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Comedy Fiction Podcast · Updated Weekly · When their staged ghost hunter investigations lead them to the mysterious Van Buren Manor, the so-called “Spirit Sleuths” must confront their first real haunt...

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August Year Round Productions @augustyearround.bsky.social · 1d

🕯️ Fiction Podcast: HAUNTED: THE VAN BUREN MANOR

📜 Episode: CHAPTER TWO: “THE VICTIM”

📻 Available: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music & wherever else you get your podcasts

💫 Starring: Billy Langdon, Alexandra Daniels, Anthony Keyvan & Lilah Richcreek Estrada

✒️ Written By: Robbie Hyne

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August Year Round Productions @augustyearround.bsky.social · 1d

Desperate to escape the Van Buren Manor, the team is forced to confront the very thing they came to fake: their first ever real ghost, and his dire warning of malevolent and powerful spirit called ‘The Matriarch’ whose reign of terror may only just be beginning.

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August Year Round Productions @augustyearround.bsky.social · 1d

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Haunted: The Van Buren Manor

Comedy Fiction Podcast · Updated Weekly · When their staged ghost hunter investigations lead them to the mysterious Van Buren Manor, the so-called “Spirit Sleuths” must confront their first real haunt...

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August Year Round Productions @augustyearround.bsky.social · 1d

🕯️ Fiction Podcast: HAUNTED: THE VAN BUREN MANOR

📜 Episode: CHAPTER ONE: “THE MANOR”

📻 Available: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music & wherever else you get your podcasts

💫 Starring: Billy Langdon, Alexandra Daniels, Anthony Keyvan & Lilah Richcreek Estrada

✒️ Written By: Robbie Hyne

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August Year Round Productions @augustyearround.bsky.social · 1d

In our series premiere, the “Spirit Sleuths” arrive at the Van Buren Manor, hoping to spin ghost stories into viral content. But when their staged hauntings awaken something real, they’re horrified to find themselves trapped inside the manor at the mercy of dark forces with plans of their own.

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August Year Round Productions @augustyearround.bsky.social · 1d

Ahhhhh today's the day!!!

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August Year Round Productions @augustyearround.bsky.social · 10d

📅 Premieres Wednesday, October 8th with TWO episodes at launch— then new episodes every Wednesday morning (8 total)!

🎧 Listen WHEREVER YOU GET YOUR PODCASTS (Apple, Spotify, Amazon, etc).

August Year Round Productions @augustyearround.bsky.social · 10d

✒️ When their staged paranormal investigations lead them to the Van Buren Manor, the "Spirit Sleuths" confront their first real haunting. 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.

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August Year Round Productions @augustyearround.bsky.social · 10d

👻✨ NEW PODCAST ANNOUNCEMENT ✨👻

I’m beyond thrilled to finally share AYR’s newest SUPERNATURAL SATIRE FICTION PODCAST—

HAUNTED: THE VAN BUREN MANOR 🕯️

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August Year Round Productions @augustyearround.bsky.social · Aug 18

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'Trapped' Wins Grand Prize at Hollyshorts Film Festival, Qualifies for Oscars

Other shorts that gained Academy Award eligibility at the festival are "Hurikán," "A Son and a Father" and "Voices From the Abyss"

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August Year Round Productions @augustyearround.bsky.social · Aug 18

MOONBURN just won BEST PODCAST at HollyShorts 2025!

Feeling over the moon (bad pun intended) & grateful to everyone who helps bring this indie fiction podcast to life! And the listeners who support us!!

Thank you HollyShorts for honoring the hard work, passion, and love that goes into this!!

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August Year Round Productions @augustyearround.bsky.social · Aug 1

If you're willing to help us reach the finish line today, supporting FIVE FICTION PODCASTS, here’s the link one last time:
🎙️ gofundme.com/ayr-year-3

Donate to AYR: Year Three, organized by Robbie Hyne

Help Us Bring Year Three of AYR's Creative Storytelling to Life! We’re ready to dive deeper into our proj… Robbie Hyne needs your support for AYR: Year Three

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August Year Round Productions @augustyearround.bsky.social · Aug 1

It’s officially AYR’s birthday, the start of our 3rd year of fiction podcasting, and the last day of our GoFundMe.

