Believer: A Paranormal Mystery
22 episodes
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Creator: Julie Saunders
Urban fantasy Audio Drama
Synopsis:
Lara Campbell used to believe in the paranormal. Now she pretends to believe in it for money. But when her ex-partner goes missing near the Oregon Bigfoot Highway, she may have to re-evaluate everything she thought she knew. BELIEVER is a spooky fiction audio drama about ghosts, cryptids, demons, cosmic entities, and the fake psychic who doesn't believe they exist. New episodes every other Tuesday.
Format: Audio Drama
Genres: Urban fantasy
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Episodes:
The Second Tale of Sodapop: Part 2
Mon, 14 Nov 2022 22:06:48 GMT
The second half (and conclusion) of the Second Tale of Sodapop! If you haven't heard part one, you should go back one episode. If you are unfamiliar with season one of this show, or you haven't listened to the first Tale of Sodapop, I suggest that you go back further. Full episode currently available on Patreon.
The transcript for this episode is available on BelieverPodcast.com.
Stick around for a promo for Seven of Hearts: A coffee shop. A group of friends. A town where people keep dying under mysterious circumstances. Seven people with secrets to hide. Find them on Twitter, Tumblr, or wherever you go this podcast.
CONTENT NOTES
- Harm to wild animals
- Loss, abandonment
- Mental illness
- Canine emotions
MUSIC FROM EPIDEMIC SOUND
- Swamp Fever - Walt Adams
- Piercing Silence - Ethan Sloan
- Face of the Earth - Jakob Ahlbom
- Into the Void - Ethan Sloan
- Birdsong - They Dream By Day
- Dear Moon - Velvet Moon
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The Second Tale of Sodapop: Part 1
Mon, 31 Oct 2022 19:47:07 GMT
Happy Halloween - enjoy a Second Tale of Sodapop! This story tells the events of episodes 6-10 of Believer: A Paranomal Mystery through the eyes of Sodapop, world's greatest dog. If you are unfamiliar with season one of this show, or you haven't listened to the first Tale of Sodapop, I suggest that you go back. Full episode currently available on Patreon.
The transcript for this episode is available on BelieverPodcast.com.
Stick around for a promo for Hi Nay, a supernatural horror podcast about Filipina immigrant Mari Datuin, whose babaylan (shaman) family background accidentally gets her involved in stopping dangerous supernatural events in Toronto. Find them on Twitter, Tumblr, or wherever you go this podcast.
CONTENT NOTES
- Harm to wild animals
- Loss, abandonment
- Mental illness
- Canine emotions
MUSIC FROM EPIDEMIC SOUND
- A Thousand Parts of My Heart - Christian Andersen
- Traveling in Binaural - Joseph Beg
- Passed Danger - Farrell Wooten
- Swamp Fever - Walt Adams
BONUS: Two Flat-Earthers Kidnap a Freemason!
Tue, 15 Mar 2022 17:00:54 GMT
Tweenson's Greetings, everyone! As we are now between seasons, we bring you the first of several bonus gifts. Enjoy the pilot episode of the newest show from Good Pointe Media: TWO FLAT-EARTHERS KIDNAP A FREEMASON!
For more information, check out the 2FEKaF page on Good Pointe's website: https://goodpointepodcasts.com/2fekaf-2
The transcript for this episode is available here.
Tue, 22 Feb 2022 16:00:32 GMT
In the season one finale, oblivion comes to Charity, Oregon…that is, unless Lara can get there first.
Transcript for this episode is available at BelieverPodcast.com
Content notes
- Harm to wild animals, distressed animal sounds
- Human screaming, including children
- Cult behavior, religious content
- Violence
- Loud noises/chaos
- Nausea/retching sounds
- Respiratory distress
Cast (in order of appearance)
- Abe - Miles Langerman
- Jake - Jason Markoff
- Lara - Julie Saunders
- Rose - Mara Hernandez
- Camille - Sara Gorsky
- Cult Children - Kip Parshall, Duke Parshall
- SodaPop - Archie
- Terri - Rosa Delgado
- Dr. Simmons - Samantha Ronceros
- Nurse - Jillian Cardillo
- Various - Seth Ellsworth
- Mysterious Man - Javier Ronceros
Crew
- Written/Directed/Produced by Julie Saunders
- Sound design by Ester Ellis
- Additional sound design assistance by Andrew Wardlaw
Music
- "Julie's Melody (Believer Theme)," by Aaron Ferenc
- “Big Announcement,” by Out to the World
- “Diffusion Echo,” by Ethan Sloan
- “Trailing,” by Christian Andersen
- “Night Swap,” by Bill Ferngren
- “Gravity Fields,” by Hampus Naeselius
- “Face of the Earth,” by Jakob Ahlbom
- “The Vanished,” by John Barzetti
- “Breathe it in Deep,” by Hampus Naeselius
- “A Sky Sparkling,” by Johannes Bornlof
- “Passed Danger,” by Farrell Wooten
- “I Will Fool You,” by Bothnia
Music tracks (other than Believer Theme) courtesy of Epidemic Sound.
