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Dark Road Diaries

@darkroaddiaries.com
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Follow Jack and Daria as they travel the country to save their friend from a mischievous demon and have adventures - often wacky ones! - along the way. Coming in 2026 from Once Upon a Wasteland Productions.

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Dark Road Diaries @darkroaddiaries.com · 19/09/2026
I think the finale sets a personal record for most dialogue tracks in a single scene.😅
Screenshot of a Logic Pro audio-editing session titled “DRD S01E10 Church Scene - Tracks.” The timeline contains multiple color-coded tracks: purple ambience clips across the top, orange sound effects, and many green dialogue clips for characters including Jack, Daria, Gavin, Mrs. Corcoran, Bell, Jenkins, Harlow, Jamie, Mercer, and Survey Imp. Track controls and mixing meters appear along the left, with the playhead positioned near the start of the project.
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Dark Road Diaries @darkroaddiaries.com · 09/08/2026
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The Key to Time.

Close-up of a translucent, pale blue cube-shaped prop with angular internal panels and a metallic, glittery upper surface. A narrow vertical structure rises from the top, featuring stacked gray sections accented with red, orange, and yellow rectangular panels.
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Dark Road Diaries @darkroaddiaries.com · 09/08/2026
Am I above dropping a "Doctor Who" Easter egg into one of my scripts out of nowhere? No. No I am not.😅
Screenshot of a screenplay page spanning a page break. Jenkins says:

“He never got that far. He references an artifact called the ‘Key to Time,’ another multi-part artifact that used a fake final piece with some success.”

A horizontal page-break divider appears across the middle of the image. The lower page is numbered 22.

Harlow says:

“The ‘Key to Time?’ Never heard of it.”

Jenkins replies:

“Neither have I. It’s mentioned in his notes from 1979.”
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Dark Road Diaries @darkroaddiaries.com · 29/06/2026
Episode 6 of "Dark Road Diaries," "Quiet Enjoyment," is live! Jack, Daria, Monsignor Jenkins, and Harlow navigate perhaps their most challenging and terrifying situation yet - a Demon HOA. #audiodrama #podcast #comedy
Illustrated podcast cover for Dark Road Diaries. In a misty blue-gray forest, a dark-haired young woman in a blue jacket and white shirt holds an open book as glowing teal magical swirls rise from its pages. Beside and slightly behind her, a curly-haired young man in a tan jacket raises a sword and looks off to the right in alarm. His T-shirt has a cassette tape graphic on it. Neon green triangular icons around them contain silhouettes of monsters or cryptid-like figures. Large bright green and yellow title text across the lower half reads “DARK ROAD DIARIES,” with white text below: “A SUPERNATURAL COMEDY AUDIO FICTION PODCAST.”
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Dark Road Diaries @darkroaddiaries.com · 08/06/2026
Episode 5 of "Dark Road Diaries," "Your Damnation Is Important to Us," is live! After Jack and Daria’s “perfect” date ends in supernatural property damage, they find themselves ensnared in a different kind of hell - customer service. #audiodrama #podcast #comedy
Illustrated podcast cover for Dark Road Diaries. In a misty blue-gray forest, a dark-haired young woman in a blue jacket and white shirt holds an open book as glowing teal magical swirls rise from its pages. Beside and slightly behind her, a curly-haired young man in a tan jacket raises a sword and looks off to the right in alarm. His T-shirt has a cassette tape graphic on it. Neon green triangular icons around them contain silhouettes of monsters or cryptid-like figures. Large bright green and yellow title text across the lower half reads “DARK ROAD DIARIES,” with white text below: “A SUPERNATURAL COMEDY AUDIO FICTION PODCAST.”
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Dark Road Diaries @darkroaddiaries.com · 18/05/2026
Episode 4 of "Dark Road Diaries," "A Perfect Evening," is live! Jack’s perfect birthday plan for Daria hits a few spooky potholes, but love still gets a candlelit fighting chance. #audiodrama #podcast #comedy
Illustrated podcast cover for Dark Road Diaries. In a misty blue-gray forest, a dark-haired young woman in a blue jacket and white shirt holds an open book as glowing teal magical swirls rise from its pages. Beside and slightly behind her, a curly-haired young man in a tan jacket raises a sword and looks off to the right in alarm. His T-shirt has a cassette tape graphic on it. Neon green triangular icons around them contain silhouettes of monsters or cryptid-like figures. Large bright green and yellow title text across the lower half reads “DARK ROAD DIARIES,” with white text below: “A SUPERNATURAL COMEDY AUDIO FICTION PODCAST.”
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Dark Road Diaries @darkroaddiaries.com · 14/05/2026
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A search box containing the term "ominous jazz."
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Dark Road Diaries @darkroaddiaries.com · 10/05/2026
Here are the character descriptions and audition sides.
AUTO ATTENDANT
Unpaid

