Episodes

  • Episode 8: THE FLANNEL

    Episode 8: THE FLANNEL
    Apr 24 2026

    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 Spirit Week 1994, a borrowed flannel, and one girl's journey through the dark tunnel of freshman year.


    Campfire Rating for THE FLANNEL

    🌙 Lantern (Teen / PG-13)

    Advisory: Underage smoking; mentions of alcohol/needles and a non-graphic overdose (off-screen); mild cemetery/tunnel peril; brief mild language.

    Campfire Scale

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


    Credits

    Written by Nina Alvarez

    Sound design by Nina Alvarez

    Performed by Kate Wyke

    Produced by Camp Cosmographia Radio


    The Spartans! SeriesSPARTANS! Behind-the-Scenes

    Follow @Spartans_Radio on instagram 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 Spartans! substack.

    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

    Legends of the Lost with Nina Alvarez—personal essays, research, stories, and writing about writing.

    Instagram: miraclefieldnotes.
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    41 mins
  • Episode 7: THE CROSS

    Episode 7: THE CROSS
    Mar 27 2026
    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 Holy Week, a cross necklace from the 90s, and the secret under the church cemetery.Campfire Rating for THE CROSS🕯️ Candlelight (10+)Advisory: Catholic prayer/saints; respectful discussion of sensitive history; mild tunnel/cemetery peril (no graphic content).Campfire ScaleTo help listeners choose the right vibe for their listening, each episode will be marked with a rating on our ⁠Campfire Scale.⁠Follow SPARTANS! on Substack at https://substack.com/@spartansradio and become a paid subscriber for access to minisodes. Follow ⁠@Spartans_Radio⁠ for episode updates, audio, pics, behind-the-scenes, 90s nostalgia, and Easter eggs.CreditsWritten by Nina AlvarezSound design by Nina AlvarezPerformed by Chaia AlyssProduced by Camp Cosmographia RadioBecome a SpartanFollow ⁠@Spartans_Radio⁠ for episode updates, audio, pics, behind-the-scenes, 90s nostalgia, and Easter eggs.Follow SPARTANS! on Substack at ⁠⁠⁠https://substack.com/@spartansradio⁠⁠⁠ and become a paid subscriber for access to minisodes. 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.About the SeriesSet in the shadow of Maplewood-Sparta High, SPARTANS is an anthology podcast that weaves together haunting, deeply personal tales of adolescence, loss, and the supernatural. Each episode stands alone—yet together, they form a tapestry of interconnected lives, spanning decades and generations.In a town where every cemetery holds secrets and every lost soul leaves a mark, a cast of unforgettable characters struggles to find belonging at the edge of innocence and oblivion. Whether it’s chasing after missing friends in overgrown graveyards, navigating the heartbreaks of first love, or confronting the literal and figurative ghosts that haunt them, the Spartans are always searching: for themselves, for each other, for meaning in the darkness.Blending gritty realism with the uncanny, SPARTANS explores the way trauma, memory, and longing bind us together—and how the past, no matter how deeply buried, is never truly dead. Through eight rich, atmospheric episodes, listeners are invited to gather ‘round the campfire and remember: in this town, some hearts never fade. They linger, just out of sight, waiting to be found.coming-of-age supernatural dramaSpooky seasonal storiesspooky season storiesspooky readshaunted high schoolhaunted woodsspooky taleshaunted hometownMore from Nina Alvarez⁠Legends of the Lost with Nina Alvarez⁠—personal essays, research, stories, and writing about writing.Instagram: ⁠miraclefieldnotes⁠.
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    46 mins
  • Episode 6: THE STARTER

