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SPOTLIGHT: Among The Stacks "Things are getting ready to happen out of sight."

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.


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“Things are getting ready to happen out of sight.” - Eavan Boland, 'This Moment'

Dramatis Personae:

NIGEL MCKEON as REDACTED

Written by NIGEL MCKEON

Produced by PIPPIN EIRA MAJOR

Music by ALEX SCHWARTZ

Follow them on Twitter @AmongStacks for future news and updates, or on their Tumblr amongthestackspodcast

Content warnings for this episode include: Vocal Distortion


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