Believer: A Paranormal Mystery
24 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago -Lara Campbell used to believe in the paranormal. Now she pretends to believe in it for money. But when her ex-partner goes missing near the Oregon Bigfoot Highway, she may have to re-evaluate everything she thought she knew.
BELIEVER is a spooky fiction audio drama about ghosts, cryptids, demons, cosmic entities, and the fake psychic who doesn't believe they exist. New episodes every other Tuesday.
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The Second Tale of Sodapop: Part 2
November 14, 2022 22:06 - 23 minutesThe second half (and conclusion) of the Second Tale of Sodapop! If you haven't heard part one, you should go back one episode. If you are unfamiliar with season one of this show, or you haven't listened to the first Tale of Sodapop, I suggest that you go back further. Full episode currently available on Patreon. The transcript for this episode is available on BelieverPodcast.com. Stick around for a promo for Seven of Hearts: A coffee shop. A group of friends. A town where people keep dying...
The Second Tale of Sodapop: Part 1
October 31, 2022 19:47 - 25 minutes - 35.5 MBHappy Halloween - enjoy a Second Tale of Sodapop! This story tells the events of episodes 6-10 of Believer: A Paranomal Mystery through the eyes of Sodapop, world's greatest dog. If you are unfamiliar with season one of this show, or you haven't listened to the first Tale of Sodapop, I suggest that you go back. Full episode currently available on Patreon. The transcript for this episode is available on BelieverPodcast.com. Stick around for a promo for Hi Nay, a supernatural horror podcast...
BONUS: Two Flat-Earthers Kidnap a Freemason!
March 15, 2022 17:00 - 39 minutes - 55.6 MBTweenson's Greetings, everyone! As we are now between seasons, we bring you the first of several bonus gifts. Enjoy the pilot episode of the newest show from Good Pointe Media: TWO FLAT-EARTHERS KIDNAP A FREEMASON! For more information, check out the 2FEKaF page on Good Pointe's website: https://goodpointepodcasts.com/2fekaf-2 The transcript for this episode is available here.
1.10 - Oblivion
February 22, 2022 16:00 - 47 minutes - 66 MBIn the season one finale, oblivion comes to Charity, Oregon…that is, unless Lara can get there first. Transcript for this episode is available at BelieverPodcast.com Content notes Harm to wild animals, distressed animal sounds Human screaming, including children Cult behavior, religious content Violence Loud noises/chaos Nausea/retching sounds Respiratory distress Cast (in order of appearance) Abe - Miles Langerman Jake - Jason Markoff Lara - Julie Saunders...
1.09 - Rose
December 21, 2021 16:00 - 24 minutes - 34.8 MBRose leaves a message for Lara. Transcripts for all episodes are available at BelieverPodcast.com. CONTENT NOTES: Car horns, medical alerts, beeps and alarms Emetophobia Respiratory Distress Death Hallucinations, delusions, and general loss of reality CAST Rose - Mara Hernandez Sheriff Tate - Regen Wilson Lara - Julie Saunders SodaPop - Archie Mayor Terri Boone - Rosa Delgado Reverend Mitchell Boone - David Pinion Camille - Sara Gorsky Cult children - Kip Parshal...
1.08 - FINGERS
November 30, 2021 16:00 - 24 minutes - 34.3 MBLara gets some medical attention. A transcript of this episode is available at this link on BelieverPodcast.com CONTENT NOTES Car noises (including horns and sirens) Violence Medical abuse, equipment sounds Harm to wild animals Delusional behavior CAST Jake - Jason Markoff Lara - Julie Saunders Doctor Simmons - Samantha Simmonds Ronceros Mayor Terri Boone - Rosa Delgado Sheriff Tate - Regen Wilson Rose - Mara Hernandez Sodapop - Archie Written and directed by Jul...
1.07 - The Herald
November 16, 2021 16:00 - 27 minutes - 37.6 MBThings don’t go quite how Lara imagined. A transcript for this episode is available here. CONTENT NOTES Gaslighting/denial of reality Alcohol use Animal sounds CAST Rose - Mara Herndandez Camille - Sara Gorsky Lara - Julie Saunders Jake - Jason Markoff Sodapop - Archie Written, Directed, Sound Designed by Julie Saunders MUSIC “Julie’s Melody (Believer Theme),” by Aaron Ferenc “Piercing Silence,” by Ethan Sloan “Death at First Sight,” by Edward Karl Hanson “No One Kn...