Phone voice generated at https://filmmusic.io/voiceovers
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Tue, 21 Dec 2021 16:00:00 GMT
Rose leaves a message for Lara.
Transcripts for all episodes are available at BelieverPodcast.com.
CONTENT NOTES:
- Car horns, medical alerts, beeps and alarms
- Emetophobia
- Respiratory Distress
- Death
- Hallucinations, delusions, and general loss of reality
CAST
- Rose - Mara Hernandez
- Sheriff Tate - Regen Wilson
- Lara - Julie Saunders
- SodaPop - Archie
- Mayor Terri Boone - Rosa Delgado
- Reverend Mitchell Boone - David Pinion
- Camille - Sara Gorsky
- Cult children - Kip Parshall, Duke Parshall
- Cult singers - Bill Saunders, Debbie Saunders, Seth Ellsworth, Duke Parshall
CREW
- Written, Directed, Sound Designed - Julie Saunders
MUSIC
- "Julie's Melody (Believer Theme)," by Aaron Ferenc
- "Vacuum," by Ethan Sloane
- "Birdsong," by They Dream By Day
- "Murmur," by WHENISEEYOUISEEMYSELF
- "Lonely Space Rhodes," by Eneide
- "Reverse," by Silver Maple
- "As She Drifts Away," by Clarence Reed
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Tue, 30 Nov 2021 16:00:00 GMT
Lara gets some medical attention.
A transcript of this episode is available at this link on BelieverPodcast.com
CONTENT NOTES
- Car noises (including horns and sirens)
- Violence
- Medical abuse, equipment sounds
- Harm to wild animals
- Delusional behavior
CAST
- Jake - Jason Markoff
- Lara - Julie Saunders
- Doctor Simmons - Samantha Simmonds Ronceros
- Mayor Terri Boone - Rosa Delgado
- Sheriff Tate - Regen Wilson
- Rose - Mara Hernandez
- Sodapop - Archie
Written and directed by Julie Saunders
Sound designed by Ester Ellis and Julie Saunders
MUSIC
- “Julie’s Melody (Believer Theme),” by Aaron Ferenc
- "Born Sinister," by Christoffer Moe Ditlevsen
- “Reverse," by Silver Maple
Sound Effects from Adobe Stock, Epidemic Sound, Soundsnap, and Freesound.org
Check out Tunnels! Tunnels is a serialized audiodrama about the mysterious tunnels that can be found underneath a small town in Georgia. Their series finale is out now.
Sponsored by Zencastr, an online recording and podcasting platform. Click this link or go to Zencastr.com and enter promo code "believer" for 30% off your pro plan.
Do you like the background music we use on Believer? Nearly all of it comes from Epidemic Sound. If you want to check it out yourself, use our referral link and we’ll get a free month of music when you subscribe.
Tue, 16 Nov 2021 16:00:00 GMT
Things don’t go quite how Lara imagined.
A transcript for this episode is available here.
CONTENT NOTES Gaslighting/denial of reality Alcohol use Animal sounds
CAST
- Rose - Mara Herndandez
- Camille - Sara Gorsky
- Lara - Julie Saunders
- Jake - Jason Markoff
- Sodapop - Archie
Written, Directed, Sound Designed by Julie Saunders
MUSIC
- “Julie’s Melody (Believer Theme),” by Aaron Ferenc
- “Piercing Silence,” by Ethan Sloan
- “Death at First Sight,” by Edward Karl Hanson
- “No One Knows But Me,” by Torii Wolf
Sound Effects from Adobe Stock, Epidemic Sound, Soundsnap, and Freesound.org
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Do you like the background music we use on Believer? Nearly all of it comes from Epidemic Sound. If you want to check it out yourself, use our referral link and we’ll get a free month of music when you subscribe.
