Crash of the Mellifera

Crash of the Mellifera

A sci-fi audio dramedy. What could be more relaxing than a space cruise hosted by Apis Industries? Nothing, of course! Join loyal cruise director AI "Worker B" and the less enthusiastic Captain Arthur Winnipeg as they investigate mysterious malfunctions, pacify the increasingly unhappy guests, and tick slowly towards their voyage's sudden, violent end. Who knows? Maybe they'll even survive! Updates the last Monday of every month.

Episodes

December 1, 2025 34 mins

The research station team discover a piece of the past, Ray faces situations they did not train for in engineering school, and Officer Tomer tries to come to an understanding with an amnesiac Captain Winnipeg.

Episode 16 Transcript link (coming soon)

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While Winnipeg follows Tomer down a large hole, the other members of team Stranded-On-Planet-Bug-Aliens have friction amongst themselves.

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September 5, 2025 7 mins

Okay, for folks not following my socials: I'm delaying release until October. In the meantime, have a short! It was Lukas's idea, and I think it turned out swell.

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July 28, 2025 18 mins

In which we discuss the intersection of visual and audio media, and also how tap dancing in the shower is a bad idea.

Transcript link coming soon.

 Have any burning questions for Worker B about "life" as an artificial intelligence? Wonder if Captain Winnipeg has a preferred brand of deodorant? Fill out your Employee Q&A form here to have your question answered in a short during our inter-season hiatu...

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June 30, 2025 19 mins

In which we decide that Worker B would probably make a good serial killer.

Transcript link coming soon.

 Have any burning questions for Worker B about "life" as an artificial intelligence? Wonder if Captain Winnipeg has a preferred brand of deodorant? Fill out your Employee Q&A form here to have your question answered in a short during our inter-season hiatus!

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May 27, 2025 24 mins

In which Morgan and Lukas discuss kitty churros and the origins of "layzor".

Transcript link coming soon.

 Have any burning questions for Worker B about "life" as an artificial intelligence? Wonder if Captain Winnipeg has a preferred brand of deodorant? Fill out your Employee Q&A form here to have your question answered in a short during our inter-season hiatus!

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April 28, 2025 5 mins

Record obtained from Apis Headquarters before drive destruction.

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Sound effects obtained from freesound.com and pixabay. Our theme, as always, was c...

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March 31, 2025 26 mins

We had a little... mic stability issue in this one, folks, especially in the first half of the episode. Hopefully that doesn't distract you from the wonder of wet spaghetti and psychedelics.

Transcript link coming soon.

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January 27, 2025 9 mins

I know it's hard to believe, but we actors are actually just fallible human beings like you. We flub lines, make stupid noises, and even swear at each other sometimes! But don't take my word for it. Here is a curated sampling of our less usable performances.

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November 25, 2024 31 mins

In which codirectors Morgan and Lukas discuss being awkward customers, reference video games, and enjoy Rhianna's extremely fun first performance of Sierra Savannah the Space Karen.

Transcript link coming soon.

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October 28, 2024 33 mins

In which we witness a long awaited, if brief, reunion.

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This is the second season's finale, so we'll be taking a few months off to prepare for the next season. In the off season we'll get some bonus features out to you in the form of shorts and other goodies. If you want to get involved, fill out one of our Crash of the Mellifera: Employee Q&A forms, whic...

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September 30, 2024 20 mins

 Winnipeg and Worker B talk with an old friend.

Episode 13 Transcript link (coming soon)

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August 26, 2024 19 mins

Winnipeg and Worker B get to know one of the Lemarck natives.

Episode 12 Transcript link

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July 29, 2024 19 mins

Tomer and Ray deal with the captain's absence and re-contact Yannis, while B discusses her past with Winnipeg.

Episode 11 Transcript link

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June 24, 2024 22 mins

Two of our heroes leave in search of the Barkeep, because splitting the party is always a great idea.

Content warning: brief mention of pedophilia.

Editor's note: Some of the mic quality is a little odd due to extenuating circumstances in the lives of our actors. Thank you for your patience.

Episode 10 Transcript link

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May 27, 2024 11 mins

Step into the studio for an awe inspiring glimpse into our rigorous, no-nonsense recording processes. Also there are dirty jokes and dumb noises.

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May 17, 2024 47 secs

Episode 10, "Departure", is going to be released at the end of June due to blackouts. Instead, we will release a blooper reel on the last Monday in May.

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April 29, 2024 19 mins

In which Ray makes progress towards getting saved, and B insists she doesn't know a children's song.

Editor's note: Some of the mic quality is a little odd due to extenuating circumstances in the lives of our actors. Thank you for your patience.

Episode 9 Transcript link

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March 24, 2024 28 mins

In the wake of the crash, the crew of the Mellifera turns to B for answers. She is unhelpful.

Episode 8 Transcript link

Crash of the Mellifera: Employee Q&A form can be found here!

Follow us on tumblr at melliferacrash.tumblr.com.
Donations can be sent to Morgan's ko-fi page at ko-fi.com/morganlanewrites. 
Check out Morgan's other projects at morganlanewrites.com.

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Worker B regrets asking Captain Winnipeg to help out. Keep listening after the credits to hear the last answered audience question, directed at everyone's favorite robotic Barkeep.

Transcript can be found here.


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