Tumanbay

Introducing: The Passage Feb 13, 2024

Built on a foundation of historical relevance and structured by a kind of dream logic, THE PASSAGE is an immersive, psychological, 3D audio experience that invites listeners to explore the collective American psyche from the perspective of its most legendary souls. This is an ongoing audio series penned by a brilliant and diverse pool of writers and performed by an unforgettable cast of character actors.

Each week THE PASSAGE takes us on a ride into the land of the dead, traveling with the Ferryman as he collects the recently disembodied and delivers them to the hereafter. Each week we meet another illustrious American spirit and listen as they tell their extraordinary and often terrifying tale in an attempt to influence the Ferryman’s final destination— be it a comfortable place of eternal light, a haunted purgatory of regret, or one of the nine rings of hell.

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Introducing The Sisters Oct 20, 2023

The terrifying true story of a family who turned to the Devil and got what they most desired. But at what cost? Horror and mystery from the makers of Tumanbay.

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Introducing THE INCIDENT AT ONG'S HAT Jan 22, 2023

Ong’s Hat - is it really a gateway to another dimension? Introducing a new mystery from the makers of Tumanbay and The Polybius Conspiracy

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Introducing: RESTART a new podcast from the makers of Tumanbay Oct 13, 2022

RESTART is new fiction podcast, a heart-pounding, mind-bending thriller from the makers of TUMANBAY. Available wherever you get your podcasts.

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4.08 - The Fires Nov 27, 2020

The city prepares for a spectacular celestial event – fires falling from the sky. Whist self-proclaimed "Mother of the Empire" Fatima sees it as an opportunity to glorify her new reign, for the Balarac it is the signal to enact a dreadful plan. Meanwhile Frog must save Matilla, the girl he loves, from the gallows and a prophesy that she will die at the hands of "the blind man". Tumanbay is created by John Scott Dryden and Mike Walker. Visit www.tumanbay.com to see full credits and download scripts.

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4.07 - Menagerie of All Life Nov 20, 2020

The murderous governor’s wife, Fatima, has taken control of the palace. The sultan Manel has been exiled to a madhouse in the desert. And former spymaster, Gregor, discovers a terrible secret in the passageways beneath the city about the worlds he lives in. Tumanbay is created by John Scott Dryden and Mike Walker. Visit www.tumanbay.com to see full credits and download scripts.

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4.06 - Secret Garden Nov 13, 2020

Convinced she has secured the Balarac’s withdrawal from the city, the murderous Fatima turns her attentions to the throne and how to get it. Meanwhile, Gregor with the help of the “Skyrats” and his new side-kick, the assassin Aquila, searches for a secret garden in the city where he believes the Hafiz may be hiding. Tumanbay is created by John Scott Dryden and Mike Walker. Visit www.tumanbay.com to see full credits and download scripts.

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4.05 - The Watchers Nov 06, 2020

Frustrated with the Balarac’s continued presence in Tumanbay, Fatima lays down a challenge to their leader, the blind Grand Master Amalric. Former spymaster, Gregor is on the trail of the missing Hafiz with the help of talkative assassin, Aquila. Tumanbay is created by John Scott Dryden and Mike Walker. Visit www.tumanbay.com to see full credits and download scripts.

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4.04 - Feels Like Old Times Oct 30, 2020

Having returned to the city, spymaster Gregor (Rufus Wright) rebuilds his network of informers, and sets about tracking down the missing Hafiz. In the palace, whilst Fatima plots to extends her power, Sultana Manel has found a kindred spirit in the artist assistant Angel.. Tumanbay is created by John Scott Dryden and Mike Walker. Visit www.tumanbay.com to see full credits and download scripts.

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4.03 - Pronounced "A Killer" Oct 23, 2020

The artist Piero begins work on a great painting of Fatima, the self-styled “Mother of the Empire”. Meanwhile, his assistant Angel attempts to secure the promised payment for the commission and discovers all is not what it seems in Tumanbay. An assassin has arrived for another type of commission and takes up residence in the same lodging house as former spymaster Gregor who has returned to the city from exile. Meanwhile young Frog and his friend Dumpy attempt to break Matila out of jail. Tumanbay is created by John Scott Dryden and Mike Walker. Visit www.tumanbay.com to see full credits and download scripts.

