Observable Radio

Observable Radio

Observable Radio is a found footage podcast of retro sci-fi and analog horror from Cameron Suey, Phil van Hest, Purpurina, Wendy Hector, and the Observable Radio Ensemble Our First Season, The Tower, an interconnected anthology of alternate universes in crises, is now complete. When he discovers something beneath the static of the worlds’s communication network, an unnamed Observer begins to catalog and record the strange signals that should not exist… Season Two: The Fire We Shared, will begin in 2025!

Episodes

September 18, 2023 2 mins
When he discovers something beneath the static of the worlds’s communication network, an unnamed observer begins to catalog and record the strange signals that should not exist…

A trailer for Observable Radio, a found footage anthology podcast from Cameron Suey and Phil van Hest.

Written and Edited by Cameron Suey
Produced by Cameron Suey and Phil van Hest
The Ensemble
  • Phil van Hest
  • Katie Skovholt
  • Orion Kellogg
  • Jason Smith
  • Kris Straub
  • Xa...
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The Observer catalogues his first signal. A mysterious curfew. An annual celebration. The pursuit of stasis.

The first episode of Observable Radio, a found footage anthology podcast of retro sci-fi and analog horror from Cameron Suey and Phil van Hest.

Content Warnings:
  • Mention of Suicide
  • Implied harm of a Child
Written and Edited by Cameron Suey
Produced by Cameron Suey and Phil van Hest
The Ensemble
  • Phil van Hest
  • Katie Skovho...
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October 3, 2023 13 mins
The Observer tries to look for meaning in the signals. Industrial sabotage on trail. An economy on the rebound. A great deal on a full meal.

The second episode of Observable Radio, a found footage anthology podcast of retro sci-fi and analog horror from Cameron Suey and Phil van Hest.

Written and Edited by Cameron Suey
Produced by Cameron Suey and Phil van Hest
The Ensemble
  • Phil van Hest
  • Nathaniel Leigh
  • Cohen Edenfield
  • Jason Smith
  • Cruz ...
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October 31, 2023 20 mins
The Observer grapples with his responsibility. By popular request, it’s Uncle Competition. Hope is all we have left. Filmed in front of a live simulated audience.

The third episode of Observable Radio, a found footage anthology podcast from Cameron Suey and Phil van Hest.

Written by Cameron Suey and Phil van Hest
Edited by Cameron Suey
Produced by Cameron Suey and Phil van Hest
The Ensemble
  • Phil van Hest
  • Natalie Berge
  • Cohen Edenfield
  • Br...
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November 28, 2023 20 mins
The Observer encounters an ending. Distressing breaches of quarantine. Record and transmit, just like a virus. The one that wouldn't be recorded.

The fourth episode of Observable Radio, a found footage anthology podcast from Cameron Suey and Phil van Hest.

Content Warnings: Gun Violence

Written and Edited by Cameron Suey
Produced by Cameron Suey, Phil van Hest, and Purpurina
The Ensemble
  • Phil van Hest
  • John Warren
  • Trevor Henderson
  • Nathan...
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December 26, 2023 23 mins
The Observer makes an ultimatum. Huge Holiday sales! America does the Holiday different. The Naughty go North.

The fifth episode of Observable Radio, a found footage anthology podcast from Cameron Suey and Phil van Hest.

Content Warnings: Gun Violence, Implied Harm of Children

Written by Cameron Suey & Purpurina
Produced by Cameron Suey, Phil van Hest, and Purpurina
Edited by Cameron Suey

The Ensemble
  • Phil van Hest
  • Nathaniel Leigh
  • K...
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January 30, 2024 24 mins
The Observer returns to the Tower. Immortality finally belongs to the masses. Coupon codes and extended visiting hours. You think God cares if Heaven is empty?

The sixth episode of Observable Radio, a found footage anthology podcast from Cameron Suey. Phil van Hest, and Purpurina.

Written and Edited by Cameron Suey
Produced by Cameron Suey, Phil van Hest, and Purpurina
The Ensemble
  • Phil van Hest
  • Tricia Murphy
  • Kyle Gould
  • Wendy Hector
  • Jas...
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February 27, 2024 23 mins
The Observer takes stock of his situation. Civilization is a conversation. The distance the bullet travels is immaterial. We have chemists already on it.

The seventh episode of Observable Radio, a found footage anthology podcast from Cameron Suey. Phil van Hest, and Purpurina.

Content Warnings
  • Substance Induced Coercion
Written by Cameron Suey & Purpurina
Produced by Cameron Suey, Phil van Hest, and Purpurina
Edited by Camer...
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March 26, 2024 23 mins
The Observer makes a deliberate observation. If the Engine dies, we all die. Forging links for tomorrow's chains. Everybody wins here.

The eight episode of Observable Radio, a found footage anthology podcast from Cameron Suey. Phil van Hest, and Purpurina.

Written and Edited by Cameron Suey
Produced by Cameron Suey, Phil van Hest, and Purpurina

The Ensemble
  • Phil van Hest
  • Jack Grigoli
  • Rae Witte
  • Voice Del Monte
  • Sarah Katz-Hyman
  • Josh Kelly
  • W...
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April 11, 2024 4 mins
Carrier Wave is a brand new behind the scenes podcast that discusses the origins and inspirations and production of Observable Radio. It's launching very soon and the first episode will cover the first three transmissions of Observable Radio. It will be available to every backer on the Patreon regardless of your level - but we wanted to share a few highlights with you here.
 