An unnervingly cheerful automated voice for the infernal bureaucracy, the auto attendant handles possession claims, binding disputes, portal incidents, and “the nature of your damnation” with the soulless politeness of a customer-service phone tree from hell. Should sound calm, blandly professional, and relentlessly chipper, making the absurd horror of the situation funnier by never acknowledging how terrifying it is. Think “corporate IVR system,” but for demons.

Language: English
Voice Description: Female Adult, English (American)

AUDITION LINES

For possession services, say “possession.” For binding disputes, say “binding.” For portal-related incidents, say “portal.” For all other inquiries, please briefly describe the nature of your damnation.

Recognized categories include owner, holder, claimant, witness, tempter, sponsor, adversary, guarantor, and next of kin.

Thank you for contacting the Office of Transitional Occupancy and Vessel Management. Your damnation is important to us.RESTAURANT OWNER
Unpaid

The seasoned proprietor of the Starlight Lounge, the Owner is calm, perceptive, and almost impossible to rattle. After 32 years in the restaurant business, they have seen proposals, breakups, lawsuits, small fires, and at least one official exorcism, so Jack and Daria’s supernatural candleholder disaster barely makes the top ten. Should feel warm but firm, dryly funny, and quietly wise — someone who can make a line about property damage sound like hospitality and a bit of romantic advice feel genuinely earned.

Language: English
Voice Description: Male Adult, All American Accents

AUDITION LINES

I spoke with Monsignor Jenkins about you. Our conversation implied that you weren’t the types to engage in vandalism during dinner. He said you were good people.

Mr. Fletcher, I have owned this restaurant for 32 years. I have seen proposals, breakups, reunions, accusations, reconciliations, one exorcism, and a wedding reception that ended in a lawsuit and a small fire.

