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An original full-cast audio drama by Nocturne Hall. WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF CRIME. 1936.Torsten Somersby is a private investigator with a deep knowledge of the occult and a dubious reputation because of the strange cases his expertise attracts. When a handsome tobacco heir dies mysteriously, Torsten agrees to assist Nigel Clemmons, an out-of-town insurance investigator, in uncovering the truth behind the young man’s fate. Torsten and Nigel discover the heir’s troubled past and obsession with ...
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Taronga Talks

Hayden Turner

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Working at Taronga Zoo is more than just a job – for us Taronga means family. From Sydney to Dubbo to beyond, Taronga’s people all have amazing untold Zoo stories that will touch your heart and open your eyes.
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Hallway To Nowhere

Leslie Gideon

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Hallway To Nowhere is a microfiction horror podcast about isolation, escape, and that which is almost familiar. The story follows Jessica, a young woman trapped in a series of endless hallways. Only Nocturn and Oasis, two cold AIs, are there to keep her company. Jessica is just about to give up, until she comes across a mysterious device. Through this device, Jessica meets Iris, a kind and caring voice that promises to guide her to freedom. As they traverse through increasingly surreal yet f ...
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Signed up and ready to join the Royal Australian Air Force, Maz Boz never thought a ‘Keeper for the Day’ experience at Taronga Zoo would change his life forever. He was so blown away by the people and magic of Taronga that he immediately changed his career, joining Taronga as a volunteer keeper. Today, Maz continues to pursue a fulfilling vocation …
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In the first Taronga Talks episode for season 2, Taronga Conservation Society Australia CEO Cameron Kerr reflects on the enormous change affecting us all during the COVID-19 pandemic. With over 5,000 animals to still care for, ongoing conservation work to help save endangered species and two beautiful Zoos to maintain, there's no such thing as ‘hib…
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We were honoured to welcome respected Brewarrina Elder and Australian country music legend Col Hardy OAM to the Taronga Talks studio, for a very special conversation. Col’s incredible journey to Taronga is carried by his love of music and sacred connection to the land and wildlife. As Education Officer for Taronga’s ‘Animals of the Dreaming’ Zoomob…
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With an interest in anatomy, the weird and wonderful, and a lifelong affinity with animals – the writing was on the wall for Dr. Lydia Tong to devote her career to science. As Veterinary Pathologist at Taronga Wildlife Hospital, Lydia acts as the ‘Zoo’s Coroner’ – investigating the lives and deaths of animals. She gathers information that helps to …
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Staying positive and solutions-focused keeps Belinda Fairbrother tackling huge global challenges like climate change, every day. Spending her formative years at play in the Aussie bush, Belinda acquired a love and curiosity of nature and animals that led to her studying Environmental Science – and travelling as far as Antarctica – to learn how to p…
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Every second weekend during his teens, Anthony Dorrian would help his father with Taronga Zoo’s food and manure runs. He jumped at every opportunity to learn and grow as a keeper – first at Taronga Zoo Sydney, then at Taronga Western Plains Zoo in Dubbo, before working abroad in England and Ireland. With over 35 years’ experience, Anthony shares hi…
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From caring for stray dogs to rehabilitating native wildlife at WIRES, Jimmy Sanders was born with an innate love of nature. Taronga Zoo’s Chimpanzee Talk inspired him to pursue a career as a Zoo Keeper – unlocking his passion for ungulates (hooved animals) and his life’s calling to protect the iconic Giraffe. As Senior Ungulate Keeper at Taronga Z…
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Bruce Murdock’s earliest memory of connecting with animals occurred when he was very young, during a pony ride. He knew he wanted to live his life around animals. Starting small with a ‘free-range’ pet rabbit, Bruce sought out learning experiences that brought him closer to wildlife. Despite advice to the contrary, Bruce was determined to make a ca…
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Growing up in Sydney’s pristine Northern Beaches, Wendy Gleen used to wake up to blue-tongued lizards, diamond pythons, koalas and a brilliant dawn chorus. Then one day she realised – houses had replaced animals and the birds had stopped singing… and nobody else seemed to notice. As Senior Keeper in Taronga Zoo’s Australian Fauna division, Wendy ch…
