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At the Penumbra, you might follow Juno Steel, a brooding, sharp-witted private eye on Mars, as he tangles with an elusive homme fatale, tracks dangerous artifacts of an ancient alien civilization, and faces his three greatest fears: heights, blood, and relationships. Or you might enter the world of the Second Citadel, where the merciless Sir Caroline must corral a team of emotionally distraught all-male knights to defend their city against mind-manipulating monsters...even the ones they’ve fallen in love with. Or you might tune into the not-too-distant future of Thirst, a future America somehow even worse than the present, where four couples must survive a dangerous reality TV competition designed by a sadistic host and a cheerfully violent Algorithm. These audio dramas and more await you in the Penumbra, dear traveler. We hope you enjoy your stay. (Start with "1.01: Juno Steel and the Case of the Murderous Mask" to follow the Juno Steel series, "1.09: Second Citadel - The Head of the Janus Beast" to follow the Second Citadel series, or "THIRST S1E1: Icebreaker" to listen to the Thirst series. Or, listen from oldest to newest to hear everything as we released it.) The Penumbra is created and produced by Harley Takagi Kaner and Kevin Vibert. Follow us on Bluesky (@thepenumbrapod.bsky.social‬), Tumblr (@thepenumbrapodcast), TikTok (@thepenumbrapodcast), Instagram (@thepenumbrapodcast), or Facebook (The Penumbra Podcast). For early and ad-free episodes, production scripts, commentary tracks, blooper reels, livestreams with the creators, and much more, you can find The Penumbra Podcast: SPECIAL EDITION at: https://thepenumbrapodcast.supercast.com You can find all of our transcripts here. If you would like to view trigger warnings or SFX attributions, you can scroll to the end of the appropriate episode transcript: https://drive.google.com/drive/u/2/folders/1bnWLw5dTW4l9A0bmOMzEiy6XqqsXHHi_ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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At the Penumbra, you might follow Juno Steel, a brooding, sharp-witted private eye on Mars, as he tangles with an elusive homme fatale, tracks dangerous artifacts of an ancient alien civilization, and faces his three greatest fears: heights, blood, and relationships. Or you might enter the world of the Second Citadel, where the merciless Sir Caroline must corral a team of emotionally distraught all-male knights to defend their city against mind-manipulating monsters...even the ones they’ve fallen in love with. Or you might tune into the not-too-distant future of Thirst, a future America somehow even worse than the present, where four couples must survive a dangerous reality TV competition designed by a sadistic host and a cheerfully violent Algorithm. These audio dramas and more await you in the Penumbra, dear traveler. We hope you enjoy your stay. (Start with "1.01: Juno Steel and the Case of the Murderous Mask" to follow the Juno Steel series, "1.09: Second Citadel - The Head of the Janus Beast" to follow the Second Citadel series, or "THIRST S1E1: Icebreaker" to listen to the Thirst series. Or, listen from oldest to newest to hear everything as we released it.) The Penumbra is created and produced by Harley Takagi Kaner and Kevin Vibert. Follow us on Bluesky (@thepenumbrapod.bsky.social‬), Tumblr (@thepenumbrapodcast), TikTok (@thepenumbrapodcast), Instagram (@thepenumbrapodcast), or Facebook (The Penumbra Podcast). For early and ad-free episodes, production scripts, commentary tracks, blooper reels, livestreams with the creators, and much more, you can find The Penumbra Podcast: SPECIAL EDITION at: https://thepenumbrapodcast.supercast.com You can find all of our transcripts here. If you would like to view trigger warnings or SFX attributions, you can scroll to the end of the appropriate episode transcript: https://drive.google.com/drive/u/2/folders/1bnWLw5dTW4l9A0bmOMzEiy6XqqsXHHi_ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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THIRST S1E17: We Both Shall Live

