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Jaran

Cold Shift

A Science Fiction , Fiction and Drama podcast

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About the show

Cold Shift is a cozy cosmic horror audio drama told through the recordings of Jaran, the rather optimistic facility manager at the Deep Earth Anomaly Department, a remote research station in East Antarctica. Life at the facility is good. The coffee is warm, the company is pleasant, and there’s always something interesting going on. People disappear. Strange entities wander the corridors. Doors lead to places they shouldn’t. And the more Jaran tries to make sense of his surroundings, the less sense anything seems to make. What was the facility originally built to study? What lies behind its many peculiarities? And how much does Jaran really know about the place he calls home? After all, every workplace has its challenges. Stay warm.

Newest episodes

ep26 - dear Norway, or whatever

15 min

Contact the Deep Earth Anomaly Department here Old letters resurfaced while sorting  inventory at the Deep Earth Anomaly Department. This one doctor is a legend, let me tell you. If you’re hearing these transmissions, leaving a rating helps others find the frequency. https://coldshiftpod.com/ Also, running a research facility in Antarctica is surprisingly expensive.  If you'd like to help keep the anomalies reasonably contained, you can support Cold Shift - or send powdered milk - through this link Thank you kindly, Jaran Facility Manager

ep25 - the severed supervisor sleuths, pt.2

23 min

Contact the Deep Earth Anomaly Department here a strange passing calls for cooperation. And where did all the blood go? also, a friend can sometimes be a complete stranger, but hey - who need mirrors, anyway? If you’re hearing these transmissions, leaving a rating helps others find the frequency. https://coldshiftpod.com/ Also, running a research facility in Antarctica is surprisingly expensive.  If you'd like to help keep the anomalies reasonably contained, you can support Cold Shift - or send powdered milk - through this link Thank you kindly, Jaran Facility Manager

ep24 - the greek god of the north wind, pt. 1

12 min

Contact the Deep Earth Anomaly Department here a voice through the static sends Jaran and Jaran the duplicate on a quest in the blizzard. Navigating the tall figure, the ice entities and their arc, who knows what they found.. If you’re hearing these transmissions, leaving a rating helps others find the frequency. https://coldshiftpod.com/ Also, running a research facility in Antarctica is surprisingly expensive.  If you'd like to help keep the anomalies reasonably contained, you can support Cold Shift - or send powdered milk - through this link Thank you kindly, Jaran Facility Manager

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All episodes

ep26 - dear Norway, or whatever

15 min

Contact the Deep Earth Anomaly Department here Old letters resurfaced while sorting  inventory at the Deep Earth Anomaly Department. This one doctor is a legend, let me tell you. If you’re hearing these transmissions, leaving a rating helps others find the frequency. https://coldshiftpod.com/ Also, running a research facility in Antarctica is surprisingly expensive.  If you'd like to help keep the anomalies reasonably contained, you can support Cold Shift - or send powdered milk - through this link Thank you kindly, Jaran Facility Manager

ep25 - the severed supervisor sleuths, pt.2

23 min

Contact the Deep Earth Anomaly Department here a strange passing calls for cooperation. And where did all the blood go? also, a friend can sometimes be a complete stranger, but hey - who need mirrors, anyway? If you’re hearing these transmissions, leaving a rating helps others find the frequency. https://coldshiftpod.com/ Also, running a research facility in Antarctica is surprisingly expensive.  If you'd like to help keep the anomalies reasonably contained, you can support Cold Shift - or send powdered milk - through this link Thank you kindly, Jaran Facility Manager

ep24 - the greek god of the north wind, pt. 1

12 min

Contact the Deep Earth Anomaly Department here a voice through the static sends Jaran and Jaran the duplicate on a quest in the blizzard. Navigating the tall figure, the ice entities and their arc, who knows what they found.. If you’re hearing these transmissions, leaving a rating helps others find the frequency. https://coldshiftpod.com/ Also, running a research facility in Antarctica is surprisingly expensive.  If you'd like to help keep the anomalies reasonably contained, you can support Cold Shift - or send powdered milk - through this link Thank you kindly, Jaran Facility Manager

ep23 - the council of dehydrated dairy

13 min

Contact the Deep Earth Anomaly Department here it's been a few good nights as Jaran stumbles across a gem out of this world. Also, Aleksander Voss says hi through short range waves, seeing as the tall figure is looking for something. And an old seismograph has been transformed. Who needs nuclear aesthetics anyway? If you’re hearing these transmissions, leaving a rating helps others find the frequency. https://coldshiftpod.com/ Also, running a research facility in Antarctica is surprisingly expensive.  If you'd like to help keep the anomalies reasonably contained, you can support Cold Shift - or send powdered milk - through this link Thank you kindly, Jaran Facility Manager

