Lost In Williamsburg

Season 2 premier: Main Course

After a traumatic night of lies, blackmail and murder, life goes on for the residents of Williamsburg. Well, at least for some of them. Josh, Lauren and Zeph try to forget their worries, even if it’s just for one lunch. At the HWC Library, Valerie makes a decision that will change everyone’s lives by opening a window on the past, where Thomas Jefferson and his college chums let loose after weeks of studying. Meanwhile, poor overworked, underappreciated Hexabeth toils away in the kitchen of the King’s Crown Tavern, cooking up a strange brew.

This podcast contains swearing.

Patrick Teague as the Waiter

Jacob Wilson as Josh Ryder

Kat Turk as Lauren Tasky

Daniel Turner as Zeph Metcalf

Linda Hertzler as Valerie Dunhill

Will Hausman as Dale Souter

Cassandra Glaspie as Cecelia

John Shuey as Richard Holcombe

Jakob Stalnaker as John Page

Mark Hutchens as Thomas Jefferson

Joseph R. Joyner the III as Dobbin

Thomas Heacox as Artemis

Paul Spivey as Finney

Binola Mehtaji as Sophia

Pete Lutz as Gideon

and Colleen Kennedy as Hexabeth Blackhard

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If you want to skip the first season and jump right in, just peruse the spoiler-filled synopsis below and you’ll be good to go.

The Souters

Dale and Margaret Souter, the last descendants of a once prominent Williamsburg family, are a mother and son who run a colonial B&B close to the Williamsburg historic district. Margaret is obsessed with all the strange goings on in Williamsburg’s past. When she’s not posting news clippings in her scrapbook and waiting for her broken hip to heal, she worries about Dale. She thinks Dale would be a good match for Valerie Dunhill. She also worries about her great nephew Caleb Souter, a student at the College of William & Mary who hosts a show on the college radio station. Poor Caleb’s parents are dead.

The Dunhills

John and Jessie Dunhill are both professors at the College of William & Mary. They have deep tidewater roots and a troubled marriage. They also have two daughters: Valerie and Julie. Both women live with their parents. Valerie works at the Historic Williamsburg Corporation Library, and Julie, who has been in a coma for decades, resides in the upstairs bedroom. One day at the library, Valerie gets a call. Ed, an agent of something only referred to as ‘headquarters’, requests Valerie’s help. They need to dispose of two recently deceased bodies. For an undisclosed reason, they want to make it appear as if the victims were killed by the old country road killer (who happens to be Valerie). Valerie doesn’t want her horrible past revealed, so she must go through with the assignment.

Cats With Benefits

CWB is a college rock band consisting of Aaron Seager, Lauren Tasky, Zeph Metcalf and Josh Ryder. One October afternoon, the band performs live in the studio of the college radio station. They discuss creepy local legends with the show’s host, Caleb Souter. After the performance, Aaron, the lead singer, goes missing! He (and one of his professors) has been attacked in a creepy old house in the Williamsburg historic district by the reawakened spirit of Hexabeth Blackhard. Almost dead, but not quite, the disembodied essence of Aaron Seager leaves his body behind and wanders the city helplessly until he meets the disembodied essence of Julie Dunhill, who tries to explain the situation.

In shock, Aaron stumbles over to his old dorm where he discovers a vigil being held in his honor. His fellow Cats With Benefits perform an amazing, touching song in his honor. Aaron tries to communicate with his old friends, but can’t get through. The college psychic Meghan does pick up on a few weird vibes though. After the vigil, he follows his roommate Josh back to their dorm room. Caleb stops by, and unaware that they are accompanied by the disembodied essence of Aaron, seek comfort in each others arms.

Later in the day,after a failed attempt by the ghost of Matthew Whaley to take over Aaron’s comatose body, Julie invites Aaron back to her house to sort things out. However, once Aaron’s barely breathing physical body is stabbed by Valerie Souter on the old country road, Aaron disembodied essence fades away. But to where?

The 18th Century Crew

Way back in Williamsburg in 1761, Thomas Jefferson and Professor Jobriath, an instructor at the College of William & Mary, plan a surprise exorcism of Hexabeth Blackhard, an alleged witch and owner of the King’s Crown Kitchen. Thomas is surprised however, when Professor Jobriath reveals that his real mission is to kill Hexabeth for that is the only way to truly end her reign of terror. In the ensuing fire, the professor, Hexabeth, and her indentured servant Sophia are killed. But not before Hexabeth vows revenge. Hexabeth’s daughter Cecelia survives, but she is devastated by her mother’s death and Thomas’ betrayal. What will she do?

Ed and Jake, under the direction of headquarters, have brought Valerie and her knife Chloe out to the Old Country Road in an sick attempt to relive the past. But it's not all about Valerie you know. Her mother has her own stuff to deal with. Not that you care. Back in the burg, the DE's (disembodied essences) of Aaron and Julie are keeping watch over Julie's comatose body, which is kept alive by the steady pulse of its trusty ventilator. What are two good-looking, bored young specters supposed to do while awaiting an uncertain future? Oh, and on the radio, Caleb has a special new track to play.

This podcast contains swearing.

Philip Burcher as John

Linda Hertzler as Valerie

Casey Johnson as Aaron

Djuna Knight as Julie

Caroline Peabody as young Valerie

Reid Perkins as Caleb

Tony Spunzo as Jake

Joan Turner as Jessie Dunhill

Mike Turner as Ed

and as always, your host Caroline Corney

'The Girl Who Messed Me Up' was sung by John Demarzo and Mike Puccio and produced by Mike Puccio at Serenity Sound. All music written by Phillip Merritt.

