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?
Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 12 | Founded | 6 months ago |
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Odessa gets caught in the rain...
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Content Warnings - mild swearing, mentions of violence.
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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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Content Warnings - excessive swearing, misophonia.
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A beautiful, lush production with fantastic original music and sound design. Truly such a treat to listen to. Amazing acting and singing as well.
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
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.
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
If you’re a fan of The Odyssey, wistful post-apocalypse, or Americana music, you should check this out!
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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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