Shadows at the Door: The Podcast

Introducing: Counterbalance Sep 13, 2024

Hello Shadows at the Door listeners! This week, we're introducing you to Counterbalance, a high fantasy audio drama we think you'll enjoy!

Counterbalance Season 1, Episode 1: Windshell

Aþæanuka - 95th day of Bäkkos, 5th year of the Vær, 101st Generation

The Journey to the Skundr begins.

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Cast

Raka - Kessir Riliniki

Lyn - Carollyn Monterola

Malaki - Eyþór Viðarsson (Blighthouse Studio)

Auril - Travis Vengroff (The White Vault)

Yosha - Hem Brewster (The Lucky Die)

Akasar Eþiovar - Lani Minella (AudioGodz)

Cerafaïn - Austin Beach (Broken Bard Studios)

Additional Voices

Whitney Johnson (Kalila Stormfire's Economical Magic Services)

Tal Minear (Ungifts)

Lucille Valentine (The Six Disappearances of Ella McCray)

Written and Dialogue Edited by Kessir Riliniki

Sounddesign by Sarah Buchynski (Polarity Audio Works)

Theme music "Sál Svar" by Fuimadane from the album "Vegleitir".

This is a Blighthouse Studio production. Find out more at Trilunis.com.

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Sneak Peeks - Nazi Ghosts, Mothman, Musical!? Jul 19, 2024

Join Mark as he showcases short scenes from upcoming productions and reveals the big news of the S3 finale.

EARWORM, a ghostly audio drama musical is now funding! Search EARWORM on Kickstarter or click here.

Full Song by Professor Elemental

0.00 - Update

2.49 - EARWORM, a ghostly musical

5.28 - 'Let Me In' by Paul Alborough AKA Professor Elemental

9.10 - EARWORM continued

12.43 - S3 Finale reveal

14.24 - Scene from S3 finale

17.26 - To the Flame

18.23 - The next episode.

19.48 - Clip from SE306

20.41 - S3 (part II) details.

21.50 - Limited perks

Content warning: depiction of a car accident from a distance.

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S3E05 - Capture My Best Side Nov 15, 2023

The bliss of falling in love, the bliss of the morning after. Sometimes, life feels perfect. But as we all know, that is often so very far from the truth...

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Free Transcripts are available: https://shadowsatthedoor.com/transcripts/

Peter Kent was played by David Ault

Elenor Poole was played by Erika Sanderson

Alice was played by Michelle Kelly

The Trapped were played by Karim Kronfli, Kirsty Woolven, Mark Nixon, Erika Sanderson and David Ault.

'Capture My Best Side' was written by Mark Nixon

Produced with Sound Design, Editing, and Directing by Mark Nixon

Musical Score Written and Performed by Nico Vettese

This is a Shadows at the Door Production, made possible by listeners like you!

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Approximate Time Stamps: Intro (00:00:00), Story (00:01:10), Discussion (00:37:04), Credits (01:27:34)

Content Warnings:

Story: discussed implications of sex acts, discussion of urinating, jovial discussion of violence against birds, vomiting, choking, drowning.

Discussion: jovial discussion of violence against birds, brief mentions of death/suffering as portrayed in the story, sexual innuendo, talk of murder, discussion of personal safety when dating.

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Bonus Story - The Monkey's Paw Oct 31, 2023

One final treat, on all hallow's eve... We're thrilled to bring you an enhanced narration of W.W. Jacobs' phenomenal short story: The Monkey's Paw.

Content Warnings: Injury, family death.

Credits:

Written by W.W. Jacobs

Narrated by David Ault

Produced by Mark Nixon

Score by Nico Vettese

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Bonus Story - The Outsider Oct 30, 2023

Another Halloween treat for those who revel with ghosts during this spooky season, we bring you an enhanced narration of H.P. Lovecraft's nightmarish short story: The Outsider.

Content Warnings: Childhood neglect.

Credits:

Written by H.P. Lovecraft

Narrated by David Ault

Produced by Mark Nixon

Score by Nico Vettese

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Bonus Story - The Cask of Amontillado Oct 12, 2023

As an extra treat for the Halloween season, we bring you an enhanced narration of Edgar Allan Poe's chilling short story: The Cask of Amontillado.

