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by Jamie Petronis
After a rough year, I thought I would move to the East Coast to get some fresh air and try something new... I can't explain it, but something about the new house and this whole state feels...off. For business inquiries, please email TheCellarLetters@gmail.comSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CellarLetters?fan_landing=truewww.thecellarletters.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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- Nov 13, 202554 min
Feed Drop - Thirst (The Penumbra Podcast)
LISTEN TO THIRST. Harley and Kevin are good people.Can't Tear My Eyes From You, Chapter 1: Icebreaker.Hoping to win a grand prize that promises safety and security in frightening times, a young couple prepares to join a reality TV competition.Cast:Marge Dunn as Raine Randolph and ClaudiaAmanda Egbu as Georgia WhittakerEleanore Cho Fellerhoff as Holliday Murdock and LydiaJoshua Ilon as Dennis CruzQuinn McKenzie as Capote Whittaker and DaveMelody Perera as Anouk KalharaStefano Perti as Dennis Lang and BillMarc Pierre as Sergeant Murdock and the “Confess Your Crimes” hostAlexander Stravinski as The Host and Marcus(Trigger warnings can be found at the bottom of this episode description and at the end of the transcript.)-------You can find all of our transcripts here. Transcripts will come out along with the public release of the episode and include all required SFX attributions.On staff at the Penumbra:Ginny D'Angelo -- Head of Merchandise and OutreachMelissa DeJesus -- Script editing teamHarley Takagi Kaner -- Co-creator, Head of Episode Development, Director, Sound designerJoelle Kross -- TranscriptionistGrahame Turner -- Script editing teamKevin Vibert -- Co-creator, Head of Operations, Lead writerRyan Vibert -- Composer and performer of original musicJeff Wright -- Graphic designer--------The triggers below may be relevant to episode 1 of Thirst or to the series as a whole. It is not comprehensive, but we will include a more specific list of triggers with every episode. Please consider these as you decide whether Thirst is right for you:- Climate disaster/climate horror- Apocalyptic scenarios- Sudden loud noises- Violence and threats of violence- Abuse of power- Dictatorship, fascism- Characters speaking in ways that suggest prejudice of most kinds: homophobia, sexism, transphobia, racism, ableism, etc.- Body horror and gore- Violence towards animals- Illness, starvation, malnutrition, dehydration, etc.- Public humiliation- Depictions and descriptions of intense military violence- Coercion and manipulation- Sexual scenarios- Profanity- Unwanted sexual advances- Exploitation of people in need- Isolation and abandonment- Gaslighting/propaganda/organized attempts to misrepresent realityYou can find early and ad-free episodes, production scripts, commentary tracks, blooper reels, livestreams with the creators, and much more, at The Penumbra Podcast: SPECIAL EDITION.We are running a Kickstarter and 24 hour livestream for our new show procedural horror audiodrama [REDACTED] starting May 17th 2025 follow along at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/theredactedunit/redacted-a-procedural-horror-audio-drama Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Nov 9, 202520 min
Series Premiere - [REDACTED]
[REDACTED] S1E1: False Start (Part 1)—--------------Introducing [REDACTED]; from Athan (The Grotto) and Jamie Petronis (The Cellar Letters)Following the death of his twin, failing actor Jacob Kane assumes his late-brother’s life in hopes of a fresh start. Instead of finding stability, Jacob finds himself working within The [REDACTED] Unit, a covert agency tasked with containing impossible creatures and phenomena. As he becomes entangled with paranormal forces and secret agendas, Jacob begins to discover a sense of belonging in a place he never expected.Equal parts horror and workplace satire, [REDACTED] takes inspiration from late 90s & early 2000s television like procedural monster-of-the-week shows X-files & Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and the classic ensemble banter of Brooklyn Nine-Nine and Psych.Visit our website: https://theredactedunit.com/Join the discussion: http://theredactedunit.com/discord[REDACTED] S1E1: False Start (Part 1)Jacob Kane makes a big life changeStarring:Jamie Petronis as Jacob KaneAthan as Eli ReyesDan Morris as The Strict ProducerJeffrey Reddick as The Anxious ScreenwriterKaren Neat as ServerJames Spurney as as Phil (Landlord)Nathan Lundsford as Jordan KaneHarlan Guthrie as ■■■Zoe D. Lee as ■■■■■Ben Akira Spencer as OfficerIoana Adascalitei as Jody (Paramedic)General Show WarningsRecurring themes of violence and peril, horror, death and grief, sudden & unsettling audio, use of weapons, secret-police/cover-ups, strong language.We are running a Kickstarter and 24 hour livestream for our new show procedural horror audiodrama [REDACTED] starting May 17th 2025 follow along at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/theredactedunit/redacted-a-procedural-horror-audio-drama Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Sep 1, 202542 min
NEW SHOW - Frights by Fire
