Oblivion Spin Presents
37 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingErik reads surrealist, science fiction, autobiographical fiction and sometimes whimsical works he's written, one chunk at a time. Join him in this cross between an audio book and radio drama on Tuesdays. Pop in for a Laundry Day chat episode +/or other nonsense when the stars align.
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The Eagle part 19 (finale)
March 14, 2023 08:42 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MBWell, we kept blinking, time kept passing, and my friends- we have reached the end of The Eagle. A story which started so long ago in a noisy bar and ends... here. written & narrated by Erik Tinsley 3.33 (oblivion spin theme) by STG This is the final episode of The Eagle. When I started airing The Eagle, I aired the first episode between the last 2 episodes of Unwoven since "chronologically" they fit together there. I am not a sadist, so I will not be airing the entire 10 episodes of the ...
The Eagle part 18
March 07, 2023 09:26 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBEpisode 18 of The Eagle- the second to last episode. In this episode, James acts, for perhaps the first time, with a free heart and a clear conscious. He does what he needs to do and watches in wonder as another year passes with his companions. written & narrated by Erik Tinsley 3.33 (oblivion spin theme) by STG content warnings: just a lil cussin' --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erik-tinsley/message
The Eagle part 17
February 28, 2023 09:09 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MBEpisode 17 of the Eagle. James has made it through his first winter, making it almost an entire year on his own. When faced with closure and temptation to slip back into the comfort of things he used to know- has he learned enough about himself to know how to listen to himself? written & narrated by Erik Tinsley 3.33 (oblivion spin theme) by STG content warnings: no actual content warnings besides cussin' --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erik-tinsle...
The Eagle part 16
February 21, 2023 10:05 - 28 minutes - 26 MBWe're back at it with episode 16 of The Eagle! This week... James is going to have to face the consequences of last week... written & narrated by Erik Tinsley 3.33 (oblivionspin theme) by STG content warnings: cussin', mild sexuality, violence, this part of the book makes my girlfriend weep uncontrollably --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erik-tinsley/message
The Eagle part 15
February 14, 2023 09:59 - 33 minutes - 31 MBEpisode 15 of The Eagle. This week, James puts a lot of effort into self-improvement which I am sure will be in no way sabotaged or undermined by the poor planning or actions of his associates. written & narrated by Erik Tinsley 3.33 (oblivionspin theme) by STG content warnings: cussin', violence, mental health --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erik-tinsley/message
The Eagle part 14
February 07, 2023 09:53 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBWe're back with episode 14 of The Eagle. When things start to go too well, it's like your brain always has to step in and say- WAIT- remember when things were bad? written & narrated by Erik Tinsley 3.33 (oblivionspin theme) by STG content warnings: cussin', mild violence, depictions of mental health episodes --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erik-tinsley/message
The Eagle part 13
January 31, 2023 10:00 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBIt's episode 13 of The Eagle. Bromance, romance, unspoken secrets, politics, intrigue! Will we get an explanation about what Wren had in mind for Mori? Are James and Olli going to really be a "thing"? Is James casually creating a hostile work environment for his ex employees? Find out in this episode! written & narrated by Erik Tinsley 3.33 (oblivion spin theme) by STG content warning: pretty mild sexuality, cussin' --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/...
The Eagle part 12
January 24, 2023 10:30 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MBWe're back with Episode 12 of The Eagle! What's happening? Does it matter? by episode 12 you're either along for the ride or not ;) written & narrated by Erik Tinsley 3.33 (oblivion spin theme) by STG content warning: relatively mild sexuality, cussin', questionable voice acting decisions (y'know, the usual) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erik-tinsley/message
Laundry Day - So I Quit Social Media
January 23, 2023 08:34 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBIn this episode of Laundry Day, Erik checks in after a bit of a hiatus. We chat about why I started, stopped and resumed Oblivion Spin Presents, the future of the podcast, my experience with quitting social media and vastly limiting my phone time- and more! Here's the story I wrote about a Pasta Roller: A Story about a Pasta Roller by Erik Tinsley (helloamericalit.com) also keep your eye on this website for more of my writing in the future. Here's where to scope out some of the ambient mu...
Guided Meditations of Lost Places: Young River
November 07, 2022 10:20 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MBIn this episode, Erik does a guided meditation? There are places in my past I am homesick for but can't visit because they don't exist anymore- maybe we can visit some of them together. I had hoped to take you to a beach near the Stillaguamish river, the way I remembered it as a kid- but I think we ended up visiting the last time I saw this location in college. Maybe you will find something sitting by the water a minute. I took about a six month hiatus from posting episodes, for personal ...
