Better Men Elsewhere

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 Haw...

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 Thomps...

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 Le...

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 M...

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 Gover...

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 Cau...

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 Lockle...

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...

**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...

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 P...

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 Ad...

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 appear...

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 usuall...

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 o...

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...

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...

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 Jona...

"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...

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...

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 Espiri...

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 Esp...

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...

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 ap...

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 ap...

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 orde...