Dark Valley – Details, episodes & analysis

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

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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.

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

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Ultulu Anomaly Credits

Content Warning: repetitive sound effects

Episode 3: The Ultulu Anomaly

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

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___Content Warning_** : stalking and obsession

Episode 2 - The Hooded Man

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.

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

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.

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.

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 Freesound.org "Bell, Counter, A.wav" by InspectorJ (www.jshaw.co.uk) of Freesound.org

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

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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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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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

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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.

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.

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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.

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