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Afflicted: A Horror Thriller Audio Drama Ransom Media Productions
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4.0 • 236 Ratings
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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.
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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.
Find and support our sponsors at https://fableandfolly.com/partners/
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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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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.
Find and support our sponsors at https://fableandfolly.com/partners/
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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
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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
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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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.
Find and support our sponsors at https://fableandfolly.com/partners/
====
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
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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
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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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.
Find and support our sponsors at https://fableandfolly.com/partners/
====
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
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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
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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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).
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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.
Find and support our sponsors at https://fableandfolly.com/partners/
====
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
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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
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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Chapter 5: Off With Their Heads
A mob threatens Andre and Kelly, but is it a fool’s errand? Someone makes a surprising return, while another makes an exit.
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.
Find and support our sponsors at https://fableandfolly.com/partners/
====
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
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Cast & Crew
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M'Shai Dash as Mamma Cherrie
Christian Young as August Caldwell
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 Maria
Rue Dickey as Hank Grimes
Cherrae Stuart as Karen Spaulding
Matthew Ewald as Don Spaulding
Jarvis Bailey as Agent Barton
Tonia Ransom as Agent Jones
Creator & Writer: Tonia Ransom
Director & Executive Producer: Tonia Ransom & Jen Zink
Sound Design: Jen Zink
Music & Theme: Lillian Boyd
Co-Executive Producer: Matthew Ewald
Associate Producer: Adam Rich
Sponsored in part by: Thea Jul Nielsen
Afflicted is produced by Ransom Media Productions.
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Content Warnings (may contain spoilers)
Transphobia, discussion of death, dead bodies, grief, natural disasters, and ableism
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Customer Reviews
Ambitious engaging
The writing, the acting, the sound design, it was all very good. But every so often there would be difficult to follow leaps in the narrative that made me feel like I missed something and a few voice actors sounded similar enough that I would get confused from time to time.
This was definitely good enough for me to want a season two, but I hope that because it’s an audio drama, they spend more time establishing characters first and talk us through any big changes, making sure any action is in the sound or dialogue
I thought they did a great job balancing the human story of the town with their mythos. They were establishing of this book that will no doubt appearing further seasons.
Misleading trailer
The trailer claims the podcast is about hoodoo which is a very specific tradition with a very specific lineage. The opening scene is in Spanish?? And talks about summoning demons??? This is sensationalism and contributes to the stigmatization of traditionally Black cultural things. Pure garbage.
Not for me
The premise sounded interesting so I gave this a listen. I made it to the end of the second episode before tapping out. The identity politics and the horrible wish fulfillment fantasy of the creator was just too annoying to continue.
I guess if you’re super left leaning you might like it, but it wasn’t for me.