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In the city of New Candler, magic is scarce by design. A tech mogul wants to keep it that way. And a magic user wants freedom. Welcome to New Candler, cultural epicenter of the United States. | VALENCE is a serial fiction podcast meant for adult audiences. See our website for transcripts and content…

Hug House Productions


    • Jul 4, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 24m AVG DURATION
    • 61 EPISODES
    • 3 SEASONS


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    FEED DROP: Liam is Elon Musk

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2024 33:55 Transcription Available


    Welcome to The Deposition, a dramatic reading of the public record transcript of Elon Musk's deposition in full. We promise: this is really real, a real thing that happened in a real lawsuit that exists in real life, word for word – with the addition of some actor editorialization.In this episode, we enter the virtual Zoom court of law, hear Elon Musk learn what this lawsuit is about, and hear Alex Spiro get educated on how to use objections in Texas. ALLEGEDLY!Find the full official court transcript here, courtesy of HuffPo: https://the-deposition.captivate.fm/ty-huffpoFind the transcript for this episode here: https://the-deposition.captivate.fm/ep1-transcriptThis episode is brought to you by the fantastic podcast This Is Propaganda. Find more and listen here: https://the-deposition.captivate.fm/this-is-propagandaThe Deposition is made by Hug House Productions. You can find our work at Hug House dot Productions. Our showrunner, director, and editor is Wil Williams, who also plays the Court Reporter, and also is me. Mark Bankston is played by Elena Fernández Collins. Alex Spiro is played by Anne Baird. Elon Musk is played by Josh Rubino. The videographer is played by C. N. Josephs. Mr. Grant is played by Zach Orsulak. Music by Blue Dot Sessions. Justice for Ben Brody.

    FEED DROP: Luis is the Hero of Fereldan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2024 68:39


    Welcome to How to Act Fereldan, your podcast field guide to all things Dragon Age. Join Anne Baird, Wil Williams, and Giancarlo Herrera as they play through the fantasy RPG series Dragon Age. They'll ask the important questions, like What Is This Dragon Age? But also — what are the sociopolitical ramifications of the architecture in the Emerald Graves? How do the mechanics change from game to game? Is Anders a war criminal? (Probably.) Your hosts will also bring you fanfic recommendations, lore analysis, and more in each episode.In the first episode, we discuss our history with the series and dive into Giancarlo's Hero of Fereldan!What's that Dragon Age?Credits:How To Act Fereldan is made in collaboration between Hug House Productions and Whimsic Productions. It is co-hosted by Anne Baird, Wil Williams, and Giancarlo Herrera, with sound designed by Wil Williams and transcripts by Ted Heavner.Learn more and access full research notes for each episode at HowToActFereldan.com, and follow us on Tumblr at @ActFereldan for even more Dragon Age chaos.

    Support True Tales of the Illuminati!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2024 34:44


    Our friends over at True Tales of the Illuminati are crowdfunding for their third season! Check out their first episode here, and be sure to support them by listening, subscribing, and chucking some hot bucks their way if you can!https://www.truetalesteam.com/https://igg.me/at/truetales3

    Episode 1: Pilot: What I Knowvermorphs - Nevermorphed

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2024 12:33


    In this pilot episode, Wil explains everything they know about Animorphs. It's not a lot! Would they survive a yeerk attack? Probably not even a little!CreditsNevermorphed is hosted, edited, and produced by Wil Williams. Our theme music is “The Chase” by Joey Hendrixx. Our title is by Eddie Feeley, and this podcast would not exist without Mike Schubert's podcasts, Potterless and The Newest Olympian. You can find his work at schub.es.Nevermorphed is a proud member of Hug House Productions. Find more at hughouse.productions, and follow us on Tumblr at hughousepods and nevermorphed.Want to be a guest on a future episode? Email us at hello@hughouse.productions!

    New Hug House Show: Nevermorphed!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2024 0:40


    In 2024, Wil Williams embarks on a New Year's Resolution: get really into Animorphs for the first time. Join them as they read the 54-book series they've been wanting to read since they were a kid, joined by guests who have been fans the whole time.CreditsNevermorphed is hosted, edited, and produced by Wil Williams. Our theme music is “The Chase” by Joey Hendrixx. Our title is by Eddie Feeley, and this podcast would not exist without Mike Schubert's podcasts, Potterless and The Newest Olympian. You can find his work at schub.es.Nevermorphed is a proud member of Hug House Productions. Find more at hughouse.productions, and follow us on Tumblr at hughousepods and nevermorphed.

    Visionaries: Eye For An Eye

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2023 28:09


    Check out Visionaries, a fantasy audio drama about racism and two brothers who stand on opposite sides of political conflict. Find more at https://www.visionariesaudiodrama.com/ VALENCE is a serialized fiction podcast meant for adult listeners. You can find more information, including our full cast list and transcripts, at VALENCEpod.com.

    The Inn Between

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2023 11:51


    Our friends over at the Inn Between podcast are currently crowdfunding for their FIFTH season!!! Inn Between is a downright lovely show by a downright lovely team. Their crowdfunding campaign ends on August 18th, and they're asking for a very humble $5000 for the entire season. It would mean everything to us here at Hug House for you to support their work at https://crowdfundr.com/InnBetween5. We hope you enjoy season 1 episode 6, "The Plan"!

    Levian

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2023 4:19


    After his sister's betrayal forced him into exile, Lord Valentin Tellari must now face the deadly ocean that rages against the Drumming Isles. But neither storms nor leviathans will smother the vengeful fire that burns within Valentin. He will not know rest until he has reclaimed what is rightfully his. Levian is an upcoming high fantasy podcast brought to you by Samy Souissi (Desperado) and Hug House Productions. You can support Levian on Indiegogo beginning on July 19th, 2023 at https://igg.me/at/levian-podcast/ and find out more about the show, including full transcripts, at https://levianpod.com/. Come hither, listener...

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    Afflicted

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2023 36:27


    Afflicted - Chapter One: Dig Friend of the show Tonia Ransom is crowdfunding for Season 2 of Afflicted: The Bell Witch Returns! You can support Season 2 on Indiegogo at igg.me/at/afflicted2. Afflicted is a horror thriller audio drama best described as Lovecraft Country meets True Blood, told in an anthology format like American Horror Story. All seasons will feature characters who use the hoodoo belief system, and a demonic book bound in human flesh that wreaks havoc wherever it goes. Season 1 focuses on a small, East Texas town that suffers from disasters that are anything but natural, and only the town's shunned hoodoo queen can save the town and its citizens, but will the fearful, mistrustful citizens ensure their own demise? Season 2 will follow a family in East Tennessee in 1964 that begins to experience a strange haunting. Who will they turn to to save themselves?

    Scoring Magic (and Q&A Announcement!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2023 24:09


    VALENCE may be complete, but we're not done yet so we're doing a Q&A! Send us your questions to our email, our Twitter, our Tumblr, our Patreon or Patron Discord… anywhere you can find us, we'll take your questions! The due date for sending us those questions is April 28th, 2023. In the mean time, you can get a taste for the kind of things we might discuss in the Q&A in this final episode of Scoring Magic. Spoilers for VALENCE in the second half! Credits: This episode was written, recorded, and sound designed by Wil Williams. It was produced and transcribed by Anne Baird.

