Unwell, a Midwestern Gothic Mystery
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
5.12- Remaining
13 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
by Bilal DardaiA RoadmapHow the story will be toldGoodnight, Mt. Absalom.Content Advisories for this episode can be found here.A Transcript for this e...
5.11 - The Water, The Stars
30 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
by Jessica Wright BuhaI don’t want to forget youShouldn’t this be happy?What I need.Content Advisories for this episode can be found here.A Transc...
5.10 - Elevation
16 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
by Jessica Wright BuhaWhat do you remember?Practicalities.Love remains.Content Advisories for this episode can be found here.A Transcript for this epi...
5.9 - Echo Chamber
02 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
by Jessica BestI’m remembering nowWho’s in there?You’re making it worse.Content Advisories for this episode can be found here.A Transcript for t...
5.8 - Caretakers
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
by Jim McDonielGather ‘roundThis is all I can do for youI can’t do this anymoreContent Advisories for this episode can be found here.A Transcript ...
5.7 - The Chasm
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
by Bilal DardaiFor your ears onlyI’ve always been like thisSing of joy and sing of graceContent Advisories for this episode can be found here.A Tran...
Welcomed by Design and Unwell, part 2
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We're back with the second episode of Welcomed by Design's interview with the Unwell team at the University of Pittsburgh! We hope you enjoy, and we'r...
Feed Drop: Midnight Burger
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hi there- Jeffrey here. For today’s midseason break release, we’ve got a feed drop from a really great show- Midnight Burger. This comedy fiction...
Welcomed By Design and Unwell Part 1
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For this week's midseason break, we're sharing an episode from the delightful podcast Welcomed By Design, a show produced by students and faculty at t...
5.6 - Boundaries
10 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
by Jim McDonielFacing our fearsI would not show you thisThings changeContent Advisories for this episode can be found here.A Transcript for this episo...
5.5- Outreach
26 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
by Jessica BestIsn't there anyone on the air?Big questionsWHO AM IContent Advisories for this episode can be found here.A Transcript for this episode ...
5.4- The Creeping Water
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
by Jessica Wright BuhaNothing works.Why are you pretending this is normal?Learning about hard conversations.Content Advisories for this episode can be...
5.3- Flock
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
by Jessica BestA little footwork (for two)Things get shaken up47,000 Aspen trees.Content Advisories for this episode can be found here.A Transcript fo...
5.2- Call and Answer
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
by Bilal DardaiReaching outBenefits of being deadI'm warning you.Content Advisories for this episode can be found here.A Transcript for this episode c...
5.1- The Farmhouse and the Flood
01 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
by Jim McDonielHe's hereHe's not hereNone of us really knowContent Advisories for this episode can be found here.A Transcript for this episode can be ...
Spikes Cabrera presents: Last Time on Unwell
24 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Want 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 ep...
Unwell Season Five Trailer: Lost
25 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Coming March 1, 2023: the final season of Unwell.Find content warnings here, and a transcript here.===Trailer featuring Marsha Harman, Michael Turrent...
Feed Drop- Museum at Tomorrow
21 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This 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 Jeff...
Feed Drop: Give Me Away
12 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hello- Jeffrey here! Over here in Chicago, we’ve just kicked off recording for Season Five of unwell- it is so wonderful to be back in the studio wi...
4.12- The Lessons of the Wood
14 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
by Jim McDonielIn MemoriamWhere are you going?ConsequencesContent Advisories for this episode can be found here.A Transcript for this episode can be f...
4.11- Run
31 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
by Jessica Wright BuhaLet's give it a tryAre you a liar?Without you, my world isPLEASE BE ADVISED: this will be one of the more intense episodes of Un...
4.10- Town Meetings
17 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
by Jim McDonielWho is on the inside?Normal meeting protocolGet what’s coming to youContent Advisories for this episode can be found here.A Transcrip...
4.9- Tighten the Ropes
03 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
by Jessica Wright BuhaI scream You scream We all screamUnimaginable fearSomething must be done===Content Advisories for this episode can be found here...
4.8- Ephemeris
20 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
by Bilal DardaiA quiet driveThe dream teamStars (above, below)===Content Advisories for this episode can be found here.A Transcript for this episode c...
4.7- Fallout
06 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A quest for snacksWho 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...
4.6- The Nerve
11 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Extra Credit assignmentsExploring/DiggingYou shouldn't have touched me===We'll be going on our regularly scheduled mid-season break after this episode...
4.5- Siblings
27 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Look yourself in the eyeThings were missedTherapy can help.===Content Advisories for this episode can be found here.A Transcript for this episode can ...
4.4- Dog Day Crafternoon
13 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Small gifts for the ones we loveIt's time for a heistWe have to stop lying to each other.===Content Advisories for this episode can be found here.A Tr...
4.3- For Posterity
30 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Voices from the pastWe all love researchToday is a good day.===Content Advisories for this episode can be found here.A Transcript for this episode can...
4.2- The Shepherd
16 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sun-dappled memoriesWe've got to work togetherWhen is a wolf not a wolf?===Content Advisories for this episode can be found here.A Transcript for this...
