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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 Collection, Part 2 Mar 07, 2025

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Part 2 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. But now that he's inside the Estate, he realizes it is full of unbelievable horrors, and he may never be able to escape.

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 1 Feb 28, 2025

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Our second novella in the "Trio of Nightmares" is The Collection, by Maine-based writer Katherine Silva.

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. Trying to overcome nightmares of his time in the Great War and memories of a bittersweet childhood, Peter finds himself drawn to the estate, hoping to understand his father's final days and the research that caused him to lose his sanity. But once inside the house, he uncovers the secrets his father kept, and the unimaginable horrors that await through every door.

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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Dead Man's Suit, Part 2 Feb 21, 2025

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Part 2 of Dead Man's Suit, by Chris Bernier.

Amelia Crane covers the dead. As the obituary writer for Salem's oldest newspaper, it's her job to memorialize recently-deceased members of the town's old magick families. This led her to the funeral of Abernathy Waid, which has been strange, even for someone in Amelia's profession. And as Abernathy's will is read, things will get weirder.

Dead Man's Suit is a Dagaz Media Production for Realm.

Written by Chris Bernier

Performed by Dominique Salvacion

Editing and Sound Design by Rory O'Shea

Music by Epidemic Sound and Blue Dot Sessions

Produced by Fred Greenhalgh

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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Dead Man's Suit, Part 1 Feb 14, 2025

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This season is TRIO OF NIGHTMARES, three novellas penned by Maine-based writers of Horror.

This episode features Dead Man's Suit, by Chris Bernier.

Amelia Crane covers the dead. As the obituary writer for Salem's oldest newspaper, it's her job to memorialize recently-deceased members of the town's old magick families. She writes so that they may be remembered. And it seems Amelia has gained a fan in Abernathy Waid, a dead man who has left her something very special in his will. Something that will haunt Amelia and pit her against Salem's nastiest locals.

Dead Man's Suit is a Dagaz Media Production for Realm.

Written by Chris Bernier

Performed by Dominique Salvacion

Editing and Sound Design by Rory O'Shea

Music by Epidemic Sound and Blue Dot Sessions

Produced by Fred Greenhalgh

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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Introducing: Woodbine Jan 03, 2025

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Hello, Undertow listeners! This week, we’re thrilled to introduce you to a spooky podcast from the Realm network — Woodbine: A Parkdale Haunt Production! Woodbine is a new podcast by the creators of the award-winning horror fiction podcast Parkdale Haunt. It is a show about monsters, mysteries, new beginnings, and new bodies. What would you do if you found yourself in a world you never knew existed? How far would you go to find the truth? And are you willing to figure all these out on your lunch break, because there are cases coming in and the Mothman can only wait so long for answers...

S4, Ep 1 - ASH: Beatrice Ashe is having an incredibly average day, up until the part where she is brutally stabbed to death. Well, near death. Some people have bosses who meddle in their work, some have bosses who are little too quick to act, and some have bosses who will bring you back from the precipice of annihilation by turning you into a vampire. Now, Bea has some new problems, only one of which is the mystery around who did this to her and why.

CONTENT WARNING: violence, blood, death

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Introducing: The Warning Woods Dec 27, 2024

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Hello, Undertow listeners! This week, we’re thrilled to introduce you to a chilling podcast from the Realm network — The Warning Woods! The Warning Woods is full of haunting, original horror stories by author and narrator Miles Tritle, waiting for you to listen. Miles writes highly-rated stories about ghosts and demons, killers, monsters and cryptids, and more. We have an episode for you today, so when you are ready, enter The Warning Woods at your own risk.

The Snake Witch: A strange new neighbor moves in behind a single mother and her two boys...

To listen to more episodes, find The Warning Woods on any podcast platform or visit: lnk.to/TheWarningWoods.

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Introducing: Grimm, Grimmer, Grimmest (family-friendly!) Dec 20, 2024

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Hello, Undertow listeners! This week, we’re thrilled to introduce you to a different sort of podcast from the Realm network, one the whole family can enjoy: Grimm, Grimmer, Grimmest. Happy holidays!!

