
The Liberty Podcast
The Liberty Podcast is a serialized science fiction audio drama set in the colony of Atrius, which has been isolated from Earth for centuries and torn by civil war. The story follows the remnants of humanity living in a gleaming city surrounded by a lawless wilderness known as the Fringe. The podcast is produced by Fool and Scholar Productions and offers immersive storytelling with full cast and sound design.
Episodes
Tales from the Tower: Reimagined (Now Available)
Tales from The Tower: All Episodes in Season 1.
New Scripts, New Recordings. New Soundtrack.
Your favorite stories reimagined.
All 10 episodes are Available Now.
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We're Celebrating 10 Years of Podcasting Today!
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 Don't Mind anthology for mysterious spine chillers, The White Vault for arctic frights, and Dark Dice for a horror fantasy. (...also VAST Horizon for a haunting Sci-fi epic
Remembering Wayne June
Greetings Citizens,
Last night we learned that the voice of our game master – the one and only Wayne June has passed on. Wayne was kind enough to reply to my email about working together, and while our
plans for future projects will not come to pass, we feel fortunate to have worked with him on Liberty: Vigilance.
I first learned of Wayne June as a teenager, through his brilliant narrations on th
Tales from the Tower | Below Us
After the sky rail ride comes to an unexpected stop, we are left to wonder what might be happening below us...
Credits:
Written by K.A. Statz
Produced, Co-Edited, with Co-Sound Design by Travis Vengroff
Co-Edited with Co-Sound Design by Kasch Wilder
Mixing and Mastering by Finnur Nielsen
Script Editing by W.K. Statz
Executive Producers: Dennis Greenhill, Carol Vengroff, AJ Punk'n, & Maico
Introducing - Shores of the Silver Thrum
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)
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)
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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
Celebrating 6 Years - An Interview with Fool & Scholar
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
Tales from the Tower | Mines and Mysteries (Part 4)
As the team reaches Dr. Moren's former lair, they face their greatest challenges yet...
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains mild vomiting sounds from 11:05-11:20
Credits:
Written by K.A. Statz
Produced, Edit, with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff
Dialogue Editing, Mixing, and Mastering by Marisa Ewing (Hemlock Creek Productions)
Script Editing by W.K. Statz & Travis Vengroff
Executive P
Tales from the Tower | Mines and Mysteries (Part 3)
Without food or connection to the outside world, the team returns to the Mines and Mysteries to help pass the time...
Credits:
Written by K.A. Statz
Produced, Edit, with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff
Dialogue Editing, Mixing, and Mastering by Marisa Ewing (Hemlock Creek Productions)
Script Editing by W.K. Statz & Travis Vengroff
Cast:
Petrus Claerhaut, Dr. Augustus Moren, Computer ::
Tales from the Tower | Mines and Mysteries (Part 2)
As the planned lockdown continues, the team continues to delve deeper into the Mines and Mysteries...
Credits:
Written by K.A. Statz
Produced, Edit, with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff
Dialogue Editing, Mixing, and Mastering by Marisa Ewing (Hemlock Creek Productions)
Script Editing by W.K. Statz & Travis Vengroff
Cast:
Petrus Claerhaut, Dr. Augustus Moren, Computer :: Peter Lewis
Ma
Tales from the Tower | Mines and Mysteries (Part 1)
During a controlled release of gas, a group of friends who settles in during the lockdown for a much-anticipated game of Mines and Mysteries...
Credits:
Written by K.A. Statz
Produced, Edit, with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff
Dialogue Editing, Mixing, and Mastering by Marisa Ewing (Hemlock Creek Productions)
Script Editing by W.K. Statz & Travis Vengroff
Cast:
Petrus Claerhaut, Dr. A
Tales from the Tower | The Tower (Part 5)
The tale of The Tower comes to an end.
Credits:
Written by K.A. Statz
Produced, Edit, with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff
Mixing & Mastering by Brandon Strader
Dialogue Editing by Hemlock Creek Productions
Cast:
Petrus Claerhaut – Peter Lewis
Dr. Flora Fox – Tanja Milojevic
Gallus Alvarado - Ryan Philbrook
Porcia Abe - Dallas Wheatley
Albus Jason – Daniel Thoreson
DCO Phone
Tales from the Tower | The Tower (Part 4)
The formal investigation into missing person Gallus Alvarado continues within The Tower.
