The Reality Shaper: A Musical Podcast

They & Them

Χώρα Ηνωμένες Πολιτείες

Είδη Τέχνες, Μυθοπλασία, Παραστατικές τέχνες

Γλώσσα EN

Επεισόδια 11

Τελευταίο 22.09.2026

The Reality Shaper is a D&D-inspired fantasy musical presented as an audio drama. It follows a bard who, on an ordinary night at the Horseshoe Tavern, goes off-script and spins an epic tale for a crowd of drunkards. The story blends music, mystery and missing children with one hero's quest to save his beautiful city, and features a queer enemies-to-lovers arc. The series includes more than 50 original songs performed as part of the narrative.

Επεισόδια

Feed Sidequest: The Westward Eye! 22.09.2026 21λ

CONTENT WARNINGS: Body horror (creature), Teeth, Distorted Features, Scabs, Child Suffering, Darkness, Loss, Bone Breaking. A young couple and their child sit quietly around a lone campfire, praying they can make it out of a liminal Western wasteland before it consumes them entirely. We Guarantee that The Westward Eye will never contain themes of Sexual Assault of any sort, Racism, Homophobia, Transphobia, Graphic Sex, Suicide, Self Harm. Written by Mar Smith. Performances: "Carolyn" - Booklyn Kate "Robert" - Owen Briggs "Child" - Kyle J. Nelson "Narrator" - Luana McTiernan If you're a fan of what we're making here, please leave a review, share an episode with a loved one, and engage with our social media. You can find us on Instagram and TikTok @TheWestwardEye. Thank you for listening. Additional Audio Used: Young Child Foley- Kyle J. Nelson Javelina Running, Grass trashing, Dirt footsteps, and Blood squelching.: Jovan (Hof) Jeffs Campfire sounds: campfire deer camp 21 minutes - wind - snow - sleet - part 5 .wav by Ambient-X -- https://freesound.org/s/660300/ -- License: Attribution 4.0 Gun draw: Weapons_GunUnHolster.wav by duckduckpony -- https://freesound.org/s/204043/ -- License: Attribution 4.0 Hyena laughing: This video is includes "HYENA LAUGHING | Sound Effects [High Quality]" by "Sound Effects Pro", licensed under CC BY 3.0, and available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8nvCN3-7vlA
Episode 9: The Below 15.09.2026 20λ

Boris and Travis venture into the tunnels beneath Cedrela. Join our patreon for ad-free listening, and pre-save our season 2 kickstarter! The Reality Shaper is based on the books by Sair Kaufman. The writing team for the podcast includes Sair Kaufman, Shane Dittmar, Noah Weisbart, and Ammon Taylor. This season features performances by Christian Thompson, Sair Kaufman, Andrew Montgomery Coleman, Matt Giroveanu, Andrea J. Love, Oliver Richman, Carly Hayes, Noah Weisbart, Max Tunney, Maria Wirries, Emy Ramos, Renee Corbin, Chloe Chappa, Anna DeNoia, Angela Strauman, Ziz Adler, Abram Foster, RJ Christian, and Jake Gluckman. Orchestration by Simon Broucke. Vocal post-production by Abram Foster. Dialogue editing and sound effects design by Stephanie L. Carlin. Dialogue archiving and drums by Cole Raser. Mix and Master by Gary Calhoun James. For full production credits, to get in touch, or for more information on live events, visit therealityshaper.com.
Feed Sidequest: Sidequesting! 08.09.2026 17λ

⁠⁠Sidequesting⁠⁠ is a fantasy podcast about avoiding the main plot. It follows an adventurer who's willing to help anyone out, as long as they're not being asked to deal with the scary wizard that everyone keeps talking about. If you like indie audio fiction, new takes on fantasy tropes, lighthearted stories, queer joy, or avoiding the main plots of life, you'll love Sidequesting! You can find out more about the show and support them on ⁠⁠kickstarter⁠⁠ by going to ⁠⁠sidequestingpod.com⁠⁠. Funding this production supports indie art and queer creatives in a world where that support is increasingly hard to find. If you've been looking for lighthearted family-friendly fantasy stories with modern representation, you've found it! Listen to Sidequesting on your favorite podcast app, and don't forget to check out the crowdfunding campaign at ⁠⁠sidequestingpod.com⁠⁠!
Episode 8: The Epic Tale 01.09.2026 24λ

After a break in the case, Boris and CB share a night of drinking and dancing. The Reality Shaper is based on the books by Sair Kaufman. The writing team for the podcast includes Sair Kaufman, Shane Dittmar, Noah Weisbart, and Ammon Taylor. This season features performances by Christian Thompson, Sair Kaufman, Andrew Montgomery Coleman, Matt Giroveanu, Andrea J. Love, Oliver Richman, Carly Hayes, Noah Weisbart, Max Tunney, Maria Wirries, Emy Ramos, Renee Corbin, Chloe Chappa, Anna DeNoia, Angela Strauman, Ziz Adler, Abram Foster, RJ Christian, and Jake Gluckman. Orchestration by Simon Broucke. Vocal post-production by Abram Foster. Dialogue editing and sound effects design by Stephanie L. Carlin. Dialogue archiving and drums by Cole Raser. Mix and Master by Gary Calhoun James. For full production credits, to get in touch, or for more information on live events, visit therealityshaper.com.
Episode 7: The Mountain 18.08.2026 22λ

Boris and CB meet with Sal, a potion-maker who reveals ugly truths. The Reality Shaper is based on the books by Sair Kaufman. The writing team for the podcast includes Sair Kaufman, Shane Dittmar, Noah Weisbart, and Ammon Taylor. This season features performances by Christian Thompson, Sair Kaufman, Andrew Montgomery Coleman, Matt Giroveanu, Andrea J. Love, Oliver Richman, Carly Hayes, Noah Weisbart, Max Tunney, Maria Wirries, Emy Ramos, Renee Corbin, Chloe Chappa, Anna DeNoia, Angela Strauman, Ziz Adler, Abram Foster, RJ Christian, and Jake Gluckman. Orchestration by Simon Broucke. Vocal post-production by Abram Foster. Dialogue editing and sound effects design by Stephanie L. Carlin. Dialogue archiving and drums by Cole Raser. Mix and Master by Gary Calhoun James. For full production credits, to get in touch, or for more information on live events, visit therealityshaper.com.
Episode 6: The Worst Ways to Die 04.08.2026 24λ

CB and Boris wake up buried alive. The Reality Shaper is based on the books by Sair Kaufman. The writing team for the podcast includes Sair Kaufman, Shane Dittmar, Noah Weisbart, and Ammon Taylor. This season features performances by Christian Thompson, Sair Kaufman, Andrew Montgomery Coleman, Matt Giroveanu, Andrea J. Love, Oliver Richman, Carly Hayes, Noah Weisbart, Max Tunney, Maria Wirries, Emy Ramos, Renee Corbin, Chloe Chappa, Anna DeNoia, Angela Strauman, Ziz Adler, Abram Foster, RJ Christian, and Jake Gluckman. Orchestration by Simon Broucke. Vocal post-production by Abram Foster. Dialogue editing and sound effects design by Stephanie L. Carlin. Dialogue archiving and drums by Cole Raser. Mix and Master by Gary Calhoun James. For full production credits, to get in touch, or for more information on live events, visit therealityshaper.com.
Episode 5: The Monsters 21.07.2026 20λ

Boris ditches church services with his parents to meet CB, and the two face off against a patrolling monster. The Reality Shaper is based on the books by Sair Kaufman. The writing team for the podcast includes Sair Kaufman, Shane Dittmar, Noah Weisbart, and Ammon Taylor. This season features performances by Christian Thompson, Sair Kaufman, Andrew Montgomery Coleman, Matt Giroveanu, Andrea J. Love, Oliver Richman, Carly Hayes, Noah Weisbart, Max Tunney, Maria Wirries, Emy Ramos, Renee Corbin, Chloe Chappa, Anna DeNoia, Angela Strauman, Ziz Adler, Abram Foster, RJ Christian, and Jake Gluckman. Orchestration by Simon Broucke. Vocal post-production by Abram Foster. Dialogue editing and sound effects design by Stephanie L. Carlin. Dialogue archiving and drums by Cole Raser. Mix and Master by Gary Calhoun James. For full production credits, to get in touch, or for more information on live events, visit therealityshaper.com.
Episode 4: The Belmorns 07.07.2026 33λ