Content Warnings: Alcoholism, claustrophobia.

Credits:

Written by Edgar Allan Poe

Narrated by David Ault

Produced by Mark Nixon

Score by Nico Vettese

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S3E04 - Wrong Track Sep 13, 2023

Have you ever found yourself looking back? Wondering what could have been if a different path had been taken? Lindsey May's thought a lot about that lately and tonight, she faces reality...

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Lindsey May was played by Ilana Charnelle

Gavin Masters was played by Jake Benson

Bloody Betty was played by Erika Sanderson

Val was played by Verna Vyas

and the Police Officer was played by David Ault

Written by Laurel Hightower

Script Supervision by Mark Nixon

Produced with Sound Design, Editing, and Directing by Mark Nixon

Musical Score Written and Performed by Nico Vettese

This is a Shadows at the Door Production, made possible by listeners like you!

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Approximate Time Stamps: Intro (00:00:00), Story (00:01:07), Discussion (00:46:10), Credits (01:31:40)

Content Warnings:

Story: talk of murder, pinning, discussion of suicide, discussion of death by train, suggestion of suicide isolation, discussion of sex. Discussion: mention of miscarriage, brief discussion of adult child death.

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S3E03 - Bruiser Aug 09, 2023

From special guest writer Jamie Flanagan (MIDNIGHT MASS, THE HAUNTING OF BLY MANOR): A care home where life slips away as gradually as the tide, where souls outlive the body and something waits outside their door. Tisha Page, an overworked carer, is about to discover there's a purpose for people like her. Featuring special guest stars Rahul Kohli (MIDNIGHT MASS, THE HAUNTING OF BLY MANOR) and Dave Fennoy (TELLTALE'S THE WALKING DEAD).

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Tisha Page was played by Jazzy Frizzle

Nathaniel Blunt was played by Dave Fennoy

The Narrator was played by David Ault

Padrick Carmody was played by Rahul Kohli

Mr Thompson was played by Steve Hendrickson

Skaft was played by Harlan Guthrie

The Optician was played by Nikolas Yuen

and Aunt Tabby was played by Rissa Montañez

Written by Jamie Flanagan

Story adapted for audio by Mark Nixon

Produced with Sound Design, Editing, and Directing by Mark Nixon

Musical Score Written and Performed by Nico Vettese

This is a Shadows at the Door Production, made possible by listeners like you!

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Approximate Time Stamps: Intro (approx 00:00:00), Story (approx 00:01:08), Discussion (approx 00:52:27), Credits (Approx 01:42:46)

Content Warnings:

Story: slow death, memory loss, Alzheimer's disease, dementia, moderate self inflicted bodily harm, aging, implied fat phobia, eye injury, loss of eyesight, mild jump scare.

Discussion: brief discussion of age related death and dementia related decline, discussion of persecution by religious figures.

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S3E02 - The Case of Rhys Harrison Jul 12, 2023

A True Crime podcast host investigates the now infamously unsolved New South Wales Assaults. But as he ventures down increasingly darker paths, an explanation that should not be possible begins to arise. Guest starring Lani Tupu (FARSCAPE).

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Callum Weld was played by David Ault

Madison Mackenzie was played by Kristina Benton

Cohen Grant was played by Lani Tupu

Rhys Harrison was played by Liam O’Kane

The Femme Voice Actor was played by Ilana Charnelle

The Masc Voice Actor was played by Tom Heath

Written by Caitlin Marceau and Mark Nixon

Produced with Sound Design, Editing, and Directing by Mark Nixon

Musical Score Written and Performed by Nico Vettese

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Approximate Time Stamps: Intro (Around 00:00:50), Story (Around 00:01:07), Discussion (Around 01:04:20), Credits (Around 01:45:55)

Content Warnings:

Story: sexism, violence to women, depictions of assault, implications of sexual assault, incel behaviour & language, implications of sex acts, stalking, manipulation, violence. Discussion: discussion of implied sexual assault, discussion of incels.

