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Beyond the Dark

Beyond the Dark

Episode 1Episode 0 | Season 1 TrailerJune 25, 2020 · 1 min
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Nov 27, 2021
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About the podcast

Atmospheric sci-fi stories. You might find yourself in the heart of a cyberpunk metropolis, a post-apocalyptic wasteland, or an alien world. Each story features its own original music score for a truly immersive experience.

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Episodes 18

  1. The Strata - Luna - Introduction

    8 minEpisode 8

    For those of you who want more of The Strata, I am now introducing a mini-series that will run in alternate weeks to the main episodes.The Strata: Luna. The daughter of a murdered businessman infiltrates the …

    Show notes

    For those of you who want more of The Strata, I am now introducing a mini-series that will run in alternate weeks to the main episodes.

    The Strata: Luna. The daughter of a murdered businessman infiltrates the violent underworld of The Strata, forgoing a life of comfort in Highgate City as she seeks revenge against the killer. This full season mini-series takes you to previously undiscovered locations in The Strata, and features both new and existing characters from the main podcast.

    Hear the full series at http://patreon.com/beyondthedark

    Created by Mark R. Healy

    Cast:
    Cat Protano - www.catprotano.com
    Jason Churray
    Rhiannon Moushall - www.rhiannonmoushall.com
    Matt Surges - www.mattsurges.com
    Trent Trachtenberg - trentmtrachtenberg.weebly.com
    Daniel Lear

    Website: http://thestratapodcast.com

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/thestratapod

    Transcripts available at http://patreon.com/beyondthedark

    Find more podcasts by Mark R. Healy: http://markrhealy.com

    On the RQ Network - www.rustyquill.com

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  2. Special Announcement - The Strata - Season 1

    3 minTrailer

    Beyond the Dark presents an epic new sci-fi serial - The Strata.In a dystopian city, an ageing courier is forced to go into business with an underworld ganglord in order to pay for the treatment that keeps him …

    Show notes

    Beyond the Dark presents an epic new sci-fi serial - The Strata.


    In a dystopian city, an ageing courier is forced to go into business with an underworld ganglord in order to pay for the treatment that keeps him alive.


    Created by Mark R. Healy and featuring an ensemble cast. Season 1 available now.

    New episodes every two weeks.


    http://thestratapodcast.com


    Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-strata/id1575320449


    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/74SrzrrxgGhSZMiSldMXSK

    Advance Episodes available now at http://patreon.com/beyondthedark

    On the RQ Network - www.rustyquill.com

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  3. S3 | Episode 5 | Survivors of EV-9 - Part 5

    19 minSeason 3 · Episode 5

    After a virus wipes out most of human civilisation, a few scattered survivors - one of whom carries a devastating secret - attempt to stay ahead of the cannibalistic infected.Content Warning: Blood, Gratuitous …

    Show notes

    After a virus wipes out most of human civilisation, a few scattered survivors - one of whom carries a devastating secret - attempt to stay ahead of the cannibalistic infected.

    Content Warning: Blood, Gratuitous Violence, Death, Gun SFX


    Written and produced by Mark R. Healy

    Music by Mark R. Healy

    Cast:

    Luke Wheeler

    Madison Garris - www.madisongarris.com

    Ray O'Hare

    Trent Trachtenberg - trentmtrachtenberg.weebly.com

    Nhea Durousseau

    Alyssa Marteja

    Shogo Miyakita

    Paul Watt

    Additional Voices:

    Hayden Healy, Elwood Le Mura, Allen Chan, Eric Umstart, Tristan Whalen-Hughes, C. W. Gant, Caroline Cabal Coniglio, Luke Hynes, Janine Bower, Daistri, Vincent Bozzi, Christopher Coles, Geovanni, Olavoe Martinez, Devin Swafford, Anne-Marie Choon, Ellis Knight, Bradon Worton, Sarah Cannon, Lucas Bach Digmann, Scott Zimmerman, Zarek

    For more podcasts by Mark R. Healy: https://theroadofshadows.com

    On the RQ Network - www.rustyquill.com

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  4. S3 | Episode 4 | Survivors of EV-9 - Part 4

    23 minSeason 3 · Episode 4

    After a virus wipes out most of human civilisation, a few scattered survivors - one of whom carries a devastating secret - attempt to stay ahead of the cannibalistic infected.Content Warning: Blood, Gratuitous …

    Show notes

    After a virus wipes out most of human civilisation, a few scattered survivors - one of whom carries a devastating secret - attempt to stay ahead of the cannibalistic infected.

