SPLIT VALLEY is an innovative and mysterious audio drama about two investigative podcast journalists

For all the fans of mysterious fictional stories, the “Split Valley” podcast is the right choice! Written by Caroline V. McGraw, the “Split Valley” podcast is an suspenseful serialized radio mystery about two investigative podcast journalists who are lured by a cryptic postcard and find themselves in the second-smallest town in New York State. A cross between Twin Peaks and Blair Witch, the story unfolds in eight gripping audio episodes.

The first episode of “Split Valley” launched on December 3, 2020 in a live special event. Episode I titled “The Mysterious Case of Split Valley Episode 1 Presented by Columbia Public Radio” opens with an ad for the fictional podcast sponsor Ravens Slippers and then unceremoniously drops you alone in the woods. Right from the beginning it immerses the audience in its intimate, intricate story.

In a posted review of “Split Valley” melgallo54 says, “Beautiful storytelling. I loved listening to this! Binged all the episodes in one sitting, which wasn’t my intention. But I couldn’t stop once I started. The sounds paint such a clear image in my head, and I can see the faces of the voice actors. Truly such a well-done radio play!”

“Split Valley” is produced by Five on a Match and is directed by Eddie Prunoske. Eddie says, “Split Valley is a deeply humanist story wrapped in a pulp mystery. And it’s got a wicked sense of humor! Due to the pandemic, we were forced to record the series in secluded home studios, which ended up appropriately mirroring the story’s themes of isolation and longing for escape.”

A fun fact about “Split Valley” is that it was recorded remotely during quarantine in 17 separate home studios, across four different states! The cast of this podcast features Emily Batsford, Michelle Beck, Christine Campbell, Anthony Cohn, Matthew Cohn, Amir Darvish, Inés del Castillo, Paul Guyet, Alice Jokela, Susannah Jones, Monica Lerch, Meg MacCary, Keilly McQuail, Sara Jane Munford, Owen Smith, and James Weber. The original music is by Luke Santy and the sound design is by James Hansen.

The last episode of the “Split Valley” podcast is titled “Just Getting Started”. This episode left the listeners eager for another season. AdPat85 posts, “Ready for season 2! This toes the line between classic radio dramas of the past and binge-worthy true crime podcasts of today. I am HERE FOR IT. The intriguing mystery and stellar vocal performances do not disappoint. Pop in those earbuds and listen now! You won’t regret it.”

Listen to the “Split Valley” podcast now by clicking on this link.