3/5/2026
You can find early and ad-free episodes, production scripts, commentary tracks, blooper reels, livestreams with the creators, and much more, at The Penumbra Podcast: SPECIAL EDITION. Can't Tear My Eyes From You, Chapter 17: We Both Shall Live. Here comes the.... Cast: Marge Dunn as Raine Randolph Amanda Egbu as Georgia Whittaker Josephine Moshiri Elwood as Valentina Ride Joshua Ilon as "Dennis Cruz" Tooky Kavanagh as The Algorithm Quinn McKenzie as Capote Whittaker Jamie McGonagill as Mrs. Murdock Melody Perera as Anouk Kalhara Stefano Perti as Dennis Lang Marc Pierre as "Gaylord Murdock" Brandon M. Reeves as Caller 1 Stewart Evan Smith as Taylor Kelley Alexander Stravinski as The Host (Trigger warnings can be found at the bottom of this episode description and at the end of the transcript.) ------- You can find all of our transcripts here. Transcripts will come out along with the public release of the episode and include all required SFX attributions. On staff at the Penumbra: Ginny D'Angelo -- Head of Operations Melissa DeJesus -- Script editing team Harley Takagi Kaner -- Co-creator, Head of Episode Development, Director, Sound designer Grahame Turner -- Script editing team Kevin Vibert -- Co-creator, Head of Operations, Lead writer Ryan Vibert -- Composer and performer of original music Jeff Wright -- Graphic designer -------- TRIGGER WARNINGS: -Body horror -Parasites, disease, pests, etcetera -Violence and threats of violence -Nonconsensual romantic and sexual scenarios -Manipulation and “mind control” -Violence towards animals -Deep bodies of water -Sudden loud noises -Fire, explosives, weaponry -Blood and gore -Abuse of power/authority -Restraint against one’s will -Pursuit/being hunted or chased -Vomiting -Sexism, transphobia, homophobia -Implications of domestic abuse -Suicide/self-harm -Dead bodies -Deception and gaslighting Please consider supporting our ability to continue making this show! We're independent and rely on your funding to buy the time and talent to write, direct, compose, product, act, and so much more for this show. You can find us at: thepenumbrapodcast.supercast.com or patreon.com/thepenumbrapodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:37:47

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Check out: How I Died S1E1

2/26/2026
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Duration:00:28:47

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THIRST S1E16: Cutthroat

2/19/2026
You can find early and ad-free episodes, production scripts, commentary tracks, blooper reels, livestreams with the creators, and much more, at The Penumbra Podcast: SPECIAL EDITION. Can't Tear My Eyes From You, Chapter 16: Cutthroat. A nature hike turns violent. Cast: Marge Dunn as Raine Randolph and Mary Amanda Egbu as Georgia Whittaker Josephine Moshiri Elwood as Valentina Ride Tooky Kavanagh as The Algorithm Quinn McKenzie as Capote Whittaker Melody Perera as Anouk Kalhara Stefano Perti as Dennis Lang and Joe Stewart Evan Smith as Taylor Kelley Alexander Stravinski as The Host and Abraham (Trigger warnings can be found at the bottom of this episode description and at the end of the transcript.) ------- You can find all of our transcripts here. Transcripts will come out along with the public release of the episode and include all required SFX attributions. On staff at the Penumbra: Ginny D'Angelo -- Head of Operations Melissa DeJesus -- Script editing team Harley Takagi Kaner -- Co-creator, Head of Episode Development, Director, Sound designer Grahame Turner -- Script editing team Kevin Vibert -- Co-creator, Head of Operations, Lead writer Ryan Vibert -- Composer and performer of original music Jeff Wright -- Graphic designer -------- TRIGGER WARNINGS: -Physical and bodily trauma -Choking and suffocating noises -Violence and threats of violence -Implied cruelty towards animals -Hypnosis, mind control -Unwanted sexual advances -Insects, slugs, etcetera -Vomit and sounds resembling vomiting -Abuse of power/control -Illness -Death -Sudden loud noises -Use of weaponry -Exposure, being lost in wilderness -Domestic argument and struggle -Fire and explosives -Stalking Please consider supporting our ability to continue making this show! We're independent and rely on your funding to buy the time and talent to write, direct, compose, product, act, and so much more for this show. You can find us at: thepenumbrapodcast.supercast.com or patreon.com/thepenumbrapodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:38:22

