Once Upon A Wasteland: A Fallout Story (Brad Williams)

Beth consults her most trusted friend as she deals with the fallout of the previous night's interruption of "dessert." She discusses the case with her father, who reveals new information that draws Beth and Odessa back together, providing an opportunity for Beth to make things up to Odessa - an opportunity she's determined not to waste.

Beth and Odessa dress to the nines and go undercover at a high-end club as their pursuit of the mystery both deepens and intensifies.

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As a figure from Beth's past unexpectedly returns, the deepening mystery creates a pair of very strange bedfellows - and puts Odessa in danger.

Content Warning: This episode contains a scene depicting attempted sexual assault by placing a drug in someone's drink. The scene begins at 23:00 and ends at 32:06.

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The trailer for the post-apocalyptic science-fiction romance audio drama "Once Upon a Wasteland." Winner of eight Signal Awards, including Best Writing, Best Show Art, Best Editing, and Best Scripted Fiction.

Join us as we follow the story of Elizabeth Kirby and Odessa Valdez as they fight to save civilization and find their "happily ever after."

Odessa, together with Beth, Amanda, and the Corbins, delves into the mysteries of the Deep Archive, seeking information that could help them understand the Veil and potentially return home. Following a breakthrough, they learn the truth about the nature of the Blackhalls' quest for their forgotten god and discover that it may hold the key both to Beth's memories and to their return home.

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Note: This version corrects a minor audio issue that had been present in Act 2, Scene 2.

After spending the night together, Beth and Odessa receive an unexpected visitor who throws their peaceful morning into turmoil. Following a trip back to Atlas, they formulate an incredibly risky plan that neither of them is comfortable with, but seems like the only option. Beth is forced to face a terrifying situation and unable to find a way to escape but an unexpected ally joins her to help her find her way.

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As Beth leaves town to wrap up her latest mission, Odessa works on wedding plans and tries to pry information on the bachelorette party out of Amanda. Later, Beth attempts to infiltrate a criminal syndicate with its eyes on Appalachia.

Two weeks after Amanda and Odessa's initial team-up almost ended in disaster, they prepare for Beth's return to Appalachia. The Brotherhood of Steel finally have a breakthrough in their pursuit of the Morningstar's minions, and Odessa is called back into action at Fort Atlas. Beth's return and her reunion with Odessa are interrupted by an emergency at Foundation that shakes her to her core.

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Odessa and Amanda's search for Beth finally brings them to Gralsburg, but the situation is not as it seems. A conversation with Sheriff Eamon Byrne leads to a discussion with Adrian and Louisa Corbin about the woman they know as Isabelle and whether or not they've finally learned her true identity.

Meanwhile, Beth prepares for a ceremony in which Louisa will pass the torch - and the Sash of Ceridwen - to Sylvia and the two friends reflect on the impact each has had on the other since Beth traversed the Veil and became Isabelle. But will a reunion with Odessa bring Beth back to the fore?

This episode is the prologue to "Once Upon a Wasteland: A Fallout 76 Love Story."

In the late 23rd Century, a mysterious client has hired an archaeologist and a historian to track down a family treasure that's been lost for more than a century. After a long, arduous search, they've finally made it to what they think is the right place - a vacant but otherwise ordinary-looking house in Appalachia. Will they find the treasure? And even if they do, will they take it to their client or keep it for themselves?

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In the season finale of Once Upon A Wasteland, a tapestry of love and destiny unfurls beneath the shadow of impending nuptials. As Elizabeth Kirby and Odessa Valdez stand on the precipice of their forever, a gathering of friends, family, and unexpected guests transforms their wedding day into an epic tapestry of connections spanning worlds and time.

Amidst Casey's meticulous preparations and the tender moments shared with closest allies, the couple confronts the possibility of last-minute calamities. Yet, the universe seems poised to bestow blessings rather than curses, as the past and the future converge in a moment of serendipity that defies the odds.

As the ceremony unfolds with heartfelt vows and the exchange of rings, Elizabeth and Odessa's love story reaches its crescendo, a testament to the unyielding power of love in a world reborn from the ashes. And as they step forward into their next adventure, the echoes of their journey reverberate, leaving an indelible mark on the hearts of all who have witnessed their tale.

Beth is off on a mission for MODUS, so Amanda and Odessa spend time together and get some training in before Amanda's big weekend with Cindy. A strange noise in the basement causes Amanda and Odessa to investigate, leaving Cindy to manage the bar along with Bones.

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Odessa & Amanda arrive in the heart of Syndicate territory and enlist the help of an unexpected ally to find Beth.

In Gralsburg, Beth finally meets Elias, their tense meeting laying bare a centuries-old rivalry and hinting at dark secrets.

