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The Mystery of Easter Island

My name is Katherine Routledge. In 1914, I sailed from England to Easter Island, in the distant South Pacific, famous for its huge, stone statues. This is the story of a journey, and it is the story of a place. One that feels as near to me now as ever, even though I could hardly be farther away. This is The Mystery of Easter Island. Audio drama from Footsteps Media LLC. Read More
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The Covid House

Coming May 2025: Buckle up for the Director's Cut of Life and Death at The Covid House – a modern sci-fi thriller now amped up with even more pulse-pounding action! This isn't just a story; it's an audio experience perfect for turning your daily commute or long road trip into the edge of your seat. Dive into the twists and turns that explore a chilling question: what desperate measures would people take for a sliver of "normalcy"? With clips already racking up over 100,000 views, this life-altering series will leave you questioning if this terrifying scenario could actually become reality. Read More
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Chelten Academy Chronicles

Chelten Academy Chronicles is a witty, character-driven serial mystery podcast geared for kids ages 8 to 15 but is clever enough to thoroughly engage people of all ages. If you enjoyed A Series of Unfortunate Events, Stranger Things, Harry Potter, and The Unexplainable Disappearance of Mars Patel, listen to this recently declassified audio, which was discovered during the investigation into the whereabouts of Chelten Academy students Nova, Kody, Charlie, Tyler and Alex. There's also a missing school pet: Capone the guinea pig. Captain Devol, who is leading the investigation, needs your help. For more information, and if you'd like to get involved, go to cheltenacademypodcast.com. Read More
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Borrasca

A gripping psychological thriller starring Cole Sprouse as Sam Walker. In the first season we followed Sam as he painstakingly recounts the summer his sister disappeared; the friends he made, the legends he heard, the pain and confusion of loss. Over nine episodes, we uncovered the unspeakable secrets of Drisking, Missouri and the people who live there. After leaving the audience with a jaw dropping cliffhanger, we are finally returning to Sam and the terrible truths of Drisking. Across seven episode of Season 2, a ghost of Sam’s past arrives to drag him back to Drisking for revenge. Back to the forests that color his nightmares. Back to the mysteries he never solved. Back… to the gates of Borrasca. Please be advised this show contains adult language, violent acts and triggering situations. It is intended for adult audiences only. Produced by QCODE. Created and written by Rebecca Klingel. Directed by Kristin Burke. Starring Cole Sprouse and Sarah Yarkin. Borrasca is presented by Mint Mobile. Mint Mobile is the affordable, premium wireless service that you buy online. To get your new phone plan for just 15 bucks a month, go to www.mintmobile.com/BORRASCA. QCODE+ subscribers on Apple Podcasts will get early access to new episodes before anyone else and exclusive bonus content. Learn more at apple.co/qcode.  Read More
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Simon Fogg: The Origins of Fogg

Before he became a washed up private investigator, Simon Fogg was a police officer. And a damn good one at that. Fresh out of the academy in the 90s, Fogg went straight to Scotland Yard, where he was greeted by murder, corruption and a new street drug known only as kom-boo-cha. Every hero has an origin story. This is Detective Simon Fogg’s. Play the tape. Read More
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Closing the Distance

We’re all watching the news. We’re all doing our part. Some are even putting their lives on the line to contribute. We’re learning how to work from our homes, and we’re contending with lost jobs and the temporary (hopefully) shutdowns of entire industries.

But at the same time, most of us are mourning the loss of something that we might not have even realized we valued so much: our connections to each other. Suddenly, neighbors seem as though they live halfway across the country, and friends and loved one can feel as though they’re millions of miles away. How do we deal with the broad chasms that have opened?

Closing the Distance is a series of ten short pieces that explores the sudden and seemingly uncrossable distance between people caused by our being sheltered in place. In each piece, individuals are faced with a lack of contact they hadn’t anticipated – from loved ones, from their community, from new and emerging relationships, from their way of making a living, etc. In each case, they struggle with the distance until they find some way to bridge it, often with surprising results. Fractious relationships are healed. Unexpected relationships are formed. Essential relationships are sustained.

A portion of the proceeds from Closing the Distance will be donated to two charities that resonate with us as writers and performers: The Actors Fund, which provides essential assistance to those in the entertainment field, and Save Indie Bookstores, which has been set up to help booksellers – such an invaluable part of our communities – stay afloat in these financially challenging times.

Closing the Distance is a series of emotionally resonant pieces. But more than that, it is an opportunity for us to acknowledge what we are missing and to envision a better outcome.
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Psicofonías – Terror en tus oídos

Psicofonías es como ir al cine y ver una película de terror. Solo que aquí, de nada sirve cerrar los ojos. Síguenos en @psicofoniasmx y www.facebook.com/psicofoniaspodcast Read More
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Miriam and Youssef

A 10-part drama about the founding of Israel. Miriam is a Jewish immigrant to Palestine, and Youssef is an Arab inhabitant driven into exile. At the heart of it all is the city of Jerusalem.

