COPPERHEART: A RiggStories Audio Drama

COPPERHEART is an Audio Drama set in an alternate reality during a Nuclear Winter. Over 2,000 people (civilians, scientists, and military personnel) live underground in a multi-leveled USRB (United States Reconstruction Bunker) in Groom Lake, Nevada. They're all just waiting out the clock, preparing future generations to re-claim the surface of the earth...until a visitor arrives.

59 CSE07 "ERV6" 09/08/2024

59 CSE07 "ERV6" COPPERHEART: SHATTERED ECHOES Is an anthology of stories that take place following, preceding, and during the stories you've enjoyed during Copperheart, Season One. This episode contains mature language and loud and sudden sounds. This episode takes place at the same time as Copperheart Episode GL51Part1, right at the beginning of the GL51 saga. As ERV2 is returning to Earth with its crew of three, ERV6—carrying one lone pilot—is on its way back to space station Enterprise One. As ERV2 is enveloped by one of the Visitor's mirrored pyramid satellites, Deborah Gleason in ERV6 becomes the only human to witness what comes next. "ERV6" features the VOICE TALENTS of: Karin Heimdahl as Commander Deborah Gleason Matthew Armstrong as Lieutenant Mark Daris Janis Westin as Control Officer Astrid Karlsson Copperheart: Shattered Echoes is created, and directed by Michael J. Rigg, Executive-Produced by George Pecenica, Produced by Sholom West, and features the music of Astral Fogg. /episode/index/show/copperheart/id/32957077

58 CSE06 "The Historian" 08/25/2024

58 CSE06 "The Historian" COPPERHEART: SHATTERED ECHOES Is an anthology of stories that take place following, preceding, and during the stories you've enjoyed during Copperheart, Season One. This episode takes place after "Surface Day," around the same time period as the episode "Luna." It follows the journal pages of an EL27 dweller who decided to set out on her own toward Area 51. Disclaimer: This episode may contain mature language and subject matter. "CSE: The Historian" was written by Robin It features the VOICE TALENTS of: Jess McCoy as Agnes Green Yasha Mikolajczak Rose Sheridan Jordan Kalina as Peacekeeper Shepherd Also featured: David Steele as ARIS Chris Magilton as Lt.Col. Hayden Michael Rigg as Jack Sellers Erin King as Heather Kaminski Nichole Goodnight as General Hanover Copperheart: Shattered Echoes is produced, and directed by Michael J. Rigg, Co-Produced by George Pecenica, and features the music of Astral Fogg. /episode/index/show/copperheart/id/32708692

57 CSE05 "Cold Red Wake-up" 08/11/2024

57 CSE05 "Cold Red Wake-up" COPPERHEART: SHATTERED ECHOES Is an anthology of stories that take place following, preceding, and during the stories you've enjoyed during Copperheart, Season One. This episode takes place immediately following the events of the original Copperheart, and follows Captain Dunn on his trip back through time and space. Disclaimer: This episode contains mature language and situations, including references to war, body trauma, and death. It features the VOICE TALENTS of: Graham Rowat as Captain Arthur Dunn Ray Volk as Hickson AJ Munoz as Lt. Stone Emily J as Dr. Wu Jonathon Schretzman as Technician Blake Gardner as CHRIS Also featuring: Alicia Atkins as Roda Jenn Avril as Alby W Arthur Maurici as Jim Copperheart: Shattered Echoes is written, produced, and directed by Michael J. Rigg, Co-Produced by George Pecenica, and features the music of Astral Fogg. /episode/index/show/copperheart/id/32528617

56 CSE04 "Luna" 07/21/2024

56 CSE04 "Luna" COPPERHEART: Shattered Echoes An Anthology Series Based in the COPPERHEART Universes Shattered Echoes is an anthology of stories that take place following, preceding, and during the stories you've enjoyed during Coppeerheart, Season One. Luna takes place some time after the bunkers are re-opened in a reality where all of Earth escaped destruction...or did it? Meet a wandering lawman and the mysteriously gifted woman who says she's from GL51 who crosses his path. Disclaimer/Trigger Warnings: This episode contains adult language and situations, including threats of violence. This episode features the voice talents of: Rae Cameron as LunaJordan Kalina as ShepherdTim Harrod as Johnny RoxxMichael Rigg as Vendor 2Blake Gardner as Pushy Customer Visitor Voices by Robin and Michael Rigg COPPERHEART: Shattered Echoes is written, produced, and directed by Michael J. Rigg, and is co-produced by George Pecenica, and features the music of Astral Fogg. /episode/index/show/copperheart/id/32228732

