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The Hidden People

by DWM | Realm

A creepy modern fantasy that begins as a murder mystery and becomes a dark fantasy adventure filled with action, Irish and Norse folklore, and fae. At the middle of season one, the world of the Hidden People is revealed, complete with magic and monsters. Come for the creepy mysteries and stay for the fantasy action. Discover the world of the Hidden People.

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Episodes

  1. Ragnarok Ends

    DWM presents The Hidden People: Ragnarok, Chapter 9 “Ragnarok Ends” Written by Chris Burnside Directed by Chris and Megan Burnside Sound Design and Score by Katharine Seaton Distributed by Realm This is the finale of The Hidden People: Ragnarok. Mackenna and the team face off against Hel and...

  2. The Key to Everything

    DWM presents The Hidden People: Ragnarok, Chapter 8 “The Key to Everything” Written by Chris Burnside, Cari Zahn, and Alexa Fett Fisher Directed by Chris and Megan Burnside Sound Design and Score by Katharine Seaton Distributed by Realm Mackenna and the team come up with a plan to stop Hel--but...

  3. Arcadia Falls

    DWM presents The Hidden People: Ragnarok, Chapter 7 “Arcadia Falls” Written by Alexa Fett Fisher Directed by Chris and Megan Burnside Sound Design and Score by Katharine Seaton Distributed by Realm Hel finally comes face to face with the women who seek to stop her from destroying the realms. But...

  4. A Chance to Make Good Choices

    DWM presents The Hidden People: Ragnarok, Chapter 6 “A Chance to Make Good Choices” Written by Alexa Fett Fisher Directed by Chris and Megan Burnside Sound Design and Score by Katharine Seaton Distributed by Realm An old enemy turned tenuous ally begs for help, and Mackenna and her team head to...

  5. Without Ever Throwing a Punch

    DWM presents The Hidden People: Ragnarok, Chapter 5 “Without Ever Throwing a Punch” Written by Chris Burnside Directed by Chris and Megan Burnside Sound Design and Score by Katharine Seaton Distributed by Realm New friendships form among the heroes, but new loyalties will be tested when…

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  6. You are My People

    DWM presents The Hidden People: Ragnarok, Chapter 4 “You are My People” Written by Megan Burnside and Alexa Fett Fisher Directed by Chris and Megan Burnside Sound Design and Score by Katharine Seaton Distributed by Realm Mackenna and the team travel to Vanaheim to try to free Mimir once and for...

  7. Let's Be Heroes

    DWM presents The Hidden People: Ragnarok, Chapter 3 “Let’s Be Heroes” Written by Chris Burnside and Cari Zahn Directed by Chris and Megan Burnside Sound Design and Score by Katharine Seaton Distributed by Realm Hel entertains Jormungandr. Mackenna faces an old enemy to help Nissa. Audrey gets to...

  8. This is Hell

    DWM presents The Hidden People: Ragnarok, Chapter 2 "This is Hell" Written by Chris Burnside Directed by Chris and Megan Burnside Sound Design and Score by Katharine Seaton Distributed by Realm The epic convergence of The Hidden People, Uncanny Valley, Think Fast, and M.U.S.E. continues. The...

  9. My Life is Weird

    DWM presents The Hidden People: Ragnarok, Chapter 1"My Life is Weird"Written by Chris BurnsideDirected by Chris and Megan BurnsideSound Design and Score by Katharine SeatonDistributed by RealmWorlds collide as The Hidden People, Uncanny Valley, Think Fast, and M.U.S.E. merge into an epic…

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  10. The Hidden People: Ragnarok trailer

    The Hidden People: Ragnarok launches on September 18 on The Hidden People feed. This apocalyptic fantasy adventure continues the stories of The Hidden People, Uncanny Valley, Think Fast, and M.U.S.E. If you haven't caught up on all of them yet, you still have time! Check out our Spotify and...

  11. Introducing: Uncanny Valley

    Before we come back with our next season of The Hidden People. Get caught up with our other shows! Have a listen to the first episode of Uncanny Valley here on this feed and then check out the rest on Uncanny Valley's feed. The full first season is out! DWM presents Uncanny Valley, episode 1...

