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Aaron Reardon

Selene

A Drama , Fiction and Arts podcast

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About the show

Step into Selene, a city cloaked in darkness and teeming with horrors – from evil headmistresses to murderous marionettes, black worm parasites, haunted hotels, and eerie sleepwalkers. Meet the Paranormal Investigators of Needle Street, newly arrived to battle the encroaching malevolence. Inspired by Poe, Edward Gorey, and Agatha Christie, their adventures promise twisted mysteries and unforgettable characters. Immersive audio brings the city to life, blending dark humor with bone-chilling suspense. Join the investigators as they navigate Selene's shadows, where mystery and intrigue await at every turn. Now, experience the thrill of Selene in Dolby Atmos. Join us on Patreon for music, art and more. https://www.patreon.com/Cleverthan A Clever > Than Production www.cleverthan.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Newest episodes

The Dodo - Finale

45 min

Queen of the wide air, thou most lovely queen Of all the brightness that mine eyes have seen! O gentle goddess of my pilgrimage, Thou wondrous lamp, thou beacon fair and free! Selene - A Narrated Supernatural Mystery https://www.patreon.com/Cleverthan A Clever > Than Production Theme Song by Matt Vanacoro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Dodo - The Bogie Party

58 min

An invitation to be the guest of honor at the most exclusive Bogie party in the city. Selene - A Narrated Supernatural Mystery https://www.patreon.com/Cleverthan A Clever > Than Production Theme Song by Matt Vanacoro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Dodo - Episode Twelve

9 min

A coin flip by any other name... Selene - A Narrated Supernatural Mystery https://www.patreon.com/Cleverthan A Clever > Than Production Theme Song by Matt Vanacoro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Dodo - Finale

45 min

Queen of the wide air, thou most lovely queen Of all the brightness that mine eyes have seen! O gentle goddess of my pilgrimage, Thou wondrous lamp, thou beacon fair and free! Selene - A Narrated Supernatural Mystery https://www.patreon.com/Cleverthan A Clever > Than Production Theme Song by Matt Vanacoro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Dodo - The Bogie Party

58 min

An invitation to be the guest of honor at the most exclusive Bogie party in the city. Selene - A Narrated Supernatural Mystery https://www.patreon.com/Cleverthan A Clever > Than Production Theme Song by Matt Vanacoro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Dodo - Episode Twelve

9 min

A coin flip by any other name... Selene - A Narrated Supernatural Mystery https://www.patreon.com/Cleverthan A Clever > Than Production Theme Song by Matt Vanacoro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Dodo - Episode Eleven

20 min

Evan goes for a wander and stumbles into a frustrated typist up on the 13th floor. Selene - A Narrated Supernatural Mystery https://www.patreon.com/Cleverthan A Clever > Than Production Theme Song by Matt Vanacoro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Dodo- Episode Ten

17 min

In 1806 we find the first mention of the term cocktail in The Balance and Columbian Repository it defines the cocktail thusly: “C**k tail, a stimulating liquor, composed of spirits of any kind, sugar, water, and bitters,…it renders the heart stout and bold, at the same time that it fuddles the head. Selene - A Narrated Supernatural Mystery https://www.patreon.com/Cleverthan A Clever > Than Production Theme Song by Matt Vanacoro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Dodo - Episode Nine

9 min

Felicity teaches a lesson in proper spa etiquette. A Clever > Than Production Theme Song by Matt Vanacoro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Dodo - Episode Eight

9 min

I touched it! Selene - A Narrated Supernatural Mystery https://www.patreon.com/Cleverthan A Clever > Than Production Theme Song by Matt Vanacoro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Dodo - Episode Seven

16 min

Ever drink from a unicorn horn? Selene - A Narrated Supernatural Mystery https://www.patreon.com/Cleverthan A Clever > Than Production Theme Song by Matt Vanacoro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Dodo - Episode Six

16 min

A warehouse and the ol' seagull trick. Selene - A Narrated Supernatural Mystery https://www.patreon.com/Cleverthan A Clever > Than Production Theme Song by Matt Vanacoro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Dodo - Episode Five

12 min

Clock ticks in a wisteria room. Some tea and cakes, and an unexpected suggestion from Mister Pumble. Selene - A Narrated Supernatural Mystery https://www.patreon.com/Cleverthan A Clever > Than Production Theme Song by Matt Vanacoro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Dodo - Episode Four