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S3E01 - Where Queer Things Him Befell Jun 14, 2023

A former professor looks back on a trip to North East England when the door to the other side was opened and has never been closed since. This episode follows our former disbeliever Geoffrey Troughton and can be enjoyed alone, but it best paired with S1E01, S1E09, S2E01 and S2E11. Guest starring Sacha Dhawan (DOCTOR WHO).

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Free Transcripts are available: https://shadowsatthedoor.com/transcripts/

Geoffrey Troughton was played by David Ault

Arthur Laurens was played by Karim Kronfli

Rajit Mohinder was played by Sacha Dhawan

Lydia Harris was played by Becky Lindsay

Amy Tuckwood was played by Hayley Mitchell

Hannah Shoulder was played by Louise Grayford

Liam Squires was played by David Fairs

Svetlana Tikhonova was played by Erebus Odora

Tara Best was played by Michelle Kelly

Fraser Bomgard and the Preacher were played by Mark Nixon

Written by Mark Nixon

Produced with Sound Design, Editing, and Directing by Mark Nixon

Musical Score Written and Performed by Nico Vettese

This is a Shadows at the Door Production, made possible by listeners like you!

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Approximate Time Stamps: Intro (Around 00:00:50), Story (Around 00:01:12), Discussion (Around 01:07:35), Credits (Around 01:32:30)

Content Warnings:

Story: manipulation, suffocation, needles, implied stalking, religious preaching (Christian), violence. Discussion: strong sexual innuendo, discussion of implied sexual assault, discussion of cultural appropriation.

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Trailer May 17, 2023

Our latest trailer and a stark warning to us all to beware the shadows at your door...

Performances by David Ault and Mark Nixon.

Music by Nico Vettese

Written & Produced by Mark Nixon

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Bonus Story - Wailing Well Mar 12, 2023

We bring you an enhanced narration of M.R. James' most gruesome short story and invite you to our Season 3 premiere event in Newcastle: Limited tickets available here.

Content Warnings: Child endangerment, child death descriptions.

Credits:

Written by M.R. James

Produced by Mark Nixon

Opening musical track Written and Performed by Nico Vettese

Cast:

David Ault

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A Short Update Jan 09, 2023

Mark and David sit down to bring you some exciting updates regarding the development of the forthcoming third season and offer a dark bargain...

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The Discussion of Dorian Gray Jun 22, 2022

Mark & David discuss Dorian Gray, specifically how subtext was handled, how Erika threw shade & Mark envisions David's secret origins.

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Free Transcripts are available: https://shadowsatthedoor.com/transcripts/

Featuring Mark Nixon & David Ault

Produced with Sound Design, Editing, and Directing by Mark Nixon

Musical Score Written and Performed by Nico Vettese

This is a Shadows at the Door Production, made possible by listeners like you!

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Content Warnings: strong sexual innuendo.

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The Picture of Dorian Gray - Act III Jun 15, 2022

Dorian attempts to cover up his horrific act as yet more consequences come back to haunt him.

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Credits:

Written by Oscar Wilde and Adapted by Mark Nixon

Produced with Sound Design, Editing, and Directing by Mark Nixon

Musical Score Written and Performed by Nico Vettese

Cast:

Jake Benson

David Ault

Andy Cresswell

Mark Nixon

Erika Sanderson

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Approximate Time Stamps: Intro (Around 00:02:00), Story (Around 00:05:00), Credits (Around 00:38:00)

Content Warnings: stabbing, murder, stalking, blackmail, gunshot, drug use, potentially overwhelming audio at approx 11:31 & 34:18 (please note that ads will result in inaccurate time stamps).

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The Picture of Dorian Gray - Act II Jun 08, 2022

While processing the events of the last few days, Dorian resorts to extreme measures to protect his dark secret...

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Credits:

Written by Oscar Wilde and Adapted by Mark Nixon

Produced with Sound Design, Editing, and Directing by Mark Nixon

Musical Score Written and Performed by Nico Vettese

Cast:

Jake Benson

Karim Kronfli

David Ault

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Approximate Time Stamps: Intro (Around 00:02:00), Story (Around 00:05:00), Credits (Around 00:38:00)

Content Warnings: domestic violence, suicide, stabbing, murder, sounds of choking.

