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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 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 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 scripted podcast production company dedicated to writing and producing diverse fiction series such as MOONBURN, (UN)LIKEMINDED: A SCI-FI AUDIO ANTHOLOGY, 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

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Season One Summaries:

Season One Episode Summaries will be posted at the episodes come out. For any Season Two summaries, scripts or previews, please contact us below.

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 indie 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.

Our official launch began in January 2024 with the release of our sci-fi, short story anthology podcast— (UN)LIKEMINDED. Followed soon thereafter with our first queer, YA audio drama— MOONBURN.

This is just the beginning, and we can’t thank everyone enough for joining us on this journey.

ABOUT THE REVIEWS…

A MUST LISTEN

“Incredibly written, amazing performers and so well put together. A must listen.” – TheBeesKnees81

 

ONE OF THE BEST PODCAST STORIES I’VE HEARD

“Great script, top quality voice actors, realistic characters. The story was completely compelling and the pacing kept the plot moving. It’s story is unique and captivating. More of this please!” – WndyCty_Guy

 

CASSETTES AND GAYS

“*buys cassettes because of this pod*. Ah yes, playlists. Love this pod :D” – cosmo’s stars

 

FALLING IN LOVE

“Absolutely loving this series!! My heart cannot with how sweet this story is!” – norm2020

 

STARY EYES

“So well put together, and honestly makes you feel like you’re right there with them.” – Notchly

ABOUT HOW TO SUPPORT & CONTACT US…

Website: AugustYearRound.com

Email: AugustYearRound@gmail.com

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