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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.

©2024 Fresh Produce Media, LLC (P)2024 Audible Originals, LLC Adventure Science Fiction Thought-Provoking
Eric Buchman
Mark Henry Phillips

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.

Thought-provoking Premise • Excellent Voice Acting • Compelling Character Performances • Immersive Production
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A very entertaining tale of fiction that felt like it could be real in today’s times. The cast was believable, as was the storyline.

The ending was a refreshing departure from the standard science fiction fare.

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Not one of the longer shows but interesting and well performed. Good reminder about integrity and thinking outside the box.

Good little story

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This was definitely a really well done audio drama involving a billionaire and government cover up of whether or not Aliens exist

Aliens Among Us?

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Great story! Makes you think while entertaining you at the same time, Terrific acting and soundscape.

Almost a what if

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Good story and performance. Overall very enjoyable. Would love to listen to more like this.

Great character development

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Great performance, portrayal of optimistic hope in science and humanity. It's a fun exploration of contemporary science-fiction.

Endearing performances & approachable

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Well performed story worth listening to. Something to think about and wonder. Up there with the best Audible specials.

Great story and performance

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The author tells a story of a mysterious signal from the sky that leads to a reporter connecting with a scientist to help figure out where the signal came from. The mystery deepens throughout with the world at stake it seems. Excellent writing and voice actors and music and effects.

Intriguing Mystery in the Sky

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Honestly I bought this by mistake and was mad at myself for hitting the wrong button. I decided to listen anyway.

It plays like a movie! Many different actors. This is not just someone reading. Back ground sounds, laughter, music etc.

Try it and you will like it.

Surprising great.

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Premise: If you were a disgraced scientist, would you lie to the entire world to gain international fame and professional notoriety? Good premise- Wonderfully performed- Great Ending!

Nice Story, great performances all around

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