Midnight Marinara

A familiar tale with a modern twist. Teenagers Mike and Karen find themselves within the walls of a possessed manor where its 999 inhabitants hope to have them fill their quota….Featuring the voices of (in order of appearance) Matt Holley, Rachel Hanson, Benjamin Spiegel, Nick Barbera, David King, Kaela King and Marelle Berry.Music originally written by Buddy Baker and X. Atencio, performed by Windows to Sky: http://www.windowstosky.com/ Mixed and edited by David King.Based on the script of "The Story and Song from the Haunted Mansion" attributed to John R. Wood

Longtime friends and Cryptid-enthusiasts Ant and Germ take a much-needed trip to reconnect and seek out some local legends…Written by Beth Morton. Winner of the Creepy Cooking Staff Writing Challenge.Read by Abysmii and David King.Mixed and edited by David King.

A Med student’s cruel fate is slowly unraveled through the phone calls and voice messages of those around her, revealing jealousies, insecurities, and perhaps murder… Featuring the voices of (in order of appearance) Nate Morse, Marissa Yardley, Angi Viper, King Mob, David King and Gwendolyn Pinkerton.Written by Kaela and David King, inspired by “The Body Snatcher” by Robert Louis Stevenson.Opening and ending themes by John King.Mixed and edited by David King.

Time to get up and get shopping!Written by Slimbeast. Read the original here.Music by Kevin MacLeod.Mixed, edited and voiced by David King.

Mr. West expects a dedicated effort from his piano students. He wants them to strive for perfection, and there is no perfection without pain. Mr. West is very good at getting results, at least from those students who survive his courses with their fingers intact…Featuring the voices of (in order of appearance) David King, Allen Chaney, Eric Modyman, Audrey Weaver, Sam Kuczynski and Zoe Kuczynski.Written by Allen Chaney and David King.Additional piano music by Stephen Cisterna. Opening and ending themes by John King.Mixed and edited by David King.

Hoping this next investigation will bolster their TV ratings, the Haunt Trackers travel to the ruins of a New Mexico pueblo to research a ghost story of the southwest, the infamous weeping woman said to have drowned her children and haunts the night, dragging the unwary to a watery grave…Featuring the voices of (in order of appearance) David King, Michael Malconian, Robin King, Kira Buckland, Abysmii, Matt Holley, Chelsea Caracoza, Carlos Moreno, Fabian Alonzo and Talia Cole.Written by David King, with consulting from Jesse “Seid” Reyes, Carlos Moreno and Talia Cole.Music by captaininsanity, Kevin MacLeod, Tamer Zeynioglu and the Latino Hits Orchestra. Ending theme by John King. Mixed and edited by David King.

Jack's computer has a virus, or at least that's what he thinks when a mysterious voice from the machine begins telling him that, should he follow some small, simple directions, his life will improve. These tasks have repercussions, of course, but they'll always happen to others... Featuring the voices of (in order of appearance) Michael Malconian, Jesse Ornelas, Talia Cole, Marissa Yardley, King Mob, Eric Modyman, David King and Audrey Weaver.Based on the story by Thomas O. Check out his collection of the same name here.Music by captaininsanity and Kevin MacLeod. Mixed and edited by David King.

The crew of the advanced research submersible Dagon may endure close quarters, bland rations and long spans of doldrums on a regular basis, but for the vessel’s engineer, something different and unsettling has been happening. His nights are restless, and something seems to be calling to him from the depths of the sea… Featuring the voices of (in order of appearance) Abysmii, Papreeka, Atticus Jackson, Marissa Yardley and Katie Patterson.Written by Abysmii.Music by Abysmii. Ending theme by John King.Mixed and edited by David King.

The creepy Creative Horror collective have gathered once again for their 2nd year at Midsummer Scream, with a fresh batch of short stories to tell and a couple of blind reads to wrap things up. For the latter half of this panel, listen to Undercooked Analysis here.Performed July 28th, 2018 at the Long Beach Convention Center, featuring David King, Kaela Berry, Allen Chaney, Jesse "Seid," Reyes, Abysmii, Papreeka and Matt Holley. Video recording by Lisa Tom. Special thanks to Zack Sokol and Ben Dickow.“Cycles” is credited to LaserGoose. “Out of Character” was written by Prasokour. "5 Times The Animatronic Fox On Splash Mountain Addressed Me By Name And Told Me He Was Going To Marry My Dad” is from ClickHole.