ep22 - one piece of coal in a large steam engine

19 min

Contact the Deep Earth Anomaly Department here From the vents, Jaran looks back on good, old times with an old crew. He also faces the stark present, and meets Thomas Grind face to face.  If you’re hearing these transmissions, leaving a rating helps others find the frequency. https://coldshiftpod.com/ Also, running a research facility in Antarctica is surprisingly expensive.  If you'd like to help keep the anomalies reasonably contained, you can support Cold Shift - or send powdered milk - through this link Thank you kindly, Jaran Facility Manager

ep21 - canned neurons

18 min

Contact the Deep Earth Anomaly Department here time has come to ventilate. Pun intended. Jaran is hiding for a bit, to figure out how, and when, to confront Thomas. Meanwhile, he discovers somewhere new, and spends a few hours in a creative flow with Ingrid. Good ol times. If you’re hearing these transmissions, leaving a rating helps others find the frequency. https://coldshiftpod.com/ Also, running a research facility in Antarctica is surprisingly expensive.  If you'd like to help keep the anomalies reasonably contained, you can support Cold Shift - or send powdered milk - through this link Thank you kindly, Jaran Facility Manager

ep20 - like a monkey chewing into a water melon

26 min

Contact the Deep Earth Anomaly Department here Jaran wakes up to a stranger reality than usual. To survive, he discover a few new truths, sees the true face of a friend, and lets another friend sleep.  If you’re hearing these transmissions, leaving a rating helps others find the frequency. https://coldshiftpod.com/ Also, running a research facility in Antarctica is surprisingly expensive.  If you'd like to help keep the anomalies reasonably contained, you can support Cold Shift - or send powdered milk - through this link Thank you kindly, Jaran Facility Manager

ep19 - within these walls

17 min

Contact the Deep Earth Anomaly Department here Someone else knows how to play the ukulele. And it's not Thomas.  A friend from the world of reflections also says hi, which is always nice. He has a thing or two to tell.  If you’re hearing these transmissions, leaving a rating helps others find the frequency. https://coldshiftpod.com/ Also, running a research facility in Antarctica is surprisingly expensive.  If you'd like to help keep the anomalies reasonably contained, you can support Cold Shift - or send powdered milk - through this link Thank you kindly, Jaran Facility Manager

ep18 - following the footsteps of shadows

20 min

Contact the Deep Earth Anomaly Department here Talking to captain Voss, Jaran discovers similarities between the sphere, the fusing of the crew onboard MS Svalbard, and perhaps even the truth about the red door. According to notes by Joshua, it might all be connected.  Also, the tall figure reaches out.  If you’re hearing these transmissions, leaving a rating helps others find the frequency. https://coldshiftpod.com/ Also, running a research facility in Antarctica is surprisingly expensive.  If you'd like to help keep the anomalies reasonably contained, you can support Cold Shift - or send powdered milk - through this link Thank you kindly, Jaran Facility Manager

ep17 - the ice kingdom of blizzards

17 min

Contact the Deep Earth Anomaly Department here Six facilities vanished. Thomas Grind says the reason is behind the red door. Also, Jaran goes looking for a missing case of dynamite.  Anyways... If you’re hearing these transmissions, leaving a rating helps others find the frequency. https://coldshiftpod.com/ Also, running a research facility in Antarctica is surprisingly expensive.  If you'd like to help keep the anomalies reasonably contained, you can support Cold Shift - or send powdered milk - through this link Thank you kindly, Jaran Facility Manager

ep16 - the apex fly

17 min

Contact the Deep Earth Anomaly Department here Blip and Blop, the tiny alien entities, swoops by with news. A captain asks for a favour, and the ukulele sounds just right.   If you’re hearing these transmissions, leaving a rating helps others find the frequency. https://coldshiftpod.com/ Also, running a research facility in Antarctica is surprisingly expensive.  If you'd like to help keep the anomalies reasonably contained, you can support Cold Shift - or send powdered milk - through this link Thank you kindly, Jaran Facility Manager

ep15 - the red door knock

14 min

Contact the Deep Earth Anomaly Department here Someone is up to something. A conspiracy is afoot. Meanwhile, something, or someone, wants to communicate with Jara. from beyond a vast, pitch black darkness.  If you’re hearing these transmissions, leaving a rating helps others find the frequency. https://coldshiftpod.com/ Also, running a research facility in Antarctica is surprisingly expensive.  If you'd like to help keep the anomalies reasonably contained, you can support Cold Shift - or send powdered milk - through this link Thank you kindly, Jaran Facility Manager

