Chaika

Karin Heimdahl

A multi award-winning dystopian sci-fi drama of loss, isolation and hope, about a woman navigating a post-apocalyptic future.


2069. Valen is the first woman on the moon. No fanfare though, just an engineer doing her job. She likes her work, and her posting, but sometimes it gets lonely.


2089. Earth is silent. Chaika leaves the moonbase where she was born in search of... someone... anyone. Is she the only human left?

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Season 2

Trailer S2: So I really am alone
22-09-2023
Trailer S2: So I really am alone
Chaika has reached her destination: Mars. But she feels more alone than ever. Where are her friends? Who can she trust? And why does no-one believe her? Season 2 releases fortnightly starting October 20, 2023.Find out more https://y2kpod.com/chaika/CHAIKA is a tale of loss, isolation and hope, about a woman navigating a post-apocalyptic future.Want more Chaika? Check out our bonus series Chaika: Dust Storm, available on Patreon and as a one-time purchase. This micro fiction series bridges seasons 1 and 2. For more information, please check out our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/y2kpod or https://y2kpod.com/chaikads/.Chaika is written, produced, directed and narrated by Karin Heimdahl (she/her) https://twitter.com/karinheim.Cast:Chaika - Danyelle Ellet (she/her) https://goodpointepodcasts.com/Commander - Emma Laslett (she/they) https://twitter.com/WaruceSecond - Hem Brewster (any pronouns) https://www.theluckydie.com/UYUT - Roma Garustovich (he/him) http://www.roma-garustovich.com/COMODO - Alexandre Laguna (he/him) https://www.instagram.com/card_d3aler/Chaika's award-winning theme is by Chris Gregory, please check out his audio fiction anthology podcast, Alternative Stories and Fake Realities https://alternativestories.com/the-alternative-stories-and-fake-realities-podcast/ and sci-fi show The Dex Legacy https://www.thedexlegacy.com/Transcripts https://y2kpod.com/chaika-transcripts/Chaika is a Y2K Production. You can support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/y2kpod from as little as 1 US dollar a month and get bonus content as well as early access to every episode. If you like the show, please also tell your friends about Chaika, talk us up on social media using #chaikapod or rate and review the show in your favourite podcatcher.Looking for merch? We have it! Check out https://y2kpod.com/about/merch/You can find us on twitter, instagram and facebook @chaikapod,or e-mail us at chaikapod@gmail.com
Episode 9: Our guests are darkly lodged
20-10-2023
Episode 9: Our guests are darkly lodged
Chaika wakes up in confusion and pain. What happened to her ship? Where are her friends? And why does no-one believe her?This is the first episode of season 2. The remaining 7 episodes of the season will release fortnightly.Want more Chaika? Check out our bonus series Chaika: Dust Storm, available on Patreon and as a one-time purchase. This micro fiction series bridges seasons 1 and 2. For more information, please check out our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/y2kpod or https://y2kpod.com/chaikads/.***CONTENT WARNING** Please note that Chaika is created for an adult audience and features depictions of emotional distress. This episode features scenes depicting imprisonment and non-gory medical treatment.CHAIKA is a multi award-winning dystopian sci-fi drama of loss, isolation and hope, about a woman navigating a post-apocalyptic future.Featured trailers: Newsletter: Fiction Podcast Weekly https://www.thepodcasthost.com/fictionpodcastweekly/ Sci-fi audio drama: The Madness of Chartrulean https://www.chartrulean.com/.Chaika is written, produced, directed and narrated by Karin Heimdahl (she/her) https://podvibes.co/@karinheimCast: Chaika - Danyelle Ellet (she/her) https://goodpointepodcasts.com/Second - Hem Brewster (any pronouns) https://www.theluckydie.com/Commander - Emma Laslett (she/they) https://twitter.com/HouseofhubrisUYUT - Roma Garustovich (he/him) http://www.roma-garustovich.com/HYGGE - Charlotte Norup (she/her) https://twitter.com/Charlotte_NorupLEQU - Sam Yeow (she/her) https://www.samyeow.com/COMODO - Alexandre Laguna (he/him) https://www.instagram.com/lagunalexandre/Chaika's award-winning theme is by Chris Gregory, please check out his audio fiction anthology podcast, Alternative Stories and Fake Realities https://alternativestories.com/the-alternative-stories-and-fake-realities-podcast/ and sci-fi show The Dex Legacy https://www.thedexlegacy.com/Transcripts https://y2kpod.com/chaika-transcripts/Chaika is a Y2K Production. You can support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/y2kpod from as little as 1 US dollar a month and get bonus content as well as early access to every episode. If you like the show, please also tell your friends about Chaika, talk us up on social media using #chaikapod or rate and review the show in your favourite podcatcher. Thank you so much!Looking for merch? We have it! Check out https://y2kpod.com/about/merch/For more information please visit https://y2kpod.com/chaika/ You can also find us on twitter (X), instagram and facebook @chaikapod, on Bluesky at https://bsky.app/profile/y2kpod.bsky.social or e-mail us chaikapod@gmail.comAdditional music:Interloper by Kevin MacLeodFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/3919-interloperLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseDreams Become Real by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3678-dreams-become-realLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseLong note One by Kevin MacLeodFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/3992-long-note-oneLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseHitman by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3880-hitmanLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseHeartbreaking by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3863-heartbreakingLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseBittersweet by Kevin MacLeodFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/3440-bittersweetLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseImplosions On The Ground by Micah Dahl Anderson from ArchesAudio.comSound effects are either created by us, contributed by the amazing Maddy Searle https://snazzytapir.com/, or from https://freesound.org/
Episode 10: I could not see to see
03-11-2023
Episode 10: I could not see to see
Chaika learns that she is not the only prisoner on the Mars base. and makes an unexpected acquaintance.CHAIKA is a multi award-winning dystopian sci-fi drama of loss, isolation and hope, about a woman navigating a post-apocalyptic future. Season 2 releases fortnightly October 2023 - January 2024.Want more Chaika? Check out our bonus series Chaika: Dust Storm, available on Patreon and as a one-time purchase. This micro fiction series bridges seasons 1 and 2. For more information, please check out our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/y2kpod or https://y2kpod.com/chaikads/.