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VALENCE
SEASON 1, EPISODE 8
“GHOSTS”
RELEASE DATE: 05/30/2020

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

Continue reading “1.8: Ghosts” →

VALENCE
SEASON 1, EPISODE 7
“COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS”
RELEASE DATE: 04/04/2020

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 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 story consultation by AJ Goldman,
– 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

Continue reading “1.7: Cost Benefit Analysis” →

VALENCE
SEASON 1, EPISODE 6
“PRAXIS”
RELEASE DATE: 3/21/2020

Liam asks the questions that need to be asked. The team makes a plan that needs to be made. And Flynn finds out about a symphony that . . . needs to have cannons.

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:
– Depiction of a hangover (and debatable alcoholism) from 1:00 – 1:34

Credits:
– Our theme was made by Raul Vega,
– With guitar by Travis Reaves.
– This episode was written by Wil Williams,
– With editing and sound design by Julia Schifini.

Performances by, in order of appearance: 
– Giancarlo Herrera as Luis Acebo,
– 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,
– Caleb Del Rio as Flynn Velasco,
– John Westover as Nico Salvai,
– and Elena Fernández Collins as Soleded Marquez.

Special thanks to:

• Amanda Stewart
• David Rheinstrom
• Erin M Speckley
• Jeff Chaney
• Jordan Stillman
• Nate Harrison
• Sara Ghaleb

Continue reading “1.6: Praxis” →

VALENCE
SEASON 1, EPISODE 3
“RAZZLE DAZZLE”
RELEASE DATE: 02/08/2020

 Liam and the team track their lead. But those tables get turned.

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 – – Depiction of marijuana use starting at 10:30, used sparingly through the remainder of the episode

Credits:
– Our theme was made by Raul Vega,
– With guitar by Travis Reaves.
– This episode was written by Wil Williams,
– With editing and sound design by Julia Schifini.

Performances by, in order of appearance:

• Josh Rubino as Liam Alden and Liam’s Inner Voice,
• Ishani Kanetkar as Mahira Varma,
• Jordan Cobb as Sarah Harris,
• John Westover as Nico Salvai,
• Caleb Del Rio as Flynn Velasco,
• and Anne Baird as the voicemail.

Special thanks to:
– Casey Trujillo
– Jordan Eagan
– Lindsay Holt
– Rachel Rauch
– Richard Kreutz-Landry
– Shelley Wermuth
– V Silverman

Continue reading “1.3: Razzle Dazzle” →

VALENCE
SEASON 1, EPISODE 2
“PETRICHOR”
RELEASE DATE: 1/25/2020

Liam meets the team. It starts to rain in New Candler.

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 panic attacks at 4:07 and 14:45
• Depiction of fictional aggressive oppression at 15:00
• Depiction of alcohol consumption and debatable alcoholism at 21:47

Credits:
– Our theme was made by Raul Vega,
– With guitar by Travis Reaves.
– This episode was written by Wil Williams,
– With editing and sound design by Julia Schifini.

Performances by, in order of appearance:

• Josh Rubino as Liam Alden and Liam’s Inner Voice,
• Whitney Johnson as the elevator voice,
• Katie Chin as Grace Chen,
• Ishani Kanetkar as Mahira Varma,
• Jordan Cobb as Sarah Harris,
• Jake Rocco as the cab driver,
• Ross Papa as the interviewer,
• Aiden Kinsella as Jordan Gardner,
• and Giancarlo Herrera as Luis Acebo.

Special thanks to:
– Casey Trujillo
– Jordan Eagan
– Lindsay Holt
– Rachel Rauch
– Richard Kreutz-Landry
– Shelley Wermuth
– V Silverman

Continue reading “1.2: Petrichor” →

VALENCE
SEASON 1, EPISODE 1
“PROS & CONS”
RELEASE DATE: 1/11/2020

Liam loses power but gains an intriguing offer. Wait, that sounds ominous. He literally loses power–as in, the utility in his apartment. If anything’s ominous, it’s the offer, really.

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 a Hug House Production. You can find more about Hug House, including our VALENCE making-of documentary, Scoring Magic, at hughouse.productions

Credits:
– Our theme was made by Raul Vega,
– With guitar by Travis Reaves.
– This episode was written by Wil Williams,
– 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,
• Wil Williams as the utilities representative,
• Anne Baird as the voicemail,
• Katie Youmans as the Halo ad,
• Eileen Baird as Jarlette, the tourist,
• Gavin Gaddis as Jarles, the tourist,
• Katie Chin as Grace Chen,
• V Silverman as the LBQ barista,
• Jamieson Ridenhour as the Father,
• Gwyn Ridenhour as the Mother,
• Brynna Youmans as the Daughter,
• and Evelyn Regan as the Halo employee.

Special thanks to:
– Casey Trujillo
– Rachel Rauch
– Collin Gifford
– Kasey Fracica
– Amanda Stewart
– Ryan Boelter
– Danielle Welch
– Michael Hudson
– Ross Papa
– Robert Anderson

Continue reading “1.1: Pros and Cons” →