Credits:
Written by K.A. Statz
Produced, Edit, with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff
Dialogue Editing by Marisa Ewing (Hemlock Creek Productions)
Mixing & Mastering by Brandon Strader
Cast:
Petrus Claerhaut :: Peter Lewis
Dr. Flora Fox :: Tanja Milojevic
Gallus Alvarado :: Ryan Philbrook
Porcia A
Tales from the Tower | The Tower (Part 3)
With Gallus missing, a formal investigation begins within The Tower...
Credits:
Written by K.A. Statz
Produced, Edit, with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff
Dialogue Editing by Marisa Ewing (Hemlock Creek Productions)
Mixing & Mastering by Brandon Strader
Cast:
Petrus Claerhaut :: Peter Lewis
Dr. Flora Fox :: Tanja Milojevic
Gallus Alvarado :: Ryan Philbrook
Porcia Abe :: Dallas Wheatl
Tales from the Tower | The Tower (Part 2)
Happy announcements are flanked by upsetting mysteries as the couple's life in The Tower continues.
Credits:
Written by K.A. Statz
Produced, Edit, with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff
Dialogue Editing by Marisa Ewing (Hemlock Creek Productions)
Mixing and Mastering by Brandon Strader
Cast:
Petrus Claerhaut :: Peter Lewis
Dr. Flora Fox :: Tanja Milojevic
Gallus Alvarado :: Ryan Philbro
Tales from the Tower | The Tower (Part 1)
After the Red War, Atrius must repopulate its war torn Outer Districts. Follow one couple's journey as they move into The Tower.
Credits:
Written by K.A. Statz
Produced, Edit, with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff
Dialogue Co-Editing by Sarah Buchynski
Mixing & Mastering by Brandon Strader
Cast:
Petrus Claerhaut :: Peter Lewis
Dr. Flora Fox :: Tanja Milojevic
Gallus Alvarado :: Ryan Ph
Updates and October Live Show Announcement
VAST Horizon - Our Dark Scifi Podcast
www.VASTHorizonPodcast.com
Dark Dice - Our Horror Actual Play Podcast
www.DarkDice.com
The White Vault - Our Found Footage Horror Podcast
www.TheWhiteVault.com
This is a Fool and Scholar Production. We are a two person creative team and we can only create this show because of fan support!
Please support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FoolandSchola
Introducing VAST Horizon (By Fool and Scholar)
Kaitlin and Travis have launched a brand new Sci-fi series that we think you'll enjoy: VAST Horizon.
If you enjoy the first episode, please consider subscribing!
http://vasthorizonpodcast.com
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 nu
Fool and Scholar QA & Update
This week Kaitlin and Travis answer your questions about our shows (The White Vault, VAST Horizon, Liberty, Dark Dice) while giving you production updates.
This is a Fool and Scholar Production. We are a two person creative team and we can only create this show because of fan support!
Please support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FoolandScholar
Check out our Merch: www.LibertyEndures.com
Tales from the Tower | Happiness
An experience of a lifetime goes awry when one Expo goer encounters what it means to experience another’s Happiness...
Credits:
Written by K.A. Statz
Produced, Edit, with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff
Dialogue Editing by Sarah Buchynski
Mixing and Mastering by Brandon Strader
Cast:
Petrus Claerhaut, Dr. Shun :: Peter Lewis
Melina Krosos :: Jordan Cobb
Dr. Small/Man 1/Young Man :: Gr
Tales from the Tower | Ditto
The Night Expo is underway and a group of friends take a well-deserved night off to enjoy the best Atrius has to offer. Though the night is young, small problems begin to arise even before they proceed into their first attraction: The Cave of Mirrors.
Credits:
Written by K.A. Statz
Produced, Edit, with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff
Additional Dialogue Editing and Sound Design by Pacific S.
Tales from the Tower | For The Archon
It's the evening before the Night Entertainment Expo, and as the final preparations are being made, one ride is proving to be more than anticipated...
