Synopsis...
The year is 2172 and the world is dying. Ten percent of the environment and animal kingdom remains. The world is running out of food. As such, a good chunk of the human population has gone sterile during these hard times. There has been massive inbreeding and genetic distortions. The people born are born to the rich who can afford gene therapy, but these children are still very sickly and will most often die. With few options, a group of scientists and military personnel are confronted with one option to save humanity: a signal has been sent to Earth from an exoplanet four light-years away. It is a signal from the long-forgotten probe, Pioneer 10. This re-discovery comes with the realization that a new race of humanity has arisen on the exoplanet Arca-45672, and could potentially hold the genetic salvation for all Earthlings. But in dealing with humans, there is always just as much risk, as there is a reward.
This podcast follows Dr. Ben Verrinder, Major Roya Khan and their group of explorers as they all embark on the greatest adventure humanity could ever hope to take.
Cast
Dr. Ben Verrinder- Ryan Kniel
Major Roya Khan- Margaret Hicks
Dr. Ariel Drezner- Brendan Sugden
Dr. Margaux Reese- Parker Feenstra
Colonel Schaffer- Nicholas Guerreiro
Lieutenant Johnstone- Kaelan Bain
Private Imani Zain- Taylor Williams
General Hardy- Paul Cridge
Octavia/Sirius- Parker Feenstra and Paul Cridge
Captain Zola- Nicholas Guerreiro
Secretary-General Torres- Paul Cridge
First Officer- Brendan Sugden
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Production Team
Executive Producer: Claire Scherzinger
Director/Producer: Kirsten Sharun
Writer: Claire Scherzinger
Sound Engineer/Producer: William Lynch
Sound Design: Claire Scherzinger
With special thanks to Cliff Haman, Kirk McNally, and the University of Victoria.
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Prologue: Last Days on Earth
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Chapter 2: Civilization
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Chapter 4: A Reckoning
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Chapter 6: Into The Dark Forest
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Arca-45672 Trailer
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Over the course of 2018-2019, I worked with countless amazing individuals to make this project happen. Thank you to CBC Arts, who gave the podcast excellent media coverage, and the University of Victoria for use of their excellent recording studio.
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Finally, thank you to the countless individuals who worked on this project. It wouldn't have been possible without you.