The Sisters

<p>A story of the paranormal and the occult, inspired by true events… </p><p> </p><p>Starring: Mae Whitman, Helen Baxendale, David Morrissey and Miles Heizer.</p><p> </p><p>In the small town of Hexham, England, in the middle of the afternoon of June 13th, 1957, two little girls named Maud and Mary Pollard are hit by a car and killed. Their grief-stricken parents, Thomas and Frances are sucked into a spiral of despair. They begin attending church twice a day, praying for some relief from their pain. </p><p> </p><p>When God doesn’t answer, Thomas is persuaded by business associate Mark Whitney to try the dark arts of the occult. Within no time good things start to happen; Thomas’s work situation improves, they can afford to move home, a new start in life… and Frances is pregnant again with twin girls.</p><p> </p><p>Nine months later Jacky and Jill are born. They look <em>exactly </em>like their deceased siblings. The same scars, the same birthmarks. And that was just the beginning. </p><p> </p><p>By age 4, Jacky and Jill are able to correctly name the dolls and stuffed animals that belonged to their dead sisters. The twins even have recurring nightmares of being run over by a car… Could Francis dare to dream that Jacky and Jill were the reincarnations of her beloved Maud and Mary? </p><p> </p><p>And then Mark Whitney comes back into their lives: they had sought the Devil’s help in their time of need, now the time has come for the debt to be repaid…</p><p> </p><p>Fast-forward to present-day Philadelphia: museum curator Frankie Bradshaw, receives an anonymous gift that pulls her into a waking nightmare that involves cults, conspiracies…and the truth about her own family history.</p><p> </p><p>THE SISTERS is a Realm Original produced by Goldhawk Productions in association with Lights Out Audio. Created by Brett Neichin and Written by Brett Neichin, John Scott Dryden and Mac Rogers. Director and Executive Producer is John Scott Dryden.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Credits</strong></p><p><em>The Sisters:</em></p><p>Maud/Jill, Orla McDonagh </p><p>Mary/Jacky, Lacey Findlow</p><p> </p><p><em>Philadelphia, USA:</em></p><p>Frankie, Mae Whitman</p><p>Duncan, Miles Heizer </p><p>Este, Carin Chea</p><p>Beniel, Theo Ogundipe</p><p>Gordon, Eric Sirakian</p><p>Kari, Jennifer Armour</p><p>Sheriff Paterson, Nathan Osgood</p><p>Andy, Eric Meyers</p><p>Detective Sal, Lola Wayne</p><p> </p><p><em>Hexham, England:</em></p><p>Frances, Helen Baxendale</p><p>Thomas, Lee Ingleby</p><p>Psychiatrist, David Holt</p><p>Mark, David Morrissey</p><p>Vincent, Rob Jarvis</p><p>Father Tim, David Holt</p><p>Nancy, Ramanique Ahluwalia</p>

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Introducing The Sisters

Inspired by real events, THE SISTERS is a terrifying tale of obsession and family secrets. Set in 1960s England and present-day Philadelphia, the series follows a mystery that spans decades and asks the question: how far would you go to mend tragedy? THE SISTERS is a Realm Original produced by Goldhawk Productions with LightsOut, the team behind such hit podcasts as THE CIPHER, TAGGED, and PASSENGER LIST. We hear the trailer for the new show today, and speak with series creator and writer, Brett Neichin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

