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by Jared Carter
On a lonely highway between life and the next life there's one last stop that we all have to make. Desert Skies Astral Plane Fuel and Service Station serves travelers as they embark on their journey through the celestial spheres. Meet the Attendant, the Mechanic, and C.A.S.H. Register. Together, they'll make sure you're prepared for the ride. All episodes written and produced, and all characters performed, by Jared Carter.
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- 3 weeks ago33 min
Chapter 31 - The Answer She Doesn't Have the Question To
Snake, rain, rabbit, 0-1900, 79, m, m, 115, the gate opens. The Prime Mover said it was an invitation. To what? Something The Grand Trivia Lizard wants an invite to, and that's a fact. Num num num. Links Join Club 86 Visit our Merch Store Visit our Website Socials: Instagram, Bluesky, Facebook, and the Discord Credits Desert Skies is made by Jared Carter. He does voices, and writes, and edits the sounds and stuff. The show is Executive Produced by Michael Freiberg. He's the one who makes sure people hear it. Thank you to early listeners, Kelly Cusack and Jerad Hinds, for providing quality and continuity checks for this episode. Music Featured This Episode Only in the Dark - Rasure Cellar Case - Mike Franklyn Unvaried - Elin Piel Fear of the Dark - Etienne Roussel The Sneak-Up - Leimoti Long Term and Ashes - Daniella Ljungsberg Fragile Whispers - Gavin Luke A Murder Story - Mary Riddle Marker 0 - Luba Hilman You're Not Hiding Very Well - Travor Kowalski Love at First Sight - Cherry the Penguin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Jun 22, 202645 min
Chapter 30 - The Wrong Paws
A bear and a metal man are wreaking havoc on the Forest Sphere, causing a ruckus, disturbing the locals, and pissing off Jerry the beartending Sphere Mover (Not to mention a Doug...or two...or ten) It's up to the team to figure out how to restore order to the Forest Sphere! Links Join Club 86 Visit our Merch Store Visit our Website Socials: Instagram, Bluesky, Facebook, and the Discord Credits Desert Skies is made by Jared Carter. He does voices, and writes, and edits the sounds and stuff. The show is Executive Produced by Michael Freiberg. He's the one who makes sure people hear it. Thank you to early listeners, Kelly Cusack and Jerad Hinds, for providing quality and continuity checks for this episode. Music Featured This Episode Sight of Summer 89 - Colors of Illusion Now That's an Alarm! - Harry Edvino Amamiku - Rina Rinoa Brain Fog - Stationary Sign Dreamweavers (Instrumental Version) - Sven Lindvall Someone There - Victor Lundberg Only in the Dark - Rasure Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Jun 8, 202651 min
Chapter 29 - The Shape Death Leaves Behind
C.A.S.H. reveals to the team that their journey isn't just about them getting back to the Physical Plane, and this news has Corson all in a tizzy. In order to convince him to go along with the plan, they'll have to venture deep into the darkest part of the forest where an old story will come to life. Links Join Club 86 Visit our Merch Store Visit our Website Socials: Instagram, Bluesky, Facebook, and the Discord Credits Desert Skies is made by Jared Carter. He does voices, and writes, and edits the sounds and stuff. The show is Executive Produced by Michael Freiberg. He's the one who makes sure people hear it. Music Featured This Episode: Game Changer - The Big Let Down How Did We Get Here - Hanna Lindgren The Sneak-Up - Leimoti Erudition - Ambre Jaune Waves of Time - Amber Glow Envision - Amaranth Cove Love After Dark - Forever Sunset Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- May 1, 20261 min
A Quick Update From Jared
The episode title says it all. It's just an update. Can you spare a minute and nineteen seconds? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Jan 14, 202637 min
Chapter 28 - Those Are Some Of My Favorite Parts
Having left the Inter State behind, the crew heads towards the Long Paws to reunite with Corson. C.A.S.H. has something she wants to show Mac on the Forest Sphere, something she hopes will undo some of the damage done by Bad Mother. Along the way she'll share a story about a strange creature, one whose existence on the Astral Plane up to this point has only fueled tales and rumors, one who may serve as the answer to what they're looking for. Links Join Club 86 Visit our Merch Store Visit our Website Socials: Instagram, Bluesky, Facebook, and the Discord Credits Desert Skies is made by Jared Carter. He does voices, and writes, and edits the sounds and stuff. The show is Executive Produced by Michael Freiberg. He's the one who makes sure people hear it. Music Featured This Episode: Keep Me Entertained - Mattie Maguire (Announcements) Angler - Ellen Piel Finding Memories - Martin Landh Cradle Song - Mary Riddle Me and You - Sunfish Grove Boulevard to Nowhere - Rasure (Credits) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Dec 15, 202538 min
Chapter 27 - The Inter State (Part 2)
When we last left Tendy, he'd found himself in a precarious situation in the Inter State version of the station. Who's holding him captive and who in the darn damn hell is Mother? Links Join Club 86 Visit our Merch Store Visit our Website Socials: Instagram, Bluesky, Facebook, and the Discord Credits Desert Skies is made by Jared Carter. He does voices, and writes, and edits the sounds and stuff. The show is Executive Produced by Michael Freiberg. He's the one who makes sure people hear it. Music Featured This Episode: Dashboard Light - One Two Feet (Announcements) Exit - Martin Gauffin Epic Mirage - Hanna Lindgren A Higher Calling - Mandala Dreams On the Knife - Future Joust Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Nov 17, 202532 min
Chapter 26 - The Inter State (Part 1)
When last we left the crew, they had just endured a session of flushing out their regrets. Tendy, regretting not giving Mac the time he deserves, is looking for an opportunity for them to spend more one on one time together. In this episode, they get that time, in a place they're not sure is even in time...any time. A place called the Inter State. Let's take a walk. Links Join Club 86 Visit our Merch Store Visit our Website Socials: Instagram, Bluesky, Facebook, and the Discord Credits Desert Skies is made by Jared Carter. He does voices, and writes, and edits the sounds and stuff. The show is Executive Produced by Michael Freiberg. He's the one who makes sure people hear it. Music Featured This Episode: Spring Dance - Forever Sunset (Announcements) Sacred Space 432 - 369 Fading Memories - Martin Landh Reflections - Megan Wofford Fear of the Dark - Etienne Roussel Abandoned Shopping Mall - Stationary Sign Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Nov 10, 202536 min
Chapter 25 - The Rest Area
Does anybody need to go? Go somewhere where they can unburden themselves of regrets they accrued on the Physical Plane, that is. Welcome to the first of eleven Rest Areas along the Celestial Highway. What will be revealed in the stalls? Links Join Club 86 Visit our Merch Store Visit our Website Socials: Instagram, Bluesky, Facebook, and the Discord Credits Desert Skies is made by Jared Carter. He does voices, and writes, and edits the sounds and stuff. The show is Executive Produced by Michael Freiberg. He's the one who makes sure people hear it. Music Featured This Episode: Darker Shades - ELFL (Announcements) A Procession Of Mirrors - Jay Taylor The Meeting Place - Rachel Sandy The Old House - Rikard From Traces - Ever So Blue Mysterious Forest - Howard Harper-Barnes Me and You - Sunfish Grove Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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On a lonely highway between life and the next life there's one last stop that we all have to make. Desert Skies Astral Plane Fuel and Service Station serves travelers as they embark on their journey through the celestial spheres. Meet the Attendant, the Mechanic, and C.A.S.H. Register. Together, they'll make sure you're prepared for the ride. All episodes written and produced, and all characters performed, by Jared Carter.
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