#malevolent episode 37

[the-kings-jester]

John Doe will throw a jealous fit over his body sharing boyfriend not talking to him for 5 minutes while someone else is literally in the room and then proceed to be a huge bitch to talk to every time arthur tries. Thank you for the shithead representation Harlan I see it and I appreciate it.

[cloverjester]

What the fuck is with queers and using arm chopping as a love language. Stop.

[murderandcoffee]

well, folks, it finally happened! there was finally a scene in malevolent that made me feel sick lmfao

[monstrouscrew]

what a fucking ride

(Malevolent ep 37, spoiler-ish copypasta from twitter (fear us! we still inhabit that place!) under the cut.

shortly:

listening to it in a small dark capsule - just us, the plushies and our tiny Mr. Scratch hugging his tiny plush Arthur the cat - is quite an experience.

jfc, really.

thanks for all the rhymes, all the rain and some intangible shite we missed deeply.

someone else doesn't enjoy the noises they cannot control... no, seriously. if it's not me who is humming a melody first - please, um, do it the other way. tapping your fingers to the rhythm, maybe...

a friendly, completely friendly reminder that a certain deity which, supposedly, reached for another vessel in a dream long ago, is...

well, hello as well :)

jfc, you, damn jester team...

John, you managed to believe, to accept Arthur is talking to you.

and this explanation about ignoring... one more ghost in the mirrors, just one more. if it has to be explained, it doesn't have to be.

jfc [2]

we're wondering why John became so... harsh. aggressively making Arthur not tell the entire truth about the deal, and the moment before it he had been so sure Arthur should've told it... these fucking whispers. what's going on

OH WELL whoever heard anything romantic there, i hear only "serve your King". daaaaaaaammiiiiiit. no good can come of this.

so a fictional Scratch is, presumably, something like me the captain (that shifting black in an old dream) and like another "let's play as if it's real". nice :)

the last however many minutes are

that fanart but NOT JOHN'S ARM

did he care

shortly, the same Arthur said.

jfc.

a good cliffhanger. a good one.

[mydirtyvalentine]

my mind at this point is just a little cabin where all my favorite tortured podcast gays are just pacing around endlessly

[grape-eating-vampire]

John continuosly getting irritated at Yorick is my favourite part of 44

[subtly-shakespearean]

[theillegalpundealer]

Trying to catch up with malevolent rn and hEY YOU GUYS DID OSCARS ARM JUST GET CHOPPED OFF. I HEARD THAT RIGHT RIGHT IM NOT GOING CRAZY THAT ACTUALLY HAPPENED

[lunali-moon]

I haven't listened to it yet, but did they finally become farmers?

[theamatuer]

Am I the only one or is John jealous of Oscar

[yellows-secret-blog]

I think John possessed me in the arm chopping bit bc internally I was really like

YES ARTHUR CHOP HIS FUCKING ARM OFF DO IT ARTHUR

[arthur-lesters-balls]

i dont even wanna talk about part 37 im devastated this shit hurt as fuck i cant believe this im so sad i cried so much i had to stop everything i was doing to be able to process poor oscar oh poor oscafr im so fucking sad i cant even make any elaborated thought him vomiting from pain arthur holding him saying good job for the tourniquet and that he was there arthur saying he was sorry while cutting his arm off and of course he was attacked by the most disgusting creature to ever appear in this podcast his arm just fucking left what the fuck give this shit back man i wanna throw it at the sea as a homage also fuck you oscar actually whats up with you're my purpose shut up also fuck you john saying to leave him behind cut his fucking arm for nothing and fuck those insects too dont they have some harvest to go and pest around what the fuck

[futuresoon]

since i know of at least three people who have started listening to malevolent because of me, i am now curious

[oflgtfol]

YOU CAN COMMENT ON SPOTIFY PODCAST EPISODES ?!?!?!

[candycassowary]

Another signed version of my mspaint stickman enjoying its very relaxing horror audio drama series. This is a still life based on a real event when I was listening to Malevolent episode 37 in a public cafe (I don't have a phone so was listening on my laptop) However can apply to many audio dramas I've listened to in public spaces

Let me know your own public space audio drama experiences, I'm curious

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[fuckyeahaudiodrama]

☀️JUNE LISTENS☀️

i still don’t have a brain! ah!!!! but i do have ears for listening! i actually listened to a lot of stuff that i ended up not liking as much, last month, but i still have plenty to rec.

