<![CDATA[Once Upon a Wasteland Season One - Once Upon A Wasteland: A Fallout Story]]>f7f06ebf-ada7-59cb-966e-0b1042a3293cSun, 27 Sep 2026 02:59:38 +0000Captivate.fmBrad Williamshttps://artwork.captivate.fm/e7f2c92b-3fd3-47bc-b32c-a79a30b79fd8/HbHvnef-nU3_ojaSB4ZDzBRV.jpgOnce Upon a Wasteland Season One - Once Upon A Wasteland: A Fallout StoryBrad WilliamsBrad WilliamsThis is the full first season of "Once Upon a Wasteland."Once upon a time, twenty-seven years after the bombs fell, there were two people: a Vault Dweller and a California girl. They met, and sparks flew. That's when things got interesting. This is their story. Join us as we follow the story of Elizabeth Kirby and Odessa Valdez - the spy and the Scribe - as they search for their "happily ever after" in the post-apocalyptic wasteland of Fallout 76. Their love affair blossoms as they race against the clock to try to solve a mystery that threatens not only the future of Appalachia, but the rest of what remains of civilization. Starring Letitia Lemon as Elizabeth Kirby and Vitriol Plays as Odessa Valdez. Our Patreon page is now live: https://patreon.com/onceuponawasteland We've been featured by Bethesda in a Community Spotlight article. Check it out here: https://fallout.bethesda.net/en/article/3AX4SlRcAT2rRbNPg0S6xX/fallout-76-community-spotlight-once-upon-a-wasteland Nine-time Signal Award winner! Contact us - info@onceuponawasteland.com Visit us on the web: https://onceuponawasteland.com IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt18245354/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/onceuponawasteland.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/onceuponawastelandhttps://onceuponawasteland.comtrueserialhttps://feeds.captivate.fm/onceupon/collectionnopodcastSupport "Once Upon a Wasteland!"1.0: ProloguePrologueThis episode is the prologue to "Once Upon a Wasteland: A Fallout 76 Love Story."

In the late 23rd Century, a mysterious client has hired an archaeologist and a historian to track down a family treasure that's been lost for more than a century. After a long, arduous search, they've finally made it to what they think is the right place - a vacant but otherwise ordinary-looking house in Appalachia. Will they find the treasure? And even if they do, will they take it to their client or keep it for themselves?

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]]>This episode is the prologue to "Once Upon a Wasteland: A Fallout 76 Love Story."

In the late 23rd Century, a mysterious client has hired an archaeologist and a historian to track down a family treasure that's been lost for more than a century. After a long, arduous search, they've finally made it to what they think is the right place - a vacant but otherwise ordinary-looking house in Appalachia. Will they find the treasure? And even if they do, will they take it to their client or keep it for themselves?

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]]>270a9816-3322-11ec-b617-fb06d082dc07Fri, 22 Oct 2021 15:35:00 -040011:54falsebonus11This episode is the prologue to "Once Upon a Wasteland: A Fallout 76 Love Story." In the late 23rd Century, a mysterious client has hired an archaeologist and a historian to track down a family treasure that's been lost for more than a century. After a long, arduous search, they've finally made it to what they think is the right place - a vacant but otherwise ordinary-looking house in Appalachia. Will they find the treasure? And even if they do, will they take it to their client or keep it for themselves? Visit us on Twitter at @OnceUpon76Pod, and visit our website at onceuponawasteland.com!1.1: Such Perfect Identity of InterestsSuch Perfect Identity of InterestsFreelance intelligence operative Beth Kirby and Brotherhood of Steel Scribe Odessa Valdez meet while pursuing a lead involving unknown technology and its associated research that's causing a stir among Appalachia's various gangs. They forge an immediate connection and decide to work together to crack the case, not only to protect Appalachia's nascent attempt at civilization, but also because of the intoxicating chemistry they feel when they're together.

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]]>Freelance intelligence operative Beth Kirby and Brotherhood of Steel Scribe Odessa Valdez meet while pursuing a lead involving unknown technology and its associated research that's causing a stir among Appalachia's various gangs. They forge an immediate connection and decide to work together to crack the case, not only to protect Appalachia's nascent attempt at civilization, but also because of the intoxicating chemistry they feel when they're together.

