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23 episodes
Language
EnglishPublisher
August Tapes StudiosExplicit
Yes
Date created
2022/03/13
Latest episode
2026/07/08
Average duration
24 min.
Release period
113 days
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August Heiland's hometown is not what it seems. In this queer sci-fi audio drama, a girl in 1986 Rhode Island gets a cassette recorder for her 17th birthday, where she logs her daily life, beachside happenings, and conversations with her best friend Toni. But when the cute new girl at school, Lorena, asks her out on a date, August slowly starts to learn that Willowdale isn't what she thinks. Fans of stories like Gravity Falls and San Junipero, this one's for you. These are cassette tapes from August. As in, the month of August, and August from Willowdale. Season one and Vol. II now streaming. Welcome to Willowdale.
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S2E9 | Cassette Tapes From the Apartment Jungle Gym
2026/07/08
Season Finale. August and Lorena must team up to save their friends, old and new. Meanwhile, Midge, Armanata, Toni, and Esmond face the foes behind the Orb.
Cassette Tapes From August is an original podcast by Blake McMillan. This episode was directed and written by Blake McMillan, and executive produced by Katherine Lopez.
The voice of August Heiland was Alondra Meléndez-Reyes. The voice of Lorena Skyler was me, Rachel Hardy. The voice of Theo was Joshua Tigges. The voice of Cassandra was Lexie Miller. The voice of Esmond Heiland was Brayden Bergum. The voice of Gerald was Jackson Bradshaw. The voice of Iris was Joceline Medina. The voice of Armanata Nicolosa was Denise Johnson. The voice of Toni was Hunter Vasey. The voice of Midge Skyler was Julia Renkly. Additional voices by Jacob Barron.
The music for this episode was produced by Elliot McMillan, with theme music by Adam McFee.
Don’t forget to leave a review wherever it is you’re listening. And for a recap, check out the official recap series, “Love Letters From Willowdale”. For more info, visit blakemcm.com.
S2E8 | Cassette Tapes From the Big Giant Floating Orb
2026/07/08
August returns to the old Willowdale with Lorena and Midge, while Esmond, Toni, and Cassandra research the real one.
Cassette Tapes From August is an original podcast by Blake McMillan. This episode was directed and written by Blake McMillan, and executive produced by Katherine Lopez.
The voice of August Heiland was Alondra Melendez-Reyes. The voice of Theo was Joshua Tigges. The voice of Lorena Skyler was Rachel Hardy. The voice of Cassandra was Lexie Miller. The voice of Esmond Heiland was Brayden Bergum. The voice of Toni, Toni 2, Toni 2 speaking Spanish, Toni 2 speaking in reverse, Toni 2 speaking like a wealthy woman vacationing at a resort looking to befriend a group of gay men with a yacht, Toni 2 as a hippie, and Toni 2 as a depressed person was Hunter Vasey. The voice of Midge Skyler was Julia Renkly. The voice of Armanata Nicolosa was Denise Johnson. The voice of Effie Vianne was Maure Lefevre. Additional voices by Michael Yont.
The music for this episode was produced by Elliot McMillan, with theme music by Adam McFee.
Don’t forget to leave a review wherever it is you’re listening. And for a recap, check out the official recap series, “Love Letters From Willowdale”. For more info, visit blakemcm.com.
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S2E7 | Cassette Tapes From the Wellfleet Facility
2026/07/08
As August and Esmond begin their training, Lorena and their friends begin to fight against a new enemy.
Cassette Tapes From August is an original podcast by Blake McMillan. This episode was directed and written by Blake McMillan, and executive produced by Katherine Lopez.
The voice of August Heiland was Alondra Meléndez-Reyes. The voice of Lorena Skyler was me, Rachel Hardy. The voice of Theo was Joshua Tigges. The voice of Cassandra was Lexie Miller. The voice of Esmond Heiland was Brayden Bergum. The voice of Gerald was Jackson Bradshaw. The voice of Iris was Joceline Medina. The voice of Armanata Nicolosa was Denise Johnson. The voice of Toni was Hunter Vasey. The voice of Midge Skyler was Julia Renkly. Additional voices by Jacob Barron.
The music for this episode was produced by Elliot McMillan, with theme music by Adam McFee.
Don’t forget to leave a review wherever it is you’re listening. And for a recap, check out the official recap series, “Love Letters From Willowdale”. For more info, visit blakemcm.com.
JULY 7: Cassette Tapes From August Vol. II: The Lost Tapes
2026/06/18
Every project has a beginning and an end.
Cassette Tapes From August Vol. II: The Lost Tapes is out July 7.
S2E6 | Cassette Tapes From Lorena
2024/10/30
Lorena and Gerald go on a side quest for Midge... and end up in Lorena's memories.
This episode was directed and written by Rachel Hardy, and executive produced by Blake McMillan.
