Lost In Williamsburg

Lost in Williamsburg is a multi-generational supernatural audio podcast drama set in Williamsburg, Virginia. The story shifts between the 18th century and present day, and follows the lives of several local Williamsburgers and W&M College students as they navigate the strange and unexplained happenings that occur so frequently in our quaint little town. A bit of suspense, a bit of horror, and a bit of soap opera. Sort of like a cross between old CBS Mystery Radio Theater shows and those low-budget dramas you sometimes hear on religious radio stations.

The Lost in Williamsburg Christmas Special 01/01/2022

The Lost in Williamsburg Christmas Special It’s the Lost in Williamsburg Christmas Special! Ever wanted to part the curtains and see how Williamsburg’s world-famous Christmas wreaths are made every year? It’s a lot more sordid than you would ever imagine. Along with the usual apples, pine boughs, and pineapples, no Williamsburg wreath is complete without a generous helping of bitterness, envy, and jealousy. And this year, it leads to murder! /episode/index/show/lostinwilliamsburg/id/21648641

Lost in Williamsburg 20: A Little Bit Longer 03/18/2018

Lost in Williamsburg 20: A Little Bit Longer So this is it. The big super-sized finale that provides a closure of sorts to the Cats With Benefits/Old Country Road Killer storylines. Though Halloween night has ended (depending on how you define such things), there are still plenty of horrific things in store for the residents of Williamsburg. But what do a couple pieces of ugly old jewelry have to do with anything? I can’t tell you that, but I will say that not everyone makes it through alive to find out the answer! /episode/index/show/lostinwilliamsburg/id/6378300

Lost in Williamsburg 19: Up All Night 03/20/2017

Lost in Williamsburg 19: Up All Night Yes, it’s still Halloween night and yes, the seance is still going on. But before we hear how that turns out, why don’t we take a 250 year detour back to an earlier, chillier October evening in Williamsburg? Just for a bit though. Once the stars have aligned and all the owls have hooted their last hoots, it’s back to those crazy kids at the Equator. Will they finally make a supernatural connection with Aaron? Over at the Williamsburg Police Station, Tracy Daggett’s exhausting all-nighter is coming to an eager end. But to her chagrin, just as she’s about to head out the door, she bumps elbows with an old Lafayette High classmate. Someone our long-time listeners might recognize. Oh, and this episode contains a special bonus—not one, but two mysterious bags! This podcast contains swearing Frederick Corney as Professor Jobriath Mark Hutchens as Thomas Jefferson Cal Shuey as Richard Holcombe Pete Lutz as Gideon Blackhard Reid Perkins as Caleb Souter Calvin Glaspie as Ted Breanne Long as Bree Claire Penix as Meghan Marshall Colleen Kennedy as Hexabeth Blackhard Jacob Wilson as Josh Ryder Claudia Swain As Jordan Bales Christa Mouser as Tracy Daggett Debbi Burcham as Tanner Dennis Leonituck Jr. as Perry Michael Turner as Ed Jackson And Timothy Costelloe as Francis Fauquier Produced, directed, written and scored by Phillip Merritt Thank you to Freesound.org for the use of their creative commons sound effects. ©Phillip Merritt, 2017 /episode/index/show/lostinwilliamsburg/id/5184199

