Observable Radio
Observable Radio is a found-footage podcast of retro sci-fi and analog horror from Cameron Suey, Phil van Hest, Purpurina, Wendy Hector, and the Observable Radio Ensemble. Its first season, The Tower, is an interconnected anthology about alternate universes in crisis. An unnamed Observer discovers something beneath the static of the world's communication network and begins cataloging strange signals that should not exist. A second season, The Fire We Shared, is planned for 2025.
Episodes
Transmission A.00: "Signals" (Preview Trailer)
When he discovers something beneath the static of the worlds’s communication network, an unnamed observer begins to catalog and record the strange signals that should not exist…A trailer for Observable Radio, a found footage anthology podcast from Cameron Suey and Phil van Hest.Written and Edited by Cameron SueyProduced by Cameron Suey and Phil van HestThe EnsemblePhil van HestKatie SkovholtOrion
Transmission A.01: "A Night Indoors"
The Observer catalogues his first signal. A mysterious curfew. An annual celebration. The pursuit of stasis.The first episode of Observable Radio, a found footage anthology podcast of retro sci-fi and analog horror from Cameron Suey and Phil van Hest.Content Warnings:Mention of SuicideImplied harm of a ChildWritten and Edited by Cameron SueyProduced by Cameron Suey and Phil van HestThe EnsemblePhi
Transmission A.02: "Cattle Drive"
The Observer tries to look for meaning in the signals. Industrial sabotage on trail. An economy on the rebound. A great deal on a full meal.The second episode of Observable Radio, a found footage anthology podcast of retro sci-fi and analog horror from Cameron Suey and Phil van Hest.Written and Edited by Cameron SueyProduced by Cameron Suey and Phil van HestThe EnsemblePhil van HestNathaniel Leigh
Transmission A.03: "Large Models"
The Observer grapples with his responsibility. By popular request, it’s Uncle Competition. Hope is all we have left. Filmed in front of a live simulated audience.The third episode of Observable Radio, a found footage anthology podcast from Cameron Suey and Phil van Hest.Written by Cameron Suey and Phil van HestEdited by Cameron SueyProduced by Cameron Suey and Phil van HestThe EnsemblePhil van Hes
Transmission A.04: "Signs & Signifiers"
The Observer encounters an ending. Distressing breaches of quarantine. Record and transmit, just like a virus. The one that wouldn't be recorded.The fourth episode of Observable Radio, a found footage anthology podcast from Cameron Suey and Phil van Hest.Content Warnings: Gun ViolenceWritten and Edited by Cameron SueyProduced by Cameron Suey, Phil van Hest, and PurpurinaThe EnsemblePhil van HestJo
Transmission A.05: "The Holiday"
The Observer makes an ultimatum. Huge Holiday sales! America does the Holiday different. The Naughty go North.The fifth episode of Observable Radio, a found footage anthology podcast from Cameron Suey and Phil van Hest.Content Warnings: Gun Violence, Implied Harm of ChildrenWritten by Cameron Suey & PurpurinaProduced by Cameron Suey, Phil van Hest, and PurpurinaEdited by Cameron SueyThe Ensemb
Transmission A.06: "Sweet Hereafter"
The Observer returns to the Tower. Immortality finally belongs to the masses. Coupon codes and extended visiting hours. You think God cares if Heaven is empty?The sixth episode of Observable Radio, a found footage anthology podcast from Cameron Suey. Phil van Hest, and Purpurina.Written and Edited by Cameron SueyProduced by Cameron Suey, Phil van Hest, and PurpurinaThe EnsemblePhil van HestTricia
Transmission A.07: "Hollow Ring"
The Observer takes stock of his situation. Civilization is a conversation. The distance the bullet travels is immaterial. We have chemists already on it.The seventh episode of Observable Radio, a found footage anthology podcast from Cameron Suey. Phil van Hest, and Purpurina.Content WarningsSubstance Induced CoercionWritten by Cameron Suey & PurpurinaProduced by Cameron Suey, Phil van Hest, an
Transmission A.08: "As Below"
The Observer makes a deliberate observation. If the Engine dies, we all die. Forging links for tomorrow's chains. Everybody wins here.The eight episode of Observable Radio, a found footage anthology podcast from Cameron Suey. Phil van Hest, and Purpurina.Written and Edited by Cameron SueyProduced by Cameron Suey, Phil van Hest, and PurpurinaThe EnsemblePhil van HestJack GrigoliRae WitteVoice Del M
Carrier Wave One - Preview
Carrier Wave is a brand new behind the scenes podcast that discusses the origins and inspirations and production of Observable Radio. It's launching very soon and the first episode will cover the first three transmissions of Observable Radio. It will be available to every backer on the Patreon regardless of your level - but we wanted to share a few highlights with you here. Carrier Wave One - Prev
