Reposted by John BattyeNorth Mist Studios @northmiststudios.bsky.social · 21/07/2026Agents Weaver, Piper and Ghost star in a short story by Sylvia Feketekuty set in the Kinbasket storyline now available as a THANK YOU to our fabulous paid Patreon members of all tiers. You folks are the greatest ❤️ 🗡️❤️ More patron bonuses headed your way all summer! www.patreon.com/NorthMistStu...patreon.comStrange Frequencies | North Mist StudiosA short story written by Sylvia Feketekuty from "Kinbasket" storyline. A thank you to our members! “I’m serious, it’s a real thing.” Piper t 03411
Reposted by John BattyeNorth Mist Studios @northmiststudios.bsky.social · 17/07/2026Had a wonderful conversation with @marykirby.bsky.social , @sylviafeketekuty.bsky.social , @liljbat.bsky.social and Sarah Hayward today. Chatting about branching dialogue and romances in games for our studio's second "Tent Talk". Tent Talk 2 coming next week! 5386
Reposted by John BattyeNorth Mist Studios @northmiststudios.bsky.social · 02/07/2026Happy Canada Day! From a bunch of old game devs sitting in Edmonton. 🍁❤️ Listen to us answer the question we're asked the most: "Why do you set your games in Canada?" youtube.com/shorts/DzUgS...youtube.comWhy Set Games in Canada? #gaming #audiodrama #suspense #canadaYouTube video by North Mist Studios 0144
John Battye @liljbat.bsky.social · 09/06/2026We got 3 gallons of fruit from our beautiful creature last year and I'm hoping for more! All hail the Red God. 110
Reposted by John BattyeAmong Us 🎂 @amongus.innersloth.com · 05/06/2026📢 ANNOUNCING AMONG US STORY: ON GUARD 📢 ⭐️ our NEW narrative adventure game ⭐️ prove ur innocence before the Impostor gets to the crew... and u ⭐️ demo comes out June 15 @amongusstory.bsky.social 🔗 check out #AmongUsStory and wishlist now on Steam! store.steampowered.com/app/2842310 15445140
Reposted by John BattyeNorth Mist Studios @northmiststudios.bsky.social · 29/05/2026And it's here! Episode 2 of Kinbasket is out. You can see what Agent Weaver has been up to wherever you get your podcasts, or at the youtube link below. www.youtube.com/watch?v=ibcc...youtube.comKinbasket 2 | Canadian Sci-Fi Original Audio DramaYouTube video by North Mist Studios 01210
Reposted by John BattyeCaitie @ghildirthalen.bsky.social · 06/05/2026After listening to their new audio drama, 'The Concierge', I contacted @northmiststudios.bsky.social's Sarah, Mary, and Sylvia (Former Dragon Age devs) to talk about what they are cooking over in Canada! And they were super sweet to answer my DA questions as well 😘 www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZAxo...youtube.com 68434
Reposted by John BattyeBrianne Battye 🦇 @briannebattye.bsky.social · 29/03/2026I'm on Patreon! Here you will find updates on my projects, thoughts on the creative process, and other fun things I'd like to share. www.patreon.com/BrianneBattyepatreon.comBrianne Battye | Patreonwriter of fiction, poetry, and video games 14023
Reposted by John BattyeNorth Mist Studios @northmiststudios.bsky.social · 03/03/2026"Reading the Ice" A full cast Audio Drama made by video game devs Season 2 Episode 2 of The Concierge is out now! Written by @sylviafeketekuty.bsky.social directed by @liljbat.bsky.social with editing and sound design by Colleen Perman and Andrew Sutherland www.youtube.com/watch?v=LIqS...youtube.com 185
John Battye @liljbat.bsky.social · 25/12/2025The purest love is someone noticing your eye is drooping and handing you a cup of tea without asking. 010
John Battye @liljbat.bsky.social · 09/12/2025North Mist Studios, which has given me a little space to stretch my skills, just released the scripts for Season One of Concierge: Post Mortem on their Patreon (www.patreon.com/cw/NorthMist...) They're good as heck, friendspatreon.comNorth Mist Studios | PatreonVideo Game Developers Making Stories 0114
Reposted by John BattyeNorth Mist Studios @northmiststudios.bsky.social · 02/12/2025You asked. We answered! The last short story from Season 1.5 is out now! Followed by North Mist’s first ever Q&A round table we’re calling “Tent Talk”… you’ll find out why. 🤣 youtu.be/zJs-u0x3UVU?...youtu.bePost Mortem: Plan For The WorstYouTube video by North Mist Studios 1159
John Battye @liljbat.bsky.social · 27/11/2025Today I was asked by a very confident nursing student if I knew any poisonous gases (for a simulation in which I believed I was being poisoned). My brain suddenly bloomed with a lecture from Organic Chem in undergrad and I managed 15 before they realized it was a bad idea. Memory is a funny thing. 020
