Episode 3 – The Venus Algorithm | The Stargazer Initiative
Notes de l’épisode
About The Stargazer Initiative
The Stargazer Initiative is a cinematic science fiction audio drama and fiction podcast featuring a full voice cast, immersive sound design, and an original serialized story.
The Stargazer Initiative is an independently produced queer sci-fi audio drama blending cinematic storytelling, emotional character arcs, mystery, horror, found family, and hopeful science fiction.
Follow an unlikely crew as they uncover impossible technology, dangerous conspiracies, and the mysteries waiting beyond known space. Every episode features cinematic sound design, an original score, and a talented cast of voice actors bringing the galaxy to life.
Whether you're a longtime fan of audio fiction or discovering your first audio drama, welcome aboard, Stargazer.
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Cast
Starring:
Hayes Colbourne - Tyrone Copping
Ryder “The Alcor” - Scout Hogg
Dr. Lily T’Daro - Anna Dalgleish
Pixie Darwell - Danelle White
Antoni Speranza - Evan Lewis
Cormac Mraz - Oderin Tobin
Valkyrie - Sarah Bannister
Featuring:
Augustus Phillips - Jeffrey Arndt
Amadeus Huginn - Dillan Schmitz
Dr. Oath Ozal - Chantel Dixon
Additional Voices By:
Toggin - Nathan Crockett
Tobin - Marco Quon
Reporter 1- Abigail Leach
Reporter 2 - Nathan Crockett
Commander Charlie Bennett - Gillian Coulton
Creative Team
Written by: Nikayla Morrell, Oderin Tobin, Nickolas H Bishop, Abigail Leach, & Evan Lewis
Directed by: Nickolas H Bishop
Direction Assistance: Emily Adams & Abigail Leach
Produced by: Emily Adams
Executive Producers: Abigail Leach & Skylar Desjardins
Production Manager: Nickolas H Bishop
Head Writer: Nikayla Morrell
Sound Design: Nickolas H Bishop, Cameron Sperling, & Camille Craig
Original Music: Roger LeBlanc, Tanya Mryglod, & Daniel M Ahmad
Artwork: Abigail Leach
Graphic Design: Nickolas H Bishop
Episode Music Credits:
“The Stargazer Initiative Theme” – Tanya Mryglod
“Louise” (Instrumental Version) – Logan Pilcher
“I’ll Be Your Clown” – Jamie Rutherford
“Still in Motion” – One Man Bend
“String Attached” – Tzabutan
“Working for a Living” (Instrumental Version) – Ben Bostick
“A Drop of Sparks” – BENJA
“Writing on the Wall” (Instrumental Version) – Rachel Gonzalez
“Nomad Shuffle” – Southside Aces
“The River of Hope” – Emmanuel Jacob
“Desert Drifter” – Will Taylor
“Never Know” (Instrumental Version) – Emme
“Drum Rolls” – Ian Post
“Ora” – Tamuz Dekel
“Like a Bird” – Letra
"From Nothing” (Short version) - Josh Leake
“It’s Not U It’s Me” – Glitter Glue
Special Thanks:
Inside Out Theatre
Storybook Theatre
Calgary Society of Independent Filmmakers
Community Podcast Initiative
Mount Royal University
Calgary Arts Development
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The Stargazer Initiative and all associated characters, stories, music, artwork, and original content are the intellectual property of Lean Into Love Productions unless otherwise credited.