ep - 14.1 - SOURCE UNKNOWN

3 min

Contact the Deep Earth Anomaly Department here ARCHIVE NOTE: No corresponding log entry was found. Source unknown If you’re hearing these transmissions, leaving a rating helps others find the frequency. https://coldshiftpod.com/ Also, running a research facility in Antarctica is surprisingly expensive.  If you'd like to help keep the anomalies reasonably contained, you can support Cold Shift - or send powdered milk - through this link Thank you kindly, Jaran Facility Manager

ep14 - the letters from Mount Kailash

14 min

Contact the Deep Earth Anomaly Department here Total solitude. Quiet submarines. Stillness onboard MS Svalbard. Bizzare letters from an author. Is this the calm before the storm? If you’re hearing these transmissions, leaving a rating helps others find the frequency. https://coldshiftpod.com/ Also, running a research facility in Antarctica is surprisingly expensive.  If you'd like to help keep the anomalies reasonably contained, you can support Cold Shift - or send powdered milk - through this link Thank you kindly, Jaran Facility Manager

ep13 - the mysterious daytime working bee

14 min

Contact the Deep Earth Anomaly Department here The facility is locked down. Someone has been doing Jarans work. The iron comet is still outside, and Joshua has news from the outside world.  If you’re hearing these transmissions, leaving a rating helps others find the frequency. https://coldshiftpod.com/ Also, running a research facility in Antarctica is surprisingly expensive.  If you'd like to help keep the anomalies reasonably contained, you can support Cold Shift - or send powdered milk - through this link Thank you kindly, Jaran Facility Manager

ep12 - the eight towers of the ocean floor

15 min

Contact the Deep Earth Anomaly Department here An sighting from the submarine, movement in the skies, a fine tuned ukulele, and Karl The Crab.  If you’re hearing these transmissions, leaving a rating helps others find the frequency. https://coldshiftpod.com/ Also, running a research facility in Antarctica is surprisingly expensive.  If you'd like to help keep the anomalies reasonably contained, you can support Cold Shift - or send powdered milk - through this link Thank you kindly, Jaran Facility Manager

ep11 - Thomas A. Grind

18 min

Contact the Deep Earth Anomaly Department here A robotic cycle ends, and a meeting takes place.  If you’re hearing these transmissions, leaving a rating helps others find the frequency. https://coldshiftpod.com/ Also, running a research facility in Antarctica is surprisingly expensive.  If you'd like to help keep the anomalies reasonably contained, you can support Cold Shift - or send powdered milk - through this link Thank you kindly, Jaran Facility Manager

ep10 - do sirens wiggle their fins in ice?

15 min

Contact the Deep Earth Anomaly Department here Jaran ventures out in the blizzard to see and old, fused friend about a comet. Someone is heard singing in the murderous winds, and back at the facility someone finally wants to meet. If you’re hearing these transmissions, leaving a rating helps others find the frequency. https://coldshiftpod.com/ Also, running a research facility in Antarctica is surprisingly expensive.  If you'd like to help keep the anomalies reasonably contained, you can support Cold Shift - or send powdered milk - through this link Thank you kindly, Jaran Facility Manager

ep09 - the eye of the telescope, and a letter

15 min

Contact the Deep Earth Anomaly Department here A letter arrives, delivered by no one, written by a hand from another century. The overseer has made contact. And can the telescope be trusted? If you’re hearing these transmissions, leaving a rating helps others find the frequency. https://coldshiftpod.com/ Also, running a research facility in Antarctica is surprisingly expensive.  If you'd like to help keep the anomalies reasonably contained, you can support Cold Shift - or send powdered milk - through this link Thank you kindly, Jaran Facility Manager

ep08 - the blip and a bottle of antimatter

13 min

Contact the Deep Earth Anomaly Department here A comet appears where no comet should. And after the longest night of Jaran’s shift, someone finally speaks into the radio while he’s away. If you’re hearing these transmissions, leaving a rating helps others find the frequency. https://coldshiftpod.com/ Also, running a research facility in Antarctica is surprisingly expensive.  If you'd like to help keep the anomalies reasonably contained, you can support Cold Shift - or send powdered milk - through this link Thank you kindly, Jaran Facility Manager