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]]>536acfda-3b7d-11ec-b845-bf758985fa0bTue, 02 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -040043:23falsefull1111Freelance intelligence operative Beth Kirby and Brotherhood of Steel Scribe Odessa Valdez meet while pursuing a lead involving unknown technology and its associated research that's causing a stir among Appalachia's various gangs. They forge an immediate connection and decide to work together to crack the case, not only to protect Appalachia's nascent attempt at civilization, but also because of the intoxicating chemistry they feel when they're together. Visit us on Twitter at @OnceUpon76Pod, and visit our website at onceuponawasteland.com!1.2: The Requisite MeansThe Requisite MeansBeth visits an old friend to try to make progress after discovering that she may somehow be involved in the mystery. She and Valdez begin their quest by seeking out a reclusive Wastelander - a former VTU professor who also lived in the Vault - with pre-war knowledge that they hope will help them overcome their first dead-end.

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]]>Beth visits an old friend to try to make progress after discovering that she may somehow be involved in the mystery. She and Valdez begin their quest by seeking out a reclusive Wastelander - a former VTU professor who also lived in the Vault - with pre-war knowledge that they hope will help them overcome their first dead-end.

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]]>896919b6-4983-11ec-961f-4b39f3854cc2Mon, 22 Nov 2021 05:00:00 -040049:34falsefull1221Beth visits an old friend to try to make progress after discovering that she may somehow be involved in the mystery. She and Valdez begin their quest by seeking out a reclusive Wastelander - a former VTU professor who also lived in the Vault - with pre-war knowledge that they hope will help them overcome their first dead-end. Visit us on Twitter at @OnceUpon76Pod, and visit our website at onceuponawasteland.com!1.3: Checks and LimitationsChecks and LimitationsBeth consults her most trusted friend as she deals with the fallout of the previous night's interruption of "dessert." She discusses the case with her father, who reveals new information that draws Beth and Odessa back together, providing an opportunity for Beth to make things up to Odessa - an opportunity she's determined not to waste.

Beth and Odessa dress to the nines and go undercover at a high-end club as their pursuit of the mystery both deepens and intensifies.

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]]>Beth consults her most trusted friend as she deals with the fallout of the previous night's interruption of "dessert." She discusses the case with her father, who reveals new information that draws Beth and Odessa back together, providing an opportunity for Beth to make things up to Odessa - an opportunity she's determined not to waste.

Beth and Odessa dress to the nines and go undercover at a high-end club as their pursuit of the mystery both deepens and intensifies.

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]]>048cf818-590d-11ec-8946-837aa2e14e2fMon, 13 Dec 2021 05:00:00 -040001:06:08falsefull1331Beth consults her most trusted friend as she deals with the fallout of the previous night's interruption of "dessert." She discusses the case with her father, who reveals new information that draws Beth and Odessa back together, providing an opportunity for Beth to make things up to Odessa - an opportunity she's determined not to waste. Beth and Odessa dress to the nines and go undercover at a high-end club as their pursuit of the mystery both deepens and intensifies. Visit us on Twitter at @OnceUpon76Pod, and visit our website at onceuponawasteland.com!1.4: Fraternal Sympathies and AffectionsFraternal Sympathies and AffectionsAs a figure from Beth's past unexpectedly returns, the deepening mystery creates a pair of very strange bedfellows - and puts Odessa in danger.

Content Warning: This episode contains a scene depicting attempted sexual assault by placing a drug in someone's drink. The scene begins at 23:00 and ends at 32:06.

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]]>As a figure from Beth's past unexpectedly returns, the deepening mystery creates a pair of very strange bedfellows - and puts Odessa in danger.

Content Warning: This episode contains a scene depicting attempted sexual assault by placing a drug in someone's drink. The scene begins at 23:00 and ends at 32:06.

