#audio drama community

[strongbranchpro]

We’ve got not one but TWO holiday specials out today! Check ‘em out!

The Stench of Adventure Holiday Special: Merry Cronkulus!

Tales From The Radiator Holiday Special: Krimus Kold

[surceasepod]

Howdy folks! 🤠

(I will keep using that to annoy me editors 😉, shout-out to Henry and Elz)

I almost forgot to share that we have a discord! Come make some friends! Talk podcasts and get to know the people behind the show!

Rather you just begun, wanna get into it or are fully caught up, you are very welcome!

[boombox-fuckboy]

2024 Fiction Podcast Zine Festival

When: The entire month of September, 2024

Goal: During the month of September, make one (or more) zine of any quality, that is in some way related to fiction podcasts. You can share it using the tags #fiction podcast zine event and #fiction podcast zine festival

On Zines: A zine is a paper booklet that can function as art or an informational pamphlet. These are traditionally very cheaply made and hand-folded.

Zine vs Art Book: Sometimes, fandom or personal projects function under the title "zine" to produce glossy, professionally printed projects. These are more often elaborate, gorgeous group art efforts, and more art books than true zines. You could make one of these if you really wanted to, but I'd encourage you not to, and instead spend just a spare hour (quick), afternoon, or weekend (long) on it.

What should it be about? Whatever you want, so long as it is related to fiction podcasts! Click here for a list of suggestions, or ignore those entirely.

What medium should I use? Literally whatever you like. Hand-drawn/written zines that can be photocopied are traditional, but digital art or documents are fine too. You could experiment physically with all kinds of mediums, too.

Do I have to make them printable to contribute? You do not! While I'd encourage you to if you're able, you can also just make one for yourself.

I want to make something, but it won't be very good. Do it anyway.

I don't own a scanner/printer/copier but would like to make use of one. Any suggestions? Associates who work in offices and schools might be willing to scan or print them for you. You can also check your local library, post office, corner store, and university (in that order, probably). The first three will often charge a small fee for printing, rarely more than 20c, the last will definitely charge a fee higher than that.

Hey, I've got something to add! Let me know! If you have advice to give (to me or more generally speaking), or useful resources, I'd appreciate you sending it my way.

Resources:

Wikihow: How to Make a Zine

Google drive folder containing personal templates (.docx) for one-sided and 2-sided 8 page digital zines.

[podcast-bookclub]

Happy Audio Drama Sunday, everyone! Some updates this week regarding our plans for the audio fiction convention, so hang tight with me here:

Firstly - it's official, it's happening, time to get excited! The event will be held from Friday, January 31 to Sunday, February 2nd 2025, so be sure to mark your calendars! It'll be virtually through our Discord server, with panels streamed through Twitch.

Applications for those interested in being involved are live now and will be open until September 30th. If you have any questions regarding involvement, feel free to open a ticket in the server, or email finch@podcast-bookclub.com.

Application links:

Panelists

Event Volunteers/Panel Hosts

Artists

That's all, have a great week! We're looking forward to sharing more information both for attendees & generally about the event in the coming months and hope y'all are as excited as we are for this adventure ✨

[surceasepod]

We would also recommend our amazing friends over at among the stacks any day!

Thank you for believing in us from Day 1

Did you know that Spotify has new podcast features?

Under the about tab, we can recommend a good place to start for any new listeners (we've recommended Tale)

And under More Like This we can recommend two other (not us) shows, so we recommend @strongbranchpro and @surceasepod

[urmomslonelycryptid69]

There needs to be an app or website or something like letterboxd or Goodreads but for audio dramas instead

[charon-cries]

(re)introducing, The Audio Zone! A fiction podcast fandom space made through the Communities feature.

a lot of us like TMA, Malevolent, Camp Here & There, and other podcasts like Penumbra, I Am In Eskew, Archive 81, D&D podcasts, etc!!! it's a space for fiction told through audio medium

It can be really difficult to find engagement when you've just joined a new fandom, or the fandom you're in is relatively small or inactive, and The Audio Zone is here as an attempt to remedy that for fans of audio fiction! This is a great place to discuss your opinions on new episodes, drag unsuspecting victims into dead fandoms, theorize, find new artists to follow, or post your own art! With the low-pressure format of being able to react to posts using emojis, a lack of reblogs, and a focus on communication, The Audio Zone can be a fun and easy way to connect with your community.

we're always welcoming new members, and we're always welcoming new posts. the more textposts, the more art, the more bloggers, the merrier! the goal here is to make fandom interaction here on tumblr a little easier.

click [here] to join!