***CONTENT WARNING** Please note that Chaika is created for an adult audience and features depictions of emotional distress. This episode features scenes depicting imprisonment and non-violent interrogation.Chaika is written, produced, directed and narrated by Karin Heimdahl (she/her) https://podvibes.co/@karinheimCast: Chaika - Danyelle Ellet (she/her) https://goodpointepodcasts.com/Second - Hem Brewster (any pronouns) https://www.theluckydie.com/Commander - Emma Laslett (she/they) https://twitter.com/HouseofhubrisUYUT - Roma Garustovich (he/him) http://www.roma-garustovich.com/COMODO - Alexandre Laguna (he/him) https://www.instagram.com/lagunalexandre/HYGGE - Charlotte Norup (she/her) https://twitter.com/Charlotte_NorupLEQU - Sam Yeow (she/her) https://www.samyeow.com/AURYN - Elissa Park (they/them) http://twitter.com/adoxtalksFeatured trailer:Regina Prime https://t.co/dzAs07OnOAChaika's award-winning theme is by Chris Gregory, please check out his audio fiction anthology podcast, Alternative Stories and Fake Realities https://alternativestories.com/the-alternative-stories-and-fake-realities-podcast/ and sci-fi show The Dex Legacy https://www.thedexlegacy.com/Transcripts https://y2kpod.com/chaika-transcripts/Chaika is a Y2K Production. You can support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/y2kpod from as little as 1 US dollar a month and get bonus content as well as early access to every episode. If you like the show, please also tell your friends about Chaika, talk us up on social media using #chaikapod or rate and review the show in your favourite podcatcher. Thank you so much!Looking for merch? We have it! Check out https://y2kpod.com/about/merch/For more information please visit https://y2kpod.com/chaika/ You can also find us on twitter (X), instagram and facebook @chaikapod, on Bluesky at https://bsky.app/profile/y2kpod.bsky.social or e-mail us chaikapod@gmail.comAdditional music:Long note One by Kevin MacLeodFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/3992-long-note-oneLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseImplosions On The Ground by Micah Dahl Anderson from ArchesAudio.comHeartbreaking by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3863-heartbreakingLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseBittersweet by Kevin MacLeodFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/3440-bittersweetLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseLost Time by Kevin MacLeodFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4005-lost-timeLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseDreams Become Real by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3678-dreams-become-realLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseFloating Cities by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3765-floating-citiesLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseSound effects are either created by us, contributed by the amazing Maddy Searle https://snazzytapir.com/, or from https://freesound.org/
Episode 11: Still fascinated to presume
17-11-2023
Episode 11: Still fascinated to presume
Chaika finds out more about the Mars residents, and finally talks to someone who believes her.CHAIKA is a multi award-winning dystopian sci-fi drama of loss, isolation and hope, about a woman navigating a post-apocalyptic future. Season 2 releases fortnightly October 2023 - January 2024.Want more Chaika? Check out our bonus series Chaika: Dust Storm, available on Patreon and as a one-time purchase. This micro fiction series bridges seasons 1 and 2. For more information, please check out our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/y2kpod or https://y2kpod.com/chaikads/.***CONTENT WARNING** Please note that Chaika is created for an adult audience and features depictions of emotional distress. This episode features scenes depicting imprisonment and non-violent interrogation.Chaika is written, produced, directed and narrated by Karin Heimdahl (she/her) https://podvibes.co/@karinheimCast: Chaika - Danyelle Ellet (she/her)  https://goodpointepodcasts.com/Second - Hem Brewster (any pronouns)  https://www.theluckydie.com/Commander - Emma Laslett (she/they)  https://twitter.com/HouseofhubrisUYUT - Roma Garustovich (he/him)  http://www.roma-garustovich.com/COMODO - Alexandre Laguna (he/him)  https://www.instagram.com/lagunalexandre/HYGGE - Charlotte Norup (she/her)   https://twitter.com/Charlotte_NorupLEQU - Sam Yeow (she/her)   https://www.samyeow.com/AURYN - Elissa Park (they/them)  http://twitter.com/adoxtalksFeatured trailer:Red Odyssey https://denouncermedia.com/Chaika's award-winning theme is by Chris Gregory, please check out his audio fiction anthology podcast, Alternative Stories and Fake Realities https://alternativestories.com/the-alternative-stories-and-fake-realities-podcast/ and sci-fi show The Dex Legacy https://www.thedexlegacy.com/Transcripts https://y2kpod.com/chaika-transcripts/Chaika is a Y2K Production. You can support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/y2kpod from as little as 1 US dollar a month and get bonus content as well as early access to every episode. If you like the show, please also tell your friends about Chaika, talk us up on social media using #chaikapod or rate and review the show in your favourite podcatcher. Thank you so much!Looking for merch? We have it! Check out https://y2kpod.com/about/merch/For more information please visit https://y2kpod.com/chaika/ You can also find us on twitter (X), instagram and facebook @chaikapod, on Bluesky at https://bsky.app/profile/y2kpod.bsky.social or e-mail us chaikapod@gmail.comAdditional music:Bittersweet by Kevin MacLeodFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/3440-bittersweetLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseHeartbreaking by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3863-heartbreaking License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Reaching Out by Kevin MacLeodFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4265-reaching-outLicensed under CC BY 4.0: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseFloating Cities by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3765-floating-citiesLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseDreams Become Real by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3678-dreams-become-real License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Sound effects are either created by us, contributed by the amazing Maddy Searle https://snazzytapir.com/, or from https://freesound.org/
Episode 12: They could not hold me long
01-12-2023
Episode 12: They could not hold me long
Auryn brings good news, and UYUT shows his hand.CHAIKA is a multi award-winning dystopian sci-fi drama of loss, isolation and hope, about a woman navigating a post-apocalyptic future. Season 2 releases fortnightly October 2023 - January 2024.Want more Chaika? Check out our bonus series Chaika: Dust Storm, available on Patreon and as a one-time purchase. This micro fiction series bridges seasons 1 and 2. For more information, please check out our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/y2kpod or https://y2kpod.com/chaikads/.***CONTENT WARNING** Please note that Chaika is created for an adult audience and features depictions of emotional distress. This episode features scenes depicting imprisonment and non-violent interrogation.Chaika is written, produced, directed and narrated by Karin Heimdahl (she/her) https://podvibes.co/@karinheimCast: Chaika - Danyelle Ellet (she/her) https://goodpointepodcasts.com/Second - Hem Brewster (any pronouns)  https://www.theluckydie.com/Commander - Emma Laslett (she/they) https://twitter.com/HouseofhubrisUYUT - Roma Garustovich (he/him) http://www.roma-garustovich.com/COMODO - Alexandre Laguna (he/him)  https://www.instagram.com/lagunalexandre/HYGGE - Charlotte Norup (she/her)  https://twitter.com/Charlotte_NorupLEQU - Sam Yeow (she/her)  https://www.samyeow.com/AURYN - Elissa Park (they/them)  http://twitter.com/adoxtalksENOCH - David Ault (he/him)  http://www.davidault.co.uk/Featured trailer:The Love Talker https://thelovetalker.com/cast/Chaika's award-winning theme is by Chris Gregory, please check out his audio fiction anthology podcast, Alternative Stories and Fake Realities https://alternativestories.com/the-alternative-stories-and-fake-realities-podcast/ and sci-fi show The Dex Legacy https://www.thedexlegacy.com/Transcripts https://y2kpod.com/chaika-transcripts/Chaika is a Y2K Production. You can support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/y2kpod from as little as 1 US dollar a month and get bonus content as well as early access to every episode. If you like the show, please also tell your friends about Chaika, talk us up on social media using #chaikapod or rate and review the show in your favourite podcatcher. Thank you so much!Looking for merch? We have it! Check out https://y2kpod.com/about/merch/For more information please visit https://y2kpod.com/chaika/ You can also find us on twitter (X), instagram and facebook @chaikapod, on Bluesky at https://bsky.app/profile/y2kpod.bsky.social or e-mail us chaikapod@gmail.comAdditional music:Heartbreaking by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3863-heartbreaking License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Dreams Become Real by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3678-dreams-become-real License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Dark Times by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3611-dark-timesLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseSound effects are either created by us, contributed by the amazing Maddy Searle https://snazzytapir.com/, or from https://freesound.org/
