The Wyrd Side

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 ResidentAlexandra M. Barrow as Katherine MooreRobyn B. Pelling MSc as LouDee Thorne as Mary TallywellEddie Chapman as BrianAndrew Varndell as Albert LocktonS. J. Monalith as RowanContent 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.comSound effects from Zapsplatt and Pixabay.

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 SummersAlexandra M. Barrow as Katherine MooreEddie Chapman as BrianRobin Denis as The LibrarianMark Varndell as ChrisContent 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.www.thewyrdside.comSound effects from Zapsplatt and Pixabay.

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 SummersAlexandra M. Barrow as Katherine MooreMark Varndell as ChrisMarley Alford as JosephS. J. Monalith as RowanContent Warnings: Depiction of audio distortion, a missing child and a child in danger.Written and produced by Finn Cresswell and Alexandra M. Barrow.www.thewyrdside.comSound effects from Zapsplatt and Pixabay

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 SummersAlexandra M. Barrow as Katherine MooreIain S. P. Bennett as Reporter 1Freya 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.www.thewyrdside.comSound effects from Zapsplatt and Pixabay.

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 VoiceAlexandra M. Barrow as Katherine MooreFreya Womersley as Reporter 3Sophie Loveridge as French GirlContent 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.www.thewyrdside.comSound effects from Zapsplatt and Pixabay.

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 VoiceAlexandra M. Barrow as Katherine MooreEddie Chapman as BrianDee Thorne as Mary TallywellSimeon Joyce as Police OfficerContent 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.www.thewyrdside.comSound effects from Zapsplatt and Pixabay.

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 MooreSimeon Joyce as Police OfficerEddie Chapman as BrianRobin Denis as Mark, The LibrarianKate Wilmot as ZahraIain S. P. Bennett as John MartinRobyn B. Pelling MSc as LouFinn 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.www.thewyrdside.comSound effects from Zapsplatt and Pixabay.

Still reeling from her encounter on Burley Beacon, Katherine listens to the files found on Aiden’s recorder. Cast:Alexandra M. Barrow as Katherine MooreFinn Cresswell as Aiden SummersAndrew Varndell as Albert LocktonRobyn B. Pelling MSc as LouDrew Pitcher as DyllanJack Rogers as RhysContent 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.comSound effects from Zapsplatt and Pixabay.

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 SummersAlexandra M. Barrow as Katherine MooreIain S. P. Bennett as John MartinContent 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.comSound effects from Zapsplatt and Pixabay.FEATURED TRAILER: THE ATTIC MONOLOGUESThe Attic Monologues is a queer urban fantasy/horror podcast on fate, friends to lovers, meta narratives, and the importance of feathered friends. They can be found on all major podcasting platforms - check out their website, Apple Podcasts, Twitter and more!