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Performing Arts · Jessica Best (Procyon Podcast Network)

The Strange Case of Starship Iris

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

Chart trend

Position in the Performing Arts chart (US), last 90 days.

#14
all-time peak
229
days in the top 50 since Nov 2024

Latest episodes

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3.08 Rejoice

Summary: The aftermath. Transcript: https://www.procyonpodcastnetwork.com/post/starship-iris-3-08-rejoice This episode features— Rae Tay as Juniper Rukhmani K Desai a

Oct 23 2025
37 min

3.07 Recovery

Summary: Doing the mission. Transcript available at https://www.procyonpodcastnetwork.com/post/starship-iris-3-07-rethink Content warnings: gunshots, violence This epi

Oct 9 2025
27 min

3.06 Rethink

Summary: With one night to go before the culmination of the mission, some things need to be said. Transcript: https://www.procyonpodcastnetwork.com/post/starship-iris-3-

Sep 25 2025
33 min

3.05 Reconnect

Summary: Another voice on the island. Content warning: This episode contains discussion of animal death. Transcript: https://www.procyonpodcastnetwork.com/post/starshi

Sep 11 2025
38 min

3.04.5 Seven Worlds

Nearly out of options, the crew reflects on the path ahead. Transcript available here: https://www.procyonpodcastnetwork.com/blog/tags/the-strange-case-of-starship-iris

Aug 28 2025
13 min

Feed drop! Heathbound Episode One: Telemachus

The third and final season of The Strange Case of Starship Iris is taking a short hiatus. August 28th, we’ll be dropping the final mini episode, and then we’ll be back

Aug 14 2025
28 min

3.04 Relapse

Summary: On their way to what they hope will be a full reunion, problems are stacking for the crew—especially Krejjh. Episode transcript available at https://www.procyon

Jul 24 2025
31 min

3.03 Review

Summary: What's unlikely, really? Content warnings: Discussion of death, discussion of animal death, the sound of blood Transcript available here: https://www.procyonpo

Jul 10 2025
45 min

3.02 Resupply

Summary: Brian reminisces, McCabe looks within, and some uninvited guests make a scene. Transcript: https://www.procyonpodcastnetwork.com/post/starship-iris-3-02-resuppl

Jun 26 2025
31 min

3.01 Reunion

Summary: Getting (some of) the band back together. Note: If you haven't yet listened to Episode 3.00.5, Juniper Liu's Reporter Notebook, please do that first. Be advise

Jun 12 2025
38 min

3.00.5 Juniper Liu's Reporter Notebook

A sketch of life in San Ramos, a surprising development, and the prologue to the third and final season of Starship Iris. This episode was made possible by our generous

Jun 9 2025
25 min

3.00.25 Mini Episode: Getting Caught Up

The first episode of the third and final season of Starship Iris drops on June 12th. In the meantime, let Arkady take you through what happened in the first two seasons.

Jun 6 2025
19 min

Season 3 Update | Everyone Leaves Alive Kickstarter

We finally have an approximate release date for Season 3 of Starship Iris! If you want to learn more about Everyone Leaves Alive and help make it happen: https://www.ki

Apr 28 2025
3 min

Starship Iris Season 3 Update | No Normal Life trailer

Your second update regarding the third and final season of Starship Iris. Also, learn about another new Procyon Podcasts show, No Normal Life. If you want to help us fun

Oct 11 2024
3 min

Starship Iris Season 3 Update | World Gone Wrong feed drop!

Some news regarding the third and final season of Starship Iris. Also, we're playing you the first episode of World Gone Wrong, written by Starship Iris creator Jess and

May 7 2024
26 min

Feed Drop! Where the Stars Fell

Hey folks! Writer/creator Jess here, we're still on hiatus before our third and final season, and fear not, Patreon patrons, we are not charging you for this non-Starship

Oct 20 2022
24 min

Feed Drop! Earth Eclipsed 1.01 "The Abacus Project"

Earth Eclipsed 1.01: "The Abacus Project" Transcript available here: https://www.eartheclipsed.com/app/uploads/2021/03/01-h4k4daaywf.pdf When information gets leaked ab

Feb 15 2022
27 min

Feed drop! Introducing Black Box

Brand new from Reverb Podcasts, BLACK BOX is the story of four teenagers who discover a crashed time machine and are thrust into a conspiracy that threatens time itself.

Nov 9 2021
3 min

Feed Drop! Unwell 1.01: Homecoming

Starship Iris is still on hiatus, but in the meantime, we're dropping the first episode of friend of the show, award-winning Midwestern Gothic audio drama Unwell. You ca

Oct 29 2021
20 min

2.09 Extraordinary Times

Summary: In this the season finale, our heroes reach several big decisions; some happy, some sad. A transcript is available at https://www.procyonpodcastnetwork.com/post

Jul 19 2021
44 min

Chart positions

Where The Strange Case of Starship Iris ranks today in each Apple Podcasts chart (US, Sep 12, 2026).

#47 ▲ 10 Performing Arts US

What listeners say

A curated, balanced selection of Apple Podcasts reviews.

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!

SolKMM · Mar 2025

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.

AmazonBear · Jul 2024

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.

Nato · Jun 2022

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!

Ben FYM · May 2022

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