ep07 - the solar flare radiation celebration

18 min

Contact the Deep Earth Anomaly Department here In the afterglow of the first Solar Flare Radiation Celebration, Jaran joins Joshua for a camping trip to the edge of the ice — and learns what the frozen things out there might be, and what waits by the facility door. If you’re hearing these transmissions, leaving a rating helps others find the frequency. https://coldshiftpod.com/ Also, running a research facility in Antarctica is surprisingly expensive.  If you'd like to help keep the anomalies reasonably contained, you can support Cold Shift - or send powdered milk - through this link Thank you kindly, Jaran Facility Manager

ep06 - hot chocolate brandy and the devil

16 min

Contact the Deep Earth Anomaly Department here A visitor visits. A shadow lurks. Is it the devil, crawling up MS Svalbard, or is it just a dream? Let's hear what Joshua has to say.  If you’re hearing these transmissions, leaving a rating helps others find the frequency. https://coldshiftpod.com/ Also, running a research facility in Antarctica is surprisingly expensive.  If you'd like to help keep the anomalies reasonably contained, you can support Cold Shift - or send powdered milk - through this link Thank you kindly, Jaran Facility Manager

Welcome, oh great divers from the future. This is the place to begin.

1 min

Contact the Deep Earth Anomaly Department here Cold Shift.  So if you wonder where to begin, or what this is, or who is talking or what is happening, or if you are not sure you want to invest a quarter of an hour, this is the place to start. Cold shift is about Jaran, the facility manager at the Deep Earth Anomaly Department. Strange things occur, but somehow he doesn't seem to mind all that much.   If you’re hearing these transmissions, leaving a rating helps others find the frequency. https://coldshiftpod.com/ Also, running a research facility in Antarctica is surprisingly expensive.  If you'd like to help keep the anomalies reasonably contained, you can support Cold Shift - or send powdered milk - through this link Thank you kindly, Jaran Facility Manager

ep05 - the just in case soldier

17 min

Contact the Deep Earth Anomaly Department here A strange transmission from the mines on the moon. A tall, mysterious figure carrying severed heads, quantum physics and a faulty robot. Strange, indeed.  And who is this Yehuda anyway? If you’re hearing these transmissions, leaving a rating helps others find the frequency. https://coldshiftpod.com/ Also, running a research facility in Antarctica is surprisingly expensive.  If you'd like to help keep the anomalies reasonably contained, you can support Cold Shift - or send powdered milk - through this link Thank you kindly, Jaran Facility Manager

ep04 - Grind and the twisted antenna

13 min

Contact the Deep Earth Anomaly Department here Anyways. The radio is still dead, unfortunately. The man in the mirror however, isn't. And he has grave news. Also, who is the overseer? And what exactly does the Mastema 4000 Quantum Tunneling Scanner do? Who knows? Who knows... If you’re hearing these transmissions, leaving a rating helps others find the frequency. https://coldshiftpod.com/ Also, running a research facility in Antarctica is surprisingly expensive.  If you'd like to help keep the anomalies reasonably contained, you can support Cold Shift - or send powdered milk - through this link Thank you kindly, Jaran Facility Manager

ep03 - a concorde the size of an atom

12 min

Contact the Deep Earth Anomaly Department here A reset goes slightly wrong. Somebody appears in his bed. A plane  may still be flying, somewhere too small to see.  If you’re hearing these transmissions, leaving a rating helps others find the frequency. https://coldshiftpod.com/ Also, running a research facility in Antarctica is surprisingly expensive.  If you'd like to help keep the anomalies reasonably contained, you can support Cold Shift - or send powdered milk - through this link Thank you kindly, Jaran Facility Manager

ep02 - The Left Hand Pinch Prince

13 min

Contact the Deep Earth Anomaly Department here The radio is still broken. The blizzard is still going. The submarine beneath the ice and the dutch chef who lives on it - still there. Anywys.... If you’re hearing these transmissions, leaving a rating helps others find the frequency. https://coldshiftpod.com/ Also, running a research facility in Antarctica is surprisingly expensive.  If you'd like to help keep the anomalies reasonably contained, you can support Cold Shift - or send powdered milk - through this link Thank you kindly, Jaran Facility Manager

ep01 - the red finger beam

13 min

Contact the Deep Earth Anomaly Department here The radio is broken. The crew is late. A frozen ship has been found in the ice. Jaran signs in for yet another cold shift....anyways.. If you’re hearing these transmissions, leaving a rating helps others find the frequency. https://coldshiftpod.com/ Also, running a research facility in Antarctica is surprisingly expensive.  If you'd like to help keep the anomalies reasonably contained, you can support Cold Shift - or send powdered milk - through this link Thank you kindly, Jaran Facility Manager

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