1.06 - The Rules
October 31, 2021 15:00 - 22 minutes - 30.8 MBHappy Halloween! This is our first episode back from hiatus, and we're very excited to be here. Lara wakes up in the headquarters of Reverend Boone's cult - but will she be able to leave? Featuring a special trailer for Elaine's Cooking For the Soul, a podcast featuring our very own Rosa Delgado as the host of a post-apocalyptic cooking show. Find them on social media @ElainesCooking or check them out on Spotify. Transcript for this episode is available at BelieverPodcast.com. CONT...
BONUS: The Historical Natives | Coast Salish | Sasquatch
October 12, 2021 14:30 - 25 minutes - 36.5 MBHappy Indigenous People's Day! Enjoy this preview episode from The Historical Natives, a horror-themed podcast about Native American history, culture, and folklore. Follow The Historical Natives and check out their full-length Sasquatch episode on November 30, 2021! BUT FIRST, Julie talks about Indigenous horror writers for like 5 minutes. [0.00 - 5:24] - Julie chat [5:25 - End] - The Historical Natives - Coast Salish - Sasquatch BOOKS RECOMMENDED: The Only Good Indians, by Stephen ...
TEASER: Believer Returns!
September 07, 2021 14:00 - 1 minute - 2.41 MBNEW EPISODES premiere this Halloween. Watch this space or join the Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/believerpodcast. Voice acting and sound design for this teaser by Julie Saunders. Content Warnings: Human crying, breathing, distress sounds Animal cries and roars Sound effects from Adobe Stock, Epidemic Sound, and Soundsnap.
Sun and Moon
October 30, 2020 15:00 - 54 minutes - 76.6 MBA BELIEVER PREQUEL: Set approximately 4 years before the events of season one, Lara pairs with Rose for the very first time in order to deal with an entity that’s been split into two. Deep in the Oregon Caves, Lara diligently applies scientific methods that never seem to stick, while at the Corwin Lake House, Rose attempts direct contact and finds much more than she anticipated. Can they solve the mystery and survive the night - without hating each other? The transcript for this episode i...
The Tale of SodaPop: Part Three
September 22, 2020 15:00 - 22 minutes - 32.3 MBThe CONCLUSION of SodaPop's solo story. The darkness deepens, and the sun comes up. A transcript of this episode is available here. CONTENT NOTES (for entire three-part story) Live dog and cat sounds Harm to wild animals Mild harm to humans Abandonment Confusion / disorientation Dread Inexplicable pain Believer has merchandise! Check out the teepublic store here: https://www.teepublic.com/user/believer-podcast And a Patreon! Join for discounted merch, bonus material, and ...
The Tale of SodaPop: Part Two
September 15, 2020 15:00 - 14 minutes - 19.2 MBPart Two of SodaPop's solo adventure. In which there are many more bad squirrels. This is a single-narrator bonus story set after the events of episode 4 - and if you haven't listened to Part One yet, you should probably go back an episode. A transcript of this episode is available here. Believer has merchandise! Check out the teepublic store here: https://www.teepublic.com/user/believer-podcast And a Patreon! Join for discounted merch, bonus material, and more at https://www.patreon.c...
The Tale of SodaPop: Part One
September 10, 2020 03:12 - 15 minutes - 23.4 MBSurprise! A bonus short story featuring SodaPop, World’s Greatest Dog. But first, announcements: Believer has merchandise! Check out the teepublic store here: https://www.teepublic.com/user/believer-podcast And a Patreon! Join for discounted merch, bonus material, and more at https://www.patreon.com/believerpodcast Nominate us for an Audioverse Award! More information available here: https://believerpodcast.com/fyc Parts two and three of this episode are available to Patreon support...
BONUS: Pride Donation Drive!
June 30, 2020 14:00 - 3 minutes - 4.88 MBWe’re giving away a Supportive Sasquatch coloring page to anyone who donates or volunteers with an organization that supports Black Trans Lives! Send proof of your contribution to the show on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram, or email us at [email protected]. We’ll send back a cool coloring book page -- and if you send it back to us once you complete it, it’ll be featured on Instagram. BUT WAIT, THERE’S MORE: If at least 50 people provide proof of a contribution, we’ll release a specia...
1.05 - Squatch Talk
June 10, 2020 01:05 - 13 minutes - 20 MBThe inaugural episode of SQUATCH TALK, recorded in Jake Talbott’s living room. In this episode, Jake’s friend and prospective co-host, Abe Ramirez, brings Sasquatch questions and sightings from across the Oregon Bigfoot Highway. What is Bigfoot? Could he be an alien? A protector? Dare we say, a friend? Find out all this and more on SQUATCH TALK! The transcript for this episode is available here. See research notes and further reading at BelieverPodcast.com Due to recording delays from, w...
