Post-production for the new series has reached the tenth feature. The three finale episodes will be deep in full-time post over winter break into 2026. A long, amazing journey since it was conceived in 2023 at the University at Buffalo. More work to be done. It's something special indeed. 🥄

For a spot of potentially fun or useless trivia, the final script (the grand finale) for Series 1 was sent out to cast on Halloween night. The spooky is appropriate.👻

Happy Halloween. As Spoon would say: "Booga booga." #audiodrama #cyberpunk #edictzero

A known that was locked down tonight. The next EZU series (title yet to be revealed) will have 12 episodes of 60-75 minutes length. #edictzero #audiodrama #cyberpunk #kairos

FAQ: How are you funded? A: By the grace of the fates and the good humor of the gods. Devotion. We do it.

Some don't "get" that some things are just subjectively not for them. Fewer get that if it met their taste, there's a fair chance that it would not be for me, which means I wouldn't have created it in the first place. Recognize how that works. Just a thought from a creator.

“Science fiction writers foresee the inevitable, and although problems and catastrophes may be inevitable, solutions are not.” – Isaac Asimov

Development continues with the new series. Post-production now focuses on the ninth feature (eight and a half hours in). Exciting times behind the heavily-layered scenes with a marvelous cast. Quaking the gods again with the creative talismans. 🥄🍳🔥🤠

The eighth feature of the new series is currently in post. With features 60-75 minutes each, that tells you how deep we're in. More than halfway there. Myth, magic, and mathematics. A bit of mayhem in the code. 🥄 "Dungeon down."

A blind listener remarking that she felt like she had experienced the visual composition of a film for the first time made my whole year. Something that never occurred to me when developing KAIROS (based on screen positions). As Agent Garrett would say: "How cool is that."

"Captain Afterland" now has its own place to shine on Spotify as a standalone. This series, of course, will also serve as an origin story for the next phase of the EZU @edictzero #AudioDrama #cyberpunk #sciencefiction #sf #fiction open.spotify.com/show/6ADsxcp...

For those wondering, 2026 wasn't a typo for when the next series will launch. Quality takes time, especially when the lone post-producer balances it with grad school. There's months of development ahead. I promise the series won't be the Daikatana of audio drama (kudos if you know this reference).

Fifteen years ago, on September 9, 2010, the first episodes of the “Edict Zero – FIS” series were released. What an adventure it has been and what adventure to come! www.facebook.com/edictzerofis...

Though it will still be some time before releases or much information is shared about it, about half of next phase Series 1 is produced and ready for polishing stages later on. The EZU is electric. It's building. Lots of things to look forward when the time comes. Thanks to all the Edict Zero fans.

If audio creators wish to ride the societal import of the word "podcasting" then they should be mindful that such terms are defined by the most popular model. Your quality content cannot compete with the lowest common denominator in a numbers game. That's what you do when you don that word.

A hangover for the ages. D8

The hangover is real. The podcast hangover, that is. I finished Edict Zero - FIS and Captain Afterland, that's 57 episodes of which most are over an hour long. It's a cyberpunk science fiction crime audiodrama, and I can't tell you the best parts of it because spoilers! edictzero.com

Series 1 of next phase EZU is deep in production. It'll be a long one of about 11 to 12 feature episodes. A big event when the time comes with an ep released every week. That is what is known. This is just an assurance to fans that the EZ machine is running like a champion.

Offbeat, different, experimental, or boundary-pushing in art/entertainment isn't seen as viable by most creators. If you want more of that, you have to support more of that. You play it safe, they play it safe. If you want daring, dare to support the daring.

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We're gearing up for an intense post-production phase over the summer for the next phase of Edict Zero Universe. Good times. In the meanwhile, the website has been going through a redesign. Feel free to visit and check that out. #cyberpunk #audiodrama edictzero.com

1/13 kayarenwick.com / @kayarenwick.bsky.social Kaya has previously guested in @edictzero.bsky.social and is soon to star in the upcoming EZ project!

"Slipgate Nine Entertainment" was born on July 27, 2009 in an email thread between Jack Kincaid and James Keller. Edict Zero - FIS began taking shape not long after. What a journey it has been and what a journey ahead it will be. #edictzero #cyberpunk #audiodrama

I know many appreciated the nostalgia of the "modem handshake" sounds in Edict Zero - FIS for data streams, but do take note of a thing called Gibber-link. #edictzero #cyberpunk www.youtube.com/watch?v=EtNa...

