Choose The Bear

S1E1 - CHOOSE THE BEAR - Episode 0 - Prologue - "AWOL"

Welcome to CHOOSE THE BEAR — a cinematic, immersive sci-fi audio drama set inside the ultra-mysterious walls of Zenith Aerospace, the most powerful private defense + space corporation on Earth. This prologue episode (“AWOL”) follows Lieutenant Callie Winter — a desperate, war-traumatized soldier with nowhere left to go — as she arrives at Zenith for a life-changing interview that could determine the future of humanity itself. The world is collapsing, governments are failing, and Zenith’s C-Suite is quietly selecting who actually gets to survive the incoming extinction event. This sci-fi thriller blends dystopian corporate satire, dark humor, psychological tension, and near-future worldbuilding. If you love Black Mirror, Severance, Foundation, The Expanse, or Mr. Robot — this series is for you. CAST: Hannah Lee DeFrates (Callie), Steve Mize (Zed), Antonella Pérez Ferrero (Diana), Paul “Dela” Ross (Leland), JP DeGennaro (Rion), Bernie Horton (Pete). Written by: Aly Kantor | Directed by: Helen May | Produced by: Jack Davis | Soundscape Engineered by: Bob Sawyer | Video + Scenic: Joe Swenson. Featuring music: “End of the World” by Grand Hotel and Lex Music This is Episode Zero — the beginning of a conspiracy, a survival lottery, and a morally impossible decision that will affect every human left alive. Turn your volume up, put on headphones, and step into Zenith. This is how the end really begins.

S1E5 - CHOOSE THE BEAR - Episode 1 - "Technical Difficulties"

HOOSE THE BEAR — EPISODE 1 “TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES” | Official Sci-Fi Audio Drama Welcome back to CHOOSE THE BEAR, the cinematic sci-fi audio drama set deep inside Zenith Aerospace — the most powerful private defense + space corporation on Earth. Episode 1, “Technical Difficulties,” follows new recruit Callie “Bear” Winter on launch day as she battles malfunctioning tutorials, an overly cheerful autonomous flight suit, and a co-pilot AI she immediately names “The Manipulation Engine”… (Nippy). This episode blends comedy, tension, claustrophobic space realism, corporate dystopia, and character-driven sci-fi. If you love The Expanse, Red Dwarf, Becky Chambers, WALL-E, Severance, or Interstellar, you’ll feel right at home. As Callie launches toward the mysterious orbital “Communities,” she forms an unexpected bond with her capcom, Diana, who becomes her lifeline through panic, snark, and a whole lot of “huggy-tingly” flight suit calibration. When the engines finally cut out and Earth rises in the window… she’s forced to confront why she’s here, what she’s running from, and why trust — even in deep space — is never simple. Turn your volume up. Put on your best headphones. This is where the real journey begins. CAST Hannah Lee DeFrates — Callie “Bear” Winter Antonella Pérez Ferrero — Diana Meredith Nudo — Nippy / Onboard AI CREW Written by: Aly Kantor Directed by: Helen May Produced by: Jack Davis Soundscape Engineering: Bob Sawyer Video + Scenic Production: Joe Swenson Featuring music by Grand Hotel ABOUT THE SERIES CHOOSE THE BEAR is a near-future sci-fi saga exploring: AI ethics & manipulation Corporate-controlled survival lotteries Spaceflight anxiety + dark humor High-stakes humanity under pressure A growing conspiracy far above Earth This is Episode 1 — the beginning of the mission, the beginning of Nippy, and the beginning of a partnership that may determine the fate of every human left alive.

