Monarch Podcast is a 13-episode supernatural narrative set in the world of long-distance backpacking.
Her journey begins June 21, 2024.
“Truly captures the anxieties, magic, joy, and awe-inspiring terror of the trail."
“Truly captures the anxieties, magic, joy, and awe-inspiring terror of the trail."
"Like Annie Dilliard doing embedded reporting on trail, but if Steven King kept grabbing the mic."
"Like Annie Dilliard doing embedded reporting on trail, but if Steven King kept grabbing the mic."
“The writing you're doing is fantastic, especially the subtle way you're building up this possibly supernatural horror.”
“The writing you're doing is fantastic, especially the subtle way you're building up this possibly supernatural horror.”
…based on a true campfire story from the trail
When Hallie Halprin - trail name Monarch - sets off to hike the Continental Divide Trail, she’s doggedly determined to go alone. While the people who know her best express concern, Monarch is unfazed. She has a plan to interview people for an audio project about supernatural encounters, a catalogue of campfire stories (no reason! she’s just interested!).
The perils Monarch encounters on her five-month journey, real and imagined, mirror her complicated, optimistic, and doomed attempt to use adventure as a way to be reborn.
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Release Schedule
June 21
Part One - The Trail Podcast
EPS I, II, III
June 28
Part Two - Okay, Thanks!
EPS IV, V, VI
July 12
Part Three - Shadow Person
EPS VII, VIII, IX
July 26
Part Five - Now Darkness Falls
EPS XI
July 19
Part Four - Hiker Midnight
EPS X
August 2
Part Six - Dripping
EPS XII, XIII
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