Episode 13. In April of 2029, Amy Stirling needed a break. Following recent confrontations and revelations - not to mention rising tensions in her romantic relationship - the Silver Witch was near the end of her tether. The solution seemed clear: a getaway to a luxury penthouse in Las Vegas. But the longer that she and Kris stayed out in the City of Lights, the more Amy seemed to just be pushing the realities of the world away from her - and the closer she teetered to an entirely different sort of collapse. 

Be advised: this episode contains strong language, discussions of politics, sexual content, and depictions of excessive drinking, gambling, and drug use. It also mentions, but does not depict, violence, military activity, body horror and gore, and a large-scale disaster. Listener discretion is advised. 

The Harbingers was created by Gabriel Urbina. Today's episode was written by Gabriel Urbina. It was directed and sound designed by Jeffrey Nils Gardner. It featured the voices of Lauren Grace Thompson as Amy Stirling, Andrés Enriquez as Adam Blackwell, Emmy Bean as Claudia Skinner, Ian Geers as Kris Middendorf, Olivia Love as Greta, Jill Oliver as Nancy Grief, Casey Callaghan as Darren, Betsey Palmer as Jade, and Wesley Scott as Prince Anatoly. Our original music was composed by Nicholas Podany. Today?s episode also featured Secret by Yuval Maayan and Shelly Archer, and APSHAD by Jaxon Wild. Our original show art was created by Cassie J. Allen. The executive producer for the series is Eleanor Hyde

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We're back with something very exciting- a chat between Harbingers creator Gabriel Urbina and our dear friend Lauren Shippen, creator of the Bright Sessions and more!

She's here to talk about her new show 2000 and Late- a fantastic show that you can find wherever you get your podcasts! The show was also sound designed by The Harbingers' Jeffrey Nils Gardner, so you know it sounds good. At the end of the chat, you'll be able to hear the first episode of 2000 and Late.

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THIS IS HOW TO PROCRASTINATE THE END OF THE WORLD (otherwise known as the nine circles of hell on earth)! What do you do when you're thirty-six years old and you've been possessed by a demon and been fired from your job? You don't let the demon possessing you bring about the apocalypse like it wants to.

CONTENT WARNING: This show contains all kinds of bad things: it's set in our modern day, which means it involves discussion of inept government, unfair business practices, labor abuse, small-mindedness, substance abuse, grief and loss, COVID, chronic illness, sexual harassment, and death. There's also quite a bit of swearing, drinking, smoking, violence, arson, and all manner of demonic behavior. This episode in particular involves a car crash.

Two Thousand and Late is a production of Atypical Artists and executive produced by Patrick Ellis and Lauren Shippen. The show was created, written, and directed by Lauren Shippen, with the brilliant Octavia Bray as our script consultant. Our spectacular sound design is by the fabulous Jeffrey Nils Gardner, our dazzling original art was created by the first-rate Ellis Carson Jones, and our rollicking theme music is by the ever-wonderful Brandon Grugle. We have many incredible actors lending their voices, so I'll let them speak for themselves, in order of appearance: Margaret Burrus as Maddie, Elena Victora Feliz as Gemma, Vikki Kelleher as Carol, Candace McAfee as Rory, and Tyler Moody as Sid. Oh, and of course, Lauren Shippen plays both Harper and Havoc, she really is so self-obsessed. For more information about the show, please visit harperandhavoc.com. Our advertising is arranged by Multitude, so please get in touch with them if you'd like to participate in the glory that is capitalism at [email protected]. Alright, that's all for now. Until next time, go out and wreak some havoc.

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Thank you so much to everyone who has joined us as a member - this drive succeeded beyond our wildest expectations! You unlocked ALL of the Arcana we've created- the six main pieces AND the bonus stretch goal piece.

You can read all the Arcana on our website now- thank you so much, and we hope you enjoy this dive into the world of The Harbingers. Also- at the end of this update, you'll hear a teaser for the Headcannon Battle we recorded for the member exclusive feed- members can find that on their feed now!

