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National Emergency

S01E01: National Emergency

03 Feb 2026

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Chapter 1: What is the premise of the National Emergency episode?

2.123 - 4.846 Unknown

You're listening to a Midnight Mystery production.

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13.578 - 39.293 The Midnight Mystery Host

Hi everyone, it's the Midnight Mystery here. Just popping in to check if you've ever thought, wow, I love this show, but these ads are slowly destroying my will to live. Well, we have some good news. The Midnight Mystery has officially started a Patreon. By joining, you'll get early access to ad-free episodes, exclusive miniseries, and behind-the-scenes extras.

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39.974 - 56.791 The Midnight Mystery Host

Plus, you'll be supporting independent creatives who pour everything they've got into making these stories. Every bit of support helps us keep the lights on, the mics recording, and the weirdness flowing. The link to the Patreon is in the description below. So thank you so much for being here.

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Chapter 2: What happened during the first national emergency broadcast?

56.911 - 60.175 The Midnight Mystery Host

We seriously couldn't do this without you. Let's get into the episode.

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65.581 - 79.836 Unknown

National Emergency is a psychological horror audio drama that explores disturbing themes and intense moments. Some content may be unsettling for some listeners. Listeners discretion is advised.

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97.501 - 113.361 The Midnight Mystery Host

This is an emergency broadcast. If you are listening to this, stop what you are doing. Listen carefully. Your life may depend on it. It has been 15 months since the first documented national emergency event.

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Chapter 3: How does Owen Coleman cope after his release?

114.002 - 133.224 The Midnight Mystery Host

We have recorded 643,891 confirmed incidents worldwide. The death and missing toll stands at zero for those who followed the instructions. For those who didn't, approximately 1.2 million and counting.

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The events begin without warning. They simply begin. When they do, you will receive instructions. These instructions must be followed exactly as stated. The instructions may seem impossible. They may ask you to do things that go against every instinct you have. Do them anyway.

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Chapter 4: What are the survival instructions given during emergencies?

152.673 - 154.356 Unknown

Your survival depends on it.

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155.585 - 161.436 Michael Ursu - Owen Coleman

When it happens, not if, but when, remember only this. Listen.

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162.077 - 175.062 Unknown

Obey. Survive.

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188.862 - 196.51 Michael Ursu - Owen Coleman

Who do we have here? Coleman. Thirteen months. Felt longer, didn't it? Felt like a lifetime.

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Chapter 5: How does Owen's past affect his new job as a bus driver?

197.31 - 228.173 Michael Ursu - Owen Coleman

Yeah, they always do. You got someone picking you up? I'll figure it out. Okay. Take care of yourself, Coleman. Hope we don't see you back here. Yeah, me too. Ah, thirteen months.

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237.849 - 238.149 Maganda Marie - Lisa Park

Owen?

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239.231 - 239.572 Michael Ursu - Owen Coleman

Lisa.

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Chapter 6: What challenges does Owen face from the community?

240.533 - 241.435 Michael Ursu - Owen Coleman

I didn't think you'd show.

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242.897 - 244.519 Maganda Marie - Lisa Park

You look... thin.

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245.701 - 248.225 Michael Ursu - Owen Coleman

Prison food. Wouldn't recommend it.

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249.107 - 256.535 Maganda Marie - Lisa Park

I... should we hug or... Let's get out of here.

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272.039 - 287.08 The Midnight Mystery Host

I wasn't sure what you'd want to listen to, so I just left it on news radio.

287.281 - 287.702 Michael Ursu - Owen Coleman

Is that...

288.408 - 299.459 The Midnight Mystery Host

It's fine. Actually, can we turn it off?

Chapter 7: What are the implications of the emergency broadcasts on society?

300.18 - 316.356 Maganda Marie - Lisa Park

I cleaned up the garage apartment above my place. It's not much. It's just a bed, kitchenette, small bathroom. But it's private. You won't have to deal with the neighbors staring or...

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316.606 - 318.769 Michael Ursu - Owen Coleman

Lisa, you didn't have to do any of this.

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319.39 - 320.372 Maganda Marie - Lisa Park

Yes, I did.

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320.872 - 326.2 Michael Ursu - Owen Coleman

No, you really... I could have figured something out. A halfway house, or... Stop.

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326.22 - 328.524 Maganda Marie - Lisa Park

Okay, we've known each other since we were, what, seven?

Chapter 8: What is the significance of the final emergency broadcast?

328.964 - 329.125 Maganda Marie - Lisa Park

Eight?

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330.527 - 333.311 Michael Ursu - Owen Coleman

Seven. You threw mud at me on the playground.

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334.012 - 335.494 Maganda Marie - Lisa Park

You said girls couldn't climb trees.

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337.637 - 348.602 Michael Ursu - Owen Coleman

You proved me wrong. How did you even... the job, I mean... Nobody wants to hire someone who's been where I've been.

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349.924 - 358.997 Maganda Marie - Lisa Park

Principal Garrett owed me a favor. I've been covering for Janet Simmons' fourth grade class while she's on maternity leave. Working doubles, basically. And we're desperate for drivers.

360.92 - 361.16 Michael Ursu - Owen Coleman

Why?

362.001 - 373.377 Maganda Marie - Lisa Park

Parents are too scared to let their kids walk after, you know, the emergencies. Everyone wants their kids on a bus with an adult. Someone who can follow the instructions if something happens.

374.302 - 376.707 Michael Ursu - Owen Coleman

And they're okay with that adult being me.

377.829 - 386.406 Maganda Marie - Lisa Park

They don't all know, okay? Garrett does, obviously. The supervisor at the depot. But not everyone follows the news as closely as... Do people know?

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