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I'm Scott Young, a co-creator and co-writer of "Secrets of Harridge House." I have drafted this article to provide a factual and neutral account of the series. Given my involvement, I'm fully disclosing my relationship with the series to adhere to Wikipedia's conflict of interest guidelines. Any feedback or additional editing from independent contributors is welcome. I haven't been paid to create this article, and will not benefit from it financially once it's published.

Secrets of Harridge House
Genre	Gothic soap opera
Created by	Scott Young John Adams
Composer	Linda & Mike Badinger
Country of origin	United States
Original language	English
No. of seasons	3
No. of episodes	46 (list of episodes)
Production
Producers	Jeff Basa Scott Young Joe Bly Heidi Hampton
Running time	20-30 minutes, 60 minutes
Production companies	Diaz Media Group KNVC Proscenium Players, Inc.
Original release
Release	October 30, 2020 (2020-10-30) – October 30, 2022 (2022-10-30)

Secrets of Harridge House was an American Gothic full-cast audio soap opera that originally aired on KNVC 95.1 FM, a Northern Nevada community radio station, from October 30, 2020, to October 30, 2022. The show follows the Harridge family and the residents of Harridge, Nevada, focusing on their interactions and the supernatural events in the town. The series is available wherever podcasts are heard.

History

Auditions for the series began on August 25, 2020, and continued for three sessions. By September 10, 2020, the main cast. The cast recorded remotely using Zencastr. Recording for Episodes 1 and 2 started on September 18, 2020, and premiered on KNVC on October 30, 2020.

The first season concluded with Episode 13 on February 5, 2021.

Episodes

Season 1 (2020-21)

No. overall	No. in season	Title	Directed by	Written by	Original air date
1	1	"Episode 1"	Jeff Basa	Scott Young	October 30, 2020 (2020-10-30)
Issy Braddock, Drew Stoneman, and Cate Streetor, siblings separated as infants, are unexpectedly visited by a private investigator who delivers a summons from their birth family. Each sibling leaves their current life to travel to Harridge House in Nevada. Issy arranges for a substitute teacher for her class, Drew plans to leave his partners in Kansas City, and Cate temporarily leaves her husband and children.
2	2	"Episode 2"	Jeff Basa	Scott Young	October 30, 2020 (2020-10-30)
The siblings arrive at Harridge House and are greeted by their aunt Sandra. She hints that the mansion will fulfill all their needs and subtly suggests that they may never want to leave.
3	3	"Episode 3"	Jeff Basa	Haley Hwang	November 6, 2020 (2020-11-06)
Sandra shares the Harridge family history and explains the terms of their grandfather’s will, which prevent the siblings from selling the estate or any family properties. This revelation leaves Issy, Drew, and Cate feeling trapped.
4	4	"Episode 4"	Heidi Hampton	John Adams and Fred Hampton	November 13, 2020 (2020-11-13)
As Issy explores Harridge House, Drew and Cate venture into town and encounter the locals' strange reactions. Issy meets Blake and Emaline, ghosts who reside in the mansion.
5	5	"Episode 5"	Heidi Hampton	John Adams and Fred Hampton	November 20, 2020 (2020-11-20)
The siblings discover that Harridge House defies logic with its shifting hallways, disappearing doors, and impossible rooms, heightening the sense of mystery surrounding the mansion.
6	6	"Episode 6"	Scott Young	Cody Lindenberger	December 4, 2020 (2020-12-04)
Cate's visit to the town library results in a tense encounter, but Deputy Ben shows her the hidden wine bar. Drew tries to access their grandfather's office, and Issy's game of hide and seek with Blake leads her to find his remains in the basement. Richard surprises Cate with his arrival as she returns from town.
7	7	"Episode 7"	Heidi Hampton	Haley Hwang	December 11, 2020 (2020-12-11)
Issy struggles with the reality that Blake is a ghost and meets Olivia, another spirit in the house. Drew receives alarming news from Kansas City, while Cate and Sandra adjust to Richard’s unexpected presence.
8	8	"Episode 8"	Jeff Basa	Haley Hwang and Fiona Mauchline	December 18, 2020 (2020-12-18)
Drew confronts his parents about his adoption in Kansas City. Meanwhile, Cate and Richard explore Josiah’s laboratory in the mansion. Issy demands answers about Blake from Sandra, with Roxie offering her help.
9	9	"Episode 9"	Scott Young	Haley Hwang and Fiona Mauchline	January 8, 2021 (2021-01-08)
Cate seeks more information from Sandra as Blake and Olivia clash over Josiah’s journal. Drew, worried about his sisters, considers returning to Harridge. Roxie proposes a seance to help Issy communicate with Blake.
10	10	"Episode 10"	Heidi Hampton	Cody Lindenberger	January 15, 2021 (2021-01-15)
Issy and Cate lament Drew’s absence at Harridge House. Sandra plots to eliminate Richard, while Drew’s partners attempt to prevent him from returning to Nevada.
11	11	"Episode 11"	Jeff Basa	Haley Hwang	January 22, 2021 (2021-01-22)
Drew returns from Kansas City. As preparations for the seance unfold, Issy and Roxie are eager, but Sandra and Cate are anxious about the event.
12	12	"Episode 12"	Scott Young	John Adams	January 29, 2021 (2021-01-29)
The seance brings to light deep, long-hidden secrets, drastically changing the lives of everyone at Harridge House, both living and dead.
13	13	"Episode 13"	Scott Young	John Adams	February 5, 2021 (2021-02-05)
In the wake of the seance, Richard is dead, and the siblings face new mysteries. Sandra discovers who killed Richard and initiates actions that set up the second season, while parts of their grandfather’s journal remain unreadable.

Season 2 (2021)

No. overall	No. in season	Title	Directed by	Written by	Original air date

Season 3 (2022)

No. overall	No. in season	Title	Directed by	Written by	Original air date

Broadcast History

Secrets of Harridge House originally aired on KNVC on Friday evenings, repeating on Sunday following the station’s top-rated show, Pop Culture Kaboom. The Sunday time slot was chosen to reach a broader audience. In the second and third seasons, Secrets of Harridge House aired on KNVC on Sunday evenings following Pop Culture Kaboom, then repeated on Fridays.

Starting with the second season, the show expanded to a full half-hour format. In addition to the core episodes, five special episodes were produced, enhancing the series' storylines and engaging the audience.

Reception

Secrets of Harridge House received positive reviews for its engaging storylines and innovative production methods during the COVID-19 pandemic. In September 2023, it was named one of the Top 100 Indie Dramas of all time by Goodpods.

Online reviews commented positively on the plot and audio production quality. The show’s podcast format also garnered a significant audience, reflected in strong download numbers and listener feedback.

Media

The series has yet to be released on physical media.

Revivals, Remakes, and Sequels

In 2024, discussions began on continuing the series with a new format or a potential television adaptation. A one-hour TV pilot that could lead to a full series was developed by writers from the original audio series.

Notes

• The name Harridge references a character from the TV show Dark Shadows, though the stories and characters of Secrets of Harridge House are original.
• The series was produced during the COVID-19 pandemic, utilizing remote recording techniques to ensure safety.