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THIRST S1E15: Base, Part 2

2/5/2026
You can find early and ad-free episodes, production scripts, commentary tracks, blooper reels, livestreams with the creators, and much more, at The Penumbra Podcast: SPECIAL EDITION. Can't Tear My Eyes From You, Chapter 15: Base, Part 2. Missed connections and some unexpected bonding. Cast: Marge Dunn as Raine Randolph Amanda Egbu as Georgia Whittaker Tooky Kavanagh as The Algorithm Quinn McKenzie as Capote Whittaker Stefano Perti as Dennis Lang Marc Pierre as the TVU Announcer Stewart Evan Smith as Taylor Kelley (Trigger warnings can be found at the bottom of this episode description and at the end of the transcript.) ------- You can find all of our transcripts here. Transcripts will come out along with the public release of the episode and include all required SFX attributions. On staff at the Penumbra: Ginny D'Angelo -- Head of Operations Melissa DeJesus -- Script editing team Harley Takagi Kaner -- Co-creator, Head of Episode Development, Director, Sound designer Grahame Turner -- Script editing team Kevin Vibert -- Co-creator, Head of Operations, Lead writer Ryan Vibert -- Composer and performer of original music Jeff Wright -- Graphic designer -------- TRIGGER WARNINGS: -Depictions of pornography, including images that may be interpretable as coercive/sexual assault -Sudden loud noises -Large bodies of water -Violence and threats of violence -Use of weapons (knives) -Some descriptions that may trigger germaphobic reactions (mold, etc.) -Deception and gaslighting -Scenes resembling cult indoctrination -Large and dangerous animals -Abuse of power and authority You can find early and ad-free episodes, production scripts, commentary tracks, blooper reels, livestreams with the creators, and much more, at The Penumbra Podcast: SPECIAL EDITION. Please consider supporting our ability to continue making this show! We're independent and rely on your funding to buy the time and talent to write, direct, compose, product, act, and so much more for this show. You can find us at: thepenumbrapodcast.supercast.com or patreon.com/thepenumbrapodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:32:35

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THIRST S1E14: Base, Part 1

1/22/2026
Can't Tear My Eyes From You, Chapter 14: Base, Part 1. Misunderstandings, mistrust, and odd couples. Cast: Kat Buckingham as the Chill Pill Announcer Marge Dunn as Raine Randolph Amanda Egbu as Georgia Whittaker Josephine Moshiri Elwood as Valentina Ride Quinn McKenzie as Capote Whittaker Melody Perera as Anouk Kalhara Stefano Perti as Dennis Lang Alexander Stravinski as a Warm Fellow (Trigger warnings can be found at the bottom of this episode description and at the end of the transcript.) ------- You can find all of our transcripts here. Transcripts will come out along with the public release of the episode and include all required SFX attributions. On staff at the Penumbra: Ginny D'Angelo -- Head of Operations Melissa DeJesus -- Script editing team Harley Takagi Kaner -- Co-creator, Head of Episode Development, Director, Sound designer Grahame Turner -- Script editing team Kevin Vibert -- Co-creator, Head of Operations, Lead writer Ryan Vibert -- Composer and performer of original music Jeff Wright -- Graphic designer -------- TRIGGER WARNINGS: -Tight, enclosed spaces (claustrophobia) -Noises of vomiting -Sudden loud noises -Violence and threats of violence -Deception and gaslighting -Drug use -Sexism, racism, homophobia -Flirting and sexual advances You can find early and ad-free episodes, production scripts, commentary tracks, blooper reels, livestreams with the creators, and much more, at The Penumbra Podcast: SPECIAL EDITION. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:30:56

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THIRST S1E13: Last Meal

1/8/2026
Can't Tear My Eyes From You, Chapter 13: Last Meal. When the rules are broken, there will be consequences. Cast: Marge Dunn as Raine Randolph Amanda Egbu as Georgia Whittaker Tooky Kavanagh as The Algorithm Josephine Moshiri Elwood as Valentina Ride Quinn McKenzie as Capote Whittaker Melody Perera as Anouk Kalhara Stefano Perti as Dennis Lang Marc Pierre as Sergeant Murdock and the General Brandon M. Reeves as The President of the Forty-Seven Habitable States of America Stewart Evan Smith as Taylor Kelley and the President's Show Announcer Alexander Stravinski as The Host and the Francophone Villain (Trigger warnings can be found at the bottom of this episode description and at the end of the transcript.) ------- You can find all of our transcripts here. Transcripts will come out along with the public release of the episode and include all required SFX attributions. On staff at the Penumbra: Ginny D'Angelo -- Head of Operations Melissa DeJesus -- Script editing team Harley Takagi Kaner -- Co-creator, Head of Episode Development, Director, Sound designer Grahame Turner -- Script editing team Kevin Vibert -- Co-creator, Head of Operations, Lead writer Ryan Vibert -- Composer and performer of original music Jeff Wright -- Graphic designer -------- TRIGGER WARNINGS: -Body horror -Insects, infestation, parasites -Poisoned and tampered-with food -Violence and threats of violence -Deception and gaslighting -Military violence -Violent propaganda -Implied violence against children -Racism, sexism, homophobia, xenophobia -Discussions of unwanted sexual aggression and advances -Noises of eating and kissing -Victim blaming -Shame and guilt -Death -Starvation You can find early and ad-free episodes, production scripts, commentary tracks, blooper reels, livestreams with the creators, and much more, at The Penumbra Podcast: SPECIAL EDITION. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:46:10

