Dark Northwest
- Episodes
- 22
- Released
- monthly
- Latest episode
- Nov 13, 2026
About the podcast
Dark Northwest is a paranormal horror audio drama that brings documented encounters from the Pacific Northwest to life. Featuring original scripted stories, a full voice cast, and a chilling original score, each season is centered on a different local phenomenon and unfolds over a multi-episode arc. In-between seasons, we release bonus standalone episodes for our anthology mini-series, Tales of the Dark Northwest. Follow us on Patreon, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Bluesky, and Threads @DarkNWPodcast. Visit us on the web at darknw.com. Dark Northwest is an Imagine NW production.
Episodes 22
S02E03 - Call to Adventure
Excited at the prospect of a real supernatural event, Andy convinces Victoria to meet with Shelby and search for her missing sister. Their journey takes them face to face with familiar people as they retrace …
Show notes
Excited at the prospect of a real supernatural event, Andy convinces Victoria to meet with Shelby and search for her missing sister. Their journey takes them face to face with familiar people as they retrace Shelby’s steps.
Content warning: Horror, discussion of eating disorders, mild body horror, and strong language.
For more information, visit darknw.com.
For access to exclusive bonus content and other perks for as little as $1/month, please consider joining our Patreon at patreon.com/darknwpodcast. Another way to support the show is by making a one-time contribution or purchasing merch at ko-fi.com/darknwpodcast.
© 2026 Imagine NW. All rights reserved.
S02E02 - Ghosts of the Past
A traumatized podcast host and his producer continue their fruitless search for evidence of the supernatural. The host looks for help from his past while something sinister lies in his future. Content warning …
Show notes
A traumatized podcast host and his producer continue their fruitless search for evidence of the supernatural. The host looks for help from his past while something sinister lies in his future.
Content warning: Horror, trauma related to death, and strong language.
For more information, visit darknw.com.
For access to exclusive bonus content and other perks for as little as $1/month, please consider joining our Patreon at patreon.com/darknwpodcast. Another way to support the show is by making a one-time contribution or purchasing merch at ko-fi.com/darknwpodcast.
© Imagine NW 2026. All rights reserved.
S02E01 - The Wellness Influencer
Sisters Shelby and Tiffany take a trip to Olalla, WA. What starts as a tour of local attractions quickly turns into the pair biting off far more than they can chew.Content warning: Horror, discussion of eating …
Show notes
Sisters Shelby and Tiffany take a trip to Olalla, WA. What starts as a tour of local attractions quickly turns into the pair biting off far more than they can chew.
Content warning: Horror, discussion of eating disorders, and strong language.
For more information, visit darknw.com.
For access to exclusive bonus content and other perks for as little as $1/month, please consider joining our Patreon at patreon.com/darknwpodcast. Another way to support the show is by making a one-time contribution or purchasing merch at ko-fi.com/darknwpodcast.
© 2026 Imagine NW 2025. All rights reserved.
Season 2 Trailer
Season 2 of Dark Northwest is coming October 30th! Join us for a new adventure into the legend of Starvation Heights. For more information, visit darknw.com.© 2026 Imagine NW. All rights reserved.
Tales E07 - The Hole
Siblings Mike and Rachel were trying to enjoy a night out when things took an unexpected turn. Faced with some dire circumstances, they turned to the local legend of “Mel’s Hole” to dispose of a problem.Content …
Show notes
Siblings Mike and Rachel were trying to enjoy a night out when things took an unexpected turn. Faced with some dire circumstances, they turned to the local legend of “Mel’s Hole” to dispose of a problem.
Content warning: Horror, violence, crime, death, and strong language.
For more information, visit darknw.com.
For access to exclusive bonus content and other perks for as little as $1/month, please consider joining our Patreon at patreon.com/darknwpodcast. Another way to support the show is by making a one-time contribution or purchasing merch at ko-fi.com/darknwpodcast.
© 2026 Imagine NW. All rights reserved.
Tales E06 - Lady in Blue
After a difficult breakup, Jeff finds himself stuck in a rut. One lonely night on the streets of Boise, Idaho, he meets a strange young woman dressed in blue, and their chance encounter changes both of their …
Show notes
After a difficult breakup, Jeff finds himself stuck in a rut. One lonely night on the streets of Boise, Idaho, he meets a strange young woman dressed in blue, and their chance encounter changes both of their paths forever.
This episode features guest narration by Zoshi.
Content warning: None
For more information, visit darknw.com.
