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Nolira is an agronomist tasked with establishing agriculture in a new solar system, but when she wakes up on a now-empty colony ship, the whole of her plan disappears. The ship has been set adrift, with numerous mission-critical problems requiring immediate attendance outside of her area of expertise. Nolira is aided by the ship’s malfunctioning AI, which acts as her confidant and companion during the fight for survival.
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- Jun 24, 202525 min
We're Celebrating 10 Years of Podcasting Today!
We've officially been podcasting for TEN years! We feel old, but also extremely grateful! Join us for a short chat, and a horror story. If you enjoy our story here and maybe don’t know about what else we create, check out The Liberty Podcast for dark sci-fi, the Don't Mind anthology for mysterious spine chillers, The White Vault for arctic frights, and Dark Dice for a horror fantasy. You can also follow us on YouTube. Our careers and the lives we have now would not be possible without our amazing Patreon supporters! Patreon.com/foolandscholar to help us get through the next 10 years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Sep 1, 20231h 5m
Introducing - Shores of the Silver Thrum
Join a ship of wayward travelers as they get lost within the frozen sea during the polar night… This story is completely unrelated to previous seasons of Dark Dice. Even if you don’t like the concept of listening to people play a game or improvised horror, this show is unique – cutting out 4th-wall breaking elements to feel like you’re actually in the world, just like our scripted stories. Dark Dice: Season 3: Shores of the Silver Thrum - A new tale by Fool & Scholar Productions. ALSO: Even if you've never played Dungeons & Dragons before... Prepare to embark on a legendary adventure! We're thrilled to offer you the chance to win a seat at the renowned Dark Dice D&D table, set in the enchanting surroundings of historic Lumley Castle. This giveaway grants the winner an exclusive ticket to the "D&D in a Castle" event from November 10-14, 2023. It takes seconds to enter. Details: https://dndinacastle.com/darkdicegiveaway Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Nov 18, 202218 min
Introducing - The Boar Knight (by Fool & Scholar Productions)
This week, we would like to introduce you to The Boar Knight, a new podcast from Fool & Scholar. Join Nathaniel the Boar Knight as he journeys across a fantasy world in search of adventure and friendship! The Boar Knight is a story suitable for All Ages. Please consider joining our Patreon team for early releases, bonus songs, and other goodies: http://Patreon.com/foolandscholar Free Transcripts are also available: https://www.patreon.com/posts/73732905?pr=true Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Apr 5, 202234 min
Introducing - Don't Mind Cruxmont (by Fool & Scholar Productions)
SUBSCRIBE TODAY ON YOUR FAVORITE APP: http://dontmindpodcast.com/subscribe/ Dr. Gwen Kingston's patient has a miraculous recovery while Neal travels to Cruxmont, England to search for his missing brother. Credits: Written and Created by K. A. Statz Produced and Directed with Sound Design and Editing by Travis Vengroff Executive Producers Dennis Greenhill, Carol Vengroff, AJ Punk'n, & Maico Villegas Editing, Sound Design, Mixing & Mastering by Dayn Leonardson Script Consulting by Gemma Amor Script Editing by W. K. Statz Casting Assistance by Newtown Artist Management Ltd Cast: Dr. Gwendolyn (Gwen) Kingston – Adjoa Andoh Neal Mitchell – Daniel Demerin Adelaide Birch – Erika Sanderson Taylor Mallory – Heather McLellan Andrew – Andy Cresswell Phone Voice – Tanja Milojevic Lani – Penny Scott Andrews Brian – Daniel Matthews Abby – Robin Howell Rose – Sarah Golding Music: "Missing Persons" - Written and Performed by Steven Melin "Old Cruxmont" – Written and Performed by Steven Melin, Budapest Strings Recorded by Musiversal Cover Art by Abigail Spence Special Thanks to: Our Patreon supporters! | Carol Vengroff | Ian Stephenson - Simpson Street Studios | Steve Chase - ID Audio 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 Free Transcripts are available: https://www.patreon.com/posts/dont-mind-64722163 Check out our Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/user/thewhitevault Content Warnings: Car Crash, Memory Loss Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Oct 27, 202139 min
