Best 100 Audio Drama Podcasts in the US

A fictional podcast following three survivors as they trek across the country trying to survive an alien invasion. more

Turn your dial to find the frequency of the past. Where the classic stories of Suspense, Sci-fi, Thrillers, and Mysteries are found waiting to be heard once again. There's more to Old time radio then just detectives, and you'll find a variety of those stories here, in their original form where each episode takes you to another place or time. But only when you find The Mystery Frequency. No AI Audio more

Chilling Tales for Dark Nights is a twice-weekly horror fiction anthology podcast, with each episode featuring creepy tales from talented authors, brought to life by professional voice actors, accompanied by sound effects and music. Turn off the lights, and turn on the dark. more

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.* * *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 more

Are you ready for a mystery? Get ready to unleash your inner sleuth. Every day Monday-Saturday, we feature a different detective audio drama from the Golden Age of Radio. Our current mystery-solving line-up of radio detectives includes The Adventures of the Falcon, Hot Copy, Broadway's My Beat, Mr. and Mrs. North, Yours Truly Johnny Dollar, and Dragnet.Whether you want to listen to a mystery before going to sleep or enjoy some drama while driving, or just feel nostalgia for old-school radio fiction, we have you covered with six audio dramas every week.Podcast Award finalist Host Adam Graham has been your guide through dozens of old-time radio detective series since 2009. He provides insightful commentary and humor after each episode and responds to listener questions and feedback. You can subscribe to the Great Detectives of Old Time Radio from your favorite podcast app or by visiting our website at http://www.greatdetectives.net.We are currently in our fifteenth season of provided suspenseful mystery dramas. Our podcast feed captures the last 1,000 episodes we've released including all of seasons thirteen and fourteen, and part of season twelve. We have created two archive feeds: Volume 1, which features our first three seasons and Volume 2, which features seasons four-six, and Volume 3 which will feature Seasons Seven through Nine.Our feed includes old time radio recorded in Los Angeles, New York, and also Australia. The current actors featured in our old time radio detective podcast include Les Damon, Bob Bailey, Larry Thor, Alice Frost and Joseph Curtin, Betty Lou Gerson, and Jack Webb. Other actors featured within the past 1,000 include Howard Duff, Glenn Langan, Herbert Marshall, Gerald Mohr, Joel McCrea, Les Tremayne, Jackson Beck, Santos Ortega, Ned Wever, Karl Swenson, and more. more

https://www.solgoodmedia.com Listen to hundreds of audiobooks, thousands of short stories, and ambient sounds all ad free! 'Classic Radio Mysteries' revives the thrilling adventures of radio's most cunning detectives. Explore tales of mystery and deduction that have thrilled audiences for generations, making each episode a puzzle to solve. more

https://www.solgoodmedia.com Listen to hundreds of audiobooks, thousands of short stories, and ambient sounds all ad free! 'Whodunit Mystery Radio' focuses on the classic whodunit format, where each episode is a complex puzzle of motives and alibis. Listeners will enjoy the challenge of piecing together clues before the big reveal. more

Rediscover the haunting world of 'Quiet Please Radio,' where each episode immerses you in a spine-chilling narrative from the classic old time radio series, now available as a streamlined podcast. Perfect for aficionados of horror and suspense, this podcast delivers a daily exploration into the mysterious and the supernatural, presented with crisp, clear sound to enhance your listening experience. Join us as we delve into stories that have stood the test of time, captivating new generations of listeners.https://www.solgoodmedia.com - Listen to hundreds of audiobooks, thousands of short stories, and ambient sounds all ad free! more

Popular radio programs of the 1930s, 1940s, 1950s and 1960s

Summer, 1989, somewhere in deepest darkest England. Mockery Manor is a theme park where people disappear, and it's up to a pair of chaotic teenage twins to catch a killer. British Podcast Awards 'Best Fiction' Nominee 2020. If you like Widow's Bay, Hot Fuzz , and Only Murders In The Building , then Mockery Manor is for you. Mockery Manor is a full-cast production best enjoyed using headphones. more

Baron Sordor's Theatre of the Doomed is a horror audio drama that transports listeners back to the golden age of live radio plays. Paying homage to 1960s anthology horror classics like The Twilight Zone and The Outer Limits , this retro horror podcast blends supernatural horror, dark fiction, sci-fi horror, and cinematic storytelling into a rich, immersive experience. Featuring a phenomenal cast of actors — including John La Zar (Beyond the Valley of the Dolls), Torquil Neilson (He Died with a Felafel in His Hand), Septimus Caton (X-Men Origins: Wolverine), and Kristian Schmid (Scooby Doo) — as well as the world-renowned Jeff Martin from The Tea Party as Baron Sordor himself, The Theatre of the Doomed delivers the very best in scary stories, creepy audio drama, cosmic dread, and retro sci-fi thrills. Perfect for fans of horror podcasts, anthology horror, and old-school radio theatre, this is where classic terror meets modern sound design. Enter the Theatre of the Doomed… if you dare. Website: www.bloodbrainsandaliens.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/bloodbrainsandaliens Facebook: www.facebook.com/bloodbrainsandaliens Subscription Page: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2284900/support ↗️ more

