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The Beating Heartland


23 episodes


Solo Horror Serial Audio Drama


Synopsis:

"The Beating Heartland" is a bi-weekly Midwest horror audio drama. Follow the story as radio show host Denver Baughman, with the help of a mysterious agency, tries to piece together the puzzle of his horrifying past through his radio show, therapy sessions, and interrogations. If you enjoy the show, rate and review us on whatever streaming platform you use. Follow us @⁠thebeatingheartland ⁠on all socials. Website: ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebeatingheartland Thank you for listening.


Format: Audio Drama

Continuity: Serial

Writing: Scripted

Voices: Solo

Narrator: First Person

Genres: Horror

Framing device: Found footage

Soundscape: Sound effects & music

Completion status: Partial

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Episodes:

Episode 20: Season 1 Finale

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 10:00:00 GMT

Denver looks for the Words.


"The Beating Heartland" is a bi-weekly Midwest horror audio drama. Follow the story as Denver Baughman, with the help of a mysterious agency, tries to piece together the puzzle of his horrifying past through his radio show, therapy sessions, and interrogations.



If you enjoy the show, rate and review us on whatever streaming platform you use.



Follow us @thebeatingheartland ⁠⁠⁠on all social media.



Thank you for listening.


Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebeatingheartland⁠⁠⁠⁠


Cast:

Denver Baughman: Denver

Stephen Clater: Philip


Lillianna Pliska: Ariadne


Megan King: Child


Music: Opening Theme composed by: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Joshua Watts jtwattsmusic.com Loyalty Freak Music Leonell Cassio UNIVERSFIELD Tim Kulig

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Update: Season 1 Finale Releasing Nov 18th

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 21:14:48 GMT

The Beating Heartland's season 1 finale will be released on November 18th. Thank you all for listening.

News about season 2 will be announced later.

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Episode 19: The Home

Mon, 28 Oct 2024 10:00:00 GMT

Denver talks to Mom.

"The Beating Heartland" is a bi-weekly Midwest horror audio drama. Follow the story as Denver Baughman, with the help of a mysterious agency, tries to piece together the puzzle of his horrifying past through his radio show, therapy sessions, and interrogations.


If you enjoy the show, rate and review us on whatever streaming platform you use.


Follow us @thebeatingheartland ⁠⁠⁠on all social media.


Thank you for listening.


Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebeatingheartland⁠⁠⁠⁠


Cast:

Denver Baughman: Denver

Stephen Clater: Philip


Music: Opening Theme composed by: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Joshua Watts jtwattsmusic.com Loyalty Freak Music Leonell Cassio UNIVERSFIELD Tim Kulig


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Episode 18: The Lake

Mon, 14 Oct 2024 10:00:00 GMT

What happened to Philip?

"The Beating Heartland" is a bi-weekly Midwest horror audio drama. Follow the story as Denver Baughman, with the help of a mysterious agency, tries to piece together the puzzle of his horrifying past through his radio show, therapy sessions, and interrogations.

If you enjoy the show, rate and review us on whatever streaming platform you use.

Follow us @thebeatingheartland ⁠⁠⁠on all social media.

Thank you for listening. Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebeatingheartland⁠⁠⁠⁠

Cast: Denver Baughman: Denver Stephen Clater: Philip

Music: Opening Theme composed by: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Joshua Watts jtwattsmusic.com Loyalty Freak Music Leonell Cassio UNIVERSFIELD Tim Kulig

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Episode 17: The Factory

Mon, 30 Sep 2024 10:00:00 GMT

Denver and Philip listen to the recording from Felix.


Trigger Warning: This episode contains Body Horror.