    Content Warning: Blood, Gratuitous Violence, Death, Gun SFX


    Written and produced by Mark R. Healy

    Music by Mark R. Healy

    Cast:

    Luke Wheeler

    Madison Garris - www.madisongarris.com

    Ray O'Hare

    Trent Trachtenberg - trentmtrachtenberg.weebly.com

    Nhea Durousseau

    Alyssa Marteja

    Shogo Miyakita

    Paul Watt

    Additional Voices:

    Hayden Healy, Elwood Le Mura, Allen Chan, Eric Umstart, Tristan Whalen-Hughes, C. W. Gant, Caroline Cabal Coniglio, Luke Hynes, Janine Bower, Daistri, Vincent Bozzi, Christopher Coles, Geovanni, Olavoe Martinez, Devin Swafford, Anne-Marie Choon, Ellis Knight, Bradon Worton, Sarah Cannon, Lucas Bach Digmann, Scott Zimmerman, Zarek

    For more podcasts by Mark R. Healy: https://theroadofshadows.com

    On the RQ Network - www.rustyquill.com

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  5. S3 | Episode 3 | Survivors of EV-9 - Part 3

    17 minSeason 3 · Episode 3

    After a virus wipes out most of human civilisation, a few scattered survivors - one of whom carries a devastating secret - attempt to stay ahead of the cannibalistic infected.Content Warning: Blood, Gratuitous …

    Show notes

    After a virus wipes out most of human civilisation, a few scattered survivors - one of whom carries a devastating secret - attempt to stay ahead of the cannibalistic infected.

    Content Warning: Blood, Gratuitous Violence, Death, Gun SFX


    Written and produced by Mark R. Healy

    Music by Mark R. Healy

    Cast:

    Luke Wheeler

    Madison Garris - www.madisongarris.com

    Ray O'Hare

    Trent Trachtenberg - trentmtrachtenberg.weebly.com

    Nhea Durousseau

    Alyssa Marteja

    Shogo Miyakita

    Paul Watt

    Additional Voices:

    Hayden Healy, Elwood Le Mura, Allen Chan, Eric Umstart, Tristan Whalen-Hughes, C. W. Gant, Caroline Cabal Coniglio, Luke Hynes, Janine Bower, Daistri, Vincent Bozzi, Christopher Coles, Geovanni, Olavoe Martinez, Devin Swafford, Anne-Marie Choon, Ellis Knight, Bradon Worton, Sarah Cannon, Lucas Bach Digmann, Scott Zimmerman, Zarek

    For more podcasts by Mark R. Healy: https://theroadofshadows.com

    On the RQ Network - www.rustyquill.com

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  6. S3 | Episode 2 | Survivors of EV-9 - Part 2

    23 minSeason 3 · Episode 2

    After a virus wipes out most of human civilisation, a few scattered survivors - one of whom carries a devastating secret - attempt to stay ahead of the cannibalistic infected.Content Warning: Blood, Gratuitous …

    Show notes

    After a virus wipes out most of human civilisation, a few scattered survivors - one of whom carries a devastating secret - attempt to stay ahead of the cannibalistic infected.

    Content Warning: Blood, Gratuitous Violence, Death, Gun SFX


    Written and produced by Mark R. Healy

    Music by Mark R. Healy


    Cast:

    Luke Wheeler

    Madison Garris - www.madisongarris.com

    Ray O'Hare

    Trent Trachtenberg - trentmtrachtenberg.weebly.com

    Nhea Durousseau

    Alyssa Marteja

    Shogo Miyakita

    Paul Watt


    Additional Voices:

    Hayden Healy, Elwood Le Mura, Allen Chan, Eric Umstart, Tristan Whalen-Hughes, C. W. Gant, Caroline Cabal Coniglio, Luke Hynes, Janine Bower, Daistri, Vincent Bozzi, Christopher Coles, Geovanni, Olavoe Martinez, Devin Swafford, Anne-Marie Choon, Ellis Knight, Bradon Worton, Sarah Cannon, Lucas Bach Digmann, Scott Zimmerman, Zarek


    For more podcasts by Mark R. Healy: https://theroadofshadows.com

    On the RQ Network - www.rustyquill.com

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  7. S3 | Episode 1 | Survivors of EV-9 - Part 1

    28 minSeason 3 · Episode 1

    After a virus wipes out most of human civilisation, a few scattered survivors - one of whom carries a devastating secret - attempt to stay ahead of the cannibalistic infected.Content Warning: Blood, Gratuitous …

    Show notes

    After a virus wipes out most of human civilisation, a few scattered survivors - one of whom carries a devastating secret - attempt to stay ahead of the cannibalistic infected.

    Content Warning: Blood, Gratuitous Violence, Death, Gun SFX


    Written and produced by Mark R. Healy

    Music by Mark R. Healy


    Cast:

    Luke Wheeler

    Madison Garris - www.madisongarris.com

    Ray O'Hare

    Trent Trachtenberg - trentmtrachtenberg.weebly.com

    Nhea Durousseau

    Alyssa Marteja

    Shogo Miyakita

    Paul Watt


    Additional Voices:

    Hayden Healy, Elwood Le Mura, Allen Chan, Eric Umstart, Tristan Whalen-Hughes, C. W. Gant, Caroline Cabal Coniglio, Luke Hynes, Janine Bower, Daistri, Vincent Bozzi, Christopher Coles, Geovanni, Olavoe Martinez, Devin Swafford, Anne-Marie Choon, Ellis Knight, Bradon Worton, Sarah Cannon, Lucas Bach Digmann, Scott Zimmerman, Zarek


    For more podcasts by Mark R. Healy: https://theroadofshadows.com

    On the RQ Network - www.rustyquill.com

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  8. S3 | Episode 0 | Trailer

    2 minSeason 3Trailer

    Beyond the Dark presents Season 3: 'Survivors of EV-9'. Parts 1 and 2 available NOW at http://patreon.com/beyondthedark After a virus wipes out most of human civilisation, a few scattered survivors - one of …

    Show notes

    Beyond the Dark presents Season 3: 'Survivors of EV-9'. Parts 1 and 2 available NOW at http://patreon.com/beyondthedark

    After a virus wipes out most of human civilisation, a few scattered survivors - one of whom carries a devastating secret - attempt to stay ahead of the cannibalistic infected.

    On the RQ Network - www.rustyquill.com

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  9. S2 | Episode 3 | The Void

    27 minSeason 2 · Episode 3

    Aboard a deep space freighter, a crewmember must confront her inner demons while investigating a derelict spacecraft of unknown origins.Content Warning: Blood, Gratuitous Violence, Death, Gun SFXStory by Mark …

    Show notes

    Aboard a deep space freighter, a crewmember must confront her inner demons while investigating a derelict spacecraft of unknown origins.

    Content Warning: Blood, Gratuitous Violence, Death, Gun SFX


    Story by Mark R. Healy

    Music composed, performed and produced by Mark R. Healy

    Artwork by Mark R. Healy

    Introduction by Jono Oldham

    Cast:

    Alyssa Marteja

    Aubrey Poppleton

    Chris Voltsis - www.chrisvoltsis.com


    For more podcasts by Mark R. Healy: https://theroadofshadows.com

    To support this podcast: http://patreon.com/beyondthedark

    Thanks for listening to Beyond the Dark Season 2. The next Season is coming very soon.

    On the RQ Network - www.rustyquill.com

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  10. S2 | Episode 2 | Repentance

    25 minSeason 2 · Episode 2

    After a hit and run accident leaves a woman dead, her lover uses an artificial reconstruction of her memories in an attempt to track down the culprit.Content Warning: Blood, Gratuitous Violence, Death, Gun …

    Show notes

    After a hit and run accident leaves a woman dead, her lover uses an artificial reconstruction of her memories in an attempt to track down the culprit.

