Episodes
The Fire of the Mountain comes to speak before the Rock.  CW: Discussion of the death of a spouse, racism, hate crimes; courtroom sounds.  Written by Steve Shell and Cam Collins  Narrated by Steve Shell Sound design by Steve Shell Produced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve Shell The voice of Marigold Underwood: Stephanie Hickling Beckman The voice of Young Lee Underwood: D.J. Rogers Intro music: “The Land Unknown (The Bloody Roots Verses)” written and performed by Landon Blood Outro music:...
Published 04/18/24
Published 04/18/24
Blood is shed as the sun sets. CW: Gore, monster, death by monster, court proceedings, sudden and loud supernatural voices. Written by Steve Shell and Cam Collins  Narrated by Steve Shell Sound design by Steve Shell Produced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve Shell The voice of D.L. Walker: Cam Collins The voice of Rachel Harlow: Sarah Doreen MacPhee Intro music: “The Land Unknown (The Bloody Roots Verses)” written and performed by Landon Blood Outro music: “Atonement” written and performed...
Published 04/04/24
Paid in full. CW: Gore, monster/animal attack sounds, death by monster, pregnancy, birth of a child. Written by Cam Collins and Steve Shell Narrated by Steve Shell Sound design by Steve Shell Produced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve Shell Intro music: “The Land Unknown (The Bloody Roots Verses)” written and performed by Landon Blood Outro music: “Atonement” written and performed by Jon Charles Dwyer Special equipment consideration provided by Lauten Audio. To learn more about Old Gods of...
Published 03/21/24
A stand is made, and the shadow falls. CW: Gore, fire, disfiguring burns, sounds of burning, monster/animal attack sounds, death by monster, gunshot sounds, pregnancy. Written by Cam Collins and Steve Shell Narrated by Steve Shell Sound design by Steve Shell Produced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve Shell Intro music: “The Land Unknown (The Bloody Roots Verses)” written and performed by Landon Blood Outro music: “Atonement” written and performed by Jon Charles Dwyer Special equipment...
Published 03/07/24
Decisions are made in the place where the veil stands thin. CW: References to the deaths of children in the practice of child labor, death of a parent, death in pollution-related circumstances, disfigurement, sex work, infertility. Loud animal noise, high pitched whistling, and sounds of emotional distress.  Written by Cam Collins and Steve Shell  Narrated by Steve Shell Sound design by Steve Shell Produced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve Shell Intro music: “The Land Unknown (The Bloody...
Published 02/22/24
Favors are called in and a journey begins.  CW: Discussion of firearms, paranoia, emotional breakdown, marital strife, children killed in industrial settings/child labor; automotive sounds; descriptions of mutilated ghosts.  Written by Steve Shell and Cam Collins Narrated by Steve Shell Sound design by Steve Shell Produced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve Shell Intro music: “The Land Unknown (The Bloody Roots Verses)” written and performed by Landon Blood Outro music: “Atonement” written...
Published 02/08/24
Mine.  CW: Woodland ambiance, monster noises, gunshot (at low volume), discussion of hunting animals for food, discussion of pregnancy and possible complications, light mutilation.  Written by Steve Shell and Cam Collins Narrated by Steve Shell Sound design by Steve Shell Produced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve Shell The voice of DL Walker: Cam Collins  Intro music: “The Land Unknown (The Bloody Roots Verses)” written and performed by Landon Blood Outro music: “Atonement” written and...
Published 01/11/24
 Mr. Poe always gets his. CW: Woodland ambiance, monster noises, monster body horror, gunshot (at low volume), discussion of hunting animals for food. Written by Steve Shell  Narrated by Steve Shell Sound design by Steve Shell Produced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve Shell Intro music: “The Land Unknown (The Bloody Roots Verses)” written and performed by Landon Blood Outro music: “Atonement” written and performed by Jon Charles Dwyer Special equipment consideration provided by Lauten...
Published 01/04/24
A young man’s final testimony brings new revelations to light as another steps forward to tell their tale. CW: Courtroom proceedings, monster sounds, bodily harm via monster attack. Written by Cam Collins Narrated by Steve Shell Sound design by Steve Shell Produced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve Shell The voice of DL Walker: Cam Collins Intro music: “The Land Unknown (The Bloody Roots Verses)” written and performed by Landon Blood Outro music: “Atonement” written and performed by...
