The Wyrd Side

BONUS: Samhain Shenanigans

Wed, 30 Oct 2024 17:45:54 GMT

When David accidentally puts out the Samhain bonfire at a friend's Halloween party, the Y Ladi Wen, a vengeful Welsh spirit, emerges to terrify the party. With Aiden and Kitty both otherwise occupied, it’s up to David and Zahra to solve the case and banish the spirit!

Cast:

Sam Dixon as David Marsh

Kate Wilmot as Zahra Darricau

Finn Cresswell as Aiden Summers and partygoer

Alexandra M. Barrow as Katherine Moore and partygoer

Hannah Boocock as ghostly voice and partygoer

Content Warnings:

Mention of Blood and gore. This episode features minor jumpscares

Written and produced by Finn Cresswell and Alexandra M. Barrow.

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BONUS: Aiden in the Studio

Wed, 18 Sep 2024 16:45:58 GMT

Aiden finds himself alone in the recording studio after Kitty comes down with a particularly bad flu. It’s the perfect opportunity to talk through a key part of their research process: finding compelling stories and myths to investigate!

Cast:

Finn Cresswell as Aiden Summers

Alexandra M. Barrow as Katherine Moore

Content Warnings:

N/A

Written and produced by Finn Cresswell and Alexandra M. Barrow.

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BONUS: Season 1 Q&A

Wed, 21 Aug 2024 16:45:00 GMT

Join our two-person creative team as we chat everything Wyrd Side, including questions such as: What were the main inspirations for the show? How do we make all the noises? And most importantly, what’s Aiden’s favorite pizza topping?

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BONUS: The Marshall Street Investigation

Wed, 26 Jun 2024 16:45:09 GMT

Katherine and Aiden rediscover their first ever paranormal investigation: an old house on Marshall Street rumoured to be the home of a haunted doll. Strange knocking, a string of unexplained deaths, and two rookie podcasters... What could possibly go wrong?

Cast:

Finn Cresswell as Aiden Summers

Alexandra M. Barrow as Katherine Moore

Kate Wilmot as Zahra

Sam Dixon as David Marsh

Freya Womersley as News Reporter

Content Warnings:

Depiction of audio distortion. Discussion of death, body horror, loss of a loved one and blood and gore. Mention of suicide, self harm and self mutilation.

Written and produced by Finn Cresswell and Alexandra M. Barrow.

www.thewyrdside.com

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S1 Ep11: Jenny Greenteeth

Wed, 08 Nov 2023 17:44:56 GMT

In the final episode of the season, Aiden and Katherine discuss their experiences in the river and a potential encounter with Jenny Greenteeth. Aiden faces his past.

Cast:

Finn Cresswell as Aiden Summers

Alexandra M. Barrow as Katherine Moore

Content Warnings:

Depiction of audio distortion, physical violence, gore. Discussion of childhood trauma, drowning, death of a loved one, death of a child.

Written and produced by Finn Cresswell and Alexandra M. Barrow.

www.thewyrdside.com

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S1 Ep10: Going Home

Wed, 25 Oct 2023 16:44:57 GMT

Aiden and Katherine travel up to Shropshire, to investigate the myth of Jenny Greenteeth and Aiden’s childhood encounter.

Cast:

Finn Cresswell as Aiden Summers

Alexandra M. Barrow as Katherine Moore

Content Warnings:

Depiction of injury (splinter), audio distortion, physical violence, gore. Discussion of childhood trauma, drowning, death of a loved one, death of a child. Mention of victim blaming,

Written and produced by Finn Cresswell and Alexandra M. Barrow.

www.thewyrdside.com

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S1 Ep9: Hard Truths

Wed, 11 Oct 2023 16:46:36 GMT

The future of The Wyrd Side hangs in the balance, as Aiden makes an important decision. The studio gets a visit from a friend.

Cast:

Finn Cresswell as Aiden Summers

Alexandra M. Barrow as Katherine Moore

Iain S. P. Bennett as John Martin

Content Warnings:

Discussion of cults, police, physical violence, emotional manipulation, death, fire, altered mind-state, drowning, death of a child, death of a loved one, childhood trauma, injury (twisted ankle). Mention of ritual murder, blood and gore, alcohol, smoking, victim blaming.

Written and produced by Finn Cresswell and Alexandra M. Barrow.

www.thewyrdside.com

Sound effects from Zapsplatt and Pixabay.

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S1 Ep8: Aiden's Recording

Wed, 27 Sep 2023 16:47:29 GMT

Still reeling from her encounter on Burley Beacon, Katherine listens to the files found on Aiden’s recorder.

Cast:

Alexandra M. Barrow as Katherine Moore

Finn Cresswell as Aiden Summers

Andrew Varndell as Albert Lockton

Robyn B. Pelling MSc as Lou

Drew Pitcher as Dyllan

Jack Rogers as Rhys

Content Warnings:

Depiction of physical violence, abduction, imprisonment, cults, emotional abuse, gaslighting, manipulation, violent death, blood and gore,injury (head trama), murder. Discussion of alcohol, arson. Mention of police.

Written and produced by Finn Cresswell and Alexandra M. Barrow.

www.thewyrdside.com

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S1 Ep7: Kitty on the Case

Wed, 13 Sep 2023 16:45:10 GMT

Katherine desperately searches the moors as new information comes to light on the recently discovered bog body and the attacks near Burley. A disturbing pattern starts to emerge from the murky depths of the New Forest... Is she already too late?

Cast:

Alexandra M. Barrow as Katherine Moore

Simeon Joyce as Police Officer

Eddie Chapman as Brian

Robin Denis as Mark, The Librarian

Kate Wilmot as Zahra

Iain S. P. Bennett as John Martin

Robyn B. Pelling MSc as Lou

Finn Cresswell as Aiden Summers

Content Warnings:

Depiction of the disappearance of a loved one, police, and physical violence, strong language (one use, mild profanity, timestamp 36:14). Discussion of blood and gore, abduction, murder, ritual murder, death, dead bodies.

Written and produced by Finn Cresswell and Alexandra M. Barrow.

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S1 Ep6: Bodies of Evidence

Wed, 30 Aug 2023 16:45:23 GMT

Aiden and Katherine return to the waterlogged mires and tangled roots of the New Forest. Could there be a link between the recent attack and Aiden’s encounter in the forest?

Cast:

Finn Cresswell as Aiden Summers and Distorted Voice

Alexandra M. Barrow as Katherine Moore

Eddie Chapman as Brian

Dee Thorne as Mary Tallywell

Simeon Joyce as Police Officer

Content Warnings:

Depiction of the disappearance of a loved one, police, and a verbal argument. Discussion of physical violence, blood and gore, death, dead bodies, murder.

Written and produced by Finn Cresswell and Alexandra M. Barrow.

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S1 Ep5: Ghosting a Ghost King

Wed, 16 Aug 2023 16:40:59 GMT

Aiden and Katherine continue their investigation into the centuries old mystery of the death of the Red King. Despite Aiden's protests, Katherine goes to find the radio.

Cast:

Finn Cresswell as Aiden Summers and Distorted Voice

Alexandra M. Barrow as Katherine Moore

Freya Womersley as Reporter 3

Sophie Loveridge as French Girl

Content Warnings:

Depiction of isolation, altered mind-state, audio distortion. Discussion of murder, death, body horror, blood and gore. Mention of physical violence, auto-cannibalism, starvation, and police.

Written and produced by Finn Cresswell and Alexandra M. Barrow.

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S1 Ep4: The Red King

Wed, 02 Aug 2023 16:53:28 GMT

Aiden and Katherine begin a new investigation into the centuries-old mystery surrounding the Red King's death. Was it an unfortunate accident, murder most foul, or something… far more sinister? Something that may still be lurking in the tangled brambles and mud-choked hollows of the New Forest...

Cast:

Finn Cresswell as Aiden Summers

Alexandra M. Barrow as Katherine Moore

Iain S. P. Bennett as Reporter 1

Freya Womersley as Reporter 2

Content Warnings:

Depiction of blood and gore, altered mind-state, isolation, audio distortion, body horror. Discussion of murder, death, fire, arson, death of a child, grief and loss.

Written and produced by Finn Cresswell and Alexandra M. Barrow.

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S1 Ep3: Colt Pixie Confrontation

Wed, 19 Jul 2023 16:50:07 GMT

The mystery of the Colt Pixie picks up the pace as Aiden races to Holmsley Campsite following the discovery of some rather ominous recordings…

Cast:

Finn Cresswell as Aiden Summers

Alexandra M. Barrow as Katherine Moore

Mark Varndell as Chris

Marley Alford as Joseph

S. J. Monalith as Rowan

Content Warnings:

Depiction of audio distortion, a missing child and a child in danger.

Written and produced by Finn Cresswell and Alexandra M. Barrow.

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S1 Ep2: Lost and Found

Wed, 05 Jul 2023 16:55:11 GMT

Katherine Moore and Aiden Summers continue to investigate the Colt Pixie, retracing the steps of Rowan’s hiking party across the treacherous moors of the New Forest.

Cast:

Finn Cresswell as Aiden Summers

Alexandra M. Barrow as Katherine Moore

Eddie Chapman as Brian

Robin Denis as The Librarian

Mark Varndell as Chris

Content Warnings:

Depiction of isolation, injury (fall), becoming lost in the wilderness, jump scares and audio distortion. Discussion of death. Mention of alcoholism.

Written and produced by Finn Cresswell and Alexandra M. Barrow.

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S1 Ep1: Close Encounters of the Colt Pixie Kind

Wed, 21 Jun 2023 17:01:35 GMT

Katherine Moore and Aiden Summers begin their first fieldwork case of the season: investigating the myth of the Colt Pixie in the New Forest, UK. Strange happenings, witchcraft, and unexpected phonecalls.

Cast:

Finn Cresswell as Aiden Summers and Burley Resident

Alexandra M. Barrow as Katherine Moore

Robyn B. Pelling MSc as Lou

Dee Thorne as Mary Tallywell

Eddie Chapman as Brian

Andrew Varndell as Albert Lockton

S. J. Monalith as Rowan

Content Warnings:

Depiction of grief and loss, recreational alcohol use, and alcoholism. Discussion of the death of a loved one, victim blaming, and police. Mention of death, and becoming lost in the wilderness.

Written and produced by Finn Cresswell and Alexandra M. Barrow.

www.thewyrdside.com

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