Liars & Leeches

From Hemlock Creek Productions comes the second season of the supernatural horror audio drama "Liars & Leeches." Just when they thought they were safe, Tonya and Nat stumble into a world of danger, obsession, heartbreak, and a Leech that's determined to not be exposed.

To help fund the second season, we launched an Indie GoGo campaign on March 31st featuring unique rewards, including an original story from the perspective of a Leech, written by scriptwriter KJ Scott. To learn more:

-Visit our Indie GoGo page: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/liars-leeches-season-two#/

-Follow us on social media at either @hemcreekprod or @liarsandleeches

-Sign up for the Hemlock Creek Productions newsletter to receive updates on release dates, casting calls, and more

Narrator: Ryan Reid

Written by: Marisa Ewing

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While we're on break between seasons, we wanted to take time to introduce you to another horror audio drama, "Shadows at the Door." Shadows at the Door is a series of standalone full-cast Audio Drama productions plunging you into the most pleasing of terrors. Each production is a journey into a new nightmare where atmosphere is in the very bones of the story. The anthology format allows Shadows at the Door to dive into the lives of new characters, new locations and new ways of telling these tales From a sapphic dark fairytale in the woodlands of Russia, to a modern new twist on a Victorian terror — Shadows at the Door will make it almost impossible to choose your favorite. If you're looking for a horror experience that lingers, that haunts, that stays with you… it’s waiting for you at Shadows at the Door. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts, or at https://shadowsatthedoor.com/

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Shadows at the Door: The Tides of Men

Norway, 1941. A country under the shadow of Nazi occupation. Marius, a fisherman, puts down his rod to take action. But Marius will soon learn there are more than just fish in the dark waters...

Please see the end of the show notes for content warnings. Note, these may contain spoilers.

Free Transcripts are available: https://shadowsatthedoor.com/transcripts/

Cast:

• Liars & Leeches introduction read by Ryan Reid
• Marius was played by Jeppe Beck Laursen
• Gunnar was played by Kai Kennet Hanson
• Henry Blaxhall was played by Jake Benson
• Jürgen, a German Soldier was played by Alan Burgon
• And The Intelligence Operative was played by Erika Sanderson
• Additional voices were provided by Jeppe Beck Laursen, Jake Benson and Alan Burgon
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The Tides of Men was written by Mark Nixon

Produced, Directed and Sound Designed by Mark Nixon

The original score was written and performed by Nico Vettese

Norwegian translation was provided by Miria Greyhaven

Special thanks to Øystein Ulsberg Brager 

The Nordland Railway: Tracks of War

Production copyright held by Shadows at the Door productions. The rights to the story remain with the author. 

This is a Shadows at the Door Production, made possible by listeners like you!

Support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/marknixon Buy us a Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/shadowsatthedoor

Content Warnings:

Story: Swearing in English, Norwegian and German, depictions of drowning, depictions of the undead, alcohol use, nazis, mild homophobia, one homophobic slur in German, gunfire, depiction of dying via gunfire, punching, strong binaural soundscaping, screaming.

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It's been a while listeners. Although our show has been on a break, we haven’t been, and have been busy behind the scenes working on “Liars & Leeches’” second season. So today, we wanted to take a moment to update you on the delay in creating our second season, what’s happening behind the scenes now that production is back on track, and all of the changes that will make season two our biggest season yet.

We'll also be launching a crowdfund on March 31st, 2025 to raise money for the second season of "Liars & Leeches." To receive news and updates about our crowdfund campaign, sign up for our Indie GoGo campaign at: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/liars-leeches-season-two/coming_soon/x/29839204

Transcript: https://www.liarsandleeches.com/transcripts

More about Liars & Leeches: https://www.liarsandleeches.com/

Merch, art, and music: https://www.liarsandleeches.com/shop

Newsletter: https://www.hemlockcreekprod.com/newsletter

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-Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hemcreekprod/

-Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hemcreekprod

Episode Credits:

-Ryan Reid as The Narrator

-Written by Marisa Ewing

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*New Update* We are currently raising funds for season 2 of Liars & Leeches. If you want to support our show and get access to some exclusive rewards, including annotated scripts, music from season 1, and early access to season 2 episodes, visit: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/liars-leeches-season-two/x/29839204#/

Episode 10- “It’s Not Real”

The end is here. Will you run, or will you stay and fight? The choice is yours.

This is the season finale of Liars & Leeches. We will return next year for season 2.