"The Beating Heartland" is a bi-weekly Midwest horror audio drama. Follow the story as Denver Baughman, with the help of a mysterious agency, tries to piece together the puzzle of his horrifying past through his radio show, therapy sessions, and interrogations. If you enjoy the show, rate and review us on whatever streaming platform you use. Also, follow us @thebeatingheartland ⁠⁠⁠on all social media. Thank you for listening. Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebeatingheartland⁠⁠⁠⁠

Cast: Denver Baughman: Denver Stephen Clater: Philip

Brandon Farrar: Felix

Lillianna Pliska: Ariadne

Music: Opening Theme composed by: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Joshua Watts jtwattsmusic.com Loyalty Freak Music Leonell Cassio UNIVERSFIELD Tim Kulig

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Episode 16: The Boss

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 10:00:00 GMT

What happened after Denver read the letter? "The Beating Heartland" is a bi-weekly Midwest horror audio drama. Follow the story as Denver Baughman, with the help of a mysterious agency, tries to piece together the puzzle of his horrifying past through his radio show, therapy sessions, and interrogations. If you enjoy the show, rate and review us on whatever streaming platform you use. Also, follow us @thebeatingheartland ⁠⁠⁠on all social media. Thank you for listening. Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebeatingheartland⁠⁠⁠⁠ Cast: Denver Baughman Stephen Clater Music: Opening Theme composed by: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Joshua Watts jtwattsmusic.com Loyalty Freak Music Leonell Cassio UNIVERSFIELD Tim Kulig Vivaldi Mozart Beethoven

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Episode 15: The Hotel

Mon, 02 Sep 2024 10:00:00 GMT

Denver reads the letter. "The Beating Heartland" is a bi-weekly Midwest horror audio drama. Follow the story as Denver Baughman, with the help of a mysterious agency, tries to piece together the puzzle of his horrifying past through his radio show, therapy sessions, and interrogations. If you enjoy the show, rate and review us on whatever streaming platform you use. Also, follow us @thebeatingheartland ⁠⁠⁠on all social media. Thank you for listening. Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebeatingheartland⁠⁠⁠⁠ Cast: Denver Baughman Stephen Clater Music: Opening Theme composed by: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Joshua Watts jtwattsmusic.com Loyalty Freak Music Leonell Cassio UNIVERSFIELD Tim Kulig Vivaldi Mozart Beethoven


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Schedule Update: New episode releasing September 2nd

Mon, 19 Aug 2024 14:02:54 GMT

Due to vacation, the new episode will not be released on August 26. Instead, it will be released on September 2nd. Thank you all for listening.

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Episode 14: The Carpool

Mon, 12 Aug 2024 10:00:00 GMT

How could a trip with several college students in a single car go wrong?

"The Beating Heartland" is a bi-weekly Midwest horror audio drama. Follow the story as Denver Baughman, with the help of a mysterious agency, tries to piece together the puzzle of his horrifying past through his radio show, therapy sessions, and interrogations. If you enjoy the show, rate and review us on whatever streaming platform you use. Also, follow us @thebeatingheartland ⁠⁠⁠on all social media. Thank you for listening. Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebeatingheartland⁠⁠⁠⁠

Cast:

Denver Baughman

Stephen Clater

Music: Opening Theme composed by: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Joshua Watts jtwattsmusic.com Loyalty Freak Music Leonell Cassio UNIVERSFIELD Tim Kulig

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Episode 13: Heartland Supernatural 2

Mon, 29 Jul 2024 10:00:00 GMT

What hidden secrets sit forgotten in the old Heartland Supernatural Episodes?

"The Beating Heartland" is a bi-weekly Midwest horror audio drama. Follow the story as Denver Baughman, with the help of a mysterious agency, tries to piece together the puzzle of his horrifying past through his radio show, therapy sessions, and interrogations. If you enjoy the show, rate and review us on whatever streaming platform you use. Also, follow us @thebeatingheartland ⁠⁠⁠on all social media. Thank you for listening. Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebeatingheartland⁠⁠⁠⁠

Cast:

Denver Baughman

Stephen Clater

Music: Opening Theme composed by: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Joshua Watts jtwattsmusic.com Loyalty Freak Music Leonell Cassio UNIVERSFIELD Tim Kulig

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Episode 12: The Interrogation

Mon, 15 Jul 2024 10:00:00 GMT

Philip Kason has little time left to solve this case. Can he get to the bottom of this when memories can't be remembered or trusted?

Special thanks to Stephen Clater for stepping into the role of Philip Kason!

