Stay ConnectedLara 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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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
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Rose leaves a message for Lara.
Transcripts for all episodes are available at BelieverPodcast.com.
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Lara gets some medical attention.
A transcript of this episode is available at this link on BelieverPodcast.com
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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.
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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
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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.
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Written, Directed, and Produced by Julie Saunders. Sound Design by Ester Ellis.
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Phone voice generated at: https://filmmusic.io/voiceovers
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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
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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.
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Sound effects from Adobe Stock, Epidemic Sound, and Soundsnap.
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.
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Bible verses read by Max McLean, from The Listener’s Bible.
The CONCLUSION of SodaPop's solo story. The darkness deepens, and the sun comes up.
A transcript of this episode is available here.
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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.
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The complete version of this episode are available to Patreon supporters now! Otherwise, you’ll see part three on Tuesday.
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Surprise! A bonus short story featuring SodaPop, World’s Greatest Dog. But first, announcements:
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Parts two and three of this episode are available to Patreon supporters now. Otherwise, you’ll see them on the next few Tuesdays.
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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.
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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.
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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
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Grief; familial loss; grating, high-pitched noises.
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All other ambient and sound effects from Adobe Stock.
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
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Wild animal death, illness, hospitalization, discussions of public health, gaslighting.
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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.
***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.
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ADDITIONAL CREDITSMusic for this episode all came from Epidemic Sound:
SFX for chest thumps from Freesound.
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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.
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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).
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Written, Directed, and Produced by Julie Saunders
Remastered and sound designed by David Weaver
Theme song composed by Aaron Ferenc
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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
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.
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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
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/
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