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Season 3

  • The Sleep Wake Cycle | S3 | Ep. 8 23:34

    Rosemary traverses the Harrows - the home of the Wakeless. Meanwhile, Isaiah tries to get out of a jam.


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    Credits:

    Written by Mark Anzalone

    Edited by Walker Kornfeld

    Sound mastering by Steven J. Anzalone

    --

    Rosemary voiced by Kelly Bair

    Little Rosemary voiced by Kelly Bair

    Charlotte voiced by Kelly Bair

    Thorn Mary voiced by Kelly Bair

    Isaiah voiced by Mark Anzalone

    Coojis voiced by Mark Anzalone

    Snoop voiced by Mark Anzalone

    --

    The Sleep Wake Cycle Theme by Steven J. Anzalone

    Intro and Outro music by Steven Anzalone

    Music by Soundthelimit, Syntheszx, Archimusic, and Ohmlab

    Music and Sound effects are licensed from third party providers including Envato, Epidemic Sound, Artlist, Soundstripe, Melody Loops, Pond 5, Soundcrate, Music Vine, Youtube, Melodie, Slipstream, and Storyblocks


    Disclaimer:This show is written in a first-hand, first-person format from uncertain and inconsistent narrators. This show explores specific mental health conditions. Whilst there is consistent use of derogatory terms for those with specific conditions or neurodivergence including lunatic, maniac, crazy, psychosis etc., this show is written and produced by a team that live with some of the specific illnesses featured within, including Tourette’s syndrome, schizoaffective disorder, insomnia, obsessive compulsive disorder, hallucinations, delusions, anxiety and depressive conditions, among others. Our team also features an academic background in neurology and psychology that has been drawn on to aim for sensitivity and accuracy. The intent of the language and experiences within the Sleep/Wake Cycle, and the extended works of Maeltopia, are designed to explore these conditions and their related isolation and degradation as experienced first hand. The world of Maeltopia is one where the mentally unwell are the majority. Yet there are still outliers who are hunted out. 

     

    Content warnings: 

    Murderers 

    Audio Hallucinations 

    Visual Hallucinations 

    Fear of the Dark 

    Menacing Agencies

    Derogatory terms for Mental Illness

    Discussions of religion

    Body Horror




    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • The Sleep Wake Cycle | S3 | Ep. 7 26:57

    Isaiah calls in some favors and later attends a strange tent revival event.


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    Credits:

    Written by Mark Anzalone

    Edited by Walker Kornfeld

    Sound mastering by Steven J. Anzalone

    --

    Isaiah voiced by Mark Anzalone

    Preacher voiced by Mark Anzalone

    Merrick voiced by Mark Anzalone

    Old Woman voiced by Kelly Bair

    Assassin voiced by Mark Anzalone

    --

    The Sleep Wake Cycle Theme by Steven J. Anzalone

    Intro and Outro music by Steven Anzalone

    Music by Cookie Cartel, Southern Call, Soundthelimit, Fatih Yasar, and Pink Velvet

    Music and Sound effects are licensed from third party providers including Envato, Epidemic Sound, Artlist, Soundstripe, Melody Loops, Pond 5, Soundcrate, Music Vine, Youtube, Melodie, Slipstream, and Storyblocks


    Disclaimer:This show is written in a first-hand, first-person format from uncertain and inconsistent narrators. This show explores specific mental health conditions. Whilst there is consistent use of derogatory terms for those with specific conditions or neurodivergence including lunatic, maniac, crazy, psychosis etc., this show is written and produced by a team that live with some of the specific illnesses featured within, including Tourette’s syndrome, schizoaffective disorder, insomnia, obsessive compulsive disorder, hallucinations, delusions, anxiety and depressive conditions, among others. Our team also features an academic background in neurology and psychology that has been drawn on to aim for sensitivity and accuracy. The intent of the language and experiences within the Sleep/Wake Cycle, and the extended works of Maeltopia, are designed to explore these conditions and their related isolation and degradation as experienced first hand. The world of Maeltopia is one where the mentally unwell are the majority. Yet there are still outliers who are hunted out. 

