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ABOUT THE SHOW…
HAUNTED is a serialized, supernatural satire fiction podcast created, written, produced, and edited by Robbie Hyne under his banner, AUGUST YEAR ROUND PRODUCTIONS. It is a completely independent (“indie”) podcast. Every aspect, from writing and voice acting to editing and release, done entirely in-house, without the backing of any studio or corporation.
ABOUT THE STORY…
When their staged ghost hunter investigations lead them to the mysterious Van Buren Manor, the so-called Spirit Sleuths must confront their first real haunting. Trapped inside, their only hope of survival is to unravel a long-buried mystery and stop the manor’s vengeful Matriarch from carrying out a dark plot a century in the making. One that may cut closer to home than they ever imagined...
Season One Trailer:
Season One, Chapter One:
ABOUT THE THEMES & TONE…
Key Themes:
Chosen Family: At its heart, this is a story about friendship, albeit a complicated one. While faced with a vengeful ghost, a dark prophecy, and their own interpersonal drama, the team discovers that their greatest strength lies in their bond and trust in each other. It’s the story of how they truly become a family when it matters most.
Free will: The series dives into the idea of free will versus destiny. The characters are challenged by a century-old curse, but through their choices and actions, they prove that they are not bound by a pre-determined fate. They defy the past to create a new, unexpected future for themselves and the spirits trapped in the manor.
Found Power: Over the course of the series, the team discovers that their true power lies in their inherent strengths and their willingness to trust themselves and face their fears. It's the story of how they find their power from within, and in each other. And even some supernatural abilities hiding under the surface.
Tone:
Supernatural Satire with a Bleeding Heart.
HAUNTED offers a unique blend of supernatural satire and intense character drama. The series uses its haunted setting and twisted, century-old lore as a backdrop for cutting, contemporary character dynamics, delivering a comedic tone reminiscent of shows like GHOSTS meeting the dark, atmospheric horror of THE HAUNTING OF HILL HOUSE. With biting, witty dialogue, absurd humor, and deeply vulnerable character moments, this is a story that reflects the messy, challenging journey of finding yourself, your people, and your purpose.
ABOUT THE CAST & CREW…
Lead Cast:
ANTHONY KEYVAN as “ISAAC GRAHAM”
Known for: XO, Kitty (Netflix), Love, Victor (Hulu)
Social Reach: Instagram – 1.2M followers, Tiktok – 1.5M followers
BILLY LANGDON as “SEBASTIAN MCCANN”
Known for: Almost Friday TV
Social Reach: Personal Instagram – 51.2K followers, Almost Friday Instagram – 618K followers
ALEXANDRA DANIELS as “HARPER HAWKINS”
Known for: What If…? (Disney+)
Social Reach: Instagram – 16.1K followers
LILAH RICHCREEK ESTRADA as “PHOEBE DUNCAN”
Known for: A Man On The Inside (Netflix), Chicago Med (NBC)
Social Reach: Instagram – 21K followers
Our Team
Created by: Robbie Hyne
Written & Edited by: Robbie Hyne
Intro & Outro Music by: Noah James
Produced by: Robbie Hyne & Patrick Westwater
Podcast Artwork by: Brendan Haley (insta: @haleydoodledo)
Character Artwork: Daria Berti (insta: @bianc0re)
OTHER CAST & CREW:
Season One — Supporting Cast
Shelby Young
Robbie Silverman
Anthony Turpel
Alex Quijano
Sarah Wines
Alisha Soper
Anna Graves
Lauren Shippen
Joey Rudman
Matthew Bridges
Jenna Jimenez
Meet the Creator:
ROBBIE HYNE
Robbie Hyne is an imaginative LGBTQ writer from the Berlanti Television camp. Most recently, he served as a Story Editor for the CW’s STARGIRL under the mentorship of legendary writer/producer Geoff Johns. Robbie’s journey began as an assistant at Scott Free Productions before transitioning to Berlanti Productions where he supported prolific creator Greg Berlanti on hit shows like YOU, ALL AMERICAN, DOOM PATROL, CHILLING ADVENTURES OF SABRINA, and more. After being promoted to Writers’ Assistant and Script Coordinator on STARGIRL Season One, he quickly rose through the ranks to become an integral part of the writing team for Season Two and Three. Robbie’s work also spans other major projects, including a stint as Writers’ Assistant on Scott Free’s RAISED BY WOLVES for HBO Max. In the midst of the 2023 strikes, Robbie channeled his entrepreneurial spirit to launch AUGUST YEAR ROUND PRODUCTIONS, a fiction podcast production company dedicated to writing and producing diverse series such as MOONBURN, (UN)LIKEMINDED: A SCI-FI AUDIO ANTHOLOGY, HAUNTED: THE VAN BUREN MANOR, and more. A proud native of Madison, Wisconsin, Robbie is a lifelong hard-of-hearing individual who, after several surgeries, now lives and thrives without hearing aids. His unique perspective growing up as a gay, hard-of-hearing Midwestern boy shapes his passion for crafting authentic, character-driven stories with strong, distinct voices.
