So, as most of you know, I write and produce and act in and have my life swallowed by @thebrightsessions. But when I’m not making my own audio drama, I love listening to others. I thought people might be curious about what I listen to so here’s what’s in my feed right now that I’m loving (in alphabetical order):
A “found footage” podcast - only two episodes so far but quite creepy and very intriguing. Plus, the sound production is truly stellar and there seem to be a few interesting mysteries at play.
ars Paradoxica / @arsparadoxica
Do you like female genius scientists? Alternative American history? Time travel? Really good in-universe continuity? Codes? Names like “Chet Whickman”? This podcast may be for you.
Full disclosure: I’m a little biased because Mischa Stanton, the director and producer of ars, is now producing TBS and they are a super cool person (as is Daniel Manning, the writer, who I had the pleasure of meeting yesterday). BUT both Mischa and I were fans of each other’s podcasts before even speaking, so my love for ars is totally genuine.
The Black Tapes Podcast / @theblacktapespodcast
If you guys are audio drama people, you’ve probably heard this one already. It’s just the right amount of creepy for me and, while I wish they were a little more frequent with their updates, I think they’ve earned the attention they’ve received. It is very well produced and pulls off the “Serial” format really well.
Jim Robbie and the Wanderers / @officialjimrobbieandthewanderers
I’m only on Episode 3 for this one, but I am loving the world-building. It’s post-apocalyptic shenanigans, but in a very new, fun way. Also, the leads are two female musicians and their pet robot so, really, what’s not to love?
An even more successful “Serial” rip-off (imo), but with even less frequent updates. In fact, it’s looking less and less likely like we will see a second season any time soon (they are writing a prequel novel and working on a TV show adaptation). But the acting in “Limetown” is phenomenal and it has some of the most chilling moments I’ve ever heard in audio drama.
Just finished binging this one - it’s a tad creepy with a big side of goofy fun. Guy gets a mysterious message to “return home”, goes home, things are creepy, Scooby-Doo hijinks ensue. Very interested to see where this one goes.
Wolf 359 / @wolf359radio
You guys may have heard of this one before- jk, I know you all listen. Come for the funny space-capades, stay for the soul-crushing twists. Very lovable characters, amazing score by @cowpocalypse (seriously, one of the best audio drama scores I’ve ever heard, if not the best).
Wooden Overcoats / @woodenovercoats
I’m nearly completely caught up with this one and I’m totally in love. It’s comedy, which is a very nice change of pace for me and it warms the enormous part of my heart that is dedicated to P.G. Wodehouse - similar British humor and small village antics. Plus, it’s narrated by a mouse.
On my list to listen to: SAYER, EOS 10, Wormwood, We’re Alive, King Falls AM, Our Fair City, probably a few more that are slipping my mind. If anyone has suggestions, send them my way!
(would people be interested in a list like this for non-fiction podcasts? because I have a bunch of those too)
ellievsbear
vaporwave
kianamaiart
germansingergirl
romaincrisis
