What happens when classic literature stories go wrong? Our heroes go in and fix them, of course! Journey into beloved classics alongside our storyverse adventurers Cassidy and CRONICL. The immersive 3D sound design will place you in the room with the likes of Scrooge, Elizabeth Bennet, Dracula and more.
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The Hidden People: Ragnarok launches on September 18 on The Hidden People feed.
This apocalyptic fantasy adventure continues the stories of The Hidden People, Uncanny Valley, Think Fast, and M.U.S.E. If you haven't caught up on all of them yet, you still have time! Check out our Spotify and Podchaser playlists below to listen to all of the shows, or join our Patreon to hear every past and future episode ad-free!
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8 May 2025
Operation: Cask of Amontillado
DWM presents M.U.S.E., episode 8"Operation: Cask of Amontillado"Written by Chris BurnsideDirected by Emily KallenbergSound Design and Score by Katharine SeatonDistributed by Realm
In the season finale of M.U.S.E., Cassidy and CRONICL commence their final chase of Dracula, intent on getting him back into his proper story once and for all. Hopefully, they don't run into any last-minute plot twists...
This episode concludes season one of M.U.S.E., but the story continues in The Hidden People: Ragnarok. Coming soon!
Cassidy: Cora Ceipek
CRONICL: Erin Crane
Dracula: Stephen Kallenberg
Schmindiana: Tommy Balaj
Fortunato: Drew Bearded
Jesus: Aaron Brewer
Schmandalf: Jim Brown
Toby: Pip Gladwin
Giant: Stephen Gogol
General Thompson: Sean Gunther
Sir Top Hat: Ian Hayles
Doctor Aarne: Luna Madison
Thomas: David Murphy
Juliet: Lily Nevers
Dialogue Editing: McKinney Botts
Artwork: Lydia Kladitis
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24 Apr 2025
Operation: Pride & Prejudice
DWM presents M.U.S.E., episode 7
"Operation: Pride and Prejudice"
Written by Alexa Fett Fisher and Jane Austen
Directed by Emily Kallenberg
Sound Design and Score by Katharine Seaton
Distributed by Realm
Cassidy and CRONICL have finally anticipated Dracula's next move and find themselves in a dangerous confrontation...not just with their quarry but with the most famous romance in literature. How can a scientist and an artificial intelligence ignite the spark between Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy?
Cassidy: Cora Ceipek
CRONICL: Erin Crane
Dracula: Stephen Kallenberg
George Wickham: Cliff Chapman
Caroline: Lowri Ann Davies
Elizabeth Bennet: Beth Eyre
Mr. Darcy: Pip Gladwin
Lydia Bennet: Katrina Michaels
Mrs. Bennet: Erika Sanderson
Mr. Denny: Peter Wicks
Dialogue Editing: McKinney Botts
Artwork: Lydia Kladitis
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10 Apr 2025
Operation: Little Women
DWM presents M.U.S.E., episode 6
"Operation: Little Women"
Written by Megan Burnside and Louisa May Alcott
Directed by Emily Kallenberg
Sound Design and Score by Katharine Seaton
Distributed by Realm
Cassidy and CRONICL continue their hunt for Dracula, drawing closer than ever before. Their journey leads them directly into the path of the iconic Jo March, and together, they must solve the mystery of the sleepwalking kids. Or as Jo puts it: "a thrilling tale to only capture the grisly interest of my readers."
Cassidy: Cora Ceipek
CRONICL: Erin Crane
Dracula: Stephen Kallenberg
Jo: Jordan Lopez
Beth: Lily Nevers
Child: Essie Williams
Dialogue Editing: McKinney Botts
Artwork: Lydia Kladitis
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#MUSE #M.U.S.E. #AudioDrama #FictionPodcast #Literature #Dracula #LittleWomen #Jo #Beth #Vampire
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27 Mar 2025
Operation: A Midsummer Night's Dream
DWM presents M.U.S.E., episode 5
"Operation: A Midsummer Night's Dream"
Written by Stephen Kallenberg and William Shakespeare
Directed by Emily Kallenberg
Sound Design and Score by Katharine Seaton
Distributed by Realm
How now?! The wretched villain hath struck again! Dracula hath an enchanted forest invaded and shall all to ruin bring, lest our champion of science mend it. With lords, queens, faeries, and tricksters, Cassidy must, with haste (and her good fellows), restore the precious drops of this tale and undo that which hath been dastardly done.
