Unwell, a Midwestern Gothic Mystery is a new audio drama from HartLife NFP.
Releases every other week during season.
Lillian Harper moves to the small town of Mt. Absalom, Ohio, to care for her estranged mother Dorothy after an injury. Living in the town's boarding house which has been run by her family for generations, she discovers conspiracies, ghosts, and a new family in the house's strange assortment of residents.
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Unwell, a Midwestern Gothic Mystery
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Pathgghhh
4 out of 5 stars
Very solid
Another podcast that thinks all its listeners are from LA so they talk about pronouns and being non binary way too much, but glad I stuck it out cuz itâs getting good! Lilyâs character can be quite annoying, Altho I think thatâs the point.
Thisistheklaw
1 out of 5 stars
JUST DONâT
If you want to listen to terrible side characters (both in writing and voice acting) constantly fight amongst themselves, a main character that they make almost insufferable which seems a bit insulting, and absolutely forced and performative activism, this is your podcast.
~Tom's Girl~
1 out of 5 stars
Too pushy
Push the gender stuff way too much. Was really getting into it and can deal with some things I donât agree with, but come on.
Filmeng
1 out of 5 stars
A show about nothing?
I got as far as the third ep before bailing on this abysmally boring, uneventful, trivial show. Nothing but gossipy small-town women chatting about people and insignificant events. The great mystery of this self-described Gothic mystery is how this ever got greenlit.
n333ky
4 out of 5 stars
Love Dot, Abby, WesâŠ
All the characters are great. Lily sounds much older than Dot. Her younger self sounds like a boy going through puberty. Love the character lily. Donât love the voice.
salmon924
2 out of 5 stars
Wanted to love it
This podcast started off great. But now itâs moving so slow. Some later episodes just seem like fillers without moving the story along. Since new episodes are released weeks apart itâs hard to remember what is even happening anymore
regan8or
4 out of 5 stars
Well acted & produced
The show is well acted & produced. I sometimes wonder about the plot arc, like Iâm not sure the juice is worth the squeeze? Anyway, a fine, low-key distraction podcast, for sure.
Miamian@Heart
5 out of 5 stars
Entertaining
Great series. Listened as I drove on a cross country road trip.
crafterl
2 out of 5 stars
Cute but, drowning in virtue signaling
I wanted to love this plot, but the political/ideological insertions are a bit overdone. If you can ignore that,some endearing characters and very well paced. Great audio production. However really, the Abbie character is dreadful. Made it to season 2, not sure I will finish.
Staciej2000
4 out of 5 stars
A quirky good time
When I first started listening I was skeptical but needed a new scripted, fiction pod and this one really grew on me. A lot of the fiction shows have mediocre to bad actors but not Unwell. Truly solid acting, a unique premise, folksy, funny, and at times a touch spooky. Now, for me, the writing went a little off the rails in season three and some episodes were disjointed but it tightened back up for season four. Iâm a fan.
MomCallsMeNicholas
3 out of 5 stars
Slow to start, catching its legs
So Iâm only on episode seven. Episode two titled the diner I thought was fantastic and very eerie but started getting slow again after that. The astronomer appears in episode six and he is by far my favorite character in this podcast is starting to definitely get its legs. Canât wait to see what else is in store will update further after finishing season one. 4/5 *s so far EDIT: I just canât get into season 4 whatsoever. It feels like the story is moving at a snails pace and nothing is connected anymore. Was once one of my favorite podcasts but itâs now losing its luster for me, and it really bums me out. đ
El Pez Arco Iris
5 out of 5 stars
Captivating!
This story is so well told. Great characters, storyline, and Iâve legitimately been creeped out multiple times by the horror elements throughout. Iâm sooo invested on seeing where everything goes!
NatalieJean H
2 out of 5 stars
Terrible voice acting for two characters
Dot (the elder woman) sounds younger than her adult daughter and dear lord why do you have a kid as a character so late in an adult series. Get rid of Jamie.
RamonaTheVillain
5 out of 5 stars
Potentially my favorite story to exist.
I have relistened to this podcast all the way through 3 TIMES. It is so good, the characters are so well established and have such depth. Itâs funny, heartfelt, a little spooky, and nerdy. A touch of drama, lots of mystery. I could listen to it countless times and not get tired of it. If you want a wonderful weird world to immerse yourself into, welcome to Mount Absalom.
Xloganl13X
1 out of 5 stars
What is a even going on
I canât listen to this show anymore. Nothing happens in the episodes. The characters just banter back and forth or fight the whole episode and nothing really happens.
KaceDe82
3 out of 5 stars
Too many ads
I think the story line is good but there are entirely too many ads.
Bitty utt96
5 out of 5 stars
Great story and great characters
Could not stop listening once I started and wanted more. The dialogue is hilarious and well written. Love the overall story arc and character development throughout. Would highly recommend.
rayanne53
5 out of 5 stars
Captivating
Truly one of the most quirky and intriguing storytelling Iâve ever come across. Each character is eccentric and charismatic in their own right. Creative and always engaged in such raw or hilarious dialect in ever episode..
Sam Raven
5 out of 5 stars
Obsessed
I have to admit that I wait, albeit impatiently, for each new episode. I love the story line, each character and the bawdiness of it all. More please!
NMQ7766
5 out of 5 stars
Immersive, funny, moving, scary, such a good show!
This show is a cut above most audio fiction available. Gorgeous sound design, great characters, great acting, delightful twisty story, and a bunch of the best writers working in podcast fiction right now. Couldnât recommend it more!
jBrookeGilbert
4 out of 5 stars
The story is good, but needs a language warning.
This is not the podcast for me, but it may be for you. I donât like explicit profanity. I get a cuss word will come up in a lot of shows, but one after the other after the other is just, so juvenile. It made this unlistenable for me. The story is very good, but I just canât get past the language.
voxx1122
2 out of 5 stars
You forgot the actual horror
Tried. I really did. But after finishing the third episode of two angry chicks and a self-righteous non-0110101001 bickering while encountering absolutely nothing that resembles horror I had to stop before I rolled my eyes permanently. In case any potential snowflakes are worried it might not be woke enough, the character Abby makes sure to remind the listener at least 5 times in 3 episodes of what her âproper pronounsâ are. 2 stars for sound editing; other than that, stick to writing shorts for NPR.
Taking Walks
5 out of 5 stars
All Around Incredible
This show really blows my mind. Every aspect of it is incredible. The writing is captivating, the voice acting is compelling, the characters are interesting and lovable, and the story is mysterious and a little spooky. But above and beyond, the soundscape of this show is unparalleled. It makes you feel completely immersed in Mount Absalom! Kudos to everyone involved!
flavorchaser
5 out of 5 stars
Must listen Story!!
I havenât finished all episodes yet (in season 3). Absolutely love this podcast and hope it keeps going ! Makes my drives back and fourth to photo sessions so much faster.
Kaitlyn Yang
5 out of 5 stars
My favorite scripted podcast
I canât get enough! Itâs so good!
Badandboujee2300
5 out of 5 stars
Love it!!
I love this podcast. The characters are great and the storyline is interesting. Iâve almost finished season 3. I was a little worried because other reviewers made it sound like itâs terrible after season 2, but thatâs far from the truth. I literally cannot stop listening and I get sad every time an episode ends, because I know Iâm closer to the end of season 4. So glad I found this one!
mopchop16!
5 out of 5 stars
Such a werq
Such a fun listen! I feel like they do such a good job with the editing and the music so it keeps you very sucked in until the last second! Very relatable characters and situations. So cute! Pls keep it up!
amazing!!!*
5 out of 5 stars
Amazing
Truly one of the best story podcasts out there. I love it so much!
tea..l
5 out of 5 stars
Best. Podcast. Ever.
I have listened, and relistened, and re-relistened to this story and it never gets old. If I could give it 10 stars I would.
amilla1234
1 out of 5 stars
I'm sure they don't care..
I've listened for a while but I'm done with the woke stuff... stick to podcasts. Unsubscribing.
Jen12345678887654321
5 out of 5 stars
A true Midwestern feel
This show is amazing. As some mine that grew up in the Midwest I have never felt more called out and at home then listening to these people talk and interact with one another. I no longer live in the Midwest so this show connects me back to home in the best way possible. I love the character, itâs super high quality, and Iâm so glad I found this show.
MopRocks
5 out of 5 stars
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I truly adore this creepy funny show.
Hopi232
1 out of 5 stars
Season 4 episode 3
Iâm starting to wonder whether the Unwell podcast is committed to producing actual episodes. The podcast is unwell. Frankly, I disappointed!
kcwr091821
2 out of 5 stars
UghâŠ
I really wanted to like this show. But of course itâs gotta be political and all about different genders. Voice Acting is đđŒ hard to followâŠ
kingcow.boy
3 out of 5 stars
Great Podcast- enough with the same ads though
The podcast would be more enjoyable if there was more story than ads. The latest canonical episode had 12 minutes of ads before the episode even began (one ad was repeated three times!!!!!!) I want the podcasters to make the money they deserve⊠but drop some ads and make a Patreon, weâll sign up!!
skeletontape
2 out of 5 stars
Well produced, poorly written
I listened into season 3 but I give up. The plot is overwhelmed by weird pacing, lack of focus, and unlikable characters who get worse and worse as the show goes. The sound design is very good, but the plot and characters are too annoying to sit through anymore.
toritea
1 out of 5 stars
A snailâs pace, ALSO BYE.
This story has progressed so slowly that I barely know whatâs going on anymore. It started off so good in the first two seasons. The pace was great, story was progressing, etc. This new season has just been stagnant. I couldnât listen to the most recent episode where Nora is using a website. A ghost using a website and commenting on it.. Sounds like it could be an interesting tidbit, but they managed to make it boring. Theyâve also managed to make the main antagonist seem super secondary. The Revelator? Eh heâs not important. I wish the story had ended at season three with a sha-bang. Feels like the podcast is kept alive just for the dipsea story ad read payouts. I miss the celery soda days. EDIT: Itâs more than apparent that the creators are just poking fun at their listeners now with this most recent episode (The Nerve). 10 full minutes of ad reads with TERRIBLE audio. I will NEVER use Dipsea Stories or Better Help solely due to the fact that they have been shoved down my throat so much. I honestly hope the Revelator murders everyone in the town and their bodies are torn apart by wolves. At least then something exciting would have happened.
toritea
2 out of 5 stars
A snailâs pace, ALSO BYE.
This story has progressed so slowly that I barely know whatâs going on anymore. It started off so good in the first two seasons. The pace was great, story was progressing, etc. This new season has just been stagnant. I couldnât listen to the most recent episode where Nora is using a website. A ghost using a website and commenting on it.. Sounds like it could be an interesting tidbit, but they managed to make it boring. Theyâve also managed to make the main antagonist seem super secondary. The Revelator? Eh heâs not important. I wish the story had ended at season three with a sha-bang. Feels like the podcast is kept alive just for the dipsea story ad read payouts. I miss the celery soda days. EDIT: Itâs more than apparent that the creators are just poking fun at their listeners now with this most recent episode (The Nerve). 10 full minutes of ad reads with TERRIBLE audio. I will NEVER use Dipsea Stories or Better Help solely due to the fact that they have been shoved down my throat so much. I honestly hope the Revelator murders everyone in the town and their bodies are torn apart by wolves. At least then something exciting would have happened.
Younggunproducer
1 out of 5 stars
7 minutes of ads.
Came to try it out. Listened to 7 minutes of ads. No thanks.
tshdbfnfkfkfnfkfoshstahdndjd
3 out of 5 stars
Ads are out of control!
I like the story, but EIGHT FULL MINUTES of commercials before the episode starts? Are you kidding me?
coffee in that nebula
5 out of 5 stars
Excellent mystery with pops of spooky
Slow burn, beautiful story weaving, diverse cast, and intensely spooky at times. Iâve loved this show for years, and miss the characters when itâs time for a season break. Break open a celery soda, dim the lights, and settle in somewhere cozy.
JasmineRicce
3 out of 5 stars
If youâre looking for a simple story
Itâs very slow to start and the plot is not that thick. Couple episodes feel like filler episodes compared to other podcasts. Overall itâs a good podcast for background noise or help pass the time at work. Didnât really hook me, but donât let my review stop you from listening. Everyone has their own taste is a lot of people recommended this podcast which is why I tired it out.
callmechris
2 out of 5 stars
I tried.
Desperate to find a new horror anthology type podcast, so I gave this one a shot. Story was intriguing, but characters were unlikeable, and the voice acting was a bit cartoonish. Also, I understand and agree with the need for diversity in media, but the way itâs done in this podcast really feels force fed. Itâs just kind of gross.
BellaKeat
5 out of 5 stars
Simply amazing!
This story is weird, spooky, heartbreaking, and honestly one of the best podcasts Iâve listened to. The actors really make you believe their characters and the story keeps you hooked.
steven foley
1 out of 5 stars
Political show?
4 minutes of ads in the begging of every show? The characters are frantic and have no substance. Also adding gender politics in the first couple episodes? Will not be watching anymore.
garry the berry
2 out of 5 stars
Glad I read reviews
Iâm a couple episodes an was concerned about the lack of anything horror whatsoever involved. Also the characters are extremely unlikeable. There are people who have listened to season 3 and said the same problems are going on so Iâm good. If you like a pretentious âbig cityâ woman coming in to boss everyone and everything around this is definitely your podcast. Humor is almost solely based around identity politics and now that Iâm not 20 years old and in college I donât find it appealing anymore.
kgappraiser
5 out of 5 stars
Original, spooky and well done!
This is such a fun and original podcast.The voice actors are amazing and the storyline is a wild ride between spooky and humorous. I wish this town really existed!
Angelika Jasmine
5 out of 5 stars
MY FAVORITE SPOOKY&SUSPENSEFUL STORY PODCAST EVER
This deserves a 5 star review across the BOARDS!!! My favorite podcast! The characters are lovable and interesting and the story is justâŠ. You gotta listen for yourself!!! Amazing!!! Canât wait for more iâm SOOO happy youâre back!
NekaiH123
5 out of 5 stars
Great Horror, no âbury your gaysâ
Itâs so nice to have a horror podcast with good queer representation. As much as my wife and I enjoy horror it can be hard to find a podcast that is both inclusive and doesnât kill off the characters it includes.
CoryDye
2 out of 5 stars
Good butâŠâŠ
I really did like it but am upset to hear all of the identity politics plugged in! For that I give 2 stars and will not continue to listen.
quesurrah
5 out of 5 stars
So gooooooooood
I took kinda a break from podcasts during the pandemic because I didnât have a commute during which I could listen to them anymore. Now that Iâm back in the office I CANT BELIEVE I WAITED SO LONG to listen to the rest of season 3. Immediately remembered why I love this podcast. Binged through the episodes I had left and then had to go check how often they get updated. YOU MEAN I HAVE TO WAIT 2 WEEKS for another ep?! Iâm dying. It is so good.
wbenwalter
5 out of 5 stars
Great atmosphere
Yikes, so many fragile folks in this review section. Anyway, if you are looking for a fast paced mystery, this isnât the one for you, thankfully there already a lot of great versions of that out there. But I kinda get it, based on the title and artwork I wasnât expecting such a slow, pleasant slice of small town life, character driven story as is presented here. Thankfully so far I still love it.
