VIOLET'S SHADOW: A Murder Mystery
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Creator: Greta Craig
Full cast Crime and Mystery Serial Audio Drama
Synopsis:
A MURDER MYSTERY. Eight 25-30 somethings arrive at a luxurious Victorian manor house on a remote island off the coast of Ireland. When one of them is murdered, it looks like a bitter love triangle could be the motive. Written, directed, and produced by CANADIAN PODCAST AWARDS NOMINEE, Greta Craig (Confessions of a New Grad).
Free episodes publish on Mondays. Listen early and ad-free on Apple Podcasts or Patreon.com/gretacraig.
You can follow the show on Instagram @greta_media or find out more gretacraig.com
*Special thanks to the CANADA COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS
STARRING: Nic Westaway, Katya Khozroshyna, Mitchell Sviatko, Noelle Pion, Sean Finnerty, Forrest Anthony, Eoin Ward, Anatolii Fau, Amy Walsh, Casey James, Andy Magee, Julia Chien, Greta Craig
SOUNDTRACK: licensed by Musicbed and Soundstripe. Featuring music by Dexter Britain, Jonny Southard, Kisnou, Featherland, CJ-0Alesever Lake, and RORE. Please see episode notes for full track lists.
MIXING by Kaj Falch-Nielson
ARTWORK by Zavodina Polina Markovna
SCRIPT EDITOR: Justine Wentzell-Chang
AUDIO EDITING and SOUND DESIGN by Greta Craig
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Format: Audio Drama
Continuity: Serial
Writing: Scripted
Voices: Full cast
Narrator: First Person
Genres: Crime and Mystery, Romance, Storytelling
Framing device: None
Soundscape: Sound effects & music
Maturity: Young adult
Creator demographics: / Female
Character demographics: / Female
Content warnings: / Abusive behaviour
Country of origin: United States
Ad-free option: Patreon
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Episodes:
12. SUSPECT: Jack (Interview with Mitchell Sviatko)
Mon, 14 Apr 2025 10:01:00 GMT
Here's my interview with Mitchell! Mitchell's instagram is here.
Music used in the clip: "Lightbridges" by Dexter Britain. Licensed through Musicbed. Sound effects licenced through Soundstripe.
TOPICS COVERED AND ROUGH TIME STAMPS
1:20
Casting Story
13:00
Character Development
22:00
Understanding Jack: The Character's Complexity and Development
31:22
Jack's involvement in the lovetriangle, his choices, and their Consequences
38:34
Understanding Abuse and Its Impact
41:00
Confessions and Motivations
44:00
Character Dynamics and Relationships
47:34
Behind the Scenes: Acting in the Studio and Collaboration
52:03
Creative Process and Inspirations
55:43
Future Projects and Aspirations
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11. SUSPECT: Andrew (Interview with Nic Westaway)
Mon, 07 Apr 2025 10:01:00 GMT
Hey! Here's my interview with Nic! Nic's Instagram is here.
Music in clip: "Farewell" by Dexter Britain. Music and Sound effects licensed through Musicbed and Soundstripe.
TOPICS COVERED AND ROUGH TIMESTAMPS:
00:00
Introduction + clip
03:33
Casting Andrew
12:09
Character Development: Understanding Andrew
19:25
Exploring Andrew's Motivations and Relationships
30:42
Real-Life Inspirations for Andrew's Character
33:38
The Dynamics of Voice Acting
39:59
Challenges and Triumphs in Performance
47:20
Exploring Vertical Dramas
56:45
Reflections on Performance and Accents
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10. SUSPECT: Violet (Interview with Katya Khozroshyna)
Tue, 01 Apr 2025 00:51:50 GMT
Hope you enjoyed the finale today! I've got interviews with everyone in the cast coming up over the next few weeks. Here's my conversation with Katya Khozroshyna, who plays Violet.