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Check out: Derelict S1E1

1/1/2026
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Duration:00:51:09

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Thirst S1E12: Prehistoric Reality

12/25/2025
Can't Tear My Eyes From You, Chapter 12: Prehistoric Reality. The contestants try to figure out whether they can trust one another. Cast: Marge Dunn as Raine Randolph Amanda Egbu as Georgia Whittaker Josephine Moshiri Elwood as Valentina Ride Jamie McGonagill as the Pleasant Voice Quinn McKenzie as Capote Whittaker Melody Perera as Anouk Kalhara Stefano Perti as Dennis Lang Marc Pierre as Sergeant Murdock Stewart Evan Smith as Taylor Kelley (Trigger warnings can be found at the bottom of this episode description and at the end of the transcript.) ------- You can find all of our transcripts here. Transcripts will come out along with the public release of the episode and include all required SFX attributions. On staff at the Penumbra: Ginny D'Angelo -- Head of Operations Melissa DeJesus -- Script editing team Harley Takagi Kaner -- Co-creator, Head of Episode Development, Director, Sound designer Joelle Kross -- Transcriptionist Grahame Turner -- Script editing team Kevin Vibert -- Co-creator, Head of Operations, Lead writer Ryan Vibert -- Composer and performer of original music Jeff Wright -- Graphic designer -------- TRIGGER WARNINGS: - Armed violence - Blood and gore - Institutional abuse - Helplessness - Threats of violence - Deception and gaslighting - Violence towards animals - Sudden loud noises - Enclosed dark spaces - Starvation - Sexism You can find early and ad-free episodes, production scripts, commentary tracks, blooper reels, livestreams with the creators, and much more, at The Penumbra Podcast: SPECIAL EDITION. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:32:35

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THIRST S1E11: L'enfer

12/4/2025
Can't Tear My Eyes From You, Chapter 11: L'enfer. The third elimination challenge begins. Cast: Anjimile as Three-Time Grammy Award Winner Sal Butcher Marge Dunn as Raine Randolph Amanda Egbu as Georgia Whittaker Josephine Moshiri Elwood as Valentina Ride Tooky Kavanagh as The Algorithm Quinn McKenzie as Capote Whittaker Melody Perera as Anouk Kalhara Stefano Perti as Dennis Lang Marc Pierre as Sergeant Murdock Stewart Evan Smith as Taylor Kelley Alexander Stravinski as The Host (Trigger warnings can be found at the bottom of this episode description and at the end of the transcript.) ------- You can find all of our transcripts here. Transcripts will come out along with the public release of the episode and include all required SFX attributions. On staff at the Penumbra: Ginny D'Angelo -- Head of Operations Melissa DeJesus -- Script editing team Harley Takagi Kaner -- Co-creator, Head of Episode Development, Director, Sound designer Joelle Kross -- Transcriptionist Grahame Turner -- Script editing team Kevin Vibert -- Co-creator, Head of Operations, Lead writer Ryan Vibert -- Composer and performer of original music Jeff Wright -- Graphic designer -------- TRIGGER WARNINGS: - Violence and threats of violence - Deception and gaslighting - Manipulation - Political violence - Abuse of power - Helplessness - Starvation - Racism, homophobia, transphobia - Sudden loud noises - Descriptions of domestic abuse - Depictions of self-harm You can find early and ad-free episodes, production scripts, commentary tracks, blooper reels, livestreams with the creators, and much more, at The Penumbra Podcast: SPECIAL EDITION. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:47:48

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Thirst S1E10: Billboard Row, Part 2

