15 episodes

Lovecraft Country meets True Blood in this new series from award-winning producers Tonia Ransom and Jen Zink. In season one, a small East Texas town suffers supernatural disasters caused by a demonic book bound in human flesh...and only hoodoo can save the town from its affliction.

Afflicted: A Horror Thriller Audio Drama Ransom Media Productions

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    • 4.2 • 144 Ratings

Lovecraft Country meets True Blood in this new series from award-winning producers Tonia Ransom and Jen Zink. In season one, a small East Texas town suffers supernatural disasters caused by a demonic book bound in human flesh...and only hoodoo can save the town from its affliction.

    Season 2 Trailer: The Bell Witch Returns

    Season 2 Trailer: The Bell Witch Returns

    Season 2 of Afflicted will be set in 1960s Tennessee, and focus on a family being tormented by an unseen entity. Folks from the area insist that the Bell Witch has returned almost 150 years after her original appearance, but is this Bell Witch a copycat, or something far more sinister…like a demonic book bound in human flesh?
    Help us fund Season 2 at afflictedaudio.com/support now and get exclusive supporter perks, ad-free access, producer credits, and more!
    Trailer Transcript:



    NARRATOR "Whether it was witchery, some modern science, or a demon let loose from hell, I am unable to decide." - Williams Bell, An Authenticated History of the Bell Witch
     
    A ghostly wind blows. Wooden floors creak as something stalks and approaches slowly before…
     
    WOMAN W—Who’s there?
     
    A window breaks and Cass’s character screams as an unseen entity opens her flesh
    NARRATOR From 1817 to 1821, an entity calling itself “Kate” tormented the Bell family of West Tennessee.
    NARRATOR
    There is still no widely-accepted explanation of the haunting.
     
    General haunted house noises: window shutters slamming, floorboards creaking, eerie wind blowing…
     
    NARRATOR
    Coming Summer 2024 on the new hit audio drama, Afflicted, the Bell Witch returns to haunt a family in 1960s Tennessee… but only if we raise enough to pay our cast and crew a living wage. Help bring this haunting to life and snag exclusive rewards like limited edition supporter t-shirts, producer credits, and more at afflictedaudio.com/support, but do it quickly – some perks are limited only to early supporters.
     
    WITCH
    Good evening.
      
    The witch cackles and pulls away, a door slamming behind her. We’re left only with an eerie wind outside.

    • 1 min
    Chapter 10: Blood in the Water

    Chapter 10: Blood in the Water

    The final battle heats up, but without Becky's blood, the Caldwells and company are backed into a corner with little hope of survival, especially with a double agent among them.
     
    See the end of the show notes for spoilery content warnings.
     
    A transcript of this episode is available on the Afflicted website (afflictedaudio.com).
     
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    For ad-free episodes, join the Descendants on Patreon at https://patreon.com/afflicted, or purchase individual episodes or a season pass on the Apollo Podcasts App.
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    Help us fund Season 2:
    Chip in on our upcoming fundraiser (make sure you’re subscribed so you get a sneak peek at our Season 2 trailer, and the secret link for special perks)
    Join our Patreon at https://patreon.com/afflicted
    Buy Afflicted merch at https://merch.afflictedaudio.com
    Give us a shoutout on Twitter @afflictedaudio
    Leave a review on your podcast listening app
     
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    Cast & Crew
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    M'Shai Dash as Mamma Cherrie
    Marion Toro as Gemma Caldwell
    Kim Gasiciel as Rhonda Caldwell
    Christian Young as August Caldwell
    Calvin Joyal as Deputy Andre Pierce
    Cass Minter as Kelly
    Elena Fernandez Collins as Dr. Maria Torres
    Amanda Hufford as Becky Harrison
    Devanté Johnson as Agent Livingston
    Cherrae Stuart as Agent Holmes
    Raiden T. as Ethan Caldwell
     
    Creator & Writer: Tonia Ransom
    Director & Executive Producer: Tonia Ransom & Jen Zink
    Sound Design: Jen Zink
    Music & Theme: Lillian Boyd
     
    Afflicted is produced by Ransom Media Productions.
     
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    Content Warnings (may contain spoilers)
    Gore, violence, emergency vehicle sirens, guns, discussion of death, grief, animal death, dead bodies.
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    • 32 min
    Chapter 9: Tell the Truth, Shame the Devil

    Chapter 9: Tell the Truth, Shame the Devil

    The final showdown between good and evil begins at the church. Becky and Rhonda resort to deceit, and Dana is compelled to reveal what she knows.
    See the end of the show notes for spoilery content warnings.
    A transcript of this episode is available on the Afflicted website (afflictedaudio.com).
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    For ad-free episodes, join the Descendants on Patreon at https://patreon.com/afflicted, or purchase individual episodes or a season pass on the Apollo Podcasts App.
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    Ways to support Afflicted:
    Buy Afflicted merch at https://merch.afflictedaudio.com Give us a shoutout on Twitter @afflictedaudio Leave a review on your podcast listening app ======
    Cast & Crew
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    M'Shai Dash as Mamma Cherrie
    Marion Toro as Gemma Caldwell
    Kim Gasiciel as Rhonda Caldwell
    Calvin Joyal as Deputy Andre Pierce
    Cass Minter as Kelly
    Ivy Le as Dana Griggs
    Elena Fernandez Collins as Dr. Maria Torres
    Amanda Hufford as Becky Harrison
    Jen Zink as Librarian
     
    Creator & Writer: Tonia Ransom
    Director & Executive Producer: Tonia Ransom & Jen Zink
    Sound Design: Jen Zink
    Music & Theme: Lillian Boyd
     
