John Battye
@liljbat.bsky.social
Improv, theatre professoring, my cat. These are my Things, expect to see lots of them.
North 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, friends
They're good as heck, friends
North Mist Studios | Patreon
Video Game Developers Making Stories
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December 9, 2025 at 3:19 AM
North 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, friends
They're good as heck, friends
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You 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?...
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?...
December 2, 2025 at 2:08 PM
You 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?...
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?...
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Here's another 1.5 episode of the Concierge audio drama, PLUS a round table talk with people from North Mist (including myself) on the podcast, and games in general.
"What if I want even more of your rambling." Good (?) news: there's a longer cut on NM's Patreon.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zJs-...
"What if I want even more of your rambling." Good (?) news: there's a longer cut on NM's Patreon.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zJs-...
Post Mortem: Plan For The Worst +Bonus Tent Talk!
YouTube video by North Mist Studios
www.youtube.com
December 3, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Here's another 1.5 episode of the Concierge audio drama, PLUS a round table talk with people from North Mist (including myself) on the podcast, and games in general.
"What if I want even more of your rambling." Good (?) news: there's a longer cut on NM's Patreon.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zJs-...
"What if I want even more of your rambling." Good (?) news: there's a longer cut on NM's Patreon.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zJs-...
Today 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.
November 27, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Today 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.
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The 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.be/tnzuX9xsDO4?...
Post Mortem: Field Report
YouTube video by North Mist Studios
youtu.be
November 4, 2025 at 2:15 PM
The 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.be/tnzuX9xsDO4?...
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Hey 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.ca/site/ised/en...
Help define the next chapter of Canada's AI leadership
Current 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...
ised-isde.canada.ca
October 30, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Hey 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.ca/site/ised/en...
Today 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.
Because there were too many mayoral candidates(13). I am deeply ashamed I allowed this to occur.
October 20, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Today 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.
Because there were too many mayoral candidates(13). I am deeply ashamed I allowed this to occur.
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And 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 Syrup
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 Syrup
September 9, 2025 at 5:24 PM
And 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 Syrup
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 Syrup
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A 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...
"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...
Welcome to Spruceway
Exhibit 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.
augursociety.org
September 4, 2025 at 4:06 PM
A 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...
"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...
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Care 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...
My latest short story "Welcome to Spruceway" is available to read for free at Augur:
augursociety.org/welcome-to-s...
Welcome to Spruceway
Exhibit 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.
augursociety.org
August 31, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Care 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...
My latest short story "Welcome to Spruceway" is available to read for free at Augur:
augursociety.org/welcome-to-s...
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Love 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-_yNxNs
The Concierge Episode 3 is now live!
While we SHOULDN'T pick favorites... we're gonna.
youtu.be/-4Q9-_yNxNs
The Concierge: Post Mortem Episode 3 #mystery #podcast #audiobook #theconcierge #canada #assassins
YouTube video by North Mist Studios
youtu.be
July 29, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Love 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-_yNxNs
The Concierge Episode 3 is now live!
While we SHOULDN'T pick favorites... we're gonna.
youtu.be/-4Q9-_yNxNs
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July 22, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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Episode 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
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#audiodrama #storypodcast #radiodrama #madeincanada #theconcierge
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
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#audiodrama #storypodcast #radiodrama #madeincanada #theconcierge
July 15, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Episode 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
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#audiodrama #storypodcast #radiodrama #madeincanada #theconcierge
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
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#audiodrama #storypodcast #radiodrama #madeincanada #theconcierge
Rabbit, 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.
It's the other bunny this time, they want me to suffer for my past, I think.
July 12, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Rabbit, 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.
It's the other bunny this time, they want me to suffer for my past, I think.
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New 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.com/shorts/pw_YA...
Post Mortem - Episode1 Interlude #mystery #podcast #spy#madeincanada #booktok
YouTube video by North Mist Studios
youtube.com
July 8, 2025 at 3:45 PM
New 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.com/shorts/pw_YA...
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Finally 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...
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...
The Concierge Post Mortem: Episode1
YouTube video by North Mist Studios
www.youtube.com
July 3, 2025 at 3:38 AM
Finally 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...
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...
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And here we are! Episode One is live!
shows.acast.com/the-concierg...
shows.acast.com/the-concierg...
Post Mortem: Memories | The Concierge
shows.acast.com
July 1, 2025 at 5:42 PM
And here we are! Episode One is live!
shows.acast.com/the-concierg...
shows.acast.com/the-concierg...
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We'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 #audiodrama
🍁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 #audiodrama
Post Mortem: Memories | The Concierge
shows.acast.com
July 1, 2025 at 5:52 PM
We'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 #audiodrama
🍁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 #audiodrama
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Morning 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.
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.
July 1, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Morning 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.
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.
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And 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...
Episode 1 drop July 1st!🍁
youtube.com/shorts/kJAPQ...
Episode 1 Elevator Scene - Audio Drama #mystery #podcast #spy #theconcierge #assassins #canada
YouTube video by North Mist Studios
youtube.com
June 29, 2025 at 8:32 PM
And 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...
Episode 1 drop July 1st!🍁
youtube.com/shorts/kJAPQ...
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Our 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.com/shorts/Hx6q1...
New Canadian Audio Drama Teaser!
YouTube video by North Mist Studios
youtube.com
June 17, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Our 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.com/shorts/Hx6q1...
My 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.
June 6, 2025 at 6:29 PM
My 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.
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The 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...
‘Backwards’: Union decries Pride flag removals from Edmonton public libraries
CSU 52 is calling on the Edmonton Public Library to reverse a directive to remove Pride flags from public library areas.
edmontonjournal.com
March 13, 2025 at 5:06 PM
The 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...
Any bunny people have advice on getting this -extremely violent- girl back into her post-op onesie? That's unrestrained fury you're seeing.
February 21, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Any bunny people have advice on getting this -extremely violent- girl back into her post-op onesie? That's unrestrained fury you're seeing.
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Hello! We're Canadian Game Devs launching a Radio Drama Podcast to help introduce you to our world of murderous Canadian assassins THE CONCIERGE (an RPG ).
Ep 1-6 of our mildly murdery podcast is nearly complete! Looking to wrap up End Of Feb! Cross your fingers for us!
www.northmiststudios.com
Ep 1-6 of our mildly murdery podcast is nearly complete! Looking to wrap up End Of Feb! Cross your fingers for us!
www.northmiststudios.com
February 4, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Hello! We're Canadian Game Devs launching a Radio Drama Podcast to help introduce you to our world of murderous Canadian assassins THE CONCIERGE (an RPG ).
Ep 1-6 of our mildly murdery podcast is nearly complete! Looking to wrap up End Of Feb! Cross your fingers for us!
www.northmiststudios.com
Ep 1-6 of our mildly murdery podcast is nearly complete! Looking to wrap up End Of Feb! Cross your fingers for us!
www.northmiststudios.com