COPPERHEART: A RiggStories Audio Drama

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**COPPERHEART: A RiggStories Audio Drama**

COPPERHEART is an Audio Drama set in an alternate reality during a Nuclear Winter. Over 2,000 people (civilians, scientists, and military personnel) live underground in a multi-leveled USRB (United States Reconstruction Bunker) in Groom Lake, Nevada. They’re all just waiting out the clock, preparing future generations to re-claim the surface of the earth…until a visitor arrives.

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67.05 Copperheart STEM - "sIx" Sep 20, 2026

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The 5th OFFICIAL episode of COPPERHEART: STEM

In This Episode: P.R.I.S. and Sellers must face off against an intruder.

"sIx"

Episode 67 of the COPPERHEART Saga

Starring Michael Rigg as Captain John Sellers P.R.I.S. as Themself

Created by Michael J. Rigg

Written and Directed by Michael J. Rigg

Executive Produced by George Pecenica

Produced by Michael West

Patreon Sponsor Ray Volk

COPPERHEART Theme and "Astral" Composed by Astral Fogg. Additional music by RST Musek

QUESTIONS about this episode? Patreon members can join the Discord Chats on alternating Thursdays and Weekends to speak directly to the Producer-Writer-Director.

66.04 Copperheart STEM - "TWo" Sep 06, 2026

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Presenting...

COPPERHEART (Season 3, Part 66 of the Saga, Episode 4 of S T E M)

"TWo"

Show Notes...

More evidence is uncovered about what happened at USRB GL51, but Sellers and P.R.I.S. are not alone.

Copperheart is intended for mature audiences. Discretion is advised.

To find out more about the show, and other RiggStories productions, visit riggstories.com. Consider joining our Patreon family at patreon.com/riggstories

Production...

Creator, Writer, Director: Michael J. Rigg

Executive Producer: George Pecenica

Producer: Sholom West

Patreon Sponsor: Eric McNeal

Cast This Episode...

Captain John Sellers - Michael Rigg P.R.I.S. - Themself

Score...

"Copperheart Theme" - Astral Fogg "Copperheart STEM Theme" - Astral Fogg "Tension in a Cruel Dimension" - RST Musek*

(*) RST Musek is the arm of RiggStories that handles generative music using A.I. strictly for incidental background music. RiggStories maintains the copyright for these pieces. We favor real artists over artificial ones! Please, contact Michael J. Rigg at riggstories@gmail.com to talk about using your art and/or music in this production.

65.03 Copperheart STEM - "five" Aug 23, 2026

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Presenting...

COPPERHEART (Season 3, Part 65 of the Saga, Episode 3 of S T E M)

"five"

Show Notes...

P.R.I.S. disscovers a shocking fact about the USRB network, but first Sellers must find a source of food and water.

Copperheart is intended for mature audiences. Discretion is advised. This episode includes discussions regarding injury and death.

To find out more about the show, and other RiggStories productions, visit riggstories.com. Consider joining our Patreon family at patreon.com/riggstories

Production...

Creator, Writer, Director: Michael J. Rigg

Executive Producer: George Pecenica

Producer: Azurnight

Patreon Sponsor: Ryan Smith

Cast This Episode...

Captain John Sellers - Michael Rigg P.R.I.S. - Themself

Score...

"Copperheart Theme" - Astral Fogg "Copperheart STEM Theme" - Astral Fogg "Weeping Angels in the Dark" - RST Musek*

Commerical-Free with Art Patreon Release Schedule for this Episode Bronze+ Patreon Members: - 2 weeks early Steel+ Patreon Members: - 1 day early

64.02 Copperheart STEM - "eIGHT" Aug 09, 2026

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Presenting...

COPPERHEART (Season 3, Part 64 of the Saga, Episode 2 of S T E M)

"eIGHT"

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Captain Sellers and P.R.I.S. discover something interesting about Archimedes, but before continuing, they must focus on survival.

Copperheart is intended for mature audiences. Discretion is advised. This episode includes discussions regarding injury and death.

To find out more about the show, and other RiggStories productions, visit riggstories.com. Consider joining our Patreon family at patreon.com/riggstories

Production...

Creator, Writer, Director: Michael J. Rigg

Executive Producer: George Pecenica

Producer: Michael West

Patreon Sponsor: Robin

Cast This Episode...

Captain John Sellers - Michael Rigg P.R.I.S. - Themself

Score...

"Copperheart Theme" - Astral Fogg "Copperheart STEM Theme" - Astral Fogg "Weeping Angels in the Dark" - RST Musek*

Commerical-Free with Art Patreon Release Schedule for this Episode Bronze+ Patreon Members: - 2 weeks early Steel+ Patreon Members: - 1 day early

63.01 Copperheart STEM - "Four" Jul 26, 2026

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Presenting...

COPPERHEART (Season 3, Part 63 of the Saga, Episode 1 of S T E M)

"Four"

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After nearly fifty years, the Archimedes Gateway comes alive again, depositing a stranger and his A.I. companion.

Copperheart is intended for mature audiences. Discretion is advised. This episode includes discussions regarding injury and death.

To find out more about the show, and other RiggStories productions, visit riggstories.com. Consider joining our Patreon family at patreon.com/riggstories

Production...