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The Picture of Dorian Gray - Act I Jun 01, 2022

A painter enjoys his new muse and hopes his immoral friend won't ruin things for him. But when the subject of the painting falls in love with his own portrait, he offers a terrible bargain...

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Credits:

Written by Oscar Wilde and Adapted by Mark Nixon

Produced with Sound Design, Editing, and Directing by Mark Nixon

Musical Score Written and Performed by Nico Vettese

Cast:

Jake Benson

David Ault

Karim Kronfli

Ilana Charnelle

Andy Cresswell

Erika Sanderson

This is a Shadows at the Door Production, made possible by listeners like you!

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Approximate Time Stamps: Intro (Around 00:03:00), Story (Around 00:04:00), Credits (Around 01:28:00)

Content Warnings: grooming, co-dependency, break-ups, domestic violence, suicide.

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A Ghost Story For Christmas - Rats by M.R. James Dec 24, 2021

Join David Ault by the fire as he reads Rats by M.R. James. Happy holidays from the team at Shadows at the Door, we'll see you soon.

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Free Transcripts are available: https://shadowsatthedoor.com/transcripts/

Featuring David Ault

Produced with Sound Design, Editing, and Directing by Mark Nixon

Musical Score Written and Performed by Nico Vettese

This is a Shadows at the Door Production, made possible by listeners like you!

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Content Warnings: none.

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The Miniseries Trailer May 03, 2021

We are proud to present the trailer for our highly anticipated miniseries - an adaptation of Oscar Wilde's masterpiece: The Picture of Dorian Gray. Coming this summer. Starring Jake Benson, David Ault, Karim Kronfli, Ilana Charnelle, Mitesh Soni, Erika Sanderson & Mark Nixon. Music by Nico Vettesse.

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S2E12 - Quem Infra Nos Feb 08, 2021

David Ault reads Mark Nixon's acclaimed short story 'Quem Infra Nos'.

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Free Transcripts are available: https://shadowsatthedoor.com/transcripts/

Credits:

Written by Mark Nixon

Produced with Sound Design, Editing, and Directing by Mark Nixon

Musical Score Written and Performed by Nico Vettese

Cast:

David Ault

This is a Shadows at the Door Production, made possible by listeners like you!

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Approximate Time Stamps: Intro (Around 00:00:00), Story (Around 00:02:00), Discussion (Around 00:50:00), Credits (Around 01:40:00)

Content Warnings:

Story: none. Discussion: strong sexual innuendo.

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S3 Update + Actor’s Roundtable Jan 09, 2021

As we enter 2021, Mark brings you an update regarding the status of Season Three and long term plans for the podcast. Then, Mark is joined by David Ault, Ilana Charnelle, Jake Benson and Erika Sanderson for an Actor's Roundtable discussion. Place your bets to see how long it takes for it to become a farce...

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Free Transcripts are available: https://shadowsatthedoor.com/transcripts/

Produced with Sound Design, Editing, and Directing by Mark Nixon

Musical Score Written and Performed by Nico Vettese

This is a Shadows at the Door Production, made possible by listeners like you!

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Content Warnings: explicit language & themes, strong sexual innuendo.

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S2E11 - Settle Thy Studies Nov 20, 2020

Professor Troughton's arm is twisted into hearing about Catchlove Hall, an ancient building abandoned in the marshlands. But one name somehow echoes through those empty hallways... ‘Troughton’.

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Free Transcripts are available: https://shadowsatthedoor.com/transcripts/

Credits:

Written by Mark Nixon

Produced with Sound Design, Editing, and Directing by Mark Nixon

Musical Score Written and Performed by Nico Vettese

Cast:

David Ault

Ilana Charnelle

Jake Benson

This is a Shadows at the Door Production, made possible by listeners like you!

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Approximate Time Stamps: Intro (Around 00:00:00), Story (Around 00:02:00), Discussion (Around 00:48:00), Credits (Around 01:39:00)

Content Warnings:

Story: frank discussion of queer identities including implications of internalised homophobia. Discussion: strong sexual innuendo.