    Episode 6: THE STARTER
    Feb 28 2026
    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 ScaleTo help listeners choose the right vibe for their listening, each episode will be marked with a rating on our Campfire Scale.Listen to the MusicTake the music from THE STARTER with you on Spotify.https://open.spotify.com/playlist/496ObChMnwBwyX70cpaVTg?si=Y9AfdBRHR5q1dSYfHsSt-QCreditsWritten by Nina AlvarezSound design by Nina AlvarezPerformed by Johnny PenneyProduced by Camp Cosmographia RadioBecome a SpartanFollow ⁠⁠@Spartans_Radio⁠⁠ for episode updates, audio, pics, behind-the-scenes, 90s nostalgia, and Easter eggs.Follow SPARTANS! on Substack at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://substack.com/@spartansradio⁠⁠⁠⁠ and become a paid subscriber for access to minisodes. 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.About the SeriesSet in the shadow of Maplewood-Sparta High, SPARTANS is an anthology podcast that weaves together haunting, deeply personal tales of adolescence, loss, and the supernatural. Each episode stands alone—yet together, they form a tapestry of interconnected lives, spanning decades and generations.In a town where every cemetery holds secrets and every lost soul leaves a mark, a cast of unforgettable characters struggles to find belonging at the edge of innocence and oblivion. Whether it’s chasing after missing friends in overgrown graveyards, navigating the heartbreaks of first love, or confronting the literal and figurative ghosts that haunt them, the Spartans are always searching: for themselves, for each other, for meaning in the darkness.Blending gritty realism with the uncanny, SPARTANS explores the way trauma, memory, and longing bind us together—and how the past, no matter how deeply buried, is never truly dead. Through eight rich, atmospheric episodes, listeners are invited to gather ‘round the campfire and remember: in this town, some hearts never fade. They linger, just out of sight, waiting to be found.coming-of-age supernatural dramaSpooky seasonal storiesspooky season storiesspooky readshaunted high schoolhaunted woodsspooky taleshaunted hometownMore from Nina Alvarez⁠⁠Legends of the Lost with Nina Alvarez⁠⁠—personal essays, research, stories, and writing about writing.Instagram: ⁠⁠miraclefieldnotes⁠⁠.
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    30 mins
  • Episode 5: THE CHOKER

    Episode 5: THE CHOKER
    Jan 23 2026

    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


    About the Series

    Set in the shadow of Maplewood-Sparta High, SPARTANS is an anthology podcast that weaves together haunting, deeply personal tales of adolescence, loss, and the supernatural. Each episode stands alone—yet together, they form a tapestry of interconnected lives, spanning decades and generations.

    In a town where every cemetery holds secrets and every lost soul leaves a mark, a cast of unforgettable characters struggles to find belonging at the edge of innocence and oblivion. Whether it’s chasing after missing friends in overgrown graveyards, navigating the heartbreaks of first love, or confronting the literal and figurative ghosts that haunt them, the Spartans are always searching: for themselves, for each other, for meaning in the darkness.

    Blending gritty realism with the uncanny, SPARTANS explores the way trauma, memory, and longing bind us together—and how the past, no matter how deeply buried, is never truly dead. Through eight rich, atmospheric episodes, listeners are invited to gather ‘round the campfire and remember: in this town, some hearts never fade. They linger, just out of sight, waiting to be found.

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    47 mins
  • Episode 4: THE CHAIN

    Episode 4: THE CHAIN
    Dec 20 2025
    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 CHAINCampfire 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 SCALETo 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 MINIDISCA playlist for THE CHAIN:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2V9VX2XYzXvy0DaR3hRx2RCREDITSWritten by Nina AlvarezSound design by Nina AlvarezNarrated by Sean OblakSpartans! is a production of Camp Cosmographia RadioBecome a SpartanFollow ⁠⁠@Spartans_Radio⁠⁠ for episode updates, audio, pics, behind-the-scenes, 90s nostalgia, and Easter eggs.Follow SPARTANS! on Substack at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://substack.com/@spartansradio⁠⁠⁠⁠ and become a paid subscriber for access to minisodes. 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.About the SeriesSet in the shadow of Maplewood-Sparta High, SPARTANS is an anthology podcast that weaves together haunting, deeply personal tales of adolescence, loss, and the supernatural. Each episode stands alone—yet together, they form a tapestry of interconnected lives, spanning decades and generations.In a town where every cemetery holds secrets and every lost soul leaves a mark, a cast of unforgettable characters struggles to find belonging at the edge of innocence and oblivion. Whether it’s chasing after missing friends in overgrown graveyards, navigating the heartbreaks of first love, or confronting the literal and figurative ghosts that haunt them, the Spartans are always searching: for themselves, for each other, for meaning in the darkness.Blending gritty realism with the uncanny, SPARTANS explores the way trauma, memory, and longing bind us together—and how the past, no matter how deeply buried, is never truly dead. Through eight rich, atmospheric episodes, listeners are invited to gather ‘round the campfire and remember: in this town, some hearts never fade. They linger, just out of sight, waiting to be found.coming-of-age supernatural dramaSpooky seasonal storiesspooky season storiesspooky readshaunted high schoolhaunted woodsspooky taleshaunted hometownMore from Nina Alvarez⁠⁠Legends of the Lost with Nina Alvarez⁠⁠—personal essays, research, stories, and writing about writing.Instagram: ⁠⁠miraclefieldnotes⁠⁠.
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    27 mins
  • Episode 3: THE CORDS

