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ars PARADOXICA

Published by ars PARADOXICA

  • Fiction
  • Science fiction

When an experiment in a time much like our own goes horribly awry, Dr. Sally Grissom finds herself stranded in the past and entrenched in the activities of a clandestine branch of the US government. Grissom and her team quickly learn that there's no safety net when toying with the fundamental logic of the universe.

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  1. Number 137Science fictionAustralia
  2. Number 52Science fictionCanada
  3. Number 133Science fictionUnited Kingdom
  4. Number 71Science fictionUnited States

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  1. Marvel & Stitcher Present: MARVELS from ars PARADOXICA, opens in a new tab

    Mar 20, 20203 min

    MARVELS, based on the graphic novel by Kurt Busiek & Alex Ross. Written by Lauren Shippen. Directed by Paul Bae. Recording & sound design by Mischa Stanton. Out now, wherever you listen.

  2. Inside Ars Paradoxica 36C (feat. The Whisperforge et al) from ars PARADOXICA, opens in a new tab

    Aug 29, 20181 hr 24 min

    We asked you to fill our question bucket to the brim, and YOU DELIVERED. The whole creative team behind your favorite Cold War time travel tragedy answers all of your deep, burning questions about Anthony, Mateo, and even Archie. Also, about one hour nineteen minutes in, Dan makes a historical claim about the origin of the bong as the Middle East. They misspoke, and should have said China. They regret this error.

  3. 36: Release from ars PARADOXICA, opens in a new tab

    Jun 6, 201835 min

    The final confrontation. An end, possibly a beginning. Created by Daniel Manning & Mischa Stanton. Written by Daniel Manning, Mischa Stanton, Eli Barraza & Tau Zaman (with story support from Julian Mundy & Danielle Shemaiah). Directed by Mischa Stanton & Danielle Shemaiah. Produced by Mischa Stanton. Featuring: Kristen DiMercurio as Sally Grissom, Katie Speed as Esther Roberts, Lia Peros as Petra Marquez, Reyn Beeler as Chet Whickman, Zach Ehrlich as Jack Wyatt, Arjun Gpta as Nikhil Sharma, and Bernardo Cubria as Mateo Morales, as well as Dennis Connors, with special thanks to Isabel Atkinson. Production help from Brando Grugle. Special production on Season 3 by Daniel Manning. Special thanks to Sandor Weisz of the Mystery League. Original music by Mischa Stanton and by Eno Freedman-Brodmann.

  4. 35: Tangent from ars PARADOXICA, opens in a new tab

    May 23, 201828 min

    It's 1943. Sally Grissom has accidentally invented time travel. But things don't transpire exactly as we remember. Created by Daniel Manning & Mischa Stanton. Written by Daniel Manning, Mischa Stanton, & Eli Barraza (with story support from Julian Mundy, Danielle Shemaiah & Tau Zaman). Directed & Produced by Mischa Stanton. Featuring: Kristen DiMercurio as Sally Grissom, Katie Speed as Esther Roberts, Lia Peros as Petra Marquez, and Zach Ehrlich as Jack Wyatt, as well as Julian Mundy as Ivan Maraczek, Sammi Lappin as Miriam Roberts, Rob McCollum, Barry Stanton, Zach Valenti, and Isabel Atkinson as Amelia. Original music by Mischa Stanton and by Eno Freedman-Brodmann. For my dad, Barry Stanton.

  5. 34: Path from ars PARADOXICA, opens in a new tab

    May 9, 201839 min

    After leaving Point-of-Exile, Sally runs into friends old and new. Petra plans a party. Created by Daniel Manning & Mischa Stanton. Written by Daniel Manning, Mischa Stanton, Eli Barraza & Tau Zaman (with story support from Danielle Shemaiah & Julian Mundy). Directed & pPoduced by Mischa Stanton. Featuring: Kristen DiMercurio as Sally Grissom, Katie Speed as Esther Roberts, Lia Peros as Petra Marquez, L. Jeffrey Moore as Lou Gaines, Zach Ehrlich as Jack Wyatt, Lauren Shippen as Maggie Elbourne, Arjun Gupta as Nikhil Sharma, and Bernardo Cubrìa as Mateo Morales, as well as Eric Silver, Michael Fisché, and Brandon Grugle, with special thanks to Isabel Atkinson. Original music by Mischa Stanton and by Eno Freedman-Brodmann.

