Hello From The Hallowoods

William A. Wellman

Come walk between the black pines! In this award-winning queer horror podcast, a cosmic narrator follows the increasingly connected residents of the forest at the end of the world. It’s a bittersweet story that explores queer identity, horror genre tropes, and finding hope in humanity’s last moments. New episodes every Wednesday, and weekly bonus stories on Patreon!

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Dec 16, 2020 · 33 min
Episode 10 - Songs
Jonah and Hector run from the horde, Riot keeps rolling on, and Zelda just can't fall asleep. The theme of tonight’s episode is Songs. (To avoid spoilers, content warnings are listed at the end of this episode description). The bonus story that goes with this episode is ‘Anthem’, and is available for Hallowoods patrons on the show’s Patreon, along with behind-the-scenes, merchandise, and more! Because the show runs without ads or sponsors, we rely on support from fans to guarantee the survival of this LGBTQ+ horror podcast. Today's guest poem was written by the talented Kat Wellman! You can follow her poetry, art, and work in theater at @introvertedunicorn on Instagram. Hello From The Hallowoods is written and produced by William A. Wellman, a queer horror author and writing coach. You can visit their website for more information! The transcript for this episode is available on the Hello From The Hallowoods website. You can read it here! You can also find Hello From The Hallowoods on social media! The show is on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at @thehallowoods. If you’d like to connect with other fans of the show, there’s even a Discord Group! Music for this episode was used under license from Artlist.com. The soundtracks featured were: ‘Forest Overture’ by Yehezkel Raz, ‘Thrill of the Chase’ by Will Van De Crommert, ‘On The Knife’s Edge’ by Tilman Sillescu, ‘Walking In Forests’ by Ben Winwood, ‘Dead Leaves’ by Yehezkel Raz, ‘Retrospecting’ by Yehezkel Raz, ‘Eternity Clock’ by Shahead Mostafafar, ‘Don’t Mind The Rain’ by the Oriole Orchestra, ‘Leaving Earth’ by Stanley Gurvich, ‘Desolate’ by Zac Nelson, ‘Spooky Tango’ by Alon Peretz, ‘Ganymede’ by Yehezkel Raz, ‘Into the Next Dimension’ by Shahead Mostafafar, ‘Day Before’ by Maya Belsitzman and Matan Ephrat, ‘Exhale’ by Salt of the Sound, And ‘Farewell’ by Maya Belsitzman and Matan Ephrat.Content warnings for this episode include: Static, kidnapping + abduction, drowning, violence, death + dying, animal death, suicide, abuse, religious violence We're promoting Season 2 of The Gospel of Haven, arriving July 31st! Tune in anywhere you listen to podcasts, or at https://daisymcnamara.com/#gospelofhaven! Shank vs. Diggory hoodie is now available on merch shop! https://store.dftba.com/products/shank-and-diggory-hoodie
Dec 9, 2020 · 32 min
Episode 9 - Birds
Joshua fails to return a library book, Polly and Mort meet the Colony, and Marco loses his appetite. The theme of tonight’s episode is Birds. (To avoid spoilers, content warnings are listed at the end of this episode description). The bonus story that goes with this episode is ‘Omen’, and is available for Hallowoods patrons on the show’s Patreon, along with behind-the-scenes, merchandise, and more! Because the show runs without ads or sponsors, we rely on support from fans to guarantee the survival of this LGBTQ+ horror podcast. Malcolm Rivera, Voice of the Stonemaidens, is voiced by the incredible Arron Holman. He's a queer content creator and host of the Eye 2 I Podcast, a weekly storytelling podcast that interviews creatives from all walks of life. You can listen in on Spotify or Itunes! Arron also co-hosts the hilarious 2 Gays Watch a Movie. You can connect with Arron at @twogayswatchamovie and @awholehuman. Hello From The Hallowoods is written and produced by William A. Wellman, a queer horror author and writing coach. You can visit their website for more information! The transcript for this episode is available on the Hello From The Hallowoods website. You can read it here! You can also find Hello From The Hallowoods on social media! The show is on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at @thehallowoods. If you’d like to connect with other fans of the show, there’s even a Discord Group! Music for this episode was used under license from Artlist.com. The