Grand romantic gestures are difficult. Don’t let one difficult evening make you afraid to try again.
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Dark Road Diaries @darkroaddiaries.com · 07/05/2026
Mile Marker 4, "A Perfect Evening," will come out on May 18th but in the interim here are the stats on the episode that follows, "Your Damnation Is Important to Us."
Screenshot of a typewriter-style “DRD Mile Marker 5 — Statistics Report.” It shows general statistics with 2,594 words and 786 paragraphs, followed by an element statistics table listing counts and percentages, including Dialogue 369 at 76%, Character 356 at 13%, Action 33 at 7%, Parenthetical 24 at 1%, Scene Heading 3 at 0%, and Script Title 1 at 0%.
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Dark Road Diaries @darkroaddiaries.com · 06/05/2026
Here's our new trailer!
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Dark Road Diaries @darkroaddiaries.com · 27/04/2026
Episode 3 of "Dark Road Diaries," "The Devil in the Drawing Room," is live! An interrupted taco date leads to intrigue as Jack and Daria are pulled into a manor murder mystery. But why are they there? #audiodrama #podcast #comedy
Illustrated podcast cover for Dark Road Diaries. In a misty blue-gray forest, a dark-haired young woman in a blue jacket and white shirt holds an open book as glowing teal magical swirls rise from its pages. Beside and slightly behind her, a curly-haired young man in a tan jacket raises a sword and looks off to the right in alarm. His T-shirt has a cassette tape graphic on it. Neon green triangular icons around them contain silhouettes of monsters or cryptid-like figures. Large bright green and yellow title text across the lower half reads “DARK ROAD DIARIES,” with white text below: “A SUPERNATURAL COMEDY AUDIO FICTION PODCAST.”
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Dark Road Diaries @darkroaddiaries.com · 25/04/2026
Write a scene with seven speaking characters, they said. It'll be fun to edit, they said. 😅
Screenshot of a Logic Pro session titled “DRD S01E03 Scene 2 – Tracks,” showing a multitrack audio edit with ambient room tone, sound effects, and dialogue tracks for characters including Jack, Daria, Daniel, Evelyn, Gideon, Mrs. Corcoran, and Sebastian. The timeline contains purple ambience regions across the top and many green dialogue clips arranged below, with a few orange SFX clips scattered above the dialogue. The playhead/time display reads approximately 01:11:48, and the left sidebar shows track controls, mixer settings, and volume meters.
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Dark Road Diaries @darkroaddiaries.com · 06/04/2026
Episode 2 of "Dark Road Diaries," "Where Devils Go to Drink," is live! After a promising lead surfaces, Jack and Daria follow Jamie’s trail to a demon-run bar where the rules are strange and the patrons are stranger. #audiodrama #podcast #comedy
Illustrated podcast cover for Dark Road Diaries. In a misty blue-gray forest, a dark-haired young woman in a blue jacket and white shirt holds an open book as glowing teal magical swirls rise from its pages. Beside and slightly behind her, a curly-haired young man in a tan jacket raises a sword and looks off to the right in alarm. His T-shirt has a cassette tape graphic on it. Neon green triangular icons around them contain silhouettes of monsters or cryptid-like figures. Large bright green and yellow title text across the lower half reads “DARK ROAD DIARIES,” with white text below: “A SUPERNATURAL COMEDY AUDIO FICTION PODCAST.”
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Dark Road Diaries @darkroaddiaries.com · 28/03/2026
The script for Mile Marker 3 is just about finished! Look for Mile Marker 2 on Monday, April 6! #audiodrama #podcast
Screenshot of a document viewer displaying page 1 of 4 of a report titled “DRD Mile Marker 3 - Statistics Report.” The page heading reads “DRD MILE MARKER 3 -- STATISTICS REPORT.” Below it, “GENERAL STATISTICS” lists 3,951 words and 862 paragraphs. An “ELEMENT STATISTICS” table shows screenplay element counts, including Scene Heading 7, Action 49, Character 368, Parenthetical 37, Dialogue 397, and most other categories at 0 or 1. The viewer toolbar at top includes Save, Print, Spelling, and Find.
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Dark Road Diaries @darkroaddiaries.com · 15/03/2026
Hey, cool! We charted on Apple Podcasts in Comedy Fiction following our debut episode! #podcast #audiodrama
A screenshot of an Apple Podcasts listing for Dark Road Diaries indicating that it is at #106, a 43 position increase from the previous day.
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Dark Road Diaries @darkroaddiaries.com · 13/03/2026
Episode 1 of "Dark Road Diaries," "Damned If You Do," is live! What begins as a simple cleanup job at an old church quickly spirals into an afternoon of panic, bad decisions, and the creeping realization that some doors remain closed for a reason.
