VALENCE

By Hug House ProductionsFiction Drama Science Fiction

VALENCE episodes

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

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26 min
June 20, 20201.9: Scatter
Season 1, Episode 9: "Scatter"
The team pays respects.
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 Less is Morgue. You can find Less is Morgue right here on your podcatcher, or at https://lessismorgue.com/.

Content warnings:

Depictions of grief and mourning throughout

Depictions of alcoholism from the beginning of the episode - 10:18

Discussions of struggles with mental health throughout

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,

Caleb Del Rio as Flynn Velasco,

Jordan Cobb as Sarah Harris,

Ishani Kanetkar as Mahira Varma,

Elena Fernández Collins as Soledad Marquez,

Leslie Gideon, Cole Burkhardt, Tal Minear, Erin Kyan, Leslie Joyce, Dick Joyce, and the attendees of the PRX Podcast Garage Exhibitor Party at Podtales 2019.

Sorry, Podtales pals.

Special thanks to:

Adriana Alarcon

Alice Tobin

Alyna Gorman

Damien Valencia-Hidenfelter

Miranda Milovich

Sebastian Chong

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36 min
June 13, 2020#PodcastBlackout
Hug House Productions is participating in #PodcastBlackout. If you are not Black, we hope you are taking time to educate yourselves and donate to causes in defense of Black lives like we are.
Check out Berry’s directory of podcasts by podcasters of color at PodcastsInColor.com.
You can find a list to all of the shows mentioned in the episode, as well as a full transcript, on our website.
Places to Donate:
Black Lives Matter
National Bail Fund Network
American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)
Dion Johnson GoFundMe
Breonna Taylor GoFundMe
George Floyd GoFundMe
Homeless Black Trans Women Fund
Black Trans Protestors Emergency Fund
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3 min
May 30, 20201.8: Ghosts
Season 1, Episode 8: "Ghosts"
It's time to confront the past and the present if the goal is a better future. The team clashes around important decisions. Liam gets several rude awakenings. And then, things change forever.
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 Hit the Bricks. You can find Hit the Bricks right here on your podcatcher, or at https://hitthebricks.com/.

Content warnings:

It's another rough one, pals

Discussions of the prison industrial complex/imprisonment throughout

Discussions of inhumane medical/scientific testing throughout

Discussions of abuse from 13:13--that wasn't intentional, oh my god--to the end of the episode

Depiction of a panic attack from 19:15 to the end of the episode

Discussions of death from 19:15 to 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,

Caleb Del Rio as Flynn Velasco,

John Westover as Nico Salvai,

Ishani Kanetkar as Mahira Varma,

and Giancarlo Herrera as Luis Acebo,

Jordan Cobb as Sarah Harris,

and David S. Dear as Richard Alden.

Special thanks to:

Christopher Magilton

Gabrielle Watts

Jennifer Sugden

Michael Hudson

Rebecca Sentance

Robert Anderson

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25 min
May 18, 2020New Merch and Recommended Reads
We may still be on hiatus, but we've got some exciting things for you to check out. Namely: new merch, and some neato articles!
The VALENCE website: https://valencepod.com
New merch store: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/hug-house-productions
VALENCE recommended reading: https://hughouse.productions/valence/valence-recommended-reading/
Rina Nkulu's "Immaterial Girls:" https://reallifemag.com/immaterial-girls/
Our theme was made by Raul Vega, with guitar by Travis Reaves.
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8 min
April 25, 2020 Mid-Season Hiatus Announcement
VALENCE is on hiatus--but not for long. Why not dive into the behind-the-scenes of the podcast on this, the day of our Hug House's birth?
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.
Support VALENCE by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/valence
19 min
April 04, 20201.7: 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:

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

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30 min
March 21, 20201.6: 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:

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

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27 min
March 16, 2020Bonus: 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.

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6 min
March 07, 20201.5: 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:

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

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28 min

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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. |…

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