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Top 68 Audio Drama Podcasts

Nov 6, 2024

The Best Audio Drama Podcasts from millions of podcasts available on the Goodpods platform and ranked by listens, ratings, comments, subscriptions and shares.

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Wake Of Corrosion

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Wake Of Corrosion
Top 10 Best Wake Of Corrosion Episodes

83 Episodes

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Avg Length 24m

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Latest episode 6 days ago

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A UK based audio drama set in a nightmare ridden, apocalyptic world. An unknown horror grips the country, forcing most of the remaining population into shelter. Tune into the broadcasts from Bunker A:12 and join Professor Ryan as he endeavours to find answers in the wreckage. [Explicit content/Discretion advised] For credits and content warnings visit: wakeofcorrosion.com

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Syntax

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Syntax
Top 10 Best Syntax Episodes

61 Episodes

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Avg Length 46m

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Latest episode 11 days ago

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A science fiction, horror audio drama podcast that follows Silas Caldwell, a linguist, who finds himself employed by VINCULA, a biotech company with an unearthly set of artifacts in their possession. Alongside a team of scientists and explorers, Silas plunges into the world beyond the Breach, and is touched by terrors beyond his wildest dreams.


Syntax Season 4 underway!


This show is a full cast audio drama, and has adult themes and horror settings. Made by Twin Strangers Productions. For more audio dramas, go to twinstrangersproductions.com


Website: syntaxpodcast.com



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HAUNTED: The Audio Drama
Top 10 Best HAUNTED: The Audio Drama Episodes

219 Episodes

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Avg Length 15m

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Latest episode 2 days ago

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HAUNTED: The Audio Drama tells the story of reclusive alcoholic writer James Hunter, bubbly enthusiastic podcaster Abigail Corbin and police officer Dan Cowell as they investigate strange and seemingly unexplainable phenomenon. Told in a classic serial format with episodes raging from suspenseful thrillers, to spine tingling horrors to laugh-out-loud comedies, HAUNTED: The Audio Drama is a horror adventure series that feels like Doctor Who crossed with The X Files.


Season 3 Coming 2025

Get bonus content on Patreon

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Untrue Stories

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Untrue Stories
Top 10 Best Untrue Stories Episodes

15 Episodes

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Avg Length 17m

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Latest episode 2 years ago

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A sci-fi comedy-drama putting surreal new spins on classic speculative fiction. When George Orwell and H. G. Wells accidentally double-book a getaway cottage, an argument about tea escalates into an aeon-spanning adventure of time travel and political machination. A full cast audio drama from award-winning writer Robin Johnson.

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No Return

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No Return
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152 Episodes

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Avg Length 17m

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Latest episode 12 days ago

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No Return: An Audio Drama by Kier Zhou
Enjoy yourself in the chaotic, fantastical world of "No Return," where the worldbuilding ambition rivals Robert Jordan, the humour channels Terry Pratchett and Douglas Adams, and the violence echoes Tom Sharpe—all wrapped in the indie punk aesthetic of a one man band making content on a laptop powered by a potato.
This full cast comedy fantasy spans a diverse array of tales:
- Clumsy Divine Quests: Join researchers on accidental divine missions.
- Mercenary Chaos: Witness comedic clashes between mercenaries and foreign warships.
- Eerie Mysteries: Delve into the haunting search for lost children.
- Ancient Secrets: Unearth treacherous truths in the Darklands.
- Sinister Plots: Navigate a city's dark underbelly filled with kidnappings and dark schemes.
- Ensemble Comedy of Errors: Dive into epic fantasy battles where magic and mayhem reign supreme.
- Actual Play: Follow the gripping saga of a burning city and the heroes fighting for its survival amidst chaos and intrigue. Told through a tightly edited TTRPG actual play.
And remember, for those seeking extra tales and behind-the-scenes magic, check out:
[https://patreon.com/NoReturnAD]

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The Moon Crown

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The Moon Crown
Top 10 Best The Moon Crown Episodes

36 Episodes

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Avg Length 14m

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Latest episode 5 months ago

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In a world where beasts and entities have integrated into society, a group of outcasts set out on the run after a discovery that could change the existence of entities everywhere.


Lou sends out broadcasts in hopes of reaching an audience with a warning of what's to come. Unfortunately, the listener she reaches might not be the kind of person she's hoping to find.


The Moon Crown is a full-cast, weird fiction and horror audio drama meant for adult audiences, and is based on Filipino mythology with a little western mythology mixed in.


More information can be found on themooncrown.com.



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Dr. Apples ®

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Dr. Apples ®
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29 Episodes

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Avg Length 10m

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Latest episode 14 days ago

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Step into the Award-winning Fun, Fictional, Fantasy Folklore of Dr. Apples! A wizard on the hunt to find his mother! 🍎Listen to the Dr. Apples Variety show in four exciting ways:
📚 'Folklore': Immerse yourself in our main fictional narrative. 📚
📜 'Storytime': Listen to comedic, tales of Dr. Apples' explorations. 📜
👩‍🏫 'Interview': Explore the intriguing themes embedded within our tale. 👩‍🏫
🎮 'Game Time': Enjoy zany shenanigans with the intergalactic crew. 🎮
🍎Join us in finding his mother!🍎
Enjoy a binge session of your favorite series!
Dr. Apples is a Mixed-Media, Multi-format Storytelling Series. Enjoy!
Visit www.DrApples.com for more Info!

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Nother Realm

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Nother Realm
Top 10 Best Nother Realm Episodes

66 Episodes

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Avg Length 83m

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Latest episode 9 days ago

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Welcome to Nother Realm, a dimension of magic and adventure fueled by tabletop RPGs. Join us as we weave tales filled with action, mystery, drama, and plenty of comedy!
Season one follows the adventures of Archibald Theodore Cromwell, Six, Margbark Smothe, and Osiris Teasun as they try to deal with the ghosts of their pasts and the mysterious disappearances plaguing the kingdom of Attoria. They’ll soon find that the things they care about the most sometimes disappear like they were never even there at all.

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Small Victories

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Small Victories
Top 10 Best Small Victories Episodes

56 Episodes

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Avg Length 16m

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Latest episode 1 month ago

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A recently recovered drug addict tries to start her new lease on life, too bad life has it out for her. This drama follows Marisol through the ups and downs of a year in her life. (2024 NAACP Image Award Nominee For Outstanding Scripted Podcast)
Raising Hope A zombie survival audio drama
Top 10 Best Raising Hope A zombie survival audio drama Episodes

28 Episodes

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Avg Length 25m

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Latest episode 1 month ago

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How many people would raise a baby in a zombie apocalypse? After finding an abandoned baby our hero deals with the inner turmoil of whether or not to save this life or raising it in a world full of chaos. Get bonus content on Patreon

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Adventurers Anonymous - A British D&D Podcast
Top 10 Best Adventurers Anonymous - A British D&D Podcast Episodes

151 Episodes

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Avg Length 84m

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Latest episode 15 hours ago

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A group of dangerously codependent British misfits gather around a microphone, sip cocktails, and seek a glorious demise in a Dungeons & Dragons themed actual play comedy podcast.

With a cast that includes a failed Crocoborn sorcerer, turned children’s party entertainer, a dirty old human priest, on the brink of the afterlife, a retired half-orc police officer, a sassy blue Tiefling, surrounded by bees and a retired Gnome archer with PTSD. So, if you like your plot lines thin and crispy, and your language to be saltier than a sailor's beard, welcome aboard!


Disappointing the TTRPG & D&D Community since 2020. Not suitable for little ears. This show is mostly improvised and entirely inappropriate. Listener discretion is advised.


A brand new episode every Tuesday.


www.adventurers-anonymous.com

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Full Cast Production Audio Dramas by AudioIron
Top 10 Best Full Cast Production Audio Dramas by AudioIron Episodes

10 Episodes

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Avg Length 19m

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Latest episode 5 months ago

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AudioIron.com delivers dozens of full cast performances you'll never forget. Visit our site to see all our podcasts and hear what you've been missing.

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Baseline Feed

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Baseline Feed
Top 10 Best Baseline Feed Episodes

45 Episodes

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Avg Length 29m

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Latest episode 3 days ago

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Here, we break the barrier holding new writers, voice actors, and producers hostage. This is a platform to transform no-name talent into big-name professionals!

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Sherlock Holmes

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Sherlock Holmes
Top 10 Best Sherlock Holmes Episodes

3 Episodes

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Avg Length 42m

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Latest episode 7 months ago

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Adaptations and original stories featuring the adventures of that most famous detective, Sherlock Holmes.

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Starship Q Star

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8 Episodes

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Avg Length 30m

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Latest episode 1 year ago

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Starship Q Star is an award-winning sci-fi comedy: When a space agency sends the “first all woman and non-binary crew” on a blatant PR mission to Mars, they inadvertently end up the last six humans in the universe. Lead by Co-Captains (and exes) Aurelia and Sim, Starship Q Star follows this madcap crew on their quest across the galaxy in search of a new home... which is basically one hilarious mishap after the other.


Recently winning Silver at the Signal Awards for Best Writing (Fiction), this Aussie sitcom has picked up awards across the globe including Best Fiction Podcast at Sydney Web Fest, Best Comedy at LA Webfest, Outstanding Comedy at New Jersey Web Fest, and took out the 2023 Audio Fiction World Cup.


Three all new animated adventures are out now on YouTube! Supported by the ABC and Screen Australia, you can learn more and watch them here: https://starshipqstar.com/animated


Created by co-writing couple Meegan May & Lauren Anderson, Starship Q Star stars: Annie Lumsden, Drey Mendez, Lena Moon, Sunanda, Scott Limbrick, Isha Menon, and Ben Russell.


For More:

https://starshipqstar.com/

https://www.instagram.com/starshipqstar/

https://www.tiktok.com/@starshipqstar



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The Heart Pyre

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Top 10 Best The Heart Pyre Episodes

36 Episodes

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Avg Length 23m

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Latest episode 3 months ago

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The Heart Pyre is an interactive epic fantasy audio drama about mysterious fires, political corruption and long forgotten Gods.

