Better Men Elsewhere

Jason struggles to adjust to his new prison.

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Written and Directed by Angelo Espiritu

Co-produced by Angelo Espiritu, Catie Espiritu, and Michael Pantazis.

Starring (in order appearance):

• Max Kelly as the Driver and Taron
• Jonathan Price as Jason Miranda
• Sara Jane Palmer as Lucia
• Max Vitkus as Finn
• Michael Pantazis as Patrick
• Catie Espiritu as Morgan
...

Constable Carmichael is on a rampage and Dr. Argo needs to put a stop to it. In order to regain some of his agency, Jason puts himself (and Finn) in danger.

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Written and Directed by Angelo Espiritu

Co-produced by Angelo Espiritu, Catie Espiritu, and Michael Pantazis

Starring (in order appearance):

• Alison Auth as the Dr. Minerva Argo
• Jonathan Price a...

A missing girl, stolen goats, monstrous creatures, and a murder: havoc runs amok in the town of Coventry. With Constable Carmichael out of commission, someone needs to step up and take charge.

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Written and Directed by Angelo Espiritu

Co-produced by Angelo Espiritu, Catie Espiritu, and Michael Pantazis

Starring (in order appearance):

• Steven Landes as...

As Yusef rises to take his place as Governor, new revelations threaten his control over this town and his prisoner...

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Written by Angelo Espiritu and Catie Espiritu

Directed by Angelo Espiritu

Assistant Director: Michael Pantazis

Co-produced by Angelo Espiritu, Catie Espiritu, and Michael Pantazis

Starring (in order appearance):

• Sara Jane Palmer as ...

Something... or someone moves in the shadows of the Inauguration Day celebrations, Jason is tempted by two diametrically opposed forces.

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Written by Angelo Espiritu

Directed by Angelo Espiritu

Assistant Director: Michael Pantazis

Co-produced by Angelo Espiritu, Catie Espiritu, and Michael Pantazis

Starring (in order appearance):

• Sara Jane Palmer as ...

The townsfolks' patience starts to wear thing. As Constable Miranda settles into his life in Coventry, he finds himself making a promise he can't keep.

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Written by Angelo Espiritu

Directed by Angelo Espiritu

Co-produced by Angelo Espiritu, Catie Espiritu, and Michael Pantazis

Starring (in order appearance):

• Ann Brennan Harris as Ms. Hormel
• Steven La...

CONTENT WARNINGS:

• Death and grief
• Physical and emotional abuse
• Human experimentation
• Animal cruelty
• Euthanasia

Dr. Leonhardt and Dr. Argo conduct research on a mysterious lake with perplexing properties. Meanwhile, Cecilia goes missing.

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Written by Angelo Espiritu

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CONTENT WARNINGS:

• Death and grief
• Nihilism/Existentialism
• Firearms

As the town wrestles with the aftermath of the murder, the governor and his team scramble to find answers.

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Written by Angelo Espiritu

Directed by Angelo Espiritu, with Michael Pantazis as a Asst. Director.

Co-produced by Angelo Espiritu, Catie Espiritu, and Michael Pantazis

...

CONTENT WARNINGS:

• Death/Murder
• Emotional Abuse
• Firearms

Fortunes come true as Jordan and Adam take a road trip to Asphodel.

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Written by Angelo Espiritu and Michael Pantazis

Directed by Michael Pantazis, with Angelo Espiritu as a Asst. Director.

Co-produced by Angelo Espiritu, Catie Espiritu, and Michael Pantazis

Starring (in order appearance):

"The Sun and the Moon", a poem by Rob Morozko.

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Written by Catie Espiritu

Directed by Angelo Espiritu

Co-produced by Angelo Espiritu, Catie Espiritu, and Michael Pantazis

Starring (in order appearance):

• Steven Landes as Yusef
• Viviane Jones as Eunice

Sound design by Angelo Espiritu with additional sounds provided via Epidemic Sound.

Music by ...

Secrets come to light as Yusef, Jason, and Eunice find themselves on the precipice of another Conflict.

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Written by Angelo Espiritu

Directed by Angelo Espiritu

Co-produced by Angelo Espiritu, Catie Espiritu, and Michael Pantazis

Starring (in order appearance):

• Jessy Causey as Marshal Grayson
• Steven Landes as Yusef
• Jonathan Price as Jason 
• Viviane Jo...

Yusef takes desperate measures to prepare for an uncertain future.

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Written by Angelo Espiritu and Jonathan Price

Directed by Angelo Espiritu, with Michael Pantazis as a Asst. Director.

Co-produced by Angelo Espiritu, Catie Espiritu, and Michael Pantazis

Starring (in order appearance):

• Jerry Schultz as Eustace
• Jonathan Price as Jason Miranda
• Max Kel...

Adam and Cecilia reflect on the past, present, and their future as they bond over drinks and a bonfire.

Written by Angelo Espiritu

Directed by Michael Pantazis

Co-produced by Angelo Espiritu, Catie Espiritu, and Michael Pantazis

Starring (in order appearance):

• Amy Daml as Cecilia Hughes
• Garrett McKenna as Adam Pruitt

Sound design by Angelo Espiritu with additional sounds provided via Epidemic Sound.

Music by Pat Mahon...

Better Men Elsewhere returns with Season 2 on January 30th, 2025 and will release every two weeks.

All paid Patreon tiers will get access to Episode 1: Fanning the Flames on December 26th, 2024. Curious Tourist and Honored Guest patrons will continue to get two-week early access for subsequent episodes.

Co-produced by Angelo Espiritu, Catie Espiritu, and Michael Pantazis

Trailer Starring (in order appearance):

• Jonathan Pri...

The creators Angelo, Catie, and Michael talk about Season 2, recap Season 1, and share a little about the work they did to put it all together.

Through the Valley is the companion podcast to the audio drama Better Men Elsewhere where we talk about the show, what goes on behind the scenes, and what the creative team have to say about our experiences working on the production. This podcast is usually exclusive to Patreon. If you woul...

As an impending famine looms over the town, Mr. Everett and his son defend their farm from a rival family. Meanwhile, Jason is forced to relive painful memories of the past.

Story by Angelo Espiritu, Catie Espiritu, and Jackie Mayer

Script by Angelo Espiritu and Catie Espiritu

Voice Direction by Michael Pantazis and Angelo Espiritu

Series Direction by Angelo Espiritu

Starring (by order of appearance):

• Dallis MacKenzie as Al...

Governor Grayson travels to Chapel Garden in the aftermath of the rivalry between the Hawthorns and the Everetts.

Story and Script by Angelo Espiritu

Voice Direction by Michael Pantazis

Series Direction by Angelo Espiritu

Starring (by order of appearance):

• Max Kelly as Taron Lockley
• Max Vitkus as Fin Lockley
• Catie Espiritu as Morgan Lockley
...

Finn, Taron, Patrick and Morgan investigate the Pruitts and the disappearance of the Hughes Family.

Story and Script by Angelo Espiritu

Voice Direction by Michael Pantazis

Series Direction by Angelo Espiritu

Starring (by order of appearance):

• Garett McKenna as Adam Pruitt
• Mitchell Lee as Hayden Pruitt
• Max Kelly as Taron Lockley
• Catie Espiritu as Morgan Lockley
• Max Vitkus as Fin Lockley
• Michael Pantazis as Patrick Lockley
• Jos...