Weirdvoice
An Anthology of Haunted Stories The Ice Core Collective (ICC), an interdisciplinary group of Chicago-based artists, is excited to announce the release of Weirdvoice, a podcast anthology of original monologues that blend supernatural storytelling with original soundscapes. This eight-episode series delves into narratives of sound transmissions, fragmented memories, and mysterious journeys, offering a deeply atmospheric audio experience. ------ The Ice Core Collective is a Chicago-based group of interdisciplinary artists dedicated to exploring narratives through sound. With a focus on lateral leadership and “slow audio,” the collective creates immersive storytelling experiences that evolve naturally over time. Members contribute what and when they can, using their strengths to create/enhance collective-inspired projects.
Episodes

Wednesday Dec 18, 2024
Wednesday Dec 18, 2024
Here is Where it Began: Through a perceived audio tour outside an abandoned box store, the story of trapped souls and lost civilizations unfold as belief, horror and science collide.
Content Warning: Body Horror, Retail Shopping
Written by Brett NeveuPerformed by Kate BurnsDirected by Matthew Muñiz and Neil VermaFoley Art by Ele Matelan and Neil VermaMusic by Matthew MuñizField Recording by Neil VermaArtwork by Rich SparksProduced and Mixed by Neil VermaEngineered and Mastered by Troy CruzProduction and Editing by The Ice Core Collective

Wednesday Dec 11, 2024
Wednesday Dec 11, 2024
Ghosts are as real as memories. People leave curious imprints on our minds at all stages of our lives, and it can be a strange act of reflection to evaluate what our neurons decide to hold onto. This piece was written to honor how memory allows someone to live on, however brief their time with the living was.
Content Warning: Death of a child
Written by Kara Davidson
Performed by Amy Sloan
Directed by Neil Verma, Maya Reter and Matthew Muñiz
Foley Art by Neil Verma
Music by The Last Afternoons
Artwork by Rich Sparks
Produced and Mixed by Neil Verma, Maya Reter and Matthew Muñiz
Engineered and Mastered by Troy Cruz Production
Editing by The Ice Core Collective

Thursday Dec 05, 2024
Thursday Dec 05, 2024
A sonic exploration of Cantos 33 and 34 of Dante's Inferno. Walking across the frozen lake of Satan's tears in Hell, Dante and his guide Virgil meet several traitors to their country, all frozen to their necks for all eternity. Among them is Count Ugolino, whose betrayal may be the worst of all.
A new iteration of a track originally created for Cities and Memory in 2020.
Content Warning: Torture, starvation and cannibalism
Adapted from The Inferno by Dante Alighieri
Performed by Cristina Marras, William West and Lawrence Grimm
Directed by Neil Verma
Foley Art by Ele Matelan
Music by Matthew Muñiz
Artwork by Rich Sparks
Produced and Mixed by Neil Verma
Engineered and Mastered by Troy Cruz Production
Editing by The Ice Core Collective

Thursday Nov 28, 2024
Thursday Nov 28, 2024
FAQ: How Does Mystery Shopping work?
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CONTENT WARNING: Explicit Langauge and Theme of Stalking
Written and Performed by Michael Gilio
Directed by Matthew Muñiz and Neil Verma
Foley Art by Neil Verma
Music by Matthew Muñiz
Artwork by Rich Sparks
Produced and Mixed by Neil Verma
Engineered and Mastered by Troy Cruz Production
Editing by The Ice Core Collective

Wednesday Nov 20, 2024
Wednesday Nov 20, 2024
This is a memory from a young woman's life when she discovers something hiding in plain sight.
Written by Rich Sparks
Performed by Kate Burns
Directed by Matthew Muñiz and Neil Verma
Foley Art by Ele Matelan and Maya Reter
Music by Matthew Muñiz
Artwork by Rich Sparks
Produced and Mixed by Maya Reter
Engineered and Mastered by Troy Cruz Production
Editing by The Ice Core Collective

Wednesday Nov 13, 2024
Wednesday Nov 13, 2024
A man reluctantly returns to El Salvador to finalize his abuela’s estate, a task that marks the end of his family’s connection to the country. What he hopes will be a swift trip turns into something far more profound as an unexpected voyeur appears. The rich unsettling texture immerses the listener into a surreal exploration of heritage, identity, and the land that refuses to be forgotten.
* Content Warning: Sexuality and Language. This episode not appropriate for children.
Written by Exal Iraheta
Performed by Tommy Rivera-Vega
Directed by Matthew Muñiz and Neil Verma
Foley Art by Ele Matelan
Music by Matthew Muñiz
Field Recording by Neil Verma
Artwork by Rich Sparks
Produced and Mixed by Neil Verma
Engineered and Mastered by Troy Cruz Production
Editing by The Ice Core Collective

Wednesday Nov 06, 2024
Wednesday Nov 06, 2024
While in the shower, a teenage girl re-lives her nightmare and remembers the conversations in her waking life that haunt her.
Written by Ariel Stess
Performed by Aviva Jaye
Directed by Matthew Muñiz and Neil Verma
Foley Art by Ele Matelan
Music by Matthew Muñiz
Field Recording by Neil Verma
Artwork by Rich Sparks
Produced and Mixed by Neil Verma
Engineered and Mastered by Troy Cruz Production
Editing by The Ice Core Collective

Wednesday Oct 30, 2024
Wednesday Oct 30, 2024
In a journey through memory, a man attempts to understand his own connection to a far away location and a darkly violent secret.
Content Warning: Body Horror
Written by Brett Neveu
Performed by Brandon Ruiter
Directed by Matthew Muñiz and Neil Verma
Foley Art by Ele Matelan
Music by Matthew Muñiz and Aviva Jaye
Field Recording by Neil Verma
Artwork by Rich Sparks
Produced and Mixed by Neil Verma
Engineered and Mastered by Troy Cruz Production
Editing by The Ice Core Collective

Sunday Oct 13, 2024