To see full episode transcripts, visit https://www.liarsandleeches.com/transcripts

Episode Trigger Warnings: Body horror, stalking, violence, murder

This episode features:

-Ryan Reid as The Narrator

-Kendell Byrd as Tonya Wright

-Newton “Newt” Schottelkotte as Natalie Hale

-Lindsay Wells as Vix

-Jason Lasky as Sean Walker

-Jamie Richard-Stewart as The Man

-Ja’Air Bush as Theresa Keller

-Gerald Hill as Frank

-Story created by Marisa Ewing 

-Script written by KJ Scott 

-Script editing by Meg Williams 

-Dialogue editing, mixing and mastering by Marisa Ewing

-Sound design by Melissa Pons

-Music written by Nico Vettese of “We Talk of Dreams”

-Additional recording assistance provided by Jordan Alexander and Trey Baker of Music City Studios

To learn more about the show, cast, and crew, visit https://www.liarsandleeches.com/

To support Hemlock Creek Productions and to help us continue making original shows, visit https://ko-fi.com/hemcreekprod

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

*New Update* We are currently raising funds for season 2 of Liars & Leeches. If you want to support our show and get access to some exclusive rewards, including annotated scripts, music from season 1, and early access to season 2 episodes, visit: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/liars-leeches-season-two/x/29839204#/

Episode 9- “Prepared for Anything”

He’s here, and there’s nowhere else to run.

To see full episode transcripts, visit https://www.liarsandleeches.com/transcripts

Episode Trigger Warnings: Body horror, stalking, violence

This episode features:

-Ryan Reid as The Narrator

-Kendell Byrd as Tonya Wright

-Newton “Newt” Schottelkotte as Natalie Hale

-Lindsay Wells as Vix

-Jason Lasky as Sean Walker

-Jamie Richard-Stewart as The Man

-Olivia Steele as the Alarm

-Story created by Marisa Ewing 

-Script written by KJ Scott 

-Script editing by Meg Williams 

-Dialogue editing, mixing and mastering by Marisa Ewing

-Sound design by Melissa Pons

-Music written by Nico Vettese of “We Talk of Dreams”

-Additional recording assistance provided by Jordan Alexander and Trey Baker of Music City Studios

To learn more about the show, cast, and crew, visit https://www.liarsandleeches.com/

To support Hemlock Creek Productions and to help us continue making original shows, visit https://ko-fi.com/hemcreekprod

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

*New Update* We are currently raising funds for season 2 of Liars & Leeches. If you want to support our show and get access to some exclusive rewards, including annotated scripts, music from season 1, and early access to season 2 episodes, visit: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/liars-leeches-season-two/x/29839204#/

Episode 8- “Waiting for the Worst”

As Natalie travels back to Cedar Grove with Sean and Vix in tow, Tonya waits anxiously at home, fearful that The Man could appear at any moment.

To see full episode transcripts, visit https://www.liarsandleeches.com/transcripts

Episode Trigger Warnings: Body horror, stalking

This episode features:

-Ryan Reid as The Narrator

-Kendell Byrd as Tonya Wright

-Newton “Newt” Schottelkotte as Natalie Hale

-Lindsay Wells as Vix

-Jason Lasky as Sean Walker

-Jamie Richard-Stewart as The Man

-Max Herzfeld as the Flight Attendant

-Olivia Steele as the Alarm

-Story created by Marisa Ewing 

-Script written by KJ Scott 

-Script editing by Meg Williams 

-Dialogue editing, mixing and mastering by Marisa Ewing

-Sound design by Melissa Pons

-Music written by Nico Vettese of “We Talk of Dreams”

-Additional recording assistance provided by Jordan Alexander and Trey Baker of Music City Studios

To learn more about the show, cast, and crew, visit https://www.liarsandleeches.com/

To support Hemlock Creek Productions and to help us continue making original shows, visit https://ko-fi.com/hemcreekprod

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

*New Update* We are currently raising funds for season 2 of Liars & Leeches. If you want to support our show and get access to some exclusive rewards, including annotated scripts, music from season 1, and early access to season 2 episodes, visit: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/liars-leeches-season-two/x/29839204#/

Episode 7- “The Lair”

Following a lead from Victoria Parks, Natalie tracks down Sean Walker, a photographer who seemed particularly interested in Victoria’s case. 

