Dark Valley

Elsbeth Zurek
  • 4.7 (26)
  • SCIENCE FICTION

Dark Valley is a sci-fi and fantasy anthology podcast that aims to transport listeners to a world outside of their own. Join us aboard a Coalition Guard spaceship, inside a Hotel with extraordinary powers, and in a small town where creatures lurk around every corner. Dark Valley probes the human psyche and explores our relationships with ourselves, each other, and the unknowable; in a way that can frighten, soothe, and challenge our perceptions of who we are and what we are capable of.

  1. 12/16/2021

    The Beacon

    Episode Notes Episode 13: The Beacon This episode was written by Mark Zurek and directed by Elsbeth Denman. Heather was played by Shelby Rebecca Wong Wyatt was played by Anthon Mondesir Nicole was played by Elsbeth Denman The Narrator was played by Mark Zurek Dark Valley is produced and edited by Elsbeth Denman This podcast is recorded under a SAG-AFTRA Collective Bargaining Agreement. It is made possible by the generous support of our patrons at Patreon.com. including: Ryan Astheimer, James Malloy, Joshua Denman, Honey Brea, Joshua Ryan, Maryann Mengak, Ryan Boelter, Charlotte and Peter, Madeline Denman, Marcia Mandel, Elaine Gibson, Brett McLaughlin and Michael Bowman. Please visit www.darkvalleypod.com to learn more about our show. Sound credits: "Door, Front, Opening, A.wav" by InspectorJ "Door, Wooden, Close, A (H1).wav" by InspectorJ Find out more at https://dark-valley-pod.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

    34 min

  2. 11/18/2021

    Welcome to Sycamore Drive

    Episode Notes Content Warning: Death and loss of a parent Episode 12: Welcome to Sycamore Drive This episode was written and directed by Mark Zurek. Anne was played by Artemis Snow Leonard was played by Jamal James Tracey was played by Lucia Williams The Narrator was played by Mark Zurek Dark Valley is produced and edited by Elsbeth Denman This podcast is recorded under a SAG-AFTRA Collective Bargaining Agreement. It is made possible by the generous support of our patrons at Patreon.com. including: Ryan Astheimer, James Malloy, Joshua Denman, Honey Brea, Joshua Ryan, Maryann Mengak, Ryan Boelter, Charlotte and Peter, Madeline Denman, Marcia Mandel, Elaine Gibson, Brett McLaughlin and Michael Bowman. Please visit www.darkvalleypod.com to learn more about our show. Sound Credits: "Rain on Windows, Interior, A.wav" by InspectorJ "Assembling Furniture" by Ultradust "Footsteps, Stones, A.wav" by InspectorJ "Astounded" by Christopher J Astbury - Switzerland Find out more at https://dark-valley-pod.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

    28 min

  3. 10/07/2021

    Dad's Story

    Episode Notes Content Warning: Discussion of cancer, death of a parent, repetitive beeping Episode 11: Dad's Story A love story conceived by Mark S. Zurek. This episode was written by Mark Zurek and directed by Elsbeth Denman Based on a story by Mark S. Zurek Henry was played by Richard Denman Allan was played by Zachary Sherry Deborah was played by Cecelia Specht Ruth was played by Kaili Y. Turner Penny and Victoria were played by Gloria Tsai The Narrator was played by Mark Zurek Dark Valley is produced and edited by Elsbeth Denman This podcast is recorded under a SAG-AFTRA Collective Bargaining Agreement. It is made possible by the generous support of our patrons at Patreon.com. including: Ryan Astheimer, James Malloy, Joshua Denman, Honey Brea, Joshua Ryan, Maryann Mengak, Ryan Boelter, Charlotte and Peter, Madeline Denman, Marcia Mandel, Elaine Gibson, Brett McLaughlin and Michael Bowman. Please visit www.darkvalleypod.com to learn more about our show. Find out more at https://dark-valley-pod.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

    31 min

  4. 09/02/2021

    The Grace Hypothesis

    Episode Notes Content Warning: Forced family separation, parental loss, scratchy sci- fi effects Episode 10: The Grace Hypothesis Teen genius, Astrid Grace, is faced with a difficult decision. Continue her mother's research into the nature of our reality, or risk the persecution of the government and the disappointment of her father. This episode was written by Peter DeGiglio, edited by Mark Zurek and directed by Elsbeth Denman Astrid was played by Mia Christo Hal was played by Jim Yue Claire was played by Teresa Hui The State Agent was played by Peter DeGiglio The Narrator was played by Mark Zurek Dark Valley is produced and edited by Elsbeth Denman This podcast is recorded under a SAG-AFTRA Collective Bargaining Agreement. It is made possible by the generous support of our patrons at Patreon.com. including: Ryan Astheimer, James Malloy, Joshua Denman, Calie Ann, Honey Brea, Joshua Ryan, Maryann Mengak, Ryan Boelter, Charlotte and Peter, Madeline Denman, Marcia Mandel, Elaine Gibson, Brett McLaughlin and Michael Bowman. "Chalk My Cue" is by Peter J. Schmidt Please visit www.darkvalleypod.com to learn more about our show. Find out more at https://dark-valley-pod.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

    32 min

  5. 08/05/2021

    Where Have You Been, Scott Thomas?

