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The Strange Case of Starship Iris

Jessica Best (Procyon Podcast Network) 42 Episodes Oct 23, 2025

A science fiction podcast set in 2189, after Earth's narrow victory in a war against aliens. The series follows the crew of the Starship Iris as they deal with survival, espionage, resistance, and personal identity. Themes include friendship, found family, romance, and secrets, with a humorous tone. Produced by Procyon Podcast Network.

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3.08 Rejoice Oct 23, 2025 2228 Summary: The aftermath. Transcript: https://www.procyonpodcastnetwork.com/post/starship-iris-3-08-rejoice This episode features— Rae Tay as Juniper Rukhmani K Desai as Sana Tripathi Bri LeFever as Krejjh Jamie Price as Brian Jeeter Cindy Chu as Violet Liu Ishani Kanetkar as Arkady Patel Vrai Kaiser as Thasia Jackie Andrews as RJ McCabe Chris Choi as Jin Seon Park William Mericle as Chu

3.07 Recovery Oct 9, 2025 1630 Summary: Doing the mission. Transcript available at https://www.procyonpodcastnetwork.com/post/starship-iris-3-07-rethink Content warnings: gunshots, violence This episode features—Bri LeFever as KrejjhIshani Kanetkar as Arkady PatelCindy Chu as Violet LiuJamie Price as Brian JeeterJackie Andrews as RJ McCabeChris Choi as Jin Seon ParkAlicia Atkins as Agent 1Oliver Knight as Agent 2Ryan Mes

3.06 Rethink Sep 25, 2025 2011 Summary: With one night to go before the culmination of the mission, some things need to be said. Transcript: https://www.procyonpodcastnetwork.com/post/starship-iris-3-06-rethink This episode features— Ishani Kanetkar as Arkady Patel Bri LeFever as Krejjh Jamie Price as Brian Jeeter Cindy Chu as Violet Liu Jackie Andrews as RJ McCabe Chris Choi as Jin Seon Park Written by Jessica Best

3.05 Reconnect Sep 11, 2025 2335 Summary: Another voice on the island. Content warning: This episode contains discussion of animal death. Transcript: https://www.procyonpodcastnetwork.com/post/starship-iris-3-05-reconnect This episode features— Rukhmani K Desai as Sana Tripathi Ishani Kanetkar as Arkady Patel Brandon P Jenkins as Avery Rachel Lepore as Charlotte Williams Written by Jessica Best Directed by Ella Watts D

3.04.5 Seven Worlds Aug 28, 2025 821 Nearly out of options, the crew reflects on the path ahead. Transcript available here: https://www.procyonpodcastnetwork.com/blog/tags/the-strange-case-of-starship-iris This episode features Vrai Kaiser as Thasia Bri LeFever as Krejjh Cindy Chu as Violet Liu Jamie Price as Brian Jeeter Chris Choi as Jin Seon Park Ishani Kanetkar as Arkady Patel Jackie Andrews as RJ McCabe Ella Whomersle

Feed drop! Heathbound Episode One: Telemachus Aug 14, 2025 1695 The third and final season of The Strange Case of Starship Iris is taking a short hiatus. August 28th, we’ll be dropping the final mini episode, and then we’ll be back with full-length episodes on September the 11th. In the meantime, enjoy the first episode of Jo Chiang's new post-apocalyptic queer musical untelling of the Odyssey, Hearthbound. Features the voices of Jo Chiang as Odessa Amy R

3.04 Relapse Jul 24, 2025 1865 Summary: On their way to what they hope will be a full reunion, problems are stacking for the crew—especially Krejjh. Episode transcript available at https://www.procyonpodcastnetwork.com/post/starship-iris-3-04-relapse Content warnings: character death This episode features— Ishani Kanetkar as Arkady Patel Cindy Chu as Violet Liu Jamie Price as Brian Jeeter Bri LeFever as Krejjh Jackie An

3.03 Review Jul 10, 2025 2723 Summary: What's unlikely, really? Content warnings: Discussion of death, discussion of animal death, the sound of blood Transcript available here: https://www.procyonpodcastnetwork.com/post/starship-iris-3-03-review This episode features— Rae Tay as Juniper Liu Rukhmani K Desai as Sana Tripathi Philip C as Pleasant Voice Brandon P Jenkins as Avery Written by Jessica Best Directed by Ella

3.02 Resupply Jun 26, 2025 1886 Summary: Brian reminisces, McCabe looks within, and some uninvited guests make a scene. Transcript: https://www.procyonpodcastnetwork.com/post/starship-iris-3-02-resupply Be advised this episode contains discussion of violence, discussion of poisoning, violence, and gunshots. This episode features— William Mericle as Chuck Weathers Jackie Andrews as RJ McCabe Ishani Kanetkar as Arkady Cindy

