The Westward Eye

Etta and Tobin try to get Sterling to open up by telling stories from their youth. CONTENT WARNINGS: Intense Body Horror, Gore, Distressing Themes, Sudden Loud Noises, Drowning, Stalking, Watching, Child in Danger, DeathWe Guarantee that The Westward Eye will never contain themes of Sexual Assault of any sort, Racism, Homophobia, Transphobia, Graphic Sex, Suicide, Self Harm.Created by Mar Smith (they/he)Written by Mar Smith, directed by Mar Smith & Mikayla Grubbs.Edited and mixed by  Lilly Stone, Jovan Jeffs, Kyle J. Nelson, and Mikayla GrubbsPerformances:"Tobin" - Mar Smith"Etta" - Mikayla Grubbs"Sterling" - Logyn Clair"Narrator" - Luana McTiernanIf you're a fan of what we're making here, please leave a review, share an episode with a loved one, and engage with our social media. You can find us on Instagram and TikTok @TheWestwardEye.BUY MERCH: https://thewestwardeye.threadless.com/You can also support us by joining our Patron: https://www.patreon.com/c/TheWestwardEyeThank you for listening.Additional Audio Sources: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JvvaDxSSjxQeC1BdUtvN45Ct5S3ZdxEE/view?usp=sharing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sterling awakes to a familiar face, cutting their tearful reunion short. CONTENT WARNINGS: Intense Body Horror, Gore, Distressing Themes, Sudden Loud Noises, Manipulation, Dysfunctional Family Systems, Complex Emotions, Survivors Guilt. We Guarantee that The Westward Eye will never contain themes of Sexual Assault of any sort, Racism, Homophobia, Transphobia, Graphic Sex, Suicide, Self Harm.Created by Mar Smith (they/he)Written by Mar Smith, directed by Mar Smith & Mikayla Grubbs.Edited and mixed by Lilly Stone, Jovan Jeffs, and Kyle J. NelsonPerformances:"Tobin" - Mar Smith"Etta" - Mikayla Grubbs"Sterling" - Logyn Clair“Winnie” - Rylan Benson“Earl” - Devin Danger Murphy“Nancy” - Mckayla Eve“Oswyn Harlow” - Joshua Sevy“Casey Harlow” - Kyle J. Nelson“Jesse” - Ken Miller“Dorothea” - Valentine-Sanguinet M.B.“Levi” - Landen Jensen“Boone” - William Murdock"Narrator" - Luana McTiernanIf you're a fan of what we're making here, please leave a review, share an episode with a loved one, and engage with our social media. You can find us on Instagram and TikTok @TheWestwardEye.BUY MERCH: https://thewestwardeye.threadless.com/You can also support us by joining our Patron: https://www.patreon.com/c/TheWestwardEyeThank you for listening.Additional Audio Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XDtMFdxZH5K8kUqEiOWBfDqMPi08USKrgSmAusdoxAE/edit?usp=sharing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sterling’s mind swirls as their tired eyes fall on familiar faces. It seems too good to be true… doesn’t it?CONTENT WARNINGS: Grief, Complex Family Dynamics, Complex EmotionsWe Guarantee that The Westward Eye will never contain themes of Sexual Assault of any sort, Racism, Homophobia, Transphobia, Graphic Sex, Suicide, Self Harm.Created by Mar Smith (they/he)Written by Mar Smith, directed by Mar Smith & Mikayla Grubbs.Edited and mixed by Jovan Jeffs, Ezra Phibbs and Mikayla Grubbs, Performances:"Tobin" - Mar Smith"Etta" - Mikayla Grubbs"Sterling" - Logyn Clair“Winnie” - Rylan Benson“Earl” - Devin Danger Murphy“Nancy” - Mckayla Eve"Narrator" - Luana McTiernanIf you're a fan of what we're making here, please leave a review, share an episode with a loved one, and engage with our social media. You can find us on Instagram and TikTok @TheWestwardEye.BUY MERCH: https://thewestwardeye.threadless.com/You can also support us by joining our Patron: https://www.patreon.com/c/TheWestwardEyeThank you for listening.Additional Audio Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FYXpXf-cAAzrtvh2rJ_ydnqaEkjBQuXAh4SniDqXuvE/edit?usp=sharing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Etta