a little bit of info about tumblr's communities feature under the cut! REMINDER: the communities feature is not finished! it does not yet have full functionality, and it is still a work in progress.

if you're unfamiliar with the communities feature (since, as of posting this, i've seen many people express confusion about what tumblr communities is), this one can be a great introduction. it's sort of like a subreddit, but for tumblr.

i've found it to be a very useful place to post fandom-related things that i don't necessarily want on my main blog, as well as discover artists, bloggers, and podcasts that i wouldn't have known about otherwise.

communities isn't a finished feature! there is not yet a way to search for communities, or search for tags WITHIN communities, and i don't believe the 'popular' tab works just yet.

the only reblogs in Communities are the ability to share posts directly into the group. here's a cropped example of what posts (including reblogs) look like.

[original art post]

[ghostflowerdreams]

Audio Drama Recommendations, Pt. III

Click here for part one and here for part two. Recently, I've been drawing a lot, which gives me plenty of time to listen to audio dramas and podcasts. These are the ones I liked the most and found entertaining enough to recommend to others. This is not in any particular order, either.

The Green Horizon – is a sci-fi comedy drama created and written by Paul Walsh. It is sponsored by Faustian Nonsense, an indie entertainment network. It currently has three seasons, with each episode being about 20 - 30 minutes long, but later on it increases to 30 - 40 minutes. A fourth season is said to be coming out soon as well.

It is set in the year 2261, and it focuses on a ne'er-do-well Irish space captain and his rag-tag crew, as they traverse a war-torn Galaxy in search of fame and fortune. [ONGOING]

It was a little chaotic and rough at the beginning, but it does smooth out and become more polished. I can definitely tell that they up their game with the improved sound effects and production quality. The voice actors and the writing for the audio drama does an excellent job at bringing their characters to life, which made it very fun to follow along.

If you like Firefly, Red Dwarf, Orville, Cowboy Bepop, and so on then I think you may enjoy this too.

DERELICT – is a sci-fi narrative audio drama from award-winning science fiction author J. Barton Mitchell, and produced by Night Rocket Productions. It currently has one season titled FATHOM, which consist of 10 episodes with each one ranging from 40 mins to an hour, mostly the latter.

Something has been found at the bottom of Earth's ocean. An ancient artifact that can only be described as a giant door, inset into the sea floor. It becomes known as the Vault. A gigantic enigma, buried and forgotten...nineteen thousand feet down.

To study the artifact, the galaxy's most powerful corporation, Maas-Dorian, has built a massive, self-contained, secret laboratory base surrounding it, named FATHOM. It's objective: unlock the secrets of the artifact and discover what it holds.​ But some mysteries should remain buried. And some doors should never be opened... [ONGOING]

DERELICT started as the first project set up as a kickstarter. They produced one episode to entice backers, but then the pandemic happened, and they didn’t raise enough money for the rest of it. Instead, they worked on a prequel season called FATHOM. It's where the story really starts, and I highly suggest you listen to it before listening to "DERELICT E1 - Through the Gate."

I hope they redo the DERELICT's first episode because there's a bit of disconnection from it and FATHOM. For example, Sarah and Agent Blayne already know each other. She mentions it to the others, but the conversation they have with each other doesn’t make it seem that way.

Never mind. I apparently confused this Sarah with the Sarah in FATHOM. Can't blame me for thinking that when I heard the name Sarah and that she was already familiar with Agent Blayne.

Deviser – is a sci-fi horror audio drama created, directed, acted and produced by Harlan Guthrie. The same creator of Malevolent. It's a 7-part limited series, with each episode being about 20 mins long.

Son wakes up aboard a spaceship bound for earth in an effort to recolonize. What he discovers, however, will change everything he knows about his world and himself. [COMPLETED]

It's not for everyone, so please do not ignore the content warnings because there's graphic description of violence, self harm, body horror, gore, animal death/being hurt, and what not.

Victoriocity – is a detective comedy audio drama written by Chris and Jen Sugden, directed by Nathan Peter Grassi and produced by Dominic Hargreaves. It is an entirely independent production. It has two seasons, containing 13 episodes in total, and each one is about 30 to 45 minutes long. There's also a feature-length special and a up-coming third season with the help of a kickstarter.

It is 1887 in Even Greater London, an alternate steampunk Victorian London, where Queen Victoria reigns even after being assassinated eleven times, thanks to the wonders of modern science.

In this vast metropolis, Inspector Archibald Fleet and journalist Clara Entwhistle investigate a murder, only to find themselves at the centre of a conspiracy of impossible proportions. [ONGOING]

It's put together so well, and I see why people say it gives off strong Douglas Adams and Terry Pratchett vibes to it. So if you like their works, then I wouldn't be surprised to hear that you like this too.