It's Grimm fairy tales like you've never heard before! On every episode of Grimm, Grimmer, Grimmest, bestselling author Adam Gidwitz retells a classic fairy tale to a group of inquisitive kids, who anticipate plot twists, crack jokes, and share their own perspectives on these very Grimm tales. Every episode is rated on a scale of Grimm, Grimmer, or Grimmest, so you can choose your level of spookiness!

To listen to more episodes, find Grimm, Grimmer, Grimmest on any podcast platform or visit: lnk.to/GrimmGrimmerGrimmest.

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The Devil's Chair - Part 2 Dec 13, 2024

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We return to coastal Maine where Dearbhla Ashe has her career in comedy threatened by a young upstart. Will she coach this new young talent, or succumb to demons within to advance her own path… and at what cost?

Listen to Part 2, the shocking conclusion of THE DEVIL'S CHAIR, by Irish playwright and actress Méabh de Brún (The Silt Verses, Secret of St. Kilda).

Written by Méabh de Brún

Starring Méabh de Brún

Directed by Fred Greenhalgh

Produced by Fred Greenhalgh and Ella Watts.

Dialogue editing, sound design, music by Katharine Seaton.

Recorded at Soundcaster Studios in Dublin Ireland.

A Dagaz Media Production

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

Produced by Nicole Kreutter. Associate produced by Devin Shepherd. Executive produced by Fred Greenhalgh and Molly Barton.

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The Devil's Chair - Part 1 Dec 06, 2024

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Dearbhla Ashe has always wanted a career in comedy, and has suffered hard to get as far as she has - a nightly show in a dilapidated hotel on a sleepy coastal town in Maine. It might be enough, but the appearance of a young, new comedic star forces her to choose whether to foster new talent or fight for her own position on stage.

Listen in for Part 1 of the riveting new work of audio horror, THE DEVIL'S CHAIR, by Irish playwright and actress Méabh de Brún (The Silt Verses, Secret of St. Kilda).

Written by Méabh de Brún

Starring Méabh de Brún

Directed by Fred Greenhalgh

Produced by Fred Greenhalgh and Ella Watts.

Dialogue editing, sound design, music by Katharine Seaton.

Recorded at Soundcaster Studios in Dublin Ireland.

A Dagaz Media Production

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

Produced by Nicole Kreutter. Associate produced by Devin Shepherd. Executive produced by Fred Greenhalgh and Molly Barton.

Find more shows like Undertow on Apple, Spotify, or wherever podcasts are served.

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Introducing: Real Hauntings Real Ghost Stories Nov 29, 2024

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Hello, Undertow listeners! This week, we’re thrilled to introduce you to a spooky podcast from the Realm network — Real Hauntings Real Ghost Stories! Join hosts Noah Daniels, JJ Krehbiel, and Cat Clark as they blend humor and horror in captivating interviews with guests who share their firsthand encounters with ghosts and other supernatural experiences. Each episode delves into spine-chilling tales and eerie events that will leave you both laughing and trembling.

Evil Ghost Lady Tried to Take My Son:

Noah and JJ interview Brandie in what they consider to be the most convincing and scary ghost story they have heard so far on the podcast. Brandie describes what it was like having two ghost living in her home. One ghost wanted to take her son the other watched over and protected her son. Warning this episode does describe a situation involving domestic abuse and may be triggering for some audience members. You can follow Brandie on instagram @itsmebrandieb. You can visit our patreon at patreon.com/RealHauntings and email us at RealHauntingsPodcast@gmail.com or message us on tiktok and instagram @RealHauntingsPodcast and let us know what you think. Please rate and review the podcast on iTunes. Don't forget a new episode releases every Monday!

To listen to more episodes, find Real Hauntings Real Ghost Stories on any podcast platform or visit: lnk.to/realhauntings

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