Electric Easy

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Electric Easy is a science fiction podcast and musical produced by QCode starring Kesha, Chloe Bailey, and Mason Gooding.

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Background

The podcast was produced by QCode and created by Vanya Asher. [1] The show was produced using Dolby Atmos. [2] The podcast was recorded remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic. [3] Each episode is told from a different character's point of view. [4] The podcast is set in a futuristic Los Angeles. [5] The podcast stars Kesha as an electric named Zephyr, who works as the MC at a nightclub called Electric Easy. [6] Chloe Bailey stars as an electric named Vector, who is a performer at Electric Easy. [7] Mason Gooding stars as Lucky, who is a gang member. [8] [5] The show was nominated for a Webby Award in 2022. [9] Morgan McNaught wrote in The A.V. Club that "the audio is sexy and lush". [10]

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  8. ↑ Kroll, Justin (2020-11-16). "'Love, Victor' Star Mason Gooding To Voice Character In New Podcast Series 'Electric Easy'". Deadline. Archived from the original on 2020-11-28. Retrieved 2022-12-16.
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