    Content Warning: Blood, Gratuitous Violence, Death, Gun SFX


    Story by Mark R. Healy

    Music composed, performed and produced by Mark R. Healy

    Artwork by Mark R. Healy

    Introduction by Jono Oldham

    Cast:

    Spencer Cannon - www.spencercannonvo.com

    Madison Brunoehler - www.madisonbrunoehler.com

    James Smillie - jamessmillie.com

    Will de Renzy-Martin - willvoice.it


    For more podcasts by Mark R. Healy: https://theroadofshadows.com

    To support this podcast: http://patreon.com/beyondthedark

    On the RQ Network - www.rustyquill.com

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  11. S2 | Episode 1 | Infiltrators

    30 minSeason 2 · Episode 1

    Two sisters try to escape a warzone infested with brutal mechanical soldiers.Content Warning: Blood, Gratuitous Violence, Death, Gun SFXStory by Mark R. HealyMusic composed, performed and produced by Mark R …

    Show notes

    Two sisters try to escape a warzone infested with brutal mechanical soldiers.

    Content Warning: Blood, Gratuitous Violence, Death, Gun SFX


    Story by Mark R. Healy

    Music composed, performed and produced by Mark R. Healy

    Artwork by Mark R. Healy

    Introduction by Jono Oldham

    Cast:

    Sandra Osborne - www.sandraosbornetv.com

    Angela Tran - www.angelatranvoiceovers.com

    Will de Renzy-Martin - willvoice.it

    Additional voices:fiverr.com/warmvoice

    For more podcasts by Mark R. Healy: https://theroadofshadows.com

    To support this podcast: http://patreon.com/beyondthedark

    On the RQ Network - www.rustyquill.com

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  12. S1 | Episode 6 | Replacements

    27 minSeason 1 · Episode 6

    A loner who carries out an empty existence in a dystopian city becomes infatuated with a synthetic female and soon learns that she is on the run from the law.Content Warning: Blood, Gratuitous Violence, Death …

    Show notes

    A loner who carries out an empty existence in a dystopian city becomes infatuated with a synthetic female and soon learns that she is on the run from the law.

    Content Warning: Blood, Gratuitous Violence, Death, Gun SFX

    Story by Mark R. Healy

    Music composed, performed and produced by Mark R. Healy

    Bass performed by Rowan Salt

    Artwork by Yigit Koroglu

    Introduction by Jono Oldham

    Cast:

    Scott Gentle - scottgentle.com

    Faleena Hopkins - www.authorfaleenahopkins.com

    Steve Van Beckum

    Chip Wood

    For more podcasts by Mark R. Healy: https://theroadofshadows.com

    To support this podcast: http://patreon.com/beyondthedark

    This is the final episode in Season One. Thanks for listening!

    On the RQ Network - www.rustyquill.com

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  13. S1 | Episode 5 | Beyond

    23 minSeason 1 · Episode 5

    In deep space, a mishap sends two crewmembers into a desperate fight for survival as they confront a mysterious entity.Content Warning: Blood, Gratuitous Violence, Death Story by Mark R. HealyMusic composed …

    Show notes

    In deep space, a mishap sends two crewmembers into a desperate fight for survival as they confront a mysterious entity.

    Content Warning: Blood, Gratuitous Violence, Death

    Story by Mark R. Healy

    Music composed, performed and produced by Mark R. Healy

    Artwork by Mark R. Healy

    Introduction by Jono Oldham

    Cast:

    Scott Gentle - scottgentle.com

    Faleena Hopkins - www.authorfaleenahopkins.com

    For more podcasts by Mark R. Healy: https://theroadofshadows.com

    To support this podcast: http://patreon.com/beyondthedark

    On the RQ Network - www.rustyquill.com

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  14. S1 | Episode 4 | After the Winter

    26 minSeason 1 · Episode 4

    In order to survive an apocalypse, a man transfers his thoughts and memories to a synthetic body. Now he seeks to return to his human form.Content Warning: Blood, Gratuitous Violence, Death Story by Mark R …

    Show notes

    In order to survive an apocalypse, a man transfers his thoughts and memories to a synthetic body. Now he seeks to return to his human form.

