Better Men Elsewhere

Cooper comes to terms with his losses while Grayson fails to keep everything under control. Story and Script by Angelo Espiritu Voice Direction by Michael Pantazis and Angelo Espiritu Series Direction by Angelo Espiritu Starring (by order of appearance): Jessy Causey as Grayson Max Vitkus as Finn Lockley Catie Espiritu as Morgan Lockley Michael Pantazis as Patrick Lockley Maddi Albregts as Governess Shepherd Angelo Espiritu as Town Citizen Max Kelly as Cooper Everett Freddie Heinz as Bear Hawthorn Caeli Shamel as Candice Hawthorn Aidan Sivart as Marty Hawthorn Phillip Long as Guardsman Additional Voices by: Gregory Dwyer AJ DeLong Lushika Preethrajh Elayne Senger Eliza Runolfson Sound design by Angelo Espiritu with additional sounds provided via Epidemic Sound. Mixing and Mastering by Angelo Espiritu and Pat Mahoney Music by Pat Mahoney and Angelo Espiritu https://www.chiralstudios.com/bme ------------------- A big thank you to our FOUNDERS patrons: Evan Frankfort Ryan Feather Tammy Lebouton Jenny Kempner Matt.mcallis Thank you to all of our wonderful Patreon patrons supporting this show. If you'd like to support us, please consider donating at https://www.patreon.com/bettermenelsewhere Honored Guest Has the Knack Matt McAllister Ryan Feather Tammy Lebouton Curious Tourists Evan Frankfort Jenny Kempner Kuzi Gari Packhowl Media Welcome to Coventry Jessica Pantazis Marci Vitkus Nicholas Stelter shhhhhhh......just listen

Finn pays a late-night visit to The Humble Abode. Hayden does the unthinkable to protect Adam. Story and Script by Angelo Espiritu Voice Direction by Michael Pantazis and Angelo Espiritu Series Direction by Angelo Espiritu Starring (by order of appearance): Michael Pantazis as Patrick Lockley Max Kelly as Taron Lockley and Cooper Everett Catie Espiritu as Morgan Lockley Max Vitkus as Finn Lockley Freddie Heinz as Basil Steven Landes as Mr. Everett Dallis MacKenzie as Alec Miranda Jonathan Price as Jason Miranda Sara Jane Palmer as Lucia Garrett McKenna as Adam Pruitt Mitchell Lee as Hayden Pruitt Josh Smith as Mr. Pruitt Sound design by Angelo Espiritu with additional sounds provided via Epidemic Sound. Mixing and Mastering by Angelo Espiritu and Pat Mahoney Music by Pat Mahoney and Angelo Espiritu https://www.chiralstudios.com/bme ------------------- A big thank you to our FOUNDERS patrons: Evan Frankfort Ryan Feather Tammy Lebouton Jenny Kempner Matt.mcallis Thank you to all of our wonderful Patreon patrons supporting this show. If you'd like to support us, please consider donating at https://www.patreon.com/bettermenelsewhere Honored Guest Beanpole Has the Knack Matt McAllister Mesalikepie Ryan Feather Tammy Lebouton Curious Tourists Evan Frankfort Jenny Kempner Packhowl Media Welcome to Coventry Jessica Pantazis Marci Vitkus Nicholas Stelter shhhhhhh......just listen

**WARNING: This episode contains depictions of torture including physical and psychological abuse. Listener discretion is advised.**Dr. Argo and Jason try to find peace in life. Grayson and Mr. Pruitt prepare to make a deal with Deirdre. Story and Script by Angelo Espiritu and Catie Espiritu Voice Direction by Michael Pantazis and Angelo Espiritu Series Direction by Angelo Espiritu Starring (by order of appearance): Alison Auth as Dr. Minerva Argo Jonathan Price as Jason Miranda Sara Seferian as Maddy Miranda Dallis MacKenzie as Alec Miranda Jessy Causey as Grayson Auckland Josh Smith as Mr. Pruitt Steven Landes as Mr. Everett Lorraine Thompson as Deirdre Hawthorn Freddie Heinz as Basil Sound design by Angelo Espiritu with additional sounds provided via Epidemic Sound. Mixing and Mastering by Angelo Espiritu and Pat Mahoney Music by Pat Mahoney and Angelo Espiritu https://www.chiralstudios.com/bme ------------------- A big thank you to our FOUNDERS patrons: Evan Frankfort Ryan Feather Tammy Lebouton Jenny Kempner Matt.mcallis Thank you to all of our wonderful Patreon patrons supporting this show. If you'd like to support us, please consider donating at https://www.patreon.com/bettermenelsewhere Honored Guest Beanpole Matt McAllister Mesalikepie Ryan Feather Tammy Lebouton Has the Knack Curious Tourists Evan Frankfort Jenny Kempner Packhowl Media Welcome to Coventry Jessica Pantazis Marci Vitkus Nicholas Stelter shhhhhhh......just listen

