VALENCE

Welcome to New Candler, cultural epicenter of the United States. Visit Trudon Circle, an art mecca turned tourist trap where you can find musicals, massive neon billboards, street performers, and pickpockets. The bodega on 12th and Salt will sell you spells on the cheap if you know how to ask, but everyone knows they’re better quality on Root and Amsterdam. But if you’re a magic user — or, as pretty much everyone nowadays says, a muse — you’d better be wearing a Halo so your magic doesn’t make a ruckus or hurt anyone. 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. VALENCE is a serialized fiction podcast meant for adult listeners, coming January 11th, 2020. You can find more information at https://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. The Halo ad was performed by Katie Youmans. This teaser was edited by Wil Williams, With additional sound design by Julia Schifini.

In New Candler, Liam Alden, a magic user (or "muse," if you're not pretentious), is given a choice that could change his life. If he takes it, it won't just be himself he's battling. It'll also be the most successful magic-inhibiting tech giant to date. VALENCE is a serialized fiction podcast meant for adult listeners, coming January 11th, 2020. You can find more information, including 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 trailer was edited by Wil Williams, With additional 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, Ishani Kanetkar as Mahira Varma, Noami McMillan as Morgan Reilley, and Caleb Del Rio as Flynn Velasco.

VALENCE is a serialized urban fantasy audio drama by Hug House Productions about magic, data privacy, queerness, found family, and revolution. Find more at valencepod.com. We hope to see you soon in New Candler. And remember: protect your magic. Credits: VALENCE was created by Wil Williams. This episode was written by Wil Williams and Katie Youmans, and edited and sound designed by Wil Williams. This episode was directed by Anne Baird and Katie Youmans, transcribed by Katie Youmans, and produced by Anne Baird. The VALENCE Season 1 theme was composed by Raul Vega with guitar by Travis Reaves, and the Season 3 theme was composed by Travis Reaves. Performances by, in order of appearance: Noami McMillan as Morgan Reilley, Josh Rubino as Liam Alden and Liam's Inner Voice, David S. Dear as Richard Alden, Caleb Del Rio as Flynn Velasco, Ishani Kanetkar as Mahira Varma, Roanna Cruz as Pratima Biswas, and Giancarlo Herrera as Luis Acebo.

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. Support VALENCE by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/valence

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

We are currently crowdfunding for Season 3 of VALENCE! Help support Season 3 at: https://igg.me/at/valence-s3 Sometimes, to move forward, you have to go back. Lost. Powerless. Pursued. Liam Alden is, for the first time in his life, "normal". And that’s a problem, because he and the rest of the TEAm are stranded far away from home with law enforcement, Morgan Reilley, and the entire Salvai crime family hot on their trail. They’ll need every connection they’ve ever forged, and a major shift in approach, if they’re going to save both themselves and muses everywhere. Come back home to New Candler one last time on October 14th, 2022 for the Season 3 premiere of VALENCE wherever you get your podcasts. Listen to seasons 1 and 2 of VALENCE now wherever you get your podcasts, and find out more at VALENCEpod.com. Credits: Our theme was made by Travis Reaves, 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 Voice, Noami McMillan as Morgan Reilley, Jordan Cobb as Sarah Harris, Ishani Kanetkar as Mahira Varma, Katie Chin as Grace Chen, John Westover as Nico Salvai, Alex Welch as Noel Alden, and Caleb Del Rio as Flynn Velasco.

VALENCE may be complete, but we're not done yet so we're doing a Q&A! Send us your questions to our email, our Twitter, our Tumblr, our Patreon or Patron Discord… anywhere you can find us, we’ll take your questions! The due date for sending us those questions is April 28th, 2023. In the mean time, you can get a taste for the kind of things we might discuss in the Q&A in this final episode of Scoring Magic. Spoilers for VALENCE in the second half! Credits: This episode was written, recorded, and sound designed by Wil Williams. It was produced and transcribed by Anne Baird.

After his sister’s betrayal forced him into exile, Lord Valentin Tellari must now face the deadly ocean that rages against the Drumming Isles. But neither storms nor leviathans will smother the vengeful fire that burns within Valentin. He will not know rest until he has reclaimed what is rightfully his. Levian is an upcoming high fantasy podcast brought to you by Samy Souissi (Desperado) and Hug House Productions. You can support Levian on Indiegogo beginning on July 19th, 2023 at https://igg.me/at/levian-podcast/ and find out more about the show, including full transcripts, at https://levianpod.com/. Come hither, listener...

