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This is a space to discover work that rises above the noise and get inspired by what’s possible in audio fiction today.
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An old woman walks to church, but stumbles on an unpleasant discovery. This short audio experiment is meant for kids and families to enjoy together during the spooky season.
Content warning: Jump scare, wet chewing sounds.
Adapted from the folk song by Ted Harris
Performed by Ted Harris and Lindsay Harris Friel
Editing, sound design, and music by Ted Harris
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Tune in at 11 am October 30 as we dish up this years batch of fresh frights from some of audio dramas to producers!
11th Hour Audio Challenge 2025 — Premiere Schedule
All times Pacific (US / Oregon)
11:00 AM – Old Woman
12:00 PM – Wait Here
1:00 PM – In the City of Shadows
2:00 PM – It Came From Behind the Tent
3:00 PM – Two Locked Room Miseries
4:00 PM – Like and Subscribe
Follow the premieres on the 11th Hour Audio Podcast Feed or wherever you get your podcasts.
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In this episode, we dive into Apollyon, the award-winning sci-fi audio drama created by writer and director Faith McQuinn with sound design by Joshua Suhy. Set in the 22nd century, Apollyon tells the story of a world forever changed by a deadly virus and the scientists racing to secure humanity’s future.
But what truly sets Apollyon apart is its heart. Faith McQuinn crafts characters who are three-dimensional, intimate, and deeply human—relationships that feel both familiar and surprising, driving the tension and emotion at every turn. Joshua Suhy complements that vision with immersive sound design, building the sense of space and atmosphere that makes the world come alive.
Together, Faith and Joshua show how creative teams transform compelling stories into fully realized experiences. Apollyon isn’t just a podcast you hear—it’s a world you inhabit.
Seasons 1 and 2, along with the mini-series Patient Zero and Chronicles, are available now wherever you listen to podcasts. Season 3 is in pre-production and will debut in 2025.
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Show Notes for Facebook Announcement
🚨 Calling All Audio Creators: The 11th Hour Audio Challenge Is Here!
Join us this October for the 11th Hour Audio Challenge, a yearly event by Aural Stage Studios that invites teams to craft original audio shows in just one month. It’s a thrilling exercise in creative pressure—and problem-solving under time constraints.UberDuoUberDuo
What You Need to Know:
When? Record and post-produce your show in October. The final deadline: 11 PM on October 28th.UberDuoUberDuo
Script Length? Keep it concise—under 30 pages.UberDuoUberDuo
Teamwork Required: Shows should involve more than one production company to foster cross-collaboration.UberDuoUberDuo
Originality Matters: All materials must be original or clearly licensed; avoid copyright headaches.UberDuo
Why Join?
This challenge encourages connection, creativity, and collaboration within the audio storytelling space. Participants hone skills, learn quick creative strategies, and form meaningful partnerships—all under the clock.UberDuoUberDuo
How to Participate:
Join the Discord to meet collaborators and get updates.UberDuo
Submit your show via the online form before the 11 PM October 28 deadline. Required details include:
Team name & contact info
Show title, synopsis, and cover art
Runtime, cast & crew list
Audio file
Licensing info (if applicable)
Acknowledgment of the rules and date requirementsUberDuo+1
Celebrate with Us: After submitting, listen in on the 11th Hour Audio Podcast to revel in the creativity—and yes, the carnage!UberDuo
👉 Ready to answer the challenge? Head over to Aural Stage Studios to learn more or jump straight into the submission process:
11th Hour Audio Challenge – Aural Stage Studios
Let’s see what eerie, inventive stories you’ll conjure before the clock strikes 11 PM, October 28. Good luck—and have a wickedly fun time creating!
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Join us around the fire as we pour the last cup of wassail, slice into the king's cake, and round out the season's end with four tinsel-tangling stories to bring your holiday season to its end.
The Christmas Prison
Alone in the store at night with a job you hate what could possibly go wrong?
The Christmas Prison by Tom Rory Parsons
Chris Quinby as Noah
Austin Mosher as The Elf
Sarah Golding as Judy
Owen McCuen as The Police Officer
Written, directed, and score composed by Tom Rory Parsons Editing and Sound Design by Kristina Manente
Art by Mixitpixit
Credits read by Karim Kronfli
Thanks for listening!
Evil Elf (A Sinister Christmas Short)
Written and performed by Joel M. Andre.
Music (used with permission) by Sam Haynes.
Track: Christmas Evil (Ambient).
Album: The Gift of Christmas Fear.
