About Alpha 8.

Alpha 8 is a thrilling sci-fi adventure podcast that delves into the extraordinary journey of a desperate alien who body swaps with a struggling mom to comprehend the essence of family and save her own kind from extinction.

This family-friendly scripted series draws inspiration from captivating science-fiction tales like Starman, endearing fish-out-of-water narratives like The Princess Diaries, and hilarious body-swap comedies like Freaky Friday.

The production.

The production of "Alpha 8" is a meticulously crafted audio experience that blends rich storytelling with sophisticated sound design to transport listeners into its vivid sci-fi universe. The series is produced using high-quality audio equipment to capture the nuanced performances of a diverse and talented cast, ensuring every emotional beat and suspenseful moment is conveyed with clarity and impact.

“Alpha 8" was produced by a diverse team of creatives.

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Podcast details.

Website: http://alpha8audio.com/
Email: alpha8audio@gmail.com
Official Release Date: April 3, 2024
Release Schedule: Every two weeks

Audio.

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Cast and crew.

Alpha 8 is created by Stephanie Elie (@bizziemedia) and produced by Bizzie Media Group. Story Editing by Jake Farrago.

Our recording engineers are from Dave & Dave Recording Studio.

Sound Design by Xperience J
Music by Steven Bias

Additional episodes written by Jake Farrago, Christie Glascoe

Alpha 8 and Larson voiced by Jasmine Ashanti
Micheal Peterson voiced by Richard Leacock
Dr. Stevens and Principal voiced Riley by Todd Gajdusek
Samantha voiced by Jessi Mechler
Daniel Nichols voiced by Cameron Elie
Taryn Peterson voiced by Sydney Thomas
Jackson Peterson voiced by Malachi Josiah White
Ramirez and Coach voiced by Sam Gipson
Delta Leader and Lynwood voiced by Naomi Chan
Summer voiced by Stephanie Maura Sanchez
Brady and Traffic Controller voiced by Omari Williams
Wills voiced by Jake Farrago

Additional voices by: Joe Bratcher, Gabe Brown, Stephanie Elie, Chris Power, John Comerford, Myla Elie, Joe Bratcher, Jaime Sutor, Wendy Pierce, Stuart Pankin, and Christie Glascoe.

Recording credits by Stephanie Elie, Cameron Elie
Executive produced by Haywood L. Brown, Craig Elie, and June Bayha.
Alpha 8 was recorded at Dave & Dave Recording Studios.

Cover art created by Tal Minear

The creator.

Stephanie Elie is a screenwriter, audio drama producer and content designer based in Los Angeles. She loves to craft stories rich in character that grab you and specializes in thriller, crime, action, and sci-fi genres. Stephanie’s got a soft spot for female heroes and stories that explore the intricate dynamics of family life.

Her award-winning audio drama series, Alpha 8, will debut this April. The pilot episode was a recipient of the Hear Now Festival Silver Award. And the pilot script was a Finalist in the Shore Script Audio Drama Competition and Second Rounder at the Austin Film Festival.

Her screenplays "Maxine," "Alpha 8," and "What Happened in Folsom" have shined in various screenplay competitions, including Creative Screenwriting Unique Voices, We Screenplay Diverse Voices, Austin Film Festival, and the LA International Screenplay Competition.

When she’s not writing fiction, she slips on her content designer and UX writer hat, helping brands effectively communicate their stories through various digital platforms.

Social media.

Awards.

The cast.

  • Jasmine Ashanti as Larson and Alpha 8

  • Richard Leacock as Michael

  • Todd Gajdusek as Dr. Stevens and other voices

  • Jessica Mechler as Samantha

  • Samuel Gipson as Ramirez and other voices

  • Jake Farrago as Willis

  • Cameron Elie as Daniel

  • Sydney Thomas as Taryn

  • Malachi White as Jackson

  • Jessica Lynn McKay as Operator and other voices

  • Naomi Chan as Delta Leader and other voices

  • Omari Williams as Brady and other voices

Additional performances by Joe Bratcher, Gabe Brown, Stephanie Elie, Chris Power, John Comerford, Myla Elie, Joe Bratcher, Mike Korpi, Jaime Sutor, Wendy Pierce, Stuart Pankin, and Christie Glascoe.

The crew.

Stephanie Elie
Writer | Producer | Director

Stephanie Elie is a writer who creates character-driven stories focusing on female leads and families. Her favorite genres include crime dramas, thrillers, and science fiction.

Her Alpha 8 pilot was a Finalist in the 2021 Shore Scripts Fiction Podcast Competition and a second-rounder at the 2021 Austin Film Festival.

Stephanie has also written several feature screenplays that have placed in various screenplay competitions.

Twitter/Instagram: @bizzieliving

Xperience J
Sound Design

Xperience J (Crystal Judkins) is a multi-hyphenate creative from Alexandria, Virginia. She is the co-founder of Black Audio Dramas Exist, where she promotes creatively provocative audio dramas written, produced, and starring Black creatives. Xperience is passionately driven by her love of the arts and the innate desire to amplify Black voices through media. 

 She has written and produced two audio dramas, "Past Due Audio Series" and "Kiss: The Audio Series,” which can currently be found on most major streaming platforms. Most recently, she established Shhh! Jus’ Listen Media, where she uses her love of sound to produce innovative audio experiences that will change the face of audio dramas forever.

Additional Writers

  • Jake Farrago - Episode 107 - “The Real Deal”

  • Christie Glascoe - Episode 105 - “The Mother”

  • Stephanie Elie - All other episodes

Executive Producers

Haywood L Brown, Craig Elie, and June Bayha

Associate Producers

Judy Brown, Corliss Johnson, Wendy Pierce, and William Brown

Supporters.

Corliss Johnson, Tobias, Jake Farrago, Judy Farrell, Shayna Weber, Joe Bratcher, Felicia James, Sarah Rose Etter.

Thank you to everyone who contributed to our Seed & Spark campaign!