11/20/2025
Can't Tear My Eyes From You, Chapter 9: Billboard Row, Part 1. Anouk tells a story about her childhood. A rule is changed. Cast: Marge Dunn as Raine Randolph Amanda Egbu as Georgia Whittaker Josephine Moshiri Elwood as Valentina Ride Joshua Ilon as "Dennis Cruz" Tooky Kavanagh as The Algorithm Quinn McKenzie as Capote Whittaker Jason Mellin as Grimy Garth Melody Perera as Anouk Kalhara Stefano Perti as Dennis Lang Marc Pierre as Sergeant Murdock Noah Simes as the BBSSC Announcer Stewart Evan Smith as Taylor Kelley Alexander Stravinski as The Host (Trigger warnings can be found at the bottom of this episode description and at the end of the transcript.) ------- You can find all of our transcripts here. Transcripts will come out along with the public release of the episode and include all required SFX attributions. On staff at the Penumbra: Ginny D'Angelo -- Head of Operations Melissa DeJesus -- Script editing team Harley Takagi Kaner -- Co-creator, Head of Episode Development, Director, Sound designer Joelle Kross -- Transcriptionist Grahame Turner -- Script editing team Kevin Vibert -- Co-creator, Head of Operations, Lead writer Ryan Vibert -- Composer and performer of original music Jeff Wright -- Graphic designer -------- TRIGGER WARNINGS: - Starvation - Violence and threats of violence - Unwanted sexual interest/advances - Sudden loud noises - Domestic abuse - Paranoia and mass delusion - Abuse of authority - Gaslighting/deception - Historical racism - Gore and body horror - Severe violence and death You can find early and ad-free episodes, production scripts, commentary tracks, blooper reels, livestreams with the creators, and much more, at The Penumbra Podcast: SPECIAL EDITION. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:52:48

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Check out: [REDACTED] S1E1

11/13/2025
[REDACTED] S1E1: False Start (Part 1) —-------------- Introducing [REDACTED]; from Athan (The Grotto) and Jamie Petronis (The Cellar Letters) Following the death of his twin, failing actor Jacob Kane assumes his late-brother’s life in hopes of a fresh start. Instead of finding stability, Jacob finds himself working within The [REDACTED] Unit, a covert agency tasked with containing impossible creatures and phenomena. As he becomes entangled with paranormal forces and secret agendas, Jacob begins to discover a sense of belonging in a place he never expected. Equal parts horror and workplace satire, [REDACTED] takes inspiration from late 90s & early 2000s television like procedural monster-of-the-week shows X-files & Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and the classic ensemble banter of Brooklyn Nine-Nine and Psych. Visit our website: https://theredactedunit.com/ Join the discussion: http://theredactedunit.com/discord [REDACTED] S1E1: False Start (Part 1) Jacob Kane makes a big life change Starring: Jamie Petronis as Jacob Kane Athan as Eli Reyes Dan Morris as The Strict Producer Jeffrey Reddick as The Anxious Screenwriter Karen Neat as Server James Spurney as as Phil (Landlord) Nathan Lundsford as Jordan Kane Harlan Guthrie as ■■■ Zoe D. Lee as ■■■■■ Ben Akira Spencer as Officer Ioana Adascalitei as Jody (Paramedic) General Show Warnings Recurring themes of violence and peril, horror, death and grief, sudden & unsettling audio, use of weapons, secret-police/cover-ups, strong language. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:21:06

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THIRST S1E9: Billboard Row, Part 1

11/6/2025
Can't Tear My Eyes From You, Chapter 9: Billboard Row, Part 1. Anouk tells a story about her childhood. A rule is changed. Cast: Marge Dunn as Raine Randolph Amanda Egbu as Georgia Whittaker Josephine Moshiri Elwood as Valentina Ride Eleanore Cho Fellerhoff as "Holliday Murdock" Joshua Ilon as "Dennis Cruz" Tooky Kavanagh as The Algorithm Quinn McKenzie as Capote Whittaker Melody Perera as Anouk Kalhara Stefano Perti as Dennis Lang Marc Pierre as Sergeant Murdock and Kid 1 Stewart Evan Smith as Taylor Kelley and General Ricky Caruso Alexander Stravinski as The Host (Trigger warnings can be found at the bottom of this episode description and at the end of the transcript.) ------- You can find all of our transcripts here. Transcripts will come out along with the public release of the episode and include all required SFX attributions. On staff at the Penumbra: Ginny D'Angelo -- Head of Operations Melissa DeJesus -- Script editing team Harley Takagi Kaner -- Co-creator, Head of Episode Development, Director, Sound designer Joelle Kross -- Transcriptionist Grahame Turner -- Script editing team Kevin Vibert -- Co-creator, Head of Operations, Lead writer Ryan Vibert -- Composer and performer of original music Jeff Wright -- Graphic designer -------- TRIGGER WARNINGS: - Sudden loud noises - Violence and threats of violence - Verbal abuse - Deception - Military violence - Violence towards children - Propaganda and indoctrination - Imprisonment - Depicted car accident You can find early and ad-free episodes, production scripts, commentary tracks, blooper reels, livestreams with the creators, and much more, at The Penumbra Podcast: SPECIAL EDITION. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:37:14

