Episodes

  • Part 0 "Prologue"
    Aug 15 2024
    Dead West is a horror fiction podcast that blends folk horror and weird western themes told in a re-imagined American Gilded age. A time when everything was stolen, blood was let, and society grappled with modernity.
    In our first episode we are introduced to Conrad as he heads northward for his latest contract in Blackwater, California. No trigger warnings for this episode.
    Credits:

    Lucas Martinez as the Conductor (https://x.com/LucasMartinezva)

    Devin Steffens as Conrad (https://x.com/merlin_thebard)

    Intro and Outro music by @Sage_GC



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    7 mins
  • Part 1 "Headed Dead West"
    Sep 17 2024
    Dead West is a horror fiction podcast that blends folk horror and weird western themes told in a re-imagined American Gilded age. A time when everything was stolen, blood was let, and society grappled with modernity.
    In our first episode we are introduced to Conrad as he heads northward for his latest contract in Blackwater, California and the shadow of the town grows wider with each person Conrad meets.
    Trigger warnings w/ approximate time stamps:Immolation: 2:59Children screams: 2:59Spitting: 18:37
    Credits:

    Lucas Martinez as the Conductor (https://x.com/LucasMartinezva)

    Devin Steffens as Conrad, Louis, and other voices (https://x.com/merlin_thebard)

    Brianna Steffens as Auggie (https://www.tiktok.com/@bsteffensbooks)

    Intro and Outro music by @Sage_GC



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    30 mins
  • Part 2 "Simple Things"
    Oct 21 2024
    Dead West is a horror fiction podcast that blends folk horror and weird western themes told in a re-imagined American Gilded age. A time when everything was stolen, blood was let, and society grappled with modernity.
    In our second episode tensions grow between Conrad and Louis as the world around them takes shape.
    Trigger warnings w/ approximate time stamps:3:45: Slurs and dated language3:55 harm to children
    Credits:

    Devin Steffens as Conrad, Louis, and other voices (https://x.com/merlin_thebard)

    Brianna Steffens as Auggie (https://www.tiktok.com/@bsteffensbooks)

    Intro and Outro music by @Sage_GC

    Badb: Oathed Devotee Prayer by wolvesandravensohmy as posted by https://madamehearthwitch.tumblr.com/post/172184136481/badb-oathed-devotee-prayer



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    21 mins
  • Part 3 "Mrs Davis"
    Nov 21 2024
    Dead West is a horror fiction podcast that blends folk horror and weird western themes told in a re-imagined American Gilded age. A time when everything was stolen, blood was let, and society grappled with modernity.
    In our third episode Auggie confronts Conrad and Conrad visits Mrs Davis.
    Trigger warnings w/ approximate time stamps:
    • Shaving: 9:34
    • Chewing: 13:15
    • Gunshot with Victim: 27:58

    Credits:

    Devin Steffens as Conrad, Louis, and other voices (https://x.com/merlin_thebard)

    Brianna Steffens as Auggie (https://www.tiktok.com/@bsteffensbooks)

    Dexter Manning as Mr Davis

    Intro and Outro music by @Sage_GC



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    33 mins
  • Tales from the Dead West: La Loup Garou
    Jan 7 2025
    Dead West is a horror fiction podcast that blends folk horror and weird western themes told in a re-imagined American Gilded age. A time when everything was stolen, blood was let, and society grappled with modernity.
    Join us on our inaugural foray into a new podcast segment we are calling, "Tales from the Dead West", these are stand alone anthology stories from around the world of the Dead West. Our first one here is about our favorite paternal ghost and his going's ons before his death. Please note this episode depicts intense scenes of torture and harm to animals, no actual animals were harmed in the production of this episode.
    Trigger warnings w/ approximate time stamps:
    • Dated Language / Slurs: "Godless Savages" 2:56
    • Violence, torture: 4:29
    • Bound and gagged, restrained 4:29 - end
    • Violence, torture, mutilation: 8:33
    • Violence, torture: 12:13
    • Mention of dental procedures: 13:57
    • Violence, torture: 15:22
    • Torture, burning flesh: 17:50
    • Torture, burning flesh: 18:33
    • Animal in pain: 19:09
    • Violence, Harm to animals, mutilation, torture, grieving and pain: 20:54

    Credits:

    Devin Steffens as Conrad, Louis, and other voices (https://x.com/merlin_thebard)

    Intro and Outro music by @Sage_GC

    All sound fx for this episode are courtesy of Soundly Pro or designed in house.


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    24 mins
  • Part 4 "Nothing beside remains"
    Jan 30 2025
    Dead West is a horror fiction podcast that blends folk horror and weird western themes told in a re-imagined American Gilded age. A time when everything was stolen, blood was let, and society grappled with modernity.

    The evils of Blackwater make themselves known and begin moving in town. Conrad recalls memories of his past.


    Trigger warnings:
    • Maiming, threats to children, harm to child, maggots and flies, insects, burning skin, vomit, retching, gagging, religious fervor and manipulation, mutilation, blood and gore, fire and pyrotechnics, swearing.

    Credits:

    Devin Steffens as Conrad, Louis, and other voices (https://x.com/merlin_thebard)

    Brianna Steffens as Auggie (https://www.tiktok.com/@bsteffensbooks)

    Zachary Scott https://m.imdb.com/name/nm16544300/?ref_=m_ttfcd_cl19

    Intro and Outro music by @Sage_GC




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    • Follow us on social media and engage with our posts - you can find us on Tumblr, X, and Tiktok all under @DeadWestPod
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    32 mins