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Enjoy this preview of A BETTER PARADISE, presented by Absurd Ventures in partnership with QCODE Media. Trying to survive in a world crumbling under its own technological advancements, former Tyburn Industria marketing executive Kurt Fischer reflects on his optimistic first days at the forward-thinking startup that he joined a decade ago. Kurt tells the origins of the ill-fated, ambitious but addictive game-world project that just might have destroyed the world… This episode contains mature content and graphic language. Created and written by Dan Houser. Directed by Lazlow. From Absurd Ventures and QCODE. ~~~ Follow us On Instagram @Absurd.Ventures and @QCODEMedia On X @AbsurdVentures and @QCODEMedia Learn more about upcoming content at AbsurdVentures.com and QCODEMedia.com ~~~ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 17 June 2024

Enter the new world from Absurd Ventures. A BETTER PARADISE is an expansive new universe created by Absurd Ventures, the new company founded by storytellers behind Red Dead Redemption and Grand Theft Auto. Experience this terrifying new world via the 12-episode original audio fiction series, A BETTER PARADISE Volume One: An Aftermath starring Andrew Lincoln, Shamier Anderson (@shamieranderson), Paterson Joseph (@patersondjoseph), Rain Spencer (@nynarain) and more. Listen to the first two episodes of the immersive audio fiction series, now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and more. Follow to never miss an episode: https://lnk.to/abetterparadise ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Created and written by Dan Houser Directed by Lazlow Starring Andrew Lincoln, Shamier Anderson, Paterson Joseph, Rain Spencer and more Produced by Absurd Ventures in partnership with QCODE Media. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 10 June 2024

Season 2 of Crime Waves tells the story of The Texas Renaissance Festival, the largest — and rowdiest — ren fair in the nation. A place where reality and fantasy are blurred. You may think it’s all tights and turkey legs, but what if we told you that the festival has a dark side, too? Over the years, this ren fair has been the scene of murders, assaults, and other assorted crimes. We went to the fair to investigate this place where people live out their carnal fantasies and figure out just exactly how that could become so dangerous. But we didn't expect to find danger for us. ~~~ Crime Waves: Renaissance, TX is a collaboration of Faceplant and QCODE, in association with No Smiling. ~~~ Follow us On Instagram @QCODEMedia | @faceplantmediapodcasts | @StickFigureProductions | @NoSmilingMedia On Twitter @QCODEMedia | @faceplantmedia | @StickFigurePro | @NoSmilingMedia ~~~ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 13 May 2024

New Dakota: 15,000 CE, thousands of years after the fall of our civilization. The Earth has reclaimed the cities and glories of the modern world, returning humanity to a way of life that recalls advanced, ancient civilizations. The histories of the old world survive only as myths and legends. Our tale focuses on four heroes from the great tribes of what was once South Dakota. They are known as : The Wolves, The Rams, The Bears, and the Birds. Book I : The Dawn Age introduced us to the world and the heroes who we’ll follow as we chart the rise of the first Empire of this new world. Book II : The Seed of Whiterock, begins to weave our worlds and hero quests together as their destinies collide amidst the backdrop of war, natural catastrophes, inflamed rivalries, new alliances, loves and losses. All of them will be tested as the world heaves toward its new age, The Dawn Age. A place where new legends are born and a time when all things return. Listen to the rest of the season and catch up before the finale on February 22nd! ~~~ Created by Jason Lew. From QCODE, makers of fantastic audio fiction. Visit QCODEMedia.com to learn more. ~~~ Follow us On Instagram @QCODEMedia On Twitter @QCODEMedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 12 February 2024

Enjoy Episode 1 of Season 2: The Hunter & The Seed. Azera joins the hunt. Barlon answers the call. This episode contains violence and graphic language. ~~~ Created by Jason Lew. From QCODE, makers of fantastic audio fiction. Visit QCODEMedia.com to learn more. ~~~ Follow us On Instagram @QCODEMedia On Twitter @QCODEMedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 1 January 2024