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After giving Aaron a little surprise at her house, Julie is able to open up to Aaron about her past and reveal details about how she became a 'no-brainer'. Out on the Old Country Road, Valerie, Ed and Jake share a tense ride to an secret destination.

This podcast contains swearing.

Casey Johnson as Aaron Seager Djuna Knight as Julie Linda Hertzler as Valerie Dunhill Mike Turner as Ed Tony Spunzo as Jake Caroline Corney as your host

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Lost in Williamsburg is an all-new original, full cast, audio drama with music and sound effects. Please consider leaving a review or comments on iTunes. I'd love to hear from you!

Aaron's quest to locate and return to his comatose body has led him here. To this freezer. In an abandoned kitchen once used by the Historic Williamsburg Corporation. What's inside? With the help of the ghost of Matthew Whaley, Aaron is about to find out. Meanwhile, on the other side of town, Valerie can't find a way to get out of her 'dinner date' with Ed. What does he want, and will her dad make things awkward for them?

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Casey Johnson as Aaron Seager Max Cooper as Matthew Djuna Knight as Julie Linda Hertzler as Valerie Dunhill Mike Turner as Ed Joan Turner as Jessie Dunhill Tony Spunzo as Jake Caroline Corney as your host and introducing Philip Burcher as John Dunhill

©Phillip Merritt, 2014 Thank you to Freesound.org for the use of their creative commons sound effects.

Lost in Williamsburg is an all-new original, full cast, audio drama with music and sound effects. Please consider leaving a review or comments on iTunes. I'd love to hear from you!

With the help of a new frenemy, Aaron Seager goes on a scavenger hunt of sorts. Still steamed about his vinyl windows, Dale Souter takes his mother’s advice when he goes to the Historic Williamsburg Corporation archive to pick up some research for her. And there are a couple of surprises in store this evening for Williamsburg librarian Valerie Dunhill. Her mom won’t be happy.

This podcast contains swearing.

Casey Johnson as Aaron SeagerMax Cooper as MatthewLinda Hertzler as Valerie DunhillWilliam Hausman as Dale SouterLouise Menges as Margaret SouterMike Turner as EdJoan Turner as Jessie Dunhilland featuring Caroline Corney as your host

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After Aaron stumbles upon an emotional college vigil, he must come to terms with a devastating new reality. Josh, facing one of the most difficult days of his entire life, must lead the band through one more song and deal with two new relationships that will challenge him in very different ways.

This podcast contains swearing and adult situations.

Casey Johnson as Aaron SeagerTom Belden as Officer DaggetBreanne Long as BreeCalvin Glaspie as TedEmily Pease as Dean MartinJacob Wilson as Josh RyderKat Turk as Lauren TaskyDaniel Turner as Zeph MetcalfClaire Penix as Meghan Marshalland Reid Perkins as Caleb Souter

Additional vocals on 'Broken and Battered and Blue' provided by Kat Turk and Mark Kendrick.

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Disoriented by his attack, his body taken who knows where, Aaron's disembodied essence makes its way down Duke of Gloucester Street and back to the campus. Will he make it in one piece?

This podcast contains swearing.

Casey Johnson as Aaron SeagerJudy Carol as AnnieScott Cochran as BenjaminFred Corney as Professor JobriathJack Martin as MartinChris Hudley as EbCaroline Corney as HesterMax Cooper as Matthew Djuna Knight as JulieAntonia Hertzler as KayleeStephen Council as LiamBreanne Long as BreeCalvin Glaspie as TedEmily Pease as Dean MartinAdditional voices were provided by Loren Council, Kim Wheatley and Hope Cooper and Linda Hertzler

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Things get real for Aaron and Professor Welsh as they explore the basement of the Smoot House, as a person of the past makes an unwelcome reappearance.

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Sarah Stafford as Professor WelshLuke Hart-Moynihan as Aaron SeagerColleen Kennedy as Hexabeth BlackhardMichael Turner as EdTony Spunzo as JakeJudith Kator as Mrs. Smoot

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On such a beautiful day, who would be thinking about any impending darkness? Margaret Souter for one. Is it the operation or her fears that keeps her cooped up in her bedroom? Does Dale even care? Probably, but he has bigger shrimp to batter right now. During an afternoon walk, Aaron and Jordan experience a bit of friskiness interruptus, and Professor Welsh goes exploring.

This podcast contains swearing.

Louise Menges as Margaret SouterWill Hausman as Dale SouterLuke Hart-Moynihan as Aaron SeagerClaudia Swain as Jordan BalesSarah Stafford as Professor Welsh

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After a night of colonial terror, Thomas Jefferson and Cecelia Blackhard face a frightening new reality. And unbeknownst to them, the fiendish events of that terrible evening will have repercussions well beyond the 18th century, as a present-day radio announcer unwittingly unleashes a string of events that will soon spread dread and horror throughout the city of Williamsburg. Featuring the song ‘Lost in Williamsburg.’

This podcast contains swearing.

Mark Hutchens as Thomas JeffersonCassandra Glaspie as Cecelia BlackhardReid Perkins as Caleb SouterLuke Hart-Moynihan as Aaron SeagerJacob Wilson as Josh RyderDaniel Turner as Zeph MetcalphKat Turk as Lauren Tasky

©Phillip Merritt, 2014Thank you to Freesound.org for the use of their creative commons sound effects and Librivox.org for snippets of their public domain recordings.