Lake Song

About Lake Song

OFFICIAL SELECTION -- Tribeca Festival Audio Premieres. It's 2098 and the Republic of Chicago has what the world needs: fresh water. But with new opportunities come new threats, especially for a pair of siblings on the South Side. Can the people come together to save their city—and each other? Combining sci-fi and music, politics and poetry, Lake Song is a collective response to our times, and a shared dream of our future.

Publisher

Make-Believe Association

Category

fiction · fiction

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

26 Aug 2022

Latest episode

29 Jul 2026

Latest episodes

1 of 16 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   29 Jul 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Ready for More Odysseys?

   Host Jeremy McCarter explores the acclaimed audio drama "Lost Books of the Odyssey," featuring five new adventures of Odysseus, offering a darkly hilarious and resonant experience.

2. 

   25 Jun 2025

   Introducing: HAMLET

   This episode introduces a new podcast series, "Hamlet," which presents Shakespeare's play from the protagonist's perspective, featuring Daniel Kyri and binaural sound design by Mikhail Fiksel.

3. 

   21 Dec 2022

   Singing Free | Episode 12

   The series finale of Lake Song explores how the city grapples with newfound freedom after a storm, featuring Sydney Charles and Marcus D. Moore, prompting reflection on societal choices.

4. 

   14 Dec 2022

   Stretch Out Your Hand | Episode 11

   Sydney Charles as Dee and Marcus D. Moore as Wade face Siren's deadly challenge in this episode of Lake Song, co-created by Laura Alcalá Baker and others.

5. 

   7 Dec 2022

   Boat Trouble | Episode 10

   Dee and Wade, portrayed by Sydney Charles and Marcus D. Moore, grapple with repairing long-standing issues, revealing the complexities of their relationship in this episode.

6. 

   30 Nov 2022

   Spiraling | Episode 9

   Wade investigates the Siren plan tearing the city apart, while Dee grieves and attempts a fresh start in this episode of the fictional podcast Lake Song.

7. 

   23 Nov 2022

   Fair Share | Episode 8

   Dee grapples with grief as Wade's Siren plan causes city disruption, revealing the plan's impact on individuals and the community.

8. 

   16 Nov 2022

   Outsiders | Episode 7

   In this fictional episode of Lake Song, Wade experiences success as Siren remakes Chicago, while Dee struggles to maintain her family role in the year 2099.

9. 

   9 Nov 2022

   Astronauts | Episode 6

   Dee, played by Sydney Charles, and Wade, played by Marcus D. Moore, grapple with a mysterious energy emanating from a song that impacts their lives and the city.

10. 

    2 Nov 2022

    The Catch | Episode 5

    Dee faces a direct challenge from Mira as the Siren plan hangs in the balance, and the whole city challenges Wade in this episode of Lake Song.

11. 

    26 Oct 2022

    Like a Basket Weave | Episode 4

    Dee yearns for her past as Mira envisions the future, while Wade grapples with internal conflicts to represent Siren Galactic's vision, revealing character struggles in this episode.

12. 

    19 Oct 2022

    All the Coffee in the World | Episode 3

    Dee, played by Sydney Charles, uncovers hidden depths in Mira while Wade, played by Marcus D. Moore, navigates challenges at City Hall in this episode of Lake Song.

13. 

    13 Oct 2022

    Vitruvius | Episode 2

    Wade and Dee uncover a bold city plan and a mysterious girl, revealing secrets that could reshape their world in this narrative episode.

14. 

    13 Oct 2022

    Bow Towards the Wind | Episode 1

    Sydney Charles and Marcus D. Moore star as siblings Dee and Wade, whose lives are upended by a shocking death in the Republic of Chicago in 2098, creating a crisis.

15. 

    6 Oct 2022

    Trailer 2: Chicago Poets--Past, Present, Future

    Nate Marshall discusses Chicago poets' historical impact and future aspirations, offering insights into their enduring influence; this is an interview.

16. 

    26 Aug 2022

    Trailer: Lake Song

    This trailer introduces Lake Song, a sci-fi audio drama set in 2098 Chicago, exploring themes of water scarcity, family, and community resilience in the face of emerging threats.

Inside a recent episode

Ready for More Odysseys?

Published 29 Jul 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] Thank you, traveler. Who would have guessed that this ragged vagabond, half-dead, floating on a ship's last timber, would be so rich in conversation? I'm your servant, King Alcinas. And I yours. Now come, one more stop and then my wine. The famous Orchard of Alcenas is down this path. It's late, your highness. And no moon to light the way back, are you sure? We're fine, we're fine, if the teller wills. The teller? Oh. Majesty, who's the teller? Your good talk has made me careless. I've said too much. Come, walk with me, here, on my right side. Book two, Guest Friend. We have a law in Theatia. Never speak of our beliefs with foreigners. […]

Who has been a guest on Lake Song

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Daniel Kyri
• Mikhail Fiksel
• Sydney Charles
• Marcus D Moore
• Nate Marshall

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

2,064

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.6 / 5

114 ratings

Spotify

4.9 / 5

23 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 42 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

30

Social presence

0

YouTube

68

Engagement

67

Contact Lake Song

Guest appearances

Does not typically book guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.

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