Life With Althaar

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In which tension, apprehension, and dissension have, if not begun, continued apace. As Frondrinax attempts to secretly guide an official fact-finding mission around the Fairgrounds, doing all she can to avoid showing the Fugulnari oppression of Humans, the Resistance and Commander Torianna do all they can to subvert her efforts, being aided in this by the sudden arrival of a delegation of surprisingly-disturbing aliens. Meanwhile, Althaar receives advice on his concerns about John B from a noted, if exceptionally drunk, actor. EPISODE TWENTY-EIGHT "False Faces, True Colors" written by Amanda LaPergola featuring Amanda LaPergola as Mrs. Frondrinax, Vert Zuri Washington as Delilah "Dee" Mallory, Rooty, Poomie 6 Ivanna Cullinan as Commander Mindy Torianna John Amir as John B Eli Ganias as Hardyfox "H.F." Fornes, Charsh, Human Laborer 1, Eukatrox Alyssa Simon as Lieutenant-Commander Frallen-Br'ar, Piklat Naff Berit Johnson as Althaar, Human Laborer 4, Sopon, Kwontz, Poomie 1 Chris Lee as Chip Frinkel, Worker, Poomie 2 Derrick Peterson as Xtopps, Second Unit Director with Ian W. Hill: Announcer, Astonmartlox, Human Laborer 5, Jerry, Conrad, Poomie 3 Fred Backus: Oakensarx David Arthur Bachrach: Radio Free Fairgrounds, Thoombon ros Roog, Poomie 5, Archeplax Linus Gelber: StalinBot, "Dave," Human Laborer 3 Olivia Baseman: Amber on the Bridge Jessica Stoya: Ganglion Ocellus Anna Stefanic: Stella Reyes, Another Worker Lex Friedman: Bubbles, Poomie 4, Human Laborer 2, Harried Departure Steward Holly Pocket McCaffrey: Miss Sophie Philip Cruise: Poomie 7 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 "Plants Are Great" lyrics by Amanda LaPergola, music & arrangement by Berit Johnson 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

In which we return after six months to a Fairgrounds both very different, and somehow much the same. Life under the Fugulnari Occupation has become a nightmare of new restrictions and bureaucracy, but somehow the Human Exchange Concourse remains running in the same dilapidated way it always has. As Torianna, Frall, and Althaar attempt to thwart the Fugulnari through diplomatic means, Stella Reyes's Resistance fights them on the ground. And John B, caught in the middle as a secret double-agent, must seek out information to help the Resistance while being publicly hated as a Fugulnari collaborator. And how is Dee sneaking her recordings of protest songs out of her cell in solitary confinement? EPISODE TWENTY-SEVEN "Life Under the Spreading Green" written by Ian W. Hill featuring Amanda LaPergola as Mrs. Frondrinax, Vert, Resistance Trainee Zuri Washington as Delilah "Dee" Mallory, Rooty John Amir as John B Berit Johnson as Althaar, Sopon, Alien Barfly, Cpl. Ness, Kwontz, Another Resistance Member Ivanna Cullinan as Commander Mindy Torianna Alyssa Simon as Lieutenant-Commander Frallen-Br'ar Derrick Peterson as Xtopps Chris Lee as Chip Frinkel, Fugulnari Jailer Eli Ganias as Hardyfox "H.F." Fornes with Ian W. Hill: Announcer, Narrator, Rufus, Resistance Member, Larry, Fugulnari Jailer 2, Fugulnari Checkpoint Guard 2 David Arthur Bachrach: Radio Free Fairgrounds, Fugulnari Checkpoint Guard Jessica Stoya: Susan Torkan Holly Pocket McCaffrey: Ashlee in Hydroponics, Miss Sophie Anna Stefanic: Stella Reyes Leila Okafor: Dr. Mwangi, Fracottiverx Lex Friedman: Bubbles, Ruthie the Weirdo, Nicklap Five-Arms Linus Gelber: StalinBot Olivia Baseman: Amber on the Bridge Dean Haspiel: The Weasel Rolls Andre: George ForemanBot Clara Francesca: Dinorbiax Philip Cruise: Cpl. Dormer 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

