Shadows at the Door: The Podcast

Sep 12 2024 44 ep. 2.5k

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Shadows at the Door brings to life a collection of unearthly tales and spirited debate. Drawing on the haunted landscapes of classic folk horror, the podcast lifts the veil on some of your favourite ghost stories, and presents new fables throughout a series of macabre audio dramas. Shadows at the Door: The Podcast artfully showcases the unsettling, the unearthly, and the uncanny, with new tellings of beloved ghost stories, and spectral yarns created exclusively for the podcast by some of the most exciting writers in modern horror.

Join hosts Mark Nixon and David Ault as they bring you ghoulish dramatisations, and discuss what makes the ghost story such a powerful, enduring force in cultures around the world.

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Introducing: Counterbalance

Sep 12 2024 16 mins

Hello Shadows at the Door listeners! This week, we're introducing you to Counterbalance, a high fantasy audio drama we think you'll enjoy! Counterbalance Season 1, Episode 1: Windshell Aþæanuka - 95th day of Bäkkos, 5th year of the Vær, 101st Generation The Journey to the Skundr begins. Find the Transcript here. Cast Raka - Kessir Riliniki Lyn - Carollyn Monterola Malaki - E

Sneak Peeks - Nazi Ghosts, Mothman, Musical!?

Jul 19 2024 24 mins

Join Mark as he showcases short scenes from upcoming productions and reveals the big news of the S3 finale. EARWORM, a ghostly audio drama musical is now funding! Search EARWORM on Kickstarter or click here. Full Song by Professor Elemental 0.00 - Update 2.49 - EARWORM, a ghostly musical 5.28 - 'Let Me In' by Paul Alborough AKA Professor Elemental 9.10 - EARWORM continued 12.43 -

S3E05 - Capture My Best Side

Nov 15 2023 91 mins

The bliss of falling in love, the bliss of the morning after. Sometimes, life feels perfect. But as we all know, that is often so very far from the truth... Please see the end of the show notes for content warnings. Note, these may contain spoilers. Free Transcripts are available: https://shadowsatthedoor.com/transcripts/ Peter Kent was played by David Ault Elenor Poole was playe

Bonus Story - The Monkey's Paw

Oct 31 2023 30 mins

One final treat, on all hallow's eve... We're thrilled to bring you an enhanced narration of W.W. Jacobs' phenomenal short story: The Monkey's Paw. Content Warnings: Injury, family death. Credits: Written by W.W. Jacobs Narrated by David Ault Produced by Mark Nixon Score by Nico Vettese This is a Shadows at the Door Production, made possible by listeners like you! Support our Patre

Bonus Story - The Outsider

Oct 29 2023 18 mins

Another Halloween treat for those who revel with ghosts during this spooky season, we bring you an enhanced narration of H.P. Lovecraft's nightmarish short story: The Outsider. Content Warnings: Childhood neglect. Credits: Written by H.P. Lovecraft Narrated by David Ault Produced by Mark Nixon Score by Nico Vettese This is a Shadows at the Door Production, made possible by listene

Bonus Story - The Cask of Amontillado

Oct 11 2023 19 mins

As an extra treat for the Halloween season, we bring you an enhanced narration of Edgar Allan Poe's chilling short story: The Cask of Amontillado. Content Warnings: Alcoholism, claustrophobia. Credits: Written by Edgar Allan Poe Narrated by David Ault Produced by Mark Nixon Score by Nico Vettese This is a Shadows at the Door Production, made possible by listeners like you! Support

S3E04 - Wrong Track

Sep 13 2023 95 mins

Have you ever found yourself looking back? Wondering what could have been if a different path had been taken? Lindsey May's thought a lot about that lately and tonight, she faces reality... Please see the end of the show notes for content warnings. Note, these may contain spoilers. Free Transcripts are available: https://shadowsatthedoor.com/transcripts/ Lindsey May was played by

S3E03 - Bruiser

Aug 09 2023 116 mins

From special guest writer Jamie Flanagan (MIDNIGHT MASS, THE HAUNTING OF BLY MANOR): A care home where life slips away as gradually as the tide, where souls outlive the body and something waits outside their door. Tisha Page, an overworked carer, is about to discover there's a purpose for people like her. Featuring special guest stars Rahul Kohli (MIDNIGHT MASS, THE HAUNTING OF BLY

S3E02 - The Case of Rhys Harrison

Jul 12 2023 109 mins

A True Crime podcast host investigates the now infamously unsolved New South Wales Assaults. But as he ventures down increasingly darker paths, an explanation that should not be possible begins to arise. Guest starring Lani Tupu (FARSCAPE). Please see the end of the show notes for content warnings. Note, these may contain spoilers. Free Transcripts are available: https://shadowsatt

S3E01 - Where Queer Things Him Befell

Jun 14 2023 106 mins

A former professor looks back on a trip to North East England when the door to the other side was opened and has never been closed since. This episode follows our former disbeliever Geoffrey Troughton and can be enjoyed alone, but it best paired with S1E01, S1E09, S2E01 and S2E11. Guest starring Sacha Dhawan (DOCTOR WHO). Please see the end of the show notes for content warnings.