Radio Violence

About Radio Violence

What happened to Aster? Twelve-year-old superfan Lexi Bird knows what nobody else will admit: Aster, a world-famous pop star, is in trouble. Aster has always hidden codes in her work—easter eggs in songs, symbols in videos, secret patterns only true fans catch. When she vanishes before a big concert, Lexi strings those fragments into something bigger, darker, and more dangerous than anyone expects. Her family wants her safe. Aster’s team wants her quiet. But Lexi is convinced Aster left clues for fans like her—and if she doesn’t follow the tracks, no one will. Radio Violence is a six-part fictional mystery where fandom is a matter of fatality. Each episode blends immersive audio drama with original songs containing clues. The deeper Lexi goes, the closer she gets to a truth that could silence her forever. For fans of… The Easter eggs of Showgirls Stars Hollow in the South Conspiracies in glitter Girldads and girlgeniusesThe clues are in the songs. The puzzle is yours to solve. #1 Fiction Podcast of the Month on GoodPods! CAST: Amy Pan as Lexi Bird Jonathan Wong Frye as Elijah Bird Shannon McDavid as Aster Kelsey Waltermire as Lucy and Gramma Elaine Baez as Agent Cameron Tanaka Matthew Liu as Bryce Valentine, Grandpa, and Bluebonnet Police Laura Zarama as Sofia Santos Lauren Bobrow as Emily Victoria Chasi as Marnie and flight attendant Jonathan Beebe as Mr. Hayward, Chief Callahan, Studio Security, and Carl Natalie Kane as Shelly, Mrs. Hayward, and a reporter Also featuring: The Cummings family, Olivia Ho, Nick Mak, Officer Angel Vega, Melissa Ding, the Schaubert family, and Dianna Manastalas. Fully indie written and produced by Dani Cummings. If you enjoy, support on Venmo @radioviolencepodcast #WhatHappenedtoAster?

Publisher

Dani Cummings

Category

fiction

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

18 Sept 2025

Latest episode

5 Dec 2025

Latest episodes

7 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   5 Dec 2025

   EP 6 (Finale): Headbanger

   A familiar voice finds Lexi in unfamiliar territory. Can she make it out alive? What happened to Aster? Twelve-year-old superfan Lexi Bird knows what nobody else will admit: Aster, a world-famous pop star, is in trouble. Aster has always hidden codes in her work—easter eggs in songs, symbols in videos, secret patterns only true fans catch. When she vanishes before a big concert, Lexi strings those fragments into something bigger, darker, and more dangerous than anyone expects. Her family wants her safe. Aster’s team wants her quiet. But Lexi is convinced Aster left clues for fans like her—and if she doesn’t follow the tracks, no one will. Radio Violence is a six-part fictional mystery where fandom is a matter of fatality. Each episode blends immersive audio drama with original songs containing clues. The deeper Lexi goes, the closer she gets to a truth that could silence her forever. For fans of… The Easter eggs of Showgirls Stars Hollow in the South Conspiracies in glitter Girldads and girlgeniuses The clues are in the songs. The puzzle is yours to solve. STARRING: Amy Pan, Jonathan Wong Frye, Kelsey Waltermire, Matthew Liu, Lauren Bobrow, Natalie Kane, Victoria Chasi, Jonathan Beebe, Elaine Baez, Laura Zarama, and Shannon McDavid. Also featuring: The Cummings family, Olivia Ho, Nick Mak, Officer Angel Vega, Melissa Ding, the Schaubert family, and Dianna Manastalas. Fully indie written and produced by Dani Cummings. If you enjoy, support on Venmo @radioviolencepodcast #WhatHappenedtoAster?

2. 

   28 Nov 2025

   EP 5: Unreleased

   With enormous secrets laid bare, the case becomes more confusing than ever... And more dangerous. What happened to Aster? Twelve-year-old superfan Lexi Bird knows what nobody else will admit: Aster, a world-famous pop star, is in trouble. Aster has always hidden codes in her work—easter eggs in songs, symbols in videos, secret patterns only true fans catch. When she vanishes before a big concert, Lexi strings those fragments into something bigger, darker, and more dangerous than anyone expects. Her family wants her safe. Aster’s team wants her quiet. But Lexi is convinced Aster left clues for fans like her—and if she doesn’t follow the tracks, no one will. Radio Violence is a six-part fictional mystery where fandom is a matter of fatality. Each episode blends immersive audio drama with original songs containing clues. The deeper Lexi goes, the closer she gets to a truth that could silence her forever. For fans of… The Easter eggs of Showgirls Stars Hollow in the South Conspiracies in glitter Girldads and girlgeniuses The clues are in the songs. The puzzle is yours to solve. STARRING: Amy Pan, Jonathan Wong Frye, Kelsey Waltermire, Matthew Liu, Lauren Bobrow, Natalie Kane, Victoria Chasi, Jonathan Beebe, Elaine Baez, Laura Zarama, and Shannon McDavid. Also featuring: The Cummings family, Olivia Ho, Nick Mak, Officer Angel Vega, Melissa Ding, the Schaubert family, and Dianna Manastalas. Fully indie written and produced by Dani Cummings. If you enjoy, support on Venmo @radioviolencepodcast #WhatHappenedtoAster?