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We were honoured to welcome the incredible Dr. Jane Goodall to Taronga this month for an intimate conversation at Taronga’s wonderful Institute of Science & Learning. With almost 60 years of chimpanzee research at Gombe National Park in Tanzania, coupled with first-hand knowledge of global issues facing our future generations, Dr. Jane shines a lig…
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When Senior Marine Keeper Jo Walker started at Taronga Zoo, she was instantly spellbound by penguins. She fell in love with the look and inquisitive nature of this unusual bird, and was fascinated by their need to survive on both the land and sea. Her passion for penguins was ignited in Antarctica, beginning her life’s quest to see every single spe…
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With up to 600 animals attending Taronga Western Plains Zoo Wildlife Hospital in any given year, no two days are the same for Senior Veterinarian Dr. Benn Bryant. From annual health checks of Taronga Western Plains Zoo’s mega-vertebrates like Giraffe, to saving local injured wildlife, Benn works tirelessly to achieve the optimal welfare and health …
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The strong bond between a Keeper and their animal is hard-won, yet the most valuable tool available for animal training and enrichment. Danielle Fox knows that, like all good relationships, trust and rapport is earnt over time. From the diligent Californian Sea Lion to the cruisy New Zealand Fur Seal, Danielle adjusts her training approach to suit …
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As far back as he can remember, Paul Davies always wanted to be a Zoo Keeper. His childhood visits to Whipsnade Zoo in England cemented both his love of animals and awe of the zoo keeping profession. When life took an unexpected turn during his teens, Paul sought travel – first moving to Scotland before his big move to Australia. Thirty-six years l…
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Looking after the world’s fastest mammal, one of the world’s slowest animals and Africa’s most efficient predator is all in a day’s work for Taronga Western Plains Zoo Keeper Jordie Michelmore. Having joined Taronga Zoo’s ‘Youth at the Zoo’ program (YATZ) at 14 years-old, Jordie’s passion for animals keeps her chasing every opportunity – from reloc…
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Though scaly and scary to some, Michael McFadden has always loved reptiles. His Honours degree first led him to Taronga Zoo, where he seized an opportunity to work in the Reptile House. Now Unit Supervisor for Herpetofauna, Michael is living out his childhood dream of not only working with reptiles and amphibians – but saving many critically endang…
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The ocean was her first love… the salt, the spray, the waves. When her cat dragged a tiny naked bird into her home one day, Libby Hall fell in love again. Protecting and caring for injured wildlife, watching them grow stronger and releasing them back into their habitats became her life’s calling. As Manager of Taronga’s Wildlife Hospital, Libby sha…
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From early morning bird-watching with his father in country Victoria, to watching tadpoles turn into turtles as a boy, Matt Kettle was always fascinated with wildlife. An unexpected friendship with a Zimbabwean falconer stirred his great love of birds early in his career. He spread his wings with a 12-month opportunity to create Taronga Zoo’s QBE F…
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Hundreds of metres of fencing forms a sanctuary for some of Australia’s most vulnerable and critically endangered species. Yet how can we save Australia’s Greater Bilby, Regent Honeyeater and Plains-Wanderer from behind a fence? Andrew Elphinstone sheds light on ‘re-wilding’ and his most important conservation project yet as Taronga’s Manager of Co…
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Had she not called up to confirm her post, Louise Ginman may have never worked at Taronga Zoo. Just ten days after starting as a Carnivore Keeper, Louise first experienced the joy of welcoming Sumatran Tiger cubs to the world. Twenty-five years later as Carnivore Unit Supervisor, she is raising cubs again – this time Red Panda and Sumatran Tiger tr…
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It’s been an exciting time for Taronga Zoo’s chimpanzee group, and for chimpanzee research being conducted around the world. Taronga celebrated the 60th birthday of matriarch chimpanzee ‘Spitter’ this month, along with the 60th anniversary of Dr Jane Goodall’s ground-breaking chimpanzee research project in Gombe, Tanzania on World Chimpanzee Day. J…
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In early 2020 Taronga launched its new program to support environmental innovation – the HATCH: Taronga Accelerator Program. Taronga believes that innovation is a key part of securing a shared future for wildlife and people, and recognises that we need to look beyond the usual approaches to tackle environmental challenges. Over the last decade we h…