Relic Radio Science Fiction brings you old time radio stories from sci-fi's greatest writers, as well as original stories for shows like Dimension X, X Minus 1, 2000 Plus, Beyond Tomorrow, and much more! Travel through space and time as they saw it all those years ago. more

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. more

'Make your statement, face your fear.' The Magnus Archives is an award winning weekly horror fiction audiodrama 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 long awaited continuation The Magnus Protocol launched in January 2024. Season 2 of the Magnus Protocol is ongoing! This multi-award winning and record breaking epic horror anthology features elements of the supernatural and the eldritch while blending genres of horror, mystery, tragedy and romance in to a truly epic metaplot that has captivated millions and helped make The Magnus Archives the worlds most popular horror podcast. Spotify Award winner for over 100 Million downloads, British Fantasy Award Winner and Webby Honoree. For fans of M.R James, Cosmic Horror, deep storytelling, dark academia, great audio fiction and audio drama, analogue horror / unfiction and ARGs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

Welcome to Bishop Gray Academy, a world of high-stakes and cut-throat competition.Academy, a riveting coming-of-age audio drama co-produced by AT WILL MEDIA and Wondery, follows the story of Ava Richards, a scholarship student who transfers to Bishop Gray, one of the most elite and competitive boarding schools in America.As Ava tries to find her place in this high-pressure environment, she soon crosses paths with an underground society known as The Night of the Wolf, which caters to the school's wealthiest students and enforces strict secrecy. With trust in short supply, Ava must navigate a dangerous and alluring world where friendships will be tested, romances will bloom, and ambitions cut short. Audible subscribers can listen to all episodes of Academy ad-free right now. Join Audible today by downloading the Audible app. more

Fiction from the worlds of Legend of the Five Rings, Arkham Horror, Twilight Imperium and more, brought to you by Aconyte Books. more

A mix of classic & modern radio shows - most with restored audio

Wrong Station is an award-winning podcast anthology of original horror and weird fiction. Drawing on the tradition of The Twilight Zone and the classic radio serials that inspired it, Wrong Station transports the listener into the darkest corners of appalling new worlds with each episode.Wrong Station is not suitable for anyone. It may however be enjoyed by viewers of David Cronenberg, by readers of Shirley Jackson, and by listeners of Quiet Please.Listen to Wrong Station. Let it Change you.For more about Wrong Station, visit our website at www.wrongstation.com. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Bluesky @thewrongstation or on Facebook. For exclusive bonus episodes, ad-free listening, behind-the-scenes content, and more, you SIMPLY MUST explore our Patreon at www.patreon.com/thewrongstation. Wrong Station is an entirely independent production that relies on Patreon subscribers to produce the show and pay performers. Your support, tribute, and burnt offerings are what make Wrong Station possible. more

RelicRadio.com presents tales of the strange and bizarre, the weird and the wicked. Stories not necessarily of the supernatural, but of the unnatural. Join us for Strange Tales, featuring radio drama at its most mysterious and unusual. Abnormal old time radio! more

The Protectors of the Wood Adventure Series is an eco-fantasy about a group of teenagers who save the world from climate change. While searching for the secrets of Dreamstone and their identities, Phoebe and Abby risk their lives to save the beautiful world around them called home. Together, they help each other and their community around them as they struggle to protect their land and heritage. more

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 currently releasing! more

Open-Door Playhouse is a monthly podcast harking back to live radio theater broadcasts. Created to introduce New Plays, New Writers, and… a wealth of unknown talent. Giving them the opportunity to have their works created in sound studios as opposed to live stage productions and presented on the Podcast as 'Radio Productions.' Play submissions will be solicited online, outreach centers and word of mouth. Broadcasts will be once a month (to start) and grow as demand requires. Long term goal is to reach out to undeserved writing communities: prisons, school and community groups to provide an avenue to have their voices heard, via plays, short stories or poetry, and to establish Podcast as its own 501c3 organization.To submit your play contact:****@gmail.com more

Tale of the Manticore is a hybrid between a dark fantasy audio drama and a solo D&D RPG. The dice make all the important decisions and, as a writer, my job is to interpret them and tell their story. Part fiction, part game, it's the story where 'Chaos rolls.' Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tale-of-the-manticore-a-dark-fantasy-dungeons-dragons-audiodrama--6276878/support . more

Hello there and welcome to the wonderful world of Theatrical Shenanigans!If you are a lover of theatre and audio plays then this is the place for you! Get ready to enjoy original works of theatre by playwrights all over the world from a stage that is wherever you are! Here at Theatrical Shenanigans, you get the great fun of listening to original audio plays and some wonderful chat about them!If you'd like to support Theatrical Shenanigans then you can like or follow:- https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087550385392 https://www.instagram.com/theatricalshenanigans/You can also treat us to a pre-show cocktail - buymeacoffee.com/TheatricalShenanigans or purchase some of our new merchandise - https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/RFWScripts?ref=shop_sugg_market.Produced by Rachel Feeny-Williams (https://www.rfwscripts.co.uk/) more

The NoSleep Podcast is a multi-award winning anthology series of original horror stories, with rich atmospheric music to enhance the frightening tales. more

A blend of classic and contemporary audio drama.

