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Dark Valley

Elsbeth Zurek

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Frequency: 1 episode/27d. Total Eps: 14

Dark Valley is a sci-fi and fantasy anthology podcast that aims to transport listeners to a world outside of their own. Join us aboard a Coalition Guard spaceship, inside a Hotel with extraordinary powers, and in a small town where creatures lurk around every corner. Dark Valley probes the human psyche and explores our relationships with ourselves, each other, and the unknowable; in a way that can frighten, soothe, and challenge our perceptions of who we are and what we are capable of.

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🇨🇦 Canada - scienceFiction
01/06/2025
#87
🇨🇦 Canada - scienceFiction
31/05/2025
#67
🇨🇦 Canada - scienceFiction
24/10/2024
#86
🇨🇦 Canada - scienceFiction
23/10/2024
#70
🇨🇦 Canada - scienceFiction
15/10/2024
#74
🇬🇧 Great Britain - scienceFiction
04/10/2024
#84
🇨🇦 Canada - scienceFiction
03/10/2024
#75

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S1E13 - The Beacon

Season 1 · Episode 13

Thursday, December 16, 2021 • Duration 34:04

Episode Notes

Episode 13: The Beacon

This episode was written by Mark Zurek and directed by Elsbeth Denman.

Heather was played by Shelby Rebecca Wong

Wyatt was played by Anthon Mondesir

Nicole was played by Elsbeth Denman

The Narrator was played by Mark Zurek

Dark Valley is produced and edited by Elsbeth Denman

This podcast is recorded under a SAG-AFTRA Collective Bargaining Agreement.

It is made possible by the generous support of our patrons at Patreon.com. including: Ryan Astheimer, James Malloy, Joshua Denman, Honey Brea, Joshua Ryan, Maryann Mengak, Ryan Boelter, Charlotte and Peter, Madeline Denman, Marcia Mandel, Elaine Gibson, Brett McLaughlin and Michael Bowman.

Please visit www.darkvalleypod.com to learn more about our show. Sound credits: "Door, Front, Opening, A.wav" by InspectorJ "Door, Wooden, Close, A (H1).wav" by InspectorJ

Find out more at https://dark-valley-pod.pinecast.co

This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

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S1E12 - Welcome to Sycamore Drive

Season 1 · Episode 12

Thursday, November 18, 2021 • Duration 28:04

Episode Notes

Content Warning: Death and loss of a parent

Episode 12: Welcome to Sycamore Drive

This episode was written and directed by Mark Zurek.

Anne was played by Artemis Snow

Leonard was played by Jamal James

Tracey was played by Lucia Williams

The Narrator was played by Mark Zurek

Dark Valley is produced and edited by Elsbeth Denman

This podcast is recorded under a SAG-AFTRA Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Please visit www.darkvalleypod.com to learn more about our show.

Sound Credits: "Rain on Windows, Interior, A.wav" by InspectorJ "Assembling Furniture" by Ultradust "Footsteps, Stones, A.wav" by InspectorJ "Astounded" by Christopher J Astbury - Switzerland

Find out more at https://dark-valley-pod.pinecast.co

This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

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S1E3 - The Ultulu Anomaly

Season 1 · Episode 3

Thursday, January 21, 2021 • Duration 29:24

Ultulu Anomaly Credits

Content Warning: repetitive sound effects

Episode 3: The Ultulu Anomaly

In their long months aboard the Coalition Starship Emvue, the crew of 4 has grown numb to the potential danger of their current station. But they are about to discover, history can be no indicator when it comes to the anomaly they monitor.

This episode was written and directed by Mark Zurek

Captain Clark was played by Peter DeGiglio

Bannon was played by Emily Buza

Stripe was played by Scott Paladin

Lanski was played by Corvyn Appleby

The Narrator was played by Mark Zurek

Dark Valley is produced and edited by Elsbeth Denman

This podcast is recorded under a SAG-AFTRA Collective Bargaining Agreement.