    3.13: Stable

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2023 34:17


    Season 3, Episode 13: "Stable" Of course, you can never really go back home. It's time to stop repeating patterns. Let's look ahead. And always, always remember: protect your magic. VALENCE is a serialized fiction podcast meant for adult listeners. You can find more information, including our full cast list and transcripts, at VALENCEpod.com. If you'd like to listen to the next two episodes in advance of their public release, you can purchase access to them now in the free Apollo Podcasts app. Credits: VALENCE was created by Wil Williams. This episode was written by Wil Williams and Katie Youmans, and edited and sound designed by Wil Williams. This episode was directed by Anne Baird and Katie Youmans, transcribed by Katie Youmans, and produced by Anne Baird. The VALENCE Season 3 theme was composed by Travis Reaves. Performances by: Josh Rubino as Liam Alden and Liam's Inner Voice Naomi McMillan as Morgan Reilley John Westover as Nico Salvai Caleb Del Rio as Flynn Velasco Jordan Cobb as Sarah Harris Katie Chin as Grace Chen Ishani Kanetkar as Mahira Varma Alex Welch as Noel Alden Izzy O'Connell as Cass Madison Dabbs-Petty as Elisha Dawes Miracle Fonmanu as Zoe Kafoa Elena Fernandez Collins as Soledad Marquez Maddi Albregts as Jessi Khalila Roney as the Therapist Giancarlo Hererra as Luis Acebo and Roscoe Baird as Roscoe. We miss you, big baby.

    3.12: Halo

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2023 24:09


    Season 3, Episode 12: "Halo" Liam and Noel come back home. Morgan Reilley comes back to her senses. And the message comes out to everyone who's listening. VALENCE is a serialized fiction podcast meant for adult listeners. You can find more information, including our full cast list and transcripts, at VALENCEpod.com. Credits: VALENCE was created by Wil Williams. This episode was written by Wil Williams, Katie Youmans, and Anne Baird and edited and sound designed by Wil Williams. This episode was directed by Anne Baird and Katie Youmans, transcribed by Katie Youmans, and produced by Anne Baird. The VALENCE Season 3 theme was composed by Travis Reaves. Performances by: Josh Rubino as Liam Alden and Liam's Inner Voice, Naomi McMillan as Morgan Reilley, John Westover as Nico Salvai, Caleb Del Rio as Flynn Velasco, Jordan Cobb as Sarah Harris, Katie Chin as Grace Chen, Ishani Kanetkar as Mahira Varma, and Alex Welch as Noel Alden.

    3.11: Damascus

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2023 25:53


    Season 3, Episode 11: "Damascus" The TEAm sings a song, Mahira slings a sword, and Sol solves a situation. VALENCE is a serialized fiction podcast meant for adult listeners. You can find more information, including our full cast list and transcripts, at VALENCEpod.com. If you'd like to listen to the next two episodes in advance of their public release, you can purchase access to them now in the free Apollo Podcasts app. Credits: VALENCE is created by me, Wil Williams. This episode was written by Katie Youmans, and edited and sound designed by Wil Williams. This episode was directed by Anne Baird and Katie Youmans, transcribed by Katie Youmans, and produced by Anne Baird. The VALENCE Season 3 theme was composed by Travis Reaves. Performances by: Josh Rubino as Liam Alden and Liam's Inner Voice, Naomi McMillan as Morgan Reilley, John Westover as Nico Salvai, Caleb Del Rio as Flynn Velasco, Jordan Cobb as Sarah Harris, Katie Chin as Grace Chen, Ishani Kanetkar as Mahira Varma, Alex Welch as Noel Alden, Ross Papa as Tomasso Salvai, Abigail Beaudoin as Rhian Erwood, Nikko Goldstein as Faire Actor 1, Marnie Warner as Faire Actor 2, Gavin Gaddis as Jarles, Eileen Baird as Jarlette, Rashika Rao as Faire Vendor 1, Tal Minear as Faire Vendor 2, Anna Stein as Bad Guy 1, Nathan Comstock as Bad Guy 2, Elena Fernandez Collins as Soledad Marquez, and Sable as Soap!

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    3.10: Ties

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2023 28:02


    Season 3, Episode 10: "Ties" Sarah finds something important. Liam finds time to share. And Mahira finds something she'd feared was lost forever. VALENCE is a serialized fiction podcast meant for adult listeners. You can find more information, including our full cast list and transcripts, at VALENCEpod.com. If you'd like to listen to the next two episodes in advance of their public release, you can purchase access to them now in the free Apollo Podcasts app. Credits: VALENCE was created by Wil Williams. This episode was written by Katie Youmans and Wil Williams, and edited and sound designed by Wil Williams. This episode was directed by Anne Baird and Katie Youmans, transcribed by Katie Youmans, and produced by Anne Baird. The VALENCE Season 3 theme was composed by Travis Reaves. Performances by: Josh Rubino as Liam Alden and Liam's Inner Voice, Naomi McMillan as Morgan Reilley, Caleb Del Rio as Flynn Velasco, Jordan Cobb as Sarah Harris, Katie Chin as Grace Chen, Ishani Kanetkar as Mahira Varma, Alex Welch as Noel Alden, and Tareek Talati as Rahat Varma.

    3.9: Currents

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2023 34:11


    Season 3, Episode 9: "Currents" Liam finds out what's in his blood. Flynn gets something to put in his lungs. And Nico has too many things going on in their brain. VALENCE is a serialized fiction podcast meant for adult listeners. You can find more information, including our full cast list and transcripts, at VALENCEpod.com. If you'd like to listen to the next two episodes in advance of their public release, you can purchase access to them now in the free Apollo Podcasts app. Credits: VALENCE was created by Wil Williams. This episode was written by Wil Williams, and edited and sound designed by Wil Williams. This episode was directed by Anne Baird and Katie Youmans, transcribed by Katie Youmans, and produced by Anne Baird. The VALENCE Season 3 theme was composed by Travis Reaves. Performances by: Josh Rubino as Liam Alden and Liam's Inner Voice, Naomi McMillan as Morgan Reilley, John Westover as Nico Salvai, Caleb Del Rio as Flynn Velasco, Jordan Cobb as Sarah Harris, Katie Chin as Grace Chen, Ishani Kanetkar as Mahira Varma, Alex Welch as Noel Alden, Elena Fernandez Collins as Soledad Marquez, and Sable as Soap!

    3.8: Turnabout

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2023 25:36


    Season 3, Episode 8: "Turnabout" The TEAm lends a helping hand. Someone leaves empty-handed. And Reilley makes clear the stakes at hand. VALENCE is a serialized fiction podcast meant for adult listeners. You can find more information, including our full cast list and transcripts, at VALENCEpod.com. If you'd like to listen to the next two episodes in advance of their public release, you can purchase access to them now in the free Apollo Podcasts app. Credits: VALENCE was created by Wil Williams. This episode was written by Wil Williams and Katie Youmans, with protest 101 consulting from Tuck Woodstock, and edited and sound designed by Wil Williams. This episode was directed by Anne Baird and Katie Youmans, transcribed by Katie Youmans, and produced by Anne Baird. The VALENCE Season 3 theme was composed by Travis Reaves. Performances by: Josh Rubino as Liam Alden and Liam's Inner Voice, Naomi McMillan as Morgan Reilley, John Westover as Nico Salvai, Caleb Del Rio as Flynn Velasco, Jordan Cobb as Sarah Harris, Katie Chin as Grace Chen, Ishani Kanetkar as Mahira Varma, Alex Welch as Noel Alden, Amanda Noriko Newman as Rain, Nadine Amami as Erica Alden, and Gerald Hill as Newscaster.

