Y2K Audio Drama

This episode was released 6 weeks early to all our Patreon supporters. Want to check out our Patreon? Please do! patreon.com/y2kpod Our second peek behind the scenes - a conversation between creator Karin Heimdahl (Jess) and voice actors Kirsty Woolven (Olivia), Felicity Boyd (Rachel) and Lorcan NicGiollaBhain (Bri) recorded in December 2019. This is the spoiler-free version of the interview, look out for the spoiler version after the epilogue has aired.  Intro and outro music is created and recorded by Jake Haws, check out his podcast "Making Music with Jake Haws" to hear more.  For more information please visit y2kpod.com. You can also find us on twitter, instagram and facebook @Y2Kpod,or e-mail us at Y2Kpod@gmail.com  Want to support the show? We adore you amazing human! You can tell your friends about the show, talk us up on social media using #y2kpod or rate and review Y2K in your favourite podcatcher. You can also support us on Patreon from only 1 USD and get every episode early, plus lots of other goodies such as exclusive episodes and behind-the-scenes content, please go to patreon.com/y2kpod to check it out.  Looking for merch? We have it! Check out Y2Kpod.com/merch Blue fireworks image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay.    ℗ 2019 Karin Heimdahl 

Kat is depressed, and Jess and Rachel look at a picture.  New episodes every Friday all through 2020.  Created, written & produced by Karin Heimdahl.    This week's trailer is for Diary of a Space Archivist. Sam is in Space. Which is great. Really great. And not at all life threatening... at least she’s got a curly wurly...  Learn more https://space-archivist.captivate.fm   Cast:  OLIVIA - Kirsty Woolven  KAT - Janis Westin  JESS - Karin Heimdahl  JOHNNO - Adam Blanford  RACHEL - Felicity Boyd  SHIRIN - Anjali Kunapaneni  MAIA - Shekendra Morgan  CLAIRE - Maddy Searle  TAMMI - Anna Jartin  BRI - Lorcan NicGiollaBhain  KIRSTEN - Charlotte Norup  EMMA - Robin Howell    Intro and outro music is created and recorded by Jake Haws, check out his podcast Making Music with Jake Haws to hear more.  Sound effects either created by us, or from freesound.org under the Creative Commons 0 license. Some additional sound effects from zapsplat.com  Please note that Y2K features themes of violence, cursing and descriptions of sexual acts and desires, and is not suitable for listeners under the age of 18. Some episodes also contain themes which may be triggering, and feature content warnings. Please take care of yourself, and don't hesitate to ask for help if you need it.  Transcripts are available at y2kpod.com/transcripts  For more information please visit y2kpod.com. You can also find us on twitter, instagram and facebook @Y2Kpod,or e-mail us at Y2Kpod@gmail.com  Want to support the show? We adore you amazing human! You can tell your friends about the show, talk us up on social media using #y2kpod or rate and review Y2K in your favourite podcatcher. You can also support us on Patreon from only 1 USD and get every episode early, plus lots of other goodies such as exclusive episodes and behind-the-scenes content, please go to patreon.com/y2kpod to check it out.  Looking for merch? We have it! Check out Y2Kpod.com/merch  Blue fireworks image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay. Character art by Mariateresa Susca. Graphic design by Karin Heimdahl.  ℗ 2020 Karin Heimdahl