55 CSE03 "My Mother Was Crazy" 06/23/2024

55 CSE03 "My Mother Was Crazy" COPPERHEART: SHATTERED ECHOES Is an anthology of stories that take place following, preceding, and during the stories you've enjoyed during Copperheart, Season One. This episode follows a child of GL51, a young woman searching for answers about her past by jumping through different realities in her present. This story falls on the timeline approximately 24-26 years after the final episode of the original Copperheart. Disclaimer/Trigger Warnings: This episode contains adult language and situations. There are also unsettling sound effects and sharp sounds. This episode features the VOICE TALENTS of: Kate Sheridan as Ellen Kevin Gibson as Norbin Colin Morris as EDeN Rupert Faullhurst as Kipling and Mike West as the cabbie, and the street vendor Copperheart: Shattered Echoes is written, produced, and directed by Michael J. Rigg, Co-Produced by George Pecenica, and features the music of Astral Fogg. /episode/index/show/copperheart/id/31845332

54 CSE02 "Boy and Dog" 05/26/2024

54 CSE02 "Boy and Dog" COPPERHEART: SHATTERED ECHOES Is an anthology of stories that take place following, preceding, and during the stories you've enjoyed during Copperheart, Season One. This episode follows the story of a lone wanderer seeking help for his bunker. This story falls on the timeline before Jack and Heather head to GL51 in the original Copperheart. Disclaimer/Trigger Warnings: This episode sinks deep into bleak atmosphere, featuring monologues about loneliness that may trigger depressive thoughts. There are also gunshots, harsh language, and references to death. This episode features the VOICE TALENTS of: Tora as The Wanderer Mike Cueller as The Guardian Copperheart: Shattered Echoes is written, produced, and directed by Michael J. Rigg, Co-Produced by George Pecenica, and features the music of Astral Fogg. For more information about the creator, or how to support the show visit /episode/index/show/copperheart/id/31461557

53 CSE01 "Communion" 04/21/2024

53 CSE01 "Communion" Disclaimer: This series may contain language and situations that some may find uncomfortable. This episode in particular features loud/sudden noises, screaming, explosions, death and threats, and frank talk about the Afterlife. ABOUT Communion takes place immediately following the events of the final episode of COPPERHEART'S first series/season. What did the visitor do between the bunker survivors exiting and Pinarski and Leuter waking up? Did The Visitor die at Heather Kaminski's hand? What did Heather and ARIS do after leaving GL51? Today, you find out. Find out ways to support the production at riggstories.com/support STARRING THE VOICE TALENTS OF Erin King as Heather KaminskiRobin as The Visitor/ThanaMichael Rigg as Jack/BionKirsty Woolven as Elaine PenbrookDavid Steele as ARISGraham Rowat as DunnAlicia Atkins as RodaJenn Avril as AlbyAiya Islam as PinarskiHaley C McCarthy as Leuter Visitor Voices by Robin and Michael Rigg Theme and Incidental Music by Astral Fogg Find out more about the show--and our other productions--at riggstories.com Copperheart and Copperheart: Shattered Echoes, Copyright, Michael J. Rigg All rights reserved. This show may not be downloaded or re-broadcast, in whole or in parts, without written permission from the creator. Write to for more information. /episode/index/show/copperheart/id/30909018

Copperheart: Shattered Echoes Official Teaser 02/29/2024

Copperheart: Shattered Echoes Official Teaser COPPERHEART has returned. On April 21, 2024, Copperheart will return with the pilot episode of our anthology series, "Shattered Echoes." When we last left the survivors of GL51 and EL27, they were forced to submit to the will of an alien visitor, a creature with the power to alter reality. What The Visitor didn't realize was that breaking the current of breath from a butterfly's wings could have consequences beyond anything they could have imagined. Copperheart: Shattered Echoes is an ongoing anthology series of tales across multiple slivers of reality. Explore the past, solve mysteries of the present, and charge blindly into both terrifying and glorious futures. The first part of the series will run throughout 2024, on the last Sunday of each month, then pick up with a new wave of stories in early 2025. To learn more about the show, visit /episode/index/show/copperheart/id/30162153