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THIRST S1E8: Stained

10/16/2025
Can't Tear My Eyes From You, Chapter 8: Stained. The second elimination challenge is completed. Cast: Marge Dunn as Raine Randolph Amanda Egbu as Georgia Whittaker Josephine Moshiri Elwood as Valentina Ride Eleanore Cho Fellerhoff as Holliday Murdock Sarah Gazdowicz as the Fix-Your-Face Announcer Joshua Ilon as Dennis Cruz Tooky Kavanagh as The Algorithm Quinn McKenzie as Capote Whittaker Melody Perera as Anouk Kalhara Stefano Perti as Dennis Lang Marc Pierre as Sergeant Murdock Stewart Evan Smith as Taylor Kelley Alexander Stravinski as The Host (Trigger warnings can be found at the bottom of this episode description and at the end of the transcript.) ------- You can find all of our transcripts here. Transcripts will come out along with the public release of the episode and include all required SFX attributions. On staff at the Penumbra: Ginny D'Angelo -- Head of Merchandise and Outreach Melissa DeJesus -- Script editing team Harley Takagi Kaner -- Co-creator, Head of Episode Development, Director, Sound designer Joelle Kross -- Transcriptionist Grahame Turner -- Script editing team Kevin Vibert -- Co-creator, Head of Operations, Lead writer Ryan Vibert -- Composer and performer of original music Jeff Wright -- Graphic designer -------- - Verbal and emotional abuse - Sudden loud noises - Death - Violence and threats of violence - Gore and body horror - Body dysmorphia and body image issues - Homophobia and racism - Discussions around objectification and sexualization - Unwanted sexual advances - Graphic language - Abuse of authority - Deception - Vomiting - Body shaming You can find early and ad-free episodes, production scripts, commentary tracks, blooper reels, livestreams with the creators, and much more, at The Penumbra Podcast: SPECIAL EDITION. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:50:12

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THIRST S1E7: Homosexual Romantic Tradition

10/2/2025
Can't Tear My Eyes From You, Chapter 7: Homosexual Romantic Tradition The loophole in the challenge is exploited, but not all of the contestants are happy about it. Cast: Marge Dunn as Raine Randolph Amanda Egbu as Georgia Whittaker Josephine Moshiri Elwood as Valentina Ride and the Cash For Homes Announcer Eleanore Cho Fellerhoff as Holliday Murdock and Wife Joshua Ilon as Customer 2 Tooky Kavanagh as The Algorithm and Customer 1 Quinn McKenzie as Capote Whittaker Melody Perera as Anouk Kalhara Stefano Perti as Dennis Lang Marc Pierre as Sergeant Murdock Stewart Evan Smith as Taylor Kelley and Husband Alexander Stravinski as The Host and the Bully 1 (Trigger warnings can be found at the bottom of this episode description and at the end of the transcript.) ------- You can find all of our transcripts here. Transcripts will come out along with the public release of the episode and include all required SFX attributions. On staff at the Penumbra: Ginny D'Angelo -- Head of operations Melissa DeJesus -- Script editing team Harley Takagi Kaner -- Co-creator, director, sound designer Joelle Kross -- Transcriptionist Grahame Turner -- Script editing team Kevin Vibert -- Co-creator, lead writer Ryan Vibert -- Composer and performer of original music Jeff Wright -- Graphic designer -------- Trigger warnings: - Spousal abuse -- emotional, verbal, physical - Homophobia and transphobia - Racism and xenophobia - Abuse of authority - Violence and threats of violence - Sudden loud noises - Descriptions of military occupation and violence - Deception and gaslighting - Homelessness - Climate catastrophe - Descriptions of killing You can find early and ad-free episodes, production scripts, commentary tracks, blooper reels, livestreams with the creators, and much more, at The Penumbra Podcast: SPECIAL EDITION. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:34:17

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THIRST S1E6: Sexy Singles In Your Area

