The Strata

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In a dystopian city, an ageing courier is forced to go into business with an underworld ganglord in order to pay for the treatment that keeps him alive.

Recent Episodes
  • Episode 12.2 - Stronger Than Blood - Part 2
    Feb 11, 2025 – 27:27
  • Episode 12.1 - Stronger Than Blood - Part 1
    Jan 28, 2025 – 32:48
  • Presenting - I AM ECHO
    Jan 22, 2025 – 03:07
  • Episode 12.0 - Season 12 Trailer
    Jan 21, 2025 – 01:45
  • Recap - Season 11
    Jan 14, 2025 – 01:21
  • What's next for Beyond the Dark Productions? 2025 Update
    Dec 17, 2024 – 01:43
  • Episode 11.11 - Sanctuary - Part 11
    Dec 3, 2024 – 34:32
  • Episode 11.10 - Sanctuary - Part 10
    Nov 19, 2024 – 28:50
  • Episode 11.9 - Sanctuary - Part 9
    Nov 5, 2024 – 27:16
  • Episode 11.8 - Sanctuary - Part 8
    Oct 22, 2024 – 27:16
  • Episode 11.7 - Sanctuary - Part 7
    Oct 8, 2024 – 32:42
  • Episode 11.6 - Sanctuary - Part 6
    Sep 24, 2024 – 33:24
  • Episode 11.5 - Sanctuary - Part 5
    Sep 10, 2024 – 26:14
  • Episode 11.4 - Sanctuary - Part 4
    Aug 27, 2024 – 26:44
  • Episode 11.3 - Sanctuary - Part 3
    Aug 13, 2024 – 28:42
  • Episode 11.2 - Sanctuary - Part 2
    Jul 30, 2024 – 30:10
  • Episode 11.1 - Sanctuary - Part 1
    Jul 16, 2024 – 32:14
  • Episode 11.0 - Season 11 Trailer
    Jul 9, 2024 – 01:26
  • Recap - Season 10
    Jul 4, 2024 – 01:14
  • Episode 10.10 - The Ascent - Part 10
    May 28, 2024 – 31:20
  • Episode 10.9 - The Ascent - Part 9
    May 14, 2024 – 24:51
  • Episode 10.8 - The Ascent - Part 8
    Apr 30, 2024 – 28:50
  • Episode 10.7 - The Ascent - Part 7
    Apr 16, 2024 – 26:37
  • Recap - Season 9
    Apr 4, 2024 – 01:09
  • Episode 10.6 - The Ascent - Part 6
    Apr 2, 2024 – 23:02
  • Recap - Season 8
    Mar 28, 2024 – 01:28
  • Recap - Season 7
    Mar 21, 2024 – 01:19
  • Episode 10.5 - The Ascent - Part 5
    Mar 19, 2024 – 25:58
  • Recap - Season 6
    Mar 14, 2024 – 00:52
  • Recap - Season 5
    Mar 7, 2024 – 00:57
  • Episode 10.4 - The Ascent - Part 4
    Mar 5, 2024 – 29:40
  • Recap - Season 4
    Feb 29, 2024 – 00:55
  • Recap - Season 3
    Feb 22, 2024 – 00:50
  • Episode 10.3 - The Ascent - Part 3
    Feb 20, 2024 – 25:50
  • Recap - Season 2
    Feb 15, 2024 – 01:26
  • Recap - Season 1
    Feb 10, 2024 – 03:02
  • Episode 10.2 - The Ascent - Part 2
    Feb 6, 2024 – 32:44
  • Episode 10.1 - The Ascent - Part 1
    Jan 23, 2024 – 27:12
  • Episode 10.0 - Season 10 Trailer
    Jan 16, 2024 – 01:19
  • Season 10 Production Status
    Dec 28, 2023 – 03:28
  • Episode 9.10 - Ash and Steel - Part 10
    Dec 12, 2023 – 33:10
  • Episode 9.9 - Ash and Steel - Part 9
    Nov 28, 2023 – 28:47
  • Episode 9.8 - Ash and Steel - Part 8
    Nov 14, 2023 – 31:37
  • Episode 9.7 - Ash and Steel - Part 7
    Oct 31, 2023 – 27:47
  • Episode 9.6 - Ash and Steel - Part 6
    Oct 17, 2023 – 25:01
  • Episode 9.5 - Ash and Steel - Part 5
    Oct 3, 2023 – 23:38
  • Episode 9.4 - Ash and Steel - Part 4
    Sep 19, 2023 – 25:54
  • Episode 9.3 - Ash and Steel - Part 3
    Sep 5, 2023 – 26:46
  • Episode 9.2 - Ash and Steel - Part 2
    Aug 22, 2023 – 24:52
  • Episode 9.1 - Ash and Steel - Part 1
    Aug 8, 2023 – 28:40
Recent Reviews
  • Once purchased $60 worth
    I love it.