Katya's Instagram is here
Music used in the clip: "The Diary" by CJ-0 (licensed through Soundstripe)
TOPICS COVERED AND ROUGH TIMESTAMPS:
00:00
Introduction and Setting the Scene
04:57
Behind the Scenes of Casting Violet
08:30
Character Deep Dive: Understanding Violet
11:05
The Challenges of Playing Violet
14:01
The Importance of Voice in Characterization
16:53
Violet's Relatability and Depth
20:03
Exploring Themes of Sadness and Recovery
23:04
The Creative Process Behind Violet
25:54
Final Thoughts on Character and Performance
36:27
Revisiting Past Characters and Connections
41:50
The Importance of Ensemble Dynamics
44:41
Writing Depth and Character Complexity
48:19
The Healing Power of Writing
54:10
Resilience in the Face of Adversity
58:12
Finding Hope and Moving Forward
01:03:05
Character Growth and Future Possibilities
01:11:01
Unraveling the Mystery: Clues and Revelations
01:13:56
Unveiling the Mystery: Character Insights
01:16:01
Challenges in Character Development
01:20:45
The Emotional Toll of Acting
01:28:01
Fun Moments in Recording
01:36:47
Reflections on the Project and Collaboration
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Mon, 31 Mar 2025 14:01:00 GMT
Who did it, why, and how are all revealed in the season finale. Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed the show, please give it a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, etc and tell your friends. Thank you!!! Make sure you're following this podcast so you'll be notified when new seasons and shows will be coming out. I've got BTS episodes with the cast coming up over the next few weeks. If you're looking for more fiction to binge in the meantime, check out my other series, Confessions of a New Grad (which is a prequel to this one!). You can also follow me on Instagram @greta_media.
CREDITS:
WRITTEN, DIRECTED, and PRODUCED by Greta Craig.
STARRING: Nic Westaway, Katya Khozroshyna, Mitchell Sviatko, Noelle Pion, Sean Finnerty, Forrest Anthony, Eoin Ward, Anatolii Fau, Amy Walsh, Casey James, Andy Magee, Julia Chien, Greta Craig
MIXING by Kaj Falch-Nielson
ARTWORK by Zavodina Polina Markovna
SCRIPT EDITOR: Justine Wentzell-Chang
RECORDED at Blue Light Studio
*Special thanks to the CANADA COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS.
Episode 9 SOUNDTRACK (in order of appearance):
"Tale of the Winter Souls" by Kisnou
"Light Bridges" by Dexter Britain
"There's Only Here" by Alsever Lake
"Windswept" by Jonny Southard
"Farewell" by Dexter Britain
"Second Class Citizen" by Dexter Britain
"You Light the Room" by Jonny Southard
"For the Time We Did Have" by Dexter Britain
"Lofoten" by RORE
*Music licensed from Musicbed and Soundstripe
*Sound effects licensed from Soundstripe
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Mon, 24 Mar 2025 14:01:00 GMT
Brooklyn discovers more about what really happened the night of the murder. Free episodes come out every Monday. You can also BINGE ALL EPISODES, ad-free, RIGHT NOW by subscribing on Apple Podcasts, or making a one time payment at Patreon.com/gretacraig.
You can the show on Instagram @greta_media or find out more at gretacraig.com
CREDITS:
WRITTEN, DIRECTED, and PRODUCED by Greta Craig.
STARRING: Nic Westaway, Katya Khozroshyna, Mitchell Sviatko, Noelle Pion, Sean Finnerty, Forrest Anthony, Eoin Ward, Anatolii Fau, Amy Walsh, Casey James, Andy Magee, Julia Chien, Greta Craig
MIXING by Kaj Falch-Nielson
ARTWORK by Zavodina Polina Markovna
SCRIPT EDITOR: Justine Wentzell-Chang
RECORDED at Blue Light Studio
*Special thanks to the CANADA COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS.
Episode 8 SOUNDTRACK (in order of appearance):
"Tale of the Winter Souls" by Kisnou
"The Diary" by CJ-O
"Light Bridges" by Dexter Britain
"Farewell" by Dexter Britain
*Music licensed from Musicbed and Soundstripe
*Sound effects licensed from Soundstripe
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BONUS: Questions for the cast? Plus a few updates!