2022 COPPERHEART Holiday Announcement 12/24/2022

2022 COPPERHEART Holiday Announcement It's been a long time, and I wanted to pop back into your COPPERHEART feed with an announcement about the upcoming COPPERHEART anthology. I'm also including a gift! Included is a scene from ERV 6, an episode from COPPERHEART: SHATTERED ECHOES, coming later in 2023. CONTENT ADVISORY: The clip from the included episode contains mature language and situations, including explosions, and panic-inducing situations. KARIN HEIMDAHL as Commander Gleason MATTHEW ARMSTRONG as Lieutenant Daris MICHAEL RIGG and ROBIN HOWELL as the voices of the Visitors in the show theme. Also featuring voices from COPPERHEART Season 1, including: CHRIS MAGILTON, ALISON BRANDT, RAY VOLK, and GRAHAM ROWAT Original music by Astral Fogg. SHATTERED ECHOES theme by Astral Fogg. Created, Written, and Produced by Michael J. Rigg - Copyright, 2022, Michael J. Rigg /episode/index/show/copperheart/id/25422513

52 – GL5121 – Arrival 12/26/2021

52 – GL5121 – Arrival CONTENT ADVISORY: This episode contains mature language and situations, including screams of horror, explosions, and gunfire. /episode/index/show/copperheart/id/21291941

51 – GL5120 – Goodbye 12/19/2021

51 – GL5120 – Goodbye CONTENT ADVISORY: This episode contains mature language and situations, including references to domestic abuse, and gunfire. /episode/index/show/copperheart/id/21291908

50 – GL5119 – The Time To End 12/12/2021

50 – GL5119 – The Time To End CONTENT ADVISORY: This episode contains mature language and situations. /episode/index/show/copperheart/id/21291860

49 – GL5118 – Currents and Ripples 12/05/2021

49 – GL5118 – Currents and Ripples CONTENT ADVISORY: This episode contains mature language and situations. Listener discretion is advised. /episode/index/show/copperheart/id/21291812

COPPERHEART: The Full Season 1 Finale Trailer 11/26/2021

COPPERHEART: The Full Season 1 Finale Trailer The finale of Season 1 of COPPERHEART will finally be here starting on December 5th! /episode/index/show/copperheart/id/21287480

Season 1 Finale Teaser Trailer 11/07/2021

Season 1 Finale Teaser Trailer The finale of Season 1 is on its way for the holidays! /episode/index/show/copperheart/id/21077849

The EL27 Story Part 3 08/02/2020

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The EL27 Story Part 2 07/26/2020

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The EL27 Story Part 1 07/19/2020

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The GL51 Saga Part 4 07/05/2020

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The GL51 Saga Part 3 06/28/2020

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The GL51 Saga Part 2 06/21/2020

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The GL51 Saga Part 1 06/14/2020

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GL5117SB – The Rover 05/03/2020

GL5117SB – The Rover CONTENT ADVISORY: This episode contains mature language and situations, including graphic descriptions of an accident site, and references to blood and firearms. /episode/index/show/copperheart/id/14262539

GL5117 – Sacrifices 03/29/2020

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GL5116SB – SV206 02/09/2020

GL5116SB – SV206 CONTENT ADVISORY: This episode contains mature language and situations, including feelings of isolation, and the discovery of dead bodies. /episode/index/show/copperheart/id/13043555

GL5116 – The Witch 02/02/2020

GL5116 – The Witch CONTENT ADVISORY: This episode contains mature language and situations, including weapon discharge, murder, and feelings of despair and anguish. /episode/index/show/copperheart/id/12963020

GL5115SB – Change of Heart 01/26/2020

GL5115SB – Change of Heart CONTENT ADVISORY: This episode contains mature language and situations, an intense gun fight, execution-style murder, and sequences with loud action. /episode/index/show/copperheart/id/12857855

COPPERHEART Holiday Treat 12/24/2019

COPPERHEART Holiday Treat Thank you all for listening to COPPERHEART! I can't tell you how much your ears mean to me! /episode/index/show/copperheart/id/12522938

GL5115 - Shade 11/17/2019

GL5115 - Shade CONTENT ADVISORY: This episode contains mature language and situations, including weapon discharge, murder, death, and panic situations. /episode/index/show/copperheart/id/12049103

GL5114SB – The Sentence 11/10/2019

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COPPERHEART: A RiggStories Audio Drama

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