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Lake Song

Lake Song

Make-Believe Association

OFFICIAL SELECTION -- Tribeca Festival Audio Premieres. It’s 2098 and the Republic of Chicago has what the world needs: fresh water. But with new opportunities come new threats, especially for a pair of siblings on the South Side. Can the people come together to save their city—and each other? Combining sci-fi and music, politics and poetry, Lake Song is a collective response to our times, and a shared dream of our future.
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Lake Song - Bow Towards the Wind | Episode 1
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10/13/22 • 41 min

In 2098, a shocking death plunges the Republic of Chicago into crisis, upending life for Wade and his sister Dee.

LAKE SONG is co-created by Laura Alcalá Baker, Sydney Charles, Mikhail Fiksel, Nate Marshall, Jeremy McCarter, Natalie Moore, and Kristina Valada-Viars

Starring Sydney Charles as Dee and Marcus D. Moore as Wade

With Ayanna Bria Bakari, Brenda Barrie, Billy Branch, Rammel Chan, Eduardo Curley-Carrillo, Delia Kropp, Daniel Kyri, Eddie Martinez, James Vincent Meredith, Mia Park, Esme Perez, Deanna Reed-Foster, A.C. Smith, and AnJi White

Original score composed and produced by Mikhail Fiksel, featuring Billy Branch

"Backwater Blues" Written by Bessie Smith Performed by Sumito Ariyoshi, Billy Branch, and Sydney Charles By arrangement with MPL Music Publishing

For full credits and to learn more, visit lakesong.fm.

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Lake Song co-creator Nate Marshall talks about what Chicago poets have always done. . . and what they're *going* to do.

Lake Song, the epic new audio-drama series from Make-Believe Association, will debut October 12 as an official selection of Tribeca Audio.

For more, visit lakesong.fm.

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Lake Song - Stretch Out Your Hand | Episode 11
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12/14/22 • 28 min

Siren poses a final, deadly challenge for Wade, Dee, and everyone they love.

LAKE SONG is co-created by Laura Alcalá Baker, Sydney Charles, Mikhail Fiksel, Nate Marshall, Jeremy McCarter, Natalie Moore, and Kristina Valada-Viars.

Starring Sydney Charles as Dee and Marcus D. Moore as Wade

With Ayanna Bria Bakari, Billy Branch, Lillian Charles, Eduardo Curley-Carrillo, Lorena Diaz, Delia Kropp, James Vincent Meredith, Esme Perez, Justin Reed, Deanna Reed-Foster, A.C. Smith, and Kristina Valada Viars

Original score composed by Mikhail Fiksel, featuring Billy Branch

"Lake Song Finale" Written by Sydney Charles, Mikhail Fiksel, and Jeremy McCarter Performed by Billy Branch, Sydney Charles, and the cast

For full credits and to learn more, visit lakesong.fm.

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Lake Song - Boat Trouble | Episode 10
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12/07/22 • 24 min

Dee and Wade try to repair what's been broken for so long.

LAKE SONG is co-created by Laura Alcalá Baker, Sydney Charles, Mikhail Fiksel, Nate Marshall, Jeremy McCarter, Natalie Moore, and Kristina Valada-Viars.

Starring Sydney Charles as Dee and Marcus D. Moore as Wade

With Ayanna Bria Bakari, Delia Kropp, Daniel Kyri, Al'Jaleel McGhee, James Vincent Meredith, and Mia Park

Original score composed by Mikhail Fiksel, featuring Billy Branch

For full credits and more, visit lakesong.fm.

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Lake Song - Spiraling | Episode 9
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11/30/22 • 29 min

As the Siren plan tears the city apart, Wade investigates what's really going on; Dee, alone and grieving, tries to make a fresh start--and tries, and tries. . . .

LAKE SONG is co-created by Laura Alcalá Baker, Sydney Charles, Mikhail Fiksel, Nate Marshall, Jeremy McCarter, Natalie Moore, and Kristina Valada-Viars.

Starring Sydney Charles as Dee and Marcus D. Moore as Wade

With Ayanna Bria Bakari, Brenda Barrie, Rammel Chan, Lillian Charles, Eduardo Curley-Carrillo, Ian Paul Custer, Lorena Diaz, Eddie Martinez, James Vincent Meredith, Al'Jaleel McGhee, Mia Park, Deanna Reed-Foster, A.C. Smith, and Kristina Valada Viars

Original score composed by Mikhail Fiksel, featuring Billy Branch

"Dee's Shanty (Reprise)" Written and performed by Sydney Charles

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Lake Song - Outsiders | Episode 7
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11/16/22 • 29 min

It's 2099, and Siren is remaking Chicago. Wade revels in his newfound success, but Dee struggles to hold onto her place in the family.