Quailman 88
5 out of 5 stars
Outstanding story
Ive been binge listening to this show for the past day and half, Still havent finished it. I just wanted to say so far I love the story. Season 3 Hark Hit me so hard, It realy went into detail of Alzheimers. It reminded me of my grandmother and what she went through. It really stired up some emotions for me. Keep up the good work.
jrea812
5 out of 5 stars
Just listen to it!!
I had this saved for a while before I gave it a go and it was wayyyyy better then I expected! The audio is great! Itâs a lot of information to take in so this would be something that you would have to be able to listen to all of it. If not, itâs easy to get lost on what is happening. Great storyline! So excited for season 4!!
electricmath
5 out of 5 stars
slow burn
this audio drama is excellent! I donât understand the low ratings, yes it takes time to get to know characters, so you can invest in them and what happens. if you donât want something more akin to an audiobook with great sound engineering, donât listen and donât rate, itâs not for you! if you enjoy letting a good story unfold, check it out!
haterofbgames
5 out of 5 stars
Great story
The podcast draws you in with the storyline and the characters. Canât wait for more episodes, I am over the bonus episodes!
s1m0nj4ck
5 out of 5 stars
Simply great!
Excellent world building
Jesse Mangan
5 out of 5 stars
My favorite scripted podcast
Wonderful blend of character driven story and supernatural themes expressed through compelling performances and fantastic production design.
themissourigirl85
5 out of 5 stars
Thanks for Music Segment
Iâm a huge fan of Unwell and just listened to Music episode. Fantastic!!
Hypatiacat
5 out of 5 stars
Excellent characters, spooky atmosphere, topical and relevant plot points
The characters are brilliantly written and excellently acted. There is a surprisingly diverse group of characters in this haunted small rural town. The plot points are very relevant to life today and the ghostly influence brings in glimpses of life in the past, too. Magnificent podcast, I canât wait to hear more.
mackintosh21
1 out of 5 stars
Terrible
This was awful. Just laughable.
FrontierSoul0427
5 out of 5 stars
Much Needed!
Thank you guys for exploring in depth this territory that is often not unpacked enough! This is for anyone who recognizes that there are major shifts taking place all around us, but we can still partner with Jesus and thrive and find joy in these forefront times. Looking forward to the journey!
Nrsweeps girl
3 out of 5 stars
Gave up....
The acting is really excellent. Honestly. One of the best acted podcasts Iâve seen. But it just takes way too long to get to the good stuff. And when it seems to get going, things only happen for a minute or 2. Wolves are howling. Letâs go investigate! The ordeal lasts for literally 30 seconds and then they are back to normal talk. I held on as long as I could because I really enjoyed the acting, and I thought it had potential to go somewhere, but Iâm almost done with season 1 and itâs still in the same place. I read everyone elseâs comments and it seems like itâs everyoneâs favorite spooky podcast. Iâm still trying to figure out why.
Upset@this app
5 out of 5 stars
A must
Wonderful story. brilliant acting
DarthFitch21
5 out of 5 stars
Amazing!!!
Voice Actors: The voice actors for this are so amazing! It doesnât even sound like theyâre reading from a script. I hate when a podcast Iâm listening to sounds stiff, like when it sounds like theyâre not having a conversation just reading there script. They did an amazing job! I was able to picture what their expressions were like and what they were doing. They did an amazing job at setting the scene. Sound: Some of the sound effects sounded cheap. Like not a lot of effort went into making some of the sounds. Like when that teen is walking it sounds unrealistic. It kinda made me think heâs wearing dress shoes because of the way his foot steps sounded. Unless thatâs what you were going for? Donât get me wrong almost all the sound effects sound amazing. I havenât finished all the episodes yet, itâs possible that the sound getâs better. I love almost all the sound effects, it really set the scene and the atmosphere of where they are/whatâs happening. Plot/storyline/story progression: I think this whole podcast was well executed, the people who created this did an outstanding job. The story progression is a bit of a slow burn but itâs not so slow to where you get bored of it. My god I have no bad things to say about this story!
Teemi129
4 out of 5 stars
Slow burn
Definitely a slow build to the more paranormal/spooky elements, but once the main characters are established it really picks up. Mostly I really like the small drips of lore as we learn more and more about the town.
Sober Christian Man
1 out of 5 stars
Really boring
Itâs just so slow and pointless. I like podcasts that get the story moving and interesting. Just canât listen anymore. I gave it a few episodes but Iâm done.
pinkacer
1 out of 5 stars
Bla
Boring broke
Noah Zenger
1 out of 5 stars
Great Podcast
This podcast is awesome if you want to hear hours of woke virtue signaling that has been very un-gracefully woven into something that resembles a storyline.
A. R. OLIVIERI
5 out of 5 stars
Close to home
Sometimes the scariest things happen in your own home, within your own family history, & nothing captures that as beautifully & magically as Unwell does... it can't be understated how much the MUSIC compliments the acting & atmosphere of everything in the way only true artists could !!! Subscribe ASAP !!
madsyj
5 out of 5 stars
If you donât enjoy this show, I feel pain for you
I, not unlike Abbie, enjoy the precise. Exactness. So when I give 5 out of 5 stars, this show truly truly deserves every bit of those 5 stars.
darthethan
2 out of 5 stars
Sloooow story
Annoying cast and slow story. Couldnât get past 1:4. Yikes.
Mr. BGIVEHCOF
1 out of 5 stars
Wokeness ruins another podcast
Broke cause itâs woke - bad writing, historically inaccurate, virtue signaling. The main character is inauthentic and annoying.
wilfred.fudge
1 out of 5 stars
Huge letdown
Decent set-up but every salvageable bit is then butchered by the unskilled cast. The writing is poor and the lackluster virtue signaling does nothing but to pander. Banter is forced and trying way too hard to be witty.
Scar.2658
5 out of 5 stars
Worth the wait!
I found the story to be a bit slow as to the direction it was taking, but I as curious so I continued. I agree with other ratings on how the volume of the intro, commercials and cast intros to be way to loud. The volume should not have to be turned down before and after the show. It is a considerable difference in volume. But the story really picks up towards the end of season one, by time you get to season 2, it was COMPLETELY WORTH THE WAIT! Love the direction of the story! If not for the audio Iâd give it 5 stars. Update season 3: Best cliffhanger yet!!!!! Canât wait till season 4!!! Volume issue fixed, ty.
crumblythoughts
5 out of 5 stars
Awesome podcast
This podcast is so well done. I was looking for an audio drama to listen to and found this one that someone had recommended and Iâm so glad they did. Now Iâm bummed I have to wait until next year to hear more.
ladyshanta
5 out of 5 stars
OMG! You are the best!
I admit I listen to several podcasts, mostly spooky fiction, and you are the best! Iâve turned my sister on to you, and can not tell you my level of thrill when a new episode is released ! Thank you!!
Ashley023xx
5 out of 5 stars
I hope it never ends
This is my addiction. And Iâm upset at all the breaks they have to take! LOL! I think about this story often. I love all the characters and voice acting. It amazes me that podcasts can stir up so much emotion. I love that I can create the characters looks in. T head. Keep up the amazing work!
StrawberryMade
5 out of 5 stars
Amazing storytelling and world
This show is amazing! Iâve listened to many fictional podcasts, but this one is definitely top of the charts. The sound design really helps immerse you in the story and the world. They have done an amazing job building realistic but unique characters; that drive this story. The world is rich with its own lore and makes it feel like a believable setting. The show manages to be a wonderful mix of creepy and wondrous, I canât wait for season 3âs conclusion. This season has been slower, but I think they wanted to take to time to flesh out the characters and relationships more, while building up the plot in the background. Take the time to listen and fall in love, you wonât regret it!
Moonsynn
3 out of 5 stars
Could have been good
I had to stop listening during ep. 1.02. Just not my thing. The mother/daughter hate fest going on is t what I was hoping for.
McGlerkin
1 out of 5 stars
Achieved something new and dumb
I think these producers have achieved something thatâs never been done before. They start with a politics lecture in the very first few seconds of the first episode. Congrats on being so sanctimonious that you immediately annoy probably 50% of potential listeners! I wonât be listening further and itâs a shame because this could even be good but I donât care.
ecerybodyloveuct
5 out of 5 stars
Amazing narrative!
I love this podcast so much. The storytelling style is amazing. I started listening just to try it out, and wound up listening to all the episodes in a matter of days. When I was caught up, I couldnât stop thinking about these characters and this story! So excited for more.
I love anmals
5 out of 5 stars
Try it
I have listened to dozens of fiction podcasts but this one is my favorite. The acting is fantastic, even from the children. Overall, some might describe it as slow, but as someone who usually watches or listens to fast paced thrillers, I disagree. Every scene has a purpose and the story is built perfectly. The sound effect are on point and I can vividly imagine what each character is doing.
Bmbam60
5 out of 5 stars
Please give a listen
I started listening yesterday at work and after the first episode, I couldnât stop listening to it. It had me sucked in. The story telling is amazing, I canât wait for the next one!!!!!
monster truq
5 out of 5 stars
More than 5 stars from the observatory
What a special and unique world built with delicate nuance! As someone who listens to wayyyy to many podcasts, I can say that this work is a very special gem. With percussive and tasteful cursing, the sweetest paranormal tenderness, and small town elusiveness, the plot navigates complicated intersectionality without being too heavy handed. Each character is bright and bold in their own right in a surprising number of directions. The story evokes feelings of rewriting history having pronouns effortlessly discussed and queerness embedded into the narrative (both focally and peripherally). The story accomplishes such a special feat of keeping things constantly interesting and surprising but mundane enough to be believable and touching. Paired with delicious visceral sound design and compelling music, the listener is placed right into each scene. The only critiques I can think of are the title not quite fitting and casting (what I assume to be) an adult as young Lilly; very strange choice that feels out of place every time I hear her. I donât like this move on any media. Regardless, this show is a true delight and Iâm so thankful that so many people can be on board the same mission and bring fourth this show. Thank you kindly.
Dealynher
2 out of 5 stars
Went down hill... So many ads
It took me about 5 episodes to get into this podcast and I found most of the characters super unlikeable but I decided to stick with it since KFAM is not coming back. Season 3 is awful. It starts with about 5 minutes of ads the story has slowed down so much the xmas episode seemed like a filler episode. Then I don't even get what they're doing with the last 7 mins of each episode there some more ads then the creators or voice actors talk as them selfs (not in character) then sometimes it seems like it leads back into the podcast... Idn if it's part of the story or not so I have just started skipping the first 5 mins and skipping the last 7 mins. The characters are kind of hard to tell a part and sometimes the background noise is so loud I can't even understand what the characters are saying. Also sometimes with the background noise I can't tell what it is so I dont understand what it has to do with the story especially when the characters don't address the sound. At first I thought the episode was just messed up so I tried to listen to it on another podcast platform and it was the same. I'm going to finish season 3 then move on to somthing I enjoy more.
Whyarenicknamesnecessary
5 out of 5 stars
Love this!
The characters are great, the story is engaging and bizarre. Iâm glad I found this podcast.
Lobeth45
5 out of 5 stars
OMG
This latest episode - my heart đđ My only issue is wishing the team had more wins, ya know? Everyone is so frustrating with their secrets and stupid assumptions!!
ANUHEABPRIMACIO
3 out of 5 stars
Interesting story with long ads
I canât quite remember how I stumbled across this podcast, but I INSTANTLY fell in love with the sound design and story. I was lucky enough to come across this podcast with a majority of its episodes being loaded. After the insane binge I had, I PATIENTLY waited for the return of the newest season. Hopeful, I instantly clicked when I saw the newest episode was loaded. Sadly, I was hit with ads overtaking the episode. Since season 3, with approximately 25-30 minute episodes (the first 3-5 minutes being ads) the pace of the story started getting slower. I still listen to the podcast, as I am invested in the story, but I am disappointed that the episodes have gotten bombarded with ads. Hey, I get it. Yaâll gotta get paid somehow (ad revenue).
Edward Cantor Dean
3 out of 5 stars
5 episodes in, not sure if Iâll finish
I really want to like this but I just donâtâŠyet. Reading reviews to see if this gets better. I like the idea of quirky small towns and ghosts and boarding houses and itâs cool they have a diverse set of characters, but theyâre all so frustrating and unlikeable. The sound design is great and the voice acting is fine, but the voices for Abbie and Dot sound so similar I often go through whole scenes thinking itâs one character only to find out itâs the other once someone mentions their name or relation to Lilly. My ears also have a hard time swallowing all of these clearly mid-to-late 20 something voices playing either very young or very old characters. Everyone sounds the same age.
zombie0651
1 out of 5 stars
Can libs BE more annoying
The answer is no.
Joshalb
5 out of 5 stars
Fantastic!
By far the best audio drama I have herd so far! Sound effects and writing are beyond fantastic!
ettsie w
3 out of 5 stars
Would give this 5 stars if the Ads weren't excessive
I loved the first couple seasons then all the sudden it's like you're listening to more ads than the actual podcast itself. Maybe if the episodes were longer it wouldn't be as bothersome. I just completely stopped trying new episodes in the 3rd season.
Dmosmaxxie
5 out of 5 stars
Addicted
I started listening to season one about three weeks ago and now Iâm all caught up. Canât wait for the next episode. Iâm addicted! Great job!!!
timesabillion
2 out of 5 stars
Poorly written and grating
I agree with the other reviewers that stopped listening in season 3 due to the plot and writing going downhill. The whole thing is irritatingly Mary Sue-ish, and far from scary or even mysterious enough to stay engaging. I donât think the writers have spent any time in small town USA if this is their (albeit idealized) depiction of it.
color pencil cliff
5 out of 5 stars
I love this show!
Love it!!!!! Good job everyone!
handonthebible
1 out of 5 stars
Trash
I wanted to listen to a show. Not have liberal agenda shoved down my throat.