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Episode 12. In April of 2029, Adam Blackwell needed a break. He'd been going non-stop for years, and thanks to his recent collaborations with Jerome Eckerberg and Athena Energy, his workload was higher than it had ever been. Now, at long last, he was all set to spend a few weeks away from it all. Then his phone rang. A new discovery had been made, one that could change everyone?s understanding of magic. And Adam and those around him only had seven hours to make heads or tails of it. 

Be advised: this episode contains strong language, discussions of politics, and depictions of the US military. It also mentions, but does not depict, drinking, historical nuclear disasters, military conflict, accidental and drowning deaths, a large-scale disaster, and death, including the death of close relatives. Listener discretion is advised. 

The Harbingers was created by Gabriel Urbina. Today's episode was written by Gabriel Urbina. It was directed & sound designed by Jeffrey Nils Gardner. It featured the voices of Andrés Enriquez as Adam Blackwell, Lauren Grace Thompson as Amy Stirling, Emmy Bean as Claudia Skinner, Joshua K. Harris as Julian McCandless, Sabrina Odigie as Andrea Shepherd, Leah Khambata as Rekha Kothari, Kristen DiMercurio as Erica Pfeiffer, and Marsha Harman as Admiral Julia Winterbourne. It also featured the voice of Christopher Wilson and Betsey Palmer. Our original music was composed by Nicholas Podany. Our original show art was created by Cassie J. Allen. The executive producer for the series is Eleanor Hyde. This is an Audacious Machine Creative production.

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Episode 11. In the spring of 2029, Amy Stirling seemed to have everything she wanted. She was dating a movie star, her best friend had just been elected president, and she was at the start of a new global tour. However, as the tour?s kickoff draws nearer, she attracts the attention of the last person in the world she wants anything to do with: Lawrence Donahue, the leader of a dangerous, cult-like sect. As he threatens her with violence if she doesn?t call off an upcoming performance, Amy finds herself faced with a terrifying choice.

Be advised: this episode contains strong language, drinking, discussions of politics, scenes of danger and menace, and depictions of religious fundamentalism and cult behavior. It also mentions, but does not depict, violence, kidnapping, death, terrorism, and police activity, all centered on or involving extremist religious organizations. Viewer discretion is advised. 

The Harbingers was created by Gabriel Urbina. Today's episode was written by Gabriel Urbina. It was directed & sound designed by Jeffrey Nils Gardner. It featured the voices of Lauren Grace Thompson as Amy Stirling, Emmy Bean as Claudia Skinner, Sabrina Odigie as Andrea Shepherd, Ian Geers as Kris Middendorf, Sebastian Orr as Lawrence Donahue, and Peter Coleman as Terry Callow. It also featured the voices of Elise Soeder, Eduardo De los Reyes, D Casellian, Christopher Wilson, and Jeffrey Nils Gardner. Our original music was composed by Nicholas Podany. Our original show art was created by Cassie J. Allen. The executive producer for the series is Eleanor Hyde. This is an Audacious Machine Creative production.

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Episode 10. Adam has finally agreed to help Jerome Eckerberg use magic to pursue new technological breakthroughs in the world of energy. But as he arrives at Athena Energy?s new flagship facilities in Boston, he discovers that what they?ve been building is much bigger - and potentially much more dangerous - than anything he was imagining. Can Eckerberg actually accomplish what he?s planning to do without putting millions at risk? 

Be advised: this episode contains strong language, discussions of politics, and sequences of peril and danger, all centered around a large energy reactor. It also mentions, but does not depict, drinking, various historical nuclear disasters, a large-scale disaster, and death. Viewer discretion is advised. 

