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Desert Skies

On a lonely highway between life and the next life there’s one last stop that we all have to make. Desert Skies Astral Plane Fuel and Service Station serves travelers as they embark on their journey through the celestial spheres. Meet the Attendant, the Mechanic, and C.A.S.H. Register. Together, they’ll make sure you’re prepared for the ride. All episodes written and produced, and all characters performed, by Jared Carter. Club 86: https://patreon.com/desertskies Merch: https://desertskies.myshopify.com Discord: https://discord.gg/7fuUU78mUh Website: https://desertskiespodcast.com/

Copyright: © Copyright 2024 Jared Carter

Latest Episodes:

Desert Skies Presents: Derelict Feb 26, 2025

Today, I'm pleased to introduce you to DERELICT, an immersive sci-fi podcast. The story begins with its first season, Fathom, in which an ancient artifact resembling a giant door has been found at the bottom of Earth's ocean. To study it, the galaxy's most powerful corporation has built a massive, secret research base surrounding it. Their objective: unlock the secrets of the artifact and discover what it holds inside. But some mysteries should remain buried, and some doors should never be opened...

DERELICT has received thousands of five-star reviews from listeners and millions of downloads. I'm sure you're going to love it! It’s a very immersive, movie-like audio experience that’s been influenced by things such as Aliens, HP Lovecraft, and 2001: A Space Odyssey.

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Portland and Seattle, get ready to visit the Astral Plane! Feb 12, 2025

Two exciting events are coming to the Pacific Northwest! Click the links to purchase tickets

The Long Paws Pub Trivia in Portland on Friday April 11th

Desert Skies: Dead but Still LIVE in Issaquah (Greater Seattle Area) on Saturday April 12th

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Desert Skies Presents: The Liminal Lands Jan 29, 2025

In-between seasons I like to share shows with Desert Skies that I think they'll like. This one is a personal favorite. Here's the description:

All alone in a hostile new reality, one man sets out on a journey to find his missing family. Follow along as he struggles to survive in and understand this strange new world he has found himself in. A weekly podcast chronicling his travels through The Liminal Lands, and the trials he faces in a world where seemingly everything wants to kill him. Will he survive? Will he find his missing family? Can he escape The Liminal Lands?

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Chapter 22 - It's Okay to Let Go Dec 16, 2024

It's the season two finale! Forces are converging in the caves. Will C.A.S.H. prevail against Olenus? Will Corson be able to save the ones he loves? Will Maloy find some pants? This and more in the exciting conclusion to an eventful season.

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Chapter 21 - Don't I Get a Say? Dec 02, 2024

We take a step into the past and experience a greater understanding of the history of the Astral Plane. Then in the present day, C.A.S.H. and Corson are in hiding. They think their whereabouts are unknown, but someone is going to make a surprise visit.

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Desert Skies FM - Dear C.A.S.H. Nov 18, 2024

This Desert Skies FM broadcast is not intended for travelers. This is for C.A.S.H.'s (ears?) only.

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Chapter 20 - If I Have to Wait a Million Years Nov 11, 2024

Deep beneath the Desert Sphere, Nonny and the Attendants wait patiently for a whisper. Something said in it may hold the secret to Nonny's mysterious past. Will they find the memory they're looking for, or will they come up empty handed? Oh, and Basketball Butt. It's a very serious condition. Not sure why you're laughing.

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Desert Skies FM - Climb That Rock! Oct 29, 2024

Incoming Broadcast from Desert Skies. Tendy will tell you how to safely navigate hitchhiking, Nonny is going to reflect on listening to our inner child, and we finish off with a couple voicemails (one of which is rudely interrupted!)

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Chapter 19 - Friends Make Sacrifices Oct 14, 2024

Let's all go to the movies! Old friends are reunited on the Sphere of Doug and decisions of great consequence will be made. Back on the Desert Sphere, Tendy, Mac, and Nonny are preparing to embark on a journey of personal past discovery. Oh, and someone is about to embark on a journey of a completely different kind.

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Desert Skies FM - The Things We're Afraid to Lose Sep 23, 2024

In this week's broadcast, learn why you should obey the "NO SWIMMING" sign, how to accept the fear of losing things, and what in the heck is the Overview Effect? Time to take a trip down the Celestial Highway with the staff of Desert Skies

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Chapter 18 - Spoke to My Damn Soul Sep 09, 2024

When last we left Tendy, he wasn't in the best shape. It's not like it's something new, he's been like this for...a while. Now HueHue's getting involved. Why did he call Tendy out to the wash, who's the mysterious stranger approaching seemingly out of nowhere, and how does one celebrate four words that hold no meaning to anything other than a soul? Find out in this chapter...of much importance.

