
Counterbalance is a High Fantasy Audio Drama. A hole has been torn into the weave that creates magic, allowing spirits that threaten the wellbeing of mortals to manifest. Counterbalance is about the journey of three people attempting to fix the hole, while trying to find out who caused it to rip in the first place.
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 40 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | DramaFictionScience Fiction | |||

Lyranuka – 5th day of Kukolon’kos, 5th year of the Vær, 101st Generation
After taking a slight tumble, Raka, Lyn and Malaki manage to drag themselves to a shrine promising safety. But is it really safe?
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Counterbalance Season 3 coming to an end soon, but Season 4 is being worked on! - trilu... more
Lyranuka – 5th day of Kukolon’kos, 5th year of the Vær, 101st Generation
As Lyn, Malaki, and Raka climb ever nearer to the peak, the cold presses in harder and harder. What better moment to bundle up in a deliciously warm coat?
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Tzanuka – 4th day of Kukolon’kos, 5th year of the Vær, 101st Generation
While Raka and Lyn hear circulating rumors of uncanny encounters in the forest, Malaki finds himself in the wrong social circles. Is there a roundabout way to orbit out of this ... more
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I really love Counterbalance and I’m super excited for the new episodes. I’ve been a fan for years and I’m so glad to have Raka, Lyn, and Malaki back.
The world, the atmosphere, and overall immersion are some of my favorite parts of the show!
However, my only real criticism is Lyn’s frequent pop culture references and references to real world songs/artists. For me, those moments pull me out of the world the story has built so well.
The series itself feels so transportive, otherworldly, as ... more
Funny, highly entertaining, excellent world building, and great acting! Loved the plot and interactions amongst the characters. Sure, the start wasn’t perfect, by the end of S1, there were marked improvements. S2 was amazing!! Looking forward to more seasons!!
The writing is done so well I didn’t expect to get hooked so easily. I love the style choice to have little noises while two characters are talking to have it flow a lot more seamlessly that’s brilliant, such good quality for what I’m assuming is an indie production the hard work the team puts in really shows. The characters feel like fleshed out individuals and not boiled down to a few characteristics, I can relate to them and empathize with them. Sensitive subjects are handled with so much car... more
Wonderful story, cool magical system
Loving this. The characters and world-building are crafted so well, there is drama and humour, great voice-acting and keeps me wanting more. I know it's a show I'll be able to relisten to and enjoy, too.
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A high fantasy audio drama centered on three protagonists navigating a torn magical weave that allows spirits to threaten mortals. Across episodes, listeners are drawn into intricate worldbuilding, evolving magical systems, and political and personal stakes as the group uncovers who ripped the weave and why. Production work stands out with dense sound design, ambitious crossovers, and plans for expanding formats and sponsorships, signaling a studio-level approach to episodic fantasy storytelling. The show's mix of epic stakes with character-driven drama and its collaborative, multiplatform world-building make it a standout for fans of immersive audio fiction and RPG-inspired narratives.
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