On a lonely highway between life and the next life there's one last stop that we all have to make. Desert Skies Astral Plane Fuel and Service Station serves travelers as they embark on their journey through the celestial spheres. Meet the Attendant, the Mechanic, and C.A.S.H. Register. Together, they'll make sure you're prepared for the ride. All episodes written and produced, and all characters performed, by Jared Carter. Club 86: https://patreon.com/desertskies Merch: https://desertskies.myshopify.com Discord: https://discord.gg/7fuUU78mUh Website: https://desertskiespodcast.com/
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A Holiday Gift From Desert Skies To Say Thanks For a Wonderful 2025 (00:01:50)
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Chapter 27 - The Inter State (Part 2) (00:38:14)
When we last left Tendy, he'd found himself in a precarious situation in the Inter State version of the station. Who's holding him captive and who in the darn damn hell is Mother?
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Dashboard Light - One Two Feet (Announcements)
Exit - Martin Gauffin
Epic Mirage - Hanna Lindgren
A Higher Calling - Mandala Dreams
On the Knife - Future Joust
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Chapter 26 - The Inter State (Part 1) (00:32:23)
When last we left the crew, they had just endured a session of flushing out their regrets. Tendy, regretting not giving Mac the time he deserves, is looking for an opportunity for them to spend more one on one time together. In this episode, they get that time, in a place they're not sure is even in time...any time. A place called the Inter State. Let's take a walk.
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Music Featured This Episode:
Spring Dance - Forever Sunset (Announcements)
Sacred Space 432 - 369
Fading Memories - Martin Landh
Reflections - Megan Wofford
Fear of the Dark - Etienne Roussel
Abandoned Shopping Mall - Stationary Sign
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Chapter 25 - The Rest Area (00:36:01)
Does anybody need to go? Go somewhere where they can unburden themselves of regrets they accrued on the Physical Plane, that is. Welcome to the first of eleven Rest Areas along the Celestial Highway. What will be revealed in the stalls?
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Darker Shades - ELFL (Announcements)
A Procession Of Mirrors - Jay Taylor
The Meeting Place - Rachel Sandy
The Old House - Rikard From
Traces - Ever So Blue
Mysterious Forest - Howard Harper-Barnes
Me and You - Sunfish Grove
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Chapter 24 - Caves and Cacti (00:51:06)
The gang hits the road and their first stop, The Electric Desert, isn't actually meant to be stopped at. In this episode, we learn that something's changed for Corson since handing over his responsibilities to Olenus, we meet a new friend who shares a common interest with an old one, and we discover what it means to truly be unique.
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Music Featured This Episode:
Darker Shades - ELFL
1983 - Ben Elson
Confused Time - Alan Carlson-Green
Just Don't Worry - Alan Carlson-Green
Gentle Arrival - Joseph Beg
Last Stand - Marc Torch
Where I Want to Be - Sunfish Grove
Purple Voyager - ELFL
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Chapter 23 - Sometimes You Gotta Die A Little (00:42:08)
The Season 3 Premiere begins with the return of a friend, and she's keeping secrets. Arriving determined to bring her friends "home", everyone's left wondering what that means. It all comes down to trust. Ready for the ride?
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Gone to the Mall - One Two Feet
Simple Lullaby - William Claeson
The Unconquered Son - Dian Shuai
Blooming Emotions - Megan Wofford
Get Up and Get Out - Soleil
Getting Lost - Lupus Noctei
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Season 3 Announcement (00:01:59)
It's the moment you've been waiting for. Well, maybe not the moment but definitely the moment before THE moment. Desert Skies is coming back!
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Chapter 22 - It's Okay to Let Go (00:41:59)
It's the season two finale! Forces are converging in the caves. Will C.A.S.H. prevail against Olenus? Will Corson be able to save the ones he loves? Will Maloy find some pants? This and more in the exciting conclusion to an eventful season.
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Chapter 21 - Don't I Get a Say? (00:46:02)
We take a step into the past and experience a greater understanding of the history of the Astral Plane. Then in the present day, C.A.S.H. and Corson are in hiding. They think their whereabouts are unknown, but someone is going to make a surprise visit.
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Desert Skies FM - Dear C.A.S.H. (00:03:52)
This Desert Skies FM broadcast is not intended for travelers. This is for C.A.S.H.'s (ears?) only.
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Chapter 20 - If I Have to Wait a Million Years (00:36:55)
Deep beneath the Desert Sphere, Nonny and the Attendants wait patiently for a whisper. Something said in it may hold the secret to Nonny's mysterious past. Will they find the memory they're looking for, or will they come up empty handed? Oh, and Basketball Butt. It's a very serious condition. Not sure why you're laughing.
