MonkeyTales

Episode 12: “Gardens”

January 15, 2022 08:43 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MB

We meet Faith and Eliza rappelling down the side of a crumbling skyscraper, tending to the gardens they’ve planted inside. Why, and how, and what comes of the paradise they’ve built … that’s what we’re here to find out. Content Warning: Gun violence Transcript available here. Eliza (she/her) – Gabrielle Adkins (she/her) Faith (she/her) – Socks Whitmore (they/them) April (she/her) – Chiara Santella (she/her) Joshua (he/him) – Brandon Nguyen (he/him) Faith’s Song – composed by David Dev...

Episode 11: “Pumpkin Patch”

October 31, 2021 07:27 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MB

Welcome to the monster world of October, where weres run free and the Moon is always overhead. Karo, born in this world but living in ours, has brought their girlfriend for a first visit … and perhaps, something more. Transcript available here. Written by D.J. Sylvis; with Liz Morey as Karo and Tina Daniels as Yvonne, with Dallas Wheatley and Leeman Kessler. Produced by D.J., Tina, and Sarah Müller. Audio production and original music by Trace Callahan. Our October cover art is by Grendel...

Episode 10: “Reminiscence”

January 09, 2021 08:43 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MB

Two friends are cleaning out a storage area to use as a greenhouse. What they find in the process leads them to contemplate their past and future, and the community that any two of us can create. Episode written by Luísa Lopes; featuring JayJay and Mandy Wong; directed by D.J. Sylvis. Audio production by Trace Callahan. MonkeyTales cover art is by Cora May. Our theme song is “Follow the Muse,” by Deborah Linden. You can find more information on our website, or on Twitter under Monkeyman...

Episode 9: “Impressions”

December 09, 2020 07:59 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MB

Trey and Tali hide out in a doorway recovering from the fear and flight of a bigoted attack. Their date ended before it really had a chance; but the conversation is only beginning. Content Warning: Discussions of violence and transphobia This episode was written and directed by Evan Tess Murray, creator of the deeply touching audio fiction This Planet Needs a Name, among others, and featured Charlie Pacheco and Khalila Roney. Audio production was by Cass McPhee. MonkeyTales cover art is b...

Episode 8: “Extra-Natural Creature Solutions”

November 09, 2020 10:11 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MB

Are monsters tramping down your marigolds? Creatures of the night making it difficult to have a few friends over for a cookout? Who you gonna call? Never fear, there’s a solution close at hand! Today’s episode was by Maddy Searle, creator of another piece of fine audio fiction, The Prickwillow Papers! It was directed by Tal Minear, and featured Robin Howell and Caroline Mincks. Audio production was by Claudia Elvidge. MonkeyTales is produced by D.J. Sylvis. MonkeyTales cover art is by Cora...

Episode 7: “Text-Based Adventures”

October 09, 2020 09:00 - 10 minutes - 9.9 MB

“YOU find yourself sitting in a chair in a small, featureless room …” in this tribute to the most old-school style of gaming, and the connections inherent in telling a story. This episode was written and produced by D.J. Sylvis. Tal Minear and D.J. Sylvis co-starred. D.J. Sylvis did the dialogue edit, and Tal Minear did the sound design. All music and effects used are in the public domain. MonkeyTales cover art is by Cora May. Our theme song is “Follow the Muse,” by Deborah Linden. You c...

Episode 6: “The Littlest Bugbear”

May 09, 2020 07:56 - 25 minutes - 22.9 MB

“The Littlest Bugbear lived in a side corridor far from the heart of the dungeon, with his Mother and Father and 1d8 siblings.” This month we take a trip into a familiar fantasy scenario, but not from a familiar point of view … This episode is narrated by Tom Zalatnai, and was written / edited / produced by D.J. Sylvis. Ambiences provided courtesy of Tabletop Audio; additional effects from Freesound.org (CC0 licensed). MonkeyTales cover art is by Cora May. Our theme song is “Follow the...

Episode 5: “Platypus”

April 09, 2020 04:28 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MB

Twenty years ago, Lila and Jovette went to high school together. Neither had come out, life was far less than perfect, and they were far less than friends. Today they’ve met again for the first time – and sparks fly, but not necessarily the good kind. This episode features Jas LaFond and Cap Blackard, with a special appearance by Evan Tess Murray. It was edited by Gabriel Taneko, and written / produced by D.J. Sylvis. MonkeyTales cover art is by Cora May. Our theme song is “Follow the Mus...

Episode 4: “A Man Who Wasn’t There”

March 09, 2020 08:29 - 14 minutes - 13 MB

Today’s episode is a tribute to a beloved and influential author in my personal pantheon, Douglas Adams. His work has entertained and amused me for most of my life – so this month I’ve dusted off a short story I wrote some years back called, “A Man Who Wasn’t There,” asked my friend and fellow enthusiast Shannon Perry to give it a dramatic reading, and here we are. Share and Enjoy! This episode is read by Shannon Perry, and was written, edited and produced by D.J. Sylvis. MonkeyTales cov...

Episode 3: “Chance”

February 09, 2020 07:34 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MB

In a possible future, a scout ship orbits a distant planet. While the two women inside perform their duties, they reveal to one another more of their selves than ever before – and along the way, they discover what it truly means to take a chance. This episode features Tina Daniels and Danielle Shemaiah, and was written by D.J. Sylvis MonkeyTales cover art is by Cora May. Our theme song is “Follow the Muse,” by Deborah Linden. You can find more information on our website, or on Twitter und...

Episode 2: “Super”

January 09, 2020 08:52 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MB

On a busy city corner stands a guy in a Superman suit, taking pictures with tourists and asking for donations. You gotta be a little strange to choose that for your day to day, right? This episode features Martin Chodorek and was written by D.J. Sylvis. MonkeyTales cover art is by Cora May. Our theme song is “Follow the Muse,” by Deborah Linden. You can find more information on our website, or on Twitter under Monkeyman Productions or MonkeyTales. Our Patreon backers make the show possibl...

Episode 1: “Stars”

December 09, 2019 09:19 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MB

Stars is a conversation between two nonbinary lovers who have never met, brought closer by the universe that surrounds them both. This episode features Sena Bryer and Cole Burkhardt; and was written by D.J. Sylvis. MonkeyTales cover art is by Cora May. Our theme song is “Follow the Muse,” by Deborah Linden. You can find more information on our website, or on Twitter under Monkeyman Productions or MonkeyTales. Our Patreon backers make the show possible – join them in support of independent...

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