Claude has more news about the recent delayed burials of Midnight Marinara, and hints of a memorial service coming in October…

Sam and Nathan have been best friends since childhood, and their regular camping trip has become a tradition for just the two of them and Nathan's dog, Mikey. This year, however, things take an unusual turn when they realize they're not alone in their neck of the woods...Featuring the voices of (in order of appearance) Ben Spiegel, Ty Lucas, Kaela Berry and David King.Written by Jesse "Seid" Reyes and David King.Music by Kevin MacLeod. "Skully's Love" is by Knightmare. Mixed and edited by David King.

Few have attained the level of fame or infamy as the woman whose likeness is prolifically spread across a veritable army of statuary in New York City. But as she attempts to reconcile with a love from her past, the toll of that fame on her psyche becomes evident...Featuring the voice of Dianna Conley. Additional voices by David King and Kaela Berry.Written by Kaela Berry and David King, based on a true story."Aunty Pasta" created by Slimebeast, Kaela Berry and David King.Music by Kevin MacLeod. Ending theme by John King.Mixed and Edited by David King.

Dr. Holiday, Ed and Gabe infiltrate San Diego's goblin market in a bid to get Gabe's stolen shadow back, only to find the figure pulling the strings is a dangerous enemy from the agency's past...Featuring the voices of (in order of appearance) Jesse Ornelas, Michael Ornelas, Rachel Hanson, Brittany Severi, Hayden Daviau, Gus Arredondo and Angi Viper. Additional voices by Talia Cole and David KingWritten by Mike MacDee and David King.Music by Kevin MacLeod. Ending theme by John King. Mixed and Edited by David King

Midnight Marinara's current maitre d' reveals what's been slowing production lately...

All Gabe Hemingway wanted was to meet his celebrity crush at Comic Con, yet the supernatural bad luck he's carried his entire life kicks things into overdrive when he's adopted by a lunatic wizard and his Egyptian priestess partner to track down supernatural smugglers. But perhaps this meeting was a blessing in disguise...Featuring the voices of (in order of appearance) Jesse Ornelas, Michael Ornelas, Rachel Hanson, Lex Reckless, Gus Arredondo, Brittany Severi, Kaela Berry, Hayden Daviau and Angi Viper.Written by Mike MacDee and David King.Music by Kevin MacLeod. Ending theme by John King. Mixed and Edited by David King

They say no news is good news, but this is definitely not great. Just a quick update explaining why there hasn't been an episode this month (answer: circumstances beyond our control), and expectations about future release schedules.

When the undead are seen as little more than a nuisance, those who eradicate them don't get nearly the respect they deserve, or so thinks journalist Amber Gordon as she starts her fact-finding mission into the world of "deadbaggers."Featuring the voices of (in order of appearance) Kira Buckland, Rachel Hanson and Sandy Stoltz, with additional voices by David Little, Marissa Yardley, Sean M. Finkle, Angi Viper and Michael Ornelas.Based on the short story by Slimebeast. Read the original here.Music by Abysmii; additional music by Kevin MacLeod. Ending theme by John King.Mixed and edited by David King.

Chris Kessler's addictions have finally caught up with him after a serious car accident leaves him hospitalized for a month, but he has a lot more to worry about in recovery, like the strange nightmares he's been having ever since that fateful night...Featuring the voices of (in order of appearance) AJ Pinkerton, Peter Srinivasan, William Grubb, Gwendolyn Saltzman, Ben Paddon, Katie Patterson and David King. The voice of Nick Nocturne is himself.Based on the short story by Patrick Murphy, adapted to radio theater by Kaela Berry and David King.Ending theme by John King; additional music by Kevin McLeod.Mixed and Edited by David King.

In an Iowa town known for its ghosts stories, one legend stands above the rest: a gruesome spirit strangled by its own entrails, said to appear at sundown on the hottest day of the year. Now a young woman will uncover some hidden family connections to this most infamous ghost, and so doing find the origin of the haunting... Featuring the voices of (in order of appearance) Matt Holley, Chelsea Caracoza, Rachel Hanson, Kaela Berry, David King and T.J. Dasch.Based on the short story by Alex Taylor."Mysterious Mose" arranged and performed by Nick Barbera.Ending theme by John King; additional music by Kevin McLeod.Mixed and Edited by David King.

