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Earworm After Party Jun 02, 2026

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The Discussion of Earworm

David and Mark sit down to discuss Earworm one year after its premiere, and celebrating its public release. They explore what’s next, and spiral into a wide array of behind-the-scenes stories, questionable observations, tangents and what to do in the Vatican.

Episode Art by Leah Rohen

Content Warnings: sexual innuendo, swearing, talk of ever-polarising society, discussion of the far right movement in the United Kingdom, extended jokes about masturbation.

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Earworm - Act II May 22, 2026

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Our second and final Act of Earworm: A ghostly audio drama musical.

Please see the end of the show notes for content warnings. Note, these may contain spoilers.

Earworm is best enjoyed with headphones

Credits

Written, Directed & Produced by Mark Nixon

Lyrics by Paul Alborough & Mark Nixon

Music by Tom Caruana

Cuts on Through a Glass Dark by Nick Maxwell

Episode Art by Vic Bazaine

Cast

Starring David Ault as Geoffrey Troughton

Paul Alborough A.K.A Professor Elemental as Ethan Nilsson

Ilana Charnelle as Tasha Flanagan

Erika Sanderson as Annabeth Chamberlain

Michelle Kelly as Evelyn Carol

additional voices provided by Mark Nixon

The full production of Earworm is available now as a one act, ad-free file and ⁠⁠can be purchased here⁠⁠. Earworm is also available to stream in full, ad-free for our ⁠⁠Patreon Supporters.⁠⁠

⁠⁠The soundtrack is available on Bandcamp⁠⁠

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Content Warnings

Ghosts, possession, fictional depictions of alcohol abuse, sexual innuendo, sex shaming, homophobia, sexism, strong language, insinuated drug/alcohol abuse, unsafe while sleeping, subliminal messaging, mind control, fire. Sensory Warning: sounds of electronic interference such as static, strong binaural soundscaping

Approximate Time Stamps - Intro (00:20:00), Story (00:37:00), Credits (00:26:27), Outtake (00:28:23)

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Earworm - Act I May 14, 2026

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Earworm: An audio drama musical infused with hip hop, jazz and ghosts.

Geoffrey Troughton can’t sleep. Music bleeds through the walls at all hours interrupting his paranormal studies. But something has crawled its way from the other side, a sinister earworm eager to sink its hook into the right host. As Geoffrey’s weary yet curious mind is hoisted into the darkness, will he surface from the shadows? Or will he be cursed to play second fiddle within his own soul? …And who will be next?

Please see the end of the show notes for content warnings. Note, these may contain spoilers.

Earworm is best enjoyed with headphones

Credits

Written, Directed & Produced by Mark Nixon

Lyrics by Paul Alborough & Mark Nixon

Music by Tom Caruana

Cuts on Through a Glass Dark by Nick Maxwell

Episode Art by Vic Bazaine

Cast

Starring David Ault as Geoffrey Troughton

Paul Alborough A.K.A Professor Elemental as Ethan Nilsson

Ilana Charnelle as Tasha Flanagan

Erika Sanderson as Annabeth Chamberlain

Michelle Kelly as Evelyn Carol

and Mark Nixon as Al Marko

Act II of Earworm releases Thursday 14th May 2026

The full production of Earworm is available now as a one act, ad-free file and ⁠can be purchased here⁠. Earworm is also available to stream in full, ad-free for our ⁠Patreon Supporters.⁠

⁠The soundtrack is available on Bandcamp⁠

This is a Shadows at the Door production, made possible by listeners like you. Help directly fund further episodes ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠.

Content Warnings

Approximate Time Stamps - Intro (00:20:00), Beck's End (00:47:00), Story (1:09:58)

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You Might Want to Revisit Episode One... Feb 25, 2026

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We’ve gone back to where it all began.

Our very first episode has been completely remade: re-rewritten, re-scored, and rebuilt as a full-cast production. It's the same story, told the way we always meant to tell it.

If you head to Season One, Episode One on this feed, you’ll now find the new version waiting for you.

Now then, pour yourself some tea, and let's step inside...

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S3E11 Count Magnus Dec 18, 2025

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In a police interview room, a young woman is counting everyone she sees, trying to find someone hidden in plain sight... Before she's finished, this station will discover the difference between a witness… and a warning.

Please see the end of the show notes for content warnings. Note, these may contain spoilers.

Credits

Written by Mark Nixon

Based on the original short story by M.R. James

Produced, Edited and Directed by Mark Nixon

Musical Score by Nico Vettese

Artwork by Shannon Lawes

Cast

Celia Ryan was played by Michelle Kelly

Nicola Wraxall was played by Sarah Nightingale

Klara Wallenberg was played by Karin Heimdahl

The Deacon was played by Mattias Rebo

Officer Stanley Breen was played by David Ault

Officer Ramsay Wakefield was played by Mark Nixon

Ebba and the Woman on the Train were played by Janis Westin

Katie was played by Jo Davies

Count Magnus and additional voices were played by Jake Benson

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Content Warnings

Story: strong binaural soundscaping, police neglect, screaming, depiction of vomiting, depiction of deaths, discussion of recreational drugs, description of graphic injury.

Discussion: Swearing, sexual innuendo, gameshow-style loud noises, sounds of simulated gunfire, comedic simulation of a stabbing.

Approximate Time Stamps
Intro (00:20:00), Story (00:37:00), Discussion (00:56:41), Credits (01:42:19), Outtakes (03:46:59)

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S3E10 To the Flame - Discussion Aug 01, 2025

Show notes

David and Mark go under the Moth's wing and bring you secrets, oddities and trips down idiosyncratic tangents.

Listen to the very end for bloopers and hidden gems!

