253 Mathilde
A science fiction audio drama following humanity's first interstellar mission, already underway for 92 years. Features a cast of ~70 actors with full stereo effects and music, realistic physics, big ideas, ethical dilemmas, and 42 years of character development.
Trailer · Fri, August 16, 2024
Beyond Awakening Trailer
A new sci-fi series from the people who brought you 253 Mathilde. Listen to Beyond Awakening at https://www.quietplease.org/awakening/ now.
Bonus · Fri, May 10, 2024
The Making of 253 Mathilde Season 3
A documentary wrap-up of the final season.
S3 E12 · Fri, May 03, 2024
Episode 31: Unending
Life on 253 Mathilde is drawing to a close.
S3 E11 · Fri, April 26, 2024
Episode 30: Doomsday
Election results are in.
S3 E10 · Fri, April 19, 2024
Episode 29: The Battle Within
Two personalities fight for control of one body.
S3 E9 · Fri, April 12, 2024
Episode 28: Earth Abides
The fate of humanity becomes clear.
S3 E8 · Fri, April 05, 2024
Episode 27: Future Imperfect
A pair of explorers land on Earth in the far future, and discover the past.
S3 E7 · Fri, March 29, 2024
Episode 26: The Twin Paradox
Explorers depart while candidates campaign.
S3 E6 · Fri, March 15, 2024
Episode 25: Earth's Past
Tojo and Commander Peters must plot a way off Earth.
S3 E5 · Fri, March 08, 2024
Episode 24: Two Minds
The doomers gain a valuable new recruit.
S3 E4 · Fri, February 23, 2024
Episode 23: Origin
In the year 2107, Commander Peters captures a spy.
S3 E3 · Fri, February 09, 2024
Episode 22: Destiny
A final destination is selected.
S3 E2 · Fri, January 26, 2024
Episode 21: Time Out of Joint
The recovery process takes a mysterious turn.
S3 E1 · Mon, January 01, 2024
Episode 20: The Beginning of the End
20 years later, the acceleration phase of the mission ends.
Bonus · Sat, December 30, 2023
Transmission from K2-72e
Explorers report from an exoplanet in this 3 minute short taken from the background of episode 22.
Bonus · Sun, September 17, 2023
The Making of 253 Mathilde Season 2
A documentary wrap-up of the second season.
Trailer · Tue, August 29, 2023
Trailer
A trailer for the full series.
S2 E12 · Tue, April 25, 2023
Episode 19: Miranda
A home for life.
S2 E11 · Tue, April 25, 2023
Episode 18: Fallout
It's not over.
S2 E10 · Tue, April 25, 2023
Episode 17: Eddington
Life on the exomoon proves challenging.
S2 E9 · Tue, April 25, 2023
Episode 16: Escape Room
A last chance.
S2 E8 · Tue, April 25, 2023
Episode 15: To Boldly Go
The journey to Eddington.
S2 E7 · Tue, April 25, 2023
Episode 14: Invasion
Make a stand.
S2 E6 · Tue, March 21, 2023
Episode 13: Launch
It's time to go.
S2 E5 · Wed, March 08, 2023
Episode 12: First Contact
Investigations and discoveries.
S2 E4 · Thu, February 23, 2023
Episode 11: Natural Selection
Who will explore the new worlds?
S2 E3 · Sun, February 19, 2023
Episode 10: Rescue
It's time for the rescue attempt.
S2 E2 · Sun, February 05, 2023
Episode 9: Maneuvers
The mystery deepens.
S2 E1 · Thu, January 26, 2023
Episode 8: Unknowns
22 years later, disaster and mystery.
Bonus · Mon, October 03, 2022
The Making of 253 Mathilde
A documentary wrap-up of the first season. Learn about the production, the cast, the science, the themes, and future plans.
S1 E7 · Fri, September 23, 2022
Episode 7: Choices
Who will lead, and to where?
S1 E6 · Fri, September 09, 2022
Episode 6: End of an Era
There's only one way to bring peace.
S1 E5 · Fri, August 26, 2022
Episode 5: Unhappy Returns
Trouble is brewing.
S1 E4 · Wed, August 17, 2022
Episode 4: Data Stream
Word from home.
S1 E3 · Wed, August 17, 2022
Episode 3: Trial
Decisions come with consequences.
S1 E2 · Sun, July 10, 2022
Episode 2: New Life
What lines will they cross to save a life?
S1 E1 · Sun, July 03, 2022
Episode 1: Damage
92 years into the mission, something has gone wrong.
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