     

    Content warnings: 

    Murderers 

    Audio Hallucinations 

    Visual Hallucinations 

    Fear of the Dark 

    Menacing Agencies

    Derogatory terms for Mental Illness

    Discussions of religion

    Body Horror

    Reference to sexual assault



    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • The Sleep Wake Cycle | S3 | Ep. 6 25:56

    Rosemary and Coojiss travel through the deeper parts of New Victoria. 


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    Want unique art and animations to go along with your Maeltopia episodes? Check out our Youtube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmmrdXEvkEPfQvCKT4pha4Q


    Be sure to like, comment, rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform! We appreciate your support!


    Credits:

    Written by Mark Anzalone

    Edited by Walker Kornfeld

    Sound mastering by Steven J. Anzalone

    --

    Rosemary voiced by Kelly Bair

    Coojiss voiced by Mark Anzalone

    --

    The Sleep Wake Cycle Theme by Steven J. Anzalone

    Intro and Outro music by Steven Anzalone

    Music by Odium

    Music and Sound effects are licensed from third party providers including Envato, Epidemic Sound, Artlist, Soundstripe, Melody Loops, Pond 5, Soundcrate, Music Vine, Youtube, Melodie, Slipstream, and Storyblocks


    Disclaimer:This show is written in a first-hand, first-person format from uncertain and inconsistent narrators. This show explores specific mental health conditions. Whilst there is consistent use of derogatory terms for those with specific conditions or neurodivergence including lunatic, maniac, crazy, psychosis etc., this show is written and produced by a team that live with some of the specific illnesses featured within, including Tourette’s syndrome, schizoaffective disorder, insomnia, obsessive compulsive disorder, hallucinations, delusions, anxiety and depressive conditions, among others. Our team also features an academic background in neurology and psychology that has been drawn on to aim for sensitivity and accuracy. The intent of the language and experiences within the Sleep/Wake Cycle, and the extended works of Maeltopia, are designed to explore these conditions and their related isolation and degradation as experienced first hand. The world of Maeltopia is one where the mentally unwell are the majority. Yet there are still outliers who are hunted out. 

     

    Content warnings: 

    Murderers 

    Audio Hallucinations 

    Visual Hallucinations 

    Fear of the Dark 

    Menacing Agencies

    Derogatory terms for Mental Illness

    Discussions of religion

    Body Horror

    Reference to sexual assault



    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • The Sleep Wake Cycle | S3 | Ep. 5 24:23

    Rosemary gets to know Coojis better; Isaiah leaves New Victoria to get some intel. 


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    Want unique art and animations to go along with your Maeltopia episodes? Check out our Youtube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmmrdXEvkEPfQvCKT4pha4Q


    Be sure to like, comment, rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform! We appreciate your support!


    Credits:

    Written by Mark Anzalone

    Edited by Walker Kornfeld

    Sound mastering by Steven J. Anzalone

    --

    Isaiah Stroud voiced by Mark Anzalone

    Rosemary voiced by Kelly Bair

    Mr. Sugar voiced by Mark Anzalone

    Dollface voiced by Kelly Bair

    Red Head voiced by Mark Anzalone

    Tagus voiced by Mark Anzalone

    Coojiss voiced by Mark Anzalone

    --

    The Sleep Wake Cycle Theme by Steven J. Anzalone

    Intro and Outro music by Steven Anzalone

    Music by Robert Slump and SoundTheLimit,

    Music and Sound effects are licensed from third party providers including Envato, Epidemic Sound, Artlist, Soundstripe, Melody Loops, Pond 5, Soundcrate, Music Vine, Youtube, Melodie, Slipstream, and Storyblocks