Season 3 | Ep. 10 | What You Are
Months later, the Technocracy makes final plans for Ally and the Emergence. What does the future look like? Please consider supporting our productions: https://patreon.com/Foolandscholar Credits: Written by K.A. Statz Produced with Sound Design, Editing, and Directed by Travis Vengroff Executive Producer Dennis Greenhill Senior Sound Designer Dayn Leonardson Mixing and Mastering by Brandon Strader Script Editing by W.K. Statz Mandarin Translations by Sophie Yang Cast: Dr. Nolira Eck – Siobhan Lumsden Ally – Tanja Milojevic Sergeant Lawrence – A.R. Olivieri Arn Feen Stonin – Tianyi Skarrxin Sanon Onroon – Daniel Demerin Auden Barrow – David Devereux Captain Sarpon – David Ault Commander Graan – Lani Minella Captain Park – L. Jeffrey Moore Kenpenin Trun – Peter Joseph Lewis Doctor Nyoto Jemisin Mametja – Binja Zihhalirwa Admiral Lau – Su Ling Chan Meinren Tonnon Renbenkan – Daniel Muñoz Shonron Banzan Tsenshein – Dario Oman General Han – Max Lando Dr. Imke Bohn – Naomi McMillan Dr. Shanrensinon Aan – Juliana Gutiérrez Arango Dr. Ellana Wagner – Diane Casanova Dr. Arif Ghanem – Garan Fitzgerald Dr. Nasha Okoro – Marisha Tapera Dr. Thessiri Regana – Angela Liu Dr. Antwi – Jordan Cobb Dr. Miriam Wu – Sophie Yang Dr. Jiang – Ewan Chung Constance – Sam Yeow Judge – Karim Kronfli Guard – Vic Ramirez Guard 2 – Dayn Leonardson Music: “Adrift (The VAST Horizon Theme)" Written and Performed by Brandon Boone with Choir Arrangement by Steven Melin, Performed by The Budapest Scoring Choir "New Skies" Written and Performed by Brandon Boone. "A Little Star" Written by Kaitlin Statz and Travis Vengroff, with arrangement and performance by Brandon Strader VAST Horizon art by Kessi Riliniki This is a Fool and Scholar Production. For early episodes and bonus content join us at: https://www.patreon.com/FoolandScholar Free Transcripts are available: https://www.patreon.com/posts/vast-horizon-27244373 Check out our Merch: https://streamlabs.com/foolandscholar/merch Special Thanks to: Our Patreon supporters! | Tovusound | Sophie Yang | Sean Daniel Francis CONTENT WARNINGS: Loss Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Oct 21, 202134 min
Season 3 | Ep. 9 | Jiaan
The Technocracy confronts the VAST entity as they near the point of no return. Please consider supporting our productions: https://patreon.com/Foolandscholar Credits: Written by K.A. Statz Produced with Sound Design, Editing, and Directed by Travis Vengroff Executive Producer Dennis Greenhill Senior Sound Designer Dayn Leonardson Mixing and Mastering by Brandon Strader Script Editing by W.K. Statz Mandarin Translations by Sophie Yang Cast: Dr. Nolira Eck - Siobhan Lumsden Ally – Tanja Milojevic Sergeant Lawrence – A.R. Olivieri Sanon Onroon – Daniel Demerin Auden Barrow – David Devereux Captain Sarpon – David Ault Captain Park –L. Jeffrey Moore Doctor Nyoto Jemisin Mametja – Binja Zihhalirwa Admiral Lau – Su Ling Chan Meinren Tonnon Renbenkan – Daniel Muñoz Dr. Levan Lomidze – Giorgi Pruidze Dr. Vacha Hope – Mikael Heidner Shonron Banzan Tsenshein – Dario Oman Dr. Shashi kau Castillo – Cheryl Kanekar Simek Officer 1 – Carolyn Saint-Pé Simek Officer 2 – Lex Ellett Simek Officer 3 – Graham Rowat Simek Officer 4 – Vic Ramirez Lieutenant Walsh – Russ D. More Construct 1 – Charlotte Norup Music: “Adrift (The VAST Horizon Theme)" Written and Performed by Brandon Boone with Choir Arrangement by Steven Melin, Performed by The Budapest Scoring Choir "Lark" Written and performed by Dayn Leonardson VAST Horizon art by Kessi Riliniki This is a Fool and Scholar Production. For early episodes and bonus content join us at: https://www.patreon.com/FoolandScholar Free Transcripts are available: https://www.patreon.com/posts/vast-horizon-27244373 Check out our Merch: https://streamlabs.com/foolandscholar/merch Special Thanks to: Our Patreon supporters! | Tovusound | Sophie Yang | Sean Daniel Francis CONTENT WARNINGS: Bullying, Death, References to Genocide, Threats of Violence Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Oct 18, 202140 min