Tales From The Swan Hotel
Top 10 Best Tales From The Swan Hotel Episodes

15 Episodes

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Avg Length 30m

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Latest episode 8 years ago

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In southern California, just outside Hollywood, there is a most unusual hotel. A hotel dedicated to the golden age of cinema and the departures of its most influential and notorious players. It is a destination that spotlights the manners in which these men and women of Hollywood perished. The rooms are decorated with an array of evidence and clues, unique to each death, and fitted with a cast of department store manikins which stand in for the major roles involved - Forensic precision made kitschy and accessible to all. Each episode we will present to you one of these rooms, and rouse your im

Liminal Criminals: A Fake Crime Podcast
Top 10 Best Liminal Criminals: A Fake Crime Podcast Episodes

19 Episodes

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Avg Length 21m

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Latest episode 1 year ago

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Liminal Criminals is a fictionalized true crime podcast detailing the bizarre, egregious, and completely fake exploits of the world's most notorious, and most nonexistent, people. It updates! Sometimes! Find us on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/LiminalCast

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RADIO: Outcast

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RADIO: Outcast
Top 10 Best RADIO: Outcast Episodes

27 Episodes

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Avg Length 33m

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Latest episode 1 month ago

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A goddess, a cowboy, and a conman. Far from friends. This fantasy-western follows an unexpected adventure across the American West. Created by Maria Fernanda Vidaurrazaga and JT Lachausse.



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The Lesbian Romantic

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Top 10 Best The Lesbian Romantic Episodes

274 Episodes

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Avg Length 19m

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Latest episode 29 days ago

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Lesbian romance stories brought to you as an immersive podcast. Created to make you smile, blush or keep you on the edge of your seat. Listen with headphones to immerse yourself fully! New wlw story chapter every other Tuesday.

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The Devil's Antlers

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27 Episodes

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Avg Length 42m

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Latest episode 4 months ago

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A Homebrewed TTRPG Actual Play Cryptid Campaign, with voice acting, sound FX, and original music. Set in the mid 1950s, this story follows four citizens around Pembine and Marinette, Wisconsin, as they begin to unveil some strange occurrences in the area.

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The Sleep Wake Cycle

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Top 10 Best The Sleep Wake Cycle Episodes

181 Episodes

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Avg Length 27m

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Latest episode 5 days ago

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Blending supernatural horror with noir, the Sleep/Wake Cycle follows estranged twins Isaiah and Rosemary. Their mission, to fulfill a secret government agency's directive to bring the US back from the brink of madness. Born with strange abilities, the twins investigate the wellness of a republic ravaged by the Great Darkness of 1999 - with doomsday cults pervading society, horrific conspiracies spun more from truth than fiction, and a creeping feeling that hope itself has fled the land, the twins have their work cut out for them.



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Tell No Tales

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Top 10 Best Tell No Tales Episodes

62 Episodes

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Avg Length 17m

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Latest episode 2 months ago

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Leo Quinn works for Better Place, the world leader in ghost removal, but they’re having some doubts about the ethics of their work. They’re building a device that should let them capture the voices of ghosts, to prove once and for all that Better Place needs to start treating spirits with the humanity they deserve – and to unravel some mysteries in the process. Tell No Tales is a serialised fiction podcast — to hear the story unfold, we recommend starting from S1 E1. Distributed by Twin Strangers Productions

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Hi Nay

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188 Episodes

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Avg Length 27m

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Latest episode 2 days ago

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Hi Nay, literally translated to “Hi Mom”, is a supernatural horror fictional podcast about Filipina immigrant Mari Datuin, whose babaylan (shaman) family background accidentally gets her involved in stopping dangerous supernatural events in Toronto. Written, directed, produced, and created by Motzie Dapul and co-created by Reg Geli.

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Everyone's Happy

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11 Episodes

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Avg Length 26m

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Latest episode 1 month ago

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In a dystopian future, Dome-covered cities are governed by the Happiness Programme - a government-mandated drug that eliminates all negative emotions. A few individuals remain immune to the medicine’s influence, but discovery spells unimaginable consequences. When seventeen-year-old Parker inherits a set of mysterious tapes from her grandmother, she is thrust into a perilous fight for survival in the harsh, climate-ravaged wilderness outside the Dome. Join Parker on an adventure of identity, rebellion, and the pursuit of truth in this riveting science fiction audio drama. Get bonus content on Patreon

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The Tower

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39 Episodes

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Avg Length 11m

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Latest episode 1 year ago

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A young woman leaves behind her isolated, suffocating existence to climb The Tower, an abandoned relic of a forgotten age, built by a proud king who wanted to rule the sky as well as the land. It stretches up into the sky, through the smog. An experimental audio drama series from Tin Can Audio.