4.1- Hold On
02 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Outside isn't safeWe're not gonna talk about itWe're not gonna talk about her===Content Advisories for this episode can be found here.A Transcript for...
Season Four Trailer: Premonitions
23 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Searching. Protecting. Supporting.Searching. Protecting. Supporting.Searching. Protecting. ProtectingProtectingProtectingProtectingProtectingProafiffg...
Brimstone Valley Mall
02 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hi there- Jeffrey here. We're so close to the return of Unwell Season Four- and we're so excited to have the chance to share one more guest episode- B...
The Music of Unwell
19 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For today's episode, we've got something really exciting- two interviews with artists from Unwell, talking about making audio work. These are sourced...
Season Four Trailer: Traditions
06 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We are thrilled to announce that Unwell will return with Season Four on March 2nd, 2022!Mt. Absalom Town Anthem written by Jessica Best. Sound design ...
Starship Tempest
10 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we're excited to share a show that's very different from Unwell: Starship Tempest! Featuring some longtime HartLife NFP artists, including ...
The Strange Case of the Starship Iris
15 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
For this week's feed drop, we're excited to bring you the first episode of The Strange Case of the Starship Iris, written by Unwell staff writer Jessi...
3.12 - Return
01 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Just calling to let you know I made it home safeIn and through and below and betweenThings get more complicated===Content Advisories for this episode ...
3.11 - Variables
18 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Anger can be healthyA really creepy laughIt's me===Content Advisories for this episode can be found here.A Transcript for this episode can be found h...
3.10 - The Sound of Her Voice
04 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
An uninvited guestI miss you so, so muchWe're not used to this here===Content Advisories for this episode can be found here.A Transcript for this epis...
3.09 - Unfinished Business
21 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A watched email never updatesConnecting the dotsFilthy meat eaters=== Tell us more about yourself in our Listener Survey!Content Advisories for this ...
3.08 - Celerity
07 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
by Jessica Wright BuhaSound adviceLayers under layersLet's all just take a breath=== Tell us more about yourself in our Listener Survey!Content Advis...
3.07 - A Space Within The Walls
23 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
by Bilal DardaiLand linesSometimes you get what you wantWho can you trust?=== Tell us more about yourself in our Listener Survey!Content Advisories f...
Greater Boston
26 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
During our mid-season break, we are sharing some favorite episodes from other shows we love. Today's is Greater Boston. Greater Boston is a full-cast ...
Old Gods of Appalachia
12 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
During our mid-season break, we are sharing some episodes from other shows we love. First up is Old Gods of Appalachia. Old Gods of Appalachia is an e...
3.06 - The Truthteller
28 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
by Jessica Wright BuhaRoad trip!Lies on lies on lies.Happy New Years.=== Content Advisories for this episode can be found here.A Transcript for this ...
3.05 - Hark
14 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
by Jessica BestMerry Christmas.What day is it?Merry Christmas=== Content Advisories for this episode can be found here.A Transcript for this episode ...
3.04 - The Imminent Frost
31 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
by Bilal DardaiMeteorological differences.Layers within Layers.Who does this place belong to?=== Content Advisories for this episode can be found her...
3.03 - Chapel Hill
17 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
by Jim McDonielBack in.Of course it would be you.How could it be you?=== Content Advisories for this episode can be found here.A Transcript for this ...
3.02 - Talking to Ghosts
03 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
by Jessica BestNow.Work to do.How do you know you're alive?=== Content Advisories for this episode can be found here.A Transcript for this episode ca...
3.01 - Theodore
17 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
by Jim McDonielThe Past.What do you want?I just want to help.=== Content Advisories for this episode can be found here.A Transcript for this episode ...
Feed Drop: Family Ghosts
11 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As we continue to prepare for Season Three of Unwell, launching on February 17, we wanted to share another show we thought you might enjoy: Family Gho...
Season Three Trailer: Missing
03 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Unwell will return: February 17, 2021Mom?===Read a transcript for the trailer here.Content warnings for the trailer here.Featuring: Ansel Burch, Kathl...
Season Three Trailer: Your Neighbor
27 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Unwell will return: February 17, 2021Join us.===Read a transcript for the trailer here.Content warnings for the trailer here.Featuring: Mel Ruder, Pat...
Unwell Season Three Trailer: Below
14 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Unwell will return: February 17, 2021Find him.=== Read a transcript for the trailer here. Content warnings for the trailer here.Featuring: Shariba Riv...
Feed Drop- Our Fair City
06 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome, 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 N...
2.12 - The Broken Moat
05 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
by Jessica Wright BuhaAn invitation//a request//a pleaThanksgiving is just the one dayThis is my house.=== Unwell will return with Season Three in 20...
2.11 - The Gang Goes In
22 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
by Jessica Wright BuhaSleepy afternoon cuddlesAbove the roof, under the floorThe worst possible moment.====Content Advisories for this episode can be ...
2.10 - Solid Citizens
08 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
by Bilal DardaiFind entertainment where you canPublic revelationsWe always knew it would come to this.===Content Advisories for this episode can be fo...
