The Sleep Wake Cycle
Maeltopia
Blending supernatural horror with noir, the Sleep/Wake Cycle follows estranged twins Isaiah and Rosemary. Their mission, to fulfill a secret government agency's directive to bring the US back from the brink of madness. Born with strange abilities, the twins investigate the wellness of a republic ravaged by the Great Darkness of 1999 - with doomsday cults pervading society, horrific conspiracies spun more from truth than fiction, and a creeping feeling that hope itself has fled the land, the twins have their work cut out for them.
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The Sleep Wake Cycle | Ep. 1
The Sleep Wake Cycle
10/14/21 • 20 min
The Sleep/Wake Cycle series premiere finds exopsychotics investigator Isaiah Stroud with a new government assignment — assessing the state of the US in the wake of the Great Darkness of 1999.
From the creators of the Maeltopia podcast.
EARLY ACCESS to podcast episodes, behind-the-scenes bonus videos with the Maeltopia team and more await you on our Patreon!
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Credits:
Written by Mark Anzalone
Edited by Walker Kornfeld
Sound mastering by Steven J. Anzalone
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Isaiah Stroud voiced by Mark Anzalone
Handler voiced by Mark Anzalone
--
Sleep Wake Cycle Theme by Shawn Zeller
Outro music by Steven Anzalone
Music by Michael Vignola, Shahead Mostafafar, Emilio Merone, Oliver Michael, and Steven Anzalone
Sound effects are licensed from third party providers including Envato, Epidemic Sound, and Artlist
Disclaimer:
This show is written in a first-hand, first-person format from uncertain and inconsistent narrators. This show explores specific mental health conditions. Whilst there is consistent use of derogatory terms for those with specific conditions or neurodivergence including lunatic, maniac, crazy, psychosis etc., this show is written and produced by a team that live with some of the specific illnesses featured within, including Tourette’s syndrome, schizoaffective disorder, insomnia, obsessive compulsive disorder, hallucinations, delusions, anxiety and depressive conditions, among others. Our team also features an academic background in neurology and psychology that has been drawn on to aim for sensitivity and accuracy. The intent of the language and experiences within the Sleep/Wake Cycle, and the extended works of Maeltopia, are designed to explore these conditions and their related isolation and degradation as experienced first hand. The world of Maeltopia is one where the mentally unwell are the majority. Yet there are still outliers who are hunted out.
Content warnings:
Murderers
Audio Hallucinations
Visual Hallucinations
Fear of the Dark
Menacing Agencies
Derogatory terms for Mental Illness
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The Sleep Wake Cycle | Trailer 2
The Sleep Wake Cycle
10/14/21 • 1 min
An excerpt from one of the Esoterium's recon teams investigating a strange town and one of its residents.
From the creators of the Maeltopia podcast.
Written by: Mark Anzalone
Voiced by: Steven Anzalone
Music by: Steven Anzalone
Artwork by: Guilluame Ducos
Mastering by: Steven Anzalone
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The Sleep Wake Cycle | Ep. 6
The Sleep Wake Cycle
10/26/21 • 21 min
The twins learn of unwanted attention, and Rosemary learns some sad truths about her much-changed brother.
From the creators of the Maeltopia podcast.
EARLY ACCESS to podcast episodes, behind-the-scenes bonus videos with the Maeltopia team and more await you on our Patreon!
Join us on Discord!
Want to learn more about the world of Maeltopia? Check out our website!
Be sure to like, comment, rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast platform! We appreciate your support!
Credits:
Written by Mark Anzalone
Edited by Walker Kornfeld
Sound mastering by Steven J. Anzalone
--
Rosemary Stroud voiced by Kelly Bair
Isaiah Stroud voiced by Mark Anzalone
Neo-Gnostic voiced by Mark Anzalone
Fishermen voiced by Mark Anzalone
Waiter voiced by Mark Anzalone
--
The Sleep Wake Cycle Theme by Shawn Zeller
Outro music by Steven Anzalone
Music by Falls, Wicked Cinema, and Steven Anzalone
Music and Sound effects are licensed from third party providers including Envato, Epidemic Sound, Artlist, and Soundstripe
Disclaimer:
This show is written in a first-hand, first-person format from uncertain and inconsistent narrators. This show explores specific mental health conditions. Whilst there is consistent use of derogatory terms for those with specific conditions or neurodivergence including lunatic, maniac, crazy, psychosis etc., this show is written and produced by a team that live with some of the specific illnesses featured within, including Tourette’s syndrome, schizoaffective disorder, insomnia, obsessive compulsive disorder, hallucinations, delusions, anxiety and depressive conditions, among others. Our team also features an academic background in neurology and psychology that has been drawn on to aim for sensitivity and accuracy. The intent of the language and experiences within the Sleep/Wake Cycle, and the extended works of Maeltopia, are designed to explore these conditions and their related isolation and degradation as experienced first hand. The world of Maeltopia is one where the mentally unwell are the majority. Yet there are still outliers who are hunted out.