Beatrice Ashe has a quiet life as an assistant at the Woodbine Agency, a small detective firm in the east end of Toronto. But things change for her quickly when she is brutally attacked and left near death. Now, her boss Grace Hawthorne has a choice to make: Let Bea die... or give her a second chance. A second chance that brings Bea into a new world of shadow.Woodbine is a show about monsters, mysteries, new beginnings, and new bodies. What would you do if you found yourself in a world you never knew existed? What would you do if you had another chance to get justice? How far would you go to find the truth? And are you willing to figure all these out on your lunch break, because there are cases coming in and the Mothman can only wait so long for answers...WOODBINE is a new podcast by the creators of the award-winning horror fiction podcast Parkdale Haunt. Listen to Parkdale Haunt seasons 1-3 below, and subscribe for new episodes of Woodbine.PARKDALE HAUNT:Ever since Judith's lifelong best friend, Claire Sterback, inherited a house from a biological family she never knew, things have begun to change. Claire has begun to change. It isn't just that the house is full of cryptic notebooks, ominous scribblings on the wall, and has a basement that is colder than it should be. It isn't just that Claire abruptly up and left her live-in boyfriend and is now being stalked by a psychopathic realtor. Claire is… off. As she gets closer to a secret at the heart of the old house in the Toronto neighbourhood of Parkdale, she is also getting closer to losing herself. After Claire goes missing - with the help of co-worker-turned-friend-Owen - Judith vies to track her down, even if it means diving into a history that may have been better left untouched. more

A daily fiction podcast from Atlanta Radio Theatre Company. A different kind of zombie story...Take care of each other.Episodes expire after 24 hours, but a new one is published every day! Want to catch up on past episodes? Pledge as little as $1/month at patreon.com/mercuryradio and get the entire back catalog! more

The Great Adventures of Old Time Radio invites you on a thrilling journey through the Golden Age of audio storytelling. Hosted by Adam Graham—creator of the award-nominated Great Detectives of Old Time Radio —this twice-weekly series brings you the most daring, pulse-pounding tales from the golden microphones of the 1930s to the 1960s. From rocket-fueled space operas to wartime espionage, jungle heroics to crime tales soaked in noir and intrigue, each episode delivers high-stakes excitement and vintage charm. Whether you're a seasoned fan of old-time radio or discovering these timeless audio adventures for the first time, there's something here to quicken your pulse and spark your imagination. ' We don't just dip into shows—we go on the full journey. Just like on Great Detectives, we present complete runs of classic adventure series from their first surviving episode to final broadcast. We're launching with the interplanetary escapades of Flash Gordon and the shadowy WWII missions of Cloak and Dagger , with upcoming features including Buck Rogers, Tarzan, David Harding, Counterspy, and many more legends of vintage radio. Perfect for fans of pulp fiction, classic spy stories, retro science fiction, and old-school audio drama, The Great Adventures of Old Time Radio is your passport to exotic worlds, dark alleys, secret missions, and boundless imagination. So tune in, buckle up, and prepare for adventure—because the Golden Age is calling. more

Radio Days, When Radio Was King- brings you a wide variety of entertainment from the golden age of radio - drama, detective, suspense, comedy, sci-fi, theater- and much more. The selection and quality of the shows is excellent.. Brought to you by 1001 Stories Podcast Network. Hosted by Jon Hagadorn. We appreciate reviews! more

The Doctor Who Audio Dramas is the world's longest running family friendly production of Doctor Who. Started in 1982, this series spans eight Doctors, a host of companions, and over 200 stories. Thousands of episodes are downloaded every month. New episodes appear on iTunes two weeks after they premier on the main website. Note that, due to the age of some of the material, quality will vary. www.dwad.net or www.facebook.com/groups/doctorwhoaudiodramas/ more

Host Adam Graham is your guide on this journey through the Man of Steel adventures in Old TIme Radio. This looks like a job for Superman. Join him as he faces all-comers from ordinary racketeers, bigots, spies to alien dictators, and even a Kryptonite-powered Nazi. Enjoy the first appearances of Jimmy Olsen and hear Superman and Batman team up long before ever they did in comics. more

Audio dramas from the era of classic radio. Chills, thrills, Suspense, ghost stories, and dark fantasy. Get your fix for creepy tales just like your grand parents used to do. Turn out the light and listen in the dark, if you dare. more

