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Necromancer that doesn’t know they’re a necromancer and thinks they’re just a really good emt

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when god closes a door you reach your little paws under it and go mrrwwaaaooow mmreeaaow

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“sex/romance/empathy makes us human,” they say. awful. pathetic. what makes us human is the urge to set things on fire

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that fish was only 21? they should have been at the glub! recwntly i have dreamed at night of sprouting insectile mandibles from my face and using them to tear people apart

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“Class of ‘76,” our ten part miniseries (starring Brian David Gilbert, with music from The Blasting Co.) premieres on October 19!

Ahead of release, check out our new closing theme song!

#fiction podcast #SCP pod #SCP archives #audio drama #The Blasting Co. #Brian David Gilbert #theme song #podcast #horror anthology

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Facts about nuclear fallout?

Nuclear fallout, not to be confused with the upcoming game Nuclear Fallout 4 from Valve, is the gradual resettlement of materials kicked up during a nuclear explosion.

Nuclear fallout from American nuclear tests was comprised of 99% dust and ash, and 1% General Jack Slocombe, who did not enact his own order to remain at least 2 miles from the blast. As a result, it is estimated that any time anyone in the U.S. Southwest breathes, they inhale about half a milligram of the General. His epitaph, “There is some of him in all of us” is thus literally true.

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5 Underrated Audio Drama: Sci-Fi Horror Edition

Between reading The Murderbot Diaries and getting back into the lab lately, I've had sci-fi on the brain. Dubious experiments in particular. Sci-fi and horror are a delicious combination, especially for podcasts, with such gems as SAYER and Janus Decending. Alongside these must-listens (seriously, if you haven't heard these stick them on your list, too) there's a small but solid collection of lesser-known but still stunning works, all unique, creative, and satisfying. So, rambling intro over, here's 5 lesser-known but absolutely quality sci-fi horror podcasts. Apologies for the shorter personal segments this week, 1) they all explain themselves really well and I don't want to ruin the mystery, and 2) I am exausted.

Accurate as of 30th July 2021

Clockwork Bird

"Piece together the mystery of the disappearance of Robin Jaeger, a man with four metal limbs, in this sci-fi horror audio drama. Shelly Croft organises recordings taken from the computer of Dr Sophie Bennett, one of the lead scientists on the synthetic limbs project, and uncovers more than just scientific breakthroughs."

A queer sci-fi/horror/mystery! Well written and paced, really dives into the ethics and philosphy of the story as it tells it. Really enjoyed the worldbuilding elements and how each character's stories tie in to the overall podcast. I enjoy the writing, the music is very pretty, and small details that don't initially seem important come together very nicely. The summary above tells you most of what you need to know, and I certainly don't want to spoil it for you. The show is now complete, with 30 episodes of 10-25 minutes each.

Clockwork Bird is available on major podcasting platforms and Spotify. It has content warnings in each episode description, and transcripts of each episode on the website.

Red Valley

"No one at Overhead Industries wants to talk about defunct research station Red Valley, and account man Warren Godby is out of his depth. When he meets Gordon Porlock, a disgruntled archivist with a bag of tapes from the station’s last known occupant, they will begin a journey to the limits of experimental science, confront horror and trauma from the past, present and future, and try to remember the level select cheat from Sonic the Hedgehog 2. Take a seat in a battered 1998 Vauxhall Astra, turn on the tape deck, and find out what really happened at Red Valley."

Cryonics/cryogenics-themed sci-fi/horror/mystery/comedy! I will note there is some (very fun and somewhat graphic) gore, and that Red Valley has a bit more of a crude sense of humour from other audio dramas I've recommended so far. Cleanly made, with engaging pacing and little details which really add to the show's character. The two leads have voices that can be a little tricky to tell apart at first, but the acting is really solid. It has 6 episodes, 15 to 25 minutes each with a 40 minute finale, as well as a 4-episode miniseries of 10-15 minutes per minisode. They are on hiatus, but not for much longer.

Red Valley is available on major podcasting platforms and Spotify. It has content warnings and transcripts of each episode on the website. You can also follow their tumblr at @redvalleypod!

Tartarus

"An anxious astrobiologist, the terse manager of a secret Antarctic facility and an A.I keep humanity safe from the monsters they imprison."

Extremely new podcast which really makes the best of both sci-fi and horror genres. Because it's so new there isn't a lot of summary I can give beyond the above, but the characters are all really unique and engaging (I am especially fond of the AI), I enjoy all the voices and writing, the attention to detail for the soundwork, worldbuilding, and the overall sciencey vibe. Small heads-up as the intro part of E1 cuts between two scenes, which I only mention as I was tired at the time and slow to catch on. Very excited to see where this show is headed. It currently has 4 episodes of about 30-40 minutes each, and is on hiatus.

Tartarus is available on major podcasting platforms and Spotify. Content warnings and transcripts are linked in the description of each episode, as well as briefer content warnings at the start of each episode. You can also follow their tumblr at @tartaruspod!

Vile Trials

"Vile Trials is a story of a medical researcher who is forced to think about what it means to do good. In order for someone to make a difference, they need control and power. But at what point does their primary focus switch from doing good to securing control and power? What are they willing to sacrifice? We also explore the amazing world of medical research on fictional gut bacteria strains and give it a nice twist of sci-fi horror."

Work and personal recordings of a lab assistant to a brand new research project that is more than it initially seems. Some familiar tape effects in this one, but I quite enjoy the soundwork. Easy to follow, good acting and nice voices. It's a lot of fun to listen to it drop trivia on different biology topics, and outside of the obvious horror element, it captures the vibe of working in a lab that most shows don't get right. Also there's cute cat noises, which is always a plus. There are 9 episodes of 6-16 minutes each, completing season 1. It is as of yet unknown if there will be a second season.

Vile Trials is available on major podcasting platforms and Spotify. It has content warnings in the description of each episode, but does not seem to have transcripts available at this time. You can also follow their tumblr at @viletrialspodcast!

WOE.BEGONE

"Mike Walters discovers a mysterious and violent online game named WOE.BEGONE. What begins as an exploration of an alternate reality game with real-life consequences quickly becomes a search for the technology that makes the game possible. New soundtrack every episode."

This one gets more sci-fi as it goes! Simple soundwork with good music, a great voice, and very entertaining writing. It's gay, it's gorey, it's hilarious and absolutely wild. If you like time travel, alternate realities, conspiracies, endearing asshole leads, or were left wanting something more after listening to another unspecified ARG-themed podcast, it's very much worth a listen. It is still airing, with 32 episodes of usually around 25-30 minutes each.

WOE.BEGONE is available on major podcasting platforms and Spotify. Content warnings are not given, but transcripts of each episode are available on the website.

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THE CROWDFUND IS LIVE BABY

After 3 years of development, 3 full drafts of 270 pages of script, a casting call with over 400 entries, and uncountable hours of support from friends and family, Shelterwood is looming on the horizon. Check us out (and our very dramatic crowdfund video) here:

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I was little bored.. I like this guy, yeah😩🫴💍(This like a sketch,ok?)

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