master: https://www.freesound.org/people/sound-master/sounds/57329/ “LIGHTBULB SMASH 004.wav” originally recorded by sandyrb: https://www.freesound.org/people/sandyrb/sounds/148072/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From the world of Liberty comes Tales From the Tower – Standalone stories of myths, legends, and horror to haunt the Citizens of Atrius. Join your host for this nighttime broadcast and and hope that the Archon watches over you. In our inaugural trek into the abyss we meet a mild-mannered scientist who’s been called to return to his apartment under undisclosed circumstances. He’s unfamiliar with the train local station at this odd hour and no one is around save a single traveler seated at the end of the cab… An old man who may just be an impostor.   Credits: Written by Kaitlin Statz Produced, Edited, with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff “Tales From the Tower” Theme, Performed by Brandon Boone "TftT Underscore" written and performed by Travis Vengroff "Blackout" performed by James Cartwright Tales From the Tower art by Cat Blackard Mixing, Mastering, with Additional Sound Design & Music by Dayn Leonardson Cast: Citizen Wallace :: Peter Lewis Mr. Miles :: Josh Steelman Aurellia Stolo :: Kaitlin Statz Night Host, Imposter :: Travis Vengroff 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/tales-from-tower-6887972/  Special Thanks to: Our Patreon supporters! | Carol Vengroff | Tovusound | David Cummings Sound Effects: (attribution licenses) “laboratory – loop.wav” originally recorded by sound-master: https://www.freesound.org/people/sound-master/sounds/57329/ “sanmiguel_house_chatter01.wav” originally recorded by wjoojoo: https://www.freesound.org/people/wjoojoo/sounds/319189/# “Trains passing.wav” edited, originally recorded by ERH https://www.freesound.org/people/ERH/sounds/55441/ “Ambience.mp3” originally recorded by kickhat: https://www.freesound.org/people/kickhat/sounds/327641/ “Big elevator going up” edited, originally recorded by finalCrystine https://www.freesound.org/people/finalCrystine/sounds/176037/ “Horror Piano Note” originally recorded by kickhat: https://www.freesound.org/people/kickhat/sounds/264492/ “Light_Steel_Pipe_On_Concrete_01.wav” originally recorded by dheming: https://www.freesound.org/people/dheming/sounds/177783/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Liberty: Critical Research may be over, but the hijinks aren’t! Presenting the Season 2 Bloopisode – a sampling of the mayhem and fun we’ve had over the past 6 months of expeditions into sci-fi-horror audio dramas. Experience a team of dedicated actors stumbling over the complicated names and phrases of the Fringe with tongue twisters, late night recording madness, goofy sleep-deprived antics. 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/tales-from-tower-6887972/  Special Thanks to: Our Patreon supporters! | Carol Vengroff | Tovusound | David Cummings Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Critical Research may be over, but there’s still more to say and more stories to tell! You’ve got questions – we’ve got answers. Join Liberty Producer and Co-Creator Travis Vengroff, writer Kaitlin Statz, and Christy Luse, the voice of Boom for a fan-submitted question and answer episode. Stay tuned for more tales to come!   Links: Alba Salix: Royal Physician The Call of Cthulhu Mystery Program Critical Role The NoSleep Podcast  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/tales-from-tower-6887972/  Special Thanks to: Our Patreon supporters! | Carol Vengroff | Tovusound | David Cummings Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices