The Path Down

Leslie Gideon
  • 4.7 (19)
  • SCIENCE FICTION
  • COMPLETE SERIES

It’s freshman year of college. Vanessa Ortega is a telepath struggling to control her power in more ways than she realizes. Dexter Sullivan is an aspiring animator still reeling from the loss of his parents two years ago. Between Vanessa’s telepathy and Dexter’s grief, they’ll soon learn that they each have to confront their inner demons.

  1. EPISODE 1

    Subdivisions

    Freshmen year of college is off to a rocky start. At least the new diner has good fruit tarts. Cast: Leslie Gideon As Vanessa Ortega; Ryan Hoyle As Dexter Sullivan; Alex Lamoureux As Bellamy Sullivan; Tal Minear As Lucero Morgan; Julisa Lopez As Emilia Ortega Transcript for episode one: https://thepathdown.com/episode-1 Follow the show on Twitter and Instagram. Theme is "Tears in Rain" by Scott Buckley Sound Effects from https://freesound.org and https://freesfx.co.uk For full music attribution, bonus content, and transcripts, visit The Path Down. This episode contains: Sudden noises.

    15 min

  2. EPISODE 2

    More Than A Feeling

    Vanessa and Dexter are technically studying. It turns out superpowers have some inconvenient side effects. Cast: Leslie Gideon As Vanessa Ortega, Ryan Hoyle As Dexter Sullivan, Kyle Nishimura As Christopher Kuromaya, Tal Minear As Lucero Morgan Transcript for episode: https://thepathdown.com/episode-2 Promo: The Viridian Wild Follow the show on Twitter and Instagram. Like what you've heard? Support us on Patreon or give a one-time donation on Ko-Fi. Theme is "Tears in Rain" by Scott Buckley Sound Effects from https://freesound.org and https://freesfx.co.uk For full music attribution, bonus content, and transcripts, visit The Path Down. This episode contains: Mild emotional distress, fire, discussions of familial death, and sudden noises.

    17 min

  3. EPISODE 3

    Heat of the Moment

    Dexter and Bellamy have a chat. Vanessa's plans for movie night don't go quite as expected. Cast: Leslie Gideon As Vanessa Ortega, Ryan Hoyle As Dexter Sullivan, Alex Lamoureux As Bellamy Sullivan, Tal Minear As Lucero Morgan Transcript for episode: https://thepathdown.com/episode-3 Promo: The Subjective Truth Follow the show on Twitter and Instagram. Like what you've heard? Support us on Patreon or give a one-time donation on Ko-Fi. Theme is "Tears in Rain" by Scott Buckley - www.scottbuckley.com.au This episode also featured "Monomyth (The Fall)" and "Eidolon" by Scott Buckley Sound Effects from https://freesound.org and https://freesfx.co.uk For full music attribution, bonus content, and transcripts, visit The Path Down. This episode contains: Discussions and depictions of illness, discussions of familial death, emotional distress, and sudden noises.

    18 min

  4. EPISODE 4

    Down Under

    Finals week is stressful. Dexter's not handling it too well. Cast: Leslie Gideon As Vanessa Ortega, Ryan Hoyle As Dexter Sullivan, Kyle Nishimura As Christopher Kuromaya, Tal Minear As Lucero Morgan, Kid Kerrigan As Paulette Ortega Transcript for episode: https://thepathdown.com/episode-4 Promo: The One Stars Follow the show on Twitter and Instagram. Like what you've heard? Support us on Patreon or give a one-time donation on Ko-Fi. Theme is "Tears in Rain" by Scott Buckley Sound Effects from https://freesound.org and https://freesfx.co.uk For full music attribution, bonus content, and transcripts, visit The Path Down. This episode contains: Discussions and depictions of mental illness, discussions of familial death, emotional distress, and sudden noises.

    18 min

  5. EPISODE 5

    In Your Eyes

    Chris and Vanessa have some friendly competition. Meanwhile, Bellamy makes a tough call and Lucero gets a head start on their winter break. Cast: Leslie Gideon As Vanessa Ortega, Ryan Hoyle As Dexter Sullivan, Alex Lamoureux As Bellamy Sullivan, Kyle Nishimura As Christopher Kuromaya, Tal Minear As Lucero Morgan Transcript for episode : https://thepathdown.com/episode-5 Promo: Deconstructive Critisism Follow the show on Twitter and Instagram. Like what you've heard? Support us on Patreon or give a one-time donation on Ko-Fi. Theme is "Tears in Rain" by Scott Buckley Sound Effects from https://freesound.org and https://freesfx.co.uk For full music attribution, bonus content, and transcripts, visit The Path Down. This episode contains: Fire, discussions of medical care facilities, and sudden loud noises.