Official Selection - Miami Web Series Festival 2022

Official Selection - Apulia Web Fest 2022

Official Selection - New Jersey Web Festival 2022

Official Selection - Minnesota WebFest 2022

Official Selection - New Zealand WebFest 2022



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Fate of Isen: A Kiwi D&D Podcast
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250 Episodes

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Avg Length 61m

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Latest episode 7 days ago

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The Fate of Isen is a fun and loose Dunegons and Dragons actual-play podcast from Aotearoa New Zealand. Join the quest as incredibly unlikely heroes (played by kiwi comedians) fumble their way through saving the world of Isen. There are empires, gods, demons, giant kiwi, and so much more! Book 1 was DM'd by Brad Zimmerman. Book 2 is DM'd by Julz Burgisser. Join the resistance! Become a supporter on Patreon to access bonus episodes and other sweet Fate of Isen perks. Ranked as one of the top D&D podcasts in the world.

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Samite

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16 Episodes

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Avg Length 21m

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Latest episode 7 months ago

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Samite is a slow-moving horror series that delves into the dark history behind a Bulletin Board System (BBS) that was started in 1981. Starring Amando McClaine and Christine Celozzi, Samite is a 12-part story that connects to a much larger world.

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Trice Forgotten

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23 Episodes

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Avg Length 31m

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Latest episode 10 months ago

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Alestes likes to keep her head down while she works as a merchant, couriering deliveries and carrying travelers to destinations across the seas. Only as her travelers gradually become permanent crewmates, she realises her ship has become a floating museum, laboratory, vault of repatriated ‘treasures’, and a chef’s kitchen.

After spending most of her life with the understanding that nothing changes, no matter how hard you fight, Alestes is faced with a choice: Will she use her new network of allies to build safe harbour and potentially a future for her new community, or will she once again put her head down and drown in her sea of excuses...



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The Endless Elsewhere Podcast
Top 10 Best The Endless Elsewhere Podcast Episodes

42 Episodes

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Avg Length 34m

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Latest episode 19 days ago

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When the calls to her late-night, paranormal radio show go from strange to stranger, host Lindsay Mallyn launches an investigative podcast to explore the mysterious happenings. Unable to do it alone, however, she recruits the infamous JP Leck, a disgraced archivist and the keeper of curious lore. Together they will uncover terrible secrets, delve into forbidden realms, and do battle with otherworldly creatures.

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Factory Theatre

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8 Episodes

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Avg Length 32m

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Latest episode 11 months ago

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Learn more about Factory Theatre by visiting www.factorytheatre.ca

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The Giants March

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29 Episodes

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Avg Length 53m

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Latest episode 1 year ago

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The players role-play as giants in this actual play D&D 5e adventure. When a girl is kidnapped, a search party rallies together to recover her. But they soon learn there is a lot more going on than just a kidnapping. This is a story filled with exploration, mystery, and colorful characters.

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Dashing Onions Audio

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16 Episodes

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Avg Length 14m

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Latest episode 1 year ago

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Dashing Onions Audio creates original audio drama miniseries and one-off plays, focusing on stories with elements of oddness, mythology and the supernatural.

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Soul Operator

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20 Episodes

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Avg Length 18m

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Latest episode 18 days ago

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Soul Operator is a horror audio drama/solo ttrpg actual play, created with the intention of highlighting solo ttrpgs through a narrative format. Follow Tessa Whitlock as she navigates these strange new worlds, for better or for worse. Part of the Rusty Quill Network.

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Star Wars: Knightfall

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Star Wars: Knightfall
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57 Episodes

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Avg Length 50m

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Latest episode 11 days ago

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Season Two: the Book of Daelen Gault. During the waning months of the Clone Wars Daelen Gault's young Padawan is taken captive be nefarious forces. The Book of Daelen Gault stars Rob Hunter as Jedi Knight Daelen Gault, Paden Castle as used starship salesman Ghruul, Justin Chapman as the bounty hunter Kreedo, Richard Caposell as Jedi Knight Kenari, and Zakk Saam as the Galaxy Master.
Season One: The Book of Syu Zee. The Clone Wars have ended, and the Jedi Purge has just begun. Set three years after Revenge of the Sith, the Book of Syu Zee follows Paden Castle as Jedi Padawan Syu Zee, Richard Caposell as Clone Trooper Photon and mechanic Krik, BFM as freedom fighter Nelos Kath, Justin Chapman as Bothan spy Fenn, and Rob Hunter as cybernetic surgeon Dr Nimofitz, as they navigate a tyrannical galaxy in search of a lost planet while in turn being hunted by the Empire’s newest weapon, the Inquisitor program.
Star Wars: Knightfall is a fan-made, Saga Edition actual-play podcast set in the Star Wars universe.

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Halfmoon Chronicles

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24 Episodes

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Avg Length 22m

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Latest episode 2 years ago

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In November 1999, four friends set out to the small town of Halfmoon, Massachusetts, to investigate the mysterious disappearances and deaths that happen there.

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Sected

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Sected
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8 Episodes

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Avg Length 16m

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Latest episode 9 months ago

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A British sitcom podcast about four incompetent souls trying to start their own cult. Can you create a new movement with no ideas, no philosophy, and a leader with the charisma of a plastic plant forgotten in a cupboard? They’ll certainly give it a go.


Contains strong language.


Written by award-winning playwright Paul Adam Levy and performed by an acclaimed comedy theatre cast.


