VALENCE

By Hug House Productions

In the city of New Candler, magic is scarce by design. A tech mogul wants to keep it that way. And a magic user wants freedom. Welcome to New Candler, cultural epicenter of the United States. | VALENC... more

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How many episodes does VALENCE have?

The podcast currently has 56 episodes available.

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April 03, 20212.5: Jitters
Season 2, Episode 5: "Jitters"
Liam's nervous--but in, you know, new ways. Liam gets a new name. The boys go shopping.
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 brought to you by Changing Hands Bookstore. You can use our link at bit.ly/hhchanginghands to support this podcast and indie bookstores. This episode, we recommend "The Brilliant Death" by Amy Rose Capetta.
Credits:
Our theme was made by Travis Reaves,
With production by Raul Vega.
Additional music provided by Loyalty Freak Music and Kai Engel.
VALENCE was created by Wil Williams.
VALENCE is edited and sound designed by Wil Williams.
VALENCE is directed by Katie Youmans and Anne Baird.
VALENCE is produced by Anne Baird.
This episode was written by Katie Youmans and Wil Williams, with story consulting from Caleb Del Rio.

Performances by, in order of appearance:
Josh Rubino as Liam Alden and Liam's Inner Voice,
Miracle Fonmanu as Zoe Kafoa,
Alex Welch as Noel Alden,
Michael Schubert as Todd from Accounting,
Richie Ammons as Halo Security Officer,
Sarah Evins as Test Subject N-414,
Jordan Cobb as Sarah Harris,
Katie Chin as Grace Chen,
Ishani Kanetkar as Mahira Varma,
Caleb Del Rio as Flynn Velasco,
Maddison Dabbs-Petty as Elisha Dawes,
Rue Dickey as the Shopkeep, and
Tal Minear as Ash

Support VALENCE by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/valence
Check out our podcast host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free with no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-f19d87 for 40% off for 4 months, and support VALENCE.
Mentioned in this episode:
Listen to The Harbingers!
Listen to The Harbingers by Gabriel Urbina and Audacious Machine Creative NOW! Go subscribe wherever you're listening to this RIGHT NOW! More information at https://www.audaciousmachinecreative.com/
Music for this promo is "Physics" by Ketsa. We love you Ketsa! https://ketsamusic.com
Listen to TWO THOUSAND AND LATE and go support Phantom Pulse!
WE LOVE ATYPICAL ARTISTS!
Check out Atypical Artist's new show, TWO THOUSAND AND LATE, wherever you are listening to this right now! Go search and subscribe, and find more information at http://harperandhavoc.com
And! Go support their upcoming rock musical PHANTOM PULSE on Kickstarter today! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/atypicalartists/phantom-pulse
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37min
March 20, 20212.4: Eucalyptus
Season 2, Episode 4: "Eucalyptus"
Liam starts something new, and everything is just a little too... clean. Liam asks about the past and avoids his present. And Noel makes a joke.
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 brought to you by Proton VPN. You can use our link at hughouse.productions/protonvpn to support this podcast and keep your data safe.
Credits:
Our theme was made by Travis Reaves,
With production by Raul Vega.
Additional music provided by Loyalty Freak Music and Kai Engel.
VALENCE was created by Wil Williams.
VALENCE is edited and sound designed by Wil Williams.
VALENCE is directed by Katie Youmans and Anne Baird.
VALENCE is produced by Anne Baird.
This episode was written by Wil Williams.

Performances by, in order of appearance:
Josh Rubino as Liam Alden and Liam's Inner Voice,
Giancarlo Herrera as Luis Acebo,
Maddison Dabbs-Petty as Elisha Dawes,
Katie Youmans as the Halo UI Voice,
Alex Welch as Noel Alden,
Caleb Del Rio as Flynn Velasco,
Jordan Cobb as Sarah Harris,
and Sable as Soap.

