English, Old Time Radio, 5 seasons, 81 episodes, 21 hours, 25 minutes
The Earth Collective
English, Old Time Radio, 5 seasons, 81 episodes, 21 hours, 25 minutes
About
A sci-fi audio drama delivered as a first hand account from the eyes of Joseph Crane, Humanity's 'last historian', as he attempts to chronicle their survival in rolling cities known as The Collective, fleeing from a malicious entity only found in the darkside of the planet.
TEC Book Part 1 and 2 Public Version
7/28/2024 • 16 minutes, 50 seconds
S5E7 - Footsteps
Joseph narrowly escapes the Collective while The Guard deal with the accident on The Edge Lane. He speeds through the abandoned streets of Jamestown in his search for 1374 Jaldor Ave. What will he find in this long abandoned metropolis? Songs by: Audiorezout FFS24
1/29/2023 • 17 minutes, 2 seconds
Season 5 is Coming - October 22nd
Season 5 is dropping on October 22nd. Want to listen to every episode a week early? Join other fans on Patreon! Want to be kept up to date on the show? Join our discord server!
10/7/2022 • 27 seconds
TOEKOMS - Finale - Remastered.
Listen to the reamstered version of the TOEKOMS Finale with brand new dialogue from The Warmind. The true voice of The Warmind speaks. Enjoy the full TOEKOMS series in a single video here on our Youtube! Want to support the show and help take down The Warmind?
6/27/2022 • 23 minutes, 31 seconds
TOEKOMS - Episode 2
Joseph gets closer to Toekoms despite strong local resistance. An old Citizen takes a risk his neighbor's wouldn't approve of.
6/22/2022 • 13 minutes, 23 seconds
TOEKOMS - Episode 1
Listen to the formerly Patreon only mini-series TOEKOMS in preparation for Season 5. Originally launched during Season 2 as a Patreon Bonus. A mysterious caravan's occupants are never seen coming or going, and it has no records or engine repairs in it's entire history. Joseph investigates to help out someone he needs information from. Want to support the show? Become a Citizen here.
6/4/2022 • 5 minutes, 58 seconds
Show Update and Q&A - 2
The next update on the show's progress as well as answering more of your questions! Text or call your questions: (559) 343-3044 Support us on PATREON
6/14/2021 • 14 minutes, 6 seconds
Show Update and Q&A - 1
A quick update and some of your questions are answered! Call or text your questions to: (559) 343-3044 Support us on PATREON
6/7/2021 • 14 minutes, 47 seconds
S4E10 Finale - "On Us..."
I wanted to give a special thank you to Anna Troup (Emma), Dominic Zamorano (Arthur) and Michael Merino (Haugen) for all their hard work to make this season a reality. "Joseph and Arthur discuss Haugen and his injury before splitting off for their shift's duties. Joseph checks in with Emma to see how she's settling in, and something happens in The Collective that no one could have seen coming." Support the show monthly or yearly here. Buy us a Kofi here. Join the Discord here. TEC Phone: 559-343-3044 Songs By: Alex Mason Daniel Birch Sourced from The Free Music Archives Sounds Effects provided via CCNC/CC0 from freesound.org and: InspectorJ OwlStorm SoundFX.studio GreenFireSound EminYILDRIM Banaplyte
5/22/2021 • 26 minutes, 55 seconds
S4E9 - "One Last Time"
Joseph, Arthur and Michael explore the strange building after seeing the glowing figure. Buy the show a Coffee here! Support the show monthly or Yearly here! and help us grow into something amazing. Cast: Joseph - Mike Troup Arthur - Dominic Zamorano Michael - Michael Merino Ava - Lyssa Dupea Songs by: There by Blear Moon The Neon Demon by Alex Mason Equilibrium by David Hilowitz Chantiers Navales by LJ Kruzer Featured Song: Good Vibes by Poddington Bear.
4/25/2021 • 27 minutes
S4E8 - "The Silence is Overwhelming"
Joseph convinces Arthur and Michael to join him in heading into the dangerous Capital City of Jamestown in search of "The Tower of Lost Voices". They have to navigate the rubble filled streets to hopefully find this mysterious wonder of Oasus. Support the show monthly here. Or buy us a coffee here! Songs by: Alex Mason Blear Moon Daniel Birch Joseph played by Michael Troup Arthur played by Dominic Zamorano Guard Michael played by Michael Merino glkrqrk2eckkj8P4zi1U
4/7/2021 • 23 minutes, 17 seconds
S4E7 - "Do You Believe..."