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Convinced Disbeliever - The Troughton Stories Nov 17, 2020

It's no secret that the season two finale sees the return of Professor Geoffrey Troughton. In this bonus episode, enjoy all three of the good professor's stories thus far…

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Credits:

Written by Mark Nixon

Produced with Sound Design, Editing, and Directing by Mark Nixon

Musical Score Written and Performed by Nico Vettese

Cast:

David Ault

Gemma Amor

Paul Alborough (Professor Elemental)

Mark Nixon

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Approximate Time Stamps: Intro (Around 00:00:00), Leave a Light On For Me (Around 00:01:00), Silent Warnings (Around 00:32:00), Blessed Be the Man (Around 01:00:00), Final Title Reveal (01:35:00)

Content Warnings: sudden loud noises (shipwreck), mention of multiple deaths, graphic depiction of violence, strangulation, sudden loud noises (screeching tyres), brief description of dead body, suicide, mention of execution, jump scare – loud crash of glass, assault, injury.

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S2E10 - Bread & Salt Nov 06, 2020

A woman attempts to find comfort in her grandmother's old log cabin, and though she has never connected with her slavic heritage, something ancient is about to teach her a lesson nonetheless.

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Credits:

Written by Mark Nixon

Produced with Sound Design, Editing, and Directing by Mark Nixon

Musical Score Written and Performed by Nico Vettese

Cast:

Erika Sanderson

Jake Benson

David Ault

Ilana Charnelle

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Approximate Time Stamps: Intro (Around 00:00:00), Story (Around 00:02:00), Discussion (Around 00:38:00), Credits (Around 01:17:00)

Content Warnings:

Story: intense depiction of grief/grieving, offscreen death of a partner, explicit sexual content. Discussion: sexual innuendo.

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S2E09 - Gnothi Seauton Audio Tour Oct 23, 2020

You've arrived at the Museum of Modern Art in New York to take the Gnothi Seauton Audio Tour. Collect your headphones from the front desk and listen closely...

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Credits:

Written by M Regan

Produced with Sound Design, Editing, and Directing by Mark Nixon

Musical Score Written and Performed by Nico Vettese

Script Editing by Mark Nixon

Cast:

David Ault

Ilana Charnelle

This is a Shadows at the Door Production, made possible by listeners like you!

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Approximate Time Stamps:

Intro (Around 00:00:00), Story (Around 00:02:00), Discussion (Around 00:30:00), Credits (Around 01:15:00)

Content Warnings:

Story: sudden loud noises, frank discussion of mortality, disorienting static SFX. Discussion: strong sexual innuendo.

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S2E08 - A Warning to the Curious Sep 25, 2020

A couple's mini-break is interrupted by the arrival of a young archaeologist who may have discovered the greatest find of the century. The only thing is, she wants to put it back...

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Free Transcripts are available: https://shadowsatthedoor.com/transcripts/

Credits:

Written by M.R. James and Adapted by Mark Nixon

Produced with Sound Design, Editing, and Directing by Mark Nixon

Musical Score Written and Performed by Nico Vettese

Cast:

Ilana Charnelle

David Ault

Jake Benson

This is a Shadows at the Door Production, made possible by listeners like you!

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Approximate Time Stamps: Intro (Around 00:00:00), Story (Around 00:03:00), Discussion (Around 00:47:00), Credits (Around 01:28:00)

Content Warnings:

Story: depiction of character death. Discussion: frank discussion of historical homophobia, strong sexual innuendo.

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S2E07 - The Legend of Sleepy Hollow Sep 11, 2020

A schoolmaster's simple life is disrupted when he meets the most fearsome of creatures: a woman.

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Credits:

Written by Washington Irving and Adapted by Mark Nixon

Produced with Sound Design, Editing, and Directing by Mark Nixon

Musical Score Written and Performed by Nico Vettese

‘Maid in the Meadow’ performed by Yvonne Casey and used here with her kind permission

Cast:

Jake Benson

Mark Nixon

Ilana Charnelle

David Ault

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Approximate Time Stamps: Intro (Around 00:00:00), Story (Around 00:02:00), Discussion (Around 00:51:00), Credits (Around 01:30:00)

Content Warnings:

Story: sexism, mention of hitting children, sudden loud noise/jump scare. Discussion: strong sexual innuendo.

