Join creator Joshua David Ling and co-host/voice actor Jesse Marsalis as they pull back the curtain on a 21-year-in-the-making project: Guardians of Atlanta.

In this episode, we explore the origins of Cyrus Jones—a North Georgia superhero whose storm powers are tied to faith and providence. Discover how a simple comic book idea evolved through various stages (including a rap album!) into a fully scored, musical audio drama. We also discuss the deep Appalachian roots of the story, the creation of Ezekiel the Angel, and our unique process for turning spoken poetry into song.

Stick around until the very end for the official premiere performance of The Prophecy!

We want YOU to join the journey!

We are actively casting for upcoming characters (Bobby Carter, Marlynn Xanadu, and Amy the Eclipse!) and are looking for artists to create fan art and animatics. If you want to collaborate, join "The Brood" and let's make something epic together!

🔗 Links & Resources:

• Listen to the original Cyrus Jones Rap Album: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQJBh1ZKIHfI46b6K12Hd50AlSZecOoSr

• Join The Brood / The Broodcast: https://joshuadavidling.com/discord

⏳ Video Chapters:

0:00 - Intro: The Dawn is Breaking Through

1:32 - What is an "Enchanting Epic"?

2:44 - The Origins of Guardians of Atlanta

6:03 - Who is Cirrus Jones? (A Southern Storm Superhero)

11:13 - The Evolution of "The Prophecy" (From Rap to Poetry)

13:55 - Crafting the Lore: High Strangeness in North Georgia

15:29 - Ezekiel: The Angel of the Old South

21:08 - Why Now? Building the Audio Drama & "The Brood"

24:23 - The Process: Turning Poetry into Music

27:42 - Casting, AI, and How YOU Can Get Involved!

30:46 - FULL PERFORMANCE: The Prophecy (Guardians of Atlanta)

🎙️ Cast & Crew:

• Narrator / Writer: Joshua David Ling

• Reed Jones: Jesse Marsalis

• Emily Jones: Kay Cee Ling

• Ezekiel: Suno AI

• Music & Audio Production: Alexander Robertson, Donte Gauthreaux, and The Brood of Writers!