Episodes

  • Leopold’s Fix All

    Leopold’s Fix All
    Jul 17 2024
    Leopold clings to the remnants of a bygone era where things could be fixed. His latest find, an old slide projector, holds more than nostalgic value—it harbors a dark secret. As Leopold restores the vintage device, he unknowingly unleashes a trapped soul from the past, bound by a sinister deal. Caught between the realms of the living and the trapped, Leopold begins to realize some things should never be repaired. CONNECT WITH US makeshiftstories@gmail.com SHARE THE PODCAST If you liked this episode, tell your friends to head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe. CREDITS Written and Read by Alan V Hare. Opening and closing were composed and created by Matthew Erdmann. Makeshift Stories is released under a creative commons non-commercial attribution, no derivative license.
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    16 mins
  • The Wind Rustlers

    The Wind Rustlers
    Jul 4 2024
    Beau, a drifter and private investigator, finds himself stranded in the middle of nowhere. To make enough money to leave, he must solve a mysterious series of power thefts at a struggling wind farm. As he delves into the heart of Wind Ridge Ranch, he unearths a truth the owner does not want to face; however, revealing it might prove more of a threat to the wind farm’s survival than the thefts. CONNECT WITH US makeshiftstories@gmail.com SHARE THE PODCAST If you liked this episode, tell your friends to head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe. CREDITS Written and Read by Alan V Hare. Opening and closing were composed and created by Matthew Erdmann. Makeshift Stories is released under a creative commons non-commercial attribution, no derivative license.
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    27 mins
  • The Genetic Forest

    The Genetic Forest
    Jun 18 2024
    While searching for her missing dog bot, Loki, Mary discovers fugitive geneticist Ethan camping in a restricted toxic reclamation area. After admitting to disabling Loki, he reveals he has a cure for Alzheimer's and is fleeing a corporation determined to prevent him from giving it away for free. Mary, the lone custodian of the reclamation site for 30 years, faces a choice: hand Ethan over for a reward or help him escape. CONNECT WITH US makeshiftstories@gmail.com SHARE THE PODCAST If you liked this episode, tell your friends to head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe. CREDITS Written by Alan V Hare. Read by Kathleen Connolly. Opening and closing were composed and created by Matthew Erdmann. Produced by Vecada Studios. Makeshift Stories is released under a creative commons non-commercial attribution, no derivative license.
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    30 mins
  • Obsession’s Algorithm

    Obsession’s Algorithm
    Jun 4 2024
    After discovering his tenant unconscious and his rental unit in disarray, Ralph starts piecing together an unbelievable story. While recovering in the hospital, his tenant Harper—a programmer and entrepreneur—reveals her obsession with Ada Lovelace and a surprising connection to Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. Harper has uncovered a set of previously unknown notes by Lovelace, detailing the mathematical modeling of human emotions. Determined to finish Ada’s work, Harper inadvertently creates something that shouldn’t exist, unleashing it onto the web. CONNECT WITH US makeshiftstories@gmail.com SHARE THE PODCAST If you liked this episode, tell your friends to head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe. CREDITS Written by Alan V Hare. Read by Steve Peterson and Cathleen Connelly. Opening and closing were composed and created by Matthew Erdmann. Produced by Makeshift Studios Makeshift Stories is released under a creative commons non-commercial attribution, no derivative license.
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    Less than 1 minute
  • The Saturn Clipper

    The Saturn Clipper
    May 18 2024
    After recovering from severe injuries, Mateo is recruited to captain a mission to find and protect a rare, supposedly extinct arthropod discovered on the Caribbean sea floor in an area slated for commercial development. Aggressive ocean mining companies push Mateo and his crew to navigate through a treacherous hurricane. Amidst the chaos, Mateo’s sense of reality is challenged, revealing deeper mysteries and the mission's unexpected, true, high-stakes nature. CONNECT WITH US makeshiftstories@gmail.com SHARE THE PODCAST If you liked this episode, tell your friends to head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe. CREDITS Written and Read by Alan V Hare. Opening and closing were composed and created by Matthew Erdmann. Produced by Makeshift Studios Makeshift Stories is released under a creative commons non-commercial attribution, no derivative license.
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    24 mins
  • The Alien’s Gift

    The Alien’s Gift
    May 4 2024
    To reignite interest in an interstellar flight to TRAPPIST 1, mission control has ordered its Captain to host a monthly live public question-and-answer show. As the questions progress, it becomes apparent that the ship is headed to a world with life. Despite uncertainties about the planet's delicate flora and fauna, the crew is determined to explore and potentially colonize the new world. However, the Captain and mission appear to be hiding a critical fact. CONNECT WITH US makeshiftstories@gmail.com SHARE THE PODCAST If you liked this episode please tell your friends to head over to Apple Podcasts and follow us. CREDITS Written by Alan V Hare. Read by Kathleen Connolly and Alan V Hare. Opening and closing were composed and created by Matthew Erdmann. Fake podcast theme in the story was generated by Udio beta at udio dot com. Static sound effect and ship background sound from Zapsplat.com, other effects from Vecada Studios. Produced by Vecada Studios Makeshift Stories is released under a creative commons non-commercial attribution, no derivative license. This means you are free to share our stories just remember to credit us.
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    27 mins
  • Morally Complicit (Part 2)

    Morally Complicit (Part 2)
    Apr 18 2024
    After arriving in the crumbling remnants of a once-prosperous city, in pursuit of a fugitive involved in a scheme to steal genetically modified embryos, Agent Kenzo Tanaka keeps running into dead ends. His local partner, Carmen López from Synthbio Investigations, turns to drones to finally locate the runaway. Kenzo, however, discovers that he has been misled when events turn the tables on him. There was no intention of letting him go free because the deal he had with his employer was only a ruse. CONNECT WITH US makeshiftstories@gmail.com SHARE THE PODCAST If you liked this episode, tell your friends to head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe. CREDITS Written and Read by Alan V Hare. Opening and closing were composed and created by Matthew Erdmann. Produced by Makeshift Studios Makeshift Stories is released under a creative commons non-commercial attribution, no derivative license.
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    25 mins
  • Morally Complicit (Part 1)

    Morally Complicit (Part 1)
    Apr 2 2024
    Agent Kenzo Tanaka arrives in the crumbling remnants of a once-prosperous city in pursuit of Dr. Olivia Morales, a fugitive involved in a scheme to steal genetically modified embryos. Teamed up with Carmen López from Synthbio Investigations, Kenzo dives into the underbelly of the Great Plains Economic Zone, where rules are scarce. Their search leads them to a young prodigy, whose groundbreaking invention attracts the attention of both Kenzo and a mysterious rival. With his career and freedom at stake Kenzo is forced into a race to apprehend Morales. CONNECT WITH US makeshiftstories@gmail.com SHARE THE PODCAST If you liked this episode, tell your friends to head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe. CREDITS Written and Read by Alan V Hare. Opening and closing were composed and created by Matthew Erdmann. Produced by Makeshift Studios Makeshift Stories is released under a creative commons non-commercial attribution, no derivative license.
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    21 mins