The Hidden People

Welcome to the commentary episode for season 1, episode 1 of The Hidden People! Join our cast and crew as we discuss the making of the very first episode of the show. We talk about our process, how shows like ours are made, behind-the-scenes secrets, and more. If you like this bonus episode, we are making a commentary for all of the episodes in season one. That's TWENTY-TWO bonus commentary episodes. And after this free bonus, all twenty-one other commentaries will be available exclusively to our wonderful supporters on Patreon who subscribe at the bonus audio level, releasing regularly throughout the break before season two begins. Join us there at patreon.com/hiddenpeoplepodcast. You'll also get additional bonus episodes (like Alfie convincing the group to play Dungeons and Dragons), exclusive merchandise, and more. WARNING: This commentary contains spoilers for season one. Please listen to all of season one before listening to the commentary so you can avoid spoiling the story. This commentary features: Chris Burnside: lead writer, director, and executive producer Megan Burnside: director and executive producer Sean Gunther: performer (the Storyteller) Jordan Lopez: performer (Mackenna Thorne) and producer Katharine Seaton: composer and sound designer Cari Zahn: writer Connect with us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hiddenpeoplepodcast/ Twitter: @dwmpresents Instagram: dwmpresents Copyright 2019 Dayton Writers Movement ltd. All rights reserved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Listen in on the creators as they look back at season 3 and look forward to what's next for The Hidden People. #AudioDrama Visit Patreon for our free DWM newsletter. Supporters also get ad-free episodes and over thirty hours of full-length bonus episodes and commentaries, plus sneak peeks, invites to (virtual) live episode premieres with cast and crew, and more. Join us at patreon.com/hiddenpeoplepodcast to support the show. Then take a moment to share your love for The Hidden People on whatever social media you prefer. If we can gain enough support, we can keep making more of the show Check out hiddenpeoplepodcast.com for more info on the show. Connect with us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hiddenpeoplepodcast/ Twitter: @dwmpresents Instagram: dwmpresents and thehiddenpeoplepodcast The Hidden People is a work of fiction. Any resemblance to real persons, places, and/or events is purely coincidental. Copyright 2023 Dayton Writers Movement ltd. All rights reserved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When The Hidden People returns with The Hidden People: Ragnarok, three other DWM shows will tie directly into the story. The first of those shows is Think Fast, a high school superhero drama. You can listen to the first episode of Think Fast right here, right now. The rest of the first season is available now on all podcast apps, and you can get more info at https://www.daytonwritersmovement.com/thinkfast. Make sure you're caught up before The Hidden People: Ragnarok! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This creepy modern fantasy starts as a murder mystery and unfolds into a full fantasy world packed with action and adventure. Featuring a large cast, some narration, and many twists and surprises. You may think you have it figured out, but nothing in the world of the Hidden People is as it seems. Join us.   Starring: Jordan Lopez, Steven Gogol, Sean Gunther, Xander Hildenbrandt, Emily Kallenberg, Stephen Kallenberg, and Luna Madison   Original compositions and sound design by Katie Seaton Audio engineering by Dan Sievers   http://www.hiddenpeoplepodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

DWM presents The Hidden People, episode 1 "Something Happened" Written by Chris Burnside Directed by Chris and Megan BurnsideJoin us for the first episode of The Hidden People. Meet Mackenna Thorne, her family, and her friends. Explore the mystery of what happened to her parents. If you enjoy The Hidden People, please join us at patreon.com/hiddenpeoplepodcast to support the show and get a ton of insider bonuses. Then take a moment to rate and review the show on iTunes or wherever you listen. All of this helps spread the word and keep the show going.Check out hiddenpeoplepodcast.com for more info on the show.Connect with us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hiddenpeoplepodcast/ Twitter: @dwmpresents Instagram: dwmpresentsThe Hidden People is a work of fiction. Any resemblance to real persons, places, and/or events is purely coincidental.Copyright 2019 Dayton Writers Movement ltd. All rights reserved. This episode and other episodes use sound from Freesound by Benboncan with modifications. https://freesound.org/people/Benboncan/sounds/72753/ This episode and other episodes use sound from Freesound by meatleg. https://freesound.org/people/meatleg/sounds/93108/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

