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The Department of Variance @somewhereohio.com · 21/07/2026

bonus of reading a bunch of clive barker between seasons: even weirder horror elements in the finale bonus of reading 10 poirot novels: making Jasmine call someone a cad in the finale

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The Department of Variance @somewhereohio.com · 08/07/2026

thank you all for your patience while i took a much needed break! i hope to have the writing done by the end of summer and production on the actual episode should start soon after

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The Department of Variance @somewhereohio.com · 08/07/2026

hello everyone, it’s been too long! but i (rat) am working on the finale of the department of variance fully now. i finally finished an outline that i am happy with and have started the actual writing. it will likely be one long episode, though we’ll see if it needs to be split up

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Haunted Table @hauntedtable.games · 12/12/2024

With so many new eyes on the project, I'd love to bring up one of my favorite actual plays from the campaign! Some of the mechanics were tweaked since then, but the game is still very much Triangle Agency. Check @somewhereohio.com at all your pod places! somewhereohio.com/podcast/the-...

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BONUS ACTUAL PLAY: Triangle Agency - A Short Trip | horror podcasts set in the midwest

This week, we're releasing a play session of the upcoming indie tabletop game Triangle Agency by Haunted Table Games, starring the voices of Scarlet (Em...

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Nowhere, On Air @nowhereonair.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

“Episode 50: The Only Way Out is Through” should be in your feeds shortly! featuring @woebegonepod.bsky.social @totcocoa.bsky.social @taytayheyheyva.bsky.social, as well as a trailer for the wonderful @observableradio.com— please check them out!

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The Department of Variance @somewhereohio.com · 13/01/2024

Hello, and welcome to the Department of Variance. Allow us to introduce ourselves. Again. Please familiarize yourself with your new coworkers and superiors. Thank you to nerdvolutionkurisu and our wonderful patrons!

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tot ✨ 🔜 paxu @totcocoa.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

My podcast "Soul Operator" is up for several awards within the New Production category! If you would like to show your support, please take the time to vote! The category is absolutely stacked this year so vote with your heart! survey.alchemer.com/s3/8114477/2...

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2024 Audio Verse Awards Ballot with Images

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The Department of Variance @somewhereohio.com · 05/12/2024

hello new followers! it's been a while 😅, but I am working on the final ideas for season 3 and will be kicking into full writing mode soon. with uhh everything going on it's been tough, but I'm excited to finish this story and see what comes next!

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Caleb Zane Huett @calebzane.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

another really kind breakdown, this time from a player i was lucky enough to GM for on @somewhereohio.com last year!!

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Kit 🫧🇵🇸 -219 fathoms under | World Devotion Project ✨ @kit-n-kboodl.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

You can also hear the voices of our cast across a bunch of other series such as @woebegonepod.bsky.social @somewhereohio.com @laconiabroadcast.bsky.social @amongthestacks.bsky.social and many more upcoming series, so keep an eye out! That's all for now, happy listening!

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The Department of Variance @somewhereohio.com · 07/02/2024

Here it is, the end of season two! Olivia takes the long road back home. Yellow convinces Lapis that this is all completely normal. Violet leaves the Department while Jasmine and Scarlet prepare for what's to come. Listen to the Department of Variance season finale, Gold Beyond the Stars, now!

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S2E10: Gold Beyond the Stars | horror podcasts set in the midwest

Here it is, the end of season two! Olivia takes the long road back home. Yellow convinces Lapis that this is all completely normal. Violet leaves the Departmen...

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The Department of Variance @somewhereohio.com · 17/01/2024

Episode 7: Bring Down the Heavens is out now! Two low-level employees check up on the librarian in the present. Olivia, Alex, and Nadia prepare to escape the nightmare of the past. Two Primaries discuss the Department's future. Sterling and Green put an end to the charade.

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S02E07: Bring Down the Heavens | horror podcasts set in the midwest

Two low-level employees check up on the librarian in the present. Olivia, Alex, and Nadia prepare to escape the nightmare of the past. Two Primaries discuss th...

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The Department of Variance @somewhereohio.com · 13/01/2024

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The Department of Variance @somewhereohio.com · 10/01/2024

S02E06: The Great Wurm is out now! Orange has a rough night, but a strange new ally gives him direction. Olivia, Alex, and Nadia try to escape the creepy mall. Sterling and Green have a dinner date.

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S02E06: The Great Wurm

Listen to this episode from The Department of Variance of Somewhere, Ohio on Spotify. Orange has a rough night, but a strange new ally gives him direction. Olivia, Alex, and Nadia try to escape the c...

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The Department of Variance @somewhereohio.com · 03/01/2024

As a little treat for the new year, S02E05: The Deerland Mall is up early! Olivia, Alex, and Nadia find a mall in the middle of the woods. They suspect it's abandoned, but it turns out there's something still alive within. Listen now!