Everyone gets used to their new positions. Joseph has an idea for something new. Support the show monthly or with a one time, yearly donation here! Support with a one-time donation here. Buy us a coffee! Songs by: Jahzzar Manwomanchild Zeke Healy Cast: Michael Troup - Joseph Dominic Zamorano - Arthur Collins Michael Merino - Michael Haugen Food Cart Guy Tarran - Tarran from the Hail and Well Met Podcast
3/5/2021 • 18 minutes, 17 seconds
S4E3 - "A New Beginning"
Arthur's and Guard Michael's investigation uncovers more mysteries which only deepen the mystery surrounding Joseph's group. Arthur struggles with his path and a new age begins. Special Thanks to Dominic Z. and Michael M. Buy us a one-time coffee here. Support the show monthly here. It means more than you know! Songs by: Artifice Daniel Birch Hinterheim Silicone Transmitter Sounds By: Robinhood Kevinay Megedu Nickrave InspectorJ Jasonbrandediting ww.FreeSound.Org
12/2/2020 • 16 minutes, 30 seconds
S4E2 - "What We're Supposed To Do"
Arthur races to Guard Michael's location hoping to find Joseph, but finds something that will make his mission even harder. Guard Michael wrestles with the motivations behind the search, and Joseph continues to be a ghost. Buy us a one-time coffee here. Support the show monthly here! Songs by: Kai Engle Blear Moon SoulFlair
11/11/2020 • 16 minutes, 20 seconds
S4E1 - "I Wasn't Trying To Make A Point"
When Arthur returned to the Growing caravan with backup Joseph was nowhere to be found. He seemingly vanished, with no one claiming to know where he went. Arthur performs his duty as the Guard assigned to the investigation. Buy us a one-time coffee here. Support the show here! Songs by: Blear Moon Blue Dressed Man Kai Engel Vitus Von Degen
10/29/2020 • 24 minutes, 52 seconds
Q&A #2 - More Questions Answered!
Hey everyone! We got a great response after the last Q&A and here we are with answers for those questions! Enjoy and keep an eye out for season 4 coming soon! Support the show here!
10/19/2020 • 27 minutes, 7 seconds
Q&A - Your Questions Answered!
Your questions are answered in the first half of the episode which lasts to the 17 minute mark. The rest of the episode is a conversation (and a lot of good questions!) with Alex Telander from the Ostium podcast. Enjoy this episode to get a deeper understanding of The Earth Collective world. Send new questions to 55-343-3044 Want to help the show grow? Leave a review on iTunes or support us here!
10/1/2020 • 1 hour, 22 minutes, 28 seconds
Q&A - What are your questions?
Text any TEC related questions to 559-343-3044 and I will answer them in a Q&A episode while we wait for season 4. (Don't worry, thats not a messaging service, just the Google Phone number we use for TEC)
9/26/2020 • 1 minute, 16 seconds
S3E10 - "Before Our Lives Changed Forever"
Joseph embraces his followers and makes great strides in the Ancestor Seed Project. A gift from a stranger and a visit from a friend threaten to turn his world upside down. Become one of Joseph's new recruits here as mentioned in the message at the end of the episode. Season 4's production has already began. Songs by: Nihilore Blear Moon Sergey Cheremisinov Sounds Effects from www.FreeSound.org
9/6/2020 • 32 minutes, 16 seconds
S3E9 - "My People"
Joseph comes face to face with a decision that will change his and possibly The Collective's future. Can he get control of the situation in time? Support the show on patreon here. Sound Effects provided by: Percy Duke C3 Sabertooth Qopsinonstudios Astounded Juandre Sound Chris.t Robinhood76 Ivolipa Kyles MaxDemianAGL BockelSound Dkiller2204 www.Freesound.Org Songs Provided by: Alan Piljak Blear Moon Kai Engel PC III Pictures freemusicarchinve.org
8/10/2020 • 41 minutes, 12 seconds
##INCOMING_MESSAGE_SENDER_ID:J.CRANE##
Someone in the Collective receives a message. New full episode soon.
