VALENCE
An urban fantasy fiction podcast

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Trailer: "You know who you are."

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.

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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.

1.1: Pros and Cons

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

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Performances by, in order of appearance:

Special thanks to:

  • Casey Trujillo
  • Rachel Rauch
  • Collin Gifford
  • Kasey Fracica
  • Amanda Stewart
  • Ryan Boelter
  • Danielle Welch
  • Michael Hudson
  • Ross Papa
  • Robert Anderson

1.2: Petrichor

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

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Performances by, in order of appearance:

Special thanks to:

  • Casey Trujillo
  • Jordan Eagan
  • Lindsay Holt
  • Rachel Rauch
  • Richard Kreutz-Landry
  • Shelley Wermuth
  • V Silverman

1.3: Razzle Dazzle

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:

Performances by, in order of appearance:

Special thanks to:

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

1.4: Pinpoint

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:

Performances by, in order of appearance:

Special thanks to:

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

1.5: HAVEN

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:

Performances by, in order of appearance:

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

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

1.6: Praxis

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:

Performances by, in order of appearance:

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

1.7: Cost Benefit Analysis

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:

Performances by, in order of appearance:

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