The Harbingers was created by Gabriel Urbina. Today's episode was written by Gabriel Urbina. It was directed & sound designed by Jeffrey Nils Gardner. It featured the voices of Andrés Enriquez as Adam Blackwell, Lauren Grace Thompson as Amy Stirling, Emmy Bean as Claudia Skinner, Dan Granata as Jerome Eckerberg, Sunnie Eraso as Melissa Erickson, Ian Geers as Kris Middendorf, and Leah Khambata as Rekha Kothari. It also featured the voices of D Casellian, and Eduardo De los Reyes. Our original music was composed by Nicholas Podany. Our original show art was created by Cassie J. Allen. The executive producer for the series is Eleanor Hyde. This is an Audacious Machine Creative production.

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Episode 9. Amy?s world is irrevocably changed with a sudden arrival in April of 2028. As the world reels and tries to adjust to a new normal, Andrea Shepherd suddenly finds herself thrust into a global spotlight far quicker than anyone expected her to be. But just how responsible for her friend?s meteoric rise was the Silver Witch? And how far will those who oppose it go to make sure nothing like it ever happens again? 

Be advised: this episode contains strong language, discussions of politics, and depictions of drinking, attempted murder, and gun violence. It also mentions, but does not depict, climate change, discrimination against trans individuals, forced deportation of immigrants, organized crime, corruption, and abortion. Viewer discretion is advised. 

The Harbingers was created by Gabriel Urbina. Today's episode was written by Gabriel Urbina. It was directed & sound designed by Jeffrey Nils Gardner. It featured the voices of Lauren Grace Thompson as Amy Stirling, Andrés Enriquez as Adam Blackwell, Emmy Bean as Claudia Skinner, Sabrina Odigie as Andrea Shepherd, Dan Granata as Jerome Eckerberg, Mark Soloff as Andrew Walker, Rachel Music as Jeanine Alfaro, Pat King as Chris Watts, Marsha Harman as Gloria, Elise Soeder as Stacey, and Christopher Wilson as Eric Fisher. It also featured the voices of Cornelius H. Mohr, David Rheinstrom, Eduardo De los Reyes, and D Cassellian. Our original music was composed by Nicholas Podany.Our original show art was created by Cassie J. Allen. The executive producer for the series is Eleanor Hyde. This is an Audacious Machine Creative production.

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Episode 8, Christmas Special. On December 23rd, 2028, Adam Blackwell and Amy Stirling attended the same Christmas party in New York City. After a long, difficult year, they were both eager for a bit of fun and some time off. Little did they know, however, that chance encounters, long-awaited meetings, and dramatic revelations would all ensue in the course of just a few short hours - and that neither one of them would leave that party quite the same as they were when they got there. 

Be advised: this episode contains strong language, depictions of drinking and smoking, and discussions of politics. It also mentions, but doesn't depict, violence, attempted murder, death, and a large-scale disaster. Listener discretion is advised. 

The Harbingers was created by Gabriel Urbina. Today's episode was written by Gabriel Urbina, directed and sound designed by Jeffrey Nils Gardner, and executive produced by Eleanor Hyde. It featured the voices of Lauren Grace Thompson as Amy Stirling, Andrés Enriquez as Adam Blackwell, Emmy Bean as Claudia Skinner, Sabrina Odigie as Andrea Shepherd, Dan Granata as Jerome Eckerberg, and Ian Geers as Kris Middendorf. It also features the voice of Jeffrey Nils Gardner. The original music for the series is by Nicholas Podany, and the original art is by Cassie J. Allen. Today's episode also featured You Lost Your Way by Wayward Daughter. This is an Audacious Machine Production. 

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Episode 7. In April of 2028, Adam still wanted nothing more than to be left alone to study the Harbingers' lost history, language, and culture. Unfortunately for him, he was about to get a visit from the last person he expected, and they would bring a terrifying choice and a life-or-death situation to his doorstep. Can the Most Powerful Man in the World do the impossible and save a man's life? 

Be advised: this episode contains strong language and discussions of politics. It also mentions and discusses, but doesn't depict, violence, a car crash, death, heart disease, hospitals and surgeries, and a large-scale disaster. Listener discretion is advised. 