Welcome To Earth Stories is a cosmic joyride for your ears. These are short, dark and beautiful stories that will challenge your perspective. Each show is different but they all will take you to unexpected places. If your new you can start with Programable, Better Version Of You, Murder Within the Colour Wheel or the latest episode. Since this is a cosmic joyride for your ears I recommend headphones, and a mug of ginger tea. more

A genre-bending audio drama of character-driven adult dark fiction, thrillers, horror & suspense. Each story is fully dramatized with exceptional actors and sound so vivid, you'll feel like a witness. Listeners call it ' horrifying, disorienting, fiendishly thrilling, erotic and heartbreaking.' What will you call it? Listen for yourself. Grab those headphones or earbuds and vanish inside Ominous Thrill. Ominous Thrill is a multi-award-winning, twice Ambie Award-nominated anthology created by the acclaimed sound designer and director Jeff Schmidt, the creative force behind the vivid, immersive sounds of fiction-podcast thrillers Blood Ties and Aftershock, and the true-crime mega-hit Dr. Death. Loved it? Leave a review and tell a friend who loves immersive dark fiction. Support OMINOUS THRILL on PATREON for early access to new episodes, and AD-FREE listening of all episodes. https://www.patreon.com/OMINOUSTHRILL Learn more about OMINOUS THRILL at https://ominousthrill.com/ EMAIL: ****@gmal.com Ominous Thrill Cover Design: Jeff Schmidt Ominous Thrill Title Design: GlassVoid Photography: Mircea Bezergheanu more

Cabin Tales is an award-winning horror audio drama. Immersive and terrifying audio experiences, only listen if you dare. Created by Thomas Halle. Produced by THP & Distributed by Spotify. more

The Amelia Project is a secret agency that fakes its clients' deaths, then lets them reappear with a brand new identity! A black comedy full of secrets, twists... and cocoa. The series starts as a succession of interviews with clients who want to fake their deaths, then slowly a larger narrative begins to emerge... Each episode tells its own story, but we recommend starting with Season 1. more

All the best podcast fiction from the Ambie-nominated Icebox Radio Theater, created in International Falls, Minnesota - the Icebox of the Nation! more

The podcast for City Lights Theater Company. We present full length plays, discussions, interviews, and music that will entertain, inspire and challenge you. Filament is supported in part by the San Jose Water Company. more

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

In the mountains of central Appalachia, blood runs as deep as these hollers and just as dark. Since before our kind knew these hills, hearts of unknowable hunger and madness have slumbered beneath them. These are the darkest mountains in the world. How dare we think we can break the skin of a god and dig out its heart without bringing forth blood and darkness? Old Gods of Appalachia is a horror-anthology podcast set in the shadows of an Alternate Appalachia, a place where digging too deep into the mines was just the first mistake. To learn more about Old Gods of Appalachia, visit our website at www.oldgodsofappalachia.com , and be sure to complete your social media ritual and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @oldgodsofappalachia, or on Bluesky @oldgodspod. If you'd like to support the show — and enjoy exclusive access to stories like Build Mama a Coffin — you can subscriber to the Holler at www.oldgodsofappalachia.com/theholler . You can also find t-shirts and other Old Gods merch in our shop at oldgodsmerch.com . Old Gods of Appalachia is a production of DeepNerd Media and is distributed by Rusty Quill. All rights reserved. No part of this audio production or its written transcripts may be used or reproduced in any manner for the purpose of training artificial intelligence technologies or systems. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/old-gods-of-appalachia . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

Boston Blackie is a fictional character who has been on both sides of the law. As originally created by author Jack Boyle, he was a safecracker, a hardened criminal who had served time in a California prison. Prowling the underworld as a detective in adaptations for films, radio and television, the detective Boston Blackie was 'an enemy to those who make him an enemy, friend to those who have no friend.'The Boston Blackie radio series, starring Chester Morris, began June 23, 1944, on NBC as a summer replacement for The Amos 'n' Andy Show. Sponsored by Rinso, the series continued until September 15 of that year. Lesley Woods appeared as Blackie's girlfriend Mary Wesley, and Harlow Wilcox was the show's announcer.On April 11, 1945, Richard Kollmar took over the title role in a radio series syndicated by Frederic W. Ziv to Mutual and other network outlets. Over 200 episodes of this series were produced between 1944 and October 25, 1950. Other sponsors included Lifebuoy Soap, Champagne Velvet beer and R&H beer. more

A roleplay podcast featuring four queer Romantic gentlemen battling the paranormal in 1830s London while striving to keep their cravats clean. more

Bodies are piling up in the strange town of Springfield, and forensic pathologist Jonathan Spacer intends to find out why. But, Jon isn't without his own secrets… He can talk to the dead, for starters. A full-cast serial fiction podcast for mature audiences. Available now on all podcast apps. Find us on Patreon for premium content, including bonus episodes and early access: https://www.patreon.com/HowIDied more

