COPPERHEART: A RiggStories Audio Drama

Episodes

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  68.06 Copperheart STEM - "souTH" 11.10.2026 13m

  Presenting... COPPERHEART (Season 3, Part 68 of the Saga, Episode 6 of S T E M) "souTH" Show Notes... Sellers and P.R.I.S. discover the darkest and most bizarre secret yet in GL51. Copperheart is intended for mature audiences. Discretion is advised. To find out more about the show, and other RiggStories productions, visit riggstories.com. Consider joining our Patreon family at patreon.com/riggstories Production... Creator, Writer, Director: Michael J. Rigg Executive Producer: George Pecenica Producer: Azurnight Patreon Sponsor: David Murtagh Cast This Episode... Captain John Sellers - Michael Rigg P.R.I.S. - Themself Score... "Copperheart Theme" - Astral Fogg "Copperheart STEM Theme" - Astral Fogg "Tension in a Cruel Dimension" - RST Musek* (*) RST Musek is the arm of RiggStories that handles generative music using A.I. strictly for incidental background music. RiggStories maintains the copyright for these pieces. We favor real artists over artificial ones! Please, contact Michael J. Rigg at [email protected] to talk about contributing your art and/or music in this production. Commerical-Free with Art Patreon Release Schedule for this Episode Bronze+ Patreon Members: - September 12, 2026 Steel+ Patreon Members: - October 10, 2026 Public Release: October 11, 2026 Copperheart STEM (C) 2026, Michael J. Rigg for RiggStories. All Rights Reserved.
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  67.05 Copperheart STEM - "sIx" 20.09.2026 12m

    The 5th OFFICIAL episode of COPPERHEART: STEM In This Episode: P.R.I.S. and Sellers must face off against an intruder. "sIx" Episode 67 of the COPPERHEART Saga Starring Michael Rigg as Captain John Sellers P.R.I.S. as Themself Created by Michael J. Rigg Written and Directed by Michael J. Rigg Executive Produced by George Pecenica Produced by Michael West Patreon Sponsor Ray Volk COPPERHEART Theme and "Astral" Composed by Astral Fogg. Additional music by RST Musek QUESTIONS about this episode? Patreon members can join the Discord Chats on alternating Thursdays and Weekends to speak directly to the Producer-Writer-Director.  
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  66.04 Copperheart STEM - "TWo" 06.09.2026 15m

  Presenting... COPPERHEART (Season 3, Part 66 of the Saga, Episode 4 of S T E M) "TWo" Show Notes... More evidence is uncovered about what happened at USRB GL51, but Sellers and P.R.I.S. are not alone. Copperheart is intended for mature audiences. Discretion is advised. To find out more about the show, and other RiggStories productions, visit riggstories.com. Consider joining our Patreon family at patreon.com/riggstories Production... Creator, Writer, Director: Michael J. Rigg Executive Producer: George Pecenica Producer: Sholom West Patreon Sponsor: Eric McNeal Cast This Episode... Captain John Sellers - Michael Rigg P.R.I.S. - Themself Score... "Copperheart Theme" - Astral Fogg "Copperheart STEM Theme" - Astral Fogg "Tension in a Cruel Dimension" - RST Musek* (*) RST Musek is the arm of RiggStories that handles generative music using A.I. strictly for incidental background music. RiggStories maintains the copyright for these pieces. We favor real artists over artificial ones! Please, contact Michael J. Rigg at [email protected] to talk about using your art and/or music in this production. Public Release: September 6, 2026 Copperheart STEM (C) 2026, Michael J. Rigg for RiggStories. All Rights Reserved.
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  65.03 Copperheart STEM - "five" 23.08.2026 18m

  Presenting... COPPERHEART (Season 3, Part 65 of the Saga, Episode 3 of S T E M) "five" Show Notes... P.R.I.S. disscovers a shocking fact about the USRB network, but first Sellers must find a source of food and water. Copperheart is intended for mature audiences. Discretion is advised. This episode includes discussions regarding injury and death. To find out more about the show, and other RiggStories productions, visit riggstories.com. Consider joining our Patreon family at patreon.com/riggstories Production... Creator, Writer, Director: Michael J. Rigg Executive Producer: George Pecenica Producer: Azurnight Patreon Sponsor: Ryan Smith Cast This Episode... Captain John Sellers - Michael Rigg P.R.I.S. - Themself Score... "Copperheart Theme" - Astral Fogg "Copperheart STEM Theme" - Astral Fogg "Weeping Angels in the Dark" - RST Musek* (*) RST Musek is the arm of RiggStories that handles generative music using A.I. strictly for incidental background music. RiggStories maintains the copyright for these pieces. We favor real artists over artificial ones! Please, contact Michael J. Rigg at [email protected] to talk about using your art and/or music in this production. Commerical-Free with Art Patreon Release Schedule for this Episode Bronze+ Patreon Members: - 2 weeks early Steel+ Patreon Members: - 1 day early Public Release: August 23, 2026 Copperheart STEM (C) 2026, Michael J. Rigg for RiggStories. All Rights Reserved.
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  64.02 Copperheart STEM - "eIGHT" 09.08.2026 14m

