Believer: A Paranormal Mystery

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.

CONTENT NOTES

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).

CREDITS

Cast (in order of appearance):

• Lara Campbell - Julie Saunders
• Rose Boone - Mara Hernandez
• Deborah Lee - Jenna Saunders
• Rev. Mitchell Boone - David Pinion
• Kathy Petersen - Laura Baggett
• Sodapop, World's Greatest Dog - Archie
• Jake Talbott - Jason Markoff
• Mayor Terri Boone - Rosa Delgado

Written, Directed, and Produced by Julie Saunders

Remastered and sound designed by David Weaver

Theme song composed by Aaron Ferenc

Sound Credits:

• Dog sniffing: https://freesound.org/people/ivolipa/sounds/260248/
• More dog sounds: https://freesound.org/people/170084/sounds/408200/
• Dog running: https://freesound.org/people/15GPanskaBokstefflova_Nicola/sounds/461521/
• Dog yawn: https://freesound.org/people/jinxycat49/sounds/490164/
• Dog shake: https://freesound.org/people/giddster/sounds/435368/
• Clock: https://freesound.org/people/straget/sounds/405423/
• Mitchell’s machines: https://freesound.org/people/nofeedbak/sounds/21869/
• EKG alarm: https://freesound.org/people/guitarguy1985/sounds/65401/
• Misc: Audio Drama Network Hub
• Misc: Adobe Stock

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 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

CONTENT NOTES

Wild animal death, illness, hospitalization, discussions of public health, gaslighting.

CREDITS

CAST

• Dr. Penelope Simmons - Samantha Ronceros
• Lara Campbell - Julie Saunders
• Jake Talbott - Jason Markoff
• Guy Who Can't Find Keys - Brett Saunders
• Camille Simmons - Sara Gorsky
• Mayor Terri Boone - Rosa Delgado
• Sheriff Tate - Regen Wilson
• Rose Boone - Mara Hernandez
• Sodapop, World's Greatest Dog - Basil Archimedes Hornberger (Archie)

MUSIC

• Intro: “Julie’s Melody,” by Aaron Ferenc
• Thought music: “Altostratus,” by Franz Gordon
• Outro music: “All More,” by Lax Superlative

SFX

• Dog in leaves: https://freesound.org/people/cognito%20perceptu/sounds/83156/
• Dog running: https://freesound.org/people/acclivity/sounds/74518/
• Snap: https://freesound.org/people/Snapper4298/sounds/177495/
• Bell: https://freesound.org/people/skirton101/sounds/494565/
• Panting: https://freesound.org/people/keweldog/sounds/181767/
• Dog yawn: https://freesound.org/people/jinxycat49/sounds/490164/
• Dog shake: https://freesound.org/people/giddster/sounds/435368/
• All others from Adobe Stock

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.

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.

Believer has merchandise! Check out the teepublic store here: https://www.teepublic.com/user/believer-podcast

And a Patreon! Join for discounted merch, bonus material, and more at https://www.patreon.com/believerpodcast

Nominate us for an Audioverse Award! More information available here: https://believerpodcast.com/fyc

The complete version of this episode are available to Patreon supporters now! Otherwise, you’ll see part three on Tuesday.

CONTENT NOTES (for entire three-part story)

• Live dog and cat sounds
• Harm to wild animals
• Mild harm to humans
• Abandonment
• Confusion / disorientation
• Dread
• Inexplicable pain

CREDITS

Voice performers

• Archie as “SodaPop”
• Lulu as “Barn cat”
• Julie Saunders as “Narrator”

Production Crew

• Written, edited, and sound designed by Julie Saunders
• Cat wrangling by Seth Ellsworth
• “Believer Theme (Julie’s Melody)” composed by Aaron Ferenc

Music from Epidemic Sound

• “Endeavor,” by Jakob Ahlbom
• “Chapter 13,” by Nihoni
• “Lost Without You (Instrumental Version),” by Duty Division

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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.

CONTENT NOTES

• Apocalyptic Christian rhetoric, including scripture and hymn quotations
• Mild language
• Dog whiny noises
• Cult content and behavior
• Hallucinations and visual/auditory distortions
• Respiratory distress
• Sleepwalking

CAST

• Rev. Mitchell Boone - David Pinion
• Sheriff Tate - Regen Wilson
• Dr. Penelope Simmons - Samantha Ronceros
• Camille Simmons - Sara Gorsky
• Lara Campbell - Julie Saunders
• SodaPop - Archie
• Cult Chanters - the Saunders, Parshall, and Meeks families

CREW

• Written, Directed, Sound Designed by Julie Saunders
• Theme song composed by Aaron Ferenc
• Emotional support provided by Seth Ellsworth

MUSIC

• “Julie’s Melody (Believer Theme),” by Aaron Ferenc
• “We Will Be All,” by Julie Saunders
• “Eternal Moment,” by Farrell Wooten
• “Psalm 1001,” by Isobel O’Connor
• “Lo How a Rose E’er Blooming,” Traditional
• “The Perfectionist,” by Brightarm Orchestra

SFX

• Camera sound: https://freesound.org/people/pooky1/sounds/431588/
• Adobe Stock
• Audio Fiction Hub

Surprise! A bonus short story featuring SodaPop, World’s Greatest Dog. But first, announcements:

Believer has merchandise! Check out the teepublic store here: https://www.teepublic.com/user/believer-podcast

And a Patreon! Join for discounted merch, bonus material, and more at https://www.patreon.com/believerpodcast

Nominate us for an Audioverse Award! More information available here: https://believerpodcast.com/fyc

Parts two and three of this episode are available to Patreon supporters now. Otherwise, you’ll see them on the next few Tuesdays.

A transcript of this episode is available here.

CONTENT NOTES (for entire three-part story)

• Live dog and cat sounds
• Harm to wild animals
• Mild harm to humans
• Abandonment
• Dread
• Inexplicable pain

CREDITS

Voice performers

• Archie as “SodaPop”
• Lulu as “Barn cat”
• Julie Saunders as “Narrator”

Production Crew

• Written, edited, and sound designed by Julie Saunders
• Cat wrangling by Seth Ellsworth
• “Believer Theme (Julie’s Melody)” composed by Aaron Ferenc

Music from Epidemic Sound

• “Our Days of Bliss,” by Alice Spence
• “A Classic Noir,” by David Celeste
• “Campfire Tails,” by Brendon Moeller
• “Catch Me Later,” by Kikoru
• “Wandering Nomad,” by Cody Francis

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