soundtracks featured were: ‘Forest Overture’, by Yehezkel Raz, ‘Inferno’, by Rift, ‘Thirty Years’, by Sid Acharya, ‘Cold Sugar’, by Sun Wash, ‘Walking in Forests’, by Ben Winwood, 'Drowned in Vintage Strings’, by John Gegelman, ‘Run’, by Anbr, ‘Don’t Mind The Rain’, by the Oriole Orchestra, ‘The Ghost’, by Martin Puehringer, ‘Ganymede’, by Yehezkel Raz, ‘Tomb’, by Veshza, ‘Exhale’, by Salt of the Sound, and ‘Farewell’, by Maya Belsitzman and Matan Ephrat.Content warnings: Static, birds, death + injury, body horror, kidnapping + abduction, animal death, violence, emotional manipulation, terrorism Shank vs. Diggory hoodie is now available on merch shop! https://store.dftba.com/products/shank-and-diggory-hoodie
Dec 2, 2020 · 36 min
Episode 8 - Names
Walt shares a coffee with the dead, Diggory meets someone new, and Olivier rings a most important doorbell. The theme of tonight’s episode is Names. (To avoid spoilers, content warnings are listed at the end of this episode description). The bonus story that goes with this episode is ‘Graves’, and is available for Hallowoods patrons on the show’s Patreon, along with behind-the-scenes, merchandise, and more! Because the show runs without ads or sponsors, we rely on support from fans to guarantee the survival of this LGBTQ+ horror podcast. Hello From The Hallowoods is written and produced by William A. Wellman, a queer horror author and writing coach. You can visit their website for more information! The transcript for this episode is available on the Hello From The Hallowoods website. You can read it here! You can also find Hello From The Hallowoods on social media! The show is on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at @thehallowoods. If you’d like to connect with other fans of the show, there’s even a Discord Group! Music for this episode was used under license from Artlist.com. The soundtracks featured were: ‘Forest Overture’, by Yehezkel Raz, ‘Eternity Clock’, by Shahead Mostafafar, ‘Retrospecting’, by Yehezkel Raz, ‘Zircon’, by Ottom, ‘Walking in Forests’, by Ben Winwood, ‘On the Knife’s Edge’, by Tilman Sillescu, ‘Killer’s Remorse’, by Francesco Dandrea, 'Don’t Mind the Rain’, by the Oriole Orchestra (public domain), ‘Soft Awakening’, by John Gegelman, ‘Grounded’, by Jameson Nathan, ‘Ganymede’, by Yehezkel Raz, ‘Drowned in Vintage Strings’, by John Gegelman, ‘Taurus’, by Spearfisher, ‘Exhale’, by Salt of the Sound, and ‘Farewell’, by Maya Belsitzman and Matan Ephrat.Content warnings for this episode include: Static, transphobia, body horror, death + violence, violence, abuse, kidnapping + abduction, homophobia, sexism We're promoting Season 2 of The Gospel of Haven, arriving July 31st! Tune in anywhere you listen to podcasts, or at https://daisymcnamara.com/#gospelofhaven! Shank vs. Diggory hoodie is now available on merch shop! https://store.dftba.com/products/shank-and-diggory-hoodie
Nov 25, 2020 · 32 min
Episode 7 - Nightmares
Mort has a bad dream, Solomon finds a new project, and Valerie meets a frenemy in paradise. The theme of tonight’s episode is Nightmares. (To avoid spoilers, content warnings are listed at the end of this episode description). The bonus story that goes with this episode is ‘Kill a Wolf’, and is available for Hallowoods patrons on the show’s Patreon, along with behind-the-scenes, merchandise, and more! Because the show runs without ads or sponsors, we rely on support from fans to guarantee the survival of this LGBTQ+ horror podcast. Hello From The Hallowoods is written and produced by William A. Wellman, a queer horror author and writing coach. You can visit their website for more information! The transcript for this episode is available on the Hello From The Hallowoods website. You can read it here! You can also find Hello From The Hallowoods on social media! The show is on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at @thehallowoods. If you’d like to connect with other fans of the show, there’s even a Discord Group! Music for this episode was used under license from Artlist.com. The soundtracks featured were: ‘Forest Overture’, by Yehezkel Raz, ‘Eternity Clock’, by Shahead Mostafafar, ‘Lullaby - Johannes Brahms’, by Michele Nobler, ‘Walking in Forests’, by Ben Winwood, ‘Cold Sugar’, by Sun Wash, 'The Scent’, by Spearfisher, 'Don’t Mind the Rain’, by the Oriole Orchestra (public domain), ‘Soft