VAST Horizon

We're Celebrating 10 Years of Podcasting Today! Jun 24, 2025 1558 We've officially been podcasting for TEN years! We feel old, but also extremely grateful! Join us for a short chat, and a horror story. If you enjoy our story here and maybe don’t know about what else we create, check out The Liberty Podcast for dark sci-fi, the Don't Mind anthology for mysterious spine chillers, The White Vault for arctic frights, and Dark Dice for a horror fantasy. You can al

Introducing - Shores of the Silver Thrum Sep 1, 2023 3941 Join a ship of wayward travelers as they get lost within the frozen sea during the polar night… This story is completely unrelated to previous seasons of Dark Dice. Even if you don’t like the concept of listening to people play a game or improvised horror, this show is unique – cutting out 4th-wall breaking elements to feel like you’re actually in the world, just like our scripted stories. Dark D

Introducing - The Boar Knight (by Fool & Scholar Productions) Nov 18, 2022 1134 This week, we would like to introduce you to The Boar Knight, a new podcast from Fool & Scholar. Join Nathaniel the Boar Knight as he journeys across a fantasy world in search of adventure and friendship! The Boar Knight is a story suitable for All Ages. Please consider joining our Patreon team for early releases, bonus songs, and other goodies: http://Patreon.com/foolandscholar Free Transcript

Introducing - Don't Mind Cruxmont (by Fool & Scholar Productions) Apr 5, 2022 2050 SUBSCRIBE TODAY ON YOUR FAVORITE APP: http://dontmindpodcast.com/subscribe/ Dr. Gwen Kingston's patient has a miraculous recovery while Neal travels to Cruxmont, England to search for his missing brother. Credits: Written and Created by K. A. Statz Produced and Directed with Sound Design and Editing by Travis Vengroff Executive Producers Dennis Greenhill, Carol Vengroff, AJ Punk'n, & Maico Villeg

Season 3 | Ep. 10 | What You Are Oct 27, 2021 2363 Months later, the Technocracy makes final plans for Ally and the Emergence. What does the future look like? Please consider supporting our productions: https://patreon.com/Foolandscholar Credits: Written by K.A. Statz Produced with Sound Design, Editing, and Directed by Travis Vengroff Executive Producer Dennis Greenhill Senior Sound Designer Dayn Leonardson Mixing and Mastering by Bra

Season 3 | Ep. 9 | Jiaan Oct 21, 2021 2053 The Technocracy confronts the VAST entity as they near the point of no return. Please consider supporting our productions: https://patreon.com/Foolandscholar Credits: Written by K.A. Statz Produced with Sound Design, Editing, and Directed by Travis Vengroff Executive Producer Dennis Greenhill Senior Sound Designer Dayn Leonardson Mixing and Mastering by Brandon Strader Script Editing by W.K. Stat

Season 3 | Ep. 8 | Council Oct 18, 2021 2426 The Technocracy armada has arrived. Please consider supporting our productions: https://patreon.com/Foolandscholar Credits: Written by K.A. Statz Produced with Sound Design, Editing, and Directed by Travis Vengroff Executive Producer Dennis Greenhill Senior Sound Designer Dayn Leonardson Mixing and Mastering by Brandon Strader Script Editing by W.K. Statz Mandarin Translations by Sophie Yang Cas

Season 3 | Ep. 7 | Incoming Oct 7, 2021 1770 Ally begins to discuss plans for the future while the Bifrost fleet make preparations of their own. Please consider supporting our productions: https://patreon.com/Foolandscholar Credits: Written by K.A. Statz Produced with Sound Design, Editing, and Directed by Travis Vengroff Executive Producer Dennis Greenhill Senior Sound Designer Dayn Leonardson Mixing and Mastering by Brandon Strader Script

Season 3 | Ep. 6 | In My Mind Sep 14, 2021 1898 Nolira and Arn Feen Stonin deal with the consequences of Lawrence's actions while technocracy forces gather information on their adversary. Please consider supporting our productions: https://patreon.com/Foolandscholar Credits: Written by K.A. Statz Produced with Sound Design, Editing, and Directed by Travis Vengroff Executive Producer Dennis Greenhill Senior Sound Designer Dayn Leonardson Mixing

Season 3 | Ep. 5 | Fears and Ends Aug 24, 2021 1792 The auxiliary fleet begins to exit the "area of influence" while Arn Feen Stonin confronts Nolira. Please consider supporting our productions: https://patreon.com/Foolandscholar Credits: Written by K.A. Statz Produced with Sound Design, Editing, and Directed by Travis Vengroff Executive Producer Dennis Greenhill Senior Sound Designer Dayn Leonardson Mixing and Mastering by Brandon Strader Script