comes face to face with what she may truly want… CONTENT WARNINGS: distressing themes, Sudden Loud Noises, Loss, Grief, Gore, Distressing Themes, Sudden Loud NoisesWe Guarantee that The Westward Eye will never contain themes of Sexual Assault of any sort, Racism, Homophobia, Transphobia, Graphic Sex, Suicide, Self Harm.Written by Mar Smith, directed by Mar Smith & Mikayla Grubbs.Edited and mixed by Jovan Jeffs and Mikayla GrubbsPerformances:"Tobin" - Mar Smith"Etta" - Mikayla Grubbs"Sterling" - Logyn Clair“Lucia” - Shey Rico“Woman” - Rylan Benson"Narrator" - Luana McTiernanIf you're a fan of what we're making here, please leave a review, share an episode with a loved one, and engage with our social media. You can find us on Instagram and TikTok @TheWestwardEye.You can also support us by joining our Patron: https://www.patreon.com/c/TheWestwardEyeBUY MERCH: https://thewestwardeye.threadless.com/Thank you for listening.Additional Audio Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ckQxKotOXfvj66VbmPEx8FaPZrJWENoMIOnnGA3tzcA/edit?usp=sharing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Etta finds herself alone in an unknown wood, her companions nowhere to be found.CONTENT WARNINGS: Intense Body Horror, Gore, distressing themes, Sudden Loud Noises, Loss, Grief, Intense Body Horror, Gore, Distressing Themes, Sudden Loud NoisesWe Guarantee that The Westward Eye will never contain themes of Sexual Assault of any sort, Racism, Homophobia, Transphobia, Graphic Sex, Suicide, Self Harm.Created by Mar Smith (they/he)Written by Mar Smith, directed by Mar Smith & Mikayla Grubbs.Edited and mixed by Jovan Jeffs and Mikayla GrubbsPerformances:"Tobin" - Mar Smith"Etta" - Mikayla Grubbs"Sterling" - Logyn Clair“Lucia” - Shey Rico"Narrator" - Luana McTiernanIf you're a fan of what we're making here, please leave a review, share an episode with a loved one, and engage with our social media. You can find us on Instagram and TikTok @TheWestwardEye.You can also support us by joining our Patron: https://www.patreon.com/c/TheWestwardEyeBUY MERCH: https://thewestwardeye.threadless.com/Thank you for listening.Additional Audio Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wyN_Ozl_DDPkNjepWtBDPpoR_ThZVsVQlWoDHJ8oVy0/edit?usp=sharing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Time spent in the desert sun can be more dangerous than anything that roams beneath the midnight stars. CONTENT WARNINGS: Intense Body Horror, Gore, distressing themes, Sudden Loud Noises, Death, Cannibalism (in a way), Spines, Religious ThemesWe Guarantee that The Westward Eye will never contain themes of Sexual Assault of any sort, Racism, Homophobia, Transphobia, Graphic Sex, Suicide, Self Harm.Written by Mar Smith, directed by Mar Smith & Mikayla Grubbs.Edited and mixed by Jovan Jeffs and Mikayla GrubbsOriginal Music by Jovan JeffsPerformances:"Tobin" - Mar Smith"Etta" - Mikayla Grubbs"Sterling" - Logyn Clair“Noel” - Aaron Warner“Fran” - Elaia Echeverria"Narrator" - Luana McTiernanIf you're a fan of what we're making here, please leave a review, share an episode with a loved one, and engage with our social media. You can find us on Instagram and TikTok @TheWestwardEye.You can also support us by joining our Patron: https://www.patreon.com/c/TheWestwardEyeThank you for listening.Additional Audio Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dqeNtHQZSRVU7PdCGFyVNmaaUwLzpWr7eIsSGCTCzzM/edit?usp=sharing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Quiet tales from a long buried diary.CONTENT WARNINGS: Pregnancy issues, leaving without saying goodbye, open water, religious themesWe Guarantee that The Westward Eye will never contain themes of Sexual Assault of any sort, Racism, Homophobia, Transphobia, Graphic Sex, Suicide, Self Harm.Written by Mar Smith, directed by Mar