Tue, 18 Mar 2025 19:12:50 GMT
Hey guys! I'll be interviewing every member of the cast over the next few weeks. If you've got any questions or comments for the cast, you can send me a DM on Instagram @greta_media or go to gretacraig.com/contact and send a question on the form. Bonus interviews with the cast will be coming out soon. If you have any other behind the scenes/ making of questions, feel free to send those in as well! Hope you've been enjoying the show! BIG THANK YOU again to subscribers and for everyone who has been listening/ writing reviews/ sharing and supporting the show!!
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Mon, 17 Mar 2025 14:01:00 GMT
New evidence emerges, leading one of the suspects to confess. Free episodes come out every Monday. You can also BINGE ALL EPISODES, ad-free, RIGHT NOW by subscribing on Apple Podcasts, or making a one time payment at Patreon.com/gretacraig.
You can the show on Instagram @greta_media or find out more at gretacraig.com
CREDITS:
WRITTEN, DIRECTED, and PRODUCED by Greta Craig.
STARRING: Nic Westaway, Katya Khozroshyna, Mitchell Sviatko, Noelle Pion, Sean Finnerty, Forrest Anthony, Eoin Ward, Anatolii Fau, Amy Walsh, Casey James, Andy Magee, Julia Chien, Greta Craig
MIXING by Kaj Falch-Nielson
ARTWORK by Zavodina Polina Markovna
SCRIPT EDITOR: Justine Wentzell-Chang
RECORDED at Blue Light Studio
*Special thanks to the CANADA COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS.
Episode 7 SOUNDTRACK (in order of appearance):
"Tale of the Winter Souls" by Kisnou
"Winter Train Home" by Featherland
"The Diary" by CJ-O
"Building Thoughts" by Dexter Britain
"Vineyards" by Jonny Southard
"Second Class Citizen" by Dexter Britain
*Music licensed from Musicbed and Soundstripe
*Sound effects licensed from Soundstripe
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Mon, 10 Mar 2025 14:01:00 GMT
Brooklyn overhears a conversation that sheds new light on the mystery. Free episodes come out every Monday. You can also BINGE ALL EPISODES, ad-free, RIGHT NOW by subscribing on Apple Podcasts, or making a one time payment at Patreon.com/gretacraig.
You can the show on Instagram @greta_media or find out more at gretacraig.com
CREDITS:
WRITTEN, DIRECTED, and PRODUCED by Greta Craig.
STARRING: Nic Westaway, Katya Khozroshyna, Mitchell Sviatko, Noelle Pion, Sean Finnerty, Forrest Anthony, Eoin Ward, Anatolii Fau, Amy Walsh, Casey James, Andy Magee, Julia Chien, Greta Craig
MIXING by Kaj Falch-Nielson
ARTWORK by Zavodina Polina Markovna
SCRIPT EDITOR: Justine Wentzell-Chang
RECORDED at Blue Light Studio
*Special thanks to the CANADA COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS.
Episode 6 SOUNDTRACK (in order of appearance):
"Tale of the Winter Souls" by Kisnou
"Vineyards" by Jonny Southard
"The Diary" by CJ-O
"You Light the Room" by Jonny Southard
"Shooting Star" by Dexter Britain
"Building Thoughts" by Dexter Britain
"Vineyards" by Jonny Southard
*Music licensed from Musicbed and Soundstripe
*Sound effects licensed from Soundstripe
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Mon, 03 Mar 2025 14:01:00 GMT
Brooklyn confronts Andrew, and a will is discovered. Free episodes come out every Monday. You can also BINGE ALL 9 EPISODES, ad-free, RIGHT NOW by subscribing on Apple Podcasts, or making a one time payment at Patreon.com/gretacraig.
You can the show on Instagram @greta_media or find out more at gretacraig.com
CREDITS:
WRITTEN, DIRECTED, and PRODUCED by Greta Craig.
