The best podcasts for getting your audiodrama fix
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Who am I?
We are a married couple who met through our shared love of storytelling. In 2021 we formed Lantern Audio Works to write and produce original audiodramas for release in the podcast format. We love telling and listening to stories. From listening to old time radio shows as kids to live storytelling, a love for story drives us.
My Show
What is my podcast about and/or how does it relate to the playlist topic you chose?
Lantern Radio is a multi-story podcast that functions like a radio station. The shows are in multiple genres and run in seasons. The exception is Lantern News, which runs weekly. All shows are original fiction and written and produced in-house.
What is my podcast playlist about?
These are some of our favorite audiodramas from the past and today. A curated collection of what we regularly listen to.
1. The Shadow
Why this podcast?
A classic crime/mystery show from the golden age of radio. Set the standard for the genre. Follow Lamont Cranston as he solves crimes and mysteries as the mysterious Shadow.
The Shadow
Entertainment Radio
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The Shadow is the name of a collection of serialized dramas, originally in 1930s pulp novels, and then in a wide variety of media, and it is also used to refer to the character featured in The Shadow media. One of the most famous adventure heroes of the 20th century United States, the Shadow has been featured on the radio, in a long-running pulp magazine series, in American comic books, comic strips, television, serials, video games, and at least five films. The radio drama included episodes voiced by Orson Welles.
On September 26, 1937, The Shadow radio drama, a new radio series based on the character as created by Gibson for the pulp magazine, premiered with the story "The Death House Rescue," in which The Shadow was characterized as having "the power to cloud men's minds so they cannot see him." As in the magazine stories, The Shadow was not given the literal ability to become invisible.
The introduction from The Shadow radio program "Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men? The Shadow knows!", spoken by actor Frank Readick Jr, has earned a place in the American idiom. These words were accompanied by an ominous laugh and a musical theme, Camille Saint-Saëns' Le Rouet d'Omphale ("Omphale's Spinning Wheel", composed in 1872). At the end of each episode The Shadow reminded listeners that, "The weed of crime bears bitter fruit! Crime does not pay...The Shadow knows!" (Some early episodes, however, used the alternate statement, "As you sow evil, so shall you reap evil! Crime does not pay...The Shadow knows!")
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How many episodes does The Shadow have?
The Shadow currently has 201 episodes available.
What topics does The Shadow cover?
The podcast is about Podcasts, Drama, Society & Culture and Fiction.
What is the average episode length on The Shadow?
The average episode length on The Shadow is 27 minutes.
When was the first episode of The Shadow?
The first episode of The Shadow was released on Jun 7, 2020.
2. The Magnus Archives
Why this podcast?
Beautifully written and wonderfully performed, this supernatural mystery podcast pulls you in and only gets better as it pulls you deeper.
The Magnus Archives
Rusty Quill
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4.9
“Make your statement, face your fear.” A weekly horror fiction podcast examining what lurks in the archives of the Magnus Institute, an organisation dedicated to researching the esoteric and the weird. Join Jonathan Sims as he explores the archive, but be warned, as he looks into its depths something starts to look back... New episodes every Thursday produced by Rusty Quill, featuring guest actors, short stories, serial plots and more. The Magnus Protocol launches in January 2024.
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65 Listeners
13 Comments
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How many episodes does The Magnus Archives have?
The Magnus Archives currently has 343 episodes available.
What topics does The Magnus Archives cover?
The podcast is about Audio Fiction, Horror Fiction, Horror Podcast, Fiction Podcast, Audiodrama, Podcasts, Drama, Performing Arts, Fiction and Arts.
What is the average episode length on The Magnus Archives?
The average episode length on The Magnus Archives is 24 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Magnus Archives released?
Episodes of The Magnus Archives are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of The Magnus Archives?
The first episode of The Magnus Archives was released on Mar 18, 2016.
3. Welcome to Night Vale
Why this podcast?
A modern classic that redefined what a podcast could be. This local community radio show takes you to the strange town of Night Vale. Good luck leaving.
