Episode One: The Baptist Almelem tried to convince their boss Gestas that this new religious leader - John - could be the man who leads Israel out of bondage. Between the three of them, they discover they might have the secret to defeating the Romans, but only if they can find the help they need. Almelem is a Gideon Media production. Learn more at www.gideon-media.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information ..read more

Warning: This episode features strong language, ambient sirens, and unnerving, spooky atmospherics. Listener discretion advised.  Unseen Presents: City of Ghosts, a supernatural Neo-noir about corruption, murder, and the things that haunt us as we go through our day-to-day life. Listen to all ten episodes of their first season, out now! Eleanor “El” Rivkin is a private information broker in New York City with a history of psychiatric problems. She makes a living buying and selling information for the City’s elite. Today, she is introduced to a mysterious man in a department store wit ..read more

Be Advised: The following episode contains depictions of fantasy violence and gore, discussions of child abuse, and mentions of miscarriage. Listener discretion is advised. A woman tells the story of the strange mansion her family left her, the unsettling presence that has followed her for much of her life, and the mysterious disappearance of her husband. Starring Libby Woodbridge as Janie Lynnwood.  Featuring Mark Pagán as Tom Lynnwood.  Written by Emily VanDerWerff and Libby Hill and Directed by Zach Valenti.  Script Editing by Sarah Shachat and Gabriel Urbina. Sound Design by ..read more

Be Advised: The following episode contains depictions of body horror and fantasy violence.  A young woman recounts her quest to become a sorcerer's apprentice. Starring Lisette Alvarez as Verena Morisseau.  Written by Jordan Cobb. Directed by Sarah Shachat.  Script Editing by Gabriel Urbina and Sarah Shachat.  Original Music by Alan Rodi. Sound Design by Zach Valenti. Produced by Sarah Shachat, Zach Valenti, and Gabriel Urbina, along with Angel Acevedo, Jenn Schneider, and Amy Tanguay.  Additional music featured in this episode: "Blue Waltz" by Kadir Demir. A transcrip ..read more

A young man recounts the unusual way he made and lost his fortune over a Valentine’s Day weekend at a luxury hotel for magicians.  Starring Leo Wan as Dudley Carmichael.  Written by David K. Barnes and Directed by Gabriel Urbina.  Script Editing by Sarah Shachat and Gabriel Urbina. Sound Design by Zach Valenti. Original Music by Alan Rodi. It also features the songs "Coming Of Age" by Bob Hart and "Chunky Monkey" by Shtriker.  Produced by Sarah Shachat, Zach Valenti, and Gabriel Urbina, along with Angel Acevedo, Jenn Schneider, and Amy Tanguay.  A transcript for this e ..read more

Be Advised: The following episode contains depictions of fantasy violence and drinking. Listener discretion is advised. A member of the mysterious Order of the Blackstar spends New Year’s Eve wandering through Paris and wondering how to spend a day off. Starring Beth Eyre as the Narrator.  Written and Directed by Sarah Shachat.  Script Editing by David K. Barnes. Sound Design by Zach Valenti. Original Music by Alan Rodi. Featuring Magic, written by Sam Long and performed by Sour Flour. Produced by Sarah Shachat, Zach Valenti, and Gabriel Urbina, along with Angel Acevedo, Jenn Schneid ..read more

Be Advised: The following episode contains discussions and depictions of gaslighting, as well as tense, menacing situations and fantasy violence. Listener discretion is advised. A woman struggles with loneliness and isolation while working as the caretaker for a magical castle at the North Pole - as well as protecting it from the mysterious forces who are trying to penetrate its defenses. Starring Mary Kates Wiles as Katherine Cavalier. Written and Directed by Gabriel Urbina.  Script Editing by David K. Barnes. Sound Design by Zach Valenti. Original Music by Alan Rodi. Featuring The Carol ..read more

Be Advised: The following episode contains discussions of fantasy violence and abusive relationships. Listener discretion is advised.  A young student receives a lesson in forbidden magic from an unconventional expert. Starring Julia Morizawa.  Written by Sarah Shachat.  Directed by Gabriel Urbina.   Script Editing by David K. Barnes. Original Music by Alan Rodi. Additional music featured in this episode: Algún Dia by Esteban Maxera Cuarteto.  Sound Design by Zach Valenti. Produced by Sarah Shachat, Zach Valenti, and Gabriel Urbina, along with Angel Acevedo ..read more

Be Advised: The following episode contains discussions of murder and physical violence, as well as depictions of the fantasy violence, gambling, and drinking. Listener discretion is advised. A fae illusionist desperately looks for a way to get out of Paris before his past mistakes catch up to him. Starring Tom Crowley as Robin Fend. Written by Gabriel Urbina.  Directed by Zach Valenti.  Script Editing by David K. Barnes. Original Music by Alan Rodi. Additional music featured in this episode: Paw Prints by Bob Hart; Freerolling by T. Bless and the Professionals; Downtown Boogie by Wes ..read more

Be Advised: The following episode contains discussions of death and grieving. Listener discretion is advised. A woman who has been struggling with her magical abilities in the wake of an unexpected tragedy writes a letter to her goddaughter. Starring Cecilia Lynn-Jacobs as Jennifer Morgan. Written by Sarah Shachat.  Directed by Zach Valenti.  Script Editing by David K. Barnes. Original Music by Alan Rodi. Sound Design by Zach Valenti. Produced by Sarah Shachat, Zach Valenti, and Gabriel Urbina, along with Angel Acevedo, Jenn Schneider, and Amy Tanguay.  A transcript for this epi ..read more