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The Signal

By: Eric Buchman, Gabriel Urbina, Sarah Shachat
Narrated by: Paget Brewster, full cast
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When the evidence points to two realities, which will you believe?

Two astronomers have detected a strange, pulsing signal from deep space. Within hours, the US government goes into lockdown, restricting airspace and scrubbing scientific data. Was the signal an intercepted communication revealing alarming plans for an enemy’s military strike? Or has humanity at long last found proof of extraterrestrial life?

Caught between two mind-blowing possibilities, Dr. Veronica Chapel leaves her job as a high school science teacher to search for answers with her old friend Malcolm Feldman, a determined journalist, and Ada Park, a brilliant astronomer. Oh, and it also happens to be Dr. Chapel's one chance to redeem her destroyed scientific reputation, no pressure...

As the group digs deeper, they uncover layers of mystery that challenge their grasp of the universe and their place in it. With time running out and the world hanging in the balance, they must navigate a tangled web of corporate secrets, government interference, and ethical dilemmas on a high-stakes journey to uncover a truth that will upend our understanding of the cosmos—and ourselves.

The Signal is directed, edited, and scored by Mark Henry Phillips.

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About the Creator

Eric is Florida-born, Los Angeles-based writer who specializes in crafting compelling narratives around issues of science & technology. His television credits include ABC’s Grey’s Anatomy, Lifetime’s Drop Dead Diva, and NBC’s Blindspot. His writings on technology, culture, and parenting have appeared in the digital outlets of The New York Times, Digital Trends, and Fatherly. When not writing or producing, Eric has his hands full parenting his three wonderful daughters.

About the Director

Mark Henry Phillips, founder of Windhill Studios, is a director, producer, writer, composer and sound designer who has created award-winning work in film, television, and podcasts. Phillips began his career as a public radio producer, reporting on a variety of topics for shows like Radiolab, All Things Considered, and On the Media. He then transitioned to film and television, working as a sound designer and composer on such acclaimed films as Cutie and the Boxer, Ballet 422, and Teenage.
In 2014, he wrote the original score for the first season of the hit podcast Serial, which won a Peabody Award, and the other hit podcast Startup. In 2016, Mark ventured into audio fiction and helped create the hit series Homecoming. Since then, he has taken on multiple roles as a director, writer, editor, composer, and mixer for some of the most acclaimed audio fiction series to date, including: Passenger List, Alethea, The Safeman, The Cipher, and Marvel's Wastelanders: Doom and Old Man Star Lord.

About the Performer

Paget Brewster most recently reprised her long-running lead role as “Special Agent Emily Prentiss” in the Paramount+ series Criminal Minds: Evolution, which is available to stream now and is currently shooting its second season. She recently appeared on seasons one and two of Hulu's How I Met Your Father. Current work includes Ryan Murphy’s Netflix series Hollywood and the CBS comedy Mom. Paget has also starred in Comedy Central’s Another Period, Fox’s comedy series Grandfathered opposite John Stamos, Andy Richter Controls the Universe, and Showtime’s Huff. She also held a prominent role as “Frankie Dart” on NBC’s acclaimed show Community. Paget’s extensive voiceover work includes Family Guy, American Dad, Tuca & Bertie, and many more. She was nominated for an Emmy in 2020 for her voice work in Ducktales. Her voice was recently featured in the Netflix animated series Captain Fall, narrating the Disney+ series Behind the Attraction, and in the second season of Birdgirl on Adult Swim. It will next be heard in the Audible scripted podcast, Chapel. Other recent animation credits include Netflix’s Norse Mythology and Nickelodeon’s It’s Pony. Among her feature film credits are Welcome to Happiness, My Big Fat Independent Movie, The Specials, The Big Bad Swim, The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle, Desperate But Not Serious, and Man of the House.

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it did a good job keep me listening but disappointed at the ending

it got me to listen with interest. but in the end not much really happened. disappointing ending

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Fabulous story bad ending

I loved the story- the whole time. The ending seemed sudden and a let down.

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Entertaining ethical quandary

I really enjoyed this story. It set up a series of questions about science and ethics in a way that was both interesting and entertaining. I was truly curious to find out what the character’s final decision would be - and I wasn’t disappointed.

Paget Brewster was a perfect casting choice. All of the acting was excellent.

Overall, this was a great story and just the right length to tell it in.

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It was a very nice story, interesting and suspenseful.

it was kind slow to start... and I wish it was longer. I wanted to hear more

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Great storytelling and well developed characters.

An easy listen with great characters and development. Would definitely give it a listen if you are looking for something entertaining.

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Great Short Story

The premise was very interesting. I enjoyed the voice acting and the sound effects. The story itself was good, especially considering the runtime. While the ending was a bit predictable, I wish it had taken the opposite direction, as I think that would have made for a great twist. Nonetheless, it was an overall enjoyable experience.

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Quick listen

Not what I expected. The ending was not exciting. Good thing it was a quick listen.

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solid voice but disappointing ending

The quality of the voice actors was very solid, they had good emotion and believable tones. while i enjoyed the story overall the truth of the story and the resolution felt lacking. I came here from the sci-fi tag and to be honest it fails to meet that as it is more of political commentary then science fiction.

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Excellent

Although I genuinely wish the outcome had been more satisfying, the exceptional acting and writing make this a worthwhile listen.

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Great Listen

Love Paget in anything and it just made this 10 times better. Great story and twist!

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