09-18

01:48

EPISODE 1: Believe it or Not

In present-day Philadelphia, Frankie Bradshaw, curator of the Mutter Museum, receives an anonymous, mysterious skeleton and begins to investigate its origins. In 1960s England, Frances Pollard recounts a happy home life with her daughters and her husband, Thomas… until a stranger arrives. Cast: Mae Whitman, Helen Baxendale, David Morrissey, Miles Heizer, Lee Ingleby, Rob Jarvis, Orla McDonagh, Lacey Findlow, Theo Ogundipe, Carin Chea, David Holt, Chris Anderson, and Akie Kotabe. All other parts played by: Eric Meyers, Walles Hamonde, Nathan Osgood, Lola Wayne, Sophia Del Pizzo, Annabelle Dowler, Jennifer Armour, and Eric Sirakian. Created by Brett Neichin Written by Brett Neichin, John Scott Dryden & Mac Rogers Script Editor: Mike Walker Original Music by Seymour Milton & Sacha Puttnam Sound Design: Adam Woodhams Sound Editor: Andreina Gomez Casanova Sound Engineers: Paul Clark, Tony Diaz, Matt Jacobson, Juan Martin del Campo US Recording Supervisor: Andy Welker Trails: Jack Soper Production Assistant: Jacob Dabb UK Runners: Coco Lefkow & Capucine Michaux Promo Producer: Andy Goddard Trail Producer: Jack Soper Producer and Casting for Goldhawk Productions: Emma Hearn Director and Executive Producer for Goldhawk Productions: John Scott Dryden For Realm, the Producers are: John Brooks, Fred Greenhalgh, & Nicole Otto and the Executive Producers are: Molly Barton, Marci Wiseman, and Julian Yap. THE SISTERS is a Realm Original produced by Goldhawk in Association with Lights Out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

09-22

33:54

EPISODE 2: Unhear This

Frankie receives tapes that point to the skeleton’s origins and brings them to her ex-husband Beneil, whose professional expertise points them to an occult group known as the Hellfire Club. Frances grows hostile towards Mark Whitney, and soon, an unspeakable tragedy befalls the Pollard family. Cast: Mae Whitman, Helen Baxendale, David Morrissey, Miles Heizer, Lee Ingleby, Rob Jarvis, Orla McDonagh, Lacey Findlow, Theo Ogundipe, David Holt, Eric Sirakian, Ramanique Ahluwalia, Peter Hamilton Dyer, and Walles Hamonde. All other parts played by: Eric Meyers, Walles Hamonde, Nathan Osgood, Lola Wayne, Annabelle Dowler, Sophia Del Pizzo, Jennifer Armour, Grant Burgin, and Chris Anderson. Created by Brett Neichin Written by Brett Neichin, John Scott Dryden & Mac Rogers Script Editor: Mike Walker Original Music by Seymour Milton & Sacha Puttnam Sound Design: Adam Woodhams Sound Editor: Andreina Gomez Casanova Sound Engineers: Paul Clark, Tony Diaz, Matt Jacobson, Juan Martin del Campo US Recording Supervisor: Andy Welker Production Assistant: Jacob Dabb UK Runners: Coco Lefkow & Capucine Michaux Promo Producer: Andy Goddard Trail Producer: Jack Soper Producer and Casting for Goldhawk Productions: Emma Hearn Director and Executive Producer for Goldhawk Productions: John Scott Dryden For Realm, the Producers are: John Brooks, Fred Greenhalgh, & Nicole Otto and the Executive Producers are: Molly Barton, Marci Wiseman, and Julian Yap. THE SISTERS is a Realm Original produced by Goldhawk in Association with Lights Out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

09-22

37:23

EPISODE 3: All of Them Witches

Frankie and Duncan take a road trip to the Hamptons to chase down their lead on the Hellfire Club. Reeling, the Frances searches for a new beginning while Thomas promises revenge on Mark Whitney. Cast: Mae Whitman, Helen Baxendale, David Morrissey, Miles Heizer, Lee Ingleby, Theo Ogundipe, David Holt, Eric Sirakian, Carin Chea, Grant Burgin, Chris Anderson, Walles Hamonde, and Jennifer Armour. All other parts played by: Nathan Osgood, Eric Meyers, Walles Hamonde, Nathan Osgood, Annabelle Dowler, Lola Wayne, Peter Hamilton Dyer, Grant Burgin, Chris Anderson, and Sophia Del Pizzo. Created by Brett Neichin Written by Brett Neichin, John Scott Dryden & Mac Rogers Script Editor: Mike Walker Original Music by Seymour Milton & Sacha Puttnam Sound Design: Adam Woodhams Sound Editor: Andreina Gomez Casanova Sound Engineers: Paul Clark, Tony Diaz, Matt Jacobson, Juan Martin del Campo US Recording Supervisor: Andy Welker Production Assistant: Jacob Dabb UK Runners: Coco Lefkow & Capucine Michaux Promo Producer: Andy Goddard Trail Producer: Jack Soper Producer and Casting for Goldhawk Productions: Emma Hearn Director and Executive Producer for Goldhawk Productions: John Scott Dryden For Realm, the Producers are: John Brooks, Fred Greenhalgh, & Nicole Otto and the Executive Producers are: Molly Barton, Marci Wiseman, and Julian Yap. THE SISTERS is a Realm Original produced by Goldhawk in Association with Lights Out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