    Episode 3: THE CORDS
    Nov 22 2025
    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 Thanksgiving 1994, a good Catholic boy with a beastly hunger, and a hayride to hell.I call it: THE CORDSCampfire Rating for THE CORDS🔥 Campfire (Mature Teen / 16+)Advisory: Creature horror and sustained peril; teen sexual themes (non-graphic); underage smoking; brief strong language, sin/shame themes.THE CAMPFIRE SCALETo 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.KEVIN'S BURNED CDA playlist for THE CORDS, episode 3 of the Spartans! fiction anthology podcast on Spotify.https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4lLvx1o0eSfid6bg5C6toB?si=UAuf0Tq6Q6m65T8hNVPcVwCREDITSWritten by Nina AlvarezSound design by Nina AlvarezNarrated by Kelvin MelendezSpartans! is a production of Camp Cosmographia RadioMUSICEchoes Through Empty RoomsSong: I Can't StopComposer: Punch DeckWebsiteMusic powered by BreakingCopyright: https://breakingcopyright.comSong: In the ShadowsComposer: Ethan MeixsellWebsite: https://ethanmeixsell.comMusic powered by BreakingCopyright: https://breakingcopyright.comSongs from https://www.epidemicsound.comAdditional sounds from the Descript Audio LibraryBecome a SpartanFollow ⁠⁠⁠@Spartans_Radio⁠⁠⁠ for episode updates, audio, pics, behind-the-scenes, 90s nostalgia, and Easter eggs.Follow SPARTANS! on Substack at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://substack.com/@spartansradio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and become a paid subscriber for access to minisodes. 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.About the SeriesSet in the shadow of Maplewood-Sparta High, SPARTANS is an anthology podcast that weaves together haunting, deeply personal tales of adolescence, loss, and the supernatural. Each episode stands alone—yet together, they form a tapestry of interconnected lives, spanning decades and generations.In a town where every cemetery holds secrets and every lost soul leaves a mark, a cast of unforgettable characters struggles to find belonging at the edge of innocence and oblivion. Whether it’s chasing after missing friends in overgrown graveyards, navigating the heartbreaks of first love, or confronting the literal and figurative ghosts that haunt them, the Spartans are always searching: for themselves, for each other, for meaning in the darkness.Blending gritty realism with the uncanny, SPARTANS explores the way trauma, memory, and longing bind us together—and how the past, no matter how deeply buried, is never truly dead. Through eight rich, atmospheric episodes, listeners are invited to gather ‘round the campfire and remember: in this town, some hearts never fade. They linger, just out of sight, waiting to be found.coming-of-age supernatural dramaSpooky seasonal storiesspooky season storiesspooky readshaunted high schoolhaunted woodsspooky taleshaunted hometownMore from Nina Alvarez⁠⁠⁠Legends of the Lost with Nina Alvarez⁠⁠⁠—personal essays, research, stories, and writing about writing.Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠miraclefieldnotes⁠⁠⁠.
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    54 mins
  • Episode 2: THE BRACELET