With Carla Segal as Jill, Hannah Meyer as Beatrice, Theo Brignall as Drew, and Joseph Krajewski as Handar.


Find out more: https://www.sectedpodcast.co.uk/


Support and follow links: https://linktr.ee/sectedpodcast



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The City

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29 Episodes

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Avg Length 28m

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Latest episode 5 months ago

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USA TODAY’s critically acclaimed investigative podcast about power in American cities.

Season 1, Chicago: A black neighborhood fights back when a mysterious man with mob ties builds an illegal dump across the street from an elementary school. Along the way they confront corrupt politicians, apathetic bureaucrats—and a secret undercover FBI investigation.

Season 2, Reno: A surprising proxy battle for the future of Reno pits a brash strip club kingpin against power brokers in city hall. The winner-takes-all fight could remake the city—and ruin lives in the process.

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Not Quite Dead

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52 Episodes

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Avg Length 23m

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Latest episode 6 days ago

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As an A&E nurse, Alfie deals with horror everyday, but almost being killed by a walking corpse and being saved by a vampire takes things a bit far, even for him. The vampire is Casper, and he’s hundreds of years old, and Alfie can’t seem to leave him alone, despite both of their best efforts.


The more Alfie learns about Casper and his world, the more he finds himself inescapably drawn deeper into both. Despite Casper’s misgivings about his kind, the relationship between vampires and humans is more complicated than just predator and prey, and his own relationship with Casper is a heady, carnal blend of horror, hunger, love and lust.


Not Quite Dead is a (mostly) single narrator gory horror romance audio drama exploring themes of identity, sexuality and death. Totalling 40 episodes over 3 completed seasons, with S4 on the way in 2025.


This show is part of the Rusty Quill Network, and is created independently by Eira Major (AKA Hanging Sloth) who writes, sound designs, and performs as Alfie and Neige.



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Weeping Cedars

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Weeping Cedars
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112 Episodes

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Avg Length 14m

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Latest episode 11 months ago

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A slow burn horror story in the town of Weeping Cedars. Learn about both the past and present of Weeping Cedars with Documentary episodes from the Historical Society and weekly updates from KWPN News at Night.
PAUSE for Dramatic Effect
Top 10 Best PAUSE for Dramatic Effect Episodes

61 Episodes

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Avg Length 7m

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Latest episode 6 months ago

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Douglas Dire's world is one of isolation. Once a decorated Iraq War veteran, he now roams the streets haunted by the memory of friends lost in combat. With a fleeting grip on reality, a dark past full of unresolved pain, and a hopeless future, Douglas stumbles upon a ring in an empty parking lot that forces him to confront a secret he didn't know he was keeping.
Have Monster, Will Travel
Top 10 Best Have Monster, Will Travel Episodes

17 Episodes

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Avg Length 27m

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Latest episode 1 month ago

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An orphaned monster and his human embark on a search for his family in this fun-for-all-ages comedy about best friends doing kind things for strangers.
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Meet Riley and Render. Roommates. Best friends. There's just one small hitch. Riley is a young, career-focused woman with a little bit of burnout and Render... well, he's a monster. When Render admits feelings of sadness over not knowing who he is or where he comes from, Riley makes a bold choice: find his family, whatever the cost.
Have Monster, Will Travel: they're just two best friends on the adventure of a lifetime.
Have Monster, Will Travel features Jordan Trovillion as Riley, Paul Kerford Wilson as Render, Dave Powell as Professor Bunion and Neil Batra as Taiwan 1000. It is directed by Bridget Leak, written by Trey Tatum, and is produced by Queen City Flash out of Cincinnati, OH.
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Connect with us on twitter and instagram: @queencityflash
More information, including transcripts, can be found at https://www.queencityflash.com/have-monster-will-travelContact info: [email protected]

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Lizzie Borden Audio

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19 Episodes

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Avg Length 21m

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Latest episode 1 year ago

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Lizzie Borden Audio is a new episodic series that appeals to lovers of the dark and macabre nature of a historical true crime investigation from the famous 1892 case. Told from multiple witnesses utilizing the primary source transcripts with short musical interludes, it is the first podcast made entirely from trial testimony with humorous bits of music to accent the absurd and sometimes comical nature of the crime. All work is nonfiction and comes from the trial, the published works of Borden scholars, and the newspapers of the time.

Sioux City Strangler: The Podcast
Top 10 Best Sioux City Strangler: The Podcast Episodes

11 Episodes

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Avg Length 26m

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Latest episode 20 hours ago

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A string of murders spanning a dozen years rock Sioux City, Iowa. A decade later in the 1980s, a rash of similar murders terrorize Los Angeles residents. Could one man be responsible for all of these heinous crimes? This is the story of the Sioux City Strangler. Sioux City Strangler: The Podcast is presented by Past Due. Hosted by Mary Buckley.
The Foxkey Chronicles: What Hides Beneath
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Latest episode 7 days ago

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The year is 1874, and no children walk the cobbled streets of Murkwood, Texas. For going on two decades, they had been hunted and stolen into the night. Leaving behind nothing more than the sacrificial remains of their parents. The Sacrifice Three. The blood of the Mother, the blood of the Father, and the Child. That is what was needed for them to become something cursed...a Whisper, lost on the wind. And with each loss, the town of Murkwood came closer and closer to the darkness hidden below. The lifeblood slowly draining from the town. Another sacrifice given to the unholy thing that is the Reverent Sun.


