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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Cold Open Stories episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Cold Open Stories for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Cold Open Stories episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

On The Hunter‘s Watch - Part 3
Cold Open Stories
10/06/21 • 34 min
Summary: Once a primitive, plains-dwelling race, The T’au have formed a spacefaring empire by bringing together several intelligent alien races to combat the hostile Imperium of Man. When a T’au cadre led by commander M'COVA ("EERVEE") is ambushed, she finds herself isolated and introduce to a strange world's inhabitants – and an an enigmatic woman (MARLENE BARCOV). Thrust together, M'COVA must navigate a coded dance of indoctrination, and resistance to discover whether humanity can ever be trusted.
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This audio drama is 100% unofficial and in no way endorsed or supported by Games Workshop. Cold Open Stories is a place for fans to come together, enjoy audio dramas, write stories, and in the end YOU audition to play the parts! Find our latest casting call on www.coldopenstories.com
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All © Copyright Games Workshop Limited 2021. GW, Games Workshop, BL Publishing, Black Library, Forge World, Citadel, White Dwarf, The Horus Heresy, The Horus Heresy Eye logo, Space Marine, 40K, Warhammer, Warhammer Digital, Warhammer 40,000, the ‘Aquila’ Double-headed Eagle logo, Tau, Kroot, Vespid, and all associated logos, illustrations, images, names, creatures, races, vehicles, locations, weapons, characters, and the distinctive likenesses thereof, are either ® or TM, and/or © Games Workshop Limited, variably registered around the world. All Rights Reserved.
![Cold Open Stories - The Driver [Fast Fiction]](https://storage.googleapis.com/goodpods-images-bucket/episode_images/592479d8f84ab43c0c3a03ebe2de07ee61525e80d9a2c6677e5383dc1af7ebb6.avif)
The Driver [Fast Fiction]
Cold Open Stories
03/08/24 • 7 min
The Driver 🛞
Read the full story at https://40k.coldopenstories.com/the-driver/
Presented by Cold Open Stories - www.coldopenstories.com
Written by Vera Campbell - https://twitter.com/vsoapboxx
Performed by Steve McGrath - https://twitter.com/stevemcgrathvo
Directed by Ivy Leone & Produced by Colyn DeGraaff
Join our writing community on Discord! - https://discord.com/invite/TCngW3w
The following story was an official selection in our 1,000 word fast fiction contest - an unofficial love letter to the universe of Warhammer 40,000. If you love to write, read, or are just looking for more great content like this, head on over to ColdOpenStories.com. When you visit the site, be sure to check out the fanfiction and original Short Fiction anthologies, audiobooks, and award-winning Full Cast Audio Dramas.
![Cold Open Stories - Spore [Fast Fiction]](https://storage.googleapis.com/goodpods-images-bucket/episode_images/7a6607dc47b9f25c37d3705df2cfa94127bef72a80754128349f192c062b741d.avif)
Spore [Fast Fiction]
Cold Open Stories
05/31/24 • 10 min
Spore 🦠
Read the full story at https://40k.coldopenstories.com/spore/
Presented by Cold Open Stories - www.coldopenstories.com
Written by James Marshall
Performed by Ash Albiniak - https://unabashedvo.com/
Directed & Produced by Colyn DeGraaff
Join our writing community on Discord! - https://discord.com/invite/TCngW3w
The following story was an official selection in our 1,000 word fast fiction contest - an unofficial love letter to the universe of Warhammer 40,000. If you love to write, read, or are just looking for more great content like this, head on over to ColdOpenStories.com. When you visit the site, be sure to check out the fanfiction and original Short Fiction anthologies, audiobooks, and award-winning Full Cast Audio Dramas.
![Cold Open Stories - Unnatural Selection [Fast Fiction]](https://storage.googleapis.com/goodpods-images-bucket/episode_images/f41fbbfe6e7009e4f9d2ec76df20e8c5063512c7aa7b520fd137cec935b4fe2e.avif)
Unnatural Selection [Fast Fiction]
Cold Open Stories
10/18/24 • 11 min
Unnatural Selection 🧬
Read the full story at https://40k.coldopenstories.com/unnatural-selection/
Presented by Cold Open Stories - www.coldopenstories.com
Written by M.D. Nugent.
Performed by Sarah McManus - https://www.instagram.com/sarahmcmanusva/
Directed & Produced by Colyn DeGraaff Join our writing community on Discord! - https://discord.com/invite/TCngW3w
The following story was an official selection in our 1,000 word fast fiction contest - an unofficial love letter to the universe of Warhammer 40,000. If you love to write, read, or are just looking for more great content like this, head on over to ColdOpenStories.com. When you visit the site, be sure to check out the fanfiction and original Short Fiction anthologies, audiobooks, and award-winning Full Cast Audio Dramas.

A Cog In Crimson - Part 3
Cold Open Stories
02/09/20 • 19 min
Embroiled in a campaign of war profiteering, the pirate Theolen Al-Amir encounters a sect of machine-venerating cultists led by the priestess Heironomyia Bosch. The pair are at first fascinated by each others’ motivations, but ideological differences will test their alliance as the cultists’ pilgrimage draws closer to their promised land – the holy forge world of Mars.
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This audio drama is 100% unofficial and in no way endorsed or supported by Games Workshop.

