Pod Engine
Podcast thumbnail for Polybius Protocol

Polybius Protocol

Claim This Podcast

by The Children of the Neon God (DTY)

5.0(2 reviews)
10 episodes
Updated Daily
Accepts GuestsHas Sponsors

Podcast Overview

Before TRON, there was POLYBIUS. A retro sci-fi horror fiction podcast from Children of the Neon God, based on the infamous 1981 Portland arcade legend. Liz Faire thought she was just a substitute teacher—until a haunted arcade machine came back to finish what it started. Analog horror, Cold War conspiracies, and buried memories. Reboot the program. Remain for the glitch. For fans of Archive 81, Welcome to Night Vale, The Magnus Archives, Limetown, or Control (Remedy Games). Check out our website: polybiusPROTOCOL.com

Language

🇺🇲

Publishing Since

7/27/2025

Visit WebsiteAppleView on Apple PodcastsRSS Feed

1 verified contact email on file for Polybius Protocol

Pitch yourself as a guest, propose sponsorships, or reach out directly to the host.

See contact details

Recent Episodes

Episode thumbnail for Polybius Protocol - Episode 10 - Live Studio Audience

July 5, 2026

Polybius Protocol - Episode 10 - Live Studio Audience

<p>Welcome back after sweeps season and our MID-SEASON hiatus.</p><p>The Children of the Neon God, TV Guide’s #101 channel to keep an eye on, returns with its flagship show, The Polybius Protocol, where sci-fi meets existential crisis as present-day slacker Liz Faire discovers that an arcade experiment back in 1981 gave her the dark gift of quantum snapping into alternate dimensions.</p><p>Whew! Follow Liz as the artificial intelligence she befriended as a child sends her back in time to 1981, where she must confront her younger, eight-year-old self, dispensing wisdom, laughs, and possible homicide in an unexpected twist ending that will make your jaw drop!</p><p>Watch Episode 10 of The Polybius Protocol, “Live Studio Audience,” and find the eighties goodness you can only get by quantum snapping back in time.</p><p>As always, brought to you by your friends at The Children of the Neon God.</p><p>Save the children! Goshdarnit!</p><p>#PolybiusProtocol #LiveStudioAudience #AudioDrama #FictionPodcast #SciFiHorror #HorrorComedy #AnalogHorror #80sSitcom #CursedSitcom #TimeTravel #AlternateDimensions #ArtificialIntelligence #IndiePodcast #WeirdFiction #MannequinKing</p><p></p>

Episode thumbnail for Polybius Protocol - Episode 9 - "The First Signal"

May 2, 2026

Polybius Protocol - Episode 9 - "The First Signal"

<p><strong>Episode 9 – “The First Signal”</strong></p><p>A hidden tape reveals the first time the Signal worked.</p><p>Young Liz returns to 1981, and when she comes back, something is different.</p><p>In her mother’s basement, she finds a recording that was never meant to be heard.</p><p>Before the game. Before the protocol.</p><p><br>There was a signal.</p><p>And this was the first time it worked.</p><p>#PolybiusProtocol #AnalogHorror #AudioDrama #FictionPodcast #SciFiHorror </p><p>#ConspiracyTheory #MindControl #ColdWarMystery #WeirdHistory </p><p>#PixelArtHorror #GlitchArt #RetroGaming #CyberpunkHorror </p><p>#TheFirstSignal #Episode9 #HiddenRecording </p><p>#HorrorPodcast #IndieCreator #Storytelling</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>

Episode thumbnail for Polybius Protocol - Episode 8 - "Back to '81"

April 10, 2026

Polybius Protocol - Episode 8 - "Back to '81"

<p><strong>Episode 8 – &quot;BACK TO ’81&quot;</strong></p><p><strong>PRESENT DAY PORTLAND:</strong><br>Liz’s mother, Shelly, and the Mannequin King AI force an entranced Liz to play a slap-dash version of the POLYBIUS arcade game.</p><p>Then—</p><p><strong>INSERT COIN.</strong></p><p>Then—</p><p><strong>Score: 7,300</strong></p><p><strong>TARGET SCORE ACHIEVED.</strong><br><strong>DIMENSIONAL SNAP PROTOCOL ENGAGED.</strong></p><p><strong>PLAYER ONE STATUS: RESET.</strong></p><p>Liz is back in 1981.<br>Eight years old again.<br>Same town. Same kids.</p><p>But something’s off.</p><p>They don’t remember her.<br>And they don’t remember the game.</p><p><strong>POLYBIUS.</strong></p><p>And Liz is starting to realize…<br>...something she was never supposed to remember.</p><p><strong>Keywords:</strong> fiction podcast, sci-fi horror, analog horror, AI thriller, psychological thriller, time loop, alternate reality, mind control, retro 1980s, mystery series, immersive audio drama</p><p>#FictionPodcast #AudioDrama #SciFiHorror #AnalogHorror #AITechnology #TimeLoop #MysteryPodcast #PsychologicalThriller #80sVibes #IndiePodcast #PodcastSeries</p><p></p><p></p>

10 total episodes available

Similar Podcasts

Discover related shows you might enjoy

Podcast thumbnail for Better Offline

Better Offline

Cool Zone Media and iHeartPodcasts

Deep-dive analytics for Polybius Protocol

Sign up to explore

Frequently asked questions

Have a different question and can't find the answer you're looking for? Reach out to our support team by sending us an email and we'll get back to you as soon as we can.

What is Polybius Protocol?

Before TRON, there was POLYBIUS.

A retro sci-fi horror fiction podcast from Children of the Neon God, based on the infamous 1981 Portland arcade legend.

Liz Faire thought she was just a substitute teacher—until a haunted arcade machine came back to finish what it started.

Analog horror, Cold War conspiracies, and buried memories. Reboot the program. Remain for the glitch.

For fans of Archive 81, Welcome to Night Vale, The Magnus Archives, Limetown, or Control (Remedy Games).

Check out our website: polybiusPROTOCOL.com

How often does this podcast release new episodes?

This podcast updates daily.

Where can I listen to this podcast?

This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.

Does this podcast accept guests?

No, this podcast does not typically feature guests.

Legal Disclaimer

Pod Engine is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially connected with any of the podcasts displayed on this platform. We operate independently as a podcast discovery and analytics service.

All podcast artwork, thumbnails, and content displayed on this page are the property of their respective owners and are protected by applicable copyright laws. This includes, but is not limited to, podcast cover art, episode artwork, show descriptions, episode titles, transcripts, audio snippets, and any other content originating from the podcast creators or their licensors.

We display this content under fair use principles and/or implied license for the purpose of podcast discovery, information, and commentary. We make no claim of ownership over any podcast content, artwork, or related materials shown on this platform. All trademarks, service marks, and trade names are the property of their respective owners.

While we strive to ensure all content usage is properly authorized, if you are a rights holder and believe your content is being used inappropriately or without proper authorization, please contact us immediately at hey@podengine.ai for prompt review and appropriate action, which may include content removal or proper attribution.

By accessing and using this platform, you acknowledge and agree to respect all applicable copyright laws and intellectual property rights of content owners. Any unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or commercial use of the content displayed on this platform is strictly prohibited.