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On a lonely highway between life and the next life there's one last stop that we all have to make. Desert Skies Astral Plane Fuel and Service Station serves travelers as they embark on their journey through the celestial spheres. Meet the Attendant, the Mechanic, and C.A.S.H. Register. Together, they'll make sure you're prepared for the ride. All episodes written and produced, and all characters performed, by Jared Carter. Club 86: https://patreon.com/desertskies Merch: https://desertskies.myshopify.com Discord: https://discord.gg/7fuUU78mUh Website: https://desertskiespodcast.com/
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Snake, rain, rabbit, 0-1900, 79, m, m, 115, the gate opens. The Prime Mover said it was an invitation. To what? Something The Grand Trivia Lizard wants an invite to, and that's a fact. Num num num. Links Join Club 86 Visit our Merch Store Visit our Website Socials: Instagram, Bluesky, Facebook, and the Discord Credits Desert Skies is made by Jared Carter. He does voices, and writes, and edits the sounds and stuff. The show is Executive Produced by Michael Freiberg. He's the one who makes sure people hear it. Thank you to early listeners, Kelly Cusack and Jerad Hinds, for providing quality and continuity checks for this episode. Music Featured This Episode Only in the Dark - Rasure Cellar Case - Mike Franklyn Unvaried - Elin Piel Fear of the Dark - Etienne Roussel The Sneak-Up - Leimoti Long Term and Ashes - Daniella Ljungsberg Fragile Whispers - Gavin Luke A Murder Story - Mary Riddle Marker 0 - Luba Hilman You're Not Hiding Very Well - Travor Kowalski Love at First Sight - Cherry the Penguin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A bear and a metal man are wreaking havoc on the Forest Sphere, causing a ruckus, disturbing the locals, and pissing off Jerry the beartending Sphere Mover (Not to mention a Doug...or two...or ten) It's up to the team to figure out how to restore order to the Forest Sphere! Links Join Club 86 Visit our Merch Store Visit our Website Socials: Instagram, Bluesky, Facebook, and the Discord Credits Desert Skies is made by Jared Carter. He does voices, and writes, and edits the sounds and stuff. The show is Executive Produced by Michael Freiberg. He's the one who makes sure people hear it. Thank you to early listeners, Kelly Cusack and Jerad Hinds, for providing quality and continuity checks for this episode. Music Featured This Episode Sight of Summer 89 - Colors of Illusion Now That's an Alarm! - Harry Edvino Amamiku - Rina Rinoa Brain Fog - Stationary Sign Dreamweavers (Instrumental Version) - Sven Lindvall Someone There - Victor Lundberg Only in the Dark - Rasure Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
C.A.S.H. reveals to the team that their journey isn't just about them getting back to the Physical Plane, and this news has Corson all in a tizzy. In order to convince him to go along with the plan, they'll have to venture deep into the darkest part of the forest where an old story will come to life. Links Join Club 86 Join the Trusty Traveler Program Visit our Merch Store Visit our Website Socials: Instagram, Bluesky, Facebook, and the Discord Credits Desert Skies is made by Jared Carter. He does voices, and writes, and edits the sounds and stuff. The show is Executive Produced by Michael Freiberg. He's the one who makes sure people hear it. Music Featured This Episode: Game Changer - The Big Let Down How Did We Get Here - Hanna Lindgren The Sneak-Up - Leimoti Erudition - Ambre Jaune Waves of Time - Amber Glow Envision - Amaranth Cove Love After Dark - Forever Sunset Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Having left the Inter State behind, the crew heads towards the Long Paws to reunite with Corson. C.A.S.H. has something she wants to show Mac on the Forest Sphere, something she hopes will undo some of the damage done by Bad Mother. Along the way she'll share a story about a strange creature, one whose existence on the Astral Plane up to this point has only fueled tales and rumors, one who may serve as the answer to what they're looking for. Links Join Club 86 Join the Trusty Traveler Program Visit our Merch Store Visit our Website Socials: Instagram, Bluesky, Facebook, and the Discord Credits Desert Skies is made by Jared Carter. He does voices, and writes, and edits the sounds and stuff. The show is Executive Produced by Michael Freiberg. He's the one who makes sure people hear it. Music Featured This Episode: Keep Me Entertained - Mattie Maguire (Announcements) Angler - Ellen Piel Finding Memories - Martin Landh Cradle Song - Mary Riddle Me and You - Sunfish Grove Boulevard to Nowhere - Rasure (Credits) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