Colombedenoir
5 out of 5 stars
Absolutely AMAZING
This is by far my favorite podcast (and Iâve listen to over 80 different podcasts ranging from storytelling to documentary) and the level of humanity and awareness and inclusion and depth that they put into these characters and this story is amazing! I love the diverse inclusive cast and delightfully quirky, quick humor. The way they write is so genuine and natural and the way the characters interact feel real and endearing and they donât give us stereotypes or excuses for the situations they are in. Dotâs sassy hard as nails, piss n vinegar demeanor with a big heart feels incredibly familiar and the heartache and confusion in Dotâs experiences with Alzheimerâs (speaking from someone who has been through this with their own close family members) feels kind yet true and the relationships are relatable and not forced and feels organic. The relationship with her daughter and the town paint this wonderful tale of mystery, and loss and loyalty and duty, disappointment and hope and it never fails to inspire and intrigue me. The voice acting is fantastic- the cast is wonderful and the story isnât just filled with interesting mysteries about a weird small town (which btw is wonderful) but the in depth character driven stories that live in that small town. I also LOVE that they recognize indigenous land at the end of each show and feel that is such an important thing to normalize and educate about. It doesnât feel forced or for clout. Things like this should be normalized till itâs socially acceptable and common everywhere and I feel itâs incredibly important work and the fact they have realized that and put it at the end of the show to educate and show respect means a lot. Well done!
wethairnumbah1
3 out of 5 stars
Hmm
What an unlikeable cast of characters. Also I wish they would get voice actors who were actually old to play older characters and younger voice actors to voice kids. The spookiest part of this town is that everyone sounds about 28
Doubledorkmeter
5 out of 5 stars
A powerful show
Unwell, A Midwestern Gothic Mystery from Hartlife NFP must be the single most WOKE audio drama on the interwebs right now. The cast represents just about every flavor of humanity on the planet, and acknowledgment of the displacement of the native people at the end of every episode Unwell is the epitome of social awareness. It is also really well written, brilliantly acted, with thoughtful and artful sound design. But what I wanted to write about today is how they are exploring the journey of the character Dot, the proprietor of the townâs boarding house. Dot has dementia, and Unwell is not shy about the heartbreak that impacts family and friends. I have found that when media explores themes that GET REAL, they pull their punches. I would say that it is refreshing and poignant. In this case, it is just a gut punch. It does not make the media you are consuming terrible. It means it has hit pretty close to home, meaning this is important because it gives others a rarely seen perspective into the lives of people who take on such herculean responsibilities. There is never a happy ending. No last-minute saves or miracle cures, just acceptance, grief, and finding the courage to pick up and move on. Last year my family felt this sort of loss. It is only now that I have taken the time to commit it to the screen as words. In truth, I did not even suffer the most traumatic events in our story. I lived it second-hand. I saw the effect it had on the people I loved and how it devastated them. Thank you, Hartlife NFP. You showed a snapshot of what it means to have to process the loss of not only the body and spirit. To see what it is like first-hand, an opportunity for people to gain some perspective of what it means to live through this type of trauma.
Franky 18!
5 out of 5 stars
Binged
I have been binge listening to this and love it so far! I love this story and just canât wait to hear more! The actors and actresses are just great! Thank you for what you do. I would love to hear other stories in the future too.
Tj6643
1 out of 5 stars
Liberal Trash
Characters are completely unlikeable and liberal/progressive themes are woven throughout this boring story that goes nowhere.
Roland45
1 out of 5 stars
Canât stand these characters
How does anyone listen to these Karen like characters for any length of time I wonât understand.
ash.lunt
5 out of 5 stars
Best to binge!!
I didnât think I was going to like this (I have no reason why, honesty) but I really really loved it!! Binged every episode in just over a week while working. Tried to listen when going to bed, but some of the jump scares got me- so it moved to a daytime only listen :) Highly recommended!
Bflo4
5 out of 5 stars
Fun and quirky
This show is really enjoyable! Quirky, fun characters and always a lot of heart!
vc@0
5 out of 5 stars
I love this podcast
Fun, creepy and very addictive
kwalters1980
5 out of 5 stars
Canât get enough
I love listening to this podcast I can not get enough. I listen to season 1&2 like 3 times now
Becs312
5 out of 5 stars
Oddly amazing
This is a quirky, kind, and wonderfully amusing podcast.
Racipat1
3 out of 5 stars
Not enough to keep me listening
Just not interesting enough anymore. I tried to listen to long awaited episode 1 of season 3 and listening to a fake cat litter commercial for 5 minutes turned it off and unsubscribed. Love the actors! Too bad this project went south. 3 stars for acting. Minus 2 stars for short episodes with lots of commercials and a scattered plot.
Tulips21
5 out of 5 stars
Iâm hooked!
Seriously, I didnât expect to be so hooked... but I couldnât stop listening! Now I canât wait for season 2! Recommend listening! Update: still listening, season 3, love the range of family dynamics centered around gothic mystery theme! Really appreciate the extreme cultural sensitivity and inclusivity. As someone with a grandmother who died of Alzheimerâs, season 3 episode 5 was especially touching and well done. Keep up the great work! đđ
T.G. Fostero
5 out of 5 stars
Love it!
If you like not knowing what happens nex, then this is for you.
Richard Fliehr
2 out of 5 stars
Meh
Thought this was supposed to be a horror or at least have some sort of creep factor, but they apparently fancy it to be a âcomedy.â If you live in a big city and consider small towns and their residents to be endlessly funny, then you may enjoy this better than I did, but Waiting for Guffman this ainât.
Alamo_brass
5 out of 5 stars
Heartbreaking episode, but riveting drama
I just listened to season 3, episode five, and it one of the most riveting podcasts I have ever heard. The actors were so true to Dotâs struggle with dementia, and captured both the emotion and the tragedy as she loses her connection to the present. More focused on the human drama of the characters, with just a smidgen of a connection to the supernatural part of Absalom, this was just a wonderful piece of art. Please keep up the amazing work.
Nalagirl12
5 out of 5 stars
Unwell is awesome!
I love love love this pod cast! Canât wait for the next episode! Please hurryâ€ïžđ it would make a fantastic movie
Katzndogz36
5 out of 5 stars
I love this show!!
This has been one of the best podcasts Iâve heard! Iâm so vested in all the characters... and I cannot wait for each episode! Please, keep Mt. Absalom alive!!!
Girlzmomtwo76
5 out of 5 stars
Interesting
I must say this podcast was much more interesting than I expected. Originally I was just going to use it to fall asleep
djsky1010
5 out of 5 stars
Unwell is better than American Horror Story
Yes thatâs right the podcast is so much better at normalizing ghosts. I am listening to this in 2021, their latest season just released. Please support them by joining their Patreon.
Euripides Redux
5 out of 5 stars
Yup
I mean. Of course I love it.
laviejaamargada
3 out of 5 stars
Too Much Advertisement
I loved the first two seasons but now the characters are doing advertising and it takes five minutes to start the show. When I listen now, I donât know if itâs the story or an ad and that was fun the first few times but now itâs too much and pretty annoying.
L68865357866
2 out of 5 stars
Third season is a bummer
First and second seasons were excellent. The third season moves super slow and unfortunately is half ads and half content.
M.ED6
5 out of 5 stars
Love this podcast
This is one of the beat podcasts!!!! Please keep making it!!
KurtJoey
5 out of 5 stars
Love it
This podcast is the best. The chlovelys are captivating; and the story line draws you into the story. It is marvelously creepy.
bigspendermamma
2 out of 5 stars
Needs a lot of work
I wish youâd stop putting out 15 minute episodes where nothing ever actually happens. I cannot follow the story from week to week let alone season to season. Itâs very slow and with only 15 minutes per episode, itâs struggling to keep my interest. Release fewer episodes in order to make them longer if you have to. I donât know the solution, but the problem seems to be growing. Iâm sure âCovidâ will be the reasoning.
Creating.Cassandra
5 out of 5 stars
Amazing
I am so glad I found this thanks to the @Family Ghosts Podcasts! This is brilliantly done! Iâm hooked!
shanspiassek
1 out of 5 stars
Huh?
I literally do not understand whatâs even happening anymore. Itâs so slow... I cannot even remember the plot anymore. I wanted to give it another shot and waited for what felt like a long time for the season 3 premiere and NOTHING happened. Like nothing to keep anyone coming back. The sound effects are great.... BUT they take up 70% of the episode and the other ten minutes of actual dialogue is about nothing really. I will give credit to the voices of Abby, dot and Rudy! Otherwise... what is the actual the Midwestern GOTHIC âmystery?!!! â
maymay88665
5 out of 5 stars
Seriously the best
I have a hard time finding podcast like this one that I can actually tolerate! But from episode one 5 minutes in, I was hooked!
kayferguson13
5 out of 5 stars
Love these
Itâs hard to find good story podcasts, I find this GREAT one and the episodes are way too short. Coming to the end was sad but glad I found the podcast.
JulieMM76
5 out of 5 stars
My favorite!
I love this podcast - the amazing and diverse characters, the sweet portrayal of queer attraction and the well-written story - love it so much. Every episode is excellent.
DalmatianDad217
1 out of 5 stars
Do Not Recommend
The short version is that Iâve listened to the entire 1st and 2nd seasons and would NOT recommend this to a friend. The longer version would be the following: The Good: The sound design is great (the eerie background noises, the spooky music) and really draws you in. The voice acting is good (not great, but good). The Bad: The writing! The story is extremely slow. Few plot threads are resolved, and more are constantly being added, which creates a narrative mess. Character development is almost non-existent (at the end of the 2nd season, everyone is still who they were at the start of the 1st). Although I canât prove it because Iâm not one of the creators, I get the overwhelming feeling that they donât actually have a plan, and are making up the story as they go along. In conclusion, I will not be listening to the 3rd season.
xSckitx
5 out of 5 stars
I adore this show!
It's just so good! The actors are great, the sound design is great, it's in general just a great show. I can't wait for more!
DoctorRescueMomma
5 out of 5 stars
Such a good show
The characters are perfectly portrayed by their actors, truly the acting is above some other more expensive shows, like ones that rhyme with The Plack Bapes & Kanis. The story telling is awesome, first few episodes took it a little while to get itâs flow going. But the show is going stronger than ever now! I canât wait for the new season! Def recommended this for fans of good stories, lore, myths, haunting doâs etc
sylviaNICOLE
5 out of 5 stars
Love It!
One of my favorite shows.
kellyander12
5 out of 5 stars
Love it
This is seriously one of the best theatrical podcasts ever.
Jim El
3 out of 5 stars
I wanted to like it
The creators did a great job of crafting a flavorful setting and the device of withholding information on said setting due to a character suffering from dementia is an excellent touch. This is the high point of Unwell. Unfortunately the characters (with the exception of Abby. Abby is great.) are some combination of bland and annoying. I listened to both seasons currently available hoping the characters would develop with the setting and left disappointed. Perhaps the creators were trying to make a point about the mundane life in small town America.
Sylicious
1 out of 5 stars
Would be great if I didn't feel they were pushing an agenda
This could have been a great podcast. But they are over the top obvious with the social justice agenda with the pronouns, etc.. It would be just as eye-rolling if they were pushing a religious god, god, god agenda. I guess in a sense social justice is a religion, so I should be just as accepting to that religion as I am to christianity. I just wish we could get to a point where people weren't proselytizing in podcasts. Or at least have a trigger warning ;)
arisanthony
5 out of 5 stars
WOW!!!
This is literally the one of the best storyline based podcasts ever!!! I would LOVE for it to become a tv show. Iâve even fantasy cast it. I canât recommend it enough. The voice acting is great! I binged it in a few days and canât wait for more. I will say, the most unrealistic part is a small town and older folks just rolling with a non-binary person, and then getting the pronouns right without fail. Lol Would be nice if it were that way things went. Thank you!!!
Gbhyrfc
5 out of 5 stars
One of the best I have heard
A continuing creepy story with excellent acting, scripts and sound design. I love this podcast.
aghostofnothing
5 out of 5 stars
All time fave
I love how spooky, and human this podcast is. The complex relationships are so well done, annnnd we get a good amount of queer characters.
ApolloPilots
5 out of 5 stars
FREAKING AMAZING
At first I didnât know what to think about this show but I was so curious what would happen that I kept listening. Iâm glad I finished it (until the next season drops) because it soon became my favorite podcast. I feel this is a diamond in the rough and cannot believe more people havenât found it yet. I love the characters, the voice acting, the plot. Itâs very well made and I had so much fun listening. I absolutely hold this podcast close to my heart
SoJunghan
5 out of 5 stars
Not what I expected, but ended up loving it
The story starts off pretty slowly, with just some hints of oddness that the characters are able to ignore. But I think that gives you a chance to know the characters a bit better before things pick up. Voice actors are doing a wonderful job too. Canât wait for the next season!
QuantumBread
5 out of 5 stars
Unique and unlikely anything else!
I listen to a lot of audio horror, and you begin to hear a lot of the same stuff when starting a new show Unwell broke all those tropes. Itâs a story with amazing characterization, and driven by the dynamics and relationships of said characters. It feels uncomfortably real, like you can find someone in your life who acts like one of the cast, and thatâs what makes this story so good, like the events and horror could be happening in that small town in your state. It moves much slower then whatâs normal for this genre but thatâs one of its strengths! If you want over the top obvious horror. This isnât for you. If you want the subtle existential horror that is sprinkled through its characters and how they face the situation, youâll love Unwell!
LovettOrLeaveIt
5 out of 5 stars
A True Slow Burn
It took me a few episodes to warm up to this show, but then it absolutely took my breath away. I listened to both seasons twice through in three days, Iâm hooked! Itâs a spooky slow burn thatâs also very warm and soft, and has a really wonderful diverse cast of characters. I cannot recommend it enough!
namnorimai
2 out of 5 stars
Oh man
I really tried to like this show and even made it through 7 episodes. I liked the overall storyline and didnât mind how slow it was but I found 90% of the characters insufferable. All interactions between characters are unnatural and literally give me anxiety because everyone is always bickering or in a bad mood. Idk maybe itâs just me!
magnabella
2 out of 5 stars
I tried to like it
The actual episodes/storyline are just not good. The story moves so slowly that I lost interest. I no longer care why any of it is happening. Plus, I would love for just one show/podcast/movie to not have the âsnarkyâ, flat, too cool for everything character (Abby). The trope was played out back when Daria was released in the 90s. And the momâs sass is cheezy and annoying. Everybody is unpleasant and I have a hard time caring about any of them. Great concept, terrible execution. Apart from the bad writing and mediocre acting, I have to forward through any part where Eleanor is speaking. Somebody else should read the ads and make announcements, her voice is so annoying that I want to shop at competitors.
Bridgetlynndean
4 out of 5 stars
Hello
Are you coming back?
Dr.J.
1 out of 5 stars
Trite
Sounds like a poorly done high School drama. Wow.
strattagem
5 out of 5 stars
A Cynical person likes it!
As another reviewer said, it is a slow burn, and worth the build up. As gothic and atmospheric as haunted house stories come, set in todayâs world. I love the music and sonic effects adding to the scenes. Oh goodness I wrote this months ago! We my husband and I are ready for the next chapter.
86bluehen
2 out of 5 stars
Can I get my wasted time back?
