Bear takes desperate measures to make Deirdre happy. Story and Script by Angelo Espiritu Voice Direction by Michael Pantazis and Angelo Espiritu Series Direction by Angelo Espiritu Starring (by order of appearance): Jonathan Price as Jason Miranda Freddie Heinz as The Scarlet Haunt and as Bear Hawthorn Max Kelly as Cooper Everett Lorraine Thompson as Deirdre Hawthorn Caeli Schamel as Candice Hawthorn Sara Jane Palmer as Lucia Viviane Jones as Eunice Thompson Steven Landes as Yusef Thompson Whist...
Jul 17, 2025•35 min•Season 2Ep. 12
Deirdre sends Bear on the hunt for Lucia. Eunice rescues Grayson and Yusef. Story and Script by Angelo Espiritu Voice Direction by Michael Pantazis and Angelo Espiritu Series Direction by Angelo Espiritu Starring (by order of appearance): Lorraine Thompson as Deirdre Hawthorn Max Kelly as Cooper Everett Freddie Heinz as Bear Hawthorn, Basil, and as The Scarlet Haunt Steven Landes as Yusef Thompson Mitchell Lee as Hayden Pruitt Jessy Causey as Grayson Sara Jane Palmer as Lucia Maddi Albregts as G...
Jul 03, 2025•39 min•Season 2Ep. 11
Jason is given another chance at freedom. The Governess prepares for the inevitable. Story and Script by Angelo Espiritu Voice Direction by Michael Pantazis and Angelo Espiritu Series Direction by Angelo Espiritu Starring (by order of appearance): Jonathan Price as Jason Miranda Steven Landes as Yusef Thompson Max Kelly as Taron Lockley Freddie Heinz as Basil and as The Scarlet Haunt Mitchell Lee as Hayden Pruitt Maddi Albregts as Governess Elizabeth Shepherd Viviane Jones as Eunice Thompson Ang...
Jun 19, 2025•32 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Jason’s life flashes before his eyes. Story by Angelo Espiritu, Catie Espiritu, and Jackie Mayer Script by Angelo Espiritu and Catie Espiritu Voice Direction by Michael Pantazis and Angelo Espiritu Series Direction by Angelo Espiritu Special Thanks to Matt Sweeney for the forklift pickup line Starring (by order of appearance): Jonathan Price as Jason Miranda Aud Andrews as Abe Sara Seferian as Maddy Miranda AJ DeLong as Landlord Pat Mahoney as Officiant Dallis MacKenzie as Alec Miranda Eliza Run...
Jun 05, 2025•29 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Cooper comes to terms with his losses while Grayson fails to keep everything under control. Story and Script by Angelo Espiritu Voice Direction by Michael Pantazis and Angelo Espiritu Series Direction by Angelo Espiritu Starring (by order of appearance): Jessy Causey as Grayson Max Vitkus as Finn Lockley Catie Espiritu as Morgan Lockley Michael Pantazis as Patrick Lockley Maddi Albregts as Governess Shepherd Angelo Espiritu as Town Citizen Max Kelly as Cooper Everett Freddie Heinz as Bear Hawtho...
May 22, 2025•35 min•Season 2Ep. 8
The race to Dr. Leonhardt’s memento results in a deadly confrontation. Story and Script by Angelo Espiritu Voice Direction by Michael Pantazis and Angelo Espiritu Series Direction by Angelo Espiritu Starring (by order of appearance): Jonathan Price as Jason Miranda Max Kelly as Taron Lockley Max Vitkus as Finn Lockley Michael Pantazis as Patrick Lockley Catie Espiritu as Morgan Lockley Jessy Causey as Grayson Garrett McKenna as Adam Pruitt Mitchell Lee as Hayden Pruitt Sara Seferian as Maddy Mir...
Apr 24, 2025•27 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Finn pays a late-night visit to The Humble Abode. Hayden does the unthinkable to protect Adam. Story and Script by Angelo Espiritu Voice Direction by Michael Pantazis and Angelo Espiritu Series Direction by Angelo Espiritu Starring (by order of appearance): Michael Pantazis as Patrick Lockley Max Kelly as Taron Lockley and Cooper Everett Catie Espiritu as Morgan Lockley Max Vitkus as Finn Lockley Freddie Heinz as Basil Steven Landes as Mr. Everett Dallis MacKenzie as Alec Miranda Jonathan Price ...