As Beth and Odessa ponder their situation and formulate a plan to escape, the combined forces at Fort Atlas try to determine their best path forward - trust Beth's plan or go in with guns blazing. Amanda and Cindy have a tense reunion following Amanda's sudden return to Appalachia and put all of their respective cards on the table. The Morningstar reveals his plan and forces Beth to make a heart-wrenching decision that will alter the trajectory not only of her life, but Odessa's.

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Odessa and Dr. Holcomb work frantically to save Beth as her trip into the Visiontron goes terribly wrong and tragedy appears imminent. Beth's parents and the Brotherhood of Steel receive new intel that points to a potentially disturbing conclusion regarding what the Morningstar has planned for Appalachia, and for the Brotherhood specifically.

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Beth finds herself a stranger in a strange land and tries to acclimate herself to her new surroundings while still plagued by amnesia. As she's looked after by one of Gralsburg's most influential families, she tries to understand her new situation as the Corbins assess what her arrival means for the future of their home.

Meanwhile, back in Appalachia, Odessa, unaware of Beth's disappearance, visits Scribe Navia and they bond over technology and reflect on the positive influence both that the Brotherhood has had on the region and that they've had on the Brotherhood and its institutions.

Freelance intelligence operative Beth Kirby and Brotherhood of Steel Scribe Odessa Valdez meet while pursuing a lead involving unknown technology and its associated research that's causing a stir among Appalachia's various gangs. They forge an immediate connection and decide to work together to crack the case, not only to protect Appalachia's nascent attempt at civilization, but also because of the intoxicating chemistry they feel when they're together.

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In the show's fourth behind-the-scenes minisode, creator Brad Williams and Vitriol Plays - the voice of Odessa in our show - do a deep dive on both the character and Vitriol's own background and experiences. You'll also hear some show reviews and gain some insight into the mechanics of character creation, both in general and specific to our Odessa.

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Following Beth's shocking return, the team scrambles to integrate the new information she's provided into what they've learned so far. As Beth recovers, Odessa and Derek continue to navigate the parameters of their new relationship.

Scribe Navia, Scribe Hargrove, and Knight Carlson visit Morgantown and make a surprising discovery at Flagrante Bello that throws everything they thought they knew about the complex and the situation surrounding it into turmoil. At the Spider's Web, Amanda and Rahmani commiserate as a familiar figure drops in once again.

Beth visits her parents to discuss the incident at Foundation and uses the opportunity offered by her father's brief absence to discuss how they stayed together even as the world fell apart around them. In advance of the dinner when she'll finally discover what happened between Odessa and Amanda while she was away, Beth checks in on Amanda and makes a shocking discovery.

In the midst of sudden and surprising turmoil, Beth and Odessa focus on each other in an attempt to center themselves, and in doing so finally reach the epiphany they'd both been craving.

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A whirlwind of revelations and confrontations unfolds as our heroes grapple with the Syndicate's cryptic maneuvers.

As Beth and Odessa race against time to save Amanda, they must unravel the Syndicate's intricate web of deceit, leading them to long-hidden secrets where destiny and doom hang in the balance. With the help of Cindy's timely intervention, they confront the arcane dangers that lurk within, while outside forces conspire to upend their mission.

With the fate of their friend and the stability of the region hanging in the balance, alliances are tested, and the true depth of the Blackhalls' sinister plot is laid bare. As the story hurtles towards its climax, one question remains: Can our heroes thwart the dark legacy that seeks to consume them all?

Odessa is left reeling after learning that Beth has disappeared, but the Enclave remains on the case and committed to finding her. The coded message Beth sent leads Odessa to visit an old friend who provides new information that both sheds light on what Beth was investigating and heightens the mystery.

Derek comforts Odessa as they discuss the changes in both of their lives since their breakup, and he and his team continue to evaluate the Appalachian Brotherhood of Steel. That evaluation is interrupted by a jarring event at Fort Atlas that leads them to Amanda's bar and an experience that none of them could've imagined.

After discovering the source of the anomalies that have plagued Appalachia and thrown their lives into disarray, Beth and Odessa find themselves separated as they struggle to ground themselves amid a seismic shift in their situation.

Beth finds comfort with her family while Odessa teams up with powerful new allies who provide insight into the nature of the anomalies and may finally provide the beginnings of a strategy to deal with them.

Beth visits an old friend to try to make progress after discovering that she may somehow be involved in the mystery. She and Valdez begin their quest by seeking out a reclusive Wastelander - a former VTU professor who also lived in the Vault - with pre-war knowledge that they hope will help them overcome their first dead-end.

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The team formulates a plan to determine the source of the phenomenon in an attempt both to discern its origins and to stop it before its impact spreads. Beth and Odessa have a contentious conversation after Beth walks in on an emotional interaction between Odessa and Derek. A new ally enters the fray, but just when answers - and perhaps even a solution - seem imminent, everything is thrown into disarray.