In which the kettle boils over. As the Fugulnari's repressive "suggestions" are given the force of law by the occupied League of Humans, making life on the Fairgrounds even more unpleasant than before, the Human residents and their allies try to find ways around, under, over, or through the edicts, believing still that the occupation may just fail on its own. But it becomes clear the Fugulnari are not stopping. And then the violence comes. And everyone on the Human Exchange Concourse -- John, H.F., Stella, the command staff on the Bridge, the denizens of The Electric Egg, and, yes, even that lovable peacemaker Althaar -- all must decide where they now stand, and what moves they will make in the future. EPISODE TWENTY-SIX "And You Turn Yourself Around" written by Ian W. Hill featuring Derrick Peterson as Xtopps Zuri Washington as Delilah "Dee" Mallory, Rooty Chris Lee as Chip Frinkel Berit Johnson as Althaar, Sopon, Alien Barfly, Cpl. Ness, Kwontz Amanda LaPergola as Mrs. Frondrinax John Amir as John B Ivanna Cullinan as Commander Mindy Torianna Alyssa Simon as Lieutenant-Commander Frallen-Br'ar Eli Ganias as Hardyfox "H.F." Fornes with Philip Cruise: Cpl. Dormer, Sammy Lex Friedman: Bubbles Ian W. Hill: Announcer Anna Stefanic: Stella Reyes Olivia Baseman: Amber on the Bridge Linus Gelber: StalinBot Holly Pocket McCaffrey: Ashlee in Hydroponics David Arthur Bachrach: Radio Announcer Rolls Andre: Fugulnari Riot Cop and The Electric Egg Chorale: David Arthur Bachrach, Olivia Baseman, Bernadette Cruise, Catherine Cura Cruise, Philip Cruise, Lex Friedman, Eli Ganias, Linus Gelber, Berit Johnson, Amanda LaPergola, Chris Lee, Derrick Peterson, Alyssa Simon, Anna Stefanic (piano), and Zuri Washington CONTENT WARNING: Extreme Sudden Violence 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 © 2020 Gemini CollisionWorks EPISODE SCRIPT HERE! Thank you for your attention; it is a pleasure working for you. A Gemini CollisionWorks Production

In which Christmas comes again to the Fairgrounds in the form of dueling parties from two of the station's least-likely proponents of the holiday, Mrs. Frondrinax the Fugulnari and Althaar the Iltorian. While everyone wishes, or at least would prefer, to got to the lovable Althaar's party, most of the crew is mandatorily required to attend Frondrinax's - one of the benefits to being part of a fascist take over of the station. However Althaar and Chip Frinkel have a plan to steal Christmas back, or at least, destroy the Fugulnari's Christmas plans. Meanwhile, new Ensign Candy Cameron lives out her life as a character in her very own traditional Christmas movie. EPISODE TWENTY-FIVE "A Special Very Merry Fairgrounds Miracle Wish for the Holidays: A Christmas Fable" written by Philip Cruise and Chris Lee featuring John Amir as John B, Steve, Boy Eli Ganias as Hardyfox "H.F." Fornes, Stevalicious, Dad Berit Johnson as Althaar, Cpl. Ness, Girl, Alien Barfly, Kwontz, Sopon, Xybidont Godhead Amanda LaPergola as Mrs. Frondrinax Ivanna Cullinan as Commander Mindy Torianna Alyssa Simon as Lieutenant-Commander Frallen-Br'ar Chris Lee as Chip Frinkel, Legal Disclaimer Zuri Washington as Delilah "Dee" Mallory, Mom, Cindy Derrick Peterson as Xtopps, Daddy Cameron with Philip Cruise: Cpl. Dormer, Commercial Pitchman, Cobrakannix Ian W. Hill: Trash Detector, Announcer, William S. BurroughsBot, Santa, Winston ChurchillBot, Clint EastwoodBot, Yuvex, Fugulnari Guard Lex Friedman: Candy Cameron, Bubbles Fred Backus: Oakensarx Holly Pocket McCaffrey: Miss Sophie, Ashlee in Hydroponics Olivia Baseman: Judy GreerBot, Amber on the Bridge Linus Gelber: Staring Contest MC, StalinBot, Gurnax Anna Stefanic: Stella Reyes David Arthur Bachrach: Flintrinix 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 © 2020 Gemini CollisionWorks EPISODE SCRIPT HERE! Thank you for your attention; it is a pleasure working for you. A Gemini CollisionWorks Production

