SPARTANS!

Episode 8: THE FLANNEL

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. [https://cosmographiacodex.substack.com/p/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 [https://www.instagram.com/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 [https://cosmographiacodex.substack.com/s/spartans], Legends of the Lost [https://ninaalvarezwrites.substack.com/s/spartans], or Spartans! substack. [https://substack.com/@spartansradio] 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 [https://open.spotify.com/show/0zNP43bMKMHLMVffTkNocm], Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/spartans/id1844373848], YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7S9YXvnv3Pc&t=752s], Amazon Music [https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b0b0aa30-1954-4638-aa14-ae689b55c0c8/spartans], and Audible [https://www.audible.com/podcast/Spartans/B0FTWXRLF7?source_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdp]the following Friday. For discussion, 90s nostalgia, and behind-the-scenes fun, join our Campfire Circle Facebook group [https://www.facebook.com/groups/1990813508363974]. More from Nina Alvarez Legends of the Lost with Nina Alvarez [https://ninaalvarezwrites.substack.com/]—personal essays, research, stories, and writing about writing. Instagram: miraclefieldnotes [https://www.instagram.com/miraclefieldnotes/].

Episode 7: THE CROSS

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 Scale To help listeners choose the right vibe for their listening, each episode will be marked with a rating on our ⁠Campfire Scale.⁠ [https://cosmographiacodex.substack.com/p/campfire-scale] Follow SPARTANS! on Substack at https://substack.com/@spartansradio [https://substack.com/@spartansradio] and become a paid subscriber for access to minisodes. Follow ⁠@Spartans_Radio⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/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 Chaia Alyss Produced by Camp Cosmographia Radio Become a Spartan Follow ⁠@Spartans_Radio⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/spartans_radio/] for episode updates, audio, pics, behind-the-scenes, 90s nostalgia, and Easter eggs. Follow SPARTANS! on Substack at ⁠⁠⁠https://substack.com/@spartansradio⁠⁠⁠ [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 [https://open.spotify.com/show/0zNP43bMKMHLMVffTkNocm], ⁠Apple⁠ [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/spartans/id1844373848], ⁠YouTube⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7S9YXvnv3Pc&t=752s], ⁠Amazon Music⁠ [https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b0b0aa30-1954-4638-aa14-ae689b55c0c8/spartans], and ⁠Audible ⁠ [https://www.audible.com/podcast/Spartans/B0FTWXRLF7?source_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdp]the following Friday. 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. coming-of-age supernatural drama Spooky seasonal stories spooky season stories spooky reads haunted high school haunted woods spooky tales haunted hometown More from Nina Alvarez ⁠Legends of the Lost with Nina Alvarez⁠ [https://ninaalvarezwrites.substack.com/]—personal essays, research, stories, and writing about writing. Instagram: ⁠miraclefieldnotes⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/miraclefieldnotes/].

Episode 6: THE STARTER

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. [https://cosmographiacodex.substack.com/p/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 [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/496ObChMnwBwyX70cpaVTg?si=Y9AfdBRHR5q1dSYfHsSt-Q] Credits Written by Nina Alvarez Sound design by Nina Alvarez Performed by Johnny Penney Produced by Camp Cosmographia Radio Become a Spartan Follow ⁠⁠@Spartans_Radio⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/spartans_radio/] for episode updates, audio, pics, behind-the-scenes, 90s nostalgia, and Easter eggs. Follow SPARTANS! on Substack at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://substack.com/@spartansradio⁠⁠⁠⁠ [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 [https://open.spotify.com/show/0zNP43bMKMHLMVffTkNocm], ⁠⁠Apple⁠⁠ [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/spartans/id1844373848], ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7S9YXvnv3Pc&t=752s], ⁠⁠Amazon Music⁠⁠ [https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b0b0aa30-1954-4638-aa14-ae689b55c0c8/spartans], and ⁠⁠Audible ⁠⁠ [https://www.audible.com/podcast/Spartans/B0FTWXRLF7?source_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdp]the following Friday. 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. coming-of-age supernatural drama Spooky seasonal stories spooky season stories spooky reads haunted high school haunted woods spooky tales haunted hometown More from Nina Alvarez ⁠⁠Legends of the Lost with Nina Alvarez⁠⁠ [https://ninaalvarezwrites.substack.com/]—personal essays, research, stories, and writing about writing. Instagram: ⁠⁠miraclefieldnotes⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/miraclefieldnotes/].

Episode 5: THE CHOKER

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. coming-of-age supernatural drama Spooky seasonal stories spooky season stories spooky reads haunted high school haunted woods spooky tales haunted hometown https://www.patreon.com/cosmographia

Episode 4: THE CHAIN

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 Become a Spartan Follow ⁠⁠@Spartans_Radio⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/spartans_radio/] for episode updates, audio, pics, behind-the-scenes, 90s nostalgia, and Easter eggs. Follow SPARTANS! on Substack at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://substack.com/@spartansradio⁠⁠⁠⁠ [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 [https://open.spotify.com/show/0zNP43bMKMHLMVffTkNocm], ⁠⁠Apple⁠⁠ [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/spartans/id1844373848], ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7S9YXvnv3Pc&t=752s], ⁠⁠Amazon Music⁠⁠ [https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b0b0aa30-1954-4638-aa14-ae689b55c0c8/spartans], and ⁠⁠Audible ⁠⁠ [https://www.audible.com/podcast/Spartans/B0FTWXRLF7?source_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdp]the following Friday. 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. coming-of-age supernatural drama Spooky seasonal stories spooky season stories spooky reads haunted high school haunted woods spooky tales haunted hometown More from Nina Alvarez ⁠⁠Legends of the Lost with Nina Alvarez⁠⁠ [https://ninaalvarezwrites.substack.com/]—personal essays, research, stories, and writing about writing. Instagram: ⁠⁠miraclefieldnotes⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/miraclefieldnotes/].