Before The Tone

Before The Tone is a psychological horror science fiction podcast. We follow Mack as she begins working at the increasingly-suspicious Atlas Consulting. But be warned, we may not be the only ones following...Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nwXDIsWMvsvXAYfyKgUkx5lHNo35LGNjBRDQ7vQvH-g/edit?usp=sharingContent warnings: electronic beeps, stalking / being watched and followed, unreality, confusionThank you for listening, and be sure to support the Indiegogo campaign, which will go live December 2, 2022. There are some lovely perks including stickers, custom original drabbles and longer stories by our writer, annotated scripts, handwritten thank-yous, and much more.Be notified when crowdfunding goes live: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/before-the-tone-a-sci-fi-horror-audio-drama/coming_soon/x/29748842Or, if your listening when we're live, go straight to the crowdfunding page and show your support: https://igg.me/at/before-the-tone Credits:Anna Stein as Mack (she/he, @rosemarycat5 on twitter)Emma Johanna Puranen as Daria (she/her, @spacesword13, https://roguemaker.space/)Rebecca Hansson as the voice of the credits (VA twitter is @Peccatorium and her audio drama, BE NOT AFRAID, is @bna_pod)Music made by Duck Edwards (any pronouns, visual art content @Belleski on Twitter and Tumblr)Sound design and dialogue editing by Katharine Seaton (@katieseaton9 for Twitter, katharineseaton.com, inscapeanimations.com)Written and directed by Anna SteinFor updates and ominous messaging, find us on twitter and tumblr at KnaveOfHeartsAD. Contact us at KnaveOfHeartsPods@gmail.com.

Today, we want to spotlight another wonderful podcast for you to listen to while Before The Tone is in production (and after and then relisten and then recommend to your friends), Among The Stacks. When S, Head Librarian of a Library which contains every story from every universe finds themselves alone within its echoing halls, they must brave the Library's infinite collections to try find their colleagues. Their quest will take them to the Library's furthest reaches in search of answers and force them to grapple with the Library's slowly shrinking size, and the threats it poses for the multiverse at large.It's a little spooky, a little weird, and altogether very intriguing with a great cast. Go give them some love.Here is a transcript of this trailer. You can listen to Among The Stacks here or on your podcacher of choice.Are you listening?To avoid spoilers, content warnings are listed at the end of this episode description.“Things are getting ready to happen out of sight.” - Eavan Boland, 'This Moment'Dramatis Personae:NIGEL MCKEON as REDACTEDWritten by NIGEL MCKEONProduced by PIPPIN EIRA MAJORMusic by ALEX SCHWARTZFollow them on Twitter @AmongStacks for future news and updates, or on their Tumblr amongthestackspodcastContent warnings for this episode include: Vocal DistortionFor updates on Before The Tone and other ominous messaging, follow us on Twitter @KnaveOfHeartsAD and on Tumblr @KnaveOfHeartsAD.

Before The Tone season 1 premieres this Monday, May 6, 2024. Subscribe, stay tuned, and tell us your thoughts on Twitter & Tumblr @KnaveOfHeartsAD. Transcript Here. Website. Credits:Writing, directing: Anna SteinMack: Anna SteinDaria: Emma Johanna PuranenPascal: Evan Gwen DaviesWoman's Voice: Rebecca HanssonSound design: Katharine SeatonTheme music: Duck EdwardsScript editing: Sarahlily SteinTrailer cutting: Anna Stein

Mack's first day at Atlas under the watchful gaze of Eve Cacace.Content warnings: implication of stalkingTranscript. Website.Let us know your thoughts on Twitter and Tumblr @KnaveOfHeartsAD. This episode features a trailer for Tranthologies, an anthology podcast of stories written, voiced, and produced by trans people for trans people! Find them wherever you get your podcasts!Credits:Mack: Anna SteinDaria: Emma Johanna PuranenCredits: Rebecca HanssonWriting and Directing: Anna SteinDialogue Editing and Sound Design: Katharine SeatonTheme Music: Duck EdwardsScore: Arhynn DescyScript Editing: Sarahlily Stein

Mack tells Daria about the consultants, glassblowing, and someone who inexplicably makes her nervous. Content warnings: implication of stalkingTranscript. Website.Let us know your thoughts on Twitter and Tumblr @KnaveOfHeartsAD.This episode features a trailer for What Will Be Here, a sci-fi audio drama about living on a doomed earth (and building things anyway). Give it a listen on your podcatcher of choice! One of the writers, Brad Colbroock, is one of the ensemble members of Before The Tone, and you will hear their voice in episode 12! Credits:Mack: Anna SteinDaria: Emma Johanna PuranenBarista: Kiran KumarCredits: Rebecca HanssonWriting and Directing: Anna SteinDialogue Editing and Sound Design: Katharine SeatonTheme Music: Duck EdwardsScore: Arhynn DescyScript Editing: Sarahlily Stein

Mack researches Greek mythology, attends a creative writing class, and notices something odd on the CCTV. Transcript. Website.Let us know your thoughts on Twitter and Tumblr @KnaveOfHeartsAD.This episode features a trailer for Hi Nay, an excellent supernatural horror podcast with some mystery elements. It's about Filipina immigrant Mari Datuin, whose babaylan (shaman) family background accidentally gets her involved in stopping dangerous supernatural events in Toronto — alongside two supernatural detectives, her 6'2 strong-armed lesbian neighbor, and a celebrity conman guru with real magic powers.Credits:Mack: Anna SteinDaria: Emma Johanna PuranenCredits: Rebecca HanssonWriting and Directing: Anna SteinDialogue Editing and Sound Design: Katharine SeatonTheme Music: Duck EdwardsScore: Arhynn DescyScript Editing: Sarahlily Stein

Mack goes to a cafe with Pascal and finally concludes she is being followed.Content warnings: implication of stalking, mild panic attackTranscript. Website.Let us know your thoughts on Twitter and Tumblr @KnaveOfHeartsAD.This episode features a trailer for Space Specks, a post-apocalyptic audio drama about refusing to end with the world. I'm especially excited about how aromanticism plays a central role to the podcast. Listen here.Credits:Mack: Anna SteinDaria: Emma Johanna PuranenPascal: Evan Gwen DaviesCredits: Rebecca HanssonWriting and Directing: Anna SteinDialogue Editing and Sound Design: Katharine SeatonTheme Music: Duck EdwardsScore: Arhynn DescyScript Editing: Sarahlily Stein

Mack has a performance review slash check-in with Eve.Content warnings: stalking, fear of unrealityLet us know your thoughts on Twitter and Tumblr @KnaveOfHeartsAD.This episode features a trailer for The Heart Pyre, an interactive fantasy audio drama where listeners can vote on how the story continues. Check them out at theheartpyre.com.Transcript. Website.Credits:Mack: Anna SteinDaria: Emma Johanna PuranenPascal: Evan Gwen DaviesCredits: Rebecca HanssonWriting and Directing: Anna SteinDialogue Editing and Sound Design: Katharine SeatonTheme Music: Duck EdwardsScore: Arhynn DescyScript Editing: Sarahlily Stein