  6. WXXXXXR IX TXXXA from ars PARADOXICA, opens in a new tab

    May 9, 20181 min

  7. 33: Home from ars PARADOXICA, opens in a new tab

    Apr 11, 201854 min

    Though they are glad to return to Point-of-Exile once more after a long mission, our heroes may not be the same people they were when they left. Some for the better, others… less. Created by Daniel Manning & Mischa Stanton. Written by Mischa Stanton & Danielle Shemaiah (with Daniel Manning, Eli Barraza, Julian Mundy & Tau Zaman). Directed & Produced by Mischa Stanton. Featuring: Kristen DiMercurio as Sally Grissom, Katie Speed as Esther Roberts, Lia Peros as Petra Marquez, L. Jeffrey Moore as Lou Gaines, Preston Allen as Bridget Chambers, Reyn Beeler as Chet Whickman, Arjun Gupta as Nikhil Sharma, and Tina Huang as Tonya LeMartine, as well as Rob Slotnick as Bill Donovan, Susanna Kavee as Helen Partridge, Bernardo Cubria as Mateo Morales, Sammi Lappin as Miriam Roberts, and Rina Cerame, with special thanks to Isabel Atkinson. Production help this week from Brandon Grugle. Original music by Mischa Stanton and by Eno Freedman-Brodmann. "When I'm Not Here," written by Tau Zaman, arranged by Evan Cunningham, performed by Evan, Chris Tedesco on trumpet, and vocals by Susanna Kavee.

  8. 32: Riposte from ars PARADOXICA, opens in a new tab

    Mar 28, 201834 min

    Petra, Lou and the 77s infiltrate the KTNK stronghold to rescue Sally. But while inside, they might find more than they bargained for. They may have to pay a dear price to retrieve her. Created by Daniel Manning & Mischa Stanton. Written by Eli Barraza & Danielle Shemaiah (with Daniel Manning, Mischa Stanton, Julian Mundy & Tau Zaman). Directed & Produced by Mischa Stanton. Featuring: Kristen DiMercurio as Sally Grissom, Katie Speed as Esther Roberts, Lia Peros as Petra, L. Jeffrey Moore as Lou Gaines, and Arjun Gupta as Nikhil Sharma, as well as Ego Mikitas as Adler, Emma Sherr-Ziarko as Karla, Sheldon Brown as David Marian, Zach Libresco as 77 Agent Gordon, Danielle Shemaiah as 77 Agent Alec, Mischa Stanton, Pasha Sol, Karim Kronfli, Erin Bark, and Kessi Riliniki, with special thanks to Isabel Atkinson. Translation by Pasha Sol. Fight choreography by Danielle Shemaiah. Production help from Jeffrey Gardner. Original music by Mischa Stanton and by Eno Freedman-Brodmann.

  9. 31: Control from ars PARADOXICA, opens in a new tab

    Mar 14, 201848 min

    It's all hands on deck in Colorado. Sally Grissom's been kidnapped. An ocean away, she matches wits with somebody new. Created by Daniel Manning & Mischa Stanton. Written by Julian Mundy (with Daniel Manning, Mischa Stanton, Eli Barraza, Danielle Shemaiah, & Tau Zaman). Directed & Produced by Mischa Stanton. Featuring: Kristen DiMercurio as Sally Grissom, Katie Speed as Esther Roberts, Lia Peros as Petra, L. Jeffrey Moore as Lou Gaines, Preston Allen as Bridget Chambers, and Tina Huang as Tonya LeMartine, as well as Ego Mikitias as Adler, Richard Malmos as Ray Vico, Erin Bark as Archie, Zach Libresco as 77 Agent Gordon, Danielle Shemaiah as 77 Agent Alec, and Daniel Manning as Andy Thurston, with special thanks to Isabel Atkinson. Original music by Mischa Stanton and Eno Freedman-Brodmann. Additional music courtesy of the Free Music Archive.

  10. 30: Volunteer from ars PARADOXICA, opens in a new tab

    Feb 28, 201834 min

    Sally meets with someone outside her circle and makes a desperate bargain with the mysterious new ODAR Director. Created by Daniel Manning & Mischa Stanton. Written by Daniel Manning (with Mischa Stanton, Eli Barraza, Julian Mundy, Danielle Shemaiah, & Tau Zaman). Directed & Produced by Mischa Stanton. Featuring: Kristen DiMercurio as Sally Grissom, Katie Speed as Esther Roberts, and Tina Huang as Tonya LeMartine, as well as K.McIntyre as Jeanette Everworth, Laura Faye Smith, and Pasha Sol, with special thanks to Isabel Atkinson. Original music by Mischa Stanton and Eno Freedman-Brodmann.