1.04 - The Voice of God
May 12, 2020 15:00 - 14 minutes - 21.5 MBLara investigates the twisted, apocalyptic sermons of Reverend Mitchell Boone. Things get...weird. If this is your first time listening, go back to episode 1.01 - Charity and start there. The transcript for this episode is available at BelieverPodcast.com. This week’s podcast recommendation is Crypto Z, a brand new show from Euphonie Media. CONTENT NOTES Apocalyptic Christian rhetoric, including scripture and hymn quotations Mild language Dog whiny noises Cult content and behavi...
1.03 - The Night the Sky Fell
April 15, 2020 03:12 - 19 minutes - 29.8 MBWe find out more about the night the sky fell down on Charity - and learn some of Lara and Rose's backstory. If this is your first time listening, go back to Episode 1: "Charity," and start there. For bios, transcripts, and more information, visit BelieverPodcast.com CONTENT NOTES Grief; familial loss; grating, high-pitched noises. CREDITS CAST Rose Boone - Mara Hernandez The Boys - Eliseo Velasquez, John Gifford, Enrique Garnica Lara Campbell - Julie Saunders Jake Talbott...
Quick Update: Late Episode
March 31, 2020 15:00 - 5 minutes - 11.5 MBJust a quick drop-in to let you know that episode 3 is running late. Also, recommendations for other shows and a real-life Pet Sematary experience. Story comes at the end due to content (animal harm). SHOWS FOR THE MEANTIME: Elaine's Cooking for the Soul, featuring Rosa Delgado (who plays Mayor Terri Boone) Listen Rinse Repeat, 20-second stories to wash your hands to Broads You Should Know, cohosted by Sara Gorsky (who plays Camille) Unwell, a Midwestern Gothic Mystery Call of t...
1.02 - Dead Zone
March 18, 2020 04:07 - 20 minutes - 28.1 MBLara goes on a Squatch Walk, which leads to an...unusual discovery. Sodapop proves much more helpful than local law enforcement. If this is your first time listening, go back to Episode 1: "Charity," and start there. This is a REMASTERED version of this episode, with additional sound design by David Weaver. The transcript for this episode is available here. For bios, credits, and more information, visit BelieverPodcast.com CONTENT NOTES Wild animal death, illness, hospitalization...
BONUS: Fred Beck's 1924 Sasquatch Encounter
March 10, 2020 20:43 - 8 minutes - 11.2 MB***OUT OF UNIVERSE*** The next episode of Believer comes out next week, but in the meantime, Julie is here to read an excerpt from Fred Beck's classic memoir, I FOUGHT THE APEMEN OF MT. SAINT HELENS, WA. You'll never guess what it's about. The full text of Beck's book can be found on BigfootEncounters.com. A transcript of this episode is available here. CONTENT NOTE This episode contains gunshot sounds. ADDITIONAL CREDITSMusic for this episode all came from Epidemic Sound: Desert...
1.01 - Charity
March 03, 2020 13:00 - 20 minutes - 32.2 MBFake psychic Lara Campbell travels to Charity, Oregon to check on her ex-girlfriend, Rose. This is the first episode of the season, and the best place to start listening. REMASTERED as of October 13, 2020! The transcript for this episode is available here. For episode notes, cast and crew information, or to support the show, please visit BelieverPodcast.com. CONTENT NOTES This episode contains discussions of child death, grief, and manipulation. There are also loud knocking sounds, squ...
Season One Trailer
February 11, 2020 06:00 - 56 seconds - 1.29 MBLara Campbell used to believe in ghosts - though she will pretend to believe in them for money. When her ex-girlfriend goes missing in a strange town in Oregon, though, she might just have to rethink everything she thought she knew. Believer is a scripted fiction podcast about ghosts, cryptids, cosmic entities, and the one woman who denies them all. Season one premieres on March 3, 2020. For more information, go to BelieverPodcast.com. The transcript for this trailer is available here. ...
Preview: The Messages
February 03, 2020 01:47 - 58 seconds - 1.35 MBLara checks her voicemail. The first episode of BELIEVER premieres in March 2020. For more information, see www.believerpodcast.com or follow @believerpod on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. CAST Lara: Julie Saunders (@ohmissjulie) Rose: Mara Hernandez (@its_marahernandez) Music from https://filmmusic.io"Spacial Winds" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Sound effects from Adobe Stock and Freesound: https://freesoun...