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The Polybius Conspiracy

The Polybius Conspiracy

Jon Frechette, Todd Luoto

Originally heard on Radiotopia's Showcase, THE POLYBIUS CONSPIRACY tells the story of a mysterious arcade game from the '80s whose alleged existence in the Pacific Northwest is fueled by a blending of fact and fiction. ** Coming soon: THE SKIES ARE WATCHING. A new podcast from the creators of THE POLYBIUS CONSPIRACY & THE INCIDENT AT ONG'S HAT. Launches July 5th via BBC Radio 4. **
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The Polybius Conspiracy - Episode Seven: The Final Level

Episode Seven: The Final Level

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08/18/22 • 36 min

Fact, fabrication, history and hoax converge as the search for Marc comes full circle.

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The Polybius Conspiracy - Episode Six: The Code

Episode Six: The Code

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08/18/22 • 26 min

Questions about Bobby result in a surprising lead, as Rubin comes to believe he's cracked the code on Polybius.

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The Polybius Conspiracy - Episode One: The Player

Episode One: The Player

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08/18/22 • 35 min

An investigation into the origins of the Polybius legend leads to Bobby, who claims the game was responsible for his abduction as a teenager. In the thirty-five years since, Bobby has remained steadfast with his story, going so far as to organize a for-profit walking tour while obsessively searching for the one person he believes could corroborate his allegations. Local players from the Portland arcade scene cast doubt on Bobby’s story, as do journalists who refute the game as ever having existed.

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The Polybius Conspiracy - Episode Five: The Seller

Episode Five: The Seller

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08/18/22 • 28 min

New clues about the whereabouts of Rubin's missing partner shed light on secrets Bobby might prefer stay hidden. The team looks into how one might go about vetting the authenticity of a Polybius cabinet.

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The Polybius Conspiracy - Episode Two: The Missing

Episode Two: The Missing

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08/18/22 • 30 min

As a man comes forward to potentially corroborate Bobby's story, the path forward plunges into the darkness of another Oregonian legend: the infamous Shanghai Tunnels.

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The Polybius Conspiracy - Episode Four: The Rewind

Episode Four: The Rewind

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08/18/22 • 22 min

Sometimes journalists pursue a mystery; other times, it pursues them. An unexpected phone call from Naomi Halbrook leads to more revelations, while a competing documentary project about Polybius leads to conflict.

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The Polybius Conspiracy - Episode Three: The Cassette

Episode Three: The Cassette

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08/18/22 • 28 min

The search for answers leads the team to a retired journalist with a bizarre connection to Coin Kingdom, and unsettling allegations of abuse at an international youth academy.

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The Polybius Conspiracy - The Polybius Conspiracy: Teaser

The Polybius Conspiracy: Teaser

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08/18/22 • 3 min

The Polybius Conspiracy is a seven-part series, originally heard on Radiotopia's Showcase in 2017, which tells the complex story of two men united by a decades-old urban legend. Polybius, a mysterious arcade game from the '80s whose alleged existence in the Pacific Northwest is fueled by myth and an obsessive online fan base, and which may have factored in the abduction of two teenage boys. Told as a hybrid documentary/fictional story, the series is an artful meditation on how urban legends take hold and spread, and an exploration into how we consume and perpetuate information in the internet age.

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The Polybius Conspiracy - The Skies Are Watching (Tribeca '24 Festival Preview)
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06/11/24 • 28 min

Hello! This week we're at Tribeca Festival in New York debuting the pilot episode of our new audio fiction series, The Skies Are Watching starring Caitlin Stasey, Jake "The Snake" Roberts, David Yow, Guinevere Turner, and Caroline Morahan.

"When Heather Haskins disappeared two years ago, the last place anyone expected her to turn up was aboard a flight without a ticket or identification. But how she managed to get onboard is only the first of several mysteries, as Heather now believes herself to be a woman who vanished in 1938."

The show will premiere in its entirety on July 5th via BBC Radio 4 (BBC Sounds Limelight feed) and will be available wherever you get your podcasts. For now, enjoy a sneak preview of our pilot, and we hope you'll tune in when the full show launches next month.

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The Polybius Conspiracy - A message from...

A message from...

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02/18/23 • 0 min

A message from the makers of The Polybius Conspiracy...
BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds host The Incident at Ong's Hat, a new audio drama created from the creators of The Polybius Conspiracy and Passenger List.

Our final episode airs live next Friday (2/24) on Radio 4, but you can download the entire series now by going to the BBC Sounds' Limelight feed.

We appreciate your continued listenership. Thank you a million times, no matter what dimension you're connecting from.

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FAQ

How many episodes does The Polybius Conspiracy have?

The Polybius Conspiracy currently has 11 episodes available.

What topics does The Polybius Conspiracy cover?

The podcast is about Sci-Fi, Mystery, Culture, Fiction, Documentary, Podcasts, Conspiracy, Video Games and Science Fiction.

What is the most popular episode on The Polybius Conspiracy?

The episode title 'Episode Seven: The Final Level' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The Polybius Conspiracy?

The average episode length on The Polybius Conspiracy is 22 minutes.

When was the first episode of The Polybius Conspiracy?

The first episode of The Polybius Conspiracy was released on Aug 18, 2022.

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Evo Terra

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Not all audio fiction sounds like all the other audio fiction. And Polybius is a great example of this. Very PRX... but fiction!

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