Believer: A Paranormal Mystery

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.

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 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

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

CONTENT NOTES

Grief; familial loss; grating, high-pitched noises.

CREDITS

CAST

• Rose Boone - Mara Hernandez
• The Boys - Eliseo Velasquez, John Gifford, Enrique Garnica
• Lara Campbell - Julie Saunders
• Jake Talbott - Jason Markoff
• Mayor Terri Boone - Rosa Delgado
• Camille Simmons - Sara Gorsky
• Dr. Penelope Simmons - Samantha Ronceros
• Sodapop, World's Greatest Dog - Basil Archimedes Hornberger (Archie)

CREW

• Composer - Aaron Ferenc
• Written, Directed, Produced, Edited by Julie Saunders

MUSIC

• "Julie's Melody," by Aaron Ferenc
• "Retrouvailles," by Ooyy
• "Under My Oak Tree," by Johannes Bornlof
• "Obsessions (Instrumental Version)", by Can't Find Ollie

Music not composed by Aaron Ferenc was found on Epidemic Sound.

SFX

Supplemental dog sounds:

• https://freesound.org/people/ivolipa/sounds/260248/
• https://freesound.org/people/170084/sounds/408200/
• https://freesound.org/people/15GPanskaBokstefflova_Nicola/sounds/461521/
• https://freesound.org/people/jinxycat49/sounds/490164/
• https://freesound.org/people/giddster/sounds/435368/

All other ambient and sound effects from Adobe Stock.

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.

CONTENT NOTES

• Strong language
• Harm to wild animals
• Dissociative behavior

CAST

• Jake Talbott - Jason Markoff
• Abe Ramirez - Enrique Garnica
• Bill - Mark Fossen
• Ben - Zichi Calhoun
• Sheila - April Fossen
• Rose Boone - Mara Hernandez
• Dr. Penelope Simmons - Samantha Ronceros

MUSIC

• “Julie’s Melody (Believer Theme),” by Aaron Ferenc
• “C-Four,” by Deskant
• “Obsessions (Instrumental Version), by Can’t Find Ollie