Planet Radiant
Planet Radiant
Planet Radiant is a serialized fiction podcast inspired by computer games of the 1980s and '90s, choose-your-own-adventure novels, and actual play podcasts. Told in the second person like a text-based RPG, it follows YOU, the player, as you explore an abandoned museum and relive other people's memories.
But under the surface, Planet Radiant grapples with what it means to transition during a global pandemic, all the while centering the experiences of queer and trans people of color.
Written, performed, recorded, and scored by Sasha V. Episodes released when they’re ready.
Recent Episodes
Chapter 6: Black Friday
Jan. 3, 2022
You clear your head with an exhibition of souvenirs. Normalcy ends with a webcomic draft. You feel like prey. Speculation of surveillance abound. A moon rock appears. At last comes the feast. Find a full transcript at planet…
Chapter 5: Orphans
Sept. 20, 2021
The armory sounds like a metal cathedral. Sometimes you pass out before the meteor shower. Shopping centers die, sound is ephemeral, and people are happy to see you. Hot cocoa never stays hot for long. They kept their promis…
Chapter 4: Keepsakes
June 2, 2021
To hold on tight, you have to let go. A helicopter readies for takeoff. You head downstairs to the atrium. It’s time for a movie. You play for the punks with your bass slung low. Debauchery is boring. Maybe there’s no reason…
Chapter 3: Penance
April 6, 2021
You find a First Communion portrait on the roof. A graffiti-filled stairwell leads you to the third floor lobby. You divine the fate of an empty exhibition. The confessional line moves fast. Dots are connected. In this h…
Chapter 2: Planetarium
Feb. 19, 2021
Your torch goes out. So much happens in the coat check. A woman enjoys a drugstore serenade. Month-old clues appear on a dying screen. A denim jacket survives a year of personal upheaval. Your therapist wants to talk about g…
Chapter 1: Astronauts
Jan. 11, 2021
You look out the floor-to-ceiling windows and see a dead city. The museum has been abandoned for several weeks. Dark hallways remind you of a forest at night. A girl lies under a transmission tower and dreams of mech battles…
