Welcome to Maplewood-Sparta, where suburban streets are lined with shadows.

Some say the 90s are dead and gone. But here, they linger.

So gather close for a story of Saint Patrick's Day 1995, high school baseball, and a magic ritual that lets you pull from your well of luck ... with a catch.

Campfire Rating for THE STARTER

🌙 Lantern (Teen / PG-13)

Advisory: Underage alcohol presence, mild profanity.

Campfire Scale

To help listeners choose the right vibe for their listening, each episode will be marked with a rating on our Campfire Scale.

Listen to the Music

Take the music from THE STARTER with you on Spotify.

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/496ObChMnwBwyX70cpaVTg?si=Y9AfdBRHR5q1dSYfHsSt-Q

Follow @Spartans_Radio for episode updates, audio, pics, behind-the-scenes, 90s nostalgia, and Easter eggs.

Credits

Written by Nina Alvarez

Sound design by Nina Alvarez

Performed by Johnny Penney

Produced by Camp Cosmographia Radio

SPARTANS! Behind-the-Scenes

Follow @Spartans_Radio for episode updates, audio, pics, behind-the-scenes, 90s nostalgia, and Easter eggs.

Join the Campfire Circle

For early access to episodes, extra behind-the-scenes content, and to help fund voice actors, sound design software, and music rights, become a paid subscriber at The Codex, Legends of the Lost, or join our Patreon at the Spartans! tier.

Paid subscribers on Substack and Patreon will get early access to the episode on Mondays, two days before free subscribers.

And all episodes will post without the commercial music to Spotify, Apple, YouTube, Amazon Music, and Audible the following Friday.

For discussion, 90s nostalgia, and behind-the-scenes fun, join our Campfire Circle Facebook group.

More from Nina Alvarez

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Welcome to Maplewood-Sparta, where suburban streets are lined with shadows.

Some say the 90s are dead and gone. But here, they linger.

So gather close for a story of the Valentine’s Day 1995, secret love, and a princess with two faces.

I call it: THE CHOKER

Campfire Rating for THE CHOKER

🌙 Lantern (Teen / PG-13)

Advisory: Death & grief; bullying/social cruelty; haunting imagery; mild profanity; reference to suicide (Kurt Cobain).

THE CAMPFIRE SCALE

To help listeners choose the right vibe for their listening, each episode will be marked with a rating on our Campfire Scale.

🕯️ Candlelight (All Ages) – Gentle, cozy, safe for kids. Light spookiness, no heavy themes.

🌙 Lantern (Teen / PG-13) – Haunting but not graphic. May include themes of death, bullying, or mild language. Best for ages 13+.

🔥 Campfire (Mature Teen / 16+) – Stronger intensity. Possible mature themes: sexuality, mental health struggles, swearing, or unsettling imagery.

GABRIELLA'S MIXTAPE

A playlist for THE CHOKER:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2IpkEgsfeAfiTUFejRNi9m?si=o_xRE0yrTRGWQnEkQmxgBg

CREDITS

Written by Nina Alvarez

Sound design by Nina Alvarez

Narrated by D Casellian

Spartans! is a production of Camp Cosmographia Radio

THE SPARTANS! ANTHOLOGY

Spartans! season one is an 8-episode teen ghost story anthology—think "Are You Afraid of the Dark?" meets haunted mixtapes and 90s nostalgia. Spooky campfire tales woven together strand by strand like a friendship bracelet. Each is tied to a different haunted 90s wearable: a leather jacket, a choker, a flannel, a Starter . . . And to a holiday.

We’ll see you by the fire.

Learn more about the Spartans! fiction anthology podcast series:

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://cosmographiacodex.substack.com/p/spartans⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

JOIN THE CAMPFIRE CIRCLE

For discussion, 90s nostalgia, and behind-the-scenes fun, join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Campfire Circle Facebook group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

For early access to episodes, extra behind-the-scenes content, and to help fund voice actors, sound design software, and music rights, become a paid subscriber at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Codex⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Legends of the Lost⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon at the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spartans!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ tier.⁠⁠

Welcome to Maplewood-Sparta—where suburban streets are lined with shadows. Some say the 90s are dead and gone. But here, they linger.

