A Ninth World Journal

"    A Ninth World Journal " Podcast
Set one billion years in the future... it's the story of Januae, a man who randomly teleports to strange and dangerous places with no way of controlling it.


Season: 1 Episode: 1
Januae the Aeon Priest is about to test his great distance teleportation device. If successful, it will be a boon for the Order of Truth. If he fails... Written and produced by David S. Dear. Based on the RPG Numenera by Monte Cook Games, LLC. The...

Season: 1 Episode: 2
Trapped in Lostrei with a broken teleportation device, Januae has to find a way to get back home. Can these simple pilgrims of the Spiritlands help? Written and produced by David S. Dear. Based on the RPG Numenera by Monte Cook Games, LLC. The voice...

Season: 1 Episode: 3
Rather than being teleported back home, Januae is still in Lostrei as he recovers from the ritual the priests put him through. While figuring out how to get back to Qi he learns an interesting truth about the Gaians in relation to the Amber Papacy....

Season: 1 Episode: 4
Januae finally ends up teleporting out of Lostrei. Instead of arriving back at the Durkhal in Qi, he finds he missed the mark a bit, ending up on the deck of a ship possibly heading into Qi's port. Or did he miss the mark by more than he thought?...

Season: 1 Episode: 5
The Jaekels have made Januae their prisoner and have taken him to the inhospitable Aras Island where they dwell. Though he considers himself lucky to be alive, he's not sure what plans these marauders have for him. Written and produced by David S....

Season: 1 Episode: 6
The Jaekels have imprisoned Januae and the chiurgeon and put them to work constructing animal attributes to graft onto them. The two find themselves at odds as to how to proceed with their next set of orders given to them by their captors.  ...

This is a bonus episode that serves as a primer to the Ninth World. For those unfamiliar with Numenera, this episode explains the world and the setting, and provides some terminology to give you a better understanding of some of the things mentioned...

Season: 1 Episode: 7
Januae has found a way to hide in plain sight. Will it be enough to ensure his safety while he tries to find a way to survive? Written and produced by David S. Dear. Based on the RPG Numenera by Monte Cook Games, LLC. The voice of Januae is performed...

Season: 1 Episode: 8
In the middle of an unknown desert Januae encounters a giant machine which is a city in and of itself. He is in no way prepared for what awaits him there. This episode written by the Pakkrat and David S. Dear. Produced by David S. Dear. Based on the...

Season: 1 Episode: 9
Januae has joined up with a group of explorers to investigate the object that had crashed in the Cold Desert. Of course the long journey is not without its troubles along the way... Written and produced by David S. Dear. Based on the RPG Numenera by ...

Season: 1 Episode: 10
Januae and the explorer manage to enter the large desert object to discover an environment unlike any they've ever seen.   Written and produced by David S. Dear. Based on the RPG Numenera by Monte Cook Games, LLC. The voice of Januae is performed...

Season: 1 Episode: 11
Januae and the explorers find disaster has struck the city in the pocket dimension, discovering difficult decisions must be made. Written and produced by David S. Dear Based on the RPG Numenera by The voice of Januae is performed by David S. Dear...

In our first bonus episode between seasons 1 and 2 we take a deeper look at the Ninth World, some aspects of the prior civilizations and the resulting state of humanity that has arisen since. Written, produced, and narrated by David S. Dear. Based on...

  For our second summer bonus episode I sit down with Kyle Decker (though to be honest I don't know if he was sitting down), GM and host of , a delightful Numenera Actual Play podcast. Kyle presents me great questions provided by himself, Tina...

Januae recounts how he ended up working on the teleportation project in the Durkahl in the city of Qi.   Written and produced by David S. Dear. Based on the RPG Numenera by The voice of Januae is performed by David S. Dear. Audio engineered by...

Season: 2 Episode: 1
It has been several months since Januae has been seen in the Durkahl and the Bishop he reports to is getting concerned... Featured promo: Written and produced by David S. Dear. Based on the RPG Numenera by Colred is played by Kyle Decker of Bishop...

Season: 2 Episode: 2
Januae has jaunted to the Salted Marshes far in the Beyond where he tries to come to terms with his situation through the words of a stranger. Written and produced by David S. Dear. Based on the RPG Numenera by The voice of Januae is performed by...

Season: 2 Episode: 3
Januae's days seem to stretch on endlessly in the Salted Marshes when an unwelcome distraction comes along...   Written and produced by David S. Dear. Based on the RPG Numenera by The voice of Januae is performed by David S. Dear The voice of...

Season: 2 Episode: 4
Januae gets news of a change in Triasha's condition and is uncertain how to handle the situation.   Written and produced by David S. Dear. Based on the RPG Numenera by The voice of Januae is performed by David S. Dear The voice of Triasha is...

Season: 2 Episode: 5
Januae immediately encounters a stranger after his jaunt who provides more questions than answers about their situation.   Written and produced by David S. Dear. Based on the RPG Numenera by The voice of Januae is performed by David S. Dear The...