For access to exclusive bonus content and other perks for as little as $1/month, please consider joining our Patreon at patreon.com/darknwpodcast. Another way to support the show is by making a one-time contribution or purchasing merch at ko-fi.com/darknwpodcast.
© 2026 Imagine NW 2025. All rights reserved.
Tales E05 - Seen Too Much
Dr. Tanner meets with a new patient who is far more than he seems to be. Will her previous sessions with a troubled young man thrust her into a conspiracy that may be out of this world? Content warning: Horror …
Show notes
Dr. Tanner meets with a new patient who is far more than he seems to be. Will her previous sessions with a troubled young man thrust her into a conspiracy that may be out of this world?
Content warning: Horror, mental illness, and strong language.
For more information, visit darknw.com.
For access to exclusive bonus content and other perks for as little as $1/month, please consider joining our Patreon at patreon.com/darknwpodcast. Another way to support the show is by making a one-time contribution or purchasing merch at ko-fi.com/darknwpodcast.
© 2026 Imagine NW 2025. All rights reserved.
Tales E04 - Underground
Gary, a seasoned urban explorer, takes his friend Shannon on her first trip into an unexplored area. What begins as a fun night quickly turns into terror in the dark depths of the Seattle underground. Content …
Show notes
Gary, a seasoned urban explorer, takes his friend Shannon on her first trip into an unexplored area. What begins as a fun night quickly turns into terror in the dark depths of the Seattle underground.
Content warning: Horror, gore, claustrophobia, and strong language.
For more information, visit darknw.com.
For access to exclusive bonus content and other perks for as little as $1/month, please consider joining our Patreon at patreon.com/darknwpodcast. Another way to support the show is by making a one-time contribution or purchasing merch at ko-fi.com/darknwpodcast.
© 2026 Imagine NW 2025. All rights reserved.
Tales E03 - Dolly
At the Merchant's Cafe and Saloon in Seattle, WA, Ed is drowning his sorrows when he remembers the origin of the strange doll behind the counter. Ed's risky choice descends into a cautionary tale from an …
Show notes
At the Merchant's Cafe and Saloon in Seattle, WA, Ed is drowning his sorrows when he remembers the origin of the strange doll behind the counter. Ed's risky choice descends into a cautionary tale from an unlikely teacher.
Content warning: Horror, alcoholism, and death.
For more information, visit darknw.com.
For access to exclusive bonus content and other perks for as little as $1/month, please consider joining our Patreon at patreon.com/darknwpodcast. Another way to support the show is by making a one-time contribution or purchasing merch at ko-fi.com/darknwpodcast.
© 2026 Imagine NW. All rights reserved.
Tales E02 - Go Ask Alice
After a night on the town, Nicole and Courtney visit the Hotel Sorrento. The evening of fun descends into madness as the pair receive some unexpected room service of the supernatural variety.Content warning …
Show notes
After a night on the town, Nicole and Courtney visit the Hotel Sorrento. The evening of fun descends into madness as the pair receive some unexpected room service of the supernatural variety.
Content warning: Horror, violence, mental illness, drug use, and murder.
For more information, visit darknw.com.
For access to exclusive bonus content and other perks for as little as $1/month, please consider joining our Patreon at patreon.com/darknwpodcast. Another way to support the show is by making a one-time contribution or purchasing merch at ko-fi.com/darknwpodcast.
© 2025 Imagine NW 2026. All rights reserved.
Tales E01 - A Thousand Steps
Welcome to our new anthology series, Tales of the Dark Northwest, which will be released monthly to bridge the gap between our normal season content. Steve and Holly travel to the haunted Thousand Steps leading …
Show notes
Welcome to our new anthology series, Tales of the Dark Northwest, which will be released monthly to bridge the gap between our normal season content.
Steve and Holly travel to the haunted Thousand Steps leading to the old Greenwood Cemetery in Spokane, Washington, for a pre-Halloween adventure. Unfortunately, the couple gets more than they bargained for, stepping into the unknown on their journey.
Content warning: Horror, strong language, and suicide.
For more information, visit darknw.com.
For access to exclusive bonus content and other perks for as little as $1/month, please consider joining our Patreon at patreon.com/darknwpodcast. Another way to support the show is by making a one-time contribution or purchasing merch at ko-fi.com/darknwpodcast.
© 2025 Imagine NW 2026. All rights reserved.