    Afflicted is produced by Ransom Media Productions.
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    Content Warnings (may contain spoilers)
    Gore, violence, medical horror, discussion of death, and dead bodies.
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    • 28 min
    Chapter 8: Take Me To Church

    Chapter 8: Take Me To Church

    Becky tries to help Rhonda escape from Maria and Dana. Kelly reveals he’s done something shocking, and a group of citizens arrive at the church to prepare for a final fight.
    See the end of the show notes for spoilery content warnings.
    A transcript of this episode is available on the Afflicted website (afflictedaudio.com).
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    For ad-free episodes, join the Descendants on Patreon at https://patreon.com/afflicted, or purchase individual episodes or a season pass on the Apollo Podcasts App.
    ====
    Ways to support Afflicted:
    Buy Afflicted merch at https://merch.afflictedaudio.com Give us a shoutout on Twitter @afflictedaudio Leave a review on your podcast listening app ======
    Cast & Crew
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    M'Shai Dash as Mamma Cherrie
    Marion Toro as Gemma Caldwell
    Kim Gasiciel as Rhonda Caldwell
    Calvin Joyal as Deputy Andre Pierce
    Cass Minter as Kelly
    Ivy Le as Dana Griggs
    Elena Fernandez Collins as Dr. Maria Torres
    Amanda Hufford as Becky Harrison
    Jen Zink as Becky’s Mom
     
    Creator & Writer: Tonia Ransom
    Director & Executive Producer: Tonia Ransom & Jen Zink
    Sound Design: Jen Zink
    Music & Theme: Lillian Boyd
     
    Sponsored in part by: Shelley Nash
     
    Afflicted is produced by Ransom Media Productions.
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    Content Warnings (may contain spoilers)
    Gore, violence, medical horror, discussion of death, and dead bodies.
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    • 29 min
    Chapter 7: Alive Doesn't Mean Unharmed

    Chapter 7: Alive Doesn't Mean Unharmed

    Maria and Dana collect more information about the affliction invading Gunnaway. Mama Cherrie and the rest of the bar crew begin working toward a solution.
    See the end of the show notes for spoilery content warnings.
    A transcript of this episode is available on the Afflicted website (afflictedaudio.com).
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    For ad-free episodes, join the Descendants on Patreon at https://patreon.com/afflicted, or purchase individual episodes or a season pass on the Apollo Podcasts App.
    ====
    Ways to support Afflicted:
    Buy Afflicted merch at https://merch.afflictedaudio.com Give us a shoutout on Twitter @afflictedaudio Leave a review on your podcast listening app ======
    Cast & Crew
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    M'Shai Dash as Mamma Cherrie
    Marion Toro as Gemma Caldwell
    Kim Gasiciel as Rhonda Caldwell
    Calvin Joyal as Deputy Andre Pierce
    Cass Minter as Kelly
    Ivy Le as Dana Griggs
    Elena Fernandez Collins as Dr. Maria Torres
    Amanda Hufford as Becky Harrison
    Jen Zink as Becky’s Mom
     
    Creator & Writer: Tonia Ransom
    Director & Executive Producer: Tonia Ransom & Jen Zink
    Sound Design: Jen Zink
    Music & Theme: Lillian Boyd
    Medical Consultant: Kelita Caldwell
     
    Sponsored in part by: Harmony Obeso
     
    Afflicted is produced by Ransom Media Productions.
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    Content Warnings (may contain spoilers)
    Gore, medical horror, discussion of death, and dead bodies.
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    • 36 min
    Chapter 6: Dead Doesn't Mean Gone

    Chapter 6: Dead Doesn't Mean Gone

    Maria learns the truth about Gunnaway and what’s happening there. Mama Cherrie and her team formulate a plan to save what’s left of the town.
    See the end of the show notes for spoilery content warnings.
    A transcript of this episode is available on the Afflicted website (afflictedaudio.com).
    ====
    For ad-free episodes, join the Descendants on Patreon at https://patreon.com/afflicted, or purchase individual episodes or a season pass on the Apollo Podcasts App.
    ====
    Ways to support Afflicted:
    Buy Afflicted merch at https://merch.afflictedaudio.com Give us a shoutout on Twitter @afflictedaudio Leave a review on your podcast listening app ======
    Cast & Crew
    ======
     
    M'Shai Dash as Mamma Cherrie
    Marion Toro as Gemma Caldwell
    Kim Gasiciel as Rhonda Caldwell
    Calvin Joyal as Deputy Andre Pierce
    Cass Minter as Kelly
    Ivy Le as Dana Griggs
    Elena Fernandez Collins as Dr. Maria Torres
    Amanda Hufford as Becky Harrison
     
    Creator & Writer: Tonia Ransom
    Director & Executive Producer: Tonia Ransom & Jen Zink
    Sound Design: Jen Zink
    Music & Theme: Lillian Boyd
     
    Sponsored in part by: Isaac Chappell
    Afflicted is produced by Ransom Media Productions.
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    Content Warnings (may contain spoilers)
    Gore, medical horror, discussion of death, and dead bodies.
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    • 35 min

Customer Reviews

4.2 out of 5
144 Ratings

144 Ratings

1243cj ,

Loved it

What a great show! Great production quality. Can’t wait for season 2

Spydor68 ,

B rated

Too much screaming it makes it cheesy like a bee really cheesy like a B rated movie

SPNSherry ,

Enjoyable

I smile when I see a new episode is ready, keep up the great writing!

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