Smith & Mikayla Grubbs.Edited and mixed by Jovan Jeffs, Danielle Shepley, and Mikayla GrubbsPerformances:Rylan BensenIf you're a fan of what we're making here, please leave a review, share an episode with a loved one, and engage with our social media. You can find us on Instagram and TikTok @TheWestwardEye.You can also support us by joining our Patron: https://www.patreon.com/c/TheWestwardEyeThank you for listening.Additional Audio Sources:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WDc7B7g1bqB8qCMWHUljkjeLTeTYlsbK/view?usp=sharing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Join us 250 years before Tobin, Etta, and Sterling set out to explore The West. Our five explorers set out on a quest with the promise of endless riches upon their return. “The Westward Eye Stranding is a D&D campaign set to be a CANON prequel to the events of TWE (that may or may not impact the actual story leading into our 2nd and 3rd seasons 👀) It is a project that has been months in the works from the creation, playing process, editing, etc. and we are so proud to finally share it with you all! This series is certainly going to be much less structured than our official episodes as our cast for TWE explores this story in real time. So please excuse any audio quality changes, pauses, or what not! Enjoy what you hear? Well, consider joining our Patreon for only a minimum of $5 a month (that’s one coffee!!) to get exclusive access to the entire season when it drops!  [ We are still in the process of getting it officially up and running but once we do it’ll be linked down below. ] More information on that to come soon! Beyond TWE Stranding’s full season, we have SO much exciting bonus content planned for all who join and we are buzzing with excitement to share it!CONTENT WARNINGS: Gore, loss, mentioned death of a family member, body horror, monsters, sudden loud noises, and passive suicidality from Abner!We Guarantee that The Westward Eye will never contain themes of Sexual Assault of any sort, Racism, Homophobia, Transphobia, Graphic Sex, or Self Harm.Written by Mar Smith (Our Game Master)Performances:"Nadia Wilkins" - Shela May Rico"Elias Cornelly" - Kyle J. Nelson"Ethel Anders" - Mikayla Grubbs"Abner Alloway" - Joshua Sevy"Val Sinclair" - Ken MillerWith our amazing editors Jovan Jeffs, Mikayla Grubbs, and Danielle Shepley!If you're a fan of what we're making here, please leave a review, share an episode with a loved one, and engage with our social media. You can find us on Instagram and TikTok @TheWestwardEye.Thank you for listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Join us 250 years before Tobin, Etta, and Sterling set out to explore The West. Here, in the humble town of Gila, five westerners gather in the rather run-down Holy Water Saloon to accept a perilous quest. “The Westward Eye Stranding is a D&D campaign set to be a CANON prequel to the events of TWE (that may or may not impact the actual story leading into our 2nd and 3rd seasons 👀) It is a project that has been months in the works from the creation, playing process, editing, etc. and we are so proud to finally share it with you all! This series is certainly going to be much less structured than our official episodes as our cast for TWE explores this story in real time. So please excuse any audio quality changes, pauses, or what not! Enjoy what you hear? Well, consider joining our Patreon for only a minimum of $5 a month (that’s one coffee!!) to get exclusive access to the entire season when it drops!  [ We are still in the process of getting it officially up and running but once we do it’ll be linked down below. ] More information on that to come soon! Beyond TWE Stranding’s full season, we have SO much exciting bonus content planned for all who join and we are buzzing with excitement to share it!CONTENT WARNINGS: Gore, loss, mentioned death of a family member, body horror, animal death, monsters, sudden loud noises, and passive suicidality from Abner!We Guarantee that The Westward Eye will never contain themes of Sexual Assault of any sort, Racism, Homophobia, Transphobia, Graphic Sex, or Self Harm.Written by Mar Smith (Our Game Master)Performances:"Nadia Wilkins" - Shela May Rico"Elias Cornelly" - Kyle J. Nelson"Ethel Anders" - Mikayla Grubbs"Abner Alloway" - Joshua Sevy"Val Sinclair" - Ken MillerIf you're a fan of what we're making here, please leave a review, share an episode with a loved one, and engage with our social media. You can find us on Instagram and TikTok @TheWestwardEye.Thank you for listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Holmwood Foundation is a Found Footage Horror-Fiction Podcast created by FioTrethewey (Big Finish: Gallifrey War Room, 18th Wall Productions) and Georgia Cook(Big Finish: The Eleventh Doctor Chronicles, Gallifrey War Room, BBC Books, TheDracula Daily Sketch Collection). It is a modern day sequel to the gothic novel Dracula.Our story follows Jeremy Larkin (Sean Carlsen) and Maddie Townsend (Rebecca Root),two co-workers at the mysterious Holmwood Foundation, as they are possessed by theghosts of Jonathan and Mina Harker, and embark on a road trip across the country in aneffort to achieve their ghost's wishes: to stop Dracula once and for all. This is a storyabout identity and self discovery, family loyalty and devotion, all wrapped around anightmare of a road trip with a rejuvenating severed head, incredibly sincere Victorianghosts, and an analogue recorder.EPISODE ONE CAST:Madeline Townsend/Mina Harker: Rebecca RootJeremy Larkin/Jonathan Harker: Seán CarlsenArthur Jones: Samuel ClemensThralls/Foundation Phone Voice: Becky WrightNewsreader: Jessica CarrollRobert Swales: Luke KondorDracula: Attila PuskásThe episode was produced and written by Fio Trethewey and Georgia Cook.Directing by Samuel Clemens.Script Editing by Katharine Armitage.Sound Design and Engineering by Benji CliffordThe Theme music was composed and produced by Duncan Muggleton, and theepisode art was produced by Georgia CookFor more information, as well as transcripts and further Cast and Crew details,please visit our official website: www.theholmwoodfoundation.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Run.DISCORD: https://discord.gg/znqm6SJ7CONTENT WARNINGS: Intense Body Horror, Gore, distressing themes, dead animals, Sudden Loud Noises, Cult Sacrifice, Body Horror (woman), Manipulation, religion. We Guarantee that The Westward Eye will never contain themes of Sexual Assault of any sort, Racism, Homophobia, Transphobia, Graphic Sex, Suicide, Self Harm.Written by Mar Smith and directed by Mar Smith and Mikayla Grubbs.Performances:"Tobin" - Mar Smith"Etta" - Mikayla Grubbs"Sterling" - Logyn Clair"Oswyn" - Joshua Sevy"Casey" - Kyle J. Nelson"William" - Jovan Jeffs"Junie" - Vance Reynolds"Bernie" - Autumn Marie"Jesse" - Ken Miller"Levi" - Landen Jensen"Dorothea" - Valentine-Sanguinet"Boone" - William Murdock"Narrator" - Luana McTiernanIf you're a fan of what we're making here, please leave a review, share an episode with a loved one, and engage with our social media. You can find us on Instagram and TikTok @TheWestwardEye.Thank you for listening.Additional Audio Sources:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NpKSDPVNMwSZfXIeulQ2-1Lp-5aRJdUpPS5w_q5TN_U/edit?usp=sharing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Prophet speaks.CONTENT WARNINGS: Organized Religion, Manipulation, Paranoia, blonde man /j.We Guarantee that The Westward Eye will never contain themes of Sexual Assault of any sort, Racism, Homophobia, Transphobia, Graphic Sex, Suicide, Self Harm.Written by Mar Smith and directed by Mar Smith