    Had audio difficulties but the show itself is a good listen and great for an imagination to run wild with the storylines. Love it!!!
  • nickname_not_taken-123
    My new favorite podcast
    Recently discovered this podcast and I’m hooked. Great listen. Wonderful stories and they get better every season
  • Mecha2012
    Spectacular!!!
    This is so good that I pretends to be Rust IRL
  • Jim Goldfarb RMT
    My favorite podcast
    Such a great podcast, there are 11 seasons so far and like a great book I wish I hadn’t have listened to them yet so that I could have the pleasure of listening to them all for the first time again.
  • Wdlpsr
    This would make a great movie!!!
    Someone has to get this in front of Ron Pearlman. The artwork and the voice actor even reminds me of him 🤩
  • Isaiah Luke
    Hits and misses
    CONS: Carlita: she sounds like a possessed child. You can tell it’s an adult voicing a child voice. Odd. Robotic. Ximena + Emily/Zoe: both actresses constantly are sighing, exasperating, adding weird wispy, airy sounds to all their lines. It’s exhausting. They sound like depressed sad teens the whole time. Narli - this most annoying character. Glad she was finally killed off. Summers - took me a while, but she becomes one of my faves! She’s a baddie mcbaddie! Carver: awesome character! Rust: cool cat. Tenikoff: fave character. The writing sometimes suffers from cliché phrases and long winded convos/scenes between characters that can be quickly wrapped up or shortened or even omitted from the story. PROS: The way the creator of this show has all the characters mash up/interconnect…BRILLIANT! Some episodes are hard to get through, but I’m here for the journey.
  • FSU listner
    Great Show
    Great storyline, talented voice actors and masterful production make this a hit. Story is pure entertainment; it feels like it could’ve been brought to life from a 1950s sci-fi pulp magazine (to be clear, that is meant to be a complement!). Always looking forward to the next episode.
  • Woodchuck413
    This has been a very entertaining program
    I just wish I found it sooner. When life allows I will be supporting this show with more than a late review. I find this show to be amazing. Over all it is perfect. Thank you sir for giving me so many hours of time out of my head. I can’t wait to be a subscriber to your great work and writing. ✍️ starting season nine right now. I would have given ten stars ⭐️ if they went that high. Thank you.
  • peggy1266
    Rust rocks
    This is a very well down show. Can’t wait for more!!!
  • LOSTnALASKA
    I Love Rust
    I love this Show, Rust Rocks!!!!!!
  • Stevef11871
    Love this audio drama!!
    I have listened to every minute, love the story lines. Rust is the man!!
  • Breakinbones@fizzcrank
    Great story telling
    Mark really knows what he is doing with this podcast. I enjoy every minute of it, often wishing the episodes were longer.
  • cgichivvuvhovh
    Ww5 lol
    That means there was 3 and 4 world war that’s cool and funny (season 8 -episode 8.11) such a cool story love this stuff gets me through my shift
  • Ryabrator
    I wanted to like this..
    Season 1 was decent, even though the writing was a little cheesy. But, my god, the writing is season 2 is atrocious. I turned it off half way through episode 4.