Lost in Williamsburg 18: Out of the Blue 12/18/2016

Lost in Williamsburg 18: Out of the Blue It’s just about midnight on Halloween night! It’s also intermission time at the party and the member’s of our favorite rock band, Cat’s With Benefits (Josh, Lauren, Zeph and newest member Olivia), need a bit of alone time to decompress from the usual rock band stresses. Options include kicking back with a cold beverage or a secret rendezvous out back behind the bushes. Meanwhile, the show’s MC Caleb heads upstairs to Meghan’s seance because... you know...he’s open-minded. Concurrently, John and Roger have to deal with an interruption to their late night excursion to the abandoned homestead at Dunhill Farm. Things could get dicey. Simultaneously, over at the Williamsburg cemetery, some familiar faces make a reappearance. This podcast contains swearing Sivan Tobias as Casey Elizabeth Flatt as Lisa Nora Knight as Olivia Bryson Kat Turk as Lauren Tasky Philip Burcher as John Dunhill Robert Mosby as Roger P. Shiffle Christa Mouser as Tracy Dagget Rebecca Suerdieck as Tanner Reid Perkins as Caleb Souter Calvin Glaspie as Ted Breanne Long as Bree Claire Penix as Meghan Marshall Colleen Kennedy as Hexabeth Blackhard Jacob Wilson as Josh Ryder Claudia Swain as Jordan Bales Daniel Turner as Zeph Metcalf Alex Laney as Trevor Frederick Corney as Professor Jobriath And Djuna Knight as Julie Dunhill Additional voices provided by Jalen Mouser, Melissa May, Paul Hellyer and Mia Council Produced, directed, written and scored by Phillip Merritt Thank you to Freesound.org for the use of their creative commons sound effects. ©Phillip Merritt, 2016 /episode/index/show/lostinwilliamsburg/id/4922607

Lost in Williamsburg 17: Something to Remember 09/28/2016

Lost in Williamsburg 17: Something to Remember It’s time for an intermission at the big Halloween party in downtown Williamsburg. Cat’s with Benefits’ first set went great and boy are those kids stoked! But could all that excitement be masking something? After all, their lead singer is still missing. Oh, and guess who picked tonight to finally make a reappearance. It’s Jordan, Aaron’s girlfriend (from way back in episode 3). Out on the Old Country Road, John and Roger’s quest to see the moon over the James is sidetracked when something odd happens. This podcast contains swearing. Tonight’s cast includes: Reid Perkins as Caleb Souter Jacob Wilson as Josh Ryder Kat Turk as Lauren Tasky Daniel Turner as Zeph Metcalf Nora Knight as Olivia Bryson Claudia Swain As Jordan Bales Claire Penix as Meghan Marshall Philip Burcher as John Dunhill Robert Mosby as Roger P. Shiffle Albert Heatwole as Pa Dunhill Alison Valenti Peabody as Ma Dunhill Caroline Corney as your host And Caroline Peabody as the young Valerie Dunhill Additional voices by Jalen Mouser and Paul Hellyer Produced, directed, written and scored by Phillip Merritt Thank you to Freesound.org for the use of their creative commons sound effects. ©Phillip Merritt, 2016 /episode/index/show/lostinwilliamsburg/id/4701462

Lost in Williamsburg 16: The Visitors 07/31/2016

Lost in Williamsburg 16: The Visitors It’s finally (!!!) time for the big Halloween show at the Equator, Williamsburg’s favorite college hangout, and the rowdy crowd of William & Mary students is about to find out if Cats with Benefits will perform or not. Will they get to hear the last song Aaron Seager wrote before his disappearance? Do they care? Show organizer and MC Caleb Souter is stressed out, but doing his best. Down the street, still anguishing over his daughter Valerie, John Dunhill hides out from the trick or treaters in the upstairs bedroom of his comatose daughter Julie. And after a strange, unexpected guest makes an appearance on the Dunhill’s porch, John tries to release some tension at the end of this windy and eerie night. Written, directed, scored and produced by Phillip Merritt The Girl Who Messed Me Up produced by Mike Puccio, vocals by John Demarzo It’s Not a Party (Until Someone Breaks Your Heart) vocals provided by Nathaniel Clemmons, Nora Knight and Julia Mosby Thank you to freesound.org and freemusicarchive.org for the use of their creative commons sound effects and music samples including: Lamprey - Through You Kellee Maize - The Fact Is Isidore Soucy - Quadrille Laurier Alliance - All Jason Shaw - Parting Glass PC-One - Division Also included are short snippets of songs under the Fair Use Doctrine. ©Phillip Merritt, 2016 /episode/index/show/lostinwilliamsburg/id/4554201