Sun, 31 Oct 2021 15:00:00 GMT
Happy Halloween! This is our first episode back from hiatus, and we're very excited to be here.
Lara wakes up in the headquarters of Reverend Boone's cult - but will she be able to leave?
Featuring a special trailer for Elaine's Cooking For the Soul, a podcast featuring our very own Rosa Delgado as the host of a post-apocalyptic cooking show. Find them on social media @ElainesCooking or check them out on Spotify.
Transcript for this episode is available at BelieverPodcast.com.
CONTENT NOTES
- Cults
- Imprisonment
- Illness, sounds of medical equipment
- Hallucinations
- Loud noises, knocking sounds, dog sounds
Written, Directed, and Produced by Julie Saunders. Sound Design by Ester Ellis.
CAST
- Sara Gorsky - Camille
- Julie Saunders - Lara
- Rosa Delgado - Terri Boone
- David Pinion - Reverend Boone
- Samantha Ronceros - Doctor Simmons
- Mara Hernandez - Rose
- Seth Ellsworth - Marcus/Juniper
- Archie - SodaPop
MUSIC
- Aaron Ferenc - "Julie's Melody (Believer Theme)"
- Jay Varton - "Eye For Detail"
- Christian Andersen - "The Lure"
- Walt Adams - "Devil in a Can"
Music tracks (besides Believer Theme) courtesy of Epidemic Sound.
Phone voice generated at: https://filmmusic.io/voiceovers
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BONUS: The Historical Natives | Coast Salish | Sasquatch
Tue, 12 Oct 2021 14:30:00 GMT
Happy Indigenous People's Day! Enjoy this preview episode from The Historical Natives, a horror-themed podcast about Native American history, culture, and folklore. Follow The Historical Natives and check out their full-length Sasquatch episode on November 30, 2021!
BUT FIRST, Julie talks about Indigenous horror writers for like 5 minutes.
[0.00 - 5:24] - Julie chat
[5:25 - End] - The Historical Natives - Coast Salish - Sasquatch
BOOKS RECOMMENDED:
- The Only Good Indians, by Stephen Graham Jones
- Into The Forest And All The Way Through, by Cynthia Pelayo
- Grass Dancer (from Tribal Scream) and Coyote Rage, by Owl Goingback
- Elatsoe, by Darcie Little Badger
- The Marrow Thieves, by Cherie Dimaline
- Taaqtumi: An Anthology of Arctic Horror Stories, by Aviaq Johnston, Richard Van Camp, Rachel Qitsualik-Tinsley, Seaan Qitsualik-Tinsley, and Thomas Anguti Johnston
MUSIC:
- Julie's preamble
- Taking Me High, Taking Me Low (Instrumental Version) - Gold Flow
- My Brother - Yi Nantiro
- Intro to Historical Natives Episode:
- Eerie Music Box 2 - Natalie000
- Background: People:
- Daniel Birch - Indigo Shore DooDoo - Unknown
- Background: Being:
- Haunted Woods - Dark Music Radio Silence - Dark Music
- Background: Call to Action:
- Creepy Night - Astrofreq
- Story Intro:
- Samuel Francis Johnson - Creepy Ambient
- Outro of Episode:
- AQUI - Charles Michel
Tue, 07 Sep 2021 14:00:00 GMT
NEW EPISODES premiere this Halloween. Watch this space or join the Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/believerpodcast.
Voice acting and sound design for this teaser by Julie Saunders.
Content Warnings:
- Human crying, breathing, distress sounds
- Animal cries and roars
Sound effects from Adobe Stock, Epidemic Sound, and Soundsnap.
Fri, 30 Oct 2020 15:00:00 GMT
A BELIEVER PREQUEL: Set approximately 4 years before the events of season one, Lara pairs with Rose for the very first time in order to deal with an entity that’s been split into two. Deep in the Oregon Caves, Lara diligently applies scientific methods that never seem to stick, while at the Corwin Lake House, Rose attempts direct contact and finds much more than she anticipated. Can they solve the mystery and survive the night - without hating each other?
The transcript for this episode is available here.
Want to support the show? Visit the Believer merch store, check out our Patreon, or leave a review wherever you found this episode!