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    3.7: Familiar

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2023


    Season 3, Episode 7: "Familiar" It's Sarah's turn for family greetings. It's Liam's turn to accept help. And it's Soap's time to shine. VALENCE is a serialized fiction podcast meant for adult listeners. You can find more information, including our full cast list and transcripts, at VALENCEpod.com. If you'd like to listen to the next two episodes in advance of their public release, you can purchase access to them now in the free Apollo Podcasts app. Credits: VALENCE was created by Wil Williams. This episode was written by Katie Youmans, and edited and sound designed by Wil Williams. This episode was directed by Anne Baird and Katie Youmans, transcribed by Katie Youmans, and produced by Anne Baird. The VALENCE Season 3 theme was composed by Travis Reaves. Performances by: Josh Rubino as Liam Alden and Liam's Inner Voice, Naomi McMillan as Morgan Reilley, John Westover as Nico Salvai, Caleb Del Rio as Flynn Velasco, Jordan Cobb as Sarah Harris, Katie Chin as Grace Chen, Ishani Kanetkar as Mahira Varma, Alex Welch as Noel Alden, Elena Fernandez Collins as Soledad Marquez, and Danielle Shemiah as Dana Harris.

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    3.6: Static

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2023 28:43


    Season 3, Episode 6: "Static" Grace isn't a people person. Liam isn't well. And Nico isn't putting up with his shit. VALENCE is a serialized fiction podcast meant for adult listeners. You can find more information, including our full cast list and transcripts, at VALENCEpod.com. If you'd like to listen to the next two episodes in advance of their public release, you can purchase access to them now in the free Apollo Podcasts app. Credits: VALENCE was created by Wil Williams. This episode was written by Katie Youmans, and edited and sound designed by Wil Williams. This episode was directed by Anne Baird and Katie Youmans, transcribed by Katie Youmans, and produced by Anne Baird. The VALENCE Season 3 theme was composed by Travis Reaves. Performances by: Josh Rubino as Liam Alden and Liam's Inner Voice, Noami McMillan as Morgan Reilley, John Westover as Nico Salvai, Caleb Del Rio as Flynn Velasco, Jordan Cobb as Sarah Harris, Katie Chin as Grace Chen, Ishani Kanetkar as Mahira Varma, Alex Welch as Noel Alden, Elena Fernández Collins as Soledad Marquez, Salvatore Hall as Teddy Galford, and Sable as Soap!

    3.5: Hatch

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2022 30:12


    Season 3, Episode 5: "Hatch" Nico has a type. Sarah breaks down. And Flynn speaks up. VALENCE is a serialized fiction podcast meant for adult listeners. You can find more information, including our full cast list and transcripts, at VALENCEpod.com. If you'd like to listen to the next two episodes in advance of their public release, you can purchase access to them now in the free Apollo Podcasts app. Credits: VALENCE was created by Wil Williams. This episode was written by Wil Williams with Protest 101 consulting from Tuck Woodstock, creative consulting from Katie Chin, and edited and sound designed by Wil Williams. This episode was directed by Anne Baird and Katie Youmans, transcribed by Katie Youmans, and produced by Anne Baird. The VALENCE Season 3 theme was composed by Travis Reaves. Performances by: Josh Rubino as Liam Alden and Liam's Inner Voice, Naomi McMillan as Morgan Reilley, John Westover as Nico Salvai, Caleb Del Rio as Flynn Velasco, Jordan Cobb as Sarah Harris, Katie Chin as Grace Chen, Ishani Kanetkar as Mahira Varma, Alex Welch as Noel Alden, and Allen Chan as Marc.

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    3.4: Memento Mori

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2022 23:48


    Season 3, Episode 4: "Dead Air" The team goes back to the scene of the crime. Mahira falls back under. And Liam gets put back in his place. VALENCE is a serialized fiction podcast meant for adult listeners. You can find more information, including our full cast list and transcripts, at VALENCEpod.com. If you'd like to listen to the next two episodes in advance of their public release, you can purchase access to them now in the free Apollo Podcasts app. Credits: VALENCE was created by Wil Williams. This episode was written by Katie Youmans and Wil Williams, and edited and sound designed by Wil Williams. This episode was directed by Anne Baird and Katie Youmans, transcribed by Katie Youmans, and produced by Anne Baird. The VALENCE Season 3 theme was composed by Travis Reaves. Performances by: Josh Rubino as Liam Alden and Liam's Inner Voice, Noami McMillan as Morgan Reilley, John Westover as Nico Salvai, Caleb Del Rio as Flynn Velasco, Jordan Cobb as Sarah Harris, Katie Chin as Grace Chen, Ishani Kanetkar as Mahira Varma, Alex Welch as Noel Alden, Elena Fernández Collins as Soledad Marquez, Miracle Fonmanu as Zoe Kafoa, Giancarlo Herrera as Luis Acebo, and Roanna Cruz as Pratima Biswas.

    3.3: Dark Sky

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2022


    Season 3, Episode 3: "Dark Sky" Flynn reaches out to his family. Noel comes out to their family. And Liam remembers he's not family at all. VALENCE is a serialized fiction podcast meant for adult listeners. You can find more information, including our full cast list and transcripts, at VALENCEpod.com. If you'd like to listen to the next two episodes in advance of their public release, you can purchase access to them now in the free Apollo Podcasts app. Credits: VALENCE was created by Wil Williams. This episode was written by Wil Williams, and edited and sound designed by Wil Williams. This episode was directed by Anne Baird and Katie Youmans, transcribed by Katie Youmans, and produced by Anne Baird. The VALENCE Season 3 theme was composed by Travis Reaves. Performances by: Josh Rubino as Liam Alden and Liam's Inner Voice, Noami McMillan as Morgan Reilley, John Westover as Nico Salvai, Caleb Del Rio as Flynn Velasco, Jordan Cobb as Sarah Harris, Katie Chin as Grace Chen, Ishani Kanetkar as Mahira Varma, Alex Welch as Noel Alden, Anna Cristina as Adriana and Clara Velasco, Joel de Jesus as Joaquin Velasco, and Gina Leigh Smith as Lindsay Velasco.