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S02E05: The Deerland Mall

Listen to this episode from The Department of Variance of Somewhere, Ohio on Spotify. Olivia, Alex, and Nadia find a mall in the middle of the woods. They suspect it's abandoned, but it turns out ther...

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The Department of Variance @somewhereohio.com · 27/12/2023

Episode 4: Estranged from Grace is out now! Olivia wakes up after the altercation in the planetarium and learns what went down. Orange talks with the locals and does some light editing. Nadia discovers something about herself. Listen now!

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S02E04: Estranged from Grace

Listen to this episode from The Department of Variance of Somewhere, Ohio on Spotify. Olivia wakes up after the altercation in the planetarium and learns what went down. Orange talks with the locals ...

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The Department of Variance @somewhereohio.com · 20/12/2023

Episode 3: The Planetarium is live! Olivia and the gang find the planetarium, where they learn more about what's going on in the woods. Green and Sterling have a chat at the airport. Listen now wherever you get your audio dramas!

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‎The Department of Variance of Somewhere, Ohio: S02E03: The Planetarium on Apple Podcasts

‎Show The Department of Variance of Somewhere, Ohio, Ep S02E03: The Planetarium - Dec 19, 2023

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The Department of Variance @somewhereohio.com · 13/12/2023

Listen to Episode 2: It's All Ohio Now! After the startling discovery at the end of the last episode, the four friends venture deeper into the woods. In the sweltering night, they find an unexpected ally and a new enemy.

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‎The Department of Variance of Somewhere, Ohio on Apple Podcasts

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The Department of Variance @somewhereohio.com · 06/12/2023

S02E01: The Best Way Out is Through is now live! Stuck in memories ten years past, Jasmine and her friends Alex, Nadia, & Daryll visit the woods to see a lunar eclipse just before they start college. But something else lurks in the woods with them. Something...midwestern. Listen here or anywhere!

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‎The Department of Variance of Somewhere, Ohio: S02E01: The Best Way Out is Through on Apple Podca...

‎Show The Department of Variance of Somewhere, Ohio, Ep S02E01: The Best Way Out is Through - Dec 5, 2023

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The Department of Variance @somewhereohio.com · 24/11/2023

Less than two weeks until season 2 starts, and only 1 week for patrons!

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The Department of Variance @somewhereohio.com · 07/11/2023

As we're getting closer to the season 2 premiere on December 6th, I've unlocked all of the patreon short stories for the public! If you're already caught up on the public short stories, start here for the new ones!

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BONUS STORY 17: Sore Winner | Somewhere, Ohio

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The Department of Variance @somewhereohio.com · 31/10/2023

Out now! Three spooky episodes, lots of creators. My story's up first this time. It has its own feed this year, give it a listen!

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NINE TO MIDNIGHT - Listen on Spotify - Linktree

View ninetomidnight’s Linktree. Listen to their music on Spotify here.

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The Department of Variance @somewhereohio.com · 19/09/2023

The first 16 bonus short stories for the Department of Variance are available for everyone now! Start with story 1 here!

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BONUS #1: Something Missing | Patreon

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The Department of Variance @somewhereohio.com · 11/09/2023

Cast announcements! First we have Cody Heath (They/Them @codyvmwastaken) as Orange Splice! Born & raised in LA, voice actor by day, bassist & photographer also by day. Hear them on DoYouCopypod and Twitch.tv/Blackwaterdnd, & listen to their band Elsewhere! open.spotify.com/artist/6IVAh...

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The Department of Variance @somewhereohio.com · 09/09/2023

As season 2 approaches and new hires are welcomed into the Department, just a reminder that you can receive your HR-approved name here

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Department of Variance Name Generator

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The Cellar Letters @thecellarletters.bsky.social · 27/08/2023

Season 1 Remastered is out now!

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Saph the Something @somethingsaph.bsky.social · 27/08/2023

PRAISE BE UNTO HIM, for the Lord has blessed us on this #AUDIODRAMASUNDAY with a new installment of KILL FM: TESTIFY 🙏

An image of a burning tent with the text "KFM 3 TESTIFY" overlaid in a capitalized glitchy text

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The Department of Variance @somewhereohio.com · 27/08/2023

One more day to submit your auditions!

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The Department of Variance @somewhereohio.com · 14/08/2023

It's time to start casting for the Department of Variance season 2! We're looking to fill 13 roles for the upcoming season of this horror audio drama. From tiny roles to major characters. Open until August 28th. All details linked below! tinyurl.com/dovcasting

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The Department of Variance @somewhereohio.com · 14/08/2023

The season 2 scripts are done! Casting call coming soon

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The Department of Variance @somewhereohio.com · 09/08/2023

New short story for patrons, Repeatability, is up now! And short story 6: The Extras is available for everyone!

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BONUS STORY #6: The Extras | Patreon

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