Apr 10, 2025•37 min•Season 2Ep. 6
It’s Foundation Day and the Pruitts are nowhere to be found. The siblings unearth a dark secret while Dr. Argo makes her own devastating discoveries. Story and Script by Angelo Espiritu Voice Direction by Michael Pantazis and Angelo Espiritu Series Direction by Angelo Espiritu Starring (by order of appearance): Garrett McKenna as Adam Pruitt Mitchell Lee as Hayden Pruitt Josh Smith as Mr. Pruitt Max Kelly as Taron Lockley Catie Espiritu as Morgan Lockley Michael Pantazis as Patrick Lockley Max V...
Mar 27, 2025•38 min•Season 2Ep. 5
**WARNING: This episode contains depictions of torture including physical and psychological abuse. Listener discretion is advised.** Dr. Argo and Jason try to find peace in life. Grayson and Mr. Pruitt prepare to make a deal with Deirdre. Story and Script by Angelo Espiritu and Catie Espiritu Voice Direction by Michael Pantazis and Angelo Espiritu Series Direction by Angelo Espiritu Starring (by order of appearance): Alison Auth as Dr. Minerva Argo Jonathan Price as Jason Miranda Sara Seferian a...
Mar 13, 2025•30 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Finn, Taron, Patrick and Morgan investigate the Pruitts and the disappearance of the Hughes Family. Story and Script by Angelo Espiritu Voice Direction by Michael Pantazis Series Direction by Angelo Espiritu Starring (by order of appearance): Garett McKenna as Adam Pruitt Mitchell Lee as Hayden Pruitt Max Kelly as Taron Lockley Catie Espiritu as Morgan Lockley Max Vitkus as Fin Lockley Michael Pantazis as Patrick Lockley Josh Smith as Mr. Pruitt Freddie Heinz as Basil Sound design by Angelo Espi...
Feb 27, 2025•29 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Governor Grayson travels to Chapel Garden in the aftermath of the rivalry between the Hawthorns and the Everetts. Story and Script by Angelo Espiritu Voice Direction by Michael Pantazis Series Direction by Angelo Espiritu Starring (by order of appearance): Max Kelly as Taron Lockley Max Vitkus as Fin Lockley Catie Espiritu as Morgan Lockley Michael Pantazis as Patrick Lockley Garett McKenna as Adam Pruitt Maddi Albregts as Governess Elizabeth Shepherd Jessy Causey as Grayson Auckland Josh Smith ...
Feb 13, 2025•34 min•Season 2Ep. 2
As an impending famine looms over the town, Mr. Everett and his son defend their farm from a rival family. Meanwhile, Jason is forced to relive painful memories of the past. Story by Angelo Espiritu, Catie Espiritu, and Jackie Mayer Script by Angelo Espiritu and Catie Espiritu Voice Direction by Michael Pantazis and Angelo Espiritu Series Direction by Angelo Espiritu Starring (by order of appearance): Dallis MacKenzie as Alec Miranda Jonathan Price as Jason Miranda Alison Auth as Dr. Minerva Arg...
Jan 30, 2025•32 min•Season 2Ep. 1
The creators Angelo, Catie, and Michael talk about Season 2, recap Season 1, and share a little about the work they did to put it all together. Through the Valley is the companion podcast to the audio drama Better Men Elsewhere where we talk about the show, what goes on behind the scenes, and what the creative team have to say about our experiences working on the production. This podcast is usually exclusive to Patreon. If you would like to hear more installments, please consider joining at patr...
Jan 09, 2025•20 min
Better Men Elsewhere returns with Season 2 on January 30th, 2025 and will release every two weeks. All paid Patreon tiers will get access to Episode 1: Fanning the Flames on December 26th, 2024. Curious Tourist and Honored Guest patrons will continue to get two-week early access for subsequent episodes. Co-produced by Angelo Espiritu, Catie Espiritu, and Michael Pantazis Trailer Starring (in order appearance): Jonathan Price as Jason Miranda Dallis McKenzie as Alec Miranda Michael Pantazis as Pa...
