About & Fogpoint Asked Questions

Yes. The world of Fogpoint Radio is currently being documented. While the broadcast reveals the island and its world piece by piece, a more complete document is currently in development. The Fogpoint Citizens Compendium is an upcoming part of the website designed to document the people, places, and businesses of the island in greater detail.

Yes, Fogpoint Radio is a real, live internet radio station. The broadcast runs continuously, day and night. It can be listened to at any time, just like a traditional radio station. At the same time, Fogpoint exists within a fully developed fictional world. The island, its citizens, and the events heard on air are all part of an unfolding story set in another time.

The citizens of Fogpoint Radio are the listeners themselves. Within the broadcast, Drift Bay residents are often addressed as “citizens”. These messages are presented as if they are meant for those living on the island. By tuning in, you become part of that audience. When the broadcast speaks to its citizens, it is speaking to you.

Due to licensing restrictions, Fogpoint Radio is unfortunately not available in all regions. We are always exploring new ways to expand availability, so more listeners may be able to tune in over time. If the broadcast is not accessible in your area, it can still be reached by connecting through a United States location using a VPN.

Fogpoint Radio remains, for the most part, a solo project. From time to time, a small number of volunteers and a dedicated helper contribute their work, assisting with certain parts of the broadcast. Even so, the station continues to be shaped primarily by a single person.

The Distribution Bureau is a way for listeners to take part in spreading the signal. Through our Discord you can apply to become part of it. Members of the Distribution Bureau help promote Fogpoint Radio by distributing physical cards in the real world. These are sent out free of charge to those who take part. More information and applications can be found on our Discord

Fogpoint Radio exists within a fictional 1940s setting. The island, its broadcasts, and its citizens are all presented as if they belong to that time. The music, however, spans a slightly broader range. Listeners can expect selections from the early 1910s to the mid 1950s.

Yes, you can support the station and it would be greatly appreciated! Running Fogpoint Radio comes with ongoing monthly costs, and every contribution helps keep the signal alive. You can support the project through Ko-Fi, or simply by listening and sharing the broadcast. More information can be found on the Support us page. Every form of support helps Fogpoint Radio continue to grow.

Fogpoint Radio follows a fictional time zone known as Fogpoint Standard Time, set at UTC−3. The current time of Fogpoint Radio is displayed on the Homepage, reflecting the island’s own clock. On the Schedule page all program times are automatically shown in your local time. This way you can easily see when to tune in from wherever you are.

Yes. The commercials, reports and announcements are original and created by us for Fogpoint Radio.

Yes. Fogpoint Radio contains an ongoing world with storylines unfolding over time. Different developments often overlap. From new businesses being established on the island, to news reports that follow their progress and later commercials that begin to appear for them on the air. Events, announcements and broadcasts often connect giving the sense that something is always happening in Drift Bay. The Archive keeps these broadcasts organized by date, making it possible to follow events as they unfold. In the near future, the Fogpoint Citizens Compendium will also serve as a reference point for larger developments and notable events within the world.

Yes. Our Discord serves as a gathering place for listeners and citizens of Fogpoint Radio. It is a place where people can meet each other, discuss the station, share ideas and stay informed about ongoing developments, for those who wish to step closer to the world of Fogpoint Radio.

New material is added daily. News reports are among the most important programs on the station, as this is where updates and developments from both the broadcast and the wider world of Drift Bay are most often shared. New broadcasts and features are constantly being worked on, which means there is always something new to listen to, with larger additions also taking shape over the longer term.

Occasionally, technical issues may occur while streaming. For example: if the stream pauses or stalls, it may sometimes resume in an unusual way, causing the music to sound distorted or broken. In most cases simply reloading the page will solve the problem. If the issue continues, you can ask for help in the technical problems channel on our Discord, or contact us by Email.