Three years ago, this was just a dream. It hasn’t always been easy, but I’m so proud of what we’ve built and so excited for what’s next.

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August Year Round Productions @augustyearround.bsky.social · Jul 26

MEET THE PROJECTS: Part Five — UNT. MONSTERS SHORT STORY COLLECTION

Freshman year is hard enough. Now imagine balancing classes, a social life… and becoming a monster.

This one’s a passion project, and I’m so beyond excited!!

Will you help us bring it to life?

www.gofundme.com/f/ayr-year-3

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August Year Round Productions @augustyearround.bsky.social · Jul 25

#The50thFirstDate #RomComPodcast #FictionPodcast #SupportIndieAudio #AudioDrama #QueerLoveStories #SmartRomComs #IndieRomance #AugustYearRound #MeetTheProjects #GoFundMe

August Year Round Productions @augustyearround.bsky.social · Jul 25

It’s funny. It’s heartfelt. It might be the most romantic story we’ve told yet. And it needs your help! 💗

We’re raising funds to make The 50th First Date (and four other original fiction podcasts) a reality! If you can, please consider supporting our GoFundMe!

www.gofundme.com/f/ayr-year-3

Donate to AYR: Year Three, organized by Robbie Hyne

Help Us Bring Year Three of AYR's Creative Storytelling to Life! We’re ready to dive deeper into our proj… Robbie Hyne needs your support for AYR: Year Three

www.gofundme.com

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August Year Round Productions @augustyearround.bsky.social · Jul 25

The 50th First Date is a new fiction rom-com podcast about Logan, a podcast host secretly recording 100 first dates. But when she’s stood up on Date # 50, and ends up having a totally unexpected night with a charming stranger… she starts to wonder if maybe he’s her “One in Fifty”.

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August Year Round Productions @augustyearround.bsky.social · Jul 25

Meet The Projects: Part Four — THE 50TH FIRST DATE

Modern dating is a mess. Now add a hidden mic, a podcast about first dates, and a Prince Charming.

Welcome to Part 4 of our series about what we’re building at AYR— and how your support helps bring it all to life.
 Today: THE 50TH FIRST DATE 💕

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August Year Round Productions @augustyearround.bsky.social · Jul 25

www.gofundme.com/f/ayr-year-3

Donate to AYR: Year Three, organized by Robbie Hyne

Help Us Bring Year Three of AYR's Creative Storytelling to Life! We’re ready to dive deeper into our proj… Robbie Hyne needs your support for AYR: Year Three

www.gofundme.com

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August Year Round Productions @augustyearround.bsky.social · Jul 25

If you want to support indie storytelling and help us build a fun, absurd haunted house in your ears—please donate and share our GoFundMe. Every bit helps. 🖤

#fictionpodcast #indiepodcast #indieart #queerart #communitysupport #podcasting #audiodrama #ghoststory #hauntedhouse #podcast #fiction

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August Year Round Productions @augustyearround.bsky.social · Jul 25

This is our first NEW PODCAST up on the slate! We’re building it from the ground up—scripts, actors, sound design, creepy effects, everything— and we need your help to make it happen! 🎙️

We’re raising funds to bring Haunted (and other amazing shows) to life.

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August Year Round Productions @augustyearround.bsky.social · Jul 25

Haunted is our brand-new fiction podcast about a crew of paranormal frauds who find themselves trapped in their first actual haunting. Think What We Do in the Shadows meets Scooby-Doo, with found family vibes, cursed rooms, and a mystery that’s been waiting for them all along.

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August Year Round Productions @augustyearround.bsky.social · Jul 25

Meet The Projects: Part Three
 Fake ghost hunters. Real haunting. A comedy full of secrets, chaos, and a vengeful matriarch?

Welcome to Part 3 of our Meet the Projects series, where I share the podcasts we’re making at AYR— powered by hard work & your support.

Today: HAUNTED: THE VAN BUREN MANOR

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August Year Round Productions @augustyearround.bsky.social · Jul 24

www.gofundme.com/f/ayr-year-3

Donate to AYR: Year Three, organized by Robbie Hyne

Help Us Bring Year Three of AYR's Creative Storytelling to Life! We’re ready to dive deeper into our proj… Robbie Hyne needs your support for AYR: Year Three

www.gofundme.com

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