Credits:
Written by K.A. Statz
Produced, Edit, with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff
Mixing & Mastering by Brandon Strader
Cast:
Petrus Claerhaut :: Peter Lewis
Aemilius Cobb :: Travis Vengroff
Female Announcer :: Kaitlin Statz
Ride Anno
Tales from the Tower | Cleaning Crew
Burke's team typically cleans murder sites, however they may have arrived at their latest job too soon...
This episode of Tales from the Tower was written by Ben Thompson - the writer behind BadassoftheWeek.com and features characters submitted by fans who played the Liberty: AFTER roleplaying game.
Credits:
Written by Ben Thompson
Produced, Co-Edited, with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff
Co-Edit
Tales from the Tower | The Narrow
Tonight we return to the shining city of Atrius for new tales of horror in Season 3 of Tales from the Tower...
Recent mining excavations led to the discovery of a small descending hole beneath the city, aptly titled The Narrow. Listen to uncover what we know so far.
Credits:
Written by K.A. Statz
Produced Travis Vengroff
Co-Produced, with Sound Design and Mixing by Sarah Buchynski
Mixing
Vigilance | Ep. 13 | Just Rewards
The team springs into action in the explosive conclusion to Liberty: Vigilance. Will the Archon be assassinated? Will Claerhaut go on that date? We can only hope that Atrius Endures...
Check out our other actual play podcast Dark Dice!
Vigilance is an Actual Play of the Liberty: AFTER roleplaying game. Start Your Own Adventure Today!
Credits:
Story by Travis Vengroff (The Game Master)
Edi
Vigilance | Ep. 12 | Treachery and Lies
The final pieces fall into place as the team prepares to end this threat once and for all.
Vigilance is an Actual Play of the Liberty: AFTER roleplaying game. Start Your Own Adventure Today!
Credits:
Story by Travis Vengroff (The Game Master)
Editing and Writing Assistance by K.A. Statz
Produced, Edited, with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff
Mixing & Mastering by Brandon Strader
Cast:
Narrator /
Vigilance | Ep. 11 | The Great Awakening
The team learns more about the awakening and forms a plan to stop the cult.
Vigilance is an Actual Play of the Liberty: AFTER roleplaying game. Start Your Own Adventure Today!
Credits:
Story by Travis Vengroff (The Game Master)
Editing and Writing Assistance by K.A. Statz
Produced, Edited, with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff
Mixing and Mastering by Brandon Strader
Cast:
Narrator / Gam
Vigilance | Ep. 10 | A Test of Faith
The team meets the Children of Melichor and uncovers information about their upcoming plans.
Vigilance is an Actual Play of the Liberty: AFTER roleplaying game. Start Your Own Adventure Today!
Credits:
Story by Travis Vengroff (The Game Master)
Editing and Writing Assistance by K.A. Statz
Produced, Edited, with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff
Mixing and Mastering by Brandon Strader
Execut
Vigilance | Ep. 9 | Old Friends
Casualties mount as the team battles their way through the Atrian facility and encounters someone from their past.
Vigilance is an Actual Play of the Liberty: AFTER roleplaying game. Start Your Own Adventure Today!
Credits:
Story by Travis Vengroff (The Game Master)
Editing and Writing Assistance by K.A. Statz
Produced, Edited, with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff
Mixing & Mastering by Bra
Vigilance | Ep. 8 | The Long March
The team crosses into the southeastern Fringe to meet the infamous Penny Saark and catch their quarry. Their journey is not without incident.
Vigilance is an Actual Play of the Liberty: AFTER roleplaying game. Start Your Own Adventure Today!
Credits:
Story by Travis Vengroff (The Game Master)
Editing and Writing Assistance by K.A. Statz
Produced, Edited, with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff
Vigilance | Ep. 7 | Mercy Kill
The party meets with their contact and helps out with a unique problem.
Vigilance is an Actual Play of the Liberty: AFTER roleplaying game. Start Your Own Adventure Today!