and Mikayla Grubbs.Performances:"Tobin" - Mar Smith"Etta" - Mikayla Grubbs"Sterling" - Logyn Clair"Oswyn" - Joshua Sevy"Casey" - Kyle J. Nelson"William" - Jovan Jeffs"Junie" - Vance Reynolds"Jesse" - Ken Miller"Levi" - Landen Jensen"Dorothea" - Valentine-Sanguinet"Boone" - William Murdock"Narrator" - Luana McTiernanIf you're a fan of what we're making here, please leave a review, share an episode with a loved one, and engage with our social media. You can find us on Instagram and TikTok @TheWestwardEye.Thank you for listening.Additional Audio Sources:https://docs.google.com/document/d/10OXVp0mBEKoqygYjA8Y6at0zMIJHCPt54hERom8NoLo/edit?usp=sharing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In their perceived safety, Sterling, Tobin, and Etta attempt to let their guard down.CONTENT WARNINGS: Organized Religion, Manipulation, Discussion of Death, Religious ImageryWe Guarantee that The Westward Eye will never contain themes of Sexual Assault of any sort, Racism, Homophobia, Transphobia, Graphic Sex, Suicide, Self Harm.Written by Mar SmithPerformances:"Tobin" - Mar Smith"Etta" - Mikayla Grubbs"Sterling" - Logyn Clair"William Hackett" - Jovan Jeffs"Junie Hackett" - Vance Reynolds"The Prophet" - Joshua Sevy"Narrator" - Luana McTiernanIf you're a fan of what we're making here, please leave a review, share an episode with a loved one, and engage with our social media. You can find us on Instagram and TikTok @TheWestwardEye.Thank you for listening.Additional Audio Sources:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mHht5cab8L0QIE6eZqLqhtzSdAsAKlmskLWLlq4Qoow/edit?usp=sharing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The three young adventurers stumble upon the bustling Western town of Verbena.CONTENT WARNINGS: Organized Religion, Manipulation, We Guarantee that The Westward Eye will never contain themes of Sexual Assault of any sort, Racism, Homophobia, Transphobia, Graphic Sex, Suicide, Self Harm.Written by Mar SmithPerformances:"Tobin" - Mar Smith"Etta" - Mikayla Grubbs"Sterling" - Logyn Clair"Berdie" - Autumn Marie"William Hackett" - Jovan Jeffs"Junie Hackett" - Vance Reynolds"Kit" - Whitney Pope"Narrator" - Luana McTiernanIf you're a fan of what we're making here, please leave a review, share an episode with a loved one, and engage with our social media. You can find us on Instagram and TikTok @TheWestwardEye.Thank you for listening.Additional Audio Sources:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1U0RzmxbJPAnl2uGaf9hr4a6wCvVhPx8MymzTuk8F2wY/edit?usp=sharing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A storm rolls across the West.CONTENT WARNINGS: distressing themes, Sudden Loud Noises, storms, thunder, lightning, some flooding, Megalophobia, We Guarantee that The Westward Eye will never contain themes of Sexual Assault of any sort, Racism, Homophobia, Transphobia, Graphic Sex, Suicide, Self Harm.Written by Mar Smith and Mikayla Grubbs.Performances:"Tobin" - Mar Smith"Etta" - Mikayla Grubbs"Sterling" - Logyn Clair"Conductor" - Austin Cook"Narrator" - Luana McTiernanIf you're a fan of what we're making here, please leave a review, share an episode with a loved one, and engage with our social media. You can find us on Instagram and TikTok @TheWestwardEye.Thank you for listening.Additional Audio Sources:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BbLc3982SSWx4DgMLQLrtNSP1ML8iOBLB2OQmctWzNo/edit?usp=sharing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tensions rise as Sterling, Tobin, and Etta board a lone steam engine taking them deeper into the unknown. (Happy Pride Month)CONTENT WARNINGS: Intense Body Horror, Gore, distressing themes, Sudden Loud Noises, SO MANY BUGS, difficulty breathing, religious trauma, manipulation, Arguments, Yelling, Hurt FeelingsWe Guarantee that The Westward Eye will never