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Hearthbound | An Untelling of the Odyssey

Stray Lungs
Odessa
Great Basin
Ecological Restoration
Post-Apocalyptic Road Trip
Queer Storytelling
Violet Liu
Starship Iris
Cal
Penelope
Point Reyes
Aeaea
Echo Man
Ithaca
Hank
Trinacria Outpost
Yuri
Singing Dunes
Extraterrestrials
War
Romance

Odessa's just trying to get home to her wife, but along the Loneliest Road in America, she'll encounter strange hosts, stray souls, and echoes of the past she's running from... or running towards.

Hearthbound is a 10-episode folk musical audio drama, set across a post-apocalyptic Great Basin. It's a road trip, a queer love story, and a ballad for ecological restoration. You coming our way?

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes12Founded6 months ago
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Odessa gets caught in the rain...

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Penelope bargains...

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Odessa makes a choice...

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Odessa heeds a prophet...

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Recent Guests

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Episode: Episode 7: Cassandra

Host

Joe Chang
Creator, writer, and producer of Hearthbound

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 18 ratings
  • Stunning & Spellbinding

    A beautiful, lush production with fantastic original music and sound design. Truly such a treat to listen to. Amazing acting and singing as well.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    churlishacorn
    United States2 months ago
  • Relax and Enjoy the Ride

    As someone who is not very familiar with the Odyssey, I can tell you that it did not hinder my enjoyment of Hearthbound. At its heart, it is a story about hope, community, and change, which is my cup of tea. Not to mention it’s unapologetically queer. From the first episode, the environmental sounds completely immersed me into the environment and the folky Americana music is incredible. I am gonna need an album stat! I can easily be turned off of an audio drama from one bad actor, but all the pe... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BonzieBoo
    United States2 months ago
  • Excellent!

    I’ve been excited to listen to Hearthbound since backing it on Kickstarter, and it did not disappoint! Can’t wait to hear the rest of the episodes! If you love queer fiction podcasts, you’ll want to add this to your list.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    spannenberg
    United States4 months ago
  • Amazing story

    I'm 2 episodes in and I'm hooked I want more already also I want them to release the songs they sing so I can listen to them too amazing writing and singing

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Chef rosie
    United States4 months ago
  • Really wonderful!

    If you’re a fan of The Odyssey, wistful post-apocalypse, or Americana music, you should check this out!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    morphy232
    United States4 months ago

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The podcast is highly rated for its heartfelt representation of queer themes, resonating deeply within the community.
Comments highlight the slow-burn narrative style, fostering a unique engagement with the characters and their journeys.
Listeners appreciate the lush production quality and original music, enhancing the emotional depth.
The immersive storytelling captures complex relationships, making it accessible even for those unfamiliar with the source material.

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Episode 7: Cassandra
Q: Would you like me to read your fortune?
Cassandra offers to read Odessa's fortune through a coffee reading, which leads to significant revelations.
Episode 4: Calypso
Q: Can you play something?
What are you feeling?
Episode 4: Calypso
Q: What do you want?
I just want to talk.

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What is Hearthbound about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Exploring a post-apocalyptic landscape, the narrative follows Odessa's journey as she grapples with themes of love, belonging, and ecological restoration. Encounters with a diverse cast—including strange hosts and echoes of her past—create a rich emotional tapestry, allowing listeners to connect deeply with the characters' struggles and aspirations. Each episode unfolds like a folk musical, blending storytelling with elements of musical theatre, emphasizing the importance of community and personal connections amid hardship.

What sets this audio drama apart is its unabashedly queer perspective, coupled with its focus on environmental themes and social narratives. It serves not only as a journey through a ravaged world but also as a reflecti... more

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1. The Strange Case of Starship Iris
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3. The Deca Tapes
4. The Rift
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Hearthbound launched 6 months ago and published 12 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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