In which the Fugulnari "advisors" impose strict restrictions on movement for all Humans on The Fairgrounds. Very literally. To increase efficiency and decrease unnecessary movement, all Humans must wear pedometers and walk no more than 4,000 steps per day. However, between shortening the length of the "day" to not quite four hours, and also increasing the amount of alcohol that must be in the drinks at The Electric Egg, their efficiency campaign proves hideously misguided. Meanwhile, after a group of Fugulnari bullies dognap Miss Sophie, H.F. and John B attempt what should be a classic daring vent-crawl rescue, as long as they use the correct vents and only get a little damp, rather than boiled alive. EPISODE TWENTY-FOUR "Benefits of a Classical Education" written by John Amir featuring Zuri Washington as Delilah "Dee" Mallory, Tess John Amir as John B Eli Ganias as Hardyfox "H.F." Fornes Amanda LaPergola as Mrs. Frondrinax, Grendvomix Ivanna Cullinan as Commander Mindy Torianna, Fugulnari Barfly Chris Lee as Chip Frinkel Derrick Peterson as Xtopps Alyssa Simon as Lieutenant-Commander Frallen-Br'ar, Fugulnari Drinks Inspector Berit Johnson as Althaar, Sopon, Alien Barfly, Prestorlix, Kwontz with Philip Cruise: Beaux Several, Vamternoox Holly Pocket McCaffrey: Miss Sophie Lex Friedman: Bubbles, Araggax, Door Dean Haspiel: Troncorblox, Sallifrenix David Arthur Bachrach: Mortrinex, Patronizing Waiter, Friendly Phone Service, Bramthanox Anna Stefanic: Stella Reyes, Bluodinarx Ian W. Hill: Announcer, William S. BurroughsBot, Fugulnari Heckler, Winston ChurchillBot, Marty Rolls Andre: George ForemanBot Linus Gelber: Todd, Martin LutherBot Olivia Baseman: Amber on the Bridge Clara Francesca: Dinorbiax Leila Okafor: Fracottiverx Fred Backus: Peter ThielBot 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 © 2020 Gemini CollisionWorks Thank you for your attention; it is a pleasure working for you. A Gemini CollisionWorks Production EPISODE SCRIPT HERE!

In which the citizens of the Fairgrounds try to figure out the rules and limits of living under the new "suggestions" from the Fugulnari Advisory Committee. While Fugulnari agent Mrs. Frondrinax has her own problems in a new assignment creating a trade deal with the Bee People, Commander Torianna finds herself in a now mostly formal position, John B and Stella rarely get to see each other because of interference in their work schedules by the new management, drunk and arrogant Fugulnari cause problems at The Electric Egg, and H.F. searches desperately to find a safe place where Miss Sophie can now do her business. EPISODE TWENTY-THREE "Trade Test Transmissions" written by Amanda LaPergola featuring John Amir as John B, Baroness Kleodora, Offended Fugulnari Ivanna Cullinan as Commander Mindy Torianna Amanda LaPergola as Mrs. Frondrinax, Vert Zuri Washington as Delilah "Dee" Mallory, Rooty, Tess Chris Lee as Chip Frinkel Berit Johnson as Althaar, Sopon, Alien Barfly, Kwontz, DivineBot Derrick Peterson as Xtopps Eli Ganias as Hardyfox "H.F." Fornes Alyssa Simon as Lieutenant-Commander Frallen-Br'ar with Ian W. Hill: Announcer, William S. BurroughsBot, Trash Detector Anna Stefanic: Stella Reyes Linus Gelber: Martin LutherBot, Todd, Fidorian 2, Dave Lex Friedman: Bubbles, Amber's Mom #1, Fidorian 1 Olivia Baseman: Amber on the Bridge Jessica Stoya: Amber's Mom #2, Zwizz'linarp Fred Backus: Oakensarx, Drunk Fugulnari Philip Cruise: Beaux Several, Mark WahlbergBot Holly Pocket McCaffrey: Miss Sophie Clara Francesca: Dinorbiax Leila Okafor: Fracottiverx 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, Interstitial Music, and additional piano 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 © 2020 Gemini CollisionWorks Thank you for your attention; it is a pleasure working for you. A Gemini CollisionWorks Production EPISODE SCRIPT HERE!