Transmission A.09: "Fathom Under"
The Observer starts to add it up. Carving a path to a better, wetter future. Something really, really big outside... Saying I told you to a mass grave.The ninth episode of Observable Radio, a found footage anthology podcast from Cameron Suey. Phil van Hest, and Purpurina.Written by Cameron Suey & PurpurinaProduced by Cameron Suey, Phil van Hest, and PurpurinaEdited by Cameron SueyThe EnsembleP
Transmission A.10: "Best Minds"
The Observer finds a new thread. You've had a part in this since the day you were born. Changes must come from within. Know that we will not shy awayThe tenth episode of Observable Radio, a found footage anthology podcast from Cameron Suey. Phil van Hest, and Purpurina.Content Warnings: Explicitly Depicted Violence/SquelchingWritten and Edited by Cameron SueyProduced by Cameron Suey, Phil van Hest
Transmission A.11: "Earworms"
The Observer prepares to jump. Meteor showers are a completely normal phenomenon. Emotions are powerful. It’ll get stuck in your head.The eleventh episode of Observable Radio, a found footage anthology podcast from Cameron Suey. Phil van Hest, and Purpurina.Content Warnings: Explicitly Depicted Violence/SquelchingWritten by Purpurina & Cameron SueyEdited by Cameron Suey & PurpurinaProduced
Transmission A.12: "Bloodwork"
The Observer offers an apology. May the Bargain make a better world for us all. Is this how you want to die? A black hole in every sky.The twelfth episode of Observable Radio, a found footage anthology podcast from Cameron Suey, Phil van Hest, and Purpurina.Written and Edited by Cameron SueyProduced by Cameron Suey, Phil van Hest, and PurpurinaThe EnsemblePhil van HestWaymon AlexanderJenika McCray
Transmission A.13: "Palimpsest"
The Observer misses an exit. The most mundane eyes will be unclouded. I choose to remain here. Deep in the dead channels.The thirteenth episode of Observable Radio, a found footage anthology podcast from Cameron Suey. Phil van Hest, and Purpurina.Written and Edited by Cameron SueyProduced by Cameron Suey, Phil van Hest, and PurpurinaBased on Characters from "The Selling", written by Gabriel DianiT
Transmission A.14: "High Strange"
The Observer receives his last transmission. Lots of reasonable people are worried. The best seats in the house. Something really bad is coming.The fourteenth episode of Observable Radio, a found footage anthology podcast from Cameron Suey. Phil van Hest, and Purpurina.Content Warnings: explicit depiction and discussion of alcohol use; explicit depiction and discussion of cannabis use by minors; d
Transmission B.15: "Signal"
The Observer meets the Signal. You can't go back. We have some work to do. The best of all possible worlds.One of the fifteenth episodes of Observable Radio, a found footage anthology podcast from Cameron Suey, Phil van Hest, and Purpurina.Written and Produced by Cameron Suey, Phil van Hest, and PurpurinaEdited by Cameron SueyThe EnsemblePhil van HestTerry MesnardMary Beth McAndrewsCohen Edenfield
Transmission C.15: "Noise"
The Observer meets the Noise. We no longer require your ignorance. The Universe desires to be observed. The best of all possible worlds.One of the fifteenth episodes of Observable Radio, a found footage anthology podcast from Cameron Suey, Phil van Hest, and Purpurina.Written and Produced by Cameron Suey, Phil van Hest, and PurpurinaEdited by Cameron SueyThe EnsemblePhil van HestTerry MesnardMary
Season One Trailer
Late at night, from an isolated satellite communications installation, an unnamed Observer secretly broadcasts a bizarre transmission to a nearby facility. In the wake of a global communications disruption following a near-miss with a comet, he has begun to detect mysterious signals from other worlds. With no one but an isolated colleague that he can trust, he shares a series of seemingly impossib
Bonus: Carrier Wave One
Carrier Wave is the Patreon exclusive companion podcast that discusses the origins, inspirations, and production of Observable Radio.Carrier Wave One - April 2024 - Transmissions A.01 - A.03Featuring Cameron Suey, Phil van Hest, and PurpurinaArt by Karrin FletcherOur Theme Music is Unwind Wave by Tim KuligLINKSPhonic RespirationThe prisoner in Cattle Drive is named Josef Clay, for Josef K, the pro
Supplemental Frequency 01: "A Very Observable Christmas"
The Observer and Trapper swap stories. On the origins of Christmas Traditions. You'll never bake anything good again. The mouldering remains of last year.The First Supplemental Frequency from Observable Radio, a found footage podcast from Cameron Suey. Phil van Hest, and Purpurina.Content Warnings: Explicitly Depicted Violence/SquelchingWritten by Purpurina, Cameron Suey, and Wendy HectorProduced
Supplemental Frequency 02: "Three Early Tales"