  12. Think Fast

    When The Hidden People returns with The Hidden People: Ragnarok, three other DWM shows will tie directly into the story. The first of those shows is Think Fast, a high school superhero drama. You can listen to the first episode of Think Fast right here, right now. The rest of the first season is...

  13. What's next for The Hidden People

    Listen in on the creators as they look back at season 3 and look forward to what's next for The Hidden People. #AudioDrama Visit Patreon for our free DWM newsletter. Supporters also get ad-free episodes and over thirty hours of full-length bonus episodes and commentaries, plus sneak peeks…

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  14. Destiny Made Manifest

    DWM presentsThe Hidden People, season 3, episode 22"Destiny Made Manifest" Written by Chris BurnsideDirected by Chris and Megan Burnside Three seasons of story have led to this. Mackenna and her friends face their foes head-on to try and prevent the Wild Hunt.This is the season three finale of…

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  15. Cut the Cord

    DWM presents The Hidden People, season 3, episode 21 "Cut the Cord" Written by Chris Burnside Directed by Chris and Megan Burnside Armed with the secrets Nissa learned, Mackenna seeks out her true name while her enemies begin the endgame. Visit Patreon for our free biweekly DWM newsletter....

  16. I Name Thee

    DWM presents The Hidden People, season 3, episode 20 "I Name Thee" Written by Alexa Fett Fisher Directed by Jordan Lopez Beyond the walls, Nissa searches through Liliana's memories for the secret of how to defeat a god. This episode features Hannah Preisinger as Maeve. Visit Patreon for our free...

  17. Ms Robot

    DWM presents The Hidden People, season 3, episode 19 "Ms. Robot" Written by Chris Burnside Directed by Chris and Megan Burnside The secret to defeating their foe is known only to one person, but it's been walled off, and freeing it could destroy her. Time to reassemble the Dungeons and Dragons...

  18. Never Let Me Down

    DWM presents The Hidden People, season 3, episode 18 "Never Let Me Down" Written and directed by Megan Burnside What to do with a now helpless and caged enemy? The others can argue and debate all they want. Alfie is going to make this decision on his own. The Hidden People will be taking a very...

  19. For He’s a Jolly...

    DWM presents The Hidden People, season 3, episode 17 "For He's a Jolly..." Written by Chris Burnside Directed by Chris and Megan Burnside It's just business as usual for Robin Goodfellow. Mackenna and her friends, though, have other plans for him. Unfortunately for everyone involved on both…

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  20. A Piece of Fate

    DWM presents The Hidden People, season 3, episode 16 "A Piece of Fate" Written by Chris Burnside Directed by Chris and Megan Burnside Mackenna tries to recover from encounter with Morgan. Robin sets his master's plan into motion. Join us on Patreon for our free biweekly DWM newsletter. Supporters...

  21. Fata Morgana

    DWM presents The Hidden People, season 3, episode 15 "Fata Morgana" Written by Chris Burnside Directed by Jordan Lopez This week on What the Folklore, Vic and Mike travel all the way to Ireland in search of the March Madness attacker, who might just be a banshee! You won't believe what they find!...

  22. The Ties that Bind

    DWM presents The Hidden People, season 3, episode 14 "The Ties that Bind" Written by Alexa Fett Fisher Directed by Chris and Megan Burnside Worried that the end is near, Nissa has something she needs to do. Mackenna and Shaylee seek justice for Morgan's attack. Join us on Patreon for over thirty...

  23. Anniversary

    DWM presents The Hidden People, season 3, episode 13 "Anniversary" Written by Chris Burnside Directed by Chris and Megan Burnside Alfie embarks on the quest he received at the Well. Nissa ponders what future she has left. Mackenna remembers what day it is. Join us on Patreon for over thirty hours...

  24. The One with the Fetch

    DWM presents The Hidden People, season 3, episode 12 "The One with the Fetch" Written by Chris Burnside Directed by Chris and Megan Burnside A woman adjusting to life outside of Arcadia (and prison) navigates job interviews and saving the world. Her kooky band of buddies tags along for the ride....