Content warnings:
Murderers
Audio Hallucinations
Visual Hallucinations
Fear of the Dark
Menacing Agencies
Derogatory terms for Mental Illness
Discussions of religion
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The Sleep Wake Cycle | Ep. 3
The Sleep Wake Cycle
10/17/21 • 19 min
Isaiah ponders life without the hunt and goes for stroll. Rosemary arrives at the restaurant for her meeting.
From the creators of the Maeltopia podcast.
EARLY ACCESS to podcast episodes, behind-the-scenes bonus videos with the Maeltopia team and more await you on our Patreon!
Join us on Discord!
Want to learn more about the world of Maeltopia? Check out our website!
Be sure like, comment, rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast platform! We appreciate your support!
Credits:
Written by Mark Anzalone
Edited by Walker Kornfeld
Sound mastering by Steven J. Anzalone
--
Rosemary Stroud voiced by Kelly Bair
Isaiah Stroud voiced by Mark Anzalone
--
Sleep Wake Cycle Theme by Shawn Zeller
Outro music by Steven Anzalone
Music by Shahead Mostafafar, Michael Vignola, Tom Goldstein, and Steven Anzalone
Sound effects are licensed from third party providers including Envato, Epidemic Sound, and Artlist
Disclaimer:
This show is written in a first-hand, first-person format from uncertain and inconsistent narrators. This show explores specific mental health conditions. Whilst there is consistent use of derogatory terms for those with specific conditions or neurodivergence including lunatic, maniac, crazy, psychosis etc., this show is written and produced by a team that live with some of the specific illnesses featured within, including Tourette’s syndrome, schizoaffective disorder, insomnia, obsessive compulsive disorder, hallucinations, delusions, anxiety and depressive conditions, among others. Our team also features an academic background in neurology and psychology that has been drawn on to aim for sensitivity and accuracy. The intent of the language and experiences within the Sleep/Wake Cycle, and the extended works of Maeltopia, are designed to explore these conditions and their related isolation and degradation as experienced first hand. The world of Maeltopia is one where the mentally unwell are the majority. Yet there are still outliers who are hunted out.
Content warnings:
Murderers
Audio Hallucinations
Visual Hallucinations
Fear of the Dark
Menacing Agencies
Derogatory terms for Mental Illness
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Sleep Wake Cycle | Ep. 4
The Sleep Wake Cycle
10/20/21 • 21 min
Isaiah and Rosemary briefly reconnect. A new handler starts them on their first assignment together.
From the creators of the Maeltopia podcast.
EARLY ACCESS to podcast episodes, behind-the-scenes bonus videos with the Maeltopia team and more await you on our Patreon!
Join us on Discord!
Want to learn more about the world of Maeltopia? Check out our website!
Be sure like, comment, rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast platform! We appreciate your support!
Credits:
Written by Mark Anzalone
Edited by Walker Kornfeld
Sound mastering by Steven J. Anzalone
--
Rosemary Stroud voiced by Kelly Bair
Isaiah Stroud voiced by Mark Anzalone
--
Sleep Wake Cycle Theme by Shawn Zeller
Outro music by Steven Anzalone
Music by Shahead Mostafafar, Michael Vignola, and Steven Anzalone
Sound effects are licensed from third party providers including Envato, Epidemic Sound, and Artlist
Disclaimer:
This show is written in a first-hand, first-person format from uncertain and inconsistent narrators. This show explores specific mental health conditions. Whilst there is consistent use of derogatory terms for those with specific conditions or neurodivergence including lunatic, maniac, crazy, psychosis etc., this show is written and produced by a team that live with some of the specific illnesses featured within, including Tourette’s syndrome, schizoaffective disorder, insomnia, obsessive compulsive disorder, hallucinations, delusions, anxiety and depressive conditions, among others. Our team also features an academic background in neurology and psychology that has been drawn on to aim for sensitivity and accuracy. The intent of the language and experiences within the Sleep/Wake Cycle, and the extended works of Maeltopia, are designed to explore these conditions and their related isolation and degradation as experienced first hand. The world of Maeltopia is one where the mentally unwell are the majority. Yet there are still outliers who are hunted out.