  11. 29: Odyssey from ars PARADOXICA, opens in a new tab

    Feb 14, 201840 min

    Sally pines for a friend. Esther struggles to catch up without her usual resources. Chet's on his way out. One last secret play before the new Director comes to town. Created by Daniel Manning & Mischa Stanton. Written by Tau Zaman (with Daniel Manning, Mischa Stanton, Eli Barraza, Julian Mundy & Danielle Shemaiah). Directed & Produced by Mischa Stanton. Featuring: Kristen DiMercurio as Sally Grissom, Katie Speed as Esther Roberts, Lia Peros as Petra, Reyn Beeler as Chet Whickman, Arjun Gupta as Nikhil Sharma, and Tina Huang as Tonya LeMartine, with special thanks to Isabel Atkinson. Production help from Brandon Grugle. Original music by Mischa Stanton and by Eno Freedman-Brodmann.

  12. 28: Adversary from ars PARADOXICA, opens in a new tab

    Jan 3, 201828 min

    On the brink of disaster, our heroes are stretched to their limits. Created by Daniel Manning & Mischa Stanton. Written by Daniel Manning (with Mischa Stanton, Eli Barraza, Julian Mundy & Danielle Shemaiah & Tau Zaman). Directed & Produced by Mischa Stanton. Featuring: Kristen DiMercurio as Sally Grissom, Katie Speed as Esther Roberts, Lia Peros as Petra, L. Jeffrey Moore as Lou Gaines, Preston Allen as Bridget Chambers, Reyn Beeler as Chet Whickman, Dan Anderson as Hank Cornish, and Robin Gabrielli as Anthony Partridge, as well as Maxximillian Dafoe as Ida, and Isabel Atkinson as Amelia. Production help from Dennis Connors and Brandon Grugle. Original music by Mischa Stanton and by Eno Freedman-Brodmann.

  13. 27: Breach from ars PARADOXICA, opens in a new tab

    Dec 20, 201729 min

    Trapped in an ODAR lockdown with boiling tempers and a deadly enemy, Sally and crew struggle to find a way out. Meanwhile, Chet finds some downtime. **WARNING: This episode contains graphic content and depictions of gun violence. Listener discretion advised. Created by Daniel Manning & Mischa Stanton. Written by Tau Zaman (with Daniel Manning, Mischa Stanton, Eli Barraza, Julian Mundy & Danielle Shemaiah). Directed & Produced by Mischa Stanton. Featuring: Kristen DiMercurio as Sally Grissom, Lia Peros as Petra, L. Jeffrey Moore as Lou Gaines, Preston Allen as Bridget Chambers, Reyn Beeler as Chet Whickman, and Dan Anderson as Hank Cornish, as well as Maxximillian Dafoe as Ida, with special thanks to Isabel Atkinson. Production help from Dennis Connors. Original music by Mischa Stanton and by Eno Freedman-Brodmann.

  14. 26: Grip from ars PARADOXICA, opens in a new tab

    Dec 6, 201725 min

    Tensions mount as the crew turns in on itself. Sally and Petra fly east to examine something broken. Petra finds a new confidant. Created by Daniel Manning & Mischa Stanton. Written by Eli Barraza (with Daniel Manning, Mischa Stanton, Julian Mundy, Danielle Shemaiah & Tau Zaman). Directed & Produced by Mischa Stanton. Featuring: Kristen DiMercurio as Sally Grissom, Lia Peros as Petra, L. Jeffrey Moore as Lou Gaines, Preston Allen as Bridget Chambers, and Reyn Beeler as Chet Whickman, as well as Maxximillian Dafoe as Ida, with special thanks to Isabel Atkinson. Production help from Alexander Danner. Original music by Mischa Stanton and by Eno Freedman-Brodmann. Additional music used courtesy of the Free Music Archive.

  15. 25: Absence from ars PARADOXICA, opens in a new tab

    Nov 22, 201727 min

    The aftermath of the Roberts trial spurs ODAR's inner circle to action. A hidden threat must be exposed, before all is lost. Created by Daniel Manning & Mischa Stanton. Written by Julian Mundy (with Daniel Manning, Mischa Stanton, Eli Barraza, Danielle Shemaiah & Tau Zaman). Directed & Produced by Mischa Stanton. Featuring: Kristen DiMercurio as Sally Grissom, Lia Peros as Petra, L. Jeffrey Moore as Lou Gaines, Preston Allen as Bridget Chambers, and Reyn Beeler as Chet Whickman, as well as Maxximillian Dafoe, with special thanks to Isabel Atkinson. Original music by Mischa Stanton and by Eno Freedman-Brodmann. Additional music used courtesy of the Free Music Archive.