Credits:
Story by Travis Vengroff (The Game Master)
Editing and Writing Assistance by K.A. Statz
Produced, Edited, with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff
Mixing & Mastering by Brandon Strader
Cast:
Narrator / Game Mast
Vigilance | Ep. 6 | Getting Lucky
The party embarks on a daring rescue operation.
Vigilance is an Actual Play of the Liberty: AFTER roleplaying game. Start Your Own Adventure Today!
This episode features many of our friends from The Lucky Die Podcast!
Credits:
Story by Travis Vengroff (The Game Master)
Editing and Writing Assistance by K.A. Statz
Produced, Edited, with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff
Mixing & Mastering by
Vigilance | Ep. 5 | Close Enemies
The party goes to a Fringer nightclub and recruits a team for their dangerous mission.
Vigilance is an Actual Play of the Liberty: AFTER roleplaying game. Start Your Own Adventure Today!
Credits:
Story by Travis Vengroff (The Game Master)
Editing and Writing Assistance by K.A. Statz
Produced, Edited, with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff
Mixing & Mastering by Brandon Strader
Cast:
Nar
Vigilance | Ep. 4 | The Room
The party ventures to the Fringe and joins the Blood Skulls.
Vigilance is an Actual Play of the Liberty: AFTER roleplaying game. Play the game today!
Credits:
Story by Travis Vengroff (The Game Master)
Editing and Writing Assistance by K.A. Statz
Produced, Edited, with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff
Mixing & Mastering by Brandon Strader
Cast:
Narrator / Game Master :: Wayne June
Cass
Vigilance | Ep. 3 | Lost and Found
The team learns more about Claerhaut's past and uncovers an unexpected connection between the missing Citizens.
Vigilance is an Actual Play of the Liberty: AFTER roleplaying game. Play the game today!
Credits:
Story by Travis Vengroff (The Game Master)
Editing and Writing Assistance by K.A. Statz
Produced, Edited, with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff
Mixing & Mastering by Brandon Strader
Vigilance | Ep. 2 | The Imaginary Child
The team plays a text-based RPG, uncovers some illicit cult activity, and solves the mysterious case of the imaginary child.
Credits:
Story by Travis Vengroff (The Game Master)
Editing and Writing Assistance by K.A. Statz
Produced, Edited, with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff
Mixing & Mastering by Brandon Strader
Cast:
Narrator / Game Master :: Wayne June
Cassius Tsogot :: Caitlin Buck
Vigilance | Ep. 1 | The Model Citizen
Vigilance is an Actual Play of the Liberty: AFTER roleplaying game. Dialogue with NPC's has been replaced with a full voice cast and immersive sound effects create an added layer of immersion.
The party searches for Citizen Hadrian Baker, who was reported missing by his place of employment.
Credits:
Story by Travis Vengroff (The Game Master)
Editing and Writing Assistance by K.A. Statz
Prod
How to Become a Voice Actor - w/ Dave Fennoy
Dave Fennoy is one of the top voice actors of our time. We've been lucky enough to work with him on all of our Liberty productions and today he offers some great insights on how to become a professional voice actor! "What are guilds? Do I need an agent? How long should my demo reel be?" All this and more will be answered as we follow Dave's career...
Please For more Information on Dave Fennoy and
Introducing The White Vault
We have important updates from the Liberty creative team – Fool and Scholar Productions, and the first episode of our new show - The White Vault.
Discover The White Vault at TheWhiteVault.com
This is a Fool and Scholar Production. We are a two person creative team and we can only create this show because of fan support!
Please support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FoolandScholar
Check ou
Tales from the Tower | Deep in Sleep (Part 2)
We return to the Center for Sleeping Disorders to find that a cure for a bad night’s sleep is perhaps too sweet a dream to hope for. Tune in as Leontia and Agrippa’s workplace nightmare reaches its gripping conclusion and Tales from the Tower: Season 2 draws to a close.
Credits:
Written by K.A. Statz
Produced, Edited, with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff
Mixing and Mastering by Brandon Strader
C
Tales from the Tower | Deep in Sleep (Part 1)
A new graduate finds an apprenticeship at the Center for Disorders. Naturally, she’s stuck pulling the night shift and spends her waking hours watching over citizens with rare sleep disorders. Her professional career, and her nightmares, have only just begun.
