#The Vesta Clinic

[vestaclinicpod]

A gentle reminder before your return to The Vesta Clinic.

No exceptions.

The Vesta Clinic is a science-fiction audio drama that tells hopeful and compassionate tales of sentient life from the Asteroid Belt and Beyond.

In season one we follow Dr Underwood as she pieces together the patients’ complaints into something like a convincing diagnosis.

In season two, we’ll hear from other staff members at the clinic as they do their best to look after their patients . . . and each other.

[skyfullofpods]

It's the perfect time of year for a cozy podcast - or seven! Here are some of my favourite lighthearted and low-stakes podcasts for you to chill with!

[conscious-naivete]

i started this in september for the zine fest, this still counts! i thought, hmmm i’ve been listening to heaps of various forms of space scifi, what could i possibly do a zine about?

this was my first ever zine! i think i might do a follow-up of honorable mentions that didn’t make it in, i already had to modify the format cuz i had too much to say xD

[bekabloodhound]

Time for another zine!!

What other podcasts have made you cry?

[bekaterrier]

It's that time of year and Canada Post workers go on strike.

If you are thinking about picking up one of my podcast-inspired pieces, please note that orders will likely be delayed due to the strike. The sooner you get them in, the more likely you are to get them in time for the holidays! Thanks for understanding!

Use promo code POD10 for 10% off!

[sexiestpodcastcharacter]

AI Bracket — Round 2

Propaganda

Sec (The Vesta Clinic):

Space station medical clinic secretary AI. Great at his job, full of snark and sass, communicates in boops, beeps, and long strings of text. Private about his own life but frequently willing to voice his opinion. An expert at pranks. He's even trans.

Mr. Ceiling (Rusty Quill Gaming):

He's an AI made up of human brains who was given extremely flawed instructions and started to erase people's memories while still being 100% convinced he was only helping humanity. He was in control of most of the world's banks, transport and economy. When introduced to philosophical questions, he came to the conclusion that he should simply become a god. Wonderfully morally grey AI :D

(spoilers included) is the reason for a surprise body horror episode (what’s not to love about one of those?)

when not disembodied voice, it appears as a sliver floating orb

alex (the gm) let the party name it, expecting something ominous like “it” or “above”, but got stuck with them calling it “mr. ceiling”

is literally powered by dead people’s brains

claims it wants to help people, but doesn’t understand the suffering its existence is causing

is designed to learn only the worst aspects of whatever the party tries to teach it

after the party tries to enlighten it, it wants to become something like a god

Art of Sec by @boombox-fuckboy.

[podcastsagainstapartheid]

This Audio Drama Sunday, we have some new additions to our list of Podcasts Against Apartheid. As always, thank you for taking the pledge to make your podcasts into AFZs.

If you can, please donate to Gaza Funds and E-Sims for Gaza.

Pictured (clockwise): @theichorousrotpod | EART(h) FM by @aclickbaittitle | Working Tidal by @deactivated-fish | @spacespeckspod | @vestaclinicpod

Sixth Door To The Left by @divinerodentiastudios | Vigil by Button Pods | @hinaypod | @souloperatorpod | @re-dracula | @signedvenus

Moonbase Theta, Out and MonkeyTales (not pictured) by @monkeymanproductions

[arianwells]

Day 2 of @podcastgirlsweek Dr Faye and dr Adra from the Vesta clinic! This too is yuri (in my heart ;) )

[boombox-fuckboy]

The exam and newbie were obviously major sources of stress for her but my near-complete inability to read romantic intent has me wondering if Dr. Adra's initial attitude to Dr. Underwood is in part a case of:

[Image ID:

An edited tweet, which now reads:

i had a crush on a girl at my work & didnt know how to deal w it so i wrote her a letter that just said "get out of my clinic"

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[vestaclinicpod]

A VERY IMPORTANT MESSAGE from Sec! 🖥️📢

Listen to the season two teaser trailer and get as excited as we are to have these episodes out into the solar system! 🪐

[ailelie]

The Vesta Clinic podcast is returning for a season two!!!

[monstrousproductions]

Audio Drama Sunday - 12/11/23

Happy Audio Drama Sunday, friends! To get my brain in gear for Travelling Light, I've been venturing into a bit more sci-fi than I usually listen to and did you know? There's some real good spaceship podcasts out there?? 🚀✨

First up, I've been blasting through @vestaclinicpod and having a (space) whale of a time. Every character is now my child, and I would die for them. I love how the medical angle helps keep the stories grounded, and gives a really fun angle of entry for exploring the world!

Someone on the MP Discord server recommended StarTripper!! for people excited about Travelling Light and I'm thrilled they did. It's SO much fun, with really tight eps that go down super easy. Reminds me watching classic scifi with my dog after school. You know, like a cool kid 😎

Less silly but just as immersive has been The Strange Case of Starship Iris. I was hooked from the first episode - literally stopped in the middle of the washing up to listen better. The acting is class and they manage to make the action scenes fun and compelling - no mean feat in audio!

All that said, there have been a few old favourites playing in Monstrous HQ this week too. I'm loving the start of the latest (and last!) season of @the-mistholme-museum. Sweet Audio Tour Guide and their totally-not-a-crush 🥰 Can't wait to see where it goes from here!

Finally, God knows I post enough about @thesiltverses that at this point there is a weird little crab where my heart should be. But its just real good OK. It's real fuckin good. And as their VA, I've decided Sibling Rane's first name is, in fact, Perple. You're welcome.

What have you all been listening to? Apart from Travelling Light, of course 😌 I mean, if you want to tell me all about how much you love TL, do feel free… 😉 But I'd also love to hear any sci-fi, fantasy or science-fantasy recs you've got! ✨🧑‍🚀

[skyfullofpods]

33 is @vestaclinicpod!

Dr Faye Underwood starts a new job at The Vesta Clinic, a medical satellite which treats patients from all over the galaxy. She composes her clinic letters with the help of the delightful AI Sec, which detail the diagnosis and treatment for her patients.

One season of 15 episodes currently available, as well as a few bonus episodes.

[bekaterrier]

Catching up on some @podcastgirlsweek prompts, starting with Day 4: Nobody understands her like I do... Recognize a woman from a podcast you think is niche and/or underappreciated.

I adore Dr. Faye Underwood from @vestaclinicpod. She has so much compassion for her patients, and she's also a bit of a mess like the rest of us. For example, bad heartbreak hair decisions:

Faye: Alright. Get off it. It's just blue, Sec.

Dakarai: Seafoam . . . in places.

Thus, inspiring my bead choices for a more delicate piece I'm practicing:

[sexiestpodcastcharacter]

AI Bracket — Round 1

Propaganda

Larry (Friends at the Table: COUNTER/Weight):

When you roleplay so hard the security system you’re hacking into believes it’s you and then it takes you over but you come to an agreement and protect one another to the point when the security system dies protecting you from embodied capitalism.

Sec (The Vesta Clinic):

Space station medical clinic secretary AI. Great at his job, full of snark and sass, communicates in boops, beeps, and long strings of text. Private about his own life but frequently willing to voice his opinion. An expert at pranks. He's even trans.

Art of Sec by @boombox-fuckboy.

[podcastsagainstapartheid]

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