Zero Hours

The Sky Is Falling

Zero Hours

Show Notes

Episode 6: 2217. In a floating city above the clouds, a young researcher must convince a figure of authority to end his current research project, even though it may hold the solution to an imminent crisis. Written by Zach Valenti and Gabriel Urbina. Story by Zach Valenti. Directed by Sarah Shachat. Be advised: this episode contains mentions of body horror and human experimentation. Zero Hours is brought to you by Outliers: Stories From The Edge of History. Listen to Season 1 now at rustyquill.com/outliers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Nov 19, 2019

A special announcement from the creators of Zero Hours! Thank you all so much for making the launch of our little show such a success. It’s been just under a month since the premiere of "Zero Hours," and we’ve been blown away by the reaction to these seven stories about the end(s) of the world. Now, if you loved these stories and want to get a little more "Zero Hours" content in your life - good news! We’ve got a couple of new things just for you. First of all, we just launched a Bandcamp for the official Zero Hours score! It features all of composer extraordinaire Alan Rodi’s original music for the show, now available for your listening pleasure. And, if you want to own your very own copy of the files and support Alan, you can do both of those things at once for a low, low price. Check that out at zerohours.bandcamp.com. But wait, there’s more! What if you want some Zero Hours swag that you can take with you into the real world? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered: we have an official Zero Hours store for all your merch needs. It has shirts, tote bags, mugs, and posters, all featuring gorgeous original art by the amazing Mikaela Buckley. So if you’re looking to treat yourself to an early Thanksgiving present, you should check that out at zerohourspodcast.com/merch. Thank you all so much for tuning in, and for helping us spread the word about these seven stories about the end(s) of the world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 20, 2019

Episode 7: 2316. In the wake of the death of the last human being and with the imminent destruction of the Earth upon them, two mysterious beings consider both the dying world and their unique relationship with one another - as well as the question of, "What comes next?" Written and Directed by Gabriel Urbina. Be advised: this episode contains a depiction of a natural disaster and discussions of death. Zero Hours is brought to you by Outliers: Stories From The Edge of History. Listen to Season 1 now at rustyquill.com/outliers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 20, 2019

Episode 5: 2118. A couple weighs the pros and cons of a “miracle drug” that could enhance their ability to love... at the risk of discovering that they may not be compatible after all. Written by Sarah Shachat. Directed by Zach Valenti. Be advised: this episode contains explicit language. Zero Hours is brought to you by Outliers: Stories From The Edge of History. Listen to Season 1 now at rustyquill.com/outliers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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