Hello From The Hallowoods
Hello From The Hallowoods

Hello From The Hallowoods

Come walk between the black pines! In this award-winning queer horror podcast, a cosmic narrator follows the increasingly connected residents of the forest at the end of the world. It’s a bittersweet story that explores queer identity, horror genre tropes, and finding hope in humanity’s last moments. New episodes every Wednesday, and weekly bonus stories on Patreon!
Episode 181 - Foresights
19 February 2025
Episode 181 - Foresights

The Count takes a long hard look at himself, Penny plays a CD, and Harrow comes home. The theme of tonight’s episode is Foresights.


(To avoid spoilers, content warnings are listed at the end of this episode description).


The bonus story that goes with this episode is ‘Front Door’, and is available for Hallowoods patrons on the show’s Patreon, along with behind-the-scenes, exclusive merchandise, and more! Because the show runs without ads or sponsors, we rely on support from fans to guarantee the survival of this LGBTQ+ horror podcast.


Hello From The Hallowoods is written and produced by William A. Wellman, a queer horror author. You can visit their website for more information! 


The transcript for this episode is available on the Hello From The Hallowoods Website. Click here to read!


You can also find Hello From The Hallowoods on social media! The show is on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at @thehallowoods. If you’d like to connect with other fans of the show, there’s even a fan-run Discord Server!


Music for this episode was used under license from Artlist.com. The soundtracks featured were: 


‘Rhea’, by Yehezkel Raz, 
‘Morning Sunbeams’, by Yehezkel Raz,
‘Lost’, by Lars Bork Anderson,
‘Dawn’, by Eva Tiedemann,
‘Goliath’, by Ian Post, 
‘Touche’, by Idokay,
‘Days Pass’, by ANBR, 
‘A Moon Walk - Instrumental Version’, by Yehezkel Raz,
‘Five Sense Prison’, by Roie Shpigler, 
‘Alike’, by ANBR, 
‘For the Broken Hearted’, by Yehezkel Raz,
‘Streets’, by ANBR,
‘Waiting’, by Laurel Violet,
‘Titan’, by Yehezkel Raz,
‘Space Sauce’, by Bunker Buster,
‘Rhea’, by Yehezkel Raz,
And ‘Farewell’, by Maya Belsitzman and Matan Ephrat


Content warnings for this episode include: 

Kidnapping and abduction, Blood, Birds, Static (including sfx), Body horror, Imprisonment


Episode 180 - Plots
12 February 2025
Episode 180 - Plots

Polly makes a break for it, Vincent listens to a ghost story, and Cole enters the church. The theme of tonight’s episode is Plots.


(To avoid spoilers, content warnings are listed at the end of this episode description. This episode is particularly heavy).


The bonus story that goes with this episode is ‘The Third Key’, and is available for Hallowoods patrons on the show’s Patreon, along with behind-the-scenes, exclusive merchandise, and more! Because the show runs without ads or sponsors, we rely on support from fans to guarantee the survival of this LGBTQ+ horror podcast.


Hello From The Hallowoods is written and produced by William A. Wellman, a queer horror author. You can visit their website for more information! 


The transcript for this episode is available on the Hello From The Hallowoods Website. Click here to read!


You can also find Hello From The Hallowoods on social media! The show is on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at @thehallowoods. If you’d like to connect with other fans of the show, there’s even a fan-run Discord Server!


Music for this episode was used under license from Artlist.com. The soundtracks featured were: 