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Desert Skies FM - Thank You for the Compliment Sep 02, 2024

In this episode you're going to learn the meaning of the word "Wash", Nonny and Mac will teach you the importance of taking a compliment, and voicemails from a goat lady and a stargazer.

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Chapter 17 - The Accident Aug 27, 2024

Is this just a dream or is someone at the station actually getting a glimpse into events previously unknown? And a new traveler crashes in and brings with her a glimpse into the burden undergirding every one of Tendy's interactions with visitors to the station. At least that's what Nonny thinks.

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Desert Skies FM - Someone Crashes the Show Aug 12, 2024

This FM is a little different than previous broadcasts. A guest co-host is in the booth with Mac because one part of the Desert Skies team is somewhere on the Astral Plane and the other is....well, you'll find out in this episode.

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Chapter 16 - It's Gonna Cost You Aug 07, 2024

Corson arrives at the station and he has news to share. He's learned something on his journey through the Celestial Spheres, and brought something back with him. This is the tale of one of the strangest of the Spheres and one of the more curious of Sphere Movers.

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Desert Skies FM - Get Stretchy Jul 08, 2024

In this broadcast, you'll learn all about how to navigate the sometimes, somewhat, kind of a little bit, dangerous atmosphere of the Long Paws. Mac gives some advice on life that he learned from doin' yoga. And you'll also hear some voicemails from a couple travelers.

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Chapter 15 - The One Thing Missing Jul 02, 2024

Another Astral day, another Astral traveler. From a small town in New Mexico, we meet Nico Valerie. A kind man that arrives in the Astral Plane after living a long and meaningful life. But Mr. Valerie can't kick this feeling that something is missing on the Astral Plane. Tendy will have to help him figure out exactly what that something is, and might just learn it himself.

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Desert Skies FM - A Dog to the Rescue! Jun 24, 2024

The gang is back from their trip across the Celestial Spheres. In this broadcast, you'll here about a product recall (more like less dangerous reheating instructions), learning to like the person you are, and here from a few travelers traversing the Astral Plane

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Chapter 14 - The Places and People We Loved Jun 17, 2024

The staff have taken to the skies and the 18th Sphere is their prize. Well, not really their prize but still, no reason this job can't be both business and pleasure. The Sphere of Doug is in trouble and it's up the team to save it. And maybe have a Cinnabon while they're at it.

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Desert Skies FM - Leave a Message at the Beep Jun 10, 2024

Desert Skies FM is your radio broadcast go-to as you traverse the Astral Plane. Mac, Tendy, and C.A.S.H. will ensure that you're equipped with the knowledge needed to reach the end of your journey.

In this broadcast the crew is getting ready to take off for the 18th sphere. You'll learn why it's important to slow down on the 8th sphere, why sometimes we need to push through our fears, and we'll hear from a not-so-old friend who want to check in.

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Chapter 13 - Is That What You Are? Jun 03, 2024

In this second season premiere we return to the recently-rescued Astral Plane. Tendy is having a difficult time adjusting to Mac's promotion, Mac is feeling insecure in the new role, and C.A.S.H. is struggling with the anxiety of keeping secrets from her friends. That's when a traveler arrives set on fixing everyone else's problems even as she carries a peculiar problem of her own.

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Announcing Season 2 of Desert Skies! May 06, 2024

The wait is over! Desert Skies is coming back soon and you're not going to want to miss this premiere

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Bonus: Take Care of Yourself Nov 22, 2023

Season 2 is on it's way in 2024, but that doesn't mean you can't spend a little time with the staff of Desert Skies while you wait. In this short story, Mac and Tendy take a drive on the Desert Sphere (at Mac's insistence), as Mac tries to help Tendy learn to take a break when he needs it. Laughter and life lessons (Mac style) abound in this little roadtrip.

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Desert Skies - Club 86 Oct 30, 2023

Introducing our new membership experience, Club 86, plus some other announcements you'll find interesting

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Chapter 12 - The Astral Plane Aug 21, 2023

In this season finale, the staff and their friends will come face to face with Xochitlicue and her cohort. Mac is confident his approach is just what's needed to fix the Astral Plane, but the others have their doubts. Listen to this exciting conclusion to the first season.

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Chapter 11 (Part 2) - The Mechanic Jun 26, 2023

In this episode, we learn what Mac was up to during the events of Chapter 11 Part 1. Who was he hanging out in the basement with? What's his plan to save the Astral Plane? Did he make it after breaking it?