    3.2: Neon

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2022 31:18


    Season 3, Episode 2: "Neon" Liam avoids himself. Nico acts against himself. And Noel meets themself. VALENCE is a serialized fiction podcast meant for adult listeners. You can find more information, including our full cast list and transcripts, at VALENCEpod.com. If you'd like to listen to the next two episodes in advance of their public release, you can purchase access to them now in the Apollo Podcasts app. Credits: VALENCE was created by Wil Williams. This episode was written by Wil Williams and Katie Youmans with story consulting by Anne Baird, and edited and sound designed by Wil Williams. This episode was directed by Anne Baird and Katie Youmans, transcribed by Katie Youmans, and produced by Anne Baird. The VALENCE Season 3 theme was composed by Travis Reaves. Performances by: Josh Rubino as Liam Alden and Liam's Inner Voice, Naomi McMillan as Morgan Reilley, John Westover as Nico Salvai, Caleb Del Rio as Flynn Velasco, Jordan Cobb as Sarah Harris, Katie Chin as Grace Chen, Ishani Kanetkar as Mahira Varma, Alex Welch as Noel Alden, Giancarlo Herrera as Luis Acebo, Raul Vega as Raul, Travis Reaves as Travis, Ross Papa as Tomasso Salvai, and Wil Williams as Adele.

    3.1: Pacific

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2022 28:52


    Season 3, Episode 1: "Pacific" The team isn't in New Candler anymore. Liam isn't fully himself anymore. And none of them are safe anymore. VALENCE is a serialized fiction podcast meant for adult listeners. You can find more information, including our full cast list and transcripts, at VALENCEpod.com. If you'd like to listen to the next two episodes in advance of their public release, you can purchase access to them now in the free Apollo Podcasts app. Credits: VALENCE was created by Wil Williams. This episode was written by Wil Williams and Katie Youmans, and edited and sound designed by Wil Williams. This episode was directed by Anne Baird and Katie Youmans, transcribed by Katie Youmans, and produced by Anne Baird. The VALENCE Season 3 theme was composed by Travis Reaves. Performances by: Josh Rubino as Liam Alden and Liam's Inner Voice, Naomi McMillan as Morgan Reilley, John Westover as Nico Salvai, Caleb Del Rio as Flynn Velasco, Jordan Cobb as Sarah Harris, Katie Chin as Grace Chen, Ishani Kanetkar as Mahira Varma, Alex Welch as Noel Alden, Elena Fernández Collins as Soledad Marquez, Madison Dabbs-Petty as Elisha Dawes, Miracle Fonmanu as Zoe Kafoa, and Rama Cruz as the Reporter.

    Listen to Season 3 Early NOW!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2022


    VALENCE Season 3 is now available on Apollo, a free app dedicated to fiction podcasts! You can purchase access to each episode on the app right now, and keep an eye out on our socials for buying the whole season in one transaction at a discount. Find Apollo at apollopods.com! Or, you can listen early by supporting us on Patreon! patreon.com/hughousepods Or! You can support our IndieGogo until October 14th! igg.me/at/valence-s3 We'll see you back in New Candler soon. Protect your magic.

    Conflict Resolution

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2022 24:09


    Looking for something to tide you over until our Season 3 premiere? (It may be sooner than you think...) Check out NIGHTLIGHT, a horror fiction podcast featuring creepy stories with full audio production written by Black writers and performed by Black actors. It's so scary it'll make you want to leave your night light on. In this episode, titled "Conflict Resolution", a couple encounters a strange creature by the roadside who delights in granting perverse wishes. If you'd like to listen to more, you can find NIGHTLIGHT wherever podcasts are found, and you can support the NIGHTLIGHT and its creators by going to their website: NIGHTLIGHTpod.com/Contribute. Credits: Story by R.J. Joseph. A transcript is available on the NIGHTLIGHT website. Narrated by Tonia Ransom. Produced by Jen Zink. Executive Producer and Host: Tonia Ransom

    Season 3 Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2022


    We are currently crowdfunding for Season 3 of VALENCE! Help support Season 3 at: https://igg.me/at/valence-s3 Sometimes, to move forward, you have to go back. Lost. Powerless. Pursued. Liam Alden is, for the first time in his life, "normal". And that's a problem, because he and the rest of the TEAm are stranded far away from home with law enforcement, Morgan Reilley, and the entire Salvai crime family hot on their trail. They'll need every connection they've ever forged, and a major shift in approach, if they're going to save both themselves and muses everywhere. Come back home to New Candler one last time on October 14th, 2022 for the Season 3 premiere of VALENCE wherever you get your podcasts. Listen to seasons 1 and 2 of VALENCE now wherever you get your podcasts, and find out more at VALENCEpod.com. Credits: Our theme was made by Travis Reaves, VALENCE was created by Wil Williams. VALENCE is edited and sound designed by Wil Williams. VALENCE is directed by Katie Youmans and Anne Baird. VALENCE is produced by Anne Baird. Performances by, in order of appearance: Josh Rubino as Liam Alden and Liam's Inner Voice, Noami McMillan as Morgan Reilley, Jordan Cobb as Sarah Harris, Ishani Kanetkar as Mahira Varma, Katie Chin as Grace Chen, John Westover as Nico Salvai, Alex Welch as Noel Alden, and Caleb Del Rio as Flynn Velasco.

    Presenting Desperado

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2022 20:41


    We are so excited to announce that Desperado has moved into our little podcast house! Desperado is an incredible audio drama by Samy Souissi, and has just returned for its second season! That makes right now the best time to get caught up on season 1 so you can tune into the events yet to unfold in season 2. And I mean it--the best time is right now. RIGHT NOW. Are you ready? Then let's go! Here's the first episode of season 1, in full. Blood magic, Voodoo magic, old gods, new gods: We've got it all! Follow the story of misfits from all over the world, as they try to survive and protect their heritage from modern-day crusader. Join us for this first chapter, where a hunted man stumbles onto the ruins of something older than Mexico, and awaken a Goddess from her slumber. You can find more information and links to subscribe at DesperadoRadio.com. Credits: Desperado is written and produced by Samy Souissi. Elio - Samy Souissi Soundtrack: The mysterious Island - Steven O'brien https://youtu.be/PrQGnhaRaX4

    Presenting "Windfall"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2021 26:17


    Hug House presents Windfall, a sci-fi audio drama by Rogue Dialogue Productions. We couldn't recommend Windfall more, and we'd love for you to help them reach their crowdfunding goal for their second season. Listen in to the first episode of the podcast, "Bottom Feeder," here on our feed, and then go subscribe! Listen to Windfall: https://roguedialogue.com/listen Support the Season 2 IndieGogo: windfallpodcast.com/donate Wil's review of Windfall: https://wilwilliams.reviews/2019/12/27/windfall-soars-with-its-first-season/ Support VALENCE by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/valence

    2.12: Harmony

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2021 29:19


    Season 2 Finale, Episode 12: "Harmony" So dawn goes down to day. Nothing gold can stay. Noel leads the TEAm into the heart of Halo. Everyone learns more than they wish they must. VALENCE is a serialized fiction podcast meant for adult listeners. You can find more information, including our full cast list and transcripts, at VALENCEpod.com. You can support us on Patreon and get access to inspo images, bonus audio, and more. VALENCE is brought to you by Folxlore. You can find information on this queer horror podcast at https://www.tincanaudio.co.uk/folxlore. Content warnings: Depictions of gaslighting from 13:20 - 17:10 Credits: Our theme was made by Travis Reaves, With production by Raul Vega. Additional music provided by Loyalty Freak Music and Kai Engel. VALENCE was created by Wil Williams. VALENCE is edited and sound designed by Wil Williams. VALENCE is directed by Katie Youmans and Anne Baird. VALENCE is produced by Anne Baird. This episode was written by Wil Williams and Katie Youmans. Performances by, in order of appearance: -Caleb Del Rio as Flynn Velasco, -Jordan Cobb as Sarah Harris, -Josh Rubino as Liam and Liam's Inner Voices, -Ishani Kanetkar as Mahira Varma, -Katie Chin as Grace Chen, -John Westover as Nico Salvai, -Alex Welch as Noel Alden, -and the incomparable Naomi McMillan as Morgan Reilley. Support VALENCE by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/valence