Season 3 | Ep. 4 | Precautions Jul 21, 2021 1941 Auden and Dr. Mametja have an important discussion with Sanon, while Lawrence continues to look for a way to stop Ally. Please consider supporting our productions: https://patreon.com/Foolandscholar Credits: Written by K.A. Statz Produced with Sound Design, Editing, and Directed by Travis Vengroff Executive Producer Dennis Greenhill Senior Sound Designer Dayn Leonardson Mixing and Mastering by Br

Season 3 | Ep. 3 | Adrift Jul 7, 2021 2718 The Exilarchy ship and its occupants reach the Walton, as a secret meeting takes place aboard the Simek. Please Consider supporting our productions: https://patreon.com/Foolandscholar Credits: Written by K.A. Statz Produced with Sound Design, Editing, and Directed by Travis Vengroff Executive Producer Dennis Greenhill Senior Sound Designer Dayn Leonardson Mixing and Mastering by Brandon Strader S

Season 3 | Ep. 2 | Decided Jun 22, 2021 2125 Auden has an enlightening discussion with Sanon while Nolira and Sgt. Lawrence decide the fate of the Exilarchy ship. Please Consider supporting our productions: https://patreon.com/Foolandscholar Credits: Written by K.A. Statz Produced with Sound Design, Editing, and Directed by Travis Vengroff Executive Producer Dennis Greenhill Dialogue Editing by Marisa Ewing and Melissa Pons of Hemlock Creek

Season 3 | Ep. 1 | Lark Jun 8, 2021 2329 The Walton Auxiliary Vessels rush toward the stranded Bifrost fleet while Nolira and Sgt. Lawrence are faced with a difficult choice. Please Consider supporting our productions: https://patreon.com/Foolandscholar Credits: Written by K.A. Statz Produced with Sound Design and Editing by Travis Vengroff Executive Producer Dennis Greenhill Dialogue Editing by Marisa Ewing of Hemlock Creek Productions

Celebrating 6 Years - An Interview with Fool & Scholar Mar 24, 2021 4170 Successes, failures, ideas, and inner workings: Kaitlin and Travis discuss what the last six years of podcasting has been like. We create the shows you listen to, and now you have a chance to get inside our heads. To support our shows please consider joining our Patreon: www.Patreon.com/FoolandScholar Editing by Dayn Leonardson Noise Reduction by Brandon Strader Special Thanks to our Patreon tea

VAST Horizon: Interview with Tanja Milojevic & Siobhan Lumsden Mar 22, 2021 2481 Today we talk with Tanja Milojevic & Siobhan Lumsden, the voices of Ally and Nolira! Catch Tanja and Travis in Wordtastic: https://wordtastic.libsyn.com/ Catch Siobhan on Boonie Cubs (Netflix), her podcast Stars Align - https://open.spotify.com/show/2DmJR6rPTheXvUFlKGWfs7 or on her website: https://www.lunafinula.com/ This is a Fool and Scholar Production. Please support the creation of our show

Season 2 | Ep. 10 | Remainder Sep 28, 2020 1763 The Walton continues with the evacuation while Nolira makes an important decision. Please Consider supporting our productions: https://patreon.com/Foolandscholar Credits: Written by K.A. Statz Produced with Sound Design and Editing by Travis Vengroff Executive Producer Bobby Fatemi Dialogue Editing by Marisa Ewing of Hemlock Creek Productions Mixing and Mastering by Brandon Strader Script Editing

Season 2 | Ep. 9 | The Choices We Make Sep 15, 2020 1801 Preparations to evacuate the Walton begin as its crew try to figure out who Nolira is working with. Please Consider supporting our productions: https://patreon.com/Foolandscholar Credits: Written by K.A. Statz Produced with Sound Design and Editing by Travis Vengroff Executive Producer Bobby Fatemi Dialogue Editing by Marisa Ewing of Hemlock Creek Productions Mixing and Mastering by Brandon Str

Season 2 | Ep. 8 | Hostage Aug 31, 2020 1972 Nolira negotiates for the lives aboard the Walton. Please Consider supporting our productions: https://patreon.com/Foolandscholar Discover our other free show - The Liberty Podcast! Credits: Written by K.A. Statz Produced with Sound Design and Editing by Travis Vengroff Executive Producer Bobby Fatemi Dialogue Editing by Marisa Ewing of Hemlock Creek Productions Mixing and Mastering by Brandon St