11 min

A slight apology paired with the just right flowers will get you to the stoop. Selene - A Narrated Supernatural Mystery https://www.patreon.com/Cleverthan A Clever > Than Production Theme Song by Matt Vanacoro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Dodo - Episode Three

15 min

Evan heads to The Nightshade Cafe, to get some bread to feed the ducks and lends a hand hunting a pond monster.  Selene - A Narrated Supernatural Mystery https://www.patreon.com/Cleverthan A Clever > Than Production Theme Song by Matt Vanacoro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Dodo - Episode Two

14 min

Felicity and Evan visit Lanula Park, but Lavendula isn't receiving visitors.  Selene - A Narrated Supernatural Mystery https://www.patreon.com/Cleverthan A Clever > Than Production Theme Song by Matt Vanacoro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Dodo - Episode One

24 min

A new year and a new story for Selene - we return to the narrated roots with an adventure for two noted insomniacs, and it all begins at the Grandiloquent Stacks. Selene - A Narrated Supernatural Mystery https://www.patreon.com/Cleverthan A Clever > Than Production Theme Song by Matt Vanacoro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Telling the Bees

27 min

Near death, Inspector Braxton tests his faith and gets help from unexpected places. Featuring the voice talents of: John Kennard - Inspector Braxton Tali Hamilton - Sister Thea Selene - A Narrated Supernatural Mystery https://www.patreon.com/Cleverthan A Clever > Than Production Theme Song by Matt Vanacoro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Baron's Bogie Bash

15 min

Every year in Selene the annual Bogie Party celebrates the spooky season. Felicity Founders has some new competition ever since The Spirits Baron Mizra Kovach arrived in town and built his palace The Revels on the shores of Parvum Pond. While his grounds swell with revelers - we join this party in the VIP, Mizra’s underground dungeon. Featuring the amazing talents of:  Mizra & Braxton - John Kennard Pendleton - Jeremiah Dalton Charity - Aubrey Akers Jane - SJ Harris Bennet - Alister Cado Jules - Tali Hamilton   Original song ‘Once’ written by John Kennard and AJR Selene - A Narrated Supernatural Mystery Theme Song by Matt Vanacoro https://www.patreon.com/Cleverthan A Clever > Than Production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New Show: Plant Murder (Teaser)

3 min

New from Clever > Than - Plant Murder unearths the deadly intersection of plants and true crime. Did a Roman Emperor really die from a mushroom? Why did the Victorians invent a deadly pear? Who in the Borgias brandished Belladonna? Teaser for upcoming episode - Claudius vs The Death Cap Mushroom Was a powerful Roman emperor really murdered by a tiny mushroom? Episode available now, search for Plant Murder on your podcast platform of choice. https://www.patreon.com/Cleverthan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Admiring The Filigree (teaser)

10 min

An Edmund and Charity kerfuffle - Charity - Aubrey Akers Braxton - John Kennard Bennet - Alister Cado Jane - SJ Harris Newsboy - Tali Hamilton Selene - A Narrated Supernatural Mystery Theme Song by Matt Vanacoro https://www.patreon.com/Cleverthan A Clever > Than Production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Vivaldi Summer - Selene reprise

2 min

Enjoy some classic Vivaldi on the stifling summer nights. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Bit of the News - Poison at The Palace

6 min

Hot tips from around Selene!  Selene - A Narrated Supernatural Mystery Theme Song by Matt Vanacoro https://www.patreon.com/Cleverthan A Clever > Than Production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Masie's Mystery - The Choreographer's Last Dance

5 min

And a Mister Fitz's Figment!  Selene - A Narrated Supernatural Mystery Theme Song by Matt Vanacoro https://www.patreon.com/Cleverthan A Clever > Than Production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Pins - The Case of Sleeping Beauty

23 min

It’s the premiere of Zuka as Prima Ballerina in the Sleeping Beauty ballet at The Palace Theater. The Pins are en-route to investigate a series of creepy letters threatening Zuka’s life if she dare take the stage the night of her performance.   This episode features the amazing acting talents of: Tali Hamilton as Zuka Ivanova John Kennard as Inspector Braxton/Mizra Kovach Aubrey Akers as Charity Suitor / Daphne Wegg SJ Harris as Jane Gadsby Jeremiah Dalton as Pendleton Alister Cado as Inspector Bennet Featuring music from Tchaikovsky's Sleeping Beauty. Selene - A Narrated Supernatural Mystery Theme Song by Matt Vanacoro https://www.patreon.com/Cleverthan A Clever > Than Production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tchaikovsky - Sleeping Beauty - Musical Theme

11 min

Musical preview of upcoming episode Selene - A Narrated Supernatural Mystery Theme Song by Matt Vanacoro https://www.patreon.com/Cleverthan A Clever > Than Production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tchaikovsky - Sleeping Beauty Op. 66 - Dasante

7 min

Musical preview of upcoming episode Selene - A Narrated Supernatural Mystery Theme Song by Matt Vanacoro https://www.patreon.com/Cleverthan A Clever > Than Production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Boat Ride (Teaser)

5 min

A teaser for the upcoming episode of The PINS. This teaser features the talents of: Boat Guard - John Kennard Inspector Bennet - Alister Cado Talkative Prisoner - Jamie Petronis (From the fantastic audiodrama The Cellar Letters: https://www.thecellarletters.com/)  Selene - A Narrated Supernatural Mystery Theme Song by Matt Vanacoro https://www.patreon.com/Cleverthan A Clever > Than Production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Bit of the News - Hey Cutie, Why Ya Snoozing?

5 min

Summer news, weather, trivia, and new horrorscope! Selene - A Narrated Supernatural Mystery Theme Song by Matt Vanacoro https://www.patreon.com/Cleverthan A Clever > Than Production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Dance of the Octopus

22 min

Her name was Zuka. Her earliest memory of her father was of him sharpening his knife while she played with the river trout he had brought home fresh from the market. This episode of Selene features the talents of Tali Hamilton in the role of Zuka/Inessa Selene - A Narrated Supernatural Mystery https://www.patreon.com/Cleverthan A Clever > Than Production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

HP Lovecraft - The Outsider

17 min

A reading of HP Lovecraft's - The Outsider Selene - A Narrated Supernatural Mystery Theme Song by Matt Vanacoro https://www.patreon.com/Cleverthan A Clever > Than Production www.cleverthan.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Musical Interlude

10 min

Please enjoy this short musical interlude with a fresh mix of The William Tell Overture Selene - A Narrated Supernatural Mystery https://www.patreon.com/Cleverthan A Clever > Than Production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Masie's Mystery - The Two Man Act

3 min

You might want to partner up for this mystery.  Selene - A Narrated Supernatural Mystery https://www.patreon.com/Cleverthan A Clever > Than Production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Bit of the News - Screams of Delight!

7 min

Springtime news, weather, trivia, and new predictions from The Great Coswald! Selene - A Narrated Supernatural Mystery Theme Song by Matt Vanacoro https://www.patreon.com/Cleverthan A Clever > Than Production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Pins - The Case of Stuttering Peter

32 min

Can Inspector Braxton deliver an informant to Needle Street before the Duncan's get their mits on him? This city moves faster, but the shadows still lurk underneath it. Everyday in Selene - a new story, a new ending.  This episode includes the talents of: John Kennard - Inspector Braxton/Stroud Andi Dawson - Stuttering Peter/ Duncan's Goon Selene - A Narrated Supernatural Mystery Theme Song by Matt Vanacoro https://www.patreon.com/Cleverthan A Clever > Than Production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Masie's Mystery - The Rotten Ear

5 min

These mysteries will really grow on you. Selene - A Narrated Supernatural Mystery https://www.patreon.com/Cleverthan A Clever > Than Production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Musical Interlude

14 min

Please enjoy this short musical interlude Selene - A Narrated Supernatural Mystery https://www.patreon.com/Cleverthan A Clever > Than Production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ballad of The Child Eater

34 min

*Trigger Spider Warning He walked a little funny from a stiff leg. He was an older, bent man with a shuffle. He smoked loosely rolled, bent cigarettes to the nub and his name during the day was Coulson. Selene - A Narrated Supernatural Mystery https://www.patreon.com/Cleverthan A Clever > Than Production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Minerva's Collection V

8 min

Save Your Regrets for Tomorrow! Selene - A Narrated Supernatural Mystery https://www.patreon.com/Cleverthan A Clever > Than Production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Masie's Mystery - The Candle Snuffed