Content warnings:
Murderers
Audio Hallucinations
Visual Hallucinations
Fear of the Dark
Menacing Agencies
Derogatory terms for Mental Illness
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Sleep Wake Cycle | Ep. 5
The Sleep Wake Cycle
10/23/21 • 24 min
The twins learn some background on their first case and make their way to the airport.
From the creators of the Maeltopia podcast.
EARLY ACCESS to podcast episodes, behind-the-scenes bonus videos with the Maeltopia team and more await you on our Patreon!
Join us on Discord!
Want to learn more about the world of Maeltopia? Check out our website!
Be sure like, comment, rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast platform! We appreciate your support!
Credits:
Written by Mark Anzalone
Edited by Walker Kornfeld
Sound mastering by Steven J. Anzalone
--
Rosemary Stroud voiced by Kelly Bair
Isaiah Stroud voiced by Mark Anzalone
Mercer Boley voiced by Mark Anzalone
Benjamin Reynard voiced by Mark Anzalone
--
The Sleep Wake Cycle Theme by Shawn Zeller
Outro music by Steven Anzalone
Music by Amadasounds and Steven Anzalone
Music and Sound effects are licensed from third party providers including Envato, Epidemic Sound, and Artlist
Disclaimer:
This show is written in a first-hand, first-person format from uncertain and inconsistent narrators. This show explores specific mental health conditions. Whilst there is consistent use of derogatory terms for those with specific conditions or neurodivergence including lunatic, maniac, crazy, psychosis etc., this show is written and produced by a team that live with some of the specific illnesses featured within, including Tourette’s syndrome, schizoaffective disorder, insomnia, obsessive compulsive disorder, hallucinations, delusions, anxiety and depressive conditions, among others. Our team also features an academic background in neurology and psychology that has been drawn on to aim for sensitivity and accuracy. The intent of the language and experiences within the Sleep/Wake Cycle, and the extended works of Maeltopia, are designed to explore these conditions and their related isolation and degradation as experienced first hand. The world of Maeltopia is one where the mentally unwell are the majority. Yet there are still outliers who are hunted out.
Content warnings:
Murderers
Audio Hallucinations
Visual Hallucinations
Fear of the Dark
Menacing Agencies
Derogatory terms for Mental Illness
Discussions of religion
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Sleep Wake Cycle | Trailer
The Sleep Wake Cycle
10/09/21 • 3 min
From the creators of the Maeltopia podcast, welcome to the Sleep/Wake cycle. When nightmares learn to follow us out of sleep, waking is no longer a cure for dreaming.
Credits:
Written by: Mark Anzalone
Voiced by: Mark Anzalone and Steven Anzalone
Music by: Hampus Naeselius and Steven Anzalone
Artwork by: Guilluame Ducos
Mastering by: Steven Anzalone
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Sleep Wake Cycle | Ep. 7
The Sleep Wake Cycle
10/29/21 • 19 min
An eventful flight comes to an end. The twins split up, pursuing separate paths as their investigation continues to unfold.
From the creators of the Maeltopia podcast.
EARLY ACCESS to podcast episodes, behind-the-scenes bonus videos with the Maeltopia team and more await you on our Patreon!
Join us on Discord!
Want to learn more about the world of Maeltopia? Check out our website!
Be sure to like, comment, rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast platform! We appreciate your support!
Credits:
Written by Mark Anzalone
Edited by Walker Kornfeld
Sound mastering by Steven J. Anzalone
--
Rosemary Stroud voiced by Kelly Bair
Isaiah Stroud voiced by Mark Anzalone
Man in Car voiced by Steven Anzalone
--
The Sleep Wake Cycle Theme by Shawn Zeller
Outro music by Steven Anzalone
Music by Falls, Wicked Cinema, and Steven Anzalone
Music and Sound effects are licensed from third party providers including Envato, Epidemic Sound, Artlist, and Soundstripe
Disclaimer:
This show is written in a first-hand, first-person format from uncertain and inconsistent narrators. This show explores specific mental health conditions. Whilst there is consistent use of derogatory terms for those with specific conditions or neurodivergence including lunatic, maniac, crazy, psychosis etc., this show is written and produced by a team that live with some of the specific illnesses featured within, including Tourette’s syndrome, schizoaffective disorder, insomnia, obsessive compulsive disorder, hallucinations, delusions, anxiety and depressive conditions, among others. Our team also features an academic background in neurology and psychology that has been drawn on to aim for sensitivity and accuracy. The intent of the language and experiences within the Sleep/Wake Cycle, and the extended works of Maeltopia, are designed to explore these conditions and their related isolation and degradation as experienced first hand. The world of Maeltopia is one where the mentally unwell are the majority. Yet there are still outliers who are hunted out.