Episode 13: And the first watch of night is given
15-12-2023
Episode 13: And the first watch of night is given
Chaika ponders good and evil, while Second is troubled.CHAIKA is a multi award-winning dystopian sci-fi drama of loss, isolation and hope, about a woman navigating a post-apocalyptic future. Season 2 releases fortnightly October 2023 - January 2024.Want more Chaika? Check out our bonus series Chaika: Dust Storm, available on Patreon and as a one-time purchase. This micro fiction series bridges seasons 1 and 2. For more information, please check out our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/y2kpod or https://y2kpod.com/chaikads/.***CONTENT WARNING** Please note that Chaika is created for an adult audience and features depictions of emotional distress. This episode features scenes depicting reactions to mass death, and an anxiety attack from 17.12 to 19.20.Chaika is written, produced, directed and narrated by Karin Heimdahl (she/her) https://podvibes.co/@karinheimCast: Chaika - Danyelle Ellet (she/her) https://goodpointepodcasts.com/Second - Hem Brewster (any pronouns)  https://www.theluckydie.com/Commander - Emma Laslett (she/they)  https://twitter.com/HouseofhubrisUYUT - Roma Garustovich (he/him) http://www.roma-garustovich.com/COMODO - Alexandre Laguna (he/him)  https://www.instagram.com/lagunalexandre/HYGGE - Charlotte Norup (she/her)  https://twitter.com/Charlotte_NorupLEQU - Sam Yeow (she/her)  https://www.samyeow.com/AURYN - Elissa Park (they/them)  http://twitter.com/adoxtalksENOCH - David Ault (he/him)  http://www.davidault.co.uk/Featured trailer:The Dex Legacy https://www.thedexlegacy.com/Chaika's award-winning theme is by Chris Gregory, please check out his audio fiction anthology podcast, Alternative Stories and Fake Realities https://alternativestories.com/the-alternative-stories-and-fake-realities-podcast/ and sci-fi show The Dex Legacy.Transcripts https://y2kpod.com/chaika-transcripts/Chaika is a Y2K Production. You can support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/y2kpod from as little as 1 US dollar a month and get bonus content as well as early access to every episode. If you like the show, please also tell your friends about Chaika, talk us up on social media using #chaikapod or rate and review the show in your favourite podcatcher. Thank you so much!Looking for merch? We have it! Check out https://y2kpod.com/about/merch/For more information please visit https://y2kpod.com/chaika/ You can also find us on twitter (X), instagram and facebook @chaikapod, on Bluesky at https://bsky.app/profile/y2kpod.bsky.social or e-mail us chaikapod@gmail.comAdditional music:Heartbreaking by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3863-heartbreaking License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseDreams Become Real by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3678-dreams-become-real License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseBittersweet by Kevin MacLeodFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/3440-bittersweetLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseVery Low Note by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4581-very-low-note License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseThis House by Kevin MacLeodFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4525-this-houseLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseSound effects are either created by us, contributed by the amazing Maddy Searle https://snazzytapir.com/, or from https://freesound.org/
Episode 14: As waves arise when loud winds call
29-12-2023
Episode 14: As waves arise when loud winds call
A fairly benevolent takeover.CHAIKA is a multi award-winning dystopian sci-fi drama of loss, isolation and hope, about a woman navigating a post-apocalyptic future. Season 2 releases fortnightly October 2023 - January 2024.Want more Chaika? Check out our bonus series Chaika: Dust Storm, available on Patreon and as a one-time purchase. This micro fiction series bridges seasons 1 and 2. For more information, please check out our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/y2kpod or https://y2kpod.com/chaikads/.***CONTENT WARNING** Please note that Chaika is created for an adult audience and features depictions of emotional distress. This episode carries no further content warnings.Chaika is written, produced, directed and narrated by Karin Heimdahl (she/her) https://podvibes.co/@karinheimCast: Chaika - Danyelle Ellet (she/her) https://goodpointepodcasts.com/Second - Hem Brewster (any pronouns)  https://www.theluckydie.com/Commander - Emma Laslett (she/they) https://twitter.com/HouseofhubrisUYUT - Roma Garustovich (he/him)  http://www.roma-garustovich.com/HYGGE - Charlotte Norup (she/her)  https://twitter.com/Charlotte_NorupLEQU - Sam Yeow (she/her)  https://www.samyeow.com/AURYN - Elissa Park (they/them)  http://twitter.com/adoxtalksENOCH - David Ault (he/him)  http://www.davidault.co.uk/Chaika's award-winning theme is by Chris Gregory, please check out his audio fiction anthology podcast, Alternative Stories and Fake Realities https://alternativestories.com/the-alternative-stories-and-fake-realities-podcast/ and sci-fi show The Dex Legacy.Transcripts https://y2kpod.com/chaika-transcripts/Chaika is a Y2K Production. You can support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/y2kpod from as little as 1 US dollar a month and get bonus content as well as early access to every episode. If you like the show, please also tell your friends about Chaika, talk us up on social media using #chaikapod or rate and review the show in your favourite podcatcher. Thank you so much!Looking for merch? We have it! Check out  https://y2kpod.com/about/merch/For more information please visit https://y2kpod.com/chaika/ You can also find us on twitter (X), instagram and facebook @chaikapod, on Bluesky at https://bsky.app/profile/y2kpod.bsky.social or e-mail us chaikapod@gmail.comAdditional music:Heartbreaking by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3863-heartbreaking License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license The Dread by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4491-the-dreadLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseFloating Cities by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3765-floating-citiesLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseNew Direction by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4120-new-directionLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseDreams Become Real by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3678-dreams-become-real License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Sound effects are either created by us, contributed by the amazing Maddy Searle https://snazzytapir.com/, or from https://freesound.org