Season: 2 Episode: 6
Lowen continues to frustrate Januae with his repeated attempts to trigger his jaunting condition. Will he find a way to activate it?   Written and produced by David S. Dear. Based on the RPG Numenera by The voice of Januae is performed by David...

Season: 2 Episode: 7
Januae attempts to come to terms with his situation, circumstances, and Lowen while still in the looped realm.   Written and produced by David S. Dear. Based on the RPG Numenera by The voice of Januae is performed by David S. Dear Music is by...

Season: 2 Episode: 8
Januae somehow encounters a traveler who may be able to take him away from the looped realm.   Written and produced by David S. Dear. Based on the RPG Numenera by The voice of Januae is performed by David S. Dear The voice of Conca is performed...

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Season: 2 Episode: 9
Januae and the detachment of slaves he now belongs to has been sent to harvest a very dangerous and lethal material from the nearby mountains.   Written and produced by David S. Dear. Based on the RPG Numenera by The voice of Januae is performed...

Season: 2 Episode: 10
Written and produced by David S. Dear. Based on the RPG Numenera by The voice of Colred is performed by Kyle Decker. The voice of Bishop Kliambala is performed by Shannon Perry. The voice of Januae is performed by David S. Dear. Music is by Kevin...

Season: 2 Episode: 11
Now that Januae has returned to the Durkahl, will he answer for his actions? Written and produced by David S. Dear. Based on the RPG Numenera by The voice of Januae is performed by David S. Dear. The voice of Colred is performed by Kyle Decker. The...

  Our second season has wrapped and this episode is a personal thank you to all of you that have helped make it a great season! Plus, find out what's on tap during Season 3 pre-production as well as some info on the WiFiSciFi event. Music from ...

Season: 2
Greetings everyone and welcome to the first edition of A Ninth World Discussion! I had the great pleasure of visiting with Jas and Steven LaFond of the Witchever Path audio drama to discuss their thoughts on the show. If you haven't already please...

Welcome to another edition of A Ninth World Discussion! This time I had the pleasure of talking Ninth World Journal talk with Alix Young-Jui, one of the cohosts of the true horror podcast  (that's how I refer to it) Pomegranates and Pitchforks....

We bring you another fun and wonderful conversation, this time with the delightful Corey Pfautsch! One of the mods of the Discord server, Corey comes to us as a superfan of many podcasts and is proving to be (intended or not) a wonderful influencer...

We bring you another delightful 'tween season discussion, this time with Zann Campbell-Johannes, producer, host, and GM of , a fantastic Numenera Actual Play podcast.  Their show is a wonderful example of great storytelling in an AP format. You...

Our Ninth World discussions continue into the 'tween season break and this time I have the honor of visiting with the great and powerful Raymond "Rukland" Morse. He is the host of the delightful podcast as well as one of the greatest influencers in...

For this discussion I had the absolute pleasure of speaking with the inimitable Shannon Perry, creator and producer of the hilariously whimsical sci-fi comedy . The show is a delightful British style audio-comedy featuring the Ninecompoops, a cast of...

For our final discussion before the premiere of Season 3 we have a conversation with the immensely talented Lee Shackleford, creator of Relativity podcast. We discuss the ins and outs of creativity, hosting a podcast, listener engagement, and...

Season: 3 Episode: 1
After being taken by the Ustiliator Januae once again finds himself in a strange land, where he ends up encountering someone he knows all too well...   Written, produced, and directed by David S. Dear. Based on the RPG Numenera by The voice of...

Season: 3 Episode: 2
Januae follows the lead of the stranger they met in the valley and goes to find the Reverent Shoum, the outseer who he hopes will help him find a way to reverse the jaunting condition.   Written, produced, and directed by David S. Dear. Based on...

Season: 3 Episode: 3
Januae begins working with the Reverent Shoum to see if they can get the dimension walking device to function as a teleporter. Written, produced, and directed by David S. Dear. Based on the RPG Numenera by The voice of Januae is performed by David S....

Season: 3 Episode: 4
The experiment with Shoum's dimension walking device has taken a turn and Januae finds himself in a familiar place...   Written, produced, and directed by David S. Dear. Based on the RPG Numenera by The voice of Januae is performed by...

Season: 3 Episode: 5
After a disappointing visit with the Veilwardens, Januae decides to make a risky return to a city where he believes there is technology that might help him correct the jaunting condition.   Written, produced, and directed by David S. Dear. Based...

Season: 3 Episode: 6
Januae has continued to work with Elenandus' clave but has still not been able to procure any nanites. Meanwhile the Order has become aware of his location and Shoum grows impatient with Januae's delays.   Written, produced, and directed by...

