1.07 | Melinda, More Or Less

Hi listeners! It's Renee, and today we're doing something a little different with the feed. Now that Badlands Cola is complete (for now) we thought we would use this post-season downtime to share some really cool shows with you. Today, we're swapping feeds with a show called Give Me Away! Give Me Away is an ensemble science fiction podcast about a spaceship that crashes in the Nevada desert...and screams. The screams of thousands of extraterrestrial political prisoners uploaded into its horrific mainframe. The only way to free them... is to transfer them into the bodies of humans willing to share their minds with an alien second consciousness. But who would volunteer for that? Graham Shapiro, divorced and adrift at age 50, is one of the first to raise his hand. I don't know about you, but this is the time of year where I crave bingeable content. Hook me in the first few minutes, and then throw me a pile of episodes that I can sink my teeth into, lose an afternoon to. And...oh wow, Give Me Away is 100% that. I'm so grateful that their team reached out to me because this...might be my favourite show right now? The pacing is impeccable, there's this beautiful prickly tension that just slowly ramps up throughout, and most of all, it does the thing that I personally think the best sci fi does, which is capture your imagination with some seriously human questions like...how much of your mind, body, and soul would you give up (honestly!) to save a stranger from the outer reaches of space? Give Me Away is an expertly produced show about radical hospitality, so give their pilot episode a listen now, and then make sure you check Episode 2 out at Gideon-Media.com, or wherever you get your podcasts. Enjoy! TRANSCRIPTS: Transcripts for Give Me Away are available at www.gideon-media.com/transcripts. CREDITS: Give Me Away is written by Mac Rogers, directed by Jordana Williams, sound designed by Bart Fasbender, music composed by Adam Blau, assistant directed by Marty McGuire, and produced by Cara Ehlenfeldt. Cover art by Kate Kosma. Featuring Sean Williams, Hanna Cheek, Kevin R. Free, Nat Cassidy, Diana Oh, Dani Martineck, Rebecca Comtois, Alba Ponce de León, Jorge Cordova, Lori Elizabeth Parquet, and Stephanie Willing.

Sunrise milkshakes. A watcher at the window. An end. CONTENT WARNINGS:  This episode contains explicit language, horror themes, emotional breakdown, blood/injuries, and references to cults, emotional abuse, pregnancy/miscarriage, gun violence, and death.  TRANSCRIPT:  https://bit.ly/BadlandsColaEp112Transcript --- Hey folks, Renee here!  I just wanted to quickly jump in at the end here and say: thank you, thank you, thank you for being a part of this show. Whether you were just tuning in every other week, leaving reviews, sharing on social media, you've really made an impact, and we're so appreciative of your love.   If you would like to stay with us and support the show past its first season, I highly recommend you subscribe to our newsletter. The two things we get asked most about are season two and merch. We might not have anything concrete to announce about either of those things just yet…but if and when we do, you’re going to hear about it first through the newsletter.    You can sign up for that by heading over to https://www.BadlandsCola.com   And…that’s it for me here! I’m going to keep it short and sweet and, for the last time for now: Good night! --- CREDITS: Liz Morey (they/them) is Sunny.  Faye Holliday (she/they) is Flo the Diner Cashier.  Jason Larock (he/him) is Cassidy the Motel Owner.  Elvis Barkdale II (he/him) is Dr. Gillespie.  Danielle Bryn (she/her) is Hawthorne.  Aryn Rozelle (she/her) is Melinda Moon.  Briggon Snow (he/him) is Strathcona.  Written, directed, and produced by Renee Taylor Klint (she/her)  This episode sound designed and mixed by Russ More (he/him.)  Special thanks to Artists’ Representative Giancarlo Herrera and consultants Cole Burkhardt (he/him), Jacqueline Cho (they/them), and Tal Minear (they/them).  ADDITIONAL NOTES:  Find us at www.BadlandsCola.com and as Badlands Cola on Twitter, YouTube, and Tumblr. © Renee Taylor Klint