Episode 15: The boast of independence
12-01-2024
Episode 15: The boast of independence
The Commander tries something new, and Chaika ponders her next step.CHAIKA is a multi award-winning dystopian sci-fi drama of loss, isolation and hope, about a woman navigating a post-apocalyptic future. Season 2 releases fortnightly October 2023 - January 2024.Want more Chaika? Check out our bonus series Chaika: Dust Storm, available on Patreon and as a one-time purchase. This micro fiction series bridges seasons 1 and 2. For more information, please check out our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/y2kpod or https://y2kpod.com/chaikads/.***CONTENT WARNING** Please note that Chaika is created for an adult audience and features depictions of emotional distress. This episode carries no further content warnings.Chaika is written, produced, directed and narrated by Karin Heimdahl (she/her) https://podvibes.co/@karinheimCast: Chaika - Danyelle Ellet (she/her) https://goodpointepodcasts.com/Second - Hem Brewster (any pronouns) https://www.theluckydie.com/Commander - Emma Laslett (she/they) https://twitter.com/HouseofhubrisUYUT - Roma Garustovich (he/him) http://www.roma-garustovich.com/COMODO - Alexandre Laguna (he/him) https://www.instagram.com/lagunalexandre/HYGGE - Charlotte Norup (she/her)  https://twitter.com/Charlotte_NorupLEQU - Sam Yeow (she/her)  https://www.samyeow.com/AURYN - Elissa Park (they/them)  http://twitter.com/adoxtalksENOCH - David Ault (he/him)  http://www.davidault.co.uk/Chaika's award-winning theme is by Chris Gregory, please check out his audio fiction anthology podcast, Alternative Stories and Fake Realities https://alternativestories.com/the-alternative-stories-and-fake-realities-podcast/ and sci-fi show The Dex Legacy.Transcripts https://y2kpod.com/chaika-transcripts/Chaika is a Y2K Production. You can support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/y2kpod from as little as 1 US dollar a month and get bonus content as well as early access to every episode. If you like the show, please also tell your friends about Chaika, talk us up on social media using #chaikapod or rate and review the show in your favourite podcatcher. Thank you so much!Looking for merch? We have it! Check out https://y2kpod.com/about/merch/For more information please visit https://y2kpod.com/chaika/ You can also find us on twitter (X), instagram and facebook @chaikapod, on Bluesky at https://bsky.app/profile/y2kpod.bsky.social or e-mail us chaikapod@gmail.comAdditional music:This House by Kevin MacLeodFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4525-this-houseLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseBittersweet by Kevin MacLeodFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/3440-bittersweetLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseHeartbreaking by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3863-heartbreaking License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Dreams Become Real by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3678-dreams-become-real License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Relax by Micah Dahl Anderson from ArchesAudio.comInspired by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3918-inspiredLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseSound effects are either created by us, contributed by the amazing Maddy Searle https://snazzytapir.com/, or from https://freesound.org/
Episode 16: Home lies beyond the stars and the sea
26-01-2024
Episode 16: Home lies beyond the stars and the sea
Goodbyes, an unexpected companion, and a new adventure.CHAIKA is a multi award-winning dystopian sci-fi drama of loss, isolation and hope, about a woman navigating a post-apocalyptic future.This is the season 2 finale. There will be a season 3, concluding Chaika's story.Want more Chaika? Check out our bonus series Chaika: Dust Storm, available on Patreon and as a one-time purchase. This micro fiction series bridges seasons 1 and 2. For more information, please check out our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/y2kpod or https://y2kpod.com/chaikads/.***CONTENT WARNING** Please note that Chaika is created for an adult audience and features depictions of emotional distress. This episode carries no further content warnings.Chaika is written, produced, directed and narrated by Karin Heimdahl (she/her) https://podvibes.co/@karinheimCast: Chaika - Danyelle Ellet (she/her) https://goodpointepodcasts.com/Second - Hem Brewster (any pronouns) https://www.theluckydie.com/Commander - Emma Laslett (she/they) https://twitter.com/HouseofhubrisUYUT - Roma Garustovich (he/him) http://www.roma-garustovich.com/COMODO - Alexandre Laguna (he/him) https://www.instagram.com/lagunalexandre/HYGGE - Charlotte Norup (she/her)  https://twitter.com/Charlotte_NorupLEQU - Sam Yeow (she/her)  https://www.samyeow.com/AURYN - Elissa Park (they/them)  http://twitter.com/adoxtalksENOCH - David Ault (he/him)  http://www.davidault.co.uk/TROST - Kessir Riliniki (it/she) https://trilunis.com/cast-and-crew/Chaika's award-winning theme is by Chris Gregory, please check out his audio fiction anthology podcast, Alternative Stories and Fake Realities https://alternativestories.com/the-alternative-stories-and-fake-realities-podcast/ and sci-fi show The Dex Legacy.Transcripts https://y2kpod.com/chaika-transcripts/Chaika is a Y2K Production. You can support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/y2kpod from as little as 1 US dollar a month and get bonus content as well as early access to every episode. If you like the show, please also tell your friends about Chaika, talk us up on social media using #chaikapod or rate and review the show in your favourite podcatcher. Thank you so much!Looking for merch? We have it! Check out https://y2kpod.com/about/merch/For more information please visit https://y2kpod.com/chaika/ You can also find us on twitter (X), instagram and facebook @chaikapod, on Bluesky at https://bsky.app/profile/y2kpod.bsky.social or e-mail us chaikapod@gmail.comAdditional music:Inspired by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3918-inspiredLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseDreams Become Real by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3678-dreams-become-real License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license  Lost Time by Kevin MacLeodFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4005-lost-timeLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseDark Times by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3611-dark-timesLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseFloating Cities by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3765-floating-citiesLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseHeartbreaking by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3863-heartbreaking License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license The Descent by Kevin MacLeodFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4490-the-descentLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licensePeace of Mind by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4199-peace-of-mind License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Unnatural Situation by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4567-unnatural-situationLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseHitman by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3880-hitmanLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseSound effects are either created by us, contributed by the amazing Maddy Searle https://snazzytapir.com/, or from https://freesound.org/

Season 1