Season 3 | Ep. 8 | Council
The Technocracy armada has arrived. Please consider supporting our productions: https://patreon.com/Foolandscholar Credits: Written by K.A. Statz Produced with Sound Design, Editing, and Directed by Travis Vengroff Executive Producer Dennis Greenhill Senior Sound Designer Dayn Leonardson Mixing and Mastering by Brandon Strader Script Editing by W.K. Statz Mandarin Translations by Sophie Yang Cast: Dr. Nolira Eck - Siobhan Lumsden Ally – Tanja Milojevic Admiral Lau – Su Ling Chan Sergeant Lawrence – A.R. Olivieri Sanon Onroon – Daniel Demerin Captain Sarpon – David Ault Commander Graan – Lani Minella Auden Barrow – David Devereux Captain Park – L. Jeffrey Moore Kenpenin Trun – Peter Joseph Lewis Doctor Nyoto Jemisin Mametja – Binja Zihhalirwa Meinren Tonnon Renbenkan – Daniel Muñoz Dr. Levan Lomidze – Giorgi Pruidze Dr. Vacha Hope – Mikael Heidner Shonron Banzan Tsenshein – Dario Oman Dr. Shashi kau Castillo – Cheryl Kanekar Simek Officer 1 – Vic Ramirez Simek Officer 2 – Lex Ellett Simek Officer 3 – Carolyn Saint-Pé Music: “Adrift (The VAST Horizon Theme)" Written and Performed by Brandon Boone with Choir Arrangement by Steven Melin, Performed by The Budapest Scoring Choir VAST Horizon art by Kessi Riliniki This is a Fool and Scholar Production. For early episodes and bonus content join us at: https://www.patreon.com/FoolandScholar Free Transcripts are available: https://www.patreon.com/posts/vast-horizon-27244373 Check out our Merch: https://streamlabs.com/foolandscholar/merch Special Thanks to: Our Patreon supporters! | Tovusound | Sophie Yang | Sean Daniel Francis CONTENT WARNINGS: Bullying, Death, References to Genocide, Threats of Violence Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Oct 7, 202129 min
Season 3 | Ep. 7 | Incoming
Ally begins to discuss plans for the future while the Bifrost fleet make preparations of their own. Please consider supporting our productions: https://patreon.com/Foolandscholar Credits: Written by K.A. Statz Produced with Sound Design, Editing, and Directed by Travis Vengroff Executive Producer Dennis Greenhill Senior Sound Designer Dayn Leonardson Mixing and Mastering by Brandon Strader Script Editing by W.K. Statz Mandarin Translations by Sophie Yang Swahili Translations by Hannah Kwirikia Cast: Dr. Nolira Eck - Siobhan Lumsden Ally – Tanja Milojevic Arn Feen Stonin – Tianyi Skarrxin Captain Sarpon – David Ault Commander Graan – Lani Minella Sanon Onroon – Daniel Demerin Auden Barrow – David Devereux Captain Park – L. Jeffrey Moore Kenpenin Trun – Peter Joseph Lewis Admiral Lau – Su Ling Chan Simek Officer 2 – Lex Ellett Simek Officer 3 – Bee Apidae Simek Officer 4 – Dayn Leonardson Nurse Unin – Mandy Wong Physician Yanvonskanyan – Alli Smalley Doctor N. Shelly – Lauren Clare Music: “Adrift (The VAST Horizon Theme)" Written and Performed by Brandon Boone with Choir Arrangement by Steven Melin, Performed by The Budapest Scoring Choir VAST Horizon art by Kessi Riliniki This is a Fool and Scholar Production. For early episodes and bonus content join us at: https://www.patreon.com/FoolandScholar Free Transcripts are available: https://www.patreon.com/posts/vast-horizon-27244373 Check out our Merch: https://streamlabs.com/foolandscholar/merch Special Thanks to: Our Patreon supporters! | Tovusound | Sophie Yang | Sean Daniel Francis CONTENT WARNINGS: Death, References to Genocide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Nolira is an agronomist tasked with establishing agriculture in a new solar system, but when she wakes up on a now-empty colony ship, the whole of her plan disappears. The ship has been set adrift, with numerous mission-critical problems requiring immediate attendance outside of her area of expertise. Nolira is aided by the ship’s malfunctioning AI, which acts as her confidant and companion during the fight for survival.
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