S01E09 - Fond Farewells
The Paranormal Pulse returns to the Old Cascade Tunnel for the final confrontation with the spirits of Wellington. Will our young friends get closure after their long and traumatic journey, or will this be the …
Show notes
The Paranormal Pulse returns to the Old Cascade Tunnel for the final confrontation with the spirits of Wellington. Will our young friends get closure after their long and traumatic journey, or will this be the end of the amateur ghost hunters
Content warning: Horror, dangerous situations, death, and strong language
For more information, including sound effect attributions, visit darknw.com.
For access to exclusive bonus content and other perks for as little as $1/month, please consider joining our Patreon at patreon.com/darknwpodcast. Another way to support the show is by making a one-time contribution or purchasing merch at ko-fi.com/darknwpodcast.
We will return in January with Tales of the Dark Northwest, a monthly anthology series. Season 2 premieres in the fall of 2026.
© 2025 Imagine NW 2025. All rights reserved.
S01E08 - The Bear
The Paranormal Pulse is confronted by Ranger Hill in a grim showdown before returning to the Old Cascade Tunnel to uncover more of the hidden dangers at the site. Things begin to unravel as the truth lurking …
Show notes
The Paranormal Pulse is confronted by Ranger Hill in a grim showdown before returning to the Old Cascade Tunnel to uncover more of the hidden dangers at the site. Things begin to unravel as the truth lurking beneath the surface is revealed.
Content warning: Horror, kidnapping, violence, sounds of death, gunshot sound effects, mental illness, and strong language
For more information, including sound effect attributions, visit darknw.com.
To join our YouTube Live event, visit youtube.com/@darknwpodcast on Thursday, October 30th at 7PM Pacific for a Q&A with the cast and crew, a live listen of E08, and an exclusive early debut of the finale (E09).
For access to exclusive bonus content and other perks for as little as $1/month, please consider joining our Patreon at patreon.com/darknwpodcast. Another way to support the show is by making a one-time contribution or purchasing merch at ko-fi.com/darknwpodcast.
© 2025 Imagine NW 2025. All rights reserved.
S01E07 - Dread
Back in 1910, we witness the tragic fate of the passengers at Wellington, WA, and uncover how their story may tie into the present. In the modern day, the Paranormal Pulse returns to the Iron Goat Trail where a …
Show notes
Back in 1910, we witness the tragic fate of the passengers at Wellington, WA, and uncover how their story may tie into the present. In the modern day, the Paranormal Pulse returns to the Iron Goat Trail where a familiar face awaits them, one more incensed than ever before.
Content warning: Horror, misogyny, disaster, death, mental illness, and strong language
For more information, including sound effect attributions, visit darknw.com.
To join our YouTube Live event, visit youtube.com/@darknwpodcast on Thursday, October 30th at 7PM Pacific for a Q&A with the cast and crew, a live listen of E08, and an exclusive early debut of the finale (E09).
For access to exclusive bonus content and other perks for as little as $1/month, please consider joining our Patreon at patreon.com/darknwpodcast. Another way to support the show is by making a one-time contribution or purchasing merch at ko-fi.com/darknwpodcast.
© 2025 Imagine NW 2025. All rights reserved.
S01E06 - Crash Pad
The team returns to Andy’s house to research the 1910 tragedy at Wellington, WA, and how it connects to their current predicament. Newly acquired information opens a window to the past where the details of the …
Show notes
The team returns to Andy’s house to research the 1910 tragedy at Wellington, WA, and how it connects to their current predicament. Newly acquired information opens a window to the past where the details of the days leading up to the disastrous avalanche outside the Old Cascade Tunnel unfold.
Content warning: Horror, misogyny, and strong language
For more information, including sound effect attributions, visit darknw.com.
For access to exclusive bonus content and other perks for as little as $1/month, please consider joining our Patreon at patreon.com/darknwpodcast. Another way to support the show is by making a one-time contribution or purchasing merch at ko-fi.com/darknwpodcast.
© 2025 Imagine NW 2025. All rights reserved.
S01E05 - Ghost Psychology
After facing a severe supernatural threat, the remaining members of the Paranormal Pulse begin to mend their fractured relationships. Acknowledging how unprepared they were for the dangers they encountered, the …
Show notes
After facing a severe supernatural threat, the remaining members of the Paranormal Pulse begin to mend their fractured relationships. Acknowledging how unprepared they were for the dangers they encountered, the group sets out to conduct more research in hopes of advancing their mission to uncover what happened to Lilly.
Content warning: Horror and strong language
For more information, including sound effect attributions, visit darknw.com.