Underwood and Flinch is a three-time Parsec award-winning vampire audiobook saga by Mike Bennett. 'If you think vampire tales are a worn-out genre, Underwood and Flinch will shock and delight you.' Walt Kolenda, Examiner.comFor hundreds of years, the eldest-born male of each generation of the Flinch family has been servant and guardian to the vampire, Lord Underwood.While the Flinches have changed through the generations, Underwood has remained eternal. David Flinch had hoped to be spared the horror of serving his family's lord and master, but when he is summoned to the Flinch home in Spain by his dying older brother, he knows his luck has run out.After fifty years of slumber, Underwood is to be resurrected from the grave in a ritual of human sacrifice, and David, by right of succession, is to be his resurrector. But there is another Flinch, one who craves the role of guardian to the vampire: David's sister, Lydia. It's a job she means to have, even if it means making David's the first blood shed in this new age of Underwood and Flinch.This feed has all of Mike Bennett's public podcasts in one place: Three seasons of Underwood and Flinch; the thriller, One Among The Sleepless; his short stories; his readings of classic stories, including 18 from H.P. Lovecraft; and his complete and unabridged reading of Bram Stoker's Dracula.'Bennett's 'Underwood and Flinch' saga is the best hidden literary gem in existence. Experience the same thrill you have when you find an unsigned underground band that blows your mind.'P.J. Parrish. Editor-in-Chief: Tennessee Valley Business Journal more

Our Fair City is a campy, post-apocalyptic audio drama from Audacious Machine Creative. Learn more at www.audaciousmachinecreative.com more

Nova's lifelong dream is to become a powerful sorcerer, just like her father and brother before her. But there's a hitch, she can't cast a single spell! That all changes when she makes a life-altering bargain with a mysterious woman for power...but at what cost? Experience a thrilling anime style audio drama that dares to ask: who was the first Warlock? more

Welcome to The Lanes Between - a podcast that dramatizes our favorite Arcane Fanfics. Featuring a full cast and crew, these performances are made with love, by Arcane fans for Arcane fans. We'll be bringing some of these stories to life - with explicit permission from the authors, of course.We've got tropes, alternate universes, and, 'there was only one bed,' scenarios, plus so much more in store.The Lanes Between is presented by Radio Fanfic in collaboration with the HASHTAG 'Still Fantastic' movement, as led by the 'Still CaitVi' Discord server.Come join us in The Lanes Between, for a new way to experience everything you've read on Archive Of Our Own. more

Counterbalance is a High Fantasy Audio Drama. A hole has been torn into the weave that creates magic, allowing spirits that threaten the wellbeing of mortals to manifest. Counterbalance is about the journey of three people attempting to fix the hole, while trying to find out who caused it to rip in the first place. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

Connect with us: https://linktr.ee/mysterytheater Our FREE Substack News Letter: https://substack.com/@mysterytheateroldtimeradio Welcome to Old Time Radio Detective Mystery , the ultimate digital audio sanctuary for every true mystery lover . If you have a passion for the shadowy streets of film noir, the brilliant deductions of golden age detectives, and classic radio suspense stories , you have just found your new favorite destination. Each week, we step into our audio time machine to dust off, fully remaster, and broadcast the greatest mystery drama episodes from the 1930s, 40s, and 50s. From the hard-boiled grit of Sam Spade and Philip Marlowe to the chilling, invisible vigilante justice of The Shadow, our show celebrates the timeless art of audio theater. We don't just play the vintage recordings, we bring them to life for the modern listener. Every single episode is meticulously restored using advanced audio-restoration software to scrub away decades of heavy tape hiss, pops, and static, delivering crystal-clear sound without losing that irreplaceable vintage warmth. Why Listeners Love Our Show: Immersive Intros: Get hooked instantly with dramatic, suspenseful openings that set the perfect mood for classic crime fiction. Historical & Cultural Context: Step behind the velvet curtain as your host shares fascinating behind-the-scenes trivia about the legendary actors, visionary writers, and iconic 1940s radio sponsors (like Wildroot Cream-Oil and Lucky Strikes). The 'Detective Debrief': Stick around after the main feature for our signature post-show breakdown! We unpack the plot twists, discuss classic noir tropes (like cynical dicks and dangerous femme fatales), read listener emails, and rate how well each classic holds up today. Whether you are a lifelong aficionado of old-time radio mystery shows or a newcomer searching for an immersive audio escape, our podcast delivers the perfect balance of nostalgic immersion and bite-sized modern commentary. Turn down the lights, pull up a chair, and subscribe to Old Time Radio Mystery Theater today. Keep your eyes open, your collar turned up against the rain, and welcome to the theater of the mind. more