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]]>0eeb8ad8-74b8-11ec-850c-7f247ce45627Mon, 17 Jan 2022 05:00:00 -040049:51falsefull1441As a figure from Beth's past unexpectedly returns, the deepening mystery creates a pair of very strange bedfellows - and puts Odessa in danger. Content Warning: This episode contains a scene depicting attempted sexual assault by placing a drug in someone's drink. The scene begins at 23:00 and ends at 32:06. Visit us on Twitter at @OnceUpon76Pod, and visit our website at onceuponawasteland.com!1.5: The Identical Old QuestionsThe Identical Old QuestionsTwo weeks after Amanda and Odessa's initial team-up almost ended in disaster, they prepare for Beth's return to Appalachia. The Brotherhood of Steel finally have a breakthrough in their pursuit of the Morningstar's minions, and Odessa is called back into action at Fort Atlas. Beth's return and her reunion with Odessa are interrupted by an emergency at Foundation that shakes her to her core.

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]]>Two weeks after Amanda and Odessa's initial team-up almost ended in disaster, they prepare for Beth's return to Appalachia. The Brotherhood of Steel finally have a breakthrough in their pursuit of the Morningstar's minions, and Odessa is called back into action at Fort Atlas. Beth's return and her reunion with Odessa are interrupted by an emergency at Foundation that shakes her to her core.

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]]>1fed3c40-85df-11ec-a22f-17116c37e9edMon, 07 Feb 2022 05:00:00 -040053:56falsefull1551Two weeks after Amanda and Odessa's initial team-up almost ended in disaster, they prepare for Beth's return to Appalachia. The Brotherhood of Steel finally have a breakthrough in their pursuit of the Morningstar's minions, and Odessa is called back into action at Fort Atlas. Beth's return and her reunion with Odessa are interrupted by an emergency at Foundation that shakes her to her core. Visit us on Twitter at @OnceUpon76Pod, and visit our website at onceuponawasteland.com!1.6: So Desperate a StepSo Desperate a StepBeth visits her parents to discuss the incident at Foundation and uses the opportunity offered by her father's brief absence to discuss how they stayed together even as the world fell apart around them. In advance of the dinner when she'll finally discover what happened between Odessa and Amanda while she was away, Beth checks in on Amanda and makes a shocking discovery.

In the midst of sudden and surprising turmoil, Beth and Odessa focus on each other in an attempt to center themselves, and in doing so finally reach the epiphany they'd both been craving.

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]]>Beth visits her parents to discuss the incident at Foundation and uses the opportunity offered by her father's brief absence to discuss how they stayed together even as the world fell apart around them. In advance of the dinner when she'll finally discover what happened between Odessa and Amanda while she was away, Beth checks in on Amanda and makes a shocking discovery.

In the midst of sudden and surprising turmoil, Beth and Odessa focus on each other in an attempt to center themselves, and in doing so finally reach the epiphany they'd both been craving.

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]]>658f86e4-9661-11ec-bd44-af399fcc6e8cMon, 28 Feb 2022 05:00:00 -040058:52falsefull1661Beth visits her parents to discuss the incident at Foundation and uses the opportunity offered by her father's brief absence to discuss how they stayed together even as the world fell apart around them. In advance of the dinner when she'll finally discover what happened between Odessa and Amanda while she was away, Beth checks in on Amanda and makes a shocking discovery. In the midst of sudden and surprising turmoil, Beth and Odessa focus on each other in an attempt to center themselves, and in doing so finally reach the epiphany they'd both been craving. Visit us on Twitter at @OnceUpon76Pod, and visit our website at onceuponawasteland.com!1.7: The Mystic Chords of MemoryThe Mystic Chords of MemoryAfter spending the night together, Beth and Odessa receive an unexpected visitor who throws their peaceful morning into turmoil. Following a trip back to Atlas, they formulate an incredibly risky plan that neither of them is comfortable with, but seems like the only option. Beth is forced to face a terrifying situation and unable to find a way to escape but an unexpected ally joins her to help her find her way.

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]]>After spending the night together, Beth and Odessa receive an unexpected visitor who throws their peaceful morning into turmoil. Following a trip back to Atlas, they formulate an incredibly risky plan that neither of them is comfortable with, but seems like the only option. Beth is forced to face a terrifying situation and unable to find a way to escape but an unexpected ally joins her to help her find her way.