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4.02 - Glass Souls Oct 16, 2020

The world's greatest artist Piero has arrived from across the seas with his assistant Angel. He has been commissioned by the Empire’s self-style “Queen Mother” Fatima (Kirsty Bushell), to create a great work glorifying her rule. But Tumanbay is no longer the gleaming city it was after a period of brutal occupation and tensions and suspicions abound. The blind Grand Master Amalric (Anton Lesser), leader of a fearsome religious order of knights, has his own plans for the city, plans that involve the religious figurehead, the Hafiz. But the Hafiz has gone missing. The only person who can find him is spymaster Gregor (Rufus Wright) who is languishing in the Palace of the Blind, a madhouse in the desert where unwanted officials and rulers are exiled. Tumanbay is created by John Scott Dryden and Mike Walker. Visit www.tumanbay.com to see full credits and download scripts.

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4.01 - Palace of the Blind Oct 09, 2020

Once the greatest city on earth, Tumanbay has fallen into the hands of two opposing warlords: the Grand Master Amalric (Anton Lesser), leader of a fearsome religious order of knights; and Fatima (Kirsty Bushell), ambitious wife of a provincial governor who exerts total control over the weakened young Sultana Manel (Aiysha Hart). Manel’s uncle, the spymaster Gregor (Rufus Wright) has been banished to a madhouse in the furthest deserts, after having claimed to have seen the Sultana’s murdered lover, Alkin. Gregor is convinced Alkin’s return from the dead heralds the end for Tumanbay and he must do everything in his power to get back to save it. Tumanbay is created by John Scott Dryden and Mike Walker. Visit www.tumanbay.com to see full credits and download scripts.

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Get Ready for Tumanbay Season 4 Oct 02, 2020

Season 4 coming soon to iHeartRadio

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The City of a Thousand Faces - Trailer Jun 03, 2020

The wait is over. The first novel from the Tumanbay universe is here. "The City of a Thousand Faces" by Walker Dryden - a sweeping historical fantasy saga based on the hit podcast Tumanbay. Available on kindle, hardback and audiobook.

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3.08 - The Coming May 01, 2020

Matilla, having murdered her abusive husband, returns with Frog to her family home to try to rescue her brother and escape the city. Meanwhile the treacherous Cadali, now a captive of the priest-like Balarac, is brought back to Tumanbay in chains and offered as a gift to Fatima. As the city welcomes the Balarac in, a new uncomfortable alliance seems to be forming. Or is it a deadly game of deception? Tumanbay is created by John Scott Dryden and Mike Walker. Visit www.tumanbay.com to see full credits and download scripts.

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3.07 - Hostage to Fortune Apr 24, 2020

After his failed bid for power, Cadali flees across the desert with his son Selim, while Fatima, set on revenge for her murdered son, sends spymaster Gregor to bring him back. Meanwhile, the prophet-boy Frog returns to the city and to Matilla, the girl he loves, believing he has changed her fate. Tumanbay is created by John Scott Dryden and Mike Walker. Visit www.tumanbay.com to see full credits and download scripts.

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3.06 - Fatima Apr 17, 2020

The return of General Qulan with an army from the provinces offers hope of stability to the city recovering from a recent coup. But with them has come Herod’s ambitious mother Fatima, a new player if the fight for power. Meanwhile the slave merchant, Bavand, has found his way back to Tumanbay. With debts to pay he turns to his one remaining “asset”, his daughter Matilla. Tumanbay is created by John Scott Dryden and Mike Walker. Visit www.tumanbay.com to see full credits and download scripts.

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3.05 - Accidental Hero Apr 10, 2020

General Qulan travels to the provinces to raise an army and encounters Fatima, a provincial governor’s wife with a score to settle. In Tumanbay, a coup is underway and Prince Herod has a chance to act to save his wife the Sultana Manel. Meanwhile, slave merchant Heaven, having been captured by the Balarac at sea, is recruited as assistant and reader to the blind Grand Master, a position that gives her access to ancient scrolls that appear to unlock profound secrets to the world. Tumanbay is created by John Scott Dryden and Mike Walker. Visit www.tumanbay.com to see full credits and download scripts.

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3.04 - Dark Enterprises Apr 03, 2020

Treachery lurks in the shadows in the form of Cadali, the recently returned vizier. Meanwhile, the prophet boy Frog is a stowaway on a Balarac ship, his mission to kill their leader the blind Grand Master who he believes is destined to harm the girl he loves. Tumanbay is created by John Scott Dryden and Mike Walker. Visit www.tumanbay.com to see full credits and download scripts.