Reposted by John BattyeNorth Mist Studios @northmiststudios.bsky.social · 04/11/2025The audio drama short “Field Report” written by @sylviafeketekuty.bsky.social and directed by @liljbat.bsky.social is out now! A dusk drive back from Red Deer gives us a glimpse of what happened at the Donut Mill from Augury’s side. youtu.be/tnzuX9xsDO4?...youtu.bePost Mortem: Field ReportYouTube video by North Mist Studios 02415
Reposted by John BattyeMs_Owly @msowly.bsky.social · 30/10/2025Hey Canadian friends! The government put out this survey on AI. It’s extremely long, EXTREMELY biased, it took me 45 minutes to fill out, and uses industry specific vocabulary to increase the difficulty in answering… but if you could, please fill it out. Thanks! ised-isde.canada.ca/site/ised/en...ised-isde.canada.caHelp define the next chapter of Canada's AI leadershipCurrent status: Open from October 1 to October 31, 2025 Canada helped invent modern AI. To stay a leader—and protect our digital sovereignty—we're running a 30-day national sprint to shape a renew... 22335
John Battye @liljbat.bsky.social · 20/10/2025Today I was yelled at while voting (don't forget to municipally vote, Edmonton!) Because there were too many mayoral candidates(13). I am deeply ashamed I allowed this to occur. 020
John Battye @liljbat.bsky.social · 11/10/2025I like to imagine I'm Barry Allen in these moments, and the speed of my immense Mind outpaces mere mortal technology. 010
John Battye @liljbat.bsky.social · 01/10/2025The universe has a way of making some pretty wild coincidence happen, hey? Props to Anthony Goodwin for giving you this feeling ;) 120
Reposted by John BattyeNorth Mist Studios @northmiststudios.bsky.social · 09/09/2025And we’re now live! shows.acast.com/the-concierg... Huge thanks to the entire pile of supporters, talent and businesses that gave us their trust and embraced our nuttiness. Murder, Mayhem and Maple Syrupshows.acast.comPost Mortem: Top Of The Pile | The ConciergePost Mortem 1147
Reposted by John BattyeBrianne Battye 🦇 @briannebattye.bsky.social · 04/09/2025A rundown mall... an audio tour... and zombies... "Welcome to Spruceway" -- is a story about building community during the apocalypse. Published by the wonderful @augursociety.bsky.social , you can read my latest short story for free here: augursociety.org/welcome-to-s...augursociety.orgWelcome to SprucewayExhibit 1: The Source Is it… Okay. Recording. Hi. Jules found this audio recorder in what’s left of The Source. I said she should find something with video. 0187
Reposted by John BattyeBrianne Battye 🦇 @briannebattye.bsky.social · 31/08/2025Care to take an audio tour of a mall during the zombie apocalypse? My latest short story "Welcome to Spruceway" is available to read for free at Augur: augursociety.org/welcome-to-s...augursociety.orgWelcome to SprucewayExhibit 1: The Source Is it… Okay. Recording. Hi. Jules found this audio recorder in what’s left of The Source. I said she should find something with video. 088
John Battye @liljbat.bsky.social · 28/08/2025There's a T-16 you need to fill out, with appropriate signing authority, before you can engage in that sort of job action. But I bet Carrier could pull some strings... 130
John Battye @liljbat.bsky.social · 22/08/2025I'm the guy who gets absolutely obliterated in the first round to demonstrate to the until-now-lighthearted hero how serious the tournament really is. 000
John Battye @liljbat.bsky.social · 22/08/2025Now everyone say two fun facts about yourself! It can't be a repeat and needs to make someone else in the room laugh or you'll be asked to make a third. This is mandatory. 000
John Battye @liljbat.bsky.social · 02/08/2025My wife will give "you're trying your best!" laughs to my comedy students. She does not extend this privilege to me. If the joke falls, I can hear her disappointment. 020
John Battye @liljbat.bsky.social · 30/07/2025Still waters run deep, you know? Glad you like it ;) 020
Reposted by John BattyeNorth Mist Studios @northmiststudios.bsky.social · 29/07/2025Love story and dark humour as much as we do? Love supporting human artists? Check out the latest episode of our Canadian Assassination Audio Drama. The Concierge Episode 3 is now live! While we SHOULDN'T pick favorites... we're gonna. youtu.be/-4Q9-_yNxNsyoutu.beThe Concierge: Post Mortem Episode 3 #mystery #podcast #audiobook #theconcierge #canada #assassinsYouTube video by North Mist Studios 183
Reposted by John BattyeNorth Mist Studios @northmiststudios.bsky.social · 22/07/2025youtube.com/shorts/YSRrh... He sure took his time this morning… wonder what he’s up to…?youtube.comThe Concierge Post Mortem Episode2 Interlude #mystery #podcast #spy #mystery #canadaYouTube video by North Mist Studios 0117
