Season 2, Episode2: "Somnolence"

Some connections are forged, and some are shattered. Liam picks through the fallout to figure out his next steps.

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Content warnings:

• Familial trauma throughout
• Discussions of a past bomb threat at 5:30
• Discussions of blood, injuries, and death from 22:15

Credits:

• Our theme was made by Travis Reaves,
• with production by Raul Vega.
• Additional music provided by Loyalty Freak Music and Kai Engel.
• VALENCE was created by Wil Williams.
• VALENCE is edited and sound designed by Wil Williams.
• VALENCE is directed by Katie Youmans and Anne Baird.
• VALENCE is produced by Anne Baird.

Performances by, in order of appearance:

• Josh Rubino as Liam Alden and Liam's Inner Voices,
• Katie Chin as Grace Chen,
• Alex Welch as Noel Alden,
• Caleb Del Rio as Flynn Velasco,
• Jordan Cobb as Sarah Harris,
• David S. Dear as Richard Alden,
• and John Westover as Nico Salvai.

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