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The Strata

by Mark R. Healy · English · Stories

In a dystopian city, an ageing courier is forced to go into business with an underworld ganglord in order to pay for the treatment that keeps him alive.

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New episodes: Every two weeks
Typical length: 30 min
Latest: 6 Oct 2026
Language: English

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6 Oct 2026 · 33 min

Episode 14.4 - The Outer Rim - Part 4

Support this podcast and hear episodes a week early, ad-free at https://patreon.com/beyondthedark The complete subscription-only series The Strata: Luna is also available now on Patreon. Content Warning: Blood, Gratuitous Violence, Gun SFX, Death Created by Mark R. Healy Production Assistant - Nic Healy Cast: Allain Armean - allainarmeanvo.com Sally Walker-Taylor - www.sallywt.com Larry Oblander - www.larryoblander.com Karim Kronfli - www.dramaticvoice.co.uk Rebecca Tanwen - www.rebeccatanwen.com Alyssa Marteja Brian Jeffords Iona Campbell - www.ionacampbellvoiceover.com Website:…

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S14 · E3 · 22 Sep 2026 · 33 min

Episode 14.3 - The Outer Rim - Part 3

Support this podcast and hear episodes a week early, ad-free at https://patreon.com/beyondthedark The complete subscription-only series The Strata: Luna is also available now on Patreon. Content Warning: Blood, Gratuitous Violence, Gun SFX, Death Created by Mark R. Healy Production Assistant - Nic Healy Cast: Allain Armean - allainarmeanvo.com Sally Walker-Taylor - www.sallywt.com Larry Oblander - www.larryoblander.com Karim Kronfli - www.dramaticvoice.co.uk Rebecca Tanwen - www.rebeccatanwen.com Alyssa Marteja Brian Jeffords Iona Campbell - www.ionacampbellvoiceover.com Website:…
S14 · E2 · 8 Sep 2026 · 33 min

Episode 14.2 - The Outer Rim - Part 2

Support this podcast and hear episodes a week early, ad-free at https://patreon.com/beyondthedark The complete subscription-only series The Strata: Luna is also available now on Patreon. Content Warning: Blood, Gratuitous Violence, Gun SFX, Death Created by Mark R. Healy Production Assistant - Nic Healy Cast: Allain Armean - allainarmeanvo.com Sally Walker-Taylor - www.sallywt.com Larry Oblander - www.larryoblander.com Karim Kronfli - www.dramaticvoice.co.uk Rebecca Tanwen - www.rebeccatanwen.com Alyssa Marteja Brian Jeffords Iona Campbell - www.ionacampbellvoiceover.com Website:…
S14 · E1 · 25 Aug 2026 · 33 min

Episode 14.1 - The Outer Rim - Part 1

Support this podcast and hear episodes a week early, ad-free at https://patreon.com/beyondthedark The complete subscription-only series The Strata: Luna is also available now on Patreon. Content Warning: Blood, Gratuitous Violence, Gun SFX, Death Created by Mark R. Healy Production Assistant - Nic Healy Cast: Allain Armean - allainarmeanvo.com Sally Walker-Taylor - www.sallywt.com Larry Oblander - www.larryoblander.com Karim Kronfli - www.dramaticvoice.co.uk Rebecca Tanwen - www.rebeccatanwen.com Alyssa Marteja Brian Jeffords Iona Campbell - www.ionacampbellvoiceover.com Website:…
S13 · E26 · 18 Aug 2026 · 1 min

Episode 14.0 - Season 14 Trailer

Dragged out of deep cryosleep, Tanix is thrust into a dangerous undercover mission in the Outer Rim, where he must battle fractured memories, failing health and a tumultuous relationship with his fellow operative, Neesha, in order to succeed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S13 · 11 Aug 2026 · 8 min

Recap - Season 13

This is a short summary of events that occurred in the previous season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S13 · E25 · 23 Jul 2026 · 46 min

The Strata After Dark - Retro - Episodes 4.4 and 4.5

Join host Mark R. Healy and special guests for 'After Dark', a weekly behind the scenes show full of fun trivia, Easter eggs and a few laughs for good measure! Aside from that, we'll also look at every episode in depth from the production standpoint, including writing and sound design, inspiration for story arcs, characters, and much more. We will also be answering questions from listeners and can't wait to hear what you have to ask! This week is a special RETRO edition where we go back and talk about some of our favourite episodes from previous seasons. Learn more about your ad choices.…
S13 · E14 · 12 May 2026 · 33 min