Credits:
Written by K.A. Statz
Produced, Edited, with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff
Mixing and Mastering by Brandon Strader
Cast:
Leonti
Tales from the Tower | The Case
Citizen Whalen has witnessed a truly horrific crime… and now she must recount the unspeakable.
Credits:
Written by Sean Daniel Francis
Produced, Edited, with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff
Mixing and Mastering by Brandon Strader
Cast:
Whalen :: Abbey Kindler
Chaudhary :: Daniel Demerin
McAllister :: Travis Vengroff
Petrus Claerhaut :: Peter Lewis
Music:
“Tales from the Tower Theme” – Arranged
Tales from the Tower | Underground
Maintenance Engineer Marcia finds herself in an unfortunate situation: trapped beneath Atrius. Deep in an old tunnel, without means of contacting help, survival is in her hands alone.
Credits:
Written by Pacific S. Obadiah
Produced, Edited, with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff
Mixing and Mastering by Brandon Strader
Cast:
Marcia – Christy Luse
Dr. Cornelius – Sean Francis
Archon Reeve – Jeannie
Tales from the Tower | Insomniac
A fear of the dark is not uncommon, but it’s preventing young Ovid from getting a full night’s rest. Having tried numerous techniques to help him fall asleep, Ovid’s mother introduces him to a new app in the hopes of aiding her child’s ailment…
Credits:
Written by Christy Luse
Co-Edited by Pacific S. Obadiah
Co-Produced, Edited, with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff
Mixing and Mastering by Brandon
Tales from the Tower | Side Effects
A new drug is devastating Citizens within Atrius. One brave doctor is willing to do anything it takes to understand and counter the effects of this psychedelic, including trying the drug himself.
Credits:
Written and co-edited by Pacific S. Obadiah
Produced, Edited, with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff
Mixing and Mastering by Brandon Strader
Cast:
Dr. Livius – Russel Gold
Dr. Cornelius – Sean Fr
Tales from the Tower | Nightmares
A recurring nightmare has begun to take shape. With every rest, it draws one step closer...Rewritten, remixed, and with new recordings & SFX - released on March 13th, 2026.
Credits:
Written by K.A. Statz & Travis Vengroff
Produced, Edited, with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff
Mixing and Mastering by Brandon Strader
Cast:
Aelius :: Daniel Demerin
Roommate :: Rikke Rømer
Byun :: Lauren Tu
Tales from the Tower | Escape
Citizen Powell is leaving Atrius. The oppressive laws of the Archon disgust him and he feels like he’s being watched at every turn. Can he make it beyond the city’s walls before his plan is discovered?
Credits:
Written by Pacific S. Obadiah
Produced, Edited, with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff
Mixing and Mastering by Brandon Strader
Cast:
Lucanus Powell :: Steve Schneider
Contact :: Travis Veng
Tales from the Tower | Excuse Me (Part 2)
The investigation into a series of cold cases continues...
Agent Gray has disappeared and the devastated yet dedicated Agent Caulfield pursues her case at great cost. Is the situation truly hopeless, or will Caulfield’s zeal lead him to some much-needed answers.
Credits:
Written by K.A. Statz
Produced, Edited, with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff
Mixing and Mastering by Brandon Strader
Cast:
Cau
Tales from the Tower | Excuse Me (Part 1)
Agents in The Division of Community Order often find themselves with overwhelming workloads. Tasked with dozens of new non-violent crimes and domestic disputes each day, there’s seldom a chance to reflect on cold cases. Tonight, a chance discussion brings a new and sinister perspective to a missing persons’ case that’s been closed for over a decade.
Credits:
Written by K.A. Statz
Produced, Edited
Tales from the Tower | Of Things to Come
And now for a special broadcast...
Thank you to all of our valued Citizen listeners for tuning in this week to Liberty: Tales from the Tower. We have no shortage of stories to share with you, but due to an illness among our team, we are forced to delay our regularly scheduled premiere of our first episode by two weeks. In the meantime, here’s Aurelia, who has all the lifetime news you need to know
Tales from the Tower | Season 2 Trailer
Join us for the second season of Liberty: Tales from the Tower!