Awakening’, by John Gegelman, ‘Taurus’, by Spearfisher, ‘The Day Before’, by Maya Belsitzman and Matan Ephrat, ‘Ganymede’, by Yehezkel Raz, ‘Drowned in Vintage Strings’, by John Gegelman, ‘Spooky Tango’, by Alon Peretz, ‘Exhale’, by Salt of the Sound, and ‘Farewell’, by Maya Belsitzman and Matan Ephrat.Content warnings for this episode include: Static, violence, death + dying, smoking, body horror, sleep paralysis, sexism, homophobia, abuse, kidnapping + abduction, religious violence We're promoting Season 2 of The Gospel of Haven, arriving July 31st! Tune in anywhere you listen to podcasts, or at https://daisymcnamara.com/#gospelofhaven! Shank vs. Diggory hoodie is now available on merch shop! https://store.dftba.com/products/shank-and-diggory-hoodie
Nov 18, 2020 · 33 min
Episode 6 - Frogs
Nolan walks unseen, Jonah meets the lord of the lake, and Percy goes for a swim. The theme of tonight’s episode is Frogs. (To avoid spoilers, content warnings are listed at the end of this episode description). The bonus story that goes with this episode is ‘Grug’, and is available for Hallowoods patrons on the show’s Patreon, along with behind-the-scenes, merchandise, and more! Because the show runs without ads or sponsors, we rely on support from fans to guarantee the survival of this LGBTQ+ horror podcast. Hello From The Hallowoods is written and produced by William A. Wellman, a queer horror author and writing coach. You can visit their website for more information! The transcript for this episode is available on the Hello From The Hallowoods website. You can read it here! You can also find Hello From The Hallowoods on social media! The show is on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at @thehallowoods. If you’d like to connect with other fans of the show, there’s even a Discord Group! Music for this episode was used under license from Artlist.com. The soundtracks featured were: ‘Forest Overture’, by Yehezkel Raz, ‘Retrospecting’, by Yehezkel Raz, ‘Inferno’, by Rift, ‘Zircon’, by Ottom, ‘Witness - Extended Version’, by Oliver Michael, ‘The Weight’, by Kneelio, ‘On the Knife’s Edge’, by Tilman Sillescu, ‘Don’t Mind The Rain’, by the Oriole Orchestra, ‘Revolution’, by Shahead Mostafafar, ‘Angst’, by Jan Baars, ‘Hunt’, by Naski, ‘Ganymede’, by Yehezkel Raz, ‘Eternity Clock’, by Shahead Mostafafar, ‘Dead Leaves’, by Yehezkel Raz, ‘Exhale’, by Salt of the Sound, and ‘Farewell’, by Maya Belsitzman and Matan Ephrat. Content warnings for this episode include:Static, Body horror, suicide, violence, drowning, death + dying Shank vs. Diggory hoodie is now available on merch shop! https://store.dftba.com/products/shank-and-diggory-hoodie
Nov 11, 2020 · 31 min
Episode 5 - Forests
Clara deals with anxiety and other monsters, the Instrumentalist comes for Riot, and the Hallowoods still manage to surprise Hector. The theme of tonight’s episode is Forests. (To avoid spoilers, content warnings are listed at the end of this episode description). The bonus story that goes with this episode is ‘Play Dead’, and is available for Hallowoods patrons on the show’s Patreon, along with behind-the-scenes, merchandise, and more! Because the show runs without ads or sponsors, we rely on support from fans to guarantee the survival of this LGBTQ+ horror podcast. Hello From The Hallowoods is written and produced by William A. Wellman, a queer horror author and writing coach. You can visit their website for more information! The transcript for this episode is available on the Hello From The Hallowoods website. You can read it here! You can also find Hello From The Hallowoods on social media! The show is on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at @thehallowoods. If you’d like to connect with other fans of the show, there’s even a Discord Group! Music for this episode was used under license from Artlist.com. The soundtracks featured were: 'Forest Overture', by Yehezkel Raz, 'Dark Tension', by Kyle Preston, 'Walking in Forests', by Ben Winwood, 'Revolution', by Shahead Mostafafar, 'Soft Awakening', by John Gegelman, 'Angst', by Jan Baars, 'Moon', by Daniel Arthur Edwards, 'Taurus', by Spearfisher, 'Don’t Mind The Rain', by the Oriole Orchestra, 'Inferno', by Rift, 'The Weight', by Kneelio, 'Ganymede', by Yehezkel Raz, 'Walking in Forests', by Ben Winwood, 'Exhale', by Salt of the Sound, and 'Farewell', by Maya Belsitzman and Matan Ephrat.Content warnings for this episode include: Static, animal death, mental illness, abuse, violence, death + injury, blood, kidnapping + abduction, We're promoting Season 2 of The Gospel of Haven, arriving July 31st! Tune in anywhere you listen to podcasts, or at https://daisymcnamara.com/#gospelofhaven! Shank vs. Diggory hoodie is now available on merch shop! https://store.dftba.com/products/shank-and-diggory-hoodie