Season 2 | Ep. 7 | Ambition Aug 18, 2020 1982 Ally explains The Emergence while Nolira experiences unexpected hostility aboard the Walton. Please Consider supporting our productions: https://patreon.com/Foolandscholar Credits: Written by K.A. Statz Produced with Sound Design and Editing by Travis Vengroff Executive Producer Bobby Fatemi Dialogue Editing by Marisa Ewing of Hemlock Creek Productions Mixing and Mastering by Brandon Strader Scri

Season 2 | Ep. 6 | Captive Audience Aug 4, 2020 1951 As its crew works to get the Walton under control, Ally reveals new critical information. Please Consider supporting our productions: https://patreon.com/Foolandscholar Credits: Written by K.A. Statz Produced with Sound Design and Editing by Travis Vengroff Executive Producer Bobby Fatemi Dialogue Editing by Marisa Ewing of Hemlock Creek Productions Mixing and Mastering by Brandon Strader Script

Season 2 | Ep. 5 | Obligation Jul 20, 2020 1916 Nolira confronts the ghosts of her past as additional complications are introduced to her present situation. Credits: Written by K.A. Statz Produced with Sound Design and Editing by Travis Vengroff Executive Producer Bobby Fatemi Dialogue Editing by Marisa Ewing of Hemlock Creek Productions Mixing and Mastering by Brandon Strader Script Editing by W.K. Statz Translations by Sophie Yang Cast: Dr

Season 2 | Ep. 4 | Delicate Information Jul 7, 2020 1707 Nolira moves to share her new found information with Sanon. To learn more about Liberty: Tales from the Tower, please check out the Liberty podcast. Credits: Written by K.A. Statz Produced with Sound Design and Editing by Travis Vengroff Executive Producer Bobby Fatemi Dialogue Editing by Marisa Ewing of Hemlock Creek Productions Mixing and Mastering by Brandon Strader Script Editing by W.K. Stat

Season 2 | Ep. 3 | Connections Jun 23, 2020 1956 Nolira meets a fellow survivor as rumors of her identity, and its implications, spread through the Walton. Credits: Written by K.A. Statz Produced with Sound Design and Editing by Travis Vengroff Dialogue Editing by Marisa Ewing of Hemlock Creek Productions Mixing by Brandon Strader Script Editing by W.K. Statz Translations by Sophie Yang Cast: Dr. Nolira Eck – Siobhan Lumsden AI – Tanja Miloje

Season 2 | Ep. 2 | Open Negotiations Jun 9, 2020 1714 We discover more about the crew aboard the Walton as Nolira is debriefed about recent events. Credits: Written by K.A. Statz Produced with Sound Design and Editing by Travis Vengroff Dialogue Editing by Marisa Ewing of Hemlock Creek Productions Mixing by Brandon Strader Script Editing by W.K. Statz Translations by Sophie Yang Cast: Dr. Nolira Eck - Siobhan Lumsden Poe Yano – Christy Luse Dr. Mi

Season 2 | Ep. 1 | Recovery May 25, 2020 1925 Season 2 begins. Welcome aboard the Walton. Medical crews are currently available to assist you. Credits: Written by K.A. Statz Produced with Sound Design and Editing by Travis Vengroff Mixing by Brandon Strader Script Editing by W.K. Statz Translations by Sophie Yang Cast: Dr. Nolira Eck - Siobhan Lumsden A.I – Tanja Milojevic Sun Sanon Onroon – Daniel Demerin Poe Yano – Christy Luse Dr. An

VAST Horizon | Rescue Underway May 13, 2020 138 Rescue Underway. Now Docking. Please Consider supporting our productions: https://www.patreon.com/FoolandScholar Credits: Written by K.A. Statz Produced with Dialogue Editing by Travis Vengroff Mixing with Sound Design by Sarah Buchynski - Polarity Audio Works Script Editing by W.K. Statz Cast: Computer – Fiona Thraille Vessel Pilot – Sophia DeRise Corporal Vince – Ryan Philbrook Corporal Lee –

Season 1 | Ep. 10 | Subject Oct 1, 2019 1589 Discover the fate of the Bifrost survivors as the ship shatters in vastness of space. Please Consider supporting our productions: https://www.patreon.com/FoolandScholar Credits: Written by K.A. Statz Produced with Sound Design and Editing by Travis Vengroff Mixing by Brandon Strader Script Editing by W.K. Statz Translations by Sophie Yang Cast: Dr. Nolira Eck - Siobhan Lumsden AI - Tanja Miloj

Season 1 | Ep. 9 | Before Your Eyes Sep 17, 2019 1945 We return to Tián Liàng Station to discover more about Dr. Nolira Jiang-Antwi's past, and her decision to join the crew of the Bifrost. Credits: Written by K.A. Statz Produced with Sound Design and Editing by Travis Vengroff Mixing by Brandon Strader Script Editing by W.K. Statz Translations by Sophie Yang Cast: Dr. Nolira Jiang-Antwi - Siobhan Lumsden General Han – Max Lando Dr. Kamik Dania –