The Eagle part 11
April 12, 2022 09:00 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBThis week on The Eagle- James tries for the third time to leave his apartment and resume his life, after being repeatedly pointed towards Wren's office for help, James runs into seemingly the only other person mourning Mori. written & narrated by Erik Tinsley oblivionspin.com 3.33 (Oblivion Spin theme) by STG theexperimenthouse.com content: language, really quite mild sexuality --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erik-tinsley/message
Wait, what's happening? Eagle Episodes 1 - 10 recap
March 29, 2022 16:36 - 1 hour - 91.6 MBIn this extra-long special episode, Erik is joined by friend of the show and episode cover artist, Savvy, as they recap the first 10 episodes of The Eagle. If you're a regular listener, this is a refresher. If you are a spoiler fiend (no judgement, I am too) here's where we basically gossip about the lives of these fictional people like they're obscure relatives. hosted by Erik Tinsley (oblivionspin.com) with guest host Savvy (instagram here) 3.33 (oblivion spin theme) by STG (theexperime...
The Eagle part 10
March 15, 2022 09:00 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBLast week on The Eagle James heard a single gunshot down the hall and ran towards it. This week... we deal with a lot of repercussions of that single bullet. written & narrated by Erik Tinsley @oblivionspin cover art by Savvy Cook (@savvy_sinister) 3.33 (Oblivion Spin Theme) by STG (The Experiment House) content: swearing, mild gore & violence, mental health triggers, sad. (big sad) buymeacoffee.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erik-tinsley/...
The Eagle part 9
March 08, 2022 10:00 - 27 minutes - 25 MBThis week on episode 9 of The Eagle, just as James is starting to regain his confidence in Corrections, Mori makes her triumphant return and has an interesting proposal for James... written & narrated by Erik Tinsley @oblivionspin cover art by Savvy Cook (@savvy_sinister) 3.33 (Oblivion Spin Theme) by STG (The Experiment House) content: swearing, mild sexuality, discussions of violence buymeacoffee.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erik-tinsl...
The Eagle part 8
March 01, 2022 10:00 - 30 minutes - 28 MBIn this week's episode of The Eagle (episode 8) "James was sad, Mori was awful, Wren did not pick up on signals." written & narrated by Erik Tinsley @oblivionspin episode summary and cover art by Savvy Cook (@savvy_sinister) 3.33 (Oblivion Spin Theme) by STG (The Experiment House) content: swearing, graphic sexuality, emotional abuse --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erik-tinsley/message
The Eagle part 7
February 22, 2022 10:00 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MB"Odd one out there too..." In this week's episode of The Eagle, part 7, we get to know Olli just a little bit better as he escorts James around. After a quiet week in Corrections without Mori, James has the misfortune of catching Wren in one of his good moods and having to tag along for dinner with him and Poppy. To cope with all the madness, James spends some more time talking to Olli about their families (or lack thereof). written & narrated by Erik Tinsley @oblivionspin cover art by ...
The Eagle part 6
February 15, 2022 10:00 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MB"Necessary Evils" In this week's episode of The Eagle (episode 6) Mori visits James early on a Sunday morning and lets him come with while she spars with Wren. Wren explains, without explaining, that some evils are necessary, something Mori apparently already understands. Wren confronts James about 'dating' Mori and James confronts Wren about his tendency to treat everything like a "fucking self-fulfilling prophecy". Written & narrated by Erik Tinsley 3.33 (Oblivion Spin theme) by STG (th...
Laundry Day - More Citrus
February 10, 2022 10:00 - 30 minutes - 28.4 MBIn this casual episode of Oblivion Spin Presents (Laundry Day), Erik sets you on his kitchen table and chats with you while he does his meal prep for the week. He chats about enjoying more things (including, but not limited to, citrus) and invites you to join in with his #enjoy52in22 project. Erik also talks about his recent dabbling in comic making, the importance of telling stories regardless of "skill", life mottos and supporting each other during a mass burn out. All while... chopping an...
The Eagle part 5
February 08, 2022 10:00 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MBIn this episode of The Eagle. James has been recovering in peace and relative quiet at Mori's place for almost 2 weeks now. Wren visits him for a game of chess and admits he has offered Mori the Head of Enforcement position, a job which James would at least have wanted to be consulted on. Despite being assigned an escort for the time being (Olli Sharpe- a guard working in corrections), James makes a somewhat triumphant return to the office. written & narrated by Erik Tinsley 3.33 (oblivio...
