Believer: A Paranormal Mystery

15/03/2022

Tweenson'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: https://goodpointepodcasts.com/2fekafep1 http://believer.libsyn.com/2fekaf-feed-drop?tdest_id=1904915

22/02/2022

SEASON ONE FINALE: Episode 10, "Oblivion."

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

For full credits and attribution information, please see the episode notes in your podcatcher or go to the episode's page on BelieverPodcast.com

18/02/2022

Happy Julie’s Birthday to all Patreon supporters, who now have the FULL SEASON ONE FINALE in their feeds! If you want your 45 minutes of resolution before Pisces season starts, you’ll have to subscribe today.

There will be much more to say about this when it hits the public podcast feeds, but in the meantime just know I’m tremendously proud of this entire cast and crew…and endlessly grateful for all the support we’ve received! Every message, like, and positive review has meant the world through the last few years of production delays.

https://www.patreon.com/posts/62721463

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21/01/2022

It’s so lovely to be listed as one of Discover Pods’s Favorite Horror Audio Drama Podcasts! About us, Aigner Loren Wilson writes:

“A new podcast to me was the horror mystery Believer: A Paranormal Mystery. When a fake psychic’s ex-girlfriend goes missing in her strange hometown, the psychic packs up and heads out to find her or at least offer some help. And there’s a solid romance plot to tug at your heartstrings as you quiver in fear. Believer: A Paranormal Mystery is the q***r comedy-horror audio drama I didn’t know I was missing in my life. There is a lot of sound production—so make sure to pop those headphones on or in—and the horror is layered and paired well with the humor; that way, both are equally heightened.”

The whole article is fantastic, with some really lovely shows for your spooky enjoyment! Thanks as always for liking, sharing, and reviewing this show so we can get in front of larger audiences like this. https://discoverpods.com/horror-podcasts-audio-drama-black-tapes/

In film, horror is going through a modern renaissance. With artistic horror releases like Hereditary, The Witch, and Us, horror is telling some of the most interesting cinematic stories right now. In podcasting, though, we’ve been at this stage for a while. I’m not usually one for true crime ...

05/01/2022

You didn’t know this was a public health podcast when it started, did you?

SPEAKING OF WHICH, the season 1 finale continues to be delayed due to illness. Please get any vaccines or boosters for which you are eligible. Even with two vaccines and a booster, a recent COVID-19 exposure has our producer/creator out of commission (mostly asleep). Do what you can to keep you and yours safe!

25/12/2021

Merry Christmas to all who celebrate! In the spirit (ha!) of the season, here’s a reading of “Smee,” a classic Christmas Eve ghost story by AM Burrage. Originally Patreon-only, now public for the rest of the weekend. Game safely, my friends! https://www.patreon.com/posts/60273678

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21/12/2021

NEW EPISODE! Season 1, Ep 9: Rose. In which Rose leaves a message for Lara.

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 Parshall, Duke Parshall
Cult singers - Bill Saunders, Debbie Saunders, Seth Ellsworth, Duke Parshall

CREW

Written, Directed, Sound Designed - Julie Saunders

MUSIC

"Julie's Melody (Believer Theme)," by Aaron Ferenc
"Vacuum," by Ethan Sloane
"Birdsong," by They Dream By Day
"Murmur," by WHENISEEYOUISEEMYSELF
"Lonely Space Rhodes," by Eneide
"Reverse," by Silver Maple
"As She Drifts Away," by Clarence Reed

Also, welcome new sponsor Zencastr! Nearly all the audio for this episode was recorded using Zencastr. Check it out at Zencastr.com and use promo code "believer" for 30% off a pro plan.

13/12/2021

I don’t normally enjoy our one-star reviews, but to be fair, if you’d write one like this then you’re probably not our target audience. (Pr***en girls, on the other hand, are dedicated fans who tend to drive cultural trends, so if they’re up for some creepiness then feel free to send them our way.)

Quick reminder that creators can see your reviews on platforms like and , so even if you think they don’t do much, they’re still a lovely way to show a your support.

06/12/2021

Typed “Believer: A Paranormal Mystery” into .ai and, uh…we might need to update our cover art.

30/11/2021

NEW EPISODE! Season 1, Episode 8: FINGERS

Lara visits the doctor, which will definitely not make anything worse.

CONTENT NOTE: This episode contains car noises (including car horns), so please exercise caution if you like to listen while driving.

Other content notes include violence, medical equipment sounds, harm to wild animals, and delusional behavior.

See BelieverPodcast.com for transcripts, credits, and additional information.

23/11/2021

I know what Patreon patrons are thankful for this year...early access to new episodes! If you want Episode 8 before Thanksgiving instead of after, then you can get it NOW for as little as $1.00.

Click the link or go to https://Patreon.com/Believerpodcast to check out the available rewards and make a monthly pledge. Your paid support makes this show possible!

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16/11/2021

Believer: A Paranormal Mystery : 1.07 - The Herald

NEW EPISODE OUT NOW! Lara finds what she’s looking for - but it’s not what she thought.

Content notes: gaslighting, animals sounds, alcohol use (including strong opinions about Pabst).

All transcripts are now available on BelieverPodcast.com under About > Transcripts. (Note: any captions on the below video are auto-generated and may not be accurate.)

For full show notes and access to the rest of the audio feed, go to https://believer.libsyn.com

04/11/2021

Archie loves our fans in India even more than I do, but he is a professional now and will not tolerate rudeness even in a message. He got there in the end, though. Wishing a happy and safe to all who celebrate!

31/10/2021

Happy Halloween! We are BACK with episode 6, "The Rules." Lara wakes up in the center of Reverend Boone's cult...but will she ever be able to leave? This is a continuation of the main storyline from this season, so make sure you're caught up on episodes 1-5 before you jump in!