A Cog In Crimson - Part 2
Cold Open Stories
02/09/20 • 17 min
Embroiled in a campaign of war profiteering, the pirate Theolen Al-Amir encounters a sect of machine-venerating cultists led by the priestess Heironomyia Bosch. The pair are at first fascinated by each others’ motivations, but ideological differences will test their alliance as the cultists’ pilgrimage draws closer to their promised land – the holy forge world of Mars.
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This audio drama is 100% unofficial and in no way endorsed or supported by Games Workshop.

Hounds of Bedlam - Part 3
Cold Open Stories
02/06/21 • 14 min
The lost and the damned – this is the name given to souls who shun the Holy Light of the Emperor. Among them are Rudolf Nusz, a ‘golden-boy’ guardsman who hid his sadism before turning against the Imperium. When a mutiny goes wrong, he attempts to flee the powers of Chaos but is dragged back in by former ally Sebastian Kent. Together, the two men embark on a path of violence to save a traitor ’s spirit from crossing over to the other side, all while their twin capacities for murder and torture propel them into a war between mankind’s worst natures.
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This audio drama is 100% unofficial and in no way endorsed or supported by Games Workshop.
Cold Open Stories is a place for fans to come together, enjoy audio dramas, write stories, and in the end YOU audition to play the parts! Find our latest casting call on www.coldopenstories.com
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All © Copyright Games Workshop Limited 2019. GW, Games Workshop, BL Publishing, Black Library, Forge World, Citadel, White Dwarf, The Horus Heresy, The Horus Heresy Eye logo, Space Marine, 40K, Warhammer, Warhammer Digital, Warhammer 40,000, the ‘Aquila’ Double-headed Eagle logo, Genestealer Cult, Tyranids, Genestealers, and all associated logos, illustrations, images, names, creatures, races, vehicles, locations, weapons, characters, and the distinctive likenesses thereof, are either ® or TM, and/or © Games Workshop Limited, variably registered around the world. All Rights Reserved.

Hounds of Bedlam - Part 2
Cold Open Stories
02/06/21 • 19 min
The lost and the damned – this is the name given to souls who shun the Holy Light of the Emperor. Among them are Rudolf Nusz, a ‘golden-boy’ guardsman who hid his sadism before turning against the Imperium. When a mutiny goes wrong, he attempts to flee the powers of Chaos but is dragged back in by former ally Sebastian Kent. Together, the two men embark on a path of violence to save a traitor ’s spirit from crossing over to the other side, all while their twin capacities for murder and torture propel them into a war between mankind’s worst natures.
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This audio drama is 100% unofficial and in no way endorsed or supported by Games Workshop.
Cold Open Stories is a place for fans to come together, enjoy audio dramas, write stories, and in the end YOU audition to play the parts! Find our latest casting call on www.coldopenstories.com
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All © Copyright Games Workshop Limited 2019. GW, Games Workshop, BL Publishing, Black Library, Forge World, Citadel, White Dwarf, The Horus Heresy, The Horus Heresy Eye logo, Space Marine, 40K, Warhammer, Warhammer Digital, Warhammer 40,000, the ‘Aquila’ Double-headed Eagle logo, Genestealer Cult, Tyranids, Genestealers, and all associated logos, illustrations, images, names, creatures, races, vehicles, locations, weapons, characters, and the distinctive likenesses thereof, are either ® or TM, and/or © Games Workshop Limited, variably registered around the world. All Rights Reserved.
![Cold Open Stories - The Avenger [Fast Fiction]](https://storage.googleapis.com/goodpods-images-bucket/episode_images/46b844abe4da6ba1bfcbe9990ac67472486733ca6f6762bccf4d154b84153e93.avif)
The Avenger [Fast Fiction]
Cold Open Stories
04/19/24 • 10 min
The Avenger ✊
Read the full story at https://40k.coldopenstories.com/the-avenger/
Presented by Cold Open Stories - www.coldopenstories.com
Written by Alex Gentem - https://www.instagram.com/plural_v/
Performed by Ross Fisher-Davis
Directed & Produced by Colyn DeGraaff
Join our writing community on Discord! - https://discord.com/invite/TCngW3w
The following story was an official selection in our 1,000 word fast fiction contest - an unofficial love letter to the universe of Warhammer 40,000. If you love to write, read, or are just looking for more great content like this, head on over to ColdOpenStories.com. When you visit the site, be sure to check out the fanfiction and original Short Fiction anthologies, audiobooks, and award-winning Full Cast Audio Dramas.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Cold Open Stories have?
Cold Open Stories currently has 91 episodes available.
What topics does Cold Open Stories cover?
The podcast is about Fiction, Drama, Podcasts and Science Fiction.
What is the most popular episode on Cold Open Stories?
The episode title 'Inquisitor: Doctrina Malum [Announcement]' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Cold Open Stories?
The average episode length on Cold Open Stories is 44 minutes.
How often are episodes of Cold Open Stories released?
Episodes of Cold Open Stories are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Cold Open Stories?
The first episode of Cold Open Stories was released on Feb 7, 2020.
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