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RPG Radio Show

On this show, a group of actors will shape an epic, fantasy tale. Our show is a blend of audiobook, radio drama, and improvised role-playing game. We bring the world of Sildume to life with sound effects, music, and character voices. We strive to create a show that is safe and enjoyable for the whole family. We avoid explicit language and other adult-only content. There are, however, some themes that very young children may find distressing. We recommend parental supervision for children younger than 13. For exclusive content including recorded interludes, maps, art, original music, and much more, check out patreon.com/rpgradioshow Your support goes a long way toward helping us produce our show. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @rpgradioshow Read More
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Visionaries Audio Drama

In the year 2185, the world is distinguished by two races – the Visionaries and the Dead-eye slaves. The Visionary race is the next step in human evolution. They have unique eyes which endows them with special abilities. Humans unable to evolve are slaves to the Visionaries because of their powerless eyes. These Dead-eye slaves open rebellion against the Visionaries. Read More
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Wonder Storytime with Alice and Friends

Welcome to We Players’ Wonder Storytime with Alice and Friends!

We Players' new adaptation of the beloved Alice stories by Lewis Carroll, What Alice Found There, will inhabit the wonderland of Golden Gate Park in spring 2021.
Meanwhile, we are delighted to bring you this new audio Alice, narrated by our talented cast. We invite you to talk a walk - around the block or in the park nearest you - and tune in to Wonder Storytime. In these strange uncertain times, in this new Looking-Glass world we find ourselves in, perhaps a bit of Wonderland wisdom is exactly what the Dormouse ordered.

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Adelyne’s Apothecary

Adelyne’s Apothecary is a fiction podcast exploring the world of folk herbalist Adelyne Hutcheson. Adelyne’s storytelling takes us deep into the hills of Northern Appalachia where we meet her eccentric neighbors, family, and dearest plant friends. Read More
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Day by Day

The Face Magazine calls it "the best thing to emerge from quarantine." From Must B Nice comes Day by Day, the podcast series of stories inspired by our new normal.

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Radio Elusia

A Boundless Theatre podcast production. Be ready. Be listening. And do not be afraid. This is Radio Elusia. What happens when all communication is sanctioned and you can never be sure who is listening? An original scripted thriller about transmission, revolution and pirate radio from producers Boundless Theatre. With an immersive sound design and original music by FATHER, the audience is asked to be ready, be listening and do not be afraid. This is Radio Elusia. Set in the sprawling fictional city of Elusia, Radio Elusia is a weekly podcast from Boundless Theatre, about transmission and revolution. Season Two is written by Nina Cassells, Jack Donaghue, Kc Gardiner, Jane Morris, Sadhana Narayanan & James Nash. Radio Elusia was created by Nina Segal and originally commissioned and developed as part of Extended Universe by Boundless Theatre in partnership with Teater Grob, Entropia and Sala Beckett co-funded by the Creative Europe programme of the European Union. You can support Radio Elusia on Patreon and become a patron to support future seasons and help us realise our dream of bringing you a live show in the future. @radioelusia #radioelusia This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp Read More
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A Darker Tale

Original stories of horror, mystery, and the supernatural. Each episode draws inspiration from real crime cases or urban legends. Written by Jelle Havermans. Read More
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Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson

The legendary detective duo, Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson, had a profound and enduring presence on radio airwaves for many decades, captivating audiences from the 1930s through the 1970s and beyond. These classic radio shows played a significant role in popularizing the characters and their adventures, bringing Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's stories to life for millions.Here's a look at their journey through the decades:The Golden Age of Radio: 1930s - 1940sThe 1930s saw the very beginning of regular Sherlock Holmes radio broadcasts.
  • The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (1930-1936): This American series, primarily starring Richard Gordon as Holmes and Leigh Lovell as Watson, kicked off in 1930 with an adaptation of "The Adventure of the Speckled Band." Edith Meiser was a key scriptwriter for this early series.
  • The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (1939-1950): This is arguably the most famous and prolific of the American radio series. For most of its run, it starred the iconic pairing of Basil Rathbone as Sherlock Holmes and Nigel Bruce as Dr. Watson, who also famously portrayed the characters in a popular series of films. They appeared in 220 episodes together. When Rathbone left, Tom Conway and then John Stanley took over the role of Holmes, often with Nigel Bruce continuing as Watson. The series aired on networks like the Blue Network, ABC, and Mutual Broadcasting System.
Post-War and Beyond: 1950s - 1960sThe 1950s and 60s continued the tradition, particularly in the UK.
  • BBC Radio's Sherlock Holmes (1952-1969): The BBC produced a long-running and highly respected series starring Carleton Hobbs as Sherlock Holmes and Norman Shelley as Dr. Watson. They adapted nearly all of Doyle's original stories, with some being adapted multiple times. This series is well-regarded for its faithfulness to the original canon.
  • The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (1954-1955): Another notable British production featured the esteemed actors Sir John Gielgud as Sherlock Holmes and Sir Ralph Richardson as Watson, with Orson Welles even making an appearance as Professor Moriarty.
The Later Years: 1970sWhile the heyday of network radio drama began to wane in the US, Sherlock Holmes continued to be a popular subject for radio adaptations.
  • The BBC continued to produce new iterations and re-broadcasts of its popular series.
  • Episodes from earlier decades were often rebroadcast, keeping the "Greatest Detective Duo" alive for new generations of listeners.
  • The enduring popularity of the characters led to various productions and re-runs on different platforms, including independent radio stations and later, in the form of podcasts and audio drama releases, even into the 1970s and beyond.
Why they were the "Greatest Detective Duo" on Radio:
  • Compelling Characters: Holmes's brilliant deductions and eccentricities, coupled with Watson's grounded perspective and loyal companionship, created a dynamic that translated perfectly to audio. Listeners could easily visualize the scenes and become immersed in the mysteries.
  • Intriguing Mysteries: Conan Doyle's stories provided a wealth of captivating plots, twists, and memorable villains, keeping audiences on the edge of their seats.
  • Skilled Voice Acting: The actors who brought Holmes and Watson to life on radio, especially famous pairings like Rathbone and Bruce, and Hobbs and Shelley, became synonymous with the characters for millions of listeners. Their voices defined the roles for an entire era.
  • Accessible Entertainment: Radio provided accessible entertainment to a broad audience, and the half-hour or hour-long format of many Holmes episodes was perfect for captivating listeners during their leisure time.
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Soundstage

Theater is for everyone and we want to make it available everywhere. Soundstage is an anthological, scripted fiction series of portable stories from Playwrights Horizons theater in New York City. Featuring short-form commissions from America’s best playwrights, these audio experiences are written specifically for the ear, not translated or recorded live from the stage. Now, the theater is wherever you are.

Follow us at @SoundstagePH on Instagram and Twitter.

If you like what you hear and want to support this program, we hope you will consider making a donation that will allow us to commission more artists, complete production on more podcasts, and continue to provide our writers with a much-needed creative outlet and an audience in these unprecedented times. To support us, text SOUNDSTAGE20 to 44-321.
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Wait A Minute

We are two young women living in Los Angeles, California about to spill the tea on our lives and what it's really like living in Hollywood. We get into all things naughty, sensitive, and definitely real. Join us as we expose ourselves and the LA culture. Read More
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Glasgow Ghost Stories

A bi weekly horror anthology podcast exploring the dark corners of the city of Glasgow.
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Relatos De Horror (Historias De Terror)

Desde 2016

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The Grand Sophy

A sparkling Regency romantic comedy by Georgette Heyer, The Grand Sophy is a story of love, intrigue, and high spirits.
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Treasure Island 2020

James Hawkins helps his mom run a motel in modern day Montauk, Long Island. But when a mysterious man washes up on the beach with a treasure map tattooed on his chest, James discovers that Billy Bones is, in fact, a time traveling pirate from the 18th century. James and his new friends, Morgan and Max, follow the map right into a magical portal that leads them back nearly three hundred years and back into a swashbuckling adventure.

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Tales of the Texas Rangers | OTRWesterns.com

Tales of the Texas Rangers, a western adventure old-time radio drama, premiered on July 8, 1950, on the US NBC radio network and remained on the air through September 14, 1952. Movie star Joel McCrea starred as Texas Ranger Jayce Pearson, who used the latest scientific techniques to identify the criminals and his faithful horse, Charcoal, to track them down. The shows were reenactments of actual Texas Ranger cases. Read More
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Adventures of Horatio Hornblower

The Adventures of Horatio Hornblower (1952-1953)
  • Starring: Michael Redgrave as Horatio Hornblower.
  • Production: Produced by Harry Towers through his Towers of London syndicate in England.
  • Broadcast: This 30-minute historical action and adventure series first aired in 1952 on Radio Luxembourg. Despite being produced in England, the BBC wasn't interested, so it was sent to the United States.
  • US Broadcasts: CBS originally broadcast 52 episodes until July 17, 1953. It was later rebroadcast by ABC in 1954 and the Mutual Broadcasting System in 1957.
  • Content: The series followed Hornblower's career from a young, seasick midshipman to an Admiral of the Fleet during the Napoleonic Wars. The plots were carefully crafted by Forester to avoid direct interference with actual historical battles, allowing Hornblower to be on his own significant missions.


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