Dec 04, 2024•2 min
Adam and Cecilia reflect on the past, present, and their future as they bond over drinks and a bonfire. Written by Angelo Espiritu Directed by Michael Pantazis Co-produced by Angelo Espiritu, Catie Espiritu, and Michael Pantazis Starring (in order appearance): Amy Daml as Cecilia Hughes Garrett McKenna as Adam Pruitt Sound design by Angelo Espiritu with additional sounds provided via Epidemic Sound. Music by Pat Mahoney and Angelo Espiritu Mixing and Master by Angelo Espiritu and Pat Mahoney htt...
Jan 04, 2024•11 min
Yusef takes desperate measures to prepare for an uncertain future. https://www.patreon.com/bettermenelsewhere https://www.chiralstudios.com/bme Written by Angelo Espiritu and Jonathan Price Directed by Angelo Espiritu, with Michael Pantazis as a Asst. Director. Co-produced by Angelo Espiritu, Catie Espiritu, and Michael Pantazis Starring (in order appearance): Jerry Schultz as Eustace Jonathan Price as Jason Miranda Max Kelly as Taron Max Vitkus as Finn Garrett McKenna as Adam Pruitt Sara Jane P...
Jul 20, 2023•41 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Secrets come to light as Yusef, Jason, and Eunice find themselves on the precipice of another Conflict. https://www.patreon.com/bettermenelsewhere https://www.chiralstudios.com/bme Written by Angelo Espiritu Directed by Angelo Espiritu Co-produced by Angelo Espiritu, Catie Espiritu, and Michael Pantazis Starring (in order appearance): Jessy Causey as Marshal Grayson Steven Landes as Yusef Jonathan Price as Jason Viviane Jones as Eunice Sound design by Angelo Espiritu with additional sounds provi...
Jul 06, 2023•31 min•Season 1Ep. 10
"The Sun and the Moon", a poem by Rob Morozko. https://www.patreon.com/bettermenelsewhere https://www.chiralstudios.com/bme Written by Catie Espiritu Directed by Angelo Espiritu Co-produced by Angelo Espiritu, Catie Espiritu, and Michael Pantazis Starring (in order appearance): Steven Landes as Yusef Viviane Jones as Eunice Sound design by Angelo Espiritu with additional sounds provided via Epidemic Sound. Music by Pat Mahoney and Angelo Espiritu Mixing and Master by Angelo Espiritu and Pat Maho...
Jun 29, 2023•4 min
CONTENT WARNINGS: Death/Murder Emotional Abuse Firearms Fortunes come true as Jordan and Adam take a road trip to Asphodel. https://www.patreon.com/bettermenelsewhere https://www.chiralstudios.com/bme Written by Angelo Espiritu and Michael Pantazis Directed by Michael Pantazis, with Angelo Espiritu as a Asst. Director. Co-produced by Angelo Espiritu, Catie Espiritu, and Michael Pantazis Starring (in order appearance): Viviane Jones as Eunice Angelo Espiritu as Danny Jonathan Price as Jason Miran...
Jun 22, 2023•24 min•Season 1Ep. 9
CONTENT WARNINGS: Death and grief Nihilism/Existentialism Firearms As the town wrestles with the aftermath of the murder, the governor and his team scramble to find answers. https://www.patreon.com/bettermenelsewhere https://www.chiralstudios.com/bme Written by Angelo Espiritu Directed by Angelo Espiritu, with Michael Pantazis as a Asst. Director. Co-produced by Angelo Espiritu, Catie Espiritu, and Michael Pantazis Starring (in order appearance): Garrett McKenna as Adam Pruitt Phillip Long as Jo...
Jun 08, 2023•33 min•Season 1Ep. 8
CONTENT WARNINGS: Death and grief Physical and emotional abuse Human experimentation Animal cruelty Euthanasia Dr. Leonhardt and Dr. Argo conduct research on a mysterious lake with perplexing properties. Meanwhile, Cecilia goes missing. https://www.patreon.com/bettermenelsewhere https://www.chiralstudios.com/bme Written by Angelo Espiritu Directed by Angelo Espiritu Co-produced by Angelo Espiritu, Catie Espiritu, and Michael Pantazis Starring (in order appearance): Jonathan Price as Jason Mirand...