Do not fear the dark, fear what darkness brings... Arkham Private Investigator Arthur Lester wakes up with no memory of who he is or what has happened, only a nameless, eerie voice guiding him through the darkness. Blind, terrified, and confused, his journey will lead him towards a series of mysteries in the hopes of understanding the truth of what has transpired. As cosmic horrors seep into the world around, Arthur must ask himself whether this entity truly seeks to help him, or are its intentions more… Malevolent Malevolent is produced, written, edited, performed, scored & created by Harlan Guthrie. This podcast contains mature themes, explicit language, bodily horror, violence, otherworldly terror and death. Listener discretion is advised. Full transcripts of every episode are available here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

A world beyond saving, and the heroes who'll save it anyway. Welcome to the epic fantasy audio drama adventure, and welcome to The Seventh Valkyrie! more

At the Penumbra, you might follow Juno Steel , a brooding, sharp-witted private eye on Mars, as he tangles with an elusive homme fatale, tracks dangerous artifacts of an ancient alien civilization, and faces his three greatest fears: heights, blood, and relationships. Or you might enter the world of the Second Citadel , where the merciless Sir Caroline must corral a team of emotionally distraught all-male knights to defend their city against mind-manipulating monsters...even the ones they've fallen in love with. Or you might tune into the not-too-distant future of Thirst , a future America somehow even worse than the present, where four couples must survive a dangerous reality TV competition designed by a sadistic host and a cheerfully violent Algorithm. These audio dramas and more await you in the Penumbra, dear traveler. We hope you enjoy your stay. (Start with '1.01: Juno Steel and the Case of the Murderous Mask' to follow the Juno Steel series, '1.09: Second Citadel - The Head of the Janus Beast' to follow the Second Citadel series, or 'THIRST S1E1: Icebreaker' to listen to the Thirst series. Or, listen from oldest to newest to hear everything as we released it.) The Penumbra is created and produced by Harley Takagi Kaner and Kevin Vibert. Follow us on Bluesky (@thepenumbrapod.bsky.social‬), Tumblr (@thepenumbrapodcast), TikTok (@thepenumbrapodcast), Instagram (@thepenumbrapodcast), or Facebook (The Penumbra Podcast). For early and ad-free episodes, production scripts, commentary tracks, blooper reels, livestreams with the creators, and much more, you can find The Penumbra Podcast: SPECIAL EDITION at: https://thepenumbrapodcast.supercast.com You can find all of our transcripts here. If you would like to view trigger warnings or SFX attributions, you can scroll to the end of the appropriate episode transcript: https://drive.google.com/drive/u/2/folders/1bnWLw5dTW4l9A0bmOMzEiy6XqqsXHHi_ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

American Radio Theater's podcast of audio drama as it was done in the Golden Age of Radio. ART re-creates programs which do not exist in recorded form using the original scripts from that era. ART also produces new audio dramas using techniques developed and tested during that Golden Age. more

We explore family-friendly audio drama through news, reviews, and interviews with cast and crew.Audio drama critic, J.D. Sutter, and a rotating cast of co-hosts discuss new releases from series such as Lamplighter Theatre, Adventures in Odyssey, Focus on the Family Radio Theatre, Heirloom Audio, and Jonathan Park. They will also introduce you to the work of other producers that the team thinks you'll enjoy and address industry topics that are of interest to the fanbase.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/audio-theatre-central--2752762/support. more

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Pulp-Pourri Theatre is an all-new audio drama anthology series that has its origins in vintage pulp fiction but presents its stories - a mix of original stories and adaptations - in the modern way. Produced and directed by Pete Lutz, and starring the Narada Radio Company. more

This audio drama invites your ears to visit Slumberland, a small island town in the US. Come along with Thomas Edward M, the freelance soundman. He's been hired to meet the locals and record their oral histories for the town's time capsule. The unfolding history of the town mixes folklore, paranormal, mystery and humor. more

Audio Dramas to tickle your funny bone and touch your heart. Okay, mostly the tickling part. Life's too short to be taken seriously. more

Join powerful but over-it medium Madame Magenta and her husband Bernard on their run-ins with spirits, fae, and annoying dead exes. Madame Magenta, psychic, medium, and inventor of the 'drink-along' audiobook, reads her memoirs, with support from her adoring husband Bernard. In Season 1, Magenta is forced into a bank heist by the ghost of her ex-husband. Season 2 sees Magenta pitted against a psychotic murderer hell-bent on destroying the mystic community. In Season 3, they ward off a demonic entity living in an unlikely object. And in Season 4... we're on the case with Magenta & Bernard's Paranormal Investigations! Magenta also uses the ancient art of bibliomancy to help solve real problems sent in by you, her Tragic Fans. more

Sonic Leader in Los Angeles, California, produces original, full-cast, high-quality audio drama. Exciting stories, compelling performances, original scores and immersive soundscapes promise a uniquely worthwhile experience! more

Your Portal to the Best in Modern Audio Drama Mystery, Horror, Suspense, Drama, Comedy, Sci-Fi and Special Features. more