Governor Grayson travels to Chapel Garden in the aftermath of the rivalry between the Hawthorns and the Everetts. Story and Script by Angelo Espiritu Voice Direction by Michael Pantazis Series Direction by Angelo Espiritu Starring (by order of appearance): Max Kelly as Taron Lockley Max Vitkus as Fin Lockley Catie Espiritu as Morgan Lockley Michael Pantazis as Patrick Lockley Garett McKenna as Adam Pruitt Maddi Albregts as Governess Elizabeth Shepherd Jessy Causey as Grayson Auckland Josh Smith as Mr. Pruitt Sound design by Angelo Espiritu with additional sounds provided via Epidemic Sound. Mixing and Mastering by Angelo Espiritu and Pat Mahoney Music by Pat Mahoney and Angelo Espiritu https://www.chiralstudios.com/bme ------------------- A big thank you to our FOUNDERS patrons: Evan Frankfort Ryan Feather Tammy Lebouton Jenny Kempner Matt.mcallis Thank you to all of our wonderful Patreon patrons supporting this show. If you'd like to support us, please consider donating at https://www.patreon.com/bettermenelsewhere Honored Guest Beanpole Matt McAllister Mesalikepie Ryan Feather Tammy Lebouton Has the Knack Curious Tourists Evan Frankfort Jenny Kempner Packhowl Media Welcome to Coventry Jessica Pantazis Marci Vitkus Nicholas Stelter shhhhhhh......just listen

The creators Angelo, Catie, and Michael talk about Season 2, recap Season 1, and share a little about the work they did to put it all together. Through the Valley is the companion podcast to the audio drama Better Men Elsewhere where we talk about the show, what goes on behind the scenes, and what the creative team have to say about our experiences working on the production. This podcast is usually exclusive to Patreon. If you would like to hear more installments, please consider joining at patreon.com/bettermenelsewhere Edited, directed, mixed and mastered by Angelo Espiritu Intro music by Pat Mahoney. Sound Effects courtsey of Epidemic Sound.

Adam and Cecilia reflect on the past, present, and their future as they bond over drinks and a bonfire. Written by Angelo Espiritu Directed by Michael Pantazis Co-produced by Angelo Espiritu, Catie Espiritu, and Michael Pantazis Starring (in order appearance): Amy Daml as Cecilia Hughes Garrett McKenna as Adam Pruitt Sound design by Angelo Espiritu with additional sounds provided via Epidemic Sound. Music by Pat Mahoney and Angelo Espiritu Mixing and Master by Angelo Espiritu and Pat Mahoney https://www.chiralstudios.com/bme ------------------- A big thank you to our FOUNDERS patrons: Evan Frankfort R F Tammy Lebouton Jenny Kempner matt.mcalis Thank you to all of our wonderful Patreon patrons supporting this show. If you'd like to support us, please consider donating at https://www.patreon.com/bettermenelsewhere Honored Guest R F Tammy Lebouton matt.mcallis Mauler Mesalikepie Curious Tourists Evan Frankfort Jenny Kempner Jessica Pantazis Packhowl Media Welcome to Coventry Marci Vitkus Sarah Rowland Linda Haas