This podcast failed to engage me. I have given up after four episodes. It should not take that long for a show to become interesting. Mediocre voice acting is brought down by bad writing. Sound design is otherwise excellent, but thatâs not nearly enough to redeem this podcast. I will look for good storytelling elsewhere.
K-loe
4 out of 5 stars
Great story. Spotty audio
I like the story, but it is irritating when the audio levels are inconsistent
matthewehrlich
5 out of 5 stars
Iâve never binged a podcast so fast!
Just found Unwell and it is DEFINITELY a new favorite! Loved every single episode, love all of the themes, love all of the characters. Everything about it is great!!
kelseywoodehrlich
5 out of 5 stars
Iâve never binged a podcast so fast!
Just found Unwell and it is DEFINITELY a new favorite! Loved every single episode, love all of the themes, love all of the characters. Everything about it is great!!
Accuraterumors
5 out of 5 stars
By far the best
I love narrative podcasts/radio dramas and this is by far the best story and production Iâve ever heard. I love this show and cant get enough. I only wish there were more !!
WijsMentat
3 out of 5 stars
Season 2 is slow, beware of triggers
I enjoyed sesaon one but the second season is moving way too slow and it is unlikely to have the staying power of Our Fair City. Oh, and a warning, if you are triggered by woketopian virtue signaling and anoying ads then take a pass.
Bea-Bea F.
3 out of 5 stars
Overacting :(
A fiction podcast lives or dies on its cast, and the acting in this is just painful to listen to. Instead of being immersed in people speaking to each other and weaving a story, I was always very aware that I was listening to Capital A âAc-TORS.â Thereâs amazing talent out there that can deliver dialogue in a natural way. I wish theyâd been able to find it for this.
to.whom
5 out of 5 stars
Good story telling
Iâd call this a great audio drama. The vocals and sound effects are rich, the characters well developed. I love that they represent a spectrum of personalities, binaries & sexual orientations and give them life unlike than the typical, broad-stroked, mainstream types. The mystery in this story is keeping me interested! I had to stop myself from binging it and still finished too soon. Canât wait for season 3!
JenV.89
4 out of 5 stars
Great storytelling
I enjoy this podcast and find myself wanting to binge through it, listening to episode after episode. However, Iâd like the team to work on leveling the audio. The host intro, and the end of the podcast with the music and cast reading off their names is considerably louder than the actual story. I find myself turning up the volume for the story portion and then rushing to turn it down at the end.
Shelly7@
5 out of 5 stars
Love
I love this story! Well written and presented! More more more!
Melivegroupon
3 out of 5 stars
Horror?
This podcast is hard to follow and Iâm not sure why the cook canât talk. It drags on and I have yet to hear anything scary. It sort of reminds me of Wayward Pines, except WP actually had scary stuff in it. I will not be listening to season 3.
Catcatparty
5 out of 5 stars
Keeps you wanting more!
While I donât necessarily call this a horror podcast, the overall story is unsettling (in the best way possible). Itâs creepy, funny, and keeps you hooked as little details begin to connect to the full story. Itâs fun to listen to and helps you lose yourself in the story
wowowowowoweewow
5 out of 5 stars
Immersive, suspenseful, beautifully done
This podcast is amazing! It is so beautifully written and acted. The characters have a lot of depth and the slow build of the horror is so good and really chilling and suspenseful once it gets going. Sound design is really immersive too. I have never waited so eagerly for the next episode of a podcast to come out. I also love the LGBTQ representation. The characters are so lovable and this podcast manages to be both spine tingling and so heartwarming. I cannot wait for season 3!
Darrensai
1 out of 5 stars
SJW Non-Horror Podcast, Donât Bother
I think the title says it all. If you want boring, politicized episodes where the educated city folk âteachâ the poor uneducated country folk, then youâre in for a good time. Otherwise, just leave this garbage to alone. I also havenât run across much horror or scare, and I was halfway through the first season.
hey_carrieanne
2 out of 5 stars
Might be for some people.
I almost made it through the second episode. I couldnât take it anymore. There isnât much of a story, just people bickering and being snarky to each other. If I want that, Iâll watch ârealityâ tv.
TeeMarie77
5 out of 5 stars
One of the Best Podcast Ever
This is truly an amazing podcast with a great story! Canât wait for season 3!!
ImEveryKurtlan
5 out of 5 stars
Charming. Warm. Lovely.
All around enjoyment. Truly.
Kata - Pierto Rico
5 out of 5 stars
I love this Podcast, I canât wait for season 3!
Thank you for introducing me to this incredible story, I really enjoyed it!
Purplebluebird
5 out of 5 stars
Audial Art Work
This show uses profound characterization and convincing interpersonal interactions while developing a unique and really quite lovely story line. It provides wholesome relationships, heartwarming romance, and deeply explores family dynamics that Iâve yet to see portrayed in a medium such as this. The antagonists are cloaked in mystery enough to leave you guessing about their character, intentions, and background while providing what feels like a high stakes competition with âThe Gangâ very time they interact. This show is wonderfully unique and quite incredible, itâs suitable for most ages and doesnât fail to entertain, make you ask questions, or contemplate deep themes. It represents historically marginalized groups and gives them a voice and personal identities. I love this show dearly and I canât wait to hear Season 3.
Ali Holder
5 out of 5 stars
Favorite
This is one of my favorite shows â€ïž
calculated_discomfort
5 out of 5 stars
Charming, funny and spooky
Itâs hard not to love this one as a midwesterner and fan of supernatural stories. The story is a slow burner, but itâs totally worth it. The humor is contemporary and subversive. I think most people will find a character in here they deeply relate to.
Amewx
5 out of 5 stars
Hang in there
Iâm always looking for my next audiodrama and Iâm super picky. Subject matter isnât as important as good writing and quality production. This show starts off slow and a little confusing (I didnât get the thrust of the story), but Iâm glad I hung in- the characters are richly imagined, the âmysteryâ is a slow burn but compelling, and the writing is authentic and imaginative. Stick with it.
cmcturn
5 out of 5 stars
Yay!
Yay!
vega-situ
5 out of 5 stars
Amazing cast! Phenomenal audio quality!
I am blown away by how much effort the cast and crew behind âUnwellâ put in! đ€Ż The sound quality is so immersive; the story and dialogue is thrilling with a dash of mystery and humor. The cast is also very lovable! I especially love Abbyâs no-nonsense approach about the supernatural world, and her wit! I believe Rudy feels something for Abby but obviously not reciprocated. I canât wait for the next one! I hope this pandemic wonât hinder the production of âUnwellâ.
Amchammer
5 out of 5 stars
Obsessed!
I have listened to this pod all the way through at least three times. Itâs how I stave off the anticipation of having to wait two weeks between episodes. The cast is phenomenal, the storyline is superb, and the entire production is amazing. If only there was a real life Mt Absalom and the celery festival I could visit between seasons...
Vic2224568
4 out of 5 stars
Decent audio drama, good characters, slow burn
Like the show and the mystery for the most part, but the first 3 minutes are super annoying with the creators talking in the beginning, when most people probably just skip it anyway.
Team Turnip
5 out of 5 stars
Gorgeous Audio Gothic Mystery
The script and sound design draw you into the story so well! Highly recommend listening at night for maximum chills as the mystery picks up deeper into the season.
BumpintheNight
5 out of 5 stars
Scary as Heck
I listen to this while working the solo overnight shift. Best scares ever!
LaurenGraceT
5 out of 5 stars
A little bit of everything
One of the most phenomenally written and produced audio dramas I've ever heard. Itâs a little bit of everything, a surreal modern Gothic, a mother-daughter tale, a small town mystery, a supernatural slow-burn, a haunted house, a dark comedy, and many other things you definitely don't want me to spoil--and it's all amazing. Itâs touching, thrilling, immersive, and funny all at once, and that SOUND DESIGN! Excellent in every way.
Skydoggie10
1 out of 5 stars
Overwhelmed
First episode first part had so much racket going on it was too much. Gave up unsubscribed deleted
Celestinatexas
5 out of 5 stars
By far best acting. Pure classic gothic.
I just can't wait for episodes to drop! The voice actors are exceptional. I will continue to listen FOREVER. Please I don't want to leave that small town and I really want to go to that celery festival HA HA love it beyond words....
mikestebs
5 out of 5 stars
Unwell podcast
Love the story! One of my favorite podcasts to date, amazing story and voice actors. But I do indeed think the episodes need to be lengthened a bit. Overall great podcast.
juanislove
5 out of 5 stars
Love it
I love it !!!! Definitely what I wasnât looking for but better I love all the voices in it keep it up and canât wait for the next episode .
arbwaters
1 out of 5 stars
Pass
The characters got on my nerves. Once I started yelling for the characters to shut up I had to stop listening.
TheRevLark
5 out of 5 stars
Check it out
Becoming one of my favorites. One of the few (though slowly becoming more common) audio drama that avoids coming up with an excuse for being audio, and instead just tells the dang story. Main character visiting her mom in what seems to possibly be a haunted houses? Itâs a slow burn. The super natural and weirdness isnât overwhelming the story itâs just there as things go on. Super natural elements are flavor instead of the only substance, but you can tell itâs building to a good reveal. Iâm super fn into it. You should check it out.
compactz
1 out of 5 stars
Boring
There is nothing going on and the main character is extremely annoying.
Cpsgirl
5 out of 5 stars
Loving this
Dotâs speech in 2.10 made me cry.
True Crime Listener 4
5 out of 5 stars
Slow at first, but worth the wait!
I agree with some reviews that this starts slow. But after the third episode, it gets a good rhythm. The story flows are quite good. I also agree with some comments that some of the voice acting isnât good, in particular the adults voices trying to be kids was particularly cringey. But the story is charming and mysterious. Definitely worth the listen. I hate that itâs a biweekly release.
Rodneaa'
5 out of 5 stars
Mystery Lover
Some of the voice actors arenât the best, but the story is pretty good! Also hate how short the episodes are!
Jcashtro1023
5 out of 5 stars
Amazing! đ€©
Love this podcast so much!
SammyCasti
5 out of 5 stars
Different
This is one of the weird podcasts for me. Originally I liked this podcast and it was mostly a filler my in between my favorite podcasts. I was wrong. Shame on me. I kid you not, I have re-listened to this podcast 8 times. No exaggeration. Every time I run out of something to listen to I find myself listening to the old episodes about this one. I think its because I feel like I find something I missed every time I give it another go. I highly recommend it. Its got mystery and homeliness to it. Something about it just puts me at easy and leave me really intrigued. Give it a shot or two. I didnât realize how good it really was till I gave it another goal. This needs to be binged listened to in order to truly appreciate it.
rocksea64
5 out of 5 stars
âALWAYS BRING A CROWBARâ
Love the depth of the characters. The actors are absolutely brilliant!!! A creative and detailed world build with excellent story lines. Highly recommend!!!
4679357
3 out of 5 stars
Couldnât get into it
The main character is not likable at all. Rude to everyone, so I just couldnât get myself to care about her story.
GracoTrunner
5 out of 5 stars
I really did enjoy this show
Great acting and great writing.
Karen.A.238
5 out of 5 stars
Episode blackout
Effective. No words wasted. No drama. Uncontrived. Hear-able. Well done. Thank you.
Mommy tsunami
5 out of 5 stars
Intriguing
Quite well written. What I originally thought were weird loose ends are coming together nicely in a crazy story that I can't wait to hear!
emf8elf
1 out of 5 stars
3 episodes in...very disappointing
I was thrilled to find a gothic mystery podcast and the overall good rating had me thinking this would be great. Alas, 3 episodes in and still scarce signs of the gothic and/or mystery themes. Episodes are too short for such a slow buildup [if there is even a point thematic material is presented]. It wouldâve been better to have one longer episode with the slow buildup with a hook at the end to pique the listenerâs interest and have them continue to the second episode. Writing is also little simplistic....
Stacylany
3 out of 5 stars
Itâs ok
The biggest issue I am having is getting past the fact that âkidsâ are voiced by adults. It almost seems that Lily and Dots actresses need to swap roles. Maybe the casting is just off? Otherwise itâs pretty good so far, 3 episodes in.
beseeingyou
5 out of 5 stars
Excellent!
Love this podcast, the story manages to be humorous, compelling and heartfelt without being too heavy. Well realized characters, great sound design. Love it.
Garbosal Products âąïž
5 out of 5 stars
good stuff
this is so perfect for listening to while making art, soon iâll find myself wrapped in a spookily hilarious tale, well done
vgparis
5 out of 5 stars
Amazing!
I love this show. It is the first podcast that Iâve ever REALLY been into. The story is amazing and the characters are great. I listen to a few other podcasts regularly. But what makes this one feel special to me is that I never have to worry about any of the â-ismsâ creeping in. These guys are amazingly socially conscious and it makes their great story that much better. Please keep it going! I just subscribed to the patreon and I cannot wait for more.
bagelbitebitch
2 out of 5 stars
At least the sound is interesting
I have to admit the sound is well done and interesting, but unfortunately the story is lacking. The dialogue is often very forced and story slow.
Natedogg2114
1 out of 5 stars
Hmmmm
Where is the âhorrorâ and âgothicâ. Maybe iâm just missing something and need it explained to me. I only keep listening to see if ANYTHING will happen.
Ella Willow
5 out of 5 stars
come here for American Gothic
not only is this great horror, excellent storytelling, and expert performance, itâs the best podcast Iâve found to introduce someone to the specifics of Gothic genres
ohheyjohn
4 out of 5 stars
Gothic simmer at best.
First and foremost, Unwell must be applauded for itâs inclusion of LGBTQIA characters, and done so seamlessly. The story itself is a nice slow burn of small town with secrets. At 20-30 minutes an episode, you learn another clue about the town of Mt. Absalom by the end of an episode. However, weâre currently halfway through season 2 at the time of this review, and as much as Iâve enjoyed the character building aspects of the slow pacing of the storytelling, I do wish we were closer the core mystery or had tighter subplots. At this pace itâll be 2021 before we get anywhere.
Sir Amy 93
5 out of 5 stars
Love it
Dramatic, a little spooky, surprisingly sweet. The characters are unique, and the actors are just great, with a lot of range and different character arcs playing out over the episodes. It seems slow at first, but thereâs a lot packed in each episode. Ive listened to six episodes today alone, lol.
paRtyThyME666
2 out of 5 stars
Eeeesh
Made it 3 episodes in. There is tough competition out there for audio dramas, especially now that so many have significant budgets. I think that puts this one at a severe disadvantage, because you can tell itâs closer to a community theatre group-level as opposed to a professional production. Nearly all of the voice actors sound the same (and many of them are voiced by one person), and âkidsâ are clearly voiced by 30-40 year old adults. Itâs hard to drop into the story because thereâs so much â and I hate to use this word â âcringeworthyâ lines/dialog. My hope is that they keep going, broaden the cast, and focus on the characters as opposed to making everyone a flat stereotype.