3. 

   21 Nov 2025

   EP 4: Feel the reverb

   A body turns whispers into headlines, and federal agents swarm the small town. But Lexi makes a shocking discovery that changes the whole direction of the case. What happened to Aster? Twelve-year-old superfan Lexi Bird knows what nobody else will admit: Aster, a world-famous pop star, is in trouble. Aster has always hidden codes in her work—easter eggs in songs, symbols in videos, secret patterns only true fans catch. When she vanishes before a big concert, Lexi strings those fragments into something bigger, darker, and more dangerous than anyone expects. Her family wants her safe. Aster’s team wants her quiet. But Lexi is convinced Aster left clues for fans like her—and if she doesn’t follow the tracks, no one will. Radio Violence is a six-part fictional mystery where fandom is a matter of fatality. Each episode blends immersive audio drama with original songs containing clues. The deeper Lexi goes, the closer she gets to a truth that could silence her forever. For fans of… The Easter eggs of Showgirls Stars Hollow in the South Conspiracies in glitter Girldads and girlgeniuses The clues are in the songs. The puzzle is yours to solve. STARRING: Amy Pan, Jonathan Wong Frye, Kelsey Waltermire, Matthew Liu, Lauren Bobrow, Natalie Kane, Victoria Chasi, Jonathan Beebe, Elaine Baez, Laura Zarama, and Shannon McDavid. Also featuring: The Cummings family, Olivia Ho, Nick Mak, Officer Angel Vega, Melissa Ding, the Schaubert family, and Dianna Manastalas. Fully indie written and produced by Dani Cummings. If you enjoy, support on Venmo @radioviolencepodcast #WhatHappenedtoAster?

4. 

   14 Nov 2025

   EP 3: A key change at the bridge

   A strange video has fans wondering if Aster’s disappearance is just a stunt. But while Lexi seeks Aster, the danger keeps mounting—and soon, she realizes someone may be hunting her. What happened to Aster? Twelve-year-old superfan Lexi Bird knows what nobody else will admit: Aster, a world-famous pop star, is in trouble. Aster has always hidden codes in her work—easter eggs in songs, symbols in videos, secret patterns only true fans catch. When she vanishes before a big concert, Lexi strings those fragments into something bigger, darker, and more dangerous than anyone expects. Her family wants her safe. Aster’s team wants her quiet. But Lexi is convinced Aster left clues for fans like her—and if she doesn’t follow the tracks, no one will. Radio Violence is a six-part fictional mystery where fandom is a matter of fatality. Each episode blends immersive audio drama with original songs containing clues. The deeper Lexi goes, the closer she gets to a truth that could silence her forever. For fans of… The Easter eggs of Showgirls Stars Hollow in the South Conspiracies in glitter Girldads and girlgeniuses The clues are in the songs. The puzzle is yours to solve. STARRING: Amy Pan, Jonathan Wong Frye, Kelsey Waltermire, Matthew Liu, Lauren Bobrow, Natalie Kane, Victoria Chasi, Jonathan Beebe, Elaine Baez, Laura Zarama, and Shannon McDavid. Also featuring: The Cummings family, Olivia Ho, Nick Mak, Officer Angel Vega, Melissa Ding, the Schaubert family, and Dianna Manastalas. Fully indie written and produced by Dani Cummings. If you enjoy, support on Venmo @radioviolencepodcast #WhatHappenedtoAster?

5. 