Lost in Williamsburg 15: Voices 01/24/2016

Lost in Williamsburg 15: Voices Dale, spending the afternoon at the Historic Williamsburg Library looks to Valerie for some answers about that diary he’s been reading. He won’t like what he finds, but certain other townsfolk definitely will. And though Margaret knows more than anyone about the weird things going on in town, even she has a thing or two to learn about Hexabeth. Meanwhile, the three remaining members of Cats with Benefits, try to fill the open spot in the group’s roster (though never in their hearts). If you didn’t already send in your demo, it’s too late now. Martha Kandler Smith as Linda Elizabeth Barnes as Deborah Will Hausman as Dale Souter Dana Wood as Hannah Louise Menges as Margaret Souter Kat Turk as Lauren Tasky Reid Perkins as Caleb Souter Jacob Wilson as Josh Ryder Daniel Turner as Zeph Metcalf Nora Knight as Olivia Bryson Taylor Fisher as Brett Tucker Sara Corney as Kira Maso Jenny Putzi as Ghost #1 Susan Branch Smith as Ghost #2 Josh Piker as Ghost #3 Francesca Sawaya as Ghost #4 Michael George as Mr. Eubanks Philip Burcher as John Dunhill Joan Turner as Jessie Dunhill Paul Hellyer as musician #3 Anna Katherine and Jack Martin as the library Patrons and Charlie Putzi as the ghost boy Written, directed, scored and produced by Phillip Merritt Thank you to Freesound.org for the use of their creative commons sound effects. ©Phillip Merritt, 2016 /episode/index/show/lostinwilliamsburg/id/4098348

Lost in Williamsburg 14: Feelings 10/01/2015

Lost in Williamsburg 14: Feelings Margaret Souter, still convalescing, is scouring the Virginia Gazette for local weirdness, when she receives a visit from and old...friend. Dale (Margaret's son) is still reading Hexabeth's Diary, and Hexabeth is still plotting her revenge, and young Thomas Jefferson is in for one last (possibly) surprise. Hopefully Valerie will help Dale make sense of everything. This podcast contains swearing Colleen Kennedy as Hexabeth Blackhard Mark Hutchens as Thomas Jefferson John Shuey as Richard Holcombe Frederick Corney as Professor Jobriath Will Hausman as Dale Souter Joan Turner as Jessie Dunhill Louise Menges as Margaret Souter and Caroline Corney as your host Written, directed, scored and produced by Phillip Merritt Thank you to Freesound.org for the use of their creative commons sound effects. ©Phillip Merritt, 2015 /episode/index/show/lostinwilliamsburg/id/3833333

Lost in Williamsburg 13: Let's Dance 07/29/2015

Lost in Williamsburg 13: Let's Dance The best and brightest of Williamsburg continue their revelry at the Governor’s Palace. Of course the boys are looking forward to showing off, but they are in for a surprise when Cecelia shows everyone what she’s made of. Hexabeth continues to mess with Thomas Jefferson, but who or what is messing with Hexabeth? The end of the evening concludes with fireworks. Who doesn’t like fireworks? This episodes features the popular 18th century tunes, Sweet Isabelle and Tricky Minuet. This podcast contains swearing Colleen Kennedy as Hexabeth Blackhard Cassandra Glaspie as Cecelia Blackhard Erin Roberts as the singing voice of Cecelia Blackhard Mark Hutchens as Thomas Jefferson John Shuey as Richard Holcombe Frederick Corney as Professor Jobriath Timothy Costelloe as Gov. Fauquier Paul Hellyer as a partygoer Charles Bush as Benjamin Waller Amber Spivey as Martha Washington Dylan Morgan as the Orator and Will Hausman as Dale Souter This audio drama is written, directed, scored and produced by Phillip Merritt Thank you to Freesound.org for the use of their creative commons sound effects. The violin and flute solos are public domain recordings. ©Phillip Merritt, 2015 /episode/index/show/lostinwilliamsburg/id/3702182