9/18/2025
Can't Tear My Eyes From You, Chapter 6: Sexy Singles In Your Area The forest reveals itself. Two new contestants are introduced and the next challenge begins. Cast: Marge Dunn as Raine Randolph Amanda Egbu as Georgia Whittaker Josephine Moshiri Elwood as Valentina Ride Eleanore Cho Fellerhoff as Holliday Murdock Joshua Ilon as "Dennis Cruz" Tooky Kavanagh as The Algorithm Quinn McKenzie as Capote Whittaker Melody Perera as Anouk Kalhara Stefano Perti as Dennis Lang Marc Pierre as Sergeant Murdock and Bully 2 Stewart Evan Smith as Taylor Kelley Alexander Stravinski as The Host and the Bully 1 M Sutherland as Boots Goliath (Trigger warnings can be found at the bottom of this episode description and at the end of the transcript.) ------- You can find all of our transcripts here. Transcripts will come out along with the public release of the episode and include all required SFX attributions. On staff at the Penumbra: Ginny D'Angelo -- Head of operations Melissa DeJesus -- Script editing team Harley Takagi Kaner -- Co-creator, director, sound designer Joelle Kross -- Transcriptionist Grahame Turner -- Script editing team Kevin Vibert -- Co-creator, lead writer Ryan Vibert -- Composer and performer of original music Jeff Wright -- Graphic designer -------- Trigger warnings: - Violence and threats of violence - Violence towards animals - Animal attack - Sudden loud noises - Deception and gaslighting - Abuse of authority - Homophobia and transphobia - Depictions of paranoia and paranoia-inducing phenomena - Body horror and gore - Descriptions of implied child abuse You can find early and ad-free episodes, production scripts, commentary tracks, blooper reels, livestreams with the creators, and much more, at The Penumbra Podcast: SPECIAL EDITION. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:54:17

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THIRST S1E5: Out There In the Hills

9/4/2025
Can't Tear My Eyes From You, Chapter 5: Out There in the Hills After the results of "The Newlywed Maim," the contestants decide to take drastic action. Cast: Marge Dunn as Raine Randolph and Suspect 2 Amanda Egbu as Georgia Whittaker Eleanore Cho Fellerhoff as Holliday Murdock Joshua Ilon as the Police Interrogation Bloopers Announcer Tooky Kavanagh as The Algorithm Quinn McKenzie as Capote Whittaker and Cop 3 Melody Perera as Anouk Kalhara Stefano Perti as Dennis Lang and Cop 2 Marc Pierre as Sergeant Murdock and Suspect 1 Stewart Evan Smith as Cop 1 Alexander Stravinski as The Host and the Police Captain (Trigger warnings can be found at the bottom of this episode description and at the end of the transcript.) ------- You can find all of our transcripts here. Transcripts will come out along with the public release of the episode and include all required SFX attributions. On staff at the Penumbra: Ginny D'Angelo -- Head of operations Melissa DeJesus -- Script editing team Harley Takagi Kaner -- Co-creator, director, sound designer Joelle Kross -- Transcriptionist Grahame Turner -- Script editing team Kevin Vibert -- Co-creator, lead writer Ryan Vibert -- Composer and performer of original music Jeff Wright -- Graphic designer -------- Trigger warnings: - Police brutality and abuse of authority - Climate disaster - Discussions of death - Discussions of starvation and death by exposure - Sudden loud noises - Violence and threats of violence - Deception and gaslighting You can find early and ad-free episodes, production scripts, commentary tracks, blooper reels, livestreams with the creators, and much more, at The Penumbra Podcast: SPECIAL EDITION. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:34:11

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THIRST S1E4: Duck!

8/21/2025
Can't Tear My Eyes From You, Chapter 4: Duck! The contestants play "The Newlywed Maim." Cast: Marge Dunn as Raine Randolph Amanda Egbu as Georgia Whittaker Eleanore Cho Fellerhoff as Holliday Murdock and Mom Joshua Ilon as Dennis Cruz and the Canadian Soldier Tooky Kavanagh as The Algorithm Quinn McKenzie as Capote Whittaker Melody Perera as Anouk Kalhara Stefano Perti as Dennis Lang and the Sergeant Murder's Breakfast O's Announcer Marc Pierre as Sergeant Murdock Alexander Stravinski as The Host and Sergeant Murder (Trigger warnings can be found at the bottom of this episode description and at the end of the transcript.) ------- You can find all of our transcripts here. Transcripts will come out along with the public release of the episode and include all required SFX attributions. On staff at the Penumbra: Ginny D'Angelo -- Head of operations Melissa DeJesus -- Script editing team Harley Takagi Kaner -- Co-creator, director, sound designer Joelle Kross -- Transcriptionist Grahame Turner -- Script editing team Kevin Vibert -- Co-creator, lead writer Ryan Vibert -- Composer and performer of original music Jeff Wright -- Graphic designer -------- Trigger warnings: - Violence and gore - Body horror - Manipulation - Abuse of authority - Military violence - Propaganda - Sudden loud noises - Sexism and objectification - Profanity - Spousal abuse - Fascism - Climate disaster You can find early and ad-free episodes, production scripts, commentary tracks, blooper reels, livestreams with the creators, and much more, at The Penumbra Podcast: SPECIAL EDITION. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:40:29