    2.11: Egress

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2021 28:50


    Season 2, Episode 11: "Egress" It's almost time. As boundaries get pushed and hit, Liam has to do his least favorite thing: make a choice. VALENCE is a serialized fiction podcast meant for adult listeners. You can find more information, including our full cast list and transcripts, at VALENCEpod.com. You can support us on Patreon and get access to inspo images, bonus audio, and more. VALENCE is brought to you by Desperado, a podcast by Aeaea. You can find information on Desperado on their website: https://www.aeaea.co/desperado Content warnings: Discussions of suicidal ideation and familial trauma from 19:20 through the end of the episode. Credits: Our theme was made by Travis Reaves, With production by Raul Vega. Additional music provided by Loyalty Freak Music and Kai Engel. VALENCE was created by Wil Williams. VALENCE is edited and sound designed by Wil Williams. VALENCE is directed by Katie Youmans and Anne Baird. VALENCE is produced by Anne Baird. This episode was written by Wil Williams. Performances by, in order of appearance: Jordan Cobb as Sarah Harris, Caleb Del Rio as Flynn Velasco, Josh Rubino as Liam Alden and Liam's Inner Voice, John Westover as Nico Salvai, Maddison Dabbs-Petty as Elisha Dawes, Katie Chin as Grace Chen, Ishani Kanetkar as Mahira Varma, and Alex Welch as Noel Alden. Support VALENCE by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/valence

    2.10: Kindling

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2021 29:03


    Season 2, Episode 10: "Kindling" Nobody's ever had a stressful family dinner before, right? With Nico back but Noel still on shaky ground, Liam isn't sure which way to go. Mahira listens, but she's got bigger things on her mind. VALENCE is a serialized fiction podcast meant for adult listeners. You can find more information, including our full cast list and transcripts, at VALENCEpod.com. You can support us on Patreon and get access to inspo images, bonus audio, and more. VALENCE is brought to you by Changing Hands Bookstore. You can use our link at bit.ly/hhchanginghands to support this podcast and indie bookstores. This episode, we recommend "Ella Chanted" by Gail Carson Levine. Content warnings: Depictions of a panic attack from 24:45 - 26:20 Credits: Our theme was made by Travis Reaves, With production by Raul Vega. Additional music provided by Loyalty Freak Music and Kai Engel. VALENCE was created by Wil Williams. VALENCE is edited and sound designed by Wil Williams. VALENCE is directed by Katie Youmans and Anne Baird. VALENCE is produced by Anne Baird. This episode was written by Katie Youmans. Other music: Quiet Music for Tiny Robots: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Quiet_Music_for_Tiny_Robots Performances by, in order of appearance: Josh Rubino as Liam and Liam's Inner Voices, Alex Welch as Noel Alden, Miracle Fonmanu as Zoe Kafoa, John Westover as Nico Salvai, Caleb Del Rio as Flynn Velasco, Jordan Cobb as Sarah Harris, Sable the cat as Soap, and Ishani Kanetkar as Mahira Varma. Support VALENCE by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/valence

    2.9: Tonic

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2021 30:46


    Season 2, Episode 9: "Tonic" Liam catches himself going through the motions. It's easy to let time skip when you're not tuned in. VALENCE is a serialized fiction podcast meant for adult listeners. You can find more information, including our full cast list and transcripts, at VALENCEpod.com. You can support us on Patreon and get access to inspo images, bonus audio, and more. This season of VALENCE is sponsored by our favorite VPN provider: ProtonVPN. VALENCE is full of precautionary tales about data privacy and keeping your personal information safe from data-collecting companies, and If you haven’t figured that out by now, you sure will soon. And there’s no easier way to protect your information and your magic than by using ProtonVPN. You can get started today with a free account, and help support this show and others, by signing up at https://hughouse.productions/protonvpn. Content warnings: Vague unreality throughout Credits: Our theme was made by Travis Reaves, With production by Raul Vega. Additional music provided by Loyalty Freak Music and Kai Engel. VALENCE was created by Wil Williams. VALENCE is edited and sound designed by Wil Williams. VALENCE is directed by Katie Youmans and Anne Baird. VALENCE is produced by Anne Baird. This episode was written by Wil Williams. Performances by, in order of appearance: -Josh Rubino as Liam and Liam's Inner Voices, -Tina Huang as Michelle Bernadino, -Emily VanDerWerff as Hope Alexander, -Anne Baird as the MavenMatch ad, -Caleb Del Rio as Flynn Velasco, -Jordan Cobb as Sarah Harris, -Alex Welch as Noel Alden, -Mike Schubert as Todd from Accounting -Ishani Kanetkar as Mahira Varma, -Katie Chin as Grace Chen, -Miracle Fonmanu as Zoe Kafoa, and -the return of John Westover as Nico Salvai. Support VALENCE by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/valence

    2.8: Perennial

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2021 25:52


    Season 2, Episode 8: "Perennial" Tough times make for strange dreams. Liam and Mahira train, but Liam has trouble processing himself anymore. VALENCE is a serialized fiction podcast meant for adult listeners. You can find more information, including our full cast list and transcripts, at VALENCEpod.com. You can support us on Patreon and get access to inspo images, bonus audio, and more. VALENCE is brought to you by Changing Hands Bookstore. You can use our link at bit.ly/hhchanginghands to support this podcast and indie bookstores. This episode, we recommend their care packages. Content warnings: Fetishization PTSD flashbacks Familial trauma, unreality Credits: Our theme was made by Travis Reaves, With production by Raul Vega. Additional music provided by Loyalty Freak Music and Kai Engel. VALENCE was created by Wil Williams. VALENCE is edited and sound designed by Wil Williams. VALENCE is directed by Katie Youmans and Anne Baird. VALENCE is produced by Anne Baird. This episode was written by Katie Youmans and Wil Williams. Performances by, in order of appearance: Josh Rubino as Liam and Liam's Inner Voices, Reese Patterson as Novak, Izzy O'Connell as Cass, Ishani Kanetkar as Mahira Varma, Brynna Youmans as the Young Girl, David S. Dear as Richard Alden, Sarah Rachel Evins as N-414, Alex Welch as Noel Alden, Giancarlo Herrera as Luis Acebo, John Westover as Nico Salvai, Miracle Fonmanu as Zoe Kafoa, and Nadine Amami as Erica Alden. Support VALENCE by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/valence

