Episodes

  • What, No New Episode? Another Word from Ian & Berit

    What, No New Episode? Another Word from Ian & Berit
    Oct 22 2021

    Once again, there is a delay in the release of the next episode of Life With Althaar.

    Sorry about that, listeners.

    Ian & Berit have some words on the subject here, with the help of some unexpected visitors to the Gemini CollisionWorks Radiophonic Workshop.

    Episode 34 will be out and in your ears as soon as we can finish it to our standards.

    Thank you for understanding, and as always, for your attention; it is a pleasure working for you,

    Ian W. Hill & Berit Johnson

    GEMINI COLLISIONWORKS
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    7 mins
  • Episode 33: Two Plants and a Booster

    Episode 33: Two Plants and a Booster
    Oct 8 2021
    In which John B finds himself in apparent danger, and for once, it's actually unexpected. Dinorbiax and Fracottiverx, the strange-talking Fugulnari enforcers, have dragged him into an interrogation room to discuss some of his recent behavior, which, despite John's actions as a double-agent for the Resistance, are mostly explainable. Mostly. Meanwhile, life goes on at The Fairgrounds, as thought is given by Dee and Xtopps to future plans for after the conflict is over (one way or another), Stella and H.F. consider a rescue mission, Frall and Torianna discuss garbage and less-appealing things, and Frondrinax, in an attempt to distract Althaar from John B's unavailability, challenges the Iltorian to a little game of pool. EPISODE THIRTY-THREE “Two Plants and a Booster“ written by Ian W. Hill featuring John Amir as John B Eli Ganias as Hardyfox "H.F." Fornes Amanda LaPergola as Mrs. Frondrinax Berit Johnson as Althaar, Sopon, Kwontz, Alien Barfly, Cpl. Ness Zuri Washington as Delilah "Dee" Mallory Derrick Peterson as Xtopps Ivanna Cullinan as Commander Mindy Torianna Alyssa Simon as Lieutenant-Commander Frallen-Br'ar Chris Lee as Chip Frinkel with Clara Francesca: Dinorbiax Leila Okafor: Fracottiverx Ian W. Hill: Announcer, Alien Shrimps Vendor Anna Stefanic: Stella Reyes Fred Backus: Oakensarx Philip Cruise: Cpl. Dormer Lex Friedman: Bubbles, Elevator Voice Linus Gelber: Foog Observer Berit is the supervising producer, showrunner, and script supervisor Ian is the audio producer, sound designer, and technical supervisor The writers’ room consists of Berit, Ian, John, Amanda, Chris, Philip, Lex, and Linus Theme and Interstitial Music composed and performed by Anna Stefanic Illustration by Dean Haspiel Library Music and SFX licensed from Storyblocks WEB: www.geminicollisionworks.com TWITTER: @AlthaarTweeting ‏and @LifeWithAlthaar Optimized for best listening on earbuds or headphones. Entire Production © 2021 Gemini CollisionWorks EPISODE SCRIPT HERE! Thank you for your attention; it is a pleasure working for you. A Gemini CollisionWorks Production
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    2 hrs and 51 mins
  • Midseason Check-In with Ian & Berit - No New Episode This Week

    Midseason Check-In with Ian & Berit - No New Episode This Week
    Sep 24 2021

    In which Ian & Berit, the co-creators of LIFE WITH ALTHAAR announce the postponement of episode 33, and make a polite request for donations (and tell you how to do that).

    So, as announced in the audio here, for those who didn't find out on social media last week, episode 33 of Life With Althaar - "Two Plants and a Booster" - will be uploaded on October 8, 2021.

    And also, we would very much appreciate donations to the company, if it is possible for you, as also discussed in the audio.

    Here's an update on where to do that, and all the other places we can be found online:

    DONATE through our Podbean Patron

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    Sorry for the delay in the series, but we'll be back soon enough, and things will be heating up a great deal when we are.

    Until then, as always...

    Thank you for your attention; it is a pleasure working for you.