Welcome to Night Vale
Night Vale Presents
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4.4
Twice-monthly community updates for the small desert town of Night Vale, where every conspiracy theory is true. Turn on your radio and hide. Never listened before? It's an ongoing radio show. Start with the current episode, and you'll catch on in no time. Or, go right to Episode 1 if you wanna binge-listen.
53 Listeners
4 Comments
4
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How many episodes does Welcome to Night Vale have?
Welcome to Night Vale currently has 323 episodes available.
What topics does Welcome to Night Vale cover?
The podcast is about Podcasts, Science Fiction and Fiction.
What is the average episode length on Welcome to Night Vale?
The average episode length on Welcome to Night Vale is 24 minutes.
How often are episodes of Welcome to Night Vale released?
Episodes of Welcome to Night Vale are typically released every 14 days.
When was the first episode of Welcome to Night Vale?
The first episode of Welcome to Night Vale was released on Jun 1, 2012.
4. GSMC Classics: Journey Into Space
Why this podcast?
A classic scifi adventure from the BBC, Journey Into Space first premiered in 1958 as Operation Luna and was the last radio show to get higher ratings than television in Britain.
GSMC Classics: Journey Into Space
GSMC SciFi Network
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Journey Into Space is a BBC Radio science fiction programme, originally broadcast from 1953 to 1958 and written by BBC producer Charles Chilton. Four series were produced (the fourth being a remake of the first), which went on to be translated into 17 languages and broadcast worldwide. Each half-hour episode would usually end with a dramatic cliffhanger, to increase the audience's incentive to tune in to the next episode. GSMC Classics presents some of the greatest classic radio broadcasts, classic novels, dramas, comedies, mysteries, and theatrical presentations from a bygone era. The GSMC Classics collection is the embodiment of the best of the golden age of radio. Let Golden State Media Concepts take you on a ride through the classic age of radio, with this compiled collection of episodes from a wide variety of old programs. ***PLEASE NOTE*** GSMC Podcast Network presents these shows as historical content and have brought them to you unedited. Remember that times have changed and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Golden State Media Concepts or the GSMC Podcast Network. Our goal is to entertain, educate, and give you a glimpse into the past.
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How many episodes does GSMC Classics: Journey Into Space have?
GSMC Classics: Journey Into Space currently has 56 episodes available.
What topics does GSMC Classics: Journey Into Space cover?
The podcast is about Tv & Film and Podcasts.
What is the average episode length on GSMC Classics: Journey Into Space?
The average episode length on GSMC Classics: Journey Into Space is 30 minutes.
How often are episodes of GSMC Classics: Journey Into Space released?
Episodes of GSMC Classics: Journey Into Space are typically released every 4 days.
When was the first episode of GSMC Classics: Journey Into Space?
The first episode of GSMC Classics: Journey Into Space was released on Jul 4, 2022.
5. Ronstadt
Why this podcast?
Starring Rhett McLaughlin and Link Neal from the YouTube channel "Good Mythical Morning" and featuring members of their "Mythical Crew", this supernatural mystery only ran for one season, but tells an interesting, fun story and makes remarkable use of immersive audio.
Ronstadt
QCODE, Wood Elf, Mythical
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RONSTADT, starring Rhett & Link, is a supernatural noir comedy set on the mean streets of LA about a 9-1-1 phone jockey whose night job, along with a self-described “Craydar,” leads him deep into Side B - a world filled with magic, monsters, and all things Mythical. RONSTADT was created by Jonathan Strailey & Brandon Bestenheider and produced by QCODE, Wood Elf, and Mythical.
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How many episodes does Ronstadt have?
Ronstadt currently has 56 episodes available.
What topics does Ronstadt cover?
The podcast is about Drama, Podcasts, Comedy Fiction and Fiction.
What is the average episode length on Ronstadt?
The average episode length on Ronstadt is 30 minutes.
How often are episodes of Ronstadt released?
Episodes of Ronstadt are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Ronstadt?
The first episode of Ronstadt was released on May 6, 2021.
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