S1E4 - CHOOSE THE BEAR - EPISODE 3 - "Fight or Flight"

CHOOSE THE BEAR — EPISODE 3 "FIGHT OR FLIGHT” | Official Sci-Fi Audio Drama Episode 3, "Fight or Flight" starts immediately following a medical exam that goes to far and brings up Callie's past, which impacts her present, and her future. This episode layers in the conspiracies and strengthens the bond between Callie, Nippy, and Diana. A blend of comedy, massive tension, claustrophobia, corporate conspiracies, and character-driven Sci-Fi. If you love Greek mythology, relationship lore, Severance, Gravity, and more, you'll love this. Turn your volume up. Put on your best headphones, be prepared to feel all the feels in this one, it's going to take you on a journey. CAST Hannah Lee DeFrates — Callie “Bear” Winter Antonella Pérez Ferrero — Diana Meredith Nudo — Nippy Derek Kingsley - Dr. Lau CREW Written by: Aly Kantor Directed by: Helen May Produced by: Jack Davis Soundscape Engineering: Bob Sawyer Video + Scenic Production: Joe Swenson Featuring music by Grand Hotel and Lex Music ABOUT THE SERIES CHOOSE THE BEAR is a near-future sci-fi saga exploring: AI ethics & manipulation Corporate-controlled survival lotteries Spaceflight anxiety + dark humor High-stakes humanity under pressure A growing conspiracy far above Earth

S1E3 - CHOOSE THE BEAR - Episode 4 - "Quick Pinch"

CHOOSE THE BEAR — EPISODE 4 “QUICK PINCH” | Official Sci-Fi Audio Drama Episode 4, "Quick Pinch" follows Callie "Bear" Winter who is on cloud nine after her most recent interactions with Diana Aimes. Things are going her way and things couldn't be better when a call from Diana, throws everything into chaos again. This episode gets really layered, quickly, and if you're paying attention then you may know what is going on and something is definitely going on. If you have tears in your eyes at the end, then it proves you might be human. What is going on? What is really going on? Turn your volume up. Put on your best headphones. This journey's destination is ever changing. CAST Hannah Lee DeFrates — Callie “Bear” Winter Antonella Pérez Ferrero — Diana Meredith Nudo — Nippy / Onboard AI Derek Kingsley - Dr. Lau Cole Dzubak - Researcher Alpha Paul "Dela" Ross - Leland Ulrich CREW Written by: Aly Kantor Directed by: Helen May Produced by: Jack Davis Soundscape Engineering: Bob Sawyer Video + Scenic Production: Joe Swenson Featuring music by Grand Hotel and Lex Music ABOUT THE SERIES CHOOSE THE BEAR is a near-future sci-fi saga exploring: AI ethics & manipulation Corporate-controlled survival lotteries Spaceflight anxiety + dark humor High-stakes humanity under pressure A growing conspiracy far above Earth.

S1E2 - CHOOSE THE BEAR - Episode 2 - "Affirmations"

In Episode 02 of CHOOSE THE BEAR, Callie “Bear” Winter experiences her first day alone aboard the Arcadia — and it’s nothing like the recruitment videos promised. As she battles motion sickness, augmented gravity, and her relentlessly cheerful AI co-pilot Nippy, a mysterious corporate broadcast from Zenith Aerospace interrupts her routine and sends her spiraling into doubt, humor, and unexpected vulnerability. Meanwhile, her capcom Diana becomes the lifeline she didn’t know she needed. Through shaky comm signals and honest conversations, the two form a fragile connection as Bear tries to understand the real purpose of her mission… and whether she’s truly safe out here. If you love The Expanse, Red Dwarf, Avenue 5, or character-driven sci-fi with sharp humor and emotional depth, this episode delivers. Strap in — Episode 02 takes you deeper into the conspiracy, the loneliness of orbit, and the chaos of trusting an AI named “Nippy” with your sanity. CAST Hannah Lee DeFrates — Callie “Bear” Winter Antonella Pérez Ferrero — Diana Meredith Nudo — Nippy / Onboard AI CREW Written by: Aly Kantor Directed by: Helen May Produced by: Jack Davis Soundscape Engineering: Bob Sawyer Video + Scenic Production: Joe Swenson Featuring music by Grand Hotel and Lex Music ABOUT THE SERIES CHOOSE THE BEAR is a near-future sci-fi saga exploring: AI ethics & manipulation Corporate-controlled survival lotteries Spaceflight anxiety + dark humor High-stakes humanity under pressure