  16. 24: Dilemma from ars PARADOXICA, opens in a new tab

    Nov 8, 201743 min

    The trial of Esther Roberts. **WARNING: This episode contains stressful interrogation and hateful speech. Listener discretion advised. Created by Daniel Manning & Mischa Stanton. Written by Danielle Shemaiah (with Daniel Manning, Mischa Stanton, Eli Barraza, Julian Mundy & Tau Zaman). Directed & Produced by Mischa Stanton. Featuring: Kristen DiMercurio as Sally Grissom, Katie Speed as Esther Roberts, Lia Peros as Petra, L. Jeffrey Moore as Lou Gaines, Preston Allen as Bridget Chambers, Reyn Beeler as Chet Whickman, and Dan Anderson as Hank Cornish, as well as Alexander Danner, Donna Semel*, Dennis Connors, and Todd Faulkner as Allen Dulles, with special thanks to Isabel Atkinson. Original music by Mischa Stanton and by Eno Freedman-Brodmann.

  17. 23: Contact from ars PARADOXICA, opens in a new tab

    Oct 25, 201723 min

    A high-profile mission goes awry when ODAR is struck blind and their enemies begin to anticipate their every move. **WARNING: This episode contains depictions of gun violence. Listener discretion advised. Created by Daniel Manning & Mischa Stanton. Written by Daniel Manning (with Mischa Stanton, Eli Barraza, Julian Mundy, Danielle Shemaiah & Tau Zaman). Directed & Produced by Mischa Stanton. Featuring: Kristen DiMercurio as Sally Grissom, Katie Speed as Esther Roberts, Lia Peros as Petra, Reyn Beeler as Chet Whickman, and Robin Gabrielli as Anthony Partridge, as well as Isabel Atkinson, Malcolm Montgomery, Thomas Isao Morinaka, and Briggon Snow. Translations by Mariya Yanusheva and Molly Phelps. Original music by Mischa Stanton and Eno Freedman-Brodmann. BLUE | 26 26 21 06 25 13 26 20 15 11 02 17 14 22 11 07 15 02 08 25 | WEATHER IN TULSA: drought | TIME: 5400

  18. Timeswimmers from ars PARADOXICA, opens in a new tab

    Aug 8, 201718 min

    Something... a little weird. Story by Daniel Manning & Tyler Pomponio, written by The Koch Brothers Mystery Show kochbrothersmysteryshow.com . Directed & Produced by Mischa Stanton. Featuring: Kristen DiMercurio as Dagmar Pumpernickel & The Mysterious Woman, Lee Satterwhite as George W. Bush & Ethan, Reyn Beeler as Xander Time, Zach Ehrlich as Peanut the Time Dolphin & Ryan Lochte the Time Dolphin, Alex Marshall-Brown as Harriet Tubman, Katie Speed as Marie Curie, L. Jeffrey Moore as Anorak, and Dan Anderson as Time Shark Tommy. Rate T (Teen) for Cartoon Mischief

  19. Curses from ars PARADOXICA, opens in a new tab

    Jul 1, 201718 min

    Swearing's come a long way in 70 years, but Sally's getting impatient. She's ready for a new age in linguistic expression. **WARNING: This episode contains very, VERY strong language. Listener discretion advised. Created by Daniel Manning & Mischa Stanton. Written by Alexander Danner & Jeff Van Dreason, the creators of Greater Boston: GreaterBostonShow.com . Directed & Produced by Mischa Stanton. Featuring: Kristen DiMercurio as Sally Grissom, Katie Speed as Esther Roberts, Robin Gabrielli as Anthony Partridge, Rob Slotnick as Bill Donovan, and Lee Satterwhite as Quentin Barlowe. Original music by Mischa Stanton and Eno Freedman-Brodmann.

  20. The Life & Times of Archimedes the Cat from ars PARADOXICA, opens in a new tab

    Jun 1, 201710 min

    A day in the life of Sally's cat Archimedes. Follow the Cat About Town; surely he can't get into more trouble than his owner. Can he? Created by Daniel Manning & Mischa Stanton. Story by Daniel Manning, Danielle Shemaiah & Julian Mundy. Written by Julian Mundy. Directed & Produced by Mischa Stanton. Featuring: Kristen DiMercurio as Sally Grissom, Reyn Beeler as Chet Whickman, Katie Speed as Esther Roberts, and Robin Gabrielli, as well as Julian Mundy, Mischa Stanton, and Erin Bark as Archimedes the Cat. Original music by Mischa Stanton and Eno Freedman-Brodmann.

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