    Episode 2: THE BRACELET
    Oct 24 2025
    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 SCALETo 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 MIXTAPEMusic 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.CREDITSWritten by Nina AlvarezSound design by Nina AlvarezNarrated by Miko SteinerSpartans! is a production of Camp Cosmographia RadioMUSIC60s mystery man Music by catch22 from Pixabay60s bounce pop Music by catch22 from Pixabay 60s underground organ rock Music by Julius H. from PixabayHalloween Spooky Music by Aleksandr Abrosimov from PixabayWhiskey & Rust – Texas Blues Smokehouse (Instrumental) by Captain Sleepy from PixabayHalloween Spooky Creepy Fun Party Backgroud by Aleksandr Abrosimov from PixabayCrossroads Boogy by Captain Sleepy from PixabayAdditional sounds from the Descript Audio LibraryBecome a SpartanFollow ⁠⁠⁠@Spartans_Radio⁠⁠⁠ for episode updates, audio, pics, behind-the-scenes, 90s nostalgia, and Easter eggs.Follow SPARTANS! on Substack at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://substack.com/@spartansradio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and become a paid subscriber for access to minisodes. 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.About the SeriesSet in the shadow of Maplewood-Sparta High, SPARTANS is an anthology podcast that weaves together haunting, deeply personal tales of adolescence, loss, and the supernatural. Each episode stands alone—yet together, they form a tapestry of interconnected lives, spanning decades and generations.In a town where every cemetery holds secrets and every lost soul leaves a mark, a cast of unforgettable characters struggles to find belonging at the edge of innocence and oblivion. Whether it’s chasing after missing friends in overgrown graveyards, navigating the heartbreaks of first love, or confronting the literal and figurative ghosts that haunt them, the Spartans are always searching: for themselves, for each other, for meaning in the darkness.Blending gritty realism with the uncanny, SPARTANS explores the way trauma, memory, and longing bind us together—and how the past, no matter how deeply buried, is never truly dead. Through eight rich, atmospheric episodes, listeners are invited to gather ‘round the campfire and remember: in this town, some hearts never fade. They linger, just out of sight, waiting to be found.coming-of-age supernatural dramaSpooky seasonal storiesspooky season storiesspooky readshaunted high schoolhaunted woodsspooky taleshaunted hometownMore from Nina Alvarez⁠⁠⁠Legends of the Lost with Nina Alvarez⁠⁠⁠—personal essays, research, stories, and writing about writing.Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠miraclefieldnotes⁠⁠⁠.
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    40 mins
  • Episode 1: THE JACKET

    Episode 1: THE JACKET
    Oct 1 2025
    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 SCALETo 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 MIXTAPESongs 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.CREDITSWritten by Nina AlvarezSound design by Nina AlvarezNarrated by Mark TaudevinSpartans! is a production of Camp Cosmographia RadioBecome a SpartanFollow ⁠⁠⁠@Spartans_Radio⁠⁠⁠ for episode updates, audio, pics, behind-the-scenes, 90s nostalgia, and Easter eggs.Follow SPARTANS! on Substack at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://substack.com/@spartansradio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and become a paid subscriber for access to mini-sodes. 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.About the SeriesSet in the shadow of Maplewood-Sparta High, SPARTANS is an anthology podcast that weaves together haunting, deeply personal tales of adolescence, loss, and the supernatural. Each episode stands alone—yet together, they form a tapestry of interconnected lives, spanning decades and generations.In a town where every cemetery holds secrets and every lost soul leaves a mark, a cast of unforgettable characters struggles to find belonging at the edge of innocence and oblivion. Whether it’s chasing after missing friends in overgrown graveyards, navigating the heartbreaks of first love, or confronting the literal and figurative ghosts that haunt them, the Spartans are always searching: for themselves, for each other, for meaning in the darkness.Blending gritty realism with the uncanny, SPARTANS explores the way trauma, memory, and longing bind us together—and how the past, no matter how deeply buried, is never truly dead. Through eight rich, atmospheric episodes, listeners are invited to gather ‘round the campfire and remember: in this town, some hearts never fade. They linger, just out of sight, waiting to be found.coming-of-age supernatural dramaSpooky seasonal storiesspooky season storiesspooky readshaunted high schoolhaunted woodsspooky taleshaunted hometownMore from Nina Alvarez⁠⁠⁠Legends of the Lost with Nina Alvarez⁠⁠⁠—personal essays, research, stories, and writing about writing.Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠miraclefieldnotes⁠⁠⁠.
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    22 mins