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Desert Skies FM - Climb That Rock! (00:13:03)
Incoming Broadcast from Desert Skies. Tendy will tell you how to safely navigate hitchhiking, Nonny is going to reflect on listening to our inner child, and we finish off with a couple voicemails (one of which is rudely interrupted!)
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Chapter 19 - Friends Make Sacrifices (00:37:37)
Let's all go to the movies! Old friends are reunited on the Sphere of Doug and decisions of great consequence will be made. Back on the Desert Sphere, Tendy, Mac, and Nonny are preparing to embark on a journey of personal past discovery. Oh, and someone is about to embark on a journey of a completely different kind.
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Desert Skies FM - The Things We're Afraid to Lose (00:15:30)
In this week's broadcast, learn why you should obey the "NO SWIMMING" sign, how to accept the fear of losing things, and what in the heck is the Overview Effect? Time to take a trip down the Celestial Highway with the staff of Desert Skies
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Chapter 18 - Spoke to My Damn Soul (00:38:13)
When last we left Tendy, he wasn't in the best shape. It's not like it's something new, he's been like this for...a while. Now HueHue's getting involved. Why did he call Tendy out to the wash, who's the mysterious stranger approaching seemingly out of nowhere, and how does one celebrate four words that hold no meaning to anything other than a soul? Find out in this chapter...of much importance.
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Desert Skies FM - Thank You for the Compliment (00:11:18)
In this episode you're going to learn the meaning of the word "Wash", Nonny and Mac will teach you the importance of taking a compliment, and voicemails from a goat lady and a stargazer.
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Chapter 17 - The Accident (00:33:58)
Is this just a dream or is someone at the station actually getting a glimpse into events previously unknown? And a new traveler crashes in and brings with her a glimpse into the burden undergirding every one of Tendy's interactions with visitors to the station. At least that's what Nonny thinks.
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Desert Skies FM - Someone Crashes the Show (00:14:13)
This FM is a little different than previous broadcasts. A guest co-host is in the booth with Mac because one part of the Desert Skies team is somewhere on the Astral Plane and the other is....well, you'll find out in this episode.
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Chapter 16 - It's Gonna Cost You (00:55:37)
Corson arrives at the station and he has news to share. He's learned something on his journey through the Celestial Spheres, and brought something back with him. This is the tale of one of the strangest of the Spheres and one of the more curious of Sphere Movers.
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Desert Skies FM - Get Stretchy (00:12:28)
In this broadcast, you'll learn all about how to navigate the sometimes, somewhat, kind of a little bit, dangerous atmosphere of the Long Paws. Mac gives some advice on life that he learned from doin' yoga. And you'll also hear some voicemails from a couple travelers.
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Chapter 15 - The One Thing Missing (00:38:02)
Another Astral day, another Astral traveler. From a small town in New Mexico, we meet Nico Valerie. A kind man that arrives in the Astral Plane after living a long and meaningful life. But Mr. Valerie can't kick this feeling that something is missing on the Astral Plane. Tendy will have to help him figure out exactly what that something is, and might just learn it himself.
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Desert Skies FM - A Dog to the Rescue! (00:11:51)
The gang is back from their trip across the Celestial Spheres. In this broadcast, you'll here about a product recall (more like less dangerous reheating instructions), learning to like the person you are, and here from a few travelers traversing the Astral Plane
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Chapter 14 - The Places and People We Loved (00:47:59)
The staff have taken to the skies and the 18th Sphere is their prize. Well, not really their prize but still, no reason this job can't be both business and pleasure. The Sphere of Doug is in trouble and it's up the team to save it. And maybe have a Cinnabon while they're at it.
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Desert Skies FM - Leave a Message at the Beep (00:07:15)
Desert Skies FM is your radio broadcast go-to as you traverse the Astral Plane. Mac, Tendy, and C.A.S.H. will ensure that you're equipped with the knowledge needed to reach the end of your journey.
In this broadcast the crew is getting ready to take off for the 18th sphere. You'll learn why it's important to slow down on the 8th sphere, why sometimes we need to push through our fears, and we'll hear from a not-so-old friend who want to check in.
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Chapter 13 - Is That What You Are? (01:01:57)
In this second season premiere we return to the recently-rescued Astral Plane. Tendy is having a difficult time adjusting to Mac's promotion, Mac is feeling insecure in the new role, and C.A.S.H. is struggling with the anxiety of keeping secrets from her friends. That's when a traveler arrives set on fixing everyone else's problems even as she carries a peculiar problem of her own.
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