"The Beating Heartland" is a bi-weekly Midwest horror audio drama. Follow the story as Denver Baughman, with the help of a mysterious agency, tries to piece together the puzzle of his horrifying past through his radio show, therapy sessions, and interrogations. If you enjoy the show, rate and review us on whatever streaming platform you use. Also, follow us @thebeatingheartland ⁠⁠⁠on all social media. Thank you for listening. Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebeatingheartland⁠⁠⁠⁠

Cast:

Denver Baughman

Stephen Clater

Music: Opening Theme composed by: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Joshua Watts jtwattsmusic.com Loyalty Freak Music Leonell Cassio UNIVERSFIELD Tim Kulig


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Episode 11: The Summer Camp Part II

Mon, 01 Jul 2024 10:00:00 GMT

Against his wishes, we return to Denver's last year of Summer Camp.


"The Beating Heartland" is a bi-weekly Midwest horror audio drama. Follow the story as Denver Baughman, with the help of a mysterious agency, tries to piece together the puzzle of his horrifying past through his radio show, therapy sessions, and interrogations. If you enjoy the show, rate and review us on whatever streaming platform you use. Also, follow us @thebeatingheartland ⁠⁠⁠on all social media. Thank you for listening. Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebeatingheartland⁠⁠⁠⁠

Cast:

Denver Baughman

Stephen Clater

Music: Opening Theme composed by: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Joshua Watts jtwattsmusic.com Loyalty Freak Music Leonell Cassio UNIVERSFIELD Tim Kulig


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Episode 10: The Hospital

Mon, 17 Jun 2024 10:00:00 GMT

Felix has never experienced anything horrifying; at least, that's what he tells himself. Unfortunately, that's changed.


"The Beating Heartland" is a bi-weekly Midwest horror audio drama. Follow the story as Denver Baughman, with the help of a mysterious agency, tries to piece together the puzzle of his horrifying past through his radio show, therapy sessions, and interrogations. If you enjoy the show, rate and review us on whatever streaming platform you use. Also, follow us @thebeatingheartland ⁠⁠⁠on all social media. Thank you for listening. Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebeatingheartland⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music: Opening Theme composed by: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Joshua Watts jtwattsmusic.com Loyalty Freak Music Leonell Cassio UNIVERSFIELD Tim Kulig

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Episode 9: The Library

Mon, 03 Jun 2024 10:00:00 GMT

Sally wishes to tell her story.


"The Beating Heartland" is a bi-weekly Midwest horror audio drama. Follow the story as Denver Baughman, with the help of a mysterious agency, tries to piece together the puzzle of his horrifying past through his radio show, therapy sessions, and interrogations. If you enjoy the show, rate and review us on whatever streaming platform you use. Also, follow us @thebeatingheartland ⁠⁠⁠on all social media. Thank you for listening. Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebeatingheartland⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music: Theme composed by: ⁠⁠⁠⁠SamuelFrancisJohnson⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Timothy Kulig⁠⁠⁠⁠ from ⁠⁠⁠⁠Pixabay⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Oleg Fedak⁠⁠⁠⁠ from ⁠⁠⁠⁠Pixabay⁠⁠⁠⁠ Loyalty Freak Music Leonell Cassio UNIVERSFIELD Tim Kulig


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Episode 8: The Summer Camp

Mon, 20 May 2024 10:00:00 GMT

Summer camp is the Midwest kid's paradise—a place to run crazy in the woods during the summer. Parents always hope their kids will be looked after, safe, and protected while at camp, but sometimes that isn't the case. "The Beating Heartland" is a bi-weekly Midwest horror audio drama. Follow the story as Denver Baughman, with the help of a mysterious agency, tries to piece together the puzzle of his horrifying past through his radio show, therapy sessions, and interrogations. If you enjoy the show, rate and review us on whatever streaming platform you use. Also, follow us @thebeatingheartland ⁠⁠⁠on all social media. Thank you for listening. Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebeatingheartland⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music: Theme composed by: ⁠⁠⁠⁠SamuelFrancisJohnson⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Timothy Kulig⁠⁠⁠⁠ from ⁠⁠⁠⁠Pixabay⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Oleg Fedak⁠⁠⁠⁠ from ⁠⁠⁠⁠Pixabay⁠⁠⁠⁠ Loyalty Freak Music Leonell Cassio UNIVERSFIELD Tim Kulig