Content Warnings

Swearing, brief discussion of how the murders of Palestinians are covered in the news, mention of pedophilia, conspiracy theories and their impact, mild joke regarding the death of Princess Diana, sexual innuendo, light discussion of sexual gratification and implied performance of hosts, frequent crude mentions of sex, MK Ultra, clearer take of the very subtle background sex in the story, brief discussion of gun control, discussion of racism, brief discussion of the murders of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor, jokes about masturbation, mention of Fred and Rose West, mention of the Zodiac Killer, 'ACAB''.

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S3E09 To the Flame - Act III Aug 01, 2025

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Panic turns to fury after an explosive accident rocks Point Pleasant. With the bakery in flames, the townsfolk gather to demand answers as fear drowns out reason. The hunt for the Mothman begins and Troughton must decide where he stands… and whether anyone can stop what’s coming next.

Credits
Written by Mark Nixon
Produced, Edited and Directed by Mark Nixon
Musical Score by Nico Vettese
Diegetic music licensed from Pond 5

Cast
Geoffrey Troughton - David Ault
Mayor Reed Goddard - Graham Rowat
Sheriff Lymari Acevedo - Rissa Montañez
Salem Everett - Maya Murphy
Pete Strahosvki - R P Davis
Maine Haden - Nhea Durousseau
Jules Pullman - Johnathan Magno
Wyatt Haynes - Tristan Snyder
Carl Greene - Ty Wilkins
Bailey Valentine - Gina Moravec
Max Linklater - Damon Alums
Sherman Hall - Gerald Hill
Marcos Molina - Joel De Jesus
Stanley Freemantle - J.D. Kaye
Barry Pike - Daniel Foytik
Tasha Flanagan - Ilana Charnelle
Roz Douglas - Michelle Jin
Philippa Bishop - Jazzy Frizzle
Brent Mullen - Jake Benson
Lauren Mackenzie - Ashley Rose Kaplan
Dani Pound - Nichole Goodnight
Grace Cullen - Addison Peacock
Spencer Hodge - Jamie Petronis
Hamish McNamara - Brandon P. Jenkins
Martin Epps - Giancarlo Herrera
Michelle Mulgrew - Lena Garcia
Jack - Mark Nixon
The Creature - Derrick Valen

Featuring special guest stars:

Doug Bryce - David Cummings
The Voice - Peter Joseph Lewis
The Mothman Witness - Laura Post

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The sequel to this production: Earworm-- is now available via this link.

Content Warnings

Swearing, microphone interference noise, police abuse of power, gunfire, police threatening unarmed civilians, gun fights, , binaural bullet effects, depictions of gory deaths, realistic retching.

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S3E08 To the Flame - Act II Jul 30, 2025

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Rumours have a way of spreading in Point Pleasant, and the Mothman’s shadow is stretching further than ever before. Sightings are growing bolder, sending ripples of excitement and dread through the community.

Very soon, the danger will no longer confined to the tree line, and the town’s next chapter will be written in chaos.

This is TO THE FLAME, ACT II

TO THE FLAME: ACT III coming

Friday 1st August 11:00am BST

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DISCUSSION EPISODE coming

Friday 1st August 08:00pm BST

Credits will appear with Act III upon the story's conclusion

Content Warnings

Story: frequent discussion of death and trapping of bobcats, swearing, gunfire, brief description of gore, flies, depiction of traffic accident, depictions of fire, spitting, smoking, vomiting, discussion of monster fucking, light discussion of stalking, loud emergency service sirens.

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S3E07 To the Flame - Act I Jul 28, 2025

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Point Pleasant, West Virginia: a town wrapped in folklore and friendly smiles. But beneath the welcome mats and festival flyers, something ancient is stirring... And it’s already watching Doctor Geoffrey Troughton.

This week is MOTH WEEK

TO THE FLAME: ACT I

Monday 28th July

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TO THE FLAME: ACT II

Wednesday 30th July

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TO THE FLAME: ACT III

Friday 1st August 11:00am BST

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DISCUSSION EPISODE

Friday 1st August 08:00pm BST

Credits will appear with Act III upon the story's conclusion

Content Warnings
Story: eating sounds, frequent discussion of death and trapping of bobcats, swearing.

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S3E06 The Tides of Men Dec 10, 2024

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Norway, 1941. A country under the shadow of Nazi occupation. Marius, a fisherman, puts down his rod to take action. But Marius will soon learn there are more than just fish in the dark waters...

Please see the end of the show notes for content warnings. Note, these may contain spoilers.

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

Marius was played by Jeppe Beck Laursen

Gunnar was played by Kai Kennet Hanson

Henry Blaxhall was played by Jake Benson

Jürgen, a German Soldier was played by Alan Burgon

And The Intelligence Operative was played by Erika Sanderson

Adittional voices were provided by Jeppe Beck Laursen, Jake Benson and Alan Burgon

The Tides of Men was written by Mark Nixon

Produced, Directed and Sound Designed by Mark Nixon

The original score was written and performed by Nico Vettese

Norwegian translation was provided by Miria Greyhaven

Special thanks to Øystein Ulsberg Brager

The Nordland Railway: Tracks of War

Production copyright held by Shadows at the Door productions. The rights to the story remain with the author.

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Approximate Time Stamps: Intro (00:20:00), Story (00:44:00), Discussion (42:17:00), Credits (01:32:00), Outtake (01:33:00)

Content Warnings:

Story: Swearing in English, Norwegian and German, depictions of drowning, depictions of the undead, alcohol use, nazis, mild homophobia, one homophobic slur in German, gunfire, depiction of dying via gunfire, punching, strong binaural soundscaping, screaming.

Discussion: Swearing, light discussion of foot fetish, light discussion of war and Nazis, discussion of German invasion of Norway.

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