Support VALENCE by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/valence
Check out our podcast host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free with no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-f19d87 for 40% off for 4 months, and support VALENCE.
Mentioned in this episode:
Listen to TWO THOUSAND AND LATE and go support Phantom Pulse!
WE LOVE ATYPICAL ARTISTS!
Check out Atypical Artist's new show, TWO THOUSAND AND LATE, wherever you are listening to this right now! Go search and subscribe, and find more information at http://harperandhavoc.com
And! Go support their upcoming rock musical PHANTOM PULSE on Kickstarter today! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/atypicalartists/phantom-pulse
Listen to The Harbingers!
Listen to The Harbingers by Gabriel Urbina and Audacious Machine Creative NOW! Go subscribe wherever you're listening to this RIGHT NOW! More information at https://www.audaciousmachinecreative.com/
Music for this promo is "Physics" by Ketsa. We love you Ketsa! https://ketsamusic.com
...more
32min
March 06, 20212.3: Spring Cleaning
Season 2, Episode 3: "Spring Cleaning"
Out with the old and in with the new. Liam changes things and makes a new friend, but is it enough to distract him from the rest of his life? (No. Obviously.)
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. Don't miss out on... The Soap Cut.
VALENCE is brought to you by Changing Hands Bookstore. You can use our link at bit.ly/hhchanginghands to support this podcast and indie bookstores. This episode, Katie recommends the Mirror Visitor Quartet, starting with "A Winter's Promise," by Christelle Dabos.
Content warnings:
Depictions of familial trauma throughout
Discussions of oppression and imprisonment starting at 28:30

Credits:
Our theme was made by Travis Reaves,
With production by Raul Vega.
Additional music provided by Loyalty Freak Music and Kai Engel.
VALENCE was created by Wil Williams.
VALENCE is edited and sound designed by Wil Williams.
VALENCE is directed by Katie Youmans and Anne Baird.
VALENCE is produced by Anne Baird.
This episode was written by Wil William

Performances by, in order of appearance:
Josh Rubino as Liam Alden and Liam's Inner Voice,
Caleb Del Rio as Flynn Velasco,
Julie Cleburn as the hairdresser,
Vyn Vox as the tattoo artist,
Bennett Medi as the florist,
Mads Upton as the shelter employee,
Sable as Soap,
Jordan Cobb as Sarah Harris,
Ishani Kanetkar as Mahira Varma,
Miracle Fonmanu as Zoe Kafoa,
Katie Chin as Grace Chen,
Alex Welch as Noel Alden,
and Maddison Dabbs-Petty as Elisha Dawes.

(and yes, I call this episode "spreaning" in my head.)
Support VALENCE by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/valence
Mentioned in this episode:
Listen to TWO THOUSAND AND LATE and go support Phantom Pulse!
WE LOVE ATYPICAL ARTISTS!
Check out Atypical Artist's new show, TWO THOUSAND AND LATE, wherever you are listening to this right now! Go search and subscribe, and find more information at http://harperandhavoc.com
And! Go support their upcoming rock musical PHANTOM PULSE on Kickstarter today! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/atypicalartists/phantom-pulse
Listen to The Harbingers!
Listen to The Harbingers by Gabriel Urbina and Audacious Machine Creative NOW! Go subscribe wherever you're listening to this RIGHT NOW! More information at https://www.audaciousmachinecreative.com/
Music for this promo is "Physics" by Ketsa. We love you Ketsa! https://ketsamusic.com
...more
42min
February 20, 20212.2: Somnolence
Season 2, Episode2: "Somnolence"
Some connections are forged, and some are shattered. Liam picks through the fallout to figure out his next steps.
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 brought to you by Proton VPN. VPNs are a great way to encrypt and protect your data (and your magic) from being accessed by other parties. That's why here at Hug House, we use VPNs. VALENCE is just as much a story about data privacy as our other themes, and we want to make sure you're keeping yourself protected. If you'd like to support Hug House and make Sarah proud, we'd appreciate it if you could use our affiliate link. You can find it at https://hughouse.productions/protonvpn
Content warnings:
Familial trauma throughout
Discussions of a past bomb threat at 5:30
Discussions of blood, injuries, and death from 22:15

Credits:
Our theme was made by Travis Reaves,
with production by Raul Vega.
Additional music provided by Loyalty Freak Music and Kai Engel.
VALENCE was created by Wil Williams.
VALENCE is edited and sound designed by Wil Williams.
VALENCE is directed by Katie Youmans and Anne Baird.
VALENCE is produced by Anne Baird.

Performances by, in order of appearance:
Josh Rubino as Liam Alden and Liam's Inner Voices,
Katie Chin as Grace Chen,
Alex Welch as Noel Alden,
Caleb Del Rio as Flynn Velasco,
Jordan Cobb as Sarah Harris,
David S. Dear as Richard Alden,
and John Westover as Nico Salvai.

