“ROOT CAUSE ANALYSIS” - 1. Structured method used to analyze the cause of a nonconformance to indicate what needs to be permanently eliminated. 2. Confrontation. Also: Two conversations, six answers, and the point of no return.Warning: This epi

Ep. 14 - Waiver and Severability

May 27th, 2019 27m 9s

“WAIVER AND SEVERABILITY” - 1. A clause in a contract that can be voided if found to be illegal. 2. An easy excuse to escape a difficult week. Also: surprise visits, unwanted conversations, and a midnight train going anywhereStarring:Emily Wang

Ep. 9 - Exit Opportunities

Dec 12th, 2017 26m 58s

"EXIT OPPORTUNITIES" - 1. Circumstances under which an entrepreneur, business owner or investor may dispose of tangible business assets, ideally to make a substantial profit. 2. Last resorts.Also: Mechanical difficulties, a deal in darkness and

Ep. 7 - Alternative Resources

Nov 14th, 2017 28m 43s

"ALTERNATIVE RESOURCES" 1. One of two or more available replacements for energy, manpower or other assets drawn on by a person or organization in order to function effectively. 2. Plan B.Also: several confrontations, an attempt at damage contro

Legacy Systems

Nov 4th, 2017 32m 41s

“LEGACY SYSTEMS” - 1 Outdated computer systems, programming languages or application software that are used instead of available upgraded versions. 2. The mix of panic, fear and dull shock as a something slips away from you as you try - but are

Organisational Memory

Oct 17th, 2017 26m 30s

“ORGANISATIONAL MEMORY" — 1. The accumulated body of data, information and knowledge created in the course of an individual organization's existence. 2. The accumulated body of instinct, knowledge and stress created through the course of an ext

Attention Metrics

Oct 4th, 2017 29m 54s

“ATTENTION METRICS” — 1. Criteria used to assess audience engagement with content beyond page views and visits. 2. The feeling of eyes on your back as you try to work out whether you’ve really blown your cover.Also: a theft, a potential lead

Ep. 2 - Workplace Wellbeing

Sep 6th, 2017 28m 28s

A storm moves in, notes are reviewed and Jonathan Costello speaks. Starring:Emily Wang and Jo Chiang as Miranda QuanLaura Guzman as Reva SantiagoHunter Grin as Jonathan CostelloEpisode written by Alex YunAudio Engineering by Erin S and Alex Yun

Standard Operating Procedure

Aug 22nd, 2017 28m 6s

A missing lab partner, a tape recorder and a ship at sea. The SS Astrid departs.Starring:Emily Wang and Jo Chiang as Miranda QuanZach Libresco as Sebastian FredricksenHunter Grin as Jonathan CostelloAudio Engineering by Erin S and Alex Y

Episode Two

May 18th, 2022 34m 45s

Summary: Gabe makes a proposal, Zach takes a leap.Content warning: Be advised this episode contains bullying and homophobic slurs.For a complete transcript, visit: https://www.procyonpodcastnetwork.com/post/keep-it-steady-episode-2FEATUR

Feed Drop! Earth Eclipsed 1.01 "The Abacus Project"

Feb 15th, 2022 27m 9s

Earth Eclipsed 1.01: "The Abacus Project"Transcript available here: https://www.eartheclipsed.com/app/uploads/2021/03/01-h4k4daaywf.pdfWhen information gets leaked about a top secret project led by renowned neuroscientist Dr. Alexine Promet

Episode One

Nov 18th, 2021 33m 12s

When Zach meets new kid Gabe Navarro in detention, Zach is fascinated by Gabe and his progressive politics but figures it’s a lost cause.Gabe, however, is determined to shake things up.For a transcript of the episode, please visit https://w

Feed drop! Introducing Black Box

Nov 9th, 2021 3m 33s

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.Starring Michael Cimino (Love Victor), Brec Bassinger (Stargirl), Chosen

Selkirk Episode 1, "Welcome to Selkirk"

Oct 31st, 2021 24m 11s

Created as a reward for the amazing, superlative patrons of Me and AU. Transcript here: https://www.procyonpodcastnetwork.com/blog“Welcome to Selkirk” was written, directed and produced by Andrea Klassen, with sound design by Erin Baumann.

Feed Drop! Unwell 1.01: Homecoming

Oct 29th, 2021 20m 38s

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 can read a transcript for this episode here: https://www.unwellpodcast.com/s

2.09 Extraordinary Times

Jul 19th, 2021 42m 48s

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/starship-iris-2-9Content warnings are available at https://iriscasefile

2.08 Signs and Signals

Jul 5th, 2021 31m 53s

SUMMARY: Getting the word out.CONTENT WARNINGS: Mild language, discussion of war and bombing, portrayal of PTSD, cremation and description of the cremated body, the sound of bombings, mention of problematic drinking, discussion of killing fri

2.07 A Quarter to Midnight

Jun 21st, 2021 34m 43s

SUMMARY: Shocking discoveries and hard decisions.EPISODE WARNINGS: This episode contains fraught familial situations, police, a tense stand-off, and gun violence.TRANSCRIPT: available at https://www.procyonpodcastnetwork.com/post/starship-i

2.06 Fish Out of Water

Jun 7th, 2021 36m 54s

Summary: Family, food, and the feeling of being way over your head.Content warnings: food mention, alcohol mention, tense familial situationsTranscript: https://www.procyonpodcastnetwork.com/post/starship-iris-2-6This episode features:C

2.05.5 Interlude

May 3rd, 2021 17m 8s

Summary: As Arkady, Krejjh, and Brian fly farther and farther away on their way to their mission on the Dwarnian home world, they and the remaining crew on the Iris 2 find ways to keep in touch.No content warnings on this one.A transcript o

2.05.25 Cultural Enrichment

Apr 5th, 2021 13m 41s

Checking in with a few old friends, and everyone’s favorite space alien soap operaA transcript of the episode is available at: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VunliTm08U7WEpppVrFzdhf-bwUY1ho6zp0fKpN0IcM/edit?usp=sharingContent warnings:

2.05 The Museum Heist

Mar 1st, 2021 34m 54s

To get a lead in solving the mystery, it’s time for a good old-fashioned caper.An episode transcript is available here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Id02I90zdKG8800ZGauq7eYByWADmpMaMzaT80bPLLM/edit?usp=sharingContent warnings* swear

2.04 Ties

Feb 15th, 2021 39m 38s

Tensions come to a head one rainy night in San Ramos.A transcript of the episode is available at https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nEHaceMS26voxVC6Q2Ts62TcqPGAcCFkztQ4muzFBXo/edit?usp=sharingContent warnings: https://iriscasefiles.tumblr.

15. You

Feb 4th, 2021 16m 18s

Episode 15, You“Reasons Tonight is Probably Not a Date”Transcripts for all episodes can be found here: https://www.procyonpodcastnetwork.com/blogToday’s episode is sponsored by SYGNYL, a new participatory arts podcast that invites listene

2.03 Deep Breath

Feb 1st, 2021 37m 36s

A sickness, a gamble, an emergency landing.A transcript of the episode is available at: https://www.procyonpodcastnetwork.com/post/starship-iris-2-3-deep-breathContent warnings:Portrayal of a respiratory conditionDiscussion of drinkingSw