Fiction

New Year's Day

by Atypical Artists

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About the show

New Year's Day is a yearly fiction podcast from the team behind The Bright Sessions that comes out every January 1st. Out of the billions of human beings in the world, there are just two that share an earth-shattering secret. Charles Chambers and John Fogg are immortal; since making this discovery, they meet up every 13 years to discuss the world, their lives, and the unique challenges of living forever. It is written and directed by Lauren Shippen, starring Andrew Nowak and Briggon Snow. All written missives after 1917 are available in written form for free at atypicalartists.co/newyearsday. Recorded missives release in December of each year, exclusively for our supporters.

Latest episodes

Drive Thru Magic - a new romance from Atypical Artists!

September 16, 2026 · 7 min

Gabe can barely speak through tears when he pulls into Joust Joint! during a storm, but a stranger's voice on the intercom gets him through the order and picks up the check; his name is Louie. Every night, Gabe pulls up to the same…
Chapter V - 1942, Los Angeles

January 1, 2026 · 37 min

In the early hours of January 1st, Chambers and Fogg's bubble of frivolity is burst by the realities of the world around them. New Year's Day is an annual podcast by Lauren Shippen, starring Andrew Nowak and Briggon Snow. This year's…
Chapter IV - 1929, Chicago

January 1, 2025 · 34 min

Chambers and Fogg have share an afternoon drink in the cold but familiar Chicago. For more information and to sign up for monthly missives, please visit atypicalartists.co/newyearsday See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and…
Chapter III - 1916, London

January 1, 2024 · 29 min

For more information and to sign up for monthly missives, please visit atypicalartists.co/newyearsday. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Chapter II - 1903, Manhattan

January 1, 2024 · 30 min

Hayward's New Year's Eve serves as another opportunity for Chambers and Fogg to catch up after an unfortunate scuff-up several years prior. New Year's Day is an annual podcast by Lauren Shippen, starring Andrew Nowak and Briggon Snow…
Chapter I - 1890, Manhattan

January 1, 2024 · 23 min

In the aftermath of a New Year's Eve party, two rival magicians make a wager. For more information and to sign up for the written monthly missives, please visit atypicalartists.co/newyearsday. To support the show or gain access to the…
Trailer - New Year's Day

December 16, 2021 · 1 min

Every January 1st, you're invited to a conversation. New Year's day is a yearly fiction podcast that follows two rival magicians - Charles Chambers and John Fogg - through the years. Through many years. Because Chambers and Fogg share a…