Episode 13.14 - Downfall - Part 14 (Season Finale)

Support this podcast and hear episodes a week early, ad-free at https://patreon.com/beyondthedark The complete subscription-only series The Strata: Luna is also available now on Patreon. Content Warning: Blood, Gratuitous Violence, Gun SFX, Death Created by Mark R. Healy Cast: Jason Churray Rhiannon Moushall - www.rhiannonmoushall.com Trent Trachtenberg - trentmtrachtenberg.weebly.com Michelle Mosley Paul Warren - paulwarren.carrd.co Jenna Sharpe - www.jennasharpe.com Chloë Elmore - www.chloevoices.com Rebecca Tanwen - www.rebeccatanwen.com Marta da Silva - www.martadasilva.com Saraa…
S13 · E13 · 28 Apr 2026 · 30 min

Episode 13.13 - Downfall - Part 13

Support this podcast and hear episodes a week early, ad-free at https://patreon.com/beyondthedark The complete subscription-only series The Strata: Luna is also available now on Patreon. Content Warning: Blood, Gratuitous Violence, Gun SFX, Death Created by Mark R. Healy Cast: Jason Churray Rhiannon Moushall - www.rhiannonmoushall.com Trent Trachtenberg - trentmtrachtenberg.weebly.com Michelle Mosley Paul Warren - paulwarren.carrd.co Jenna Sharpe - www.jennasharpe.com Chloë Elmore - www.chloevoices.com Rebecca Tanwen - www.rebeccatanwen.com Marta da Silva - www.martadasilva.com Saraa…
S13 · 21 Apr 2026 · 29 min

Presenting - The Gentleman From Hell

Hey listeners, I have another show to share with you this week. It's called The Gentleman From Hell. ----- The Gentleman From Hell Three private detectives investigate the mystery of Cold Sparrow - a town that's entire population disappeared without a trace over twenty years ago. Together, the detectives seek to unravel the town's mysteries and find the enigmatic Benjamin Veers, an eccentric billionaire who resided in the once picturesque town. Credits: Written by Mark Anzalone Edited by Walker Kornfeld Sound mastering by Steven J. Anzalone -- Mace voiced by Steven Zivic Leon voiced by Sam…
S13 · E12 · 14 Apr 2026 · 32 min

Episode 13.12 - Downfall - Part 12

Support this podcast and hear episodes a week early, ad-free at https://patreon.com/beyondthedark The complete subscription-only series The Strata: Luna is also available now on Patreon. Content Warning: Blood, Gratuitous Violence, Gun SFX, Death Created by Mark R. Healy Cast: Jason Churray Rhiannon Moushall - www.rhiannonmoushall.com Trent Trachtenberg - trentmtrachtenberg.weebly.com Michelle Mosley Paul Warren - paulwarren.carrd.co Jenna Sharpe - www.jennasharpe.com Chloë Elmore - www.chloevoices.com Rebecca Tanwen - www.rebeccatanwen.com Marta da Silva - www.martadasilva.com Saraa…
S13 · E11 · 31 Mar 2026 · 34 min

Episode 13.11 - Downfall - Part 11

Support this podcast and hear episodes a week early, ad-free at https://patreon.com/beyondthedark The complete subscription-only series The Strata: Luna is also available now on Patreon. Content Warning: Blood, Gratuitous Violence, Gun SFX, Death Created by Mark R. Healy Cast: Jason Churray Rhiannon Moushall - www.rhiannonmoushall.com Trent Trachtenberg - trentmtrachtenberg.weebly.com Michelle Mosley Paul Warren - paulwarren.carrd.co Jenna Sharpe - www.jennasharpe.com Chloë Elmore - www.chloevoices.com Rebecca Tanwen - www.rebeccatanwen.com Marta da Silva - www.martadasilva.com Saraa…
S13 · E10 · 17 Mar 2026 · 25 min

Episode 13.10 - Downfall - Part 10

Support this podcast and hear episodes a week early, ad-free at https://patreon.com/beyondthedark The complete subscription-only series The Strata: Luna is also available now on Patreon. Content Warning: Blood, Gratuitous Violence, Gun SFX, Death Created by Mark R. Healy Cast: Jason Churray Rhiannon Moushall - www.rhiannonmoushall.com Trent Trachtenberg - trentmtrachtenberg.weebly.com Michelle Mosley Paul Warren - paulwarren.carrd.co Jenna Sharpe - www.jennasharpe.com Chloë Elmore - www.chloevoices.com Rebecca Tanwen - www.rebeccatanwen.com Marta da Silva - www.martadasilva.com Saraa…
S13 · E9 · 3 Mar 2026 · 30 min