Prologue: We breathe, briefly
08-04-2022
Prologue: We breathe, briefly
Valen sends a message into the void, and Chaika's journey begins. CHAIKA is a tale of loss, isolation and hope, about a woman navigating a post-apocalyptic future.***CONTENT WARNING*** Please note that Chaika is created for an adult audience and features depictions of emotional distress. This episode has no further content warnings.Chaika is written, produced, directed and narrated by Karin Heimdahl (she/her) https://twitter.com/karinheim.Cast:Chaika - Danyelle Ellet (she/her) https://goodpointepodcasts.com/Valen - Angelique Lazarus (she/her) https://angeliquevoices.com/HYGGE - Charlotte Norup (she/her) https://twitter.com/Charlotte_NorupLEQU - Sam Yeow (she/her) https://www.samyeow.com/TROST - Kessir Riliniki (it/she) https://trilunis.com/cast-and-crew/Chaika's theme is by Chris Gregory, please check out his audio fiction anthology podcast, Alternative Stories and Fake Realities https://alternativestories.com/the-alternative-stories-and-fake-realities-podcast/ and new sci-fi show The Dex Legacy.Transcripts https://y2kpod.com/chaika-transcripts/Chaika is a Y2K Production. You can support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/y2kpod from as little as 1 US dollar a month and get bonus content as well as early access to every episode. If you like the show, please also tell your friends about Chaika, talk us up on social media using #chaikapod or rate and review the show in your favourite podcatcher.Looking for merch? We have it! Check out https://y2kpod.com/about/merch/For more information please visit https://y2kpod.com/chaika/ You can also find us on twitter, instagram and facebook @chaikapod,or e-mail us at chaikapod@gmail.comOther music:Peace of Mind by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4199-peace-of-mindLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseHeartbreaking by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3863-heartbreakingLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseDay of Chaos by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3620-day-of-chaosLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseSikton Ragnue by Micah Dahl Anderson from ArchesAudio.comSound effects are either created by us, or from freesound.org℗ 2022 Karin Heimdahl
Episode 1: My mind was going numb
22-04-2022
Episode 1: My mind was going numb
Eventyr departs the moon, and Chaika gets to know AIs HYGGE and LEQU.CHAIKA is a tale of loss, isolation and hope, about a woman navigating a post-apocalyptic future.***CONTENT WARNING*** Please note that Chaika is created for an adult audience and features depictions of emotional distress. This episode also features strong themes of isolation, as Chaika wonders if she is the last human, as well as hints of suicidal ideation in the poem of the day.Featured trailers:The Dex Legacy. A full-cast sci-fi audio drama about humanity's distant future. https://www.thedexlegacy.com/Once in a Lifetime - A Musical Covid Love Story. About what happens when that perfect person shows up at a less-than-perfect time. https://www.linco.media/Chaika is written, produced, directed and narrated by Karin Heimdahl (she/her) https://twitter.com/karinheim.Cast:Chaika - Danyelle Ellet (she/her) https://goodpointepodcasts.com/Valen - Angelique Lazarus (she/her) https://angeliquevoices.com/HYGGE - Charlotte Norup (she/her) https://twitter.com/Charlotte_NorupLEQU - Sam Yeow (she/her) https://www.samyeow.com/TROST - Kessir Riliniki (it/she) https://trilunis.com/cast-and-crew/Chaika's theme is by Chris Gregory, please check out his audio fiction anthology podcast, Alternative Stories and Fake Realities https://alternativestories.com/the-alternative-stories-and-fake-realities-podcast/ and new sci-fi show The Dex Legacy (listen to the trailer in this episode!) Transcripts https://y2kpod.com/chaika-transcripts/Chaika is a Y2K Production. You can support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/y2kpod from as little as 1 US dollar a month and get bonus content as well as early access to every episode. If you like the show, please also tell your friends about Chaika, talk us up on social media using #chaikapod or rate and review the show in your favourite podcatcher.Looking for merch? We have it! Check out https://y2kpod.com/about/merch/For more information please visit https://y2kpod.com/chaika/ You can also find us on twitter, instagram and facebook @chaikapod,or e-mail us at chaikapod@gmail.comOther music:Day of Chaos by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3620-day-of-chaosLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseSikton Ragnue by Micah Dahl Anderson from ArchesAudio.comImplosions On The Ground by Micah Dahl Anderson from ArchesAudio.comDreams Become Real by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3678-dreams-become-realLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseHeartbreaking by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3863-heartbreakingLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseHitman by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3880-hitmanLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseLong Note Two by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3994-long-note-twoLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseNew Direction by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4120-new-directionLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseSound effects are either created by us, or from https://freesound.org/℗ 2022 Karin Heimdahl
Episode 2: Drying inward from the edge
06-05-2022
Episode 2: Drying inward from the edge
Chaika finds some common ground with LEQU and HYGGE, and Valen has a very odd psych eval. CHAIKA is a tale of loss, isolation and hope, about a woman navigating a post-apocalyptic future.***CONTENT WARNING*** Please note that Chaika is created for an adult audience and features depictions of emotional distress. This episode has no further content warnings.Featured trailers:The Pilgrimage Saga. An audio drama about five humans and an AI looking for home. https://thepilgrimagesaga.wordpress.com/Seren. A sci-fi fiction podcast about Seren, who is sent away from her home on a mission to terraform a new planet. https://serenpodcast.carrd.co/Chaika is written, produced, directed and narrated by Karin Heimdahl (she/her) https://twitter.com/karinheim.Cast:Chaika - Danyelle Ellet (she/her) https://goodpointepodcasts.com/Valen - Angelique Lazarus (she/her) https://angeliquevoices.com/HYGGE - Charlotte Norup (she/her) https://twitter.com/Charlotte_NorupLEQU - Sam Yeow (she/her) https://www.samyeow.com/Chaika's theme is by Chris Gregory, please check out his audio fiction anthology podcast, Alternative Stories and Fake Realities https://alternativestories.com/the-alternative-stories-and-fake-realities-podcast/ and new sci-fi show The Dex Legacy https://www.thedexlegacy.com/Transcripts https://y2kpod.com/chaika-transcripts/Chaika is a Y2K Production. You can support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/y2kpod from as little as 1 US dollar a month and get bonus content as well as early access to every episode. If you like the show, please also tell your friends about Chaika, talk us up on social media using #chaikapod or rate and review the show in your favourite podcatcher.Looking for merch? We have it! Check out https://y2kpod.com/about/merch/For more information please visit https://y2kpod.com/chaika/ You can also find us on twitter, instagram and facebook @chaikapod,or e-mail us at chaikapod@gmail.comOther music:Dreams Become Real by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3678-dreams-become-real License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license    New Direction by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4120-new-directionLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseHeartbreaking by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3863-heartbreaking License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license   Cells Dividing by Matt Weidauer from ArchesAudio.comSound effects are either created by us, or from https://freesound.org/℗ 2022 Karin Heimdahl