In the show's third behind-the-scenes minisode, creator Brad Williams discusses getting a story podcast off the ground. You'll also hear a show review and gain some insight into the mechanics of creating and preparing a story for eventual publication as an audio drama podcast, both in general and specific to our show. We won't get into nuts and bolts like casting or selecting a distribution platform - those can be part of a more detailed discussion in a later minisode if you'd like more insight into that side of creating a story podcast.

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Odessa wakes up in a gilded cage as she recovers from her injuries with the help of a new face as well as a familiar one. Beth calls in favors and rallies the troops as she attempts to locate Odessa and then to retrieve her. Following an epic battle, Beth makes a shocking discovery as the Morningstar's endgame begins.

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Odessa awaits the return of the woman she loves as she navigates seismic changes in her life that turned her world upside down in an instant. The future of the Appalachian Brotherhood of Steel unexpectedly becomes an open question as the ties Paladin Rahmani worked so hard to sever prove to be more resilient than she'd imagined.

In Gralsburg, Beth's friendship with Sylvia deepens as they navigate both Corbenic Library and Beth's quest for identity. Sylvia offers both comfort and intrigue, hinting at her family's rich, storied past and the town's connections to the supernatural.

Meanwhile, Louisa finally reveals Beth's arrival to Elias Blackhall, and their conversation unveils a complex network of power, secrets, and alliances that have played out over the course of centuries.

Meanwhile, Odessa discusses the Brotherhood's future with Paladin Rahmani and Scribe Navia and visits Amanda to relax before Beth's expected return, but a shocking revelation sends them on a new mission.

As Beth and Odessa reel from a pair of startling revelations, their resolve to find their way back home strengthens further. As they weigh their options, they turn to trusted friends as well as their new allies and must decide whether or not to tell them the true nature of their presence here.

In the show's second behind-the-scenes minisode, creator Brad Williams discusses the process of getting a story from the brain to the page. You'll also hear some show reviews and gain some insight into the mechanics of writing a screenplay, both in general and specific to our show.

Link to NYFA article on loglines: https://www.nyfa.edu/student-resources/so-what-exactly-is-a-logline-and-why-do-i-need-one/

Link to Pond5 article on the process: https://blog.pond5.com/9419-screenwriting-101-7-basic-steps-to-writing-a-screenplay/

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In the show's first behind-the-scenes minisode, creator Brad Williams does a deep dive on the origins of Elizabeth Kirby, "Once Upon a Wasteland's" co-lead character. You'll also hear some show reviews and gain some insight into the mechanics of character creation, both in general and specific to our Beth.

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Beth, Odessa, and Amanda return from their adventure in Gralsburg and immediately find themselves back in the middle of the Syndicate's operation. Beth struggles with the emotional and psychological ramifications of her time in Gralsburg and weighs what she's gained versus what she's lost.

Odessa meets with Rahmani to discuss her journey and the myriad implications of what they found. Meanwhile, still in Cincinnati, Amanda makes a shocking discovery about a previously unrevealed aspect of the Syndicate's plans.

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The imminent threat of an interdimensional incursion from an unstoppable enemy looms as Devon races to complete the preparations necessary to prevent it. During a lull in the action, Amanda, Beth, and Odessa take a moment to take stock of how far they've come in the past two years. Beth and Odessa grapple with devastating news amid an uncertain future.

With Beth away on a mission for MODUS in the Pitt, Odessa meets with a promising junior Scribe as she prepares to take some well-earned time off. Amanda meets a handsome stranger who intervenes when she and Elise are attacked by Raiders, and his arrival turns Odessa's world upside down.

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Beth and Odessa find themselves back in the thick of things, dealing both with the fallout from their multiverse adventures and the impact of what they learned about themselves and their loved ones while they were away.

Meanwhile, Devon and the Brotherhood use what they've learned from Beth and Odessa's travels to get the portal equipment up and running so they can close off the interdimensional pathway and prevent the Untainted from invading.

A disturbing visitor changes the parameters of the mission as the roles of the Seven come into clearer focus. Derek deals with the imminent resolution of his competing but intimately related purposes in coming to Appalachia.

Amanda returns to Appalachia following her intel-gathering mission in Cincinnati and brings back potentially devastating news about the Syndicate's plans, both for Appalachia and for her. But with this bad news comes a startling revelation about the very nature of the Syndicate and who is pulling its strings.

Meanwhile, at Fort Atlas, Odessa, Knight Jenkins, and Knight Carlson meet to discuss what they've learned from Gralsburg's Deep Archive and how it relates to a figure from Carlson's past. Armed with a renewed sense of clarity, they undertake a radical new course of action to save Appalachia.

At the Spider's Web, Beth meets a mysterious traveler who offers a sense of perspective that she'd been lacking since returning home.