    2.7: Icarus

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2021 33:19


    Season 2, Episode 7: "Icarus" Liam's story isn't the only one that matters. (If it were up to Liam, he'd say his story doesn't matter at all.) For once, Liam listens to what others have to say. VALENCE is a serialized fiction podcast meant for adult listeners. You can find more information, including our full cast list and transcripts, at VALENCEpod.com. You can support us on Patreon and get access to inspo images, bonus audio, and more. This episode of VALENCE is brought to you by Someone Dies in This Elevator, a podcast that’s a part of Sound Escape Productions. It’s a spoiler-driven anthology, in which there is always an elevator, and someone always dies. But everything else is different. You can learn more about the show on Twitter at @SDITEpod. Content warnings: Discussions of familial death from 11:48 - 24:00 Discussions of medical testing and transphobia from 14:08 - 24:00 Credits: Our theme was made by Travis Reaves, With production by Raul Vega. Additional music provided by Loyalty Freak Music and Kai Engel. VALENCE was created by Wil Williams. VALENCE is edited and sound designed by Wil Williams. VALENCE is directed by Katie Youmans and Anne Baird. VALENCE is produced by Anne Baird. This episode was written by Katie Youmans and Wil Williams, and titled by Katie Chin, who also named the blog itself. Performances by, in order of appearance: Josh Rubino as Liam and Liam's Inner Voices, Jordan Cobb as Sarah Harris, Maddison Dabbs-Petty as Elisha Dawes, Katie Chin as Grace Chen, Caleb del Rio as Flynn Velasco, Ishani Kanetkar as Mahira Varma, Tag Natsuki as Blog Contributor 1 Emily VanDerWerff as Blog Contributor 2, Leslie Joyce as Blog Contributor 3, Miracle Fonmanu as Zoe Kafoa, and Tal Minear as Ash. Support VALENCE by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/valence

    2.6: Constellation

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2021


    Season 2, Episode 6: "Constellation" It's time to get a little starry-eyed. Liam's head is in the clouds between obstacles at works, a potential breakthrough, and... a date. VALENCE is a serialized fiction podcast meant for adult listeners. You can find more information, including our full cast list and transcripts, at VALENCEpod.com. You can support us on Patreon and get access to inspo images, bonus audio, and more. VALENCE is brought to you by Proton VPN. You can use our link at hughouse.productions/protonvpn to support this podcast and keep your data safe. Content warnings: Depictions of in-scene misgendering, trans impostor syndrome, dysphoria, and transphobia throughout. (We're processing some stuff here in the Hug House Writers Room. That stuff is gender.) Credits: Our theme was made by Travis Reaves, With production by Raul Vega. Additional music provided by Loyalty Freak Music and Kai Engel. VALENCE was created by Wil Williams. VALENCE is edited and sound designed by Wil Williams. VALENCE is directed by Katie Youmans and Anne Baird. VALENCE is produced by Anne Baird. This episode was written by Katie Youmans and Wil Williams, with story consulting from Caleb Del Rio and Elena Fernández Collins. Performances by, in order of appearance: Josh Rubino as Liam Alden and Liam's Inner Voice, Alex Welch as Noel Alden, John Westover as Nico Salvai, Miracle Fonmanu as Zoe Kafoa, Elena Fernández Collins as Soledad Marquez, Caleb del Rio as Flynn Velasco, Richie Ammons as Halo Security Officer, Emma Laslett as Planetarium Employee, and Miranda Southwell as Planetarium Show Narrator Support VALENCE by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/valence Check out our podcast host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free with no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-f19d87 for 40% off for 4 months, and support VALENCE.

    2.5: Jitters

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2021 29:32


    Season 2, Episode 5: "Jitters" Liam's nervous--but in, you know, new ways. Liam gets a new name. The boys go shopping. VALENCE is a serialized fiction podcast meant for adult listeners. You can find more information, including our full cast list and transcripts, at VALENCEpod.com. You can support us on Patreon and get access to inspo images, bonus audio, and more. VALENCE is brought to you by Changing Hands Bookstore. You can use our link at bit.ly/hhchanginghands to support this podcast and indie bookstores. This episode, we recommend "The Brilliant Death" by Amy Rose Capetta. Credits: Our theme was made by Travis Reaves, With production by Raul Vega. Additional music provided by Loyalty Freak Music and Kai Engel. VALENCE was created by Wil Williams. VALENCE is edited and sound designed by Wil Williams. VALENCE is directed by Katie Youmans and Anne Baird. VALENCE is produced by Anne Baird. This episode was written by Katie Youmans and Wil Williams, with story consulting from Caleb Del Rio. Performances by, in order of appearance: Josh Rubino as Liam Alden and Liam's Inner Voice, Miracle Fonmanu as Zoe Kafoa, Alex Welch as Noel Alden, Michael Schubert as Todd from Accounting, Richie Ammons as Halo Security Officer, Sarah Evins as Test Subject N-414, Jordan Cobb as Sarah Harris, Katie Chin as Grace Chen, Ishani Kanetkar as Mahira Varma, Caleb Del Rio as Flynn Velasco, Maddison Dabbs-Petty as Elisha Dawes, Rue Dickey as the Shopkeep, and Tal Minear as Ash Support VALENCE by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/valence Check out our podcast host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free with no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-f19d87 for 40% off for 4 months, and support VALENCE.

    2.4: Eucalyptus

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2021 24:55


    Season 2, Episode 4: "Eucalyptus" Liam starts something new, and everything is just a little too... clean. Liam asks about the past and avoids his present. And Noel makes a joke. VALENCE is a serialized fiction podcast meant for adult listeners. You can find more information, including our full cast list and transcripts, at VALENCEpod.com. You can support us on Patreon and get access to inspo images, bonus audio, and more. VALENCE is brought to you by Proton VPN. You can use our link at hughouse.productions/protonvpn to support this podcast and keep your data safe. Credits: Our theme was made by Travis Reaves, With production by Raul Vega. Additional music provided by Loyalty Freak Music and Kai Engel. VALENCE was created by Wil Williams. VALENCE is edited and sound designed by Wil Williams. VALENCE is directed by Katie Youmans and Anne Baird. VALENCE is produced by Anne Baird. This episode was written by Wil Williams. Performances by, in order of appearance: Josh Rubino as Liam Alden and Liam's Inner Voice, Giancarlo Herrera as Luis Acebo, Maddison Dabbs-Petty as Elisha Dawes, Katie Youmans as the Halo UI Voice, Alex Welch as Noel Alden, Caleb Del Rio as Flynn Velasco, Jordan Cobb as Sarah Harris, and Sable as Soap. Support VALENCE by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/valence Check out our podcast host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free with no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-f19d87 for 40% off for 4 months, and support VALENCE.