Lost In Williamsburg 12: Here For the Party 05/17/2015

Lost In Williamsburg 12: Here For the Party Dale digs deeper into Hexabeth’s diary. Hurt and angry over the conversation she has just overheard, Hexabeth prepares a strange brew to exact her revenge on Thomas Jefferson. But what is her plan? At the Governor’s palace, the townspeople gather for a grand ball to celebrate the colony’s latest military victory. And leaping ahead to the present day, Lauren asks Caleb (already stressed from planning the Halloween party) for a favor. This podcast contains swearing. Will Hausman as Dale Souter Colleen Kennedy as Hexabeth Blackhard John Shuey as Richard Holcombe Jakob Stalnaker as John Page Mark Hutchens as Thomas Jefferson Frederick Corney as Professor Jobriath Jack Martin as the Carriage Driver Cassandra Glaspie as Cecelia Blackhard Timothy Costello as Gov. Fauquier Simon Joyce as Mr. Benedict Reid Perkins as Caleb Souter and Kat Turk as Lauren Tasky ©Phillip Merritt, 2015 Thank you to Freesound.org for the use of their creative commons sound effects. /episode/index/show/lostinwilliamsburg/id/3558981

Lost in Williamsburg 11: Main Course 03/15/2015

Lost in Williamsburg 11: Main Course Season 2 premier: Main Course /episode/index/show/lostinwilliamsburg/id/3427004

Lost in Williamsburg 10: Help 10/06/2014

Lost in Williamsburg 10: Help Ed and Jake, under the direction of headquarters, have brought Valerie and her knife Chloe out to the Old Country Road in an sick attempt to relive the past. But it’s not all about Valerie you know. Her mother has her own stuff to deal with. Not that you care. Back in the burg, the DE’s (disembodied essences) of Aaron and Julie are keeping watch over Julie’s comatose body, which is kept alive by the steady pulse of its trusty ventilator. What are two good-looking, bored young specters supposed to do while awaiting an uncertain future? Oh, and on the radio, Caleb has a special new track to play. This podcast contains swearing. Philip Burcher as John Linda Hertzler as Valerie Casey Johnson as Aaron Djuna Knight as Julie Caroline Peabody as young Valerie Reid Perkins as Caleb Tony Spunzo as Jake Joan Turner as Jessie Dunhill Mike Turner as Ed and as always, your host Caroline Corney ‘The Girl Who Messed Me Up’ was sung by John Demarzo and Mike Puccio and produced by Mike Puccio at Serenity Sound. All music written by Phillip Merritt. ©Phillip Merritt, 2014 Thank you to Freesound.org for the use of their creative commons sound effects. /episode/index/show/lostinwilliamsburg/id/3104036

Lost in Williamsburg 9: Headquarters 08/17/2014

Lost in Williamsburg 9: Headquarters After giving Aaron a little surprise at her house, Julie is able to open up to Aaron about her past and reveal details about how she became a 'no-brainer'. Out on the Old Country Road, Valerie, Ed and Jake share a tense ride to an secret destination. This podcast contains swearing. Casey Johnson as Aaron Seager Djuna Knight as Julie Linda Hertzler as Valerie Dunhill Mike Turner as Ed Tony Spunzo as Jake Caroline Corney as your host ©Phillip Merritt, 2014 Thank you to Freesound.org for the use of their creative commons sound effects. Lost in Williamsburg is an all-new original, full cast, audio drama with music and sound effects. Please consider leaving a review or comments on iTunes. I'd love to hear from you! /episode/index/show/lostinwilliamsburg/id/3016557

