Clinical Space

Clinical Space

Clinical Space is an audio fiction podcast about the struggles, joys, and daily life of Aja Graves, the counseling officer aboard an exploratory Astro Navy starship. It takes a character-focused approach to familiar themes and plot elements from science fiction. It is meant to have a cozy and relatable tone, while occasionally brushing against real and serious topics. This work, all its episodes, and all art released in connection with it are licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 unless otherwise specified. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

October 23, 2025 17 mins

Where does the time go? And, more to the point, where did that woman go?

Progress in solving a mystery comes too slow. A crew member will be missed greatly. Certain advances receive a measured response. A message is left, never to reach its intended recipient.


**This episode involves themes of loss, grief, and questioning of reality.**


Cast:

Amanda Gillespie as Dr. Graves

Jordynn York as Captain Lucero

Janelle George as the Ship ...

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Where does the time go? And, more to the point, where did that woman go?

Progress in solving a mystery comes too slow. A crew member will be missed greatly. Certain advances receive a measured response. A message is left, never to reach its intended recipient.


**This episode contains a description of severe depression symptoms.**


Cast:

Amanda Gillespie as Dr. Graves

Jordynn York as Captain Lucero

Janelle George as the Ship Comput...

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September 11, 2025 14 mins

Do I really want to leave?

A peaceful day off is enjoyed. An exciting life event is navigated. Thoughts are turned back again to the future.


Cast:

Amanda Gillespie as Dr. Graves

Jordynn York as Captain Lucero

Janelle George as the Ship Computer / Credits Narrator

Ani Rey Briggs as Sergeant “Magpie” Piemonte


A Cozy AF production

Written by Haven Daye

Art and design by Haven Daye

Music composed by Dusty Hall



Special thanks to yo...

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September 4, 2025 7 mins

This audio is best experienced with headphones or speakers with a large frequency range.


Take a few minutes to just breathe deep and relax.


A much, much longer version of this audio will be available in the future to supporters of the show. Stay tuned to learn more at the end of future episodes.




SFX Attributions:

- Scifi_button_beeping_modern_starwars_inspired_part_2 by Artninja (License: Attribution 4.0) https://fr...

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August 14, 2025 14 mins

How do I help you? What even is the problem? When can I sleep?

A relatively simple solution is found for a very large problem. A soft bed lies waiting.


Cast:

Amanda Gillespie as Dr. Graves

Jordynn York as Captain Lucero

Janelle George as the Ship Computer / Credits Narrator

Kristofer Daye as Chief Murphy

Haven Daye as PN80


A Cozy AF production

Written by Haven Daye

Art and design by Haven Daye

Music composed by Dusty Hall



Speci...

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July 31, 2025 14 mins

Can you tell me why this happened? Are you ready to talk about it?

A brand-new client is found on a proverbial doorstep.


Cast:

Amanda Gillespie as Dr. Graves

Jordynn York as Captain Lucero

Janelle George as the Ship Computer / Credits Narrator

Haven Daye as PN80


A Cozy AF production

Written by Haven Daye

Art and design by Haven Daye

Music composed by Dusty Hall



Special thanks to Bierce.


SFX Attributions:

- Scifi_button_beepi...

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July 17, 2025 18 mins

Tal's description: Sidequesting is about Rion, a budding adventurer who’s willing to help out just about anyone, as long as they’re not being asked to deal with the scary wizard everyone keeps talking about. Each episode follows a new sidequest of Rion’s as they travel from town to town, meeting new people and doing new things. It pulls from classic tropes across fantasy stories, but subverts them. It’s a fun, light-hearted, and ex...

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July 5, 2025 11 mins

Are you there?

Leadership is returned, gently and tentatively. Some things are extended. Some things are cut short.


**This episode contains a description of an abduction, and explores themes of existential derealization. Misophonia Warning: The episode also contains potentially disturbing alien therapist mouth noises.**


Cast:

Amanda Gillespie as Dr. Graves

Jordynn York as Captain Lucero

Janelle George as the Ship Computer / Credi...

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June 19, 2025 13 mins

How does everyone act like this is normal?

The first of an experience is... experienced. A bothersome bit of protocol is confronted. Life goes on.


**This episode contains descriptions of naval combat and graphic violence.**


Cast:

Amanda Gillespie as Dr. Graves

Jordynn York as Captain Lucero

Janelle George as the Ship Computer / Credits Narrator

Ani Rey Briggs as Sergeant “Magpie” Piemonte


Written and produced by Haven Daye

Art a...

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June 5, 2025 14 mins

Why does my uniform have so many pockets?

Foot traffic timing is lamented, and the important questions are asked. A familiar face speaks for themself for once. New friends are made. Earthenware meets an untimely end. Some letters are drafted.


**This episode contains mention of depression and suicidal ideation.**


Cast:

Amanda Gillespie as Dr. Graves

Jordynn York as Captain Lucero

Janelle George as the Ship Computer / Credits Narra...

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May 22, 2025 14 mins

What am I grateful for? What things need to change?

Some peace and solitude is found for a brief moment. The line between resiliency and stubbornness is encountered. Promising new (mandatory) friendships are arranged.


**This episode contains a brief description of a military attack on civilians.**


Cast:

Amanda Gillespie as Dr. Graves

Jordynn York as Captain Lucero

Janelle George as the Ship Computer / Credits Narrator

Ani Rey Brig...

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May 8, 2025 12 mins

Title: S1 E01 “Pilot Program”

Subtitle: 23-13-207

Why did nobody tell me this? Whom do I even talk to about it?

An overdue appointment is finally made. Many frustrations are voiced, but it seems that, in space, no one can hear you scream into your pillow.


**This episode contains mention of mild claustrophobia and agoraphobia.**


Cast:

Amanda Gillespie as Dr. Graves

Jordynn York as Captain Lucero

Janelle George as the Ship Computer /...

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December 23, 2024 2 mins

Are you getting settled in?


Haven Daye excitedly presents Clinical Space, a cozy and cerebral science fiction podcast that explores the mental state of those that explore the stars, through the eyes of the one who's meant to keep them afloat, metaphorically speaking. This trailer episode features both a canonical journal entry from the main character, Dr. Graves, as well as a note from the author about the show in general. We ho...

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November 26, 2024 1 min

Welcome aboard, Counselor. Your first appointment is waiting for you.



Cast:

Amanda Gillespie as Dr. Graves


Written and produced by Haven Daye



This work is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0



Special thanks to Amanda, for being almost as excited about this project as I am.


SFX Attributions:

Beep Select.wav by IndigoRay

https://freesound.org/s/339129/

License: Creative Commons 0


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