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Welcome to West Vault Radio

Vault 97 is a fan podcast set in Bethesda’s post-apocalyptic, atom-age inspired universe of Fallout.

The eponymous Vault 97 is a large, underground complex with two interesting details: the first is that it is a fully featured music studio and radio broadcast centre with the latest technology, and two, it has been filled with musicians, personalities and any other remaining ex-pats and civilians from Great Britain (along with those that could fake a convincing enough accent to get in).

Susan, the only remaining human member of staff, proudly and diligently hosts the entirety of station under the long-running banner of WVR, West Vault Radio, with her team of robots and automated programming subroutines.

Why is Susan the only remaining Human? How does she survive through the loneliness and depression of being underground? How are the tea reserves still plentiful?

Find out all this and more from WVR, broadcasting today for a brighter tomorrow!

Vault 97 written and performed by Laura Manwell.

Music/Sound design, visual design and narration by Luke Highet.

Copyright: © Fallout, and all associated terms, are property of Bethesda.

Latest Episodes:

Season 3 Episode 2: Things get violent Nov 04, 2020

Welcome back loyal listeners!!! The search for Mary continues... Experience more thrills and spills in our latest adventure as Susan and Mr W discover just how dangerous the wasteland can be and Susan meets a helpful fan. Enjoy!!

Susan's Isolation Advice Apr 10, 2020

A quick public information piece from principal WVR DJ Susan Reith.

“In these troubling times I would like to reassure our listeners that we here at WVR are playing our part in ensuring we adhere to “government” guidelines by maintaining strong social distancing principles. As such we have temporarily suspended our quest for that second rate DJ Mary and are working from home in Vault 97.

As we are somewhat expert in the art of isolation, we have decided to dedicate some portions of our broadcasting day to giving you top tips about how best to cope in these testing times. We hope these are useful and we are sure if we all play our part in flattening the curve of this virus we will be back out in the Wasteland in no time!

Stay safe, stay indoors, save lives.”

Susan has no mental health or psychology training and her advice is probably best viewed as light entertainment. - Mr W

Season 3 Episode 1: Things Get Sweary Sep 26, 2019

Greetings West Vault Faithful!!!

We did it, we finally did it, we've completed a new episode.

Last time we were with Susan she had made the momentous decision to leave Vault 97 and find out what had happened to her long time rival and RVE host Mary.

We finally catch up with her and her faithful robot companion Mr W out in the wasteland. In this jam packed episode Susan meets her first settlers, has her first taste of wasteland violence and finally makes it to Vault 96!

So strap in and prepare yourself for the return of WVR!

Season 2 Episode 6: The Lost DJ's Sep 23, 2018

Greetings West Vault faithful,

Finally the moment you've all be waiting for, the season finale of West Vault Radio.

This season we've been with Susan as she was put in the freezer, had a minor emergency during her festive spectacular, had to destroy her favourite robot after Mr W, and been on a sugar induced bender.

However, further adventure awaits, a mysterious broadcast gets her attention, hard choices have to be made and a new future dawns for Vault 97.

So please sit back, relax and enjoy the long awaited season finale of West Vault Radio!

Season 2 Episode 5: It's a Wonderful Vault Dec 17, 2017

Ho ho ho listeners!!

It's that time of year again. Join Susan down in her special Vault 97 Christmas Chalet as she treats you to a classic holiday special.

Enjoy as special guests from across the wasteland pop in with messages of holiday cheer.

We hope you enjoy the festive fun and we hope all our listeners enjoy the holiday season however you choose to celebrate it!

Happy Holidays from West Vault Radio!

Season 2 Episode 4 - Ice Station Susan Nov 04, 2017

Guess who's back? Back again? Susan's back tell... anyone who is still alive in this post apocalyptic hell hole...

Due to robotic incompetence Susan was kept away from us for far too long. However, she is now back and ready to continue her mission to provide the wasteland with the greatest radio ever known (and failing that any sort of radio that is not The Mermaids Fancy Ball on repeat).

This episode Susan finds out what Mr W gets up to when unsupervised and we are introduced to a classic show from days of vault old!

So settle down, stop the rioting and relax to the smooth sounds of West Vault Radio.

'When your worlds in the pits, let the Brits bring the hits!'

Season 2 Episode 3: Raiders of the Lost Vault May 29, 2017

Welcome intrepid Vault fans!

In this action packed edition of WVR find out what happens to Susan when she eats and drinks nothing but Mentats and Nuka Cola Quantum for several weeks, listen in to some voices from the Wasteland, enjoy a mildly horrific cooking show and finally a chance to hear some original Vault 97 tunes!

All this and more as you join us once again at West Vault Radio.

We should probably mention this episode features mild horror and a lot of screaming so sensitive listeners and those of you listening at work may want to avoid!

As always Fallout and associated terms are property of Bethesda.

Music from archive.org

And sound effects from the good people at freesound.org

S2E02 - The Good, The Bad and the Barry Apr 18, 2017

YeeeHAAAW!! Saddle up listeners and join Susan for Country Hour (well she manages to play two country songs).

In this fun filled episode you'll also find out the finer points of robot recycling and meet an old robot friend of Susan's, Barry the helpful domestic/dictation droid!

We also get to hear what some of you listeners out there in the wasteland think of the show (expect you Wendel!! Stop contacting us!!).

So put on your best spurs, grab your six shooter and ride into the sunset with WVR!

West Vault Radio Season 2 Episode 1: The Ego Has Landed Mar 09, 2017

I'm back listeners (I know you missed me)!!

After some serious revelations that led to a whole hour of soul searching I decided I needed a Vaultcation. But a vaultcation can only last so long before one has to get back to reality. Fortunately, Mr W had just the ticket!