This is a Fool and Scholar Production. We are a two person creative team and we can only create this show because of fan support!
Please support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FoolandScholar
Check out our Merch: www.LibertyEndures.com
Free Transcripts are also available: https://www.patreon.com/posts/tales-from-tower-6887972/
How to Make an Audio Drama Podcast
In this very special episode, we’re going behind the scenes on how to make an audio drama podcast!
Have you ever wondered what goes into creating your favorite audio drama series like Liberty: Critical Research, Night Vale, Tanis, or even our RPG series Dark Dice? Maybe you’ve even wondered what it would take to make your own? Join Fool and Scholar Productions as we take you through the creative p
Tales from the Tower | Cleaning Day
Thank you Citizen, for tuning into this final episode of Liberty: Tales from the Tower. Now, we go back to Aurellia Stolo with lifetime news…
Credits:
Written & Created by K.A. Statz
Produced, Edited, Directed, with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff
Mixing & Mastering by Finnur Nielsen
“Tales From the Tower Theme” & "Zodiac Through Glacial Bay" Written and Performed by Brandon Boone (Based o
Tales from the Tower | Heavy Heart
A group of miners become trapped in an underground tunnel, and soon discover that starvation is the least of their worries.
Credits:
Written by Sean Daniel Francis
Produced, Edited, with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff
Dialogue Editing & Sound Design by Rikke Rømer
Mixing & Mastering by Finnur Nielsen
“Tales From the Tower Theme" and "With Heavy Heart" Written and Performed by Brandon Boo
Tales from the Tower | Infection
Research suffers when a Citizen neglects containment protocols.
This story has been approved for publication by the Department of Public Affairs.
Credits:
Co-Written by Emily Amesquita and K.A. Statz
Produced, Edited, with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff
Dialogue Editing & Sound Design by Rikke Rømer
Mixing & Mastering by Finnur Nielsen
“Tales From the Tower” Theme Written and Performed b
Tales from the Tower | Genetic Markers
As looming deadlines close in, Castellano finds herself unable to complete a routine data analysis for her Masters. Her deadline is weeks overdue, and sample 876-237-3 has a dark secret that she's determined to uncover.
Credits:
Written by Ben Thompson
Produced, Edited, Directed, with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff
Dialogue Editing, Co-Directed, & Sound Design by Rikke Rømer
Mixing & Mas
Tales from the Tower | Malfunction
When a young couple's life is upset by a possible voyeur, they call in a private investigator. But what Investigator Yamada discovers is far worse...
Credits:
Written by Travis Vengroff
Script edits by K.A. Statz
Produced, Edited, with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff
Dialogue Editing & Sound Design by Rikke Rømer
Mixing & Mastering by Finnur Nielsen
“Tales From the Tower” Theme & "Mrs. G
Tales from the Tower | Floor None
Festus leads a boring life as a courier. At least he did until an elevator delivers him to an unforeseen and unwelcoming destination.
Credits:
Written by K.A. Statz
Produced, Edited, with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff
Dialogue Editing & Sound Design by Rikke Rømer
Mixing & Mastering by Finnur Nielsen
“Tales From the Tower” Theme, "Missing", "Just a Pinprick," and "With Heavy Heart" Written
Tales from the Tower | For Science
When Dr. Kamdar accepts the position at a water treatment facility she discovers that perhaps it's not where she's meant to be...
Credits:
Written by K.A. Statz
Produced, Edited, with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff
Dialogue Editing & Sound Design by Rikke Rømer
Mixing & Mastering by Finnur Nielsen
“Tales From the Tower” Theme, "Missing", and "With Heavy Heart" Performed by Brandon Boone
Tales from the Tower | Pinprick
Rufina's son is experiencing mood swings. Or could it be a sign of something more malicious?