The Clan(made up of Foxkeys and Walkers) has long stood between the dark things of the world. They are people with the power to hold back the dark tide itself. They are the final shield standing between the demons of the west and humanity.


Vera Fowley, once Vera Foxkey, was a mother, widow, and homeless. What she most decidedly was not was a witch. Chased by the ghosts of her past from St.Louis into the wild west of Texas, she must face her family's legacy to save her daughter and, more importantly, the world from a whole new existence filled with demons and monsters.

She must face the demons of her past to discover the power within.

These chronicles are not for the faint of heart and contain graphic themes. Listener discretion is advised.



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Cry Havoc! Ask Questions Later
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Avg Length 25m

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Latest episode 8 months ago

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Cry Havoc! Ask Questions Later takes place two years after Julius Caesar failed to beware the Ides of March and got stabbed to death by a band of well-wishers. Now the assassins have been rounded up and slaughtered in battle, so we can all breathe a sigh of relief. But who’s in charge now?

With things on the verge of absolute collapse, the cool and calculating Cleopatra, the Queen of the Nile, has swung by for an extended visit. She’s eager to renew an alliance with Rome by any means necessary – including marriage and/or murder.

A dramatic comedy of power politics, whirlwind romances, and running fast to get nowhere


Created by David K. Barnes

Directed by Amani Zardoe

Executive Producers Alexander J Newall & April Sumner


Written by David K. Barnes, Grace Knight, Maud Dromgoole, Robert Valentine, Octavia Bray, Rhys Tirado, Tom Crowley, Sarah Shachat, and Rafaella Marcus

Featuring: Kazeem Tosin Amore, Harry Roebuck, Lara Sawalha, Sarah Agha, Sarah Lambie, Andy Secombe, Beth Eyre, Benjamin Garrison, Aaron-Louis Cadogan, Ellie Dickens, & Ryan Hopevere-Anderson

Edited by Lowri Ann Davies, Nico Vettese, Katharine Seaton, Catherine Rinella, James Austin, Meg McKeller, Tessa Vroom



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Seminar: An original audio drama anthology
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Pendant Productions
Audio Fiction Trailers: A Cambridge Geek Podcast
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A compilation feed presenting a rolling collection of trailers for new fiction podcasts.

Visit https://audiofiction.co.uk/ for all the newest fiction podcasts released, as well as a searchable catalogue of every show I can find.

Starship Excelsior: A Star Trek Fan Audio Drama
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The Federation has opened the far reaches of the galaxy to exploration, with the Starship Excelsior as its standard-bearer. These are her stories. Find special episodes and bonus material at starshipexcelsior.com.

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The Warwick Recordings

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The Warwick Recordings - An 11-episode audio drama podcast from The Deadbolt Mystery Society.
Everyone has secrets. Knox Carter, a mid-list suspense author, is no exception. After getting divorced and needing a change of scenery, he buys a run-down house to restore in the Warwick Court neighborhood as a way of both preserving his own secret and finding a distraction from his personal problems. However, Warwick Court and its residents also have their fair share of secrets. Listen to The Warwick Recordings and hear Knox Carter's accounts of the strange series of events that take place there. But, beware, the Owl King is coming!

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The Devil's Plaything

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Avg Length 22m

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Latest episode 11 days ago

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Greg died but the demon Drathralas brought them back for a price. Now forced to kill for a demon,. college student Greg is forced to pair up with the ancient demon Dave. Between budding heads and collecting souls Greg is launched into a world of the occult and the strange. Will he survive college or will he become another soul in damnation.


The Devil's Plaything is a horror comedy audio drama produced by Tlacuache Theater



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Legacy Radio Theater

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A podcast series featuring standalone audio dramas produced by Legacy Radio Theater.
Emerson Dameron's Medicated Minutes
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Avg Length 47m

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LA’s #1 avant-garde personal development program. Experimental storytelling and comedy. Power, drugs, and mental health. The home of Ask a Sadist, Bite-Sized Erotic Thrillers, and the First Church of the Satanic Buddha. Levity saves lives.
Your host is Emerson Dameron, writer, competitive storyteller, occasional comedian, and possibly some sort of performance artist. I'll let the critics decide.
Regularly scheduled episodes premiere on the first Wednesday of the month on KCHUNG Los Angeles.

ADWIT: The Audio Drama Writers' Independent Toolkit
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Want there to be more good audio drama? Lindsay and Sarah do. Each episode, they'll discuss an aspect of audio drama, examples from current audio drama podcasts, and writing exercises so writers can play along. Join Sarah Golding and Lindsay Harris Friel on a voyage of discovery on the seas of audio drama podcasts.

