8 episodes

A new podcast musical from the producer of The Bright Sessions and creators Jeff Luppino-Esposito, Brett Ryback, and Matt Sav. After a tragedy in the Whitetail National Forest, 18-year-old Peregrine Wells seeks out survivalist skills from an enigmatic old recluse. In this fictional documentary musical with an original folk-pop score, listeners will follow producer Brett Ryback as he explores themes of grief, adolescence, and our precarious relationship to the wilderness - all set against a sleepy northern Minnesota town reeling from a loss of innocence it will never get back. In Strange Woods is a production of Atypical Artists. It is created and executive produced by Jeff Luppino-Esposito, Brett Ryback, and Matt Sav.

In Strange Woods: A Musical Podcast Atypical Artists

    • Fiction
    • 4.4 • 611 Ratings

A new podcast musical from the producer of The Bright Sessions and creators Jeff Luppino-Esposito, Brett Ryback, and Matt Sav. After a tragedy in the Whitetail National Forest, 18-year-old Peregrine Wells seeks out survivalist skills from an enigmatic old recluse. In this fictional documentary musical with an original folk-pop score, listeners will follow producer Brett Ryback as he explores themes of grief, adolescence, and our precarious relationship to the wilderness - all set against a sleepy northern Minnesota town reeling from a loss of innocence it will never get back. In Strange Woods is a production of Atypical Artists. It is created and executive produced by Jeff Luppino-Esposito, Brett Ryback, and Matt Sav.

    Chapter 1 - A Man Who Cannot Be Saved

    Chapter 1 - A Man Who Cannot Be Saved

    When teenager Jacob Wells goes missing in Whitetail National Forest, it sends shockwaves through his small community. A frantic search ensues and what happens next will change his sister Peregrine's life forever. 

    In Strange Woods is a production of Atypical Artists and executive produced by Jeff Luppino-Esposito, Brett Ryback, Matt Sav, Lauren Shippen, and Briggon Snow. Please visit instrangewoods.com for more information.

    • 36 min
    Chapter 2 - Dead Reckoning

    Chapter 2 - Dead Reckoning

    With new questions rising around Jacob’s death Brett joins Howl, Peregrine, and the other four high schoolers in the woods to observe their enhanced training and preparations for “The Final.”

    Content warning: Brief sounds of skinning an animal, physical injury, and atmosphere of warfare.

    In Strange Woods is a production of Atypical Artists and executive produced by Jeff Luppino-Esposito, Brett Ryback, Matt Sav, Lauren Shippen, and Briggon Snow. Please visit instrangewoods.com for more information.

    • 43 min
    Chapter 3 - Alone

    Chapter 3 - Alone

    As relationships continue to fracture, everyone gathers for the annual New Year's Eve "turkey drop", where an unexpected guest throws the party into chaos. 

    In Strange Woods is a production of Atypical Artists and executive produced by Jeff Luppino-Esposito, Brett Ryback, Matt Sav, Lauren Shippen, and Briggon Snow. Please visit instrangewoods.com for more information.

    • 49 min
    Chapter 4 - The Man I Remember

    Chapter 4 - The Man I Remember

    A trip to Boston sheds light on Howl's past, bringing even more questions, as a storm threatens everything back in Whitetail.

    Content warning: references to child abuse and a deadly explosion. 

    In Strange Woods is a production of Atypical Artists and executive produced by Jeff Luppino-Esposito, Brett Ryback, Matt Sav, Lauren Shippen, and Briggon Snow. Please visit instrangewoods.com for more information.

    • 48 min
    Chapter 5 - The Final

    Chapter 5 - The Final

    Series Finale. The teens embark on The Final and the lives of Whitetail are changed forever. 

    In Strange Woods is a production of Atypical Artists and executive produced by Jeff Luppino-Esposito, Brett Ryback, Matt Sav, Lauren Shippen, and Briggon Snow. Please visit instrangewoods.com for more information.

    • 57 min
    Cast Album Available Now!

    Cast Album Available Now!

    Click the links below or search "In Strange Woods" on your music platform of choice! 

    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/23hbxVXXCcpXVv33RqPOfE?si=h5BeOid3QqG0hix3c-TbzA
    Apple Music: https://found.ee/2RU8d
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    • 1 min

Customer Reviews

4.4 out of 5
611 Ratings

611 Ratings

Jasonawilson ,

Yes

Stunning, would be cool to see on stage tho 👀

AbsentCanoe ,

Remarkable, and unforgettable

Stunning in every way, shape, and form.

Jen12345678887654321 ,

I get emotional

The main story of this musical gets me really emotional. I can’t imagine what I would do if this happened to my family or with my sister and it really hit home for some reason

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