4 min

Another wax conundrum and a Mister Fitz's Candle Figment Selene - A Narrated Supernatural Mystery https://www.patreon.com/Cleverthan A Clever > Than Production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Selene - RQ Promo

1 min

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A Bit of the News - Our Crypts are Sealed

6 min

Hot tips from around Selene. Selene - A Narrated Supernatural Mystery Theme Song by Matt Vanacoro https://www.patreon.com/Cleverthan A Clever > Than Production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Pins - The Case of the Melted Wax

31 min

The Catacombs of Selene, recently uncovered. No one knew it was there until a group of festering feral felines began caterwauling in the night. Igniting the curiosity of a couple intrepid archeologists from Selene’s historical society as they made their way down the stone stairs, into the vault. This episode includes the talents of: John Kennard - Inspector Braxton/Stroud/Tombs Andi Dawson - Archeologist/Cabbie SJ Harris - Jane Gadsby Selene - A Narrated Supernatural Mystery Theme Song by Matt Vanacoro https://www.patreon.com/Cleverthan A Clever > Than Production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Masie's Mystery - The Vanishing Butcher

6 min

A Butcher's Ledger and a assistant's assault! Selene - A Narrated Supernatural Mystery https://www.patreon.com/Cleverthan A Clever > Than Production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Bit of the News - Murderer in Pigtails

6 min

Hot tips from around Selene. Selene - A Narrated Supernatural Mystery https://www.patreon.com/Cleverthan A Clever > Than Production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Pins - The Case of the Butcher's Bill

20 min

Squeals in the night, a buzzsaw, a blade. A glance, or some perfume, a seduction is made. Can The Pins find the missing husbands of Pig Alley or did a witch steal them away and add them to her dark tally. This episode includes the talents of: John Kennard - Foreman / Judge Tombs / Alley Resident SJ Harris - Jane Gadsby/Lavinia Selene - A Narrated Supernatural Mystery Theme Song by Matt Vanacoro https://www.patreon.com/Cleverthan A Clever > Than Production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Masie's Mystery - The Baked Epitaph

5 min

Another baker conundrum and a Mister Fitz's Graveyard Figment Selene - A Narrated Supernatural Mystery https://www.patreon.com/Cleverthan A Clever > Than Production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Bit of the News - Pearls Before Swine

6 min

Hot tops from around Selene! Selene - A Narrated Supernatural Mystery https://www.patreon.com/Cleverthan A Clever > Than Production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Pins - The Case of the Odd Baker

18 min

A haunted oven in The Gaslight District of Old Selene. Inspector Braxton sniffs out the good sourdough with some help from Wegg and Charity. This episode includes the talents of: John Kennard - Inspector Braxton/Prisoner Mike Hall - Hambershim Ren_ (https://twitter.com/Ren_cant) - Shop Girl - SJ Harris - Jane Gadsby Selene - A Narrated Supernatural Mystery Theme Song by Matt Vanacoro https://www.patreon.com/Cleverthan A Clever > Than Production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Musical Interlude

25 min

Please enjoy this short musical interlude Selene - A Narrated Supernatural Mystery Theme Song by Matt Vanacoro https://www.patreon.com/Cleverthan A Clever > Than Production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Selene - The Pins of Needle Street

16 min

A new beginning for Selene and the Paranormal Investigators of Needle Street. Braxton, Bennet, Hughes, Jane and Wegg get their first assignment, but first they need to do a little cleanup at Needle Street. We've opened up so many dark doors, we must make efforts to close them. Selene - A Narrated Supernatural Mystery Theme Song by Matt Vanacoro https://www.patreon.com/Cleverthan A Clever > Than Production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Minerva's Collection - IV

10 min

A collection of Minerva's Solutions in the winter chill. Selene - A Narrated Supernatural Mystery Theme Song by Matt Vanacoro https://www.patreon.com/Cleverthan A Clever > Than Production www.cleverthan.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Bit of the News - Rug Pull at The Pond

3 min

It’s time for A Bit of the News – hot tips from around Selene! Selene - A Narrated Supernatural Mystery Theme Song by Matt Vanacoro https://www.patreon.com/Cleverthan A Clever > Than Production www.cleverthan.com Instagram: @clever.than Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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