Episodes
CONTENT ADVISORY: This episode contains mature language and situations. Listener discretion is advised. In this third of a four-part series, we re-visit COPPERHEART from the very beginning, concentrating specifically on the story of the GL51 citizens. https://riggstories.com/copperheart Copyright, 2020, Michael J Rigg Original music, soundtrack, and episodic scoring by – Astral Fogg]. Additional music by Broken Machines.
Published 06/28/20
CONTENT ADVISORY: This episode contains mature language and situations. Listener discretion is advised. In this second of a four-part series, we re-visit COPPERHEART from the very beginning, concentrating specifically on the story of the GL51 citizens. www.riggstories.com/copperheart Contact the Show: [email protected] Twitter: @CopperheartPod Original music, soundtrack, and episodic scoring by – Astral Fogg]. Additional music by Broken Machines.
Published 06/21/20
The GL51 Saga Part 1 SUBTITLE: COPPERHEART: A RiggStories Audio Drama CONTENT ADVISORY: This episode contains mature language and situations. Listener discretion is advised. In this first of a four-part series, we re-visit COPPERHEART from the very beginning, concentrating specifically on the story of the GL51 citizens. Created, Written, and Produced – Michael J Rigg – https://riggstories.com/copperheart
Published 06/14/20
CONTENT ADVISORY: This episode contains mature language and situations, including graphic descriptions of an accident site, and references to blood and firearms. Jack and Heather are getting closer and closer to GL51, but an unexpected macabre site in their path gives them second thoughts. Kaminski - ERIN KING – @UnabashedlyErin on Twitter ARIS - DAVID STEELE – www.SteeleEmpire.com Sellers - MICHAEL RIGG – www.riggstories.com www.riggstories.com/copperheart
Published 05/03/20
CONTENT ADVISORY: This episode contains mature language and situations, including verbal abuse, gunfire, murder, references to suicide, and isolation. As Alby chases down the Karr imposter, the rest of the bunker must cope with the loss of their leader. www.riggstories.com/copperheart Contact the Show: [email protected] Twitter: @CopperheartPod Copyright, 2020, Michael J Rigg Original music, soundtrack, and episodic scoring by – Astral Fogg (hear more on iTunes and Spotify)
Published 03/29/20
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Published 03/06/20
CONTENT ADVISORY: This episode contains mature language and situations, including feelings of isolation, and the discovery of dead bodies. Jack and Heather have traveled 600 miles toward GL51, and now need to find fuel and supplies. Can they get what they need at another United States Reconstruction Bunker? www.riggstories.com/copperheart Contact the Show: [email protected] Twitter: @CopperheartPod
Published 02/09/20
CONTENT ADVISORY: This episode contains mature language and situations, including weapon discharge, murder, and feelings of despair and anguish. The Witch from EDeN's reality breaks into the ARIS mainframe to learn about nuclear warfare. Meanwhile, Pinarski and Leuter help IRIS upload EDeN's knowledge to ARIS. Contact the Show: [email protected] Twitter: @CopperheartPod https://riggstories.com/copperheart Copyright, 2020, Michael J Rigg
Published 02/02/20
CONTENT ADVISORY: This episode contains mature language and situations, an intense gun fight, execution-style murder, and sequences with loud action. As Jack Sellers waits to die, General Hanover tells Colonel Hayden that she has a new plan for getting to the bottom of the GL51 mystery. Created by Michael J Rigg – https://riggstories.com Original music, soundtrack, and episodic scoring by – Astral Fogg. The song “They're Coming For You” performed by Broken Machines (brokenmachinesband.bandcam
Published 01/26/20
Thank you all for listening to COPPERHEART! I can't tell you how much your ears mean to me! As an expression of my appreciation, please enjoy this free Heart of Bronze novel ... Clockwork Looking Glass on Amazon We'll see you again in January, 2020! Cheers! Happy Holidays, and have a safe New Year!