Secrets come to light as Yusef, Jason, and Eunice find themselves on the precipice of another Conflict. https://www.patreon.com/bettermenelsewhere https://www.chiralstudios.com/bme Written by Angelo Espiritu Directed by Angelo Espiritu Co-produced by Angelo Espiritu, Catie Espiritu, and Michael Pantazis Starring (in order appearance): Jessy Causey as Marshal Grayson Steven Landes as Yusef Jonathan Price as Jason Viviane Jones as Eunice Sound design by Angelo Espiritu with additional sounds provided via Epidemic Sound. Music by Pat Mahoney and Angelo Espiritu Mixing and Master by Angelo Espiritu and Pat Mahoney The following tracks are courtesy of Epidemic Sound My Bucket List - by Arch Tremors feat. Lollo Gardtman No Fans of Change - by The Devil’s Sway ------------------- A big thank you to our FOUNDERS patrons: Evan Frankfort R F Tammy Lebouton Jenny Kempner matt.mcalis Thank you to all of our wonderful Patreon patrons supporting this show. If you'd like to support us, please consider donating at https://www.patreon.com/bettermenelsewhere Honored Guest R F Tammy Lebouton matt.mcallis Curious Tourists Evan Frankfort Jenny Kempner Welcome to Coventry Jessica Pantazis

CONTENT WARNINGS: Death/Murder Emotional Abuse Firearms Fortunes come true as Jordan and Adam take a road trip to Asphodel. https://www.patreon.com/bettermenelsewhere https://www.chiralstudios.com/bme Written by Angelo Espiritu and Michael Pantazis Directed by Michael Pantazis, with Angelo Espiritu as a Asst. Director. Co-produced by Angelo Espiritu, Catie Espiritu, and Michael Pantazis Starring (in order appearance): Viviane Jones as Eunice Angelo Espiritu as Danny Jonathan Price as Jason Miranda Garrett McKenna as Adam Pruitt Phillip Long as Jordan Hughes Amy Daml as Cecilia Hughes Sound design by Angelo Espiritu with additional sounds provided via Epidemic Sound. Music by Pat Mahoney and Angelo Espiritu Mixing and Master by Angelo Espiritu and Pat Mahoney ------------------- A big thank you to our FOUNDERS patrons: Evan Frankfort R F Tammy Lebouton Jenny Kempner matt.mcalis Thank you to all of our wonderful Patreon patrons supporting this show. If you'd like to support us, please consider donating at https://www.patreon.com/bettermenelsewhere Honored Guest R F Tammy Lebouton matt.mcallis Curious Tourists Evan Frankfort Jenny Kempner Welcome to Coventry Jessica Pantazis

CONTENT WARNINGS: Death and grief Physical and emotional abuse Human experimentation Animal cruelty Euthanasia Dr. Leonhardt and Dr. Argo conduct research on a mysterious lake with perplexing properties. Meanwhile, Cecilia goes missing. https://www.patreon.com/bettermenelsewhere https://www.chiralstudios.com/bme Written by Angelo Espiritu Directed by Angelo Espiritu Co-produced by Angelo Espiritu, Catie Espiritu, and Michael Pantazis Starring (in order appearance): Jonathan Price as Jason Miranda Phillip Long as Jordan Hughes Jessy Causey as Marshal Grayson and as Dr. Leonhardt Alison Auth as Dr. Argo Steven Landes as Frederick Carmichael and Yusef Sound design by Angelo Espiritu with additional sounds provided via Epidemic Sound. Music by Pat Mahoney and Angelo Espiritu Mixing and Master by Angelo Espiritu and Pat Mahoney ------------------- A big thank you to our FOUNDERS patrons: Evan Frankfort R F Tammy Lebouton Jenny Kempner matt.mcalis Thank you to all of our wonderful Patreon patrons supporting this show. If you'd like to support us, please consider donating at https://www.patreon.com/bettermenelsewhere Honored Guest R F Tammy Lebouton matt.mcallis Curious Tourists Evan Frankfort Jenny Kempner Welcome to Coventry Jessica Pantazis