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Megaton Girl

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After a first date turns into an origin story, Connie Opland transforms into the latest contender in a world of super-celebrities: MEGATON GIRL! But with super-poser Captain Valiant abusing his power, Connie needs the help of her girlfriend Laurel and her mentor Kirby to dethrone this jerk and show the world what a real hero can do!. http://megatongirl.com
ROGUEMAKER: A Science Fiction Podcast
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When a far-future commercial spaceflight ends in disaster, the survivors are left floating in escape pods with nothing but the radio for company. What happened to their flight...and, where are they going now? This sci-fi whodunnit mystery features escape pods, intercepted fast-food commercials, and things that should never be found.
Metahuman Intelligence Agency
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When the metahumans came into this world they were drunk on their own power. The MIA is the only thing standing between metahumans and total destruction.

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Spooning in the Apocalypse
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(This story is serial in nature. You should start at the first episode.) Spooning in the Apocalypse is a podcast set after the end of days and after the work day has ended. Tune your fictional dial, to the fictional radio network WSPN the Spoon, for the fictional call in style radio show Radiationships...it's fictional. In each episode registered Professor Shaum Defroyen and his co-host, Radd Flink offer advice and solace to Apocalyptic relationships. Digging in and digging it up, whether the callers are learning to love themselves or someone else, Radiationships will tickle the right spot. If the weight of your Apocalypse is too much, let them Apoca-pick you up. Season 2 available now. Welcome to the Confluence. For more go to www.SpooningInTheApocalypse.com
(presented by Cool Skvorsky)

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Audio Drama Insiders

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Interviews and conversations with the most prolific and talented audio drama creators.

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CRAP NOIR

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We are CRAP NOIR – a podcast team dedicated to bringing you some subpar jokes along with a moderately funny twist on the classic noir genre and detective radio shows of years past. Beth is a downtrodden twenty-something – completely SHOCKED that no one wants to hire her with her oddly specific and definitely legitimate Master’s degree in Detective Literature. She spends her time searching Craiglist for jobs that require her highly-sought-after expertise, thanks to the free WiFi at local New Jersey coffee shop, The Big Steam. She bugs her favorite mediocre barista, Jim Jam, for hours on end so her mother believes she isn’t an unemployable failure. Luckily for Beth, her first case finally emerges when friendly farm chicken, Esmeralda, disappears. Time to see if Beth’s degree holds up in the real-world! Follow us on Twitter, Tumblr, and Instagram @crapnoir
CHAD: A Fallout 76 Story
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Latest episode 9 days ago

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Dark humor, rich storytelling, memorable characters and a cinematic soundscape...over ONE MILLION listeners agree that this is a story you won't forget! Featured by Bethesda and Forbes Magazine, this podcast tells the story of two Vault Dwellers who emerge from Vault 76 and their eternal struggle against each other that will tear the region apart. Celebrity guest, original voice actors reprising their roles, and an ensemble cast of relatable, compelling and lovable characters will plunge you in the weird and horrifying world of post-apocalyptic Fallout.


Join Our Discord and talk to us!: https://discord.gg/37GENNH

Please support us on Patreon and help fund the show: https://www.patreon.com/fallout76chadpodcast

IN THE PRESS:

ABOUT THE SHOWRUNNER:

My name is Kenneth Vigue, author and narrator of this podcast. Growing up my grandmother would take me to the library in the town where I grew up every weekend. One fateful day, I ventured out of the children's room and headed up the massive Victorian staircase to the upstairs. I was awestruck by the 3-level open space, surrounded with balconies filled with books. In one cornered I wandered up to the very top level and found a dark and dusty corner room. It was filled floor to ceiling with records, which I had never seen before. I checked out "Lights Out: Murder Castle", a vintage radio horror. So began a lifelong love of the kind of audio wizardry that could be cooked up with sound long, long before television. It required an active imagination, and it cultivated it in turn.


Podcasting today has given new life to this vintage auditory art form, with groundbreaking shows such as "The NoSleep Podcast", "Limetown" and "The Black Tapes" being modern versions of classic radio drama.


With this podcast, 3 of my great loves have come together into some kind of mutated concoction of sound. My hope is to see more Fallout fans getting creative, sharing their passion and building on this amazing universe.

PART OF THE ROBOTS RADIO NETWORK

https://www.robotsradio.net/

Get bonus content on Patreon

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The Kingery sci-fi crime audio drama
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Latest episode 27 days ago

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Voidless

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After an anomaly seperates Rebel Captain Elyss Glasse from her team, she finds herself in an unknown place with an incomplete mission and a damaged scout ship. Desperate to find her way home, but unable to stop herself reflecting, the Void may not be as desolate as it first appears.

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Russian Trolls

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Russian Trolls is a sitcom podcast about the true story of the Internet Research Agency, the infamous Russian Troll Farm that influenced the 2016 presidential election and may or may not have helped Donald J. Trump become president.

