The Rat King

Part Seven: Escape from the Garden In our final episode, Daphne hastens to outpace her stalker, uncovering alarming details. As Daphne returns to a familiar haunt, old acquaintances are reprised and danger comes calling. CW: Contains adult content including descriptions and instances of stalking and violence. If you or someone you know is being stalked, or is a survivor of domestic or sexual abuse, help is available. Go to https://www.stalkingawareness.org/ for resources. FEATURING Stephanie LaVardera, Kelly Grago, Daniel Van Thomas, Fernando Vieira, Karen Laven, Richard Fisher, Dina Laura, Sheree Wichard, Al Pagano, and Rachel Feltman “The Rat King” Written by L.R. Wild Produced by The Shrill Collective Directed by Chelsea Feltman and Ash Croce Audio Engineering & Sound Design by Brando Kress Music Composed, Recorded, and Produced by Chelsea Feltman, Tim Leonard, and Brando Kress Executive Produced & Assisted by Kristina Cole, Ash Croce, Lynda DeFuria, Chelsea Feltman, & Allison Wilkes-Bourland Cover Art & Logo by Samantha Ferello Marketing & Socials by Lynda DeFuria Special Thanks to Tim Leonard, Wes Bourland, Max Zimbert, Monique Morgan, Laura Anastor-Walters, Maureen and Bob Croce, Rachel Feltman, Tessa Faye, Michele Torchia, and Tay Burch Follow Shrill: SHRILL SITE: https://theshrillcollective.com/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/theshrillcollective/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/ShrillCollective/ Be sure to follow, rate, and share “The Rat King” --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-shrill-collective/message

Part Six: There's a Storm Brewing After six years of dormancy, Daphne's antagonists resurface with renewed vigor. Political and civil unrest expose troublesome correlations. CW: Contains adult content including descriptions and instances of stalking and violence. If you or someone you know is being stalked, or is a survivor of domestic or sexual abuse, help is available. Go to https://www.stalkingawareness.org/ for resources. FEATURING Stephanie LaVardera, Kelly Grago, Daniel Van Thomas, Fernando Vieira, Karen Laven, Richard Fisher, Dina Laura, Sheree Wichard, Al Pagano, and Rachel Feltman “The Rat King” Written by L.R. Wild Produced by The Shrill Collective Directed by Chelsea Feltman and Ash Croce Audio Engineering & Sound Design by Brando Kress Music Composed, Recorded, and Produced by Chelsea Feltman, Tim Leonard, and Brando Kress Executive Produced & Assisted by Kristina Cole, Ash Croce, Lynda DeFuria, Chelsea Feltman, & Allison Wilkes-Bourland Cover Art & Logo by Samantha Ferello Marketing & Socials by Lynda DeFuria Special Thanks to Tim Leonard, Wes Bourland, Max Zimbert, Monique Morgan, Laura Anastor-Walters, Maureen and Bob Croce, Rachel Feltman, Tessa Faye, Michele Torchia, and Tay Burch Follow Shrill: SHRILL SITE: https://theshrillcollective.com/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/theshrillcollective/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/ShrillCollective/ Be sure to follow, rate, and share “The Rat King” --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-shrill-collective/message

Part Five: Let's Make a Deal Daphne digs deep and takes some unique advice about her problems, resulting in a surprising agreement. She embarks on a new chapter, while a global health crisis looms. CW: Contains adult content including descriptions and instances of stalking and violence. If you or someone you know is being stalked, or is a survivor of domestic or sexual abuse, help is available. Go to https://www.stalkingawareness.org/ for resources. FEATURING Stephanie LaVardera, Kelly Grago, Daniel Van Thomas, Fernando Vieira, Karen Laven, Richard Fisher, Dina Laura, Sheree Wichard, Al Pagano, and Rachel Feltman “The Rat King” Written by L.R. Wild Produced by The Shrill Collective Directed by Chelsea Feltman and Ash Croce Audio Engineering & Sound Design by Brando Kress Music Composed, Recorded, and Produced by Chelsea Feltman, Tim Leonard, and Brando Kress Executive Produced & Assisted by Kristina Cole, Ash Croce, Lynda DeFuria, Chelsea Feltman, & Allison Wilkes-Bourland Cover Art & Logo by Samantha Ferello Marketing & Socials by Lynda DeFuria Special Thanks to Tim Leonard, Wes Bourland, Max Zimbert, Monique Morgan, Laura Anastor-Walters, Maureen and Bob Croce, Rachel Feltman, Tessa Faye, Michele Torchia, and Tay Burch Follow Shrill: SHRILL SITE: https://theshrillcollective.com/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/theshrillcollective/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/ShrillCollective/ Be sure to follow, rate, and share “The Rat King” --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-shrill-collective/message