Dispatches from the past. A long journey comes to an end. They only love you for so long. I am a free man.The Second Supplemental Frequency from Observable Radio, a found footage podcast from Cameron Suey, Phil van Hest, Purpurina, and Wendy HectorThe EnsembleWendy HectorCohen EdenfieldKris StraubPurpurinaPhil Van HestWritten by Cameron SueyProduced by Cameron Suey, Phil van Hest, Purpurina, and W
Supplemental Frequency 03: "Mapping the Crooked Places"
Mapping the Crooked Places. A different kind of thrall. An old song sung with a new voice. A night blooming flower.The Third Supplemental Frequency from Observable Radio, a found footage podcast from Cameron Suey, Phil van Hest, Purpurina, and Wendy HectorThe EnsembleJason SmithWritten by Cameron SueyProduced by Cameron Suey, Phil van Hest, Purpurina, and Wendy HectorEdited by Cameron SueyArt by K
Supplemental Frequency 04: "Turning Over"
Turning Over. Doing nothing fixes nothing. Delicate blooms of story. Something that seemed to need sunlight to feed...The Fourth Supplemental Frequency from Observable Radio, a found footage podcast from Cameron Suey, Phil van Hest, Purpurina, and Wendy HectorThe EnsembleMaria CorcorbadoJason SmithWritten by PurpurinaProduced by Cameron Suey, Phil van Hest, Purpurina, and Wendy HectorEdited by Cam
Supplemental Frequency 05: "Shiva"
Shiva. Ripples in the water from the first stone. The intimacy of shared tragedy. The warmth of it remains.The Fifth Supplemental Frequency from Observable Radio, a found footage podcast from Cameron Suey, Phil van Hest, Purpurina, and Wendy HectorThe EnsemblePhil van HestWritten by Cameron SueyProduced by Cameron Suey, Phil van Hest, Purpurina, and Wendy HectorEdited by Cameron SueyArt by Karrin
Supplemental Frequency 06: "The Green Tunnel"
The Green Tunnel. I am each step, and then the next. The map is wrong. The white-noise squall of falling metal.The Sixth Supplemental Frequency from Observable Radio, a found footage podcast from Cameron Suey, Phil van Hest, Purpurina, and Wendy HectorThe EnsembleRae WitteWendy HectorPhil van HestWritten by Cameron SueyProduced by Cameron Suey, Phil van Hest, Purpurina, and Wendy HectorEdited by C
Supplemental Frequency 07: "Between the Walls"
Between the Walls. The three walls of Constantinople. His own foul fortune. The water of the gods themselves.The Seventh Supplemental Frequency from Observable Radio, a found footage podcast from Cameron Suey, Phil van Hest, Purpurina, and Wendy HectorThe EnsemblePaul WarrenWritten by Cameron SueyProduced by Cameron Suey, Phil van Hest, Purpurina, and Wendy HectorEdited by Cameron SueyArt by Karri
Supplemental Frequency 08: "First Souls"
First Souls. The only kind of sense. Passive ghosts in slave bodies. There never was a human race.The Eighth Supplemental Frequency from Observable Radio, a found footage podcast from Cameron Suey, Phil van Hest, Purpurina, and Wendy HectorThe EnsembleDavid WooPurpurinaWritten by Cameron SueyProduced by Cameron Suey, Phil van Hest, Purpurina, and Wendy HectorEdited by Cameron SueyArt by Karrin Fle
Supplemental Frequency 09: Last Halloween
Last Halloween. Beetle-shell eyes in the October sun. We all know what has to happen. Coins dropped down a well, vanishing as they go.The Ninth Supplemental Frequency from Observable Radio, a found footage podcast from Cameron Suey, Phil van Hest, Purpurina, and Wendy HectorThe EnsembleLiam GregoryWritten by Cameron SueyProduced by Cameron Suey, Phil van Hest, Purpurina, and Wendy HectorEdited by
Supplemental Frequency 10: "Before"
Before. The heat makes them sluggish. These days are proof. There is work to be done.The Tenth Supplemental Frequency from Observable Radio, a found footage podcast from Cameron Suey, Phil van Hest, Purpurina, and Wendy HectorThe EnsembleWritten by Cameron SueyProduced by Cameron Suey, Phil van Hest, Purpurina, and Wendy HectorEdited by Cameron SueyArt by Karrin FletcherPsychology Consultant - Eli
Supplemental Frequency 11: "The Crisis"
The Crisis. The Phantom is fast, but I know my limits. The glow of missiles and moonlight. Mold has no claim to the apple.The Eleventh Supplemental Frequency from Observable Radio, a found footage podcast from Cameron Suey, Phil van Hest, Purpurina, and Wendy Hector.The EnsemblePurpurinaWritten by Cameron SueyProduced by Cameron Suey, Phil van Hest, Purpurina, and Wendy HectorEdited by Cameron Sue
Supplemental Frequency 12: "East"
East. It's been a long time since I've seen the Storm. Some internal engine of the universe has wound down. Only our tribe matters.The Twelfth Supplemental Frequency from Observable Radio, a found footage podcast from Cameron Suey, Phil van Hest, Purpurina, and Wendy Hector.The EnsemblePhil van HestWritten by Cameron SueyProduced by Cameron Suey, Phil van Hest, Purpurina, and Wendy HectorEdited by