Yule Lad
Written by: Owen McCuen
Performed by: Owen McCuen and Agnes McCuen
Sound Effects from Owen McCuen, Freesound.org, and Sonniss.
Music: We Wish You a Merry Christmas, Christmas Carol of the Bells, and Jingle Bells
Royalty-free versions purchased by Owen. Santa’s Workshop assembled in GarageBand.
Santa Baby
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, but not everyone is feeling so festive. Instead of spreading holiday cheer, The Santa Serial killer has everyone in mass hysteria. Including Maya, who already has a demanding job, an emotionally unavailable husband, and a needy lover begging her to start a new life together. Now this?
Content Warning: contains explicit language and depictions of sexual acts. Intended for mature audiences only.
This is a Shhh! Jus’ Listen Media Production
Written and Directed by Xperience J
Story by Xperience J, Sound Design and Mix by Xperience J, Original Music by Stephs_Music, Thomas Baglio and Epidemic Sound
Starring
Christina Cain as Maya
Rodney Martin as Jeff
Gary Scales as Devin
Omni Helix as Mall Santa
Kris Lark as News Reporter
Sean B as Mr. Donaldson/Company Santa
Derrell D. Johnson as Mr. Donaldson/Company Santa
Rhumel Anderson as Mama Johnson
Omar Herring as Papa Johnson
Credits by Faith McQuinn
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Amidst the comforting scent of roasting turkey and the warmth of family gatherings lies a hidden darkness waiting to be unveiled. Join Us! as your host, Owen McCuen, guides you through a gripping narrative, where the idyllic Thanksgiving feast gives way to an unsettling ritual shrouded in mystery and terror.
Check out some of Owen's other work!
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Another year over, Owen wraps up the challenge
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Investigative reporter and podcaster Wilhelmina Grimald reports on the disappearance of Rosalie Miller, a young woman who mysteriously disappeared a year ago in Lexington, Kentucky. But has Wilhelmina touched on a subject that is better left alone?
Cast and Crew:
Courtney Holly as Wilhelmina Grimald
Owen McCuen as Emerald Prescott
Karim Kronfli as Raymond Miller
Serena Marie Smith as Beth Palamo
Matthew Boudreau as Jacob Palamo
Stef Howerton as Bunny Prescott
Brad Oxnam as Kenneth Prescott
Danny Cooper as The Assistant
William Candelaria as The Guard
Kyle Nishimura as The Server
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Written & Directed by Faith McQuinn
Sound Design & Mix by Joshua Suhy
Music by Michael Parkhurst
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Observer Pictures producer Faith McQuinn talks about her experiences with 11th Hour Audio Challenges.
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"Punching Out" by Jenni Stukin and Ruby Fink is a dark comedy that combines office humor with a zombie apocalypse twist, focusing on Rosie, a young woman excited for her last day at work before opening her dream pet bakery. Alongside her is Clea, a loyal friend harboring unspoken romantic feelings for Rosie. Just as the office begins planning Rosie’s farewell, a radio broadcast announces an alarming zombie outbreak. The quirky office crew—optimistic pacifist Atlas, sarcastic and gruff Melby, bold and witty Marge, and awkward, hopeful Dave—must abruptly shift gears, transforming from lighthearted coworkers into reluctant survivalists. Under Melby’s assertive leadership, they barricade the doors, scramble to create makeshift weapons, and brace themselves for whatever the apocalypse throws their way.
Throughout the chaos, the story finds darkly humorous moments as each character reveals unexpected layers. Atlas, true to his “love warrior” nature, tries to connect with a zombie child, only to meet a grim fate, emphasizing the futility of his pacifist beliefs in such dire circumstances. Meanwhile, Melby and Marge humorously take a moment for intimacy amidst the crisis, and Dave’s attempts to impress Rosie lead him to hide his infection, ultimately forcing Marge to make a tough decision for the group’s safety. As the situation becomes increasingly hopeless, Clea finally confesses her feelings for Rosie, and together, they make a last stand before securing themselves in a bank vault. Leaving a note outside for potential rescuers, they cling to a glimmer of hope they will be found.
Cast/Crew
Written by Jenni Stukin and Ruby Fink
Hannah Edelson, as Rosie
Violet Fink as Clea
Corey McCarey as Dave
Chris Jowers as Atlas
Bethany Murray as Marge
and Jonathon Garret Swenson as Melby, Rob and Zombies
Sound Mixing and Editing by Ruby Fink
Artwork by Violet Fink
SFX from Freesound.org
Music by Shiver and Yeobo
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