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Be sure to check out these two brilliant audio dramas: Mortis Maledictum and Your Horror Show. Devils of Dupont (moistbreezy Remix) will stream anywhere you listen to music on June 7th. Until then, enjoy this bonus episode with the whole track! Narrator: Hello everyone, this is Bryce Bowyn, co-creator of Dupont Investigations. Marc and I are incred…
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Nigel Clemmons’s disturbing dream causes Torsten Somersby to suspect an evil force is at play. They track down a suspect, Irma Krause, whose parents owned the home where Phillip Steeples died. They find her presenting to a crowded room at the Washington Lodge of Theosophy—where Phillip was an active member. https://linktr.ee/nocturnehall…
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While investigating Phillip Steeple’s room at the Cairo Hotel, an unexpected visitor, Calder Evans, interrupts the investigators. They share their odd encounter with Phillip’s sister, Lilah Barr, who arrived from Manhattan to oversee the investigation from the luxury of her suite at the Mayflower Hotel. https://linktr.ee/nocturnehall…
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The full story of Hallway To Nowhere. You have not been here before. Cast: Leslie Gideon As Jessica. Emma Johanna Puranen as Iris. Nocturn and Oasis are computer-generated. For full sound attributions and all transcripts, visit HallwayToNowhere.Carrd.Co. Episode Transcript: shorturl.at/uvwIR Hallway To Nowhere contains: Distorted audio, deception, …
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Jessica gets out. Cast: Leslie Gideon As Jessica. Emma Johanna Puranen as Iris. Nocturn and Oasis are computer-generated. For full sound attributions and all transcripts, visit HallwayToNowhere.Carrd.Co. Hallway To Nowhere contains: Distorted audio, deception, isolation, captivity, psychological and emotional distress, and sudden loud noises.…
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Jessica's getting out. Cast: Leslie Gideon As Jessica. Emma Johanna Puranen as Iris. Nocturn and Oasis are computer-generated. For full sound attributions and all transcripts, visit HallwayToNowhere.Carrd.Co.Episode Transcript: shorturl.at/uvwIR Hallway To Nowhere contains: Distorted audio, deception, isolation, captivity, psychological and emotion…
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Jessica makes a friend. Nocturn makes an enemy. Cast: Leslie Gideon As Jessica. Brad Colbroock as Simon. Nocturn and Oasis are computer-generated. For full sound attributions and all transcripts, visit HallwayToNowhere.Carrd.Co. Episode transcription: shorturl.at/jrGT4 For more of Someone Dies In This Elevator, visit sditepod.com. Hallway To Nowher…
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Jessica gets a moment of levity. Oasis is there too. Cast: Leslie Gideon As Jessica. Emma Johanna Puranen as Iris. Nocturn and Oasis are computer-generated. For full sound attributions and all transcripts, visit HallwayToNowhere.Carrd.Co.Episode transcription: shorturl.at/dowFI Hallway To Nowhere contains: Distorted audio, deception, isolation, cap…
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Hallway To Nowhere will be on hiatus this week. If you're looking for more liminal horror, check out Badlands Cola, a cinematic mystery/horror audio drama written and directed by Renee Taylor Klint. In a desert town full of strange fossils and even stranger people, a hard-hearted PI and a broken-down radio DJ attempt to dig up the skeletal past of …
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Iris and Jessica get to know each other. Nocturn can't quite let go. Cast: Leslie Gideon As Jessica. Emma Johanna Puranen as Iris. Nocturn and Oasis are computer-generated. For full sound attributions and all transcripts, visit HallwayToNowhere.Carrd.Co. Episode Transcript: shorturl.at/nqxAZ Hallway To Nowhere contains: Distorted audio, deception, …
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Nocturn would prefer if Jessica stays in the hallways. Stiil, Jessica and Iris start working to get her out. Cast: Leslie Gideon As Jessica. Emma Johanna Puranen as Iris. Nocturn and Oasis are computer-generated. For full sound attributions and all transcripts, visit HallwayToNowhere.Carrd.Co. Episode transcript: shorturl.at/MOYZ0 Hallway To Nowher…
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Jessica has been trapped in these hallways for as long as she can remember. A friendly voice wants to change that. Cast:Leslie Gideon As Jessica. Emma Johanna Puranen as Iris. Nocturn and Oasis are computer-generated. For full sound attributions and all transcripts, visit HallwayToNowhere.Carrd.Co.Episode Transcript: shorturl.at/sX038 Hallway To No…
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Cast: Leslie Gideon As Jessica. Emma Johanna Puranen as Iris. Nocturn and Oasis were computer-generated.Theme is Pickaninny Blues by Princes Orchestra. For full sound attributions and alltranscripts, visit Hallway To Nowhere.Trailer Transcript: shorturl.at/cuL69 Hallway To Nowhere contains: Distorted audio, deception, isolation, captivity, psycholo…
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