In which the Day of the Fugulnari Ascension arrives. EPISODE TWENTY-TWO "The Secret Life of Plants" written by Ian W. Hill and Berit Johnson featuring John Amir as John B, Hydroponics Recruiter Berit Johnson as Althaar, Sopon, Alien Barfly, Sharon, Cpl. Ness Eli Ganias as Hardyfox "H.F." Fornes, Fugulnari 3, Mackalocka Amanda La Pergola as Mrs. Frondrinax, Vert Alyssa Simon as Lieutenant-Commander Frallen-Br'ar, PSA Announcer Zuri Washington as Delilah "Dee" Mallory, Tess Ivanna Cullinan as Commander Mindy Torianna Chris Lee as Chip Frinkel Derrick Peterson as Xtopps with David Arthur Bachrach: Fugulnari 1, Angry Bronsonian Lex Friedman: Bubbles, Fugulnari 2, Drunk Fugulnari Ian W. Hill: Announcer, Kaiser WilhelmBot, Marty, Herrdronn, William S. BurroughsBot Jessica Stoya: Susan Torkan Philip Cruise: Beaux Several, Cpl. Ness, Rotary Club Spokesbeing Linus Gelber: StalinBot, Todd Olivia Baseman: Amber on the Bridge, Flixwintrix Anna Stefanic: Stella Reyes Clara Francesca: Rixlon Holly Pocket McCaffrey: Ashlee in Hydroponics 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 © 2020 Gemini CollisionWorks Thank you for your attention; it is a pleasure working for you. A Gemini CollisionWorks Production EPISODE SCRIPT HERE!

In which John tries to share the Halloween tradition of watching scary movies with Althaar, and only succeeds in truly terrifying his friend with the mere idea that Humans could rise from the grave, as zombies are a completely and literally alien idea to all non-Human species. Meanwhile, controversial broadcaster Beaux Several arrives on the Fairgrounds after damaging several other civilizations by "just asking questions," and promptly charms and angers the locals in roughly equal amounts, while causing more trouble by promoting the Mrs. Frondrinax-created rumor that Humans actually can control the dead. And the other species on the Fairgrounds begin to form some Human-hating angry mobs. EPISODE TWENTY-ONE "They're Coming to Get You, Althaar" written by Linus Gelber featuring John Amir as John B, Corky, Tank Worker Berit Johnson as Althaar, Hitherto Unnoticed Bridge Person, Spy Baby, Tank Worker, Sopon, Restaurant Patron, Cpl. Ness Eli Ganias as Hardyfox "H.F." Fornes, Pushy HECNET Media Control, Queue-Tube Streamer, Spy Baby Amanda La Pergola as Mrs. Frondrinax, House Security Activation, Bold Spy Baby Ivanna Cullinan as Commander Mindy Torianna, Hopeful Aqua Screamo Fan, Spy Baby Alyssa Simon as Lieutenant-Commander Frallen-Br'ar, Angry Broadcaster, Spy Baby, Curious Wet-Tank Spunt, Restaurant Patron, Suspicious Alien 3 Zuri Washington as Delilah "Dee" Mallory, Tess Chris Lee as Chip Frinkel Derrick Peterson as Xtopps, with Jessica Stoya: Rhubarb Ian W. Hill: Announcer, Beaux Chair, Kaiser WilhelmBot, Marty, Baffled Egg Patron, Boris KarloffBot, Maitre D', Suspicious Alien 2 David Arthur Bachrach: Shakespearean ActorBot Olivia Baseman: Amber on the Bridge Linus Gelber: Hitherto Unnoticed Bridge Person's Friend, FRGD-Wave DJ, Todd, Rutledge, StalinBot Philip Cruise: Beaux Several, Baffled Egg Patron, Spy Baby, Stella's Napkin, Cpl. Dormer, Suspicious Alien 4 Anna Stefanic: Stella Reyes, Tank Worker Lex Friedman: Tank Worker, John's Napkin, Suspicious Alien 1 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 © 2020 Gemini CollisionWorks Thank you for your attention; it is a pleasure working for you. A Gemini CollisionWorks Production EPISODE SCRIPT HERE!

In which A Murder Is Announced. A homicide in a cheap lodging turns out to have important and personal ramifications for Commander Torianna, who takes on the investigation personally. Meanwhile, Althaar, having binge-watched hours of 20th-Century Earth mystery TV shows, on discovering that Mrs. Frondrinax is implicated in the crime, decides to do his own sleuthing, dragging the hapless John B along on what may or may not be a wild goose chase. At the same time, a redecoration of The Electric Egg makes everyone uncomfortable for undefinable reasons, Sherlock HolmesBot is disabled, evidence is stolen by a dog, and Mixology is only a red herring. EPISODE TWENTY "Dial 'O' for Bigelow" written by Ian W. Hill and Berit Johnson featuring Ivanna Cullinan as Commander Mindy Torianna Alyssa Simon as Lieutenant-Commander Frallen-Br'ar Berit Johnson as Althaar, Cpl. Ness, Sopon, Alien Barfly, Kwontz John Amir as John B, Collaborator 2 Amanda La Pergola as Mrs. Frondrinax Zuri Washington as Delilah "Dee" Mallory Derrick Peterson as Xtopps, Collaborator 3 Chris Lee as Chip Frinkel Eli Ganias as Hardyfox "H.F." Fornes with Philip Cruise: Cpl. Dormer Ian W. Hill: Announcer, Sherlock HolmesBot, Collaborator 1 Leila Okafor: Dr. Mwangi Lex Friedman: Veronica Gardens, Bubbles Fred Backus: Jasper Bigelow Holly Pocket McCaffrey: Ashlee! in Hydroponics, Miss Sophie Dean Haspiel: Informer Linus Gelber: Brindrinorx 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 © 2020 Gemini CollisionWorks Thank you for your attention; it is a pleasure working for you. A Gemini CollisionWorks Production EPISODE SCRIPT HERE!