New Dakota: 15,000 CE, thousands of years after the fall of our civilization. The Earth has reclaimed the cities and glories of the modern world, returning humanity to a way of life that recalls advanced, ancient civilizations. Our tale focuses on four heroes from the great tribes of what was once South Dakota. They are known as : The Wolves, The Rams, The Bears, and the Birds. Book I : The Dawn Age introduced us to the world and the heroes who we’ll follow as we chart the rise of the first Empire of this new world. Book II : The Seed of Whiterock, begins to weave our worlds and hero quests together as their destinies collide amidst the backdrop of war, natural catastrophes, inflamed rivalries, new alliances, loves and losses. All of them will be tested as the world heaves toward its new age, The Dawn Age. A place where new legends are born and a time when all things return. Follow Birds Of Empire on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Created by Jason Lew. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 13 December 2023

Enjoy Episode 1 of Ad Lucem. It’s 2032. A group of students tour the number one organic intelligence company in the world. They learn about CARA, a Corporeal Augmented Reality Assistant created by the company’s brilliant and enigmatic CEO, Miranda Sköll. Miranda is preparing to launch a game-changing update she calls Presence… but there’s a problem. There are interactions her CARAs are having on the dark web that cannot be accounted for. Welcome to Ad Lucem O.I. This episode contains adult content and graphic language. All nine episodes will be available for free, but QCODE+ subscribers get early, uninterrupted access to new episodes. Learn more at https://qcodemedia.com/qcodeplus. This 9-episode audio drama is the first from Hidden Signal, QCODE’s new recurring series of mind-bending, immersive stories. Follow Ad Lucem on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening now. https://listen.qcodemedia.com/adlucem Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 11 August 2023

The year is 2032, and the revolutionary tech company AD LUCEM OI has over 10 million subscribers. Their Corporeal Augmented Reality Assistant, or CARA for short, is a massive success. CARA isn’t just another listening device. It’s a virtual assistant, helmed by a live operator, who responds to the wants and needs of their clients in real time – the way only a human can. With an update to this game-changing technology on the horizon, the company’s CEO is poised to capture the fame and fortune she’s always dreamed of. But it is quickly revealed that her determination to “maintain the thread of human connection” might have unintended consequences… AD LUCEM is a nine-episode, socio-political thriller about the ethical dilemmas that surface when the pursuit of human connection blurs the lines between technology and reality. Follow Ad Lucem on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening now. https://listen.qcodemedia.com/adlucem Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 7 August 2023

Enjoy Episode 1 of The Foxes of Hydesville, an audio drama inspired by the true story of the Fox Sisters. This 9-episode swirling family epic (starring Carey Mulligan) follows the infamous mediums as they rise to fame in the 19th century when they begin conjuring up the dead... and inadvertently spawn a new religion: Spiritualism. Follow The Foxes of Hydesville on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening now for more episodes. https://listen.qcodemedia.com/foxes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 17 May 2023

The Foxes of Hydesville premieres May 10 and is inspired by the true story of the Fox Sisters. This 9-episode swirling family epic (starring Carey Mulligan) follows the infamous mediums as they rise to fame in the 19th century when they begin conjuring up the dead... and inadvertently spawn a new religion: Spiritualism. Follow The Foxes of Hydesville on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening now. https://listen.qcodemedia.com/foxes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 10 May 2023

Follow Birds Of Empire on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Introduction to The Wolves - Masters of The Hunt. People of the Grass. Descendants of the Sleepless Blood Wolf, who dwell in the open Plains. Enter Azera: a tribal butcher and daughter of the Queen who knows she's destined for more. After losing her sister at a young age, Azera yearns to prove her worth as a hunter and to fill a void in her soul. Content Warning: This episode contains violence and graphic language. Created by Jason Lew. From QCODE, makers of fantastic audio fiction. Visit QCODEMedia.com to learn more. And, check out some of our other shows including: From Now with Richard Madden and Brian Cox, The Left Right Game with Tessa Thompson, Borrasca with Cole Sprouse, Blackout with Rami Malek, and many more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 5 December 2022

New Dakota: 15,000 CE, thousands of years after the fall of civilization. The Earth has reclaimed the cities and glories of the modern world, reducing humankind to prehistoric tribal life. The old world is known only through myths and fables handed down through lost generations. Having barely survived, humanity has returned to a way of life more closely resembling civilizations of the ancient past: The Bears, The Rams, The Birds, and The Wolves. Book 1 — The Dawn Age serves as an introduction to each of the four young people from the clans as we chart the rise of the first empire of the new world. Created by Jason Lew. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 22 November 2022

