Believer: A Paranormal Mystery – Details, episodes & analysis

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.

CONTENT NOTES

• Harm to wild animals
• Loss, abandonment
• Mental illness
• Canine emotions

MUSIC FROM EPIDEMIC SOUND

• Swamp Fever - Walt Adams
• Piercing Silence - Ethan Sloan
• Face of the Earth - Jakob Ahlbom
• Into the Void - Ethan Sloan
• Birdsong - They Dream By Day
• Dear Moon - Velvet Moon

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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.

CONTENT NOTES

• Harm to wild animals
• Loss, abandonment
• Mental illness
• Canine emotions

MUSIC FROM EPIDEMIC SOUND

• A Thousand Parts of My Heart - Christian Andersen
• Traveling in Binaural - Joseph Beg
• Passed Danger - Farrell Wooten
• Swamp Fever - Walt Adams

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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CONTENT NOTES

• Strong language
• Loud, high-pitched sounds
• Claustrophobia
• Occultism, Devils, and Demons
• Homophobia

CREDITS

Voice Performers

• Mara Hernandez as Rose Boone
• John Gifford as Ranger Nick
• Julie Saunders as Lara Campbell

Production Crew

• Written, directed, and produced by Julie Saunders
• Sound design by David Weaver and Julie Saunders
• “Believer Theme (Julie’s Melody)” composed by Aaron Ferenc

Music from Epidemic Sound: 

• “Harlig Ar Jorden (Organ Version)” - Kurt Lyndon
• “Heal With Me” - Jay Varton
• “Praise the Fearful” - Christian Andersen
• “The Perfectionist” - Brightarm Orchestra

SFX:

• Fingers drumming
• Car sounds: https://freesound.org/people/zimbot/sounds/203072/
• Car trunk: https://freesound.org/people/jrssandoval/sounds/67148/
• Phone unlock: https://freesound.org/people/thegoose09/sounds/125384/
• Walkie-talkie: https://freesound.org/people/JustinBW/sounds/70107/
• Card shuffle: https://freesound.org/people/empraetorius/sounds/201253/
• Card flip: https://freesound.org/people/f4ngy/sounds/240776/
• Blue Jay: https://freesound.org/people/inchadney/sounds/201626/
• Birds: https://freesound.org/people/cognito%20perceptu/sounds/57907/
• Rockslide: https://freesound.org/people/juskiddink/sounds/77931/

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.

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

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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:

• “Old Country Serenade,” by These Old Bones
• “Campfire Tails,” by Brendon Moeller
• “Three Wishes,” by Rune Dale
• “In the Witness’s Eyes,” by Christian Andersen
• “Chapter 13,” by Nihoni
• “Worlds Apart,” by Rannar Sillard
• “Me and My Kite,” by Bonnie Grace
• “Closer Than Two of a Kind,” by Jaydan Talley (ending song)

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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.

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

CONNECT WITH US!

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Twitter: https://twitter.com/believerpod

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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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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

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.

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.