The Signal

From the writer of the #1 Podcast OUTLIERS and the new psychological thriller Podcast, GREETINGS FROM SALTON SEA. In 1961, at the height of the Cold War, an enigmatic CIA operative investigates the source of a mysterious shortwave signal—generated either by Russian double agents/spies and their handlers or originating from extraterrestrial aliens/UFOs, or both—and systematically tracks the source in order to disrupt the possible activation of a thermonuclear “dead man’s switch.” At the same time, a plucky young woman fights to rescue her younger brother—who has the ability to see alien “insect people”—from the clutches of ill-intentioned “government doctors,” while a dogged radio host in Dayton, Ohio uses his UFO-focused show to expose ongoing government-sanctioned conspiracies to hide the fact that extraterrestrial aliens not only exist, but are already living amongst us. Created by Cassandra Wells & Charley Randazzo Written by Cassandra Wells Produced by Fred Greenhalgh and Marco Palmieri Executive Producers: Cassandra Wells, Daniel Kaemon, Molly Barton, and Julian Yap Directed by Charley Randazzo Post-Production Producer: Daniel Kaemon Production Manager: Devin Shepherd Production Coordinator: Angela Yih Sound Design & Editing: Charley Randazzo Music by Quiet on the Set Additional cover art by Heather Mason Executive in charge for Realm: Mary Assadullahi Starring Daniel Kaemon as Swan Perry King as Colonel Sobek Marta Cross as Becky Adam J. Smith as Phillips and Michaels Tracy Winters as Rosemary and Matron and Dr. Elsa Time Winters as Professor Vanyushin and Farmer Harry Gwillim as Timmy Tom Beyer as Dr. Neely and Attendant Jeff Blumberg as Evan Bell Mark Irvingsen as Norman Thorne and Uncle Cole Jaxon Gwillim as Dr. Foley Jennifer Taub as Nurse and Female Voice and Operator

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888watt

Awesome

The signal was interesting and entertaining and a lot of fun.
Grippz87

Hope we get a season 2 😉

Dope show great story, it’s like good movie that I would definitely watch, good job guys 👍 👏
bekalorren

Perfect

Thank you creators of this podcast for giving me something amazing to listen to.
Staller99

Enjoyed it

Really enjoyed it, binged on a road trip.
kaeli83

Subscriber episodes still have ads

Great listen. Disappointed that my paid subscription doesn’t remove ads for a more immersive listen. Def not worth paying for but fantastic otherwise
Stratguy666

Strong premise, ok execution

This show has a wonderful premise and occasionally very good acting. But unfortunately the writing is often pedantic and unnatural. Still, it’s fun.
rayt513

I am very picky!

I am very picky when it comes to audio Dramas but I really enjoyed this one.
NellieSez

That's how it ends?

This is the most rambling, well-acted, promising, intriguing, and disappointing podcast I've listened to in a while. I had to double-check that I wasn't missing an episode at the end, it ended so abruptly. The last episode has all of these interesting revelations which end up falling flat, because they were made so quickly and had basically no narrative resonance - it was like, hey, look at this, hahaha, this is the big reveal! Whoa! How wild is th--- And the podcast was done. To be clear, I call it rambling because they cover so many topics through the course of the show and it's never quite clear which one it's really about. Government espionage? Conspiracy theories? Aliens? Abductions? People with special powers? The CIA? Skinwalkers? Spycraft and number stations? It's all here, but the disparate points of view tend to muddy which angle the show is taking. And once they do tie it all together, there's like 4 minutes left. Sigh. It's a good premise but just not entirely clear. Where this not a Realm show, I'd be stoked for season two. But I doubt that's happening.
CarmineWlo

Love the writing

Cassandra & team have done it again! Engaging, not ridiculously obvious but interesting character development - mysterious. I felt like I was watching a movie. I appreciated that all of the character voices sounded very different, as many podcasts fail to distinguish when they blend too much and it becomes mundane. Not this show! I really liked the demeanor of Swan - not too ruthless, mysterious, just enough information and just enough emotion/empathy to align with his purpose. . 5 stars! Hope there are more like this!
(Walter55)

Absolutely storytelling at its pinnacle!

A absolutely intriguing story with twist and turn, it’s been a while that a podcast has appeared with mystery and twist done in nine episodes, with readers clamoring for more. The author is on pare with the likes of Stephen King and, Dean Koontz. Hoping for more of this once in a blue moon exciting podcast to rear its terrifying and ability to scary and test one’s resolve. Kudos to the creators of this podcast that is above the mundane so called horror podcasts that just can’t hold a candle to this new comer. WG- Horror Times
phylliebee

Absolutely Fantastic

What a great story. Fabulous writing. Daniel Kaemon shines as Swan. I listened to episode 4 a few times, it’s just off the charts. I really enjoyed this podcast!
thebluerhino84

Great Show!

Wow. This is one of the best podcasts I’ve listened to. Love the premise and the 1960’s Cold War espionage meets Aliens vibe.
Whatever sarah121

:(

I’m a realm subscriber why are there ads :(
podgirl9000

Addicting!!!

I’m addicted to this podcast. Its the first scripted podcast that I’ve gotten hooked on. Love how the story unfolds. Great writing. Great voice actors.
iseevisions

Engaging imagining

Great characters and a wonderfully complex plot. Very evocative of the post WWII era paranoia interweaving UFOlogy of the creepiest sort. Great fun listen!!!!
hnljjugvk

I was hooked from the start

What a great way to kick off this series. My family and I are listening TOGETHER during our pre-holiday time. EVERYONE was captivated right from the get go. Great story and characters. We can’t wait for more episodes.