Hiber-Nation | We Won't Finish This Podcast #23

Welcome to We Won't Finish This Podcast, the writer’s room show where hosts Spaceman, Savage, and Zeebz pitch wild movie ideas that will never see the silver screen. In this episode, Spaceman unveils Hiber-Nation, a genre-blending tale of action, horror, and alternate-world intrigue set in a sprawling metropolis where humans hibernate for months at a time. The hosts dive into a gritty world of night-shift soldiers, mysterious tremors, and monstrous threats, all while riffing on the absurdities of a society built around mandatory sleep cycles. Expect dark humor, vivid world-building, and a chaotic, apocalyptic climax that leaves you questioning what’s next for humanity.

[00:00 - 00:30] Introduction to the Show
The hosts kick things off with their signature chaotic energy, explaining the premise of pitching unmade movies. Spaceman introduces Hiber-Nation, setting the stage for a wild ride.  

[00:30 - 02:34] The World of Hiber-Nation
Spaceman lays out the concept: an alternate universe where humans hibernate for three months, while a select group, the "Windurn" (Children of Winter), stay awake for that time to guard the city. The hosts riff on the logistics of a society built around sleep cycles.  

[02:34 - 09:00] Lore Break: The Night Shift’s Origins
Spaceman dives into the lore, revealing the Windurn’s history as a selectively bred group once treated like slaves, leading to a historic uprising. The hosts joke about pranks, morning breath, and the perks of the modern night shift.  

[09:00 - 15:04] Meet Darren Kaine and the Night Shift
The story begins with Major Darren Kaine waking from his nine-month hibernation in a military barracks. The hosts paint a vivid picture of a groggy, disoriented city transitioning between day and night shifts.  

[15:04 - 26:05] Subterranean Tremors and Rising Tension
Darren learns of mysterious subterranean tremors threatening the city, with scientists racing against their own hibernation clocks to investigate. The hosts speculate on the ominous vibes.  

[26:05 - 33:56] Exploring the City and Transition Woes
Darren gets a rare chance to see the city alive during the transition period, as citizens prepare for hibernation. The hosts humorously explore the chaos of last-minute tank repairs and the eerie quiet of a city going to sleep.  

[33:56 - 46:06] Lore Break: The Black Winter
A soldier shares the chilling tale of the Black Winter, a catastrophic event that destroyed all other cities, leaving this metropolis as humanity’s last bastion.  

[46:06 - 58:06] The Monsters Awaken
The tremors escalate, buildings collapse, and horrific creatures emerge from underground, slaughtering hibernating citizens. Darren’s team faces blood-soaked chaos.  

[58:06 - 1:06:25] The Final Stand and Nuke Decision
With the city overrun, Darren leads a desperate mission to activate a secret weapon—a nuke. The hosts critique the rushed ending, joking about Darren’s sudden binoculars and the bleakness of sacrificing the city.  

[1:06:25 - 1:12:36] Wrapping Up and Reflections
The hosts reflect on the bleak ending, debating whether the nuke stopped the monsters or doomed the survivors. Social media plugs and a hilarious anecdote about Zeebz pants-pooping story close the episode.

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Check Out More: Listen to Zeebz hilarious story on Shits and Giggles Poodcast (Episode 27) for a side-splitting detour: 
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