Jess and her flatmates have a picnic, Bri goes job hunting, and Kat enjoys being a manager.    New episodes every Friday all through 2020. Created, written & produced by Karin Heimdahl.   This week's trailer is for This Planet Needs a Name - a science fiction audio drama suitable for our times, telling stories of hope and resilience. Learn more http://needsaname.buzzsprout.com   Cast: OLIVIA - Kirsty Woolven  KAT - Janis Westin  JESS - Karin Heimdahl  JOHNNO - Adam Blanford  RACHEL - Felicity Boyd  SHIRIN - Anjali Kunapaneni  MAIA - Shekendra Morgan  CLAIRE - Maddy Searle  TAMMI - Anna Jartin  BRI - Lorcan NicGiollaBhain  KIRSTEN - Charlotte Norup  EMMA - Robin Howell    Intro and outro music is created and recorded by Jake Haws, check out his podcast Making Music with Jake Haws to hear more.  Sound effects either created by us, or from freesound.org under the Creative Commons 0 license. Some additional sound effects from zapsplat.com Please note that Y2K features themes of violence, cursing and descriptions of sexual acts and desires, and is not suitable for listeners under the age of 18. Some episodes also contain themes which may be triggering, and feature content warnings. Please take care of yourself, and don't hesitate to ask for help if you need it. Transcripts are available at y2kpod.com/transcripts For more information please visit y2kpod.com. You can also find us on twitter, instagram and facebook @Y2Kpod,or e-mail us at Y2Kpod@gmail.com Want to support the show? We adore you amazing human! You can tell your friends about the show, talk us up on social media using #y2kpod or rate and review Y2K in your favourite podcatcher. You can also support us on Patreon from only 1 USD and get every episode early, plus lots of other goodies such as exclusive episodes and behind-the-scenes content, please go to patreon.com/y2kpod to check it out. Looking for merch? We have it! Check out Y2Kpod.com/merch Blue fireworks image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay. Character art by Mariateresa Susca. Graphic design by Karin Heimdahl. ℗ 2020 Karin Heimdahl

Jess and Rachel admire Maia’s art, Kat is promoted and Olivia speaks out.    **CONTENT WARNING**   This episode contains references to pregnancy complications.  Specifically  SPOILER  Spoiler  spoiler  .  .  .  Here comes the spoiler: a miscarriage. Please take care of yourself, and if you need to, don't be afraid to reach out and ask for help. Resources can be found at y2kpod.com/resources   **END CONTENT WARNING**    New episodes every Friday all through 2020. Created, written & produced by Karin Heimdahl.   This week's trailer is for Continuum Force - a thrilling audio fiction time travel adventure. Learn more http://continuumforce.transmissionsfromatlantis.com/   Cast: OLIVIA - Kirsty Woolven  KAT - Janis Westin  JESS - Karin Heimdahl  JOHNNO - Adam Blanford  RACHEL - Felicity Boyd  SHIRIN - Anjali Kunapaneni  MAIA - Shekendra Morgan  CLAIRE - Maddy Searle  TAMMI - Anna Jartin  BRI - Lorcan NicGiollaBhain  KIRSTEN - Charlotte Norup  EMMA - Robin Howell    Intro and outro music is created and recorded by Jake Haws, check out his podcast Making Music with Jake Haws to hear more.  Sound effects either created by us, or from freesound.org under the Creative Commons 0 license. Some additional sound effects from zapsplat.com Please note that Y2K features themes of violence, cursing and descriptions of sexual acts and desires, and is not suitable for listeners under the age of 18. Some episodes also contain themes which may be triggering, and feature content warnings. Please take care of yourself, and don't hesitate to ask for help if you need it. Transcripts are available at y2kpod.com/transcripts For more information please visit y2kpod.com. You can also find us on twitter, instagram and facebook @Y2Kpod,or e-mail us at Y2Kpod@gmail.com Want to support the show? We adore you amazing human! You can tell your friends about the show, talk us up on social media using #y2kpod or rate and review Y2K in your favourite podcatcher. You can also support us on Patreon from only 1 USD and get every episode early, plus lots of other goodies such as exclusive episodes and behind-the-scenes content, please go to patreon.com/y2kpod to check it out. Looking for merch? We have it! Check out Y2Kpod.com/merch Blue fireworks image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay. Character art by Mariateresa Susca. Graphic design by Karin Heimdahl. ℗ 2020 Karin Heimdahl