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]]>1bb994fe-a71b-11ec-b85f-579ef7da6cf7Mon, 21 Mar 2022 04:00:00 -040054:22falsefull1771After spending the night together, Beth and Odessa receive an unexpected visitor who throws their peaceful morning into turmoil. Following a trip back to Atlas, they formulate an incredibly risky plan that neither of them is comfortable with, but seems like the only option. Beth is forced to face a terrifying situation and unable to find a way to escape but an unexpected ally joins her to help her find her way. Visit us on Twitter at @OnceUpon76Pod, and visit our website at onceuponawasteland.com!1.8: The Power Confided to MeThe Power Confided to MeOdessa and Dr. Holcomb work frantically to save Beth as her trip into the Visiontron goes terribly wrong and tragedy appears imminent. Beth's parents and the Brotherhood of Steel receive new intel that points to a potentially disturbing conclusion regarding what the Morningstar has planned for Appalachia, and for the Brotherhood specifically.

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]]>Odessa and Dr. Holcomb work frantically to save Beth as her trip into the Visiontron goes terribly wrong and tragedy appears imminent. Beth's parents and the Brotherhood of Steel receive new intel that points to a potentially disturbing conclusion regarding what the Morningstar has planned for Appalachia, and for the Brotherhood specifically.

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]]>43abe48a-b832-11ec-ad19-a74a7795a0efMon, 11 Apr 2022 04:00:00 -040053:55falsefull1881Odessa and Dr. Holcomb work frantically to save Beth as her trip into the Visiontron goes terribly wrong and tragedy appears imminent. Beth's parents and the Brotherhood of Steel receive new intel that points to a potentially disturbing conclusion regarding what the Morningstar has planned for Appalachia, and for the Brotherhood specifically. Visit us on Twitter at @OnceUpon76Pod, and visit our website at onceuponawasteland.com!1.9: The Audacity of Doing ThisThe Audacity of Doing ThisOdessa wakes up in a gilded cage as she recovers from her injuries with the help of a new face as well as a familiar one. Beth calls in favors and rallies the troops as she attempts to locate Odessa and then to retrieve her. Following an epic battle, Beth makes a shocking discovery as the Morningstar's endgame begins.

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]]>Odessa wakes up in a gilded cage as she recovers from her injuries with the help of a new face as well as a familiar one. Beth calls in favors and rallies the troops as she attempts to locate Odessa and then to retrieve her. Following an epic battle, Beth makes a shocking discovery as the Morningstar's endgame begins.

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]]>94c98fb2-c975-11ec-a73a-d35dd0af1659Mon, 02 May 2022 04:00:00 -040058:46falsefull1991Odessa wakes up in a gilded cage as she recovers from her injuries with the help of a new face as well as a familiar one. Beth calls in favors and rallies the troops as she attempts to locate Odessa and then to retrieve her. Following an epic battle, Beth makes a shocking discovery as the Morningstar's endgame begins. Visit us on Twitter at @OnceUpon76Pod, and visit our website at onceuponawasteland.com!1.10: I Shall Take CareI Shall Take CareAs Beth and Odessa ponder their situation and formulate a plan to escape, the combined forces at Fort Atlas try to determine their best path forward - trust Beth's plan or go in with guns blazing. Amanda and Cindy have a tense reunion following Amanda's sudden return to Appalachia and put all of their respective cards on the table. The Morningstar reveals his plan and forces Beth to make a heart-wrenching decision that will alter the trajectory not only of her life, but Odessa's.

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]]>As Beth and Odessa ponder their situation and formulate a plan to escape, the combined forces at Fort Atlas try to determine their best path forward - trust Beth's plan or go in with guns blazing. Amanda and Cindy have a tense reunion following Amanda's sudden return to Appalachia and put all of their respective cards on the table. The Morningstar reveals his plan and forces Beth to make a heart-wrenching decision that will alter the trajectory not only of her life, but Odessa's.

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]]>3293ce74-d2bd-11ec-ac42-2b7905fc950cMon, 23 May 2022 04:00:00 -040001:04:52falsefull110101As Beth and Odessa ponder their situation and formulate a plan to escape, the combined forces at Fort Atlas try to determine their best path forward - trust Beth's plan or go in with guns blazing. Amanda and Cindy have a tense reunion following Amanda's sudden return to Appalachia and put all of their respective cards on the table. The Morningstar reveals his plan and forces Beth to make a heart-wrenching decision that will alter the trajectory not only of her life, but Odessa's. Visit us on Twitter at @OnceUpon76Pod, and visit our website at onceuponawasteland.com!