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Believer: A Paranormal Mystery

Julie Saunders

Fiction

Frequency: 1 episode/48d. Total Eps: 22

Lara Campbell used to believe in the paranormal. Now she pretends to believe in it for money. But when her ex-partner goes missing near the Oregon Bigfoot Highway, she may have to re-evaluate everything she thought she knew. BELIEVER is a spooky fiction audio drama about ghosts, cryptids, demons, cosmic entities, and the fake psychic who doesn't believe they exist. New episodes every other Tuesday.

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🇫🇷 France - fiction
19/07/2026
#88
🇩🇪 Germany - fiction
20/10/2024
#93

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The Second Tale of Sodapop: Part 2

Episode 11

Monday, November 14, 2022 • Duration 23:02

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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The Second Tale of Sodapop: Part 1

Episode 12

Monday, October 31, 2022 • Duration 25:50

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

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Sun and Moon

Episode 16

Friday, October 30, 2020 • Duration 54:37

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.

Want to support the show? Visit the Believer merch store, check out our Patreon, or leave a review wherever you found this episode!

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

The Tale of SodaPop: Part Three

Episode 17

Tuesday, September 22, 2020 • Duration 22:35

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

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

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

The Tale of SodaPop: Part Two

Episode 18

Tuesday, September 15, 2020 • Duration 14:00

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

The Tale of SodaPop: Part One

Episode 19

Thursday, September 10, 2020 • Duration 15:09

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

1.05 - Squatch Talk

Season 1 · Episode 5

Wednesday, June 10, 2020 • Duration 13:52

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

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1.04 - The Voice of God

Season 1 · Episode 4

Tuesday, May 12, 2020 • Duration 14:48

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/

1.03 - The Night the Sky Fell

Season 1 · Episode 3

Wednesday, April 15, 2020 • Duration 19:13

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:

1.02 - Dead Zone

Season 1 · Episode 2

Wednesday, March 18, 2020 • Duration 20:29

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/
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