Frights by Fire; Pride Part 1 (With Isla Nanette / EasyAllies)Frights by Fire is a weekly community driven horror anthology, where each week, the audience (you!) submits a story, and the [REDACTED] team reads them! With special guests and a lot of improv, you’ll definitely want to check it out! DESCRIPTIONPart 1 of the debut episode of Frights by Fire, a weekly community driven horror anthology.To watch live, visit twitch.tv/athansmusicTo submit a story, visit hushstudios.co/frightsbyfire Special guest Isla Nanette from EasyAllieshttps://islananette.com/https://www.easyallies.com/http://twitch.tv/easyallies Trigger Warnings are at the bottom, as to avoid spoiling. "Wedding Dove" written by Cloud (Story starts around 00:02:40)"It Stays" written by Elizabeth (Story starts around 00:13:55)"Shadenfreude" written by Daniel Huras (Story starts around 00:15:42)The Beat of Baleful Wings: https://bit.ly/3WdbjaS"Pushed Out" written by carbonated_olive_juice (Story starts around 00:21:37)Their website: https://roses-analysis.neocities.org/"The Summer Camp Diary" written by Werewolfwriter323 (Story starts around 00:33:49)https://archiveofourown.org/users/Werewolfwriter323 and https://bsky.app/profile/werewolfwriter.bsky.social TRIGGER WARNINGSWedding Dove: nonconsensual/forced romantic relationship; queerphobia (more specifically arophobia); fireIt Stays: N/AShadenfreude: N/APushed Out: Light GoreThe Summer Camp Diary: Light GoreWe are running a Kickstarter and 24 hour livestream for our new show procedural horror audiodrama [REDACTED] starting May 17th 2025 follow along at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/theredactedunit/redacted-a-procedural-horror-audio-drama Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- May 26, 20251 min
[REDACTED] - KICKSTARTER UPDATES/ANNOUNCEMENTS
Our Kickstarter is going better than any of us could have imagined, and in return we've added a new stretch goal to unlock: A potential guest episode with Jonathan Sims from The Magnus Archives! For more info on the campaign, visit the link below. The best way to support the campaign if you're unable to back is to share this with your friends - please do not feel pressured into contributing if you're unable. We're so excited to bring you [REDACTED] later this year! https://theredactedunit.com/ks To support by sharing, you can find posts to retweet/reblog here: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/theredactedunit.com/post/3lq3xkgv5cc2k X: https://x.com/TheRedactedUnit/status/1927092107916845327 Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/theredactedunit/784638453610676224/redacted-a-procedural-horrorWe are running a Kickstarter and 24 hour livestream for our new show procedural horror audiodrama [REDACTED] starting May 17th 2025 follow along at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/theredactedunit/redacted-a-procedural-horror-audio-drama Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- May 11, 20251 min
[REDACTED] - A Huge 24 Hour Stream May 17th
Tune in at 1pm Central on May 17th for our 24hour REDACTED Livestream! We will be hanging out with the cast, some of our guest writers, and a few surprise guests. We can't wait to tell you all about REDACTED.Follow the Kickstarter: http://theredactedunit.com/ksJoin the Discord: http://theredactedunit.com/discordWatch the Stream: http://twitch.tv/athansmusicWe are running a Kickstarter and 24 hour livestream for our new show procedural horror audiodrama [REDACTED] starting May 17th 2025 follow along at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/theredactedunit/redacted-a-procedural-horror-audio-drama Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Feb 13, 202522 min
Announcement + Feed Drop - The Grotto
More Info on Redacted Coming Very Soonhttps://theredactedunit.com/Listen to The Grotto: https://thegrottopod.com/The Grotto is a liminal horror audio drama series presented by Rusty Quill (The Magnus Archives) about exploring the lines between grief, pain, mourning, and loss. Each episode includes an original song to match the tone as well as full audio sound scaping, and a full cast.We are running a Kickstarter and 24 hour livestream for our new show procedural horror audiodrama [REDACTED] starting May 17th 2025 follow along at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/theredactedunit/redacted-a-procedural-horror-audio-drama Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Feb 5, 202517 min
Episode 80 - Sightjack Part 4
There is nothing... no information on Jess... nothing on Steve. I just want to go home.Cast:Jamie Petronis as NateHarlan Guthrie as JohnThe Cellar Letters is an Audio Drama created by Jamie Petronis.If you would like to listen to the show ad free, you can get join the Patreon at any tier.The Cellar Letters is creating A Weekly Horror Audio Drama | PatreonEnjoy the show? Support it! - https://www.ko-fi.com/thecellarlettersCONTENT WARNINGSGeneral horrorSelf harmswearingmention of bloodsuicideWe are running a Kickstarter and 24 hour livestream for our new show procedural horror audiodrama [REDACTED] starting May 17th 2025 follow along at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/theredactedunit/redacted-a-procedural-horror-audio-drama Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Feb 1, 202511 min
Episode 79 - Sightjack Part 3
What the hell happened... Did I black out? How did I end up here.Cast:Jamie Petronis as NateHarlan Guthrie as JohnThe Cellar Letters is an Audio Drama created by Jamie Petronis.If you would like to listen to the show ad free, you can get join the Patreon at any tier.The Cellar Letters is creating A Weekly Horror Audio Drama | PatreonWe are running a Kickstarter and 24 hour livestream for our new show procedural horror audiodrama [REDACTED] starting May 17th 2025 follow along at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/theredactedunit/redacted-a-procedural-horror-audio-drama Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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After a rough year, I thought I would move to the East Coast to get some fresh air and try something new... I can't explain it, but something about the new house and this whole state feels...off. For business inquiries, please email TheCellarLetters@gmail.comSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CellarLetters?fan_landing=truewww.thecellarletters.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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