STARRING: Nic Westaway, Katya Khozroshyna, Mitchell Sviatko, Noelle Pion, Sean Finnerty, Forrest Anthony, Eoin Ward, Anatolii Fau, Amy Walsh, Casey James, Andy Magee, Julia Chien, Greta Craig
MIXING by Kaj Falch-Nielson
ARTWORK by Zavodina Polina Markovna
SCRIPT EDITOR: Justine Wentzell-Chang
RECORDED at Blue Light Studio
*Special thanks to the CANADA COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS.
Episode 5 SOUNDTRACK (in order of appearance):
"Tale of the Winter Souls" by Kisnou
"The Diary" by CJ-O
"Winter Train Home" by Featherland
"The Diary" by CJ-O
"Vineyards" by Jonny Southard
"Light Bridges" by Dexter Britain
*Music licensed from Musicbed and Soundstripe
*Sound effects licensed from Soundstripe
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Mon, 24 Feb 2025 14:01:00 GMT
The next day, one of the guests is found dead. Free episodes come out every Monday. You can also BINGE ALL 9 EPISODES, ad-free, RIGHT NOW by subscribing on Apple Podcasts, or making a one time payment at Patreon.com/gretacraig.
You can the show on Instagram @greta_media or find out more at gretacraig.com
CREDITS:
WRITTEN, DIRECTED, and PRODUCED by Greta Craig.
STARRING: Nic Westaway, Katya Khozroshyna, Mitchell Sviatko, Noelle Pion, Sean Finnerty, Forrest Anthony, Eoin Ward, Anatolii Fau, Amy Walsh, Casey James, Andy Magee, Julia Chien, Greta Craig
MIXING by Kaj Falch-Nielson
ARTWORK by Zavodina Polina Markovna
SCRIPT EDITOR: Justine Wentzell-Chang
RECORDED at Blue Light Studio
*Special thanks to the CANADA COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS.
Episode 4 SOUNDTRACK (in order of appearance):
"Tale of the Winter Souls" by Kisnou
"Winter Train Home" by Featherland
"Arrival of the Whales" by Kisnou
"The Diary" by CJ-O
"Winter Train Home" by Featherland
*Music licensed from Musicbed and Soundstripe
*Sound effects licensed from Soundstripe
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Mon, 17 Feb 2025 14:01:00 GMT
The night of the murder, tensions rise as Sophie gathers the guests together for dinner. Free episodes come out every Monday. You can also BINGE ALL 9 EPISODES, ad-free, RIGHT NOW by subscribing on Apple Podcasts, or making a one time payment at Patreon.com/gretacraig.
You can the show on Instagram @greta_media or find out more at gretacraig.com
CREDITS:
WRITTEN, DIRECTED, and PRODUCED by Greta Craig.
STARRING: Nic Westaway, Katya Khozroshyna, Mitchell Sviatko, Noelle Pion, Sean Finnerty, Forrest Anthony, Eoin Ward, Anatolii Fau, Amy Walsh, Casey James, Andy Magee, Julia Chien, Greta Craig
MIXING by Kaj Falch-Nielson
ARTWORK by Zavodina Polina Markovna
SCRIPT EDITOR: Justine Wentzell-Chang
RECORDED at Blue Light Studio
*Special thanks to the CANADA COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS.
Episode 3 SOUNDTRACK (in order of appearance):
"Tale of the Winter Souls" by Kisnou
"Vineyards" by Jonny Southard
"Avenue Tales" by Jonny Southard
"Midsummer" by Dexter Britain
"You Light the Room" by Jonny Southard
"Stay With Me" by Dexter Britain
*Music licensed from Musicbed and Soundstripe
*Sound effects licensed from Soundstripe
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Mon, 10 Feb 2025 14:01:19 GMT
Violet tells Brooklyn what happened and a new guest arrives at the House of Whisp. Free episodes come out every Monday. You can also BINGE ALL 9 EPISODES, ad-free, RIGHT NOW by subscribing on Apple Podcasts, or making a one time payment at Patreon.com/gretacraig.
