Episodes
In which the truth comes out, an end is near, and old voices are heard for the first time. Transcript can be found here TRIGGER WARNINGS : Gunshots and violence, screaming, wounds/blood, self sacrificial behavior. Sound Attributions: Freesound - "Scared Group Of Screaming People" by marsebastia Freesound - "Gunshots" by Kleeb Freesound - "Heartbeat, Regular, Single, 01-01, LOOP.wav" by InspectorJ
Published 06/21/21
In which there is a magic lesson, a plan, and a phone call. Trigger warnings: Brief (joking) mentions of poison, discussions about prison and incarceration, (Controlled) fire, mentions of burns, illness and infection, and discussions of a missing family member Transcript can be found here
Published 06/07/21
In which changes are made, plans are discussed, and pasta is eaten. Content warnings: Conversations about incarceration and prisons. Transcript can be found here
Published 05/24/21
in which the past is painful, hard conversations are had, and...horror movies are ridiculous as ever. Transcript can be found here CONTENT WARNINGS: This episode deals with many discussions of past and present self harm and suicidal ideation,  depression, and general mental health struggles.  This one in particular is a very heavy one-please take care!
Published 05/10/21
In which a familiar face is finally seen, the future lies in wait, and...someone gets a haircut? Again? Didn't we already do that? TW: Talk of incarceration and prisons, discussions of alcoholism and addiction,  discussions and sfx of fire, mentions of burns and injuries,  tense situations, and sudden loud noises. As always, if we missed a warning or for more information on an existing warning, please feel free to contact us! Transcript can be found here Intro: Beginning-0:11. End credits:...
Published 04/19/21
In which bonds are formed, histories exposed, and someone has a terrible day. WARNINGS: Addiction, alcohol, cigarettes, mentions of past drug use, talk of incarceration and prisons, arguing and sudden loud noises Transcript can be found here  
Published 04/05/21
In which the plan is revealed, tempers are lost, and old habits indulged in TW for: Talk of addiction and smoking, sleep deprivation, talk of imprisonment and death, fighting, yelling, depictions of depression and grief, and sudden loud noises. As always, please feel free to reach out if we've forgotten a warning or for more information on an existing one! Intro: 0:00-0:10. End credits: 28:00 -end. (If you struggle with paranoia, especially concerning being watched/listened to, it may be...
Published 03/22/21
In which the story continues unfolding TW for: Descriptions of wounds/injury and treatment, talk of incarceration and prisons, and food/eating. As always, please feel free to contact us if we missed one or for more information on an existing warning! Intro: 0:00-0:11. End credits: 26:36 -end. (If you struggle with paranoia, especially concerning being watched/listened to, it may be best to skip these) Transcript can be found here
Published 03/08/21
Hello and welcome, and before we kick off the second half of S1 with our next episode, I've got a Q&A for you! Featuring Syd, Juniper, Vini, Allie and I (the voices of Ryder, Cy, Raven, Eisa, and Tris respectively) we talk about the first half of season 1 and where we're going from here, answer your questions, and...get very off topic very quickly. A second, patron only (for all tiers!) Q&A will be coming out later today! A transcript is currently in the works-when it is finished I...
Published 03/03/21
You have 4 new messages (A note that this bonus episode is in 2nd person POV; while we don't intend for this to have adverse effects please be careful if you struggle with paranoia, derealization, etc) Transcript is here The voice of Tristan is Lark Pelletier, the voice of Cy is Juniper Frost, the voice of Ryder is Sydney Harrison, and the voice of Raven is Lavinia Dube
Published 02/12/21
in which plans are made, and fall apart. TW: Arguing, loud noises Intro: 0:58-1:09. End credits: 14:47-end. (If you struggle with paranoia, especially concerning being watched/listened to, it may be best to skip these)  Transcript can be found here
Published 01/27/21
In which the past is known, the second side is understood, and everyone finds their anger. TW: Argument and yelling, fire, a panic attack, loud tense music and general anxiety. Intro: 2:45-2:58. End credits: 20:19-end. (If you struggle with paranoia, especially concerning being watched/listened to, it may be best to skip these) Transcript can be found here
Published 01/11/21
Hey there! First things first...please excuse my terrible cold, winter is not kind to me. Second of all-This is not an episode but it's still exciting! In order to hopefully generate some interest in our patreon awards, I've cut together a couple of audio clips from our bloopers and audio commentary tracks that I found interesting. As always, you can subscribe to our patreon if you want to hear more! We absolutely never want to pressure anybody, and we totally understand if you can't...
Published 01/04/21
In which memories and ghosts haunt everyone. TW: Panic attacks, anger/fighting, fire, talk of grief.  (As always, feel free to reach out if we've forgotten a warning, or for more information on an existing one) Intro: 0:00-0:11. End credits: 14:05-end. (If you struggle with paranoia concerning being watched/listened to, it may be best to skip these) Transcript can be found here.
Published 01/02/21
in which memories are dwelled upon and the truth comes out.Trigger warnings: Grief, nightmares, body horror, loud sudden sounds, yelling and arguing, talk of drowning, talk of prisons and incarceration.  (As always, please feel free to contact us if we...
Published 12/14/20
in which magic is taught, a heist is planned, and a secret is revealed.Transcript can be found hereTW's: Yelling & loud noises (brief), fire.Intro: 4:18-4:30.  End credits: 16:09-end. (If you struggle with paranoia, especially concerning being...
Published 12/01/20
In which a funeral is crashed, stories are told, and the flowers have all gone away.TW: Dissociation, a lot of talk of grief and death, mentions of past drug use and overdoses.  (Let us know if we missed any!)Transcript can be found here. As always, if...
Published 11/16/20
As part one of our next episode won't be out until next monday,  please enjoy this short bonus episode in the meantime! Trigger warnings: Gambling
Published 11/09/20
In which nothing is accomplished, emotions are regretfully present,  and rather obvious discoveries are made.Transcript can be found here. As always, if you're enjoying TIOS please consider supporting us on Patreon!Trigger warnings: Nightmare, mentions...
Published 10/26/20
In which arguments are had, walls come crashing down, and trust fallsTrigger warnings: Gambling, arguing, panic/anxiety attacks, mentions of substance abuse and addiction. Transcript can be found hereHere it is at last, the episode that tried to kill me...
Published 10/16/20
in which a home is reached, an argument is had, and a secret is kept.Transcript can be found here! For a script including notes for the actors, character descriptions, and sound design notes to myself please consider supporting us on Patreon at...
Published 09/28/20
Published 09/28/20
in which nothing in history class was correct, strangers turn into allies, and a fire destroys five lives by ending one.Transcript can be found here, though I (Lark) make no promises about total accuracy due to actors that like to improv.Trigger...
Published 09/21/20
Hello and welcome to The Illusion of Safety! This is not a happy story...but you'll still find plenty of laughs along the way. We hope you join us!You can find us on tumblr, at @theillusionofsafetypod, and on twitter at @TIOSpod. Help us keep the lights...
Published 09/18/20