A Fragile Mind

A Fragile Mind

Inspired by the characters from the 10 Letters Trilogy, in the near future, we explore a dystopian world that is fraught with deception and mind-bending realities. From the twisted mind of writer/producer/director Joe Swenson comes a world where nothing is every as it seems, and it only continues to escalate in an ever-changing climate. Sit back, listen, get uncomfortable, and enjoy!

Episodes

May 14, 2025 • 23 mins

The second episode of In Time With Michael Peterson, misses the boat on a few different items. You'll want to see the explosive interview and what happens when Michael Peterson misses a key moment.Featuring Derek Kingsley, Adam Ferguson, and Jacqueline Youm. Directed by Joe Swenson, this mind-bending talk show blurs the lines between charity and extortion.More than a talk show? Subscribe today to find out where this story goes?

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After our last fictional podcast, it became obvious that we had some really high level thinkers as fans. So we are going to ramp it up even more. We get into Vibrational Theory, Brainwave Activity and introduce a 5th wave called the Omega wave. We also discuss the Mandela Affect and more. The search for Stephanie Joy Bradley continues, but is Susan getting too close to finding her, or finding something that certain people don't wan...

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Timeline: 2038In AFM Universe: Runs parallel to AFMS1 EP07, as well as AFMS2 EPs 01, 04, 07, and 10.With massive corporations running the country in this post-2nd-Civil War era, a lot can happen in the breakroom. Gossip, paranoia, intriguing developments. While this story runs akin to the mainline story, the roots of this story are buried primarily in Season One of AFMS. Using the backstory of the CAROL who goes by Carol, but is re...

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April 22, 2025 • 25 mins

The year is 2028. The world outside? A mystery. The inside of a cabin? A fragile ecosystem of memory, survival, and teenage tension.Stephanie. Sam. Doug. Copen.They’ve been off the grid for two years — four teens with only electricity, old board games, and each other. No internet. No Wi-Fi. No contact with the outside world. And no idea what became of it.As time ticks on and isolation deepens, reality begins to crack at the edges. ...

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Do you love conspiracy theories? Have you're own thoughts on the Annunaki? Well, we have a fictional podcast that is going to give you goosebumps. Full of existential dread, theories on Extra-Mental Capabilities and more.


From the Queen of AFMS Lore and Executive Producer: Hannah Lee Defrates


Executive Producer, Writer, Director, and Soundscape Engineer: Joe Swenson


Starring


Jenna Jane (A Date With the Devil, In Time with Michael Peter...

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Discover the explosive first episode of In Time With Michael Peterson, the third spinoff of A Fragile Mind. Set in 2031, this gripping prequel dives deeper into telepathy, the secrets behind EMCs, and the mysterious connections between Letter #3 and Collateral Contributions. Featuring Derek Kingsley, Antonella Pérez Ferrero, and Jenna Jane, and directed by Joe Swenson, this mind-bending talk show blurs the line between charity and ...

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Timeline: 2038

In AFM Universe: Runs parallel to AFMS1 EP07, as well as AFMS2 EPs 01, 04, 07, and 10.


With massive corporations running the country in this post-2nd-Civil War era, a lot can happen in the breakroom. Gossip, paranoia, intriguing developments. While this story runs akin to the mainline story, the roots of this story are buried primarily in Season One of AFMS. Using the backstory of the CAROL who goes by Carol, but i...

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March 19, 2025 • 22 mins

What could possibly go wrong when a complete rando shows up to the camp?

From Broken Arts Entertainment comes an A Fragile Mind spinoff that is equal parts dark comedy, emotional rollercoaster, and fun camp songs.🎭 Starring: Gwen Fraser, Hannah Lee DeFrates, Cole Dzubak, Ian Ashland, & JP De Gennaro🎬 Directed by: Joe Swenson🎧 Soundscape by: Joe Swenson🎙 Produced by: Jack Davis & Helen May🎭 Written by: Joe Swenson#AtTheC...

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February 23, 2025 • 16 mins

This is the second of four scheduled spinoffs for the A Fragile Mind universe. Coming soon At The Cabin EP02 (2028 timeline), In Time with Michael Peterson EP01 (2031 timeline - new timeline introduction), and Empowered Minds by Susan Wellingham (part of the 2031 new timeline).


Timeline: 2038

In AFM Universe: Runs parallel to AFMS1 EP07, as well as AFMS2 EPs 01, 04, 07, and 10.


With massive corporations running the country in this pos...

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February 23, 2025 • 11 mins

Year: 2028

Where: Cabin near Rangely, Maine


This is the first spinoff series for A Fragile Mind. EP02 will be released in the middle of March. The timeline runs just before the timeline for AFMS2 EP02.