  Presenting... COPPERHEART (Season 3, Part 64 of the Saga, Episode 2 of S T E M) "eIGHT" Show Notes... Captain Sellers and P.R.I.S. discover something interesting about Archimedes, but before continuing, they must focus on survival. Copperheart is intended for mature audiences. Discretion is advised. This episode includes discussions regarding injury and death. To find out more about the show, and other RiggStories productions, visit riggstories.com. Consider joining our Patreon family at patreon.com/riggstories Production... Creator, Writer, Director: Michael J. Rigg Executive Producer: George Pecenica Producer: Michael West Patreon Sponsor: Robin Cast This Episode... Captain John Sellers - Michael Rigg P.R.I.S. - Themself Score... "Copperheart Theme" - Astral Fogg "Copperheart STEM Theme" - Astral Fogg "Weeping Angels in the Dark" - RST Musek* (*) RST Musek is the arm of RiggStories that handles generative music using A.I. strictly for incidental background music. RiggStories maintains the copyright for these pieces. We favor real artists over artificial ones! Please, contact Michael J. Rigg at [email protected] to talk about using your art and/or music in this production. Commerical-Free with Art Patreon Release Schedule for this Episode Bronze+ Patreon Members: - 2 weeks early Steel+ Patreon Members: - 1 day early Public Release: August 9, 2026 Copperheart STEM (C) 2026, Michael J. Rigg for RiggStories. All Rights Reserved.
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  63.01 Copperheart STEM - "Four" 26.07.2026 16m

    Presenting... COPPERHEART (Season 3, Part 63 of the Saga, Episode 1 of S T E M) "Four" Show Notes... After nearly fifty years, the Archimedes Gateway comes alive again, depositing a stranger and his A.I. companion. Copperheart is intended for mature audiences. Discretion is advised. This episode includes discussions regarding injury and death. To find out more about the show, and other RiggStories productions, visit riggstories.com. Consider joining our Patreon family at patreon.com/riggstories Production... Creator, Writer, Director: Michael J. Rigg Executive Producer: George Pecenica Producer: Sholom West Patreon Sponsor: Michael Cast This Episode... Captain John Sellers - Michael Rigg P.R.I.S. - Themself Score... "Copperheart Theme" - Astral Fogg "Copperheart STEM Theme" - Astral Fogg "Pulse" - Astral Fogg "Weeping Angels in the Dark" - RST Musek* (*) RST Musek is the arm of RiggStories that handles generative music using A.I. strictly for incidental background atmosphere. RiggStories maintains the copyright for these pieces. In the case of the Copperheart Production, music from Astral Fogg was blended and extended (with permission from the artist). We favor real artists over artificial ones! Please, contact Michael J. Rigg at [email protected] to talk about using your art and/or music in this production. Commerical-Free with Art Patreon Release Schedule for this Episode Bronze+ Patreon Members: - 1 week early Steel+ Patreon Members: - 1 day early Public Release: July 26, 2026 Copperheart STEM (C) 2026, Michael J. Rigg for RiggStories. All Rights Reserved.
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  S T E M Final Teaser 12.07.2026 3m

  Produced, Written, and Directed by: Michael J. Rigg Coppperheart Theme Originated and Composed by: Astral Fogg Featuring: Just Jenah as Lt. Runa Morrigan The new season of Copperheart begins on July 26, 2026, continuing the saga where the original story left off.  Coming up: Copperheart: STEM, Copperheart: The Blue Silver Chronicles, and Copperheart: First Terminus All new productions are being featured and previewed for our Patreon members. You can find out more about our Patreon at www.riggstories.com on the Support Page. It's so good to be back! WORD OF WARNING: If you are listening to this on Spotify, consider finding an alternative podcatcher for your Copperheart enjoyment. Spotify has removed several episodes from previous seasons sighting copyright issues. The entire content of the series has been produced by me, the music is original and composed by Astral Fogg (for use specifically for this show), and no other provider has blocked our broadcast. Spotify would not explain what or why was removed, and they have refused appeal for the show. You can find Copperheart on Apple or Android media, on Castbox, and most other podcast providers. You can also go directly to our host at www.copperheart.libsyn.com Thank you!
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  S T E M Teaser02 28.06.2026 3m