  • kenny cocksandwhich bob
    The show is incredible
    It a great show lots of content it’s all awesome it’s really difficult to listen to Humanea screw all the people she loves to help strangers and everyone around her pats her head and let it keep happening she lets rust almost die a bunch of times and screwed her sister and allows a monster to escape but no worry’s atleast she can be the hero and give out treatments
  • 😊😜bec👄🌟
    Waiting for the rival to Scientology
    I believe Mark R Healey has more stories than L Ron himself.
  • The Clarker
    Highly enjoyable
    I’ve listened through twice now - love hearing and supporting a highly imaginative creator and the world/characters he’s building.
  • Moelightsound
    Top 5 fave, out of 1000+ audio plays
    Super-pro quality, fast paced, hard driving cyber noir. Better writing than 90% of the stuff out there, including the big Hollywood audioplays. Production and sound as good as the very best you will hear. Outstanding performances from a talented cast, whose voices perfectly fit their roles. Absolutely amazing effort, with extremely rewarding results. What a show! Bravo!!! Extraordinary! Additionally, season 10 villain Halford’s name pricked up my ears. Then, joined by DeLeo, I recognize the author as a proper metal head, from back in the day. Now I’m listening for a characters with names like Sarzo, Mogg, Harris, or maybe a Blackmore. Keep on a’rockin!
  • bloglo
    Great story line
    The character of Rust is very well played. The rest of the characters are great also it’s a all around great story and very easy to get sucked into the story line and be anxiously awaiting the next episode
  • phukapplesheit
    The Strata is a Blast!
    Tons of fun. It took me most of the first episode to get used to Rust, as a futuristic 20th century gruff dude, but he grew on me. I really liked the story and the soundscape, which can draw you in to a full experience. The actors were great, and personalities were well maintained throughout. I didn’t care for having an adulting voicing for the little girl, that was a little rough. Otherwise, this has been my fave podcast for a while. Keep it coming Mark! Happy to be a patron.
  • Guru of Awesomeness
    Absolutely Awesome
    This show is absolutely amazing! Great world building and even better characters! Once you start this podcast you will not be able to stop! I became a proud Vault member.
  • Jefisbored
    Excellent All Around!!!
    This show has it all! The writing is deliberate and concise. Little plot lines that seem like loose ends come full circle seasons later. I appreciate the patience the writers had in developing the characters and universe of The Strata. They accomplished something I have rarely seen anyone actually pull off. Each of the first seasons focuses on a different set of characters. It’s hard to imagine many of their lives ever crossing. Through a series of events in the 8th season, all of their worlds collide. It’s a cool story-telling technique that must have taken a lot of planning to do in a way that doesn’t feel forced. The actors are far better than most independent podcasts. The sound design is immersive and really helps in bringing the story to life. I highly recommend checking this show out!
  • TrueDeathAlchemist
    The Best
    One of the best shows once you start you can’t stop.
  • Bird Bombaz
    I cannot get enough of The Strata!!
    Phenomenal!!!! The Strata is a great podcast top to bottom. Great storyline that keeps you glued to each episode. Mark does a nice job of developing each character. They are relatable and I feel as though I know them personally. The acting is superb and, along with the sounds and effects, really set this production apart. I can “see” what I am listening to. If you haven’t already started streaming this show, you are missing out!
  • Bizzy the god
    Great show
    This is a great show. Acting and writing are excellent.
  • neilsmith1993
    One of the Best show on podcast
    I think this would be an amazing tv series
  • RipperJack666
    Best Show On Podcast
    I can’t get enough of this podcast. Mark your writing is amazing you really know how to keep me on my toes. And I’m always guessing as to what’s going to happen next. Thank you for making such a great show.
  • king_beedorah
    Wowzas
    Amazing acting, storytelling, and production quality! The world building is just, WHEW, chef’s kiss.
  • Sparky27worker
    Amazing!
    This story is FANTASTIC!!! Mark, amazing work!