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Episode 7: The Weeping Willow

Mon, 06 May 2024 09:00:00 GMT

Finding a special place to read can be one of the best experiences of our young lives. For Denver, the Weeping Willow tree in the yard was that special place...but it hides a terrible secret. "The Beating Heartland" is a bi-weekly Midwest horror audio drama. Follow the story as Denver Baughman, with the help of a mysterious agency, tries to piece together the puzzle of his horrifying past through his radio show, therapy sessions, and interrogations. If you enjoy the show, rate and review us on whatever streaming platform you use. Also, follow us @thebeatingheartland ⁠⁠⁠on all social media. Thank you for listening. Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebeatingheartland⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music: Theme composed by: ⁠⁠⁠⁠SamuelFrancisJohnson⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Timothy Kulig⁠⁠⁠⁠ from ⁠⁠⁠⁠Pixabay⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Oleg Fedak⁠⁠⁠⁠ from ⁠⁠⁠⁠Pixabay⁠⁠⁠⁠ Loyalty Freak Music Leonell Cassio UNIVERSFIELD Tim Kulig

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Episode 6: The Graveyard

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 10:00:00 GMT

We've all experienced death. The face of death takes many forms...and sometimes it is of someone we love. What if the dead could speak? What would they say?

"The Beating Heartland" is a bi-weekly Midwest horror audio drama. Follow the story as Denver Baughman, with the help of a mysterious agency, tries to piece together the puzzle of his horrifying past through his radio show, therapy sessions, and interrogations. If you enjoy the show, rate and review us on whatever streaming platform you use. Also, follow us @thebeatingheartland ⁠⁠⁠on all social media. Thank you for listening. Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebeatingheartland⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music: Theme composed by: ⁠⁠⁠⁠SamuelFrancisJohnson⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Timothy Kulig⁠⁠⁠⁠ from ⁠⁠⁠⁠Pixabay⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Oleg Fedak⁠⁠⁠⁠ from ⁠⁠⁠⁠Pixabay⁠⁠⁠⁠ Loyalty Freak Music Leonell Cassio UNIVERSFIELD Tim Kulig


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Episode 5: Heartland Supernatural

Mon, 08 Apr 2024 10:00:00 GMT

Welcome to a special episode of Heartland Supernatural from MWR. Today, we hear from listener Ariadne about her terrifying experiences. "The Beating Heartland" is a bi-weekly Midwest horror audio drama. Follow the story as Denver Baughman, with the help of a mysterious agency, tries to piece together the puzzle of his horrifying past through his radio show, therapy sessions, and interrogations. If you enjoy the show, rate and review us on whatever streaming platform you use. Also, follow us @thebeatingheartland ⁠⁠⁠on all social media. Thank you for listening. Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebeatingheartland⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music: Theme composed by: ⁠⁠⁠⁠SamuelFrancisJohnson⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Timothy Kulig⁠⁠⁠⁠ from ⁠⁠⁠⁠Pixabay⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Oleg Fedak⁠⁠⁠⁠ from ⁠⁠⁠⁠Pixabay⁠⁠⁠⁠ Loyalty Freak Music Leonell Cassio UNIVERSFIELD Tim Kulig

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Episode 4: The First Day of School

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 10:00:00 GMT

About 14 percent of our childhood lives are spent inside a school building. In all of that time, we experience some of our best and some of our worst memories. Sometimes, we learn things we'd rather not know.

"The Beating Heartland" is a bi-weekly Midwest horror audio drama. Follow the story as Denver Baughman, with the help of a mysterious agency, tries to piece together the puzzle of his horrifying past through his radio show, therapy sessions, and interrogations.

If you enjoy the show, rate and review us on whatever streaming platform you use. Also, follow us @thebeatingheartland ⁠⁠⁠on all social media. Thank you for listening.