Content warnings for cult content, imprisonment, medical equipment sounds, hallucinations, loud noises, and animal sounds.

Stick around until the end for a special trailer for "Elaine's Cooking For the Soul," a post-apocalyptic cooking show starring our very own Rosa Delgado.

12/10/2021

BONUS / FEED DROP! Check the feed today for a special preview from of their upcoming Sasquatch re-release! Give it a listen and subscribe to their show for more information about native folklore, language, and culture — along with some really great short stories! Julie also shares mini-reviews of books by Stephen Graham Jones, , and Owl Goingback, and her current to-read list of Indigenous horror. Have a recommendation of your own? Let us know!

12/10/2021

BONUS! In honor of Indigenous People's Day, we're dropping a preview of The Historical Natives podcast's upcoming episode on the Coast Salish people and Sasquatch! But first, Julie recommends some Indigenous horror books for you to read. Follow The Historical Natives at https://www.thehistoricalnatives.ca/ and get ready for their two-part Sasquatch episode on November 30th!

28/09/2021

Headed to over the weekend for some hometown vibes, paranormal lectures, and real-life Sasquatch evidence! let me take photos of a Sasquatch footprint (my foot included for scale) and showed me photos of fingerprints left on his truck in Cottage Grove, Oregon. I also got one of his cool wood sculptures for my writing corner back at home (photo coming soon). Big thanks to Tobe for sharing - check out his podcast and book for more!

23/09/2021

Oh hey, it’s ! Today we put the bi in BIgfoot…by stepping out of the woods to allow a sighting or two. Swipe for a peek at a bisexual writer/producer who knows that today, at least, she can run but she can’t hide.

07/09/2021

BELIEVER RETURNS! New episodes begin this Halloween. Want a taste of what you're in for? Check out the all-new teaser. For extended teasers, production updates, and more, join the Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/believerpodcast. Otherwise, watch this space!

31/08/2021

When is this podcast coming back? What will it sound like when it does?? If you were a Patron, you’d already know! (If you’re not a Patron, you’ll find out very soon.)

https://www.patreon.com/posts/55590452

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20/08/2021

Working with a new co-producer on some effects for episode 7. She’s got a good ear but she has very strong opinions on the show’s animal content.

06/08/2021

Dog problems: when you’re minding your business, protecting the house from sanitation workers, and some lady keeps pointing a fuzzy ball at you. And then she won’t even let you play with it!!

Archie is a generally good-natured dog, so getting angry sounds for SodaPop is his biggest acting challenge (he knows how to make some sounds on command, but trust me, you can tell he’s faking). So I’ve recently taken to following him around with a anytime I think one of his enemies are near. The problem? The mic is more interesting than potential intruders. Oh well. We’ll get there.

28/05/2021

NEW PATRON: Everyone say hello to the newest member of the Believer Patreon, K.M. Smith, Author! Years ago, Kristy met a strange visitor from another world. The stranger asked for directions to the Moon, so Kristy pointed at the sky.

“Ah,” the stranger said, “that makes sense. Thank you, Kirsty!”

“It’s, um, it’s Kristy, actually,” she said.

The stranger sputtered awkwardly, left the planet, and hasn’t come back. It did manage to obtain a copy of her book, though, and even left a rating on the relevant book discovery sites. I wonder if you can do the same? Take a look at https://kristynotkirsty.com/

31/03/2021

What a week it’s been here at Believer HQ...I logged into to update a previous episode and discovered that Believer has surpassed 100,000 IAB-certified lifetime downloads! For a new, low-budget indie show that had to go on hiatus halfway through the first season, this is HUGE, and we cannot thank all our supporters enough. To celebrate, I’ve replaced the original episode 2 audio with a remastered version featuring updated sound design from David Weaver. Production for new episodes is currently underway, and there are more updates to come, so just sit tight for a little while longer!

28/03/2021

The 2020 Audio Verse Awards have been announced, and our director Julie Saunders won for Vocal Direction of a New Production! Thank you so much to everyone who voted, and congratulations to all the other winners!

https://audioverseawards.net/2020-winners/

05/12/2020

Today is the LAST DAY to vote in the Audioverse Awards! Make sure you submit your ballot by 11:59pm PST if you want your opinions to count. Head over to https://audioverseawards.net/vote/ to submit your ballot.

Believer is nominated in the following categories:

Best New Audio Play Production - Believer
Performance of a Supporting Role in a New Audio Play Production - Jason Markoff for Jake
Performance of a Supporting Role in a New Audio Play Production - David Pinion for Reverend Boone
Performance of a Leading Role in a New Audio Play Production - Julie Saunders for Lara
Vocal Direction of a New Production - Julie Saunders

You can rank as many nominees in each category as you’d like, so even if we’re not your first choice for something, include us in your rankings!

This is the Final Voting Ballot for the 2020 Audio Verse Awards. PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. These instructions are to prevent fraudulent voting and abuse. All voters must be 13 years of age or older, in accordance with our Privacy Policy. You may only vote in these awards once. You wi...

24/11/2020

NEW ON PATREON: It's time for a story about you! As a special thank you, I'm writing short stories about all subscribers who are part of our Patreon in the month of November! Choose a cryptid, weather, and mood, and I'll record a short story using the sound library you all allowed me to afford from Epidemic Sound. These stories will show up on Patreon and may be used in the main podcast feed as well.

Though our $5 subscribers are really the ones who made this possible, this reward is available to ALL monthly subscribers through the end of this month. Find out more at Patreon.com/BelieverPodcast

For other ways to support the show, including merchandise or review sites, go to https://believerpodcast.com/support

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