A strange letter. An impossible sender.
Secrets hidden in the ground. Dirt - An Audio Drama is a scripted fiction podcast set in present-day Washington state about a man’s journey to unlock a family mystery—and find things long ago buried. Season 4 now underway. Part of the Fable & Folly Network.
Latest News
Nov 8 2024 - The second episode of Season 4 (Ch. 23) is now live! There will be nine more episodes after this to wrap up the series. Look for the next chapter, chapter 24, to release in early to mid Dec 2024.
Oct 3 2024 - The first episode of Season 4 (Ch. 22) is now live! Find it on your podcast player of choice. Season 4 episodes will release more or less monthly. Follow @dirtaudiodrama on Instagram, Threads, and X for the latest news.
Mid Sept 2024 - The first new episode of Dirt Season 4 will release on Oct. 3! Keep an eye out for a production update episode in Dirt’s feed shortly.
Late July 2024 - The first episode of Season 4 (Ch. 22) is complete! And several other chapters are in various stages of production. Still on track for a fall 2024 season launch.
Early May 2024 - Season 4 voice recording is in full swing this month, as is basic layout for the first few new episodes. Currently there are 11 episodes planned for the final season of Dirt. That’s more than twice the number of episodes in season 1!
Mid March 2024 - The Season 4 script is fully written! Revisions are underway and production (dialogue and foley recording) should begin as early as the first week of April.
Feb 2024 - Dirt creator Kris Kaiyala was interviewed by Kevin Wann on the Tea in the Sahara podcast. They discuss the upcoming final season of Dirt (Season 4), casting, favorite recent audio drams, and more.
Kind words for Dirt
“This great production brings all the fun audio drama elements to the table: relatable characters, thorough sound design and audio effects, and a refreshing story with cliffhangers that leave you achingly curious for what happens next.”
- Midnight Audio Theatre, NPR Affiliate WCBE 90.5
“Dirt is one of those audio dramas that creates a whole world for the reader through beautifully original music and narrative performances that feel genuine and real.”
- Aigner Loren Wilson, Discover Pods Columnist
“It’s at this point I would like to highlight the stunning production and sound effects used within this show which to my untrained ears is pretty damn spectacular. The soundscaped atmosphere which is crafted throughout the series is flawless.”
- TeaInTheSahara.com Podcast Review
“The success of Dirt is that it is always free-floating at some rare point in the space between realism and supernaturalism. Its careful, unshowy storytelling only grants the mystery more power.”
- Tychy.com Podcast Review
How Dirt gets made
NEW - Exploring Washington State podcast - The Listener’s Guide to Kris Kaiyala’s Dirt
The First Episode Of podcast - Kris Kaiyala interviewed by W. Keith Tims
Innotechtoday.com - Immersive audio podcast: ‘Dirt - An Audio Drama’ covers new ground
Teainthesahara.com - ‘Dirt’ Podcast Q&A with Kris Kaiyala
Dirt - An Audio Drama Director’s Commentaries - Chapter 4, Chapter 8, and Chapter 16
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Season 1
Ch. 1 Are You Bracing Yourself?
”This lunch has taken a weird turn.”
Featuring Genie Leslie as Kim, Sho Ito as Kenji, Price and Parker Brooking as Kim and Kenji’s kids, and Kristopher Kaiyala as Joseph.
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Ch. 2 You’re Supposed to Keep a Low Profile
”An early Halloween gift…you must be joking.”
Featuring Ila Das as Ila, Cindy Siler as Helen, Nicole Michels McDonagh as Angela, Mark Field as Robert, Sara Kaiyala as the project manager and barista, Jessi Brown as Mel, Stephen Matera as the car driver, Mike Grigg as the person who helped out in the crosswalk, Jon Dietrich as the dude who really needed to use the bathroom, and Kristopher Kaiyala as Joseph.
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Ch. 6 I Don’t Think That Was His Way
“Why couldn’t he have just drawn a map with a bunch of Xs on it?”
Featuring Genie Leslie as Kim, Ken Kaiyala as Aimo, and Kristopher Kaiyala as Joseph. The original song “Skin Touching Sinew” was written and performed by Mya Tozzi. You can hear more of Mya’s music on Spotify.
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Season 2
Ch. 7 What Are You Wanted For?
“Looks to me like you’re trying to hide.”
Featuring Jessi Brown as Mel, Katherine Meers Hurteau as Carla, Megan Morales as Antonia, Aaron Patterson as Carl, J. Louis Reid as Bernie, and Kristopher Kaiyala as Joseph.
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Ch. 8 I Saw the Look on Your Face
”So tell me, what kind of stuff are you into?”
Featuring Genie Leslie as Kim, Aaron Patterson as Carl, Megan Morales as Antonia, Jessi Brown as Mel, and Kristopher Kaiyala as Joseph.
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Ch. 9 It Might Not Be What You Think It Is
“What makes you think you’re being spied on?”
Featuring Megan Morales as Antonia, Chris Garces at the Park Ranger, Amy Lee as the Greeter at the Diner, Hannah Montgomery as the Server at the Diner, and Kristopher Kaiyala as Joseph.
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Ch. 10 Have You Checked the News?
“There have been some developments.”