09-29

38:36

EPISODE 4: Hair of an Angel

After humiliation on live TV, Frankie receives a shocking phone call from someone in her past. Frances and Thomas’ lives seem to turn around after Thomas confronts Mark Whitney, but is it too good to be true? Cast: Mae Whitman, Helen Baxendale, David Morrissey, Miles Heizer, Lee Ingleby, Jennifer Armour, David Holt, Orla McDonagh, Lacey Findlow, Clare Corbett, Peter Hamilton Dyer, Sophia Del Pizzo, and Akie Kotabe. All other parts played by: Annabelle Dowler, Nathan Osgood, Eric Meyers, Walles Hamonde, Nathan Osgood, Lola Wayne, Grant Burgin, and Chris Anderson Created by Brett Neichin Written by Brett Neichin, John Scott Dryden & Mac Rogers Script Editor: Mike Walker Original Music by Seymour Milton & Sacha Puttnam Sound Design: Adam Woodhams Sound Editor: Andreina Gomez Casanova Sound Engineers: Paul Clark, Tony Diaz, Matt Jacobson, Juan Martin del Campo US Recording Supervisor: Andy Welker Production Assistant: Jacob Dabb UK Runners: Coco Lefkow & Capucine Michaux Promo Producer: Andy Goddard Trail Producer: Jack Soper Producer and Casting for Goldhawk Productions: Emma Hearn Director and Executive Producer for Goldhawk Productions: John Scott Dryden For Realm, the Producers are: John Brooks, Fred Greenhalgh, & Nicole Otto and the Executive Producers are: Molly Barton, Marci Wiseman, and Julian Yap. THE SISTERS is a Realm Original produced by Goldhawk in Association with Lights Out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10-06

36:25

EPISODE 5: Cold Case

Frankie processes the reappearance of her long-lost sister, Kari. Frances and Thomas are blessed with new twin girls, who share eerie similarities with their deceased twins. Cast: Mae Whitman, Helen Baxendale, David Morrissey, Miles Heizer, Lee Ingleby, Jennifer Armour, Rob Jarvis, Orla McDonagh, Lacey Findlow, Nathan Osgood, David Holt, Carin Chea, and Walles Hamonde. All other parts played by: Annabelle Dowler, Eric Meyers, Peter Hamilton Dyer, Lola Wayne, Grant Burgin, and Chris Anderson. Created by Brett Neichin Written by Brett Neichin, John Scott Dryden & Mac Rogers Script Editor: Mike Walker Original Music by Seymour Milton & Sacha Puttnam Sound Design: Adam Woodhams Sound Editor: Andreina Gomez Casanova Sound Engineers: Paul Clark, Tony Diaz, Matt Jacobson, Juan Martin del Campo US Recording Supervisor: Andy Welker Production Assistant: Jacob Dabb UK Runners: Coco Lefkow & Capucine Michaux Promo Producer: Andy Goddard Trail Producer: Jack Soper Producer and Casting for Goldhawk Productions: Emma Hearn Director and Executive Producer for Goldhawk Productions: John Scott Dryden For Realm, the Producers are: John Brooks, Fred Greenhalgh, & Nicole Otto and the Executive Producers are: Molly Barton, Marci Wiseman, and Julian Yap. THE SISTERS is a Realm Original produced by Goldhawk in Association with Lights Out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10-13