    2.3: Spring Cleaning

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2021 34:16


    Season 2, Episode 3: "Spring Cleaning" Out with the old and in with the new. Liam changes things and makes a new friend, but is it enough to distract him from the rest of his life? (No. Obviously.) VALENCE is a serialized fiction podcast meant for adult listeners. You can find more information, including our full cast list and transcripts, at VALENCEpod.com. You can support us on Patreon and get access to inspo images, bonus audio, and more. Don't miss out on... The Soap Cut. VALENCE is brought to you by Changing Hands Bookstore. You can use our link at bit.ly/hhchanginghands to support this podcast and indie bookstores. This episode, Katie recommends the Mirror Visitor Quartet, starting with "A Winter's Promise," by Christelle Dabos. Content warnings: Depictions of familial trauma throughout Discussions of oppression and imprisonment starting at 28:30 Credits: Our theme was made by Travis Reaves, With production by Raul Vega. Additional music provided by Loyalty Freak Music and Kai Engel. VALENCE was created by Wil Williams. VALENCE is edited and sound designed by Wil Williams. VALENCE is directed by Katie Youmans and Anne Baird. VALENCE is produced by Anne Baird. This episode was written by Wil William Performances by, in order of appearance: Josh Rubino as Liam Alden and Liam's Inner Voice, Caleb Del Rio as Flynn Velasco, Julie Cleburn as the hairdresser, Vyn Vox as the tattoo artist, Bennett Medi as the florist, Mads Upton as the shelter employee, Sable as Soap, Jordan Cobb as Sarah Harris, Ishani Kanetkar as Mahira Varma, Miracle Fonmanu as Zoe Kafoa, Katie Chin as Grace Chen, Alex Welch as Noel Alden, and Maddison Dabbs-Petty as Elisha Dawes. (and yes, I call this episode "spreaning" in my head.) Support VALENCE by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/valence

    2.2: Somnolence

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2021 30:09


    Season 2, Episode2: "Somnolence" Some connections are forged, and some are shattered. Liam picks through the fallout to figure out his next steps. VALENCE is a serialized fiction podcast meant for adult listeners. You can find more information, including our full cast list and transcripts, at VALENCEpod.com. You can support us on Patreon and get access to inspo images, bonus audio, and more. VALENCE is brought to you by Proton VPN. VPNs are a great way to encrypt and protect your data (and your magic) from being accessed by other parties. That's why here at Hug House, we use VPNs. VALENCE is just as much a story about data privacy as our other themes, and we want to make sure you're keeping yourself protected. If you'd like to support Hug House and make Sarah proud, we'd appreciate it if you could use our affiliate link. You can find it at https://hughouse.productions/protonvpn Content warnings: Familial trauma throughout Discussions of a past bomb threat at 5:30 Discussions of blood, injuries, and death from 22:15 Credits: Our theme was made by Travis Reaves, with production by Raul Vega. Additional music provided by Loyalty Freak Music and Kai Engel. VALENCE was created by Wil Williams. VALENCE is edited and sound designed by Wil Williams. VALENCE is directed by Katie Youmans and Anne Baird. VALENCE is produced by Anne Baird. Performances by, in order of appearance: Josh Rubino as Liam Alden and Liam's Inner Voices, Katie Chin as Grace Chen, Alex Welch as Noel Alden, Caleb Del Rio as Flynn Velasco, Jordan Cobb as Sarah Harris, David S. Dear as Richard Alden, and John Westover as Nico Salvai. Support VALENCE by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/valence

    2.1: Axis

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2021 33:49


    Season 2, Episode 1: "Axis" It's been a minute. The news cycle churns. Relationships change. And Liam goes outside. VALENCE is a serialized fiction podcast meant for adult listeners. You can find more information, including our full cast list and transcripts, at VALENCEpod.com. You can support us on Patreon and get access to inspo images, bonus audio, and more. VALENCE is brought to you by Changing Hands Bookstore. You can use our link at bit.ly/hhchanginghands to support this podcast and indie bookstores. This episode, we recommend "Oval" by Elvia Welk. Credits: Our theme was made by Travis Reaves, With production by Raul Vega. Additional music provided by Loyalty Freak Music and Kai Engel. VALENCE was created by Wil Williams. VALENCE is edited and sound designed by Wil Williams. VALENCE is directed by Katie Youmans and Anne Baird. VALENCE is produced by Anne Baird. This episode was written by Wil William Performances by, in order of appearance: Josh Rubino as Liam Alden and Liam's Inner Voices, John Westover as Nico Salvai, Katie Youmans as the Halo Ad, Caleb Del Rio as Flynn Velasco, Maddison Dabbs-Petty as Elisha Dawes, Jordan Cobb as Sarah Harris, Ishani Kanetkar as Mahira Varma, and Elena Fernández Collins as Soledad Márquez. Support VALENCE by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/valence

    Trailer Drop: Scoring Magic Season 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2020 1:17


    Scoring Magic is a Hug House documentary about the making of VALENCE, our serialized fiction podcast. Join us for our second season, dropping January 2nd, 20201, to hear about what it's been like creating during 2020. Support VALENCE by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/valence

    Season 2 Trailer and Crowdfunding!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2020 5:56


    It's time for our Season 2 IndieGogo crowdfunding--and the trailer for our second season! Our crowdfunding campaign lasts until September 30th, 2020, so make sure to support while you can. We have some pretty tempting rewards we promise you won't want to miss. You can find our crowdfunding campaign at bit.ly/VALENCEs2. Support VALENCE by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/valence

    1.12: Monsoon

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2020 36:15


    Season 1, Episode 12 (Season 1 Finale): "Monsoon" A storm of sorts breaks as the TEAm breaks into Reilley's facility. Also, a bunch of other things break. VALENCE is a serialized fiction podcast meant for adult listeners. You can find more information, including our full cast list and transcripts, at VALENCEpod.com. You can support us on Patreon and get access to inspo images, bonus audio, and more. Content warnings: Depictions of magical violence throughout Discussions of familial death from 32:00 - 33:00 Credits: Our theme was made by Raul Vega, With guitar by Travis Reaves. This episode was written by Wil Williams and Katie Youmans, With editing and sound design by Julia Schifini. Performances by, in order of appearance: Jordan Cobb as Sarah Harris, Josh Rubino as Liam Alden and Liam's Inner Voice, Ishani Kanetkar as Mahira Varma, John Westover as Nico Salvai, Dallas Wheatley as the security guard, Julia Schifini as Hailee (aka "Blondie"), Alex Welch as Noel Alden, Madison Dabbs-Petty as Elisha Dawes, Caleb Del Rio as Flynn Velasco, Elena Fernández Collins as Soledad Marquez, and Katie Chin as Grace Chen. Special thanks to: You. Thank you. Support VALENCE by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/valence

    1.11: Covalent Bonds

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2020 23:23


    Season 1, Episode 11: "Covalent Bonds" The TEAm plans. But things don't always go according to plan. Why get comfortable with a situation instead of expecting the unexpected? VALENCE is a serialized fiction podcast meant for adult listeners. You can find more information, including our full cast list and transcripts, at VALENCEpod.com. You can support us on Patreon and get access to inspo images, bonus audio, and more. Credits: Our theme was made by Raul Vega, With guitar by Travis Reaves. This episode was written by Katie Youmans, With editing and sound design by Julia Schifini. Performances by, in order of appearance: Josh Rubino as Liam Alden and Liam's Inner Voice, Katie Chin as Grace Chen, Jordan Cobb as Sarah Harris, Ishani Kanetkar as Mahira Varma, and John Westover as Nico Salvai, Special thanks to: Bob Raymonda dr.t.love Josh Timlen Karilyn Rust Kat Schwartz Michaela Voorhees Support VALENCE by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/valence