Something... or someone moves in the shadows of the Inauguration Day celebrations, Jason is tempted by two diametrically opposed forces. https://www.patreon.com/bettermenelsewhere https://www.chiralstudios.com/bme Written by Angelo Espiritu Directed by Angelo Espiritu Assistant Director: Michael Pantazis Co-produced by Angelo Espiritu, Catie Espiritu, and Michael Pantazis Starring (in order appearance): Sara Jane Palmer as Lucia Amy Daml as Cecilia Hughes Garrett McKenna as Adam Pruitt Angelo Espiritu as Danny Elm Jonathan Price as Jason Miranda Steven Landes as Mr. Everett Viviane Jones as Mysterious Woman Alison Auth as Dr. Argo Sound design by Angelo Espiritu with additional sounds provided via Epidemic Sound. Music by Pat Mahoney and Angelo Espiritu Bonus Tracks courtesy of Epidemic Sound: "Appalachian Backroads" by Hunter Quinn Mixing and Master by Angelo Espiritu and Pat Mahoney ------------------- A big thank you to our FOUNDERS patrons: Evan Frankfort R F Tammy Lebouton Jenny Kempner matt.mcalis Thank you to all of our wonderful Patreon patrons supporting this show. If you'd like to support us, please consider donating at https://www.patreon.com/bettermenelsewhere Honored Guest R F Tammy Lebouton matt.mcallis Curious Tourists Evan Frankfort Jenny Kempner Welcome to Coventry Jessica Pantazis

A missing girl, stolen goats, monstrous creatures, and a murder: havoc runs amok in the town of Coventry. With Constable Carmichael out of commission, someone needs to step up and take charge. https://www.patreon.com/bettermenelsewhere https://www.chiralstudios.com/bme Written and Directed by Angelo Espiritu Co-produced by Angelo Espiritu, Catie Espiritu, and Michael Pantazis Starring (in order appearance): Steven Landes as Yusef and as Mr. Everett Sara Jane Palmer as Lucia Jessy Causey as Marshal Grayson Jonathan Price as Jason Miranda Jackie Meyer as Rachel Ann Brennan Harris as Ms. Hormel Phillip Long as Jordan Hughes Amy Burch as Shauna Max Kelly as the Beast Viviane Jones as the Mysterious Woman Amy Daml as Cecilia Hughes Michael Pantazis as Patrick Sound design by Angelo Espiritu with additional sounds provided via Epidemic Sounds. Music by Pat Mahoney and Angelo Espiritu Additional tracks by Pat Mahoney Mixing and Master by Angelo Espiritu and Pat Mahoney ------------------- A big thank you to our FOUNDERS patrons: Evan Frankfort R F Tammy Lebouton Jenny Kempner matt.mcalis Thank you to all of our wonderful Patreon patrons supporting this show. If you'd like to support us, please consider donating at https://www.patreon.com/bettermenelsewhere Honored Guest R F Tammy Lebouton matt.mcallis Curious Tourists Evan Frankfort Jenny Kempner Welcome to Coventry Jessica Pantazis

Jason struggles to adjust to his new prison. https://www.patreon.com/bettermenelsewhere https://www.chiralstudios.com/bme Written and Directed by Angelo Espiritu Co-produced by Angelo Espiritu, Catie Espiritu, and Michael Pantazis. Starring (in order appearance): Max Kelly as the Driver and Taron Jonathan Price as Jason Miranda Sara Jane Palmer as Lucia Max Vitkus as Finn Michael Pantazis as Patrick Catie Espiritu as Morgan Sebastian Ruiz Hernandez as Yusef Sound design by Angelo Espiritu with additional sounds provided via Epidemic Sounds. Music: "Sent to Coventry" (Intro Theme) and "Survival" (Outro Theme) by Angelo Espiritu. Mixing and Master by Angelo Espiritu

A convict is sentenced to the strange town of Coventry, where mysterious occurrences and political strife make his sentence more dangerous than he ever could have imagined. Better Men Elsewhere is an American thriller with a dash of the supernatural, magical realism, and rural fantasy. Follow Jason Miranda, a prisoner sentenced to the mysterious mountain town of Coventry for 10 years for his crimes. Coventry is not your usual town and it is not your usual prison. While the townsfolk must cope with a convicted criminal in their midst as part of this unconventional arrangement, Jason must also have his wits about him as he traverses this even stranger, upside down and mysterious corner of the world. https://www.patreon.com/bettermenelsewhere https://www.chiralstudios.com/bme Music: "Sent to Coventry" (Intro Theme) and "Survival" (Outro Theme) by Angelo Espiritu. Mixing and Master by Angelo Espiritu and Pat Mahoney