Explore every episode of the podcast Dead West
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part 0 "Prologue" | 15 Aug 2024 | 00:07:07 | |
Eldritch horror and weird western themes collide in the dying years of a re-imagined American Wild West. A time when everything was stolen, blood was let, and society grappled with modernity. We follow Conrad as he explores the shadowy corners of the world in an attempt to outrun his family legacy. In our first episode we are introduced to Conrad as he heads northward for his latest contract in Blackwater, California. No trigger warnings for this episode. Credits: Lucas Martinez as the Conductor (https://x.com/LucasMartinezva) Devin Steffens as Conrad (https://x.com/merlin_thebard) Intro and Outro music by @Sage_GC Support us on Patreon or Ko-fi for exclusive content, merch, and much more! Join the Community on Discord to talk about the show and join other Travelers as we navigate the DEAD WEST! Music and Sound effects are licensed from third-party providers including Soundly, Epidemic Sound, Freesound.org, Soundstripe, Pixabay, Music Vine, Youtube, Slipstream, and BBC Sounds. No Generative AI was used in the making of this production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Part 1 "Headed Dead West" | 17 Sep 2024 | 00:29:43 | |
Eldritch horror and weird western themes collide in the dying years of a re-imagined American Wild West. A time when everything was stolen, blood was let, and society grappled with modernity. We follow Conrad as he explores the shadowy corners of the world in an attempt to outrun his family legacy. In Part 1, we are introduced to Conrad as he heads northward for his latest contract in Blackwater, California and the shadow of the town grows wider with each person Conrad meets. Trigger warnings w/ approximate time stamps: Immolation: 2:59 Children screams: 2:59 Spitting: 18:37 Credits: Lucas Martinez as the Conductor (https://x.com/LucasMartinezva) Devin Steffens as Conrad, Louis, and other voices (https://x.com/merlin_thebard) Brianna Steffens as Auggie (https://www.tiktok.com/@bsteffensbooks) Intro and Outro music by @Sage_GC Support the show:
Music and Sound effects are licensed from third-party providers including Soundly, Epidemic Sound, Freesound.org, Soundstripe, Pixabay, Music Vine, Youtube, Slipstream, and BBC Sounds. No Generative AI was used in the making of this production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Part 5 "Father" | 03 Mar 2025 | 00:33:36 | |
Eldritch horror and weird western themes collide in the dying years of a re-imagined American Wild West. A time when everything was stolen, blood was let, and society grappled with modernity. We follow Conrad as he explores the shadowy corners of the world in an attempt to outrun his family legacy. Conrad converses about the life and trials of Father Gregory as they tend to Conrad's wounds. There is more to the coal than Conrad and Louis imagined.
Devin Steffens as Conrad, Louis, and other voices (https://x.com/merlin_thebard) Zachary Scott as Father Gregory https://m.imdb.com/name/nm16544300/?ref_=m_ttfcd_cl19 Intro and Outro music by @Sage_GC Support us on Patreon or Ko-fi for exclusive content, merch, and much more! Join the Community on Discord to talk about the show and join other Travelers as we navigate the DEAD WEST! Music and Sound effects are licensed from third-party providers including Soundly, Epidemic Sound, Freesound.org, Soundstripe, Pixabay, Music Vine, Youtube, Slipstream, and BBC Sounds. No Generative AI was used in the making of this production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Part 4 "Nothing beside remains" | 30 Jan 2025 | 00:31:30 | |
Eldritch horror and weird western themes collide in the dying years of a re-imagined American Wild West. A time when everything was stolen, blood was let, and society grappled with modernity. We follow Conrad as he explores the shadowy corners of the world in an attempt to outrun his family legacy. In Part 4, the forces of Blackwater make themselves known and begin moving in town. Conrad recalls memories of his past. Trigger warnings:
Devin Steffens as Conrad, Louis, and other voices (https://x.com/merlin_thebard) Brianna Steffens as Auggie (https://www.tiktok.com/@bsteffensbooks) Zachary Scott as Father Gregory https://m.imdb.com/name/nm16544300/?ref_=m_ttfcd_cl19 Intro and Outro music by @Sage_GC Support us on Patreon or Ko-fi for exclusive content, merch, and much more! Join the Community on Discord to talk about the show and join other Travelers as we navigate the DEAD WEST! Music and Sound effects are licensed from third-party providers including Soundly, Epidemic Sound, Freesound.org, Soundstripe, Pixabay, Music Vine, Youtube, Slipstream, and BBC Sounds. No Generative AI was used in the making of this production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Tales from the Dead West: La Loup Garou | 07 Jan 2025 | 00:24:13 | |