In 2024, Wil Williams embarks on a New Year's Resolution: get really into Animorphs for the first time. Join them as they read the 54-book series they've been wanting to read since they were a kid, joined by guests who have been fans the whole time.CreditsNevermorphed is hosted, edited, and produced by Wil Williams. Our theme music is “The Chase” by Joey Hendrixx. Our title is by Eddie Feeley, and this podcast would not exist without Mike Schubert’s podcasts, Potterless and The Newest Olympian. You can find his work at schub.es.Nevermorphed is a proud member of Hug House Productions. Find more at hughouse.productions, and follow us on Tumblr at hughousepods and nevermorphed.

Our friends over at True Tales of the Illuminati are crowdfunding for their third season! Check out their first episode here, and be sure to support them by listening, subscribing, and chucking some hot bucks their way if you can!https://www.truetalesteam.com/https://igg.me/at/truetales3

Season 1, Episode 1: "Pros & Cons" Liam loses power but gains an intriguing offer. Wait, that sounds ominous. He literally loses power--as in, the utility in his apartment. If anything's ominous, it's the offer, really. 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 a Hug House Production. You can find more about Hug House, including our VALENCE making-of documentary, Scoring Magic, at hughouse.productions 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: Josh Rubino as Liam Alden and Liam's Inner Voice, Caleb Del Rio as Flynn Velasco, Wil Williams as the utilities representative, Anne Baird as the voicemail, Katie Youmans as the Halo ad, Eileen Baird as Jarlette, the tourist, Gavin Gaddis as Jarles, the tourist, Katie Chin as Grace Chen, V Silverman as the LBQ barista, Jamieson Ridenhour as the Father, Gwyn Ridenhour as the Mother, Brynna Youmans as the Daughter, and Evelyn Regan as the Halo employee. Special thanks to: Casey Trujillo Rachel Rauch Collin Gifford Kasey Fracica Amanda Stewart Ryan Boelter Danielle Welch Michael Hudson Ross Papa Robert Anderson

Season 1, Episode 2: "Petrichor" Liam meets the team. It starts to rain in New Candler. 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 panic attacks at 4:07 and 14:45 Depiction of fictional aggressive oppression at 15:00 Depiction of alcohol consumption and debatable alcoholism at 21:47 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: Josh Rubino as Liam Alden and Liam's Inner Voice, Whitney Johnson as the elevator voice, Katie Chin as Grace Chen, Ishani Kanetkar as Mahira Varma, Jordan Cobb as Sarah Harris, Jake Rocco as the cab driver, Ross Papa as the interviewer, Aiden Kinsella as Jordan Gardner, and Giancarlo Herrera as Luis Acebo. Special thanks to: Casey Trujillo Jordan Eagan Lindsay Holt Rachel Rauch Richard Kreutz-Landry Shelley Wermuth V Silverman

Season 1, Episode 3: "Razzle Dazzle" Liam and the team track their lead. But those tables get turned. 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 marijuana use starting at 10:30, used sparingly through the remainder of the episode 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: Josh Rubino as Liam Alden and Liam's Inner Voice, Ishani Kanetkar as Mahira Varma, Jordan Cobb as Sarah Harris, John Westover as Nico Salvai, Caleb Del Rio as Flynn Velasco, and Anne Baird as the voicemail. Special thanks to: Collin Gifford Kim Dauber Leah Bibby Mallory Vance Michael McKenzie Nick Douglas Travis Whitehead

Season 1, Episode 4: "Pinpoint" Liam and Nico hunt down a lead and find something unexpected. The day gets worse from there. 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 in-universe oppressive speech from 17:10 - 20:40 Depictions of a panic attack and intrusive thoughts from 17:30 - 20:40 Discussions of suicidal ideation from 20:40 - 25:10 References to childhood abuse and struggles with mental health from 25:10 until 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, Jordan Cobb as Sarah Harris, Ishani Kanetkar as Mahira Varma, John Westover as Nico Salvai, Alex Welch as Noel Alden, Caleb Del Rio as Flynn Velasco, Daphne Nitsuga as the journalist, Noami McMillan as Morgan Reilley, and Giancarlo Herrera as Luis Acebo. Special thanks to: Darcy Kennedy Fireside Folktales Jason Monteith Laura Penrod Marnie Warner Tom Baird Whitney Johnson

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 Support VALENCE by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/valence

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 Support VALENCE by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/valence

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 Support VALENCE by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/valence

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 Support VALENCE by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/valence

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 Support VALENCE by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/valence

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