For access to exclusive bonus content and other perks for as little as $1/month, please consider joining our Patreon at patreon.com/darknwpodcast. Another way to support the show is by making a one-time contribution or purchasing merch at ko-fi.com/darknwpodcast.
© 2025 Imagine NW 2025. All rights reserved.
S01E04 - Creepy Hill
The day after leaving the Whimsy Diner, the group makes its way to the Iron Goat Trail Head at Wellington —the site of their deepest loss. But waiting there is a face Hazel knows all too well, one she hoped to …
Show notes
The day after leaving the Whimsy Diner, the group makes its way to the Iron Goat Trail Head at Wellington —the site of their deepest loss. But waiting there is a face Hazel knows all too well, one she hoped to never see again. Old wounds reopen, tensions boil over, and friendships are pushed to the edge.
Content warning: horror, trauma, and strong language.
For more information, including sound effect attributions, visit darknw.com.
To support the show, please consider joining our Patreon at patreon.com/darknwpodcast.
© 2025 Imagine NW 2025. All rights reserved.
S01E03 - The Whimsy Diner
After the funeral, the young friends gather at the Whimsy Diner to meet Tara, a friend of Hazel and Lilly’s from the day everything changed. Hoping to uncover what happened at the Old Cascade Tunnel, they soon …
Show notes
After the funeral, the young friends gather at the Whimsy Diner to meet Tara, a friend of Hazel and Lilly’s from the day everything changed. Hoping to uncover what happened at the Old Cascade Tunnel, they soon find themselves drawn deeper into a tragic supernatural mystery. Meanwhile, tensions within the group begin to rise.
Content warning: horror, trauma, violence, death, and strong language.
For more information, including sound effect attributions, visit darknw.com.
To support the show, please consider joining our Patreon at patreon.com/darknwpodcast.
© 2025 Imagine NW 2025. All rights reserved.
S01E02 - A Lily of Every Color
A year and a half after the events of episode one, on a cold winter’s day, three friends reunite under mournful circumstances. The rekindling of old relationships becomes the beginning of a new adventure as the …
Show notes
A year and a half after the events of episode one, on a cold winter’s day, three friends reunite under mournful circumstances. The rekindling of old relationships becomes the beginning of a new adventure as the group resolves to discover what happened during the recent tragedy at the scene of one of the darkest parts of Washington history.
Content warning: horror, death, and strong language.
For more information, including sound effect attributions, visit darknw.com.
To support the show, please consider joining our Patreon at patreon.com/darknwpodcast.
© 2025 Imagine NW 2025. All rights reserved.
S01E01 - Why Does Everyone Always Leave
Welcome to the very first episode of Dark Northwest.A group of amateur ghost hunters known as the Paranormal Pulse enjoy their last summer together after high school graduation. The teenagers explore the …
Show notes
Welcome to the very first episode of Dark Northwest.
A group of amateur ghost hunters known as the Paranormal Pulse enjoy their last summer together after high school graduation. The teenagers explore the abandoned Blythe Mansion to investigate a supposed haunting when emotions begin to run high.
Content warning: horror, strong language, and light hearted mentions of sexual acts.
For more information, including sound effect attributions, visit darknw.com.
To support the show, please consider joining our Patreon at patreon.com/darknwpodcast.
© 2025 Imagine NW 2025. All rights reserved.
S01E00 - The Skier
This is a special preview episode for Dark Northwest season 1 that ties into the full show launching September 5th, 2025.Backcountry skier Gene Thurgood finds himself in a heap of trouble when he gets lost near …
Show notes
This is a special preview episode for Dark Northwest season 1 that ties into the full show launching September 5th, 2025.
Backcountry skier Gene Thurgood finds himself in a heap of trouble when he gets lost near Stevens Pass and stumbles upon the historical disaster site of Wellington, WA. Gene’s confidence falters as stranger and more unsettling events unfold on his ill-fated trip.
Content warning: horror, violence, gunshot SFX, and strong language.
For more information, including sound effect attributions, visit darknw.com.
To support the show, please consider joining our Patreon or leave us a tip at Ko-Fi @darknwpodcast.
© 2025 Imagine NW 2025. All rights reserved.
Dark Northwest Season 1 Trailer
Coming September 5th, season one of Dark Northwest. Enjoy our first trailer for the show!Featuring: Alex Gardipe, Jonathan Baudour, Robbie Clifford, Arden, Ron Leota, Cassandra Schwartz, and Kairsten Fay
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