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They claim to cure video game addiction - but what's really going on? Mind-bending thriller from the makers of The Cipher, starring Armin Karima (Sex Education).

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Restart - 6. The Most Dangerous Game
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10/05/22 • 33 min

Hunters and hunted, the “happy kids”, an ancient mechanism...

Camp Restart is a secretive facility in the desert of New Mexico set up to help teenagers addicted to video games. When sixteen-year-old Eddie witnesses the abduction of his online gaming friend, he risks all and goes on a quest to find him, uncovering the shocking true purpose of Camp Restart. Armin Karima (Sex Education) stars in this mind-bending thriller from the makers of The Cipher.

Music by Benbrick. Created by Brett Neichin and John Scott Dryden.

Cast: Eddie....Armin Karima Junior.... Zachary Nachbar-Seckel Hilly....Jennifer Armour Boss....Akie Kotabe CJ.... Savannah Steyn Lilya.... Nathalie Armin Salman.... Dana Haqjoo Randall....Vaughn Arthur Endraca

Other parts: Joshua C Jackson, Victor Perez, Kerry Shale, Eric Sirakian, Matilde Gaido, Rebecca LaChance

Kids at camp: Matteo Caporusso, Vaughn Arthur Endraca, Sebastian Stewart, Michaella Moore & Libbi Fox

Production: Created & Written by Brett Neichin & John Scott Dryden

Original music by Benbrick with additional programming by Lostwithyou

Editing & Sound Design - John Scott Dryden, Adam Woodhams & Andreina Gomez

Recording: Sonica Studios, London & Marc Graue Studios, LA.

Sound Engineering - Paul Clark & Tony Diaz & Peter Mack

Script Editing - Farokh Soltani & Mike Walker

Trails - Jack Soper

Assistant Producer - Eleanor Mein

Runner - Jacob Tombling

Producer & Casting - Emma Hearn

Director & Executive Producer - John Scott Dryden

A Goldhawk production for BBC Sounds

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Restart - 5. Wild Mountain
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10/05/22 • 36 min

Extreme detox, the kill, the other side of the camp...

Camp Restart is a secretive facility in the desert of New Mexico set up to help teenagers addicted to video games. When sixteen-year-old Eddie witnesses the abduction of his online gaming friend, he risks all and goes on a quest to find him, uncovering the shocking true purpose of Camp Restart. Armin Karima (Sex Education) stars in this mind-bending thriller from the makers of The Cipher.

Music by Benbrick. Created by Brett Neichin and John Scott Dryden.

Cast: Eddie....Armin Karima Junior.... Zachary Nachbar-Seckel CJ.... Savannah Steyn Boss....Akie Kotabe Lars....Kerry Shale Watts.... Vaughn Arthur Endraca Flo.... Michaella Moore Flo’s Mama.... Matilde Gaido

Other parts: Joshua C Jackson, Victor Perez, Kerry Shale, Eric Sirakian, Matilde Gaido, Rebecca LaChance

Kids at camp: Matteo Caporusso, Vaughn Arthur Endraca, Sebastian Stewart, Michaella Moore & Libbi Fox

Production: Created & Written by Brett Neichin & John Scott Dryden

Original music by Benbrick with additional programming by Lostwithyou

Editing & Sound Design - John Scott Dryden, Adam Woodhams & Andreina Gomez

Recording: Sonica Studios, London & Marc Graue Studios, LA.

Sound Engineering - Paul Clark & Tony Diaz & Peter Mack

Script Editing - Farokh Soltani & Mike Walker

Trails - Jack Soper

Assistant Producer - Eleanor Mein

Runner - Jacob Tombling

Producer & Casting - Emma Hearn

Director & Executive Producer - John Scott Dryden

A Goldhawk production for BBC Sounds

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Restart - 7. No One Sees The Janitor
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10/05/22 • 35 min

Training regime, a friend IRL, the escape...

Camp Restart is a secretive facility in the desert of New Mexico set up to help teenagers addicted to video games. When sixteen-year-old Eddie witnesses the abduction of his online gaming friend, he risks all and goes on a quest to find him, uncovering the shocking true purpose of Camp Restart. Armin Karima (Sex Education) stars in this mind-bending thriller from the makers of The Cipher.

Music by Benbrick. Created by Brett Neichin and John Scott Dryden.

Cast: Eddie....Armin Karima Junior....Zachary Nachbar-Seckel Francis....Jon Gabrus Boss....Akie Kotabe CJ....Savannah Steyn Skye....Gianna Kiehl Hilly....Jennifer Armour Lilya....Nathalie Armin

Other parts: Joshua C Jackson, Victor Perez, Kerry Shale, Eric Sirakian, Matilde Gaido, Rebecca LaChance

Kids at camp: Matteo Caporusso, Vaughn Arthur Endraca, Sebastian Stewart, Michaella Moore & Libbi Fox

Production: Created & Written by Brett Neichin & John Scott Dryden

Original music by Benbrick with additional programming by Lostwithyou

Editing & Sound Design - John Scott Dryden, Adam Woodhams & Andreina Gomez

Recording: Sonica Studios, London & Marc Graue Studios, LA.