Support VALENCE by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/valence
Mentioned in this episode:
Listen to The Harbingers!
Listen to The Harbingers by Gabriel Urbina and Audacious Machine Creative NOW! Go subscribe wherever you're listening to this RIGHT NOW! More information at https://www.audaciousmachinecreative.com/
Music for this promo is "Physics" by Ketsa. We love you Ketsa! https://ketsamusic.com
Listen to TWO THOUSAND AND LATE and go support Phantom Pulse!
WE LOVE ATYPICAL ARTISTS!
Check out Atypical Artist's new show, TWO THOUSAND AND LATE, wherever you are listening to this right now! Go search and subscribe, and find more information at http://harperandhavoc.com
And! Go support their upcoming rock musical PHANTOM PULSE on Kickstarter today! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/atypicalartists/phantom-pulse
...more
38min
February 06, 20212.1: Axis
Season 2, Episode 1: "Axis"
It's been a minute. The news cycle churns. Relationships change. And Liam goes outside.
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 brought to you by Changing Hands Bookstore. You can use our link at bit.ly/hhchanginghands to support this podcast and indie bookstores. This episode, we recommend "Oval" by Elvia Welk.
Credits:
Our theme was made by Travis Reaves,
With production by Raul Vega.
Additional music provided by Loyalty Freak Music and Kai Engel.
VALENCE was created by Wil Williams.
VALENCE is edited and sound designed by Wil Williams.
VALENCE is directed by Katie Youmans and Anne Baird.
VALENCE is produced by Anne Baird.
This episode was written by Wil William

Performances by, in order of appearance:
Josh Rubino as Liam Alden and Liam's Inner Voices,
John Westover as Nico Salvai,
Katie Youmans as the Halo Ad,
Caleb Del Rio as Flynn Velasco,
Maddison Dabbs-Petty as Elisha Dawes,
Jordan Cobb as Sarah Harris,
Ishani Kanetkar as Mahira Varma,
and Elena Fernández Collins as Soledad Márquez.

Support VALENCE by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/valence
Mentioned in this episode:
Listen to TWO THOUSAND AND LATE and go support Phantom Pulse!
WE LOVE ATYPICAL ARTISTS!
Check out Atypical Artist's new show, TWO THOUSAND AND LATE, wherever you are listening to this right now! Go search and subscribe, and find more information at http://harperandhavoc.com
And! Go support their upcoming rock musical PHANTOM PULSE on Kickstarter today! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/atypicalartists/phantom-pulse
Listen to The Harbingers!
Listen to The Harbingers by Gabriel Urbina and Audacious Machine Creative NOW! Go subscribe wherever you're listening to this RIGHT NOW! More information at https://www.audaciousmachinecreative.com/
Music for this promo is "Physics" by Ketsa. We love you Ketsa! https://ketsamusic.com
...more
41min
December 28, 2020 Trailer Drop: Scoring Magic Season 2
Scoring Magic is a Hug House documentary about the making of VALENCE, our serialized fiction podcast. Join us for our second season, dropping January 2nd, 20201, to hear about what it's been like creating during 2020.
Support VALENCE by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/valence
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2min
September 02, 2020 Season 2 Trailer and Crowdfunding!
It's time for our Season 2 IndieGogo crowdfunding--and the trailer for our second season! Our crowdfunding campaign lasts until September 30th, 2020, so make sure to support while you can. We have some pretty tempting rewards we promise you won't want to miss. You can find our crowdfunding campaign at bit.ly/VALENCEs2.
Support VALENCE by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/valence
...more
6min
August 01, 20201.12: Monsoon
Season 1, Episode 12 (Season 1 Finale): "Monsoon"
A storm of sorts breaks as the TEAm breaks into Reilley's facility. Also, a bunch of other things break.
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 magical violence throughout
Discussions of familial death from 32:00 - 33:00

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:
Jordan Cobb as Sarah Harris,
Josh Rubino as Liam Alden and Liam's Inner Voice,
Ishani Kanetkar as Mahira Varma,
John Westover as Nico Salvai,
Dallas Wheatley as the security guard,
Julia Schifini as Hailee (aka "Blondie"),
Alex Welch as Noel Alden,
Madison Dabbs-Petty as Elisha Dawes,
Caleb Del Rio as Flynn Velasco,
Elena Fernández Collins as Soledad Marquez,
and Katie Chin as Grace Chen.