Nov 4, 2020 · 33 min
Episode 4 - Bodies
Dylan goes on a long walk, Diggory makes some revelations, and Jonah comes back from the edge. The theme of tonight’s episode is Bodies. (To avoid spoilers, content warnings are listed at the end of this episode description). The bonus story that goes with this episode is ‘Disconnect’, and is available for Hallowoods patrons on the show’s Patreon, along with behind-the-scenes, merchandise, and more! Because the show runs without ads or sponsors, we rely on support from fans to guarantee the survival of this LGBTQ+ horror podcast. Hello From The Hallowoods is written and produced by William A. Wellman, a queer horror author and writing coach. You can visit their website for more information! The transcript for this episode is available on the Hello From The Hallowoods website. You can read it here! You can also find Hello From The Hallowoods on social media! The show is on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at @thehallowoods. If you’d like to connect with other fans of the show, there’s even a Discord Group! Music for this episode was used under license from Artlist.com. The soundtracks featured were: 'Forest Overture', by Yehezkel Raz, 'Retrospecting', by Yehezkel Raz, 'Zircon', by Ottom, 'Witness - Extended Version', by Oliver Michael, 'Don’t Mind The Rain', by The Oriole Orchestra (public domain), 'Grounded', by Jameson Nathan, 'Eternity Clock', by Shahead Mostafafar, 'Dead Leaves', by Yehezkel Raz, 'Ganymede', by Yehezkel Raz, 'Thirty Years', by Sid Archaya, 'Exhale', by Salt of the Sound, and 'Farewell', by Maya Belsitzman and Matan Ephrat. Content warnings for this episode include: Static, body horror, death + injury, abuse, self-harm, homophobia, blood Shank vs. Diggory hoodie is now available on merch shop! https://store.dftba.com/products/shank-and-diggory-hoodie
Oct 31, 2020 · 33 min
Episode 3 - Books
Olivier gets a special assignment, Violet's morning routine is interrupted, and Mort is raised from his resting place. The theme of tonight’s episode is Books. (To avoid spoilers, content warnings are listed at the end of this episode description). The bonus story that goes with this episode is ‘What's Missing?’, and is available for Hallowoods patrons on the show’s Patreon, along with behind-the-scenes, merchandise, and more! Because the show runs without ads or sponsors, we rely on support from fans to guarantee the survival of this LGBTQ+ horror podcast. Valerie Maidstone is voiced by Dr. Andrea Hilborn, who is a historical fiction author and certified naturopath. If you're in the Kingston, Ontario area and need a good witch doctor, visit her website by clicking here. Hello From The Hallowoods is written and produced by William A. Wellman, a queer horror author and writing coach. You can visit their website for more information! The transcript for this episode is available on the Hello From The Hallowoods website. Click here to read! You can also find Hello From The Hallowoods on social media! The show is on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at @thehallowoods. If you’d like to connect with other fans of the show, there’s even a Discord Group! Music for this episode was used under license from Artlist.com. The soundtracks featured were: 'Forest Overture', by Yehezkel Raz, 'Witness - Extended Version', by Oliver Michael, 'Zircon', by Ottom, 'Retrospecting', by Yehezkel Raz, 'Killer’s Remorse', by Francesco Dandrea, 'Desolate', by Zac Nelson, 'Don’t Mind the Rain', by the Oriole Orchestra (public domain), 'Into the Next Dimension', by Shahead Mostafafar, 'On the Knife’s Edge', by Tilman Sillescu, 'Ganymede', by Yehezkel Raz, 'Soft Awakening', by John Gegelman, 'Walking in Forests', by Ben Winwood, 'Exhale', by Salt of the Sound, and 'Farewell', by Maya Belsitzman and Matan Ephrat.Content warnings: Static, kidnapping + abduction, body horror, omniscience, drowning, death + injury We're promoting Season 2 of The Gospel of Haven, arriving July 31st! Tune in anywhere you listen to podcasts, or at https://daisymcnamara.com/#gospelofhaven! Shank vs. Diggory hoodie is now available on merch shop! https://store.dftba.com/products/shank-and-diggory-hoodie