Remnants — (ep1-2 early access) a dark fantasy mystery anthology. hard to describe without giving anything away. i love everything by Hanging Sloth (creator of SBR, NQD and Clockwork Bird), so i knew that i was very likely to enjoy this regardless of the premise… but my god, absolutely surreal vibes. the sound design is breathtaking! feeling very grateful to be a HS patron right now. keep an eye out for this one coming 15th july! subscribe now and don’t miss it.

Mockery Manor — (3 seasons, 37 eps + miniseries, between seasons) a murder mystery set at a theme park with a comedic twist. i didn’t think this was going to be my thing and i was so wrong. the protags are twin sisters with plenty of baggage between them. their shenanigans and banter keep the tone light even when the plot takes dark turns. looking forward to s4!

Limelight: The Specialist — (5 eps, complete) self-described as a “dark medical thriller” set in rural wales. Limelight series are generally good but satisfying endings are hit or miss; this one was VERY well-paced, with a satisfying payoff, and gave me hope for a series 2 in future. i loved the execution of the gruesome mystery and i loved the protagonist to pieces.

Close Your Eyes — (1 season, 9 eps, s2 in production) having recently listened to RQ’s Neon Inkwell: The Pit Below Paradise, which also centers around cult dynamics, i found this to be a very fun contrast. here we see how someone can be immersed and isolated by a cult, regardless of their personal skepticism or strength of will. the suspense was so delicious i had to listen to all nine episodes in a row. ends on an incredible cliffhanger — can’t WAIT for season 2.

The Silt Verses — (44 eps, finale soon) a grim religious fantasy dystopia. some of the most intricate and fascinating worldbuilding i’ve ever seen. huge cast. i know that everyone in the AD space has rec’d this pod a hundred times over, but i can’t stress enough how it’s one of my very favorite stories in the medium. the penultimate ep left off on an absolutely deranged note and i have no idea what’s coming! so exciting, if you’ve been waiting to check this one out — now might be the time!

Dice Shame — (2 seasons, 200+ eps, ongoing) classic dnd actual play ft. Harlan Guthrie of Malevolent fame, and his equally charismatic friends and family. i don’t listen to a lot of APs bc i have trouble focusing on such long episodes but i just love the chemistry of this party. slapping it on the rec list bc the current storyline has me hooked!!

Bridgewater — (1 season, 22 eps, ???) supernatural mystery, notably starring Misha Collins as the protagonist. this one has a lot of complicated family dynamics read: mommy AND daddy issues. the length of the series is just enough to let you spawn several of your own theories, which is fun, and i was really pleased that i was able to predict the true conflict and identify the antagonist. excellent use of foreshadowing etc, biggest props to Lauren Shippen of The Bright Sessions fame.

Consumed — (12 episodes) small town horror/mystery through the eyes of a stranded newcomer. this one did NOT go where i expected it to, because i started it before i listened to Bridgewater; they’re set in the same universe, so the same worldbuilding applies. i would honestly recommend listening to this one FIRST because if you do listen to the end of Bridgewater, it will kind of spoil the twist in Consumed.

The Penumbra Podcast — (5 seasons, 2 storylines, both ending this summer) still barreling toward the finish line for both Second Citadel and Juno Steel. as a patron, i was notified of early release for the SC finale this morning, which i know is gonna wreck me. just wanted to feature this because i don’t see it recced as often anymore and that’s a fucking crime. one of my top AD recs for sure.

Red Valley — (While You Were Hypersleeping 3) three ep miniseries featuring our main best boy, warren, who has been notably absent from most of this season! so nice to hear from him and to get a glimpse of what might be coming in the next part of the season.

Observable Radio — (11 eps, ongoing) my favorite recent sci-fi/horror anthology by far, tied up in a terrifically dreadful meta narrative. afaik this is a limited series but i’m really savoring each and every episode; the most recent, “Earworm”, was one of my favorites. very dark and dystopian. mind the content warnings!

The Network Defenders — (ep1) the debut of a new Planet Arcana miniseries, featuring some new voices and a fresh new tarot-based system (crowdfunding this year!) has all of the appeal of PA in terms of prod. quality, vibes and emotional depth, just new mechanics. 2nd ep is out now so i’m hopping right on that as i post this!

Waterlogged — (ep1) a new indie horror that i’ve been waiting to drop for a while now, and i really enjoyed the soft-spoken eerie vibe of the pilot. there’s a couple more things in the feed now so i’ll have to go catch up.