The Eagle part 4
February 01, 2022 10:00 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MB"A Charmed Life" In this week's episode of The Eagle, James wakes up, in pain and fairly disoriented, in Mori's bed. He finds out who Mori is out of costume. Wren stops by to both check on James and confront him about his behavior, before having a somewhat odd conversation with Mori that James is only just able to eavesdrop on. Other things happen too. Written and narrated by Erik Tinsley 3.33 (Oblivion Spin theme) by STG (theexperimenthouse.com) content: language, explicit sexuality ...
The Eagle part 3
January 25, 2022 10:00 - 32 minutes - 30 MB"the world seems to function better without me, anyhow" In this episode of The Eagle, James has a quick tour around his work to find out that things have been functioning perfectly fine without him, everything seemingly tended to by Mori before he has the chance to. He attends a 'mandatory fun' event for Wren's official promotion to Director of Delinquency trying not to focus on the fact Wren seems to have forgotten he only got where he is with James' help. written & narrated by Erik Tins...
Laundry Day - For the Plants
January 20, 2022 10:00 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MBThis casual chat episode, Erik catches up with you guys for the first time this year. He talks about writing Unwoven (no spoilers) verses later books, the importance of letting your work out into the world instead of always trying to remake the same thing, creating for yourself, the importance of imagination and make believe, creative writing verses nonfiction AND growing pumpkins on his desk. Erik also namedrops Eileen (eileenramos.com) when talking about art and writing that interacts wi...
The Eagle part 2
January 18, 2022 10:00 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MB"the most excitement we've had all month" This week we continue following James in episode 2 of the dystopian action ish novel- The Eagle. In this episode James goes into his office only to find out from his assistant, Mori (executioner and Death incarnate), that his concern for Luna's well-being had not been misplaced. James finds and comforts a manically upset Wren and realizes (again) how absurd his life has gotten. written & narrated by Erik Tinsley 3.33 (oblivion spin theme) by STG...
Unwoven ep 9 - Finale
January 04, 2022 10:00 - 21 minutes - 21.9 MBThis week on Oblivion Spin Presents- we finish the novel Unwoven. As Erik reads the last few chapters of Unwoven, Luna's story is unraveled the rest of the way, to be consumed and reused by a familiar golden spider who has spun and destroyed so many similar webs before. Written, narrated & art by Erik Tinsley (oblivionspin) 3.33 (Oblivion Spin Theme) by SG (theexperimenthouse.com) content warnings: language, violence/ upsetting imagery/ gore --- Send in a voice message: https://podc...
The Eagle part 1
December 28, 2021 10:00 - 13 minutes - 15.5 MB"Pity you wrecked the place" This week's episode of Oblivion Spin Presents, Erik begins narrating a new novel- The Eagle, a dystopian action adventure from the point of view of the bad guys. The Eagle follows James Porter, a once feared and respected Enforcer in the Complex who now oversees Corrections. Having spent so many years going along with and supporting his longtime friend, Wren Winston's, promising political career, James is starting to realize that he has lost all autonomy and sen...
Laundry Day - Technical difficulties & pep talks
December 25, 2021 10:00 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBIn this casual catch up episode, Erik reads his Christmas form letter from 2011, gives insight to some of his technical growing pains, delivers a pep talk around finding meaning in life in the new year & gives out the usual laundry day prompt. hosted by Erik Tinsley there is no theme music because Erik spent substantially longer on this 15 minute episode than the hour long novel installment that went up last Tuesday, and decided now was not the time to fight technology. Imagine your own b...
Unwoven Ep 8
December 21, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 64.5 MBIn this 8th and second to last installment of Unwoven, we get a lot of answers and Luna gets a lot of new questions. In this double length (1 hour) episode, Luna wakes up to find that her life is not exactly as she remembers it, without being able to prove or understand exactly why everything seems so wrong or what happened in the last 6 years. We follow her to the soup and corpses cabin by the mechanical river, where Lexington tries to jog her memory, and Wren tries to help rehabilitate h...
Unwoven Ep 7
December 14, 2021 10:00 - 30 minutes - 31.4 MBThis week we return with part 7 of Unwoven. In this episode, Luna meets Aubrey, a meeting that looks a lot different to Luna than it does to Lex. Wren meets with Lexington, as predetermined and as inevitable as anything else that has ever happened, and casually escorts the two back to the Complex. Lex has some misgivings about the series of events, Wren doesn't offer many words that ease his conscience. written, narrated & episode art by Erik Tinsley (@oblivionspin) 3.33 (theme music) b...
Laundry Day #3 What the Furb?