  25. The Well of Wisdom

    DWM presents The Hidden People, season 3, episode 11 "The Well of Wisdom" Written by Chris Burnside Directed by Chris and Megan Burnside Mackenna and her allies figure out why their enemies are always one step ahead of them. They devise a plan to dig for information in a place to which Mackenna…

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  26. Do Not Go Gentle

    DWM presents The Hidden People, season 3, episode 10 "Do Not Go Gentle" Written by Alexa Fett Fisher Directed by Chris and Megan Burnside While they fight on opposing sides, both Mackenna and Black Annis feel as if their actions have no meaning. Both seek to reclaim their agency. The Hidden…

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  27. Without a Prayer

    DWM presents The Hidden People, season 3, episode 9 "Without a Prayer" Written by Chris Burnside Directed by Chris and Megan Burnside As her enemies grow their ranks, Mackenna decides whether or not to help Alfie's family break free of the cult. The Hidden People: The Mulligan Legacy is a…

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  28. It’s a Wonderful Lie

    DWM presents The Hidden People, season 3, episode 8 "It's a Wonderful Lie" Written by Stephen Kallenberg Directed by Chris and Megan Burnside Alfie and Thomas continue to explore their strange, new world and need the aid of some familiar people to try and get back home. But if they manage to go...

  29. Zuzu’s Petals

    DWM presents The Hidden People, season 3, episode 7 "Zuzu's Petals" Written by Stephen Kallenberg Directed by Chris and Megan Burnside Separated from their friends while they try to stop the plot at Stonehenge, Alfie and Thomas need to find their own way home. But things are looking a little...

  30. Two Truths and a Lie

    DWM presents The Hidden People, season 3, episode 6 "Two Truths and a Lie" Written by Chris Burnside Directed by Chris and Megan Burnside Alfie's father wants him to meet some very important people. After the group hatches a plan to get intel on their enemies, Mackenna fears for Alfie's safety....

  31. Stake-Alf

    DWM presents The Hidden People, season 3, episode 5 "Stake-Alf" Written by Chris Burnside Directed by Jordan Lopez Alfie records as he and the others stake out an office building operated by the Intended. They need info on the cult, but they might get more answers than they wanted. The Hidden...

  32. Gone Phishing

    DWM presents The Hidden People, season 3, episode 4 "Gone Phishing" Written and Directed by Megan Burnside Mackenna and Shaylee follow the clues to look for the Anthropophagi. Meanwhile, Nissa comes under digital attack and enlists the aid of the others in order to turn the tables on her…

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  33. Intercepted Transmissions

    DWM presents The Hidden People, season 3, episode 3 "Intercepted Transmissions" Written by Alexa Fett Fisher Directed by Chris and Megan Burnside Following the lead they got from Sam, Mackenna and the others track a mysterious fetch locked inside a mental institution. How does she know the phrase...

  34. Court of Cards

    DWM presents The Hidden People, season 3, episode 2 "Court of Cards" Written by Alexa Fett Fisher Directed by Chris and Megan Burnside Reeling from her encounter with an unstoppable foe, Mackenna doesn't know what to do next. As her team argues and fractures, her foe begins to build his own team....

  35. The First Domino

    DWM presents The Hidden People, season 3, episode 1 "The First Domino" Written by Chris Burnside Directed by Chris and Megan Burnside The Storyteller may have finished his tale, but a new story is about to begin. How can Mackenna fight back against the divine itself? What unexpected allies will...

  36. New show: Catharsis

    Dayton Writers Movement, the creators of The Hidden People, have released a new limited series: Catharsis. All six episodes of this powerful and emotional drama about grief are available now, and we are happy to present the first episode here. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, or check…

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  37. The Demon Core

    DWM presents The Hidden People, season 2, episode 22 "The Demon Core" Written by Chris Burnside Directed by Chris and Megan Burnside The Storyteller finishes his tale, and Mackenna goes on trial. This is the season two finale of The Hidden People. We are hard at work on season three, which will...

  38. The Stone of the Sun

    DWM presents The Hidden People, season 2, episode 21 "The Stone of the Sun" Written by Stephen Kallenberg Directed by Chris and Megan Burnside In an effort to defeat the Unseelie Court for good, Mackenna and her friends remember the powerful weapon that Cygnus desired and go after it for...