Impact Winter – is an apocalyptic vampire audio drama created and written by Travis Beacham (Carnival Row, Pacific Rim). It has two seasons containing 22 episodes in total and each one is about 17 to 30 minutes long.

“They came after the impact and the firestorms. When the sun went dark. Like they’d been there all along. Just waiting.”

In the British countryside, a band of survivors forms a resistance in the fallout shelter of a medieval castle. Darcy is a battle-tested vampire hunter who is at the front line, leading the charge to save humanity. Meanwhile, her younger sister Hope wants life to return to normal so she can go above ground and know what it’s like to live again. And she just might be willing to risk it all. [ONGOING]

It has a stacked cast led by Holliday Grainger (Cinderella, Great Expectations), Esme Creed-Miles (Hanna, The Legend of Vox Machina), Liam Cunningham (Games of Thrones, Hunger), Himesh Patel (Station Eleven, Tenet), David Gyasi (Interstellar, Carnival Row), Caroline Ford (Carnival Row, Nekrotronic), Chloe Pirrie (Emma, Carnival Row), and Bella Ramsey (Games of Thrones, The Last of Us).

This reminded me a lot of the film 30 Days of Nights (2007) with a little bit of Reign of Fire (2002), which were both fun films to watch. I think if you like those two, especially the former, you'll enjoy this or at least be entertained by it.

A Voice From Darkness – is a scripted paranormal horror audio drama. It is written and produced by Jac Rhys. It currently has two seasons, containing 20 episodes in total and each one is about 20 to 30 minutes long. It also has 7 bonus voicemail episodes and 15 Patreon exclusive episodes which are longer than the main episodes. A third season in the works as well.

Join parapsychologist and radio broadcaster Dr. Malcolm Ryder as he helps those who suffer the supernatural, paranormal or otherworldly problems on his call-in radio show. It is also interspersed with segments, one of which is called 'Today In Odd America' that delves into the origins of a holiday, local traditions, and history. [ONGOING]

If you like Welcome To Night Vale then I think you'll like this too. A Voice From Darkness is a bit more serious and not as long-drawn as Night Vale was, with a perfect mix of storytelling and lore. It also reminds me a bit of The Magnus Archive too.

How i Died – is a mystery audio drama that brings a "new twist on the true crime genre." It is an Audiohm Media original production, co-starring Vince Dajani as Jon Spacer and Shaina Waring as Sheriff Fran Crowley. It currently has three seasons with 39 episodes in total, not including bonus episodes. Each episode is usually about 20 mins, give or take a few minutes.

Bodies are piling up in the strange town of Springfield, and forensic pathologist Jonathan Spacer intends to find out why. But, Jon isn’t without his own secrets… He can talk to the dead, for starters. [ONGOING]

Ooo, a character that can speak to the dead? It's always so interesting to see what they'll do with their ability and where the creators take them. This has been entertaining, but at times I do think they can do better in developing their characters a bit more. For example, I can count on one hand the number of times Crowley doesn't get angry. Though to be fair, Jon isn't an immediately likable character, but that does change the further you go...sorta.

The Amelia Project – is a comedy fiction audio drama created, written, directed, produced and edited by Philip Thorne and Øystein Ulsberg Brager for Imploding Fictions and The Fable and Folly Network. It currently has four seasons, with a fifth one on the way. There's about 72 episodes, not including prologue, special, and BTS episodes which would up the total to 122. Each episode also varies in length from 20 to 45 minutes long.

The Amelia Project is a secret agency that fakes its clients' deaths, then lets them reappear with a brand-new identity. A black comedy full of secrets, twists... and cocoa. The series starts as a succession of interviews with clients who want to fake their deaths, then slowly a larger narrative begins to emerge... Each episode tells its own story, but we recommend starting with Season 1. [ONGOING]

It was fun to listen to while I was drawing or washing the dishes. I could also follow along without becoming too distracted by it, either. I was worried it would be one of those that take a while to get to the main overall story, but thankfully it did not. It will definitely keep you entertained and interested to know what will happen next.

Community Cat News – is a neighborhood news show done from the perspective of cats. There's currently 13 episodes so far and each one varies from 5 to 12 minutes long.

Local News: The human is opening the fridge! Will we get a taste?

Foreign Affairs: What are those squirrels up to now?

Traffic: WHY is the bathroom door shut again?

Every episode is sponsored by Meow Meow Puffytail, Feline Rights Attorney, who is ready to sue your human for even the slightest inconvenience. [ONGONG]

It's cute, light-hearted, and funny. I didn't expect to enjoy this as much as I did. It even uplifted my mood without me realizing I was feeling low.

