Episodes
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FEED SWAP! WELCOME TO THE BRASS EAGLE - A FANTASY FICTION AUDIO DRAMA
If you enjoyed The Wyrd Side, you may also enjoy Welcome to the Brass Eagle - a ten episode fantasy fiction audio drama about a teleporting tavern and the dangers its inhabitants face in their travels.
Episode One: The Performer
Amara is a musician who has always dreamed of better things. When she is finally accepted into a traveling band, tensions at home send her out the door without so much as a goodbye to her mother and younger sister. As time goes on, she finds herself surrounded by rumors of the legendary–and dangerous–Brass Eagle Tavern, until one day…she finds herself on its doorstep.
Written and directed by Connor Bushoven and produced by Michael DeMauro. Sound Design by Candace Mortier, Marcus Siniscalchi, Amanda P.H. Bennett, and Yemi Kanmi.
Narrated by Mike LeBeau. Starring E.R. Hollands as Amara, Abigail Turner as Lily, Madeleine Norton as Amara’s Mother, Meredith Nudo as Vega, Paul Warren as Drew, and Connor Bushoven as the Keeper. Featuring Diana Helen Kennedy as the emcee and the female storyteller, Brian Jeffords as the drunk taverngoer, Candace Mortier as the bartender, Brandon Ambs as the hooded clergyman, Mei Xin Bierzynski and Tim Winters as the bar patrons, Chrysanthe Grech, Maia Harlap, and Michael Mishkin as the storytellers, and Swann Grey and Ty Wilkins as the townies.
The theme song for our show, “A New Form” was written and performed by Polina Faustova. The ending song for this episode is “Living the Dream”, written and performed by Alyssa Gaiser as the Dread Halla Tavern.
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When David accidentally puts out the Samhain bonfire at a friend's Halloween party, the Y Ladi Wen, a vengeful Welsh spirit, emerges to terrify the party. With Aiden and Kitty both otherwise occupied, it’s up to David and Zahra to solve the case and banish the spirit!
Cast:
Sam Dixon as David Marsh
Kate Wilmot as Zahra Darricau
Finn Cresswell as Aiden Summers and partygoer
Alexandra M. Barrow as Katherine Moore and partygoer
Hannah Boocock as ghostly voice and partygoer
Content Warnings:
Mention of Blood and gore. This episode features minor jumpscares
Written and produced by Finn Cresswell and Alexandra M. Barrow.
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Sound effects from Zapsplatt and Pixabay.
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Aiden finds himself alone in the recording studio after Kitty comes down with a particularly bad flu. It’s the perfect opportunity to talk through a key part of their research process: finding compelling stories and myths to investigate!
Cast:
Finn Cresswell as Aiden Summers
Alexandra M. Barrow as Katherine Moore
Content Warnings:
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Written and produced by Finn Cresswell and Alexandra M. Barrow.
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Sound effects from Zapsplatt and Pixabay.
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Join our two-person creative team as we chat everything Wyrd Side, including questions such as: What were the main inspirations for the show? How do we make all the noises? And most importantly, what’s Aiden’s favorite pizza topping?
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Katherine and Aiden rediscover their first ever paranormal investigation: an old house on Marshall Street rumoured to be the home of a haunted doll. Strange knocking, a string of unexplained deaths, and two rookie podcasters... What could possibly go wrong?
Cast:
Finn Cresswell as Aiden Summers
Alexandra M. Barrow as Katherine Moore
Kate Wilmot as Zahra
Sam Dixon as David Marsh
Freya Womersley as News Reporter
Content Warnings:
Depiction of audio distortion. Discussion of death, body horror, loss of a loved one and blood and gore. Mention of suicide, self harm and self mutilation.
Written and produced by Finn Cresswell and Alexandra M. Barrow.
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Sound effects from Zapsplatt and Pixabay.
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In the final episode of the season, Aiden and Katherine discuss their experiences in the river and a potential encounter with Jenny Greenteeth. Aiden faces his past.