Kat and Johnno are in Sweden for Midsummer, and Jess is really worried.    **CONTENT WARNING**    This episode contains a scene with pregnancy complications.    Specifically    SPOILER    Spoiler    spoiler    .  .  .    Here comes the spoiler: a miscarriage. Please take care of yourself, and if you need to, don't be afraid to reach out and ask for help. Resources can be found at y2kpod.com/resources   **END CONTENT WARNING**    New episodes every Friday all through 2020. Created, written & produced by Karin Heimdahl.   This week's trailer is for Occulting 315/Boston Harbour Horror - CGIS Special Agent Devereaux investigates a mass shooting at the Point Judith Lighthouse. Learn more https://asylum94.com/   Cast: OLIVIA - Kirsty Woolven  KAT - Janis Westin  JESS - Karin Heimdahl  JOHNNO - Adam Blanford  RACHEL - Felicity Boyd  SHIRIN - Anjali Kunapaneni  MAIA - Shekendra Morgan  CLAIRE - Maddy Searle  TAMMI - Anna Jartin  BRI - Lorcan NicGiollaBhain  KIRSTEN - Charlotte Norup  EMMA - Robin Howell    Intro and outro music is created and recorded by Jake Haws, check out his podcast Making Music with Jake Haws to hear more.  Sound effects either created by us, or from freesound.org under the Creative Commons 0 license. Some additional sound effects from zapsplat.com Please note that Y2K features themes of violence, cursing and descriptions of sexual acts and desires, and is not suitable for listeners under the age of 18. Some episodes also contain themes which may be triggering, and feature content warnings. Please take care of yourself, and don't hesitate to ask for help if you need it. Transcripts are available at y2kpod.com/transcripts For more information please visit y2kpod.com. You can also find us on twitter, instagram and facebook @Y2Kpod,or e-mail us at Y2Kpod@gmail.com Want to support the show? We adore you amazing human! You can tell your friends about the show, talk us up on social media using #y2kpod or rate and review Y2K in your favourite podcatcher. You can also support us on Patreon from only 1 USD and get every episode early, plus lots of other goodies such as exclusive episodes and behind-the-scenes content, please go to patreon.com/y2kpod to check it out. Looking for merch? We have it! Check out Y2Kpod.com/merch Blue fireworks image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay. Character art by Mariateresa Susca. Graphic design by Karin Heimdahl. ℗ 2020 Karin Heimdahl

Kat and Johnno disagree on names, Maia and Jess spill the beads, and Olivia and Tammi do a Q & A.    Special thanks to Dan, Marnie and Vincent who helped out with questions for this episode.    This week's trailer is for The Lucky Die - a D&D actual play podcast telling a dark and dramatic improvised tale. Learn more https://www.theluckydie.com/   New episodes every Friday all through 2020. Created, written & produced by Karin Heimdahl.   Cast: OLIVIA - Kirsty Woolven  KAT - Janis Westin  JESS - Karin Heimdahl  JOHNNO - Adam Blanford  RACHEL - Felicity Boyd  SHIRIN - Anjali Kunapaneni  MAIA - Shekendra Morgan  CLAIRE - Maddy Searle  TAMMI - Anna Jartin  BRI - Lorcan NicGiollaBhain  KIRSTEN - Charlotte Norup  EMMA - Robin Howell    Intro and outro music is created and recorded by Jake Haws, check out his podcast Making Music with Jake Haws to hear more.  Sound effects either created by us, or from freesound.org under the Creative Commons 0 license. Some additional sound effects from zapsplat.com Please note that Y2K features themes of violence, cursing and descriptions of sexual acts and desires, and is not suitable for listeners under the age of 18. Some episodes also contain themes which may be triggering, and feature content warnings. Please take care of yourself, and don't hesitate to ask for help if you need it. Transcripts are available at y2kpod.com/transcripts For more information please visit y2kpod.com. You can also find us on twitter, instagram and facebook @Y2Kpod,or e-mail us at Y2Kpod@gmail.com Want to support the show? We adore you amazing human! You can tell your friends about the show, talk us up on social media using #y2kpod or rate and review Y2K in your favourite podcatcher. You can also support us on Patreon from only 1 USD and get every episode early, plus lots of other goodies such as exclusive episodes and behind-the-scenes content, please go to patreon.com/y2kpod to check it out. Looking for merch? We have it! Check out Y2Kpod.com/merch Blue fireworks image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay. Character art by Mariateresa Susca. Graphic design by Karin Heimdahl. ℗ 2020 Karin Heimdahl

