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Undertow: Familiar Haunts

Undertow is Realm’s showcase of original horror stories. Hosted by audio horror pioneer and creator Fred Greenhalgh, each season presents a spooky standalone series, so you can dive in anytime… if you dare!

Current Season: Familiar Haunts

From haunted houses to remote islands, late night radio transmissions to witchcraft, these character-forward stories reveal how the past is never truly gone, and humanity may be the most ruthless monster of them all.

Craving More Frights? Explore Past Seasons:

Season 1: Simpson Falls – A reporter awakens malevolent forces in his haunted hometown.

Season 2: Blood Forest – Every 20 years, werewolves descend for a night of horror. Starring Jack Falahee.

Season 3: Dark Tome – A teen unleashes a terrifying story from a spooky bookshop.

Season 4: The Well – Family secrets resurface, setting loose horror from an old well.

Season 5: The Pulse – A meteorite awakens animalistic instincts in a group of treasure hunters.

Season 6: The Sisters – True events inspire a chilling tale of occult & possession. Starring Mae Whitman.

Season 7: Last Call – A hustler gambles for his life against the Grim Reaper.

Season 8: Narcosis – A rescue dive turns deadly beneath the waves.

Season 9: The Harrowing – A barbaric crime heralds the rise of an ancient evil.

Season 10: Hovering – A police officer is pulled into unimaginable circumstances when he starts investigating calls about an object in the sky.

Season 11: Trio of Nightmares – Three bone-chilling novellas from Maine writers Chris Bernier, Katherine Silva, and Morgan Sylvia.

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Latest Episodes:

The Monkey's Paw, by WW Jacobs Sep 05, 2025

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Fall vibes are in the air and Undertow starts our run up to original horror fiction in October with a full cast production of The Monkey's Paw by WW Jacobs, the classic tale of being careful what you wish for, because you just might get it...

Adapted from the public domain short story The Monkey’s Paw by WW Jacobs, produced by Mind’s Eye Productions and podcast by arrangement with Podcast Universe Productions.

Undertow is a production of Realm, hosted by Fred Greenhalgh.

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Carrion Harvest, Part 5 May 02, 2025

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Part 5 of Carrion Harvest.

Where do you bug out to, when … the monsters are Godzilla sized bugs? As hope starts to diminish, rapidly, Sprout reflects on the final, damning chapter of her life with her mom and Harvey.

Carrion Harvest is a Dagaz Media production for Realm.

Written by Morgan Sylvia.

Performed by Jessica Taige.

Editing and sound design by Rory O’Shea.

Music by Blue Dot Sessions and Epidemic Sound.

Undertow is a production of Realm, hosted by Fred Greenhalgh. Executive produced by Fred Greenhalgh and Molly Barton.

Looking for more Realm shows? Check out OUTLIERS voiced by Rory Culkin, IF I GO MISSING THE WITCHES DID IT starring Oscar-nominated actress Gabourey Sidibe; ORPHAN BLACK: THE NEXT CHAPTER and POWER TRIP starring Emmy-winner Tatiana Maslany; MARIGOLD BREACH starring Jameela Jamil and Manny Jacinto; and ECHO PARK starring Harry Shum Jr.

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Introducing: DC High Volume: Batman Apr 25, 2025

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Hey, Undertow listeners! This week, we’re sharing something close to home — DC High Volume: Batman, directed by Undertow creator and host Fred Greenhalgh. This immersive audio series begins with Year One, the iconic origin story of Bruce Wayne as he becomes the Dark Knight. It’s a gritty, atmospheric reimagining of Gotham’s criminal underworld—perfect for fans of moody, cinematic storytelling.

To hear more, follow DC High Volume: Batman wherever you get your podcasts or visit: https://lnk.to/DCHighVolume

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Carrion Harvest, Part 4 Apr 25, 2025

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Part 4 of Carrion Harvest.

Sprout’s life of luxury is about to encounter a horrible grist mill - human cruelty on the one, beyond-human monsters on the other. The high costs of cheap corn come calling.

Carrion Harvest is a Dagaz Media production for Realm.

Written by Morgan Sylvia.

Performed by Jessica Taige.

Editing and sound design by Rory O’Shea.

Music by Blue Dot Sessions and Epidemic Sound.

Undertow is a production of Realm, hosted by Fred Greenhalgh. Executive produced by Fred Greenhalgh and Molly Barton.

Looking for more Realm shows? Check out OUTLIERS voiced by Rory Culkin, IF I GO MISSING THE WITCHES DID IT starring Oscar-nominated actress Gabourey Sidibe; ORPHAN BLACK: THE NEXT CHAPTER and POWER TRIP starring Emmy-winner Tatiana Maslany; MARIGOLD BREACH starring Jameela Jamil and Manny Jacinto; and ECHO PARK starring Harry Shum Jr.

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Carrion Harvest, Part 3 Apr 18, 2025

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Part 3 of Carrion Harvest.

Sprout’s life of luxury has come at a steep cost, and the ambitions of her stepfather, Harvey, may be reaching the point of no return. She has precious little time to be a rebellious teenager before the world will be irrevocably shifted, in ways she could never imagine.

Carrion Harvest is a Dagaz Media production for Realm.

Written by Morgan Sylvia.

Performed by Jessica Taige.

Editing and sound design by Rory O’Shea.

Music by Blue Dot Sessions and Epidemic Sound.

Undertow is a production of Realm, hosted by Fred Greenhalgh. Executive produced by Fred Greenhalgh and Molly Barton.

Looking for more Realm shows? Check out OUTLIERS voiced by Rory Culkin, IF I GO MISSING THE WITCHES DID IT starring Oscar-nominated actress Gabourey Sidibe; ORPHAN BLACK: THE NEXT CHAPTER and POWER TRIP starring Emmy-winner Tatiana Maslany; MARIGOLD BREACH starring Jameela Jamil and Manny Jacinto; and ECHO PARK starring Harry Shum Jr.

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Carrion Harvest, Part 2 Apr 11, 2025

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Part 2 of Carrion Harvest.

Last time we learned of our protagonist, Sprout, how she came from a simple childhood in Maine, but after her mother was widowed, she remarried a mysterious and ambitious man by the name of Harvey. Harvey, and his special corn which is meant to solve world hunger, delivers a life of luxury beyond their imagination… But the cost of that luxury is higher than anyone will realize

Carrion Harvest is a Dagaz Media production for Realm.

Written by Morgan Sylvia.

Performed by Jessica Taige.

Editing and sound design by Rory O’Shea.

Music by Blue Dot Sessions and Epidemic Sound.

Undertow is a production of Realm, hosted by Fred Greenhalgh. Executive produced by Fred Greenhalgh and Molly Barton.

Looking for more Realm shows? Check out OUTLIERS voiced by Rory Culkin, IF I GO MISSING THE WITCHES DID IT starring Oscar-nominated actress Gabourey Sidibe; ORPHAN BLACK: THE NEXT CHAPTER and POWER TRIP starring Emmy-winner Tatiana Maslany; MARIGOLD BREACH starring Jameela Jamil and Manny Jacinto; and ECHO PARK starring Harry Shum Jr.

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Carrion Harvest, Part 1 Apr 04, 2025

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Part 1 of Carrion Harvest.

When Sprout’s mother marries an ambitious genetic scientist, she is wrenched from her simple but familiar life on the coast of Maine and thrust into an elite world of wealth and power. As her stepfather’s influence grows, she realizes that his experiments are not as benevolent as he claims … and that he serves a force far darker than simple greed.

Carrion Harvest is a Dagaz Media production for Realm.

Written by Morgan Sylvia.

Performed by Jessica Taige.

Editing and sound design by Rory O’Shea.

Music by Blue Dot Sessions and Epidemic Sound.

Undertow is a production of Realm, hosted by Fred Greenhalgh. Executive produced by Fred Greenhalgh and Molly Barton.

Looking for more Realm shows? Check out OUTLIERS voiced by Rory Culkin, IF I GO MISSING THE WITCHES DID IT starring Oscar-nominated actress Gabourey Sidibe; ORPHAN BLACK: THE NEXT CHAPTER and POWER TRIP starring Emmy-winner Tatiana Maslany; MARIGOLD BREACH starring Jameela Jamil and Manny Jacinto; and ECHO PARK starring Harry Shum Jr.