Mel's wrath makes craters.  CONTENT WARNINGS: This episode contains gunfire, death, explicit language, horror themes, blood/injuries, physical violence, misogyny, emotional abuse, and references to cults.  TRANSCRIPT: https://bit.ly/BadlandsColaEp111Pt2Transcript CREDITS: Ron Guan (he/him) is Jasper Moon. Liz Morey (they/them) is Sunny. Briggon Snow (he/him) is Strathcona. Dustin Vuong Nguyen (he/him) is Dr. Levesque. Aryn Rozelle (she/her) is Melinda Moon. Newton Schottelkotte (they/them) is the Cultist. Written, directed, and produced by Renee Taylor Klint (she/her). This episode sound designed and mixed by Russ More (he/him.) Special thanks to Artists’ Representative Giancarlo Herrera and consultants Cole Burkhardt (he/him), Jacqueline Cho (they/them), and Tal Minear (they/them). ADDITIONAL NOTES: Find us at www.BadlandsCola.com and as Badlands Cola on Twitter, YouTube, and Tumblr. © Renee Taylor Klint

The final call. CONTENT WARNINGS: This episode contains explicit language, horror themes, claustrophobia, blood/injuries, emotional breakdown, and references to physical violence, death, and cults. TRANSCRIPT: https://bit.ly/BadlandsColaEp111Pt1Transcript CREDITS: Elvis Barkdale II (he/him) is Dr. Gillespie.  Liz Morey (they/them) is Sunny.  Briggon Snow (he/him) is Strathcona.  Ron Guan (he/him) is Jasper Moon.  Written, directed, and produced by Renee Taylor Klint (she/her).  This episode sound designed and mixed by Russ More (he/him.)  Special thanks to Artists’ Representative Giancarlo Herrera and consultants Cole Burkhardt (he/him), Jacqueline Cho (they/them), and Tal Minear (they/them). ADDITIONAL NOTES: Find us at www.BadlandsCola.com and as Badlands Cola on Twitter, YouTube, and Tumblr. © Renee Taylor Klint

IT NEVER ENDS IT NEVER ENDS IT NEVER ENDS IT NEVER ENDS IT  This week's recommended show is one of the best Weird Fiction audio dramas out there! It's time to take a trip to the ranch: Wireland Ranch, that is. Seriously, go read their description (it's unhinged in the best way) and tell us you're not sold. https://shows.acast.com/wirelandranch  CONTENT WARNINGS: This episode contains explicit language, horror themes, intense depictions of fear, emotional breakdown, threats, and references to physical violence, death, and cults.  TRANSCRIPT: https://bit.ly/BadlandsColaEp110Transcript CREDITS:  Liz Morey (they/them) is Sunny. Briggon Snow (he/him) is Strathcona. Ron Guan (he/him) is Jasper Moon. Aryn Rozelle (she/her) is Melinda Moon. Elvis Barkdale II (he/him) is Dr. Gillespie. Written, directed, and produced by Renee Taylor Klint (she/her). This episode sound designed and mixed by Russ More (he/him.) Special thanks to Artists’ Representative Giancarlo Herrera and consultants Cole Burkhardt (he/him), Jacqueline Cho (they/them), and Tal Minear (they/them).  ADDITIONAL NOTES:  Find us at www.BadlandsCola.com and as Badlands Cola on Twitter, YouTube, and Tumblr.  © Renee Taylor Klint 

A frantic chase. A family secret unearthed. An unexpectedly long hotel stay. Renee's recommended audio drama for you is perfect for the Halloween season. Stay tuned until the end of this episode to hear a trailer for Hallway To Nowhere,   a microfiction horror podcast about isolation, escape, and that which is almost familiar. Definitely check them out, because Renee needs people to discuss theories with! https://hallwaytonowhere.carrd.co/ CONTENT WARNINGS: This episode contains explicit language, horror themes, and references to death and cults. TRANSCRIPT: https://bit.ly/BadlandsColaEp109Transcript CREDITS: Liz Morey (they/them) is Sunny. Danielle Bryn (she/her) is Hawthorne. Elvis Barkdale II (he/him) is Dr. Gillespie. Briggon Snow (he/him) is Strathcona. Written, directed, and produced by Renee Taylor Klint (she/her). This episode sound designed and mixed by Russ More (he/him.) Special thanks to Artists’ Representative Giancarlo Herrera and consultants Cole Burkhardt (he/him), Jacqueline Cho (they/them), and Tal Minear (they/them). ADDITIONAL NOTES: Find us at www.BadlandsCola.com and as Badlands Cola on Twitter, YouTube, and Tumblr. © Renee Taylor Klint

