is a five-episode sci-fi podcast series created by Richard Seneque on Spotify, focusing on themes of privilege, conspiracy, and betrayal in a dystopian setting. The story follows two brothers navigating a world of slavery and rebellion. It is part of the Leviathan Universe.
The World of Leviathan is the world in which the Leviathan series is set. It is an alternate history story, which means that what happened in the real world is not necessarily what has happened or will happen in the world of Leviathan.
The Visionaries Audio Drama explores a dystopian 2185 where humanity has evolved into two classes: superior "Visionaries" with super-powered eyes and enslaved "Dead-eyes". It is a full-cast, serialized story covering themes of rebellion, privilege, and betrayal.
The series centers on a revolt by the enslaved "Dead-eyes" against their "Visionary" masters, focusing on a conflict between privileged brothers with opposing views.
This audio drama has a lot going for it. It was a recent nominee for the NYC Podcast Awards. The sound design is stunning, with an audioverse where you feel like you're there.
One word of caution here. Like too many podcasts today, there are multiple shows with the same name. Putting in "audio drama" in the search box will bring up this show.
The concept of sight as a signpost of privilege isn't exclusive to this show. See, the Jason Momoa Apple TV show graphically staged the battle between those who can see and the bulk of the people who cannot. Yet, Visionaries swims in the waters of eugenics, survival of the fittest, racial stereotyping, and the illusory superiority of the nobility.
Visionaries Audio Drama is a feast for sci-fi fans, and for those who bathe in the spectacle of audio. The audio drama ran in 2023 with the promise of a second season. After listening to the episodes (about 30 minutes in length), I think you'll agree that a second season is warranted.
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