Slumberland
This audio drama invites your ears to visit Slumberland, a small island town in the US. Come along with Thomas Edward M, the freelance soundman. He's been hired to meet the locals and record their oral histories for the town's time capsule. The unfolding history of the town mixes folklore, paranormal, mystery and humor.
Episodes
The first episode has Thomas arriving on Slumberland Island. He has an unusual welcome.
About the show
This audio drama invites your ears to visit Slumberland, a small island town in the US. Come along with Thomas Edward M, the freelance soundman. He's been hired to meet the locals and record their oral histories for the town's time capsule. The unfolding history of the town mixes folklore, paranormal, mystery and humor.
For more i...
Thomas arrives at the bungalow where he'll stay while working on Slumberland Island. He experiences another unusual welcome.
For more info please contact: slumberland at outlook.com
Sleeping Man performed by Josh Valdés. Written, recorded and performed by Tom Mansell.
Ambient pads by Jovica from Freesound Project
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Thomas encounters an enigmatic ice cream truck roaming the block of his new temporary home on Slumberland Island.
For more info please contact: slumberland at outlook.com
Ice Cream Truck voice by Erica Griffin-Shaler. Written, recorded and performed by Tom Mansell.
Ambient pads by Jovica from Freesound Project
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Thomas experiences his first overnight in Slumberland. It is not without incident.
For more info please contact: slumberland at outlook.com
Written, recorded and performed by Tom Mansell.
The sound design in this episode owes thanks to Freesound Project contributors: CGEffex and Jovica.
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Thomas visits the Memorial Gardens, where the history of Slumberland Island begins to emerge.
For more info please contact: slumberland at outlook.com
Written, recorded and performed by Tom Mansell.
Tango performed by David Blackburn.
The sound design in this episode owes thanks to Freesound Project contributors: vumseplutten, ninebilly, qubodup and Jovica.
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Curious about his talking seashell and hoping to find anyone to speak to, Thomas drives over to Slumberland Island's lighthouse.
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Written, recorded and performed by Tom Mansell.
Bonzo performed by Dante Passmore.
The sound design in this episode owes thanks to Freesound Project contributor Jovica.
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A recording made on Slumberland Island in July 1976 is heard again. Magic Elvis, time capsules and the "manamojojuju" have something to say to us.
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Written, recorded and performed by Tom Mansell.
The sound design in this episode owes thanks to Freesound Project contributors Klankbeeld, Unchaz, Joelaudio, Robinhood76 and Jovica.
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Thomas meets a young woman named Lex. She's a Slumberland native with a story to tell about her unusual claim to fame. Apparently, for more than 100 years the little lake in Slumberland Island has produced a mysterious and very rude sound, known locally as THE BLURP.
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Written, recorded and performed by Tom Mansell.
Lexi Pierce performed by Jacquie Floyd.
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Up to now Slumberland Island has seemed deserted, but local teen Lex told Thomas that he should find everyone at a building known as "The Dome". Thomas arrives at the Dome.
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Written, recorded and performed by Tom Mansell.
Travis T. Hokum performed by Jeff Priskorn.
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The sound design in this episode owes thanks to Freesound Project contributors maryam...
Previously, the mysterious building on Slumberland Island known as The Dome seemed to have a bad effect on Thomas, causing him to black out. In this episode Thomas revives and finds himself in another new situation. Peculiarity ensues.
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Written, recorded and performed by Tom Mansell.
The sound design in this episode owes thanks to Freesound Project contributors atomwrath, adri...
The mysterious client, Oskar Mielardeaux, attempts to explain his thoughts on the oral history project, his own misadventures, and his needy house plant.
For more info please contact: slumberland at outlook.com
Written, recorded and performed by Tom Mansell.
Oskar Mielardeaux performed by MikoChiko.
The sound design in this episode owes thanks to Freesound Project contributor Jovica.
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Thomas Edward M and Omar Evanston hunker down to ride out the major thunderstorm bearing down on Slumberland Island.
For more info please contact: slumberland at outlook.com
Written, recorded and performed by Tom Mansell.
The sound design in this episode owes thanks to Freesound Project contributors AudibleEdge, Maj061785, j1987, sandyrb, cgeffex, zombiechaser3, qubodup, allanz10d, baujahr66, simpsi, alaskarobotics, noisenoir, Jbon...
In this episode, the storm continues to pound Slumberland. Thomas listens to stories about Mr. Sound and the mysterious ice cream truck.
For more info please contact: slumberland at outlook.com
Written, recorded and performed by Tom Mansell.
Chrystanthemum Jones performed by Elsie Escobar.
Elsie is a podcasting veteran and Libsyn's podcaster happiness expert, producing and hosting The Feed: The Official LIbsyn Podcast as well as he...
Thomas reviews his recordings from the last couple of days on Slumberland and is surprised by what he finds.
For more info please contact: slumberland at outlook.com
Written, recorded and performed by Tom Mansell.
The sound design in this episode owes thanks to Freesound Project contributor Jovica.
Thank you for listening to Slumberland!
Thomas goes to retrieve his car and meets a young resident of Slumberland. They piece together more information regarding the being known as "Shroomi."
For more info please contact: slumberland at outlook.com
Written, recorded and performed by Tom Mansell.
Wencil Pierce performed by Sarah Suboski.
The sound design in this episode owes thanks to Freesound Project contributors ecodios, corsica-s, gchase, qubodup, klankbeeld, and Jovi...
Thomas sets up the home recording studio, in anticipation of starting work on the town's oral history project. But first, there is more to learn about Oskar's exotic plant. A lot more.
For more info please contact: slumberland at outlook.com
Written, recorded and performed by Tom Mansell.
Shell phone voice performed by Tamara Wendt.
Lancelot the Cat performed by himself.
The sound design in this episode owes thanks to Freesound Pro...
Putting oral history progress on hold, Thomas responds to a call for computer tech support at Slumberland's community dome. The dome's many features and purposes begin to reveal themselves.
For more info please contact: slumberland at outlook.com
Written, recorded and performed by Tom Mansell.
Vegan Wildrice and Stig Gorgonsdottir performed by TradeMark G of the Evolution Control Committee.
Before leaving the Slumberland Community Dome, Thomas has a conversation with a local named Jenny Fishman. She is a professional Skink Whisperer.
For more info please contact: slumberland at outlook.com
Written, recorded and performed by Tom Mansell.
Jenny Fishman performed by Christy Brand.
The sound design in this episode owes thanks to Freesound Project contributors martian, dauser, muses212 and Jovica.
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Thomas receives a visit from a man named Jeepers MacGeepers. He's Slumberland Township Supervisor. Also visiting is Oblivia Newton-Baum, who will manage the interview scheduling for the oral history project.
For more info please contact: slumberland at outlook.com
Written, recorded and performed by Tom Mansell.
Oblivia Newton-Baum performed by Debra Harrison-Lowe.
The sound design in this episode owes thanks to Freesound Project co...
It's time to relax and enjoy a peculiar yet familiar fairy tale, told by Mrs. Mielardeaux (Oskar's mom.) Thomas makes her unexpected acquaintance at Oskar's house, as the search continues to find Lancelot (Wencil's missing cat).
For more info please contact: slumberland at outlook.com
Written, recorded and performed by Tom Mansell.
Mrs. Mielardeaux is performed with aplomb by Annette Thoin.
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