Episode 3: What portion of me be Assignable
20-05-2022
Episode 3: What portion of me be Assignable
Valen tries to negotiate with the universe, Chaika has existential dread, while HYGGE and LEQU know more than they let on.CHAIKA is a tale of loss, isolation and hope, about a woman navigating a post-apocalyptic future.***CONTENT WARNING** Please note that Chaika is created for an adult audience and features depictions of emotional distress. This episode deals with grief and the loss of a parent, particularly in Chaika's personal log.Featured trailers:The Lucky Die. A 5e D&D Actual Play Podcast focusing on four heavily flawed characters as they try to stop the apocalypse. https://www.theluckydie.com/Four Top Threes. Four friends from four countries give their top threes on various subjects. https://twitter.com/FourTopThreesChaika is written, produced, directed and narrated by Karin Heimdahl (she/her) https://twitter.com/karinheim.Cast:Chaika - Danyelle Ellet (she/her) https://goodpointepodcasts.com/Valen - Angelique Lazarus (she/her) https://angeliquevoices.com/HYGGE - Charlotte Norup (she/her) https://twitter.com/Charlotte_NorupLEQU - Sam Yeow (she/her) https://www.samyeow.com/TROST - Kessir Riliniki (it/she) https://trilunis.com/cast-and-crew/Chaika's theme is by Chris Gregory, please check out his audio fiction anthology podcast, Alternative Stories and Fake Realities https://alternativestories.com/the-alternative-stories-and-fake-realities-podcast/ and new sci-fi show The Dex Legacy https://www.thedexlegacy.com/Transcripts https://y2kpod.com/chaika-transcripts/Chaika is a Y2K Production. You can support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/y2kpod from as little as 1 US dollar a month and get bonus content as well as early access to every episode. If you like the show, please also tell your friends about Chaika, talk us up on social media using #chaikapod or rate and review the show in your favourite podcatcher.Looking for merch? We have it! Check out https://y2kpod.com/about/merch/For more information please visit https://y2kpod.com/chaika/ You can also find us on twitter, instagram and facebook @chaikapod,or e-mail us at chaikapod@gmail.comOther music:Long Note Two by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3994-long-note-two License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license   Come Play with Me by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3526-come-play-with-me License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license   Heartbreaking by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3863-heartbreaking License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license   Ether Vox by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/7014-ether-vox License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license   Dreams Become Real by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3678-dreams-become-real License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license    Implosions On The Ground by Micah Dahl Anderson from https://archesaudio.com/   New Direction by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4120-new-directionLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseSound effects are either created by us, or from https://freesound.org/℗ 2022 Karin Heimdahl
Episode 4: Stripped off the foliage
03-06-2022
Episode 4: Stripped off the foliage
Chaika finds out more about what happened on earth, and Valen sends a message to an old friend.CHAIKA is a tale of loss, isolation and hope, about a woman navigating a post-apocalyptic future.***CONTENT WARNING** Please note that Chaika is created for an adult audience and features depictions of emotional distress. This episode features discussion of climate disaster, mass death and of weapons of mass destruction in the scene between Chaika and HYGGE from 4.37 to 6.04.Featured trailer:Oz 9. Join the useless crew of the decrepit Oz 9 as they limp around in space looking for a new home to utterly bugger up. https://oz-9.com/Chaika is written, produced, directed and narrated by Karin Heimdahl (she/her) https://twitter.com/karinheim.Cast:Chaika - Danyelle Ellet (she/her) https://goodpointepodcasts.com/Valen - Angelique Lazarus (she/her) https://angeliquevoices.com/HYGGE - Charlotte Norup (she/her) https://twitter.com/Charlotte_NorupLEQU - Sam Yeow (she/her) https://www.samyeow.com/TROST - Kessir Riliniki (it/she) https://trilunis.com/cast-and-crew/Chaika's theme is by Chris Gregory, please check out his audio fiction anthology podcast, Alternative Stories and Fake Realities https://alternativestories.com/the-alternative-stories-and-fake-realities-podcast/ and new sci-fi show The Dex Legacy https://www.thedexlegacy.com/Transcripts https://y2kpod.com/chaika-transcripts/Chaika is a Y2K Production. You can support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/y2kpod from as little as 1 US dollar a month and get bonus content as well as early access to every episode. If you like the show, please also tell your friends about Chaika, talk us up on social media using #chaikapod or rate and review the show in your favourite podcatcher.Looking for merch? We have it! Check out https://y2kpod.com/about/merch/For more information please visit https://y2kpod.com/chaika/ You can also find us on twitter, instagram and facebook @chaikapod,or e-mail us at chaikapod@gmail.comOther music:Long Note Two by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3994-long-note-two License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseDreams Become Real by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3678-dreams-become-real License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseStages of Grief by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4412-stages-of-grief License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseHeartbreaking by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3863-heartbreaking License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseSound effects are either created by us, or from https://freesound.org/℗ 2022 Karin Heimdahl
Episode 5: Time does not bring relief; you all have lied
17-06-2022
Episode 5: Time does not bring relief; you all have lied
TROST makes Valen a promise, and Chaika expresses her feelings. CHAIKA is a tale of loss, isolation and hope, about a woman navigating a post-apocalyptic future.