Website: ⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebeatingheartland⁠⁠⁠


Music:

Theme composed by: ⁠⁠⁠SamuelFrancisJohnson⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Timothy Kulig⁠⁠⁠ from ⁠⁠⁠Pixabay⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Oleg Fedak⁠⁠⁠ from ⁠⁠⁠Pixabay⁠⁠⁠

Loyalty Freak Music

Leonell Cassio UNIVERSFIELD

Tim Kulig


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Episode 3: The Cornfield

Mon, 11 Mar 2024 10:00:00 GMT

Cornfields are staples of the Midwest and a perfect place to hide. This week, listen as Denver recounts the terrible events he encountered when venturing into the neverending maze of corn—and the thing that was dug up there.

"The Beating Heartland" is a bi-weekly Midwest horror audio drama. Follow the story as Denver Baughman, with the help of a mysterious agency, tries to piece together the puzzle of his horrifying past through his radio show, therapy sessions, and interrogations.

If you enjoy the show, rate and review us on whatever streaming platform you use. Follow us @⁠⁠thebeatingheartland ⁠⁠on all socials. Thank you for listening.


Website: ⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebeatingheartland⁠⁠


Music:

Theme composed by: ⁠⁠SamuelFrancisJohnson⁠⁠⁠⁠Timothy Kulig⁠⁠ from ⁠⁠Pixabay⁠⁠⁠⁠Oleg Fedak⁠⁠ from ⁠⁠Pixabay⁠⁠

Loyalty Freak Music

Leonell Cassio UNIVERSFIELD

Tim Kulig

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Episode 2: The First Date

Mon, 26 Feb 2024 11:00:00 GMT

The story continues as Denver Baughman recounts his horrifying first date. Will it contain answers or just more questions? Listen and find out.

"The Beating Heartland" is a bi-weekly Midwest horror audio drama. Follow the story as Denver Baughman, with the help of a mysterious agency, tries to piece together the puzzle of his horrifying past through his radio show, therapy sessions, and interrogations.

If you enjoy the show, rate and review us on whatever streaming platform you use. Follow us @thebeatingheartlandon all socials. Thank you for listening.


Website: ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebeatingheartland⁠


Music:

Theme composed by: ⁠SamuelFrancisJohnson⁠⁠Timothy Kulig⁠ from ⁠Pixabay⁠⁠Oleg Fedak⁠ from ⁠Pixabay⁠

Loyalty Freak Music

Leonell Cassio UNIVERSFIELD

Tim Kulig

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Episode 1: The Basement

Mon, 12 Feb 2024 14:00:00 GMT

The story begins with Denver Baughman, a midwestern radio show host. He has been experiencing horrific events his entire life, but finally, someone is willing to listen. Join us on this first episode as Denver grapples with his past and recounts where it all started: the basement.

"The Beating Heartland" is a bi-weekly Midwest horror audio drama. Follow the story as Denver Baughman, with the help of a mysterious agency, tries to piece together the puzzle of his horrifying past through his radio show, therapy sessions, and interrogations.

If you enjoy the show, rate and review us on whatever streaming platform you use. Follow us @thebeatingheartland on all socials. Thank you for listening.


Website: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebeatingheartland


Music:

Theme composed by: SamuelFrancisJohnson Timothy Kulig from Pixabay Oleg Fedak from Pixabay

Loyalty Freak Music

Leonell Cassio UNIVERSFIELD

Tim Kulig


If you are reading this, the code for today is: Xlmvxc cievw sph


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Title Sequence

Fri, 09 Feb 2024 19:40:50 GMT

A brief look at the Title Sequence for the bi-weekly horror audio drama "The Beating Heartland."

The first episode will be available on February 12.

Follow the official Instagram and TikTok page: @thebeatingheartland

"The Beating Heartland" is a story that revolves around Denver Baughman, a small radio show host who is on a mission to uncover the truth behind the numerous horrific events that have occurred in his life. The story takes place across three different locations: an interrogation room, recordings of his radio show, and secret recordings of his therapy sessions. Will he be able to solve the mystery? Listen to the story to find out.


Music by: SamuelFrancisJohnson


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