Cast:
Finn Cresswell as Aiden Summers
Alexandra M. Barrow as Katherine Moore
Content Warnings:
Depiction of audio distortion, physical violence, gore. Discussion of childhood trauma, drowning, death of a loved one, death of a child.
Written and produced by Finn Cresswell and Alexandra M. Barrow.
www.thewyrdside.com
Sound effects from Zapsplatt and Pixabay.
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Aiden and Katherine travel up to Shropshire, to investigate the myth of Jenny Greenteeth and Aiden’s childhood encounter.
Cast:
Finn Cresswell as Aiden Summers
Alexandra M. Barrow as Katherine Moore
Content Warnings:
Depiction of injury (splinter), audio distortion, physical violence, gore. Discussion of childhood trauma, drowning, death of a loved one, death of a child. Mention of victim blaming,
Written and produced by Finn Cresswell and Alexandra M. Barrow.
www.thewyrdside.com
Sound effects from Zapsplatt and Pixabay.
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The future of The Wyrd Side hangs in the balance, as Aiden makes an important decision. The studio gets a visit from a friend.
Cast:
Finn Cresswell as Aiden Summers
Alexandra M. Barrow as Katherine Moore
Iain S. P. Bennett as John Martin
Content Warnings:
Discussion of cults, police, physical violence, emotional manipulation, death, fire, altered mind-state, drowning, death of a child, death of a loved one, childhood trauma, injury (twisted ankle). Mention of ritual murder, blood and gore, alcohol, smoking, victim blaming.
Written and produced by Finn Cresswell and Alexandra M. Barrow.
www.thewyrdside.com
Sound effects from Zapsplatt and Pixabay.
FEATURED TRAILER: THE ATTIC MONOLOGUES
The Attic Monologues is a queer urban fantasy/horror podcast on fate, friends to lovers, meta narratives, and the importance of feathered friends. They can be found on all major podcasting platforms - check out their website, Apple Podcasts, Twitter and more!
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Still reeling from her encounter on Burley Beacon, Katherine listens to the files found on Aiden’s recorder.
Cast:
Alexandra M. Barrow as Katherine Moore
Finn Cresswell as Aiden Summers
Andrew Varndell as Albert Lockton
Robyn B. Pelling MSc as Lou
Drew Pitcher as Dyllan
Jack Rogers as Rhys
Content Warnings:
Depiction of physical violence, abduction, imprisonment, cults, emotional abuse, gaslighting, manipulation, violent death, blood and gore,injury (head trama), murder. Discussion of alcohol, arson. Mention of police.
Written and produced by Finn Cresswell and Alexandra M. Barrow.
www.thewyrdside.com
Sound effects from Zapsplatt and Pixabay.
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Katherine desperately searches the moors as new information comes to light on the recently discovered bog body and the attacks near Burley. A disturbing pattern starts to emerge from the murky depths of the New Forest... Is she already too late?
Cast:
Alexandra M. Barrow as Katherine Moore
Simeon Joyce as Police Officer
Eddie Chapman as Brian
Robin Denis as Mark, The Librarian
Kate Wilmot as Zahra
Iain S. P. Bennett as John Martin
Robyn B. Pelling MSc as Lou
Finn Cresswell as Aiden Summers
Content Warnings:
Depiction of the disappearance of a loved one, police, and physical violence, strong language (one use, mild profanity, timestamp 36:14). Discussion of blood and gore, abduction, murder, ritual murder, death, dead bodies.
Written and produced by Finn Cresswell and Alexandra M. Barrow.
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Sound effects from Zapsplatt and Pixabay.
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Aiden and Katherine return to the waterlogged mires and tangled roots of the New Forest. Could there be a link between the recent attack and Aiden’s encounter in the forest?