Credits:
Written by K.A. Statz
Produced, Directed, Edited, with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff
Assistant Director, Dialogue Editing & Sound Design by Rikke Rømer
Mixing & Mastering by Finnur Nielsen
“Tales From the Tower” Theme and "Just a Pinprick" Performed by Brandon Boone
"TftT Underscore" wr
Tales from the Tower | Missing
When a young child disappears the day before a joyous holiday, one young Citizen takes it upon herself to search for the missing.
Credits:
Written by K.A. Statz
Produced, Edited, with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff
Sound Design by Rikke Rømer
“Tales From the Tower" Theme & "Missing" Performed by Brandon Boone
"TftT Underscore" written and performed by Travis Vengroff
Tales From the Tower
Tales from the Tower | Imposter
From the world of Liberty comes Tales From the Tower – Standalone stories of myths, legends, and horror to haunt the Citizens of Atrius. Join your host for this nighttime broadcast and and hope that the Archon watches over you.
In our inaugural trek into the abyss we meet a mild-mannered scientist who’s been called to return to his apartment. He’s unfamiliar with the local train station at this o
Critical Research | Bloopisode Vol. 2
Liberty: Critical Research may be over, but the hijinks aren’t! Presenting the Season 2 Bloopisode – a sampling of the mayhem and fun we’ve had over the past 6 months of expeditions into sci-fi-horror audio dramas. Experience a team of dedicated actors stumbling over the complicated names and phrases of the Fringe with tongue twisters, late night recording madness, goofy sleep-deprived antics.
Th
Critical Research | S2 Q&A
Critical Research may be over, but there’s still more to say and more stories to tell! You’ve got questions – we’ve got answers.
Join Liberty Producer and Co-Creator Travis Vengroff, writer Kaitlin Statz, and Christy Luse, the voice of Boom for a fan-submitted question and answer episode. Stay tuned for more tales to come!
Links:
Alba Salix: Royal Physician
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Critical Research | Season 2 | Ep. 10 | Deserters
With everything in place, Jalloh, Sev, Dr. Kovski, Cairn, and Wobe flee the Hot in the wake of an oncoming attack.
Credits:
Written by Kaitlin Statz
Produced, Edited, with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff
“Critical Research Theme” written by Travis Vengroff, arranged and produced by Steven Melin
“Atrius Endures” written, arranged, and performed by Steven Melin
Mixing and Mastering by Br
Critical Research | Season 2 | Ep. 9 | Changing Plans
The team is at last ready to plan an escape, but they’re not leaving without the Atrian shipment.
Credits:
Written by Kaitlin Statz
Produced, Edited, with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff
“Critical Research Theme” written by Travis Vengroff, arranged and produced by Steven Melin
Mixing and Mastering by Brandon Strader
Cast:
Dr. Martollow Kovski :: Paul Mella
Officer Decima Jalloh :: Lauren Griffi
Critical Research | Season 2 | Ep. 8 | Trade Up
Sev and Dr. Kovski are sent out on a massive trade run with a band of heavily armed Punks. Meanwhile, Jalloh is assigned a mundane cleaning task that causes her to witness an unsettling occurrence.
Credits:
Written by Kaitlin Statz
Produced, Edited, with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff
“Critical Research Theme” written by Travis Vengroff, arranged and produced by Steven Melin
Mixing and
Critical Research | Season 2 | Ep. 7 | Confliction
Deeply embedded within their new Fringer “family”, the team continues their hunt for answers and escape.
Credits:
Written by Kaitlin Statz
Produced, Edited, with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff
“Critical Research Theme” written by Travis Vengroff, arranged and produced by Steven Melin
Mixing and Mastering by Brandon Strader
Cast:
Dr. Martollow Kovski :: Paul Mella
Officer Decima Jalloh :: Lauren
Critical Research | Season 2 | Ep. 6 | Trickery in War
The hour of the raid is here, and the Punks ready-up for a night to be remembered.
Credits:
Written by Kaitlin Statz
Produced, Edited, with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff
“Critical Research Theme” written by Travis Vengroff, arranged and produced by Steven Melin
“Atrius Endures” written, arranged, and performed by Steven Melin
Mixing and Mastering by Brandon Strader
Cast:
Officer Decima Jalloh
Critical Research | Season 2 | Ep. 5 | Bigger Plans, Greater Gods
A small dispatch of Punks wind their way through the Fringe for a special meet-up with the infamous leader of the Skull Klackers. Meanwhile, Jalloh and Boom take a much needed break from guns, ammo, and ba-doom.