It is made possible by the generous support of our patrons at Patreon.com. including: Ryan Astheimer, Charlie Neal, James Malloy, Joshua Denman, Calie Ann, Sylva, Honey Brea, Joshua Ryan, Maryann Mengak, Charlotte and Peter, Madeline Denman and Michael Bowman.

Please visit www.darkvalleypod.com to learn more about our show.

Sound Clip Credits: "UI Confirmation Alert, A3.wav" by InspectorJ (www.jshaw.co.uk) of Freesound.org

Find out more at https://dark-valley-pod.pinecast.co

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S1E2 - The Hooded Man

Season 1 · Episode 2

Thursday, January 7, 2021 • Duration 31:04

The Hooded Man

___Content Warning_** : stalking and obsession

Episode 2 - The Hooded Man

Everyone has had a feeling of being watched from time to time. Many have experienced the unwelcome, uncomfortable attention of a stranger. Bianca swears there's a man intent on following her every move; a man whose only attribute is the dark hood he wears.

This episode was written by Mark Zurek.

It was directed by Elsbeth Denman

Bianca was played by Yhá Mourhia Wright

Liz was played by Cindy Chu

AJ was played by Christian Victoria Allen

Officer Wilson was played by Cole Whitmore

The Narrator was played by Mark Zurek

Dark Valley is produced and edited by Elsbeth Denman

This podcast is recorded under a SAG-AFTRA Collective Bargaining Agreement.

It is made possible by the generous support of our patrons at Patreon.com. including: Ryan Astheimer, Charlie Neal, James Malloy, Honey Brea, Joshua Ryan, Maryann Mengak, Madeline Denman and Michael Bowman.

Please visit www.darkvalleypod.com to learn more about our show.

Find out more at https://dark-valley-pod.pinecast.co

This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

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S1E1 - Hotel Merit

Season 1 · Episode 1

Thursday, January 7, 2021 • Duration 35:14

Hotel Merit

Content Warning car accident, loss of a parent, and suicide.

This isn't the first time Jason and Sam have checked in to a hotel while on a business trip. However, the rooms of Hotel Merit are wholly unlike any other hotel rooms, providing opportunities neither Jason nor Sam ever expected to have again.

Episode 1 , Hotel Merit This episode was written by Mark Zurek

It was directed by Mark Zurek

Sam was Played by Geoffrey Hymers

Jason was played by Ben Dawson

Sam’s Mom was played by Shelby Rebecca Wong

Alex was played by Grant Emerson Harvey

Woman was played by Gabriela Aleman

The Clerk and Phone were played by Elsbeth Denman

The Narrator was played by Mark Zurek

Script editing by Geoffrey Hymers

Dark Valley is produced and edited by Elsbeth Denman

This podcast is recorded under a SAG-AFTRA Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Sound Clip Credits: "Rain, Car Interior, A.wav" by InspectorJ (www.jshaw.co.uk) of Freesound.org "Footsteps, Puddles, C.wav" by InspectorJ (www.jshaw.co.uk) of "Bell, Counter, A.wav" by InspectorJ () of

Dark Valley Trailer

Tuesday, December 29, 2020 • Duration

Show Notes

The Narrator is played by Mark Zurek

Dark Valley is produced and edited by Elsbeth Denman

This podcast is recorded under a SAG-AFTRA Collective Bargaining Agreement.

More info about our show can be found on our website: www.darkvalleypod.com

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S1E11 - Dad's Story

Season 1 · Episode 11

Thursday, October 7, 2021 • Duration 30:46

Episode Notes

Content Warning: Discussion of cancer, death of a parent, repetitive beeping

Episode 11: Dad's Story

A love story conceived by Mark S. Zurek.

