Afflicted: A Horror Thriller Audio Drama podcast

Afflicted: A Horror Thriller Audio Drama

Lovecraft Country meets True Blood in this new series from award-winning producers Tonia Ransom and Jen Zink. In season one, a small East Texas town suffers supernatural disasters caused by a demonic book bound in human flesh...and only hoodoo can save the town from its affliction.

Lovecraft Country meets True Blood in this new series from award-winning producers Tonia Ransom and Jen Zink. In season one, a small East Texas town suffers supernatural disasters caused by a demonic book bound in human flesh...and only hoodoo can save the town from its affliction.

 

#13

Chapter 10: Blood in the Water

The final battle heats up, but without Becky's blood, the Caldwells and company are backed into a corner with little hope of survival, especially with a double agent among them.   See the end of the show notes for spoilery content warnings.   A transcript of this episode is available on the Afflicted website (afflictedaudio.com).   ==== For ad-free episodes, join the Descendants on Patreon at [ https://patreon.com/afflicted] (https://patreon.com/afflicted) , or purchase individual episodes or a season pass on the Apollo Podcasts App. Find and support our sponsors at [https://fableandfolly.com/partners/] (https://fableandfolly.com/partners/) ====   Help us fund Season 2: ---Chip in on our upcoming fundraiser (make sure you’re subscribed so you get a sneak peek at our Season 2 trailer, and the secret link for special perks) ---Join our Patreon at [ https://patreon.com/afflicted] (https://patreon.com/afflicted) ---Buy Afflicted merch at [ https://merch.afflictedaudio.com] (https://merch.afflictedaudio.com) ---Give us a shoutout on Twitter @afflictedaudio ---Leave a review on your podcast listening app   ====== Cast & Crew ====== M'Shai Dash as Mamma Cherrie Marion Toro as Gemma Caldwell Kim Gasiciel as Rhonda Caldwell Christian Young as August Caldwell Calvin Joyal as Deputy Andre Pierce Cass Minter as Kelly Elena Fernandez Collins as Dr. Maria Torres Amanda Hufford as Becky Harrison Devanté Johnson as Agent Livingston Cherrae Stuart as Agent Holmes Raiden T. as Ethan Caldwell   Creator & Writer: Tonia Ransom Director & Executive Producer: Tonia Ransom & Jen Zink Sound Design: Jen Zink Music & Theme: Lillian Boyd   Afflicted is produced by Ransom Media Productions.   ====== Content Warnings (may contain spoilers) Gore, violence, emergency vehicle sirens, guns, discussion of death, grief, animal death, dead bodies. ===== Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

01 May 2023

33 MINS

33:06

01 May 2023


#12

Chapter 9: Tell the Truth, Shame the Devil

The final showdown between good and evil begins at the church. Becky and Rhonda resort to deceit, and Dana is compelled to reveal what she knows. See the end of the show notes for spoilery content warnings. A transcript of this episode is available on the Afflicted website (afflictedaudio.com). ==== For ad-free episodes, join the Descendants on Patreon at  [https://patreon.com/afflicted] (https://patreon.com/afflicted) , or purchase individual episodes or a season pass on the Apollo Podcasts App. Find and support our sponsors at [https://fableandfolly.com/partners/] (https://fableandfolly.com/partners/) ==== Ways to support Afflicted: ---Buy Afflicted merch at [https://merch.afflictedaudio.com] (https://merch.afflictedaudio.com) ---Give us a shoutout on Twitter @afflictedaudio ---Leave a review on your podcast listening app ====== Cast & Crew ====== M'Shai Dash as Mamma Cherrie Marion Toro as Gemma Caldwell Kim Gasiciel as Rhonda Caldwell Calvin Joyal as Deputy Andre Pierce Cass Minter as Kelly Ivy Le as Dana Griggs Elena Fernandez Collins as Dr. Maria Torres Amanda Hufford as Becky Harrison Jen Zink as Librarian   Creator & Writer: Tonia Ransom Director & Executive Producer: Tonia Ransom & Jen Zink Sound Design: Jen Zink Music & Theme: Lillian Boyd   Afflicted is produced by Ransom Media Productions. ====== Content Warnings (may contain spoilers) Gore, violence, medical horror, discussion of death, and dead bodies. ===== Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

