The River Knows
Narrated Drama Series
The River Knows is a five-episode cinematic audio drama set along the Upper Ottawa Valley. History, folklore, and the liminal edges of early adolescence come alive in 1975, where the River keeps its secrets… and its boys.
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Episode 1 – When the Boys Awoke – The River Knows Podcast
In this debut chapter of The River Knows, a five-part cinematic audio drama, the River recalls a cold March morning in 1975, when two brothers wake near Hennessy’s Creek—unaware that the land beneath them carries centuries of memory.Rooted in Algonquin homelands, Valley folklore, and the liminal edges of early adolescence, this opening episode sets the mythic and historical stage for the journey ahead.Continue with Episode 2 – Grivens' MistakeThe River keeps its secrets…and its boys. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theriverknows.substack.com