***CONTENT WARNING** Please note that Chaika is created for an adult audience and features depictions of emotional distress. This episode has consistent themes of grief and loss, and features someone about to die conveying their final words from 1.02 until 7.39 as well as a moderate panic attack from 16.53 to 18.20..Featured trailers:A Ninth World Journal. Set one billion years in the future… it’s the story of Januae, a man who randomly teleports to strange and dangerous places with no way of controlling it. https://ninthworldjournal.com/ Roguemaker. When a far-future commercial spaceflight ends in disaster, the survivors are left floating in escape pods. What happened to their flight? And…where are they going now? https://roguemaker.space/ Chaika is written, produced, directed and narrated by Karin Heimdahl (she/her) https://twitter.com/karinheim.Cast:Chaika - Danyelle Ellet (she/her) https://goodpointepodcasts.com/Valen - Angelique Lazarus (she/her) https://angeliquevoices.com/HYGGE - Charlotte Norup (she/her) https://twitter.com/Charlotte_NorupLEQU - Sam Yeow (she/her) https://www.samyeow.com/TROST - Kessir Riliniki (it/she) https://trilunis.com/cast-and-crew/Chaika's theme is by Chris Gregory, please check out his audio fiction anthology podcast, Alternative Stories and Fake Realities https://alternativestories.com/the-alternative-stories-and-fake-realities-podcast/ and new sci-fi show The Dex Legacy https://www.thedexlegacy.com/Transcripts https://y2kpod.com/chaika-transcripts/Chaika is a Y2K Production. You can support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/y2kpod from as little as 1 US dollar a month and get bonus content as well as early access to every episode. If you like the show, please also tell your friends about Chaika, talk us up on social media using #chaikapod or rate and review the show in your favourite podcatcher.Looking for merch? We have it! Check out https://y2kpod.com/about/merch/For more information please visit https://y2kpod.com/chaika/ You can also find us on twitter, instagram and facebook @chaikapod,or e-mail us at chaikapod@gmail.comAdditional music:Very Low Note by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4581-very-low-note License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license  Heartbreaking by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3863-heartbreaking License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseAnxiety by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3374-anxiety License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseDreams Become Real by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3678-dreams-become-real License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseSound effects are either created by us, or from https://freesound.org/℗ 2022 Karin Heimdahl
Episode 6: Sorrow seems to win
01-07-2022
Episode 6: Sorrow seems to win
There's a movie night on Eventyr, and on the moon, Valen talks procreation.  CHAIKA is a tale of loss, isolation and hope, about a woman navigating a post-apocalyptic future.***CONTENT WARNING** Please note that Chaika is created for an adult audience and features depictions of emotional distress. In Valen's personal log at the end of this episode there is mention of the process of solo pregnancy, and traumatic childbirth is alluded to but not elaborated upon.Featured trailers:Copperheart. A sci-fi thriller following the story of one of America’s “Reconstruction Bunkers,” an enormous underground facility housing thousands of people all working together toward the day they can return to the surface following a global nuclear mishap. http://riggstories.com/copperheartY2K. Our sister show Y2K is a completed slice of life drama in 66 episodes telling a tale of love, identity and friendship across oceans and decades. Ina Fischer - heard in a brief cameo in this episode - is one of the protagonists. https://y2kpod.com/about/Chaika is written, produced, directed and narrated by Karin Heimdahl (she/her) https://twitter.com/karinheim.Cast:Chaika - Danyelle Ellet (she/her) https://goodpointepodcasts.com/Valen - Angelique Lazarus (she/her) https://angeliquevoices.com/HYGGE - Charlotte Norup (she/her) https://twitter.com/Charlotte_NorupLEQU - Sam Yeow (she/her) https://www.samyeow.com/TROST - Kessir Riliniki (it/she) https://trilunis.com/cast-and-crew/INA FISCHER - Janis Westin (she/her) y2kpod@gmail.comChaika's theme is by Chris Gregory, please check out his audio fiction anthology podcast, Alternative Stories and Fake Realities https://alternativestories.com/the-alternative-stories-and-fake-realities-podcast/ and new sci-fi show The Dex Legacy https://www.thedexlegacy.com/Transcripts https://y2kpod.com/chaika-transcripts/Chaika is a Y2K Production. You can support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/y2kpod from as little as 1 US dollar a month and get bonus content as well as early access to every episode. If you like the show, please also tell your friends about Chaika, talk us up on social media using #chaikapod or rate and review the show in your favourite podcatcher.Looking for merch? We have it! Check out https://y2kpod.com/about/merch/For more information please visit https://y2kpod.com/chaika/ You can also find us on twitter, instagram and facebook @chaikapod,or e-mail us at chaikapod@gmail.comAdditional music:New Direction by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4120-new-directionLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseStages of Grief by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4412-stages-of-grief License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseDreams Become Real by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3678-dreams-become-real License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseCome Play with Me by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3526-come-play-with-me License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseHeartbreaking by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3863-heartbreaking License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseSound effects are either created by us, or from https://freesound.org/℗ 2022 Karin Heimdahl
Episode 7: The solemnest of industries
15-07-2022
Episode 7: The solemnest of industries
There is a game, a ceremony, and a surprise.***CONTENT WARNING** Please note that Chaika is created for an adult audience and features depictions of emotional distress. This episode contains planning a funeral 5.29 to 7.35. a psychology evaluation with mention of post partum depression, body image, suicidal ideation, a child in peril and traumatic loss 7.58 to 12.39 as well as a funeral 14.38 to 16.27.CHAIKA is a tale of loss, isolation and hope, about a woman navigating a post-apocalyptic future.Featured trailers:The Pasithea Powder. An epistolary sci-fi thriller, a space opera, a postwar reckoning, and a love story. Season 3 launching now! https://www.pasitheapowder.com/The Attic Monologues. A queer urban fantasy/horror podcast following uni students Nyx Ryland & Bella Crow. https://www.planarprod.com/the-attic-monologuesChaika is written, produced, directed and narrated by Karin Heimdahl (she/her) https://twitter.com/karinheim.Cast: Chaika - Danyelle Ellet (she/her) https://goodpointepodcasts.com/Valen - Angelique Lazarus (she/her) https://angeliquevoices.com/HYGGE - Charlotte Norup (she/her) https://twitter.com/Charlotte_NorupLEQU - Sam Yeow (she/her) https://www.samyeow.com/Chaika's theme is by Chris Gregory, please check out his audio fiction anthology podcast, Alternative Stories and Fake Realities https://alternativestories.com/the-alternative-stories-and-fake-realities-podcast/ and sci-fi show The Dex Legacy https://www.thedexlegacy.com/Transcripts https://y2kpod.com/chaika-transcripts/Chaika is a Y2K Production. You can support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/y2kpod from as little as 1 US dollar a month and get bonus content as well as early access to every episode. If you like the show, please also tell your friends about Chaika, talk us up on social media using #chaikapod or rate and review the show in your favourite podcatcher.Looking for merch? We have it! Check out https://y2kpod.com/about/merch/For more information please visit https://y2kpod.com/chaika/ You can also find us on twitter, instagram and facebook @chaikapod,or e-mail us at chaikapod@gmail.comAdditional music:Dreams Become Real by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3678-dreams-become-real License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license  New Direction by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4120-new-direction License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Heartbreaking by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3863-heartbreaking License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license  Classic Horror 3 by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3513-classic-horror-3 License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Sound effects are either created by us, or from https://freesound.org/℗ 2022 Karin Heimdahl