Cassidy: Cora Ceipek
CRONICL: Erin Crane
Dracula: Stephen Kallenberg
Robin Goodfellow: Jacob Anderson
Peaseblossom: Tommy Balaj
Bottom: Drew Bearded
Oberon: Jim Brown
Titania: Darlene Spencer
Witches: Danielle Gunther, Emily Kallenberg, Katie Williams
Dialogue Editing: McKinney Botts
Artwork: Lydia Kladitis
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13 Mar 2025
Operation: Hound of the Baskervilles
DWM presents M.U.S.E., episode 4
"Operation: Hound of the Baskervilles"
Written by Lucy Waskiewicz and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Directed by Emily Kallenberg
Sound Design and Score by Katharine Seaton
Distributed by Realm
The most famous detective in literature comes face to face with the most famous vampire. Cassidy and CRONICL need Dr. Watson to step up and solve a classic mystery, preferably without hurting any animals in the process.
Cassidy: Cora Ceipek
CRONICL: Erin Crane
Dracula: Stephen Kallenberg
Barrymore: Ste Clough
Beryl Stapleton: Beth Eyre
Jack Stapleton: Pip Gladwin
Dr. Watson: Ian Hayles
Cartwright: David Murphy
Sherlock Holmes: Peter Wicks
Dialogue Editing: McKinney Botts
Artwork: Lydia Kladitis
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27 Feb 2025
Operation: A Christmas Carol
DWM presents M.U.S.E., episode 3
"Operation: A Christmas Carol"
Written by Chris Burnside and Charles Dickens
Directed by Emily Kallenberg
Sound Design and Score by Katharine Seaton
Distributed by Realm
Cassidy and CRONICL need to figure out their next move after Dracula's escape. Meanwhile, Dracula finds himself in a familiar story, but his presence there causes new problems that Cassidy and CRONICL need to fix before moving forward.
Cassidy: Cora Ceipek
CRONICL: Erin Crane
Dracula: Stephen Kallenberg
Nephew: Cliff Chapman
Arthur: Ste Clough
Mina: Lowri Ann Davies
Passerby: Beth Eyre
Gentleman: Pip Gladwin
Mrs. Cratchit: Erika Sanderson
Scrooge: Peter Wicks
John: Peter Wicks
Tiny Tim: Phoenix Widdowson
Dialogue Editing: McKinney Botts
Artwork: Lydia Kladitis
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13 Feb 2025
Operation: Dracula
DWM presents M.U.S.E., episode 2
"Operation: Dracula"
Written by Megan Burnside and Bram Stoker
Directed by Emily Kallenberg
Sound Design and Score by Katharine Seaton
Distributed by Realm
Cassidy and CRONICL explore the story of Dracula to learn more about the storyverse. But when things don't all go according to plan, they need to find a way to keep the story headed toward its conclusion.
Cassidy: Cora Ceipek
CRONICL: Erin Crane
Dracula: Stephen Kallenberg
Arthur: Ste Clough
Mina: Lowri Ann Davies
Van Helsing: Stef de Borst
Quincey: Xander Hildenbrandt
John: Peter Wicks
Dialogue Editing: McKinney Botts
Artwork: Lydia Kladitis
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#MUSE #M.U.S.E. #AudioDrama #FictionPodcast #Literature #Dracula #BramStoker #Harker #SciFi #Fantasy #Vampire #3DAudio #DolbyAtmos
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30 Jan 2025
Operation: Red Riding Hood
DWM presents M.U.S.E., episode 1
"Operation: Red Riding Hood"
Written by Chris Burnside
Directed by Emily Kallenberg
Sound Design and Score by Katharine Seaton
Distributed by Realm
Dr. Cassidy Parker is recruited into the M.U.S.E. program to enter and explore famous stories. But first, she needs to complete the test story.
Cassidy: Cora Ceipek
CRONICL: Erin Crane
Dracula: Stephen Kallenberg
Wolf Grandma: Jacob Anderson
Pilot: Aaron Brewer
Ensign: Aaron Eechaute-Lopez
Candidate: Stephen Gogol
General Thompson: Sean Gunther
Dr. Aarne: Luna Madison
Dialogue Editing: McKinney Botts
Artwork: Lydia Kladitis
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10 Jan 2025
M.U.S.E. Trailer
What happens when classic stories go wrong? Our heroes go in and fix them, of course! Journey into beloved classics alongside our storyverse adventurers Cassidy and CRONICL. The immersive 3D sound design will place you in the room with the likes of Scrooge, Elizabeth Bennet, Dracula and more.
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