Dark Northwest

Dark Northwest

Dark Northwest is a horror audio drama with a full voice cast. Each season is based on real supernatural encounters in the Pacific Northwest. Season one follows a group of young ghost hunters as they investigate the haunting of Wellington, WA—the site of one of the deadliest train disasters in U.S. history, which occurred in 1910. Coming September 5th, 2025. Follow us on Patreon, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Bluesky, and Threads @darknwpodcast.

Episodes

  1. Tales E01 - A Thousand Steps

    5D AGO · BONUS

    Tales E01 - A Thousand Steps

    Welcome to our new anthology series, Tales of the Dark Northwest, which will be released monthly to bridge the gap between our normal season content.  Steve and Holly travel to the haunted Thousand Steps leading to the old Greenwood Cemetery in Spokane, Washington, for a pre-Halloween adventure. Unfortunately, the couple gets more than they bargained for, stepping into the unknown on their journey. Content warning: Horror, strong language, and suicide. For more information, visit darknw.com. For access to exclusive bonus content and other perks for as little as $1/month, please consider joining our Patreon at patreon.com/darknwpodcast. Another way to support the show is by making a one-time contribution or purchasing merch at ko-fi.com/darknwpodcast.  © 2025 Imagine NW 2026. All rights reserved.

    13 min
  2. S01E09 - Fond Farewells

    10/31/2025

    S01E09 - Fond Farewells

    The Paranormal Pulse returns to the Old Cascade Tunnel for the final confrontation with the spirits of Wellington. Will our young friends get closure after their long and traumatic journey, or will this be the end of the amateur ghost hunters Content warning: Horror, dangerous situations, death, and strong language For more information, including sound effect attributions, visit darknw.com. For access to exclusive bonus content and other perks for as little as $1/month, please consider joining our Patreon at patreon.com/darknwpodcast. Another way to support the show is by making a one-time contribution or purchasing merch at ko-fi.com/darknwpodcast.  We will return in January with Tales of the Dark Northwest, a monthly anthology series. Season 2 premieres in the fall of 2026. © 2025 Imagine NW 2025. All rights reserved.

    26 min
  3. S01E08 - The Bear

    10/24/2025

    S01E08 - The Bear

    The Paranormal Pulse is confronted by Ranger Hill in a grim showdown before returning to the Old Cascade Tunnel to uncover more of the hidden dangers at the site. Things begin to unravel as the truth lurking beneath the surface is revealed. Content warning: Horror, kidnapping, violence, sounds of death, gunshot sound effects, mental illness, and strong language For more information, including sound effect attributions, visit darknw.com. To join our YouTube Live event, visit youtube.com/@darknwpodcast on Thursday, October 30th at 7PM Pacific for a Q&A with the cast and crew, a live listen of E08, and an exclusive early debut of the finale (E09). For access to exclusive bonus content and other perks for as little as $1/month, please consider joining our Patreon at patreon.com/darknwpodcast. Another way to support the show is by making a one-time contribution or purchasing merch at ko-fi.com/darknwpodcast.  © 2025 Imagine NW 2025. All rights reserved.

    25 min
  4. S01E07 - Dread

    10/17/2025

    S01E07 - Dread

    Back in 1910, we witness the tragic fate of the passengers at Wellington, WA, and uncover how their story may tie into the present. In the modern day, the Paranormal Pulse returns to the Iron Goat Trail where a familiar face awaits them, one more incensed than ever before. Content warning: Horror, misogyny, disaster, death, mental illness, and strong language For more information, including sound effect attributions, visit darknw.com. To join our YouTube Live event, visit youtube.com/@darknwpodcast on Thursday, October 30th at 7PM Pacific for a Q&A with the cast and crew, a live listen of E08, and an exclusive early debut of the finale (E09). For access to exclusive bonus content and other perks for as little as $1/month, please consider joining our Patreon at patreon.com/darknwpodcast. Another way to support the show is by making a one-time contribution or purchasing merch at ko-fi.com/darknwpodcast.  © 2025 Imagine NW 2025. All rights reserved.

    38 min
  5. S01E06 - Crash Pad

    10/10/2025

    S01E06 - Crash Pad

    The team returns to Andy’s house to research the 1910 tragedy at Wellington, WA, and how it connects to their current predicament. Newly acquired information opens a window to the past where the details of the days leading up to the disastrous avalanche outside the Old Cascade Tunnel unfold. Content warning: Horror, misogyny, and strong language For more information, including sound effect attributions, visit darknw.com. For access to exclusive bonus content and other perks for as little as $1/month, please consider joining our Patreon at patreon.com/darknwpodcast. Another way to support the show is by making a one-time contribution or purchasing merch at ko-fi.com/darknwpodcast.  © 2025 Imagine NW 2025. All rights reserved.