7/29/2020 • 47 seconds
S3E8 - "A Man Out of Place" - Ostium Crossover
Joseph continues his plan to grow the ancient seeds, but that's put on hold when he gets a visit he doesn't want, and another visit he doesn't understand. This is a crossover episode with the amazing podcast Ostium! Want to hear Jake's side of things? Listen to their episode here. Support the show here. Songs provided by: Chris Zabriskie Soulflair Sound Effects provided by: www.freesound.org Sheyvan crharvey Abolla
6/27/2020 • 26 minutes, 14 seconds
S3E7 - "Decisions"
Joseph returns home and runs into Arthur and a familiar face but The Collective he comes back to is very different than the one he left. He can't carry the weight he's found himself under alone and needs your input. The future is dynamic. Call or text 559-343-3044 (Google US number) before the next episode airs to affect the storyline. Please consider supporting the show here. Songs Provided by: David Fesliyan Hinterheim Madame Rrose Slavy Parallel Park
5/15/2020 • 19 minutes, 8 seconds
S3E6 - "My Friend"
Joseph confronts the Warmind and finds out some shocking truths before finally finding Numbers. A meeting years in the making, it might not end like you expect. Want to hear the Toekoms storyline? Support the show on Patreon here. Songs Provided by: Alex Mason David Fresliyan Chris Zabriskie Kai Engel Krackatoa Omnipresence Sound Effects provided in part by: https://freesound.org/people/klankbeeld/ InspectorJ HDM2013 13F_Panska_Tlol and the wonderful www.freesound.org
5/1/2020 • 32 minutes, 28 seconds
S3E5 - "Again"
Joseph responds to Citizen messages and explains more of what happened in the Facility, as well as an ominous conversation he had with Arthur. Call Joseph's radio at 559-343-3044 (US) Want every piece of the story? Support the show to hear and see more. Songs by: Daniel Birch Hinterheim Kai Engel Lobo Loco
2/29/2020 • 16 minutes, 15 seconds
Behind The Collective Ep1 - TEC's new Interview Series
Behind The Collective is a brand new show from the creator of The Earth Collective where he (Mike Troup) interviews other audio drama creatives about their show and their creative process. It will be in it's own RSS feed here. For now, enjoy the introduction on you normal TEC feed! ------------------------------------------------ In the first episode Mike Troup (The Earth Collective) hangs out with Alex C. Telander (Ostium) and discuss creativity, what led to the creation of Episode 1, themes and more. Listen in to hear how two creatives started two multi-season, popular scifi audiodramas! In this episode: Ostium Episode 1 - "Population Zero" The Earth Collective Episode 1 - "Hello" Want to be on the show? Send us a message on Twitter or Facebook!
2/21/2020 • 1 hour, 17 minutes, 17 seconds
S3E4 - "I Feel Alone"
After finding the remains in the diner, Joseph continues his search for Numbers and gets closer than ever before but finds something he wasn't expecting. Call Joseph's radio at 559-343-3044 (US) Support the show and listen to more TEC on the Patreon. Music by: Hinterheim Daniel Birch Sro
2/9/2020 • 16 minutes, 33 seconds
S3E3 - "To Whom It May Concern"
Joseph Crane continues his expedition into the Liso District in search of Numbers and finds something that might change everything, as well as getting closer to The Ancestors than he thought he would want to be. Support the show and get more content. Some music provided by: Kai Engle Blear Moon David Fesliyan Sound Effects provided by: "Door Squeak, Normal, D.wav" by InspectorJ (www.jshaw.co.uk) of Freesound.org
1/3/2020 • 19 minutes, 33 seconds
S3E2 - "I Promise"
Joseph continues his search for the Calmasa district, hopefully getting him closer to Numbers. As well as a message to a mysterious audience. Please consider supporting the show at our patreon, which includes extra content! Music, in part, by Kai Engel
12/6/2019 • 13 minutes, 55 seconds
Season 3 Episode 1 - "Kah Teh"
Joseph is finally able to reestablish connection to Orbiter One. While his world has changed, he catches the listener up on what has happened in the time he was gone. Help the show continue and listen to episodes early by supporting the show on Patreon.
11/19/2019 • 9 minutes, 39 seconds
The Earth Collective Season 3 Teaser
An old tape plays, a voice is heard.
4/13/2019 • 42 seconds
S2E10 - "The Ritual"
Joseph performs the ritual in order to contact The Numbers. What will he find? Songs by: Airtone Doxtent Nethis Onlymeith
Joseph continues to report on Truxle's situation and The Numbers return. Want to listen to Guard Michael Haugen's story? Support the show here. Songs by by: Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ and http://www.purple-planet.com/
5/7/2018 • 13 minutes, 34 seconds
Toekoms Patreon Series Episode 1
The first episode of the Patreon only series "Toekoms" is being released on the public feed for everyone to enjoy. Parts 2 and 3 can be found here.