This episode was written by Mark Zurek and directed by Elsbeth Denman Based on a story by Mark S. Zurek

Henry was played by Richard Denman

Allan was played by Zachary Sherry

Deborah was played by Cecelia Specht

Ruth was played by Kaili Y. Turner

Penny and Victoria were played by Gloria Tsai

The Narrator was played by Mark Zurek

Dark Valley is produced and edited by Elsbeth Denman

This podcast is recorded under a SAG-AFTRA Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Please visit www.darkvalleypod.com to learn more about our show.

Find out more at https://dark-valley-pod.pinecast.co

This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

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S1E10 - The Grace Hypothesis

Season 1 · Episode 10

Thursday, September 2, 2021 • Duration 32:08

Episode Notes

Content Warning: Forced family separation, parental loss, scratchy sci- fi effects

Episode 10: The Grace Hypothesis

Teen genius, Astrid Grace, is faced with a difficult decision. Continue her mother's research into the nature of our reality, or risk the persecution of the government and the disappointment of her father.

This episode was written by Peter DeGiglio, edited by Mark Zurek and directed by Elsbeth Denman

Astrid was played by Mia Christo

Hal was played by Jim Yue

Claire was played by Teresa Hui

The State Agent was played by Peter DeGiglio

The Narrator was played by Mark Zurek

Dark Valley is produced and edited by Elsbeth Denman

This podcast is recorded under a SAG-AFTRA Collective Bargaining Agreement.

It is made possible by the generous support of our patrons at Patreon.com. including: Ryan Astheimer, James Malloy, Joshua Denman, Calie Ann, Honey Brea, Joshua Ryan, Maryann Mengak, Ryan Boelter, Charlotte and Peter, Madeline Denman, Marcia Mandel, Elaine Gibson, Brett McLaughlin and Michael Bowman.

"Chalk My Cue" is by Peter J. Schmidt

Please visit www.darkvalleypod.com to learn more about our show.

Find out more at https://dark-valley-pod.pinecast.co

This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

S1E9 - Where Have You Been, Scott Thomas?

Season 1 · Episode 9

Thursday, August 5, 2021 • Duration 28:41

Episode Notes

Content Warning: Lost child/ sibling, grief, family trauma, and sound effects of bones crunching

Episode 9: Where Have You Been, Scott Thomas?

The Thomas family is overjoyed when their runaway son and brother, Scott, finally returns home. If only it were him.

This episode was written by Mark Zurek and directed by Elsbeth Denman

Ian and Scott were played by Ryan Halsaver

Courtney was played by Brianna Eckhardt

Jeremy was played by Aaron Catano - Saez

Laura was played by Melanie Peterson

The Narrator was played by Mark Zurek

Dark Valley is produced and edited by Elsbeth Denman

This podcast is recorded under a SAG-AFTRA Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Please visit www.darkvalleypod.com to learn more about our show.

Find out more at https://dark-valley-pod.pinecast.co

This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

S1E8 - Try Again

Season 1 · Episode 8

Thursday, July 1, 2021 • Duration 23:06

Try Again Episode Notes

Content Warning: Gaslighting, alcohol and a car accident

Episode 8: Try Again

After a night out with an old friend, Zach Fuller comes home to an angry wife and he can't seem to escape the feeling, that he's been here before.

This episode was written by Mark Zurek and directed by Elsbeth Denman

Zach was played by Byron Hagan

Morgan was played by Eva Ding

Jamie was played by Elizabeth Ann Rimar

Doctor was played by Jesse Singleton

The Narrator was played by Mark Zurek

Dark Valley is produced and edited by Elsbeth Denman

This podcast is recorded under a SAG-AFTRA Collective Bargaining Agreement.

It is made possible by the generous support of our patrons at Patreon.com. including: Ryan Astheimer, Charlie Neal, James Malloy, Joshua Denman, Calie Ann, Honey Brea, Joshua Ryan, Maryann Mengak, Ryan Boelter, Charlotte and Peter, Madeline Denman and Michael Bowman.

Please visit www.darkvalleypod.com to learn more about our show.

Find out more at https://dark-valley-pod.pinecast.co

This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

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