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S2E06 - Loose Ground Aug 28, 2020

Two men embark on an arduous hike. If only they could stop bickering, they might see what’s coming…

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Credits:

Written by Hannah Rickman-Peddie

Produced with Sound Design, Editing, and Directing by Mark Nixon

Musical Score Written and Performed by Nico Vettese

Script Editing by Mark Nixon

Cast:

David Ault

Jake Benson

Mark Nixon

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Approximate Time Stamps: Intro (Around 00:00:00), Story (Around 00:02:00), Discussion (Around 00:29:00), Credits (Around 01:08:00)

Content Warnings: Story: graphic depiction of life-threatening injury, death. Discussion: discussion of death, strong sexual innuendo, brief discussion of transphobia.

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S2E05 - Tell-Tale Aug 14, 2020

A woman enjoys a city mini-break, but the landlord keeps outstaying his welcome. It's okay, because he's such a nice guy...

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Credits:

Written by Mark Nixon

Produced with Sound Design, Editing, and Directing by Mark Nixon

Musical Score Written and Performed by Nico Vettese

Cast:

Erika Sanderson

David Ault

Jake Benson

Ilana Charnelle

Mark Nixon

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Approximate Time Stamps: Disclaimer, Intro, CWs (Around 00:00:00), Story (Around 00:03:00), Discussion (Around 00:39:00), Credits (Around 01:25:00)

Content Warnings:

Story: sexual harassment/coercion/assault, depiction of a sexual act, death (murder/suffocation), incarceration, mental illness/instability. Discussion: extended discussion of same.

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S2E04 - Message in a Bottle Jul 31, 2020

A couple find a grimy old bottle washed up by the tide. But what's inside? Why is one of them so obsessed with finding out? And what will happen when he does?

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Credits:

Written by Gemma Amor

Produced with Sound Design, Editing, and Directing by Mark Nixon

Musical Score Written and Performed by Nico Vettese

‘Out of This’ and ‘Play Nice’ kindly provided by Ilana Charnelle

Script Editing by Mark Nixon

Cast:

David Ault

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Approximate Time Stamps: Intro (Around 00:00:00), Story (Around 00:02:00), Discussion (Around 00:26:00), Credits (Around 01:00:00)

Content Warnings:

Story: jumpscare/sudden loud noises, graphic description of injury, graphic description of asphyxiation, death. Discussion: none.

A reassurance for the curious:

Baxter the dog was fine.

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S2E03 - Canon Alberic’s Scrapbook Jul 17, 2020

A Cambridge man in the south of France stumbles across an incredibly rare folio and will do anything to secure it. But what horrors await inside the book? And who is laughing in the dark?

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Credits:

Written by M. R. James and Adapted by Mark Nixon

Produced with Sound Design, Editing, and Directing by Mark Nixon

Musical Score Written and Performed by Nico Vettese

Cast:

David Ault

Erika Sanderson

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Approximate Time Stamps: Intro (Around 00:00:00), Story (Around 00:02:00), Discussion (Around 00:28:00), Credits (Around 00:59:00)

Content Warnings:

Story: extended depiction of religious themes. Discussion: sexual innuendo, brief mention of homophobia.

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S2E02 - Slender Chances Jul 03, 2020

Listen to the bizarre and half-finished final episode of the 8-Bit Refit podcast, in which hosts Tom and Nat discover an old game that should not exist...

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Credits:

Written by Mark Nixon

Produced with Sound Design, Editing, and Directing by Mark Nixon

Musical Score Written and Performed by Nico Vettese

Cast:

David Ault

Ilana Charnelle

Jake Benson

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Approximate Time Stamps: Intro (Around 00:00:00), Story (Around 00:02:00), Discussion (Around 00:49:00), Credits (Around 01:17:00)

Content Warnings:

Story: sudden loud noise (static), death. Discussion: graphic depiction of violence/gore.

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S2E01 Blessed Be the Man Apr 10, 2020

Professor Troughton is forced to defend his pursuit of paranormal knowledge, and his scientific thinking is put to the test, as a strange phenomenon outside a nearby churchyard invites new terror into his life.

