our studio

View of "The Superman Building," a historic skyscraper in Providence, Rhode Island through a gap in abstract metal sculptures, with a warm, vintage tone. The scene conveys nostalgia and urban beauty. Photo by Robin Winchell
Dimly lit urban scene at dusk; bicycles parked under a streetlamp, silhouetted tree branches against a fading blue-green sky, evoking tranquility.
Blurred image of a night sky with a bright moon in the center. Soft, colorful bokeh lights appear scattered, creating a dreamy, serene atmosphere.

How it Ends Studio (HIES) is an independent Providence-based production studio that's home to the How it Ends podcast. How it Ends is a multi-award-winning immersive mystery audio drama podcast distributed by Realm Podcast Network. The HIES team has also directed The Pit Below Paradise, a limited series for Rusty Quill’s Neon Inkwell anthology podcast, released in 2024.

Stephanie and Micah met by accident during the spring of 2017 and connected over their shared love of storytelling. Six months later, they formed How It Ends Studio.

HIES' approach to storytelling focuses on immersive narratives, diverse and relatable characters, authentic representation on and off air, real-world dynamics and themes, and realistic depictions of friendship, family dynamics, and mental health. The team's goal is for audiences to fall in step with the show's characters as they reminisce, scheme, plan, unravel, console, and embark on their journeys. The showrunners consistently keep listeners top-of-mind by encouraging direct participation in live performances and/or broadcasts of episodes, Alternate Reality Game (ARG) style clues and puzzles, and opportunities for listeners to become part of the fabric of their shows.

co-creators

“I mean, it could be just simple synchronicities, you know? You’re putting it out into the world... sometimes the world gives something back.”
— Elia, How it Ends, Season 1
An artistic snapshot of How it Ends Studio co-founder, Micah Rodriguez. A woman with brown eyes and hair covering the right side of her face.

  • Co-Director/Creator

    Micah Rodriguez is a writer, director, voice actor, mixed media artist, and nonprofit professional with a focus in development, operations, and communications. She is a transplant to Rhode Island by way of New Jersey, California, and few other states in between. Micah has a B.A. from Rhode Island College in Political Science with a self-directed minor combining politics with studio art, creative writing, and sociology. Outside of How it Ends, their writing has been featured in Rhode Island College's literary magazine Shoreline and on The Daily Soundtrack, formerly a website for music reviews and recommendations. Their mixed media book Parts of the Whole is on view at The Taube Museum of Art as part of The 2015 Sketchbook Project.

An artistic snapshot of How it Ends Studio co-founder Stephanie Resendes. A woman with dark brown hair and green eyes smiling into the camera against a brightly colored brick wall.

  • Co-Director/Creator

    Stephanie Resendes is a writer, director, and voice actor. She has a B.A. in Communications from Rhode Island College and an M.F.A. in Creative Writing from Full Sail University, where she was the Valedictorian of her cohort. In the past, she wrote marketing copy for both local small businesses and Fortune 200 companies, ranging from blog posts and website copy to full concept marketing campaigns. A lifelong Providence resident, Stephanie was first inspired to embark on a creative career while attending New Urban Arts’ after-school program as a Classical High School student. After dabbling in photography and graphic design, she pursued writing, driven by a deep love of reading and storytelling instilled in her from a young age at home and through programs at Providence’s Mount Pleasant Library.

Our team

  • Victoria Cheng

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    SOUND DESIGN

  • Jacob Haller

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    SOUND DESIGN

  • Tiffany Jordan

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    ENGAGEMENT CONSULTANT

  • Joshua Van Ness

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    COMPOSER

  • Emily Boucher

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    ARTIFACT DESIGN

  • Madeline England

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    ILLUSTRATION

  • Sasha Pernot

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    ANIMATION/ILLUSTRATION

  • Nghi Rohland

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    DISCORD COMMUNITY MOD

  • Roger Lopez

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    DISCORD COMMUNITY & REDDIT MOD