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Chapter 11 (Part 1) - The Attendant Jun 12, 2023

In the first of a 2-Part Chapter, Tendy finds the stress of everything is really getting to Mac. While the staff is on edge, the coyotes are on high alert. Old friends will return, strange histories will be revealed, and the countdown to the final showdown will begin.

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Chapter 10 - Beauty and the Bot Feb 20, 2023

It turns out that Mac and Tendy don't know the full story when it comes to their robotic co-worker and close friend. Together, they'll learn about her secret past and the unlikely ally who helped her along the way.

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Chapter 9 - Perfection is a Concept Feb 06, 2023

Freddie, an anxious traveler, visits Desert Skies in the midst of some changes. Shirley has left the station in an attempt to save her father. Mesonia's cryptic message has left the staff of Desert Skies concerned about the future. Something's crawled up C.A.S.H's electrical chord. Oh, and HueHue has found something at the top of the mountain that may or may not need to be fought.

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Bonus - One HELL of a Car Nov 01, 2022

This bonus episode is from a segment that appears in the horror anthology KILL FM and gives you a front row seat to the Astral Plane through the eyes of a traveler.

Be sure to check out the entire KILL FM special by visiting www.kill-fm.com !!!

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Chapter 8 - Prize of the Red Territory Oct 24, 2022

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A vehicle pulls into the station, but it is no Skylark. Who is this visitor from the 4th Sphere, and what has brought them to Desert Skies? In this chapter, much that has been hidden will be revealed, new questions will arise, and the path that leads to the Astral Plane's salvation will be made a little clearer. Oh, and we find out what's in the basement. Hint: It's not a basement monster.

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Bonus - Tera-Seraphic Soda Oct 10, 2022

Ever wanted to hop in your Buick Skylark and take to the Astral Highway? In this bonus episode you'll hear the first episode of Desert Skies FM, the brand new companion podcast of Desert Skies. This show is a short-form radio style broadcast that is not central to plot of Desert Skies in any way.

In each episode of Desert Skies FM, you'll hear some announcements from the staff of Desert Skies Astral Plane Fuel and Service Center, an encouraging message from Mac, and hear about some of the products and specials at the station.

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Chapter 7 - The Long Paws Oct 03, 2022

Mac has hitched a ride with HueHue in pursuit of answers to the mystery of the newest token, but Tendy isn't far behind. What mysteries does the second sphere hold, and who is the mysterious stranger they meet there?

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Chapter 6 - The Gong Has Been Gung Sep 20, 2022

Mac is feeling like Shirley is slowly taking his place at Desert Skies. Left to watch the store with C.A.S.H, he encounters something strange and mysterious. Something new is happening in the Astral Plane and Mac's about to face it head on or, you know, chuck rocks at it.

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Chapter 5 - Stupid Little Rock Thingy Sep 05, 2022

Michael Partridge was on his way to achieving everything he'd ever wanted in life, but found himself at Desert Skies instead. Mac has an idea that he thinks will help prepare Michael for his journey, but will his peculiar method result in success or disaster?

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Chapter 4 - A Place of Great Importance Aug 22, 2022

A traveler arrives from the Physical Plane. Her name is Shirley Edwards, and she's full of surprises. What is her connection to Desert Skies?

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Chapter 3 - Corsonopoly Aug 08, 2022

Desert Skies experiences an extremely rare thunderstorm from an unexpected and unwelcome visitor. Who is this visitor and what brings them to the Desert Sphere? A question only the Mechanic can answer, presenting a dilemma that only the Attendant can solve. Will he be able to?

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Bonus - A Moment's Reflection with Mac Aug 01, 2022

Turn down the lights, put your headphones on, and take a journey with Mac the Mechanic through the wondrous desert sphere. Find yourself drifting to a gentle night on the Astral Plane, and encounter the beauty and mystery of this part of existence. Chapter 3 of Desert Skies will be available August 8th.

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Chapter 2 - Unfinished Business Jul 25, 2022

Francis Carrigan has unfinished business on the physical plane. If she doesn't find out what it is, she could glitch out of existence. The staff of Desert Skies work together to try and help Francis find the closure she needs before it's too late.

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Chapter 1 - The Flavor of Life Jul 12, 2022

Meet Lawrence Cobb. He leaves a mediocre life behind to embark on a journey across the celestial spheres. But first, there's one last stop he has to make. Will Lawrence reach his destination, or is he destined for an eternity in the freezer section?

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