Reposted by John BattyeNorth Mist Studios @northmiststudios.bsky.social · 15/07/2025Episode 2 of The Concierge: Post Mortem is now live! Join support agents Hearty, Gardener, P.J. and Steward as they frantically piece together what the heck happened at the Donut Mill in Red Deer Alberta www.northmiststudios.com | #audiodrama #storypodcast #radiodrama #madeincanada #theconcierge 0144
John Battye @liljbat.bsky.social · 12/07/2025Rabbit, I know you think you were helping out by not going into GI stasis on my birthday... But I could have avoided the emergency vet yesterday. It's the other bunny this time, they want me to suffer for my past, I think. 010
Reposted by John BattyeNorth Mist Studios @northmiststudios.bsky.social · 08/07/2025New Episodes of “The Concierge”, (our home grown audio drama about fictional Canadian Assassins and Spies) drops every second Tuesday. Can’t wait for the next one? Neither can we! Meet the Jack of Hearts in his first interlude call home! youtube.com/shorts/pw_YA...youtube.comPost Mortem - Episode1 Interlude #mystery #podcast #spy#madeincanada #booktokYouTube video by North Mist Studios 1114
Reposted by John BattyeCaitie @ghildirthalen.bsky.social · 03/07/2025Finally listened to @northmiststudios.bsky.social first episode! Super fun and I highly recommend! I'm terrible at trying to describe things w/o spoilers, but I'm definitely interested in what happened, where the [REDACTED] went, and Hearty's relationship status👀 www.youtube.com/watch?v=KhI7...youtube.comThe Concierge Post Mortem: Episode1YouTube video by North Mist Studios 1468
Reposted by John BattyeM Kirby @marykirby.bsky.social · 01/07/2025And here we are! Episode One is live! shows.acast.com/the-concierg...shows.acast.comPost Mortem: Memories | The Concierge 13212
Reposted by John BattyeNorth Mist Studios @northmiststudios.bsky.social · 01/07/2025We're live, people! The wait is over! 🍁HAPPY CANADA DAY!🍁 Episode 1 of The Concierge is available on all major podcast platforms! Can't think of a better day to meet our crew of Canadian Assassins! shows.acast.com/the-concierg... #theconcierge #northmiststudios #madeincanada #audiodramashows.acast.comPost Mortem: Memories | The Concierge 12311
Reposted by John BattyeBrianne Battye 🦇 @briannebattye.bsky.social · 01/07/2025Morning podcast listening: Getting introduced to some Canadian spies and assassins in The Concierge: Post Mortem by the awesome folks at @northmiststudios.bsky.social Loving this theme song. 2123
Reposted by John BattyeNorth Mist Studios @northmiststudios.bsky.social · 29/06/2025And because you all are so lovely, here's a sneak peak at Episode 1 of our mildly murderous Canadian Audio Drama... Episode 1 drop July 1st!🍁 youtube.com/shorts/kJAPQ...youtube.comEpisode 1 Elevator Scene - Audio Drama #mystery #podcast #spy #theconcierge #assassins #canadaYouTube video by North Mist Studios 195
Reposted by John BattyeNorth Mist Studios @northmiststudios.bsky.social · 17/06/2025Our very first teaser trailer for The Concierge podcast just dropped on YouTube!! 8 months of planning finally starting to see the light of day! Woohoo!!! July 1st is almost here- sign up at www.northmiststudios.com for the newsletter and all the podcast links! youtube.com/shorts/Hx6q1...youtube.comNew Canadian Audio Drama Teaser!YouTube video by North Mist Studios 0125
John Battye @liljbat.bsky.social · 06/06/2025My baby bunny is sick and someone broke into my car in the last 24 hours. I have a pretty small circle here, but if you could send me some really awful dad jokes, I would appreciate it. 110
John Battye @liljbat.bsky.social · 06/06/2025They let us on the trains and it was all downhill from there. 040
Reposted by John BattyeLauren Boothby @laurby.bsky.social · 13/03/2025The union representing library employees is decrying a directive from the Edmonton Public Library (EPL) to remove Pride flags from public places in its branches as a step backwards for inclusion. #yeg #yegcc #Alberta #lgbtq edmontonjournal.com/news/local-n...edmontonjournal.com‘Backwards’: Union decries Pride flag removals from Edmonton public librariesCSU 52 is calling on the Edmonton Public Library to reverse a directive to remove Pride flags from public library areas. 39284121
John Battye @liljbat.bsky.social · 14/03/2025When management uses language like "neutral" in a statement like this, I'm driven to ask "neutral to what?" Are we supposed to entertain the "other side" of supporting queer lives in the name of neutrality? Seems a pretty awful position to take. 050
John Battye @liljbat.bsky.social · 04/03/2025I'd pay real money to know the percentage of people who read this skeet and immediately thought "well, except for me. I deserve to have it." Or similar 100