DWM presents The Hidden People, episode 2 "The Ant Farm" Written by Cari Zahn Directed by Chris and Megan Burnside Mackenna avoids her responsibilities to hang out with Nissa and Alfie, and together, they make a mysterious new friend. Thomas and Sam reconnect. Listen closely to spot all the ulterior motives. If you enjoy The Hidden People, please join us at patreon.com/hiddenpeoplepodcast to support the show and get a ton of insider bonuses. Then take a moment to rate and review the show on iTunes or wherever you listen. All of this helps spread the word and keep the show going. Check out hiddenpeoplepodcast.com for more info on the show. Connect with us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hiddenpeoplepodcast/ Twitter: @dwmpresents Instagram: dwmpresents The Hidden People is a work of fiction. Any resemblance to real persons, places, and/or events is purely coincidental. Copyright 2019 Dayton Writers Movement ltd. All rights reserved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

DWM presents The Hidden People, episode 3 "Official Statements" Written by Stephen Kallenberg Directed by Chris and Megan Burnside Sam and her partner Ron bring Mackenna, Thomas, Nissa, and Alfie in for questioning. What they discover points the investigation in new directions. If you enjoy The Hidden People, please join us at patreon.com/hiddenpeoplepodcast to support the show and get a ton of insider bonuses. Then take a moment to rate and review the show on iTunes or wherever you listen. All of this helps spread the word and keep the show going. Check out hiddenpeoplepodcast.com for more info on the show. Connect with us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hiddenpeoplepodcast/ Twitter: @dwmpresents Instagram: dwmpresents The Hidden People is a work of fiction. Any resemblance to real persons, places, and/or events is purely coincidental. Copyright 2019 Dayton Writers Movement ltd. All rights reserved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

DWM presents The Hidden People, episode 4 "A Game of Thornes" Written by Anna Adami Directed by Chris and Megan Burnside Thomas plans his parents' funeral while Mackenna watches old home movies and wonders if she ever really fit into her family. If you enjoy The Hidden People, please join us at patreon.com/hiddenpeoplepodcast to support the show and get a ton of insider bonuses. Then take a moment to rate and review the show on iTunes or wherever you listen. All of this helps spread the word and keep the show going. Check out hiddenpeoplepodcast.com for more info on the show. Connect with us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hiddenpeoplepodcast/ Twitter: @dwmpresents Instagram: dwmpresents The Hidden People is a work of fiction. Any resemblance to real persons, places, and/or events is purely coincidental. Copyright 2019 Dayton Writers Movement ltd. All rights reserved. This episode and other episodes use sound from Freesound by meatleg. https://freesound.org/people/meatleg/sounds/93108/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

DWM presents The Hidden People, episode 5 "Helvegen" Written by Alexa Fett Fisher Directed by Chris and Megan Burnside On the run, Mackenna encounters a voice from her past. Thomas, Nissa, Alfie, and Sam are determined to find her and the reasons behind her disappearance. If you enjoy The Hidden People, please join us at patreon.com/hiddenpeoplepodcast to support the show and get a ton of insider bonuses. Then take a moment to rate and review the show on iTunes or wherever you listen. All of this helps spread the word and keep the show going. Check out hiddenpeoplepodcast.com for more info on the show. Connect with us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hiddenpeoplepodcast/ Twitter: @dwmpresents Instagram: dwmpresents The Hidden People is a work of fiction. Any resemblance to real persons, places, and/or events is purely coincidental. Copyright 2019 Dayton Writers Movement ltd. All rights reserved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

DWM presents The Hidden People, episode 6 "Sneaky Things" Written by Stephen Kallenberg Directed by Chris and Megan Burnside Nissa and Alfie decide that if the cops can't solve the murders, they will. If you enjoy The Hidden People, please join us at patreon.com/hiddenpeoplepodcast to support the show and get a ton of insider bonuses. Then take a moment to rate and review the show on iTunes or wherever you listen. All of this helps spread the word and keep the show going. Check out hiddenpeoplepodcast.com for more info on the show. Connect with us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hiddenpeoplepodcast/ Twitter: @dwmpresents Instagram: dwmpresents The Hidden People is a work of fiction. Any resemblance to real persons, places, and/or events is purely coincidental. Copyright 2019 Dayton Writers Movement ltd. All rights reserved. This episode and other episodes use sound from Freesound by Benboncan with modifications. https://freesound.org/people/Benboncan/sounds/72753/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