2.09 - Crop Shy
24 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
by Jessica Wright BuhaThe trouble with doors isLies on lies on lies.I am (not) afraid.====Content Advisories for this episode can be found here.A Tran...
Podcast Blackout
10 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Content warnings: police violence, racial violence, victims of hate crimes, white supremacy, and police violence.Read by: Shariba Rivers, Pat King, Al...
2.08 - The Lens
27 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
by Bilal DardaiAn accidentAn experimentWe all have stories like this.===Content Advisories for this episode can be found here.A Transcript for this ep...
2.07 - The Night Shift
13 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
by Jessica BestNasty meat eatersThe music is wrongAn old new friend===Content Advisories for this episode can be found here. A Transcript for this epi...
Michael & Gabriel introduce THE HARBINGERS
08 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Our team has a new show! Michael Turrentine (Wes) and Gabriel Urbina (Wolf 359, Unseen, Zero Hours) chat about the new show. And then you’ll hear th...
2.06 - The Graveyard Shuffle
18 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
by Jessica BestHalloween made manifestEveryone’s invitedThe boundaries are breached===Content Advisories for this episode can be found here. A Trans...
2.05- Collaboration
04 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
by Jim McDonielMoney worriesA visit to the libraryA Rubicon is crossed===Content Advisories for this episode can be found here.A Transcript for this e...
2.04- Family Tree
19 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
by Jessica BestFamily storiesA morning constitutionalA break in===Content Advisories for this episode can be found here. A Transcript for this episode...
2.03 - Hay Ride
05 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Written by Jim McDonielA second dateA third meetingLily shares a secret===Content Advisories for this episode can be found here.A Transcript for this ...
2.02 - Another Form of Algebra
22 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Written by Bilal DardaiEverything echoesIf you know how to listenRudy learns some history----Content Advisories for this episode can be found here. A ...
2.01 - The Burning Woods
08 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
By Jim McDonielSome things burn.Some do not.Lily makes a new friend. ---Content Advisories for this episode can be found here.A Transcript for this e...
Season Two Trailer: the Stories We Tell
02 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Beware the one in the night.We're so excited to announce the launch of Season Two of Unwell, a Midwestern Gothic Mystery on January 8, 2020! If you'll...
World Gone Wrong Episode 101: Can you shame-cone a Werewolf?
09 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We're so pleased to bring you the first episode of our new podcast- World Gone Wrong: a ficitonal chat show about friendship at the end of the world.G...
New show from our team- World Gone Wrong!
08 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Hi folks,We're SO excited to be bringing you the news- we've got a brand new show coming to you from Jeffrey, Eleanor, and many folks who worked on Un...
1.12- Lost in the Woods
07 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In which the plot thickens and danger emerges.Content advisories for this episode can be found here. You can read a transcript for this episode here.L...
1.11- The Celery Festival
24 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In which the town celebrates and painful truths are revealed.---Content advisories for this episode can be found here. You can read a transcript for t...
1.10- The Devil's in the Details
10 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In which Abbie’s work is interrupted and the pipes (and nerves) are rattled.Content advisories for this episode can be found here.You can read a tra...
1.09- Designs and Designations
26 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In which we explore Mt. Absalom and visit some dangerous places.Content advisories for this episode can be found here. You can read a transcript for t...
1.08 - Pack Animals
12 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In which the Woods are dangerous and Wes is found.---Content advisories for this episode can be found here.You can read a transcript for this episode ...
1.07- Research Project
29 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In which Lily hunts for secrets and Abbie flaunts the (library) law.---Content advisories for this episode can be found here.You can read a transcript...
1.06- Storm
03 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In which we meet another resident and delve deeper into the house.===Content advisories for this episode can be found here.You can read a transcript f...
1.05- Voyager
20 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In which new avenues are explored and old stories are rediscovered.===Content advisories for this episode can be found here.You can read a transcript ...
1.04- Rifled
06 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In which several things are lost and others are found.===Content advisories for this episode can be found here.You can read a transcript for this epis...
1.03- The Pageant
22 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In which some history is learned.===Content advisories for this episode can be found here. You can read a transcript for this episode here.Like this s...
1.02-The Diner
21 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In which food becomes an issue.===Content advisories for this episode can be found here.You can read a transcript for this episode here.Like this show...
1.01- Homecoming
20 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Lily Harper comes “home.”===Content Advisories for this episode can be found here. You can read a transcript for this episode here.Like this show?...
Notes on the Fenwood House
03 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
From the audio notes of Abbie Douglas [They/them], PhD candidate in History (with a focus in urban planning) on the Fenwood Boarding House in Mt. Absa...
Welcome to Mt. Absalom
19 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Our second trailer for the upcoming Unwell, a Midwestern Gothic Mystery- coming to your podcast feed February 2019. Welcome to Mt. Absalom. A Transc...
The Voicemail
14 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
HartLife NFP is thrilled to bring you the very first trailer for our new flagship show- Unwell, a Midwestern Gothic Mystery, coming in February 2019. ...