ABOUT THE OTHER IMPORTANT INFO TO KNOW…
Season / Episode Details:
Recording and production on HAUNTED began in August, 2024.
Season One premieres on Wednesday, October 8th, 2025
Season One will be 8 episodes, with the first two dropping on Oct. 8th, then airing weekly for the run of the season. Episodes drop at 3AM PST / 6AM EST and run between 18-22 Min.
The best place to start is Chapter One.
HAUNTED is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music & Youtube
Season One Summaries:
Season One & Two Episode Summaries are available here. Scripts are available upon request.
Content & Trigger Warnings:
This podcast is intended for mature audiences (TV-14). Please be advised that the show contains strong language, supernatural violence, and intense horror elements, specifically relating to demonic possession, physical and spiritual confinement, and themes of intended sacrifice.
LGBTQ+ & Diversity:
From day one, our most important mandate is to lift up diverse voices, with a particular focus on the LGBTQ community. As LGBTQ+ creators, we believe representation matters. We want to tell meaningful stories where queer characters and those from other marginalized groups have prominent, positive roles. We hope to push toward this goal with every project, including HAUNTED.
ABOUT AUGUST YEAR ROUND PRODUCTIONS…
Birthed during the WGA & SAG dual strikes of 2023, August Year Round Productions is a podcast production venture built from the ground up, led by creatives, for creatives.
Our goal is simple: create a playground for writers, actors, directors, and other creatives to come together and do what we love: tell stories & make art.
We work completely independently, having raised our initial funds via the love and support of friends, family & other generous donors. From day one, our most important mandate is to lift up diverse voices, with a particular focus on the LGBTQ community, and tell meaningful stories.
We officially launched in January 2024 with the release of our sci-fi short story anthology podcast, (Un)Likeminded: A Sci-Fi Audio Anthology. This was followed by our first queer YA audio drama, Moonburn, and most recently, our supernatural satire audio drama, Haunted: The Van Buren Manor.
This is just the beginning, and we can’t thank everyone enough for joining us on this journey.
ABOUT THE REVIEWS…
AWESOME PRODUCTION
“The quality is incredible! And the voice acting is really great! So much fun!” — Spartan 1167
VERY ENTERTAINING
“Can’t wait to hear more. Loved the story and the characters. Made me laugh and kept me intrigued!” — Cindy Mags
MUY SPOOKY
“I highly recommend this podcast, if you are looking for something spooky and charming at the same time. So good!” — The Jazi
COZY SPOOKY FUN
“This podcast show is perfect for the fall! The characters come alive thanks to the awesome cast and vibrant writing. Can’t wait to hear more!” — Giancarlo
HILARIOUS AND ENTERTAINING
“This podcast is very well done. The voice acting is superb and it sounds like you’re listening to a TV show. I laugh out loud every episode.” — Jamie Cheval
ABOUT HOW TO SUPPORT & CONTACT US…
Website: AugustYearRound.com
Email: AugustYearRound@gmail.com
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