In an extraordinary set of circumstances, a dying man agrees to be put under hypnosis by a mesmerist right at the moment of death. What follows is the strange and bizarre records of what transpired following the initiation of the trance... Done in collaboration with the cast of Captured Aural Phantasy Theater (http://capturedauralphantasy.com/) and recorded at LA Radio Studio (http://laradiostudio.com/).Featuring the voices of (in order of appearance) Xander Mobus, Ben Dickow, Nicole Ortega, Thomas Roche and Michael Uribes.Based on the short story by Edgar Allen Poe.Ending theme by John King; additional music by Kevin MacLeod.Mixed and edited by David King.

Both a sneak peak at our first episode and a promo for our friends at Captured Aural Phantasy Theater, performing at the Bob Baker Marionette Theater in Los Angeles, October 28th & 29th. To learn more, visit http://capturedauralphantasy.com/

While the Pasta Shade was away, the cast and crew of Midnight Marinara/Undercooked Analysis represented both shows at the Midsummer Scream Halloween Convention. Join them for three short audio dramas and one hilarious cold read...Featuring David King, Kaela Berry, Dead Palette, Allen Chaney, Matt Holley and Abysmii.Recorded July 30th, 2017 at the Long Beach Convention Center.

The Pasta Shade is still on the road, but he has a challenge for you writers out there. Listen closely...Send submissions to midnightmarinara@gmail.com before August 1st. Submissions can be no longer than 1,300 words.

A short, true and humorous story told by David's grandfather.

A quick announcement from David about the status of Midnight Marinara and change for Undercooked Analysis.

The world of Creepypasta narration can be surprisingly cutthroat, and has more masks than one might expect... Featuring the voices of (in order of appearance) Matt Holley, Kaela Berry, Nick Barbera, David King, Dead Palette and Allen Chaney.Written by Slimebeast.Music by Kevin MacLeod and myuu.Mixed and edited by David King

Things are changing at Midnight Marinara... Featuring the voices of (in order of appearance) Kaela Berry and Andrew Linde.Written by David King.Opening and ending themes by John King; additional music by Kevin MacLeod, Ubernym and Freeplay Music.Mixed and Edited by David King.

Something foul lurks in the old Blassenville Manor, and when two traveling friends decide to spend a night there, they stumble into a world of dark secrets and Voodoo that only one of them will survive... Featuring the voices of (in order of appearance) Alex Rhys, Michael Malconian, Spenser Fernandez and Brian Murray.Based on the story by Robert E. Howard.Opening and ending themes by John King.Mixed and Edited by David King.

Halloween night is known for its traditions and customs, and a group of trick-or-treaters will discover an unusual, forgotten ritual involving jack o' lanterns and making wishes, one that has an unusual amount of success... Featuring the voices of (in order of appearance) Nate Stone, Noah Sinclair, Malerie Hurley, Kira Buckland and Katie Patterson.Written by David King.Opening and ending themes by John King.Mixed and Edited by David King.

An odd performer unexpectedly arrives in the town of Belle Carne, and draws quite the crowd when he promises free song and dance through the night... Featuring the voices of (in order of appearance) T.J. Dasch, Katie Patterson, Matt Holley, Nick Jewell and David King.Based on the story by Dylan Charles.Opening and ending themes by John King.Mixed and Edited by David King.

You don't have to accept the labels you're given. Written, performed and mixed by Allen Chaney. Read the original here.Music by Kevin MacLeod.

After losing his arm in a car accident, Phil Hadley struggles to find a solution for his pent up rage and sadness. A strange wooden box given to him as a therapy method may offer him a way to cope, though its use may have unforeseen consequences for him and his family... Featuring the voices of (in order of appearance) Michael Ornelas, Sandy Stoltz, Jordin Overton, Sparrow Rayne and Amanda Kay.Based on the story credited to Logan Falk. Adapted for radio theater by David King and Kaela Berry.Opening theme by John King.Mixed and edited by David King.