3.01 Reunion Jun 12, 2025 2336 Summary: Getting (some of) the band back together. Note: If you haven't yet listened to Episode 3.00.5, Juniper Liu's Reporter Notebook, please do that first. Be advised this episode contains discussion of war, discussion of death, and portrayal of a residential area being bombed by a government. Transcripts available at https://www.procyonpodcastnetwork.com/post/starship-iris-3-01-reunion If

3.00.5 Juniper Liu's Reporter Notebook Jun 9, 2025 1526 A sketch of life in San Ramos, a surprising development, and the prologue to the third and final season of Starship Iris. This episode was made possible by our generous patrons. To support the show, visit www.patreon.com/starshipiris Please be advised this episode contains discussion of war and discussion of living in a place being bombed by a government. A transcript is available at: https://w

3.00.25 Mini Episode: Getting Caught Up Jun 6, 2025 1177 The first episode of the third and final season of Starship Iris drops on June 12th. In the meantime, let Arkady take you through what happened in the first two seasons. This mini episode was made possible by our wonderful Patreon backers. If you'd like to throw a few bucks our way and get cool perks in return, visit https://www.patreon.com/starshipiris. If you'd like to read the transcript, it'

Season 3 Update | Everyone Leaves Alive Kickstarter Apr 28, 2025 184 We finally have an approximate release date for Season 3 of Starship Iris! If you want to learn more about Everyone Leaves Alive and help make it happen: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jesserbest/everyone-leaves-alive Please feel free to share the link with any friends interested in audio drama or music or stories of queer creatives in community with each other! “Everyone Leaves Alive (T

Starship Iris Season 3 Update | No Normal Life trailer Oct 11, 2024 239 Your second update regarding the third and final season of Starship Iris. Also, learn about another new Procyon Podcasts show, No Normal Life. If you want to help us fund the final season of Starship Iris, you can back us on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/starshipiris If you're intrigued by No Normal Life, you can find out more and back their Kickstarter for neat perks at https://www.kicks

Starship Iris Season 3 Update | World Gone Wrong feed drop! May 7, 2024 1605 Some news regarding the third and final season of Starship Iris. Also, we're playing you the first episode of World Gone Wrong, written by Starship Iris creator Jess and made by the incredible team at Audacious Machine. For more information about World Gone Wrong, please visit https://www.audaciousmachinecreative.com/world-gone-wrong Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feed Drop! Where the Stars Fell Oct 20, 2022 1491 Hey folks! Writer/creator Jess here, we're still on hiatus before our third and final season, and fear not, Patreon patrons, we are not charging you for this non-Starship Iris content, but in the meantime, we're dropping the first episode of Where the Stars Fell, a supernatural fantasy fiction podcast where the biggest twist is only the beginning, and what doesn’t kill you is just another mystery.

Feed Drop! Earth Eclipsed 1.01 "The Abacus Project" Feb 15, 2022 1628 Earth Eclipsed 1.01: "The Abacus Project" Transcript available here: https://www.eartheclipsed.com/app/uploads/2021/03/01-h4k4daaywf.pdf When information gets leaked about a top secret project led by renowned neuroscientist Dr. Alexine Prometh, she finds herself up against a company looking for someone to blame, and a renegade miner with his own plans for her research. Produced, Directed, and W

Feed drop! Introducing Black Box Nov 9, 2021 212 Brand new from Reverb Podcasts, BLACK BOX is the story of four teenagers who discover a crashed time machine and are thrust into a conspiracy that threatens time itself. Starring Michael Cimino (Love Victor), Brec Bassinger (Stargirl), Chosen Jacobs (It), Jacob Bertrand (Cobra Kai), Edi Patterson (Righteous Gemstones) with Joel McHale and Kelsey Grammer. For more information, visit https://www.r

Feed Drop! Unwell 1.01: Homecoming Oct 29, 2021 1238 Starship Iris is still on hiatus, but in the meantime, we're dropping the first episode of friend of the show, award-winning Midwestern Gothic audio drama Unwell. You can read a transcript for this episode here: https://www.unwellpodcast.com/s1e1-homecoming-transcript This episode features: Clarisa Cherie Rios as Lily, Marsha Harman as Dot, Clint Worthington as Russel Epstien, Bethany Hart as Cy

2.09 Extraordinary Times Jul 19, 2021 2657 Summary: In this the season finale, our heroes reach several big decisions; some happy, some sad. A transcript is available at https://www.procyonpodcastnetwork.com/post/starship-iris-2-9 UPDATE: in light of recent geopolitical events, content warnings have been edited as of February 2024 to add an additional possible trigger. Please take care. Content warnings are available at https://iriscasef