   7 Nov 2025

   EP 2: Ghost tracks

   The mystery deepens as Lexi meets Aster's team, who wants her to stay quiet. Her father agrees to help her... so long as she remains safe. What happened to Aster? Twelve-year-old superfan Lexi Bird knows what nobody else will admit: Aster, a world-famous pop star, is in trouble. Aster has always hidden codes in her work—easter eggs in songs, symbols in videos, secret patterns only true fans catch. When she vanishes before a big concert, Lexi strings those fragments into something bigger, darker, and more dangerous than anyone expects. Her family wants her safe. Aster’s team wants her quiet. But Lexi is convinced Aster left clues for fans like her—and if she doesn’t follow the tracks, no one will. Radio Violence is a six-part fictional mystery where fandom is a matter of fatality. Each episode blends immersive audio drama with original songs containing clues. The deeper Lexi goes, the closer she gets to a truth that could silence her forever. For fans of… The Easter eggs of Showgirls Stars Hollow in the South Conspiracies in glitter Girldads and girlgeniuses The clues are in the songs. The puzzle is yours to solve. STARRING: Amy Pan, Jonathan Wong Frye, Kelsey Waltermire, Matthew Liu, Lauren Bobrow, Natalie Kane, Victoria Chasi, Jonathan Beebe, Elaine Baez, Laura Zarama, and Shannon McDavid. Also featuring: The Cummings family, Olivia Ho, Nick Mak, Officer Angel Vega, Melissa Ding, the Schaubert family, and Dianna Manastalas. Fully indie written and produced by Dani Cummings. If you enjoy, support on Venmo @radioviolencepodcast #WhatHappenedtoAster?

6. 

   31 Oct 2025

   EP 1: Wait! Listen to her lyrics

   On a trip back to her mother’s hometown, 12 y/o Lexi Bird follows hidden clues in Aster’s songs for a rare chance to meet her. But when the trail seems to turn cold, she fears Aster has vanished for good. What happened to Aster? Twelve-year-old superfan Lexi Bird knows what nobody else will admit: Aster, a world-famous pop star, is in trouble. Aster has always hidden codes in her work—easter eggs in songs, symbols in videos, secret patterns only true fans catch. When she vanishes before a big concert, Lexi strings those fragments into something bigger, darker, and more dangerous than anyone expects. Her family wants her safe. Aster’s team wants her quiet. But Lexi is convinced Aster left clues for fans like her—and if she doesn’t follow the tracks, no one will. Radio Violence is a six-part fictional mystery where fandom is a matter of fatality. Each episode blends immersive audio drama with original songs containing clues. The deeper Lexi goes, the closer she gets to a truth that could silence her forever. For fans of… The Easter eggs of Showgirls Stars Hollow in the South Conspiracies in glitter Girldads and girlgeniuses The clues are in the songs. The puzzle is yours to solve. STARRING: Amy Pan, Jonathan Wong Frye, Kelsey Waltermire, Matthew Liu, Lauren Bobrow, Natalie Kane, Victoria Chasi, Jonathan Beebe, Elaine Baez, Laura Zarama, and Shannon McDavid. Also featuring: The Cummings family, Olivia Ho, Nick Mak, Officer Angel Vega, Melissa Ding, the Schaubert family, and Dianna Manastalas. Fully indie written and produced by Dani Cummings. If you enjoy, support on Venmo @radioviolencepodcast #WhatHappenedtoAster?

7. 

   18 Sept 2025

   Radio Violence trailer

   What happened to Aster? Twelve-year-old superfan Lexi Bird knows what nobody else will admit: Aster, a world-famous pop star, is in trouble. Aster has always hidden codes in her work—easter eggs in songs, symbols in videos, secret patterns only true fans catch. When she vanishes before a big concert, Lexi strings those fragments into something bigger, darker, and more dangerous than anyone expects. Her family wants her safe. Aster’s team wants her quiet. But Lexi is convinced Aster left clues for fans like her—and if she doesn’t follow the tracks, no one will. Radio Violence is a six-part fictional mystery where fandom is a matter of fatality. Each episode blends immersive audio drama with original songs containing clues. The deeper Lexi goes, the closer she gets to a truth that could silence her forever. For fans of… The Easter eggs of Showgirls Stars Hollow in the South Conspiracies in glitter Girldads and girlgeniuses The clues are in the songs. The puzzle is yours to solve. STARRING: Amy Pan, Jonathan Wong Frye, Kelsey Waltermire, Matthew Liu, Lauren Bobrow, Natalie Kane, Victoria Chasi, Jonathan Beebe, Elaine Baez, Laura Zarama, and Shannon McDavid. Also featuring: The Cummings family, Olivia Ho, Nick Mak, Officer Angel Vega, Melissa Ding, the Schaubert family, and Dianna Manastalas. Fully indie written and produced by Dani Cummings. If you enjoy, support on Venmo @radioviolencepodcast #WhatHappenedtoAster?

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