17 Apr 2023

30 MINS

30:49

17 Apr 2023


#11

Chapter 8: Take Me To Church

Becky tries to help Rhonda escape from Maria and Dana. Kelly reveals he’s done something shocking, and a group of citizens arrive at the church to prepare for a final fight. See the end of the show notes for spoilery content warnings. A transcript of this episode is available on the Afflicted website (afflictedaudio.com). ==== For ad-free episodes, join the Descendants on Patreon at  [https://patreon.com/afflicted] (https://patreon.com/afflicted) , or purchase individual episodes or a season pass on the Apollo Podcasts App. Find and support our sponsors at [https://fableandfolly.com/partners/] (https://fableandfolly.com/partners/) ==== Ways to support Afflicted: ---Buy Afflicted merch at [https://merch.afflictedaudio.com] (https://merch.afflictedaudio.com) ---Give us a shoutout on Twitter @afflictedaudio ---Leave a review on your podcast listening app ====== Cast & Crew ====== M'Shai Dash as Mamma Cherrie Marion Toro as Gemma Caldwell Kim Gasiciel as Rhonda Caldwell Calvin Joyal as Deputy Andre Pierce Cass Minter as Kelly Ivy Le as Dana Griggs Elena Fernandez Collins as Dr. Maria Torres Amanda Hufford as Becky Harrison Jen Zink as Becky’s Mom   Creator & Writer: Tonia Ransom Director & Executive Producer: Tonia Ransom & Jen Zink Sound Design: Jen Zink Music & Theme: Lillian Boyd   Sponsored in part by: Shelley Nash   Afflicted is produced by Ransom Media Productions. ====== Content Warnings (may contain spoilers) Gore, violence, medical horror, discussion of death, and dead bodies. ===== Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

20 Mar 2023

31 MINS

31:30

20 Mar 2023


#10

Chapter 7: Alive Doesn't Mean Unharmed

Maria and Dana collect more information about the affliction invading Gunnaway. Mama Cherrie and the rest of the bar crew begin working toward a solution. See the end of the show notes for spoilery content warnings. A transcript of this episode is available on the Afflicted website (afflictedaudio.com). ==== For ad-free episodes, join the Descendants on Patreon at  [https://patreon.com/afflicted] (https://patreon.com/afflicted) , or purchase individual episodes or a season pass on the Apollo Podcasts App. Find and support our sponsors at [https://fableandfolly.com/partners/] (https://fableandfolly.com/partners/) ==== Ways to support Afflicted: ---Buy Afflicted merch at [https://merch.afflictedaudio.com] (https://merch.afflictedaudio.com) ---Give us a shoutout on Twitter @afflictedaudio ---Leave a review on your podcast listening app ====== Cast & Crew ======   M'Shai Dash as Mamma Cherrie Marion Toro as Gemma Caldwell Kim Gasiciel as Rhonda Caldwell Calvin Joyal as Deputy Andre Pierce Cass Minter as Kelly Ivy Le as Dana Griggs Elena Fernandez Collins as Dr. Maria Torres Amanda Hufford as Becky Harrison Jen Zink as Becky’s Mom   Creator & Writer: Tonia Ransom Director & Executive Producer: Tonia Ransom & Jen Zink Sound Design: Jen Zink Music & Theme: Lillian Boyd Medical Consultant: Kelita Caldwell   Sponsored in part by: Harmony Obeso   Afflicted is produced by Ransom Media Productions. ====== Content Warnings (may contain spoilers) Gore, medical horror, discussion of death, and dead bodies. ===== Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

06 Mar 2023

38 MINS

38:05

06 Mar 2023


#9

Chapter 6: Dead Doesn't Mean Gone

Maria learns the truth about Gunnaway and what’s happening there. Mama Cherrie and her team formulate a plan to save what’s left of the town. See the end of the show notes for spoilery content warnings. A transcript of this episode is available on the Afflicted website (afflictedaudio.com). ==== For ad-free episodes, join the Descendants on Patreon at  [https://patreon.com/afflicted] (https://patreon.com/afflicted) , or purchase individual episodes or a season pass on the Apollo Podcasts App. Find and support our sponsors at [https://fableandfolly.com/partners/] (https://fableandfolly.com/partners/) ==== Ways to support Afflicted: ---Buy Afflicted merch at [https://merch.afflictedaudio.com] (https://merch.afflictedaudio.com) ---Give us a shoutout on Twitter @afflictedaudio ---Leave a review on your podcast listening app ====== Cast & Crew ======   M'Shai Dash as Mamma Cherrie Marion Toro as Gemma Caldwell Kim Gasiciel as Rhonda Caldwell Calvin Joyal as Deputy Andre Pierce Cass Minter as Kelly Ivy Le as Dana Griggs Elena Fernandez Collins as Dr. Maria Torres Amanda Hufford as Becky Harrison   Creator & Writer: Tonia Ransom Director & Executive Producer: Tonia Ransom & Jen Zink Sound Design: Jen Zink Music & Theme: Lillian Boyd   Sponsored in part by: Isaac Chappell Afflicted is produced by Ransom Media Productions. ====== Content Warnings (may contain spoilers) Gore, medical horror, discussion of death, and dead bodies. ===== Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

20 Feb 2023

37 MINS

37:49

20 Feb 2023


#8

Chapter 5: Off With Their Heads

A mob threatens Andre and Kelly, but is it a fool’s errand? Someone makes a surprising return, while another makes an exit. See the end of the show notes for spoilery content warnings. A transcript of this episode is available on the Afflicted website (afflictedaudio.com). ==== For ad-free episodes, join the Descendants on Patreon at  [https://patreon.com/afflicted] (https://patreon.com/afflicted) , or purchase individual episodes or a season pass on the Apollo Podcasts App. Find and support our sponsors at [https://fableandfolly.com/partners/] (https://fableandfolly.com/partners/) ==== Ways to support Afflicted: ---Buy Afflicted merch at [https://merch.afflictedaudio.com] (https://merch.afflictedaudio.com) ---Give us a shoutout on Twitter @afflictedaudio ---Leave a review on your podcast listening app ====== Cast & Crew ======   M'Shai Dash as Mamma Cherrie Christian Young as August Caldwell Marion Toro as Gemma Caldwell Kim Gasiciel as Rhonda Caldwell Calvin Joyal as Deputy Andre Pierce Cass Minter as Kelly Ivy Le as Dana Griggs Elena Fernandez Collins as Maria Rue Dickey as Hank Grimes Cherrae Stuart as Karen Spaulding Matthew Ewald as Don Spaulding Jarvis Bailey as Agent Barton Tonia Ransom as Agent Jones   Creator & Writer: Tonia Ransom Director & Executive Producer: Tonia Ransom & Jen Zink Sound Design: Jen Zink Music & Theme: Lillian Boyd   Co-Executive Producer: Matthew Ewald Associate Producer: Adam Rich Sponsored in part by: Thea Jul Nielsen   Afflicted is produced by Ransom Media Productions. ====== Content Warnings (may contain spoilers) Transphobia, discussion of death, dead bodies, grief, natural disasters, and ableism ===== Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

06 Feb 2023

29 MINS

29:11

06 Feb 2023


#7

Chapter 4: When It Rains, It Pours

The citizens of Gunnaway begin to examine recent events more closely…and scientifically. Tensions rise with the death of another resident. See the end of the show notes for spoilery content warnings. A transcript of this episode is available on the Afflicted website (afflictedaudio.com). ==== For ad-free episodes, join the Descendants on Patreon at  [https://patreon.com/afflicted] (https://patreon.com/afflicted) , or purchase individual episodes or a season pass on the Apollo Podcasts App. Find and support our sponsors at [https://fableandfolly.com/partners/] (https://fableandfolly.com/partners/) ==== Ways to support Afflicted: ---Buy Afflicted merch at [https://merch.afflictedaudio.com] (https://merch.afflictedaudio.com) ---Give us a shoutout on Twitter @afflictedaudio ---Leave a review on your podcast listening app ====== Cast & Crew ====== M'Shai Dash as Mamma Cherrie Christian Young as August Caldwell Marion Toro as Gemma Caldwell Kim Gasiciel as Rhonda Caldwell Calvin Joyal as Deputy Andre Pierce Cass Minter as Kelly Ivy Le as Dana Griggs Elena Fernandez Collins as Maria Rue Dickey as Hank Grimes Cherrae Stuart as Karen Spaulding Matthew Ewald as Don Spaulding   Creator & Writer: Tonia Ransom Director & Executive Producer: Tonia Ransom & Jen Zink Sound Design: Jen Zink Music & Theme: Lillian Boyd   Co-Executive Producer: Heather Gwinn Associate Producer: Jonathan Gensler Sponsored in part by: Alex Hensley   Afflicted is produced by Ransom Media Productions. ====== Content Warnings (may contain spoilers) Transphobia, discussion of death, dead bodies, grief, natural disasters, and ableism ===== Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