35:32

EPISODE 6: Andy Man

Frankie and Kari visit their childhood home, and a local sheriff tells Frankie that he knows the real truth about her sibling. Frances grows increasingly concerned about the nature of her new twin girls when their behavior turns violent. Cast: Mae Whitman, Helen Baxendale, Lee Ingleby, Jennifer Armour, Rob Jarvis, Orla McDonagh, Lacey Findlow, Nathan Osgood, David Holt, Eric Meyers, and Carin Chea. All other parts played by: Peter Hamilton Dyer, Walles Hamonde, Annabelle Dowler, Lola Wayne, Grant Burgin, Chris Anderson. Created by Brett Neichin Written by Brett Neichin, John Scott Dryden & Mac Rogers Script Editor: Mike Walker Original Music by Seymour Milton & Sacha Puttnam Sound Design: Adam Woodhams Sound Editor: Andreina Gomez Casanova Sound Engineers: Paul Clark, Tony Diaz, Matt Jacobson, Juan Martin del Campo US Recording Supervisor: Andy Welker Production Assistant: Jacob Dabb UK Runners: Coco Lefkow & Capucine Michaux Promo Producer: Andy Goddard Trail Producer: Jack Soper Producer and Casting for Goldhawk Productions: Emma Hearn Director and Executive Producer for Goldhawk Productions: John Scott Dryden For Realm, the Producers are: John Brooks, Fred Greenhalgh, & Nicole Otto and the Executive Producers are: Molly Barton, Marci Wiseman, and Julian Yap. THE SISTERS is a Realm Original produced by Goldhawk in Association with Lights Out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10-20

40:17

EPISODE 7: Second Opinion

Frankie is trapped in the house of a possible killer…but other, even more sinister forces await her outside. Frances enlists the help of Vincent Garrel, a journalist focused on the occult. Cast: Mae Whitman, Helen Baxendale, Lee Ingleby, Jennifer Armour, Eric Meyers, Rob Jarvis, Orla McDonagh, Lacey Findlow, Nathan Osgood, David Holt, Annabelle Dowler, Carin Chea, Coco Lefkow, and Clare Corbett. All other parts played by: Walles Hamonde, Peter Hamilton Dyer, Annabelle Dowler, Lola Wayne, Grant Burgin, and Chris Anderson. Created by Brett Neichin Written by Brett Neichin, John Scott Dryden & Mac Rogers Script Editor: Mike Walker Original Music by Seymour Milton & Sacha Puttnam Sound Design: Adam Woodhams Sound Editor: Andreina Gomez Casanova Sound Engineers: Paul Clark, Tony Diaz, Matt Jacobson, Juan Martin del Campo US Recording Supervisor: Andy Welker Production Assistant: Jacob Dabb UK Runners: Coco Lefkow & Capucine Michaux Promo Producer: Andy Goddard Trail Producer: Jack Soper Producer and Casting for Goldhawk Productions: Emma Hearn Director and Executive Producer for Goldhawk Productions: John Scott Dryden For Realm, the Producers are: John Brooks, Fred Greenhalgh, & Nicole Otto and the Executive Producers are: Molly Barton, Marci Wiseman, and Julian Yap. THE SISTERS is a Realm Original produced by Goldhawk in Association with Lights Out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10-27

35:50

EPISODE 8: Homesick

Duncan tells Frankie that the skeleton has gone missing. Desperate to protect her children, Frances collects her twin girls and flees from Thomas, straight into the arms of the enemy. Cast: Mae Whitman, Helen Baxendale, David Morrissey, Miles Heizer, Lee Ingleby, Jennifer Armour, Theo Ogundipe, Lola Wayne, Rob Jarvis, Orla McDonagh , Lacey Findlow, David Holt, Annabelle Dowler, Carin Chea, Laurel Lefkow, Coco Lefkow, Clare Corbett, and Eric Sirakian. All other parts played by: Walles Hamonde, Peter Hamilton Dyer, Annabelle Dowler, Grant Burgin, and Chris Anderson. Created by Brett Neichin Written by Brett Neichin, John Scott Dryden & Mac Rogers Script Editor: Mike Walker Original Music by Seymour Milton & Sacha Puttnam Sound Design: Adam Woodhams Sound Editor: Andreina Gomez Casanova Sound Engineers: Paul Clark, Tony Diaz, Matt Jacobson, Juan Martin del Campo US Recording Supervisor: Andy Welker Production Assistant: Jacob Dabb UK Runners: Coco Lefkow & Capucine Michaux Promo Producer: Andy Goddard Trail Producer: Jack Soper Producer and Casting for Goldhawk Productions: Emma Hearn Director and Executive Producer for Goldhawk Productions: John Scott Dryden For Realm, the Producers are: John Brooks, Fred Greenhalgh, & Nicole Otto and the Executive Producers are: Molly Barton, Marci Wiseman, and Julian Yap. THE SISTERS is a Realm Original produced by Goldhawk in Association with Lights Out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11-03