Bonus – Extending the Story: Sheriff Elijah Taylor defends the Nation of Texas from desperate and dangerous immigrants from the chaotic United States. When he runs into the Fosters and Itanis, he discovers a new wrinkle in the mystery he’s chasing. ~~ From QCODE, makers of fantastic audio fiction. Visit QCODEMedia.com to learn more. And, check out some of our other shows including: The Left Right Game with Tessa Thompson, Borrasca with Cole Sprouse, Soft Voice with Naomi Scott. Listen to this episode uninterrupted (without ads in the middle) with QCODE+ on Apple Podcasts. QCODE+ subscribers also enjoy special bonus episodes which include conversations with the creators of the show. For more information visit QCODE+ Follow us: On Instagram @QCODEMedia On Twitter @QCODEMedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 7 October 2021

In the Season Two finale, armed with the knowledge of the blackout’s true purpose, Wren, the Fosters, and the Itanis attempt a daring escape from the city of Boston. ~~ From QCODE, makers of fantastic audio fiction. Visit QCODEMedia.com to learn more. And, check out our new shows - Birds of Empire and The Peepkins. Listen to this episode uninterrupted (without ads in the middle) with QCODE+ on Apple Podcasts. QCODE+ subscribers also enjoy special bonus episodes which include conversations with the creators of the show. Learn more at https://qcodemedia.com/qcodeplus. Follow us: On Instagram @QCODEMedia On Twitter @QCODEMedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 15 July 2021

Wren and the Itanis are lured back to Boston by a man named “The Rook,” where the truth behind the blackout is finally revealed. ~~ From QCODE, makers of fantastic audio fiction. Visit QCODEMedia.com to learn more. And, check out our new shows - Birds of Empire and The Peepkins. Listen to this episode uninterrupted (without ads in the middle) with QCODE+ on Apple Podcasts. QCODE+ subscribers also enjoy special bonus episodes which include conversations with the creators of the show. Learn more at https://qcodemedia.com/qcodeplus. Follow us: On Instagram @QCODEMedia On Twitter @QCODEMedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 8 July 2021

Amends are made between Wren and her family, but old enemies resurface, forcing them to attempt a daring escape from Boston, where we learn the true depth of the tragedy she’s suffered. ~~ From QCODE, makers of fantastic audio fiction. Visit QCODEMedia.com to learn more. And, check out our new shows - Birds of Empire and The Peepkins. Listen to this episode uninterrupted (without ads in the middle) with QCODE+ on Apple Podcasts. QCODE+ subscribers also enjoy special bonus episodes which include conversations with the creators of the show. Learn more at https://qcodemedia.com/qcodeplus. Follow us: On Instagram @QCODEMedia On Twitter @QCODEMedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 1 July 2021

A near-death experience changes Wren’s entire attitude about the blackout. The Itani family comes to understand Simon for all of his faults and virtues. ~~ From QCODE, makers of fantastic audio fiction. Visit QCODEMedia.com to learn more. And, check out our new shows - Birds of Empire and The Peepkins. Listen to this episode uninterrupted (without ads in the middle) with QCODE+ on Apple Podcasts. QCODE+ subscribers also enjoy special bonus episodes which include conversations with the creators of the show. Learn more at https://qcodemedia.com/qcodeplus. Follow us: On Instagram @QCODEMedia On Twitter @QCODEMedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 24 June 2021

After taking shelter in Wren’s hometown neighborhood, when Lana falls deathly ill, forcing Wren to search for life-saving medicine alongside her estranged father. Meanwhile, the Itani family struggles to understand what kind of a man Simon really was. ~~ From QCODE, makers of fantastic audio fiction. Visit QCODEMedia.com to learn more. And, check out our new shows - Birds of Empire and The Peepkins. Listen to this episode uninterrupted (without ads in the middle) with QCODE+ on Apple Podcasts. QCODE+ subscribers also enjoy special bonus episodes which include conversations with the creators of the show. Learn more at https://qcodemedia.com/qcodeplus. Follow us: On Instagram @QCODEMedia On Twitter @QCODEMedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 17 June 2021