So gather close for a story of the Winter Solstice 1994, a Chanel double chain belt, and a mean girl's Krampus curse.

I call it: THE CHAIN

Campfire Rating for THE CHAIN

🔥 Campfire (Mature Teen / 16+)

Advisory: Body horror (self-harm/bleeding, compulsive eating, supernatural possession); teen bullying and psychological cruelty; alcohol use; mild profanity; demonic/hell themes.

THE CAMPFIRE SCALE

To help listeners choose the right vibe for their listening, each episode will be marked with a rating on our Campfire Scale.

🕯️ Candlelight (All Ages) – Gentle, cozy, safe for kids. Light spookiness, no heavy themes.

🌙 Lantern (Teen / PG-13) – Haunting but not graphic. May include themes of death, bullying, or mild language. Best for ages 13+.

🔥 Campfire (Mature Teen / 16+) – Stronger intensity. Possible mature themes: sexuality, mental health struggles, swearing, or unsettling imagery.

PATRICK'S MINIDISC

A playlist for THE CHAIN:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2V9VX2XYzXvy0DaR3hRx2R

CREDITS

Written by Nina Alvarez

Sound design by Nina Alvarez

Narrated by Sean Oblak

Spartans! is a production of Camp Cosmographia Radio

THE SPARTANS! ANTHOLOGY

Spartans! season one is an 8-episode teen ghost story anthology—think "Are You Afraid of the Dark?" meets haunted mixtapes and 90s nostalgia. Spooky campfire tales woven together strand by strand like a friendship bracelet. Each is tied to a different haunted 90s wearable: a leather jacket, a choker, a flannel, a Starter . . . And to a holiday.

We’ll see you by the fire.

Learn more about the Spartans! fiction anthology podcast series:

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://cosmographiacodex.substack.com/p/spartans⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

JOIN THE CAMPFIRE CIRCLE

For discussion, 90s nostalgia, and behind-the-scenes fun, join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠Campfire Circle Facebook group⁠⁠⁠⁠.

For early access to episodes, extra behind-the-scenes content, and to help fund voice actors, sound design software, and music rights, become a paid subscriber at ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Codex⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Legends of the Lost⁠⁠⁠⁠, or join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon at the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spartans!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ tier.⁠⁠

Welcome to Maplewood-Sparta—where suburban streets are lined with shadows. Some say the 90s are dead and gone. But here, they linger.

So gather close for a story of Halloween 1994, Old World magic, and a friendship bracelet that bound more than anyone ever intended.

I call it: THE BRACELET.

Campfire Rating for THE BRACELET

🌙 Lantern (Teen / PG-13)

Advisory: Death & grief; supernatural suspense; Ouija/ritual elements; underage smoking; mention of drug overdose (non-graphic); brief mild suggestive joke.

THE CAMPFIRE SCALE

To help listeners choose the right vibe for their listening, each episode will be marked with a rating on our Campfire Scale.

🕯️ Candlelight (All Ages) – Gentle, cozy, safe for kids. Light spookiness, no heavy themes.

🌙 Lantern (Teen / PG-13) – Haunting but not graphic. May include themes of death, bullying, or mild language. Best for ages 13+.

🔥 Campfire (Mature Teen / 16+) – Stronger intensity. Possible mature themes: sexuality, mental health struggles, swearing, or unsettling imagery.

KRISTINA'S MIXTAPE

Music plays a huge role in THE BRACELET. We couldn't afford the rights (yet) for the podcast, but you can hear the music as you listen to the story by checking out KRISTINA'S MIXTAPE.