‘Rhea’, by Yehezkel Raz,
‘Morning Sunbeams’, by Yehezkel Raz, 
‘Fall’, by Ian Post,
‘I Was All Alone’, by Idokay,
‘Days Pass’, by ANBR,
‘Murder on the Artlist Express’, by Idokay,
‘Five Sense Prison’, by Roie Shpigler,
‘A Moon Walk - Instrumental Version’, by Yehezkel Raz,
‘Lost Letters’, by Borden Lulu,
‘Resonance’, by Theatre of Delays,
‘For the Broken Hearted’, by Yehezkel Raz,
‘Ten Lost Years’, by Yehezkel Raz,
‘Charm’, by ANBR,
‘A Lovely Day for a Walk’, by Jon Gegelman, 
‘Quantum’, by ANBR, 
‘Titan’, by Yehezkel Raz,
‘Scorpio’, by Spearfisher,
‘Lost We Are’, by Alon Peretz,
‘Infernos Laissez Vibrer’, by Yehezkel Raz,
‘Taurus’, by Spearfisher,
‘The Day Before’, by Maya Belsitzman and Matan Ephrat,
‘From the Depths’, by Jeremy Chontow,
‘Violin Resonance’, by Lumine Wave, 
‘Rhea’, by Yehezkel Raz,
And ‘Farewell’, by Maya Belsitzman and Matan Ephrat

Content warnings for this episode include: 

Slurs for LGBTQ people, Homophobic hate crimes, Serial killings, Dismemberment, Violence, Kidnapping and abduction, Death + Injury, Blood, Transphobia, Homophobia, Birds, Strangulation/suffocation, Static (including sfx), Emotional Manipulation, Bugs, Body horror, Alcohol Use, Religious Violence

Episode 179 - Politics
05 February 2025
Episode 179 - Politics

Nikignik attends the Council of Heavens. The theme of tonight’s episode is Politics.


(To avoid spoilers, content warnings are listed at the end of this episode description).


The bonus story that goes with this episode is ‘One More Thread’, and is available for Hallowoods patrons on the show’s Patreon, along with behind-the-scenes, exclusive merchandise, and more! Because the show runs without ads or sponsors, we rely on support from fans to guarantee the survival of this LGBTQ+ horror podcast.

The voice of Xyzikxyz, Emptiness Between Worlds was Charlene Bayer, co-host of the Drinking and Screaming podcast and a professional Dungeons and Dragons DM. You can find them on social media at @charlenebayer.

The voice of Olbsalolb, Master of Matters, was Karim Kronfli, a director, voice actor, and sometimes Dracula. You can find him at www.dramaticvoice.co.uk.

The voice of Ephelzeph, the Endless Storm was Motzie Dapul, the creator and voice of the horror podcast Hi Nay. You can find Hi Nay wherever you’re listening to this podcast, or at hinaypod.com.

The voice of Skryekeskrye, Spinner of Fates was Méabh de Brún, a horror writer, playwright and voice actor. You can find her at www.meabhdebrun.org.

The voice of Tolshotol, Who Guards a Thousand Suns, was Marta da Silva, an actor and voice performer. You can find her at www.martadasilva.com.

The voice of Syrensyr, Reclaimer of Fire, was Reinier DeSmit, a photographer and a singer-songwriter who plays a mean accordion. He can be found at www.brillianteye.ca.

The voice of Noptilnopt, Who Walks Unseen, was Shaun Pellington, creator of the horror podcast Wake of Corrosion. You can find Wake of Corrosion wherever you’re listening to the Hallowoods, or at www.wakeofcorrosion.com. 

Hello From The Hallowoods is written and produced by William A. Wellman, a queer horror author. You can visit their website for more information! 


The transcript for this episode is available on the Hello From The Hallowoods Website. Click here to read!


You can also find Hello From The Hallowoods on social media! The show is on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at @thehallowoods. If you’d like to connect with other fans of the show, there’s even a fan-run Discord Server!


Music for this episode was used under license from Artlist.com. The soundtracks featured were: 

‘Rhea’, by Yehezkel Raz,
‘Tides’, by DaniHaDani,
‘Fog’, by Dor Ben Lulu,
‘Dramatic Motion’, by Lars Bork Anderson,
‘Unknown Darkness’, by Jimmy Svensson, 
‘Grand Design’, by Stephen Keech,
‘Aurora Waves’, by Theatre of Delays,
‘Waiting and Hoping’, by Lance Conrad,
‘Rhea’, by Yehezkel Raz, 
And ‘Farewell’, by Maya Belsitzman and Matan Ephrat

Content warnings for this episode include: 

Emotional Manipulation, God Cannibalism, Metaphors about eyes and fingers, Karim Kronfli Jumpscare


Episode 178 - Vengeances
18 December 2024
Episode 178 - Vengeances

Cole honors a legacy, Buck chases a new mystery, and the Council is called. The theme of tonight’s episode is Vengeances.


(To avoid spoilers, content warnings are listed at the end of this episode description).

The voice of Xyzikxyz, Emptiness Between Worlds is Charlene Bayer, who makes podcasts like Drinking and Screaming and Tabletop Tiddies. You can find them on social media at @charlenebayer, or as a professional DM for your roleplaying games at https://startplaying.games/gm/charlenebayer.

The bonus story that goes with this episode is ‘Fifth String’, and is available for Hallowoods patrons on the show’s Patreon, along with behind-the-scenes, exclusive merchandise, and more! Because the show runs without ads or sponsors, we rely on support from fans to guarantee the survival of this LGBTQ+ horror podcast.

Hello From The Hallowoods is written and produced by William A. Wellman, a queer horror author. You can visit their website for more information! 


The transcript for this episode is available on the Hello From The Hallowoods Website. Click here to read!


You can also find Hello From The Hallowoods on social media! The show is on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at @thehallowoods. If you’d like to connect with other fans of the show, there’s even a fan-run Discord Server!


Music for this episode was used under license from Artlist.com. The soundtracks featured were: 

‘Rhea’, by Yehezkel Raz,
‘Morning Sunbeams’, by Yehezkel Raz,
‘Orc’, by Aviad Zinemanas,
‘The Peruvian Protest’, by Max H., 
‘Come Back Home’, by Ardie Son,
‘A Moon Walk’, by Yehezkel Raz,
‘Space Sauce’, by Bunker Buster,
‘Peace’, by Roie Shpigler,
‘For the Broken Hearted’, by Yehezkel Raz,
‘Journey’ by Sid Acharya,
‘Charm’, by ANBR,
‘Witches’ Brew’, by CK Martin,
‘Titan’, by Yehezkel Raz,
‘Last Dream’, by Daniel Brown Keys,
‘Rhea’, by Yehezkel Raz,
And ‘Farewell’, by Maya Belsitzman and Matan Ephrat

Content warnings for this episode include: 


Violence, Animal cruelty or animal death (Shank as usual), Magical Ableism?, Death + Injury, Blood, Religious Violence, Character Death, Static (including sfx), Emotional Manipulation, Body horror






Episode 177 - Vendettas
11 December 2024
Episode 177 - Vendettas

Vincent goes undercover, Shelby follows up on a lead, and Shank goes for a walk. The theme of tonight’s episode is Vendettas.


(To avoid spoilers, content warnings are listed at the end of this episode description).


The bonus story that goes with this episode is ‘Burn Rubber’, and is available for Hallowoods patrons on the show’s Patreon, along with behind-the-scenes, exclusive merchandise, and more! Because the show runs without ads or sponsors, we rely on support from fans to guarantee the survival of this LGBTQ+ horror podcast.


Hello From The Hallowoods is written and produced by William A. Wellman, a queer horror author. You can visit their website for more information! 


The transcript for this episode is available on the Hello From The Hallowoods Website. Click here to read!


You can also find Hello From The Hallowoods on social media! The show is on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at @thehallowoods. If you’d like to connect with other fans of the show, there’s even a fan-run Discord Server!


Music for this episode was used under license from Artlist.com. The soundtracks featured were: 

‘Rhea’, by Yehezkel Raz, 
‘Morning Sunbeams’, by Yehezkel Raz, 
‘Lost Letters’, by Borden Lulu,
‘Space Sauce’, by Bunker Buster,
‘Five Senses’, by Roie Shpigler, 
‘Waiting’,  by Laurel Violet, 
‘The Peruvian Protest’, by Max. H., 
‘A Moon Walk’, by Yehezkel Raz,
‘Quantum Edge’, by Marco Martini, 
‘Dawn’, by Eva Tiedemann,
‘Illustris Simulation’, by Kyle Preston,
‘For the Broken Hearted’, by Yehezkel Raz,
‘Days Pass’, by ANBR, 
‘Effoliation’, by SEA, 
‘Titan’, by Yehezkel Raz,
‘Monster Within’, by Quentin Coblentz,
‘Scorpio’, by Spearfisher, 
‘Lost Are We’, by Alon Peretz,
‘Prophecy’ by Matthias Forster,
‘Lost’ by Lars Bork Andersen, 
‘Rhea’, by Yehezkel Raz,
And ‘Farewell’, by Maya Belsitzman and Matan Ephrat

Content warnings for this episode include: 

Abuse, Animal cruelty or animal death (Shank as usual, Cannibal the Beagle gets kicked, implied eating of a Giant Wood Louse), Violence, Kidnapping and abduction, Death + Injury, Blood, Mental illness, Needles, Transphobia / Homophobia, Strangulation/suffocation, Static (including sfx), Bugs, Body horror, Instrumentalist-flavored Gore, Religious Violence, Puppets

Episode 176 - Tripwires
04 December 2024
Episode 176 - Tripwires

Russell receives a visitor, Riot plans a course of action, and Penny takes a wrong step. The theme of tonight’s episode is Tripwires.


(To avoid spoilers, content warnings are listed at the end of this episode description).


The bonus story that goes with this episode is ‘Long Quiet’, and is available for Hallowoods patrons on the show’s Patreon, along with behind-the-scenes, exclusive merchandise, and more! Because the show runs without ads or sponsors, we rely on support from fans to guarantee the survival of this LGBTQ+ horror podcast.


Hello From The Hallowoods is written and produced by William A. Wellman, a queer horror author. You can visit their website for more information! 


The transcript for this episode is available on the Hello From The Hallowoods Website. Click here to read!


You can also find Hello From The Hallowoods on social media! The show is on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at @thehallowoods. If you’d like to connect with other fans of the show, there’s even a fan-run Discord Server!


Music for this episode was used under license from Artlist.com. The soundtracks featured were: 

‘Rhea’, by Yehezkel Raz,
‘Morning Sunbeam’, by Yehezkel Raz, 
‘The Barrenness of a Busy Life’, by Benja, 
‘Dawn’, by Eva Tiedemann,
‘Tuesday’, by Alja Alsina, 
‘Infernos Laissez Vibrer, by Yehezkel Raz, 
‘A Moon Walk’, by Yehezkel Raz, 
‘Lost Letters’, by Borden Lulu,
‘A Lovely Day for a Walk’, by Jon Gegelman,
‘Just Say It’, by Diamonds and Ice, 
‘Waiting’, by Laurel Violet, 
‘For the Broken Hearted’, by Yehezkel Raz, 
‘Candle in the Dark’, by Tommy H. Brandon,
‘Titan’, by Yehezkel Raz, 
‘Lost’, by Lars Bork Anderson, 
‘Autumnal Smile’, by Nocturne Samurai,
‘Rhea’, by Yehezkel Raz,
And ‘Farewell’, by Maya Belsitzman and Matan Ephrat

Content warnings for this episode include: 

Animal cruelty or animal death (A trapped Griffocaugh, Shank as usual), Harm to Cats (briefly caught by Barkbeetle), Violence, Kidnapping and abduction, Death + Injury, Blood, Needles, Birds, Gun Mention, Static (including sfx), Bugs, Body horror
Consumption of Inedible Materials, Smoking, Religious Violence




Episode 175 - Tabernacles
27 November 2024
Episode 175 - Tabernacles

Guillaume arrives in Paris, André investigates the chapel, and a guest arrives at the abbey. The theme of tonight’s episode is Tabernacles.


(To avoid spoilers, content warnings are listed at the end of this episode description).


The bonus story that goes with this episode is ‘Loris’, and is available for Hallowoods patrons on the show’s Patreon, along with behind-the-scenes, exclusive merchandise, and more! Because the show runs without ads or sponsors, we rely on support from fans to guarantee the survival of this LGBTQ+ horror podcast.


Hello From The Hallowoods is written and produced by William A. Wellman, a queer horror author. You can visit their website for more information! 