Credits:
Written by Kaitlin Statz
Produced, Edited, with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff
“Critical Research Theme” written by Travis Vengroff, arranged and produced by Steven Melin
Mixing
Critical Research | Season 2 | Ep. 4 | Seeing Signals
Jalloh and Boom encounter difficulties while out in the Fringe while Sev maintains his charade as a "fist" and Dr. Kovski overhears some fascinating details to Dismas' plans.
Credits:
Written by Kaitlin Statz
Produced, Edited, with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff
“Critical Research Theme” written by Travis Vengroff, arranged and produced by Steven Melin
Mixing and Mastering by Brandon Strader
Ca
Critical Research | Season 2 | Ep. 3 | Out of the Hot, Into the Hotter
The team adjusts to their new lives and learns more about their adopted Punk "family". Kovski is given a warm and well-punctuated tour of the Hot, while Sev and Jalloh encounter unexpected situations with some odd Fringers.
Credits:
Written by Kaitlin Statz
Produced, Edited, with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff
“Critical Research Theme” written by Travis Vengroff, arranged and produced b
Critical Research | Season 2 | Ep. 2 | Kon Beginnings
Dr. Kovski finds himself in the position of personal biographer for Dismas and observes a trade with the Kon. Sev's new job leads him to discover a mass-produced problem.
Credits:
Written by Kaitlin Statz
Produced, Edited, with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff
“Critical Research Theme” written by Travis Vengroff, arranged and produced by Steven Melin
Mixing and Mastering by Brandon Strader
Cast:
Critical Research | Season 2 | Ep. 1 | Welcome to the Hot
Embark on a dangerous expedition into the unknown in Liberty: Critical Research – a serialized sci-fi audio drama! Follow an Atrian ethnographic team into the Fringe, the lawless sector of a war-torn colony. Welcome to season 2 of Liberty: Critical Research!
After escaping a poorly laid trap, the Atrian team finds themselves in the claws of another horror: the Rocket Punks. The surviving team now
Critical Research :: Season 1 Recap
We’ve assembled a recap of Critical Research‘s first season to help prepare you for the series’ return. Here you’ll find all the need-to-know information pertaining to the present fates of Dr. Kovski and his team. By listening to this recap you can entirely skip Critical Research Season 1.
This is a Fool and Scholar Production. We are a two person creative team and we can only create this show be
Summer 2016 Update
A brief update about our upcoming releases.
This is a Fool and Scholar Production. We are a two person creative team and we can only create this show because of fan support!
Please support us on Patreon: Patreon.com/FoolandScholar
Check out our Merch: LibertyEndures.com
Free Transcripts are also available: https://www.patreon.com/posts/8518961
Special Thanks to:
Our Patreon supporters! | Carol &
Critical Research :: Season 1 Q&A
The first season has wrapped up and you’ve probably got a lot of questions. Well, we have answers!
Join Liberty Creators: Kaitlin Statz & Travis Vengroff, and the voice of Cato Patel – Bryan Keller for a fan-submitted question and answer episode for the first season of Liberty: Critical Research!
Thank you for sending in your questions during the last three months. We here at the Critical Research
Critical Research :: Bloopisode 001
As we wrap up our first season, we’ve compiled some bloopers from the production of Critical Research, Season 1 for our embarrassment and your listening pleasure. Please enjoy these funny outtakes, have a Happy New Year, and prepare for our new show: Tales from the Tower!
This is a Fool and Scholar Production. We are a two person creative team and we can only create this show because of fan suppo
Critical Research | Season 1 | Ep. 10
In an attempt to set the expedition back on the correct course, the group tries locate a nearby market. Unable to find their destination themselves they turn to local help.
Credits:
Written by Kaitlin Statz
Produced, Edited, with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff
“Critical Research Theme” by Careless Juja
Mixing and Mastering by Brandon Strader
Cast:
Dr. Martollow Kovski :: Paul Mella
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