In which Chip returns to The Electric Egg after a quick errand to find an immense booze fight in progress among just about everyone we know on The Fairgrounds. In attempting to sort out how the fight began, we are presented with eight flashbacks from amongst the crew, none of which actually in themselves do much to illuminate how the fight happened, but all of them revealing much about each character and how they see everyone else on The Fairgrounds and how they believe they are see and treated by all the others. EPISODE NINETEEN "Eight Ways of Looking at a Bar Fight" written by John Amir and Lex Friedman featuring Chris Lee as Chip Frinkel Berit Johnson as Althaar, Cpl. Ness, Sopon, Alien Barfly, Kwontz, Xbidont Goddess, Spotel Manager Derrick Peterson as Xtopps Ivanna Cullinan as Commander Mindy Torianna Amanda La Pergola as Mrs. Frondrinax, Vert Zuri Washington as Delilah "Dee" Mallory Eli Ganias as Hardyfox "H.F." Fornes John Amir as John B, WoodsmanBot Alyssa Simon as Lieutenant-Commander Frallen-Br'ar with Philip Cruise: Cpl. Dormer Holly Pocket McCaffrey: Miss Sophie Ian W. Hill: Announcer, Winston ChurchillBot, Dilurian, CommonerBot, Assassin Lex Friedman: Bubbles Linus Gelber: Space Priest Fred Backus: Jasper Bigelow 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 "Efficiency/The Better World" music and lyrics by John, arranged by Berit Illustration by Dean Haspiel Library Music and SFX licensed from Storyblocks extra special thanks to Julie Hoverson for the inspirational tweet WEB: www.geminicollisionworks.com TWITTER: @AlthaarTweeting ‏and @LifeWithAlthaar Optimized for best listening on earbuds or headphones. Entire Production © 2020 Gemini CollisionWorks Thank you for your attention; it is a pleasure working for you. A Gemini CollisionWorks Production EPISODE SCRIPT HERE!

In which John B, on yet another boring and routine EVA mission to fix a very small wire on the outside of The Fairgrounds, is sent hurling away from the space station by a chance explosion. As John and the bridge crew attempt in vain to find a way to bring him back (that won't kill him), all of his other friends on The Fairgrounds show up on the bridge to say hello (for no logical reason), and John suspects that, despite their assurances, it's really to say a very final goodbye. And for some reason or reasons, neither Frall nor Althaar seem to be around. EPISODE EIGHTEEN "Space Hat with Air" written by Ian W. Hill featuring John Amir as John B Ivanna Cullinan as Commander Mindy Torianna Eli Ganias as Hardyfox "H.F." Fornes Amanda La Pergola as Mrs. Frondrinax, Vert Berit Johnson as Althaar, Cpl. Ness, Sopon, Alien Barfly, Kwontz Chris Lee as Chip Frinkel Zuri Washington as Delilah "Dee" Mallory Derrick Peterson as Xtopps Alyssa Simon as Lieutenant-Commander Frallen-Br'ar with Linus Gelber: StalinBot Olivia Baseman: Amber on the Bridge Ian W. Hill: Announcer Holly Pocket McCaffrey: Miss Sophie Rolls Andre: Werner HerzogBot Philip Cruise: Cpl. Dormer Lex Friedman: Bubbles Anna Stefanic : Stella Reyes 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 © 2020 Gemini CollisionWorks Thank you for your attention; it is a pleasure working for you. A Gemini CollisionWorks Production EPISODE SCRIPT HERE!