You can the show on Instagram @greta_media or find out more at gretacraig.com.
CREDITS:
WRITTEN, DIRECTED, and PRODUCED by Greta Craig.
STARRING: Nic Westaway, Katya Khozroshyna, Mitchell Sviatko, Noelle Pion, Sean Finnerty, Forrest Anthony, Eoin Ward, Anatolii Fau, Amy Walsh, Casey James, Andy Magee, Julia Chien, Greta Craig
MIXING by Kaj Falch-Nielson
ARTWORK by Zavodina Polina Markovna
SCRIPT EDITOR: Justine Wentzell-Chang
RECORDED at Blue Light Studio
*Special thanks to the CANADA COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS.
Episode 2 SOUNDTRACK (in order of appearance):
"Tale of the Winter Souls" by Kisnou
"Winter Train Home" by Featherland
"Vineyards" by Jonny Southard
"Farewell" by Dexter Britain
"Vineyards" by Jonny Southard
"You Light the Room" by Jonny Southard
*Music licensed from Musicbed and Soundstripe
*Sound effects licensed from Soundstripe
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Mon, 03 Feb 2025 08:01:00 GMT
The day before Valentine’s Day, eight digital nomads arrive to stay at a luxurious Victorian manor house on a remote island off the coast of Ireland. When one of them is murdered, it looks like a bitter love triangle could be the motive. Free episodes will publish every Monday, starting on Feb 3rd. You can also BINGE ALL 9 EPISODES, ad-free, RIGHT NOW by subscribing on Apple Podcasts, or making a one time payment at Patreon.com/gretacraig. You can the show on Instagram @greta_media or find out more at gretacraig.com.
CREDITS:
WRITTEN, DIRECTED, and PRODUCED by Greta Craig.
STARRING: Nic Westaway, Katya Khozroshyna, Mitchell Sviatko, Noelle Pion, Sean Finnerty, Forrest Anthony, Eoin Ward, Anatolii Fau, Amy Walsh, Casey James, Andy Magee, Julia Chien, Greta Craig
MIXING by Kaj Falch-Nielson
ARTWORK by Zavodina Polina Markovna
SCRIPT EDITOR: Justine Wentzell-Chang
RECORDED at Blue Light Studio
*Special thanks to the CANADA COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS.
SOUNDTRACK of Ep 1 (in order of appearance):
"Tale of the Winter Souls" by Kisnou
"There's Only Here" by Alsever Lake
"The Diary" by CJ-O
"You Light the Room" by Jonny Southard
"Winter Train Home" by Featherland
"Farewell" by Dexter Britain
"Vineyards" by Jonny Southard
"Winter Train Home" by Featherland
*Music licensed from Musicbed and Soundstripe
*Sound effects via Soundstripe
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Mon, 13 Jan 2025 14:42:36 GMT
The day before Valentine’s Day, eight digital nomads arrive to stay at a luxurious Victorian manor house on a remote island off the coast of Ireland. When one of them is murdered, it looks like a bitter love triangle could be the motive. Binge all 9 episodes now by subscribing on Apple Podcasts or making a one time payment at patreon.com/gretacraig. Free episodes come out every Monday, starting on Feb 3rd.
You can follow the show on Instagram or find out more at gretacraig.com.
CREDITS:
*Special thanks to the CANADA COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS.
WRITTEN, DIRECTED, and PRODUCED by Greta Craig.
STARRING: Nic Westaway, Katya Khozroshyna, Mitchell Sviatko, Noelle Pion, Sean Finnerty, Forrest Anthony, Eoin Ward, Anatolii Fau, Amy Walsh, Casey James, Andy Magee, Julia Chien, Greta Craig
MIXING by Kaj Falch-Nielson
ARTWORK by Zavodina Polina Markovna
SCRIPT EDITOR: Justine Wentzell-Chang
RECORDED at Blue Light Studio
Trailer SOUNDTRACK and show theme song: "Tale of the Winter Souls" by Kisnou.
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