Creator, Writer, Director: Michael J. Rigg

Executive Producer: George Pecenica

Producer: Sholom West

Patreon Sponsor: Michael

Cast This Episode...

Captain John Sellers - Michael Rigg P.R.I.S. - Themself

Score...

"Copperheart Theme" - Astral Fogg "Copperheart STEM Theme" - Astral Fogg "Pulse" - Astral Fogg "Weeping Angels in the Dark" - RST Musek*

(*) RST Musek is the arm of RiggStories that handles generative music using A.I. strictly for incidental background atmosphere. RiggStories maintains the copyright for these pieces. In the case of the Copperheart Production, music from Astral Fogg was blended and extended (with permission from the artist). We favor real artists over artificial ones! Please, contact Michael J. Rigg at riggstories@gmail.com to talk about using your art and/or music in this production.

Commerical-Free with Art Patreon Release Schedule for this Episode Bronze+ Patreon Members: - 1 week early Steel+ Patreon Members: - 1 day early

S T E M Final Teaser Jul 12, 2026

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Produced, Written, and Directed by: Michael J. Rigg Coppperheart Theme Originated and Composed by: Astral Fogg Featuring: Just Jenah as Lt. Runa Morrigan

The new season of Copperheart begins on July 26, 2026, continuing the saga where the original story left off. Coming up: Copperheart: STEM, Copperheart: The Blue Silver Chronicles, and Copperheart: First Terminus All new productions are being featured and previewed for our Patreon members. You can find out more about our Patreon at www.riggstories.com on the Support Page. It's so good to be back!

WORD OF WARNING: If you are listening to this on Spotify, consider finding an alternative podcatcher for your Copperheart enjoyment. Spotify has removed several episodes from previous seasons sighting copyright issues. The entire content of the series has been produced by me, the music is original and composed by Astral Fogg (for use specifically for this show), and no other provider has blocked our broadcast. Spotify would not explain what or why was removed, and they have refused appeal for the show. You can find Copperheart on Apple or Android media, on Castbox, and most other podcast providers. You can also go directly to our host at www.copperheart.libsyn.com Thank you!

S T E M Teaser02 Jun 28, 2026

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S T E M The Second Teaser

Produced, Written, and Directed by: Michael J. Rigg Coppperheart Theme Originated and Composed by: Astral Fogg Featuring: Just Jenah as Lt. Runa Morrigan

S T E M Teaser01 Jun 14, 2026

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Produced, Written, and Directed by: Michael J. Rigg Coppperheart Theme Originated and Composed by: Astral Fogg Featuring: Just Jenah as Lt. Runa Morrigan

62 CSE10 "Maiden Voyage" Oct 20, 2024

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COPPERHEART: SHATTERED ECHOES

Is an anthology of stories that take place following, preceding, and during the stories you've enjoyed during Copperheart, Season One. This episode contains loud noises and mass destruction and potential loss of life.

The following episode takes place in an alternate reality in a future far distant from the happenings in Copperheart. It is essentially the birth of humanity's future and the first steps of what will become The Visitors. This episode is entitled "Maiden Voyage."

"Maiden Voyage" features the VOICE TALENTS of: Sholom West as Kent Fife Michael J Rigg as Stevenson Justine Leah Hince as Parker-Voss Aiya Islam as Dr. Pinarski Karin Heimdahl as Captain Gleason Jeremy Handy as Yeoman Hanes Alicia Atkins as Captain Roda Kenneth Faircloth Jr. as Helmsman Schiller Sarah Ruth Thomas as IRIS Blake Gardner, George Pecenica, Ray Volk as CAPCOM

Copperheart: Shattered Echoes is created, and directed by Michael J. Rigg, Sponsored by Patron Irritating Fog, Executive-Produced by George Pecenica, Produced by Sholom West, and features the music of Astral Fogg.

61 CSE09 "Reactive Information" Oct 06, 2024

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COPPERHEART: SHATTERED ECHOES

Is an anthology of stories that take place following, preceding, and during the stories you've enjoyed during Copperheart, Season One. This episode contains mature situations and discussions about death.

The following episode takes place long before The Mishap and the events of Copperheart. This is the story of the birth of IRIS, one of the A.I. Brains in the Copperheart series. This poignant story follows Doctor Alex DeLaney, the creator of IRIS and its previous iteration, CHRIS. We join the doctor just as the older A.I. Is giving way to its successor, an A.I. Indestinguishable from the human mind, apart from it's speed, logic, and thoroughness. This episode is entitled "Reactive Information" and stars the voice talents of Sarah Ruth Thomas, Blake Gardner, Maureen Kesterson-Yates, Jeremy Tucker, and Matt Armstrong.

"The Copperheart" features the VOICE TALENTS of:

Sarah Ruth Thomas as Dr. Alex DeLaney and IRIS Blake Gardner as CHRIS Maureen Kesterson-Yates as The Intern Jeremy Tucker as Mike the Security Guard Matt Armstrong as Irate Elevator Guy

Copperheart: Shattered Echoes is created, and directed by Michael J. Rigg, Executive-Produced by George Pecenica, Produced by Azurnight, and features the music of Astral Fogg.

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