Sound Engineering - Paul Clark & Tony Diaz & Peter Mack

Script Editing - Farokh Soltani & Mike Walker

Trails - Jack Soper

Assistant Producer - Eleanor Mein

Runner - Jacob Tombling

Producer & Casting - Emma Hearn

Director & Executive Producer - John Scott Dryden

A Goldhawk production for BBC Sounds

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Restart - 8. Light of the World
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10/05/22 • 42 min

Open the door, what’s my name, play the game to the end...

Camp Restart is a secretive facility in the desert of New Mexico set up to help teenagers addicted to video games. When sixteen-year-old Eddie witnesses the abduction of his online gaming friend, he risks all and goes on a quest to find him, uncovering the shocking true purpose of Camp Restart. Armin Karima (Sex Education) stars in this mind-bending thriller from the makers of The Cipher.

Music by Benbrick. Created by Brett Neichin and John Scott Dryden.

Cast: Eddie....Armin Karima Karishma.... Lillete Dubey Junior.... Zachary Nachbar-Seckel Francis....Jon Gabrus Boss....Akie Kotabe CJ.... Savannah Steyn Hilly....Jennifer Armour Dr Lopez....Michaela Moore Creature....Kerry Shale Lilya....Nathalie Armin Salman.... Dana Haqjoo Mr Priest....Nathan Osgood

Kids at camp: Matteo Caporusso, Vaughn Arthur Endraca, Sebastian Stewart, Michaella Moore, Libbi Fox

Other parts: Joshua C Jackson, Victor Perez, Eric Sirakian, Philip Desmeules, Matilde Gaido

Production: Created & Written by Brett Neichin & John Scott Dryden

Original music by Benbrick with additional programming by Lostwithyou

Editing & Sound Design - John Scott Dryden, Adam Woodhams & Andreina Gomez

Recording: Sonica Studios, London & Marc Graue Studios, LA.

Sound Engineering - Paul Clark, Tony Diaz & Peter Mack

Script Editing - Farokh Soltani & Mike Walker

Trails - Jack Soper

Assistant Producer - Eleanor Mein

Runner - Jacob Tombling

Producer & Casting - Emma Hearn

Director & Executive Producer - John Scott Dryden

A Goldhawk production for BBC Sounds

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Restart - 4. Start Again
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10/05/22 • 35 min

Life at Camp Restart, the Boss, a baggage handler who stole a plane...

Camp Restart is a secretive facility in the desert of New Mexico set up to help teenagers addicted to video games. When sixteen-year-old Eddie witnesses the abduction of his online gaming friend, he risks all and goes on a quest to find him, uncovering the shocking true purpose of Camp Restart. Armin Karima (Sex Education) stars in this mind-bending thriller from the makers of The Cipher.

Music by Benbrick. Created by Brett Neichin and John Scott Dryden.

Cast: Eddie....Armin Karima Francis....Jon Gabrus Boss....Akie Kotabe CJ.... Savannah Steyn Lars....Kerry Shale Flo.... Michaella Moore Felix.... Michaella Moore & Sebastian Stewart Watts.... Vaughn Arthur Endraca

Other parts: Joshua C Jackson, Victor Perez, Kerry Shale, Eric Sirakian, Matilde Gaido, Rebecca LaChance

Kids at camp: Matteo Caporusso, Vaughn Arthur Endraca, Sebastian Stewart, Michaella Moore & Libbi Fo

Production: Created & Written by Brett Neichin & John Scott Dryden

Original music by Benbrick with additional programming by Lostwithyou

Editing & Sound Design - John Scott Dryden, Adam Woodhams & Andreina Gomez

Recording: Sonica Studios, London & Marc Graue Studios, LA.

Sound Engineering - Paul Clark & Tony Diaz & Peter Mack

Script Editing - Farokh Soltani & Mike Walker

Trails - Jack Soper

Assistant Producer - Eleanor Mein

Runner - Jacob Tombling

Producer & Casting - Emma Hearn

Director & Executive Producer - John Scott Dryden

A Goldhawk production for BBC Sounds

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Restart - 3. Circleville
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10/05/22 • 28 min

The video game designer, a military base, an errant priest...

Camp Restart is a secretive facility in the desert of New Mexico set up to help teenagers addicted to video games. When sixteen-year-old Eddie witnesses the abduction of his online gaming friend, he risks all and goes on a quest to find him, uncovering the shocking true purpose of Camp Restart. Armin Karima (Sex Education) stars in this mind-bending thriller from the makers of The Cipher.

Music by Benbrick. Created by Brett Neichin and John Scott Dryden.