Lost in Williamsburg 8: Friend or Foe 07/30/2014

Lost in Williamsburg 8: Friend or Foe Aaron's quest to locate and return to his comatose body has led him here. To this freezer. In an abandoned kitchen once used by the Historic Williamsburg Corporation. What's inside? With the help of the ghost of Matthew Whaley, Aaron is about to find out. Meanwhile, on the other side of town, Valerie can't find a way to get out of her 'dinner date' with Ed. What does he want, and will her dad make things awkward for them? This podcast contains swearing. Casey Johnson as Aaron Seager Max Cooper as Matthew Djuna Knight as Julie Linda Hertzler as Valerie Dunhill Mike Turner as Ed Joan Turner as Jessie Dunhill Tony Spunzo as Jake Caroline Corney as your host and introducing Philip Burcher as John Dunhill ©Phillip Merritt, 2014 Thank you to Freesound.org for the use of their creative commons sound effects. Lost in Williamsburg is an all-new original, full cast, audio drama with music and sound effects. Please consider leaving a review or comments on iTunes. I'd love to hear from you! /episode/index/show/lostinwilliamsburg/id/2983210

Lost in Williamsburg 7: Taking Liberties 07/02/2014

Lost in Williamsburg 7: Taking Liberties With the help of a new frenemy, Aaron Seager goes on a scavenger hunt of sorts. Still steamed about his vinyl windows, Dale Souter takes his mother’s advice when he goes to the Historic Williamsburg Corporation archive to pick up some research for her. And there are a couple of surprises in store this evening for Williamsburg librarian Valerie Dunhill. Her mom won’t be happy. /episode/index/show/lostinwilliamsburg/id/2922909

Lost in Williamsburg 6: Solitude 05/26/2014

Lost in Williamsburg 6: Solitude After Aaron stumbles upon an emotional college vigil, he must come to terms with a devastating new reality. Josh, facing one of the most difficult days of his entire life, must lead the band through one more song and deal with two new relationships that will challenge him in very different ways. /episode/index/show/lostinwilliamsburg/id/2855733

Lost in Williamsburg 5: Everything is Wrong 05/26/2014

Lost in Williamsburg 5: Everything is Wrong Disoriented by his attack, his body taken who knows where, Aaron's disembodied essence makes its way down Duke of Gloucester Street and back to the campus. Will he make it in one piece? /episode/index/show/lostinwilliamsburg/id/2857555

Lost in Williamsburg 4: Out of Time 05/25/2014

Lost in Williamsburg 4: Out of Time Things get real for Aaron and Professor Welsh as they explore the basement of the Smoot House, as a person of the past makes an unwelcome reappearance. /episode/index/show/lostinwilliamsburg/id/2857548

Lost in Williamsburg 3: Plans 05/25/2014

Lost in Williamsburg 3: Plans On such a beautiful day, who would be thinking about any impending darkness? Margaret Souter for one. Is it the operation or her fears that keeps her cooped up in her bedroom? Does Dale even care? Probably, but he has bigger shrimp to batter right now. During an afternoon walk, Aaron and Jordan experience a bit of friskiness interruptus, and Professor Welsh goes exploring. /episode/index/show/lostinwilliamsburg/id/2857544

Lost in Williamsburg 2: Talk That Talk 05/25/2014

Lost in Williamsburg 2: Talk That Talk After a night of colonial terror, Thomas Jefferson and Cecelia Blackhard face a frightening new reality. And unbeknownst to them, the fiendish events of that terrible evening will have repercussions well beyond the 18th century, as a present-day radio announcer unwittingly unleashes a string of events that will soon spread dread and horror throughout the city of Williamsburg. Featuring the song ‘Lost in Williamsburg.’ /episode/index/show/lostinwilliamsburg/id/2857160

Lost in Williamsburg 1: If There Was a Way 05/24/2014

Lost in Williamsburg 1: If There Was a Way Late night. Autumn. 1761. Professor Jobriath, an instructor at the College of William & Mary, heads to the Blackhard residence on the outskirts of Williamsburg, Virginia. Accompanied by his young student Thomas Jefferson, he faces an terrifying challenge. Sophia, an indentured servent, is not sure he's up to to the task. Down in the basement, horror ensues. Will evil prevail and who will pay the ultimate price? /episode/index/show/lostinwilliamsburg/id/2857154

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