    S T E M The Second Teaser Produced, Written, and Directed by: Michael J. Rigg Coppperheart Theme Originated and Composed by: Astral Fogg Featuring: Just Jenah as Lt. Runa Morrigan The new season of Copperheart begins on July 26, 2026, continuing the saga where the original story left off.  Coming up: Copperheart: STEM, Copperheart: The Blue Silver Chronicles, and Copperheart: First Terminus All new productions are being featured and previewed for our Patreon members. You can find out more about our Patreon at www.riggstories.com on the Support Page. Welcome back to Copperheart! WORD OF WARNING: If you are listening to this on Spotify, consider finding an alternative podcatcher for your Copperheart enjoyment. Spotify has removed several episodes from previous seasons sighting copyright issues. The entire content of the series has been produced by me, the music is original and composed by Astral Fogg (for use specifically for this show), and no other provider has blocked our broadcast. Spotify would not explain what or why was removed, and they have refused appeal for the show. You can find Copperheart on Apple or Android media, on Castbox, and most other podcast providers. You can also go directly to our host at www.copperheart.libsyn.com Thank you!
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  S T E M Teaser01 14.06.2026 2m

  Produced, Written, and Directed by: Michael J. Rigg Coppperheart Theme Originated and Composed by: Astral Fogg Featuring: Just Jenah as Lt. Runa Morrigan The new season of Copperheart begins on July 26, 2026, continuing the saga where the original story left off.  Coming up: Copperheart: STEM, Copperheart: The Blue Silver Chronicles, and Copperheart: First Terminus All new productions are being featured and previewed for our Patreon members. You can find out more about our Patreon at www.riggstories.com on the Support Page. It's so good to be back! WORD OF WARNING: If you are listening to this on Spotify, consider finding an alternative podcatcher for your Copperheart enjoyment. Spotify has removed several episodes from previous seasons sighting copyright issues. The entire content of the series has been produced by me, the music is original and composed by Astral Fogg (for use specifically for this show), and no other provider has blocked our broadcast. Spotify would not explain what or why was removed, and they have refused appeal for the show. You can find Copperheart on Apple or Android media, on Castbox, and most other podcast providers. You can also go directly to our host at www.copperheart.libsyn.com Thank you!
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  62 CSE10 "Maiden Voyage" 20.10.2024 33m

  COPPERHEART: SHATTERED ECHOES Is an anthology of stories that take place following, preceding, and during the stories you've enjoyed during Copperheart, Season One. This episode contains loud noises and mass destruction and potential loss of life. The following episode takes place in an alternate reality in a future far distant from the happenings in Copperheart. It is essentially the birth of humanity's future and the first steps of what will become The Visitors. This episode is entitled "Maiden Voyage." "Maiden Voyage" features the VOICE TALENTS of: Sholom West as Kent Fife Michael J Rigg as Stevenson Justine Leah Hince as Parker-Voss Aiya Islam as Dr. Pinarski Karin Heimdahl as Captain Gleason Jeremy Handy as Yeoman Hanes Alicia Atkins as Captain Roda Kenneth Faircloth Jr. as Helmsman Schiller Sarah Ruth Thomas as IRIS Blake Gardner, George Pecenica, Ray Volk as CAPCOM Copperheart: Shattered Echoes is created, and directed by Michael J. Rigg, Sponsored by Patron Irritating Fog, Executive-Produced by George Pecenica, Produced by Sholom West, and features the music of Astral Fogg. 
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  61 CSE09 "Reactive Information" 06.10.2024 24m

  COPPERHEART: SHATTERED ECHOES Is an anthology of stories that take place following, preceding, and during the stories you've enjoyed during Copperheart, Season One. This episode contains mature situations and discussions about death. The following episode takes place long before The Mishap and the events of Copperheart. This is the story of the birth of IRIS, one of the A.I. Brains in the Copperheart series. This poignant story follows Doctor Alex DeLaney, the creator of IRIS and its previous iteration, CHRIS. We join the doctor just as the older A.I. Is giving way to its successor, an A.I. Indestinguishable from the human mind, apart from it's speed, logic, and thoroughness. This episode is entitled "Reactive Information" and stars the voice talents of Sarah Ruth Thomas, Blake Gardner, Maureen Kesterson-Yates, Jeremy Tucker, and Matt Armstrong. "The Copperheart" features the VOICE TALENTS of: Sarah Ruth Thomas as Dr. Alex DeLaney and IRIS Blake Gardner as CHRIS Maureen Kesterson-Yates as The Intern Jeremy Tucker as Mike the Security Guard Matt Armstrong as Irate Elevator Guy Copperheart: Shattered Echoes is created, and directed by Michael J. Rigg, Executive-Produced by George Pecenica, Produced by Azurnight, and features the music of Astral Fogg. 
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  60 CSE08 "The Copperheart" 22.09.2024 26m

