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Top 46 Audio Drama Podcasts
May 28, 2023
The Best Audio Drama Podcasts from millions of podcasts available on the Goodpods platform and ranked by listens, ratings, comments, subscriptions and shares.
55 Episodes
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Avg Length 26m
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Latest episode 13 hours ago
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40 Episodes
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Avg Length 17m
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Latest episode 3 months ago
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Latest episode 7 months ago
97 Episodes
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Avg Length 14m
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Latest episode 6 days ago
Welcome to Erset La Tari, a world where death is a constant companion and the future is uncertain. The Land of No Return is a full cast audio drama that takes you on a journey through the different regions of this dying world. From the cities teeming with life to the barren wastelands, each series explores a different story that delves into the themes of morality, power, and survival. In Erset La Tari, the line between good and evil is blurred, and the struggle for survival is a constant battle. With a wide range of styles, No Return has something for everyone. If you're looking for action, we have stories of warriors battling against impossible odds. If you're in the mood for mystery, we have tales of detectives solving crimes in a world where the line between good and evil is blurred. If you're in the mood for horror, we have stories of the supernatural and the unknown. And for those who enjoy political intrigue, we have stories of power struggles and scheming politicians. With monthly updates and concurrent releases, No Return is an ongoing journey through a world on the brink of collapse. Join us on this journey and see how the people of Erset La Tari struggle to survive in a world where death is a constant companion. Listen to your favorite episodes, and check back each month for new stories from different regions of the Land of No Return
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21 Episodes
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Avg Length 26m
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Latest episode 18 days ago
59 Episodes
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Avg Length 36m
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Latest episode 2 days ago
7 Episodes
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Avg Length 32m
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Latest episode 4 months ago
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 extremely queer crew on their quest across the galaxy in search of a new home.
Created by co-writing couple Meegan May & Lauren Anderson, Starship Q Star is a full cast scifi comedy starring some of Melbourne’s hottest comedic and acting talent: Annie Lumsden, Andrea Mendez, Lena Moon, Sunanda, Scott Limbrick, Isha Menon, and Ben Russell. Learn more at https://starshipqstar.com/
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15 Episodes
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Avg Length 34m
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Latest episode 11 months ago
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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106 Episodes
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Avg Length 14m
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Latest episode 3 days ago
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 2 begins on April 16th 2023 and sees our trio playing a nationwide game of cat and mouse as they try to capture the wicked occultist Karl Trevino following his deadly antics in Greenvale in season 1. As they push further and further into the unexplained however, Dan and Abigail are forced to confront the idea that their friend James Hunter might not be who he says he is.
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162 Episodes
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Avg Length 34m
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Latest episode 1 month ago
Secure. Contain. Protect. There are things that go bump in the night. Fantastic things. Horrible things. Redacted things. The SCP Foundation was built to keep humanity safe from a world of beings it doesn’t want to know exists. Things of wonder. Things of destruction. And these things have files. A LOT of files.
New episodes weekly.
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Content related to the SCP Foundation, including these podcasts, are licensed under Creative Commons Sharealike 3.0. Concepts originate from works on the SCP Foundation Wiki
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26 Episodes
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Avg Length 17m
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Latest episode 2 months ago
14 Episodes
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Avg Length 23m
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Latest episode 4 days ago
Based on a true story, American Hostage stars Jon Hamm as Fred Heckman, a beloved local radio reporter who is thrust into the middle of a life-or-death crisis when hostage-taker, Tony Kiritsis, demands to be interviewed on his popular radio news program. Kiritsis has tied a shotgun to his banker’s neck in grim fashion, but through Heckman's radio show he gradually becomes a media sensation and unexpected anti-hero during a nail biting 63-hour standoff.
American Hostage is an 8-episode scripted psychological thriller from Amazon Music & Criminal Content starring Emmy Award-winner Jon Hamm and directed by Academy Award® winner Shawn Christensen.
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17 Episodes
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Avg Length 24m
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Latest episode 1 month ago
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15 Episodes
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Avg Length 14m
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Latest episode 16 days ago
28 Episodes
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Avg Length 54m
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Latest episode 7 months ago
30 Episodes
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Avg Length 39m
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Latest episode 12 months ago
37 Episodes
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Avg Length 10m
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Latest episode 10 days ago
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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18 Episodes
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Avg Length 20m
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Latest episode 25 days ago
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 once every other Tuesday! Find us on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/LiminalCast
28 Episodes
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Avg Length 34m
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Latest episode 1 month ago
15 Episodes
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Avg Length 30m
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Latest episode 7 years ago
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
10 Episodes
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Avg Length 27m
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Latest episode 2 years ago
212 Episodes
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Avg Length 60m
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Latest episode 11 days ago
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Avg Length 36m
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Latest episode 26 days ago
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Avg Length 20m
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Latest episode 2 months ago
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.
9 Episodes
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Avg Length 48m
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Latest episode 1 year ago
20 Episodes
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Avg Length 37m
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Latest episode 1 month ago
25 Episodes
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Avg Length 48m
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Latest episode 2 days ago
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.
Website: syntaxpodcast.com
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102 Episodes
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Avg Length 27m
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Latest episode 3 days ago
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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15 Episodes
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Avg Length 15m
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Latest episode 1 month ago
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110 Episodes
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Avg Length 15m
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Latest episode 15 days ago
22 Episodes
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Avg Length 33m
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Latest episode 5 months ago
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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37 Episodes
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Avg Length 29m
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Latest episode 2 years ago
(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
5 Episodes
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Avg Length 28m
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Latest episode 5 months ago
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Avg Length 26m
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Latest episode 1 year ago
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Avg Length 16m
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Latest episode 28 days ago
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8 Episodes
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Avg Length 11m
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Latest episode 2 years ago
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52 Episodes
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Avg Length 58m
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Latest episode 12 days ago
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Avg Length 32m
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Latest episode 1 year ago
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Latest episode 7 months ago
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Latest episode 1 month ago
An award-winning romantic-dramedy about Veronica (Vee), a recent Melbourne transplant, who unexpectedly finds herself swept up by a charming Aussie doctor and has to quickly learn how to navigate an interracial and intercultural relationship. Vee is helped along by her newly married cousin and smooth-talking BFF.
Private Affairs was the 2021 Australian Podcast of the Year. Created, written directed and produced by Christine "Kix" Mwaturura, starring: Ratidzo Mambo, Ronn Kurtz, Tsungirai Wachenuka, Garikai Jani and Taff; with 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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10 Episodes
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Avg Length 19m
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Latest episode 1 year ago
56 Episodes
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Avg Length 7m
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Latest episode 3 months ago
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Avg Length 14m
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Latest episode 11 months ago
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Avg Length 17m
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Latest episode 4 years ago
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Avg Length 30m
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Latest episode 25 days ago
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.
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.
Top Audio Drama Podcasts
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 2023?
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 2023 according to the Goodpods list. Explore our popular categories like Fiction Podcasts, Comedy Fiction Podcasts, and Drama Podcasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
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 Vale, The Bright Sessions, Limetown, The 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.