  39. The Reaping

    DWM presents The Hidden People, season 2, episode 20 "The Reaping" Written by Chris Burnside Directed by Chris and Megan Burnside Mackenna and her friends take the fight to the Hidden People in a desperate attempt to prevent the Reaping so that thirty more babies do not become fetches. This…

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  40. What You Sow

    DWM presents The Hidden People, season 2, episode 19 "What You Sow" Written by Alexa Fett Fisher Directed by Chris and Megan Burnside With her newfound resolve, Mackenna leads her allies to develop a plan to strike back at the Hidden--a plan that will lead them to the greatest battle they have…

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  41. Resonance

    DWM presents The Hidden People, season 2, episode 18 "Resonance" Written by Megan Burnside Directed by Chris and Megan Burnside After an emotional rollercoaster, Mackenna tries to get some sleep. Her dreams, however, have other plans. Want over twenty-five hours of full-length bonus episodes and...

  42. The Ship of Theseus

    DWM presents The Hidden People, season 2, episode 17 "The Ship of Theseus" Written by Chris Burnside Directed by Chris and Megan Burnside Mackenna desperately tries to undo the most recent tragedy in her life. Shaylee finds herself in an unexpected place with unexpected visitors. Want over...

  43. Date and Switch

    DWM presents The Hidden People, season 2, episode 16 "Date and Switch" Written by Chris Burnside Directed by Chris and Megan Burnside Each couple goes on dates, but they bring their emotional baggage with them...including Shaylee's horrifying orders from the Court. We're doing an advanced…

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  44. Ultimatum

    DWM presents The Hidden People, season 2, episode 15 "Ultimatum" Written by Alexa Fett Fisher Directed by Chris and Megan Burnside Shaylee receives increasingly tedious assignments from Alder Niamh as Mackenna looks for a way to free her from her contract. Alfie meets someone special. Sam…

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  45. Pedagogy

    DWM presents The Hidden People, season 2, episode 14 "Pedagogy" Written by Chris Burnside Directed by Chris and Megan Burnside Alder Niamh escalates Riley's training, putting Mackenna and Shaylee in a dangerous position. Alfie asks Thomas for advice. Nissa helps Sam to cope with the past. Want…

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  46. The New Blood

    DWM presents The Hidden People, season 2, episode 13 "The New Blood" Written by Stephen Kallenberg Directed by Chris and Megan Burnside Weeks after Cygnus, everyone tries to get back to normal. Shaylee is on assignment, and Mackenna tags along. Nissa and Alfie visit Sif. Sam and Thomas try to…

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  47. Asymmetry

    DWM presents The Hidden People, season 2, episode 12 "Asymmetry" Written by Chris Burnside Directed by Chris and Megan Burnside Season two of The Hidden People returns from the midseason break for eleven more episodes to finish the season. Weeks after the battle with Cygnus, Thomas checks in on…

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  48. Customs

    The Hidden People season 2 will resume on December 31, 2020. In the meantime, enjoy this standalone horror show co-created by Dayton Writers Movement. Customs How To Play the Elevator Game: Enter the elevator alone. Proceed to the fourth floor.3. Descend to the second floor.4. Proceed to the…

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  49. Body Building

    DWM presents The Hidden People, season 2, episode 11 "Body Building" Written by Chris Burnside Directed by Chris and Megan Burnside Mackenna and Cygnus come to blows. Can she stop the monster and save her friend? This is the midseason finale of season two of The Hidden People. We will be back…

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  50. In Cygnus and in Health

    DWM presents The Hidden People, season 2, episode 10 "In Cygnus and in Health" Written by Alexa Fett Fisher Directed by Chris and Megan Burnside Trapping Cygnus was only the first step in saving their friend. The hard part is what happens next. And there's a rule about a monster in a cage... Want...

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A creepy modern fantasy that begins as a murder mystery and becomes a dark fantasy adventure filled with action, Irish and Norse folklore, and fae. At the middle of season one, the world of the Hidden People is revealed, complete with magic and monsters. Come for the creepy mysteries and stay for the fantasy action. Discover the world of the Hidden People.

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DWM | Realm

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A creepy modern fantasy that begins as a murder mystery and becomes a dark fantasy adventure filled with action, Irish and Norse folklore, and fae. At the middle of season one, the world of the Hidden People is revealed, complete with magic and monsters. Come for the creepy mysteries and stay for...

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