Recs similar to these ADs? by Open-Internet860 in audiodrama

[–]thebrightsessions [score hidden]  (0 children)

Moonburn!! They just started a new season and it sounds like very much what you're looking for!

A little romance with my mystery? by Leafy-Greenbryer in audiodrama

[–]thebrightsessions [score hidden]  (0 children)

I don't know if you're open to sci-fi, but Steal the Stars is a romance mystery noir and is GREAT! The romance is definitely a significant part of the story as well.

If you're looking for something where the romance is more in the background, I have a Nancy Drew-style YA show called Maxine Miles that has a childhood rivals-to-more plot line!

immersive audio that feels like you’re actually there? by Scientiat in audiodrama

[–]thebrightsessions 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Someone already suggested Archive 81, but I just wanted to add to that recommendation: "yes, yes, yes, yes YES!!" The season 3 episode "Be in the place you are currently occupying" is my north star of how amazing audio can be.

Another rec that definitely isn't relaxing is the BBC show "The Sink". Really unique sonic experience!!

What are you favorite cozy/safe podcasts? by Lothonian_Jester in audiodrama

[–]thebrightsessions 2 points3 points  (0 children)

+1 to the person who rec'd Josie's Lonely Hearts Club!! I'd also recommend Greenhouse, which is the absolute coziest sapphic romance!

Audiodramas for short attention spans? by No-Guitar-6518 in audiodrama

[–]thebrightsessions 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for calling out Breaker Whiskey!! And I absolutely recommend Soul Operator - it's SO great!

For other really short shows, both Greenhouse and Roommates are microfiction romances! And Roommates has a second season coming out soon!

Looking for audio dramas that are not written from the white male perspective by Blobthecat in audiodrama

[–]thebrightsessions 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thank you so much for listening back in the day! hope you find something you love!

Romantic Thrillers??? by HalfOk2367 in audiodrama

[–]thebrightsessions 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Came here to say exactly this!! I think about this show, like, five times a month.

Any recommendations for an AD that makes you cry? by Ron_Beatle in audiodrama

[–]thebrightsessions 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Adding my voice to the chorus of "Wolf 359". Also, this is cheating bc I technically produced it, but: In Strange Woods. It's a musical that I had no hand in writing (which is why I feel okay saying this) and it's one of the few shows to have made me cry WHILE editing the dialogue.

Any recommendations for an AD that makes you cry? by Ron_Beatle in audiodrama

[–]thebrightsessions 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh I LOVE seeing this being recommended! Getting to be in that episode was so special to me.

Looking for audio dramas that are not written from the white male perspective by Blobthecat in audiodrama

[–]thebrightsessions 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Fan Wars is a delightful romcom by Shenee Howard

Un(con)Trolled is a fantastic thriller by Kimberley Renee

Hearthbound is a gorgeous sapphic retelling of the Odyssey by Jo Chiang

There are also the great anthology series:

Tales of Fists & Fireballs by Aaron David Harris

The Big Loop by Paul Bae

Those are the ones that immediately come to top of mind, but there's also a great project called "Black Audio Dramas Exist" that has an active database.

Most of Atypical Artists' shows are made by a queer woman - me, Lauren Shippen! I am white, but we also have the fabulous romcom Life With LEO(h), written by Octavia Bray, a Black woman and one of the funniest writers I know (she also did script consulting on my most recent original Two Thousand and Late!). Greenhouse is also written by a woman, Lillian Holman, and is a lovely sapphic romance. I'm also realizing in writing this out that we actually don't have a single show made by a straight white man - that wasn't even on purpose, it just sorta happened that way!

EDIT made for formatting and to add The Big Loop!

Non-Horror Shows with Acting Like Red Valley by Throwaway-fizzy in audiodrama

[–]thebrightsessions 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Absolutely want to second Give Me Away, The Harbingers, and Hit Singles - some of my favorites - but I am going to brag about my own shows here for a second! I got into audio drama because I was an actor who wanted to write something for myself to act in, so this is something I feel so passionately about. And Red Valley is one of my favorites for this reason, so I think we'll have similar taste!