The voice of Lorena Skyler was Rachel Hardy. The voice of Gerald was me, Jackson Bradshaw. The voice of Midge Skyler was Julia Renkly. The voice of Isabel was Priscilla Welch. The voice of Tom was Jacob Barron. The voice of Emma was Sarah Swerid. Additional voices by Alondra Melendez-Reyes, Kevin Parks, and Maura Lefevre.
The music for this episode was produced by Elliot Cormier, with theme music by Adam McFee.
Don’t forget to leave a review wherever it is you’re listening. And for a recap, check out the official recap series, “Love Letters From Willowdale”. For more info, visit blakemcm.com.
S2E5 | Cassette Tapes From Getting Lost Upstate
2024/10/16
Midge, in an attempt to find August and Esmond, takes Toni, Lorena, and Gerald to the Orb. But they'll split up to find even more evidence about their missing friends.
This episode was directed and written by Blake McMillan, and executive produced by Katherine Lopez.
The voice of Lorena Skyler was Rachel Hardy. The voice of Theo was Joshua Tigges. The voice of Jackson Bradshaw was Gerald. The voice of Toni Skyler was Hunter Vasey. The voice of Midge Skyler was Julia Renkly. The voice of Armanata Nicolosa was Denise Johnson. The voice of August Heiland was Alondra Meléndez-Reyes. The voice of Esmond Heiland was Brayden Bergum. The voice of Rick Randall was Michael Chenette. The voice of Effie Vianne was Maura Lefevre. The voice of Cassandra was Lexie Miller.
The music for this episode was produced by Elliot Cormier, with theme music by Adam McFee.
Don’t forget to leave a review wherever it is you’re listening. And for a recap, check out the official recap series, “Love Letters From Willowdale”. For more info, visit blakemcm.com.
S2E4 | Cassette Tapes From the Visionary Girl and the Wormhole Boy
2024/10/03
Meanwhile, August's tapes have a new home.
This episode was directed and written by Blake McMillan, and executive produced by Katherine Lopez.
The voice of Theo was Joshua Tigges. The voice of Iris was Joceline Medina. The voice of Gem was Lexie Miller. The voice of Iris’s Mom was Sarah Swerid. The voice of Iris’s Dad was Frank Andre. Additional voices provided by Alondra Melendez-Reyes, Hunter Vasey, and Brayden Bergum.
The music for this episode was produced by Elliot Cormier, with theme music by Adam McFee.
Don’t forget to leave a review wherever it is you’re listening. And for a recap, check out the official recap series, “Love Letters From Willowdale”. For more info, visit blakemcm.com.
S2E3 | Cassette Tapes From the Vanishing Act at Willowdale Diner
2024/09/18
Lorena learns that perhaps they've never told August they love her, while Esmond tries to assuage the repercussions of his recent behaviors in therapy. But will it be enough to calm down what will happen at brunch?
This episode was directed and written by Blake McMillan, and executive produced by Katherine Lopez.
The voice of August Heiland was Alondra Meléndez-Reyes. The voice of Esmond Heiland was Brayden Bergum. The voice of Toni was Hunter Vasey. The voice of Lorena Skyler was Rachel Hardy. The voice of Gerald was Jackson Bradshaw. The voice of Effie Vianne was Maura Lefevre. The voice of Midge Skyler was Julia Renkly. The voice of Rick Randall was Michael Chenette. The voice of Armanata Nicolosa was Denise Johnson. Additional voices provided by Priscilla Welch and Michael Yont.
The music for this episode was produced by Elliot Cormier, with theme music by Adam McFee.
Don’t forget to leave a review wherever it is you’re listening. And for a recap, check out the official recap series, “Love Letters From Willowdale”. For more info, visit blakemcm.com.
S2E2 | Cassette Tapes From College Move-Ins
2024/09/04
August, Lorena, and Esmond prepare to move in to their college dorms. But what they find there is something they never could've prepared for.
This episode was directed and written by Blake McMillan, and executive produced by Katherine Lopez.
The voice of August Heiland was Alondra Meléndez-Reyes. The voice of Toni was Hunter Vasey. The voice of Lorena Skyler was Rachel Hardy. The voice of Midge Skyler was Julia Renkly. The voice of Esmond Heiland was Brayden Bergum. The voice of Gerald was Jackson Bradshaw. The voice of Armanata Nicolosa was Denise Johnson. The voice of Rick Randall was Michael Chenette. Additional voices provided by Sarah Swerid, Kevin Parks, Michael Yont, and Harrison Vaughan.
The music for this episode was produced by Elliot Cormier, with theme music by Adam McFee.
Don’t forget to leave a review wherever it is you’re listening. And for a recap, check out the official recap series, “Love Letters From Willowdale”. For more info, visit blakemcm.com.