CONTENT NOTES
- Strong language
- Loud, high-pitched sounds
- Claustrophobia
- Occultism, Devils, and Demons
- Homophobia
CREDITS
Voice Performers
- Mara Hernandez as Rose Boone
- John Gifford as Ranger Nick
- Julie Saunders as Lara Campbell
Production Crew
- Written, directed, and produced by Julie Saunders
- Sound design by David Weaver and Julie Saunders
- “Believer Theme (Julie’s Melody)” composed by Aaron Ferenc
Music from Epidemic Sound:
- “Harlig Ar Jorden (Organ Version)” - Kurt Lyndon
- “Heal With Me” - Jay Varton
- “Praise the Fearful” - Christian Andersen
- “The Perfectionist” - Brightarm Orchestra
SFX:
- Fingers drumming
- Car sounds: https://freesound.org/people/zimbot/sounds/203072/
- Car trunk: https://freesound.org/people/jrssandoval/sounds/67148/
- Phone unlock: https://freesound.org/people/thegoose09/sounds/125384/
- Walkie-talkie: https://freesound.org/people/JustinBW/sounds/70107/
- Card shuffle: https://freesound.org/people/empraetorius/sounds/201253/
- Card flip: https://freesound.org/people/f4ngy/sounds/240776/
- Blue Jay: https://freesound.org/people/inchadney/sounds/201626/
- Birds: https://freesound.org/people/cognito%20perceptu/sounds/57907/
- Rockslide: https://freesound.org/people/juskiddink/sounds/77931/
Bible verses read by Max McLean, from The Listener’s Bible.
The Tale of SodaPop: Part Three
Tue, 22 Sep 2020 15:00:00 GMT
The CONCLUSION of SodaPop's solo story. The darkness deepens, and the sun comes up.
A transcript of this episode is available here.
CONTENT NOTES (for entire three-part story)
- Live dog and cat sounds
- Harm to wild animals
- Mild harm to humans
- Abandonment
- Confusion / disorientation
- Dread
- Inexplicable pain
Believer has merchandise! Check out the teepublic store here: https://www.teepublic.com/user/believer-podcast
And a Patreon! Join for discounted merch, bonus material, and more at https://www.patreon.com/believerpodcast
Nominate us for an Audioverse Award! More information available here: https://believerpodcast.com/fyc
CREDITS
Voice performers
- Archie as “SodaPop”
- Lulu as “Barn cat”
- Julie Saunders as “Narrator”
Production Crew
- Written, edited, and sound designed by Julie Saunders
- Cat wrangling by Seth Ellsworth
- “Believer Theme (Julie’s Melody)” composed by Aaron Ferenc
Music from Epidemic Sound:
- “Old Country Serenade,” by These Old Bones
- “Campfire Tails,” by Brendon Moeller
- “Three Wishes,” by Rune Dale
- “In the Witness’s Eyes,” by Christian Andersen
- “Chapter 13,” by Nihoni
- “Worlds Apart,” by Rannar Sillard
- “Me and My Kite,” by Bonnie Grace
- “Closer Than Two of a Kind,” by Jaydan Talley (ending song)
CONNECT WITH US!
Website: https://believerpodcast.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/believerpod
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/believerpod/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/believerpod
Tue, 15 Sep 2020 15:00:00 GMT
Part Two of SodaPop's solo adventure. In which there are many more bad squirrels. This is a single-narrator bonus story set after the events of episode 4 - and if you haven't listened to Part One yet, you should probably go back an episode.
A transcript of this episode is available here.
Believer has merchandise! Check out the teepublic store here: https://www.teepublic.com/user/believer-podcast
And a Patreon! Join for discounted merch, bonus material, and more at https://www.patreon.com/believerpodcast
Nominate us for an Audioverse Award! More information available here: https://believerpodcast.com/fyc
The complete version of this episode are available to Patreon supporters now! Otherwise, you’ll see part three on Tuesday.
CONTENT NOTES (for entire three-part story)
- Live dog and cat sounds
- Harm to wild animals
- Mild harm to humans
- Abandonment
- Confusion / disorientation
- Dread
- Inexplicable pain
CREDITS
Voice performers
- Archie as “SodaPop”
- Lulu as “Barn cat”
- Julie Saunders as “Narrator”
Production Crew
- Written, edited, and sound designed by Julie Saunders
- Cat wrangling by Seth Ellsworth
- “Believer Theme (Julie’s Melody)” composed by Aaron Ferenc
Music from Epidemic Sound
- “Endeavor,” by Jakob Ahlbom
- “Chapter 13,” by Nihoni
- “Lost Without You (Instrumental Version),” by Duty Division
CONNECT WITH US!
