# Episode 1 - What Cheer?

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Podcast: [Dark Providence](https://stenobird.com/podcast/dark-providence-7867572)
Published: 2026-05-19T11:07:21+00:00
Episode link: https://darkprovidence.podbean.com/e/episode-1-what-cheer/
Audio file: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/aj5y32egfk7qs87y/DP_101_What_Cheer_05042026_v58i7pg.mp3
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Duration seconds: 2591

## Resource

In the 1930’s, the Bauer Experiment crosses the threshold. In the present, Gray gets called home for family business after a career implosion. Harper makes contact with a disturbing presence during a client session. Eric learns of an artist with extraordinary talents. Holland receives an award, and has an unexpected meeting. --- Support our independent, creator-driven studio by joining us on Patreon, and unlock member benefits like commercial-free early access, behind-the-scenes interviews, and exclusive art by leading illustrators that you won't find anywhere else. https://www.patreon.com/cw/DarkProvidence --- Created by Clark Huggins, Patrick Hayle, and Zuzanna Szadkowski Written by Clark Huggins, Patrick Hayle, and Zuzanna Szadkowski Directed by Patrick Hayle and Clark Huggins --- Full Cast Clark Huggins - Gray Sheridan Zuzanna Szadkowski - Harper Zeleker Reg Rogers - Dr. Marcus Holland Ashley Thomas - Andre Levonshire --- Samara Bay - Police Dispatch / Gabby Frye P.A. Bryan Cogman - Malcolm Sidwell / Dr. Ernst Bauer ('30s) Jake Cogman - Kai Perry / Newsie ('30s) Marta Cross - Carmen Almazan / Nautilus Hostess ('30s) / Dictation App Voice Katierose Enriquez - Phone Virtual Assistant / Nautilus Guest 5 ('30s) Matt Golden - Martin Stein / Councilman Jeffries ('30s) / Victim Patrick Hayle - Jeff Allen / Nautilus Doorman ('30s) / Event Announcer Susannah Hoffman - Maureen Conte / Mary Wu Mark Larson - Nautilus Guest 2 ('30s) Becca Lish - Viv / Nautilus Guest 3 ('30s) Natalie Makenna - Merle Pickman ('30s) Zdenko Martin - Eric DeSantos Susannah Rogers - Gabby Frye / Phaedra Celeste ('30s) Mickey Solis - Ancient Voice / Nautilus Guest 4 ('30s) Angela K. Thomas - Janine / AM&R Receptionist / Nautilus Guest ('30s) Zach Villa - Peter Zeleker / Nautilus Maítre'D ('30s) --…

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