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Credits:

Written by Mark Nixon

Produced with Sound Design, Editing, and Directing by Mark Nixon

Musical Score Written and Performed by Nico Vettese

Cast:

David Ault

Gemma Amor

Paul Alborough (Professor Elemental)

Mark Nixon

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Approximate Time Stamps: Intro (Around 00:00:00), Story (Around 00:02:00), Discussion (Around 00:37:00), Credits (Around 01:15:00)

Content Warnings:

Story: mention of execution, jump scare – loud crash of glass, assault, injury. Discussion: discussion of horror tropes including gore.

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S1E10 - There Was a Man Dwelt by a Churchyard Jun 26, 2019

We return for a short bonus episode, producing M.R. James’ punchy ghost story ‘There Was a Man Dwelt by a Churchyard’.

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Credits:

Written by M. R. James and Adapted by Mark Nixon

Produced with Sound Design, Editing, and Directing by Mark Nixon

Musical Score Written and Performed by Nico Vettese

Cast:

David Ault

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Approximate Time Stamps: Intro (Around 00:01:00), Story (Around 00:02:00), Discussion (Around 00:08:00), Credits (Around 00:32:00)

Content Warnings:

Story: character death, depiction of burial. Discussion: discussion of religion (general), discussion of death (general).

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S1E09 - Silent Warnings Feb 15, 2019

Professor Troughton returns to Warwick University to settle back into ordinary life. However, a rather restless colleague is keen to invite Troughton back to his home, where he experiencing something quite insidious.

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Credits:

Written by Mark Nixon

Produced with Sound Design, Editing, and Directing by Mark Nixon

Musical Score Written and Performed by Nico Vettese

Cast:

David Ault

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Approximate Time Stamps: Intro (Around 00:01:00), Story (Around 00:02:00), Discussion (Around 00:30:00), Credits (Around 01:06:00)

Content Warnings:

Story: sudden loud noises (screeching tyres), brief description of dead body, suicide. Discussion: none.

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S1E08 - Quicksilver Spirit Feb 08, 2019

Our protagonist stands on both the threshold of a stately home and a dark secret, and we are reminded never to meet our heroes or idols.

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Credits:

Written by Pete Alex Harris

Produced with Sound Design, Editing, and Directing by Mark Nixon

Musical Score Written and Performed by Nico Vettese

Script Editing by Mark Nixon

Cast:

David Ault

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Approximate Time Stamps: Intro (Around 00:01:00), Story (Around 00:02:00), Discussion (Around 00:33:00), Credits (Around 01:08:00)

Content Warnings:

Story: prolonged illness, terminal illness. Discussion: discussion of religion vs. science.

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S1E07 - Number 13 Feb 01, 2019

A travelling academic checks into his hotel and is amused at the superstition of hotels not having a Room 13. Yet, despite the manager’s insistence, there is a number 13 and something is inside…

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Credits:

Written by M. R. James and Adapted by Mark Nixon

Produced with Sound Design, Editing, and Directing by Mark Nixon

Musical Score Written and Performed by Nico Vettese

Cast:

David Ault

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Approximate Time Stamps: Intro (Around 00:01:00), Story (Around 00:02:00), Discussion (Around 00:27:00), Credits (Around 00:55:00)

Content Warnings:

Story: none. Discussion: sexual innuendo

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S1E06 - Pit Village Jan 25, 2019

A young social worker moves into his first home. He finds that village life is small and quiet, and the neighbours are incredibly nosey, and what are they hiding exactly?

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Credits:

Written by Mark Nixon

Produced with Sound Design, Editing, and Directing by Mark Nixon

Musical Score Written and Performed by Nico Vettese

Cast:

David Ault

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Approximate Time Stamps: Intro (Around 00:01:00), Story (Around 00:02:00), Discussion (Around 00:24:00), Credits (Around 01:00:00)

Content Warnings:

Story: homophobia, cults/cultlike behaviour. Discussion: discussion of media representation including homophobia and misogyny, fridging, mention of child abuse.