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Hey listeners! We're taking a mid-season hiatus. The Shrill Collective will be back with Episode 5 of "The Rat King" on Friday, February 10th. Until then, make sure to subscribe to our show here and follow us on Instagram: @TheShrillCollective & Twitter: @ShrillColl --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-shrill-collective/message

Part Four: A Pretty Okay Species While Daphne bravely explores new depths, we hear some different perspectives on her dilemma. Daphne comes face-to-face with a remarkable figure. CW: Contains adult content including descriptions and instances of stalking and violence. If you or someone you know is being stalked, or is a survivor of domestic or sexual abuse, help is available. Go to https://www.stalkingawareness.org/ for resources. FEATURING Stephanie LaVardera, Kelly Grago, Daniel Van Thomas, Fernando Vieira, Karen Laven, Richard Fisher, Dina Laura, Sheree Wichard, Al Pagano, and Rachel Feltman “The Rat King” Written by L.R. Wild Produced by The Shrill Collective Directed by Chelsea Feltman and Ash Croce Audio Engineering & Sound Design by Brando Kress Music Composed, Recorded, and Produced by Chelsea Feltman, Tim Leonard, and Brando Kress Executive Produced & Assisted by Kristina Cole, Ash Croce, Lynda DeFuria, Chelsea Feltman, & Allison Wilkes-Bourland Cover Art & Logo by Samantha Ferello Marketing & Socials by Lynda DeFuria Special Thanks to Tim Leonard, Wes Bourland, Max Zimbert, Monique Morgan, Laura Anastor-Walters, Maureen and Bob Croce, Rachel Feltman, Tessa Faye, Michele Torchia, and Tay Burch Follow Shrill: SHRILL SITE: https://theshrillcollective.com/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/theshrillcollective/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/ShrillCollective/ Be sure to follow, rate, and share “The Rat King” --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-shrill-collective/message

Part Three: A Pivotal Moment Daphne's stalker and the rats push boundaries, and Daphne meets an ally and an opponent. As our hero ponders whether it is too late to fix her escalating problems, she witnesses a tragedy. CW: Contains adult content including descriptions and instances of stalking and violence. If you or someone you know is being stalked, or is a survivor of domestic or sexual abuse, help is available. Go to https://www.stalkingawareness.org/ for resources. FEATURING Stephanie LaVardera, Kelly Grago, Daniel Van Thomas, Fernando Vieira, Karen Laven, Richard Fisher, Dina Laura, Sheree Wichard, Al Pagano, and Rachel Feltman “The Rat King” Written by L.R. Wild Produced by The Shrill Collective Directed by Chelsea Feltman and Ash Croce Audio Engineering & Sound Design by Brando Kress Music Composed, Recorded, and Produced by Chelsea Feltman, Tim Leonard, and Brando Kress Executive Produced & Assisted by Kristina Cole, Ash Croce, Lynda DeFuria, Chelsea Feltman, & Allison Wilkes-Bourland Cover Art & Logo by Samantha Ferello Marketing & Socials by Lynda DeFuria Special Thanks to Tim Leonard, Wes Bourland, Max Zimbert, Monique Morgan, Laura Anastor-Walters, Maureen and Bob Croce, Rachel Feltman, Tessa Faye, Michele Torchia, and Tay Burch Follow Shrill: SHRILL SITE: https://theshrillcollective.com/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/theshrillcollective/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/ShrillCollective/ Be sure to follow, rate, and share “The Rat King” --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-shrill-collective/message

