Uploaded March 2018 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
I do suggest you reconsider this particular destination, Traveler. Most places on Mars are dangerous, but the desert holds threats no human can survive. Radiation beats down from above, subterranean predators rumble below, and before you lies nothing but sand and heat and time.
And behind you… do you see that growing shadow in the distance, Traveler? It is always there. And depending on how you play your cards it may be your only way out… or the most dire threat of all.
Welcome to the Penumbra, dear Traveler. We hope you enjoy your journey.
(Trigger warnings can be found at the bottom of this episode description.)
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We'd like to thank our Patreon supporters, without whom The Penumbra Podcast would not be possible. Thank you so, so much. A list of those heroes can be found at the bottom of this page: thepenumbrapodcast.com/about
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On staff at the Penumbra:
Kat Buckingham -- Head of Merchandise and Outreach
Mikaela Buckley -- Promotional artist, Script editor
Alice Chuang -- Head of Design
Scott Galica -- Recording engineer
Sophie Kaner -- Co-creator, Head of Episode Development, Director, Sound designer
Noah Simes -- Production manager, Script editor
Grahame Turner -- Script editor
Kevin Vibert -- Co-creator, Head of Operations, Lead writer
Ryan Vibert -- Composer and performer of original music
This episode's cast:
Chloe Cunha (Vespa), Sarah Gazdowicz (Buddy), Joshua Ilon (Juno), William Schuller (Rasbach), Alexander Stravinsky (Jacket)
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Attribution:
Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license.
creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/legalcode
"Kind of Girl" by Jeris, featuring spinningmerkaba: ccmixter.org/files/VJ_Memes/35657
“Noisy_Miner_Chick_FeedMe.wav” by digifishmusic freesound.org/people/digifishmusic/sounds/83295
“Male Inhale scream 6” by jorickhoofd freesound.org/people/jorickhoofd/sounds/180299
“rocks dropped tumble 2.wav” by Halleck freesound.org/people/Halleck/sounds/121702
“traditional moroccan live music” by Eelke freesound.org/people/Eelke/sounds/266645
“Metal dumpster opening and closing” by VlatkoBlazek freesound.org/people/VlatkoBlazek/sounds/319645
“Berber players in Merzouga” by alfdroid freesound.org/people/alfdroid/sounds/146812
“Glass shatter mix” by qubodup freesound.org/people/qubodup/sounds/219940
“Chairscrape10.wav” by sinatra314 freesound.org/people/sinatra314/sounds/58448
“Glass-hit.flac” by Craxic freesound.org/people/Craxic/sounds/204118
“Party then screams.wav” by FreqMan freesound.org/people/FreqMan/sounds/23155
“Party then screams 2.wav” by FreqMan freesound.org/people/FreqMan/sounds/23154
“Panic.wav” by Erdie freesound.org/people/Erdie/sounds/165613
“Scared crowd” by unchaz freesound.org/people/unchaz/sounds/150961
“assorted_crashing.aiff” by nothavama freesound.org/people/nothayama/sounds/172498
“RunningPast.wav” by edwar64896 freesound.org/people/edwar64896/sounds/250940
Arabian Jam Out by copperhead (c) copyright 2016 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. dig.ccmixter.org/files/copperhead/55126 Ft: Blake, Norm Peterson,Robert Siekawitch
Blue Mermaid by Alex (c) copyright 2016 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. dig.ccmixter.org/files/AlexBeroza/54820 Ft: Blue Wave Theory
Sudden Goodbye by Alex (c) copyright 2013 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. dig.ccmixter.org/files/AlexBeroza/43002 Ft: TheDice
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Trigger Warnings:
- Sudden loud noises
- Depictions of xenophobia and classism
- Slavery and forced incarceration
- Gunfire and explosions
- Alcohol use
- Violence and threats of violence
- Death
- Claustrophobic spaces
- Blood and gore
- Depictions of extreme illness (both physical and mental)
- Violence towards animal-like monsters
I do suggest you reconsider this particular destination, Traveler. Most places on Mars are dangerous, but the desert holds threats no human can survive. Radiation beats down from above, subterranean predators rumble below, and before you lies nothing but sand and heat and time.