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S1E05 - Winter Wings Jan 18, 2019

An unscrupulous collector finds a rare and mysterious board game. Once he finally gets his hands on it, his luck turns sour, and he begins to notice the ever present caw of crows behind him…

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Credits:

Written by Christopher Long

Produced with Sound Design, Editing, and Directing by Mark Nixon

Musical Score Written and Performed by Nico Vettese

Script Editing by Mark Nixon

Cast:

David Ault

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Approximate Time Stamps: Intro (Around 00:01:00), Story (Around 00:02:00), Discussion (Around 00:30:00), Credits (Around 01:04:00)

Content Warnings: Story: sudden loud noises (crashing crockery), animal death, character death. Discussion: none.

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S1E04 -The Signalman Jan 11, 2019

A tormented signalman is visited by a passing stranger. But why does he mistrust the stranger, and why can he not take his eyes from the tunnel mouth outside his signal box?

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Credits:

Written by Charles Dickens and Adapted by Mark Nixon

Produced with Sound Design, Editing, and Directing by Mark Nixon

Musical Score Written and Performed by Nico Vettese

Cast:

David Ault

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Approximate Time Stamps: Intro (Around 00:01:00), Story (Around 00:02:00), Discussion (Around 00:23:00), Credits (Around 00:46:00)

Content Warnings:

Story: character death. Discussion: brief discussion of violent death/injury.

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S1E03 - Let Sleeping Gods Lie Jan 04, 2019

An archaeologist travels to Egypt and ignores the misgivings of the locals as he proceeds with a new project. He is soon joined by a feline companion, and begins to hear something outside his tent in the dead of night...

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Credits:

Written by Gemma Amor

Produced with Sound Design, Editing, and Directing by Mark Nixon

Musical Score Written and Performed by Nico Vettese

Script Editing by Mark Nixon

Cast:

David Ault

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Approximate Time Stamps: Intro (Around 00:01:00), Story (Around 00:02:00), Discussion (Around 00:31:00), Credits (Around 00:55:00)

Content Warnings:

Story: themes of historical colonisation/cultural appropriation, sudden loud noise (rocks falling, gunfire), assault. Discussion: brief mention of enslavement, extended discussion of horror tropes & genre examples.

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S1E02 - The Devil and Tom Walker Dec 28, 2018

A suffering husband becomes lost in the New England swamps only to find an Indian site, and the literal Devil waiting for him.

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Credits:

Written by Washington Irving and Adapted by Mark Nixon

Produced with Sound Design, Editing, and Directing by Mark Nixon

Musical Score Written and Performed by Nico Vettese

Cast:

David Ault

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Approximate Time Stamps: Intro (Around 00:01:00), Story (Around 00:02:00), Discussion (Around 00:27:00), Credits (Around 00:50:00)

Content Warnings:

Story: racism/slurs (indigenous, Black), mention of human sacrifice, mention of genocide, mention of religious persecution, mention of enslavement, graphic depiction of nausea, implied violent death, abduction. Discussion: extended discussion of religion/religious themes/doctrine (Christianity).

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S1E01 - Leave a Light On For Me Dec 20, 2018

A young professor ventures to a small coastal town to verify an archaeological find. However, he soon discovers that the ancient lantern should have remained hidden under the sand...

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Credits:

Written by Mark Nixon

Produced with Sound Design, Editing, and Directing by Mark Nixon

Musical Score Written and Performed by Nico Vettese

Cast:

David Ault

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Approximate Time Stamps: Intro (Around 00:01:00), Story (Around 00:02:00), Discussion (Around 00:33:00), Credits (Around 00:54:00)

Content Warnings:

Story: sudden loud noises (shipwreck), mention of multiple deaths, graphic depiction of violence, strangulation. Discussion: none.

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The Trailer Oct 31, 2018

From Shadows at the Door publishing comes a chilling new podcast, bringing to life a collection of macabre tales and spirited debate. Drawing on the haunted landscapes of classic folk horror, the podcast lifts the veil on some of your favourite ghost stories, and presents new fables throughout a series of macabre audio dramas. Shadows at the Door: The Podcast artfully showcases the unsettling, the unearthly, and the uncanny, with new tellings of beloved ghost stories, and spectral yarns created exclusively for the podcast by some of the most exciting writers in modern horror. Join presenter Mark Nixon and voice actor David Ault as they bring you ghoulish dramatisations, and discuss what makes the ghost story such a powerful, enduring force in cultures around the world.

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