    35 min
  6. S01E05 - Ghost Psychology

    10/03/2025

    S01E05 - Ghost Psychology

    After facing a severe supernatural threat, the remaining members of the Paranormal Pulse begin to mend their fractured relationships. Acknowledging how unprepared they were for the dangers they encountered, the group sets out to conduct more research in hopes of advancing their mission to uncover what happened to Lilly. Content warning: Horror and strong language For more information, including sound effect attributions, visit darknw.com. For access to exclusive bonus content and other perks for as little as $1/month, please consider joining our Patreon at patreon.com/darknwpodcast. Another way to support the show is by making a one-time contribution or purchasing merch at ko-fi.com/darknwpodcast.  © 2025 Imagine NW 2025. All rights reserved.

    24 min
  7. S01E04 - Creepy Hill

    09/26/2025

    S01E04 - Creepy Hill

    The day after leaving the Whimsy Diner, the group makes its way to the Iron Goat Trail Head at Wellington —the site of their deepest loss. But waiting there is a face Hazel knows all too well, one she hoped to never see again. Old wounds reopen, tensions boil over, and friendships are pushed to the edge. Content warning: horror, trauma, and strong language. For more information, including sound effect attributions, visit darknw.com. To support the show, please consider joining our Patreon at patreon.com/darknwpodcast. © 2025 Imagine NW 2025. All rights reserved.

    31 min
  8. S01E03 - The Whimsy Diner

    09/19/2025

    S01E03 - The Whimsy Diner

    After the funeral, the young friends gather at the Whimsy Diner to meet Tara, a friend of Hazel and Lilly’s from the day everything changed. Hoping to uncover what happened at the Old Cascade Tunnel, they soon find themselves drawn deeper into a tragic supernatural mystery. Meanwhile, tensions within the group begin to rise. Content warning: horror, trauma, violence, death, and strong language.  For more information, including sound effect attributions, visit darknw.com. To support the show, please consider joining our Patreon at patreon.com/darknwpodcast. © 2025 Imagine NW 2025. All rights reserved.

    26 min
  9. S01E02 - A Lily of Every Color

    09/12/2025

    S01E02 - A Lily of Every Color

    A year and a half after the events of episode one, on a cold winter’s day, three friends reunite under mournful circumstances. The rekindling of old relationships becomes the beginning of a new adventure as the group resolves to discover what happened during the recent tragedy at the scene of one of the darkest parts of Washington history.  Content warning: horror, death, and strong language.  For more information, including sound effect attributions, visit darknw.com. To support the show, please consider joining our Patreon at patreon.com/darknwpodcast. © 2025 Imagine NW 2025. All rights reserved.

    26 min
  10. S01E01 - Why Does Everyone Always Leave

    09/05/2025

    S01E01 - Why Does Everyone Always Leave

    Welcome to the very first episode of Dark Northwest. A group of amateur ghost hunters known as the Paranormal Pulse enjoy their last summer together after high school graduation. The teenagers explore the abandoned Blythe Mansion to investigate a supposed haunting when emotions begin to run high. Content warning: horror, strong language, and light hearted mentions of sexual acts.  For more information, including sound effect attributions, visit darknw.com. To support the show, please consider joining our Patreon at patreon.com/darknwpodcast. © 2025 Imagine NW 2025. All rights reserved.

    28 min
  11. S01E00 - The Skier

    08/22/2025 · BONUS

    S01E00 - The Skier

    This is a special preview episode for Dark Northwest season 1 that ties into the full show launching September 5th, 2025. Backcountry skier Gene Thurgood finds himself in a heap of trouble when he gets lost near Stevens Pass and stumbles upon the historical disaster site of Wellington, WA. Gene’s confidence falters as stranger and more unsettling events unfold on his ill-fated trip. Content warning: horror, violence, gunshot SFX, and strong language. For more information, including sound effect attributions, visit darknw.com. To support the show, please consider joining our Patreon or leave us a tip at Ko-Fi @darknwpodcast. © 2025 Imagine NW 2025. All rights reserved.

    9 min
  12. Dark Northwest Season 1 Trailer

    SEASON 1 TRAILER

    Dark Northwest Season 1 Trailer

    Coming September 5th, season one of Dark Northwest. Enjoy our first trailer for the show! Featuring: Alex Gardipe, Jonathan Baudour, Robbie Clifford, Arden, Ron Leota, Cassandra Schwartz, and Kairsten Fay

    2 min

Trailer

Ratings & Reviews

4.4
out of 5
13 Ratings

About

Dark Northwest is a horror audio drama with a full voice cast. Each season is based on real supernatural encounters in the Pacific Northwest. Season one follows a group of young ghost hunters as they investigate the haunting of Wellington, WA—the site of one of the deadliest train disasters in U.S. history, which occurred in 1910. Coming September 5th, 2025. Follow us on Patreon, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Bluesky, and Threads @darknwpodcast.

Information

  • Creator
    Dark Northwest
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    12
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Dark Northwest
  • Show Website
    Dark Northwest

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