And behind you… do you see that growing shadow in the distance, Traveler? It is always there. And depending on how you play your cards it may be your only way out… or the most dire threat of all.
Welcome to the Penumbra, dear Traveler. We hope you enjoy your journey.
(Trigger warnings can be found at the bottom of this episode description.)
-----
Want Penumbra shirts, posters, and pins? We have a merch store! store.dftba.com/collections/the-penumbra-podcast
We're an independent team that needs your help to keep making these stories. Support us on Patreon and you can get episodes early, actor scripts, commentary tracks, behind-the-scenes goodies, and more! patreon.com/thepenumbrapodcast
We'd like to thank our Patreon supporters, without whom The Penumbra Podcast would not be possible. Thank you so, so much. A list of those heroes can be found at the bottom of this page: thepenumbrapodcast.com/about
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On staff at the Penumbra:
Kat Buckingham -- Head of Merchandise and Outreach
Mikaela Buckley -- Promotional artist, Script editor
Alice Chuang -- Head of Design
Scott Galica -- Recording engineer
Sophie Kaner -- Co-creator, Head of Episode Development, Director, Sound designer
Noah Simes -- Production manager, Script editor
Grahame Turner -- Script editor
Kevin Vibert -- Co-creator, Head of Operations, Lead writer
Ryan Vibert -- Composer and performer of original music
This episode's cast:
Chloe Cunha (Vespa), Sarah Gazdowicz (Buddy), Joshua Ilon (Juno), William Schuller (Rasbach), Alexander Stravinsky (Jacket)
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Attribution:
Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license.
creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/legalcode
"Kind of Girl" by Jeris, featuring spinningmerkaba: ccmixter.org/files/VJ_Memes/35657
“Noisy_Miner_Chick_FeedMe.wav” by digifishmusic freesound.org/people/digifishmusic/sounds/83295
“Male Inhale scream 6” by jorickhoofd freesound.org/people/jorickhoofd/sounds/180299
“rocks dropped tumble 2.wav” by Halleck freesound.org/people/Halleck/sounds/121702
“traditional moroccan live music” by Eelke freesound.org/people/Eelke/sounds/266645
“Metal dumpster opening and closing” by VlatkoBlazek freesound.org/people/VlatkoBlazek/sounds/319645
“Berber players in Merzouga” by alfdroid freesound.org/people/alfdroid/sounds/146812
“Glass shatter mix” by qubodup freesound.org/people/qubodup/sounds/219940
“Chairscrape10.wav” by sinatra314 freesound.org/people/sinatra314/sounds/58448
“Glass-hit.flac” by Craxic freesound.org/people/Craxic/sounds/204118
“Party then screams.wav” by FreqMan freesound.org/people/FreqMan/sounds/23155
“Party then screams 2.wav” by FreqMan freesound.org/people/FreqMan/sounds/23154
“Panic.wav” by Erdie freesound.org/people/Erdie/sounds/165613
“Scared crowd” by unchaz freesound.org/people/unchaz/sounds/150961
“assorted_crashing.aiff” by nothavama freesound.org/people/nothayama/sounds/172498
“RunningPast.wav” by edwar64896 freesound.org/people/edwar64896/sounds/250940
Arabian Jam Out by copperhead (c) copyright 2016 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. dig.ccmixter.org/files/copperhead/55126 Ft: Blake, Norm Peterson,Robert Siekawitch
Blue Mermaid by Alex (c) copyright 2016 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. dig.ccmixter.org/files/AlexBeroza/54820 Ft: Blue Wave Theory
Sudden Goodbye by Alex (c) copyright 2013 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. dig.ccmixter.org/files/AlexBeroza/43002 Ft: TheDice
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Trigger Warnings:
- Sudden loud noises
- Depictions of xenophobia and classism
- Slavery and forced incarceration
- Gunfire and explosions
- Alcohol use
- Violence and threats of violence
- Death
- Claustrophobic spaces
- Blood and gore
- Depictions of extreme illness (both physical and mental)
- Violence towards animal-like monsters