2.08 Signs and Signals Jul 5, 2021 2002 SUMMARY: Getting the word out.CONTENT WARNINGS: Mild language, discussion of war and bombing, portrayal of PTSD, cremation and description of the cremated body, the sound of bombings, mention of problematic drinking, discussion of killing friends, food mentionTRANSCRIPT: https://www.procyonpodcastnetwork.com/post/starship-iris-2-8-signs-and-signalsCAST AND CREW:Julia Morizawa as Piper Tanaka  Luci

2.07 A Quarter to Midnight Jun 21, 2021 2172 SUMMARY: Shocking discoveries and hard decisions. EPISODE WARNINGS: This episode contains fraught familial situations, police, a tense stand-off, and gun violence. TRANSCRIPT: available at https://www.procyonpodcastnetwork.com/post/starship-iris-2-7 CREDITS Ishani Kanetkar as Arkady Patel Jamie Price as Brian Jeeter Brittony LeFever as Krejjh Sean Rohani as Eejjhgreb Jeffrey Nils Gardner as Va

2.06 Fish Out of Water Jun 7, 2021 2303 Summary: Family, food, and the feeling of being way over your head. Content warnings: food mention, alcohol mention, tense familial situations Transcript: https://www.procyonpodcastnetwork.com/post/starship-iris-2-6 This episode features: Chant Wu as Mei Li Leslie Gideon as Isidore Jones Fin Truant as Oakley Cannon Brown Rae Tay as Juniper Nate Dufort as Max Gavins Aaron Catano-Saez as Julio El

2.05.5 Interlude May 3, 2021 1072 Summary: As Arkady, Krejjh, and Brian fly farther and farther away on their way to their mission on the Dwarnian home world, they and the remaining crew on the Iris 2 find ways to keep in touch. No content warnings on this one. A transcript of the episode is available at: https://www.procyonpodcastnetwork.com/post/the-strange-case-of-starship-iris-2-05-5-interlude The Strange Case of Starship I

2.05.25 Cultural Enrichment Apr 5, 2021 865 Checking in with a few old friends, and everyone’s favorite space alien soap opera To access episode transcripts, visit https://www.procyonpodcastnetwork.com/blog/tags/the-strange-case-of-starship-iris Content warnings: drug mention, food mention, mild allusions to sex CREDITS Davell Toles as Hreshfal Lee LeBreton as Chiss’Vatham Brittony LeFever as Krejjh Jamie Price as Brian Jeeter Jacki

2.05 The Museum Heist Mar 1, 2021 2183 To get a lead in solving the mystery, it’s time for a good old-fashioned caper. To access episode transcripts, visit https://www.procyonpodcastnetwork.com/blog/tags/the-strange-case-of-starship-iris Content warnings * swearing * brief instance of toxic masculinity (from an unnamed character) * discussion of fraught family dynamics Starring Cody as Dwarnian Crew Member Davell Toles as Hreshfa

2.04 Ties Feb 15, 2021 2467 Tensions come to a head one rainy night in San Ramos. To access episode transcripts, visit https://www.procyonpodcastnetwork.com/blog/tags/the-strange-case-of-starship-iris Content warnings: https://iriscasefiles.tumblr.com/post/643124044479283200/content-advisories-for-204-ties Starring Julia Morizawa as Piper Tanaka Lucille Valentine as Kestrel Colvin Jeremy Smith-Sebasto as Officer Martin

2.03 Deep Breath Feb 1, 2021 2345 A sickness, a gamble, an emergency landing. A transcript of the episode is available at: https://www.procyonpodcastnetwork.com/post/starship-iris-2-3-deep-breath Content warnings: Portrayal of a respiratory condition Discussion of drinking Swearing Credits Brittony LeFever as Krejjh Cindy Chu as Violet Ishani Kanetkar as Arkady Patel Rukhmani Desai as Sana Tripathi Jamie Price as Brian Jee

2.02 The Hard Sell Jan 18, 2021 2460 Some smugglers walk into a bar… A transcript of the episode is here: https://www.procyonpodcastnetwork.com/post/starship-iris-2-2-the-hard-sell Content advisories: Swearing Portrayal of the inside of a bar Discussion of violence Interpersonal conflict Portrayal of a respiratory condition (coughing) STARRING Nate Dufort as Max Gavins Ricky Harris as Ignatius Campbell Jeremy Jay Smith Sebasto a

2.01 Adrift Jan 4, 2021 2029 Contending with the choices you’ve made. To access episode transcripts, visit https://www.procyonpodcastnetwork.com/blog/tags/the-strange-case-of-starship-iris Content advisories: Swearing Discussion of food Discussion of anxiety Discussion of violence A character is misgendered by accident (it is quickly corrected) STARRING Julia Morizawa as Piper Tanaka Rukhmani Desai as Sana Tripathi Ishan