Illustrated podcast cover for Dark Road Diaries. In a misty blue-gray forest, a dark-haired young woman in a blue jacket and white shirt holds an open book as glowing teal magical swirls rise from its pages. Beside and slightly behind her, a curly-haired young man in a tan jacket raises a sword and looks off to the right in alarm. His T-shirt has a cassette tape graphic on it. Neon green triangular icons around them contain silhouettes of monsters or cryptid-like figures. Large bright green and yellow title text across the lower half reads “DARK ROAD DIARIES,” with white text below: “A HORROR-COMEDY AUDIO FICTION PODCAST.”
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Dark Road Diaries @darkroaddiaries.com · 05/03/2026
Here it is! The official Dark Road Diaries show art, by the incredible @margueritesauvage.bsky.social of @42fold.studio ! In this image we see our heroes (?) Jack and Daria along with the show's wordmark and some warning signs that they might encounter along their journey. Debuting Friday, 3/13!
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Dark Road Diaries @darkroaddiaries.com · 04/03/2026
It begins... #audiodrama #podcast
A Logic Pro editing screen.
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Dark Road Diaries @darkroaddiaries.com · 16/01/2026
For anyone who's curious, the fonts for our wordmark are Mortuary BB and Sleuth Serif, both licensed from Blambot Comic Fonts via FontBros. #audiodrama #podcast #fonts
"Dark Road" in white text above "Diaries" in red text. The text is set over an illustration of a road and the logo is presented over a black-and-white image of a spooky road.
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Dark Road Diaries @darkroaddiaries.com · 15/01/2026
Coming soon... #audiodrama #podcast #auditions
Alt text: Screenshot of a Google Docs file titled “Dark Road Diaries Auditions.” The page shows a large banner image with a black-and-white mountain road and trees, overlaid with the text “DARK ROAD DIARIES” (white “Dark Road,” red “Diaries”) and the subtitle “A horror-comedy audio fiction podcast.” Below the banner is an “Overview” heading with introductory paragraphs about an unpaid audition opportunity and asynchronous recording.
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Dark Road Diaries @darkroaddiaries.com · 21/12/2025
Stickers! #audiodrama #podcast
A stack of stickers featuring the logo for the upcoming horror-comedy audio fiction podcast "Dark Road Diaries."
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Dark Road Diaries @darkroaddiaries.com · 29/05/2025
New business cards have arrived!
The front and back of business cards for Dark Road Diaries, a horror-comedy audio-fiction podcast.
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Dark Road Diaries @darkroaddiaries.com · 23/05/2025
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Dark Road Diaries @darkroaddiaries.com · 04/05/2025
A clean, dark slide with bold white text saying “THANK YOU” and the subtitle “For Your Consideration.” In the bottom left, contact information is provided for Brad Williams, including his email.
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Dark Road Diaries @darkroaddiaries.com · 04/05/2025
A photo of Brad Williams smiling in a car paired with a biography detailing his audio drama career. It highlights his work on Once Upon a Wasteland, industry recognition including multiple Signal Awards, and his experience as a writer, producer, and voice actor.
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Dark Road Diaries @darkroaddiaries.com · 04/05/2025
A slide explaining why Dark Road Diaries is ideal for the audio format. It emphasizes immersive worldbuilding powered by the listener’s imagination and the limitless potential for storytelling in diverse supernatural settings.
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Dark Road Diaries @darkroaddiaries.com · 04/05/2025
This slide highlights the show’s accessibility via its episodic format, a compelling overarching plot, and broad demographic appeal—ideal for fans of horror, comedy, supernatural stories, and road trip narratives.
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Dark Road Diaries @darkroaddiaries.com · 04/05/2025
A slide outlining the show’s creative strengths: its fresh take on familiar supernatural themes, appeal to both horror and comedy fans, and strong character-driven storytelling with emphasis on the relationship between Jack and Daria.
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Dark Road Diaries @darkroaddiaries.com · 04/05/2025
A continuation of the character bios. Jamie Blackwood is the practical and kind-hearted friend who becomes possessed, adding a tragic element. Monsignor Jenkins is a wise, seasoned exorcist and demon hunter, acting as mentor and emotional anchor for the group.