[Please heed the content warnings for this episode, and take care.]  A confession. A night in the desert. An inevitable mistake.  We have an excellent horror audio drama to recommend for you today! Check out SCP Archives, featuring some of the most brilliant, most terrifying stories on the internet. And tell 'em Renee says hello. https://midnightdisease.net/scp-archives  CONTENT WARNINGS: This episode contains explicit language, horror themes, consensual sex, aggressive shouting, and references to teenage pregnancy, miscarriage, emotional abuse, misogyny, cults, and physical violence.  TRANSCRIPT: https://bit.ly/BadlandsColaEp108Transcript  CREDITS: Liz Morey (they/them) is Sunny. Briggon Snow (he/him) is Strathcona. Danielle Bryn (she/her) is Hawthorne. Ron Guan (he/him) is Jasper Moon. Written, directed, and produced by Renee Taylor Klint (she/her). This episode sound designed and mixed by Russ More (he/him. Special thanks to Artists’ Representative Giancarlo Herrera and consultants Cole Burkhardt (he/him), Jacqueline Cho (they/them), and Tal Minear (they/them). ADDITIONAL NOTES: Find us at www.BadlandsCola.com and as Badlands Cola on Twitter, YouTube, and Tumblr. © Renee Taylor Klint

An empty electronics store. A beacon in the Badlands. Call me. CONTENT WARNINGS: This episode contains explicit language, horror themes, physical violence, and references to cults, blood, abduction, and death. TRANSCRIPT: https://bit.ly/BadlandsColaEp107Transcript CREDITS: Liz Morey (they/them) is Sunny.  Briggon Snow (he/him) is Strathcona.  Ray O’Hare (he/him) is Bob the Store Owner.  Aryn Rozelle (she/her) is Melinda Moon.  Written, directed, and produced by Renee Taylor Klint (she/her).  This episode sound designed and mixed by Russ More (he/him.  Special thanks to Artists’ Representative Giancarlo Herrera and consultants Cole Burkhardt (he/him), Jacqueline Cho (they/them), and Tal Minear (they/them). ADDITIONAL NOTES: Find us at www.BadlandsCola.com and as Badlands Cola on Twitter, YouTube, and Tumblr. © Renee Taylor Klint

A midnight shower. A 2AM truth. A severed foot. CONTENT WARNINGS: This episode contains a moderate jump scare, explicit language, horror themes, physical violence, and references to cults, death, and blood/gore/body horror. TRANSCRIPT: https://bit.ly/BadlandsColaEp106Transcript CREDITS: Liz Morey (they/them) is Sunny. Briggon Snow (he/him) is Strathcona. Written, directed, and produced by Renee Taylor Klint (she/her). This episode sound designed and mixed by Sarah Buchynski (she/her) of Polarity Audio Works. Special thanks to Artists’ Representative Giancarlo Herrera and consultants Cole Burkhardt (he/him), Jacqueline Cho (they/them), and Tal Minear (they/them). ADDITIONAL NOTES: Find us at www.BadlandsCola.com and as Badlands Cola on Twitter, YouTube, and Tumblr. © Renee Taylor Klint

Something that is missing. An unwelcome warning. Secrets on tape, shuffling in the dark. We once again have a wonderful podcast recommendation for you! Stay tuned to the end of this episode for a trailer from a show we think you'll love: Spectre. Give 'em a try! https://www.spectrepod.com/  CONTENT WARNINGS: This episode contains explicit language, horror themes, breaking and entering, firearms, and references to cults, death, emotional abuse, and misogyny. TRANSCRIPT: https://bit.ly/BadlandsColaEp105Transcript CREDITS: Briggon Snow (he/him) is Strathcona.  Liz Morey (they/them) is Sunny.  Faye Holliday (she/they) is Flo the Diner Cashier.  Danielle Bryn (she/her) is Hawthorne.  Elvis Barkdale II (he/him) is Dr. Gillespie.  Ron Guan (he/him) is Jasper Moon.  Aryn Rozelle (she/her) is Melinda Moon.  Written, directed, and produced by Renee Taylor Klint (she/her).  This episode sound designed and mixed by Russ More (he/him).  Special thanks to Artists’ Representative Giancarlo Herrera and consultants Cole Burkhardt (he/him), Jacqueline Cho (they/them), and Tal Minear (they/them). ADDITIONAL NOTES: Find us at www.BadlandsCola.com and as Badlands Cola on Twitter, YouTube, and Tumblr. © Renee Taylor Klint