Kat gets talking with Emma and Shirin, and Jess is happy with Rachel.   New episodes every Friday all through 2020. Created, written & produced by Karin Heimdahl.   This week's trailer is for Moonbase Theta, Out - an emotionally loaded sci-fi podcast about the last Moonbase shutting down. Learn more https://monkeymanproductions.com/moonbase-theta-out/   Cast: OLIVIA - Kirsty Woolven  KAT - Janis Westin  JESS - Karin Heimdahl  JOHNNO - Adam Blanford  RACHEL - Felicity Boyd  SHIRIN - Anjali Kunapaneni  MAIA - Shekendra Morgan  CLAIRE - Maddy Searle  TAMMI - Anna Jartin  BRI - Lorcan NicGiollaBhain  KIRSTEN - Charlotte Norup  EMMA - Robin Howell    Intro and outro music is created and recorded by Jake Haws, check out his podcast Making Music with Jake Haws to hear more.  Sound effects either created by us, or from freesound.org under the Creative Commons 0 license. Some additional sound effects from zapsplat.com Please note that Y2K features themes of violence, cursing and descriptions of sexual acts and desires, and is not suitable for listeners under the age of 18. Some episodes also contain themes which may be triggering, and feature content warnings. Please take care of yourself, and don't hesitate to ask for help if you need it. Transcripts are available at y2kpod.com/transcripts For more information please visit y2kpod.com. You can also find us on twitter, instagram and facebook @Y2Kpod,or e-mail us at Y2Kpod@gmail.com Want to support the show? We adore you amazing human! You can tell your friends about the show, talk us up on social media using #y2kpod or rate and review Y2K in your favourite podcatcher. You can also support us on Patreon from only 1 USD and get every episode early, plus lots of other goodies such as exclusive episodes and behind-the-scenes content, please go to patreon.com/y2kpod to check it out. Looking for merch? We have it! Check out Y2Kpod.com/merch Blue fireworks image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay. Character art by Mariateresa Susca. Graphic design by Karin Heimdahl. ℗ 2020 Karin Heimdahl

Kat misses mother’s day and Jess panics.    **CONTENT WARNING**  This episode contains a scene with a panic attack, starting at 10.37 and ending at 16.14. Please take care of yourself, and if you need to, don't be afraid to reach out and ask for help. Resources can be found at y2kpod.com/resources     New episodes every Friday all through 2020.  Created, written & produced by Karin Heimdahl.    This week's trailer is for Ignorance Was Bliss - an interview podcast about how we become who we are.  Learn more https://iwbpodcast.com/   Cast: OLIVIA - Kirsty Woolven  KAT - Janis Westin  JESS - Karin Heimdahl  JOHNNO - Adam Blanford  RACHEL - Felicity Boyd  SHIRIN - Anjali Kunapaneni  MAIA - Shekendra Morgan  CLAIRE - Maddy Searle  TAMMI - Anna Jartin  BRI - Lorcan NicGiollaBhain  KIRSTEN - Charlotte Norup  EMMA - Robin Howell    Intro and outro music is created and recorded by Jake Haws, check out his podcast Making Music with Jake Haws to hear more.  Sound effects either created by us, or from freesound.org under the Creative Commons 0 license. Some additional sound effects from zapsplat.com Please note that Y2K features themes of violence, cursing and descriptions of sexual acts and desires, and is not suitable for listeners under the age of 18. Some episodes also contain themes which may be triggering, and feature content warnings. Please take care of yourself, and don't hesitate to ask for help if you need it. Transcripts are available at y2kpod.com/transcripts For more information please visit y2kpod.com. You can also find us on twitter, instagram and facebook @Y2Kpod,or e-mail us at Y2Kpod@gmail.com Want to support the show? We adore you amazing human! You can tell your friends about the show, talk us up on social media using #y2kpod or rate and review Y2K in your favourite podcatcher. You can also support us on Patreon from only 1 USD and get every episode early, plus lots of other goodies such as exclusive episodes and behind-the-scenes content, please go to patreon.com/y2kpod to check it out. Looking for merch? We have it! Check out Y2Kpod.com/merch Blue fireworks image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay. Character art by Mariateresa Susca. Graphic design by Karin Heimdahl. ℗ 2020 Karin Heimdahl