  COPPERHEART: SHATTERED ECHOES Is an anthology of stories that take place following, preceding, and during the stories you've enjoyed during Copperheart, Season One. This episode contains mature language and loud and sudden sounds. This episode contains mature language and surprise moments. This episode takes place many years before the events of Copperheart, well before The Mishap. In this story we are introduced to one of Eden's brother Copperhearts, another steampunk-style automaton sent from his master's reality to search for answers about the mysteries there. This particular robot ends up at the home of Doctor Penbrook's mother at a time when the doctor was still just a small boy. "The Copperheart" features the VOICE TALENTS of: Colin Morris as EDward (EDN6577) Kirsty Woolven as Elaine Penbrook Sally Lloyd as Mum Copperheart: Shattered Echoes is created, and directed by Michael J. Rigg, Executive-Produced by George Pecenica, Produced by Michael West, and features the music of Astral Fogg. 
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  59 CSE07 "ERV6" 08.09.2024 20m

  COPPERHEART: SHATTERED ECHOES Is an anthology of stories that take place following, preceding, and during the stories you've enjoyed during Copperheart, Season One. This episode contains mature language and loud and sudden sounds. This episode takes place at the same time as Copperheart Episode GL51Part1, right at the beginning of the GL51 saga. As ERV2 is returning to Earth with its crew of three, ERV6—carrying one lone pilot—is on its way back to space station Enterprise One. As ERV2 is enveloped by one of the Visitor's mirrored pyramid satellites, Deborah Gleason in ERV6 becomes the only human to witness what comes next. "ERV6" features the VOICE TALENTS of: Karin Heimdahl as Commander Deborah Gleason Matthew Armstrong as Lieutenant Mark Daris Janis Westin as Control Officer Astrid Karlsson Copperheart: Shattered Echoes is created, and directed by Michael J. Rigg, Executive-Produced by George Pecenica, Produced by Sholom West, and features the music of Astral Fogg. 
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  58 CSE06 "The Historian" 25.08.2024 34m

  COPPERHEART: SHATTERED ECHOES Is an anthology of stories that take place following, preceding, and during the stories you've enjoyed during Copperheart, Season One. This episode takes place after "Surface Day," around the same time period as the episode "Luna." It follows the journal pages of an EL27 dweller who decided to set out on her own toward Area 51. Disclaimer: This episode may contain mature language and subject matter. "CSE: The Historian" was written by Robin It features the VOICE TALENTS of: Jess McCoy as Agnes Green Yasha Mikolajczak Rose Sheridan Jordan Kalina as Peacekeeper Shepherd Also featured: David Steele as ARIS Chris Magilton as Lt.Col. Hayden Michael Rigg as Jack Sellers Erin King as Heather Kaminski Nichole Goodnight as General Hanover Copperheart: Shattered Echoes is produced, and directed by Michael J. Rigg, Co-Produced by George Pecenica, and features the music of Astral Fogg. 
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  57 CSE05 "Cold Red Wake-up" 11.08.2024 21m

  COPPERHEART: SHATTERED ECHOES Is an anthology of stories that take place following, preceding, and during the stories you've enjoyed during Copperheart, Season One. This episode takes place immediately following the events of the original Copperheart, and follows Captain Dunn on his trip back through time and space. Disclaimer: This episode contains mature language and situations, including references to war, body trauma, and death. It features the VOICE TALENTS of: Graham Rowat as Captain Arthur Dunn Ray Volk as Hickson AJ Munoz as Lt. Stone Emily J as Dr. Wu Jonathon Schretzman as Technician Blake Gardner as CHRIS Also featuring: Alicia Atkins as Roda Jenn Avril as Alby W Arthur Maurici as Jim Copperheart: Shattered Echoes is written, produced, and directed by Michael J. Rigg, Co-Produced by George Pecenica, and features the music of Astral Fogg. 
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  56 CSE04 "Luna" 21.07.2024 20m