Eldritch horror and weird western themes collide in the dying years of a re-imagined American Wild West. A time when everything was stolen, blood was let, and society grappled with modernity. We follow Conrad as he explores the shadowy corners of the world in an attempt to outrun his family legacy. Join us on our inaugural foray into a new podcast segment we are calling, "Tales from the Dead West", these are stand alone anthology stories from around the world of the Dead West. Our first one here is about our favorite paternal ghost and his going's ons before his death. Please note this episode depicts intense scenes of torture and harm to animals, no actual animals were harmed in the production of this episode. Trigger warnings w/ approximate time stamps:
Credits: Devin Steffens as Conrad, Louis, and other voices (https://x.com/merlin_thebard) Intro and Outro music by @Sage_GC Support us on Patreon or Ko-fi for exclusive content, merch, and much more! Join the Community on Discord to talk about the show and join other Travelers as we navigate the DEAD WEST! Music and Sound effects are licensed from third-party providers including Soundly, Epidemic Sound, Freesound.org, Soundstripe, Pixabay, Music Vine, Youtube, Slipstream, and BBC Sounds. No Generative AI was used in the making of this production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Part 3 "Mrs Davis" | 21 Nov 2024 | 00:33:10 | |
Eldritch horror and weird western themes collide in the dying years of a re-imagined American Wild West. A time when everything was stolen, blood was let, and society grappled with modernity. We follow Conrad as he explores the shadowy corners of the world in an attempt to outrun his family legacy. In Part 3, Auggie confronts Conrad about his secrets and lies and Conrad finally makes his way out of town to visit Mrs Davis. Trigger warnings w/ approximate time stamps:
Credits: Devin Steffens as Conrad, Louis, and other voices (https://x.com/merlin_thebard) Brianna Steffens as Auggie (https://www.tiktok.com/@bsteffensbooks) Dexter Manning as Mr Davis Intro and Outro music by @Sage_GC Support us on Patreon or Ko-fi for exclusive content, merch, and much more! Join the Community on Discord to talk about the show and join other Travelers as we navigate the DEAD WEST! Music and Sound effects are licensed from third-party providers including Soundly, Epidemic Sound, Freesound.org, Soundstripe, Pixabay, Music Vine, Youtube, Slipstream, and BBC Sounds. No Generative AI was used in the making of this production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Part 2 "Simple Things" | 21 Oct 2024 | 00:21:24 | |
Eldritch horror and weird western themes collide in the dying years of a re-imagined American Wild West. A time when everything was stolen, blood was let, and society grappled with modernity. We follow Conrad as he explores the shadowy corners of the world in an attempt to outrun his family legacy. In our second episode tensions grow between Conrad and Louis as the world around them takes shape. Trigger warnings w/ approximate time stamps: 3:45: Usage of dated language 3:55: Harm to children Credits: Devin Steffens as Conrad, Louis, and other voices (https://x.com/merlin_thebard) Brianna Steffens as Auggie (https://www.tiktok.com/@bsteffensbooks) Intro and Outro music by @Sage_GC Badb: Oathed Devotee Prayer by wolvesandravensohmy as posted by https://madamehearthwitch.tumblr.com/post/172184136481/badb-oathed-devotee-prayer Support us on Patreon or Ko-fi for exclusive content, merch, and much more! Join the Community on Discord to talk about the show and join other Travelers as we navigate the DEAD WEST! Music and Sound effects are licensed from third-party providers including Soundly, Epidemic Sound, Freesound.org, Soundstripe, Pixabay, Music Vine, Youtube, Slipstream, and BBC Sounds. No Generative AI was used in the making of this production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Part 6 "As above, so below" | 02 Apr 2025 | 00:45:05 | |
Eldritch horror and weird western themes collide in the dying years of a re-imagined American Wild West. A time when everything was stolen, blood was let, and society grappled with modernity. We follow Conrad as he explores the shadowy corners of the world in an attempt to outrun his family legacy. In Part 6, Conrad comes face to face with the Mother of the Mountain only to realize that around every corner there is some monster or another.
Devin Steffens as Conrad, Louis, and other voices (https://x.com/merlin_thebard) Zachary Scott as Father Gregory https://m.imdb.com/name/nm16544300/?ref_=m_ttfcd_cl19 Brianna Lucido as Auggie (https://www.tiktok.com/@bsteffensbooks) Intro and Outro music by @Sage_GC Support us on Patreon or Ko-fi for exclusive content, merch, and much more! Join the Community on Discord to talk about the show and join other Travelers as we navigate the DEAD WEST! Music and Sound effects are licensed from third-party providers including Soundly, Epidemic Sound, Freesound.org, Soundstripe, Pixabay, Music Vine, Youtube, Slipstream, and BBC Sounds. No Generative AI was used in the making of this production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Part 7 "Paw and Poppet" | 13 May 2025 | 00:30:39 | |
Eldritch horror and weird western themes collide in the dying years of a re-imagined American Wild West. A time when everything was stolen, blood was let, and society grappled with modernity. We follow Conrad as he explores the shadowy corners of the world in an attempt to outrun his family legacy. In Part 7, Conrad and Louis compare their pasts and confront one another about the use of knacks and other magics.