40:16

EPISODE 9: Lady of Sorrows

Frankie is determined to find out who Kari really is, and what she could want with the skeleton. Frances and Thomas rush to escape the Hellfire Club and their own hometown as the twins’ condition worsens. Cast: Mae Whitman, Helen Baxendale, David Morrissey, Miles Heizer, Lee Ingleby, Theo Ogundipe, Nathan Osgood, Ramanique Ahluwalia, Rob Jarvis, Orla McDonagh , Lacey Findlow, Carin Chea, David Holt, Lola Wayne, Chris Anderson, and Walles Hamonde. All other parts played by: Peter Hamilton Dyer, Annabelle Dowler, Eric Meyers, and Grant Burgin. Created by Brett Neichin Written by Brett Neichin, John Scott Dryden & Mac Rogers Script Editor: Mike Walker Original Music by Seymour Milton & Sacha Puttnam Sound Design: Adam Woodhams Sound Editor: Andreina Gomez Casanova Sound Engineers: Paul Clark, Tony Diaz, Matt Jacobson, Juan Martin del Campo US Recording Supervisor: Andy Welker Production Assistant: Jacob Dabb UK Runners: Coco Lefkow & Capucine Michaux Promo Producer: Andy Goddard Trail Producer: Jack Soper Producer and Casting for Goldhawk Productions: Emma Hearn Director and Executive Producer for Goldhawk Productions: John Scott Dryden For Realm, the Producers are: John Brooks, Fred Greenhalgh, & Nicole Otto and the Executive Producers are: Molly Barton, Marci Wiseman, and Julian Yap. THE SISTERS is a Realm Original produced by Goldhawk in Association with Lights Out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11-10

35:15

EPISODE 10: Skeleton Key

When Frankie hears a familiar voice on the end of a frightening phone call, she teams up with her ex-husband Beneil stop history from repeating. When the condition of the twins becomes dire, Frances faces a terrible decision. Cast: Mae Whitman, Helen Baxendale, David Morrissey, Miles Heizer, Lee Ingleby, Jennifer Armour, Theo Ogundipe, Carin Chea, Rob Jarvis, Orla McDonagh, Lacey Findlow, Eric Sirakian, David Holt, and Lola Wayne. All other parts played by: Peter Hamilton Dyer, Annabelle Dowler, Eric Meyers, and Grant Burgin. Created by Brett Neichin Written by Brett Neichin, John Scott Dryden & Mac Rogers Script Editor: Mike Walker Original Music by Seymour Milton & Sacha Puttnam Sound Design: Adam Woodhams Sound Editor: Andreina Gomez Casanova Sound Engineers: Paul Clark, Tony Diaz, Matt Jacobson, Juan Martin del Campo US Recording Supervisor: Andy Welker Production Assistant: Jacob Dabb UK Runners: Coco Lefkow & Capucine Michaux Promo Producer: Andy Goddard Trail Producer: Jack Soper Producer and Casting for Goldhawk Productions: Emma Hearn Director and Executive Producer for Goldhawk Productions: John Scott Dryden For Realm, the Producers are: John Brooks, Fred Greenhalgh, & Nicole Otto and the Executive Producers are: Molly Barton, Marci Wiseman, and Julian Yap. THE SISTERS is a Realm Original produced by Goldhawk in Association with Lights Out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11-17

50:47

Interview with Brett Neichen

What a thrilling ride we had in the world of THE SISTERS. As the season ends, we sit down again with series creator Brett Neichen to talk about what inspired him to make this show, what makes horror work so well in audio, and even some deep conversation about what is memory and self and why does reincarnation feel scary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11-24

46:55

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Daniel

gripping story, highly recommended

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Kat Mokka

binge listened it. amazing podcast!

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Paul Iveson

So far, so good! What a story though. To think this really happened. Crazy, scary. Poor family. 😊

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