May 25, 2023•34 min•Season 1Ep. 7
The townsfolks' patience starts to wear thing. As Constable Miranda settles into his life in Coventry, he finds himself making a promise he can't keep. https://www.patreon.com/bettermenelsewhere https://www.chiralstudios.com/bme Written by Angelo Espiritu Directed by Angelo Espiritu Co-produced by Angelo Espiritu, Catie Espiritu, and Michael Pantazis Starring (in order appearance): Ann Brennan Harris as Ms. Hormel Steven Landes as Mr. Everett Amy Daml as Cecilia Hughes Phillip Long as Jordan Hug...
May 11, 2023•30 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Something... or someone moves in the shadows of the Inauguration Day celebrations , Jason is tempted by two diametrically opposed forces. https://www.patreon.com/bettermenelsewhere https://www.chiralstudios.com/bme Written by Angelo Espiritu Directed by Angelo Espiritu Assistant Director: Michael Pantazis Co-produced by Angelo Espiritu, Catie Espiritu, and Michael Pantazis Starring (in order appearance): Sara Jane Palmer as Lucia Amy Daml as Cecilia Hughes Garrett McKenna as Adam Pruitt Angelo E...
Mar 23, 2023•29 min•Season 1Ep. 5
As Yusef rises to take his place as Governor, new revelations threaten his control over this town and his prisoner... https://www.patreon.com/bettermenelsewhere https://www.chiralstudios.com/bme Written by Angelo Espiritu and Catie Espiritu Directed by Angelo Espiritu Assistant Director: Michael Pantazis Co-produced by Angelo Espiritu, Catie Espiritu, and Michael Pantazis Starring (in order appearance): Sara Jane Palmer as Lucia (and Random Citizen) Jonathan Price as Jason Miranda Max Vitkus as ...
Mar 09, 2023•29 min•Season 1Ep. 4
A missing girl, stolen goats, monstrous creatures, and a murder: havoc runs amok in the town of Coventry. With Constable Carmichael out of commission, someone needs to step up and take charge. https://www.patreon.com/bettermenelsewhere https://www.chiralstudios.com/bme Written and Directed by Angelo Espiritu Co-produced by Angelo Espiritu, Catie Espiritu, and Michael Pantazis Starring (in order appearance): Steven Landes as Yusef and as Mr. Everett Sara Jane Palmer as Lucia Jessy Causey as Marsh...
Feb 23, 2023•30 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Constable Carmichael is on a rampage and Dr. Argo needs to put a stop to it. In order to regain some of his agency, Jason puts himself (and Finn) in danger. https://www.patreon.com/bettermenelsewhere https://www.chiralstudios.com/bme Written and Directed by Angelo Espiritu Co-produced by Angelo Espiritu, Catie Espiritu, and Michael Pantazis Starring (in order appearance): Alison Auth as the Dr. Minerva Argo Jonathan Price as Jason Miranda Max Vitkus as Finn Sara Jane Palmer as Lucia Steven Lande...
Feb 09, 2023•29 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Jason struggles to adjust to his new prison. https://www.patreon.com/bettermenelsewhere https://www.chiralstudios.com/bme Written and Directed by Angelo Espiritu Co-produced by Angelo Espiritu, Catie Espiritu, and Michael Pantazis. Starring (in order appearance): Max Kelly as the Driver and Taron Jonathan Price as Jason Miranda Sara Jane Palmer as Lucia Max Vitkus as Finn Michael Pantazis as Patrick Catie Espiritu as Morgan Sebastian Ruiz Hernandez as Yusef Sound design by Angelo Espiritu with a...
Oct 27, 2022•31 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Finn's mischievous siblings plan their next job to avenge their brother on "the new guy." https://www.patreon.com/bettermenelsewhere https://www.chiralstudios.com/bme Written and Directed by Angelo Espiritu Music: "Sent to Coventry" and "Survival" by Angelo Espiritu CAST: Taron - Max Kelly Patrick - Michael Pantazis Morgan - Catie Espiritu...
Oct 27, 2022•4 min•Season 1Ep. 1
A convict is sentenced to the strange town of Coventry, where mysterious occurrences and political strife make his sentence more dangerous than he ever could have imagined. Better Men Elsewhere is an American thriller with a dash of the supernatural, magical realism, and rural fantasy. Follow Jason Miranda, a prisoner sentenced to the mysterious mountain town of Coventry for 10 years for his crimes. Coventry is not your usual town and it is not your usual prison. While the townsfolk must cope wi...
Oct 26, 2022•2 min