  • Jomomister
    not bad
    A decent show, nothing too crazy. I listen to podcasts while i work and need stuff that holds my interest but isn’t too complicated or distracting. Strata was about right for that. Production quality is pretty good, voice actors are ok. I eventually got annoyed with the voices of Carver and Narli. I thought Ximena was the best of the bunch.
  • Watcherbat
    Awesomeness in a Podcast!
    Great characters and awesome world building make this podcast a must for audiophiles!
  • DarkAngel5050
    Amazing!!
    Glad to stumble upon this AMAZING PODCAST
  • Trinity Harmoney
    Exciting, great story line
    I have listened to this podcast and absolutely love it. I am stuck waiting for each episode of season 9 but it’s worth the wait!
  • Twe£v€. ..'
    Great cast and storytelling
    Been enjoying the ride. Look forward to new episodes. Give it a listen and support amazing creators.
  • Amazement2024
    Exciting and great characters!
    Well done podcast, great story, and I love the characters! Actors do a great job, I can’t wait for the next episode!
  • Ragz29
    Terrific & thrilling!
    What an awesome 8 seasons with a fantastic interweave of character stories that brilliantly come to a head in season 8! The Voice actors gave stellar performances! It’s been an epic 8 seasons & I can’t wait for season 9!
  • TJS330
    Can’t wait!!!
    Started less then a week ago and I’m only 5 episodes away from being caught up. Can’t wait for season 9!!!! Keep it up!!!
  • Blue Eyed Farm Girl from Cali
    Binge worthy!!
    Love this podcast. The story is fantastic! The cast of characters are relatable. Great story line and redemption is is a theme throughout.
  • Mariposa_dendrophile
    Entertaining
    I enjoyed the story and am happy the writer gave us some sense of closure at the end of season 8.
  • PapaDTay
    Great show but….
    Had to skip through a bunch of season 7. Humana’s voice was getting annoying with her over exaggerated exhales after every word. Plus the constant worry and concern is just getting old. Also who voiced Carlita? A 15 year old boy?😂😂 Hopefully season 8 gets better
  • yup37
    Good show but…..
    Show is fun and entertaining. And then seasons 2,3,&4 only had a few episodes and not the complete season? Don’t know if it’s Apple being dumb but I can’t follow a show that essentially has no finish.
  • axe dan
    Truly an enjoyable show
    Great story, great writing, great soundscape. I’ve really enjoyed this world the writer has created.
  • Sterry3
    So terrible
    You have to be paying people to leave good reviews. The acting on this podcast is cringe worthy. So horrible
  • GreyJedi13579
    Awesome
    Such a great podcast. Always happy when nex episode comes out!
  • OwlEyes92
    I like it!
    It’s cleverly made, great mental visualization, sound effects are top notch. Carver sounds like and reminds me of Tobias Whale from Black Lightning ⚡️. Love Rust. The voice actors are great and storytelling is engaging.
  • Anonymous Review Author
    Binged 8 seasons in 3 days!
    The title is correct - I listened to all 8 seasons in three days. I constantly struggle to find a good audio fiction podcast, so when I came across this one I clung to it. I’m glad I did! I enjoy the gritty settings, watching (hearing) the characters grow throughout the story, and especially the fact that listeners aren’t overwhelmed by excessive world-building exposition or extensive character descriptions. The writer does an amazing job, better than some published books even. Of course the actors are great too. My only hope is that the remaining seasons don’t fall into the age-old repetition loop. I.e. the same bad guys pop up over and over and storylines remain too similar.
  • Sam Raven
    Addicted!
    Incredible podcast.
  • Probably not the version
    Top Notch
    Excellent work! This is everything that I enjoy about a podcast. Great writing, great acting, great production.
  • lyd3513
    Amazing
    Rust is an amazing character all of them are what amazing character development
  • Joh seejer
    Gold standard for what audio fictions should be
    3 minutes in and i already know this is fire. well produced, great voice acting, good dialogue, cool premise and liking the plot so far.
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