The Harbingers was created by Gabriel Urbina. Today's episode was written by Gabriel Urbina, directed and sound designed by Jeffrey Nils Gardner, and executive produced by Eleanor Hyde. It featured the voices of Andrés Enriquez as Adam Blackwell, Lauren Grace Thompson as Amy Stirling, Emmy Bean as Claudia Skinner, and Sabrina Odigie as Andrea Shepherd. The original music for the series is by Nicholas Podany, and the original art is by Cassie J. Allen. This is an Audacious Machine Production. 

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Episode 6. After her departure from Sinclair University in 2026, Amy Stirling struggled to find the kind of success and notoriety that Adam achieved. As she prepared for a moment that might make or break her academic career, she sought counsel from various figures from her past. But when she finally got a shot at the big time, the opportunity came from the last place she could have ever expected. 

Be advised: this episode contains strong language and discussions of politics. It also mentions, but doesn't depict, violence, death, and a large-scale disaster. Listener discretion is advised.

 The Harbingers was created by Gabriel Urbina. Today's episode was written by Gabriel Urbina, directed and sound designed by Jeffrey Nils Gardner, and executive produced by Eleanor Hyde. It featured the voices of Lauren Grace Thompson as Amy Stirling, Emmy Bean as Claudia Skinner, Joshua K. Harris as Julian McCandless, Dan Granata as Jerome Eckerberg, Emma Sherr-Ziarko as Genevieve Summers, and Nate DuFort as Jonathan Miller. The original music for the series is by Nicholas Podany, and the original art is by Cassie J. Allen. Recording engineering and dialogue editing by Zhuolin Wu. This is an Audacious Machine Production. 

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Episode 5. In March of 2027, the world went from having one person who could do magic to having two of them. Dr. Adam Blackwell took the news... calmly. For the next year or so, he pushed as much of the world away as he could, focusing on understanding the lost languages of the Harbinger Empire. But sooner or later, the real world always catches up with you.

Be advised: this episode contains strong language and discussions of politics, as well as a sudden, explosive sound. It also mentions, but doesn't depict, violence, death, and a large-scale disaster. Listener discretion is advised.

The Harbingers was created by Gabriel Urbina. Today's episode was written by Gabriel Urbina, directed and sound designed by Jeffrey Nils Gardner, and executive produced by Eleanor Hyde. It featured the voices of Andrés Enriquez as Adam Blackwell, Emmy Bean as Claudia Skinner, Joshua K. Harris as Julian McCandless, Dan Granata as Jerome Eckerberg, Kristen DiMercurio as Erica Pfeiffer, and Rachel Music as Jeanine Alfaro. The original music for the series is by Nicholas Podany, and the original art is by Cassie J. Allen. Today's episode also featured the Seventh Symphony by Ludwig van Beethoven. This is an Audacious Machine Production. 

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Episode 4. When Amy Stirling met Adam Blackwell, it was pretty much hate at first sight. From the earliest days of their relationship, the two of them were bitter rivals and ideological opposites. But did it always have to be this way? In those early days, was there ever a chance for something more between the man and the woman who would forever change the course of history?

Be advised: this episode contains strong language, discussions of politics, and depictions of drinking. It also mentions, but doesn't depict, violence, death, and a large-scale disaster. Listener discretion is advised.

The Harbingers was created by Gabriel Urbina. Today's episode was written by Gabriel Urbina, directed and sound designed by Jeffrey Nils Gardner, and executive produced by Eleanor Hyde. It featured the voices of Lauren Grace Thompson as Amy Stirling, Andrés Enriquez as Adam Blackwell, Emmy Bean as Claudia Skinner, Joshua K. Harris as Julian McCandless, and Sabrina Odigie as Andrea Shepherd. The original music for the series is by Nicholas Podany, and the original art is by Cassie J. Allen. Recording engineering and dialogue editing by Zhuolin Wu. This is an Audacious Machine Production. 