ThunderBlade Games
5 out of 5 stars
Thank you, Hartlife
I have a feeling, based on what I'm hearing, Lord Satan himself may very well be involved in these, strange occurrences, and I'm thrilled to hear more of this story. Thanks for a great podcast, Your Average Devil Worshipper. ;D Ps, "Listen, and Remember, Hartlife, all the life, You'll ever need"
Solar_Albatross
5 out of 5 stars
Quality in every category
From writing to sound design to acting, this podcast is among the best of the best. Immersive audio drama that is extremely binge-able. Listen to it. Highest review.
Pizza1229
5 out of 5 stars
Thanks and keep safe!
During this time it is wonderful writing and characters development! Waiting is going to be a bit hard but love it enough to wait!
jellison466
4 out of 5 stars
Itâs a slow burn
More build up than action but the build up is well written and acted.
Bethany J. Mahan
5 out of 5 stars
Missed You!
Ive come to love each character in this podcast. Soooo glad youâre back! Season 2 is perfectly creepy. Crows. Crows. CROWS.
Relohi
5 out of 5 stars
Great Story!
I love this podcast because it is so unique and fun. A fantastic mix of goth/horror/suspense and downright funny. Incredibly clever. I also want to say that it is such a breath of fresh air to hear stories told with intention. With careful thought to everyone and including people of all kinds. I feel not only safe but included when I listen. You validate me with your stories. You are a treasure. Thank you so much. â€ïž
Al5420
2 out of 5 stars
Sounded cool
This podcast sounded cool but I couldnât get through 10 minutes of it on a road trip. The sound editing is so off. The voices are so quiet and the background noises are SO loud. Im sure it sounded great in the perfectly tuned audio studio but in the car, itâs impossible. I gave up.
LadyDefective
5 out of 5 stars
Excellent <3!!!
I really love Unwell, the story is incredible, and listening to it helped me get through some hard times. Thank you guys so much for such a wonderful podcast!!
AFriendOfThePod
1 out of 5 stars
Sound design is fantastic! Everything else...
So many of us listened to this wanting it to be good story. The sound design is detailed and amazing, the large cast size should allow them to do what they want to do, and yet? This show falls flat. A majority of the main characters sound like they were written by an angsty teenager. The through line on most of their personalities is either snarky, overly emotionally reactive, or sarcastic. Itâs hard to listen to dialogue thatâs constantly ratcheting up over nothing. When it isnât doing that, itâs just aimless chatter demonstrating how quirky the characters are supposed to be. Speaking of? Thereâs essentially nothing going on in the plot. The story constantly hints at potential threads for a story and then drops them or has a heightened moment before everyone goes back to acting like it never happened. Season 2 and really nothing has changed. If you want an episodic that has amazing sound design, listen to The Directive.
Heffsauce
1 out of 5 stars
No hook
I listened to three episodes waiting for something to happen. Other than being a whimsical and sarcastic knockoff of Welcome to Nightvale, nothing did.
iguanastevens
5 out of 5 stars
Wonderful
One of my absolute favorite podcasts. Itâs atmospheric, continually building on the sense that something is not quite right, and the characters are caught on the edge of an underlying plot thatâs so much bigger than they imagine. As someone who grew up in small towns in southern Ohio, it feels... uncomfortably real. LGBT characters are respected by the storytelling and within the universe; some listeners take issue with this, but Iâm enjoying my chance to engage with midwestern gothic and ghosts and fairytales without some of the day to day bigotry I personally experience. Overall, listening to this podcast feels like a long drive on rural backroads just before a storm. Itâs beautiful, and I cannot wait for the tornado to finally touch down.
ManMadeHuman
1 out of 5 stars
I wanted to like it
I wanted to like this but 2 episodes in and the main character is just awful. Her throwing out food like itâs nothing is infuriating. I turned it off when she went all food nazi and wouldnât let another character have an onion ring because the diner didnât have a health inspection sticker and proceeded to throw the whole bag of burgers and fries out the car window. The other character just accepted this even though sheâs been preaching about the environment and vegetarianism. It makes no sense.
Kafkaz
5 out of 5 stars
Superb Radio Drama
I grew up listening to CBS Radio Mystery Theaterâlast of the radio dramas in the Golden Age styleâwhen I was supposed to be sleeping. Then came a long love affair with Art Bellâs voice and his showâs strange and creepy subject matter. Once the digital era made it possible to listen to vintage radio, I binged on horror, mystery, suspense, and crime with great delight, studying the work of many more great writers, announcers, voice actors, styles, and eras. This is the best of the vintage beautifully combined with the best of current tech and contemporary sensibilities. Madly in love with it. Canât believe it took me so long to find it, but glad I did. The heartland vibe is exactly right. Plus, each episode is wonderful in itself, but the long arc of the unfolding story is equally engaging. Great fun coming to know this place and these characters. Sigh. Happiness. Thank you to all who make this happen. Itâs a beautiful thing. Guessing I will listen to the whole more than once.
Aaaashbash
5 out of 5 stars
Intriguing
Love the show. Keep it up . Two thumbs up!
Cmebcrazy
5 out of 5 stars
Love it
You should have way more reviews. I sell on Amazon so I know how much reviews mean. Keep up the great work love it.
Hughjasole
3 out of 5 stars
When ?
I was enjoying this and it has lots of potential BUT I am currently caught up and still nothing happens. Weâre into the second season and I can tell this might get really good but I canât wait any longer.
Debbie Ruegs
5 out of 5 stars
New Favorite Podcast
Amazing sound design, voice acting, direction, and beautifully written storyline. Love this podcast!
Uberman99
5 out of 5 stars
Awesome
Really great pacing with a slow-burn mystery. Highly recommended.
sng.ahaven
5 out of 5 stars
Amazing
Love the podcast was hooked and able to binge the whole first season. Second season is starting out great although they missed last week so I was hoping this week would bring two more episodes instead of one more. Letâs be consistent we love the content!
bel1314
5 out of 5 stars
Want more
This is amazing one of the best sounds
Jhawkins1971
1 out of 5 stars
Eye Roll
âOccupied landâ Rolled my eyes and turned it off.
Bryan6169
5 out of 5 stars
Your Back!
I missed you so much, this is such a fantastic story. Thank you for all your efforts. Now enough and on to Season II.
dea.ces
5 out of 5 stars
Clever, Sassy, Bemusing
Iâm so stoked you are back with season 2! I listen to a lot of audio drama, and have a soft spot for supernatural stories. The production quality and dialogue is well crafted, and the story is intriguing. The relationships feel honest. Itâs a unique show, but I might compare it to a more polished Wormwood. I hope itâs as much fun to make as it is to listen!
TarynE.V-B
3 out of 5 stars
Love and Hate Relationship
This podcast reminds me of Prairie Home Companion, except I want to slap the characters for being constant brats. Iâm still listening because Iâm in so deep I just want to know if thereâs an actual spine-tingling story that emerges. The production is really good, and the story could be awesome; but itâs constantly sarcastic conversations made by pretentious politically correct characters. It ends up sounding mega cheesy. Wes is the only interesting character. Good job, Wes...you win.
Listener in PA
5 out of 5 stars
Stellar podcast
Marvelously written and acted, with a gorgeous sound design. An absolute gem, canât wait for the next season.
cobo25
2 out of 5 stars
I tried
I tried, I really did. But this podcast falls victim to what to many other shows fall victim to these days. Political correctness and agenda over a good story. Even though I am still not sure what the story is. I donât mind slow burn stories, but there is barely anything given. The voice acting is good, but they really should have cast a mother who doesnât sound like she is in her 20s.
JohnG4
3 out of 5 stars
You sometimes want to slap them.
As if I needed any other reason to loathe Middle America. The production quality is absurdly high, but many of the characters are idiots. I recently took a trip to Youngstown, and that trip and this podcast have made me decide that we no longer need Ohio. Letâs give Cleveland to Pennsylvania and relocate Cincinnati to somewhere outside of Appalachia, and sell the rest of the state as government surplus.
podcastjunkie72
5 out of 5 stars
Hooked
One of the host from Toil ave Trouble podcast made a post about this as their Instagram story so I subscribed months ago to listen. I put it on during my flight to Chicago today. HOOKED from the beginning. Iâm a massive fan 5 stars!
3PONR2
2 out of 5 stars
Meh
Dot is the only good part - acting and writing. No mystery, no plot, no more listening for me.
kennyelis30
5 out of 5 stars
Amazing!
Iâve NEVER been so drawn into a story as I have this one... I usually listen to True crime stories or on that line... I needed different and the photo captured my eye but instantly hooked just on the first episode... Please come out with season 2 soon!!!!!!
Tanelorn4Ever
5 out of 5 stars
Must Listen
This podcast rocks. I've stayed up all night listening I can't get enough!!
Shmeezee
5 out of 5 stars
Lovely spooky dramedy
It took me a bit to get into the tone, knowing only the âmidwestern gothic mysteryâ tag line. Go into it expecting a relaxed small town/odd-couple/family dark comedy with genuinely affecting moments of emotion and a delightful helping of [very ghost tour guide voice] spooOOOoooOoky happenings and you shanât be disappoint. My only complaint is that itâs only half of a story at the end of season 1, the plague of many a fiction podcast. Iâd love at least a bit of a seasonal arc to be wrapped up before a cliffhanger. Still, itâs so well done so far that Iâll be back for season 2 after enduring considerable anticipa-
K-Wood08
5 out of 5 stars
Mysterious
Great story, canât wait for a second season, finished the first in about a day.
ktp727
5 out of 5 stars
Love it!
You MUST listen to this podcast. Perfect from beginning to end. Have binged all of the episodes!! Love this and am so looking forward to season 2!!
Fluffy / Shmib
5 out of 5 stars
a slow-burning, eerie podcast
First off - yes, the first season is absolutely a slow burn. But it's absolutely worth it for the eerie, subtly built atmosphere it provides. There's a subtly eerie feeling I get from many episodes, where something unexplaiable happens all the time. And it's endlessly amusing to watch the characters confronted with the inexplicable. There's also one moment - I won't spoil it - that put me on the verge of tears (but, like, in a good way) towards the end of this season. I can't wait to see what they do next!
Bagofdirt
5 out of 5 stars
Loved it!!!
Canât wait for season two
CharismaticEmu
5 out of 5 stars
Love it!
Love this podcast! Voice acting is amazing and the slow building mystery and suspense really makes this podcast stand out in the genre. Canât wait for season 2!
WhyDoTheyMakeUsComeUpWithAName
5 out of 5 stars
Really great!
Very interesting podcast! The sound design is amazing, but itâs frustrating that the levels are all over the place. I have to crank my volume literally all the way up to hear people talking, but then a lot sound just destroys my ears
AC9489
1 out of 5 stars
No
I cannot believe I wasted so much time listening to this. What is the plot? What are the characters doing? Why does the mom sound younger than the daughter? This podcast sounds like itâs trying to tell multiple stories at one time, but it doesnât register. It is unbelievably anticlimactic.
XPGs
2 out of 5 stars
Lead character is the worst
The lead character is the most annoying pretentious human being ever to the point of being unbearable!!!! Write characters we can root for!!! Besides that everything else is good!!!
WhenLoveIsnt
1 out of 5 stars
Tried and Done
I really tried to like this podcast mainly because I love gothic and gloomy fiction. The characters are unlikeable and the conversations annoying at best. I get enough sarcasm and cynicism without listening to it during my downtime. The most intriguing character is a teenage boy with a mysterious non-home. I kept listening mainly to find out where he went at night-is he a changling or something? But Lilly and Abby are terrible characters and I'll be honest here, the story resorts to 3-4 lesbian relationships for a draw from that pool of listeners. Really? In a tiny town in the middle of nowhere, the situation and genders are unbelievable. Done.
Slendora
5 out of 5 stars
Unwell
Love this podcast. I feel like the characters are friends of mine. So well done! I am so excited for season 2.
Swamiking
1 out of 5 stars
Lame
Deleted this garbage after getting to trigger warnings for a horror show podcast. The only scary thing is virtue signaling.
spookane
5 out of 5 stars
love this podcast!!
i was skeptical through the first couple episodes because i was expecting something super dark, but the lighter atmosphere is actually a nice contrast with the serious spooky/drama stuff. the one issue i have is that sometimes the mixing has me turning up the sound to hear dialogue but then my eardrums get blown out by a sound effect. on the whole, great stuff!!
gerry94'
5 out of 5 stars
chill and calming
A lot of these other reviews say this podcast has no plot line or moves to slow but I disagree. I love the way that the plot builds up with each scenario and addition of new characters in a nice steady pace. It doesnât feel rushed. Iâm on my second round listening to season one and hoping season two will come out soon!
TanayaJJ
5 out of 5 stars
Love it
Love it
pt3rodacy1
1 out of 5 stars
No plot line
There isnât a distinguishable plot line, and no questions are answered.
drjoshua
1 out of 5 stars
Yawnfest
Boring story that has to have today'sprerequisite American history bashing, a character who is non-binary, and white people who are racist. I get enough of this trash on Netflix.
spacedawgy
4 out of 5 stars
Very enjoyable
I didnât know what to expect with this podcast and the gothic tagline definitely sparked my attention. I love any story about a small town that has secrets. Iâve enjoyed the small âEaster eggsâ throughout the series. A bit of dialogue said in passing that makes you pause and think of its possible implications in the overall timeline/plot. The relationships between the characters is fraught at times and the voice actors convey the tension well. I only gave it 4 stars due to a complaint others have had. It is pretty difficult to catch everything when Iâm streaming it through my carâs speakers. Even at max volume. Looking forward to season 2!
abedwell
2 out of 5 stars
Zzzz - Gave up
Listened to 9 episodes and gave up. Meandering story that seems more focused on political correctness than a good story - any story. No thread to the plot, if there is one. Also, the daughter's voice sounds older than the mother's so it was a aural mess.
Light worker 73
5 out of 5 stars
Awesome show.
Started listening,itâs wonderful. Wish all shows were like this.
Kaela_K
5 out of 5 stars
5 Stars because it has promise
I'm giving 5 Stars because it has promise. Not sure how everything comes together yet as its a bit here and there but I'll continue to listen in the hopes it doesn't disappoint...
Thee Log Lady
4 out of 5 stars
it's a slow burn
Not a huge amount happens in this, but the small little things that occur are enough to keep me interested - I'm very curious where it will all go. I tend to prefer slow burn type episodic stories. Looking forward to another season!
sydneyjadeee
5 out of 5 stars
so good
incredibly immersive, great soundscape, lovable characters and queer representation. i love this podcast.
Linzmyster
4 out of 5 stars
Weird but gripping
Story seemed to be going nowhere but kept me intrigued nonetheless.
Bebebolden
2 out of 5 stars
Enjoyable but full of bad attitudes
Lilly is way too condescending and rude. So is Abby. As soon as Lily arrived everyone greeted her in a friendly manner and she talked to them like they were idiots. She continues to do this for the rest of the story. She is dramatic with her "ughhhhs" as if she has a mental problem. It's annoying.
