31 episodes

Blood magic, Voodoo magic, old gods, new gods: We've got it all! Follow the story of misfits from all over the world, as they try to survive and protect their heritage from modern-day crusaders. Created by Samy Souissi.

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    • 4.9 • 30 Ratings

Blood magic, Voodoo magic, old gods, new gods: We've got it all! Follow the story of misfits from all over the world, as they try to survive and protect their heritage from modern-day crusaders. Created by Samy Souissi.

    What Rhymes With Storms

    What Rhymes With Storms

    Lightning struck, and its survivors are left to piece themselves back together. The wind wails, the ocean writhe. From the corpse of a storm blooms another.

    Content Warnings: Mentions of blood, violence, murder, drowning, alcohol, smoking, drugs, gunshots, injuries, racism, slavery and religious trauma. Some episodes may contain driving sounds so we advise against listening while in a car.

    You can find more information, including our full cast list and transcripts, at DesperadoRadio.com.

    Credits:
    Written and produced by Samy Souissi


    Elio - Samy Souissi
    Shinji - Tibet Boyer
    Talia - Tami Ige
    Asher - Patrick Hutcherson
    La Catrina - Carolina Hoyos
    Baron Samedi – AJ Bediako
    Tempest - Safiyya Ingar
    Caleb - Rhys Downing


    Soundtrack:


    Druids of The Witchwood - Morgan Nichols

    • 35 min
    Homesick

    Homesick

    A strange rumor is spreading across America. While on the other side of the ocean, three gods awaken in the Queen’s castle. Now is the time to deal with them.

    Content Warnings: Blood, violence, murder, drowning, alcohol, smoking, drugs, gunshots, injuries, racism, slavery and religious trauma. Some episodes may contain driving sounds so we advise against listening while in a car.

    You can find more information, including our full cast list and transcripts, at DesperadoRadio.com.

    Credits:
    Written and produced by Samy Souissi


    Elio - Samy Souissi
    Shinji - Tibet Boyer
    Talia - Tami Ige
    Asher - Patrick Hutcherson
    La Catrina - Carolina Hoyos
    Baron Samedi – AJ Bediako
    Tempest - Safiyya Ingar
    Caleb - Rhys Downing
    Joan - Emma Blacklay-Piech
    Nessa - Georgia McKenzie
    Cece - Mei Konishi
    King Thomas - Alex Stewart


    Soundtrack:


    Omens - Morgan Nichols

    • 26 min
    The Dead Remember

    The Dead Remember

    An ocean is crossed, a plan is whispered, and like always, it starts in Florida.

    Content Warnings: Blood, violence, murder, drowning, alcohol, smoking, drugs, gunshots, injuries, racism, slavery and religious trauma. Some episodes may contain driving sounds so we advise against listening while in a car.

    You can find more information, including our full cast list and transcripts, at DesperadoRadio.com.

    Credits:
    Written and produced by Samy Souissi. Dialogue editing by Brad Colbroock.


    Elio - Samy Souissi
    Shinji - Tibet Boyer
    Talia - Tami Ige
    Asher - Patrick Hutcherson
    La Catrina - Carolina Hoyos
    Baron Samedi – AJ Bediako
    Tempest - Safiyya Ingar
    Caleb - Rhys Downing
    Joan - Emma Blacklay-Piech
    Nessa - Georgia McKenzie
    Cece - Mei Konishi
    King Thomas - Alex Stewart
    Edward Marlow - Felix Trench
    Father Christopher - Ray O'Hare
    Steve - Samuel Humphrey


    Soundtrack:


    Omens - Morgan Nichols

    • 41 min
    Red Rivers

    Red Rivers

    Joan is slowly recovering from her wounds. Shinji tracks down the demon summoned in the penitentiary and Talia follows the sound of singing.

    Content Warnings: Blood, violence, murder, drowning, alcohol, smoking, drugs, gunshots, injuries, racism, slavery and religious trauma. Some episodes may contain driving sounds so we advise against listening while in a car.