DWM presents The Hidden People, episode 7 "Deal" Written by Megan Burnside Directed by Chris and Megan Burnside Thomas encounters the black dogs. Mackenna tries to cope with her feelings and the loss of her parents. If you enjoy The Hidden People, please join us at patreon.com/hiddenpeoplepodcast to support the show and get a ton of insider bonuses. Then take a moment to rate and review the show on iTunes or wherever you listen. All of this helps spread the word and keep the show going. Check out hiddenpeoplepodcast.com for more info on the show. Connect with us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hiddenpeoplepodcast/ Twitter: @dwmpresents Instagram: dwmpresents The Hidden People is a work of fiction. Any resemblance to real persons, places, and/or events is purely coincidental. Copyright 2019 Dayton Writers Movement ltd. All rights reserved. This episode and other episodes use sound from Freesound by Benboncan with modifications. https://freesound.org/people/Benboncan/sounds/72753/ This episode and other episodes use sound from Freesound by meatleg. https://freesound.org/people/meatleg/sounds/93108/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

DWM presents The Hidden People, episode 8 "Double Rainbow" Written by Alexa Fett Fisher Directed by Chris and Megan Burnside Thomas struggles through his first birthday without his parents. Strange things continue to happen around Mackenna. If you enjoy The Hidden People, please join us at patreon.com/hiddenpeoplepodcast to support the show and get a ton of insider bonuses. Then take a moment to rate and review the show on iTunes or wherever you listen. All of this helps spread the word and keep the show going. Check out hiddenpeoplepodcast.com for more info on the show. Connect with us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hiddenpeoplepodcast/ Twitter: @dwmpresents Instagram: dwmpresents The Hidden People is a work of fiction. Any resemblance to real persons, places, and/or events is purely coincidental. Copyright 2019 Dayton Writers Movement ltd. All rights reserved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

DWM presents The Hidden People, episode 9 "Schrodinger's Murderer" Written by Chris Burnside Directed by Chris and Megan Burnside Sam, Ron, Nissa, and Alfie all discover evidence of the killer. The net around Mackenna Thorne begins to close. This is part one of our three-part midseason event. The big revelations are coming soon. If you enjoy The Hidden People, please join us at patreon.com/hiddenpeoplepodcast to support the show and get a ton of insider bonuses. Then take a moment to rate and review the show on iTunes or wherever you listen. All of this helps spread the word and keep the show going. Check out hiddenpeoplepodcast.com for more info on the show. Connect with us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hiddenpeoplepodcast/ Twitter: @dwmpresents Instagram: dwmpresents The Hidden People is a work of fiction. Any resemblance to real persons, places, and/or events is purely coincidental. Copyright 2019 Dayton Writers Movement ltd. All rights reserved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

DWM presents The Hidden People, episode 10 "Bucket List" Written by Chris Burnside Directed by Chris and Megan Burnside Nissa and Alfie close in on evidence. Sam closes in on Mackenna. The killer closes in on Thomas. This is part two of our midseason event. In next episode's midseason finale, everything will change. Everything. If you enjoy The Hidden People, please join us at patreon.com/hiddenpeoplepodcast to support the show and get a ton of insider bonuses. Then take a moment to rate and review the show on iTunes or wherever you listen. All of this helps spread the word and keep the show going. Check out hiddenpeoplepodcast.com for more info on the show. Connect with us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hiddenpeoplepodcast/ Twitter: @dwmpresents Instagram: dwmpresents The Hidden People is a work of fiction. Any resemblance to real persons, places, and/or events is purely coincidental. Copyright 2019 Dayton Writers Movement ltd. All rights reserved. This episode and other episodes use sound from Freesound by Benboncan with modifications. https://freesound.org/people/Benboncan/sounds/72753/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

DWM presents The Hidden People, episode 11 "Fetch" Written by Chris Burnside Directed by Chris and Megan Burnside Finally, the killer reveals herself. And nothing about Mackenna's life--or the show--will ever be the same. This story was never really a murder mystery; the first eleven episodes were merely the introduction to a much bigger modern fantasy story. Crank the volume on this episode, and use your best speakers/headphones. There's a lot going on with sound effects and music. This is the midseason finale. The show will take a short break, then return for the second half of season one. The rest of the season is filled with magic, monsters, action, and adventure. Stay with us.  If you enjoy The Hidden People, please join us at patreon.com/hiddenpeoplepodcast to support the show and get a ton of insider bonuses. Then take a moment to rate and review the show on iTunes or wherever you listen. All of this helps spread the word and keep the show going. Check out hiddenpeoplepodcast.com for more info on the show. Connect with us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hiddenpeoplepodcast/ Twitter: @dwmpresents Instagram: dwmpresents The Hidden People is a work of fiction. Any resemblance to real persons, places, and/or events is purely coincidental. Copyright 2019 Dayton Writers Movement ltd. All rights reserved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Hidden People will be back on August 1 with episode 12 of the first season. We will continue to release new episodes every other week until all 22 episodes of the first season have been released. And with your support, we'll be bringing you another 22 episodes next year in our second season.   If you enjoy The Hidden People, please join us at patreon.com/hiddenpeoplepodcast to support the show and get a ton of insider bonuses. Then take a moment to rate and review the show wherever you listen. All of this helps spread the word and keep the show going.   Check out hiddenpeoplepodcast.com for more info on the show.   Connect with us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hiddenpeoplepodcast/ Twitter: @dwmpresents Instagram: dwmpresents   The Hidden People is a work of fiction. Any resemblance to real persons, places, and/or events is purely coincidental.   Copyright 2019 Dayton Writers Movement ltd. All rights reserved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