Episode 13.9 - Downfall - Part 9

Support this podcast and hear episodes a week early, ad-free at https://patreon.com/beyondthedark The complete subscription-only series The Strata: Luna is also available now on Patreon. Content Warning: Blood, Gratuitous Violence, Gun SFX, Death Created by Mark R. Healy Cast: Jason Churray Rhiannon Moushall - www.rhiannonmoushall.com Trent Trachtenberg - trentmtrachtenberg.weebly.com Michelle Mosley Paul Warren - paulwarren.carrd.co Jenna Sharpe - www.jennasharpe.com Chloë Elmore - www.chloevoices.com Rebecca Tanwen - www.rebeccatanwen.com Marta da Silva - www.martadasilva.com Saraa…
S13 · E8 · 17 Feb 2026 · 26 min

Episode 13.8 - Downfall - Part 8

Support this podcast and hear episodes a week early, ad-free at https://patreon.com/beyondthedark The complete subscription-only series The Strata: Luna is also available now on Patreon. Content Warning: Blood, Gratuitous Violence, Gun SFX, Death Created by Mark R. Healy Cast: Jason Churray Rhiannon Moushall - www.rhiannonmoushall.com Trent Trachtenberg - trentmtrachtenberg.weebly.com Michelle Mosley Paul Warren - paulwarren.carrd.co Jenna Sharpe - www.jennasharpe.com Chloë Elmore - www.chloevoices.com Rebecca Tanwen - www.rebeccatanwen.com Marta da Silva - www.martadasilva.com Saraa…
S13 · E7 · 3 Feb 2026 · 27 min

Episode 13.7 - Downfall - Part 7

Support this podcast and hear episodes a week early, ad-free at https://patreon.com/beyondthedark The complete subscription-only series The Strata: Luna is also available now on Patreon. Content Warning: Blood, Gratuitous Violence, Gun SFX, Death Created by Mark R. Healy Cast: Jason Churray Rhiannon Moushall - www.rhiannonmoushall.com Trent Trachtenberg - trentmtrachtenberg.weebly.com Michelle Mosley Paul Warren - paulwarren.carrd.co Jenna Sharpe - www.jennasharpe.com Chloë Elmore - www.chloevoices.com Rebecca Tanwen - www.rebeccatanwen.com Marta da Silva - www.martadasilva.com Saraa…
S13 · E6 · 20 Jan 2026 · 30 min

Episode 13.6 - Downfall - Part 6

Support this podcast and hear episodes a week early, ad-free at https://patreon.com/beyondthedark The complete subscription-only series The Strata: Luna is also available now on Patreon. Content Warning: Blood, Gratuitous Violence, Gun SFX, Death Created by Mark R. Healy Cast: Jason Churray Rhiannon Moushall - www.rhiannonmoushall.com Trent Trachtenberg - trentmtrachtenberg.weebly.com Michelle Mosley Paul Warren - paulwarren.carrd.co Jenna Sharpe - www.jennasharpe.com Chloë Elmore - www.chloevoices.com Rebecca Tanwen - www.rebeccatanwen.com Marta da Silva - www.martadasilva.com Saraa…
S13 · E5 · 6 Jan 2026 · 31 min

Episode 13.5 - Downfall - Part 5

Support this podcast and hear episodes a week early, ad-free at https://patreon.com/beyondthedark The complete subscription-only series The Strata: Luna is also available now on Patreon. Content Warning: Blood, Gratuitous Violence, Gun SFX, Death Created by Mark R. Healy Cast: Jason Churray Rhiannon Moushall - www.rhiannonmoushall.com Trent Trachtenberg - trentmtrachtenberg.weebly.com Michelle Mosley Paul Warren - paulwarren.carrd.co Jenna Sharpe - www.jennasharpe.com Chloë Elmore - www.chloevoices.com Rebecca Tanwen - www.rebeccatanwen.com Marta da Silva - www.martadasilva.com Saraa…
S13 · E4 · 23 Dec 2025 · 26 min

Episode 13.4 - Downfall - Part 4

Support this podcast and hear episodes a week early, ad-free at https://patreon.com/beyondthedark The complete subscription-only series The Strata: Luna is also available now on Patreon. Content Warning: Blood, Gratuitous Violence, Gun SFX, Death Created by Mark R. Healy Cast: Jason Churray Rhiannon Moushall - www.rhiannonmoushall.com Trent Trachtenberg - trentmtrachtenberg.weebly.com Michelle Mosley Paul Warren - paulwarren.carrd.co Jenna Sharpe - www.jennasharpe.com Chloë Elmore - www.chloevoices.com Rebecca Tanwen - www.rebeccatanwen.com Marta da Silva - www.martadasilva.com Saraa…
S13 · E3 · 9 Dec 2025 · 27 min

Episode 13.3 - Downfall - Part 3

Support this podcast and hear episodes a week early, ad-free at https://patreon.com/beyondthedark The complete subscription-only series The Strata: Luna is also available now on Patreon. Content Warning: Blood, Gratuitous Violence, Gun SFX, Death Created by Mark R. Healy Cast: Jason Churray Rhiannon Moushall - www.rhiannonmoushall.com Trent Trachtenberg - trentmtrachtenberg.weebly.com Michelle Mosley Paul Warren - paulwarren.carrd.co Jenna Sharpe - www.jennasharpe.com Chloë Elmore - www.chloevoices.com Rebecca Tanwen - www.rebeccatanwen.com Marta da Silva - www.martadasilva.com Saraa…
S13 · E2 · 25 Nov 2025 · 27 min

Episode 13.2 - Downfall - Part 2

Support this podcast and hear episodes a week early, ad-free at https://patreon.com/beyondthedark The complete subscription-only series The Strata: Luna is also available now on Patreon. Content Warning: Blood, Gratuitous Violence, Gun SFX, Death Created by Mark R. Healy Cast: Jason Churray Rhiannon Moushall - www.rhiannonmoushall.com Trent Trachtenberg - trentmtrachtenberg.weebly.com Michelle Mosley Paul Warren - paulwarren.carrd.co Jenna Sharpe - www.jennasharpe.com Chloë Elmore - www.chloevoices.com Rebecca Tanwen - www.rebeccatanwen.com Marta da Silva - www.martadasilva.com Saraa…
S13 · E1 · 11 Nov 2025 · 32 min

Episode 13.1 - Downfall - Part 1

Support this podcast and hear episodes a week early, ad-free at https://patreon.com/beyondthedark The complete subscription-only series The Strata: Luna is also available now on Patreon. Content Warning: Blood, Gratuitous Violence, Gun SFX, Death Created by Mark R. Healy Cast: Jason Churray Rhiannon Moushall - www.rhiannonmoushall.com Trent Trachtenberg - trentmtrachtenberg.weebly.com Michelle Mosley Paul Warren - paulwarren.carrd.co Jenna Sharpe - www.jennasharpe.com Chloë Elmore - www.chloevoices.com Rebecca Tanwen - www.rebeccatanwen.com Marta da Silva - www.martadasilva.com Saraa…
S12 · E13 · 4 Nov 2025 · 3 min

Episode 13.0 - Season 13 Trailer

Cavanagh is drawn to the plight of a young woman who is being pursued by a team of enforcers. Rust locks horns with a grizzled mercenary in Midtown. Crichton attempts to make his way north to The Strata. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S12 · 30 Oct 2025 · 5 min

Recap - Season 12

This is a short summary of events that occurred in the previous season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S12 · 11 Sep 2025 · 1 min

New show release - Bloodrock Springs

Hey everyone, this is Mark R. Healy, and I just wanted to let you know that my new show Bloodrock Springs is now available! When a dark and foreboding dust storm envelops a small outback town, the local residents are plunged into a fight for survival when they realise something malevolent is lurking in the surrounding gloom. Together they must find a way to solve the mystery before they too become victims of the strange forces that surround them. Bloodrock Springs features a full cast of talented voice actors, an engrossing soundscape, original music and a fresh new story that will keep you…
S12 · 7 Aug 2025 · 2 min

A new show from Mark R. Healy - Bloodrock Springs (trailer)

Presenting - Bloodrock Springs When a dark and foreboding dust storm envelops a small outback town, the local residents are plunged into a fight for survival when they realise something malevolent is lurking in the surrounding gloom. Mark R. Healy (The Strata, The Road of Shadows) returns with an exciting new audio drama. Bloodrock Springs is an engrossing thrill-ride for the listener, full of mystery, horror, suspense and a good dash of Aussie humour as well. After an ominous cloud of dust surrounds a small outback town, the group of residents who are trapped within soon realise that they…
S12 · 24 Jul 2025 · 2 min

2025 Studio News and New Season Release Dates

This is a brief update on where the podcast is headed over the coming months. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S12 · E12 · 1 Jul 2025 · 32 min