    Ian W. Hill & Berit Johnson

    GEMINI COLLISIONWORKS

    photo by Kent Meister, 2016
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    9 mins
  • Episode 32: Luck of the Drew

    Episode 32: Luck of the Drew
    Sep 10 2021
    In which we meet Drew, who is full of hate. Drew hates the Fugulnari, with very good reason. Drew hates John B, for what appears to be good reason. Drew is full of hate because he has had his love taken away from him, and is now on a journey of revenge and discovery across the Fairgrounds that might be far more dangerous to his allies than to their common enemy. EPISODE THIRTY-TWO “Luck of the Drew“ written by Linus Gelber featuring Eli Ganias as Hardyfox "H.F." Fornes, Glottulix, Ward Derrick Peterson as Xtopps, HECNET Customer Service, Soothing PSA Narrator Zuri Washington as Delilah "Dee" Mallory, Rooty Amanda LaPergola as Mrs. Frondrinax, Vert, Angry Crowd Person Berit Johnson as Althaar, Sopon, Kwontz, Alien Barfly, Comrade, Bridge Person Chris Lee as Chip Frinkel John Amir as John B, Happy Vendor Alyssa Simon as Lieutenant-Commander Frallen-Br'ar Ivanna Cullinan as Commander Mindy Torianna with Linus Gelber: Drew, StalinBot, Bridge Person’s Friend Philip Cruise: Christopher WalkenBot, Dazed and Confused Zood Ian W. Hill: Announcer, Booster Observer 1, Curious Shopper, Larry Fred Backus: Oakensarx, Booster Observer 2 Lex Friedman: Bubbles, June, Console Voice, Gate Guard David Arthur Bachrach: Nearby Merchant Anna Stefanic: Stella Reyes, Checkpoint Guard Olivia Baseman: Amber on the Bridge Berit is the supervising producer, showrunner, and script supervisor Ian is the audio producer, sound designer, and technical supervisor The writers’ room consists of Berit, Ian, John, Amanda, Chris, Philip, Lex, and Linus Theme and Interstitial Music composed and performed by Anna Stefanic Illustration by Dean Haspiel Library Music and SFX licensed from Storyblocks “The HeartFall Song” - lyrics by Linus Gelber, music by Berit Johnson WEB: www.geminicollisionworks.com TWITTER: @AlthaarTweeting ‏and @LifeWithAlthaar Optimized for best listening on earbuds or headphones. Entire Production © 2021 Gemini CollisionWorks EPISODE SCRIPT HERE! Thank you for your attention; it is a pleasure working for you. A Gemini CollisionWorks Production
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    2 hrs and 23 mins
  • Episode 31: The Xybidont with the Golden Carapace

    Episode 31: The Xybidont with the Golden Carapace
    Aug 27 2021
    In which, for the good of his friends, Xtopps decides he has to kick his peanut butter habit, and we experience the horrors of a Xybidont in withdrawal from the cursed legume. Meanwhile, Vert accidentally stumbles upon the Resistance's secret domain, and must choose between joining them, or probably being blown out an airlock, if you call that a choice. EPISODE THIRTY-ONE "The Xybidont with the Golden Carapace" written by Philip Cruise and Christopher Lee featuring Chris Lee as Chip Frinkel Derrick Peterson as Xtopps Amanda LaPergola as Mrs. Frondrinax, Vert, Passageways Spokesperson Zuri Washington as Delilah "Dee" Mallory, Rooty Ivanna Cullinan as Commander Mindy Torianna, Foog Guard 2, Resistance Soldier Alyssa Simon as Lieutenant-Commander Frallen-Br'ar, Foog Guard 1, Resistance Soldier Eli Ganias as Hardyfox "H.F." Fornes John Amir as John B, Michael BufferBot Berit Johnson as Althaar, Sopon, Byroxidana, Resistance Soldier with Linus Gelber: StalinBot, Rubaganthi in the Audience, Timothy LearyBot, Q'Putrous Philip Cruise: Tiny Bill Tremaine, TV Announcer, Q'Voglint Fred Backus: Ewan McGregorBot, Howard CosellBot, Oakensarx Ian W. Hill: Announcer, Schlooma, Mr. Peanut, Bridge Crew Olivia Baseman: Amber on the Bridge, J'Bollont Jessica Stoya: Voussh, Bridge Crew Anna Stefanic: Stella Reyes, Resistance Soldier Holly Pocket McCaffrey: Miss Sophie, Hutavarova, Bridge Crew Lex Friedman: Bubbles, Deborah, Joanna JedrzejczykBot Berit is the supervising producer, showrunner, and script supervisor Ian is the audio producer, sound designer, and technical supervisor The writers’ room consists of Berit, Ian, John, Amanda, Chris, Philip, Lex, and Linus Theme and Interstitial Music composed and performed by Anna Stefanic Illustration by Dean Haspiel Library Music and SFX licensed from Storyblocks WEB: www.geminicollisionworks.com TWITTER: @AlthaarTweeting ‏and @LifeWithAlthaar Optimized for best listening on earbuds or headphones. Entire Production © 2021 Gemini CollisionWorks EPISODE SCRIPT HERE! Thank you for your attention; it is a pleasure working for you. A Gemini CollisionWorks Production
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    2 hrs and 2 mins
  • Episode 30: The Union Forever

