In New Candler, Liam Alden, a magic user (or "muse," if you're not pretentious), is given a choice that could change his life. If he takes it, it won't just be himself he's battling. It'll also be the most successful magic-inhibiting tech giant to date.

VALENCE is a serialized fiction podcast meant for adult listeners, coming January 11th, 2020. You can find more information, including transcripts, at valencepod.com. You can support us on Patreon and get access to inspo images, bonus audio, and more.

Credits:

• Our theme was made by Raul Vega,
• With guitar by Travis Reaves.
• This trailer was edited by Wil Williams,
• With additional sound design by Julia Schifini.

Performances by, in order of appearance:

• Josh Rubino as Liam Alden and Liam's Inner Voice,
• Katie Chin as Grace Chen,
• Ishani Kanetkar as Mahira Varma,
• Noami McMillan as Morgan Reilley,
• and Caleb Del Rio as Flynn Velasco.

VALENCE is a serialized urban fantasy audio drama by Hug House Productions about magic, data privacy, queerness, found family, and revolution. Find more at valencepod.com. We hope to see you soon in New Candler. And remember: protect your magic.

Credits:

VALENCE was created by Wil Williams. This episode was written by Wil Williams and Katie Youmans, and edited and sound designed by Wil Williams. This episode was directed by Anne Baird and Katie Youmans, transcribed by Katie Youmans, and produced by Anne Baird. The VALENCE Season 1 theme was composed by Raul Vega with guitar by Travis Reaves, and the Season 3 theme was composed by Travis Reaves.

Performances by, in order of appearance:

• Noami McMillan as Morgan Reilley,
• Josh Rubino as Liam Alden and Liam's Inner Voice,
• David S. Dear as Richard Alden,
• Caleb Del Rio as Flynn Velasco,
• Ishani Kanetkar as Mahira Varma,
• Roanna Cruz as Pratima Biswas,
• and Giancarlo Herrera as Luis Acebo.

Season 1, Episode 1: "Pros & Cons"

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

Season 1, Episode 2: "Petrichor"

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

Season 1, Episode 3: "Razzle Dazzle"

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:

• Collin Gifford
• Kim Dauber
• Leah Bibby
• Mallory Vance
• Michael McKenzie
• Nick Douglas
• Travis Whitehead

Season 1, Episode 4: "Pinpoint"

Liam and Nico hunt down a lead and find something unexpected. The day gets worse from there.

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 in-universe oppressive speech from 17:10 - 20:40
• Depictions of a panic attack and intrusive thoughts from 17:30 - 20:40
• Discussions of suicidal ideation from 20:40 - 25:10
• References to childhood abuse and struggles with mental health from 25:10 until 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,
• Jordan Cobb as Sarah Harris,
• Ishani Kanetkar as Mahira Varma,
• John Westover as Nico Salvai,
• Alex Welch as Noel Alden,
• Caleb Del Rio as Flynn Velasco,
• Daphne Nitsuga as the journalist,
• Noami McMillan as Morgan Reilley,
• and Giancarlo Herrera as Luis Acebo.

Special thanks to:

• Darcy Kennedy
• Fireside Folktales
• Jason Monteith
• Laura Penrod
• Marnie Warner
• Tom Baird
• Whitney Johnson

Season 1, Episode 5: "HAVEN"

The team goes farming. No, wait. They investigate the server farm and find more than they anticipated.

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:

• Gunshot sound effect at 16:16

Credits:

• Our theme was made by Raul Vega,
• With guitar by Travis Reaves.
• This episode was written by 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,
• Ishani Kanetkar as Mahira Varma,
• Jordan Cobb as Sarah Harris,
• Alex Welch as Noel Alden,
• John Westover as Nico Salvai,
• Cole Burkhardt as the security guard,
• and Giancarlo Herrera as Luis Acebo.

Special thanks to:

• Alex Telander
• Colin Kelly
• Erin Callahan
• Kasey Fracica
• Madison Upton
• PJ Scott-Blankenship
• William Shankles

Support VALENCE by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/valence

Bonus: "Luis's Guided Relaxation"

Things are scary right now. And things are scary a lot of the time. Here at Hug House, we wanted to give you something to help calm you in times of worry. We hope you enjoy this bonus episode, a guided relaxation exercise from Luis. Take a walk on a calm beach. Thank your heart. Watch the tide take your worries away. Everything changes. Everything remains.

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 the ocean and waves throughout

Credits:

• Episode concept by the wonderful Katie Chin
• The music in this episode was "You, Yourself and the Main Character" by Komiku.
• This episode was written, edited, and sound designed by Wil Williams,
• and performed by Giancarlo Herrera as Luis Acebo.

Support VALENCE by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/valence

Season 1, Episode 6: "Praxis"

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

Support VALENCE by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/valence

Season 1, Episode 7: "Cost Benefit Analysis"

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] (https://twitter.com/goldenretreevee),
• 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

Support VALENCE by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/valence