contain themes of Sexual Assault of any sort, Racism, Homophobia, Transphobia, Graphic Sex, Suicide, Self Harm.Written by Mar Smith and Mikayla Grubbs.Performances:"Tobin" - Mar Smith"Etta" - Mikayla Grubbs"Sterling" - Logyn Clair"Finley" - Bones Bookwalter"Conductor" - Austin Cook"Narrator" - Luana McTiernanIf you're a fan of what we're making here, please leave a review, share an episode with a loved one, and engage with our social media. You can find us on Instagram and TikTok @TheWestwardEye.Thank you for listening.Additional Audio Sources:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Gczb_E0gD7V_68VYRvfXwE9KUnT-HPga1fQ9Wlx3PfQ/edit?usp=drivesdk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A mysterious woman by the name of Adelaide Post, causes the young adventurers' breath to catch in their throats… in more ways than one.CONTENT WARNINGS: Intense Body Horror, gore, distressing themes, sudden loud noises, Difficulty breathing, fungus/spores, poisoning, intentional poisoning, manipulation, dogs, barking, dead animals, earthquakes. We Guarantee that The Westward Eye will never contain themes of Sexual Assault of any sort, Racism, Homophobia, Transphobia, Graphic Sex, Suicide, Self Harm.Written by Mar Smith and Mikayla Grubbs.Performances:"Tobin" - Mar Smith"Etta" - Mikayla Grubbs"Sterling" - Logyn Clair"Narrator" and "Adelaide Post" - Luana McTiernanIf you're a fan of what we're making here, please leave a review, share an episode with a loved one, and engage with our social media. You can find us on Instagram and TikTok @TheWestwardEye. Thank you for listening.Additional Audio Sources:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-l6VjHNeWfXSyhXmhLP0TyPu0B2zqiQRrA2sEN7q76Q/edit?usp=drivesdk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tobin, Etta, and Sterling come upon an extravagant inn.CONTENT WARNINGS: Intense Body Horror, gore, distressing themes, sudden loud noises, Difficulty breathing, fungus/spores, poisoning, intentional poisoning, dogs, barking.We Guarantee that The Westward Eye will never contain themes of Sexual Assault of any sort, Racism, Homophobia, Transphobia, Graphic Sex, Suicide, Self Harm.Written by Mar Smith and Mikayla Grubbs.Performances:"Tobin" - Mar Smith"Etta" - Mikayla Grubbs"Sterling" - Logyn Clair"Narrator" and "Adelaide Post" - Luana McTiernanIf you're a fan of what we're making here, please leave a review, share an episode with a loved one, and engage with our social media. You can find us on Instagram and TikTok @TheWestwardEye. Thank you for listening.Additional Audio Sources:Jovan Jeffs: Intro / Outro Song, our primary composer and custom foley artist! ( @jovanhoflanmusic on instagram for business inquires )Dog howl: Dog_howl_02.wav by CGEffex -- https://freesound.org/s/158975/ -- License: Attribution 4.0Door swinging: Door swings shut by JakLocke -- https://freesound.org/s/261107/ -- License: Attribution 4.0Squeaky hinges : Door Squeak.wav by jesabat -- https://freesound.org/s/119724/ -- License: Attribution 3.0Inside Room Tone: room-tone basement 3830 220811_0492 by klankbeeld -- https://freesound.org/s/734700/ -- License: Attribution 4.0Rising tension tone: Horror Background Atmosphere #19 by Universfield -- https://freesound.org/s/785708/ -- License: Attribution 4.0Gulping water: Gulping Water.wav by Riaan3ignite -- https://freesound.org/s/543084/ -- License: Attribution 4.0Soup spoon: SpoonSlurps (2).wav by DaveHammond -- https://freesound.org/s/49798/ -- License: Attribution 4.0Chilling atmosphere: Horror Background Atmosphere #19 by Universfield -- https://freesound.org/s/785708/ -- License: Attribution 4.0Sinister horror ambience: Sinister Background Music by Ilariio -- https://freesound.org/s/793491/ -- License: Attribution 4.0 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.