LAKE SONG is co-created by Laura Alcalá Baker, Sydney Charles, Mikhail Fiksel, Nate Marshall, Jeremy McCarter, Natalie Moore, and Kristina Valada-Viars.

Starring Sydney Charles as Dee and Marcus D. Moore as Wade

With Ayanna Bria Bakari, Billy Branch, Eduardo Curley-Carrillo, Delia Kropp, Esme Perez, Deanna Reed-Foster, A.C. Smith, and AnJi White

Original score composed by Mikhail Fiksel, featuring Billy Branch

"Sweet Home Chicago" Written by Robert Leroy Johnson MPCA Kings of Spades / Standing Ovation and Encore Music By arrangement with Concord

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Lake Song - Astronauts | Episode 6
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11/09/22 • 21 min

A song sends a strange new energy rippling across the city, as Dee and Wade collide.

LAKE SONG is co-created by Laura Alcalá Baker, Sydney Charles, Mikhail Fiksel, Nate Marshall, Jeremy McCarter, Natalie Moore, and Kristina Valada-Viars.

Starring Sydney Charles as Dee and Marcus D. Moore as Wade

With Ayanna Bria Bakari, Billy Branch, Lillian Charles, Daniel Kyri, James Vincent Meredith, Esme Perez, Justin Reed, Deanna Reed-Foster, and A.C. Smith

Original score composed by Mikhail Fiksel, featuring Billy Branch

For full credits and more, visit lakesong.fm.

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Lake Song - The Catch | Episode 5
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11/02/22 • 24 min

Dee is threatened by a direct challenge from Mira; with the Siren plan hanging in the balance, the whole city challenges Wade.

LAKE SONG is co-created by Laura Alcalá Baker, Sydney Charles, Mikhail Fiksel, Nate Marshall, Jeremy McCarter, Natalie Moore, and Kristina Valada-Viars

Starring Sydney Charles as Dee and Marcus D. Moore as Wade

With Ayanna Bria Bakari, Brenda Barrie, Billy Branch, Rammel Chan, Lillian Charles, Robert Cornelius, Eduardo Curley-Carrillo, Lorena Diaz, Delia Kropp, Eddie Martinez, James Vincent Meredith, Mia Park, Esme Perez, Justin Reed, and Kristina Valada-Viars

Original score composed by Mikhail Fiksel, featuring Billy Branch

"Las Tres Hermanas" Written and performed by Eréndira Izguerra and Eduardo Curley-Carrillo

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Lake Song - Like a Basket Weave | Episode 4
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10/26/22 • 22 min

Dee wants her old life back, but Mira has other ideas; Wade struggles -- mostly with himself -- to become the face of Siren Galactic's plan.

LAKE SONG is co-created by Laura Alcalá Baker, Sydney Charles, Mikhail Fiksel, Nate Marshall, Jeremy McCarter, Natalie Moore, and Kristina Valada-Viars

Starring Sydney Charles as Dee and Marcus D. Moore as Wade

With Ayanna Bria Bakari, Eduardo Curley-Carrillo, Daniel Kyri, Esme Perez, Deanna Reed-Foster, and A.C. Smith

Original score composed by Mikhail Fiksel, featuring Billy Branch

"Las Tres Hermanas" Written and performed by Eréndira Izguerra and Eduardo Curley-Carrillo

For full credits and more, visit lakesong.fm.

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Lake Song - All the Coffee in the World | Episode 3
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10/19/22 • 21 min

Dee discovers there's more to Mira than she realized; Wade copes with new pressures -- and possibilities -- at City Hall.

LAKE SONG is co-created by Laura Alcalá Baker, Sydney Charles, Mikhail Fiksel, Nate Marshall, Jeremy McCarter, Natalie Moore, and Kristina Valada-Viars.

Starring Sydney Charles as Dee and Marcus D. Moore as Wade.

With Ayanna Bria Bakari, Robert Cornelius, Delia Kropp, Daniel Kyri, Eddie Martinez, James Vincent Meredith, and Esme Perez.

Original score composed by Mikhail Fiksel, featuring Billy Branch.

For full credits and to learn more, visit lakesong.fm.

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FAQ

How many episodes does Lake Song have?

Lake Song currently has 14 episodes available.

What topics does Lake Song cover?

The podcast is about Fiction, Drama, Podcasts and Science Fiction.

What is the most popular episode on Lake Song?

The episode title 'Bow Towards the Wind | Episode 1' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Lake Song?

The average episode length on Lake Song is 22 minutes.

How often are episodes of Lake Song released?

Episodes of Lake Song are typically released every 6 days, 23 hours.

When was the first episode of Lake Song?

The first episode of Lake Song was released on Aug 26, 2022.

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Not all post-apocalyptic or dystopian stories need to be terrible, nearly hopeless tales of barely eeked-out survival. This is one of those stories, told through the voices of a talented cast and sound designers.

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