Episode 12.12 - Stronger Than Blood - Part 12 (Season Finale)

Support this podcast and hear episodes a week early, ad-free at patreon.com/beyondthedark The complete subscription-only series The Strata: Luna is also available now on Patreon. Content Warning: Blood, Gratuitous Violence, Gun SFX, Death Created by Mark R. Healy Cast: Jason Churray Rhiannon Moushall - www.rhiannonmoushall.com Alyssa Marteja Michelle Mosley Wyatt Henry Paul Warren - paulwarren.carrd.co Chloë Elmore - www.chloevoices.com Rebecca Tanwen - www.rebeccatanwen.com Troy Allan - troyallanvo.com Leonie Schliesing - www.leoniedoesvoices.com Allain Armean - allainarmeanvo.com Toby J.…
S12 · E11 · 17 Jun 2025 · 30 min

Episode 12.11 - Stronger Than Blood - Part 11

Support this podcast and hear episodes a week early, ad-free at patreon.com/beyondthedark The complete subscription-only series The Strata: Luna is also available now on Patreon. Content Warning: Blood, Gratuitous Violence, Gun SFX, Death Created by Mark R. Healy Cast: Jason Churray Rhiannon Moushall - www.rhiannonmoushall.com Alyssa Marteja Michelle Mosley Wyatt Henry Paul Warren - paulwarren.carrd.co Chloë Elmore - www.chloevoices.com Rebecca Tanwen - www.rebeccatanwen.com Troy Allan - troyallanvo.com Leonie Schliesing - www.leoniedoesvoices.com Allain Armean - allainarmeanvo.com Toby J.…
S12 · E10 · 3 Jun 2025 · 27 min

Episode 12.10 - Stronger Than Blood - Part 10

Support this podcast and hear episodes a week early, ad-free at patreon.com/beyondthedark The complete subscription-only series The Strata: Luna is also available now on Patreon. Content Warning: Blood, Gratuitous Violence, Gun SFX, Death Created by Mark R. Healy Cast: Jason Churray Rhiannon Moushall - www.rhiannonmoushall.com Alyssa Marteja Michelle Mosley Wyatt Henry Paul Warren - paulwarren.carrd.co Chloë Elmore - www.chloevoices.com Rebecca Tanwen - www.rebeccatanwen.com Troy Allan - troyallanvo.com Leonie Schliesing - www.leoniedoesvoices.com Allain Armean - allainarmeanvo.com Toby J.…

About The Strata

In a dystopian city, an ageing courier is forced to go into business with an underworld ganglord in order to pay for the treatment that keeps him alive.

The Strata is a English stories podcast from Mark R. Healy. Melo plays each episode straight from the publisher's own feed — no ads added, no account needed — and remembers where you stopped, in this browser only.

Publisher: Mark R. Healy
Language: English
Category: Stories
New episodes: Every two weeks
Typical length: 30 min
Latest episode: 6 Oct 2026
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The Strata

Latest episode

Episode 14.4 - The Outer Rim - Part 4

Earlier episodes 29 most recent

Episode 14.3 - The Outer Rim - Part 3

Episode 14.2 - The Outer Rim - Part 2

Episode 14.1 - The Outer Rim - Part 1

Episode 14.0 - Season 14 Trailer

Recap - Season 13

The Strata After Dark - Retro - Episodes 4.4 and 4.5

Episode 13.14 - Downfall - Part 14 (Season Finale)

Episode 13.13 - Downfall - Part 13

Presenting - The Gentleman From Hell

Episode 13.12 - Downfall - Part 12

Episode 13.11 - Downfall - Part 11

Episode 13.10 - Downfall - Part 10

Episode 13.9 - Downfall - Part 9

Episode 13.8 - Downfall - Part 8

Episode 13.7 - Downfall - Part 7

Episode 13.6 - Downfall - Part 6

Episode 13.5 - Downfall - Part 5

Episode 13.4 - Downfall - Part 4

Episode 13.3 - Downfall - Part 3

Episode 13.2 - Downfall - Part 2

Episode 13.1 - Downfall - Part 1

Episode 13.0 - Season 13 Trailer

Recap - Season 12

New show release - Bloodrock Springs

A new show from Mark R. Healy - Bloodrock Springs (trailer)

2025 Studio News and New Season Release Dates

Episode 12.12 - Stronger Than Blood - Part 12 (Season Finale)

Episode 12.11 - Stronger Than Blood - Part 11

Episode 12.10 - Stronger Than Blood - Part 10

About The Strata

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