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The Gentleman From Hell

The Gentleman From Hell

By: Maeltopia
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An entire town… gone. Without a trace. No signs, no warnings. Just silence. This is the story of Cold Sparrow.

Twenty-four years ago, the peaceful town of Cold Sparrow became the center of one of the greatest unsolved mysteries in modern history. Every resident vanished. Among them, the enigmatic billionaire Benjamin Veers, whose strange ways made him an icon of intrigue. The town, once forgotten, now infamous. The questions? Endless. The answers? Nonexistent.

For over two decades, investigators have been left baffled—cults, kidnappings, disappearances—none have led them closer to the truth. But now, three celebrated private investigators—famous for bringing down one of the most dangerous cults in history—have been called upon to tackle this mystery. Known for taking on the cases no one else could solve, they’re determined to uncover what really happened in Cold Sparrow.

Yet, the deeper they dig, the darker the whispers become. Rumours swirl of something far more sinister than anyone ever imagined. Could the mystery of Cold Sparrow be tied to forces that reach far beyond our world? Could it be linked to something… infernal?

Some mysteries, once uncovered, may be better left untouched. Cold Sparrow: A town that disappeared… but something still lingers in the shadows.

The investigation begins… now.

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Episodes
  • The Gentleman From Hell |S2 (Part 1) | Ep. 20
    Jun 3 2026

    Vera, Burt, and the crew continue to look for the scientists; The research crew discover something about the landscape.


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    Written by Mark Anzalone

    Edited by Walker Kornfeld

    Sound mastering by Steven J. Anzalone

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    Vanessa Zahra voiced by Harper Tacent

    Samantha Aldridge voiced by Kelefi Forest

    Miles Gohlen voiced by MithunMK

    Lucy Zhao voiced by Zoe Lee

    Wyatt Gallowsby voiced by Malakai Lazuli

    Captain Vera Sherapova voiced by Gina Smith

    Burt Sharsteen voiced by Matt Van Hove

    Dallas voiced by Trenton Butt

    Terry voiced by Steven Anzalone

    Marty played by Sam Stark

    Larry voiced by Lou Sutcliffe

    Blanche played by Aubrey Akers

    The Man of Sins voiced by Mark Anzalone


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    Intro music by Steven Anzalone


    All music and sound effects used in this podcast are licensed through third-party providers under valid commercial licenses. All rights remain with their respective copyright holders.



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    29 mins
  • The Gentleman From Hell |S2 (Part 1) | Ep. 19
    May 27 2026

    The Research team and survivors, stuck out in the storm, try to come up with their next move; Captain Vera and Burt lead a team to land and search for the missing scientists.


    Follow us on Twitter at @maeltopia


    Want to learn more about the world of Maeltopia and the Gentleman from Hell? Check out our website!


    Want additional perks like extra lore, stories, art, and more? Check out our Patreon at: www.patreon.com/maeltopia


    Be sure to like, comment, rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform! We appreciate your support!

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    Written by Mark Anzalone

    Edited by Walker Kornfeld

    Sound mastering by Steven J. Anzalone

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    Vanessa Zahra voiced by Harper Tacent

    Samantha Aldridge voiced by Kelefi Forest

    Miles Gohlen voiced by MithunMK

    Lucy Zhao voiced by Zoe Lee

    Wyatt Gallowsby voiced by Malakai Lazuli

    Captain Vera Sherapova voiced by Gina Smith

    Burt Sharsteen voiced by Matt Van Hove

    Dallas voiced by Trenton Butt

    Bridgett voiced by Rachel Sun

    Terry voiced by Steven Anzalone

    Marty played by Sam Stark

    Liz played by Jessie Van Hove

    Mick played by Steven Zivic

    Anne voiced by Gina Smith

    Krissy voiced by Aubrey Akers

    Charlie voiced by Mithun MK


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    Intro music by Steven Anzalone


    All music and sound effects used in this podcast are licensed through third-party providers under valid commercial licenses. All rights remain with their respective copyright holders.

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    26 mins
  • Feed Drop - Thirst (On the Penumbra Podcast)
    May 26 2026

    Can't Tear My Eyes From You, Chapter 1: Icebreaker.


    Hoping to win a grand prize that promises safety and security in frightening times, a young couple prepares to join a reality TV competition.


    Cast:


    Marge Dunn as Raine Randolph and Claudia

    Amanda Egbu as Georgia Whittaker

    Eleanore Cho Fellerhoff as Holliday Murdock and Lydia

    Joshua Ilon as Dennis Cruz

    Quinn McKenzie as Capote Whittaker and Dave

    Melody Perera as Anouk Kalhara

    Stefano Perti as Dennis Lang and Bill

    Marc Pierre as Sergeant Murdock and the “Confess Your Crimes” host

    Alexander Stravinski as The Host and Marcus


    (Trigger warnings can be found at the bottom of this episode description and at the end of the transcript.)


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    You can find all of our transcripts here. Transcripts will come out along with the public release of the episode and include all required SFX attributions.


    On staff at the Penumbra:

    Ginny D'Angelo -- Head of Merchandise and Outreach

    Melissa DeJesus -- Script editing team

    Harley Takagi Kaner -- Co-creator, Head of Episode Development, Director, Sound designer

    Joelle Kross -- Transcriptionist

    Grahame Turner -- Script editing team

    Kevin Vibert -- Co-creator, Head of Operations, Lead writer

    Ryan Vibert -- Composer and performer of original music

    Jeff Wright -- Graphic designer


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    The triggers below may be relevant to episode 1 of Thirst or to the series as a whole. It is not comprehensive, but we will include a more specific list of triggers with every episode. Please consider these as you decide whether Thirst is right for you:


    - Climate disaster/climate horror

    - Apocalyptic scenarios

    - Sudden loud noises

    - Violence and threats of violence

    - Abuse of power

    - Dictatorship, fascism

    - Characters speaking in ways that suggest prejudice of most kinds: homophobia, sexism, transphobia, racism, ableism, etc.

    - Body horror and gore

    - Violence towards animals

    - Illness, starvation, malnutrition, dehydration, etc.

    - Public humiliation

    - Depictions and descriptions of intense military violence

    - Coercion and manipulation

    - Sexual scenarios

    - Profanity

    - Unwanted sexual advances

    - Exploitation of people in need

    - Isolation and abandonment

    - Gaslighting/propaganda/organized attempts to misrepresent reality


    You can find early and ad-free episodes, production scripts, commentary tracks, blooper reels, livestreams with the creators, and much more, at The Penumbra Podcast: SPECIAL EDITION.

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    55 mins
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