    Episode 30: The Union Forever
    Aug 13 2021
    In which the various groups and people of the Fairgrounds opposed to the authoritarian rule of the Fugulnari over the Humans seek out alliances with other species to aid their cause. For Torianna, this means a most-unanticipated meeting with the Dilurians. For John, it means a history lesson on Robot/Human Labor Relations. For Xtopps, it means a slight return to his aristocratic roots. And for Althaar, it means a surprise visit from some Gendarans. EPISODE THIRTY "The Union Forever" written by John Amir and Lex Friedman featuring John Amir as John B, Awkward Fugulnari Teenage Intern, Factotum Berit Johnson as Althaar, Hilda PetriniBot, Sopon, Kwontz, Gizmorelda Amanda LaPergola as Mrs. Frondrinax, Robot 3, Vert, Sheryl Ivanna Cullinan as Commander Mindy Torianna, Joyce Alyssa Simon as Lieutenant-Commander Frallen-Br'ar, Steve 4, Resistance Member Eli Ganias as Hardyfox "H.F." Fornes, Pleasant Steve Chris Lee as Chip Frinkel, Gendaran Diplomat Derrick Peterson as Xtopps, HECNET Customer Service, Gendaran Diplomat Zuri Washington as Delilah "Dee" Mallory, Pattorvane with Olivia Baseman: Robot 1, Jennifer Tilly-Bot David Arthur Bachrach: Radio Free Fairgrounds, Robot 2 Lex Friedman: Bubbles, Mother JonesBot, Steve 2, Ruthie the Weirdo, The Most Serene Amplified High Notability, J'Yallen Dwan B'techer Men'Walz, Daughter of J'Bellent, House Byllaburt, of the Grand Duchy of Prang, Gendaran Diplomat Linus Gelber: Jimmy HoffaBot, Martin LutherBot Philip Cruise: Christopher WalkenBot, Pauly ShoreBot Ian W. Hill: Announcer, Winston ChurchillBot, Gendaran Busboy 1, Chompers Rolls Andre: George-ForemanBot Holly Pocket McCaffrey: Miss Sophie, Gendaran Busboy 2, Gendaran Diplomat Fred Backus: Big Steve, Zabriskie Two Anna Stefanic: Stella Reyes, Steve 3 Leila Okafor: Dr. Mwangi Clara Francesca: Roohand Berit is the supervising producer, showrunner, and script supervisor Ian is the audio producer, sound designer, and technical supervisor The writers’ room consists of Berit, Ian, John, Amanda, Chris, Philip, Lex, and Linus Theme and Interstitial Music composed and performed by Anna Stefanic Illustration by Dean Haspiel Library Music and SFX licensed from Storyblocks WEB: www.geminicollisionworks.com TWITTER: @AlthaarTweeting ‏and @LifeWithAlthaar Optimized for best listening on earbuds or headphones. Entire Production © 2021 Gemini CollisionWorks EPISODE SCRIPT HERE! Thank you for your attention; it is a pleasure working for you. A Gemini CollisionWorks Production
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    2 hrs and 33 mins
  • Episode 29: And That's the Way It Is