Cast:
Finn Cresswell as Aiden Summers and Distorted Voice
Alexandra M. Barrow as Katherine Moore
Eddie Chapman as Brian
Dee Thorne as Mary Tallywell
Simeon Joyce as Police Officer
Content Warnings:
Depiction of the disappearance of a loved one, police, and a verbal argument. Discussion of physical violence, blood and gore, death, dead bodies, murder.
Written and produced by Finn Cresswell and Alexandra M. Barrow.
www.thewyrdside.com
Sound effects from Zapsplatt and Pixabay.
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Aiden and Katherine continue their investigation into the centuries old mystery of the death of the Red King. Despite Aiden's protests, Katherine goes to find the radio.
Cast:
Finn Cresswell as Aiden Summers and Distorted Voice
Alexandra M. Barrow as Katherine Moore
Freya Womersley as Reporter 3
Sophie Loveridge as French Girl
Content Warnings:
Depiction of isolation, altered mind-state, audio distortion. Discussion of murder, death, body horror, blood and gore. Mention of physical violence, auto-cannibalism, starvation, and police.
Written and produced by Finn Cresswell and Alexandra M. Barrow.
www.thewyrdside.com
Sound effects from Zapsplatt and Pixabay.
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Aiden and Katherine begin a new investigation into the centuries-old mystery surrounding the Red King's death. Was it an unfortunate accident, murder most foul, or something… far more sinister? Something that may still be lurking in the tangled brambles and mud-choked hollows of the New Forest...
Cast:
Finn Cresswell as Aiden Summers
Alexandra M. Barrow as Katherine Moore
Iain S. P. Bennett as Reporter 1
Freya Womersley as Reporter 2
Content Warnings:
Depiction of blood and gore, altered mind-state, isolation, audio distortion, body horror. Discussion of murder, death, fire, arson, death of a child, grief and loss.
Written and produced by Finn Cresswell and Alexandra M. Barrow.
www.thewyrdside.com
Sound effects from Zapsplatt and Pixabay.
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The mystery of the Colt Pixie picks up the pace as Aiden races to Holmsley Campsite following the discovery of some rather ominous recordings…
Cast:
Finn Cresswell as Aiden Summers
Alexandra M. Barrow as Katherine Moore
Mark Varndell as Chris
Marley Alford as Joseph
S. J. Monalith as Rowan
Content Warnings:
Depiction of audio distortion, a missing child and a child in danger.
Written and produced by Finn Cresswell and Alexandra M. Barrow.
www.thewyrdside.com
Sound effects from Zapsplatt and Pixabay
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Katherine Moore and Aiden Summers continue to investigate the Colt Pixie, retracing the steps of Rowan’s hiking party across the treacherous moors of the New Forest.
Cast:
Finn Cresswell as Aiden Summers
Alexandra M. Barrow as Katherine Moore
Eddie Chapman as Brian
Robin Denis as The Librarian
Mark Varndell as Chris
Content Warnings:
Depiction of isolation, injury (fall), becoming lost in the wilderness, jump scares and audio distortion. Discussion of death. Mention of alcoholism.
Written and produced by Finn Cresswell and Alexandra M. Barrow.
www.thewyrdside.com
Sound effects from Zapsplatt and Pixabay.
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Katherine Moore and Aiden Summers begin their first fieldwork case of the season: investigating the myth of the Colt Pixie in the New Forest, UK. Strange happenings, witchcraft, and unexpected phonecalls.
Cast:
Finn Cresswell as Aiden Summers and Burley Resident
Alexandra M. Barrow as Katherine Moore
Robyn B. Pelling MSc as Lou
Dee Thorne as Mary Tallywell
Eddie Chapman as Brian
Andrew Varndell as Albert Lockton
S. J. Monalith as Rowan
Content Warnings:
Depiction of grief and loss, recreational alcohol use, and alcoholism. Discussion of the death of a loved one, victim blaming, and police. Mention of death, and becoming lost in the wilderness.
Written and produced by Finn Cresswell and Alexandra M. Barrow.
www.thewyrdside.com
Sound effects from Zapsplatt and Pixabay.
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