Boris and CB come to an uneasy truce and question Mrs. Belmorn, the wife of a prime suspect, which leads them to another discovery. The Reality Shaper is based on the books by Sair Kaufman. The writing team for the podcast includes Sair Kaufman, Shane Dittmar, Noah Weisbart, and Ammon Taylor. This season features performances by Christian Thompson, Sair Kaufman, Andrew Montgomery Coleman, Matt Giroveanu, Andrea J. Love, Oliver Richman, Carly Hayes, Noah Weisbart, Max Tunney, Maria Wirries, Emy Ramos, Renee Corbin, Chloe Chappa, Anna DeNoia, Angela Strauman, Ziz Adler, Abram Foster, RJ Christian, and Jake Gluckman. Orchestration by Simon Broucke. Vocal post-production by Abram Foster. Dialogue editing and sound effects design by Stephanie L. Carlin. Dialogue archiving and drums by Cole Raser. Mix and Master by Gary Calhoun James. For full production credits, to get in touch, or for more information on live events, visit therealityshaper.com.
Episode 3: The 137 23.06.2026 21λ

Lieutenant Morlasar assigns Boris and Travis to the case of the missing children. Rachel suggests that CB and Boris should never ever work together under any circumstances... unless... The Reality Shaper is based on the books by Sair Kaufman. The writing team for the podcast includes Sair Kaufman, Shane Dittmar, Noah Weisbart, and Ammon Taylor. This season features performances by Christian Thompson, Sair Kaufman, Andrew Montgomery Coleman, Matt Giroveanu, Andrea J. Love, Oliver Richman, Carly Hayes, Noah Weisbart, Max Tunney, Maria Wirries, Emy Ramos, Renee Corbin, Chloe Chappa, Anna DeNoia, Angela Strauman, Ziz Adler, Abram Foster, RJ Christian, and Jake Gluckman. Orchestration by Simon Broucke. Vocal post-production by Abram Foster. Dialogue editing and sound effects design by Stephanie L. Carlin. Dialogue archiving and drums by Cole Raser. Mix and Master by Gary Calhoun James. For full production credits, to get in touch, or for more information on live events, visit therealityshaper.com.
Episode 2: The Thief 09.06.2026 23λ

Boris seeks guidance from his ever-lawful parents and Rachel Sorrel, who reveals that the conspiracy goes deeper than he imagined. The Reality Shaper is based on the books by Sair Kaufman. The writing team for the podcast includes Sair Kaufman, Shane Dittmar, Noah Weisbart, and Ammon Taylor. This season features performances by Christian Thompson, Sair Kaufman, Andrew Montgomery Coleman, Matt Giroveanu, Andrea J. Love, Oliver Richman, Carly Hayes, Noah Weisbart, Max Tunney, Maria Wirries, Emy Ramos, Renee Corbin, Chloe Chappa, Anna DeNoia, Angela Strauman, Ziz Adler, Abram Foster, RJ Christian, and Jake Gluckman. Orchestration by Simon Broucke. Vocal post-production by Abram Foster. Dialogue editing and sound effects design by Stephanie L. Carlin. Dialogue archiving, mixing, and mastering by Cole Raser. For full production credits, to get in touch, or for more information on live events, visit therealityshaper.com.
Episode 1: The Unearthing 09.06.2026 34λ

Guardsman Boris Dragonheart and his best friend Travis are dispatched to the home of a prominent philanthropist in order to stop a robbery, but Boris's world is upended when the 'robber' unearths something unexpected. The Reality Shaper is based on the books by Sair Kaufman. The writing team for the podcast includes Sair Kaufman, Shane Dittmar, Noah Weisbart, and Ammon Taylor. This season features performances by Christian Thompson, Sair Kaufman, Andrew Montgomery Coleman, Matt Giroveanu, Andrea J. Love, Oliver Richman, Carly Hayes, Noah Weisbart, Max Tunney, Maria Wirries, Emy Ramos, Renee Corbin, Chloe Chappa, Anna DeNoia, Angela Strauman, Ziz Adler, Abram Foster, RJ Christian, and Jake Gluckman. Orchestration by Simon Broucke. Vocal post-production by Abram Foster. Dialogue editing and sound effects design by Stephanie L. Carlin. Dialogue archiving, mixing, and mastering by Cole Raser. For full production credits, to get in touch, or for more information on live events, visit therealityshaper.com.
The Reality Shaper: Season 1 Official Trailer 26.05.2026 1λ

The Reality Shaper is a D&D-inspired fantasy narrative podcast that compines epic adventure, a queer enemies-to-lovers arc, and over 50 original broadway-style songs. The full season begins releasing on June 9th! For full production credits, to get in touch, or for more information on live events, visit therealityshaper.com.