RonsterBalmer
1 out of 5 stars
Enough
I unsubscribed after the virtue signaling in the introduction. Maybe I am missing out, but I have had enough political bias in entertainment. There is more where this came from.
Susan44444
5 out of 5 stars
Love Love Love
This podcast is soooo good. I didnât want it to end.
Sameerah77
1 out of 5 stars
No.
This is honestly unlistenable. I don't understand how people are enjoying it.
pdubw22
1 out of 5 stars
Never picks up
It never gets better, as others have said, the plot is poor. The voice casting is off. I understand moving beyond ethnic and racial boundaries, but characters voices donât match their age.
//sasha
5 out of 5 stars
Love it!
Great narrative and characters
Keli2280
3 out of 5 stars
Good story, bad sound editing
Iâve never reviewed a podcast before, but I like this one and would be happy if it improved. The story so far is interesting and the voice actors are ok, although most of the female characters sound very similar with exception of Lilly. But the sound editing is so bad. Some of the effects are pretty realistic (swinging porch swing) while basic footsteps sound like hitting a weird synthetic footstep button on an old keyboard. The worst part is that the volume is so inconsistent. You have to keep your finger on the volume buttons through the entire episode. Most of the dialogue is too quiet to hear without turning the volume all the way up, but then a screeching door hinge will some other sound effect, music, etc will force you to turn the volume way down. If the producers could fix this it would be a very enjoyable podcast.
Ikrainski
5 out of 5 stars
Loved this so much
I canât wait to continue the story! I love Lilly and her mom! Written and spoken really well keeps me so entertained and in a trance but I want more!
Zozo243
4 out of 5 stars
Truly the first LGBTQIA+ narrative podcast Iâve heard!
This is THE narrative podcast for 2019. Subverted my expectations time and time again! Highly recommend. However PLEASE make the sound louder! I wish I could always listen in a silent environment but listening with any noise pollution at all makes the show difficult to hear. Turn it up!
Jessflore
5 out of 5 stars
Awesome!
Great job, love it! Story line is good, kept me interested and sounds have me as if Iâm in it. Canât wait for season 2!
Khyle?
4 out of 5 stars
Pretty good
I like it but god, Lillian is so hard to like. Maybe as the story progresses Iâll grow to like her but sheâs actually rude and annoying
AshMag114
2 out of 5 stars
Not what I thought
They put this together well, but I had a hard time following the story line.
Hyena-bro
5 out of 5 stars
Gothic and Queer
I never dreamed that southern gothic could be lgbt+ friendly, then unwell stumbled into my life.
Fbintx
3 out of 5 stars
Please make the sound effects louder
Iâm not quite completely deaf yet.
poejunior
4 out of 5 stars
Shaggy dog gothic
This podcast upends your expectations consistently. I have no idea where itâs going and thatâs one of its pleasures, but sometimes I feel the writers donât know where itâs going either!! Thereâs a lack of narrative propulsion but maybe thatâs a Midwest thing. đ Still, endearing and weird.
How to find a good nickname
5 out of 5 stars
!!!!
I have been hooked since episode 1! This is a great show and I am wondering whatâs next for our characters!
Lonestarlady518
4 out of 5 stars
Needs louder sound
Love the podcast but the volume is too low even on max in my car and even if I have it on speakerphone. Other podcasts have more volume. Looking forward to next season!
mrccgn
1 out of 5 stars
Trash
A confusing, boring plot driven by political ideologies. What is left, or ever existed, is not worth your time. There are many far better podcasts out there.
katex333
5 out of 5 stars
Love it
5 stars from me, only feedback I have is that the sound isnât as loud as other podcasts stories Iâve heard before. I think the sound needs to be a little higher so I donât miss anything! Other than that love it and canât wait for the next season!
Burg000
2 out of 5 stars
Mindless Banter
I kept listening, waiting for a turn in the story, but nothing really happens. Seems like the ending was some kind of premature cliff hanger. The voices were somewhat confusing too... the daughter sounds like she should be the mother and the mother sounds much younger than the daughter. All the characterâs personalities are interchangeable and the whole show was full of mindless banter that didnât add anything to story. This made parts painful to listen too. For no reason, the daughter (main character) has a chip on her shoulder the whole time. Why? This also made listening painful. Other than this first-draft-style writing, the story had potential, but waaay too many in dead ends in story. Advice: remove the mindless banter and instead tie together some of the âcliff hangersâ. This may add more meaning to story.
Trese2019
5 out of 5 stars
Very well done
Great story and voices were engaging- need more!
A1992M
2 out of 5 stars
Nothing happens the entire podcast.
Iâm so confused as to why people are into it. The actors do a good enough job but the storyline.... almost nothing exciting is going on. I kept listening thinking things HAD to get more interesting. But nope. My guess would be all the good reviews are by the actors and their family.
kspraker
1 out of 5 stars
Terrible
I read most of the reviews for this podcast saying it was amazing. Iâm not sure what these people listened to. This is probably the worst Iâve heard! Itâs completely overacted and really has no story line. I had no clue what was happening the whole time. The story goes nowhere. I feel like Iâve wasted my time listening to this.
Upset driver
4 out of 5 stars
Iâd give this 5 stars if...
Iâd give this podcast 5 stars if the sound quality was consistent across the episodes. Some episodes I have to have turned up to full volume just to hear the normal dialogue. Other episodes, if I listed at full volume my ears would bleed. Great story!
Eli.wc
5 out of 5 stars
in love!!
this podcast is amazing - when is it coming back??
CuriousWhy1215
1 out of 5 stars
This podcast made me hate my generation
First off, I tried really hard to keep listening through all of the snarky comments and unrelenting bickering. The writer was clearly a millennial with a âunholier than thouâ attitude... I couldnât make it past episode 5. The storyline dragged. The characters were unlikeable. The upside, kudos to the sound engineer... the sound effects were convincing... Other than that, donât waste your time being lectured by a stupid millennial cloaked by underdeveloped characters, and a storyline with no depth.
constancers
5 out of 5 stars
Wow!
This series is so well done, and mixed like a dream! I couldnât help myself and finished the whole season in one day. Great work!!
KaraPantera
5 out of 5 stars
Such a freaking amazing story
This is the first podcast I listen to each week when a flood of new episodes become available. I absolutely cannot wait to see where this goes! đđâ„ïžâ„ïž
dead_not_sleeping
5 out of 5 stars
Fun - Funny - Weird - Eery
See title! S E E. T I T L E. The title is looking back at you. It sees you. If you *donât* make eye contact with it, it might think youâre rude. Of course if you do make eye contact with it, it might think youâre food. Was all food once rude? Is that how one transitions to food, from a state of rude? A misbegotten attitude? A mood that was all too lewd, human feelings gone from clothed to nude, a boorish, boring, boardroom feud? And what is the state of rude, is it Ohio? An Ohio inside a Chicago? Oh me! oh my!! oh no - oh WOAH!!! A puzzle box inside a puzzle box to be sure. The only way to solve it is to put your body in it and start playing. Does it have a solution? Do you care if it doesnât? Itâs about the play not the victor-ay. Youâre filling time, filling time while you decide to make eye contact with it or not. Choose. Or donât, because not making a decision is a decision, too.
bellakmarie
5 out of 5 stars
Love this
Such a great story! When will it return? Iâm dying.
Ray The Video Guy
3 out of 5 stars
Reeeeeallly Sloooooow....
The premise sounds good, and some of the acting is decent, but 6 episodes in, thereâs barely anything that has happened, all mundane ga-ga. But it keeps my interest enough to keep listening, hoping something happens. Might be 4-star, but I took away 1 Star for the ant-American BS they spew at the end of each episode.
bobbiblackcat
5 out of 5 stars
A Lovely Slow Burn
While slow, I really love that this podcast is taking the time to develop the characters and the sense of mystery. Most story podcasts I listen to don't really do this. Sound quality and acting is top notch as well, I can tell everyone apart which is not something I can say for every podcast.
Rilke2012
3 out of 5 stars
ZZZZZZZ....
Does anything happen? It's fun to listen to as it's well produced. The problem is the obsession to make the characters quirky and cool makes them unreal and boring. And nothing happens. Please try harder. There's a lot of talent here.
VeeTeeOhh
5 out of 5 stars
I really liked this podcast
I liked the story a lot!. And I totally loved the non-binary character! I think I read a review on here that wasnât fond of the liberal presence in a small townâimplying that it doesnât happen and these people donât exist there. It totally does! And I loved the representation. Also quite a few times I actually LOLd. âHave fun at your meat partyâ âItâs a meat raffle!â This was fun. Thank you!
Azzcheekzzzzzzzszszsz
2 out of 5 stars
Another show invaded by liberal nonsense
The show is slow to the jump, to many personalities with hidden agendas. Another show about a small town yet riddled with gay characters. Also the end talks about occupied land. I think you donât understand the difference between occupied and conquered.
diana 1229
5 out of 5 stars
too short, too few and far between
i am thoroughly enjoying the story, although honestly nothing has really happened yet. but thereâs the promise that it will. itâs quirky and funny as well. BUT thereâs 3-4 weeks between episodes, which is too long - and then they are only 20 minutes long, which is too short!!
coolpen
5 out of 5 stars
Follow the Breadcrumbs
The story starts slow but the music and sound design build wonderfully, the cast of characters is diverse and authentic, and the setting is a character all on its own. I cannot wait for more and love the land acknowledgement at the end of each episode. Iâm going to do the same in my podcast.
hornet9988
3 out of 5 stars
To Be Decided
Wonât lie the story doesnât advance a whole lot in the first season. I mean, the conflict of the story only barely peaks out. They havenât even really established the background of the main characters, not sure why Iâm supposed to be interested in them yet. Still though, itâs a quick listen, easy to binge, and there far worse podcasts to listen to out there. 3/5 but hopeful for some season 2 story development. Whatâs up with that restricted collection
Without limits09
4 out of 5 stars
OK
This is mildly interesting but the characters all sound the same, itâs impossible to figure out who is talking because the âelderlyâ mom sounds younger than the daughter. Makes the dialog very hard to follow, unless that ends up being the twist...
DahliaRiddle
5 out of 5 stars
Hooked
This is a slowburn mystery, very well-written and the actors are great. The music is fantastic. I honestly am not sure where it is going yet, but I am definitely coming back for more. Can't wait for season 2!
jesusali
3 out of 5 stars
ASTOUNDINGLY unlikable characters.
Itâs as if someone challenged them to take the PRO out of protagonist. The main character imposes her neurotic behavior on every other character, at one point throwing everyoneâs dinner out a car window. And then she somehow becomes even LESS likable! The show has a staunch pro-Native American liberal perspective which is great, but it feels like the writers have other, personal agendas because why else would they focus so much on non-essential bickering and random characterization? Start moving the story along! Also it would be great if the voice actors were more naturalistic and sounded less like enthusiastic vaudeville or old time radio players. You donât need to reach the back row, dude! ;) Criticisms notwithstanding, I feel like the story has the potential to be very compelling.
Top Secret25
5 out of 5 stars
Awesome
This is a very immersive podcast. I love the story so far and I am really excited to see where it goes. I love that is is slow moving, but still keeps you really hooked. Great job, I hope it keeps going forever!
snixon17
5 out of 5 stars
So good
This show is incredibly immersive, impeccably produced, and gorgeously written and acted. Everything you could want from a podcast. Can't wait to see where it goes.
R_Borealis
5 out of 5 stars
A great podcast
Spooky, gripping, and with just the right amount of lols. If you aren't listening to this podcast, you are missing out.
2lag1t2quit
5 out of 5 stars
My guilty pleasure
Iâm hooked. The storyâs amazingly intriguing plot is matched with awesome theatrics and voice talents. Gripping!
jeffchaney
5 out of 5 stars
Hella good
A wonderful and joyous existential mystery. Diverse and beautiful.
geekygirl2
4 out of 5 stars
interesting
....but the characters need to be slapped on the regular...OMG. The guy that works at the boarding house is irritating AF, and the main characters mother? Wow, she would test the patience of our Savior himself. I think it has potential, but there needs to be more plot development, more story details. Right now, the story seems very topical and doesn't really seem to do much. From the title, I'm not sure where in the story there is any "midwestern Gothic"....maybe season 2 (if there will be one) will be better?
Abbeyyy
3 out of 5 stars
Slow to get into
The story is slow to get into. I plan to continue listening but hoping for more dramatic moments to draw us in.
Mattx5000
3 out of 5 stars
Itâs just OK
The story is interesting, but a little slow to get going. Voice actors can get annoying at times (lots of whining and childish arguments between adults, but that could be the writing) and some of the actors seem inexperienced. Main character isnât written to be very likable and often comes off as way too condescending, even for the story. Once you hit the second half of episode 4, it starts to get more interesting. Looking forward to seeing where it goes.
Yorty40
3 out of 5 stars
Eh
Looked promising but the way characters interact with each other really rubs me the wrong way. This is probably personal preference but when the main characterâs patronizing attitude makes you shudder to hear it, its difficult to get through. I donât mind a slow burn but Iâm three episodes in and all Iâve heard is the characters be unnecessarily rude to each other.
Lofi Digital Monk
5 out of 5 stars
Interesting & promising
Haunted house set in an odd small town. Great voice acting and production value.
Barbs10
4 out of 5 stars
Would be a 5 if...
Where are the new episodes? I canât give it a 5 star rating if episodes are not available after a sensible amount of time has passed!
Blue's foster mom
4 out of 5 stars
Great storyline-suspense and mystery building up...
Fantastic sound design and effects. I am caught on the intriguing story and the characters; I canât help but get a bit annoyed by Lily whom seems to have a contemptuous and accusatory tone in her attitude and voice, though at times she seems defensive as weâll. That is the only reason why I gave it 4 stars. Besides that, this is a wonderful podcast that has definitely caught my attention.
Laurie Lolojojo
5 out of 5 stars
Loving this!
Donât think Iâve ever listened to an audio drama and this is thrilling me. Canât wait for the next episode to come out!
Colin Lance
5 out of 5 stars
So Glad I Found This
Amazing voice acting, production, and a compelling story and characters. If I had one complaint it was that Wes DOES NOT sound 16.
Alllballl
5 out of 5 stars
Goving it Time
Starting a little slow but I can tell theres some great stiff coming ! Totally worth it. Im having lots of fun listening so far, just trying to figure out whats gonna happen.
ClĂana
5 out of 5 stars
Surprising Find - Iâm in Love
Fantastic voice acting and writing. I stumbled upon this podcast and am glad I did! Really excellent slow building of suspense and rich universe.
Effiek
5 out of 5 stars
Enthralling!