Johnno is jealous, Kat is tired, everyone is pregnant, and Jess is feeling like an irresponsible teen.   New episodes every Friday all through 2020. Created, written & produced by Karin Heimdahl.   This week's trailer is for The Subjective Truth - a serialized docudrama about legacy, ego and the unexplainable. Learn more https://goodpointepodcasts.com/   Cast: OLIVIA - Kirsty Woolven  KAT - Janis Westin  JESS - Karin Heimdahl  JOHNNO - Adam Blanford  RACHEL - Felicity Boyd  SHIRIN - Anjali Kunapaneni  MAIA - Shekendra Morgan  CLAIRE - Maddy Searle  TAMMI - Anna Jartin  BRI - Lorcan NicGiollaBhain  KIRSTEN - Charlotte Norup  EMMA - Robin Howell    Intro and outro music is created and recorded by Jake Haws, check out his podcast Making Music with Jake Haws to hear more.  Sound effects either created by us, or from freesound.org under the Creative Commons 0 license. Some additional sound effects from zapsplat.com Please note that Y2K features themes of violence, cursing and descriptions of sexual acts and desires, and is not suitable for listeners under the age of 18. Some episodes also contain themes which may be triggering, and feature content warnings. Please take care of yourself, and don't hesitate to ask for help if you need it. Transcripts are available at y2kpod.com/transcripts For more information please visit y2kpod.com. You can also find us on twitter, instagram and facebook @Y2Kpod,or e-mail us at Y2Kpod@gmail.com Want to support the show? We adore you amazing human! You can tell your friends about the show, talk us up on social media using #y2kpod or rate and review Y2K in your favourite podcatcher. You can also support us on Patreon from only 1 USD and get every episode early, plus lots of other goodies such as exclusive episodes and behind-the-scenes content, please go to patreon.com/y2kpod to check it out. Looking for merch? We have it! Check out Y2Kpod.com/merch Blue fireworks image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay. Character art by Mariateresa Susca. Graphic design by Karin Heimdahl. ℗ 2020 Karin Heimdahl

Johnno is being sort of nice and Jess gets something to think about.   New episodes every Friday all through 2020. Created, written & produced by Karin Heimdahl.   This week's trailer is for Escape! - a space opera podcast about AIs and monsters.  Learn more https://robertwtinsley.com    Cast: OLIVIA - Kirsty Woolven  KAT - Janis Westin  JESS - Karin Heimdahl  JOHNNO - Adam Blanford  RACHEL - Felicity Boyd  SHIRIN - Anjali Kunapaneni  MAIA - Shekendra Morgan  CLAIRE - Maddy Searle  TAMMI - Anna Jartin  BRI - Lorcan NicGiollaBhain  KIRSTEN - Charlotte Norup  EMMA - Robin Howell    Intro and outro music is created and recorded by Jake Haws, check out his podcast Making Music with Jake Haws to hear more.  Sound effects either created by us, or from freesound.org under the Creative Commons 0 license. Some additional sound effects from zapsplat.com Please note that Y2K features themes of violence, cursing and descriptions of sexual acts and desires, and is not suitable for listeners under the age of 18. Some episodes also contain themes which may be triggering, and feature content warnings. Please take care of yourself, and don't hesitate to ask for help if you need it. Transcripts are available at y2kpod.com/transcripts For more information please visit y2kpod.com. You can also find us on twitter, instagram and facebook @Y2Kpod,or e-mail us at Y2Kpod@gmail.com Want to support the show? We adore you amazing human! You can tell your friends about the show, talk us up on social media using #y2kpod or rate and review Y2K in your favourite podcatcher. You can also support us on Patreon from only 1 USD and get every episode early, plus lots of other goodies such as exclusive episodes and behind-the-scenes content, please go to patreon.com/y2kpod to check it out. Looking for merch? We have it! Check out Y2Kpod.com/merch Blue fireworks image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay. Character art by Mariateresa Susca. Graphic design by Karin Heimdahl. ℗ 2020 Karin Heimdahl

