Moonbase Theta, Out Explained

Moonbase Theta, Out
Host:D.J. Sylvis
Genre:Science Fiction
Language:English
Length:10–30 Minutes
Num Seasons:3
Num Episodes:80
Began:November 12, 2018
Provider:Monkeyman Productions
Related Shows:Wolf 359

Moonbase Theta, Out is a science fiction podcast created by D.J. Sylvis and produced by Monkeyman Productions.

Background

The story follows the crew of a decommissioned moonbase as they begin to shutdown the base and prepare to leave.[1] The majority of the moonbase's crew is in cryostasis while only five crew members are awake to keep things running. The crew have twenty weeks to completely shutdown and evacuate the moonbase.[2] Each episode is made up of the audio reports that Roger Bragado-Fischer sends to earth at the end of each week.[3] Bragado-Fischer also adds short messages to his husband, Alexandre, at the end of each report. The show contains dystopic themes and provides commentary on the negative impacts of capitalism.

Moonbase Theta, Out was one of the first fifteen programs included in The Fable & Folly Network.[4]

Format

Each episode in the first season averages about five minutes; in later seasons the episodes are longer.[5] There are twenty-one episodes in the first season.[6]

Cast and crew

D.J. Sylvis, Tina Daniels and Cass McPhee are the producers of the show.[7]

Awards

AwardDateCategoryResultRef.
Webby Awards2020Scripted (Fiction)[9]
AudioVerse Awards2020Writing of an Audio Play Production[10]
2021Audio Play Production[11] [12]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Johnson . Ross . October 18, 2021 . 15 Sci-Fi Podcasts to Listen to When You Need a Break From This Reality . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220214004745/https://www.lifehacker.com.au/2021/10/15-sci-fi-podcasts-to-listen-to-when-you-need-a-break-from-this-reality/ . February 14, 2022 . February 14, 2022 . . . en-AU.
  2. Web site: Bergonzi . Michael . March 15, 2020 . A Character Study: Moonbase Theta, Out S1 . February 14, 2022 . Audio Drama Reviews . en-US . February 15, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220215003609/https://audiodramareviews.com/audio-drama/a-character-study-moonbase-theta-out-s1 . live .
  3. Web site: May 12, 2021 . Moonbase Theta, Out - 'Twenty' through 'Sixteen' . February 14, 2022 . Radio Drama Revival . en-US . February 14, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220214235006/https://radiodramarevival.com/moonbase-theta-out-twenty-through-sixteen/ . live .
  4. Web site: Dudley . Joshua . May 14, 2020 . New Fiction Podcast Network Wants Ads to Be More Integrated With the Content . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220214234951/https://www.forbes.com/sites/joshuadudley/2020/05/14/new-fiction-podcast-network-wants-ads-to-be-more-integrated-with-the-content/ . February 14, 2022 . February 14, 2022 . . Whale Media . en-US.
  5. Web site: Zutter . Natalie . June 20, 2019 . 8 Sweet, Funny, Thrilling Queer Fiction Podcasts . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220203051435/https://www.tor.com/2019/06/20/sweet-funny-thrilling-queer-fiction-podcasts-audio-dramas/ . February 3, 2022 . February 14, 2022 . . . en-US.
  6. Web site: Rao . Rashika . September 17, 2019 . Moonbase Theta, Out: Broadcasts From Not-So-Far-Away . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220214004745/https://www.internationalpodcastmonth.com/blog/moonbase-theta-out-broadcasts-from-not-so-far-away . February 14, 2022 . February 14, 2022 . International Podcast Month . en-CA.
  7. Web site: Deller . A. . July 13, 2020 . Finally a Podcast for the Hardcore Sci-Fi Lovers. . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220214004740/https://vurbl.com/article/moonbase-theta-out-podcast-review/ . February 14, 2022 . February 14, 2022 . Vurbl . Vurbl Media . en-US.
  8. Web site: Moonbase Theta, Out . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20200221133659/http://indieaudiodrama.com/index.php/2019/12/18/moonbase-theta-out/ . February 21, 2020 . February 13, 2022 . The Directory of Independent Audio Drama.
  9. Web site: 2020 . Honoree: Moonbase Theta, Out . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220215015517/https://winners.webbyawards.com/2020/podcasts/general-series/scripted-fiction/132152/moonbase-theta-out . February 15, 2022 . February 14, 2022 . . en-US.
  10. Web site: 2020 . 2020 List of Finalists - The Audio Verse Awards Audio Fiction Podcasts . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220214004744/https://audioverseawards.net/2020-list-of-finalists/ . February 14, 2022 . February 14, 2022 . The Audio Verse Awards . en-US.
  11. Web site: 2021 . List of Nominees . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220210170330/https://audioverseawards.net/list-of-nominees/ . February 10, 2022 . February 14, 2022 . The Audio Verse Awards . en-US.
  12. Web site: 2021 . 2021 List of Finalists . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220214004745/https://audioverseawards.net/list-of-finalists-2021/ . February 14, 2022 . February 14, 2022 . The Audio Verse Awards . en-US.