CREDITS

Written by Nina Alvarez

Sound design by Nina Alvarez

Narrated by Miko Steiner

Spartans! is a production of Camp Cosmographia Radio

MUSIC

60s mystery man Music by catch22 from Pixabay

60s bounce pop Music by catch22 from Pixabay

60s underground organ rock Music by Julius H. from Pixabay

Halloween Spooky Music by Aleksandr Abrosimov from Pixabay

Whiskey & Rust – Texas Blues Smokehouse (Instrumental) by Captain Sleepy from Pixabay

Halloween Spooky Creepy Fun Party Backgroud by Aleksandr Abrosimov from Pixabay

Crossroads Boogy by Captain Sleepy from Pixabay

Additional sounds from the Descript Audio Library

THE SPARTANS! ANTHOLOGY

Spartans! season one is an 8-episode teen ghost story anthology—think "Are You Afraid of the Dark?" meets haunted mixtapes and 90s nostalgia. Spooky campfire tales woven together strand by strand like a friendship bracelet. Each is tied to a different haunted 90s wearable: a leather jacket, a choker, a flannel, a Starter… And to a holiday.

We’ll see you by the fire.

Learn more about the Spartans! fiction anthology podcast series:

⁠https://cosmographiacodex.substack.com/p/spartans⁠

JOIN THE CAMPFIRE CIRCLE

For discussion, 90s nostalgia, and behind-the-scenes fun, join our Campfire Circle Facebook group.

For early access to episodes, extra behind-the-scenes content, and to help fund voice actors, sound design software, and music rights, become a paid subscriber at The Codex, Legends of the Lost, or join our Patreon at the Spartans! tier.

Welcome to Maplewood-Sparta—where suburban streets are lined with shadows. Some say the 90s are dead and gone. But here, they linger.

So gather close for a story of a leather jacket, a haunted mixtape, and the strange magic of being seen.

I call it: THE JACKET.

CAMPFIRE RATING for THE JACKET

🌙 Lantern (Teen / PG-13)

Advisory: Themes of death and grief, bullying.

THE CAMPFIRE SCALE

To help listeners choose the right vibe for their listening, each episode will be marked with a rating on our Campfire Scale.

🕯️ Candlelight (All Ages) – Gentle, cozy, safe for kids. Light spookiness, no heavy themes.

🌙 Lantern (Teen / PG-13) – Haunting but not graphic. May include themes of death, bullying, or mild language. Best for ages 13+.

🔥 Campfire (Mature Teen / 16+) – Stronger intensity. Possible mature themes: sexuality, mental health struggles, swearing, or unsettling imagery.

ETHAN'S MIXTAPE

Songs by Nirvana, Alice in Chains, NIN, Metallica, and Mazzy Star play a huge role in this story. We couldn't afford the rights (yet) but you can hear the music as you listen to the story by checking out ⁠⁠Ethan's Mixtape⁠⁠.

CREDITS

Written by Nina Alvarez

Sound design by Nina Alvarez

Narrated by Mark Taudevin

Spartans! is a production of Camp Cosmographia Radio

THE SPARTANS! ANTHOLOGY

Spartans! season one is an 8-episode teen ghost story anthology—think "Are You Afraid of the Dark?" meets haunted mixtapes and 90s nostalgia. Spooky campfire tales woven together strand by strand like a friendship bracelet. Each is tied to a different haunted 90s wearable: a leather jacket, a choker, a flannel, a Starter . . . And to a holiday.

We’ll see you by the fire.

Learn more about the Spartans! fiction anthology podcast series:

⁠⁠⁠https://cosmographiacodex.substack.com/p/spartans⁠⁠⁠

JOIN THE CAMPFIRE CIRCLE

For discussion, 90s nostalgia, and behind-the-scenes fun, join our ⁠⁠Campfire Circle Facebook group⁠⁠.

For early access to episodes, extra behind-the-scenes content, and to help fund voice actors, sound design software, and music rights, become a paid subscriber at ⁠⁠The Codex⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Legends of the Lost⁠⁠, or join our ⁠⁠Patreon at the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Spartans!⁠⁠⁠⁠ tier.⁠