Season 2 of Afflicted will be set in 1960s Tennessee, and focus on a family being tormented by an unseen entity. Folks from the area insist that the Bell Witch has returned almost 150 years after her original appearance, but is this Bell Witch a copycat, or something far more sinister…like a demonic book bound in human flesh? Help us fund Season 2 at afflictedaudio.com/support now and get exclusive supporter perks, ad-free access, producer credits, and more! Trailer Transcript: NARRATOR "Whether it was witchery, some modern science, or a demon let loose from hell, I am unable to decide." - Williams Bell, An Authenticated History of the Bell Witch   A ghostly wind blows. Wooden floors creak as something stalks and approaches slowly before…   WOMAN W—Who’s there?   A window breaks and Cass’s character screams as an unseen entity opens her flesh NARRATOR From 1817 to 1821, an entity calling itself “Kate” tormented the Bell family of West Tennessee. NARRATOR There is still no widely-accepted explanation of the haunting.   General haunted house noises: window shutters slamming, floorboards creaking, eerie wind blowing…   NARRATOR Coming Summer 2024 on the new hit audio drama, Afflicted, the Bell Witch returns to haunt a family in 1960s Tennessee… but only if we raise enough to pay our cast and crew a living wage. Help bring this haunting to life and snag exclusive rewards like limited edition supporter t-shirts, producer credits, and more at afflictedaudio.com/support, but do it quickly – some perks are limited only to early supporters.   WITCH Good evening.    The witch cackles and pulls away, a door slamming behind her. We’re left only with an eerie wind outside.

The final battle heats up, but without Becky's blood, the Caldwells and company are backed into a corner with little hope of survival, especially with a double agent among them.   See the end of the show notes for spoilery content warnings.   A transcript of this episode is available on the Afflicted website (afflictedaudio.com).   ==== For ad-free episodes, join the Descendants on Patreon at https://patreon.com/afflicted, or purchase individual episodes or a season pass on the Apollo Podcasts App. ====   Help us fund Season 2: Chip in on our upcoming fundraiser (make sure you’re subscribed so you get a sneak peek at our Season 2 trailer, and the secret link for special perks) Join our Patreon at https://patreon.com/afflicted Buy Afflicted merch at https://merch.afflictedaudio.com Give us a shoutout on Twitter @afflictedaudio Leave a review on your podcast listening app   ====== Cast & Crew ====== M'Shai Dash as Mamma Cherrie Marion Toro as Gemma Caldwell Kim Gasiciel as Rhonda Caldwell Christian Young as August Caldwell Calvin Joyal as Deputy Andre Pierce Cass Minter as Kelly Elena Fernandez Collins as Dr. Maria Torres Amanda Hufford as Becky Harrison Devanté Johnson as Agent Livingston Cherrae Stuart as Agent Holmes Raiden T. as Ethan Caldwell   Creator & Writer: Tonia Ransom Director & Executive Producer: Tonia Ransom & Jen Zink Sound Design: Jen Zink Music & Theme: Lillian Boyd   Afflicted is produced by Ransom Media Productions.   ====== Content Warnings (may contain spoilers) Gore, violence, emergency vehicle sirens, guns, discussion of death, grief, animal death, dead bodies. =====

The final showdown between good and evil begins at the church. Becky and Rhonda resort to deceit, and Dana is compelled to reveal what she knows. See the end of the show notes for spoilery content warnings. A transcript of this episode is available on the Afflicted website (afflictedaudio.com). ==== For ad-free episodes, join the Descendants on Patreon at https://patreon.com/afflicted, or purchase individual episodes or a season pass on the Apollo Podcasts App. ==== Ways to support Afflicted: Buy Afflicted merch at https://merch.afflictedaudio.com Give us a shoutout on Twitter @afflictedaudio Leave a review on your podcast listening app ====== Cast & Crew ====== M'Shai Dash as Mamma Cherrie Marion Toro as Gemma Caldwell Kim Gasiciel as Rhonda Caldwell Calvin Joyal as Deputy Andre Pierce Cass Minter as Kelly Ivy Le as Dana Griggs Elena Fernandez Collins as Dr. Maria Torres Amanda Hufford as Becky Harrison Jen Zink as Librarian   Creator & Writer: Tonia Ransom Director & Executive Producer: Tonia Ransom & Jen Zink Sound Design: Jen Zink Music & Theme: Lillian Boyd   Afflicted is produced by Ransom Media Productions. ====== Content Warnings (may contain spoilers) Gore, violence, medical horror, discussion of death, and dead bodies. =====

Becky tries to help Rhonda escape from Maria and Dana. Kelly reveals he’s done something shocking, and a group of citizens arrive at the church to prepare for a final fight. See the end of the show notes for spoilery content warnings. A transcript of this episode is available on the Afflicted website (afflictedaudio.com). ==== For ad-free episodes, join the Descendants on Patreon at https://patreon.com/afflicted, or purchase individual episodes or a season pass on the Apollo Podcasts App. ==== Ways to support Afflicted: Buy Afflicted merch at https://merch.afflictedaudio.com Give us a shoutout on Twitter @afflictedaudio Leave a review on your podcast listening app ====== Cast & Crew ====== M'Shai Dash as Mamma Cherrie Marion Toro as Gemma Caldwell Kim Gasiciel as Rhonda Caldwell Calvin Joyal as Deputy Andre Pierce Cass Minter as Kelly Ivy Le as Dana Griggs Elena Fernandez Collins as Dr. Maria Torres Amanda Hufford as Becky Harrison Jen Zink as Becky’s Mom   Creator & Writer: Tonia Ransom Director & Executive Producer: Tonia Ransom & Jen Zink Sound Design: Jen Zink Music & Theme: Lillian Boyd   Sponsored in part by: Shelley Nash   Afflicted is produced by Ransom Media Productions. ====== Content Warnings (may contain spoilers) Gore, violence, medical horror, discussion of death, and dead bodies. =====

Maria and Dana collect more information about the affliction invading Gunnaway. Mama Cherrie and the rest of the bar crew begin working toward a solution. See the end of the show notes for spoilery content warnings. A transcript of this episode is available on the Afflicted website (afflictedaudio.com). ==== For ad-free episodes, join the Descendants on Patreon at https://patreon.com/afflicted, or purchase individual episodes or a season pass on the Apollo Podcasts App. ==== Ways to support Afflicted: Buy Afflicted merch at https://merch.afflictedaudio.com Give us a shoutout on Twitter @afflictedaudio Leave a review on your podcast listening app ====== Cast & Crew ======   M'Shai Dash as Mamma Cherrie Marion Toro as Gemma Caldwell Kim Gasiciel as Rhonda Caldwell Calvin Joyal as Deputy Andre Pierce Cass Minter as Kelly Ivy Le as Dana Griggs Elena Fernandez Collins as Dr. Maria Torres Amanda Hufford as Becky Harrison Jen Zink as Becky’s Mom   Creator & Writer: Tonia Ransom Director & Executive Producer: Tonia Ransom & Jen Zink Sound Design: Jen Zink Music & Theme: Lillian Boyd Medical Consultant: Kelita Caldwell   Sponsored in part by: Harmony Obeso   Afflicted is produced by Ransom Media Productions. ====== Content Warnings (may contain spoilers) Gore, medical horror, discussion of death, and dead bodies. =====