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.
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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
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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 | 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.
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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
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The Sleep Wake Cycle | S3 | Ep. 23
The Sleep Wake Cycle
04/04/24 • 25 min
Isaiah and Mary have a frank discussion about their relationship; later, Isaiah goes for a walk.
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Credits:
Written by Mark Anzalone
Edited by Walker Kornfeld
Sound mastering by Steven J. Anzalone
--
Isaiah Stroud voiced by Mark Anzalone
Thorn Mary voiced by Kelly Bair
Man in Diner voiced by Steven Anzalone
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Intro and Outro music by Steven Anzalone
Music by Mart Hailey, Matthew Harvey, Anne Leader, and PB&J
Music and Sound effects are licensed from third party providers including Envato, Epidemic Sound, Artlist, Soundstripe, Melody Loops, Pond 5, Soundcrate, Music Vine, Youtube, Melodie, Slipstream, Motionarray and Storyblocks
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
Body Horror
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The Sleep Wake Cycle
11/14/24 • 24 min
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Sleep Talking | Ep. 3
The Sleep Wake Cycle
05/05/22 • 51 min
Mark, Kelly, Steve, and Walker talk about their influences, the Blair Witch Project and more.
Trigger warning:
Explicit language
smoking references
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!
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The Sleep Wake Cycle | S2 | Ep. 1
The Sleep Wake Cycle
05/26/22 • 28 min
After the events of Merrows, the twins report their findings to their higher-ups - the Esotarchs. Later, Isaiah and Rosemary go for a ride and mull over their options.
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!
Follow us on Twitter at @maeltopia
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
--
Isaiah Stroud voiced by Mark Anzalone
Rosemary Stroud voiced by Kelly Bair
The Esotarchs voiced by Mark Anzalone
The Handler voiced by Mark Anzalone
--
The Sleep Wake Cycle Theme by Steven J. Anzalone
Outro music by Steven Anzalone
Music by Justin Marshall Ellas, Braden Deal, Richard Bodgers, Soft Alchemy
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 |S2| Ep. 11
The Sleep Wake Cycle
08/04/22 • 29 min
Mr. Sugar hunts his prey; Rosemary and Isaiah get some urgent news.
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!
Follow us on Twitter at @maeltopia
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
--
Isaiah Stroud voiced by Mark Anzalone
Rosemary Stroud voiced by Kelly Bair
Botch voiced by Steven Anzalone
Mysterian Gand voiced by Mark Anzalone
Scream Eater voiced by Mark Anzalone
Mr. Sugar voiced by Mark Anzalone
Lars voiced By Steven Anzalone
Captain Gillstrix voiced by Mark Anzalone
Aims Voiced By Mark Anzalone
Compromised agent/victim voiced by Steven Anzalone
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The Sleep Wake Cycle Theme by Steven J. Anzalone
Intro and Outro music by Steven Anzalone
Music by Phillip E. Morris, Archimusic, Silverhoof, Josh Mccausland, and Alex Besss
Music and Sound effects are licensed from third party providers including Envato, Epidemic Sound, Artlist, Soundstripe, Melody Loops, and Music Vine
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
Descriptions of Torture
Body Horror
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The Sleep Wake Cycle | S2 | Ep. 8
The Sleep Wake Cycle
07/14/22 • 26 min
Mysterian Gand shows the twins to their lodgings in Blackledge. Later, Rosemary recalls something form a past encounter and Isaiah listens to a disturbing account.
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!
Follow us on Twitter at @maeltopia
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
--
Isaiah Stroud voiced by Mark Anzalone
Rosemary Stroud voiced by Kelly Bair
Archie voiced by Steven Anzalone
Sanitarium Guard voiced by Steven Anzalone
Gregory Withrow voiced by Mark Anzalone
Dr. Mercer Boley voiced by Mark Anzalone
Mysterian Gand voiced by Mark Anzalone
--
The Sleep Wake Cycle Theme by Steven J. Anzalone
Intro and Outro music by Steven Anzalone
Music by Patrck Rundblad, These Old Bones, and Max Anson
Music and Sound effects are licensed from third party providers including Envato, Epidemic Sound, Artlist, Soundstripe, Melody Loops, and Music Vine
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
Descriptions of Torture
Body Horror
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The Sleep Wake Cycle |S2| Ep. 12
The Sleep Wake Cycle
08/11/22 • 28 min
Rosemary goes to the homeless shelter to investigate the Scream Eaters; Isaiah checks up on the progress of his plan.
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!
Follow us on Twitter at @maeltopia
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
--
Isaiah Stroud voiced by Mark Anzalone
Rosemary Stroud voiced by Kelly Bair
Guards voiced by Steven Anzalone
Mysterian Gand voiced by Mark Anzalone
Mr. Sugar voiced by Mark Anzalone
Lady of Grace voiced by Kelly Bair
--
The Sleep Wake Cycle Theme by Steven J. Anzalone
Intro and Outro music by Steven Anzalone
Music by Adi Goldstein, Matooma, Benjamin Botkin, Cody Martin, and Jimmy Svensson
Music and Sound effects are licensed from third party providers including Envato, Epidemic Sound, Artlist, Soundstripe, Melody Loops, and Music Vine
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
Descriptions of Torture
Body Horror
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The Sleep Wake Cycle | S3 | Ep. 39
The Sleep Wake Cycle
08/01/24 • 25 min
Isaiah and Rosemary wade through the battle between the Old Bloods and the Nightlings trying to find Carface as the battle reaches a fever pitch.
Join us on Discord!
Follow us on Twitter at @maeltopia
Want to learn more about the world of Maeltopia? Check out our website!
Want additional perks like extra lore, stories, art, and more? Check out our Patreon at: www.patreon.com/maeltopia
Want unique art and animations to go along with your Maeltopia episodes? Check out our Youtube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmmrdXEvkEPfQvCKT4pha4Q
Be sure to like, comment, rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform! We appreciate your support!
Credits:
Written by Mark Anzalone
Edited by Walker Kornfeld
--
Thorn Mary voiced by Kelly Bair
Isaiah Voiced by Mark Anzalone
Nightlings voiced by Mark Anzalone
Barghest voiced by Mark Anzalone
--
Music and Sound effects are licensed from third party providers including Envato, Epidemic Sound, Artlist, Soundstripe, Melody Loops, Pond 5, Soundcrate, Music Vine, Youtube, Melodie, Slipstream, Motionarray and Storyblocks
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
Body Horror
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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FAQ
How many episodes does The Sleep Wake Cycle have?
The Sleep Wake Cycle currently has 183 episodes available.
What topics does The Sleep Wake Cycle cover?
The podcast is about Fiction, Drama, Audio Drama, Podcasts, Arts, Suspense and Horror.
What is the most popular episode on The Sleep Wake Cycle?
The episode title 'The Sleep Wake Cycle | Ep. 1' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Sleep Wake Cycle?
The average episode length on The Sleep Wake Cycle is 27 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Sleep Wake Cycle released?
Episodes of The Sleep Wake Cycle are typically released every 6 days, 23 hours.
When was the first episode of The Sleep Wake Cycle?
The first episode of The Sleep Wake Cycle was released on Oct 9, 2021.
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