    Episode Notes Content Warning: Lost child/ sibling, grief, family trauma, and sound effects of bones crunching Episode 9: Where Have You Been, Scott Thomas? The Thomas family is overjoyed when their runaway son and brother, Scott, finally returns home. If only it were him. This episode was written by Mark Zurek and directed by Elsbeth Denman Ian and Scott were played by Ryan Halsaver Courtney was played by Brianna Eckhardt Jeremy was played by Aaron Catano - Saez Laura was played by Melanie Peterson The Narrator was played by Mark Zurek Dark Valley is produced and edited by Elsbeth Denman This podcast is recorded under a SAG-AFTRA Collective Bargaining Agreement. It is made possible by the generous support of our patrons at Patreon.com. including: Ryan Astheimer, James Malloy, Joshua Denman, Calie Ann, Honey Brea, Joshua Ryan, Maryann Mengak, Ryan Boelter, Charlotte and Peter, Madeline Denman, Marcia Mandel, Elaine Gibson, Brett McLaughlin and Michael Bowman. Please visit www.darkvalleypod.com to learn more about our show. Find out more at https://dark-valley-pod.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

    29 min

  6. 07/01/2021

    Try Again

    Try Again Episode Notes Content Warning: Gaslighting, alcohol and a car accident Episode 8: Try Again After a night out with an old friend, Zach Fuller comes home to an angry wife and he can't seem to escape the feeling, that he's been here before. This episode was written by Mark Zurek and directed by Elsbeth Denman Zach was played by Byron Hagan Morgan was played by Eva Ding Jamie was played by Elizabeth Ann Rimar Doctor was played by Jesse Singleton The Narrator was played by Mark Zurek Dark Valley is produced and edited by Elsbeth Denman This podcast is recorded under a SAG-AFTRA Collective Bargaining Agreement. It is made possible by the generous support of our patrons at Patreon.com. including: Ryan Astheimer, Charlie Neal, James Malloy, Joshua Denman, Calie Ann, Honey Brea, Joshua Ryan, Maryann Mengak, Ryan Boelter, Charlotte and Peter, Madeline Denman and Michael Bowman. Please visit www.darkvalleypod.com to learn more about our show. Find out more at https://dark-valley-pod.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

    23 min

  7. 06/03/2021

    Sabrina

    Episode Notes Episode 7: Sabrina An unusual caller surprises radio DJ, Sabrina Becker, with intimate knowledge of her life before fame. This episode was written by Mark Zurek and directed by Elsbeth Denman Sabrina and Bree were played by Monique Sanchez The Narrator was played by Mark Zurek Dark Valley is produced and edited by Elsbeth Denman This podcast is recorded under a SAG-AFTRA Collective Bargaining Agreement. It is made possible by the generous support of our patrons at Patreon.com. including: Ryan Astheimer, Charlie Neal, James Malloy, Joshua Denman, Calie Ann, Honey Brea, Joshua Ryan, Maryann Mengak, Ryan Boelter, Charlotte and Peter, Madeline Denman and Michael Bowman. Please visit www.darkvalleypod.com to learn more about our show. Sound credit: "retro polysynth loop.wav" by zagi2 via freesound.org Find out more at https://dark-valley-pod.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

  8. 03/04/2021

    We're All Friends Here

    Episode Notes Content Warning: Disordered eating of a child, a hospital rehab, siren type alarm (sound effect) Episode 6: We're All Friends Here Kristen Bryers and Jenna Green head to their daughter’s school after an incident, only to find that 6 year-old Zoe has made a secret friend. This episode was written and directed by Mark Zurek. Kristen was played by Rachel Faison Jenna was played by Cara Picone Mr. Hoffman was played by Gerrard James Zoe was played by Cole Whitmore Dr. Ng was played by Si Chen The Narrator was played by Mark Zurek Dark Valley is produced and edited by Elsbeth Denman This podcast is recorded under a SAG-AFTRA Collective Bargaining Agreement. It is made possible by the generous support of our patrons at Patreon.com. including: Ryan Astheimer, Charlie Neal, James Malloy, Joshua Denman, Calie Ann, Sylva, Honey Brea, Joshua Ryan, Maryann Mengak, Charlotte and Peter, Madeline Denman and Michael Bowman. Please visit www.darkvalleypod.com to learn more about our show. Find out more at https://dark-valley-pod.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

    24 min
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Dark Valley is a sci-fi and fantasy anthology podcast that aims to transport listeners to a world outside of their own. Join us aboard a Coalition Guard spaceship, inside a Hotel with extraordinary powers, and in a small town where creatures lurk around every corner. Dark Valley probes the human psyche and explores our relationships with ourselves, each other, and the unknowable; in a way that can frighten, soothe, and challenge our perceptions of who we are and what we are capable of.

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  • Creator
    Elsbeth Zurek
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2025
  • Show Website
    Dark Valley