    Disclaimer:This show is written in a first-hand, first-person format from uncertain and inconsistent narrators. This show explores specific mental health conditions. Whilst there is consistent use of derogatory terms for those with specific conditions or neurodivergence including lunatic, maniac, crazy, psychosis etc., this show is written and produced by a team that live with some of the specific illnesses featured within, including Tourette’s syndrome, schizoaffective disorder, insomnia, obsessive compulsive disorder, hallucinations, delusions, anxiety and depressive conditions, among others. Our team also features an academic background in neurology and psychology that has been drawn on to aim for sensitivity and accuracy. The intent of the language and experiences within the Sleep/Wake Cycle, and the extended works of Maeltopia, are designed to explore these conditions and their related isolation and degradation as experienced first hand. The world of Maeltopia is one where the mentally unwell are the majority. Yet there are still outliers who are hunted out. 

     

    Content warnings: 

    Murderers 

    Audio Hallucinations 

    Visual Hallucinations 

    Fear of the Dark 

    Menacing Agencies

    Derogatory terms for Mental Illness

    Discussions of religion

    Body Horror

    Reference to sexual assault



    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • The Sleep Wake Cycle | S3 | Ep. 4 28:10

    Rosemary worries about her brother and Isaiah visits his mother's "grave."


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    Want unique art and animations to go along with your Maeltopia episodes? Check out our Youtube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmmrdXEvkEPfQvCKT4pha4Q


    Be sure to like, comment, rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform! We appreciate your support!


    Credits:

    Written by Mark Anzalone

    Edited by Walker Kornfeld

    Sound mastering by Steven J. Anzalone

    --

    Isaiah Stroud voiced by Mark Anzalone

    Rosemary voiced by Kelly Bair

    Mr. Sugar voiced by Mark Anzalone

    Dollface voiced by Kelly Bair

    Red Head voiced by Mark Anzalone

    Tagus voiced by Mark Anzalone

    Coojiss voiced by Mark Anzalone

    --

    The Sleep Wake Cycle Theme by Steven J. Anzalone

    Intro and Outro music by Steven Anzalone

    Music and Sound effects are licensed from third party providers including Envato, Epidemic Sound, Artlist, Soundstripe, Melody Loops, Pond 5, Soundcrate, Music Vine, Youtube, Melodie, Slipstream, and Storyblocks


    Disclaimer:This show is written in a first-hand, first-person format from uncertain and inconsistent narrators. This show explores specific mental health conditions. Whilst there is consistent use of derogatory terms for those with specific conditions or neurodivergence including lunatic, maniac, crazy, psychosis etc., this show is written and produced by a team that live with some of the specific illnesses featured within, including Tourette’s syndrome, schizoaffective disorder, insomnia, obsessive compulsive disorder, hallucinations, delusions, anxiety and depressive conditions, among others. Our team also features an academic background in neurology and psychology that has been drawn on to aim for sensitivity and accuracy. The intent of the language and experiences within the Sleep/Wake Cycle, and the extended works of Maeltopia, are designed to explore these conditions and their related isolation and degradation as experienced first hand. The world of Maeltopia is one where the mentally unwell are the majority. Yet there are still outliers who are hunted out. 

     

    Content warnings: 

    Murderers 

    Audio Hallucinations 

    Visual Hallucinations 

    Fear of the Dark 

    Menacing Agencies

    Derogatory terms for Mental Illness

    Discussions of religion

    Body Horror

    Reference to sexual assault



    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • The Sleep Wake Cycle | S3 | Ep. 3 26:05

    Rosemary and Isaiah converse with their father, Gloomhest, who unveils startling revelations to them.


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    Want unique art and animations to go along with your Maeltopia episodes? Check out our Youtube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmmrdXEvkEPfQvCKT4pha4Q


    Be sure to like, comment, rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform! We appreciate your support!