Welcome to Dizzy's Diner, where one lucky customer is about it win the prize of a lifetime: free hamburgers for the rest of their life. Is it too good to be true? Surprisingly, the problem lies not with the prize, but with the trouble it causes for Dizzy himself... Featuring the voices of (in order of appearance) Allen Chaney, Dead Palette, Matt Benson, David King, Kaela Berry and Nick Nocturne.Written for Midnight Marinara by Slimebeast.Opening theme by John King; additional music by Kevin MacLeod.Mixed and edited by David King.

The journal entries of an assistant professor on extended holiday reveal the extent of his boredom staying in a run-down hotel, and his curiosity about a pale stranger living at the other end of the hall... Featuring the voice of Scott Leverett.Based on the story by Julius Long. Read it here.Opening theme by John King; additional music by The Jungle Band and Victor Salon Group.Mixed and edited by David King.

A group of friends decide to spend a summer evening in the relative quiet of the Nevada desert, their only aim to catch up on things. Unfortunately, they travel just a little too far on the road out... Featuring the voices of (in order of appearance) Fabian Alonzo, Matt Holley, Nyx Fears, Johnathan Eggstaff and Ruthie Hanson.Based on the original credited to Alan Larkin. Read it here.Opening theme by John King; additional music by Kevin MacLeod.Mixed and edited by David King.

Starving college boy meets manic pixie dream girl. Boy makes small talk. Girl promises anything. Boy lets Girl take him on a journey into a nightmare... Featuring the voices of (in order of appearance) David King and Sparrow Rayne.Based on the original story by Slimebeast. Read it here.Opening theme by John King; additional music by Kevin MacLeod.Mixed and edited by David King. 

Martin wakes up one morning to find countless strings tied between the people and things he encounters, and is seemingly ignored for his lack of connecting twine. After untying his friend Lucy, he realizes that perhaps there is more to these mysterious strings than just a prank... Featuring the voices of (in order of appearance) Peyton Pearson, Katie Patterson and Emma Goddard.Based on the original story credited to Tesla. Read it here.Opening theme by John King; additional music by Kevin MacLeod and Freeplay Music.Mixed and edited by David King.

Living in the sunlight, loving in the moonlight, having a wonderful time... Featuring the voices of (in order of appearance) Nick Nocturne, Spenser Fernandez, Kaela Berry, Robin King, Xander Mobus and Dead Palette."The Harbinger Experiment" is credited to Zyon J. Read it here.Opening theme by John King; additional music by myuu, Kevin MacLeod and the Bernie Cummins' Orchestra.Mixed and edited by David King.

It's the first day of Summer at Zoombezi Bay water park, and Jim's first day on the job as a lifeguard. As if huge crowds and strange coworkers weren't enough, there's also the suspicious old man hovering near the Cyclone, the one the rest of staff doesn't want him to talk to... Featuring the voices of (in order of appearance) Dead Palette, Allen Chaney, Aleu Moana, Slimebeast and Matt Holley.Written for Midnight Marinara by Dead Palette.Opening theme by John King; additional music by Kevin MacLeod.Mixed and edited by David King.

Sometime during the night of August 16, 1952, the small town of Ashley, Kansas ceased to exist... Featuring the voices of (in order of appearance) TJ Dasch, Michael Malconian, Nick Jewell, Matt Holley, David King, Emma Goddard and Sparrow Rayne.Based on the original story by CoasterKid93. Read it here.Opening theme by John King; additional music by Kevin MacLeod.Mixed and edited by David King.

Six months after a gentle Christmas snowfall alters the fate of the world, one meteorologist discovers a change in weather and sets out in search of answers in the frigid wastes... Featuring the voices of (in order of appearance) Dead Palette, David King, Chad Garcia (of Frosted Mini Fears), Nick Atwell and Sparrow Rayne.Based on the original story by Ashe Abbott. Read it here.Opening music by myuu; "White Christmas" is by Bing Crosby.Mixed and edited by David King.

The Pasta Shade shares three short tales of the grotesque and macabre with a festive angle, to darken your holiday season... Written by Slimebeast. Read it here.Music by myuu.Mixed and edited by David King

A car accident on a stormy night leaves Warren stranded on a supposedly-haunted road, where the Blues guitarist Bone Daddy Barry met his end. Luckily, a friendly stranger with a burn on his face arrives to give Warren a lift... Featuring the voices of (in order of appearance) Slimebeast, Jordin Overton, Darin De Paul and Emma Goddard.Written by Kaela Berry and David King. This episode is dedicated to the memory of David Berry.Opening theme by John King; additional music by Kevin MacLeod, Jelly Roll Morton and Freeplay Music.Mixed and edited by David King.