When we last left Tendy, he'd found himself in a precarious situation in the Inter State version of the station. Who's holding him captive and who in the darn damn hell is Mother? Links Join the Trusty Traveler Program Join Club 86 Visit our Merch Store Visit our Website Socials: Instagram, Bluesky, Facebook, and the Discord Credits Desert Skies is made by Jared Carter. He does voices, and writes, and edits the sounds and stuff. The show is Executive Produced by Michael Freiberg. He's the one who makes sure people hear it. Music Featured This Episode: Dashboard Light - One Two Feet (Announcements) Exit - Martin Gauffin Epic Mirage - Hanna Lindgren A Higher Calling - Mandala Dreams On the Knife - Future Joust Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
When last we left the crew, they had just endured a session of flushing out their regrets. Tendy, regretting not giving Mac the time he deserves, is looking for an opportunity for them to spend more one on one time together. In this episode, they get that time, in a place they're not sure is even in time...any time. A place called the Inter State. Let's take a walk. Links Join the Trusty Traveler Program Join Club 86 Visit our Merch Store Visit our Website Socials: Instagram, Bluesky, Facebook, and the Discord Credits Desert Skies is made by Jared Carter. He does voices, and writes, and edits the sounds and stuff. The show is Executive Produced by Michael Freiberg. He's the one who makes sure people hear it. Music Featured This Episode: Spring Dance - Forever Sunset (Announcements) Sacred Space 432 - 369 Fading Memories - Martin Landh Reflections - Megan Wofford Fear of the Dark - Etienne Roussel Abandoned Shopping Mall - Stationary Sign Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Does anybody need to go? Go somewhere where they can unburden themselves of regrets they accrued on the Physical Plane, that is. Welcome to the first of eleven Rest Areas along the Celestial Highway. What will be revealed in the stalls? Links Join the Trusty Traveler Program Join Club 86 Visit our Merch Store Visit our Website Socials: Instagram, Bluesky, Facebook, and the Discord Credits Desert Skies is made by Jared Carter. He does voices, and writes, and edits the sounds and stuff. The show is Executive Produced by Michael Freiberg. He's the one who makes sure people hear it. Music Featured This Episode: Darker Shades - ELFL (Announcements) A Procession Of Mirrors - Jay Taylor The Meeting Place - Rachel Sandy The Old House - Rikard From Traces - Ever So Blue Mysterious Forest - Howard Harper-Barnes Me and You - Sunfish Grove Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The gang hits the road and their first stop, The Electric Desert, isn't actually meant to be stopped at. In this episode, we learn that something's changed for Corson since handing over his responsibilities to Olenus, we meet a new friend who shares a common interest with an old one, and we discover what it means to truly be unique. Links Join the Trusty Traveler Program Join Club 86 Visit our Merch Store Visit our Website Socials: Instagram, Bluesky, Facebook, and the Discord Credits Desert Skies is made by Jared Carter. He does voices, and writes, and edits the sounds and stuff. The show is Executive Produced by Michael Freiberg. He's the one who makes sure people hear it. Music Featured This Episode: Darker Shades - ELFL 1983 - Ben Elson Confused Time - Alan Carlson-Green Just Don't Worry - Alan Carlson-Green Gentle Arrival - Joseph Beg Last Stand - Marc Torch Where I Want to Be - Sunfish Grove Purple Voyager - ELFL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Season 3 Premiere begins with the return of a friend, and she's keeping secrets. Arriving determined to bring her friends "home", everyone's left wondering what that means. It all comes down to trust. Ready for the ride? Join the Trusty Traveler Program Join Club 86 Visit our Merch Store Visit our Website Socials: Instagram, Bluesky, Facebook, and the Discord Desert Skies is made by Jared Carter. He does voices, and writes, and edits the sounds and stuff. The show is Executive Produced by Michael Freiberg. He's the one who makes sure people hear it. Music featured this episode: Gone to the Mall - One Two Feet Simple Lullaby - William Claeson The Unconquered Son - Dian Shuai Blooming Emotions - Megan Wofford Get Up