Episode 8: Hope is the thing with feathers
29-07-2022
Episode 8: Hope is the thing with feathers
Restarting, connecting and the end of a journey.This is the season 1 finale. Season 2 is in pre-production, and will release in 2023.Want more Chaika? Check out our bonus series Chaika: Dust Storm, available on Patreon and as a one-time purchase. This micro fiction series bridges seasons 1 and 2. For more information, please check out our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/y2kpod or https://y2kpod.com/chaikads/.***CONTENT WARNING** Please note that Chaika is created for an adult audience and features depictions of emotional distress. This episode has no further content warnings.CHAIKA is a tale of loss, isolation and hope, about a woman navigating a post-apocalyptic future.Featured trailer:The Book of Constellations. A down-to-Earth sci-fi road trip, http://alienghostrobot.com/the-book-of-constellations.htmlChaika is written, produced, directed and narrated by Karin Heimdahl (she/her) https://twitter.com/karinheim.Cast: Chaika - Danyelle Ellet (she/her) https://goodpointepodcasts.com/Valen - Angelique Lazarus (she/her) https://angeliquevoices.com/HYGGE - Charlotte Norup (she/her) https://twitter.com/Charlotte_NorupLEQU - Sam Yeow (she/her) https://www.samyeow.com/TROST - Kessir Riliniki (it/she) https://trilunis.com/cast-and-crew/SECOND - Hem Cleveland (any pronouns) https://www.theluckydie.com/COMMANDER - Emma Laslett (she/they) https://twitter.com/WaruceUYUT - Roma Garustovich (he/him) http://www.roma-garustovich.com/Chaika's theme is by Chris Gregory, please check out his audio fiction anthology podcast, Alternative Stories and Fake Realities https://alternativestories.com/the-alternative-stories-and-fake-realities-podcast/ and sci-fi show The Dex Legacy https://www.thedexlegacy.com/Transcripts https://y2kpod.com/chaika-transcripts/Chaika is a Y2K Production. You can support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/y2kpod from as little as 1 US dollar a month and get bonus content as well as early access to every episode. If you like the show, please also tell your friends about Chaika, talk us up on social media using #chaikapod or rate and review the show in your favourite podcatcher.Looking for merch? We have it! Check out https://y2kpod.com/about/merch/For more information please visit https://y2kpod.com/chaika/ You can also find us on twitter, instagram and facebook @chaikapod,or e-mail us at chaikapod@gmail.comAdditional music:Classic Horror 3 by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3513-classic-horror-3License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Dreams Become Real by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3678-dreams-become-realLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Gathering Darkness by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3798-gathering-darknessLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Day of Chaos by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3620-day-of-chaosLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Strange Worlds part 1 and 2 by Leslie ReidLicense through purchaseFloating Cities by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3765-floating-citiesLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license The Dread by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4491-the-dreadLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Heartbreaking by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3863-heartbreakingLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license New Direction by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4120-new-directionLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Inspired by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3918-inspiredLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Sound effects are either created by us, or from https://freesound.org/
SPECIAL: Chaika Dust Storm
06-01-2023
SPECIAL: Chaika Dust Storm
Introducing Patreon-exclusive series Chaika: Dust Storm - this is episode 4 of 7. Dust Storm is a micro fiction series bridging seasons 1 and 2 of Chaika. The story takes place on Mars and focuses on the Mars commander, her second in command and the base operations AI. To enjoy the entire series, you can join our Patreon at eligible tiers, or make a one-time purchase of US$ 12. For more information, please check out our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/y2kpod  or https://y2kpod.com/chaikads/.Chaika: Dust Storm is written, directed and narrated by Karin Heimdahl (she/her) https://twitter.com/karinheim. Sound design by Maddy Searle (she/her) https://snazzytapir.com/.Cast: COMMANDER - Emma Laslett (she/they) https://twitter.com/WaruceSECOND - Hem Cleveland (any pronouns) https://www.theluckydie.com/UYUT - Roma Garustovich (he/him) http://www.roma-garustovich.com/Chaika's theme is by Chris Gregory, please check out his audio fiction anthology podcast, Alternative Stories and Fake Realities https://alternativestories.com/the-alternative-stories-and-fake-realities-podcast/ and sci-fi show The Dex Legacy https://www.thedexlegacy.com/Transcripts https://y2kpod.com/chaika-transcripts/CHAIKA is a tale of loss, isolation and hope, about a woman navigating a post-apocalyptic future. Season 2 is in production and will release during 2023. Chaika is a Y2K Production. You can support us on Patreon from as little as 1 US dollar a month and get bonus content as well as early access to every episode. If you like the show, please also tell your friends about Chaika, talk us up on social media using #chaikapod or rate and review the show in your favourite podcatcher.Looking for merch? We have it! Check out https://y2kpod.com/about/merch/For more information please visit https://y2kpod.com/chaika/ You can also find us on twitter, instagram and facebook @chaikapod,or e-mail us at chaikapod@gmail.com
Season 1 Recap
13-10-2023
Season 1 Recap
As we count down to season 2, here's a handy recap of season 1. As you may expect, this contains many season 1 spoilers! Season 2 releases fortnightly starting October 20, 2023.Find out more https://y2kpod.com/chaika/CHAIKA is a tale of loss, isolation and hope, about a woman navigating a post-apocalyptic future.Want more Chaika? Check out our bonus series Chaika: Dust Storm, available on Patreon and as a one-time purchase. This micro fiction series bridges seasons 1 and 2. For more information, please check out our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/y2kpod or https://y2kpod.com/chaikads/.Chaika is written, produced, directed and narrated by Karin Heimdahl (she/her) https://twitter.com/karinheim.Cast:Chaika - Danyelle Ellet (she/her) https://goodpointepodcasts.com/Commander - Emma Laslett (she/they) https://twitter.com/HouseofhubrisHYGGE - Charlotte Norup (she/her) https://twitter.com/Charlotte_NorupUYUT - Roma Garustovich (he/him) http://www.roma-garustovich.com/Chaika's award-winning theme is by Chris Gregory, please check out his audio fiction anthology podcast, Alternative Stories and Fake Realities https://alternativestories.com/the-alternative-stories-and-fake-realities-podcast/ and sci-fi show The Dex Legacy https://www.thedexlegacy.com/Additional music:Bittersweet by Kevin MacLeodFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/3440-bittersweetLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseTranscripts https://y2kpod.com/chaika-transcripts/Looking for merch? We have it! Check out https://y2kpod.com/about/merch/You can find us on twitter (X), instagram and facebook @chaikapod,or e-mail us at chaikapod@gmail.com