Kat and Jess are both pretty happy and Olivia finds out where she's going on her year abroad.   New episodes every Friday all through 2020. Created, written & produced by Karin Heimdahl. This week's trailer is for fantasy tale The Prickwillow Papers, about young half-elf Sylda who one day rescues a small fay, Squirm. Created by Maddy Searle, who plays our Claire. Learn more at https://snazzytapir.wordpress.com/   Cast: OLIVIA - Kirsty Woolven  KAT - Janis Westin  JESS - Karin Heimdahl  JOHNNO - Adam Blanford  RACHEL - Felicity Boyd  SHIRIN - Anjali Kunapaneni  MAIA - Shekendra Morgan  CLAIRE - Maddy Searle  TAMMI - Anna Jartin  BRI - Lorcan NicGiollaBhain  KIRSTEN - Charlotte Norup  EMMA - Robin Howell    Intro and outro music is created and recorded by Jake Haws, check out his podcast Making Music with Jake Haws to hear more.  Sound effects either created by us, or from freesound.org under the Creative Commons 0 license. Some additional sound effects from zapsplat.com Marketing and production support by Emiliy Whalley and Paola Massimo. Please note that Y2K features themes of violence, cursing and descriptions of sexual acts and desires, and is not suitable for listeners under the age of 18. Some episodes also contain themes which may be triggering, and feature content warnings. Please take care of yourself, and don't hesitate to ask for help if you need it. Transcripts are available at y2kpod.com/transcripts For more information please visit y2kpod.com. You can also find us on twitter, instagram and facebook @Y2Kpod,or e-mail us at Y2Kpod@gmail.com Want to support the show? We adore you amazing human! You can tell your friends about the show, talk us up on social media using #y2kpod or rate and review Y2K in your favourite podcatcher. You can also support us on Patreon from only 1 USD and get every episode early, plus lots of other goodies such as exclusive episodes and behind-the-scenes content, please go to patreon.com/y2kpod to check it out. Looking for merch? We have it! Check out Y2Kpod.com/merch Blue fireworks image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay. Character art by Mariateresa Susca. Graphic design by Karin Heimdahl. ℗ 2020 Karin Heimdahl

Kat has a very odd quiz night, and Bri makes poutine.   New episodes every Friday all through 2020. Created, written & produced by Karin Heimdahl. This week's trailer is for post-apocalyptic sci-fi thriller Copperheart. Learn more at http://riggstories.com/copperheart   Cast: OLIVIA - Kirsty Woolven  KAT - Janis Westin  JESS - Karin Heimdahl  JOHNNO - Adam Blanford  RACHEL - Felicity Boyd  SHIRIN - Anjali Kunapaneni  MAIA - Shekendra Morgan  CLAIRE - Maddy Searle  TAMMI - Anna Jartin  BRI - Lorcan NicGiollaBhain  KIRSTEN - Charlotte Norup  EMMA - Robin Howell    Intro and outro music is created and recorded by Jake Haws, check out his podcast Making Music with Jake Haws to hear more.  Sound effects either created by us, or from freesound.org under the Creative Commons 0 license. Some additional sound effects from zapsplat.com Marketing and production support by Emiliy Whalley and Paola Massimo. Please note that Y2K features themes of violence, cursing and descriptions of sexual acts and desires, and is not suitable for listeners under the age of 18. Some episodes also contain themes which may be triggering, and feature content warnings. Please take care of yourself, and don't hesitate to ask for help if you need it. Transcripts are available at y2kpod.com/transcripts For more information please visit y2kpod.com. You can also find us on twitter, instagram and facebook @Y2Kpod,or e-mail us at Y2Kpod@gmail.com Want to support the show? We adore you amazing human! You can tell your friends about the show, talk us up on social media using #y2kpod or rate and review Y2K in your favourite podcatcher. You can also support us on Patreon from only 1 USD and get every episode early, plus lots of other goodies such as exclusive episodes and behind-the-scenes content, please go to patreon.com/y2kpod to check it out. Looking for merch? We have it! Check out Y2Kpod.com/merch Blue fireworks image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay. Character art by Mariateresa Susca. Graphic design by Karin Heimdahl. ℗ 2020 Karin Heimdahl