The first episodes of the next EZU series are really coming together this week. We're a long way from releases as Series 1 is being treated as one big project, but these are some amazing times. The best is yet to come. #edictzero

@edictzero.bsky.social time for another listen!

The wonderful voice of Stefan Rudnicki is heard in many realms. One of those realms is Edict Zero FIS (Priam & Jedrick Kaminsky) @stefansecho.bsky.social

It's nice to hear some of the old Shadow Group band back together in my ears during post-production of the next EZU series. Hardly a spoiler since VA names were mentioned: Afterland, Prime, and Spoon. 🥄 The three in the final scene of the FIS series. #audiodrama #cyberpunk #edictzero

It's a beautiful thing to be mixing the Slipgate 9 audio logo and the classic FIS disclaimer segment into a new opening sequence for the next EZU series. It feels like coming home. It's been way too long. #edictzero #cyberpunk #audiodrama

The original gadget warrior? #edictzero #cyberpunk #audiodrama

*Captain voice* Oh dear...

The best part of audio dramas is being able to imagine any face to a voice Little doodles of the FIS team #EdictZeroFIS #EdictZero

One of the Podcasts I finished up over the trip was Edict Zero FIS. It started 14 years ago. I was told about it in 2016. They released a quality science fiction story that was worth the ride. So, thank you to Jack Kincaid and entire cast and crew of Slipgate 9 for a really great story.

Voice tracks for Series 1 of Next Phase are rolling in. #edictzero #cyberpunk #audiodrama

The Ambassador in EZ FIS is often said to have been a chess program to make it simple, but Priam pointed out that he wasn't programmed to play it. He had to learn. The environment of chess was a womb. (See: robots at Google's AI lab 3 minutes in.) #edictzero #audio www.youtube.com/watch?v=qrvK...

"The adventure goes on" "Only for as long as we try"

One of those rare reviews from years ago. They are rare because I'm an incurable idealist who believes that they should happen for the right reasons, like it's worth reviewing, rather than as part of some transaction. Out of the blue. It's very nice when they happen. mailchi.mp/4342bbe45ef1...

"Understand that you are a natural resource as exploitable as any other. You are closer to nature than you know. Others are very much aware and will use proxies and inventions to mine that resource, just as they will precious elements from the ground." -- From "Only Afterland" (2024) #audiodrama

"Head Down" (Edict Zero Jamais Vu Remix) from the Edict Zero - FIS series. #audiodrama #cyberpunk #industrial #nin #edictzero www.youtube.com/watch?v=jGx_...

I am beyond thrilled to share that I am part of this stunning ensemble cast! Edict Zero - FIS was and continues to be formative in my understanding and love of audio drama. If you haven’t had the chance to listen, do it now before the new project drops!

Captain afterland ep 2, Scott: "what do you dream of?" Me: missed opportunity to say electric sheep Ep 3, Scott: "you never told me what you dream of" Fluke: "not electric sheep" I feel very smug now

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Series 1 of the Next Phase of the Edict Zero Universe is officially in a production phase. The main cast can be announced: Robert Cudmore, Chris Barnes, Kaya Renwick, Tanja Milojevic, James Keller, Owen McCuen, and myself, Jack Kincaid, who will wield the pan behind the mic once more this weekend. ⚡

Another epic selection from FIS. The spirit is very much alive in development of Series 1 of Next Phase. 🥄🔥🍳 #edictzero #cyberpunk #sciencefiction #audiodrama www.youtube.com/watch?v=3tzE...

For the #sci-fi #audiodrama #podcast fans out there, may I suggest following Edict Zero Universe? And when you're done with that, go listen to the entire Edict Zero FIS podcast.

More epic music. The final moments of the FIS series. We're almost to 2025. "The adventure goes on." And the next series is in development. #cyberpunk #audiodrama #edictzero www.youtube.com/watch?v=tFb8...

Some epic music as we approach the bold new year. From the climax of Edict Zero - FIS in EP611 - "Times End (II)' 🥄 #audiodrama #cyberpunk #edictzero www.youtube.com/watch?v=rges...

Happy Holidays to all. #audiodrama #cyberpunk #edictzero

Used in "Captain Afterland" at some important key moments and in Edict Zero - FIS when we returned to Immersia for the final scenes of the FIS series to meet ... another Captain. Happy holiday season. www.youtube.com/watch?v=iR9o...

Music. From the timeless "Forever Autumn" by the legendary Lake of Tears and Daniel Brennare. The thunder. The rain. (FIS - Season 4) www.youtube.com/watch?v=6mel...