DWM presents The Hidden People, episode 12 "Gestalt Shift" Written by Chris Burnside Directed by Chris and Megan Burnside As we enter the second half of season one, Shaylee and her assistant finally give Mackenna all the answers. Who is the lookalike? Who are the Hidden People? The fantasy part of this modern fantasy is finally revealed. If you enjoy The Hidden People, please join us at patreon.com/hiddenpeoplepodcast to support the show and get a ton of insider bonuses. Then take a moment to rate and review the show wherever you listen. All of this helps spread the word and keep the show going. Check out hiddenpeoplepodcast.com for more info on the show. Connect with us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hiddenpeoplepodcast/ Twitter: @dwmpresents Instagram: dwmpresents The Hidden People is a work of fiction. Any resemblance to real persons, places, and/or events is purely coincidental. Copyright 2019 Dayton Writers Movement ltd. All rights reserved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

DWM presents The Hidden People, episode 13 "All in Favor?" Written by Megan Burnside Directed by Chris and Megan Burnside Shaylee and Dane train Mackenna to use her powers. Thomas, Nissa, and Alfie look for answers.  If you enjoy The Hidden People, please join us at patreon.com/hiddenpeoplepodcast to support the show and get a ton of insider bonuses. Then take a moment to rate and review the show wherever you listen. All of this helps spread the word and keep the show going. Check out hiddenpeoplepodcast.com for more info on the show. Connect with us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hiddenpeoplepodcast/ Twitter: @dwmpresents Instagram: dwmpresents The Hidden People is a work of fiction. Any resemblance to real persons, places, and/or events is purely coincidental. Copyright 2019 Dayton Writers Movement ltd. All rights reserved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

DWM presents The Hidden People, episode 14 "The Morrigna" Written by Alexa Fett Fisher Directed by Chris and Megan Burnside In a hidden cave in England, Mackenna and Shaylee meet the monstrous Black Annis. Nissa and Alfie are given a quest, leading them to an enchanted forest. If you enjoy The Hidden People, please join us at patreon.com/hiddenpeoplepodcast to support the show and get a ton of insider bonuses. Then take a moment to rate and review the show wherever you listen. All of this helps spread the word and keep the show going. Check out hiddenpeoplepodcast.com for more info on the show. Connect with us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hiddenpeoplepodcast/ Twitter: @dwmpresents Instagram: dwmpresents The Hidden People is a work of fiction. Any resemblance to real persons, places, and/or events is purely coincidental. Copyright 2019 Dayton Writers Movement ltd. All rights reserved. This episode and other episodes use sound from Freesound by Benboncan with modifications. https://freesound.org/people/Benboncan/sounds/72753/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

DWM presents The Hidden People, episode 15 "Wayward Journeys" Written by Stephen Kallenberg Directed by Chris and Megan Burnside Mackenna, Shaylee, Nissa, and Alfie try to complete their quests. But can they trust the Hidden People who gave them those quests? And how much more danger will she be in when Mackenna discovers who her creator is? If you enjoy The Hidden People, please join us at patreon.com/hiddenpeoplepodcast to support the show and get a ton of insider bonuses. Then take a moment to rate and review the show wherever you listen. All of this helps spread the word and keep the show going. Check out hiddenpeoplepodcast.com for more info on the show. Connect with us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hiddenpeoplepodcast/ Twitter: @dwmpresents Instagram: dwmpresents The Hidden People is a work of fiction. Any resemblance to real persons, places, and/or events is purely coincidental. Copyright 2019 Dayton Writers Movement ltd. All rights reserved. This episode and other episodes use sound from Freesound by Benboncan with modifications. https://freesound.org/people/Benboncan/sounds/72753/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices