Limbo Calling

Limbo Calling

These are the dispatches of ”83” a radio operator working alone in Limbo. Stationed at remote outpost amongst a constant drizzle of radio static, he monitors the scruffy airwaves and reports his findings to an un answering ”HQ”. From interviews, to music, inexplicable broadcast intercepts and the supernatural, 83 experiences a variety of Limbo goings on both on the airwaves, and at the outpost itself...

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January 24, 2024 1 min

Monthly dispatches begin January 24th 2024. Limbo Calling is a series looking at the restored dispatches of an anonymous radio operator, found in the Radio Limbo archive.  To support our work in preserving and restoring the archive, please visit us on Patreon For our music and other radio shows head to Soundcloud & bandcamp

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Our first discovery in the archive was this introduction to The Operator, Leonard and a "visitation" to the outpost, during a particularly difficult winter.  To support our work in preserving and restoring the archive, please visit us on Patreon For our music and other radio shows head to Soundcloud & bandcamp

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January 25, 2024 20 mins

Controversial water-based event “Fear Swim” is something of a nightlife myth. Founder & promoter Shirley Eelsworth reveals in an interview some of the backstory to this famous nightmare swimming party.  The operator also reflects on the troubling visitation experience (see prologue) and enjoys a piece of music about a Crocodile's daughter. If you’d like to support our work in preserving and restoring this archive...

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February 26, 2024 24 mins

Perilous encounters with foxes, grizzly worms and a dubious animal collector... The Operator presents some unnerving wildlife discoveries from across the Limbo airwaves, including a song that poses a poignant question for us all.  Produced by Pete Hazell with contributions from Sean Lee, Ania Balcerek and Karen Dews.

~ Theme music by Alex Lupo   ~ "Fates" by Caro (fox section) ~ “What Kind of Animal A...

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March 21, 2024 26 mins

Slug riding expert Reuben Simoncelli sheds some light on how to gain the trust of a slug. The Operator has a flashback to some uninvited guests, and plays a song that might just change your mind about our more slimy garden neighbours... Produced by Pete Hazell with contributions from Sean Lee and Sam Langley.

~ Theme music by Alex Lupo   ~ "Giant Centipede” by Titus 12  ~ Artwork by Everything Has Go...

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April 25, 2024 22 mins

A sleepwalker is beckoned by a distant sound, a helpline receives a call about lost marbles, and The Operator is affected by cries for help...  Produced by Pete Hazell, with additional material by Sean Lee.

~ Theme music by Alex Lupo   ~  "The Bridge" co-written and performed by Karen Dews (a.k.a. K148), with music by Lupo.  ~ Music in "Helpline Marbles" is "Tempo Locked" by via dekum ~  Untitled trac...

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May 31, 2024 27 mins

Leonard convinces the operator to look for something in the basement. He finds it, and more...

Also: We hear a show about a very special call centre, meet an interplanetary explorer, and listen to music about numbers.  ~ Produced by Pete Hazell, with additional material by Sean Lee. ~ Theme music by Alex Lupo   ~ Artwork by Everything Has Gone Wrong Please rate and review the show, and tell a friend wh...

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July 23, 2024 33 mins

On the anniversary of the visitation, 83 is preparing to go back to the... Thing, in the basement. But why does Leonard suddenly think it's not a good idea? Events at the outpost take a new turn in the season 1 finale.  Also, we hear from a radio caller who has a somewhat more tender experience with those from beyond the veil, and we meet the people behind the exciting creative agency, Delphi's.

~ Wri...

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October 14, 2024 61 mins

Behold the first-ever Radio Limbo live show, recorded at XMTR festival in St. Leonard's-on-Sea. Host Limbo Pete guides the audience through selected gems from the Limbo archive. But as the show reaches the control room of Outpost 83, The Operator becomes intrigued by Pete's curious connections between the town’s history and Limbo lore. Could the seaside town’s saintly namesake hold a deeper, unsettling connection to Old Leonard’s...

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November 25, 2025 49 mins

A new series is brewing... But in the meantime here's a message from Limbo Pete, and the recording of the live show from XMTR Audio Arts Festival 2025. Become a Patron and help support the creation of new episodes. ~ Thanks for listening ~

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