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8/17/2025
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Duration:00:05:37

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THIRST S1E3: Love Is a Four-Letter Word

8/7/2025
Can't Tear My Eyes From You, Chapter 3: Love Is a Four-Letter Word. The first game is revealed. Cast: Ginny D'Angelo as Siobhan Marge Dunn as Raine Randolph Josephine Moshiri Elwood as Valentina Ride Amanda Egbu as Georgia Whittaker Eleanore Cho Fellerhoff as Holliday Murdock Joshua Ilon as Dennis Cruz Tooky Kavanagh as The Algorithm Quinn McKenzie as Capote Whittaker Jamie McGonagill as Megumi Melody Perera as Anouk Kalhara Stefano Perti as Dennis Lang Marc Pierre as Sergeant Murdock Alexander Stravinski as The Host Amelia Young as Betsy (Trigger warnings can be found at the bottom of this episode description and at the end of the transcript.) ------- You can find all of our transcripts here. Transcripts will come out along with the public release of the episode and include all required SFX attributions. On staff at the Penumbra: Ginny D'Angelo -- Head of operations Melissa DeJesus -- Script editing team Harley Takagi Kaner -- Co-creator, director, sound designer Joelle Kross -- Transcriptionist Grahame Turner -- Script editing team Kevin Vibert -- Co-creator, lead writer Ryan Vibert -- Composer and performer of original music Jeff Wright -- Graphic designer -------- Trigger warnings: - Military violence - Sudden loud noises - Abuse of power/authority - Deception and gaslighting - Discussions of homophobia, transphobia, sexism, and racism - Natural disasters and climate change-related disasters - Animal abuse - Violence and threats of violence - Injury and hospitals - Public humiliation You can find early and ad-free episodes, production scripts, commentary tracks, blooper reels, livestreams with the creators, and much more, at The Penumbra Podcast: SPECIAL EDITION. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:41:19

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THIRST S1E2: Behind Closed Doors

7/24/2025
Can't Tear My Eyes From You, Chapter 2: Behind Closed Doors. An interlude before the real fun begins. What are couples really like in private? Cast: Marge Dunn as Raine Randolph and Wet-Park Announcer Amanda Egbu as Georgia Whittaker Eleanore Cho Fellerhoff as Holliday Murdock and Scientist 2 Joshua Ilon as Dennis Cruz and Bored Teenage Wet-Park Worker Tooky Kavanagh as The Algorithm Quinn McKenzie as Capote Whittaker Melody Perera as Anouk Kalhara Stefano Perti as Dennis Lang and Scientist 1 Marc Pierre as Sergeant Murdock Alexander Stravinski as The Host and Person in Excruciating Pain (Trigger warnings can be found at the bottom of this episode description and at the end of the transcript.) ------- You can find all of our transcripts here. Transcripts will come out along with the public release of the episode and include all required SFX attributions. On staff at the Penumbra: Ginny D'Angelo -- Head of operations Melissa DeJesus -- Script editing team Harley Takagi Kaner -- Co-creator, director, sound designer Joelle Kross -- Transcriptionist Noah Simes -- Production manager Grahame Turner -- Script editing team Kevin Vibert -- Co-creator, lead writer Ryan Vibert -- Composer and performer of original music Jeff Wright -- Graphic designer -------- Trigger warnings: - Discussions regarding transphobia and racism - Depictions of xenophobia - Depictions of sex - Implications of spousal abuse - Body horror - Sudden loud noises - Abuse of power/authority You can find early and ad-free episodes, production scripts, commentary tracks, blooper reels, livestreams with the creators, and much more, at The Penumbra Podcast: SPECIAL EDITION. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:35:58