The transcript for this episode is available on the Hello From The Hallowoods Website. Click here to read!


You can also find Hello From The Hallowoods on social media! The show is on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at @thehallowoods. If you’d like to connect with other fans of the show, there’s even a fan-run Discord Server!


Music for this episode was used under license from Artlist.com. The soundtracks featured were: 

‘Rhea’, by Yehezkel Raz,
‘Shimmering Light’, by Sparrow Tree
‘Charm’, by ANBR
‘Unknown Darkness’, by Jimmy Svensson, 
‘Tuesday’, by Aija Alsina, 
‘Quantum’, by ANBR, 
‘Absolute Wonder’, by Shahead Mostafafar, 
‘Lost Are We’, by Alon Peretz, 
‘Candle in the Dark’, by Tommy H. Brandon, 
‘Lost’, by Lars Bork Andersen,
‘Ava Maria’, by Ada Ragimov, 
‘The Sacred Union’, by Shahead Mostafafar, 
‘Autumnal Smile’, by Nocturne Samurai, 
And ‘Farewell’, by Maya Belsitzman and Matan Ephrat

Content warnings for this episode include: 

Suicidal ideation (mentioned), Violence, Death + Injury, Blood, Hand Injury, Gun Mention, Strangulation/suffocation, Drowning, Body horror, Drug Use, Smoking, Brain Death, Puppets, Racism, Homophobia, Refugee Crisis, Religious Trauma




Episode 174 - Vocations
20 November 2024
Episode 174 - Vocations

Victoria gets the scoop, Percy catches up with the past, and Vincent rises to the occasion. The theme of tonight’s episode is Vocations.


(To avoid spoilers, content warnings are listed at the end of this episode description).


The bonus story that goes with this episode is ‘Happy Hauntings’, and is available for Hallowoods patrons on the show’s Patreon, along with behind-the-scenes, exclusive merchandise, and more! Because the show runs without ads or sponsors, we rely on support from fans to guarantee the survival of this LGBTQ+ horror podcast.


Hello From The Hallowoods is written and produced by William A. Wellman, a queer horror author. You can visit their website for more information! 


The transcript for this episode is available on the Hello From The Hallowoods Website. Click here to read!


You can also find Hello From The Hallowoods on social media! The show is on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at @thehallowoods. If you’d like to connect with other fans of the show, there’s even a fan-run Discord Server!


Music for this episode was used under license from Artlist.com. The soundtracks featured were: 

‘Rhea’, by Yehezkel Raz 
‘Morning Sunbeams’, by Yehezkel Raz
‘Keep Your Head Down’, by the Magnetic Buzz
‘From the Depths’, by Jeremy Chontow
‘A Moon Walk’, by Yehezkel Raz, 
‘A Lovely Day for a Walk’, by Jon Gegelman, 
‘Peace’, by Roie Shpigler, 
‘All is One’, by The Places, 
‘Eureka Hills’, by Eureka Woods,
‘Just Say It’, by Diamonds and Ice, 
‘For the Brokenhearted’, by Yehezkel Raz, 
‘The Barrenness of a Busy Life’, by Benja, 
‘Illustris Simulation’, by Kyle Preston,
‘Titan’, by Yehezkel Raz,
‘Lost Letters’, by Borden Lulu, 
‘Inferno’, by Yehezkel Raz,
‘Rhea’, by Yehezkel Raz,
And ‘Farewell’, by Maya Belsitzman and Matan Ephrat

Content warnings for this episode include: 

Violence, Death + Injury, Blood, Static (including sfx), Body horror, Animal Death (Shank as usual)


Episode 173 - Vaults
13 November 2024
Episode 173 - Vaults

The Omen finds a way in, Diggory rolls the dice, and Cole takes the bait. The theme of tonight’s episode is Vaults.


(To avoid spoilers, content warnings are listed at the end of this episode description).


The bonus story that goes with this episode is ‘A Taste of Sunlight’, and is available for Hallowoods patrons on the show’s Patreon, along with behind-the-scenes, exclusive merchandise, and more! Because the show runs without ads or sponsors, we rely on support from fans to guarantee the survival of this LGBTQ+ horror podcast.


Hello From The Hallowoods is written and produced by William A. Wellman, a queer horror author. You can visit their website for more information! 


The transcript for this episode is available on the Hello From The Hallowoods Website. Click here to read!


You can also find Hello From The Hallowoods on social media! The show is on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at @thehallowoods. If you’d like to connect with other fans of the show, there’s even a fan-run Discord Server!


Music for this episode was used under license from Artlist.com. The soundtracks featured were: 

‘Rhea’, by Yehezkel Raz 
‘Morning Sunbeams’, by Yehezkel Raz
‘Illustris Simulation’, by Kyle Preston,
‘Space Sauce’, by Bunker Buster,
‘All Is One’, by The Places, 
‘Goliath’, by Ian Post,
‘A Moonwalk’, by Yehezkel Raz, 
‘The Barrenness of a Busy Life’, by Benja
‘Just Say It’, by Fire and Ice, 
‘Touche’, by Idokay,
‘For the Broken Hearted’, by Yehezkel Raz, 
‘Peace’, by Roie Shpigler, 
‘A Lovely Day For A Walk’, by Jon Gegelman, 
‘Titan’, by Yehezkel Raz, 
‘The Peruvian Protest’, by Max H, 
‘Blackbard’, by Hrim Hjarta, 
‘Rhea’, by Yehezkel Raz,
And ‘Farewell’, by Maya Belsitzman and Matan Ephrat


Content warnings for this episode include: 


Animal death (bird souls), Violence, Kidnapping and abduction, Death + Injury, Blood, Gore, Strangulation/suffocation, Static (including sfx), Drowning, Bugs, Body horror, Alcohol Use, Religious Violence


Episode 172 - Honors
06 November 2024
Episode 172 - Honors

Riot raises a glass, the Count seeks some clarity, and an Auditor contemplates a case. The theme of tonight’s episode is Honors.


(To avoid spoilers, content warnings are listed at the end of this episode description).


The bonus story that goes with this episode is ‘A New Movement’, and is available for Hallowoods patrons on the show’s Patreon, along with behind-the-scenes, exclusive merchandise, and more! Because the show runs without ads or sponsors, we rely on support from fans to guarantee the survival of this LGBTQ+ horror podcast.


Hello From The Hallowoods is written and produced by William A. Wellman, a queer horror author. You can visit their website for more information! 


The transcript for this episode is available on the Hello From The Hallowoods Website. Click here to read!


You can also find Hello From The Hallowoods on social media! The show is on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at @thehallowoods. If you’d like to connect with other fans of the show, there’s even a fan-run Discord Server!


Music for this episode was used under license from Artlist.com. The soundtracks featured were: 

‘Rhea’, by Yehezkel Raz 
‘Morning Sunbeams’, by Yehezkel Raz
‘The Barrenness of a Busy Life’, by Benja
‘Just Say It’, by Diamonds and Ice
‘Dead Leaves’, by Yehezkel Raz
‘A Moon Walk’, by Yehezkel Raz
‘Waiting’, by Laurel Violet
‘Dark Blood’, by Jimmy Svensson 
‘Choral No. 59 - Bach’, by Ardie Son
‘From the Depths’, by Jeremy Chont
‘For the Broken’, by Yehezkel Raz
‘Tortured Lands’, by Kyle Preston
‘Free Radicals’, by Stanley Gurvich
‘Titan’, by Yehezkel Raz,
‘Illustris Simulation’, by Kyle Preston
‘A Lovely Day For a Walk’, by John Gegelman,
And ‘Farewell’, by Maya Belsitzman and Matan Ephrat

Content warnings for this episode include: 

Abuse of Power, Colonization, Mention of Genocide, Mention of Attempted Lynching, Mention of Lashing and Slavery, Suicidal Ideation, Violence, Explosives, Death + Injury, Blood, Needles, Strangulation/suffocation, Static (including sfx), Emotional Manipulation, Body horror, Consumption of Inedible Materials (Clancy), Religious Violence, Human Suppertime, Eyeballs in Jar