    Credits:

    Written by Mark Anzalone

    Edited by Walker Kornfeld

    Sound mastering by Steven J. Anzalone

    --

    Isaiah Stroud voiced by Mark Anzalone

    Rosemary voiced by Kelly Bair

    Mr. Sugar voiced by Mark Anzalone

    Dollface voiced by Kelly Bair

    Gloomhest voiced by David Cummings

    --

    The Sleep Wake Cycle Theme by Steven J. Anzalone

    Intro and Outro music by Steven Anzalone

    Music and Sound effects are licensed from third party providers including Envato, Epidemic Sound, Artlist, Soundstripe, Melody Loops, Pond 5, Soundcrate, Music Vine, Youtube, Melodie, Slipstream, and Storyblocks


    Disclaimer:This show is written in a first-hand, first-person format from uncertain and inconsistent narrators. This show explores specific mental health conditions. Whilst there is consistent use of derogatory terms for those with specific conditions or neurodivergence including lunatic, maniac, crazy, psychosis etc., this show is written and produced by a team that live with some of the specific illnesses featured within, including Tourette’s syndrome, schizoaffective disorder, insomnia, obsessive compulsive disorder, hallucinations, delusions, anxiety and depressive conditions, among others. Our team also features an academic background in neurology and psychology that has been drawn on to aim for sensitivity and accuracy. The intent of the language and experiences within the Sleep/Wake Cycle, and the extended works of Maeltopia, are designed to explore these conditions and their related isolation and degradation as experienced first hand. The world of Maeltopia is one where the mentally unwell are the majority. Yet there are still outliers who are hunted out. 

     

    Content warnings: 

    Murderers 

    Audio Hallucinations 

    Visual Hallucinations 

    Fear of the Dark 

    Menacing Agencies

    Derogatory terms for Mental Illness

    Discussions of religion

    Body Horror



    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • The Sleep Wake Cycle | S3 | Ep. 2 25:02

    Isaiah is given a tour of the New Victoria and then meets his sister and half siblings.


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    Want unique art and animations to go along with your Maeltopia episodes? Check out our Youtube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmmrdXEvkEPfQvCKT4pha4Q


    Be sure to like, comment, rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform! We appreciate your support!


    Credits:

    Written by Mark Anzalone

    Edited by Walker Kornfeld

    Sound mastering by Steven J. Anzalone

    --

    Isaiah Stroud voiced by Mark Anzalone

    Rosemary voiced by Kelly Bair

    Mr. Sugar voiced by Mark Anzalone

    Dollface voiced by Kelly Bair

    Gloomhest voiced by David Cummings

    --

    The Sleep Wake Cycle Theme by Steven J. Anzalone

    Intro and Outro music by Steven Anzalone

    Music and Sound effects are licensed from third party providers including Envato, Epidemic Sound, Artlist, Soundstripe, Melody Loops, Pond 5, Soundcrate, Music Vine, Youtube, Melodie, Slipstream, and Storyblocks


    Disclaimer:This show is written in a first-hand, first-person format from uncertain and inconsistent narrators. This show explores specific mental health conditions. Whilst there is consistent use of derogatory terms for those with specific conditions or neurodivergence including lunatic, maniac, crazy, psychosis etc., this show is written and produced by a team that live with some of the specific illnesses featured within, including Tourette’s syndrome, schizoaffective disorder, insomnia, obsessive compulsive disorder, hallucinations, delusions, anxiety and depressive conditions, among others. Our team also features an academic background in neurology and psychology that has been drawn on to aim for sensitivity and accuracy. The intent of the language and experiences within the Sleep/Wake Cycle, and the extended works of Maeltopia, are designed to explore these conditions and their related isolation and degradation as experienced first hand. The world of Maeltopia is one where the mentally unwell are the majority. Yet there are still outliers who are hunted out. 

     

    Content warnings: 

    Murderers 

    Audio Hallucinations 

    Visual Hallucinations 

    Fear of the Dark 

    Menacing Agencies

    Derogatory terms for Mental Illness

    Discussions of religion

    Body Horror

    Reference to sexual assault



    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • The Sleep Wake Cycle | S3 | Ep. 1 24:03

    Rosemary reaches New Victoria accompanied by her "companions" and rekindles her connection with the city. Meanwhile, Isaiah sails across the ocean in Carface, contemplating the nature of home and wondering if both he and Rosemary will endure its harrowing nature.


