Once Upon A Wasteland: A Fallout Story

This episode is the prologue to "Once Upon a Wasteland: A Fallout 76 Love Story."

In the late 23rd Century, a mysterious client has hired an archaeologist and a historian to track down a family treasure that's been lost for more than a century. After a long, arduous search, they've finally made it to what they think is the right place - a vacant but otherwise ordinary-looking house in Appalachia. Will they find the treasure? And eve...

Freelance intelligence operative Beth Kirby and Brotherhood of Steel Scribe Odessa Valdez meet while pursuing a lead involving unknown technology and its associated research that's causing a stir among Appalachia's various gangs. They forge an immediate connection and decide to work together to crack the case, not only to protect Appalachia's nascent attempt at civilization, but also because of the intoxicating chemistry they feel ...

Beth consults her most trusted friend as she deals with the fallout of the previous night's interruption of "dessert." She discusses the case with her father, who reveals new information that draws Beth and Odessa back together, providing an opportunity for Beth to make things up to Odessa - an opportunity she's determined not to waste.

Beth and Odessa dress to the nines and go undercover at a high-end club as their pursuit of the m...

Two weeks after Amanda and Odessa's initial team-up almost ended in disaster, they prepare for Beth's return to Appalachia. The Brotherhood of Steel finally have a breakthrough in their pursuit of the Morningstar's minions, and Odessa is called back into action at Fort Atlas. Beth's return and her reunion with Odessa are interrupted by an emergency at Foundation that shakes her to her core.

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Beth visits her parents to discuss the incident at Foundation and uses the opportunity offered by her father's brief absence to discuss how they stayed together even as the world fell apart around them. In advance of the dinner when she'll finally discover what happened between Odessa and Amanda while she was away, Beth checks in on Amanda and makes a shocking discovery.

In the midst of sudden and surprising turmoil, Beth and Odessa...

After spending the night together, Beth and Odessa receive an unexpected visitor who throws their peaceful morning into turmoil. Following a trip back to Atlas, they formulate an incredibly risky plan that neither of them is comfortable with, but seems like the only option. Beth is forced to face a terrifying situation and unable to find a way to escape but an unexpected ally joins her to help her find her way.

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As Beth and Odessa ponder their situation and formulate a plan to escape, the combined forces at Fort Atlas try to determine their best path forward - trust Beth's plan or go in with guns blazing. Amanda and Cindy have a tense reunion following Amanda's sudden return to Appalachia and put all of their respective cards on the table. The Morningstar reveals his plan and forces Beth to make a heart-wrenching decision that will alter t...

In the show's second behind-the-scenes minisode, creator Brad Williams discusses the process of getting a story from the brain to the page. You'll also hear some show reviews and gain some insight into the mechanics of writing a screenplay, both in general and specific to our show.

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In the show's third behind-the-scenes minisode, creator Brad Williams discusses getting a story podcast off the ground. You'll also hear a show review and gain some insight into the mechanics of creating and preparing a story for eventual publication as an audio drama podcast, both in general and specific to our show. We won't get into nuts and bolts like casting or selecting a distribution platform - those can be part of a more de...

In the show's fourth behind-the-scenes minisode, creator Brad Williams and Vitriol Plays - the voice of Odessa in our show - do a deep dive on both the character and Vitriol's own background and experiences. You'll also hear some show reviews and gain some insight into the mechanics of character creation, both in general and specific to our Odessa.

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Odessa is left reeling after learning that Beth has disappeared, but the Enclave remains on the case and committed to finding her. The coded message Beth sent leads Odessa to visit an old friend who provides new information that both sheds light on what Beth was investigating and heightens the mystery.

Derek comforts Odessa as they discuss the changes in both of their lives since their breakup, and he and his team continue to evalua...