The Foster Family seeks refuge at a police-controlled emergency relief area, while Lana and Carter fight to get back home. Meanwhile, in our present-day story, Simon’s emotional unraveling has tragic consequences. ~~ From QCODE, makers of fantastic audio fiction. Visit QCODEMedia.com to learn more. And, check out our new shows - Birds of Empire and The Peepkins. Listen to this episode uninterrupted (without ads in the middle) with QCODE+ on Apple Podcasts. QCODE+ subscribers also enjoy special bonus episodes which include conversations with the creators of the show. Learn more at https://qcodemedia.com/qcodeplus. Follow us: On Instagram @QCODEMedia On Twitter @QCODEMedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 10 June 2021

Wren continues her story, highlighting her search for answers amid the blackout in Boston. Meanwhile, Simon’s suspicions cause tensions to rise in the Itani family. ~~ From QCODE, makers of fantastic audio fiction. Visit QCODEMedia.com to learn more. And, check out our new shows - Birds of Empire and The Peepkins. Listen to this episode uninterrupted (without ads in the middle) with QCODE+ on Apple Podcasts. QCODE+ subscribers also enjoy special bonus episodes which include conversations with the creators of the show. Learn more at https://qcodemedia.com/qcodeplus. Follow us: On Instagram @QCODEMedia On Twitter @QCODEMedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 4 June 2021

in the Season Two premiere, hiding out after their escape from Berlin, the Itani family cross paths with an old friend from the past (AJA NAOMI KING), whose intentions are anything but clear. ~~ From QCODE, makers of fantastic audio fiction. Visit QCODEMedia.com to learn more. And, check out our new shows - Birds of Empire and The Peepkins. Listen to this episode uninterrupted (without ads in the middle) with QCODE+ on Apple Podcasts. QCODE+ subscribers also enjoy special bonus episodes which include conversations with the creators of the show. Learn more at https://qcodemedia.com/qcodeplus. Follow us: On Instagram @QCODEMedia On Twitter @QCODEMedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 4 June 2021

The blackout rages on in Season 2 of the hit show, BLACKOUT with Rami Malek (Simon Itani) and starring Aja Naomi King (Wren Foster). After escaping Berlin, Simon and his family cross paths with Wren, an old family friend, who lands on their doorstep after making it out of Boston in the midst of the widespread blackout. Traumatized from her experiences, Wren recounts to the Itanis the excruciating challenges she and her family went through during the Blackout. But can Wren be as trustworthy as she seems? And what truths remain to be uncovered about the true nature of this blackout? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 4 June 2021

Academy Award winner Rami Malek returns as SIMON ITANI, a small-town, radio DJ. fighting to protect his family and community after the power grid goes down nationwide. This season also stars Aja Naomi King as WREN FOSTER, a mysterious family friend...but can she be trusted? What truths remain to be uncovered about the origins of this blackout? Blackout was created by Scott Conroy. Blackout Season 2 was written by Jeremy Novick, and directed by Stefanie Abel Horowitz and Jeremy Novick. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 27 May 2021

In the Season One finale, Alliances shift and an escape attempt is made. BLACKOUT is presented by Sonos. ~~ From QCODE, makers of fantastic audio fiction. Visit QCODEMedia.com to learn more. And, check out our new shows - Birds of Empire and The Peepkins. Listen to this episode uninterrupted (without ads in the middle) with QCODE+ on Apple Podcasts. QCODE+ subscribers also enjoy special bonus episodes which include conversations with the creators of the show. Learn more at https://qcodemedia.com/qcodeplus. Follow us: On Instagram @QCODEMedia On Twitter @QCODEMedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 30 April 2019

Madeleine’s new regime tightens its stranglehold. Simon is forced to play a role. BLACKOUT is presented by Sonos. ~~ From QCODE, makers of fantastic audio fiction. Visit QCODEMedia.com to learn more. And, check out our new shows - Birds of Empire and The Peepkins. Listen to this episode uninterrupted (without ads in the middle) with QCODE+ on Apple Podcasts. QCODE+ subscribers also enjoy special bonus episodes which include conversations with the creators of the show. Learn more at https://qcodemedia.com/qcodeplus. Follow us: On Instagram @QCODEMedia On Twitter @QCODEMedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 23 April 2019