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Mandible Judy

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Not your typical bi-weekly horror, scifi, telepathic frogs audio drama, Mandible Judy also features a synth-wielding geneticist and strangely sonorous rocks from space.We combine top-notch voice acting by veterans of the world of audio fiction with rich, evocative sound design and a dark, original score of brooding synthesizers and surreal soundscapes.To round out your mutated-children and marsh-dwelling-critter experience, Under Dead Water expands on the universe of Mandible Judy with new stories centered around a lake in New Hampshire. Our weekly twitch stream features discussion with the cast and crew as well as guest composers, voice actors and writers from the film, TV and podcasting worlds. twitch.tv/mandiblejudy

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Private Affairs

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Latest episode 11 months ago

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An award-winning romantic-dramedy about Veronica (Vee), a recent Melbourne transplant who is swept off her feet by a charming Aussie doctor and has to quickly learn how to navigate love across cultures. Vee is helped along by her newly married cousin and smooth-talking BFF.


Private Affairs was the 2021 Australian Podcast of the Year and Best Fiction podcast. Created, written, directed and produced by Christine "Kix" Mwaturura, starring: Ratidzo Mambo, Ronn Kurtz, Tsungirai Wachenuka, Garikai Jani and Taff. Original music and sound design by Jerry Agbinya. Cover art by Maanya Dhar. Learn more at: www.privateaffairspod.com.

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/private-affairs.



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Low Tide - From Conch Public Radio
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Latest episode 2 years ago

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Low Tide is Conch County's most popular news and culture program. If you've never heard of Conch County, that's because it's fictional and this is a comedy show. If you're a fan of NPR, Parks and Recreation, or Welcome To Night Vale, tune in to Low Tide. We have tote bags.
Welcome to Tinsel Town: A Christmas Adventure
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After making a wish on the Christmas Star, Holly finds herself popping in and out of Tinsel Town, a magical place where it’s Christmas everyday. But after getting stuck there, her friends - a giant candy cane, a mysterious ornament, and a polar bear Queen - need to band together to help her get home. As things start to fall apart in Tinsel Town, the curmudgeonly Conductor accuses Holly of ruining Christmas and does everything in his power to try to ban her from celebrating ever again. Will Holly and her friends figure out where her wish went wrong in time to get her home for the holidays? "Welcome to Tinsel Town" is a Christmas podcast audio drama, suitable for all ages. All episodes are available now!

Audio Drama Podcasts

In recent years, audio drama podcasts have gained a significant following among listeners seeking immersive storytelling experiences. These podcasts offer a unique blend of classic radio drama and modern-day podcasting, transporting listeners to new worlds and delivering captivating performances without relying on visual elements. Audio drama podcasts cover a wide range of genres, from science fiction and fantasy to mystery and horror, with each show offering a distinct sound and style. With the rise of podcasting and the abundance of talented writers, actors, and producers in the industry, audio drama podcasts have become a popular form of entertainment that continues to push the boundaries of audio storytelling.

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So, in this list of the best audio drama podcasts, we've decided to take a different approach. We've scoured the internet for podcasts that challenge our expectations, push the boundaries of the medium, and tell stories that are both engaging and thought-provoking. Our listeners have taken the liberty of rating the top audio podcasts for you. we guarantee they'll leave you with a sense of awe and wonder. So sit back, put on your headphones, and get ready for some mind-bending audio drama goodness!

What's the best audio drama podcast right now in 2024?

Goodpods aggregates the best audio drama podcasts people are listening to right now. From drama fan-favorites to new releases, these shows are guaranteed to be entertaining and informative. Check out the top-rated audio drama podcasts in 2024 according to the Goodpods list. Explore our popular categories like Fiction PodcastsComedy Fiction Podcasts, and Drama Podcasts.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Audit Drama Podcasts

What is an audio drama podcast?

An audio drama podcast is a type of podcast that tells a fictional story using sound effects, music, and voice actors. It's essentially a radio play that you can listen to on demand. Audio dramas can cover a wide range of genres, from science fiction and fantasy to crime and mystery.

What are some popular audio drama podcasts?

Some popular audio drama podcasts include Welcome to Night ValeThe Bright SessionsLimetownThe Magnus Archives, and We're Alive.

How are audio dramas different from traditional audiobooks or radio dramas?

Audio dramas differ from traditional audiobooks in that they use sound effects and music to create a more immersive experience. They also often feature a full cast of voice actors, whereas audiobooks are usually narrated by a single person. Audio dramas are similar to radio dramas, but the main difference is that they are distributed as podcasts and can be listened to on demand rather than at a specific broadcast time.

What makes a good audio drama podcast?

A good audio drama podcast should have compelling characters, an engaging plot, and high-quality production values. The voice acting should be top-notch, and the sound effects and music should add to the overall atmosphere of the story. Good pacing is also important - the story should move along at a steady pace without feeling rushed or dragging on too long.

Can audio dramas be educational?

Yes, audio dramas can be educational. While they are primarily a form of entertainment, some audio dramas incorporate historical or scientific facts into their stories. For example, the audio drama podcast "The History of Rome" tells the story of the Roman Empire in an engaging and educational way. "The Bright Sessions" incorporates mental health themes and discussions about therapy into its fictional plot. Additionally, many audio dramas explore complex social issues, such as racism, sexism, and homophobia, which can be both entertaining and thought-provoking.