The Black Tapes

RABBITS is coming

7 min
May 26, 2021about 5 years ago
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Summary

Terry Miles announces the release of his novel 'Rabbits' (June 8th, published by Delray) and previews a new three-episode podcast miniseries called 'The Path, A Rabbit Story' that explores mysterious initiation rituals and hidden worlds within the Rabbits universe.

Insights
  • Cross-media storytelling strategy: leveraging podcast success to launch standalone novel while simultaneously releasing new podcast content to maintain audience engagement
  • Prose writing as creative evolution: creator returning to original medium (novel writing) after establishing success in podcasting and film production
  • Mystery-driven narrative structure: using hidden recordings and cryptic instructions as immersive storytelling devices to deepen audience investment
  • Transmedia franchise building: expanding Rabbits universe across multiple formats (podcast, novel, miniseries) to reach different audience segments
Trends
Podcast-to-novel adaptations gaining traction in entertainment industryImmersive audio storytelling with embedded recordings and multi-layered narrativesCreator-owned media production through independent networks (Public Radio Alliance)Mystery/ARG (Alternate Reality Game) elements in mainstream podcast narrativesCross-platform content strategy for maximizing audience reach and retention
Topics
Podcast Novel AdaptationTransmedia StorytellingMystery Narrative StructureIndependent PublishingAudio Drama ProductionCreator EconomyImmersive FictionPodcast MiniseriesARG-Style NarrativesContent Franchise Development
Companies
Delray
Publishing imprint releasing Terry Miles' novel 'Rabbits' on June 8th
Public Radio Alliance
Production company founded by Terry Miles that produces the Rabbits podcast and related content
Minnow Beats Whale
Production partner credited in 'The Path, A Rabbit Story' miniseries
People
Terry Miles
Founder of Public Radio Alliance, author of Rabbits novel, creator of Rabbits podcast and The Path miniseries
Nick Silver
Cousin of Terry Miles; mentioned in relation to podcast work and voice similarity discussions
Quotes
"If you enjoy any of the podcasts that I've created over the years, I think you're really going to dig this book."
Terry Miles
"I love creating podcasts and making movies, but when I started writing, prose was my main focus, and getting a chance to revisit that world has been genuinely inspiring."
Terry Miles
"What you're about to discover isn't going to be easy to comprehend. It's going to force you to question everything you know, everything you've learned up to this point."
Monera
"The universe, it's filled with darker purpose and hidden mystery. Mystery that's waiting for those who care enough to learn its secret language and uncover its deeper meaning."
Monera
Full Transcript
Hey everyone, my name is Terry Miles, and as most of you probably know, I'm the founder of the Public Radio Alliance and cousin to Nick Silver. A lot of people think Nick and I sound alike, but neither one of us hears it. Anyway, I'm talking to you now because I wrote a book. It's called Rabbits, and it's coming out June 8th. It's being published by one of my favorite imprints in the world, Delray. If you enjoy any of the podcasts that I've created over the years, I think you're really going to dig this book. It's not an adaptation of the first season of the Rabbits podcast, it's a proper standalone novel. I love creating podcasts and making movies, but when I started writing, prose was my main focus, and getting a chance to revisit that world has been genuinely inspiring. I'm really excited for you to read this book. So if you're interested in Rabbits, please check out the novel. You'll be able to find it anywhere fine books are sold. You can find more information on how to order and everything else at TerryMiles.com. Thank you so much for all of the support over the years. It means a lot. Actually, it means everything. Check the Rabbits podcast feed for a three-episode miniseries called The Path, A Rabbit Story. And remember, if you're interested in the Rabbits novel, you can find it anywhere books are sold or visit TerryMiles.com for more information. And now, here is something new. Something called The Path. I'm ready when you are. Do you believe your friend who was playing rabbits? She started seeing mysterious men in gray. What did she ask you? She asked me how many steps to the lighthouse What do you know about chaos there? The streets were red, then black, with blood. That sounds poetic. Where are you now? The bottom line isn't money or purpose. It's inspiration. Are we still going to have sex? Emotrate that. She believed Hazel killed Emily Masterson. Maybe later. For sure later. Everything you're about to hear began as an investigation. But before we get into the details of exactly how everything started, I'm going to play a recent hidden microphone recording. After that, I'll be back to officially introduce myself and set the scene, as it were. Enter the parking lot between 7 and 7.05 p.m., three evenings from today. Park in the third stall from the left in the right-hand parking area. Turn off your headlights and then flash them off and on twice slowly. Wait three seconds and then turn off your car. What the fuck? Get out of your car and walk to the bus stop along the first road you see that named after a tree Once you reach the bus stop, sit down on the bench, tie the secure blindfold you brought with you across your eyes so you're unable to see anything, and await further instructions. Okay, so I'm blindfolded. I chose fabric I should be able to see through if there's enough light. But right now, it's pretty much pitch black. I'm sorry, what is that? What are you doing? It's a blindfold. I'm already wearing one, per the instructions. This one goes on top of the one you're wearing. That's not... I mean... Come on. We can stop right now. You're welcome to go back to your car and leave. Fine. What are you doing now? Making sure you're not wearing a wire. Wow. Where are we going? For a drive. Is all of this really necessary? Hello? You may remove your blindfold My name is Monera Have you prepared your mind per the instructions we provided I took a hot bath and I did the meditation and whatever else was in the note yes You prepared your bath with the proper minerals and set your intentions with the sonic palette provided? Yes. Please wait here. What you're about to discover isn't going to be easy to comprehend. It's going to force you to question everything you know, everything you've learned up to this point. Are you prepared for this? Yes. Good. Very good. Okay. We're finished for tonight. We are? Yes. But tomorrow night we're going to show you something. And after that, you're going to understand that the world is different than you've been imagining from your birth until the moment you chose to contact us. You'll come to see that the universe, it's filled with darker purpose and hidden mystery. Mystery that's waiting for those who care enough to learn its secret language and uncover its deeper meaning. It's waiting for those dedicated enough to find a way, to move through the path, and enter another world. From the Public Radio Alliance and Minnow Beats Whale, you're listening to The Path, a rabbit story. I'm Veronica Dale. Stay with us. If you'd like to hear the rest of this episode along with the rest of the series, simply subscribe to the Rabbits podcast feed wherever you find your podcasts. Thank you so much for listening. Thank you.