    You can find more information, including our full cast list and transcripts, at DesperadoRadio.com.

    Credits:
    Written and produced by Samy Souissi. Dialogue editing by Brad Colbroock.


    Elio - Samy Souissi
    Shinji - Tibet Boyer
    Talia - Tami Ige
    Asher - Patrick Hutcherson
    La Catrina - Carolina Hoyos
    Baron Samedi – AJ Bediako
    Tempest - Safiyya Ingar
    Caleb - Rhys Downing
    Roxanne - Addigale Stewart
    Tsyia - Robin Regalado
    Academy Evaluator - Sarah Passos
    Joan - Emma Blacklay-Piech
    Nessa - Georgia McKenzie
    Cece - Mei Konishi
    Father Christopher - Ray O'Hare


    Soundtrack:


    Omens - Morgan Nichols

    • 25 min
    Hasty and Hostile

    Hasty and Hostile

    With his newfound allies, Shinji goes looking for Elio. Joan makes an interesting discovery, and danger gets a little closer.

    Content Warnings: Blood, violence, murder, drowning, alcohol, smoking, drugs, gunshots, injuries, racism, slavery and religious trauma. Some episodes may contain driving sounds so we advise against listening while in a car.

    You can find more information, including our full cast list and transcripts, at DesperadoRadio.com.

    Credits:
    Written and produced by Samy Souissi. Dialogue editing by Brad Colbroock.


    Elio - Samy Souissi
    Shinji - Tibet Boyer
    Talia - Tami Ige
    Asher - Patrick Hutcherson
    La Catrina - Carolina Hoyos
    Baron Samedi – AJ Bediako
    Tempest - Safiyya Ingar
    Caleb - Rhys Downing
    Roxanne - Addigale Stewart
    Tsyia - Robin Regalado
    Academy Evaluator - Sarah Passos
    Joan - Emma Blacklay-Piech
    Nessa - Georgia McKenzie
    Cece - Mei Konishi
    Father Christopher - Ray O'Hare


    Soundtrack:


    Omens - Morgan Nichols

    • 32 min
    The Path of Joy

    The Path of Joy

    Joan faces a new challenge, Shinji witnesses a masterclass in small talk, and Talia receives a compliment.

    Content Warnings: Blood, violence, murder, drowning, alcohol, smoking, drugs, gunshots, injuries, racism, slavery and religious trauma. Some episodes may contain driving sounds so we advise against listening while in a car.

    You can find more information, including our full cast list and transcripts, at DesperadoRadio.com.

    Credits:
    Written and produced by Samy Souissi. Dialogue editing by Brad Colbroock.


    Elio - Samy Souissi
    Shinji - Tibet Boyer
    Talia - Tami Ige
    Asher - Patrick Hutcherson
    La Catrina - Carolina Hoyos
    Baron Samedi – AJ Bediako
    Tempest - Safiyya Ingar
    Caleb - Rhys Downing
    Roxanne - Addigale Stewart
    Tsyia - Robin Regalado
    Academy Evaluator - Sarah Passos
    Joan - Emma Blacklay-Piech
    Nessa - Georgia McKenzie
    Cece - Mei Konishi
    Father Christopher - Ray O'Hare


    Soundtrack:


    Omens - Morgan Nichols

    • 33 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
30 Ratings

30 Ratings

Sadjycmi ,

Perfect

This is funny, sweet, heart wrenching, goofy, inclusive, magical, and so human and so beautiful.

A. R. OLIVIERI ,

Love & blood

There's so much love & humor in this show, which is not how you'd expect to start a review about blood magic & demons but it's true !! Desperado has you fall in love with every character, for better or for worse, but when your guard is down, that's when it attacks... gods, I can't recommend this show more !!! Subscribe today pleaseee

avary kent ,

Most amazing audio drama

Wow. I’ve never binged an audio show before but just wow. The prose is elegant. The voice acting is so natural and rich. The story is deeply compelling the character development is nuanced and powerful. Please listen to this amazing work of art.

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