This is another brief update from Y2K creator Karin Heimdahl, talking about the upcoming separation of Olivia's universe from ours, and about Covid-19. Don't worry, Y2K will continue to release weekly as usual. Please, take care of yourself.  ***CONTENT WARNING*** COVID-19 This update fits in between episodes 17 and 18. Full transcript below.  Intro and outro music is created and recorded by Jake Haws, check out his podcast Making Music with Jake Haws to hear more.   Resources and hotlines https://y2kpod.com/resources/    TRANSCRIPT   Hi, Karin Heimdahl here, creator of Y2K, and also the voice of Jess. But you know that by now, right? I said in my last update that we would probably have to deviate a little bit from our universe when it comes to Olivia's universe and this is the time. In this week's episode, Olivia and Tammi are going to walk the Tolkien trail, which as I understand it, is just a little more than what is allowed in the UK right now. So this is a very slight deviation, and Olivia's universe is going to deviate more in the episodes to come. Because this summer, I need Olivia to travel. I won't say where and I won't say when. But for this story to work out, I need her to travel, and chances are in our universe, we will not be able to travel internationally this summer. So we're going to deviate and right here, Episode 18 is where the deviation starts. I wanted to give you a heads up on that.  I also wanted to tell you something. Some of you may have noticed I've been a little quieter than usual on social media, both on the Y2K accounts and on my personal Twitter. I had scheduled a lot of Y2K posts, but I have been slower at responding, and I've had very few spontaneous posts. Because for Y2K, apart from my wonderful actors, it's basically just me doing everything. And for the past month or so, I haven't had the energy. I've been sick. I've had COVID-19. I am on the other side now and firmly on my path to getting better. So you know, don't worry about me. But it's been a lot, both physically and emotionally and I have been incredibly lucky that I have had no respiratory distress, and I haven't had to go to a hospital. For me, it was basically like having a really long, really bad flu that wouldn't give in. I was very, very, very lucky. And I recognize that and I realize that and I am very grateful for that. I didn't want to say anything on social media before now because I didn't want anyone to worry about me. But now that I am better, I want to share this with you and say that, I believe we can beat this. Maybe we can't beat it as individuals but together, we can beat this. You know this story by now right? Stay home if you can, keep your distance, wash your hands, take care of yourself and of each other by not taking risks. And if you have to go out into the world take every precaution. All right? During this time, which has been very difficult for me, I've had enormous comfort and joy from online community and online interactions. I'm not going to name names because I will end up forgetting someone, but you know who you are. Thank you so much.  And again, if Y2K is too heavy for you right now, and we have some really tough storylines coming up, please take a break from us. You know, we will still be here. Listen to something that makes you joyful, hopeful, makes you laugh, because we all need that.  Thank you so much for staying all the way to the end of the update. I so hope that you are safe and well and cared for and I hope that you If you are able to that you will enjoy episode 18 and all of our upcoming episodes throughout the year. And as always, thank you so much for listening, and oceans and oceans of hugs. 