and Get Out - Soleil Getting Lost - Lupus Noctei Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's the moment you've been waiting for. Well, maybe not the moment but definitely the moment before THE moment. Desert Skies is coming back! Join Club 86 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's the season two finale! Forces are converging in the caves. Will C.A.S.H. prevail against Olenus? Will Corson be able to save the ones he loves? Will Maloy find some pants? This and more in the exciting conclusion to an eventful season. Buy Tickets to see Desert Skies in Portland and Seattle this April Join Club 86 Visit our Merch Store Join the Discord Visit our Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We take a step into the past and experience a greater understanding of the history of the Astral Plane. Then in the present day, C.A.S.H. and Corson are in hiding. They think their whereabouts are unknown, but someone is going to make a surprise visit. Join Club 86 Give Someone the Gift of a Club 86 Membership Visit our Merch Store Join the Discord Visit our Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This Desert Skies FM broadcast is not intended for travelers. This is for C.A.S.H.'s (ears?) only. Join Club 86 Visit our Merch Store Join the Discord Visit our Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Deep beneath the Desert Sphere, Nonny and the Attendants wait patiently for a whisper. Something said in it may hold the secret to Nonny's mysterious past. Will they find the memory they're looking for, or will they come up empty handed? Oh, and Basketball Butt. It's a very serious condition. Not sure why you're laughing. Buy Tickets to see Desert Skies in Portland and Seattle this April Join Club 86 Visit our Merch Store Join the Discord Visit our Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Incoming Broadcast from Desert Skies. Tendy will tell you how to safely navigate hitchhiking, Nonny is going to reflect on listening to our inner child, and we finish off with a couple voicemails (one of which is rudely interrupted!) Join Club 86 Visit our Merch Store Join the Discord Visit our Website Featured Musical Artist: JPW from Phoenix, AZ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Let's all go to the movies! Old friends are reunited on the Sphere of Doug and decisions of great consequence will be made. Back on the Desert Sphere, Tendy, Mac, and Nonny are preparing to embark on a journey of personal past discovery. Oh, and someone is about to embark on a journey of a completely different kind. Join Club 86 Visit our Merch Store Join the Discord Visit our Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this week's broadcast, learn why you should obey the "NO SWIMMING" sign, how to accept the fear of losing things, and what in the heck is the Overview Effect? Time to take a trip down the Celestial Highway with the staff of Desert Skies Join Club 86 Musical Guest: Gabrielle Pietrangelo If you're a traveler in need of help, call 947-MAC-HELP (That's 947-622-4357) and leave your message. There's a chance you'll get to hear your questions answered on the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
When last we left Tendy, he wasn't in the best shape. It's not like it's something new, he's been like this for...a while. Now HueHue's getting involved. Why did he call Tendy out to the wash, who's the mysterious stranger approaching seemingly out of nowhere, and how does one celebrate four words that hold no meaning to anything other than a soul? Find out in this chapter...of much importance. Buy Tickets to see Desert Skies in Portland and Seattle this April Join Club 86 Visit our Merch Store Join the Discord Visit our Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode you're going to learn the meaning of the word "Wash", Nonny and Mac will teach you the importance of taking a compliment, and voicemails from a goat lady and a stargazer. Join Club 86 Visit our Merch Store Join the Discord Visit our Website Musical Guest: https://www.tymnwaters.page/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is this just a dream or is someone at the station actually getting a glimpse into events previously unknown? And a new traveler crashes in and brings with her a glimpse into the burden undergirding every one of Tendy's interactions with visitors to the station. At least that's what Nonny thinks. Join Club 86 Visit our Merch Store Join the Discord Visit our Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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