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 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)


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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


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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

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Episode 171 - Histories
31 October 2024
Episode 171 - Histories

Riot returns to work, Diggory clears up the past, and Shelby finds a clue. The theme of tonight’s episode is Histories.


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


The bonus story that goes with this episode is ‘File 31: Me’, 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
‘Chasing Horizons’, by Charlie Ryan
‘A Moon Walk’, by Yehezkel Raz, 
‘Just Say It’, by Diamonds and Ice, 
‘Touche’, by Idokay,
‘A Lovely Day for a Walk’, by John Gegelman, 
‘For the Broken Hearted’, by Yehezkel Raz, 
‘Illustris Simulation’, by Kyle Preston, 
‘Goliath’, by Ian Post, 
‘Waiting’, by Laurel Violet, 
‘Peace’, by Roie Shpigler, 
‘The Peruvian Protest’, by Max H, 
‘Titan’, by Yehezkel Raz, 
‘Five Sense Prison’, by Roie Shpigler, 
‘Prophecy’ by Mathias Forster, 
And ‘Farewell’, by Maya Belsitzman and Matan Ephrat

Content warnings for this episode include: 

Animal death (Shank, Beast the Bear as usual), Death + Injury, Blood, Static (including sfx), Emotional Manipulation, Bugs, Body horror, Brain Death/Coma

Episode 170: ...And Then
02 October 2024
Episode 170: ...And Then

A conversation in full, and a verdict.


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


The bonus story that goes with this episode is ‘File 30: You’, 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 The Auditor is Jimmie Yamaguchi. He can be found online at www.yamavoicethat.com. 


The voice of Marolmar, Reborn and Reborn is Evan Michael Lee. You can find him on social media at @Evanmichaellee.


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: 

‘The End’, by Simon Osterhold,
‘Currents’, by Ardie Son,
‘Welcome to the Real’, by Eleven Tales,
‘Tides of Change’, by Kashido,
‘Cold’, by Laurel Violet,
‘Grand Design’, by Stephen Keech,
‘When the Sunrise - Instrumental Version’, by Yehezkel Raz,
‘Forest Overture’, by Yehezkel Raz,
‘Moonrise’, by Yehezkel Raz,
‘Farewell’, by Maya Belsitzman and Matan Ephrat


Content warnings for this episode include: 

Emotional Manipulation, Death, Static (including sfx)


Episode 169 - Dreaming Now...
25 September 2024
Episode 169 - Dreaming Now...

Nikignik waits for a verdict.


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

This episode features a promo for 'Before the Tone', a podcast by Knave of Hearts. You can find it wherever you listen to podcasts, or visit www.knaveofhearts.com.


The bonus story that goes with this episode is ‘File 11: The Heart’, 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: 

‘Moonrise’, by Yehezkel Raz, 
‘Currents’, by Ardie Son,
‘Welcome to the Real’, by Eleven Tales,
‘Tides of Change’, by Kashido,
‘The Void’, by Stephen Keech,
And ‘Farewell’, by Maya Belsitzman and Matan Ephrat

Content warnings for this episode include: 

Impending Demise, Static (including sfx)


Episode 168 - Shorelines
18 September 2024
Episode 168 - Shorelines

Buck clings on to life, the Witch House is visited by familiar souls, and Puck has a picnic. The theme of tonight’s episode is Shorelines.


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


The bonus story that goes with this episode is ‘File 1: Diggory Graves’, 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 The Auditor is Jimmie Yamaguchi. He can be found online at www.yamavoicethat.com. 


The voice of Clementine Maidstone is Libby Wellman. They can be found at @its.raining.sunlight on Instagram. 


The voice of Marolmar, Reborn and Reborn is Evan Michael Lee. You can find him on social media at @Evanmichaellee.


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: 

‘Moonrise’, by Yehezkel Raz, 
‘Morning Sunbeams’, by Yehezkel Raz, 
‘Come Back Home’, by Ardie Son,
‘Towards the Horizon’, by Ben Winwood,
‘Blue’, by Diamonds and Ice, 
‘Forsaken’, by Nsee,
‘Many Years Ago’, by Idokay,
‘Event Horizon’, by Spearfisher,
‘Am I Imagining’, by Diamonds and Ice,
‘Walking in Forests’, by Ben Winwood,
‘The End’, by Simon Osterhold,, 
And ‘Farewell’, by Maya Belsitzman and Matan Ephrat

Content warnings for this episode include: 

Violence, Death + Injury, Birds, Static (including sfx), Drowning, Bugs, Body horror, Brain Death/Coma, Shipwreck, Stitches

Episode 167 - Sadnesses
11 September 2024
Episode 167 - Sadnesses

Clara makes her farewells to a friend, Shelby prepares a last cut, and Clementine raises a glass. The theme of tonight’s episode is Sadnesses.


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


The bonus story that goes with this episode is ‘File 10: The Compact’, 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 The Auditor is Jimmie Yamaguchi. He can be found online at www.yamavoicethat.com. 


The voice of Clementine Maidstone is Libby Wellman. They can be found at @its.raining.sunlight on Instagram. 


The voice of Shelby Allen is Em Carlson, a wonderful RPG performer and creative director for Blackwater D&D. Fae can be found at @em_carlson on social media.


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: 

‘Moonrise’, by Yehezkel Raz, 
‘Morning Sunbeams’, by Yehezkel Raz, 
‘82 Years Old’, by Yehezkel Raz,
‘Neverness’, by Semo,
‘Absolute Wonder’, by Shahead Mostafafar,
‘A Journey’s Epilogue’, by Sivan Talmor,
‘It All Begins Here’, by Borrtex,
‘Golden Hour’, by Jonas Kolberg, 
‘Gazing Wide’, by Tamuz Dekel,
‘After you Came’, by Yehezkel Raz,
‘Tea for One’, by Yehezkel Raz,
‘Yearning’, by ANBR, 
‘Our Story So Far’, by Jakub Pietras,
‘Typical Day’, by Borrtex,
‘The End’, by Simon Osterfeld,
And ‘Farewell’, by Maya Belsitzman and Matan Ephrat

Content warnings for this episode include: 

Animal death (Dogsmell as usual), Death + Injury, Needles, Static (including sfx), Emotional Manipulation, Body horror, Terminal Illness

Episode 166 - Wakes
04 September 2024
Episode 166 - Wakes

Brooklyn ventures into the darkness, Buck attempts to pick up the pieces, and Clem confronts a familiar face. The theme of tonight’s episode is Wakes.


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


The bonus story that goes with this episode is ‘File 24: Percy Reed’, 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 The Auditor is Jimmie Yamaguchi. He can be found online at www.yamavoicethat.com. 


The voice of Clementine Maidstone is Libby Wellman. They can be found at @its.raining.sunlight on Instagram. 


The voice of Marolmar, Reborn and Reborn is Evan Michael Lee. You can find him on social media at @Evanmichaellee.


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: 

‘Moonrise’, by Yehezkel Raz, 
‘Morning Sunbeams’, by Yehezkel Raz, 
‘A Choice’, by Borden Lulu,
‘Chasing Horizons’, by Charlie Ryan, 
‘Birthday Suite’, by Morphlexis, 
‘Keep Your Head Down’, by the Magnetic Buzz,
‘Grow Through Challenges’, by Diamonds and Ice, 
‘The Fall’, by Or Chausa, 
‘Quantum Edge’, by Marco Martini,
‘Blue’, by Diamonds and Ice,
‘I Was All Alone’, by Idokay,
‘Am I Imagining’, by Diamonds and Ice, 
‘Many Years Ago’, by Idokay,
‘The End’, by Simon Osterhold,
‘Farewell’, by Maya Belsitzman and Matan Ephrat

Content warnings for this episode include: 

Violence, Kidnapping and abduction, Death + Injury, Blood, Gun Mention, Static (including sfx), Drowning, Body horror, Religious Violence, Needles, Lips Sewn Shut


Episode 165 - Witches
28 August 2024
Episode 165 - Witches

Valerie receives a letter, Clementine searches for magic, and Shelby shares her doubts. The theme of tonight’s episode is Witches.


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


The bonus story that goes with this episode is ‘File 17: Clara Martin’, 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 The Auditor is Jimmie Yamaguchi. He can be found online at www.yamavoicethat.com. 


The voice of Clementine Maidstone is Libby Wellman. They can be found at @its.raining.sunlight on Instagram. 


The voice of Marolmar, Reborn and Reborn is Evan Michael Lee. You can find him on social media at @Evanmichaellee.


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: 

‘Moonrise’, by Yehezkel Raz, 
‘Morning Sunbeams’, by Yehezkel Raz, 
‘Tides of Change’, by Kashido, 
‘Apogean Tide’, by Roger Louis Harmon, 
‘Departures’, by Ardie Son,
‘Soft Awakening’, by Jon Gegelman, 
‘Retrospecting’, by Yehezkel Raz,
‘Grand Design’, by Stephen Keech,
‘Cold’, by Laurel Violet,
‘Early Morning Haze’, by Yehezkel Raz, 
‘Welcome to the Real’, by Eleven Tales, 
‘Laniakea’, by Yehezkel Raz, 
‘The Dream of Life’, by Semo,
‘The End’, by Simon Osterfeld,
‘Farewell’, by Maya Belsitzman and Matan Ephrat

Content warnings for this episode include: 

Ableism, Animal death (Shank as usual, Dogsmell as usual, a mouse), Suicide (mentioned), Violence, Death + Injury, Blood, Needles, Static (including sfx), Body horror