A Ninth World Journal
Set one billion years in the future... it's the story of Januae, a man who randomly teleports to strange and dangerous places with no way of controlling it.
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Journal Entry 52: Sunken Salvation and Execution
12/17/2023
Journal Entry 52: Sunken Salvation and Execution
Januae is recovered, but in grave condition, while an old adversary returns. A Ninth World Journal is written and produced by David S. Dear and is based on the roleplaying game Numenera by . Chetena is played by Erin Lillis Ureeo is played by Tal Minear Thafti is played by Méabh de Brún Januae is played by David S. Dear Cormetnet is played by Tim Sherburn Cyunn is played by Stephanie Tobin Theme music is Hitman by Kevin MacLeod at We'd love it if you'd leave us a review on , , , or anywhere else you can leave reviews. You can also support the show on our or subscribing to . For transcripts and other info visit Most of all, thank you for listening!
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Journal Entry 51: Depths and Departed Duplicates
11/19/2023
Journal Entry 51: Depths and Departed Duplicates
Januae inadvertently jaunts into a very dangerous situation while Colred's team finds the location of the teleportation device. A Ninth World Journal is written and produced by David S. Dear and is based on the roleplaying game Numenera by . This episode was written by Steven Lafond and David S. Dear. Executive Producers for this episode are Carlos Finlay and Michael West. The Cephalopod was played by Journee Lafond. Januae was played by David S. Dear Selm was played by Dallis Mackenzie. Colred was played by Kyle Decker. Teolnis was played by David Ault. Editing and Sound Design by Trent Martin Theme music is Hitman by Kevin MacLeod at We'd love it if you'd leave us a review on , , , or anywhere else you can leave reviews. You can also support the show on our or subscribing to . For transcripts and other info visit Most of all, thank you for listening!
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Journal Entry 50: Spheres and Bright Midnight
11/05/2023
Journal Entry 50: Spheres and Bright Midnight
Netlien charms a delve into giving her a ride to Mulen, while Januae successfully jaunts to a potentially more dangerous place than the one he left. A Ninth World Journal is written and produced by David S. Dear and is based on the roleplaying game Numenera by . Executive Producers for this episode: Carlos Finlay Michael West Netlien is played by Sarah Rhea Werner Gelment is played by Oliver Morris Januae is played by David S. Dear Queelee-at is played by Renee Russell Theme music is Hitman by Kevin MacLeod at We'd love it if you'd leave us a review on , , , or anywhere else you can leave reviews. You can also support the show on our or subscribing to . For transcripts and other info visit Most of all, thank you for listening!
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Addendum - Griffalo
10/08/2023
Addendum - Griffalo
In this addendum to Januae's private journal, Januae describes how he and Lowen attempt to hunt a griffalo for their next meal after the most recent reset. A Ninth World Journal is written and produced by David S. Dear and is based on the roleplaying game Numenera by . Januae is played by David S. Dear Theme music is Hitman by Kevin MacLeod at We'd love it if you'd leave us a review on , , , or anywhere else you can leave reviews. You can also support the show on our or subscribing to . For transcripts and other info visit Most of all, thank you for listening!
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Lab Notes - Varjellen
09/10/2023
Lab Notes - Varjellen
In a lighter side of the Ninth World Januae encounters a pair of varjellen from a group who are also marooned on the island in the Salted Marshes. His interaction with them is... interesting, to say the least. A Ninth World Journal is written and produced by David S. Dear and is based on the roleplaying game Numenera by . Januae is played by David S. Dear Schuyler is played by Tim Ellis Marcadus is played by Kenneth Eckle Theme music is Hitman by Kevin MacLeod at We'd love it if you'd leave us a review on , , , or anywhere else you can leave reviews. You can also support the show on our or subscribing to . For transcripts and other info visit Most of all, thank you for listening!
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Lab Notes - Beoth
08/06/2023
Lab Notes - Beoth
Januae recounts when he was sent to Beoth to help find a cure for the toothless bile disease that had decimated a large part of the population. A Ninth World Journal is written and produced by David S. Dear and is based on the roleplaying game Numenera by . Januae is played by David S. Dear Theme music is Hitman by Kevin MacLeod at We'd love it if you'd leave us a review on , , , or anywhere else you can leave reviews. You can also support the show on our or subscribing to . For transcripts and other info visit Most of all, thank you for listening!
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Addendum 2: The Cragworm
07/23/2023
Addendum 2: The Cragworm
This episode takes place after Journal Entry 9 from Season 1. Preceding the ambush by the murden by several days, the party first encounters a hungry and dangerous cragworm during their travel through the Cold Desert. A Ninth World Journal is written and produced by David S. Dear and is based on the roleplaying game Numenera by . Januae is played by David S. Dear Theme music is Hitman by Kevin MacLeod at We'd love it if you'd leave us a review on , , , or anywhere else you can leave reviews. You can also support the show on our or subscribing to . For transcripts and other info visit Most of all, thank you for listening!
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Addendum 1: Odd Job
07/09/2023
Addendum 1: Odd Job
This episode takes place after Journal Entry 7: Lost and Found from Season 1. Januae takes on an odd job to get by with a rather unexpected outcome. A Ninth World Journal is written and produced by David S. Dear and is based on the roleplaying game Numenera by Monte Cook Games. Januae is played by David S. Dear Theme music is Hitman by Kevin MacLeod at incompetech.com We'd love it if you'd leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Podchaser, Spotify, or anywhere else you can leave reviews. You can also support the show on our Patreon or subscribing to Apollo Plus. For transcripts and other info visit ninthworldjournal.com Most of all, thank you for listening!
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Midseason 5 News and Update
07/09/2023
Midseason 5 News and Update
We've got some exciting news coming your way, including updates on Season 5's progress as well as some additional information about the show.
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Journal Entry 49: Twins and Green Rain
11/13/2022
Journal Entry 49: Twins and Green Rain
Colred and his team finally reach the Twinned Cities to search for the teleportation device while Januae tries to find a way to manage as the Bandit King's "guest". Written and produced by David S. Dear. Executive Producer - Carlos Finlay Based on the RPG Numenera by The voice of Colred was performed by Kyle Decker. The voice of Teolnis was performed by David Ault. The voice of Moloum was performed by Patrick Oliver Jones. The voice of Januae was performed by David S. Dear. Music is by Kevin MacLeod at Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License For more information and transcripts visit Follow on Twitter at To support the show visit Thank you so much for listening!
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Journal Entry 48: Illness, Augmentations, and Imposters
07/24/2022
Journal Entry 48: Illness, Augmentations, and Imposters
Netlien attempts to infiltrate the Mayor's home while Januae's meeting with the Bandit King takes an unexpected turn. Written and produced by David S. Dear. Based on the RPG Numenera by The voice of Netlien was performed by Sarah Rhea Werner. The voice of Kasera was performed by Felix Trench. The voice of Mayor Terrhvyss was performed by Phil Usher. The voice of Januae was performed by David S. Dear. The voice of Ontus was performed by Dallas Hawthorn. The voice of Polele was performed by Charlie Wilson. Music is by Kevin MacLeod at Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License For more information and transcripts visit Follow on Twitter at Find out how you can support the show by visiting or Thank you so much for listening!
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Journal Entry 48: Illness, Augmentations, and Imposters
07/24/2022
Journal Entry 48: Illness, Augmentations, and Imposters
Netlien attempts to infiltrate the Mayor's home while Januae's meeting with the Bandit King takes an unexpected turn. Written and produced by David S. Dear. Based on the RPG Numenera by The voice of Netlien was performed by Sarah Rhea Werner. The voice of Kasera was performed by Felix Trench. The voice of Mayor Terrhvyss was performed by Phil Usher. The voice of Januae was performed by David S. Dear. The voice of Ontus was performed by Dallas Hawthorn. The voice of Polele was performed by Charlie Wilson. Music is by Kevin MacLeod at Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License For more information and transcripts visit Follow on Twitter at Find out how you can support the show by visiting or Thank you so much for listening!
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Journal Entry 47: Exsanguinations and Excellence Interrupted
06/26/2022
Journal Entry 47: Exsanguinations and Excellence Interrupted
Colred and his team is underway to retrieve the teleportation device from the Twinned Cities while Januae attempts to gain an audience with the Archbishop of Navarene. Written and produced by David S. Dear. Based on the RPG Numenera by The voice of Colred was performed by Kyle Decker. The voice of Teolnis was performed by David Ault. The voice of Januae was performed by David S. Dear. The voice of Archbishop Tnoust was performed by Jordan Cobb. Music is by Kevin MacLeod at Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License For more information and transcripts visit Follow on Twitter at Find out how you can support the show by visiting or Thank you so much for listening!
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Journal Entry 46: Dreams and Deadly Artifacts
06/12/2022
Journal Entry 46: Dreams and Deadly Artifacts
Januae decides to visit his old mentor to get help learning to control the jaunting ability, while a new acquaintance looks for a lucrative opportunity. Written and produced by David S. Dear. Based on the RPG Numenera by The voice of Januae was performed by David S. Dear. The voice of Narla Deshu was performed by Sheila Morris. The voice of Humner was performed by Kevin Hall. The voice of Netlien was performed by Sarah Rhea Werner. Music is by Kevin MacLeod at Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License For more information and transcripts visit Follow on Twitter at You can support the show by visiting or Thank you so much for listening!
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Journal Entry 46: Dreams and Deadly Artifacts
06/12/2022
Journal Entry 46: Dreams and Deadly Artifacts
Januae decides to visit his old mentor to get help learning to control the jaunting ability, while a new acquaintance looks for a lucrative opportunity. Written and produced by David S. Dear. Based on the RPG Numenera by The voice of Januae was performed by David S. Dear. The voice of Narla Deshu was performed by Sheila Morris. The voice of Humner was performed by Kevin Hall. The voice of Netlien was performed by Sarah Rhea Werner. Music is by Kevin MacLeod at Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License For more information and transcripts visit Follow on Twitter at You can support the show by visiting or Thank you so much for listening!
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Journal Entry 45: Shards and Ruined Vests
05/29/2022
Journal Entry 45: Shards and Ruined Vests
After reliving his duplicate's experiences, Januae finds himself at the site of the other's demise at the giant crystal in the Gtharren Valley. Written and produced by David S. Dear. Based on the RPG Numenera by The voice of Januae was performed by David S. Dear. The voice of Phiraster was performed by Sev. The voice of Netlien was performed by Sarah Rhea Werner. The voice of Colred was performed by Kyle Decker. The voice of Bishop Kliambala was performed by Shannon Perry. Music is by Kevin MacLeod at Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License For more information and transcripts visit You can support the show by donating at or Follow on Twitter at Thank you so much for listening! Featured promo:
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Season 5 update
04/07/2022
Season 5 update
Greetings, all! Our release of the premiere of season 5 has been getting pushed back, so I'm giving a bit of an update as to what's going on and when you can expect the upcoming season premiere. Thanks for your patience!
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Presents: Dice Tower Theatre
03/06/2022
Presents: Dice Tower Theatre
Dice Tower Theatre presents Dawn of Dragons. A clean, family-friendly, fantasy epic with a setting both unique and familiar to those that enjoy escaping into the classic worlds of Tolkien, CS Lewis, Rothfuss and Martin. Worlds where magic and dragons battle with relatable heroes. Heroes that also at times must battle even those challenges that lie within their own hearts. Raised by former knights in hiding, they have grown up taking on different skills, each one unique and valuable to each other. Young Cordelia the fire mage, aspiring knight Benedict, bright-eyed mariner Zorin and the deadly swordmaster Sophie are not only bonded by use of magic or mastery of a sword, they are also tied to a great destiny - a destiny foretold in lost tomes they have yet to discover. But first their world is one now cloaked in a great shadow that is spreading like a sickness which they seek to overcome. In this scene our heroes are locked in the defense of the celestine tower, an ancient castle watching over the vast plain of the great valley. They are under siege by dragons and other dark forces of an invading army. While some of our heros are exploring its ancient halls above looking for assistance we begin by joining young benedict, to stand by his side on the battlefield. Originally created simply to record the events of a collaborative roleplaying game, Dice Tower Theatre has now grown to a production including over 80 voice actors, original scoring and sound design by the game master himself, resulting in hours of quality entertainment. Many of the echoes of life’s struggles came out organically at the table between the players as friends and were captured in the story. Those struggles come with lessons, and overall those lessons are to be a better person, both to those around them as well as to themselves. You can listen to Dice Tower Theatre at or wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.
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Presenting: Hannahpocalypse
02/20/2022
Presenting: Hannahpocalypse
This is a show about love, death, and robots. No, not the Netflix show. This is a totally different kind of story. Hannahpocalypse is a forth wall breaking serial comedy/horror audio drama that follows the last zombie, Hannah; who’s ‘living’ her best life over 100 years after the zombie apocalypse has come and gone. All the while Cali, a scout for a thriving settlement, looks to make a mark on the world but is coming up bust. Destined to collide, zombie and human will be forced into an unlikely friendship amid a wasteland full of unfriendly robots left over from the ‘bad old days’. It’s a story of friendship, love, robots and a girl who eats people. As you might have guessed, this isn’t your regular zombie show, if one at all despite the unliving status of it’s main character. Perhaps surprisingly, flicking the tuner to this show will introduce an offbeat, queer, comedy/horror story dares to tackle a spectrum of themes ranging from feelings of existential loneliness all the way to finding the kind of love that crosses the boundaries of communication. It swings with abandon between light and quirky observational gags to incredibly vulnerable scenes of heartache and hope that’ll be sure to have you experiencing a full range of emotions within a fifteen or so minute episode. Starring Amanda Hufford as Hannah and Abigail Turner as Cali, the show is also propelled forward by powerful supporting performances from Jordan Rudolph, Tom Schulk, Will Handford and Ryan Hoyle (among others!). If you’re looking for a show with incredibly strong character development, a little bit of hope and maybe a laugh or two, try giving Hannahpocalypse a spot in your podcast rotation. You can listen to Hannahpocalypse at or wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.
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Presenting: What Will Be Here
02/06/2022
Presenting: What Will Be Here
What Will Be Here is a sci-fi audio drama about living on a doomed earth and building things anyway. In it, five friends send a rocket to space with a collection of recordings on it, documenting the world’s decline, their experiences living on a doomed earth, the stories they want to tell, and their efforts in building a rocket to get this message to the stars. They wonder what their world will have become by the time their message is listened to. What will be left of a planet that has destroyed itself? What will be left of the people who lived there? What will become of their stories? What will be here? At its core, this show is about living and creating when things feel pointless. It's a story that came out of the pandemic, and the landscape in which this story was written and produced greatly influenced how it turned out. What Will Be Here? is set on earth 200 years in the future, where large-scale crises are fully normalized. But despite the bleak backdrop, this story is one of hope - of overcoming challenges, of making things that might be temporary, but also things that might be launched into space and continue on forever. The experience of the characters in What Will Be Here? mirrors the experience of the cast and crew; both creating something new against a background of tragedy, and neither knowing quite where it will end up. You can listen to What Will Be Here at or wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.
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Presenting: Omen
01/23/2022
Presenting: Omen
They thought they were searching for a missing girl. But amateur adventurers Gwen, Tobias, and Quentin must darken many dangerous doorways to unravel a deeper mystery--and some doors cannot be closed once opened. From the producers of Girl in Space comes Omen, a fantasy audio drama featuring spellcraft, swashbuckling, and more than a few sinister secrets. Omen is a new fantasy audio drama from Executive Producer Sarah Rhea Werner, creator of the award-winning sci-fi audio drama Girl in Space. Omen features positive, relationship-driven storytelling about found family, pirates, and rampaging demons delivered through inclusive and relatable dialogue without relying too heavily on high fantasy tropes. The show’s tone is exciting, perilous, friendly, and smarmy—all brought to life by a diverse cast of phenomenal voice actors. You can listen to Omen at or wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.
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Journal Entry 44: Ipse Scriptio Continua
06/05/2021
Journal Entry 44: Ipse Scriptio Continua
Januae has since left Ossam's Menagerie and Traveling Circus and is trying to determine where to go next. A momentary repose in the meantime brings an interesting revelation. Written and produced by David S. Dear. Season 4 Executive Producer - Corey Pfautsch Based on the RPG Numenera by The voice of Januae was performed by David S. Dear. The voice of Shoum was performed by Dallis Mackenzie. The voice of Kaebossus was performed by Myles Catania. The voice of Ellenandus was performed by Mike Atchley. The voice of Cyunn was performed by Stephanie Tobin. The voice of Narla Deshu was performed by Sheila Morris. The voice of Phiraster was performed by Sev. Music is by Kevin MacLeod at Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License For more information and transcripts visit Follow on Twitter at Find out how you can support the show by visiting Thank you so much for listening!
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Journal Entry 43: Quid Pro Quo
05/22/2021
Journal Entry 43: Quid Pro Quo
Januae jaunts into an encounter with a ravage bear, which leads to a disturbing revelation. Written and produced by David S. Dear. Season 4 Executive Producer - Corey Pfautsch Based on the RPG Numenera by The voice of Januae was performed by David S. Dear. The voice of the girl was performed by Nikki Richardson. The voice of the boy was performed by Jordache Richardson. The voice of Yeri was performed by DJ Sylvis. Music is by Kevin MacLeod at Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License Sound effects courtesy of klankbeeld from For more information and transcripts visit Follow on Twitter at Thank you so much for listening!
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Journal Entry 42: Ten Seconds Back
05/08/2021
Journal Entry 42: Ten Seconds Back
As Januae continues practicing his jaunting in the quiet wagon he has a near-death experience which is accompanied by a surprising gift. Written and produced by David S. Dear. Season 4 Executive Producer - Corey Pfautsch Based on the RPG Numenera by The voice of Januae was performed by David S. Dear. The voice of Heth Narhaa was performed by Becca Marcus. Music is by Kevin MacLeod at Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License For more information and transcripts visit Follow on Twitter at Find out how you can support the show by visiting Thank you so much for listening!
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Journal Entry 41: Shifts In Conditions
04/24/2021
Journal Entry 41: Shifts In Conditions
Januae begins his training with Heth Narhaa to learn to deal with the dangers of the training jaunts, then encounters a surprising revelation. Written and produced by David S. Dear. Season 4 Executive Producer - Corey Pfautsch Based on the RPG Numenera by The voice of Januae was performed by David S. Dear. The voice of Heth Narhaa was performed by Becca Marcus. The voice of Yeri was performed by DJ Sylvis. Music is by Kevin MacLeod at Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License Sound effects courtesy of Serana Sladow. Episode artwork "The Provocateur" by Janna Sophia Koppenwallner For more information and transcripts visit Follow on Twitter at Find out how you can support the show by visiting Thank you so much for listening!
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Journal Entry 40: Irritating First Attempt
04/10/2021
Journal Entry 40: Irritating First Attempt
Having been convinced by Yeri that she can help Januae learn to control his jaunting, his first foray into the experiment turns out to be highly unpleasant.
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Journal Entry 39: Fate From Fortune
03/27/2021
Journal Entry 39: Fate From Fortune
Januae eventually stumbles upon a small town in the middle of nowhere when a travelling act comes to town, bringing with it a cryptic message.
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Journal Entry 38: Find the Hated
03/13/2021
Journal Entry 38: Find the Hated
Abandoned somewhere in Milave, Januae struggles with an abhuman out in the middle of nowhere.
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Journal Entry 37: Encampment of Ruin
02/27/2021
Journal Entry 37: Encampment of Ruin
Keeping his word, Dustik takes Januae to see his nephew, the warlord Tarvesh with the possibility of him helping Januae on his mission.
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Journal Entry 36: Brilliance In Brightness
02/13/2021
Journal Entry 36: Brilliance In Brightness
Januae manages to secure travel to Milave, but during a stop along the way he finds himself in an illuminating situation.
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