Published 12/14/23
“I told you to be quick, young ones. Best you run.” CW: Gunshot, kidnapping, threats of physical harm, industrial doors slamming, sound of a man screaming in the distance, gore, death, dismemberment and sounds of consumption by a monster, mention of death of a parent due to cancer.  Written by Cam Collins  Narrated by Steve Shell Sound design by Steve Shell Produced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve Shell The voice of Erebus Cain: Darren Marshall Intro music: “The Land Unknown (The Bloody...
Published 11/30/23
“And Cain went out from the presence of the Lord, and dwelt in the land of Nod, on the east of Eden.” CW: Kidnapping, threats of physical harm, industrial doors slamming, description of circus costuming, bluegrass. Written by Cam Collins and Steve Shell Narrated by Steve Shell Sound design by Steve Shell Produced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve Shell he voice of Erebus Cain: Darren Marshall Intro music: “The Land Unknown (The Bloody Roots Verses)” written and performed by Landon...
Published 11/16/23
There are many threats to children who wander alone into these woods. Even those who may be wolves. CW: Carnival ambience, chicken sounds, description/discussion of exploitative treatment of the disabled, brief description of the killing of chickens, snakes and other small animals, gore, monster noises. Written by Cam Collins and Steve Shell Narrated by Steve Shell Sound design by Steve Shell Produced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve Shell The voice of Erebus Cain: Darren Marshall Intro...
Published 11/02/23
Published 10/31/23
Can there be justice for the children of the Clutch?  CW: Kidnapping, confinement, ambient sounds of a large crowded room, sounds of gagging, choking, moaning and other pain-related vocalizations, breaking bones and tearing flesh, keening / distressed animal noises, court / legal proceedings, mention of pregnancy and childbirth, monster noises.  Written by Cam Collins and Steve Shell Narrated by Steve Shell Sound design by Steve Shell Produced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve Shell The...
Published 10/19/23
Jack confronts a face from the past he cannot name.  CW: Kidnapping, confinement, ambient sounds of a large crowded room, sounds of gagging/choking, court/legal proceedings, verbal/emotional abuse, description of/reference to bodily odors, description of death by horse, discussion of sex work, pregnancy, endangerment of a pregnant person, racism, non-graphic mention of the birth of a child. Written by Steve Shell and Cam Collins Narrated by Steve Shell Sound design by Steve Shell Produced and...
Published 10/05/23
Let all come to order.  CW: Kidnapping, confinement, ambient sounds of a large crowded room, sounds of gagging/choking, court/legal proceedings, monster noises, environmental gore.  Written by Cam Collins and Steve Shell Narrated by Steve Shell Sound design by Steve Shell Produced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve Shell The voice of Rachel Harlow: Sarah Doreen Macphee Intro music: “The Land Unknown (The Bloody Roots Verses)” written and performed by Landon Blood Outro music: “Atonement”...
Published 09/21/23
J.T. Fields of Paradise and his young companion find themselves the unwilling guests of a mysterious sect. CW: Kidnapping, confinement, dungeon/cave sounds, slamming doors, grinding stone, threats of graphic violence, description of being knocked unconscious, coughing sounds. Written by Cam Collins and Steve Shell Narrated by Steve Shell Sound design by Steve Shell Produced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve Shell The voice of Rachel Harlow: Sarah Doreen Macphee Intro music: “The Land...
Published 09/07/23
Welcome to Season 4, family.  Join us as we look down from the mountain top and ponder the tales we’ll be spinning this season.  CW: References to mutilation, hunger, poverty, loss of employment, genocide, animal extinction, tarot, war and post war trauma, impending childbirth, child endangerment, monster noises and being pursued by monsters. Written by Cam Collins Narrated by Steve Shell Sound design by Steve Shell Produced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve Shell Intro music: “The Land...
Published 08/24/23
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Published 08/12/23
Published 02/02/23
Blood is spilled, good-byes are said. Season three comes to a close. CW: Car accident sounds including screeching brakes and impact, gunshot sound effects, gun violence, death of a caretaker / parent, grief, family-related trauma, discussion of abandonment and betrayal by a loved one, monster violence, kidnapping, gore. Written by Cam Collins and Steve Shell Narrated by Steve Shell Sound design by Steve Shell Produced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve Shell The voice of Rachel: Sara Doreen...
Published 01/12/23
Jonah Hellbender and friends set out to find someone who can help him learn the truth about his origins. CW: Gunshot sound effect, gun violence, death of a caretaker / parent, grief, family-related trauma, discussion of abandonment and betrayal by a loved one, monster violence, kidnapping. Written by Cam Collins Narrated by Steve Shell Sound design by Steve Shell Produced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve Shell The voice of Rachel: Sara Doreen MacPhee The voice of Polly Barrow: Tracey...
Published 01/05/23