23 Jan 2023

46 MINS

46:49

23 Jan 2023


#6

Bonus: The Diary of Ophelia Ballard

We learn more about other workings of the book from the diary of Cherrie's aunt. Content warnings: death due to cancer; presidential assassinations; death through disaster Cast: Tonia Ransom as Lucy Music by Lillian Boyd Sound design by Jen Zink Find and support our sponsors at [https://fableandfolly.com/partners/] (https://fableandfolly.com/partners/) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

26 Dec 2022

22 MINS

22:28

26 Dec 2022


#5

Feed Drop: How It Ends

About How it Ends On an ordinary evening in November 1993, Micah’s entire world collapsed when her father, Nolan, died in a car accident. As time passed, Micah suffered from horrifying night terrors and an eerie recurring dream that left her exhausted and on edge. How it Ends was supposed to free her from her nightmares and help her deal with her loss… but when she receives new information about her father’s accident from an unexpected source, Micah’s world changes once again. And she discovers that sometimes dreams aren’t dreams at all—they’re memories. About Season 1, Episode 1: Nolan Jones Micah knew that when she left her New Jersey hometown for college in Rhode Island, she'd never look back. Episode 1 of How it Ends brings us into Micah's world 25 years after her dad's death and despite her attempt, all those years ago... she quickly learns that you can't run from your past. This episode features one of Micah's rare trips back home to visit her mother, Ava. As their conversation stirs up long-forgotten memories and Ava can't--or won't--answer Micah's questions, it sets Micah on a search for information about a potential link between her father's accident and a recurring nightmare she's had since childhood. Content warnings: Grief, death of a parent, alcohol consumption, stalking, adult language.     For additional details, visit: ---Website: http://howitendspodcast.com ---Transcripts: https://www.howitendspodcast.com/how-it-ends-podcast-transcripts [ ] (https://www.thestoragepapers.com/episodes) ---Patreon Bonus Content: http://patreon.com/howitendsstudio ---Merch: http://howitendsstudio.threadless.com ---Join our community on Discord: [https://discord.gg/XTM9rgPPv9] (https://discord.gg/XTM9rgPPv9) Credits:  Written, Directed, and Produced by Stephanie Resendes & Micah Rodriguez Starring Micah Rodriguez as Micah, Shey Rivera as Ava, Joshua Van Ness as Nolan, & Sarah Champagne as Billie Sound Engineering & Editing by Chris Anderson Music by Joshua Van Ness [Episode transcripts] (https://www.howitendspodcast.com/how-it-ends-podcast-transcripts) by Evelyn Archer   Social:    Instagram - http://instagram.com/howitendsstudio Twitter - http://twitter.com/howitendsstudio Hosted on Acast. See [acast.com/privacy] (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

15 Dec 2022

32 MINS

32:34

15 Dec 2022


#4

Chapter 3: The Only Building Standing

Mama Cherrie and August try to make sense of the book’s evildoing, Gunnaway royalty arrives downtown to take over rescue operations, and another quake hits. See the end of the show notes for spoilery content warnings. A transcript of this episode is available on the Afflicted website (afflictedaudio.com). ==== For ad-free episodes, join the Descendants on Patreon at  [https://patreon.com/afflicted] (https://patreon.com/afflicted) , or purchase individual episodes or a season pass on the Apollo Podcasts App. Find and support our sponsors at [https://fableandfolly.com/partners/] (https://fableandfolly.com/partners/) ==== Ways to support Afflicted: ---Buy Afflicted merch at [https://merch.afflictedaudio.com] (https://merch.afflictedaudio.com) ---Give us a shoutout on Twitter @afflictedaudio ---Leave a review on your podcast listening app ====== Cast & Crew ======   M'Shai Dash as Mamma Cherrie Christian Young as August Caldwell Marion Toro as Gemma Caldwell Kim Gasiciel as Rhonda Caldwell Calvin Joyal as Deputy Andre Pierce Cass Minter as Kelly Ivy Le as Dana Griggs Elena Fernandez Collins as Maria Rue Dickey as Hank Grimes Cherrae Stuart as Karen Spaulding Matthew Ewald as Don Spaulding   Creator & Writer: Tonia Ransom Director & Executive Producer: Tonia Ransom & Jen Zink Sound Design: Jen Zink Music & Theme: Lillian Boyd   Co-Executive Producer: Justina Ireland Associate Producer: Jason LeBlanc Sponsored in part by: Karen Herkes   Afflicted is produced by Ransom Media Productions. ====== Content Warnings (may contain spoilers) Antisemitism, homophobia, discussion of death, dead bodies, grief, natural disasters, and ableism ===== Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

28 Nov 2022

38 MINS

38:34

28 Nov 2022


#3

Chapter 2: This is Where You Die

We learn Mama Cherrie and Ethan’s fate, while a seismologist attempts to make sense of the strange phenomena happening in Gunnaway and the townspeople start picking up the pieces. See the end of the show notes for spoilery content warnings. A transcript of this episode is available on the Afflicted website (afflictedaudio.com). ==== For ad-free episodes, join the Descendants on Patreon at  [https://patreon.com/afflicted] (https://patreon.com/afflicted) , or purchase individual episodes or a season pass on the Apollo Podcasts App. Find and support our sponsors at [https://fableandfolly.com/partners/] (https://fableandfolly.com/partners/) ==== Ways to support Afflicted: ---Buy Afflicted merch at [https://merch.afflictedaudio.com] (https://merch.afflictedaudio.com) ---Give us a shoutout on Twitter @afflictedaudio ---Leave a review on your podcast listening app ====== Cast & Crew ====== M'Shai Dash as Mamma Cherrie Amanda Hufford as Becky Harrison Christian Young as August Caldwell Kamran Nikhad as Sheriff Robert "Bob" Daugherty Kim Gasiciel as Rhonda Caldwell Marion Toro as Gemma Caldwell Calvin Joyal as Deputy Andre Pierce Cass Minter as Kelly Ivy Le as Dana Griggs Raiden T. as Ethan Caldwell Elena Fernandez Collins as Maria Rue Dickey as Hank Grimes   Creator & Writer: Tonia Ransom Director & Executive Producer: Tonia Ransom & Jen Zink Sound Design: Jen Zink Music & Theme: Lillian Boyd   Co-Executive Producer: Melissa Tober Associate Producer: Liz Hughston Sponsored in part by: Scary Stuff Podcast   Afflicted is produced by Ransom Media Productions. ====== Content Warnings (may contain spoilers) Grief, death of a child, graphic murder, gore, supernatural horror, medical trauma, natural disasters, mental health slurs ===== Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

14 Nov 2022

36 MINS

36:55

14 Nov 2022


#2

Chapter 1: Dig

A hoodoo apprentice accidentally invites a demonic book bound in human flesh to the town of Gunnaway, Texas, causing supernatural earthquakes, tornadoes…and more. See the end of the show notes for spoilery content warnings. A transcript of this episode is available on the Afflicted website (afflictedaudio.com). ==== This episode is ad-free thanks to our IndieGoGo supporters, but future episodes will contain ads. For ad-free episodes, join the Descendants on Patreon at  [https://patreon.com/afflicted] (https://patreon.com/afflicted) , or purchase individual episodes or a season pass on the Apollo Podcasts App. Your support will go toward funding our next season. Find and support our sponsors at [https://fableandfolly.com/partners/] (https://fableandfolly.com/partners/) ==== Ways to support Afflicted: ---Buy Afflicted merch at [https://merch.afflictedaudio.com] (https://merch.afflictedaudio.com) ---Give us a shoutout on Twitter @afflictedaudio ---Leave a review on your podcast listening app ====== Cast & Crew ====== M'Shai Dash as Mamma Cherrie Amanda Hufford as Becky Harrison Christian Young as August Caldwell Kamran Nikhad as Sheriff Robert "Bob" Daugherty Kim Gasiciel as Rhonda Caldwell Marion Toro as Gemma Caldwell Calvin Joyal as Deputy Andre Pierce Cass Minter as Kelly Ivy Le as Dana Griggs Raiden T. as Ethan Caldwell Jen Zink as Janice Tonia Ransom as Agatha Williams    Creator & Writer: Tonia Ransom Director & Executive Producer: Tonia Ransom & Jen Zink Sound Design: Jen Zink Music & Theme: Lillian Boyd   Co-Executive Producer: Mike Flanagan Associate Producer: Crystal H. Sponsored in part by: Allison Bagley ====== Afflicted is produced by Ransom Media Productions. ====== Content Warnings (may contain spoilers) ====== Grief, death of a child, graphic murder, gore, supernatural horror, medical trauma, natural disasters, mental health slurs ===== Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

31 Oct 2022

34 MINS

34:52

31 Oct 2022


#1

Trailer: Season One of Afflicted

Lovecraft Country meets True Blood in this new series from award-winning producers Tonia Ransom and Jen Zink. In this season, a small East Texas town suffers supernatural disasters caused by a demonic book bound in human flesh...and only hoodoo can save them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

01 Oct 2022

00 MINS

00:54

01 Oct 2022