4/4/2018 • 5 minutes, 58 seconds
Season 2 Episode 7 - "Something Warm to Drink"
In the seventh episode of season 2 Joseph recounts the events of the past few hours that led him to where he is. Want to know about "the voice"? Support the show here to gain access to extra content, including the Toekoms Miniseries. Songs by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
3/24/2018 • 27 minutes, 52 seconds
Season 2 Episode 6 - "Back Out Again"
Joseph deals with a dangerous situation in order to keep the opportunity to meet Gavinrad. Him and Truxle must change course in order to save some Iron Riders in need. Enjoy having no commercials? Please support the show here.
3/5/2018 • 11 minutes, 40 seconds
Season 2 Episode 5 - "So... you comin?"
Joseph broadcasts after investigating Toekoms and isn't sure where to go next when he's joined at his table by a friendly stranger. Want to listen to the Toekoms series as it's released? Support the show here and get access to all the extra content.
2/6/2018 • 9 minutes, 14 seconds
Season 2 Episode 4 - "Just a Radio"
Joseph finds himself in a place he'd rather not be in. The Toekoms series will be exclusive to patreon. You can support the show, get access to extra content, and prepare for the mini-series by supporting us here. Songs in this episode were created by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
1/23/2018 • 13 minutes, 18 seconds
Patreon Series "Toekoms" Preview
After a small hiatus TEC returns with a preview for the Patreon Series Toekoms. Regular episodes will return to the typical schedule soon. Want to be ready for Toekoms when it drops? Subscribe and help the show here.
1/6/2018 • 2 minutes, 45 seconds
Season 2 Episode 3 - "Numbers"
Joseph continues his broadcast after his escape from The Grabber. Receiving a mysterious transmission in the middle of the wilderness, Joseph attempts to make contact with whoever is reaching out to him. Episode scored by Joe Firth. Hire him for your project here. Support the show and get access to the upcoming "Toekoms" mini series here.
10/17/2017 • 10 minutes, 17 seconds
Season 2 Episode 2 - "I Need You"
In the second episode of Season 2, Joseph resumes his broadcast far from home. Support the show on Patreon. Songs by: Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
10/3/2017 • 13 minutes, 24 seconds
Season 2 Episode 1 - "Joseph Crane Is Missing"
In the first episode of the long awaited Season 2 Arthur Collins records his findings as he searches for his friend Joseph Crane. Support the show and prepare for the Patreon only series "Toekoms" by supporting us here. Scored by the talented Joe Firth. Check out his music, and hire him for your project here.
9/17/2017 • 10 minutes, 13 seconds
Interseason Series 1 Finale - A Pane of Glass
The conclusion to the Missing Pieces storyline where Joseph finally finds out if he can gain access to the tablet. The episode leads directly to the events of Season 2. Music: Airtone - Nightrain Quarkstar - Before the Plow
9/5/2017 • 11 minutes, 12 seconds
Season 2 Teaser
"This is Arthur Collins....." Music by Joe Firth
8/21/2017 • 50 seconds
Interseason Series Episode 4 - A Secret Kept
In this episode of the interseason miniseries Joseph explains to the listener that he has learned some interesting information about the missing girl, and of a secret that will force him to make a choice. This episode was scored by the talented Joe Firth. Listen to his music here. You can support the show and get bonus content here.
8/15/2017 • 8 minutes, 11 seconds
Interseason Series Episode 3 - A Way With Words
Joseph explains a couple more aspects of The Collective and go over what he's done so far to fix the tablet he found. Music by Severin and Lost Radience
8/8/2017 • 6 minutes, 50 seconds
Interseason Series Episode 2 - I Found One
Joseph returns from his scavenging trip with something important in his posession. What secrets does it contain? This storyline written by Steven Domingues. Music for this episode by: Radiant Support the show at our Patreon.
8/1/2017 • 6 minutes, 24 seconds
Interseason Series Episode 1 - I Don't Know
Joseph returns to broadcasting after losing contact with Emma.
7/19/2017 • 7 minutes, 16 seconds
Episode 10 - "Leatherbound"
In the Season One finale, Joseph and Emma work together to retrieve what her father worked so hard to hide. In the meantime, Joseph struggles with the purpose of his mission and the mess he's gotten himself into.