S2E1 | Cassette Tapes From the Campfire
2024/08/31
Before August and her friends can start college, they have to celebrate her birthday — and hopefully, a profession of love from Lorena. Meanwhile, Esmond starts studying for a placement test with Toni to get into Bryant University.
This episode was directed and written by Blake McMillan, and executive produced by Katherine Lopez.
The voice of August Heiland was Alondra Meléndez-Reyes. The voice of Toni was Hunter Vasey. The voice of August’s Dad was Austin West. The voice of Esmond Heiland was Brayden Bergum. The voice of Lorena Skyler was Rachel Hardy. The voice of Gerald was Jackson Bradshaw. The voice of Midge Skyler was Julia Renkly. The voice of Rick Randall was Michael Chenette. The voice of the Mysterious Boy was Joshua Tigges. The voice of the Mysterious Girl was Joceline Medina. Additional voices provided by Kevin Parks and Michael Yont.
The music for this episode was produced by Elliot Cormier, with theme music by Adam McFee.
Don’t forget to leave a review wherever it is you’re listening. And for a recap, check out the official recap series, “Love Letters From Willowdale”. For more info, visit blakemcm.com and be sure to follow @augusttapes on Instagram and Twitter.
BONUS: Pilot — Love Letters From Willowdale
2024/06/18
The official companion podcast to Cassette Tapes from August is here! Spoiler warning for season one. Exclusive interviews with cast members and creators. In the first episode, Blake McMillan (creator), Alondra Meléndez (August Heiland), Hunter Vasey (Toni), and Rachel Hardy (Lorena Skyler) re-listen to the Pilot of Cassette Tapes from August. They reveal the show's inspirations, August and Toni's sexualities, and scream about how bold Lorena is.Subscribe to the series here:
https://linktr.ee/augusttapes
TRAILER: Cassette Tapes From August Vol. II — 08.13.24
2024/04/18
It's… been a while.
Cassette Tapes From August: Vol. II is out August 13. Nine episodes written by Blake McMillan and Rachel Hardy. Produced by Katherine Lopez.
Alondra Melendéz Reyes returns as August Heiland, with Rachel Hardy as Lorena Skyler, Hunter Vasey as Toni, Brayden Bergum as Esmond Heiland, and Julia Renkly as Midge Skyler.
Season two introduces new voice talent in the form of Jackson Bradshaw as Gerald, Michael Chenette as Rick Randall, Joshua Tigges as Theo, Joceline Medina as Iris, Denise Johnson as Armanata Nicolosa, Lexie Miler as Cassandra, and Maura Lefevre as Effie Nicolosa.
S1E2 | Cassette Tapes From the Next Day
2022/05/13
After a shocking discovery, August and Toni must find out what to do next.
Cassette Tapes From August is an original fiction podcast by Blake McMillan. It is produced and directed by Blake McMillan. It stars Alondra Meléndez Reyes as August, Hunter Vasey as Toni, Rachel Hardy as Lorena, and Brayden Bergum as Esmond. Original music by Adam McFee. For more information, follow @AugustTapes on Instagram, and visit blakemcm.com. Be sure to like, subscribe, and leave a review.
A transcript for this episode can be found here.
To help keep Cassette Tapes From August funded, our queer and non-binary actors fed, and our next season a reality, we invite you to subscribe to our Patreon. Between now and August 2027, we'll be running a Founder's Discount, where the paid tiers range between $3 and $6. When August 2027 arrives, the prices will change to $5 and $10, but Founders get to keep their discount. Or, join for free to make our membership count look great! We appreciate all who pledge to keep our little story running.
S1E1 | Pilot
2022/05/06
In 1980s Rhode Island, a 17 year old girl's life gets turned upside down when a new girl shows up to her school.
Cassette Tapes From August is an original fiction podcast by Blake McMillan. It is produced and directed by Blake McMillan. It stars Alondra Meléndez Reyes as August, Hunter Vasey as Toni, Rachel Hardy as Lorena, and Brayden Bergum as additional voices. Original music by Adam McFee. For more information, follow @AugustTapes on Instagram, and visit blakemcm.com. Be sure to like, subscribe, or leave a review.
A transcript for this episode is available here.
To help keep Cassette Tapes From August funded, our queer and non-binary actors fed, and our next season a reality, we invite you to subscribe to our Patreon. Between now and August 2027, we'll be running a Founder's Discount, where the paid tiers range between $3 and $6. When August 2027 arrives, the prices will change to $5 and $10, but Founders get to keep their discount. Or, join for free to make our membership count look great! We appreciate all who pledge to keep our little story running.
TRAILER: Cassette Tapes From August - Out May 5, 2022
2022/03/13
The cassette tape clicks, May 5, 2022.Cassette Tapes From August is an original fiction series about a 17 year old girl who reports back to her cassette tapes in 1980s Rhode Island. It is created by Blake McMillan and stars Alondra Meléndez Reyes as August. Original music by Adam McFee.
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