    1.10: Recalibrate

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2020 25:44


    Season 1, Episode 10: "Recalibrate" The team shifts focus. It's time for everyone to reset their mindset. VALENCE is a serialized fiction podcast meant for adult listeners. You can find more information, including our full cast list and transcripts, at VALENCEpod.com. You can support us on Patreon and get access to inspo images, bonus audio, and more. This episode of VALENCE is brought to you by Unwell. You can find Unwell right here on your podcatcher, or at https://www.unwellpodcast.com/. Credits: Our theme was made by Raul Vega, With guitar by Travis Reaves. This episode was written by Katie Youmans and Wil Williams, With editing and sound design by Julia Schifini. Performances by, in order of appearance: Jordan Cobb as Sarah Harris, Josh Rubino as Liam Alden and Liam's Inner Voice, Ishani Kanetkar as Mahira Varma, Katie Chin as Grace Chen, Tal Minear as the Firecreek barista, and Caleb Del Rio as Flynn Velasco. Shoutout to the real Firecreek Coffee in Flagstaff, Arizona. They didn't pay us or anything. I just really love it and miss it. Special thanks to: Andrea Klassen Fox Cooper Ian Flower Jimmy Chann Keegan Knoll Liam Belson Support VALENCE by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/valence

    1.9: Scatter

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2020 35:27


    Season 1, Episode 9: "Scatter" The team pays respects. VALENCE is a serialized fiction podcast meant for adult listeners. You can find more information, including our full cast list and transcripts, at VALENCEpod.com. You can support us on Patreon and get access to inspo images, bonus audio, and more. This episode of VALENCE is brought to you by Less is Morgue. You can find Less is Morgue right here on your podcatcher, or at https://lessismorgue.com/. Content warnings: Depictions of grief and mourning throughout Depictions of alcoholism from the beginning of the episode - 10:18 Discussions of struggles with mental health throughout Credits: Our theme was made by Raul Vega, With guitar by Travis Reaves. This episode was written by Katie Youmans, With editing and sound design by Julia Schifini. Performances by, in order of appearance: Josh Rubino as Liam Alden and Liam's Inner Voice, Caleb Del Rio as Flynn Velasco, Jordan Cobb as Sarah Harris, Ishani Kanetkar as Mahira Varma, Elena Fernández Collins as Soledad Marquez, Leslie Gideon, Cole Burkhardt, Tal Minear, Erin Kyan, Leslie Joyce, Dick Joyce, and the attendees of the PRX Podcast Garage Exhibitor Party at Podtales 2019. Sorry, Podtales pals. Special thanks to: Adriana Alarcon Alice Tobin Alyna Gorman Damien Valencia-Hidenfelter Miranda Milovich Sebastian Chong Support VALENCE by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/valence

    #PodcastBlackout

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2020 3:00


    Hug House Productions is participating in #PodcastBlackout. If you are not Black, we hope you are taking time to educate yourselves and donate to causes in defense of Black lives like we are. Check out Berry’s directory of podcasts by podcasters of color at PodcastsInColor.com. You can find a list to all of the shows mentioned in the episode, as well as a full transcript, on our website. Places to Donate: Black Lives Matter National Bail Fund Network American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) Dion Johnson GoFundMe Breonna Taylor GoFundMe George Floyd GoFundMe Homeless Black Trans Women Fund Black Trans Protestors Emergency Fund Support VALENCE by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/valence

    1.8: Ghosts

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2020 24:14


    Season 1, Episode 8: "Ghosts" It's time to confront the past and the present if the goal is a better future. The team clashes around important decisions. Liam gets several rude awakenings. And then, things change forever. VALENCE is a serialized fiction podcast meant for adult listeners. You can find more information, including our full cast list and transcripts, at VALENCEpod.com. You can support us on Patreon and get access to inspo images, bonus audio, and more. This episode of VALENCE is brought to you by Hit the Bricks. You can find Hit the Bricks right here on your podcatcher, or at https://hitthebricks.com/. Content warnings: It's another rough one, pals Discussions of the prison industrial complex/imprisonment throughout Discussions of inhumane medical/scientific testing throughout Discussions of abuse from 13:13--that wasn't intentional, oh my god--to the end of the episode Depiction of a panic attack from 19:15 to the end of the episode Discussions of death from 19:15 to the end of the episode Credits: Our theme was made by Raul Vega, With guitar by Travis Reaves. This episode was written by Wil Williams and Katie Youmans, With editing and sound design by Julia Schifini. Performances by, in order of appearance: Josh Rubino as Liam Alden and Liam's Inner Voice, Caleb Del Rio as Flynn Velasco, John Westover as Nico Salvai, Ishani Kanetkar as Mahira Varma, and Giancarlo Herrera as Luis Acebo, Jordan Cobb as Sarah Harris, and David S. Dear as Richard Alden. Special thanks to: Christopher Magilton Gabrielle Watts Jennifer Sugden Michael Hudson Rebecca Sentance Robert Anderson Support VALENCE by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/valence

    New Merch and Recommended Reads

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2020 7:14


    We may still be on hiatus, but we've got some exciting things for you to check out. Namely: new merch, and some neato articles! The VALENCE website: https://valencepod.com New merch store: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/hug-house-productions VALENCE recommended reading: https://hughouse.productions/valence/valence-recommended-reading/ Rina Nkulu's "Immaterial Girls:" https://reallifemag.com/immaterial-girls/ Our theme was made by Raul Vega, with guitar by Travis Reaves.Support VALENCE by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/valence

    Mid-Season Hiatus Announcement

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2020 18:04


    VALENCE is on hiatus--but not for long. Why not dive into the behind-the-scenes of the podcast on this, the day of our Hug House's birth?VALENCE is a serialized fiction podcast meant for adult listeners. You can find more information, including our full cast list and transcripts, at VALENCEpod.com. You can support us on Patreon and get access to inspo images, bonus audio, and more.Support VALENCE by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/valence

    1.7: Cost Benefit Analysis

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2020 29:57


    Season 1, Episode 7: "Cost Benefit Analysis" - Who benefits when Halo, Inc. throws a benefit? The rich. Well, and those who crash the benefit to steal hors d'oeuvres. And information. Information doesn't benefit. It's stolen.VALENCE is a serialized fiction podcast meant for adult listeners. You can find more information, including our full cast list and transcripts, at VALENCEpod.com. You can support us on Patreon and get access to inspo images, bonus audio, and more.Content warnings: - - Depictions of alcohol and food throughout - Depictions of a panic attack from 9:18 - 10:30 - Depictions of violence from 28:00 - the end of the episodeCredits: - - Our theme was made by Raul Vega, - With guitar by Travis Reaves. - This episode was written by Wil Williams and Katie Youmans with story consultation by [AJ Goldman] (https://twitter.com/goldenretreevee), - With editing and sound design by Julia Schifini.Performances by, in order of appearance: Josh Rubino as Liam Alden and Liam's Inner Voice, John Westover as Nico Salvai, Ishani Kanetkar as Mahira Varma, Jordan Cobb as Sarah Harris, Caleb Del Rio as Flynn Velasco, Giancarlo Herrera as Luis Acebo, Christopher Wilson as Philip Plummer, David Rheinstrom as the attendee, Alex Welch as Noel Alden, Noami McMillan as Morgan Reilley, and Julia Schifini as Hailee. Special thanks to: - Danielle Welch Evelyn Regan Jeff Van Dreason Leslie Joyce Phoebe Seiders Ryan Boelter Support VALENCE by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/valence

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