Oct 31, 2020 · 32 min
Episode 2 - Dogs
Clara runs from the danger that hounds her, Hector goes looking for trouble, and Yaretzi meets her nemesis beneath an eclipse. The theme of tonight’s episode is Dogs. (To avoid spoilers, content warnings are listed at the end of this episode description). The bonus story that goes with this episode is ‘Final Affairs’, and is available for Hallowoods patrons on the show’s Patreon, along with behind-the-scenes, merchandise, and more! Because the show runs without ads or sponsors, we rely on support from fans to guarantee the survival of this LGBTQ+ horror podcast. Hello From The Hallowoods is written and produced by William A. Wellman, a queer horror author and writing coach. You can visit their website for more information! The transcript for this episode is available on the Hello From The Hallowoods website. Click here to read! You can also find Hello From The Hallowoods on social media! The show is on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at @thehallowoods. If you’d like to connect with other fans of the show, there’s even a Discord Group! Music for this episode was used under license from Artlist.com. The soundtracks featured were: 'Forest Overture', by Yehezkel Raz, 'On the Knife’s Edge', by Tillman Sillescu, 'Dark Tension', by Kyle Preston, 'The Ghost', by Martin Puehringer, 'Retrospecting', by Yehezkel Raz, 'Walking in Forests', by Ben Winwood, 'Soft Awakening', by John Gegelman, 'Don’t Mind the Rain', by The Oriole Orchestra (public domain), 'Angst', by Jan Baars, 'Revolution', by Shahead Mostafafar, 'Dead Leaves', by Yehezkel Raz, 'Ganymede', by Yehezkel Raz, 'Inferno', by Rift, 'Exhale', by Salt of the Sound, and 'Farewell', by Maya Belsitzman and Matan Ephrat. Content warnings for this episode include: Static, abuse, animal death, racism, violence, death + injury, gun mention, kidnapping + abduction, body horror Shank vs. Diggory hoodie is now available on merch shop! https://store.dftba.com/products/shank-and-diggory-hoodie
Oct 31, 2020 · 34 min
Episode 1 - Keys
A fisherman finds a mysterious cabinet, Diggory Graves makes a friend, and Riot outruns the Instrumentalist. The theme of tonight’s episode is Keys. (To avoid spoilers, content warnings are listed at the end of this episode description). The bonus story that goes with this episode is ‘Minor Key’, and is available for Hallowoods patrons on the show’s Patreon, along with behind-the-scenes, merchandise, and more! Because the show runs without ads or sponsors, we rely on support from fans to guarantee the survival of this LGBTQ+ horror podcast. Hello From The Hallowoods is written and produced by William A. Wellman, a queer horror author and writing coach. You can visit their website for more information! The transcript for this episode is available on the Hello From The Hallowoods website. Click here to read! You can also find Hello From The Hallowoods on social media! The show is on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at @thehallowoods. If you’d like to connect with other fans of the show, there’s even a Discord Group! Music for this episode was used under license from Artlist.com. The soundtracks featured were: Forest Overture, by Yehezkel Raz, Into the Next Dimension, by Shahead Mostafafar, Thirty Years, by Sid Archaya, Picnic Life, by Rex Banner, The Weight, by Kneelio, The Ghost, by Martin Puehringer, Don’t Mind the Rain, by the Oriole Orchestra (public domain), Grounded, by Jameson Nathan Jones, Dark Tension, by Kyle Preston, Dead Leaves, by Yehezkel Raz, Ganymede, by Yehezkel Raz, Revolution, by Shahead Mostafafar, Exhale, by Salt of the Sound, and Farewell, by Maya Belsitzman and Matan Ephrat.Content warnings for this episode include: Birds, Static, Drowning, Kidnapping + Abduction, Death + Injury, Body Horror, Abuse We're promoting Season 2 of The Gospel of Haven, arriving July 31st! Tune in anywhere you listen to podcasts, or at https://daisymcnamara.com/#gospelofhaven! Shank vs. Diggory hoodie is now available on merch shop! https://store.dftba.com/products/shank-and-diggory-hoodie