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    Want to learn more about the world of Maeltopia? Check out our website!


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    Want unique art and animations to go along with your Maeltopia episodes? Check out our Youtube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmmrdXEvkEPfQvCKT4pha4Q


    Be sure to like, comment, rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform! We appreciate your support!


    Credits:

    Written by Mark Anzalone

    Edited by Walker Kornfeld

    Sound mastering by Steven J. Anzalone

    --

    Isaiah Stroud voiced by Mark Anzalone

    Rosemary voiced by Kelly Bair

    Mr. Sugar voiced by Mark Anzalone

    Dollface voiced by Kelly Bair

    Coojiss voiced by Mark Anzalone

    Diana voiced by Kelly Bair

    Reporters voiced by Mark Anzalone


    --

    The Sleep Wake Cycle Theme by Steven J. Anzalone

    Intro and Outro music by Steven Anzalone

    Music by Odium

    Music and Sound effects are licensed from third party providers including Envato, Epidemic Sound, Artlist, Soundstripe, Melody Loops, Pond 5, Soundcrate, Music Vine, Youtube, Melodie, Slipstream, and Storyblocks


    Disclaimer:This show is written in a first-hand, first-person format from uncertain and inconsistent narrators. This show explores specific mental health conditions. Whilst there is consistent use of derogatory terms for those with specific conditions or neurodivergence including lunatic, maniac, crazy, psychosis etc., this show is written and produced by a team that live with some of the specific illnesses featured within, including Tourette’s syndrome, schizoaffective disorder, insomnia, obsessive compulsive disorder, hallucinations, delusions, anxiety and depressive conditions, among others. Our team also features an academic background in neurology and psychology that has been drawn on to aim for sensitivity and accuracy. The intent of the language and experiences within the Sleep/Wake Cycle, and the extended works of Maeltopia, are designed to explore these conditions and their related isolation and degradation as experienced first hand. The world of Maeltopia is one where the mentally unwell are the majority. Yet there are still outliers who are hunted out. 

     

    Content warnings: 

    Murderers 

    Audio Hallucinations 

    Visual Hallucinations 

    Fear of the Dark 

    Menacing Agencies

    Derogatory terms for Mental Illness

    Discussions of religion

    Body Horror



    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Season 2

Season 1

Extras

The Sleep Wake Cycle

Waking is no cure for dreaming.

The Sleep/Wake Cycle is an audio drama podcast blending supernatural horror with noir and dark Fantasy.

Born during the Night Plague of 1983, the Stroud twins have been reunited after a lifetime apart, their way forward lit by dimmest foxfire.

Forced into the service of secrets older than stone, they do the cold work of their unseen masters, a faceless cabal swelling deep within the guts of the risen government.

As Reclamation Agents, the preternatural twins are tasked with returning the country to its former glory, wresting order from the kings and queens below the world—horrors slipped from nightmare and madness.

Confronting the Strouds is a world forsaken of sanity, where coffins oft become cocoons, shadows rise against the sun, and reality is just the husk that dreams have left behind.

In addition to their gifts, the twins are affected by specific neurological conditions, including Tourette’s Syndrome / tic disorder and schizoaffective disorder, among others. Though these conditions do not define the characters, they are explored in ways that provide a more positive, accurate portrayal — one that helps battle the stigma, misinformation and harm caused by much of mainstream media’s historical treatment of such issues.

Lead writers Mark Anzalone and Steve Anzalone, who also lend their voices to Isaiah and other characters, have a lifetime of experience contending with the specific conditions portrayed, giving the show an authentic voice that conveys the diverse and often individual symptoms experienced by those with mental health disorders.

Additionally, Steven lends his academic expertise to the production through his master’s degree in psychology, his work in the field of behavioural neuroscience, and his position as an Institutional Review Board Specialist for the University of Harvard. Further discussions with others affected by mental health conditions, including Maeltopia’s lead writer and editor Walker Kornfeld, have been had during the creative process to ensure additional sensitivity.


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