    17 min

  6. EPISODE 6

    Wish You Were Here

    The Ortega and The Sullivan households each try to get into the holiday spirit. Cast: Leslie Gideon As Vanessa Ortega, Ryan Hoyle As Dexter Sullivan, Alex Lamoureux As Bellamy Sullivan, Kyle Nishimura As Christopher Kuromaya, Tal Minear As Lucero Morgan, Julisa Lopez As, Emilia Ortega, Kid Kerrigan As Paulette Ortega Transcript for episode : https://thepathdown.com/episode-6 Follow the show on Twitter and Instagram. Like what you've heard? Support us on Patreon or give a one-time donation on Ko-Fi. Theme is "Tears in Rain" by Scott Buckley Sound Effects from https://freesound.org and https://freesfx.co.uk For full music attribution, bonus content, and transcripts, visit The Path Down. This episode contains: Mild physical injury, discussions and depictions of mental illness, interfamilial conflict, and sudden noises.

    15 min

  7. EPISODE 7

    Closer to The Heart

    Vanessa reaches out to the people around her. Dexter pushes himself through a crunch and ends up at a crossroads. Cast: Leslie Gideon As Vanessa Ortega, Ryan Hoyle As Dexter Sullivan, Alex Lamoureux As Bellamy Sullivan, Kyle Nishimura As Christopher Kuromaya, Tal Minear As Lucero Morgan Transcript for episode: https://thepathdown.com/episode-7 Promo: Wizard Seeking Wizard Follow the show on Twitter and Instagram. Theme is "Tears in Rain" by Scott Buckley Sound Effects from https://freesound.org and https://freesfx.co.uk For full music attribution, bonus content, and transcripts, visit The Path Down. This episode contains: Discussions and depictions of mental illness, mild physical injury, discussions of familial death, emotional distress, and sudden noises.

  8. EPISODE 8

    Different Frequencies

    Vanessa and Dexter have tough conversations. Some talks go better than others. Cast: Leslie Gideon As Vanessa Ortega, Ryan Hoyle As Dexter Sullivan, Alex Lamoureux As Bellamy Sullivan, and Tal Minear As Lucero Morgan Transcript for episode: https://thepathdown.com/episode-8 Promo: Station Arcadia Follow the show on Twitter and Instagram. Theme is "Tears in Rain" by Scott Buckley Sound Effects from https://freesound.org and https://freesfx.co.uk For full music attribution, bonus content, and transcripts, visit The Path Down. This episode contains: Familial conflict, discussions of mental illness, discussions of income inequality, and sudden noises.

    19 min

  9. EPISODE 9

    God Only Knows

    Vanessa and Dexter wrap up their freshman year of college. At least the diner still has decent fruit tarts. Cast: Leslie Gideon As Vanessa Ortega, Ryan Hoyle As Dexter Sullivan, Alex Lamoureux As Bellamy Sullivan, Kyle Nishimura As Christopher Kuromaya, Tal Minear As Lucero Morgan Transcript for episode : https://thepathdown.com/episode-9 Follow the show on Twitter and Instagram. Theme is "Tears in Rain" by Scott Buckley Sound Effects from https://freesound.org and https://freesfx.co.uk For full music attribution, bonus content, and transcripts, visit The Path Down. This episode contains: Interpersonal conflict, discussions of mental health, and Sudden noises.

  10. EPISODE 10

    Supercut

    The Path Down Supercut. It’s freshman year of college. Vanessa Ortega is a telepath struggling to control her power in more ways than she realizes. Dexter Sullivan is an aspiring animator still reeling from the loss of his parents two years ago. Between Vanessa’s telepathy and Dexter’s grief, they’ll soon learn that they each have to confront their inner demons. Cast: Leslie Gideon As Vanessa Ortega, Ryan Hoyle As Dexter Sullivan, Alex Lamoureux As Bellamy Sullivan, Kyle Nishimura As Christopher Kuromaya, Tal Minear As Lucero Morgan, Julisa Lopez As Emilia Ortega, Kid Kerrigan As Paulette Ortega Transcript for episode : https://thepathdown.com/supercut Follow the show on Twitter and Instagram. Theme is "Tears in Rain" by Scott Buckley Sound Effects from https://freesound.org and https://freesfx.co.uk For full music attribution, bonus content, and transcripts, visit The Path Down. The Path Down contains: Discussions and depictions of mental illness, emotional distress, discussions of familial death, discussions of medical facilities, familial conflict, interpersonal conflict, discussions of economic inequality, mild physical injury, and Sudden noises.

    2h 19m
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It’s freshman year of college. Vanessa Ortega is a telepath struggling to control her power in more ways than she realizes. Dexter Sullivan is an aspiring animator still reeling from the loss of his parents two years ago. Between Vanessa’s telepathy and Dexter’s grief, they’ll soon learn that they each have to confront their inner demons.

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  • Creator
    Leslie Gideon
  • Episodes
    11
  • Seasons
    1
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026
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