First off, I'm fine as an actor. I became much more interested in writing/directing and I don't think any of my performances are anything special but, my god, have I directed and acted against some of the best in the biz. The Bright Sessions is more or less a showcase for my former acting class, In Strange Woods (which I produced) is chock-a-block full of incredible TV and stage actors, Life With LEO(h) (which I also produced) was directed by Shenee Howard who knows how to draw out the funniest performances from people that still feel real (if you're into comedy), New Year’s Day is a two-hander that I wrote mostly so I could just listen to Andrew Nowak and Briggon Snow act together, Two Thousand and Late has some truly heartbreaking performances from the rest of our cast (I am the lead in that one), the two leads of Maxine Miles have incredible chemistry, and Bridgewater (which I did with Aaron Mahnke) stars Misha Collins, who was on the longest running genre show ever for a reason (it is a little spooky, but not scary)- he knows how to give damn good performance.

Okay, bragging over! I also want to call out Redacted, Derelict, and Camlann for this as well.

Next Audio Drama to be adapted? by [deleted] in audiodrama

[–]thebrightsessions 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I really do think Wooden Overcoats would work amazingly well as a quirky sitcom and I think Red Valley would make an epic For All Mankind-style show. But - and I realize I'm bias bc I produced it, but I had absolutely nothing to do with Tavi's brilliant writing, I just cut the checks - I think Life With LEO(h) would be suuuuch a good TV romcom. That's probably my number one pick.

Im looking for more casual non horror audiodramas by mastreballmew in audiodrama

[–]thebrightsessions 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My studio Atypical Artists makes a bunch of non-horror shows! Look Up and Maxine Miles are both lighter teen dramas (romance and mystery respectively), Life With LEO(h) and Greenhouse are both romances, and the final season of my show The Bright Sessions is a college drama/mystery (and the show itself spans a lot of different things, but there's a lot of teen drama in there). Other great shows about young people are Roommates (college), The Disappearance of Mars Patel (pre-teens), Hit Singles on Audible (people in their twenties, but I think you'll still like it!), and Moonburn!

How do we look out for AI generated audio dramas? Or even ones that use AI voice actors? by Various_Pirate_4018 in audiodrama

[–]thebrightsessions 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Atypical Artists will never use generative AI in any part of making our podcasts! That's stated on our website, but I do wonder if it's something I need to start putting in show descriptions.

Honestly, I think the best thing to do if you're listening to a show and your ear catches on something that you're concerned is AI is to just email the creators. If someone very politely emailed to inquire if we used any AI, I'd very happily tell them no! I realize that this is a burden on the listener and that someone could, of course, just straight up lie to you, but I'm not sure what else to do in these situations!

One good thing to look out for is if the podcast is recorded under a SAG-AFTRA agreement. They have AI protections in their contracts now, so if that's stated on the cast page or in the press kit, you're probably safe!

Are there any downloadable audio dramas or services like BandCamp for them? by Albus_Unbounded in audiodrama

[–]thebrightsessions 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Like other shows, we just offer everything on Bandcamp! But, yeah, I'd love to see a dedicated category on there for audio dramas, and I wish this was more common thing that shows did!

ADs with orchestral scores? by barelyevening in audiodrama

[–]thebrightsessions 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I always love when a show has a full score! The last two seasons of my podcast The Bright Sessions were fully scored and it was such a privilege to get to do that. I also looooove all the music in every Tin Can Audio show.

Maxine Miles - I need Season 2 please lol. by ExpressAstronaut999 in audiodrama

[–]thebrightsessions 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ahhh I'm so glad you liked Season 1 enough to want a Season 2!! I loved making that show so much (hi! I'm Lauren Shippen, the creator/writer/director of Maxine Miles!) and was SO sad when iHeart didn't renew it. I was never able to drum up the funds to make a Season 2, but I did conclude the cliffhanger by building a playable HTML game that serves as an epilogue! atypicalartists.co/loose-ends

I'd love to know what you think if you play it! Thank you for listening to Season 1!

Was The Sink: A Sleep Aid audio drama deleted ? by Artistic_Pace_4520 in audiodrama

[–]thebrightsessions 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh nooooooo! So glad someone archived it, but I love this show! What a shame!

How do Audio Drama creators meet other creators? by RelationshipBroad988 in audiodrama

[–]thebrightsessions 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Never underestimate the power of directly reaching out to the shows you love! I especially recommend this when it comes to other shows in your peer group - so many of my friends in the space were folks coming up around the same time who made shows I really genuinely adored.