Devin Steffens as Conrad, Louis, and other voices (https://x.com/merlin_thebard) Intro and Outro music by @Sage_GC Support us on Patreon or Ko-fi for exclusive content, merch, and much more! Join the Community on Discord to talk about the show and join other Travelers as we navigate the DEAD WEST! Music and Sound effects are licensed from third-party providers including Soundly, Epidemic Sound, Freesound.org, Soundstripe, Pixabay, Music Vine, Youtube, Slipstream, and BBC Sounds. No Generative AI was used in the making of this production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Part 8: "Voices in the Dark" | 30 Jun 2025 | 00:43:35 | |
Eldritch horror and weird western themes collide in the dying years of a re-imagined American Wild West. A time when everything was stolen, blood was let, and society grappled with modernity. We follow Conrad as he explores the shadowy corners of the world in an attempt to outrun his family legacy. In Part 8, Conrad and his Poppet dive further into the caves and into the madness that has consumed Blackwater.
Devin Steffens as Conrad, Louis, and other voices (https://x.com/merlin_thebard) Athan of Hush Studio as Rory (https://bsky.app/profile/athansmusic.com) Zachary Scott as Father Gregory https://m.imdb.com/name/nm16544300/?ref_=m_ttfcd_cl19 Intro and Outro music by @Sage_GC Support us on our FREE Patreon for exclusive content, merch, and much more! Join the Community on Discord to talk about the show and join other Travelers as we navigate the DEAD WEST! Music and Sound effects are licensed from third-party providers including Soundly, Epidemic Sound, Freesound.org, Soundstripe, Pixabay, Music Vine, Youtube, Slipstream, and BBC Sounds. No Generative AI was used in the making of this production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Part 9 "The Crone, The Crow, and the Mountain Child" | 31 Dec 2025 | 00:38:23 | |
Eldritch horror and weird western themes collide in the dying years of a re-imagined American Wild West. A time when everything was stolen, blood was let, and society grappled with modernity. We follow Conrad as he explores the shadowy corners of the world in an attempt to outrun his family legacy. In Part 9, Auggie communes with family, the veil around the Ward's family legacy thickens, and Conrad starts piecing together a larger plot before him.
Devin Steffens as Conrad, Louis, and other voices Brianna Steffens as Auggie and Mable (https://www.tiktok.com/@bsteffensbooks) Raphael Suarez is Thug Intro and Outro music by @Sage_GC Support us on our FREE Patreon for exclusive content, merch, and much more! Join the Community on Discord to talk about the show and join other Travelers as we navigate the DEAD WEST! Music and Sound effects are licensed from third-party providers including Soundly, Epidemic Sound, Freesound.org, Soundstripe, Pixabay, Music Vine, Youtube, Slipstream, and BBC Sounds. No Generative AI was used in the making of this production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Tales from the Dead West: Nearer Hell than Purgatory | 22 Jul 2025 | 00:58:00 | |
Eldritch horror and weird western themes collide in the dying years of a re-imagined American Wild West. A time when everything was stolen, blood was let, and society grappled with modernity. We follow Conrad as he explores the shadowy corners of the world in an attempt to outrun his family legacy. Join us on another foray into a "Tales from the Dead West" episode, these are stand alone anthology stories from around the world of the Dead West. In this episode Pinkerton Agent, Penelope Bancroft, heads deep into the Sierra Nevada Mountains to look for a team of missing agents. Little does she know that in those mountains she will learn what "surviving at all costs" really means. Trigger warnings:
Credits: Story and writing by Ashe Seguinte Sophia Chung as Penelope Bancroft Editing, Sound Design, and additional Voices by Devin Steffens Intro and Outro music by @Sage_GC Support us on Patreon or Ko-fi for exclusive content, merch, and much more! Join the Community on Discord to talk about the show and join other Travelers as we navigate the DEAD WEST! Music and Sound effects are licensed from third-party providers including Soundly, Epidemic Sound, Freesound.org, Soundstripe, Pixabay, Music Vine, Youtube, Slipstream, and BBC Sounds. No Generative AI was used in the making of this production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||