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3.03 - The Blind Man Mar 27, 2020

Weakened by occupation, an offer of friendship and protection comes from the Balarac, a formidable group of priest warriors, led by the blind Grand Master Amalric. But protection comes at a price the city can ill-afford. Whilst General Qulan leaves to build an army, in the palace, Gregor the Sultana uncle and spy-master, finds himself in a desperate struggle for power and influence. Tumanbay is created by John Scott Dryden and Mike Walker. Visit www.tumanbay.com to see full credits and download scripts.

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3.02 - Two Moons Mar 20, 2020

As Tumanbay prepares for a royal wedding, the return of a certain prominent palace official offers hope of new alliances. Whilst the kite flyers of Tumanbay risk their lives for new adventure, Heaven whose father was executed during the occupation, attempts to rebuild the family slave business and goes on a voyage to distant shores to purchase slaves, accompanied by one of her father’s business associates, the self-serving Bavand. Tumanbay is created by John Scott Dryden and Mike Walker. Visit www.tumanbay.com to see full credits and download scripts.

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3.01 - Tree of Sorrows Mar 20, 2020

Tumanbay is recovering from a brutal occupation by the followers of Maya. Manel, daughter of the Empire’s greatest general, now sits on the throne. Her chief advisor and lover is the mysterious traveller Alkin. The city has been plundered of much of its wealth, and desperate for allies, a marriage has been arranged between Manel and Herod, the feckless son of a powerful provincial governor. Gregor, Manel’s uncle and Master of the elite Palace Guard, is convinced that Maya and her followers are still a threat to the Empire. Tumanbay is created by John Scott Dryden and Mike Walker. Visit www.tumanbay.com to see full credits and download scripts.

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Season 3 Trailer Mar 13, 2020

Season 3 coming soon to iHeartRadio.

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2.08 - We Are Three Jan 31, 2020

The blood-soaked finale to season two. The rebel army, under General Qulan, prepares to march on the city where Gregor, struggling to decide where his loyalties lie, comes face to face with his past. Tumanbay is created by John Scott Dryden and Mike Walker. Visit www.tumanbay.com to see full credits and download scripts.

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2.07 - Take My Hand Jan 31, 2020

Manel goes to the swamps in search of her father, General Qulan, who had been sent there as a prisoner to work on the great dam. Back in Tumanbay, there’s someone new in charge and the young Sultan Madu comes out of hiding for a secret rendezvous with a long-lost lover. Tumanbay is created by John Scott Dryden and Mike Walker. Visit tumanbay.com to see full credits and download scripts.

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2.06 - Holy Father Jan 31, 2020

Following a series of murders, the Inquisitor Barakat’s hold over Tumanbay is complete. Rebel fighter Manel seeks refuge with co-conspirator Doctor Dorin. But can Dorin be trusted and what is “the great project” he is working on with Barakat? Tumanbay is created by John Scott Dryden and Mike Walker. Visit tumanbay.com to see full credits and download scripts.

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2.05 - Kiss My Fingers Jan 31, 2020

How to deal with the threat of plague brings the Inquisitor Barakat into conflict with the ailing regent Effendi Red. Meanwhile, Manel must prove her commitment to the rebel cause by undertaking a dangerous mission - one that will bring her face to face with a deadly secret at the heart of this fanatical regime. Tumanbay is created by John Scott Dryden and Mike Walker. Visit tumanbay.com to see full credits and download scripts.

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2.04 - Healing the Sick Jan 31, 2020

As slave trader Ibn, accused of hoarding heretical text, seeks justice from the new regime’s religious courts, news arrives of a devastating plague in the swamps outside the city. Undeterred, the all-powerful Inquisitor, Barakat, continues his mission to cleanse the city of heretics and he chooses Gregor to assist. Tumanbay is created by John Scott Dryden and Mike Walker. Visit tumanbay.com to see full credits and download scripts.

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2.03 - Rats Jan 31, 2020

Gregor’s niece, Manel, is sent by her rebel comrades into the desert on a mission to assassinate a doctor believed to be collaborating with Tumanbay’s brutal new rulers. Meanwhile, Madu, the hostage Sultan to the regime, becomes increasingly reckless in his quest to satisfy his drug habit. Tumanbay is created by John Scott Dryden and Mike Walker. Visit tumanbay.com to see full credits and download scripts.

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2.02 - The Kill Jan 31, 2020

Under the brutal rule of the fanatical followers of Maya, the once beautiful and wealthy city of Tumanbay is being laid to waste. Whilst Gregor attempts to survive by collaborating, his niece Manel is drawn to the rebel cause. But treachery lurks at every corner and both are playing a deadly game. Tumanbay is created by John Scott Dryden and Mike Walker. Visit tumanbay.com to see full credits and download scripts.

