Best 50 Dark Fantasy Podcasts

Tales from the Stinky Dragon is an actual-play D&D comedy podcast that features four foolish friends and their (very patient) dungeon master. Join along for an auditory adventure with a fully-voiced cast of characters, immersive sound design, a catchy soundtrack, and gripping stories of exotic lands and strange creatures. Tales From The Stinky Dragon is a fun and easy award-winning podcast for all ages, and is the perfect experience for both seasoned D&D players and those just getting into the genre. more

Be afraid! Be very afraid. Old Time Radio is filled with ghost stories, monsters, creatures who walk the earth, and other tales of the unexplained. Join me as we explore these stories born from the depths of hell itself. But leave those lights on! more

An undead favourite. From Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross, the creators of 'Watch Out for Fireballs!', Bonfireside Chat is a podcast dedicated entirely to the Souls series of games. Starting with Dark Souls, we take a journey through the areas of the game and comment on lore, gameplay, bossfights... everything. Praise the Sun! 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

THE horror actual play podcast. (Dnd) Each season, travelers embark on a journey into the dark corners of a fantasy world with dragons & monsters. They will never be the same again. more

Australia's most popular D&D actual play podcast! Set in the world of Ogg Nott, a place full of mystery and intrigue - if only the players knew it was ending. Listen to this award winning podcast as our heroes delve deep into adventure, with each season bringing a new story, new characters, and new threats to face. New listeners can start at any season, but veteran listeners will find themselves following a greater story, set over centuries. New episodes every Sunday! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

Edited by Wendy N. Wagner, NIGHTMARE is a critically-acclaimed digital magazine of horror and dark fantasy. In its pages, you will find all kinds of horror and dark fantasy, from zombie stories and haunted house tales, to visceral psychological horror. Every month NIGHTMARE will bring you a mix of original short stories and flash fiction, and featuring a variety of authors: from the bestsellers and award-winners you already know to the best new voices you haven't heard of yet. When you read NIGHTMARE, it is our hope that you'll see where horror comes from, where it is now, and where it's going. The NIGHTMARE podcast, produced by Grammy Award-winning narrator and producer Stefan Rudnicki of Skyboat Media, features original audio short stories and poems 3-4 times a month. more

Kingslingers is a podcast exploring and analyzing Stephen King's Dark Tower series. Each week, join Constant Reader Scott as he leads Dark Tower newbie Matt on this epic journey to find out what lies at the top of the tower... and beyond! more

We are an ENnie-award winning podcast that plays roleplaying games set in dark worlds.

The Hideous Laughter Podcast is a Pathfinder actual play show officially licensed by the creators of Pathfinder, Paizo. The show follows the adventures of four unlikely heroes through the Gothic Horror themed campaign Carrion Crown. more

Join Evan and Chad as they delve deep into the world of Fantasy, Sci-Fi, and Horror Novels. Book reviews, recommendations fun discussions, recaps & book summaries & a thriving book community. more

A horror and dark fiction podcast featuring interconnected series and stories set in the ever-expanding literary world of Maeltopia. Gain early access to episodes, bonus video content and more on our Patreon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. 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

A podcast about dark & grim tabletop RPGs

Transplanar RPG is an all-transgender, people of color-led dark fantasy actual play series streaming THE CHAOS PROTOCOL Saturdays at 8pm ET on Twitch. Podcast episodes drop Tuesdays and Thursdays. Transplanar RPG is GMed by Connie Chang and produced by Sea Thomas. more

A podcast dedicated to all of the wonderfully confusing, complex, and interesting lore in the Dragon Age universe. Co-created and co-hosted by Teecup and Shecup, who you may also know as The Cups or Austin and Shelby. We'll jump into topics like the many different gods and cultures throughout Thedas, the history of each country, the Blight, Fen'Harel's real ambitions, character deep dives, and so much more. We'll also be answering all of your questions and talking about all of your favorite side characters and NPCs along the way. more

Warhammer 40k and Fantasy lore and history, Black library reviews and general grim dark awesomness. The Emperor Protects more

A Curse of Strahd actual-play D&D podcast! We're the Goons, an adventuring party of actors, teachers, woodworkers, brewers and web developers banding together to defeat D&D's most horrifying villain Strahd von Zarovich. Join us around the table as we endeavor to bring hope and light back to the people of the far, foggy realm of Barovia! more

Two Dungeon Masters; one a First time Reader and the other a Series pro dive deep into the Stormlight Archive by Brandon Mr. Sanderson. more

The SkullKast is where fans of Berserk gather to discuss what makes the manga great: From dissecting the latest happenings to reviewing older volumes and rediscovering how Miura built this amazing series over the past three decades. more

Explore the world of the Dark Feminine in myth, religion, folklore, and magic.