In which the "Steves" from an annoying but highly motivated and skilled capitalist species, the Dilurians, come to The Fairgrounds, renting a downshifted and unused level, from which they proceed to wreak havoc across the entire space station. As their new business, Cadabra, expands rapidly from selling personalized smells, they begin, in less than a day, to gentrify across the station, wiping out all the beloved homegrown businesses and replacing them with more-convenient apps providing far worse service. On top of it, Commander Torianna discovers she will have to avert an actual massacre as the Dilurians attempt to expand into the sector of the Pudendar, a proud and exiled species of warrior artists uninterested in and offended by the commercial offerings. EPISODE SEVENTEEN "The Sweet Smell of the Fairgrounds" written by Amanda La Pergola and Philip Cruise featuring Zuri Washington as Delilah "Dee" Mallory, Docking Clerk, X.Z. Drachir Eli Ganias as Hardyfox "H.F." Fornes, Steve the First, Steve, Steve from BizLaunch, Party Steve Chris Lee as Chip Frinkel, Steve the Second, Tour Guide Steve, Steve the Final Alyssa Simon as Lieutenant-Commander Frallen-Br'ar, Steve-O Ivanna Cullinan as Commander Mindy Torianna John Amir as John B, Steve in Operations Berit Johnson as Althaar, Stevers, Sopon, Cpl. Ness, Steve from Admin Derrick Peterson as Xtopps, Steve-a-rino Amanda La Pergola as Mrs. Frondrinax, Steve in Legal, Ayn RandBot with Holly Pocket McCaffrey: Package Non-Recipient, Pudendari Attendant Philip Cruise: Christopher WalkenBot, Cpl. Dormer, Steve from Showcaine Lex Friedman: Smarmy Computer, Steven, Dating Service Drone Ian W. Hill: Announcer, Stevie, Jean-Claude, Kaiser WilhelmBot, Promo Drone, True Crime Comedian, Steve the Penultimate Olivia Baseman: Amber on the Bridge Rolls Andre: George ForemanBot, Restaurant Promo Leila Okafor: Officer Crveno, Showcaine P.A. Anna Stefanic : Stella Reyes, Pitch Video, Zyloxides fru Peplin David Arthur Bachrach: Steve from Integration, Falling-in-Love Drone, Pharma Steve Linus Gelber: Steve from HR, StalinBot, Awesome Steve Fred Backus: Steve from Tech Support, Big Steve Clara Francesca : Offspring, Queen Westellernta of the Pudendari 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 © 2020 Gemini CollisionWorks Thank you for your attention; it is a pleasure working for you. A Gemini CollisionWorks Production EPISODE SCRIPT HERE!

In which Drop Time comes again to The Fairgrounds, though several newcomers to the station have no idea what this period -- when the station drops a certain amount of days from the calendar to get in line with Earth's -- means for them. For John B, it means his birthday is getting skipped, for Dee, it means a cruel prank regarding a non-binding contract, for the energy being Lt. Frall, it means trying to drink coffee and pouring it on the floor, and for most of the crew, it means a time to slack off and ignore all rules. An angry John B searches for the hidden Timekeeping Central department, to discover the secret of The Algorithm that decides when Drop Time occurs, while H.F. takes Dee on a tour of several secret places on the station only available to the public during Drop Time. EPISODE SIXTEEN "Big Numbers and Little Science" written by Linus Gelber featuring Berit Johnson as Althaar, Herbert, Sopon, Alien Barfly, Video Kid John Amir as John B, Sanitation Grunt, Video Kid Ivanna Cullinan as Commander Mindy Torianna Alyssa Simon as Lieutenant-Commander Frallen-Br'ar, Indistinct Caller Derrick Peterson as Xtopps, HECNET Responder, Alien Duck Chris Lee as Chip Frinkel, Barry the Pilot Zuri Washington as Delilah "Dee" Mallory, Video Kid Eli Ganias as Hardyfox "H.F." Fornes, Video Kid Amanda La Pergola as Mrs. Frondrinax with Linus Gelber: PythagorasBot, Sanitation Grunt Philip Cruise: PhilolausBot, Sanitation Grunt Ian W. Hill: Announcer, Winston ChurchillBot, Sanitation Grunt, Birthday Alert, Video Kid, William S. BurroughsBot, Trash Detector Anna Stefanic : Stella Reyes Olivia Baseman: Amber on the Bridge Clara Francesca : Drop Time Educator 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 © 2020 Gemini CollisionWorks Thank you for your attention; it is a pleasure working for you. A Gemini CollisionWorks Production EPISODE SCRIPT HERE!