Realm subscribers get early, ad-free access to new episodes. Subscribe at realm.fm.

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The Collection, Part 5 Mar 28, 2025

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Part 5 of The Collection.

In the wake of his estranged father's death, newspaper editor, Peter Dawson, discovers the old man, a renowned professor, owned an estate somewhere in the dense woodlands of Norfolk County. He's escaped the Estate - or so he thinks. Safety proves illusive as Peter wakes up from one nightmare, into another of an even more diabolical kind.

The Collection is a Dagaz Media production for Realm.

Written by Katherine Silva.

Performed by Cliff Chapman.

Editing and sound design by Rory O’Shea.

Music by Blue Dot Sessions and Epidemic Sound.

Undertow is a production of Realm, hosted by Fred Greenhalgh. Associate produced by Devin Shepherd. Executive produced by Fred Greenhalgh and Molly Barton.

Looking for more Realm shows? Check out OUTLIERS voiced by Rory Culkin, IF I GO MISSING THE WITCHES DID IT starring Oscar-nominated actress Gabourey Sidibe; ORPHAN BLACK: THE NEXT CHAPTER and POWER TRIP starring Emmy-winner Tatiana Maslany; MARIGOLD BREACH starring Jameela Jamil and Manny Jacinto; and ECHO PARK starring Harry Shum Jr.

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The Collection, Part 4 Mar 21, 2025

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Part 4 of The Collection.

In the wake of his estranged father's death, newspaper editor, Peter Dawson, discovers the old man, a renowned professor, owned an estate somewhere in the dense woodlands of Norfolk County. Now he's inside the Estate, and battling to survive. He's survived a deadly suit of armor, stuffed lions that came to life, and a diabolical "honey trap." But the worst nightmares may be those that look back at him in the mirror.

The Collection is a Dagaz Media production for Realm.

Written by Katherine Silva.

Performed by Cliff Chapman.

Editing and sound design by Rory O’Shea.

Music by Blue Dot Sessions and Epidemic Sound.

Undertow is a production of Realm, hosted by Fred Greenhalgh. Associate produced by Devin Shepherd. Executive produced by Fred Greenhalgh and Molly Barton.

Looking for more Realm shows? Check out OUTLIERS voiced by Rory Culkin, IF I GO MISSING THE WITCHES DID IT starring Oscar-nominated actress Gabourey Sidibe; ORPHAN BLACK: THE NEXT CHAPTER and POWER TRIP starring Emmy-winner Tatiana Maslany; MARIGOLD BREACH starring Jameela Jamil and Manny Jacinto; and ECHO PARK starring Harry Shum Jr.

Realm subscribers get early, ad-free access to new episodes. Subscribe at realm.fm.

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Twitter: @RealmMedia

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The Collection, Part 3 Mar 14, 2025

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Part 3 of The Collection.

In the wake of his estranged father's death, newspaper editor, Peter Dawson, discovers the old man, a renowned professor, owned an estate somewhere in the dense woodlands of Norfolk County. Now he's inside the Estate, and battling to survive. He's escaped death from the hands of an ghostly suit of armor, but what horrors await him next?

The Collection is a Dagaz Media production for Realm.

Written by Katherine Silva.

Performed by Cliff Chapman.

Editing and sound design by Rory O’Shea.

Music by Blue Dot Sessions and Epidemic Sound.

Undertow is a production of Realm, hosted by Fred Greenhalgh. Associate produced by Devin Shepherd. Executive produced by Fred Greenhalgh and Molly Barton.

Looking for more Realm shows? Check out OUTLIERS voiced by Rory Culkin, IF I GO MISSING THE WITCHES DID IT starring Oscar-nominated actress Gabourey Sidibe; ORPHAN BLACK: THE NEXT CHAPTER and POWER TRIP starring Emmy-winner Tatiana Maslany; MARIGOLD BREACH starring Jameela Jamil and Manny Jacinto; and ECHO PARK starring Harry Shum Jr.

Realm subscribers get early, ad-free access to new episodes. Subscribe at realm.fm.

Follow us:

Instagram: @RealmMedia_

Twitter: @RealmMedia

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