Join hosts Tadd and Peter for in-depth discussion and analysis of Stephen King's Magnum Opus The Dark Tower series. Explore the Novels, comics, upcoming film/TV adaptations, and all things Dark Tower. Join in on both the Round Table Discussions covering the entire series, as well as the Book Club where each book is systematically read, analyzed and discussed in order from the first line to the last. Come let's Palaver Gunslinger! more

We are a Song of Ice and Fire Podcast. We will be doing a chapter by chapter read through of the entire series (wish us luck). We started recording this podcast early April 2019 (two weeks before the 8th and final season of Game of Thrones. Because of that we also cover that season episode by episode as well. We are all die hard Song of Ice and Fire (Game of Thrones) fans and love discussing questions and theories. We are always looking for more theories to talk about so anything you've got send to us via any social media or comment wherever you may listen. Special Thanks to Dalton for providing the intro and outro music. more

Our new Actual Play campaign Escaping Carcosa follows two stories; one a Pathfinder2e tale that follows a group trapped inside a video game called Carcosa Online. The other group is a team of investigators playing Call of Cthulhu trying to free everyone trapped. Will they find freedom or will their world become another until Hastur's control? more

Witam Szanownych Gości! Informacyjnie, nagrania poukładane są wg. rozegranych sesji, tak aby łatwiej Wam było je słuchać po kolei. Nie sugerujcie się datami, one służą tylko do ułożenia nagrań w odpowiedniej kolejności! Tymczasem, zasiądźcie tutaj, przy kominku! Zaraz przyniesiemy coś na ząb i cosik do spłukania gardziołka! A następnie opowiem Wam, co się drzewiej wydarzyło... A gdzie? A kto? A zawrzyj gębę w końcu, to się dowiesz! Wybaczcie... Na czym ja skończyłem? more

Coge una poción de salud bien fría y acompáñanos en esta épica campaña de D&D. Nuevo episodio todos los miércoles a las 21:00. more

A TTRPG horror comedy podcast that puts the concept of failing forward to the test! Each week, our DM leads a group of unlikely heroes, villains, and everything in between through one hellscape after another. It's a comedy of horrors with a twist: don't you dare fumble the dice! Support us at patreon.com/wtfumblepod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

Three Berserk fans (a writer-swordsman, a collectibles guru, and a musician-animephile) come together to break down Kentaro Miura's magnum opus, chapter, by chilling chapter. Ryan, Steve, and Joey discuss, critique, and expound on the themes, artwork, throughlines, and subtext found in this decades-long story of trauma, rage, ambition, and destiny. The story of Berserk - and this Berserk podcast - is not for the faint of heart - rated a hard R for sure! more

A hybrid of dark fantasy audio drama and old school solo Dungeons and Dragons

The Valentyne Heresy: A Warhammer 40K RPG is a Dumb-Dumbs & Dice live-play podcast where professional voice actors and improvisers journey into the grim darkness of the 41st millenium - playing the Genesys adaptation of Warhammer 40K's 'Dark Heresy' TTRPG! Join Inquisitor Lucius Valentyne, and hive-bred siblings Lyric and Alto, as this unlikely trio try to save the Emperor from a cabal of mysterious enemies! This series features our Game Master Tom McGee (@mcgeetd), and regular players Ryan LaPlante (@theryanlaplante), Tyler Hewitt (@Tyler_Hewitt) and Laura Elizabeth (@lauraehamstra)! more

The following podcast is intended for adult audiences. Listener discretion is advised.The Iron Realm.When all Planes of Existence fall to ash, there is only one realm that remains. Before you in all directions, deep in the dark, there lies the Maze. Millions of miles of corridors, caves, tunnels without end. This is the ultimate dungeon. Orcs! Goblins! Lizard Men! Trolls! Ready your sword, your spells, your crossbow, your Warhammer. Keep close your companions, for they are your only hope for survival. Elf! Fighter! Wizard! Cleric! There are no rerolls. There is no way out. Yet here, in the dark, if any of the merciful gods still remain, you may find the strength you need to fight, the cunning you need to hide, and the luck you need to stay alive. Just a little longer.IRON REALM! IRON REALM! IRON REALM!Get your dice and graph paper - and be sure to bring your friends. I'll see YOU in the Realm.There be dragons here. more

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

Tales of Horror and grim Fantasy, told by the writer.Email: stygiansagas@gmail.comhttps://www.patreon.com/StygianSagas more