7/3/2017 • 15 minutes, 56 seconds
A Message from Mike
Please note: Live streams are no longer offered. Listen to Rising Breath Part II here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/12137030
6/26/2017 • 2 minutes, 6 seconds
Episode 9 - "The Silicone Cook Part II"
Joseph discovers and confronts the Silicone Cook and enlists their help to locate Emma's Father's journal. Listen and discover more here.
6/18/2017 • 14 minutes, 10 seconds
"Rising Breath Part I" - TEC Audiobook
Rising breath follows a young guard in The Collective as things begin to go very wrong. Part II will premiere on the Patreon soon.
6/10/2017 • 7 minutes, 44 seconds
Episode 8 - "The Silicone Cook Part I"
Joseph and Emma begin the search for her Father's journal in order to discover the secret that may have killed him. Who is The Silicone Cook? Support the show on Patreon to help with the production of Season 2: https://www.patreon.com/TECStory Thank you for listening. Follow us on Twitter. Like us on Facebook.
Go to https://www.patreon.com/TECStory for more TEC including stories, audio-books, and bonus series and storylines coming soon. Joseph plays back the audio logs taken as he and Arthur explore The Green Ruins. Having lived their entire lives rolling across Oasus, they find it difficult to understand what this building could have been used for. Will what they find have far reaching impacts on The Collective? What do they find in the wilderness?
5/15/2017 • 15 minutes, 52 seconds
Episode 6 - "The Green Ruins Part I"
Joseph calls on the help of a friend to investigate the local legend of The Green Ruins. A supposed "cube made of plants" far off The Path. Much against the advice of Arthur, Joseph's friend, the two set off on foot to locate them. Go to https://www.patreon.com/TECStory to get more TEC.
5/1/2017 • 17 minutes, 3 seconds
Episode 5 - "A Time to Change"
In episode 5 of The Earth Collective, Joseph Crane talks about a time of transition for The Collective as they move from one section of The Path to another. Weather, social, and emotional changes flow through everyone as they move into a section known for lush greenery and constant rain. The Earth Collective is a mystery sci-fi audio drama created by Mike Troup. Get more of The Collective, including short stories and audiobooks, here. Episode 1. Episode 2. Episode 3. Episode 4. Tags: scifi Sci-fi mystery audiodrama story exciting adventure intrigue unique
4/16/2017 • 10 minutes, 1 second
Episode 4 - "The Longest Line Part II"
The conclusion of Joseph's investigation into the mysterious Long Line of Cars as He interviews actual Cast from The Collective to get their insight into the phenomenon. Get more of TEC including audiobooks over at www.patreon.com/TECStory
4/2/2017 • 22 minutes, 25 seconds
Episode 3.5 - "Have you Seen..."
"... now I'm worried I'm going to die." Get more TEC at https://www.patreon.com/TECStory
3/26/2017 • 51 seconds
TEC Audiobook Sample 1: "Intro"
The first of two free audiobooks of TEC short stories. The short story is titled "Intro" and was written, and narrated by Michael Troup. TEC Audiobooks are one of the Patreon rewards offered to our Patrons at https://www.patreon.com/TECStory
3/20/2017 • 8 minutes, 53 seconds
TEC Episode 3: "The Longest Line"
Joseph investigates a phenomenon only witnessed by a small group of people referred to as The Cast. An apparition seen in the distance, Joseph attempts to find the origin before all of The Cast are lost. Get more Earth Collective at: https://www.patreon.com/TECStory
3/20/2017 • 13 minutes, 20 seconds
Episode 2.5 - "Before they're gone"
Get more of The Earth Collective here: https://www.patreon.com/TECStory
3/12/2017 • 1 minute, 28 seconds
TEC Episode 2 - "Our Life"
Knowing that whoever finds the recordings on Orbiter One will have a very different lifestyle than theirs, Joseph spends some time explaining what life is like in The Collective. How they get their food, how society is separated and more. Get more of The Collective here: https://www.patreon.com/TECStory
3/5/2017 • 15 minutes, 56 seconds
Bonus Episode 1.5 - "Telling you about our life"
In this lore-expanding bonus episode of The Earth Collective, Joseph talks about some aspects of their life on Oasus. Explore more of The Collective here.
2/27/2017 • 4 minutes, 1 second
The Earth Collective S1E1 - "Hello"
In the first ever episode of The Earth Collective, Joseph finally makes contact with an ancient satellite allowing him to begin chronicling their history in the rolling cities known as The Collective. Presented as a first person audio journal, he describes life in the strange society. Giving a brief account of what they believe to be their history handed down through time. Head over to https://www.patreon.com/TECStory to learn more about The Collective.