All for One Stories breathes new life into the radio dramas of old, uniting a medley of voices and sound effects to bring you an immersive experience of brand new fiction, as well as fresh takes on old favorites. Join our full cast of characters, and journey with us through stories like you've never heard them before. more

The story of the world's most secret agents...the backups. For the first time in his career, Special Agent Chet Phillips has discovered that he can choose NOT to accept a mission! That means there's no choice but to send in the 'B Team': A nervous pencil pusher promoted to the field, a computer hacker working off her sentence, a fading former sitcom star and a recently reassigned White House intern. A full cast comedy audio adventure with a new episode debuting each month! more

Post-Apocalyptic Movies, Music, Festivals, and Culture. And the original Audio Drama Anthology Series: 'Legends of Wasteland City' Since 2014 The Apocalypse Post has been telling you post-apocalypse news and stories from the comfort of a Youtube Channel. But for those stories that need a little more breathing room, we've created this podcast. Tune in for dystopian dissemination, wasteland war-stories, and apocalyptic anecdotes that will feed your ravenous zombie minds. more

Cue Footsteps revives the art of audio dramas with new scripts that have a vintage vibe. We're a labor of love, friends who join remotely to make magic. more

Real people, real stories, stirring dramatic accounts of hopelessness…and the hope that changes everything. These are UNSHACKLED! Audio Dramas, with the award-winning storytelling that's been unique to UNSHACKLED! Ministries for more than 70 years -- but this time, with a behind-the-scenes look. So join us as we dramatize true stories of transformation and share lesser-known details that have made us the longest running audio drama in history. more

Feature length, atmospheric, spooky stories, explore an eerie universe of supernatural and occult tales. Stories that will make you laugh, make you cry, and have you wishing for a nightlight. . . . We're part of the SpectreVision Radio podcast network! SpectreVision Radio is a bespoke podcast network at the intersection between the arts and the uncanny, featuring a tapestry of shows exploring the anomalous, the luminous, and the numinous. We're a community for creators and fans vibrating around common curiosities, shared interests and persistent passions. ⁠spectrevisionradio.com⁠ ⁠linktr.ee/spectrevision⁠ more

A coming-of-age, slice of life, audio fiction comedy with a difference. Our ageing heroine shares senior moments, family relationships and adventures—entertaining and a wee bit provocative. In Season 6 some ancient Greek deities choose her to 'save the planet' - if she only knew what her superpower was. By Season 13, she has settled into semi-retirement, but still up for adventures. Written, performed and produced by Aussie-born, Liverpool-based actress, singer-songwriter and performance poet Flloyd Kennedy with guest performers on 3 continents. Please support the podcast - you can subscribe at Patreon.com/amIoldyet. ★★★★★ 'This is delightful storytelling from Flloyd Kennedy. Gentle but deceptively sharp; underestimate the characters populating this podcast at your own peril. The writing, performance and music are all a joy.' more

Listen in the dark... if you dare. A failing podcaster inherits a mansion that belonged to his estranged parents, and discovers that the strange caretaker of the property may be connected to a notorious murderer that supposedly haunts the property. As he tries to debunk the haunting in a podcast, he discovers there's more to Elias, the caretaker, than meets the eye. more

When a sheltered young woman, Catherine, finally moves away from home for college, she begins to investigate her family to finally get at the answers behind her father's mysterious death, possibly connected to her mother, Barbara, who controls one of the largest trusts in the country and is an extreme narcissist. In the process, she discovers repressed memories... that may be someone else's memories. A new audio drama from Voyage Media, I Am Echo can be compared to a YA Succession with a sci-fi twist. more

An anthology of pulp fiction stories - horror, crime, sci-fi, thriller - unified by a pulp theme, these stand-alone stories are edgy, dark, twisted, and strange. Each episode features a fully-scripted audio drama story, with original music, stellar actors, and nerve-jangling sound design. New episodes releasing biweekly. From Voyage Media in association with 7 Lamb Productions. more

In New Orleans, Rosa Montero's idyllic life of yoga, cocktails, and romance takes a terrifying turn when her long-lost uncle Julio arrives from Cuba, propelling her into a perilous game of espionage and betrayal as she becomes an unwitting informant for the CIA, trying to prevent her Uncle from assassinating a US Senator. more

Based on actual events. A drug smuggler finds God, and turns against the cartel, working as an undercover operative to take them down from the inside. Based on Dr. Hal Bradley's book, 'A Fox In The Lion's Den' - you can find all of Dr. Hal Bradley's books at http://drhalbradley.com more

Based on a true story. A group of soldiers in Vietnam decide they need to murder their rogue lieutenant, if they're going to make it home alive. TRAINING DAY meets PLATOON. more