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2.01 - The Last Boat Jan 31, 2020

Tumanbay has been conquered by a brutal religious regime, the followers of Maya. As refugees scramble to escape the city, Gregor, previously the Sultan’s spymaster, has sworn an oath to the new rulers and struggles to survive and even prosper as the regime sets about dismantling the city of everything of value. Tumanbay is created by John Scott Dryden and Mike Walker. Visit tumanbay.com to see full credits and download scripts.

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1.10 - Sword of Faith Jan 31, 2020

The final chapter in season one of this epic saga of revenge, betrayal and deception. As the people of Tumanbay await news of the Sultan’s great victory, the brilliant and ruthless spymaster, Gregor discovers he has been deceived. Tumanbay is created by John Scott Dryden and Mike Walker. Visit tumanbay.com to see full credits and download scripts.

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1.09 - The Jaws of Victory Jan 31, 2020

A trade delegation from across the ocean, brings to Tumanbay the very latest in war machinery. Convinced of victory by the prophesies of a child, the Sultan prepares to march out and destroy the rebellious provincial leader, Maya. His nephew Madu has only one desire – to escape the city with his lover Daniel. Tumanbay is created by John Scott Dryden and Mike Walker. Visit tumanbay.com to see full credits and download scripts.

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1.08 - The Purge Jan 31, 2020

Increasingly insecure and fearful for his life, Sultan al-Ghuri begins a purge of the palace. Slave trader Ibn Bai is reunited with the daughter he thought he had lost. And her slave companion finally comes face to face with the man who stole his kingdom. Tumanbay is created by John Scott Dryden and Mike Walker. Visit tumanbay.com to see full credits and download scripts.

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1.07 - A Tale of Two Cities Jan 31, 2020

Whilst the Sultan dreams of victory against the mysterious Maya and her followers, Gregor is in pursuit of missing slave-girl Sarah and must venture into the catacombs beneath the city, haven to those who wish to escape the brutality of the city above. Tumanbay is created by John Scott Dryden and Mike Walker. Visit tumanbay.com to see full credits and download scripts.

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1.06 - In The Beginning Jan 31, 2020

There has been a murder in the palace. Gregor, the Sultan's spymaster, attempts to unlock the secret to the missing reliquary and discover why it is worth killing for. In the desert, Heaven and her slave companion are held captive by a nomadic tribe. Tumanbay is created by John Scott Dryden and Mike Walker. Visit tumanbay.com to see full credits and download scripts.

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1.05 - Strangle Hold Jan 31, 2020

While General Qulan gathers the provincial armies to fight rebel "queen" Maya, Gregor is under increasing pressure to find the spies within the city. But his investigations keep leading him back to Shajar the Sultan's chief wife and a precious reliquary she has secreted away. Tumanbay is created by John Scott Dryden and Mike Walker. Visit tumanbay.com to see full credits and download scripts.

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1.04 - Hidden Knowledge Jan 31, 2020

Shajar, the Sultan’s chief wife, has taken something of value from the Hafiz, a drunk, self-pitying religious figure-head. Gregor, the Sultan's spymaster, is determined to find out what it is and what mischief she is planning. Marching with the army out to the provinces, reluctant soldier Madu, finds solace in an unlikely companion. Tumanbay is created by John Scott Dryden and Mike Walker. Visit tumanbay.com to see full credits and download scripts.

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1.03 - Coming of Age Jan 31, 2020

Adrift at sea in a small boat and hostage to an escaped slave, daughter of slave merchant Ibn Bai, must grow up quickly to survive. So too must Madu, pampered nephew of the Sultan, who has been forced to swap palace life for hardships in the army. Tumanbay is created by John Scott Dryden and Mike Walker. Visit tumanbay.com to see full credits and download scripts.

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1.02 - Ship of the Dead Jan 31, 2020

As Gregor, the Sultan's spymaster, roots out the spies within, another threat making its way by sea. Slave merchant, Ibn Bai, awaits the arrival of his family, but sickness has broken out on the ship carrying them. Tumanbay is created by John Scott Dryden and Mike Walker. Visit tumanbay.com to see full credits and download scripts.

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1.01 - A Head Start Jan 31, 2020

Rebellion in a distant province... Rumors of a mysterious force devouring the empire from within... Gregor, the Sultan’s spymaster, has the task of rooting out this insurgence and crushing it. Tumanbay is created by John Scott Dryden and Mike Walker. Visit tumanbay.com to see full credits and download scripts.

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