[strangekindstudio]

This trailer is best experienced with headphones. For adult audiences only. Content warning for gun violence, violence & gore, explicit language, smoking.

WE HAVE NOW OFFICIALLY PREMIERED!

If you're into queer & BIPOC stories, modern fantasy, mythologies, epic romances, intense drama, and found family - you might enjoy KIND!

Check out our first two episodes which are available now on all podcasting apps! <3

Sujin Baek is a happily married cook and caretaker for the children at Eden Orphanage. He is also the Kind Killer, Silver City's most prolific and terrifying serial killer. When his secret is forced to the surface, the city's dark underbelly threatens the very heart and humanity of all Silverians.

RSS: https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/66399aa455607b00122797ee

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3LCDFg6qQpPlGnW87Adyw1

Podlink: https://pod.link/1745264975

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj6i5MHmFz6wI1XV0Y8hlNg

Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kind-an-lgbtq-mythical-noir-audio-drama/id1745264975

[merelymatt]

Does everyone know there's an audio drama community?

It's a bit dead in there, and I'm not sure if it's because no one realises it exists (in which case, come on in!) or because we've collectively decided that tumblr communities are sort of pointless and we're having perfectly nice conversations about audio drama out here on the main dash, thank you very much (in which case, carry on!)

[podgoldenrod]

?ᗡƎꙄͶAƎ⅃Ɔ UOY ƎЯƎW Goldenrod - an upcoming horror audio drama limited series. Coming 2025. Created by Lauren Tucker, presented by Speak to It Productions. Logo design by Sarah Arnold.

[augustyearroundprod]

HAPPY PRIDE!!!

I wanted to take a moment on here to introduce you all to our lead cast of MOONBURN!

This audiodrama has been such a dream to create. Like Carter's tapes do for Lucas, MOONBURN has given me so much hope and inspiration. Not just because the story is made with a lot of heart, but also because each and every recording session (with some of the most talented people I know) was filled with joy, laughter and love! I'm so proud of what we were able to accomplish together!

MOONBURN is a queer, YA audiodrama available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify & Amazon music. With new episodes coming to you every Wednesday through our finale on June 12th!

I would be honored if you gave us a listen, review and follow!! Can't wait for you to meet Lucas, Carter, Sadie, Kaleb, Olivia, Ryan and Carina!!

Shoot me a message and let me know what you think!! I would love to connect!!

[littleacebee]

I am always amazed when I learn that podcasts folks are from different countries. Like we all gush over podcasts in English but we are from all over the world!!! So, if you are not an English native speaker, reblog/comment from what country you are and do you listen to fiction podcasts in your native language?

I’ll start. I’m from Poland and managed to find once fiction podcast in Polish but haven’t gotten around listening to it yet.

[talesyettold]

2048 AM Voices in the Wood: a new miniseries from Tales Yet Told

Tales Yet Told is thrilled to announce a brand new actual play coming this August, set in the Sublime–the setting of their series Strangers in the Wood. 

2048 AM Voices in the Wood is a five-episode mini-series following 5 broadcasts of a student-run radio show in a dystopian world, where “everyone has a place” and those who don’t like their place are cursed to transform into animals. 

Mixing the elements of DIY music, body horror, and TTRPGs, Voices in the Wood explores the anxiety, frustration, and fear of what it’s like to realize that the world you live in isn’t as “great” as those in charge would have you think while also exploring what it means to find hope and community amongst the chaos.

Voices in the Wood is an immersive listening experience using the framework of the Ennie Award-winning TTRPG: VOID 1680 AM–featuring an incredible cast of 17 powerful and diverse voices from across the actual play space, such as Josephine Kim (GUDIYA), Barnaby (Unprepared Casters), Sea Thomas (Transplanar), and many more. The series also showcases a soundtrack consisting of 28 independent, genre-spanning bands and musicians, such as We Are The Union, American Television, and Missouri Surf Club.  If you're sold and want to try our show, you're in luck! Ep 1 - 'I Don't Know Who Is Doing This' is available to listen to now!

Find us wherever you get your podcasts: Spotify | Apple Podcasts Goodpods | Podchaser

[twigsandhearts]

I'm so much further into the podcast in my head that I forget we're only on season one publicly... Being the keeper of all the big secrets is so hard- who can I talk to? How do I stop myself from imploding?!

[falenminds-blog]

are yall really still sleeping on the mistholme museum of mystery morbidity and mortality?????? really????!!?!?!? we're on the last season and you still haven't even heard anything about a man with a voice like honey and chocolate and coffee all at once?!?!??!?!?!?!??!?!!!! yall....