Olivia is frustrated with her parents, Jess and Bri sing a song and Kat gets some news.   New episodes every Friday all through 2020.  Created, written & produced by Karin Heimdahl.    This weeks trailer is for space comedy Oz 9 - follow their wildly incompetent crew as they bumble around in space looking for a new home to utterly bugger up. Learn more at https://oz-9.com/   Cast: OLIVIA - Kirsty Woolven  KAT - Janis Westin  JESS - Karin Heimdahl  JOHNNO - Adam Blanford  RACHEL - Felicity Boyd  SHIRIN - Anjali Kunapaneni  MAIA - Shekendra Morgan  CLAIRE - Maddy Searle  TAMMI - Anna Jartin  BRI - Lorcan NicGiollaBhain  KIRSTEN - Charlotte Norup  EMMA - Robin Howell    Intro and outro music is created and recorded by Jake Haws, check out his podcast Making Music with Jake Haws to hear more.  Sound effects either created by us, or from freesound.org under the Creative Commons 0 license. Some additional sound effects from zapsplat.com Marketing and production support by Emiliy Whalley and Paola Massimo. Please note that Y2K features themes of violence, cursing and descriptions of sexual acts and desires, and is not suitable for listeners under the age of 18. Some episodes also contain themes which may be triggering, and feature content warnings. Please take care of yourself, and don't hesitate to ask for help if you need it. Transcripts are available at y2kpod.com/transcripts For more information please visit y2kpod.com. You can also find us on twitter, instagram and facebook @Y2Kpod,or e-mail us at Y2Kpod@gmail.com Want to support the show? We adore you amazing human! You can tell your friends about the show, talk us up on social media using #y2kpod or rate and review Y2K in your favourite podcatcher. You can also support us on Patreon from only 1 USD and get every episode early, plus lots of other goodies such as exclusive episodes and behind-the-scenes content, please go to patreon.com/y2kpod to check it out. Looking for merch? We have it! Check out Y2Kpod.com/merch Blue fireworks image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay. Character art by Mariateresa Susca. Graphic design by Karin Heimdahl. ℗ 2020 Karin Heimdahl

Kat shoots a TV ad and Jess finally takes the leap.   New episodes every Friday all through 2020. Created, written & produced by Karin Heimdahl. This week we are featuring a trailer for a podcast we think you will really enjoy. Listen right to the end to hear about Listen Rinse Repeat - micro episodes from many different podcast creators designed to entertain while you wash your hands. Learn more at https://listenrinserepeatpodcast.com/ Cast: OLIVIA - Kirsty Woolven  KAT - Janis Westin  JESS - Karin Heimdahl  JOHNNO - Adam Blanford  RACHEL - Felicity Boyd  SHIRIN - Anjali Kunapaneni  MAIA - Shekendra Morgan  CLAIRE - Maddy Searle  TAMMI - Anna Jartin  BRI - Lorcan NicGiollaBhain  KIRSTEN - Charlotte Norup  EMMA - Robin Howell    Intro and outro music is created and recorded by Jake Haws, check out his podcast Making Music with Jake Haws to hear more.  Sound effects either created by us, or from freesound.org under the Creative Commons 0 license. Some additional sound effects from zapsplat.com Marketing and production support by Emiliy Whalley and Paola Massimo. Please note that Y2K features themes of violence, cursing and descriptions of sexual acts and desires, and is not suitable for listeners under the age of 18. Some episodes also contain themes which may be triggering, and feature content warnings. Please take care of yourself, and don't hesitate to ask for help if you need it. Transcripts are available at y2kpod.com/transcripts For more information please visit y2kpod.com. You can also find us on twitter, instagram and facebook @Y2Kpod,or e-mail us at Y2Kpod@gmail.com Want to support the show? We adore you amazing human! You can tell your friends about the show, talk us up on social media using #y2kpod or rate and review Y2K in your favourite podcatcher. You can also support us on Patreon from only 1 USD and get every episode early, plus lots of other goodies such as exclusive episodes and behind-the-scenes content, please go to patreon.com/y2kpod to check it out. Looking for merch? We have it! Check out Y2Kpod.com/merch Blue fireworks image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay. Character art by Mariateresa Susca. Graphic design by Karin Heimdahl. ℗ 2020 Karin Heimdahl