Campaign 2: Mystical Mishaps (Ongoing, updated weekly)A D&D5e Gothic Horror Adventure. In a grim world where magic is broken and monsters run wild, four aspiring monster hunters attempt to defy the odds and overcome their past failures.Campaign 1: Beacon's Aura (Completed)A D&D5e Urban Fantasy adventure. When three ordinary individuals get injected with a strange serum that unlocks mysterious new powers within them, their lives are forever changed. Join their adventures as they explore their new powers- and both the positive and negative consequences that come with it. more

Um podcast de RPG voltado para mestres e jogadores. Nossa missão é ajudar você a se divertir cada vez mais e melhorar a narração daquela aventura ou a interpretação daquele personagem especial. Quinzenalmente, essa turminha do barulho vai aprontar altas confusões em aventuras e espalhar seu amor pelo hobbie e pão tostaaaado! more

Getting Dicey is an actual play TTRPG podcast recorded in Wellington, New Zealand. While Getting Dicey is a comedy podcast, you will find yourself on the edge of your seat when things start to get serious. With a big bad always looming from the shadows, it looks like things are Getting Dicey. Watch us live at twitch.tv/GettingDicey, join in the chat on Discord, and support us on Patreon! Links to everything on Twitter. more

Sessões de Storyteller e sistemas de Horror Medieval - D&D 5ed - Ravenloft

This feed features a wide variety of games utilizing the World of Darkness/Chronicles of Darkness system. Games include Vampire: the Masquerade, Demon: the Descent, Changeling: the Dreaming, and loosely connected original horror setting The Billy-verse. Whatever scares you in the darkness, you can find it here. Part of the Fandible Actual Play Podcast. more

Mortis Maledictum is a dark fantasy and cosmic horror podcast that draws inspiration from creators like H.P. Lovecraft, Neil Gaiman, and Jim Butcher, appealing to fans of shows like The Magnus Archives, Old Gods of Appalachia, Malevolent, and Welcome to Night Vale. The show focuses on bringing suspense, mystery, monsters, magic, and dread, cutting through fluff to offer gripping and chilling tales.Access Exclusive Stories and other bonus content through our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MortisMaledictumJoin our Discord Community and connect with us: https://discord.gg/SG6xEzxGV4 more

Les chroniques de Chicago est l'adaptation en fiction audio dans un format court, monté et sonorisé des enregistrements de parties d'une campagne du jeu de rôle Vampire la Mascarade 5ème édition. Alceste, le conteur, plonge plusieurs groupes de joueurs et joueuses incarnant des vampires dans l'action et les intrigues nocturnes du Chicago des 90's. Vous apprendrez à connaître les personnages en suivant les aventures des différentes coteries vampiriques par chapitre avant que les intrigues et les personnages ne se mêlent alors que les menaces s'accumulent sur Chicago. more

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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. more

O DunaCast é o podcast oficial do fandom de Duna no Brasil. Em cada episódio, discutimos sobre os personagens, as suas origens, as inspirações do autor Frank Herbert e as teorias e filosofias da saga. Pascoal Naib e convidados especiais analisam detalhadamente cada capítulo dos livros da saga Duna sem spoilers dos capítulos posteriores. more

Welcome to Let's Unpack That! We're two friends, Cal and Chevall, who decided to start a podcast where we analyze media under a critical, appreciative lens. To start, we're reading the legendary manga Berserk together for the first time and recording our reactions, analysis and BSing about the manga from the late Kentaro Miura, who died May 6, 2021 at the age of 54. more

Created and hosted by fantasy author Chad Corrie, Tralodren: Legends and Lore will expand more of the Tralodroen cosmos by delving into its rich history, legends, and lore. Meant as a supplement for fans and followers of the world setting it's also a companion to the various other incarnations Tralodren finds itself translated into—whatever formats those may be. This podcast and all its episodes are ©2020 Chad Corrie. All Rights Reserved. You can find out more about Chad Corrie online at: chadcorrie.com and @creatorchad (FB, Twitter, and Instagram). Questions and comments can be sent to: lore (at) chadcorrie (dot) com. more

In the city of Chester's Chasm, four teenagers grapple with lives divided between the mundane and supernatural: Crispin yearning to escape a zealous cult, Michael indulging his vampiric nature, Saline pursued by creatures from the Fae, and Solomon, a lone wild werewolf in a big city. All Our Faults is a Monsterhearts 2 actual play podcast produced by the Tabletop Talespinners Network. more

Morning does not rise this day on Barovia, and the gloom is darker than ever in this domain of dread. Four Barovians are going to experience what it truly means to survive the end of days. Perch on the shoulder of the Unnamed and follow this new Dungeons & Dragons adventures set in the gothic horror world of Ravenloft. more

A podcast that critiques novels, audio dramas, films and television programs revolving around the darker aspects of man's inner nature. We delve into stories exploring cosmic horror, dystopian fiction, dark fantasy and the supernatural. more