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Episode 3. Behind every great man is everyone who worked to make him great. In Adam Blackwell's case, few people have had more influence over him than Julian McCandless, professor of archeology and expert in the ancient Harbinger culture. How did Professor McCandless set Adam on a journey that would forever change the world?

Be advised: this episode contains strong language, discussions of politics, and depictions of peril, hypothermia, and starvation. It also mentions violence, death, and a large-scale disaster. Listener discretion is advised. 

The Harbingers was created by Gabriel Urbina. Today's episode was written by Gabriel Urbina, directed and sound designed by Jeffrey Nils Gardner, and executive produced by Eleanor Hyde. It featured the voices of Andrés Enriquez as Adam Blackwell, Emmy Bean as Claudia Skinner, and Joshua K. Harris as Julian McCandless. It also featured the voice of Clayton Faits. The original music for the series is by Nicholas Podany, and the original art is by Cassie J. Allen. Recording engineering and dialogue editing by Zhuolin Wu. This is an Audacious Machine Production. 

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Amy Stirling always knew she was destined for great things. She just didn't know what kind of great things. She's come a long way since her days as a graduate student of archeology, and surprised almost everyone with where she's ended up... including herself.

Be advised: this episode contains strong language and discussions of politics. It also contains mentions, though no depictions, of gun violence, targeted harassment, and attempted murder. Listener discretion is advised.

The Harbingers was created by Gabriel Urbina. Today's episode was written by Gabriel Urbina, directed and sound designed by Jeffrey Nils Gardner, and executive produced by Eleanor Hyde. It featured the voices of Lauren Grace Thompson as Amy Stirling, Andrés Enriquez as Adam Blackwell, Emmy Bean as Claudia Skinner, and Robin Amer as Elizabeth Kleinman. It also featured the voices of Dallas Hawthorn, Clayton Faits, and Jeffrey Nils Gardner. The original music for the series is by Nicholas Podany, and the original art is by Cassie J. Allen. Recording engineering and dialogue editing by Zhuolin Wu. This is an Audacious Machine Production. 

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Episode 1. Adam Blackwell is the most powerful man in the world. But he hasn't always been. Five years ago he was just a humble grad student at Sinclair University. How did he go from a nobody to the world's first modern magician? And once he got that power, what has he done with it?

Be advised: this episode contains depictions of drinking and smoking, as well as strong language and discussions of politics. It also contains mentions, though not depictions, of violence, death, war crimes, the Holocaust, and a large-scale disaster. Listener discretion is advised. 

The Harbingers was created by Gabriel Urbina. Today's episode was written by Gabriel Urbina, directed and sound designed by Jeffrey Nils Gardner, and executive produced by Eleanor Hyde. It featured the voices of Andrés Enriquez as Adam Blackwell, Lauren Grace Thompson as Amy Stirling, Emmy Bean as Claudia Skinner, and Kristen DiMercurio as Erica Pfeiffer. It also featured the voice of Olivia Love-Hatlestad. The original music for the series is by Nicholas Podany, and the original art is by Cassie J. Allen. Recording engineering and dialogue editing by Zhuolin Wu. This is an Audacious Machine production. 

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Magic is Real. And it's back.

Coming soon from Audacious Machine Creative: The Harbingers.

The first two magicians of the modern world must uncover the truth of their powers and the inescapable bond that ties them together.

Featuring Andrés Enriquez and Lauren Grace Thompson

Created and written by Gabriel Urbina

Directed and with Sound Design by Jeffrey Nils Gardner

Produced by Eleanor Hyde

From Audacious Machine Creative

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Magic is Real. And it's back.

Coming soon from Audacious Machine Creative: The Harbingers.

The first two magicians of the modern world must uncover the truth of their powers and the inescapable bond that ties them together.

Featuring Andrés Enriquez and Lauren Grace Thompson

Created and written by Gabriel Urbina

Directed and with Sound Design by Jeffrey Nils Gardner

Produced by Eleanor Hyde

From Audacious Machine Creative

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