Madeleine serves as judge and jury in a trial. Simon makes a deal. Izzy carries out a daring plan. BLACKOUT is presented by Sonos. ~~ From QCODE, makers of fantastic audio fiction. Visit QCODEMedia.com to learn more. And, check out our new shows - Birds of Empire and The Peepkins. Listen to this episode uninterrupted (without ads in the middle) with QCODE+ on Apple Podcasts. QCODE+ subscribers also enjoy special bonus episodes which include conversations with the creators of the show. Learn more at https://qcodemedia.com/qcodeplus. Follow us: On Instagram @QCODEMedia On Twitter @QCODEMedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 16 April 2019

The Itani family tries to enjoy Halloween. While Berlin tries to find peace, Lincoln returns to town. BLACKOUT is presented by Sonos. ~~ From QCODE, makers of fantastic audio fiction. Visit QCODEMedia.com to learn more. And, check out our new shows - Birds of Empire and The Peepkins. Listen to this episode uninterrupted (without ads in the middle) with QCODE+ on Apple Podcasts. QCODE+ subscribers also enjoy special bonus episodes which include conversations with the creators of the show. Learn more at https://qcodemedia.com/qcodeplus. Follow us: On Instagram @QCODEMedia On Twitter @QCODEMedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 9 April 2019

Simon learns that the blackout might cross state and national lines. BLACKOUT is presented by Sonos. ~~ From QCODE, makers of fantastic audio fiction. Visit QCODEMedia.com to learn more. And, check out our new shows - Birds of Empire and The Peepkins. Listen to this episode uninterrupted (without ads in the middle) with QCODE+ on Apple Podcasts. QCODE+ subscribers also enjoy special bonus episodes which include conversations with the creators of the show. Learn more at https://qcodemedia.com/qcodeplus. Follow us: On Instagram @QCODEMedia On Twitter @QCODEMedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 2 April 2019

Madeleine makes a play for power. Hunter meets a hermit who knows more than he should. BLACKOUT is presented by Sonos. ~~ From QCODE, makers of fantastic audio fiction. Visit QCODEMedia.com to learn more. And, check out our new shows - Birds of Empire and The Peepkins. Listen to this episode uninterrupted (without ads in the middle) with QCODE+ on Apple Podcasts. QCODE+ subscribers also enjoy special bonus episodes which include conversations with the creators of the show. Learn more at https://qcodemedia.com/qcodeplus. Follow us: On Instagram @QCODEMedia On Twitter @QCODEMedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 26 March 2019

Hunter’s camping trip takes a dangerous turn. Simon offers a reassuring voice to the community. ~~ From QCODE, makers of fantastic audio fiction. Visit QCODEMedia.com to learn more. And, check out our new shows - Birds of Empire and The Peepkins. Listen to this episode uninterrupted (without ads in the middle) with QCODE+ on Apple Podcasts. QCODE+ subscribers also enjoy special bonus episodes which include conversations with the creators of the show. Learn more at https://qcodemedia.com/qcodeplus. Follow us: On Instagram @QCODEMedia On Twitter @QCODEMedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 19 March 2019

In the series premiere, local radio DJ Simon Itani (RAMI MALEK) survives a run-in with a shadowy gunman as a mysterious blackout rocks his isolated community. ~~ From QCODE, makers of fantastic audio fiction. Visit QCODEMedia.com to learn more. And, check out our new shows - Birds of Empire and The Peepkins. Listen to this episode uninterrupted (without ads in the middle) with QCODE+ on Apple Podcasts. QCODE+ subscribers also enjoy special bonus episodes which include conversations with the creators of the show. Learn more at https://qcodemedia.com/qcodeplus. BLACKOUT is presented by Sonos. Discover sound made easy at Sonos.com. Follow us: On Instagram @QCODEMedia On Twitter @QCODEMedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 19 March 2019

When modern civilization is upended, what choices will you make? BLACKOUT is an apocalyptic thriller set in a small-town community trying to hold itself together in the dark. BLACKOUT stars and is executive produced by Academy Award® winner Rami Malek and produced by QCode and Endeavor Audio. BLACKOUTWritten and created by Scott Conroy.Directed by Shawn Christensen. BLACKOUT is presented by Sonos. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 13 March 2019