Season 1 | Ep. 8 | Unmasked Sep 3, 2019 1758 As the Bifrost sustains catastrophic damage, Dr. Nolira Eck confronts the life form and struggles to operate the Green Zone. Credits: Written by K.A. Statz Produced with Sound Design and Editing by Travis Vengroff Mixing by Brandon Strader Script Editing by W.K. Statz Translations by Sophie Yang Cast: Dr. Nolira Eck – Siobhan Lumsden AI – Tanja Milojevic Sanon - Daniel Demerin Poe Yano – Chris

Season 1 | Ep. 7 | Retreat Aug 20, 2019 1962 While reliving memories from the past, Dr. Nolira Eck recovers from her recent 'controlled fall' and takes time for a brief respite. Credits: Written by K.A. Statz Produced with Sound Design and Editing by Travis Vengroff Mixing by Brandon Strader Script Editing by W.K. Statz Translations by Sophie Yang Cast: Dr. Nolira Eck – Siobhan Lumsden AI – Tanja Milojevic Constance – Sam Yeow General Ha

Season 1 | Ep. 6 | Bear and Bees Aug 6, 2019 1997 Faced with the reality of Poe's death, Dr. Nolira Eck must now face her own struggle to survive. Without power and alone, she sets off to find a way to recharge her limbs, and attempts to stop herself from descending into darkness. Credits: Written by K.A. Statz Produced with Sound Design and Editing by Travis Vengroff Mixing by Brandon Strader Script Editing by W.K. Statz Translations by Sophie

Season 1 | Ep. 5 | Ghosts Jul 23, 2019 2086 Dr. Nolira Eck is finally able to open a communications channel and hear a distress hail to the Bifrost. Credits: Written by K.A. Statz Produced with Sound Design and Editing by Travis Vengroff Mixing by Brandon Strader Script Editing by W.K. Statz Translations by Sophie Yang Cast: Dr. Nolira Eck – Siobhan Lumsden AI – Tanja Milojevic Constance – Sam Yeow General Han – Max Lando Poe Yano – Chr

Season 1 | Ep. 4 | Results Jul 8, 2019 2257 After repairing the nursery, Dr. Nolira Eck rushes to the communications bay to discover who is trying to hail the Bifrost. Credits: Written by K.A. Statz Produced with Sound Design and Editing by Travis Vengroff Mixing by Brandon Strader Script Editing by W.K. Statz Translations by Sophie Yang Cast: Dr. Nolira Eck – Siobhan Lumsden AI – Tanja Milojevic Constance – Sam Yeow General Han – Max L

Season 1 | Ep. 3 | Prevail Jun 26, 2019 1891 Having survived a space walk, Dr. Nolira Eck must now reach the nursery before time runs out for both her and the embryos. She is set upon by upsetting memories, and inconveniences that threaten the task at hand. Credits: Written by K.A. Statz Produced with Sound Design and Editing by Travis Vengroff Mixing by Brandon Strader Script Editing by W.K. Statz Translations by Sophie Yang & Charlotte N

Season 1 | Ep. 2 | Little Things Jun 11, 2019 2486 As the Bifrost AI presents new information, Nolira rushes to the nursery in an effort to save the embryos. Determined to make a difference, she faces unexpected obstacles and growing doubt. Credits: Written by K.A. Statz Produced with Sound Design and Editing by Travis Vengroff Mixing by Brandon Strader Script Editing by W.K. Statz Translations by Sophie Yang Cast: Dr. Nolira Eck – Siobhan Lum

Season 1 | Ep. 1 | Stirred May 28, 2019 2337 Nolira is an agronomist tasked with establishing agriculture in a new solar system, but when she wakes up on a now- empty colony ship, the whole of her plan disappears. The ship has been set adrift, with numerous mission-critical problems requiring immediate attendance outside of her area of expertise. Credits: Written by K.A. Statz Produced with Sound Design and Editing by Travis Vengroff Mixing

VAST Horizon Audio Drama Teaser Apr 25, 2019 38 Nolira is an agronomist tasked with establishing agriculture in a new solar system, but when she wakes up on a now- empty colony ship, the whole of her plan disappears. Written by K.A. Statz Produced and Edited by Travis Vengroff Mixed by Raul Vega Music by Brandon Boone Featuring the voices of Siobhan Lumsden, Tanja Milojevic, and Jordan Cobb Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm

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