Based on a true story. Sidney Buchman was nominated for four Oscars, but his career came to a screeching halt when he was accused of communist ties. In a wild true story of art imitating life, Sidney, who wrote 'Mr. Smith Goes To Washington', would have his own face-off with Washington, when he was pressured to 'name names' of other suspected communists to get himself off the hook. Would Sidney choose his honor, or his career? Michael B. Silver, Sidney's real-life grandson (and an accomplished actor and writer himself), plays his grandfather in this scripted audio drama podcast reminiscent of TV and movies like 'The West Wing', and 'The Trial Of The Chicago 7'. more

Indiana Jones meets Back To The Future in this action-adventure audio drama. The son of a famed adventurer, who has never lived up to his father's reputation, finds himself walking in his father's footsteps when he travels back in time to ancient Egypt, to return a cursed relic that will otherwise kill him, to the pharaoh Tutankhamen. more

A dark comedy audio drama that looks behind the doors of your friends and neighbors. In the aftermath of a hurricane, Joan's family and others like her on the lower ridge have lost almost everything, while Katie and her fellow residents of Cypress Creek on the upper ridge emerged unscathed. An HOA election could change everything, making sure the community resources go to those in need. But only if Joan can defeat Katie, the ultimate 'Karen' of the neighborhood. The epic battle that will ensue between them will put them and the residents to the ultimate test... and everyone might not make it out alive. BIG LITTLE LIES meets DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES in a post-hurricane suburban neighborhood.Based on HURRICANE HARVEY: OVERCOMING THE CHAOS by Lyn Jenkins: https://www.amazon.com/HURRICANE-HARVEY-OVERCOMING-CHAOS-everything/dp/B085K9R9Z2 more

Learn the history of the new Enclave in Appalachia. After Reclamation Day, the Vault 76 residents found themselves in a world they no longer recognized. Some became Lone Wanderers, others became Raiders or banded together as new Settlers. Others found themselves in the WhiteSpring Bunker - and with the assistance of MODUS, began to rebuild America in the image of the old. Our characters will discover dark secrets and new threats, all while surviving the Wasteland of post-war Appalachia. You can find us on BlueSky @ModusFiles | www.themodusfiles.com | https://www.patreon.com/user?u=34846059 more

The world's favorite new time podcast in the style of old-time radio. The Thrilling Adventure Hour anthologizes the thrilling adventures of space cowboy Sparks Nevada (Marc Evan Jackson), married mediums Frank and Sadie Doyle (Paul F. Tompkins and Paget Brewster), all-American hero Jefferson Reid (Nathan Fillion), and more. Find the complete Thrilling Adventure back catalog plus libraries of classic segments and bonus content on Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/thrillingadventurehour Produced and created by Ben Acker and Ben Blacker. Featuring the WorkJuice Players and your favorite stars from the worlds of television, film, comedy, animation, sketch, and the stage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

Stories from Ylelmore is a scripted audio drama about the every day adventures of Keryth (a witch), Rion (a werewolf), and Elas (possibly cursed?) in the mundanely magical world of ylelmore more

A series of science fantasy novels by indie author Rory Surtain are brought to life by a virtual multi-voice cast in a Bad Flannel Divergent production. File under twisted, grimdark, dystopian, mystery and adventure. Season 1: the series debut novel, PSYKER. Season 2: the sequel, PSYKANA. Season 3: a psyker goes to war in PRIMARIS. Season 4: a psyker returns in PHANTOM. more

New Stories; Vintage Vibes!Take an exciting leap back in time to celebrate the tradition of radio drama! Shortwave Kitsch is a comedic peek into a slice of history that'll keep you wanting more! Each show is a new work written, performed, and recorded by local Charlestonians in front of a live audience. Every episode will be available here on the modern-day interwebs so you never have to miss out on any of our stories as we travel back in time, through space, out into the great Wild West, and all around the world.Come with us on your next adventure and hold on tight for this thrilling ride! more

Solo: A Zombie Apocalypse is a scripted serial audio drama consisting of full sound effects and voice actors.  We are not professionals but friends who love audio dramas and fun.  The story takes places after the zombie apocalypse and our friends here are  trying to find answers and stay alive at the same time.  There any many adventures and interesting people as they travel across the land.  These three survivors have nothing in common but learn to depend oneach other in order to survive.  John is the young dull guy  with no sense of humor.  Bree is the tough, independent young lady and Gunner, who's the  old retired military guy who takes nothing serious.  So who will be your favorite?  Join us on the adventure and we dare you not to laugh. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

A deeply entertaining, R-rated, darkly satirical, sex-positive comedy audio drama with elements of horror. Congratulations! You are now a shareholder in Kakos Industries, a megacorporation that specializes in helping its clients to Do Evil Better. You are now entitled to listen to the shareholder announcements that keep you up to date on all of the advancements made in Evil and the bizarre occurrences inside of Kakos Industries itself. For fans of Welcome to Night Vale, Douglas Adams, Better Off Ted, the Venture Brothers, and Archer. more