The Department of Variance
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Audio drama podcasts about the supernatural horrors of the Midwest. Dead Letter Office and Department of Variance. Created by Rat Grimes
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the Department of Variance of Somewhere, Ohio | horror podcasts set in the midwest
A shady governmental group that deals with the supernatural experiences a containment breach at its main office. One new hire and one mid-level employee from t...
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Hello, listen to my scifi horror audio drama as the internet ecosystem collapses around you
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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!
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Check @somewhereohio.com at all your pod places!
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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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December 12, 2024 at 8:57 PM
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-...
Check @somewhereohio.com at all your pod places!
somewhereohio.com/podcast/the-...
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“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!
December 6, 2024 at 1:19 AM
“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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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!
Thank you to nerdvolutionkurisu and our wonderful patrons!
January 13, 2024 at 3:30 AM
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!
Thank you to nerdvolutionkurisu and our wonderful patrons!
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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!
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2024 Audio Verse Awards Ballot with Images
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December 2, 2024 at 4:42 PM
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!
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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!
December 5, 2024 at 3:38 AM
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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another really kind breakdown, this time from a player i was lucky enough to GM for on @somewhereohio.com last year!!
This week's blog post is in honor of rewards going out to those who backed @calebzane.bsky.social and @seanireland.bsky.social 's 'Triangle Agency' campaign!
I love this game and you can hear me play it! Read my full review below!
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I love this game and you can hear me play it! Read my full review below!
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Triangle Agency – A New Tabletop Role-Playing Game
In honor of the ‘Triangle Agency’ backer rewards arriving on the doorsteps of supporters (namely me), now seems like the perfect time to showcase the character creation in this marvelou…
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December 2, 2024 at 1:48 AM
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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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!
That's all for now, happy listening!
December 3, 2024 at 6:16 PM
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!
That's all for now, happy listening!
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Hello, listen to my scifi horror audio drama as the internet ecosystem collapses around you
the Department of Variance of Somewhere, Ohio | horror podcasts set in the midwest
A shady governmental group that deals with the supernatural experiences a containment breach at its main office. One new hire and one mid-level employee from t...
somewhereohio.com
July 24, 2023 at 4:33 PM
Hello, listen to my scifi horror audio drama as the internet ecosystem collapses around you
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!
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!
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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February 7, 2024 at 3:22 PM
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!
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!
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.
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.
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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January 17, 2024 at 1:52 PM
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.
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.
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!
Thank you to nerdvolutionkurisu and our wonderful patrons!
January 13, 2024 at 3:30 AM
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!
Thank you to nerdvolutionkurisu and our wonderful patrons!
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.
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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January 10, 2024 at 1:28 PM
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.
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!
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!
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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January 3, 2024 at 12:04 AM
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!
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!
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!
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!
S02E04: Estranged from Grace
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December 27, 2023 at 1:49 PM
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!
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!
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!
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!
The Department of Variance of Somewhere, Ohio: S02E03: The Planetarium on Apple Podcasts
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December 20, 2023 at 1:57 PM
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!
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!
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.
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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December 13, 2023 at 3:11 PM
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.
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.
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!
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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December 6, 2023 at 2:54 PM
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!
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!
Season 2 has started for patrons! Listen to Episode 1: The Best Way Out is Through a week early by signing up now!
DoV Season 2 Episode 1: The Best Way Out is Through | Somewhere, Ohio
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November 29, 2023 at 2:32 PM
Season 2 has started for patrons! Listen to Episode 1: The Best Way Out is Through a week early by signing up now!
Less than two weeks until season 2 starts, and only 1 week for patrons!
November 24, 2023 at 12:09 AM
Less than two weeks until season 2 starts, and only 1 week for patrons!
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!
BONUS STORY 17: Sore Winner | Somewhere, Ohio
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November 7, 2023 at 4:38 PM
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!
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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October 31, 2023 at 1:28 AM
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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We're nominated in the AVAs! Vote for us so we can brag about being in the finals. ♥️🦇
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We're nominated in the AVAs! Vote for us so we can brag about being in the finals. ♥️🦇
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The first 16 bonus short stories for the Department of Variance are available for everyone now!
Start with story 1 here!
Start with story 1 here!
BONUS #1: Something Missing | Patreon
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September 19, 2023 at 5:29 PM
The first 16 bonus short stories for the Department of Variance are available for everyone now!
Start with story 1 here!
Start with story 1 here!
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...
September 11, 2023 at 5:57 PM
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...
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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September 9, 2023 at 12:38 AM
As season 2 approaches and new hires are welcomed into the Department, just a reminder that you can receive your HR-approved name here