Janus Descending

Janus Descending

Janus Descending is a science fiction and horror podcast produced by No Such Thing Productions. The show stars Jordan Cobb and Anthony Olivieri with music inspired by The Last Five Years. The story is nonlinear and follows two xenoarchaeologists named Peter and Chel who are exploring an alien planet.

Background

The story is a blend of horror and science fiction and follows the experiences of two xenoarchaeologists who are exploring an alien planet.[1] The podcast tells the story non-linearly with episodes from the perspective of Chel moving forward in time while the episodes from the perspective of Peter move backward in time.[2] The podcast drew musical inspiration from The Last Five Years.[3][4] The podcast stars Jordan Cobb and Anthony Olivieri.[5] The podcast is a single season long and the creators made a supercut of all of the episodes.[6]

Reception

The show won best "Instrumental Composition in a New Production" as well as best "Action Sound Design in a New Production" at the 2019 Audio Verse Awards.[7] Phoebe Lett wrote in The New York Times that Cobb "masterfully weaves the dueling narratives in such a way that your expectations are subverted."[8] Ross Johnson wrote in Lifehacker that the show has an "atmosphere rich in wonder and horror."[9] Christina Orlando wrote on Tor.com that "The worldbuilding here is spectacular."[10] Aigner Loren Wilson wrote in Discover Pods that the show is "A terrifying tragedy ... you won't soon forget."[11]

References

  1. ^ Wacek, Michele Pariza (November 2020). Olsher, Steve (ed.). "Janus Descending: A Dichotomous Perspective" (PDF). Podcast Magazine. Vol. 1, no. 10. San Diego, CA. pp. 79–83. ISSN 2690-4608. OCLC 1140254648. Archived (PDF) from the original on December 13, 2021. Retrieved October 2, 2022.
  2. ^ Taylor, Cory (October 25, 2021). "Three Spooky Podcasts to Help You Get in the Halloween Spirit". Blizzard Watch. On Click Creative. Archived from the original on October 28, 2021. Retrieved October 2, 2022.
  3. ^ Williams, Wil (May 23, 2019). "Game of Thrones is Over, but These 15 Podcasts Will Fill the Void: We've Got Fantasy, Political Intrigue, and Serious World-Building of Every Kind". Polygon. Vox Media. Archived from the original on February 9, 2021. Retrieved October 2, 2022.
  4. ^ Williams, Wil (December 3, 2018). ""Janus Descending" Melds Sci-Fi, Horror, and Time". Wil Williams Reviews. Archived from the original on October 27, 2021. Retrieved October 2, 2022.
  5. ^ Wilson, Aigner Loren (February 18, 2022). "Podcast Reviews: 12 Great Science Fiction Podcasts". Discover Pods. Elite CafeMedia. Archived from the original on July 5, 2022. Retrieved October 2, 2022.
  6. ^ Wilson, Aigner Loren (April 19, 2022). "Podcast Reviews: Our Favorite Horror Audio Drama Podcasts". Discover Pods. Elite CafeMedia. Archived from the original on July 5, 2022. Retrieved October 2, 2022.
  7. ^ "Congratulations to This Year's Winners: These Are the Winners of the 2019 Audio Verse Awards". Audio Verse Awards. 2019. Archived from the original on August 18, 2021. Retrieved October 2, 2022.
  8. ^ Lett, Phoebe (October 11, 2020). "Four Podcasts That Go Bump in the Night: These Shows Are Perfect for Halloween Creeps and Scares. Listen, if You Dare". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Archived from the original on March 18, 2022. Retrieved October 2, 2022.
  9. ^ Johnson, Ross (October 18, 2021). "15 Sci-Fi Podcasts to Listen to When You Need a Break From This Reality". Lifehacker. G/O Media. Archived from the original on February 14, 2022. Retrieved October 2, 2022.
  10. ^ Orlando, Christina (March 13, 2020). "Five Spooky Fiction Podcasts That Go Bump in the Night". Tor.com. Macmillan Publishers. Archived from the original on February 14, 2022. Retrieved October 2, 2022.
  11. ^ Wilson, Aigner Loren (June 30, 2020). "Radio at the End of the World: Audio Fiction and Drama Podcast Roundup June 2020". Discover Pods. Elite CafeMedia. Archived from the original on July 5, 2022. Retrieved October 2, 2022.