The four, Stephanie (Gwen Fraser), Sam (Hannah Lee DeFrates), Copen (Ian Ashland), and Doug (Cole Dzubak) have been hiding out in the cabin for two years. They are all fourteen years old and things have gotten a bit stir crazy.


Season 2 ...

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February 23, 2025 • 16 mins

YEAR: 2038

TIMELINE: 2 years prior to Season 1


Welcome back to the Season 2 of A Fragile Mind. There are three timelines for this series and we are releasing the first 7 shows of the season 2 first with the final 6 coming soon.


A Fragile Mind is a dystopian audio fiction podcast that has been nominated for many awards including best drama and best concept and season 1 has been listened to over 100,000 times.


Starring

Hannah Lee DeFrates

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February 23, 2025 • 18 mins

YEAR: 2028

TIMELINE: 2 years after the book Letter #3, 12 years before Season 1

Welcome back to the Season 2 of A Fragile Mind. There are three timelines for this series and we are releasing the first 7 shows of the season 2 first with the final 6 coming soon.


A Fragile Mind is a dystopian audio fiction podcast that has been nominated for many awards including best drama and best concept and season 1 has been listened to over 100,000 ...

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February 23, 2025 • 11 mins

YEAR: 2040

TIMELINE: Same as Season 1

Welcome back to the Season 2 of A Fragile Mind. There are three timelines for this series and we are releasing the first 7 shows of the season 2 first with the final 6 coming soon.


A Fragile Mind is a dystopian audio fiction podcast that has been nominated for many awards including best drama and best concept and season 1 has been listened to over 100,000 times.


Starring

Hannah Lee DeFrates

Nathan Ro...

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February 23, 2025 • 14 mins

YEAR: 2038

TIMELINE: Same as Season 2, Episode 1

Welcome back to the Season 2 of A Fragile Mind. There are three timelines for this series and we are releasing the first 7 shows of the season 2 first with the final 6 coming soon.


A Fragile Mind is a dystopian audio fiction podcast that has been nominated for many awards including best drama and best concept and season 1 has been listened to over 100,000 times.


Starring

Hannah Lee DeFrat...

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February 23, 2025 • 13 mins

YEAR: 2028

TIMELINE: Same as Season 2, Episode 2

Welcome back to the Season 2 of A Fragile Mind. There are three timelines for this series and we are releasing the first 7 shows of the season 2 first with the final 6 coming soon.


A Fragile Mind is a dystopian audio fiction podcast that has been nominated for many awards including best drama and best concept and season 1 has been listened to over 100,000 times.


Starring

Hannah Lee DeFrat...

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February 23, 2025 • 14 mins

YEAR: 2040

TIMELINE: Same as Season 2, Episode 3

Welcome back to the Season 2 of A Fragile Mind. There are three timelines for this series and we are releasing the first 7 shows of the season 2 first with the final 6 coming soon.


A Fragile Mind is a dystopian audio fiction podcast that has been nominated for many awards including best drama and best concept and season 1 has been listened to over 100,000 times.


Starring

Hannah Lee DeFrat...

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February 23, 2025 • 26 mins

YEAR: 2038

TIMELINE: Same as Season 2, Episodes 1 and 4.

Welcome back to the Season 2 of A Fragile Mind. There are three timelines for this series and we are releasing the first 7 shows of the season 2 first with the final 6 coming soon.


A Fragile Mind is a dystopian audio fiction podcast that has been nominated for many awards including best drama and best concept and season 1 has been listened to over 100,000 times.


Starring

Hannah Le...

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February 23, 2025 • 16 mins

YEAR: 2028

TIMELINE: Same as Season 2, Episodes 2 and 5.

Welcome back to the Season 2 of A Fragile Mind. There are three timelines for this series and we are releasing the first 7 shows of the season 2 first with the final 6 coming soon.


A Fragile Mind is a dystopian audio fiction podcast that has been nominated for many awards including best drama and best concept and season 1 has been listened to over 100,000 times.


Starring

Hannah Le...

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February 23, 2025 • 13 mins

YEAR: 2040

TIMELINE: Same as Season 2, Episodes 3 and 6.

Welcome back to the Season 2 of A Fragile Mind. There are three timelines for this series and we are releasing the first 7 shows of the season 2 first with the final 6 coming soon.


A Fragile Mind is a dystopian audio fiction podcast that has been nominated for many awards including best drama and best concept and season 1 has been listened to over 100,000 times.


Starring

Hannah Le...

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February 23, 2025 • 12 mins

YEAR: 2038

TIMELINE: Same as Season 2, Episodes 1, 4, and 7

Welcome back to the Season 2 of A Fragile Mind. There are three timelines for this series and we are releasing the first 7 shows of the season 2 first with the final 6 coming soon.


A Fragile Mind is a dystopian audio fiction podcast that has been nominated for many awards including best drama and best concept and season 1 has been listened to over 100,000 times.


Starring

Hannah...

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