So, please enjoy the latest live broadcast from WVR (and yes at one point it really was live) featuring our recently back in action reciever array!

Featuring the vocal talents of those fine fellows at The Fallout Feed and Quality Irrelevant, please settle down with a nice cup of tea and a plate of toast and enjoy the 100% completely sane sounds of West Vault Radio!

#YesILikeExclamationMarks

All the best

Susan

WE'RE BACK!!! Feb 21, 2017

In preparation for my triumphant return to live broadcasting on the 26th of February 17:00 GMT here's a little behind the scenes sneak preview for you.

Hope you enjoy and look forward to speaking with you soon...

Episode 6: The Westies are here! Dec 24, 2016

In our dazzling season finale, we finally get to experience the Westies in all their glory! Who will win the coveted Broadcaster Of The Year award?

As well as the glamour of the Westies Susan finds out some life changing news, how will she cope?

Listen and find out!

A Holiday Message from Vault 97 Dec 13, 2016

Hello listeners, while this festive season is mostly about consumerism (or so my reading of 21st century history teaches me) it is also about sharing special moments with your nearest and dearest. Well, I don't have any of those so I thought I'd share a special holiday recording with you.

So sit back, grab a dry sherry and a Blamco mince pie and consider making just three small payments of 1999 caps to treat you or a loved one/threatening raider gang to the ENTIRE WVR CHRISTMAS CATALOGUE!!!! (THAT'S OVER 3000 SONGS!!! (THAT'S PRACTICALLY FREE , CHEAP AS CHIPS))

oh,

Merry Christmas

Cheers!

Vault 97 Pre-Production: Westies Holotape 3 Nov 14, 2016

As per our transparency agreement with Vault-tec here is episode 3 of the Westies pre-production meetings.

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Mugs Away Oct 22, 2016

Hello Wastelanders, Are you struggling to find the ideal tea drinking vessel? Then never fear I have found a semi reliable trader who is finally able to start shipping those Vault 97 summer roadshows limited edition mugs I have taking up valuable storage space. For the bargain price of 50 caps plus postage (or £6 … Continue reading Mugs Away

Episode 5: Halloween and Hobbycraft! Oct 22, 2016

In this annual special join Susan as she plays the three part Halloween classic ‘The Horror of Vault 66’, teaches children across the wasteland how to carve a pumpkin and appreciates mid 19th century antiques. Tune in for all this and more, in this thrilling feature length installment of West Vault Radio, broadcasting today for … Continue reading Episode 5: Halloween and Hobbycraft!

West Vault Radio Pre-Production Meeting 6 Oct 06, 2016

As per our transparency agreement with Vault-Tec I’ve had to upload some of my production meetings to their database. Why not treat this as a “behind the scenes” view of how we at WVR bring you the best programming the Wasteland has to offer. Enjoy this sneaky preview of the fifth instalment of our archive footage. … Continue reading West Vault Radio Pre-Production Meeting 6

We hit 500! Sep 26, 2016

This post goes out to you listeners. Today I discovered that for the first time we beat 500 downloads in a month with days to spare! We love releasing our content and it really does make myself and Mr Wigglesworth pleased as punch that it seems you are enjoying listening to us. So thank you … Continue reading We hit 500!

Episode 4 – Exposition and Explosions Sep 15, 2016

Join Susan this month where technical difficulties get the better of her and the bureaucracy of the Westies is laid out in intricate and exciting detail! Download here!

West Vault Radio Extra! Aug 23, 2016

A minisode to tide you all over until we release the fourth installment of our archive recordings. Here we read out some of you, the listener’s letters to Susan and Mr Wigglesworth. Download here!

Points of View Aug 16, 2016

We here at WVR (well the robots and I) are always interested in hearing from you, our loyal listeners. We are always happy to hear your feedback and suggestions for programme content. (We are loving your haikus) This is why we are considering a points of view segment. Contact us with your praise or criticism … Continue reading Points of View

A Bunch of Mugs Jul 29, 2016

Today I have been going through Vault 97s inventory. Although on a week by week basis the robots take care of it, once a year a human is required to go through it to make sure the robots still are capable of counting (one time the robot counting the gin added three zeros to the … Continue reading A Bunch of Mugs

Episode 3: Automobiles and Antipodeans Jul 17, 2016

In this episode join Susan as she reluctantly peddles a new car, gives her top tips on potential post-apocalypic roadside stops and gets interupted by an unwanted guest. Download here!

Episode 2: Poetry and Politics May 26, 2016

In this episode Susan wades into the worlds of hard hitting political journalism and jazz poetry, plus the robots reveal their orchestral skill! Download here!

Old World Radio – Boston May 08, 2016

After sucessfully fixing our reciever aerial here at Vault 97 I’ve managed to tune into a whole host of new stations and contact some of their talent. While I can’t recruit any of them to join me here in Valut 97 (far too irradiated I’m afraid) I can tell you I have joined up with … Continue reading Old World Radio – Boston

Vault 97 Episode 1: Welcome to West Vault Radio Apr 29, 2016

Well, I’ve finally found out what the mysterious phone line socket in the third floor basement lavatory does! I am sure you are already huge fans of me, Susan, number one disc jockey at West Vault Radio. So you don’t need to be told what my archived recordings contain however, just in case you aren’t … Continue reading Vault 97 Episode 1: Welcome to West Vault Radio

Technical Difficulties Apr 29, 2016

Due to gremlins in the system our current archived recording halts at 8 minutes. Please bear with us while I threaten to scrap the robots until they fix it. We here at West Vault Radio are well versed in the art of perseverance, be assured we will keep trying until we get it right! “Continuous … Continue reading Technical Difficulties

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