Cast: Eddie....Armin Karima Francis....Jon Gabrus Boss....Akie Kotabe Skye....Gianna Kiehl Hilly....Jennifer Armour Mr Priest.... Nathan Osgood Mr Jacobs....Eric Meyers Atari Boss....Philip Desmeules Bucky....Eric Sirakian

Other parts: Joshua C Jackson, Victor Perez, Kerry Shale, Eric Sirakian, Matilde Gaido, Rebecca LaChance

Kids at camp: Matteo Caporusso, Vaughn Arthur Endraca, Sebastian Stewart, Michaella Moore & Libbi Fox

Production: Created & Written by Brett Neichin & John Scott Dryden

Original music by Benbrick with additional programming by Lostwithyou

Editing & Sound Design - John Scott Dryden, Adam Woodhams & Andreina Gomez

Recording: Sonica Studios, London & Marc Graue Studios, LA.

Sound Engineering - Paul Clark & Tony Diaz & Peter Mack

Script Editing - Farokh Soltani & Mike Walker

Trails - Jack Soper

Assistant Producer - Eleanor Mein

Runner - Jacob Tombling

Producer & Casting - Emma Hearn

Director & Executive Producer - John Scott Dryden

A Goldhawk production for BBC Sounds

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Restart - 2. The Dig

2. The Dig

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10/05/22 • 31 min

The video game journalist, the janitor, a desert grave for ET...

Camp Restart is a secretive facility in the desert of New Mexico set up to help teenagers addicted to video games. When sixteen-year-old Eddie witnesses the abduction of his online gaming friend, he risks all and goes on a quest to find him, uncovering the shocking true purpose of Camp Restart. Armin Karima (Sex Education) stars in this mind-bending thriller from the makers of The Cipher.

Music by Benbrick. Created by Brett Neichin and John Scott Dryden.

Cast: Eddie....Armin Karima Francis....Jon Gabrus Skye....Gianna Kiehl

Other parts: Joshua C Jackson, Kerry Shale, Eric Sirakian, Matilde Gaido, Rebecca LaChance

Production: Created & Written by Brett Neichin & John Scott Dryden

Original music by Benbrick with additional programming by Lostwithyou

Editing & Sound Design - John Scott Dryden, Adam Woodhams & Andreina Gomez

Recording: Sonica Studios, London & Marc Graue Studios, LA.

Sound Engineering - Paul Clark & Tony Diaz & Peter Mack

Script Editing - Farokh Soltani & Mike Walker

Trails – Jack Soper

Assistant Producer - Eleanor Mein

Runner - Jacob Tombling

Producer & Casting - Emma Hearn

Director & Executive Producer - John Scott Dryden

A Goldhawk production for BBC Sounds

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Restart - 1. What's in a Name?
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10/05/22 • 32 min

"Do you want to go on an adventure?” From the makers of THE CIPHER and PASSENGER LIST an original mind-bending thriller starring Armin Karima.

Camp Restart is a secretive facility in the desert of New Mexico set up to help teenagers addicted to video games. When sixteen-year-old Eddie witnesses the abduction of his online gaming friend, he risks all and goes on a quest to find him, uncovering the shocking true purpose of Camp Restart. Armin Karima (Sex Education) stars in this mind-bending thriller from the makers of The Cipher.

Music by Benbrick. Created by Brett Neichin and John Scott Dryden.

Cast: Eddie....Armin Karima Karishma....Lillete Dubey Junior....Zachary Nachbar-Seckel Lilya....Nathalie Armin Salman....Dana Haqjoo Mr Priest....Nathan Osgood Mr Jacobs....Eric Meyers Mr Jacobs fiancée....Rebecca LeChance Video voice....Philip Desmeules

Other parts: Joshua C Jackson, Victor Perez, Kerry Shale, Eric Sirakian, Matilde Gaido, Rebecca LaChance

Kids at camp: Matteo Caporusso, Vaughn Arthur Endraca, Sebastian Stewart, Michaella Moore & Libbi Fox

Production: Created & Written by Brett Neichin & John Scott Dryden

Original music by Benbrick with additional programming by Lostwithyou

Editing & Sound Design - John Scott Dryden, Adam Woodhams & Andreina Gomez

Recording: Sonica Studios, London & Marc Graue Studios, LA.

Sound Engineering - Paul Clark & Tony Diaz & Peter Mack

Script Editing - Farokh Soltani & Mike Walker

Trails – Jack Soper

Assistant Producer - Eleanor Mein

Runner - Jacob Tombling

Producer & Casting - Emma Hearn

Director & Executive Producer - John Scott Dryden

A Goldhawk production for BBC Sounds

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Restart - Welcome to Restart
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09/28/22 • 2 min

Camp Restart is a secretive facility in the desert of New Mexico set up to help teenagers addicted to video games. When sixteen-year-old Eddie witnesses the abduction of his online gaming friend, he risks all and goes on a quest to find him, uncovering the shocking true purpose of Camp Restart. Armin Karima (Sex Education) stars in this mind-bending thriller from the makers of The Cipher.

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How many episodes does Restart have?

Restart currently has 9 episodes available.

What topics does Restart cover?

The podcast is about Fiction, Drama and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on Restart?

The episode title '8. Light of the World' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Restart?

The average episode length on Restart is 31 minutes.

When was the first episode of Restart?

The first episode of Restart was released on Sep 28, 2022.

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I find conversion therapy abhorrent, and this fictional account drives that home even more. And this show sounds great, with exceptional actors and production. It's a winner!

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