    Episode 29: And That's the Way It Is
    Jul 30 2021
    In which the documentary on the Fugulnari occupation of the Fairgrounds is broadcast, and all of the residents who hoped it would show the truth of what is happening there are indeed amazed at what can be done in post. Meanwhile, with most of the station distracted by the documentary, the Resistance attempts to take advantage of a temporary glitch in security to install monitoring devices in the brig, allowing them more direct access to the political prisoner, Dee. EPISODE TWENTY-NINE "And That's the Way It Is" written by Linus Gelber featuring Zuri Washington as Delilah "Dee" Mallory, Rooty, Jeff McJeff-O Amanda LaPergola as Mrs. Frondrinax, Door Alert System Ivanna Cullinan as Commander Mindy Torianna Berit Johnson as Althaar, Hitherto Unnoticed Bridge Person, Sopon, Alien Barfly, Cpl. Ness, Kwontz Alyssa Simon as Lieutenant-Commander Frallen-Br'ar, Weirdo Passing By Eli Ganias as Hardyfox "H.F." Fornes, Glottulix John Amir as John B, Human Drinker Chris Lee as Chip Frinkel, Molto Jeff Derrick Peterson as Xtopps, Boonarux with Linus Gelber: StalinBot, Hitherto Unnoticed Bridge Person's Friend, "Dave" Olivia Baseman: Amber on the Bridge Fred Backus: Oakensarx David Arthur Bachrach: Radio Free Fairgrounds, Thoombon ros Roog Ian W. Hill: Announcer, Reasonable Jeff, Mr. Table, Astonmartlox Lex Friedman: Bubbles Jessica Stoya: Ganglion Ocellus Clara Francesca: Professor Dodici Gateux Holly Pocket McCaffrey: Ashlee in Hydroponics, Other Human Drinker Philip Cruise: Cpl. Dormer, Confident Announcer, Lamborghinix, Definitely Catapult Berit is the supervising producer, showrunner, and script supervisor Ian is the audio producer, sound designer, and technical supervisor The writers’ room consists of Berit, Ian, John, Amanda, Chris, Philip, Lex, and Linus Theme and Interstitial Music composed and performed by Anna Stefanic Illustration by Dean Haspiel Library Music and SFX licensed from Storyblocks WEB: www.geminicollisionworks.com TWITTER: @AlthaarTweeting ‏and @LifeWithAlthaar Optimized for best listening on earbuds or headphones. Entire Production © 2021 Gemini CollisionWorks EPISODE SCRIPT HERE! Thank you for your attention; it is a pleasure working for you. A Gemini CollisionWorks Production
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    1 hr and 59 mins
  • Episode 28: False Faces, True Colors

    Episode 28: False Faces, True Colors
    Jul 16 2021
    In which tension, apprehension, and dissension have, if not begun, continued apace. As Frondrinax attempts to secretly guide an official fact-finding mission around the Fairgrounds, doing all she can to avoid showing the Fugulnari oppression of Humans, the Resistance and Commander Torianna do all they can to subvert her efforts, being aided in this by the sudden arrival of a delegation of surprisingly-disturbing aliens. Meanwhile, Althaar receives advice on his concerns about John B from a noted, if exceptionally drunk, actor. EPISODE TWENTY-EIGHT "False Faces, True Colors" written by Amanda LaPergola featuring Amanda LaPergola as Mrs. Frondrinax, Vert Zuri Washington as Delilah "Dee" Mallory, Rooty, Poomie 6 Ivanna Cullinan as Commander Mindy Torianna John Amir as John B Eli Ganias as Hardyfox "H.F." Fornes, Charsh, Human Laborer 1, Eukatrox Alyssa Simon as Lieutenant-Commander Frallen-Br'ar, Piklat Naff Berit Johnson as Althaar, Human Laborer 4, Sopon, Kwontz, Poomie 1 Chris Lee as Chip Frinkel, Worker, Poomie 2 Derrick Peterson as Xtopps, Second Unit Director with Ian W. Hill: Announcer, Astonmartlox, Human Laborer 5, Jerry, Conrad, Poomie 3 Fred Backus: Oakensarx David Arthur Bachrach: Radio Free Fairgrounds, Thoombon ros Roog, Poomie 5, Archeplax Linus Gelber: StalinBot, "Dave," Human Laborer 3 Olivia Baseman: Amber on the Bridge Jessica Stoya: Ganglion Ocellus Anna Stefanic: Stella Reyes, Another Worker Lex Friedman: Bubbles, Poomie 4, Human Laborer 2, Harried Departure Steward Holly Pocket McCaffrey: Miss Sophie Philip Cruise: Poomie 7 Berit is the supervising producer, showrunner, and script supervisor Ian is the audio producer, sound designer, and technical supervisor The writers’ room consists of Berit, Ian, John, Amanda, Chris, Philip, Lex, and Linus Theme and Interstitial Music composed and performed by Anna Stefanic "Plants Are Great" lyrics by Amanda LaPergola, music & arrangement by Berit Johnson Illustration by Dean Haspiel Library Music and SFX licensed from Storyblocks WEB: www.geminicollisionworks.com TWITTER: @AlthaarTweeting ‏and @LifeWithAlthaar Optimized for best listening on earbuds or headphones. Entire Production © 2021 Gemini CollisionWorks EPISODE SCRIPT HERE! Thank you for your attention; it is a pleasure working for you. A Gemini CollisionWorks Production
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    1 hr and 57 mins