Carrier Wave One - Preview

Featuring Cameron Suey, Phil van...
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April 30, 2024 26 mins
The Observer starts to add it up. Carving a path to a better, wetter future. Something really, really big outside... Saying I told you to a mass grave.

The ninth episode of Observable Radio, a found footage anthology podcast from Cameron Suey. Phil van Hest, and Purpurina.

Written by Cameron Suey & Purpurina
Produced by Cameron Suey, Phil van Hest, and Purpurina
Edited by Cameron Suey

The Ensemble
  • Phil van Hest
  • Amber Carr
  • Jason Smi...
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May 28, 2024 26 mins
The Observer finds a new thread. You've had a part in this since the day you were born. Changes must come from within. Know that we will not shy away

The tenth episode of Observable Radio, a found footage anthology podcast from Cameron Suey. Phil van Hest, and Purpurina.

Content Warnings: Explicitly Depicted Violence/Squelching

Written and Edited by Cameron Suey
Produced by Cameron Suey, Phil van Hest, and Purpurina

The Ensemble
  • Phil...
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June 25, 2024 33 mins
The Observer prepares to jump. Meteor showers are a completely normal phenomenon. Emotions are powerful. It’ll get stuck in your head.

The eleventh episode of Observable Radio, a found footage anthology podcast from Cameron Suey. Phil van Hest, and Purpurina.

Content Warnings: Explicitly Depicted Violence/Squelching

Written by Purpurina & Cameron Suey
Edited by Cameron Suey & Purpurina
Produced by Cameron Suey, Phil van Hest, an...
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July 30, 2024 33 mins
The Observer offers an apology. May the Bargain make a better world for us all. Is this how you want to die? A black hole in every sky.

The twelfth episode of Observable Radio, a found footage anthology podcast from Cameron Suey, Phil van Hest, and Purpurina.

Written and Edited by Cameron Suey
Produced by Cameron Suey, Phil van Hest, and Purpurina

The Ensemble
  • Phil van Hest
  • Waymon Alexander
  • Jenika McCrayer
  • Michelle Lylia Tan
  • Nathaniel L...
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August 27, 2024 29 mins
The Observer misses an exit. The most mundane eyes will be unclouded. I choose to remain here. Deep in the dead channels.

The thirteenth episode of Observable Radio, a found footage anthology podcast from Cameron Suey. Phil van Hest, and Purpurina.

Written and Edited by Cameron Suey
Produced by Cameron Suey, Phil van Hest, and Purpurina
Based on Characters from "The Selling", written by Gabriel Diani

The Ensemble
  • Phil van Hest
  • Rae Lun...
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September 24, 2024 33 mins
The Observer receives his last transmission. Lots of reasonable people are worried. The best seats in the house. Something really bad is coming.

The fourteenth episode of Observable Radio, a found footage anthology podcast from Cameron Suey. Phil van Hest, and Purpurina.

Content Warnings: explicit depiction and discussion of alcohol use; explicit depiction and discussion of cannabis use by minors; discussion of mental illness symptom...
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    October 29, 2024 19 mins
    The Observer meets the Signal. You can't go back. We have some work to do. The best of all possible worlds.

    One of the fifteenth episodes of Observable Radio, a found footage anthology podcast from Cameron Suey, Phil van Hest, and Purpurina.

    Written and Produced by Cameron Suey, Phil van Hest, and Purpurina
    Edited by Cameron Suey

    The Ensemble
    • Phil van Hest
    • Terry Mesnard
    • Mary Beth McAndrews
    • Cohen Edenfield
    • Amber Carr
    • Jess O'Brien
    • KC Green
    • J...
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    October 29, 2024 21 mins
    The Observer meets the Noise. We no longer require your ignorance. The Universe desires to be observed. The best of all possible worlds.

    One of the fifteenth episodes of Observable Radio, a found footage anthology podcast from Cameron Suey, Phil van Hest, and Purpurina.

    Written and Produced by Cameron Suey, Phil van Hest, and Purpurina
    Edited by Cameron Suey


    The Ensemble
    • Phil van Hest
    • Terry Mesnard
    • Mary Beth McAndrews
    • Cohen Edenfield
    • Am...
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    November 20, 2024 1 min
    Late at night, from an isolated satellite communications installation, an unnamed Observer secretly broadcasts a bizarre transmission to a nearby facility. In the wake of a global communications disruption following a near-miss with a comet, he has begun to detect mysterious signals from other worlds. With no one but an isolated colleague that he can trust, he shares a series of seemingly impossible signals, unsure of what to do ne...
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    November 26, 2024 57 mins
    Carrier Wave is the Patreon exclusive companion podcast that discusses the origins, inspirations, and production of Observable Radio.Carrier Wave One - April 2024 - Transmissions A.01 - A.03
    • Featuring Cameron Suey, Phil van Hest, and Purpurina
    • Art by Karrin Fletcher
    • Our Theme Music is Unwind Wave by Tim Kulig
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