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Dark Road Diaries @darkroaddiaries.com · 04/05/2025
A character profile slide featuring bios for Jack Fletcher and Daria Bishop. Jack is described as a rebellious, fearless adventurer with a sense of humor and deep loyalty. Daria is a witty, strategic problem solver and natural leader, emotionally grounded and romantically linked to Jack.
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Dark Road Diaries @darkroaddiaries.com · 04/05/2025
A slide titled “A Versatile Concept” with the subtitle “Potential Episode Ideas.” It lists six humorous and spooky story ideas for the Dark Road Diaries podcast, including a possessed doll, a supernatural birthday getaway, vampire trouble, demon possession chaos, a fancy ball gone wrong, and a coven of witches in need of help.
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Dark Road Diaries @darkroaddiaries.com · 04/05/2025
A slide introducing future antagonists (demons, vampires, sorcerers, cryptids) with white silhouette icons and descriptions. The text explains the show's ongoing conflict and monster-of-the-week format. Hamlet quote used as a thematic anchor: “There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio…”
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Dark Road Diaries @darkroaddiaries.com · 04/05/2025
A photo of a car speeding down a glowing blue-lit highway at night. The text reveals a twist: Jamie is possessed by a new demon and has stolen Jack’s car. The final lines pose dramatic questions: “Can Jack & Daria save their friend? Will their relationship survive? Will they survive?” Quote: “Closing a gateway to a nether dimension is more valuable than moving a few boxes…”
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Dark Road Diaries @darkroaddiaries.com · 04/05/2025
A close-up image of an ornate sword with text describing a climactic battle: Jack and Daria fight the demon while Jamie chants an incantation. They return to the normal world victorious. Quote: “It’s not like we can go get it a bag of demon chow… because we can’t leave.”
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Dark Road Diaries @darkroaddiaries.com · 04/05/2025
A creepy, shadowy image with a silhouette hand behind a mesh window. The story text describes the church shifting into a shadow realm, the group’s entrapment, and their efforts to lure the demon. Quote: “How is it night? Is there supposed to be an eclipse today? … See if it looks… eclipsey.”
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Dark Road Diaries @darkroaddiaries.com · 04/05/2025
Dark stairwell image with bright light at the top, paired with narrative text of the group discovering a mysterious room and a demon escape. They find a murdered priest and a glowing portal. Quote: “Why couldn’t it have been sexy vampires?”
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Dark Road Diaries @darkroaddiaries.com · 04/05/2025
A warm-toned interior photo of a church sanctuary contrasts with the narrative text describing the trio entering the basement. Jack makes a joke about the “Demon Room,” foreshadowing the eerie events ahead. Overlay quote: “So what do you think he’s got down there? Holy Grail? Ark of the Covenant?”
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Dark Road Diaries @darkroaddiaries.com · 04/05/2025
Left side features a summary of the pilot episode’s opening scene: three friends arriving at a church to help their mentor. Right side shows a silhouette of a church steeple at sunset. A character quote overlays the image: “How does this place even stay open? They’ve been closing churches left and right but this one never even gets shortlisted.”
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Dark Road Diaries @darkroaddiaries.com · 04/05/2025
A split slide with left-aligned text describing the premise of the show and a vibrant photo of a road stretching into a dramatic golden sunset. The story involves Jack, Daria, and Monsignor Jenkins embarking on a cross-country supernatural adventure to save their possessed friend, Jamie.
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Dark Road Diaries @darkroaddiaries.com · 04/05/2025
A sleek black and gray slide listing six sections of a presentation: Synopsis, Pilot, What Comes Next, Characters, Marketing, and The Creator. Orange highlights and minimalist text layout convey a professional and modern style.
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Dark Road Diaries @darkroaddiaries.com · 04/05/2025
A podcast title card with a dark gradient background split diagonally between deep red and black. White silhouette icons of supernatural creatures (zombie, wizard, Bigfoot, and demon) flank the bold, white title “DARK ROAD DIARIES.” Subtitle reads “A Horror-Comedy Audio Fiction Podcast.”
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