To see full episode transcripts, visit https://www.liarsandleeches.com/transcripts

Episode Trigger Warnings: Body horror

This episode features:

-Ryan Reid as The Narrator

-Kendell Byrd as Tonya Wright

-Newton “Newt” Schottelkotte as Natalie Hale

-Lindsay Wells as Vix

-Jason Lasky as Sean Walker

-Marisa Ewing as the Announcer

-Story created by Marisa Ewing 

-Script written by KJ Scott 

-Script editing by Meg Williams 

-Dialogue editing, mixing and mastering by Marisa Ewing

-Sound design by Melissa Pons

-Music written by Nico Vettese of “We Talk of Dreams”

-Additional recording assistance provided by Jordan Alexander and Trey Baker of Music City Studios

To learn more about the show, cast, and crew, visit https://www.liarsandleeches.com/

To support Hemlock Creek Productions and to help us continue making original shows, visit https://ko-fi.com/hemcreekprod

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

*New Update* We are currently raising funds for season 2 of Liars & Leeches. If you want to support our show and get access to some exclusive rewards, including annotated scripts, music from season 1, and early access to season 2 episodes, visit: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/liars-leeches-season-two/x/29839204#/

Natalie interviews Victoria Parks to learn more about The Man that Victoria claims killed her husband.

To see full episode transcripts, visit https://www.liarsandleeches.com/transcripts

Episode Trigger Warnings: Domestic violence, stalking, murder, gore

This episode features:

-Ryan Reid as The Narrator

-Newton “Newt” Schottelkotte as Natalie Hale

-Déarbhla Klue as Victoria Parks

-Jordan Kalina as Robert Parks

-Jason Lasky as Sean Walker

-Jamie Richard-Stewart as The Man

-Stephen Indrisano as the Guard.

-Story created by Marisa Ewing 

-Script written by KJ Scott 

-Script editing by Meg Williams 

-Dialogue editing, mixing and mastering by Marisa Ewing

-Sound design by Melissa Pons

-Music written by Nico Vettese of “We Talk of Dreams”

-Additional recording assistance provided by Jordan Alexander and Trey Baker of Music City Studios

To learn more about the show, cast, and crew, visit https://www.liarsandleeches.com/

To support Hemlock Creek Productions and to help us continue making original shows, visit https://ko-fi.com/hemcreekprod

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

*New Update* We are currently raising funds for season 2 of Liars & Leeches. If you want to support our show and get access to some exclusive rewards, including annotated scripts, music from season 1, and early access to season 2 episodes, visit: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/liars-leeches-season-two/x/29839204#/

Episode 5- “Promise Me You’ll Be OK”

As Tonya tries to learn more about Victoria Parks, she receives some unexpected house guests.

To see full episode transcripts, visit https://www.liarsandleeches.com/transcripts

Episode Trigger Warnings: Agoraphobia, as well as discussions of murder, gore, and gun violence/death

This episode features:

-Ryan Reid as The Narrator

-Kendell Byrd as Tonya Wright

-Newton “Newt” Schottelkotte as Natalie Hale

-Gerald Hill as Frank Wright

-Alex Bui as the Handyman

-Olivia Steele as the Alarm

-Story created by Marisa Ewing 

-Script written by KJ Scott 

-Script editing by Meg Williams 

-Dialogue editing, mixing and mastering by Marisa Ewing

-Sound design by Melissa Pons

-Music written by Nico Vettese of “We Talk of Dreams”

-Additional recording assistance provided by Jordan Alexander and Trey Baker of Music City Studios

To learn more about the show, cast, and crew, visit https://www.liarsandleeches.com/

To support Hemlock Creek Productions and to help us continue making original shows, visit https://ko-fi.com/hemcreekprod

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

*New Update* We are currently raising funds for season 2 of Liars & Leeches. If you want to support our show and get access to some exclusive rewards, including annotated scripts, music from season 1, and early access to season 2 episodes, visit: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/liars-leeches-season-two/x/29839204#/

Episode 4- “The Whole Damn Knight”

Tonya’s home is no longer safe, and she has to protect herself in any way she can. She travels to her local police department, hoping to find help, and possibly answers.

To see full episode transcripts, visit https://www.liarsandleeches.com/transcripts

Episode Trigger Warnings: Panic attacks and stalking, as well as discussions of murder, gore, and gun violence/death

This episode features:

-Ryan Reid as The Narrator

-Kendell Byrd as Tonya Wright

-Newton “Newt” Schottelkotte as Natalie Hale

-Jess Floam as the Office

-Colin Fears as the Front Desk Worker.

-Story created by Marisa Ewing 

-Script written by KJ Scott 

-Script editing by Meg Williams 

-Dialogue editing, mixing and mastering by Marisa Ewing

-Sound design by Melissa Pons

-Music written by Nico Vettese of “We Talk of Dreams”

-Additional recording assistance provided by Jordan Alexander and Trey Baker of Music City Studios

To learn more about the show, cast, and crew, visit https://www.liarsandleeches.com/

To support Hemlock Creek Productions and to help us continue making original shows, visit https://ko-fi.com/hemcreekprod

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.