Published 12/24/19
CONTENT ADVISORY: This episode contains mature language and situations, including weapon discharge, murder, death, and panic situations. As Kipling tries to convince Roda, Dunn, and Alby that his contact with the Visitor has given him a means to save humanity, Baxter's troops encounter a new stranger emerging from Archimedes. Created, Written, and Produced – Michael J Rigg – https://riggstories.com/copperheart
Published 11/17/19
CONTENT ADVISORY: This episode contains mature language and situations, screaming, crying, and intense scenarios of what may be considered cruel and unusual punishment. Heather is on to something regarding the dates that keep repeating. General Hanover uses a special protocol on ARIS to find out what Jack and Heather have been up to. Created, Written, and Produced – Michael J Rigg – https://riggstories.com/copperheart
Published 11/10/19
CONTENT ADVISORY: This episode contains mature language and situations, including creepy stereo sounds, and references to physical abuse. Major Baxter debriefs Doctor Karr after her return from the Archimedes Gateway while Director Roda gets to meet Eden. Kipling receives two unexpected guests. Created, Written, and Produced – Michael J Rigg – https://riggstories.com/copperheart Original music, soundtrack, and episodic scoring by – Astral Fogg (hear more on iTunes and Spotify)
Published 11/03/19
CONTENT ADVISORY: This episode contains mature language and situations. Jack and Heather stumble upon a terrifying aspect of the Visitor's reality-bending “ripples.” Created, Written, and Produced – Michael J Rigg – https://riggstories.com/copperheart Original music, soundtrack, and episodic scoring by – Astral Fogg (hear more on iTunes)
Published 10/27/19
CONTENT ADVISORY: This episode contains mature language and situations, including creepy stereo sounds, physical violence, references to psychological disorders, and jump scares. While Dunn and Roda inform the senior staff about GL51's “Visitor,” Dr. Kipling receives an uninvited guest. www.riggstories.com/copperheart Contact the Show: [email protected] Twitter: @CopperheartPod Become a Patron! www.patreon.com/copperheart
Published 10/20/19
CONTENT ADVISORY: This episode contains mature language and situations. Before the story resumes next week, I wanted to take a moment to thank some very well-deserving actors. Please listen to their works, patronize their shows, and give them some love! https://riggstories.com/copperheart Original music, soundtrack, and episodic scoring by – Astral Fogg (hear more on iTunes)
Published 10/13/19
CONTENT ADVISORY: This episode contains mature language and situations. We continue our technical difficulties hiatus with another special. There will be one more special next week that spotlights the other works of our cast. This week I offer you a patron-exclusive, The Commentary Track for Episode 01B. www.riggstories.com/copperheart Contact the Show: [email protected] Twitter: @CopperheartPod Original music, soundtrack, and episodic scoring by – Astral Fogg (hear more on...
Published 10/06/19
Due to some major technical difficulties, COPPERHEART will need to take a two-week break. However, I am pleased to leave you with a couple of weeks of goodies in the interim. This week: The Commentary Track for Episode 01A. Contact the Show: [email protected] Twitter: @CopperheartPod PRODUCTION: Created, Written, and Produced – Michael J Rigg – https://riggstories.com/copperheart Original music, soundtrack, and episodic scoring by – Astral Fogg (hear more on iTunes)
Published 09/29/19
CONTENT ADVISORY: This episode contains mature language and situations, including references to sex. Jack and Heather pull the electonic wool over ARIS's ever-watchful eyes, and go to work on a way to circumvent the computer lock Colonel Hayden installed. www.riggstories.com/copperheart Contact the Show: [email protected] Twitter: @CopperheartPod Original music, soundtrack, and episodic scoring by – Astral Fogg (hear more on iTunes)
Published 09/22/19
CONTENT ADVISORY: This episode contains mature language, strong sexual content, and deals directly with the aftermath of a homophobic hate crime/attack, and an anti-gay slur is used. People come together while others break apart—sometimes horrificly—as the Visitor's ripples tear through G.L.51. SEE OUR FULL CAST AT www.riggstories.com/copperheart Contact the Show: [email protected] Twitter: @CopperheartPod
Published 09/15/19
CONTENT ADVISORY: This episode contains mature language and situations, including references to sex. As Lieutenant Colonel Hayden receives a surprise visit from General Hanover, Jack Sellers and Heather Kaminski take advantage of an ARIS downtime to try to crack Hayden's computer lock. www.riggstories.com/copperheart Contact the Show: [email protected] Twitter: @CopperheartPod
Published 09/08/19
CONTENT ADVISORY: This episode contains mature language, choking/gagging, alcohol references, womanizing, fainting, and references to brain cancer. The Visitor pays a visit to Horner's Corners bar, and meets IRIS 4.0 and Jake Shiller. Leuter and Pinarski discover something shocking about the alien robot that came from Archimedes. Original music, soundtrack, and episodic scoring by – Astral Fogg (hear more on iTunes) Additional music by – Broken Machines www.brokenmachinesband.bandcamp.com
Published 09/01/19
CONTENT ADVISORY: This episode contains mature language and situations. The news of GL51 having two super computers—one of them human—has Jack scrambling for answers, and forces ARIS to shut-down for a full diagnostic. P.A. VOICE – by Melanie Rigg – Wife of www.riggstories.com PRODUCTION: Created, Written, and Produced – Michael J Rigg – https://riggstories.com/copperheart Original music, soundtrack, and episodic scoring by – Astral Fogg (hear more on iTunes)
Published 08/25/19
CONTENT ADVISORY: This episode contains mature language, physical attack (choking), weapon use, screams, and crying. As Pinarski and Leuter confront a strange variation of IRIS, Sergeant O'Bannon and Private Merrick set up a perimeter around Archimedes. www.riggstories.com/copperheart Contact the Show: [email protected] Twitter: @CopperheartPod
Published 08/18/19
CONTENT ADVISORY: This episode contains mature language and situations. Jack is more deeply engrossed in his work than usual, fixating so much on the “voice in the static” it causes ARIS to go offline for awhile. www.riggstories.com/copperheart Contact the Show: [email protected] Twitter: @CopperheartPod
Published 08/11/19