Performing Arts · Jessica Best (Procyon Podcast Network)
by Jessica Best (Procyon Podcast Network)
In 2189, Earth narrowly won a war against extraterrestrials. The Strange Case of Starship Iris is about what comes after. It's a story of outer space, survival, espionage, resistance, identity, friendship, found family, romance, and secrets. (Also, there’s jokes.) For more info, visit http://procyonpodcasts.com/starship-iris
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Thank you for what? For renewing my hope that there are more audio fiction/drama creative beings in the universe.. or at least being part of the balance. TOO many podcasts saying they are audio drama/fiction that are not or I can’t find them. Sound design on point, voice acting is totally believable (aka, awesome job cast!) the story never lags, never wanders off and kept me awake all night because I needed to hear one more episode. I’m sad knowing the next season is the last but also glad I have not landed there yet. I love the songs that dot parts of the scripts. The cuteness of the relationships is perfect. Not too dark but not too silky. I just love it. Thank you!
This show is so incredible not just how it shows great representation for the LGBTQIA+ community, but for the sci-fi community! The characters are fun and their emotions moving. It’s easy to listen to and fall in love with. Highly recommend.
Jessica Best’s intelligent, exciting, slyly metafictional sci-fi podcast takes the basic idea of lovable outlaws on an iffy spaceship and spins it in compelling new directions. She does a great job fleshing out her characters into people you love spending time with and care about. She introduces interesting sci-fi ideas that don’t retread well-worn territory. She brings in an alien race so well-thought-out that each new revelation about their culture (and their soapy TV dramas) feels fresher and more interesting than the last. And she weaves a tale that should not be as useful as it is about how to band together to survive and find joy in terrifying times. Fundamentally kind but never fluffy or toothless, Starship Iris is the podcast whose return I most eagerly await.
Such a sweet and exciting space drama that has been told in its fullness by writers and actors with intelligent takes on language, civics, gender and sexuality. If you’re accustomed to cishet-centered narratives, try expanding your worldview with this thrilling gem. All are welcome. I’m always excited to listen to the next episode!
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