The Ringmaster offers an extra-large Halloween treat with this retelling of Washington Irving's classic ghost story of Ichabod Crane and the Headless Horseman... Featuring the voices of (in order of appearance) Nick Nocturne, Nick Barbera, Dino Andrade (Batman: Arkham Asylum), Nick Jewell, David King, Marissa Marinello, Heather Kipp, Michael Malconian and Matt Holley; the voice of the Ringmaster is Xander Mobus.Opening theme by CaptainInsanity; additional music by Kevin MacLeod, the YouTube Audio Library and Freeplay Music.Mixed and edited by David King.Based on the classic story by Washington Irving.

The Ringmaster unveils his side of a two-part carnival sideshow: Baxter Melvin, a professional wrestling manager who just can't seem to catch a break one exhausting and strange Halloween evening... For the rest of the story, check out "Malnourished," presented by Dead Palette.Featuring the voices of (in order of appearance) Matt Benson, Marissa Marinello, Katie Patterson, Davis Arnold, Elana K. Arnold, Dead Palette, Emma Goddard, Matt Holley, Joe Adams and Kaela Berry; the voice of the Ringmaster is Xander Mobus.Opening theme by CaptainInsanity.Mixed and edited by David King.Written for Midnight Marinara by Dead Palette. 

A gentleman incarcerated in Sing Sing prison recounts the strange and absurd circumstances that led him to his present state, involving a set of silver spoons and bevy of famous ghosts... Featuring the voices of (in order of appearance) Ben Paddon, Michael Malconian, Jason Caits-Cheverst, Kira Buckland, Nick Barbera, Katie Patterson and Matt Holley.Opening theme by John King; additional music by Kevin MacLeod, Calikokat 116, gompertsff@gmail.com and CaptainInsanity.Based on the short story by J.K. Bangs. Read it here.

Several forum posters reminisce about a low-budget kids show they recall from the early 70s, though they might regret how much they start to recall... Please donate to Dave Berry's Melanoma Cancer FundFeaturing the voices of (in order of appearance) Kaela Berry, T.J. Dasch, Dead Palette and Matt Holley.Opening theme by John King; additional music by Ben Hayward and Kevin MacLeod.Mixed and edited by David King.Story by Kris Straub. Read it here.

Three lighthouse keepers receive some unexpected visitors in this classic story from the days of radio... Please donate to Dave Berry's Melanoma Cancer FundFeaturing the voices of (in order of appearance) Spenser Fernandez, Matt Holley and Nick Vincent Barbera.Opening theme by John King; additional music by Kevin MacLeod and Peter Srinivasan.Mixed and edited by David King. Produced by Kaela Berry.Based on the original classic story by George Toudouze, adapted for radio theater by John Poe.

A little boy, terrified of the dark, gets a special gift from his mother: a sock-monster dubbed Mr. Ickbarr Bigelsteine, meant to drive away the scary creatures that seem to lurk just on the edge of the boy's imagination... Featuring the voices of (in order of appearance) Ben Spiegel, Oliver Stafford, Sasha Kuczynski, Edward Stafford and David King.Opening theme by John King; additional music by Kevin MacLeod.Mixed and edited by David King.Produced by Kaela Berry.Based on the original story by Stephen D. Harris. Read it here.Adapted by Kaela Berry and David King.

For two college freshmen, adapting to university life is all the harder when they learn they that their dorm room sits next door to a space infamously known for its student suicides... Featuring the voices of (in order of appearance) Angi Viper, Sparrow Leigh Rayne, Kira Buckland, Shawn Bean, Daniel St. George, Katie Patterson and April Hawley.Opening theme by John King; additional music by Kevin MacLeod and myuu.Mixed and edited by David King.Based on the original short story by C.K. Walker. Read it here.

In this humorously spooky sample of the Radio BrendoMan podcast, Brendo recounts the story of the most anyone has ever scared him... Taken from Episode #166 - Phil Just Puked, with Brendan Creecy, Phil Vecchio and guest Mike Vecchio. Listen to Radio BrendoMan here.