  COPPERHEART: Shattered Echoes  An Anthology Series Based in the COPPERHEART Universes Shattered Echoes is an anthology of stories that take place following, preceding, and during the stories you've enjoyed during Coppeerheart, Season One. Luna takes place some time after the bunkers are re-opened in a reality where all of Earth escaped destruction...or did it? Meet a wandering lawman and the mysteriously gifted woman who says she's from GL51 who crosses his path. Disclaimer/Trigger Warnings: This episode contains adult language and situations, including threats of violence. This episode features the voice talents of: Rae Cameron as LunaJordan Kalina as ShepherdTim Harrod as Johnny RoxxMichael Rigg as Vendor 2Blake Gardner as Pushy Customer Visitor Voices by Robin and Michael Rigg COPPERHEART: Shattered Echoes is written, produced, and directed by Michael J. Rigg, and is co-produced by George Pecenica, and features the music of Astral Fogg.
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  55 CSE03 "My Mother Was Crazy" 23.06.2024 28m

  COPPERHEART: SHATTERED ECHOES Is an anthology of stories that take place following, preceding, and during the stories you've enjoyed during Copperheart, Season One. This episode follows a child of GL51, a young woman searching for answers about her past by jumping through different realities in her present. This story falls on the timeline approximately 24-26 years after the final episode of the original Copperheart. Disclaimer/Trigger Warnings: This episode contains adult language and situations. There are also unsettling sound effects and sharp sounds.  This episode features the VOICE TALENTS of: Kate Sheridan as Ellen Kevin Gibson as Norbin Colin Morris as EDeN Rupert Faullhurst as Kipling and Mike West as the cabbie, and the street vendor Copperheart: Shattered Echoes is written, produced, and directed by Michael J. Rigg, Co-Produced by George Pecenica, and features the music of Astral Fogg.
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  54 CSE02 "Boy and Dog" 26.05.2024 27m

  COPPERHEART: SHATTERED ECHOES Is an anthology of stories that take place following, preceding, and during the stories you've enjoyed during Copperheart, Season One. This episode follows the story of a lone wanderer seeking help for his bunker. This story falls on the timeline before Jack and Heather head to GL51 in the original Copperheart. Disclaimer/Trigger Warnings: This episode sinks deep into bleak atmosphere, featuring monologues about loneliness that may trigger depressive thoughts. There are also gunshots, harsh language, and references to death.  This episode features the VOICE TALENTS of: Tora as The Wanderer Mike Cueller as The Guardian Copperheart: Shattered Echoes is written, produced, and directed by Michael J. Rigg, Co-Produced by George Pecenica, and features the music of Astral Fogg. For more information about the creator, or how to support the show visit RiggStories.com
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  53 CSE01 "Communion" 21.04.2024 38m

  Disclaimer: This series may contain language and situations that some may find uncomfortable. This episode in particular features loud/sudden noises, screaming, explosions, death and threats, and frank talk about the Afterlife. ABOUT Communion takes place immediately following the events of the final episode of COPPERHEART'S first series/season. What did the visitor do between the bunker survivors exiting and Pinarski and Leuter waking up? Did The Visitor die at Heather Kaminski's hand? What did Heather and ARIS do after leaving GL51? Today, you find out. Find out ways to support the production at riggstories.com/support  STARRING THE VOICE TALENTS OF Erin King as Heather KaminskiRobin as The Visitor/ThanaMichael Rigg as Jack/BionKirsty Woolven as Elaine PenbrookDavid Steele as ARISGraham Rowat as DunnAlicia Atkins as RodaJenn Avril as AlbyAiya Islam as PinarskiHaley C McCarthy as Leuter Visitor Voices by Robin and Michael Rigg   Theme and Incidental Music by Astral Fogg Find out more about the show--and our other productions--at riggstories.com Copperheart and Copperheart: Shattered Echoes, Copyright, Michael J. Rigg All rights reserved. This show may not be downloaded or re-broadcast, in whole or in parts, without written permission from the creator. Write to [email protected] for more information.
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  Copperheart: Shattered Echoes Official Teaser 29.02.2024 2m

  COPPERHEART has returned. On April 21, 2024, Copperheart will return with the pilot episode of our anthology series, "Shattered Echoes." When we last left the survivors of GL51 and EL27, they were forced to submit to the will of an alien visitor, a creature with the power to alter reality.  What The Visitor didn't realize was that breaking the current of breath from a butterfly's wings could have consequences beyond anything they could have imagined. Copperheart: Shattered Echoes is an ongoing anthology series of tales across multiple slivers of reality. Explore the past, solve mysteries of the present, and charge blindly into both terrifying and glorious futures. The first part of the series will run throughout 2024, on the last Sunday of each month, then pick up with a new wave of stories in early 2025. To learn more about the show, visit RiggStories.com