A Heart in a Box

Face-to-face with the stuff of her wildest dreams - and nightmares - Kayleen must find the courage to ask the questions that haunt her. In 1859, Emily and Sam confront the aftermath of their traumatic river crossing.Additional Music Credits:"First" by Overlake (via Free Music Archive)Dive deeper into Bear Lake:www.bearlakepodcast.cominstagram.com/bearlakepodcasttiktok.com/@bearlake.podtwitter.com/bearlakepodcast

In the aftermath of another attack, Kayleen argues with Tanya about the best course of action. Meanwhile, in 1859, Emily and Sam steel themselves for the crossing of the Sweetwater River. Dive deeper into Bear Lake:www.bearlakepodcast.cominstagram.com/bearlakepodcasttiktok.com/@bearlake.podtwitter.com/bearlakepodcast

The manhunt for Bronson drags on and on - that is, until Kayleen and Tanya make another horrifying discovery.  Back in 1859, Emily is forced to reckon with the stark reality of a mountain crossing. Meanwhile, the Bear Lake Monster is enjoying his newfound lust for life - never mind what it costs him.Dive deeper into Bear Lake:www.bearlakepodcast.cominstagram.com/bearlakepodcasttiktok.com/@bearlake.podtwitter.com/bearlakepodcast

CONTENT WARNING: This episode features sexualized violence. Unsettled by what she's learned about their expedition, Emily seeks out Sam for a serious conversation. Back in 1989, Kayleen and Tanya spend more and more time together as they try to understand what happened to their missing classmate. Meanwhile, the Monster decides that he's done waiting - a monster is not a person, but people aren't the only ones who deserve love...at least, that's what he tells himself.Additional Music Credits: "Hourglass" - White Bat Audio"Twin Sisters" - Genevieve Koester and Cliff Harrison "Don't Forget My Name" - Russell HortonDive deeper into Bear Lake:www.bearlakepodcast.cominstagram.com/bearlakepodcasttiktok.com/@bearlake.podtwitter.com/bearlakepodcast

While the Monster lurks in the shallows, biding his time, Emily embarks on a journey that will take her farther from home than she ever could have imagined. In 1989, Kayleen finds herself confiding in Tanya as she struggles to process what they saw at the lake. Licensed Music Credits:"80s Music" - Dar GolanDive deeper into Bear Lake:www.bearlakepodcast.cominstagram.com/bearlakepodcasttiktok.com/@bearlake.podtwitter.com/bearlakepodcast

Episode 2 finds both of our heroines at a personal crossroads, as Emily faces a decision that could change her life forever and Kayleen finds herself growing closer to Tanya after witnessing something truly shocking. As for the Monster…well, he thinks he’s found the cure for his endless, yearning loneliness. The only question is what he’ll do to get it.Dive deeper into Bear Lake:www.bearlakepodcast.cominstagram.com/bearlakepodcasttiktok.com/@bearlake.podtwitter.com/bearlakepodcast

In the first episode of Bear Lake, we meet 17-year-old Kayleen in 1989 - struggling with her mother’s death and her attraction toward her bad-girl classmate Tanya - and Emily in 1859, who follows a handsome Mormon missionary from England to Utah in search of something to believe in.And then there’s the Bear Lake Monster: he just wants someone to love, but for now he’s stuck with native coral and old issues of Hustler.As all three stories unfurl, Bear Lake explores what it means to love in a world where everything dies, and how to find the strength to live in the face of grief. Licensed Music Credits:"80s Music" - Dar GolanDive deeper into Bear Lake:www.bearlakepodcast.cominstagram.com/bearlakepodcasttiktok.com/@bearlake.podtwitter.com/bearlakepodcast

BEAR LAKE A new weekly audio drama launching on July 26th, 2023.Written and created by Zoe MaltbyDirected by Liz PowerProduced and sound designed by Gabe LozadaWith original music by Ronan DelislePerformances by Gabrielle Laurendine, Suzy Weller, and Joe HuffmanTrailer music: White Bat AudioDive deeper into Bear Lake:www.bearlakepodcast.cominstagram.com/bearlakepodcasttiktok.com/@bearlake.podtwitter.com/bearlakepodcast