Website: https://believerpodcast.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/believerpod
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/believerpod/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/believerpod
Thu, 10 Sep 2020 03:12:35 GMT
Surprise! A bonus short story featuring SodaPop, World’s Greatest Dog. But first, announcements:
Believer has merchandise! Check out the teepublic store here: https://www.teepublic.com/user/believer-podcast
And a Patreon! Join for discounted merch, bonus material, and more at https://www.patreon.com/believerpodcast
Nominate us for an Audioverse Award! More information available here: https://believerpodcast.com/fyc
Parts two and three of this episode are available to Patreon supporters now. Otherwise, you’ll see them on the next few Tuesdays.
A transcript of this episode is available here.
CONTENT NOTES (for entire three-part story)
- Live dog and cat sounds
- Harm to wild animals
- Mild harm to humans
- Abandonment
- Dread
- Inexplicable pain
CREDITS
Voice performers
- Archie as “SodaPop”
- Lulu as “Barn cat”
- Julie Saunders as “Narrator”
Production Crew
- Written, edited, and sound designed by Julie Saunders
- Cat wrangling by Seth Ellsworth
- “Believer Theme (Julie’s Melody)” composed by Aaron Ferenc
Music from Epidemic Sound
- “Our Days of Bliss,” by Alice Spence
- “A Classic Noir,” by David Celeste
- “Campfire Tails,” by Brendon Moeller
- “Catch Me Later,” by Kikoru
- “Wandering Nomad,” by Cody Francis
CONNECT WITH US!
Website: https://believerpodcast.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/believerpod
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/believerpod/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/believerpod
Wed, 10 Jun 2020 01:05:17 GMT
The inaugural episode of SQUATCH TALK, recorded in Jake Talbott’s living room. In this episode, Jake’s friend and prospective co-host, Abe Ramirez, brings Sasquatch questions and sightings from across the Oregon Bigfoot Highway. What is Bigfoot? Could he be an alien? A protector? Dare we say, a friend? Find out all this and more on SQUATCH TALK!
The transcript for this episode is available here. See research notes and further reading at BelieverPodcast.com
Due to recording delays from, well, everything, the main storyline of BELIEVER is going on hiatus. Please stay subscribed for bonus content (including spin-off and prequel episodes) as well as regular show recommendations and resources for self-care and activism.
If you enjoyed Squatch Talk, you’ll love King Falls AM.
CONTENT NOTES
- Strong language
- Harm to wild animals
- Dissociative behavior
CAST
- Jake Talbott - Jason Markoff
- Abe Ramirez - Enrique Garnica
- Bill - Mark Fossen
- Ben - Zichi Calhoun
- Sheila - April Fossen
- Rose Boone - Mara Hernandez
- Dr. Penelope Simmons - Samantha Ronceros
MUSIC
- “Julie’s Melody (Believer Theme),” by Aaron Ferenc
- “C-Four,” by Deskant
- “Obsessions (Instrumental Version), by Can’t Find Ollie
Tue, 12 May 2020 15:00:00 GMT
Lara investigates the twisted, apocalyptic sermons of Reverend Mitchell Boone. Things get...weird. If this is your first time listening, go back to episode 1.01 - Charity and start there.
The transcript for this episode is available at BelieverPodcast.com.
This week’s podcast recommendation is Crypto Z, a brand new show from Euphonie Media.
CONTENT NOTES
- Apocalyptic Christian rhetoric, including scripture and hymn quotations
- Mild language
- Dog whiny noises
- Cult content and behavior
- Hallucinations and visual/auditory distortions
- Respiratory distress
- Sleepwalking
CAST
- Rev. Mitchell Boone - David Pinion
- Sheriff Tate - Regen Wilson
- Dr. Penelope Simmons - Samantha Ronceros
- Camille Simmons - Sara Gorsky
- Lara Campbell - Julie Saunders
- SodaPop - Archie
- Cult Chanters - the Saunders, Parshall, and Meeks families
CREW
- Written, Directed, Sound Designed by Julie Saunders
- Theme song composed by Aaron Ferenc
- Emotional support provided by Seth Ellsworth
MUSIC
- “Julie’s Melody (Believer Theme),” by Aaron Ferenc
- “We Will Be All,” by Julie Saunders
- “Eternal Moment,” by Farrell Wooten
- “Psalm 1001,” by Isobel O’Connor
- “Lo How a Rose E’er Blooming,” Traditional
- “The Perfectionist,” by Brightarm Orchestra
SFX
- Camera sound: https://freesound.org/people/pooky1/sounds/431588/
- Adobe Stock
- Audio Fiction Hub
Wed, 15 Apr 2020 03:12:43 GMT
We find out more about the night the sky fell down on Charity - and learn some of Lara and Rose's backstory.