To borrow from a friend, if you love sprawling old houses, celery soda jingles, casseroles, children presenting historical events through pageants, the Midwest, ghostly happenings, and record stores, then give it a listen!
Not-fun
5 out of 5 stars
Bold character choices
Though at times the humor seems a bit over the top clownish for the dark tone, unwell makes up for it with a host of very off-the-beaten-path character types in a creepy ohio town, all of whom seem Unwell. Whats up with that? Cant wait for the celery festival...?
melfire1968
5 out of 5 stars
Intriguing
Really enjoying Unwell. Great talent and a great story. Looking forward to the next episode.
seraphimstrike
5 out of 5 stars
Beautiful sound
Come for the sound design, stay for the mystery
@MarshaunRob
5 out of 5 stars
One of THE BEST PODCASTS EVER
Sonic Quality, Writing Excellence, Storytelling at Its B E S T!!!! 5 Star Quality
becky987987
5 out of 5 stars
I love this
I love turning this on, just to hang out with the characters.
LYHF1970
4 out of 5 stars
Excellent sound crafting, good acting, lonely and suspenseful
Unwell is right on the edge between suspeseful, funny, and sad; a perfectly absurd tale of renewal in Middle America. The sound design, voice acting, and clever use of songs have made me listen to the same episodes several times over. This is an excellent example of what audio can be. Grab a celery soda and an old afghan and snuggle up with a friend for a tale about loneliness and community.
Nick McNulty
2 out of 5 stars
Waiting for plot to catch up to the amazing sound design
3.5 stars. Unwell might be the best sounding podcast I've ever heard. Truly rich, layered and textured sound design. And I dare you to listen to that teaser trailer and not immediately hit the subscribe button. I have listened to the first five episodes and I'm still waiting for the plot to get moving. I'm okay with a slow burn, but we're halfway through the season it's still unclear what the driving conflict or mystery is. I trust that the show will ultimately get there, but we still haven't achieved the promise of the premise.
Mcrocker2355
5 out of 5 stars
Brand New and Already A Startling Success
I loved this show right off the bat, and now by episode 5 itâs become an engaging story with fascinating and likeable characters, and itâs full of chilling foreshadowing to keep you waiting for the next episode to be released! I especially like that the show takes time to acknowledge that the United States is occupied land, and recognizes the indigenous peoples who lived and are living in the areas where the show takes place and is written. This is such an important thing to acknowledge and draw attention to and I hope others will follow!
Springdinger
5 out of 5 stars
Interesting
I like it.
crownemoji
5 out of 5 stars
Brilliant
Where has this show been my whole life? Do you have any idea how many podcast-ruts I have been in when this would have brought me back into the light? Perfect mix of wit, suspense, and drama.
Sunshinelove19
5 out of 5 stars
HOOKED!
Reminds me of radio dramas I used to listen to with my Nana. Hooked from the very first episode. ** note to self DUE NOT STOP IN A SMALL TOWN IN THE MIDDLE OF NOWHERE ***
AtomRays
5 out of 5 stars
Stressful in a great way
Unwell is a wonderful example of why audio can be a powerful storytelling format. The performances from the voice actors are intriguing, stressful, joyful, and anxiety inducing simultaneously. The sound design is rich and immersive. The music is a ton of fun. Great job HartLife! I'm loking forward to more episodes.
octopusasahat
5 out of 5 stars
Sound design so good it will fool a cat
My cat does not like it because the sound design is simply too good/sound effects are very real and she keeps looking for the birds and/or smoke alarm. But, I like it very much!
iLoveInuYasha
5 out of 5 stars
!!!!
GOOD GOOD GOOD. Sorry this isnât constructive but I know the reviews help signal boost! And this is definitely one worth signal boosting!
Badkitty Girl
5 out of 5 stars
Suspense!
Not unlike a Murakami novel, there is something unsettling and dreamlike about the slow everyday activities, and that nothing is really as it seems. The teasing hints that thereâs a tipping point for the supernatural around the corner has me on the edge of my seat!
forget2fall
5 out of 5 stars
So good!
Stunning design- unsettling, funny- I canât wait to find out more about these characters and this world.
OkieLane
5 out of 5 stars
Like the Mysterious Stranger to Huck Finn
Different but good
Mjbaker23
5 out of 5 stars
Totally Captivating
I've listened to the first three episodes and Im hooked. Great sound design and story! Highly reccommend.
Ritchie VALIS
5 out of 5 stars
I love Mt. Absalom!
UNWELL is off to a great start. Excellent sound design and and atmosphere and characterization. I can already tell this is a town I'll want to spend time in, like Twin Peaks or Gravity Falls. Can't wait for more!
Drydem
5 out of 5 stars
American Gothic at its best
Unwell captures the feeling of stopping over in a small town off the highway, one that doesn't quite like strangers. The world feels well rounded and full of details to be explored and the voice cast and sound design are both stellar. Highly recommend.
bobbysnacks
5 out of 5 stars
Already Hooked
Just pressed play on episode one and the sound design has already got me hooked. So pumped to have a new horror podcast to love!
Wencit
5 out of 5 stars
Great show
Awesome voice actors and awesome writing. Such delightful snark.
El Stevedore
5 out of 5 stars
Off to a great start!
Another great show from the fine folks at Hartlife!
mcgiro13
5 out of 5 stars
Delightfully midwestern gothic, with a mission
Wow. How can a show make me so uncomfortable, then elated, then anxious, then comfortably homey in such a short time? Three episodes into this piece of midwestern gothic suspense, seasoned with social justice awareness and mission, and Iâm hooked.
WillWolfSnyder
5 out of 5 stars
Creepy and mysterious
Only 2 episodes in and already I am hooked. Each character is unique and extremely well acted. The sound design is excellent. Not sure where itâs going but I am definitely here for the ride
emcname
5 out of 5 stars
Delightfully spooky
These first two episodes have been an absolute smash hit for me. Lily is hilarious about the food safety thing, an aspect Iâve always desperately wanted in a character without even realizing it. Abbie and their SNARK is wonderful, Dotâs stubborn streak is a mile wide and absolutely brilliant, and overlaying it all so far is shadows of creepiness, goosebumps, and mystery. Cannot wait to see more! My only criticism thus far is some of the sound mixingâmany of the cool extra sound effects they have in the background can be pretty overwhelming volume-wise, and Iâm not sure if itâs because I wasnât using headphones or what, but be wary of startlingly loud sounds (especially near the end of the second episode!)
SleeperOfTheBed
5 out of 5 stars
Already Terrifying
Between the teasers leading up to the premiere and the two episodes already out, this show is promising to terrify the listener. Iâm adore the world that is being fleshed out. The dynamics between everyone are believable and beautifully written. Also, the sound design is immaculate. Every episode I make sure to have both headphones in to make sure I can experience every detail.
LoganJWR
5 out of 5 stars
Excited for more
Just enough unsettling weirdness to keep me intrigued. Iâm looking forward to listening to more!
Bookman987
5 out of 5 stars
HartLife: All The Life Youâll Ever Need
As a longtime fan of Our Fair City, Unwell is a distinctly surreal podcast that Iâd come to expect from HartLife. Itâs intriguing premise and superior production design keep it above the quality of most other available podcasts. Keep up the good work, guys!
thebrowniebro
5 out of 5 stars
It's good to be back!
I LITERALLY just finished Tales from Albuquerque just yesterday! Although I was late to join the party, I absolutely loved your previous work! It was my first podcast! I just listened to this while walking to class and I'm already intrigued. I'm excited for this new adventure with HartLife NFP!
Soap-Lady
5 out of 5 stars
Creepy and intriguing
I'm familiar with HartLife NFP's previous work so I was glad to hear about this new production. Between the folksy charm of the American Midwest is a sense of dread that makes the hair on the back of my neck stand up. I look forward to more.
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- 92
- Subscribers
- 52
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- Yes
- Website
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- Yes
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- Last upload date
- March 15, 2023
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- 5.2- Call and Answerby Bilal Dardai Reaching out Benefits of being dead I'm warning you. Content Advisories for this episode can be found here. A Transcript for this episode can be found here. Support Unwell and HartLife NFP on Patreon at www.patreon.com/hartlifenfp This episode features: Clarisa Cherie Rios as Lily, Mark Soloff as Silas, Amelia Bethel as Marisol, Anuja Vaidya as Norah, and Michael Turrentine as Wes. Written by Bilal Dardai, sound design by Alexander Danner, directed by Jeffrey Nils Gardner, theme music composed by Stephen Poon, assistant director Lauren Grace Thompson, recording engineer Mel Ruder, associate producer Ani Enghdahl, Theme performed by Stephen Poon, Lauren Kelly, Gunnar Jebsen, Travis Elfers, Mel Ruder, and Betsey Palmer, produced by haydée r. souffrant, Unwell lead sound designer Eli Hamada McIlveen, Executive Producers Eleanor Hyde and Jeffrey Nils Gardner, by HartLife NFP.0 comments0
- 5.1- The Farmhouse and the Floodby Jim McDoniel He's here He's not here None of us really know Content Advisories for this episode can be found here. A Transcript for this episode can be found here. Support Unwell and HartLife NFP on Patreon at www.patreon.com/hartlifenfp This episode features: Clarisa Cherie Rios as Lily, Marsha Harman as Dot, Mark Soloff as Silas, Pat King as Chester, Kat Hoil as Abbie, Anuja Vaidya as Norah, and Michael Turrentine as Wes. Written by Jim McDoniel, sound design by Eli Hamada McIlveen, directed by Jeffrey Nils Gardner, theme music composed by Stephen Poon, assistant director Lauren Grace Thompson, recording engineer Mel Ruder, associate producer Ani Enghdahl, Theme performed by Stephen Poon, Lauren Kelly, Gunnar Jebsen, Travis Elfers, Mel Ruder, and Betsey Palmer, produced by haydée r. souffrant, Unwell lead sound designer Eli Hamada McIlveen, Executive Producers Eleanor Hyde and Jeffrey Nils Gardner, by HartLife NFP.0 comments0
- Unwell, a Midwestern Gothic Mystery Feb 24 · 22m Spikes Cabrera presents: Last Time on UnwellWant a quick reminder of our story so far in preparation for Season Five? Spikes is here to help remind you what happened! Content warnings for this episode can be found here. This episode features: Isa Ramos as Spikes Cabrera, with the cast of Unwell. Written by Jim McDoniel, with clips from episodes by Jessica Best, Bilal Dardai, Jim McDoniel, and Jessica Wright Buha, with sound design by Jeffrey Nils Gardner, recording engineer Mel Ruder, produced by haydée r. souffrant, Unwell lead sound designer Eli Hamada McIlveen, Executive Producers Eleanor Hyde and Jeffrey Nils Gardner, by HartLife NFP.0 comments0
- Feed Drop: Intra QuestHello! Jeffrey here. With Unwell Season five debuting next week, weâre excited to bring you one last feed drop- the first episode of the new show Intra Quest! Intra Quest is a wild, kooky show full of mole people, mad scientists, desert cultists, kooky lighthouse keepers, and a whole slew of quirky characters- and if you loved HartLife NFPâs other show Our Fair City, weâre sure youâll love this! You know I LOVE anything with mad scientists~ You can find Intra Quest anywhere you listen to podcasts. Our thanks to Intra Quest for their support. ========= Aether and Sirius, partners on a mission, meet Logo, who attempts to recruit them for a new quest on behalf of The Agency. The three work together to complete the current mission. Intra Quest â Created by Michael Freiberg A production of iHeartRadio and Astrum Media Executive Produced by Michael Freiberg and iHeartRadio Co-produced by Adam Raymonda and Chelsea English Sound Design and Mix by Dennis Dembeck Music by Trey Toy Episode written by Michael Freiberg Performances by: Matthew Broussard | AetherMike Lebovitz | SiriusMyq Kaplan | LogoLucie Pohl | Umbra Featuring:Avalon Penrose | LuciaEthan Herschenfeld | Vice ScholarPat Swearingen | YurianNick Naney | KingpinTyler Fischer | Street Cart VendorGian DiCostanzo | Young MerchantHannah Matusow | Junior Scholar Director and Head Writer: Michael Freiberg Writers: Tom Delgado and Will Julian Story Editor: Chelsea English Dialogue Editor: Adam Raymonda Additional Music: Matthew Blocha Foley: Post Red Narration: Graham Rowat Key Art: Rich Davies See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.0 comments0
- Unwell and the Gothic with Elena Fernåndez Collins (pt 1)Today, we're excited to share this interview about Unwell and the Gothic with Elena Fernåndez Collins! You can find content advisories here, and a transcript of the interview here. Support Unwell and HartLife NFP on Patreon at www.patreon.com/hartlifenfp0 comments0
- Feed drop- Of Mice and Men and MonstersHello, Jeffrey here. As we approach Season Five, weâve got anothrt feed drop for you- the fantastic actual play podcast Of Mice and Men and Monsters. The showâs Dungeon Master is Katelyn, who also happens to be a high school English teacher. She creates adventures that weave classic literature with dungeons and dragons- so far theyâve tackled Frankenstein, Moby Dick, Robin Hood, The Count of Monte Cristo, Oliver Twist, Robinson Crusoe and The Great Gatsby, with many more to come. Weâre here with the first episode of Frankenstein- you can find out more and listen to later episodes at www.omamam.com, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Enjoy! ==== In the pilot episode of Of Mice And Men And Monsters, our players Penelope, Bertram, and Awen are brought together because of a mysterious flyer by Dr. Frankenstein. A flyer that describes Frankenstein's latest experiment -- a race through an intricate maze in his castle where the winner will be lavished with riches and prizes. But in this race, not everyone will make it out alive. Support our show by visiting our Patreon page -- https://www.patreon.com/omamamshow Visit our website -- https://www.omamamshow.com Find and support our sponsors at: fableandfolly.com/partners Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices0 comments0