    Content Warning: Blood, Gratuitous Violence, Death

    Story by Mark R. Healy

    Music composed, performed and produced by Mark R. Healy

    Bass performed by Rowan Salt

    Artwork by Mark R. Healy

    Introduction by Jono Oldham

    Cast:

    Brad Everett - www.bradeverettvoiceover.com

    Faleena Hopkins - www.authorfaleenahopkins.com

    For more podcasts by Mark R. Healy: https://theroadofshadows.com

    To support this podcast: http://patreon.com/beyondthedark

    On the RQ Network - www.rustyquill.com

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  15. S1 | Episode 3 | Relic

    35 minSeason 1 · Episode 3

    In the aftermath of a brutal war with synthetics, a man struggles for survival as the odds stack against him.Content Warning: Blood, Gratuitous Violence, Death, Gun SFXStory by Mark R. HealyMusic composed …

    Show notes

    In the aftermath of a brutal war with synthetics, a man struggles for survival as the odds stack against him.

    Content Warning: Blood, Gratuitous Violence, Death, Gun SFX


    Story by Mark R. Healy

    Music composed, performed and produced by Mark R. Healy

    Artwork by Mark R. Healy

    Introduction by Jono Oldham

    Cast:

    Spencer Cannon www.spencercannonvo.com

    Jaren Cerf

    Chris Phillips

    For more podcasts by Mark R. Healy: https://theroadofshadows.com

    To support this podcast: http://patreon.com/beyondthedark

    On the RQ Network - www.rustyquill.com

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  16. S1 | Episode 2 | The Dark of the City

    26 minSeason 1 · Episode 2

    A cop undertakes a relentless search for the creature that killed her partner.Content Warning: Blood, Gratuitous Violence, Death, Gun SFXStory by Mark R. HealyMusic composed, performed and produced by Mark R …

    Show notes

    A cop undertakes a relentless search for the creature that killed her partner.

    Content Warning: Blood, Gratuitous Violence, Death, Gun SFX


    Story by Mark R. Healy

    Music composed, performed and produced by Mark R. Healy

    Bass peformed by Rowan Salt

    Artwork by Nick Deligaris

    Introduction by Jono Oldham

    Cast:

    Faleena Hopkins - www.authorfaleenahopkins.com

    Scott Gentle - scottgentle.com

    Download the soundtrack: https://beyondthedarkpodcast.bandcamp.com/

    For more podcasts by Mark R. Healy: https://theroadofshadows.com


    To support this podcast: http://patreon.com/beyondthedark

    On the RQ Network - www.rustyquill.com

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  17. S1 | Episode 1 | The Machine

    24 minSeason 1 · Episode 1

    A businessman climbs the corporate ladder inside a powerful company, but finds that with each promotion he must sacrifice a part of himself.Story by Mark R. HealyMusic composed, performed and produced by Mark …

    Show notes

    A businessman climbs the corporate ladder inside a powerful company, but finds that with each promotion he must sacrifice a part of himself.

    Story by Mark R. Healy

    Music composed, performed and produced by Mark R. Healy

    Artwork by Mark R. Healy

    Content Warning: Blood, Gratuitous Violence, Death


    Introduction by Jono Oldham

    Cast:

    Rowan Schlosberg

    Samantha Béart

    Robert Blythe

    For more podcasts by Mark R. Healy: https://theroadofshadows.com


    To support this podcast: http://patreon.com/beyondthedark

    On the RQ Network - www.rustyquill.com

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  18. Episode 0 | Season 1 Trailer

    1 minSeason 1Trailer

    Atmospheric sci-fi stories. Each episode is a new world to explore. You might find yourself in the heart of a cyberpunk metropolis, a post-apocalyptic wasteland, or an alien world. Each story features its own …

    Show notes

    Atmospheric sci-fi stories. Each episode is a new world to explore. You might find yourself in the heart of a cyberpunk metropolis, a post-apocalyptic wasteland, or an alien world. Each story features its own original music score for a truly immersive experience.

    Episode 1 is due in early July 2020


    Website: http://markrhealy.com

    To support this podcast: http://patreon.com/beyondthedark

    On the RQ Network - www.rustyquill.com

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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