If this is your first time listening, go back to Episode 1: "Charity," and start there.
For bios, transcripts, and more information, visit BelieverPodcast.com
CONTENT NOTES
Grief; familial loss; grating, high-pitched noises.
CREDITS
CAST
- Rose Boone - Mara Hernandez
- The Boys - Eliseo Velasquez, John Gifford, Enrique Garnica
- Lara Campbell - Julie Saunders
- Jake Talbott - Jason Markoff
- Mayor Terri Boone - Rosa Delgado
- Camille Simmons - Sara Gorsky
- Dr. Penelope Simmons - Samantha Ronceros
- Sodapop, World's Greatest Dog - Basil Archimedes Hornberger (Archie)
CREW
- Composer - Aaron Ferenc
- Written, Directed, Produced, Edited by Julie Saunders
MUSIC
- "Julie's Melody," by Aaron Ferenc
- "Retrouvailles," by Ooyy
- "Under My Oak Tree," by Johannes Bornlof
- "Obsessions (Instrumental Version)", by Can't Find Ollie
Music not composed by Aaron Ferenc was found on Epidemic Sound.
SFX
Supplemental dog sounds:
- https://freesound.org/people/ivolipa/sounds/260248/
- https://freesound.org/people/170084/sounds/408200/
- https://freesound.org/people/15GPanskaBokstefflova_Nicola/sounds/461521/
- https://freesound.org/people/jinxycat49/sounds/490164/
- https://freesound.org/people/giddster/sounds/435368/
All other ambient and sound effects from Adobe Stock.
Wed, 18 Mar 2020 04:07:00 GMT
Lara goes on a Squatch Walk, which leads to an...unusual discovery. Sodapop proves much more helpful than local law enforcement.
If this is your first time listening, go back to Episode 1: "Charity," and start there.
This is a REMASTERED version of this episode, with additional sound design by David Weaver.
The transcript for this episode is available here.
For bios, credits, and more information, visit BelieverPodcast.com
CONTENT NOTES
Wild animal death, illness, hospitalization, discussions of public health, gaslighting.
CREDITS
CAST
- Dr. Penelope Simmons - Samantha Ronceros
- Lara Campbell - Julie Saunders
- Jake Talbott - Jason Markoff
- Guy Who Can't Find Keys - Brett Saunders
- Camille Simmons - Sara Gorsky
- Mayor Terri Boone - Rosa Delgado
- Sheriff Tate - Regen Wilson
- Rose Boone - Mara Hernandez
- Sodapop, World's Greatest Dog - Basil Archimedes Hornberger (Archie)
MUSIC
- Intro: “Julie’s Melody,” by Aaron Ferenc
- Thought music: “Altostratus,” by Franz Gordon
- Outro music: “All More,” by Lax Superlative
SFX
- Dog in leaves: https://freesound.org/people/cognito%20perceptu/sounds/83156/
- Dog running: https://freesound.org/people/acclivity/sounds/74518/
- Snap: https://freesound.org/people/Snapper4298/sounds/177495/
- Bell: https://freesound.org/people/skirton101/sounds/494565/
- Panting: https://freesound.org/people/keweldog/sounds/181767/
- Dog yawn: https://freesound.org/people/jinxycat49/sounds/490164/
- Dog shake: https://freesound.org/people/giddster/sounds/435368/
- All others from Adobe Stock
Next episode is due March 31st. In the meantime, listen to Under the Shroud, a supernatural noir audio drama about a half-demon taxi driver for Baltimore's underworld.
BONUS: Fred Beck's 1924 Sasquatch Encounter
Tue, 10 Mar 2020 20:43:50 GMT
***OUT OF UNIVERSE***
The next episode of Believer comes out next week, but in the meantime, Julie is here to read an excerpt from Fred Beck's classic memoir, I FOUGHT THE APEMEN OF MT. SAINT HELENS, WA. You'll never guess what it's about.