- Unwell Season Five Trailer: LostComing March 1, 2023: the final season of Unwell. Find content warnings here, and a transcript here. === Trailer featuring Marsha Harman, Michael Turrentine, Anuja Vaidya, Clarissa Cherie Rios, Joshua K. Harris, Pat King, and Kat Hoil. Written by Jessica Best, Bilal Dardai, Jim McDoniel, and Jessica Wright Buha. Sound design by Jeffrey Nils Gardner. Produced by Eleanor Hyde and Jeffrey Nils Gardner.0 comments0
- Unwell Season Four AMA Part 2Time for more listener questions! This week, Jeffrey and Eleanor sit down to talk about writing and structuring the series, the inspirations behind Unwell and lots more- including an appearance from our favorite waitress, Ele Matelan! Support Unwell and HartLife NFP on Patreon at www.patreon.com/hartlifenfp0 comments0
- Unwell, a Midwestern Gothic Mystery Jan 4 · 30m Unwell Season Four AMA Part 1While recording for Season Five, we took a bit of time out to record answers to some questions you folks sent in. In this session, Joshua K Harris, Kat Hoil, and Marsha Harman jumped in with some answers- and weâll have some more answers from other questions in a later episode. Enjoy! Support Unwell and HartLife NFP on Patreon at www.patreon.com/hartlifenfp0 comments0
- Feed Drop- Museum at TomorrowThis week, we've got another feed drop for you- this one is the first episode of an audio fiction miniseries created by Unwell executive producer Jeffrey Nils Gardner. It's a much more abstract show- we hope you enjoy it! If you want to hear more, search for "Museum at tomorrow" in your podcast app! === A beginning. A new way of listening. âThrough me the way intoâ Learn more at www.nilsgardner.com/the-museum-at-tomorrow Read a transcript of this episode here. Content advisories for this episode here. Created and produced by Jeffrey Nils Gardner Interviews with Bates Slayer, Makena Levine, and Eleanor Hyde. Museums toured include the Art Institute of Chicago, the Chicago History Museum, and the Northwestern Block Museum of Art. Music by Jeffrey Nils Gardner, with additional tracks from the Blue Dot Sessions. Special thanks to Neil Verma and Sarah Geis.0 comments0
- University of Pittsburgh Queer Horror Week: Podcasting 101We're so excited to share this live recording of another of our talks at the 2022 University of Pittsburgh Queer Horror Week- this one on how how we make Unwell! Enormous thanks to the University of Pittsburgh Horror Studies Working Group for hosting us, and in particular to Dr. Bridget Keown, who lead this fantastic talk. This talk was recorded live in a classroom- so the audio is a little rougher than our usual fare- but we hope you enjoy this fantastic chat! You can also take in a version of this talk via video (with captioning) hosted by the University of Pittsburgh here. Support Unwell and HartLife NFP on Patreon at www.patreon.com/hartlifenfp0 comments0
- Feed Drop- Our Fair CityWelcome, Loyal Polices...to Our Fair City. We're so excited to share this feed drop- the show that kicked off our work in audio fiction with HartLife NFP. If you enjoy this episode- we hope you'll take a moment to check out the rest of Our Fair City. The following audio record comprises Season One of the glorious True Histories of the HartLife Corporation in its entirety. We hope you enjoy this remastered and reissued version. To read more about this new edition of Season One, click here. Support Unwell and HartLife NFP on Patreon at www.patreon.com/hartlifenfp The Narratorâ Ansel Burch Nathan Rourkeâ Clayton Faits Jackâ Mark Soloff Neal Hendersonâ Sebastian H. Orr Old Ladyâ Lauren Faits Alison Daltonâ Nina O'Keefe Elizabeth Rourkeâ Tara Schile Andrew Snidgeâ Frank Sjodin Clayâ Tyler Samples Sandyâ Abby Doud Peatâ Jared Latore MolePerson Overseerâ Jeffrey Gardner Vice President Davenportâ Ben Aldred Special Agent George Chamberlainâ Jim McDoniel Doctor Emily Caligariâ Marsha Harman The Professorâ Ginneh Jolan The Deanâ Jim McDoniel The TAâ Mark Soloff Doctor Herbert Westâ Ryan Schile The Voice of HartLifeâ Jeffrey Gardner Written by Clayton Faits, with Ansel Burch, Jim McDoniel, Frank Sjodin. Directed by Jeffrey Nils Gardner. Sound Design by Ryan Schile. Music by Stephen Poon. Episode art by Robin Billadeau. Produced by David Rheinstrom. Production Management by Betsey Palmer. Created by Clayton Faits.0 comments0
- University of Pittsburgh Queer Horror Week: Meet the PodcastersWe're so excited to share this live recording of one of our talks at the 2022 University of Pittsburgh Queer Horror Week! Enormous thanks to the University of Pittsburgh Horror Studies Working Group for hosting us, and in particular to Dr. Bridget Keown, who lead this fantastic talk. This talk was recorded live in a classroom- so the audio is a little rougher than our usual fare- but we hope you enjoy this fantastic chat! You can also take in a version of this talk via video (with captioning) hosted by the University of Pittsburgh here. Support Unwell and HartLife NFP on Patreon at www.patreon.com/hartlifenfp0 comments0
- Unwell, a Midwestern Gothic Mystery Oct 12 · 35m Feed Drop: Give Me AwayHello- Jeffrey here! Over here in Chicago, weâve just kicked off recording for Season Five of unwell- it is so wonderful to be back in the studio with these actors, and I am SO excited for you to hear what weâre working on. In the meantime- weâre thrilled to bring you the first episode of Gideon Mediaâs âGive Me Away.â Itâs a sci-fi thriller from Mac Rogers, who wrote some of my very favorite pieces of audio in the genre- including  The Message, LifeAfter, and Steal The Stars.  You can hear the rest of the series, and find credits, transcripts, and more at gideon-media. org. === The screaming spaceship lands just as Graham Shapiro's life is falling apart. The world reels, and Graham makes some big decisions. Featuring Hanna Cheek, Sean Williams, Kevin R. Free, Nat Cassidy, Diana Oh, Dani Martineck, Rebecca Comtois, Alba Ponce de LeĂłn, Jorge Cordova, Lori Elizabeth Parquet, and Stephanie Willing. Written by Mac Rogers, directed by Jordana Williams, sound designed by Bart Fasbender, music composed by Adam Blau, assistant directed by Marty McGuire, and produced by Cara Ehlenfeldt. Transcripts are available at www.gideon-media.com/transcripts. Gideon Media crafts gripping productions that explore human grace and darkness through popular genre forms. Learn more at www.gideon-media.com and follow us on Twitter @mediagideon, Instagram @gideonaudio, and Facebook @gideonaudio.0 comments0
- What makes a good director?We're now on our between-season break, as we head into the studio to record Season Five. For the first episode of our break, we're here with an interview about directing audio fiction! Unwell writer Jessica Best and Andrea Klassen (creator of shows Station to Station and the Me and AU podcast) sit down with Unwell director and executive producer Jeffrey Nils Gardner to chat about the art of directing, supporting artists, and more. Find a transcript for this episode here. Support Unwell and HartLife NFP on Patreon at www.patreon.com/hartlifenfp0 comments0
- 4.12- The Lessons of the Woodby Jim McDoniel In Memoriam Where are you going? Consequences Content Advisories for this episode can be found here. A Transcript for this episode can be found here. Support Unwell and HartLife NFP on Patreon at www.patreon.com/hartlifenfp This episode features: Clarisa Cherie Rios as Lily, Marsha Harman as Dot, Amelia Bethel as Marisol, Mark Soloff as Silas, Clint Worthington as Russell, Kat Hoil as Abbie, Anuja Vaidya as Norah, and Michael Turrentine as Wes. Written by Jim McDoniel, sound design by Alexander Danner, directed by Jeffrey Nils Gardner, theme music composed by Stephen Poon, recording engineer Mel Ruder, associate producer Ani Enghdahl, Theme performed by Stephen Poon, Lauren Kelly, Gunnar Jebsen, Travis Elfers, Mel Ruder, and Betsey Palmer, produced by haydée r. souffrant, Unwell lead sound designer Eli Hamada McIlveen, Executive Producers Eleanor Hyde and Jeffrey Nils Gardner, by HartLife NFP.0 comments0
- 4.11- Runby Jessica Wright Buha Let's give it a try Are you a liar? Without you, my world is PLEASE BE ADVISED: this will be one of the more intense episodes of Unwell. Content advisories are included for every episode of Unwell- you can find them linked below. The nature of content/trigger warnings also mean that the below list may contain spoilers for the episode. We've worked to keep the content warnings as vague as possible while still being useful. Content Advisories for this episode can be found here. A Transcript for this episode can be found here. Support Unwell and HartLife NFP on Patreon at www.patreon.com/hartlifenfp This episode features: Clarisa Cherie Rios as Lily, Pat King as Chester, Joshua K. Harris as Rudy, Mark Soloff as Silas Lodge. Written by Jessica Wright Buha, sound design by Jeffrey Nils Gardner, directed by Jeffrey Nils Gardner, theme music composed by Stephen Poon, recording engineer Mel Ruder, associate producer Ani Enghdahl, Theme performed by Stephen Poon, Lauren Kelly, Gunnar Jebsen, Travis Elfers, Mel Ruder, and Betsey Palmer, produced by haydée r. souffrant, Unwell lead sound designer Eli Hamada McIlveen, Executive Producers Eleanor Hyde and Jeffrey Nils Gardner, by HartLife NFP.0 comments0
- 4.10- Town Meetingsby Jim McDoniel Who is on the inside? Normal meeting protocol Get whatâs coming to you Content Advisories for this episode can be found here. A Transcript for this episode can be found here. Support Unwell and HartLife NFP on Patreon at www.patreon.com/hartlifenfp This episode features: Clarisa Cherie Rios as Lily, Pat King as Chester, Kat Hoil as Abbie, Marsha Harman as Dot, Amelia Bethel as Marisol, Krista DâAgostino as Hazel, Joshua K. Harris as Rudy, Corrbette Pasko as Maureen, Michael Turrentine as Wes, Sebastian H Orr as **$&#*$, Ele Matelan as &&@)@*&, Eleanor Hyde as Eugenia Hewitt, and Tina Daniels, Newt Schottelkotte, Bob Raymonda, Jeffrey Nils Gardner, Kris Kaiyala, Leeman Kessler, Kat Evans, and Sydney Penny as the Mt. Absalom townspeople. Written by Jim McDoniel, sound design by Eli Hamada McIlveen, directed by June Thiele, theme music composed by Stephen Poon, recording engineer Mel Ruder, associate producer Ani Enghdahl, Theme performed by Stephen Poon, Lauren Kelly, Gunnar Jebsen, Travis Elfers, Mel Ruder, and Betsey Palmer, produced by haydĂ©e r. souffrant, Unwell lead sound designer Eli Hamada McIlveen, Executive Producers Eleanor Hyde and Jeffrey Nils Gardner, by HartLife NFP.0 comments0
- 4.9- Tighten the Ropesby Jessica Wright Buha I scream You scream We all scream Unimaginable fear Something must be done === Content Advisories for this episode can be found here. A Transcript for this episode can be found here. Support Unwell and HartLife NFP on Patreon at www.patreon.com/hartlifenfp This episode features: Clarisa Cherie Rios as Lily, Pat King as Chester, Miles Buha as Jamie, Joshua K. Harris as Rudy, Corrbette Pasko as Maureen, Mark Soloff as Silas Lodge, Sebastian H Orr as **$&#*$, Ele Matelan as &&@)@*&, Hilary Williams as Joey, D'Souza's employees and patrons: Tina Daniels, Newt Schottelkotte, Bob Raymonda, Jeffrey Nils Gardner, Kris Kaiyala. Written by Jessica Wright Buha, sound design by Alexander Danner, directed by Jeffrey Nils Gardner, theme music composed by Stephen Poon, recording engineer Mel Ruder, associate producer Ani Enghdahl, Theme performed by Stephen Poon, Lauren Kelly, Gunnar Jebsen, Travis Elfers, Mel Ruder, and Betsey Palmer, produced by haydée r. souffrant, Unwell lead sound designer Eli Hamada McIlveen, Executive Producers Eleanor Hyde and Jeffrey Nils Gardner, by HartLife NFP. Extra Credits:0 comments0
- Unwell, a Midwestern Gothic Mystery Jul 20 · 28m 4.8- Ephemerisby Bilal Dardai A quiet drive The dream team Stars (above, below) === Content Advisories for this episode can be found here. A Transcript for this episode can be found here. Support Unwell and HartLife NFP on Patreon at www.patreon.com/hartlifenfp This episode features: Joshua K. Harris as Rudy, Kat Hoil as Abbie, and Anuja Vaidya as Norah. Written by Bilal Dardai, sound design by Jeffrey Nils Gardner, directed by Jeffrey Nils Gardner, theme music composed by Stephen Poon, recording engineer Mel Ruder, associate producer Ani Enghdahl, Theme performed by Stephen Poon, Lauren Kelly, Gunnar Jebsen, Travis Elfers, Mel Ruder, and Betsey Palmer, produced by haydée r. souffrant, Unwell lead sound designer Eli Hamada McIlveen, Executive Producers Eleanor Hyde and Jeffrey Nils Gardner, by HartLife NFP.0 comments0
- 4.7- FalloutA quest for snacks Who do you reach out to? I are/We am/I was/We will always be === Content Advisories for this episode can be found here. A Transcript for this episode can be found here. Support Unwell and HartLife NFP on Patreon at www.patreon.com/hartlifenfp This episode features: Clarissa Cherie Rios as Lily, Amelia Bethel as Marisol, Marsha Harman as Dot, Joshua K. Harris as Rudy, Michael Turrentine as Wes, Pat King as Chester, Isa Ramos as Spikes, Krista D'Agostino as Hazel, Katelyn Tinius as the lady on the intercom. Written by Jessica Wright Buha, sound design by Laurence Owen, directed by Jeffrey Nils Gardner, theme music composed by Stephen Poon, recording engineer Mel Ruder, associate producer Ani Enghdahl, Theme performed by Stephen Poon, Lauren Kelly, Gunnar Jebsen, Travis Elfers, Mel Ruder, and Betsey Palmer, produced by haydée r. souffrant, Unwell lead sound designer Eli Hamada McIlveen, Executive Producers Eleanor Hyde and Jeffrey Nils Gardner, by HartLife NFP.0 comments0
- Unwell Season Four Sound Designer RoundtableFor the final week of our mid-season break- we've got a roundtable with some of our sound design team, answering more of your questions! This episodes features Eli Hamada McIlveen, Alexander Danner, and Jeffrey Nils Gardner, and is hosted by Eleanor Hyde. You can find a transcript of the episode here.0 comments0
- Feed Drop: Where the Stars FellHello- Jeffrey here. Today, weâre excited to share a show from the Fable and Folly Network that we think you might enjoy- Where the Stars fell. This is another American Gothic show- though set in the Pacific Northwest rather than in the Midwest. Itâs a wonderful story that centers of themes of identity and choice- and for me, I was sold on the imaginative, strange world- a joy to lose yourself in. Enjoy this first episode of the show, and head to your podcatcher of choice to hear the rest of the story! Now- enjoy the first episode of Where the Stars Fell Where the Stars Fell is a production of Caldera Studios, and is produced and written by Newton Schottelkotte. The voice of Mama Gabe was Kiera Gill. The voice of Lucille Kensington was Madelyn Harvieux. The voice of Dr. Edison Tucker was Newton Schottelkotte. The voice of Mike Elle was Kyle Street. Script edits were done by Lucy Brown, with a sensitivity read by Kit Addams. All sound effects taken from Audio Library, Sound Library, Soundbible dot com, original foley, or used under Creative Commons License. Find transcripts, social media links, and places to listen at wherethestarsfell.com Find a transcript here.0 comments0