Season: 3 Episode: 7
Januae eludes capture by returning to the home of his mentor Narla Deshu who may be able to help with an unorthodox solution.   Written, produced, and directed by David S. Dear. Based on the RPG Numenera by Januae is performed by David...

Season: 3 Episode: 8
Finding he is unable to return to Jargolamis, Januae takes a chance on a different solution to recharge the crystals in the vest.   Written, produced, and directed by David S. Dear.   Based on the RPG Numenera by   Januae was...

Season: 3 Episode: 9
Januae attempts to survive the pursuing threat in the strange dimension while Shoum receives an unexpected visit.    Written, produced, and directed by David S. Dear. Based on the RPG Numenera by   Januae was performed by David...

Season: 3 Episode: 10
Januae encounters a machine that may be able to help him escape the Endless Abode.    Written and produced by David S. Dear.   Based on the RPG Numenera by   The voice of Januae was performed by David S. Dear. The voice of...

Season: 3 Episode: 33
Januae has finally escaped from the Endless Abode but can he escape his destiny?   Written and produced by David S. Dear. Based on the RPG Numenera by The voice of Januae was performed by David S. Dear. The voice of Cyunn was performed...

For our first interstitial episode we bring back the very popular Reverent Shoum, 30 years before meeting Januae where she is a student at the University of Doors. Written and produced by David S. Dear. Based on the RPG Numenera by The voice of...

Something is making its way from the Garrithol to the people of Utel Point, but the warnings sound like a tall tale told in a tavern.   Written, produced, and narrated by David S. Dear.   Based on the RPG Numenera by   Music -...

By listener request, our second interstitial episode features the Araska from Season 1. It tells of the pivotal moment when she makes her move as a leader of a band of Jaekels.   Written, produced, and directed by David S. Dear.   Based...

It’s that time of year again. Yule is upon us and Januae is back in the realm of the fae to learn the true meaning of the holiday. Which is chaos. This cross-over features characters from , and ever-irreverent . Written by Steven and Jas LaFond ...

In Cyunn's early days as a burgeoning bounty hunter she is forced to make a difficult decision regarding her latest assignment. Based on the RPG Numenera by Written by Shannon Perry Sound design by Tal Minear Produced by David S. Dear Cyunn was...

Season: 4 Episode: 1
Unable to come to an agreeable resolution with the all-too-familiar stranger, Januae sets off to gain an audience with a person of great influence who might be able to help with the looming situation. Written and produced by David S. Dear. Executive...

Season: 4 Episode: 2
With help from the Paramount Januae seeks an audience with the Empress and the Archbishop of the Pytharon Empire to inform them of the Amber Pope's scheme. Written and produced by David S. Dear. Executive Producer - Corey Pfautsch Based on the RPG...

Season: 4 Episode: 3
Januae manages to secure travel to Milave, but during a stop along the way he finds himself in an illuminating situation.   Written and produced by David S. Dear.   Based on the RPG Numenera by   The voice of Januae was performed...

Season: 4 Episode: 4
Keeping his word, Dustik takes Januae to see his nephew, the warlord Tarvesh with the possibility of him helping Januae on his mission.   Written and produced by David S. Dear.   Executive Producer - Corey Pfautsch   Based on the...

Season: 4 Episode: 5
Abandoned somewhere in Milave, Januae struggles with an abhuman out in the middle of nowhere.   Written and produced by David S. Dear.   Season 4 Executive Producer - Corey Pfautsch   Based on the RPG Numenera by   The...

Season: 4 Episode: 6
Januae eventually stumbles upon a small town in the middle of nowhere when a travelling act comes to town, bringing with it a cryptic message.   Written and produced by David S. Dear.   Season 4 Executive Producer - Corey Pfautsch  ...

Season: 4 Episode: 7
Having been convinced by Yeri that she can help Januae learn to control his jaunting, his first foray into the experiment turns out to be highly unpleasant.   Written and produced by David S. Dear.   Season 4 Executive Producer - Corey...

Season: 4 Episode: 8
Januae begins his training with Heth Narhaa to learn to deal with the dangers of the training jaunts, then encounters a surprising revelation.   Written and produced by David S. Dear.   Season 4 Executive Producer - Corey Pfautsch ...

Season: 4 Episode: 9
As Januae continues practicing his jaunting in the quiet wagon he has a near-death experience which is accompanied by a surprising gift.   Written and produced by David S. Dear.   Season 4 Executive Producer - Corey Pfautsch   ...

Season: 4 Episode: 10
Januae jaunts into an encounter with a ravage bear, which leads to a disturbing revelation. Written and produced by David S. Dear. Season 4 Executive Producer - Corey Pfautsch Based on the RPG Numenera by The voice of Januae was performed by...

Season: 4 Episode: 11
Januae has since left Ossam's Menagerie and Traveling Circus and is trying to determine where to go next. A momentary repose in the meantime brings an interesting revelation. Written and produced by David S. Dear. Season 4 Executive Producer - Corey...

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