The full text of Beck's book can be found on BigfootEncounters.com.
A transcript of this episode is available here.
CONTENT NOTE This episode contains gunshot sounds.
ADDITIONAL CREDITSMusic for this episode all came from Epidemic Sound:
- Desert Hideout by Christoffer Moe Ditlevsen
- Diffusion Echo by Ethan Sloan
- Partners in Crime by Christoffer Moe Ditlevsen
SFX for chest thumps from Freesound.
All other SFX and ambient sound from Adobe Stock.
Tue, 03 Mar 2020 13:00:00 GMT
Fake psychic Lara Campbell travels to Charity, Oregon to check on her ex-girlfriend, Rose. This is the first episode of the season, and the best place to start listening. REMASTERED as of October 13, 2020!
The transcript for this episode is available here. For episode notes, cast and crew information, or to support the show, please visit BelieverPodcast.com.
CONTENT NOTES
This episode contains discussions of child death, grief, and manipulation. There are also loud knocking sounds, squishy noises, and dog whining/barking (which may cause dogs to react if played over speakers).
CREDITS
Cast (in order of appearance):
- Lara Campbell - Julie Saunders
- Rose Boone - Mara Hernandez
- Deborah Lee - Jenna Saunders
- Rev. Mitchell Boone - David Pinion
- Kathy Petersen - Laura Baggett
- Sodapop, World's Greatest Dog - Archie
- Jake Talbott - Jason Markoff
- Mayor Terri Boone - Rosa Delgado
Written, Directed, and Produced by Julie Saunders
Remastered and sound designed by David Weaver
Theme song composed by Aaron Ferenc
Sound Credits:
- Dog sniffing: https://freesound.org/people/ivolipa/sounds/260248/
- More dog sounds: https://freesound.org/people/170084/sounds/408200/
- Dog running: https://freesound.org/people/15GPanskaBokstefflova_Nicola/sounds/461521/
- Dog yawn: https://freesound.org/people/jinxycat49/sounds/490164/
- Dog shake: https://freesound.org/people/giddster/sounds/435368/
- Clock: https://freesound.org/people/straget/sounds/405423/
- Mitchell’s machines: https://freesound.org/people/nofeedbak/sounds/21869/
- EKG alarm: https://freesound.org/people/guitarguy1985/sounds/65401/
- Misc: Audio Drama Network Hub
- Misc: Adobe Stock
Lara's phone's voice was generated at https://filmmusic.io/voiceovers
The ending song was "Lucky Charm," by Mimi Oleson, courtesy of Epidemic Sound.
This episode was sponsored by Saunders & Associates LLC
Tue, 11 Feb 2020 06:00:00 GMT
Lara Campbell used to believe in ghosts - though she will pretend to believe in them for money. When her ex-girlfriend goes missing in a strange town in Oregon, though, she might just have to rethink everything she thought she knew.
Believer is a scripted fiction podcast about ghosts, cryptids, cosmic entities, and the one woman who denies them all. Season one premieres on March 3, 2020.
For more information, go to BelieverPodcast.com. The transcript for this trailer is available here.
CREDITS
Lara: Julie Saunders Rose: Mara Hernandez Jake: Jason Markoff Camille: Sara Gorsky Mayor Terri Boone: Rosa Delgado Reverend Mitchell Boone: David Pinion Sodapop the Dog: Basil Archimedes Hornberger
Cult chanting courtesy of the Saunders and Parshall families.
Theme song by Aaron Ferenc.
Sound effects: Elk bugle: https://freesound.org/s/250191/ All other sfx for this episode from Adobe Stock.
Music from https://filmmusic.io"Industrial Music Box" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Season one sponsor: Saunders & Associates LLC
Mon, 03 Feb 2020 01:47:15 GMT
Lara checks her voicemail.
The first episode of BELIEVER premieres in March 2020. For more information, see www.believerpodcast.com or follow @believerpod on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.
CAST Lara: Julie Saunders (@ohmissjulie) Rose: Mara Hernandez (@its_marahernandez)
Music from https://filmmusic.io"Spacial Winds" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Sound effects from Adobe Stock and Freesound: https://freesound.org/s/348078/ https://freesound.org/s/320726/ https://freesound.org/s/250191/