Introducing: Me and AU May 21, 2020 123 Coming June 11 from the Procyon Podcast Network. Me and AU is a full cast LGBT+ audio romance about love, friendship, fandom, TV shows of questionable quality and growing up. All Kate Cunningham wants to do this summer is watch her new favourite TV show, Selkirk, write fanfic about her new favourite TV show, Selkirk, and think as little about the future as possible. But a new online friendship wi

MINI EPISODE 1. Airplay Mar 4, 2020 1107 In this first mini-episode, made possible by our generous Patreon donors, we get caught up on Season One, and tune in on new friends--and a couple of old ones, too. The bands featured in this episode: https://howibecameinvisible.com/ https://creaturetocreature.bandcamp.com/ https://chironstar.com/ Our Patreon, if you want to help support Season Two: https://www.patreon.com/starshipiris Learn mor

1.10. Off the Air Mar 8, 2019 2202 Season finale: in which some stories come to an end, others begin, and there are a few surprises along the way. To access episode transcripts, visit https://www.procyonpodcastnetwork.com/blog/tags/the-strange-case-of-starship-iris The Strange Case of Starship Iris is a Procyon Podcast Network production, as part of the Fable and Folly Network. https://fableandfolly.com/partners/ Learn more about

1.09. Plan B Dec 11, 2018 2266 After an unexpected conversation, the crew of the Rumor is faced with a weighty decision. To access episode transcripts, visit https://www.procyonpodcastnetwork.com/blog/tags/the-strange-case-of-starship-iris The Strange Case of Starship Iris is a Procyon Podcast Network production, as part of the Fable and Folly Network. https://fableandfolly.com/partners/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visi

1.08. Ghost Stories Aug 2, 2018 2420 Some things disappear; some things are left behind. Or, the Rumor makes landing--and a number of discoveries. To access episode transcripts, visit https://www.procyonpodcastnetwork.com/blog/tags/the-strange-case-of-starship-iris The Strange Case of Starship Iris is a Procyon Podcast Network production, as part of the Fable and Folly Network. https://fableandfolly.com/partners/ Learn more about y

1.07. Root Systems May 15, 2018 3002 Looking back to look forward. To access episode transcripts, visit https://www.procyonpodcastnetwork.com/blog/tags/the-strange-case-of-starship-iris The Strange Case of Starship Iris is a Procyon Podcast Network production, as part of the Fable and Folly Network. https://fableandfolly.com/partners/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1.06. Parallel Apr 15, 2018 3026 One night, three perspectives. To access episode transcripts, visit https://www.procyonpodcastnetwork.com/blog/tags/the-strange-case-of-starship-iris The Strange Case of Starship Iris is a Procyon Podcast Network production, as part of the Fable and Folly Network. https://fableandfolly.com/partners/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1.05. The Carmen Gambit Apr 14, 2017 2291 The Rumor finally makes landing on Elion, but something is not right. It’s a bad day to be a daring space smuggler. (Trigger warning: skip this parenthetical to avoid some minor spoilers--Episode 5 contains tense moments with law enforcement, as well as some violence.) To access episode transcripts, visit https://www.procyonpodcastnetwork.com/blog/tags/the-strange-case-of-starship-iris The Stran

1.04. Phone Home Mar 28, 2017 2356 The crew of the Rumor is wrestling with a lot of questions right now. This week: can you ever truly escape your past? (Spoiler: Probably not.) To access episode transcripts, visit https://www.procyonpodcastnetwork.com/blog/tags/the-strange-case-of-starship-iris The Strange Case of Starship Iris is a Procyon Podcast Network production, as part of the Fable and Folly Network. https://fableandfolly

1.03. In the Deep Mar 13, 2017 2323 One mystery is solved, several more arise. Also: you know those legends you’ve heard about the unimaginable creatures lurking in the farthest reaches of space? Those are surely nonsense, right? I mean: SURELY. To access episode transcripts, visit https://www.procyonpodcastnetwork.com/blog/tags/the-strange-case-of-starship-iris The Strange Case of Starship Iris is a Procyon Podcast Network produ

1.02. Checkpoint Osiris Feb 24, 2017 1911 Our story resumes six days later, when Violet Liu wakes up in an unknown ship. Featuring new places, new faces, and a couple of all-too-familiar voices. (Also, danger. Can’t leave out the danger.) To access episode transcripts, visit https://www.procyonpodcastnetwork.com/blog/tags/the-strange-case-of-starship-iris The Strange Case of Starship Iris is a Procyon Podcast Network production, as part

1.01 Violet Liu Jan 10, 2017 2314 Biologist Violet Liu is floating through space, trapped in a doomed research ship. She’s the sole survivor of a devastating explosion, and frankly, her odds aren’t looking great, either. But when she is contacted by the charming—and woefully inexperienced—Captain Kay Grisham, Violet learns she might have one last shot at making it out alive. Unfortunately, it’s a real longshot. To access episode

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