Content warnings:
Murderers
Audio Hallucinations
Visual Hallucinations
Fear of the Dark
Menacing Agencies
Derogatory terms for Mental Illness
Discussions of religion
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bonus: The Skeleton Crew Part 1 (Halloween and Audio Fiction Week Special)
The Sleep Wake Cycle
10/30/21 • 91 min
In this Halloween and Acast Audio Fiction Week Special Presentation - our cast of Players find themselves assembled together as a seasoned Paranormal investigation team of quirky individuals, with dozens of successful paranormal investigations under their belts. They find their newest gig has summoned them to a distant and secluded gated community known as Black Willow. There, the entire population has recently suffered a paranormal experience so profound, they've pooled their funds together straight away to hire the best. Fascinated by the prospect of a mass haunting, The Skeleton Crew gears up and heads out, confident that this job is like any other.
CW: Dread, Swearing, Copious Laughter
This special presentation featured:
Jon Ware - Writer and Creator of The Silt Verses and I am in Eskew as Rufus
Muna Hussen - Writer and Producer of The Silt Verses as Amira
Helen Gould - Voice Actor Extraordinaire and Host of Enthusigasm as Jack
Mark Anzalone - Writer of Maeltopia and the Sleep/Wake Cycle as the Game Master
Alex Newall - Director of The Magnus Archives, and Founder of Rusty Quill as Dr. Sinclair
Cole Weavers - Creator and Narrator of The Town Whispers as Dodge
To listen to any of these creators, and their wonderful work - follow the links above, or subscribe and listen, wherever you consume podcasts.
Produced by Cole Weavers
Cover Art by Vincent Wah
Distributed by Callum Dougherty at the Rusty Quill Network
With a very special thank you once again to all those involved.
For more information please visit www.rustyquill.com
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The Sleep Wake Cycle | Ep. 2
The Sleep Wake Cycle
10/14/21 • 21 min
Dreamcatcher Rosemary Stroud senses a change in the wind after receiving a new assignment from her mysterious employers.
From the creators of the Maeltopia podcast.
EARLY ACCESS to podcast episodes, behind-the-scenes bonus videos with the Maeltopia team and more await you on our Patreon!
Join us on Discord!
Want to learn more about the world of Maeltopia? Check out our website!
Be sure like, comment, rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast platform! We appreciate your support!
Credits:
Written by Mark Anzalone
Edited by Walker Kornfeld
Sound mastering by Steven J. Anzalone
--
Rosemary Stroud voiced by Kelly Bair
Handler voiced by Steven Anzalone
--
Sleep Wake Cycle Theme by Shawn Zeller
Outro music by Steven Anzalone
Music by Lennon Hutton, Shahead Mostafafar, Hampus Naeselius, Michael Vignola, and Linus-Johnsson
Sound effects are licensed from third party providers including Envato, Epidemic Sound, and Artlist
Disclaimer:
This show is written in a first-hand, first-person format from uncertain and inconsistent narrators. This show explores specific mental health conditions. Whilst there is consistent use of derogatory terms for those with specific conditions or neurodivergence including lunatic, maniac, crazy, psychosis etc., this show is written and produced by a team that live with some of the specific illnesses featured within, including Tourette’s syndrome, schizoaffective disorder, insomnia, obsessive compulsive disorder, hallucinations, delusions, anxiety and depressive conditions, among others. Our team also features an academic background in neurology and psychology that has been drawn on to aim for sensitivity and accuracy. The intent of the language and experiences within the Sleep/Wake Cycle, and the extended works of Maeltopia, are designed to explore these conditions and their related isolation and degradation as experienced first hand. The world of Maeltopia is one where the mentally unwell are the majority. Yet there are still outliers who are hunted out.
Content warnings:
Murderers
Audio Hallucinations
Visual Hallucinations
Fear of the Dark
Menacing Agencies
Derogatory terms for Mental Illness
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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