Special thanks to:
You. Thank you.

Support VALENCE by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/valence
Mentioned in this episode:
Listen to The Harbingers!
Listen to The Harbingers by Gabriel Urbina and Audacious Machine Creative NOW! Go subscribe wherever you're listening to this RIGHT NOW! More information at https://www.audaciousmachinecreative.com/
Music for this promo is "Physics" by Ketsa. We love you Ketsa! https://ketsamusic.com
Listen to TWO THOUSAND AND LATE and go support Phantom Pulse!
WE LOVE ATYPICAL ARTISTS!
Check out Atypical Artist's new show, TWO THOUSAND AND LATE, wherever you are listening to this right now! Go search and subscribe, and find more information at http://harperandhavoc.com
And! Go support their upcoming rock musical PHANTOM PULSE on Kickstarter today! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/atypicalartists/phantom-pulse
...more
44min
July 18, 20201.11: Covalent Bonds
Season 1, Episode 11: "Covalent Bonds"
The TEAm plans. But things don't always go according to plan. Why get comfortable with a situation instead of expecting the unexpected?
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.
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,
Katie Chin as Grace Chen,
Jordan Cobb as Sarah Harris,
Ishani Kanetkar as Mahira Varma,
and John Westover as Nico Salvai,

Special thanks to:
Bob Raymonda
dr.t.love
Josh Timlen
Karilyn Rust
Kat Schwartz
Michaela Voorhees

Support VALENCE by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/valence
Mentioned in this episode:
Listen to The Harbingers!
Listen to The Harbingers by Gabriel Urbina and Audacious Machine Creative NOW! Go subscribe wherever you're listening to this RIGHT NOW! More information at https://www.audaciousmachinecreative.com/
Music for this promo is "Physics" by Ketsa. We love you Ketsa! https://ketsamusic.com
Listen to TWO THOUSAND AND LATE and go support Phantom Pulse!
WE LOVE ATYPICAL ARTISTS!
Check out Atypical Artist's new show, TWO THOUSAND AND LATE, wherever you are listening to this right now! Go search and subscribe, and find more information at http://harperandhavoc.com
And! Go support their upcoming rock musical PHANTOM PULSE on Kickstarter today! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/atypicalartists/phantom-pulse
...more
31min
July 04, 20201.10: Recalibrate
Season 1, Episode 10: "Recalibrate"
The team shifts focus. It's time for everyone to reset their mindset.
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.
This episode of VALENCE is brought to you by Unwell. You can find Unwell right here on your podcatcher, or at https://www.unwellpodcast.com/.
Credits:
Our theme was made by Raul Vega,
With guitar by Travis Reaves.
This episode was written by Katie Youmans and Wil Williams,
With editing and sound design by Julia Schifini.

Performances by, in order of appearance:
Jordan Cobb as Sarah Harris,
Josh Rubino as Liam Alden and Liam's Inner Voice,
Ishani Kanetkar as Mahira Varma,
Katie Chin as Grace Chen,
Tal Minear as the Firecreek barista,
and Caleb Del Rio as Flynn Velasco.

Shoutout to the real Firecreek Coffee in Flagstaff, Arizona. They didn't pay us or anything. I just really love it and miss it.
Special thanks to:
Andrea Klassen
Fox Cooper
Ian Flower
Jimmy Chann
Keegan Knoll
Liam Belson

Support VALENCE by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/valence
Mentioned in this episode:
Listen to The Harbingers!
Listen to The Harbingers by Gabriel Urbina and Audacious Machine Creative NOW! Go subscribe wherever you're listening to this RIGHT NOW! More information at https://www.audaciousmachinecreative.com/
Music for this promo is "Physics" by Ketsa. We love you Ketsa! https://ketsamusic.com
Listen to TWO THOUSAND AND LATE and go support Phantom Pulse!
WE LOVE ATYPICAL ARTISTS!
Check out Atypical Artist's new show, TWO THOUSAND AND LATE, wherever you are listening to this right now! Go search and subscribe, and find more information at http://harperandhavoc.com
And! Go support their upcoming rock musical PHANTOM PULSE on Kickstarter today! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/atypicalartists/phantom-pulse
...more
33min

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How many episodes does VALENCE have?

The podcast currently has 56 episodes available.

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