Part Two: There's Always a Gap Daphne moves into a new home, meets a mysterious cast of characters, and receives the flagship letter from her stalker… accompanied by some other intruders. CW: Contains adult content including descriptions and instances of stalking and violence. If you or someone you know is being stalked, or is a survivor of domestic or sexual abuse, help is available. Go to https://www.stalkingawareness.org/ for resources. FEATURING Stephanie LaVardera, Kelly Grago, Daniel Van Thomas, Fernando Vieira, Karen Laven, Richard Fisher, Dina Laura, Sheree Wichard, Al Pagano, and Rachel Feltman “The Rat King” Written by L.R. Wild Produced by The Shrill Collective Directed by Chelsea Feltman and Ash Croce Audio Engineering & Sound Design by Brando Kress Music Composed, Recorded, and Produced by Chelsea Feltman, Tim Leonard, and Brando Kress Executive Produced & Assisted by Kristina Cole, Ash Croce, Lynda DeFuria, Chelsea Feltman, & Allison Wilkes-Bourland Cover Art & Logo by Samantha Ferello Marketing & Socials by Lynda DeFuria Special Thanks to Tim Leonard, Wes Bourland, Max Zimbert, Monique Morgan, Laura Anastor-Walters, Maureen and Bob Croce, Rachel Feltman, Tessa Faye, Michele Torchia, and Tay Burch Follow Shrill: SHRILL SITE: https://theshrillcollective.com/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/theshrillcollective/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/ShrillCollective/ Be sure to follow, rate, and share “The Rat King” --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-shrill-collective/message

Part One: Of Mice and Men After many years of relative peace, Daphne finds herself in the midst of two familiar antagonists: her stalker and a rodent infestation. We revisit the origins of her long relationship to both. CW: Contains adult content including descriptions and instances of stalking and violence. If you or someone you know is being stalked, or is a survivor of domestic or sexual abuse, help is available. Go to https://www.stalkingawareness.org/ for resources. FEATURING Stephanie LaVardera, Kelly Grago, Daniel Van Thomas, Fernando Vieira, Karen Laven, Richard Fisher, Dina Laura, Sheree Wichard, Al Pagano, and Rachel Feltman “The Rat King” Written by L.R. Wild Produced by The Shrill Collective Directed by Chelsea Feltman and Ash Croce Audio Engineering & Sound Design by Brando Kress Music Composed, Recorded, and Produced by Chelsea Feltman, Tim Leonard, and Brando Kress Executive Produced & Assisted by Kristina Cole, Ash Croce, Lynda DeFuria, Chelsea Feltman, & Allison Wilkes-Bourland Cover Art & Logo by Samantha Ferello Marketing & Socials by Lynda DeFuria Special Thanks to Tim Leonard, Wes Bourland, Max Zimbert, Monique Morgan, Laura Anastor-Walters, Maureen and Bob Croce, Rachel Feltman, Tessa Faye, Michele Torchia, and Tay Burch Follow Shrill: SHRILL SITE: https://theshrillcollective.com/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/theshrillcollective/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/ShrillCollective/ Be sure to follow, rate, and share “The Rat King” --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-shrill-collective/message

The Rat King is a serialized, thriller, fiction podcast that weaves magical realism with urban mythology. As Daphne attempts to disentangle herself from her stalker, she must confront the infestations along her path. “The Rat King” is an original audio drama by L.R. Wild, produced by The Shrill Collective. Written by L.R. Wild Produced by The Shrill Collective Directed by Chelsea Feltman and Ash Croce Audio Engineering & Sound Design by Brando Kress Music Composed, Recorded, and Produced by Chelsea Feltman, Tim Leonard, and Brando Kress Cover Art & Logo by Samantha Ferello Executive Produced & Production Assistance by Kristina Cole, Ash Croce, Lynda DeFuria, Chelsea Feltman, & Allison Wilkes-Bourland Marketing & Socials by Lynda DeFuria Special Thanks to Tim Leonard, Wes Bourland, Max Zimbert, Monique Morgan, Laura Anastor-Walters, Maureen and Bob Croce, Rachel Feltman, Tessa Faye, Michele Torchia, and Tay Burch Featuring: Stephanie LaVardera, Kelly Grago, Daniel Van Thomas, Fernando Vieira, Karan Laven, Richard Fisher, Dina Laura, Sheree Wichard, Al Pagano, and Rachel Feltman Trailer VO featuring Kristina Cole If you or someone you know is being stalked, or is a survivor of domestic or sexual abuse, help is available. Go to https://www.stalkingawareness.org/ for resources. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-shrill-collective/message