Featuring Megan Morales as Antonia, Ana Enriquez and Jasmine, Sara Kaiyala as Ruby, Maddy Huber as Becky, Jessi Brown as Mel, and Kristopher Kaiyala as Joseph. Also featuring the original song “Me and My Other,” written and performed by Mya Tozzi. You can find more of Mya’s music on Spotify.
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Ch. 11 I Need You to Level With Me
“I need to know you’re not hiding things. Not you.”
Featuring Ken Kaiyala as the Voice in the Basement, Megan Morales as Antonia, Genie Leslie as Kim, Jessi Brown as Mel, Kristopher Kaiyala as Joseph, and the violin playing of Arvo Kaiyala.
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Ch. 12 You Sure You Want to Do It This Way?
“All in a day’s work around here.”
Featuring Jessi Brown as Mel, Aaron Patterson as Carl, Kassi McCluskie as the Uber Driver, Tony Ferreira as Detective Hawkins, Brittany Carroll as Detective Peterson, Nicole Michels McDonagh as Angela, Yvonne Eiseman as Ingrid, and Kristopher Kaiyala as Joseph.
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Ch. 13 Where There Is Ruin, There Is Also Renewal
”Let this place be an example.”
Featuring Tony Ferreira as Detective Hawkins, Brittany Carroll as Detective Peterson, Kassi McCluskie as the Restaurant Server, AJ Riley as the Caller from the Tire Shop, Megan Morales as Antonia, and Kristopher Kaiyala as Joseph.
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Season 3
Ch. 14 That’s Not What I Expected You to Say
”Wherever you are, I hope you don’t take this personally.”
Featuring Megan Morales and Antonia, Genie Leslie as Kim, Aaron Patterson as Carl, Sheryl Tamayose as Megan Kimura, Jessi Brown as Mel, Brittany Carroll as Detective Peterson, Kent Atwood as The Stereo Repair Shop Guy, Jeff Hostetter as Dave, Katrina Hostetter as Mindy, Tiarra La as Kathy, Rick Hutter as The Guy Dressed Up as Abraham Lincoln, Terry Bender as Lois, Colton Dunn as Gary, Kristen Bridge as Brenda, Cameron Kennerly as Desmond, Ken Kaiyala as Aimo, Sara Kaiyala and Shawn Noyes as Voices in the Crowd, and Kristopher Kaiyala as Joseph.
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Ch. 15 Are You Just Playing With Me Now?
”Mr. Elo… Looks like I finally caught you.”
Featuring Ken Kaiyala as the Voice in the Dream, Kent Atwood as the Stereo Repair Shop Guy, Brittany Carroll as Detective Peterson, Megan Morales as Antonia, Giancarlo Lenzi as the King County Sheriff, and Kristopher Kaiyala as Joseph.
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Ch. 16 I Think It’s Cursed
”Oh Joey, there are a lot of stories about that land.”
Featuring Megan Morales as Antonia, Jhonattan Fuentes as Salvador, Ana Noval as Maria, and Kristopher Kaiyala as Joseph.
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Ch. 17 This Is Not Your Place
”It’s different here. You’re not the CEO.”
Featuring Ana Noval as Maria, Jhonattan Fuentes as Salvador, Megan Morales as Antonia, Hernan Ramirez Diaz as Hernan, and Kristopher Kaiyala as Joseph. Also featuring the song “Jerk” by Mya Tozzi. You can hear more of Mya’s music on Spotify.
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Ch. 18 Part 1 - Do We Know Each Other?
”The longer you take, the bigger the story gets.”
Featuring Genie Leslie as Kim, Sheryl Tamayose as Megan, Ali Sooudi as the RV Driver, Shawn Noyes as the Cafe Owner, and Kristopher Kaiyala as Joseph.
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Ch. 18 Part 2 - Do You Realize Who You’re Talking To
”Just like that… Suddenly You Trust Me Again?”
Featuring Shawn Noyes as the Cafe Owner, Jessi Brown as Mel, Sara Kaiyala as Lauren, and Kristopher Kaiyala as Joseph.
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Ch. 19 You Have a Lookalike
”Once again, the suspense is killing me.”
Featuring Tony Ferreira as Detective Hawkins, Genie Leslie as Kim, Jessi Brown as Mel, Ila Das and Ila, and and Kristopher Kaiyala as Joseph.
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Ch. 20 What I Want You to Say Is Yes
”A lot of people are counting on you to make the right call.”
Featuring Parker Brooking as the Child in the Dream, Yvonne Eiseman as Ingrid, Megan Morales as Antonia, and Kristopher Kaiyala as Joseph.
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Ch. 21 How Much Do You Know About Drones
”Is finishing this going to be good or bad for me?”
Featuring Megan Morales as Antonia, Jessi Brown as Mel, and Kristopher Kaiyala as Joseph. End credits song “Jerk” by Mya Tozzi.
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Ch. 22 Have You Seen the Latest Rumor
”So how does this work? Are you like a double agent?”
Featuring Jessi Brown as Mel, Megan Morales as Antonia, Ken Kaiyala as Aimo, Yvonne Eiseman as Ingrid, Genie Leslie as Kim, and Kristopher Kaiyala as Joseph.
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Ch. 23 You Have a Lot of Drama Going On
”Might as well add armed robbery to my list of offenses.”
Featuring Megan Morales as Antonia, Jarrid Beasley as Tim, and Kristopher Kaiyala as Joseph.
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