December 09, 2021 10:00 - 27 minutes - 30.7 MBThis Laundry Day, Erik is joined by dear friend Spinach, who has some interrupting to do. Erik chats about his furby collection, the 3 types of furby stories he hears, analytics on social media and podcasts, where he got his name - and unveils the traditional Laundry Day writing prompt. As always you can reach the 'cast at [email protected] or leave a voice message here --> https://anchor.fm/erik-tinsley/message everything by Erik Tinsley except theme music (3.33) by STG (theexperi...
Unwoven ep. 6
December 07, 2021 10:00 - 36 minutes - 35.5 MBThis week on Oblivion Spin Presents, we continue with episode 6 of the novel Unwoven. In this episode: Lex wakes up, and him and Luna make their way to the Ruins in earnest. Along the way, Lex tries to come clean to Luna, who feels pulled forward with a sort of inevitability- convinced they are nearing a point where the webs of reality intersect or overlap. Aubrey chats with the Spider a few last times and wraps up their story of the months they lived with their sister. written, edited, n...
Unwoven ep 5
November 30, 2021 10:00 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBThis is the fifth installment of the novel Unwoven- In this episode, Spider's meddling has seemingly caused a thin spot between realities, she desperately tries to spin a web to pull the universe back together. As Aubrey gets better, their nostalgic reminiscing turns to the bitter and lackluster and Luna gets worse. Unsure of himself, Lexington has dreams of misremembered conversations with Wren, eventually settling on doing exactly what Wren said he would... Written, narrated, edited & ep...
Laundry Day #2 - Turkeys with Questionable Motives
November 25, 2021 10:00 - 27 minutes - 26.5 MBThis Laundry Day- Erik acts as your eccentric relative to eat Thanksgiving with if you are needing some company. He rattles off every turkey related memory he can think of, professes his love for the movie Thankskilling, pulls the traditional Laundry Day writing prompt from the jar and gives a pep talk about holiday shopping and taking care of yourself. If you have something to say for a future Laundry Day episode (anything at all) or want to reach out, email Erik at [email protected] ...
Unwoven ep. 4
November 23, 2021 10:00 - 35 minutes - 36.5 MBWe're back with the 4th installment of Unwoven. In this episode Luna and Lex start to talk about and navigate what their life together on the surface is going to look like. Luna is given advice from an old and somewhat unwelcomed friend. Between uncomfortable conversations, Aubrey starts to break down recalling their trip to the Sea Lion caves with their sister so many years prior. Against her better judgement, the spider tries to intervene. Written, narrated, edited & episode artwork by ...
Unwoven ep. 3
November 16, 2021 10:00 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBThis week we're into the thick of Unwoven. In this episode, Luna realizes that Lex has been associating with some infamous figures she would rather not be associating with. Aubrey explains their philosophy of dividing apartments by food types. And Lex is thrown into an adventure that uncannily resembles what he had assumed was a hypothetical conversation. Written, narrated, edited & episode artwork by Erik Tinsley (Oblivion Spin) 3.33 (Oblivion Spin theme) by STG (theexperimenthouse.com)...
Laundry Day #1
November 11, 2021 11:00 - 23 minutes - 25.3 MBIn this episode of Oblivion Spin Presents, we do a little housekeeping for laundry day! Erik casually chats over a bad cup of coffee about podcasting, redefining being 'successful' in art / writing, and finding time to create with a busy schedule. He also gives an insight to some interesting mail he received and invites your participation. hosted by Erik Tinsley (Oblivion Spin) 3.33 (Oblivion Spin theme) by STG (theexperimenthouse.com) episode content: mild swearing (obligatory) --- ...
Unwoven ep. 2
November 09, 2021 10:00 - 51 minutes - 54.4 MBThis week we are continuing the novel Unwoven. In this episode we focus on life in the Complex with Luna and Lexington. There are murmurs of a political assassination that Luna is trying to avoid hearing about at all costs- especially sick of hearing about the infamous duo of Enforcers- Wren Winston and James Porter. Luna avoids the gossip by sitting in her garden where a shadow is looming above her. Meanwhile, Lexington is repeatedly chided by Wren for not just doing his job. Between thes...
Unwoven ep. 1
October 31, 2021 02:23 - 26 minutes - 23.3 MBOblivion Spin Presents: Unwoven The first novel we are reading together, may many more follow. In this episode we meet Aubrey, who has been sick with norovirus for the past week and has moved on to the stage of illness that induces reminiscing and arguments with your higher self. Between cuts to a pivotal year of their life when they lived on their sister's couch and philosophical conversations in the present, Aubrey tells us the story of their next incarnation, Luna Trim, who very, very...