Podcasts about Dark fantasy

Send us Fan MailWelcome to The Malazan Brotherhood, the definitive fantasy book podcast and read along dedicated to the Malazan Book of the Fallen, covering both dark and sci-fantasy storytelling.Dane and Kamraun explore House of Chains, the fourth book in the Malazan Book of the Fallen series by Steven Erikson. In this episode, they discuss the third part of Book 3 Chapter 12.New intro written and performed by The Dark Composer and based on the original written and performed by Billy. Check out his channel:https://www.youtube.com/@thedarkcomposerSupport the showWe love hearing from you all! Please send comments and feedback to contact@horsefrogproductions.com.Social Links:Website: HorseFrogProductions.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/HorseFrogProdYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@horsefrogproductionsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/horsefrogproductions/

The Heresies of Radulf Burntwine: A Horror, Dark Fantasy, Medical Mystery Audio Drama Umberto Eco Meets H.P. Lovecraft in a world of Occult Academia, Laboratory Judaica. Heavily inspired by Jewish mythology, the world of Olam uses Hebrew, Arabic, Slavic and other real world languages and cultures to create a rich tapestry of a grim, fantastical, planet that doesn't sacrifice scientific accuracy or historicity. The Trial of Radulf Burntiwine Part 1 Radulf Finds himself before the Beit Din, a tribunal of Netonic Judges and a panel of jurors from the Sanhadrim. He is to defend his works and actions so that the Beit Din can determine if his excommunication and that of his institute will be upheld, or if they will be legitimized and canonized by the Toveran Reformationist Church. Part 2 is the Leha'id (Witnesses and Testimony) and the Gzera (Sentencing). The Heresies of Radulf Burntwine sits at the intersection of dark fantasy, body horror, and forensic investigation. If you've ever wanted a podcast that treats disease and mythology with the same care as a true crime documentary, this is the show for you. Radulf is not a hero. He's a disgraced curmudgeonly cleric with a terrible bedside manner and more pride than sense. This episode contains: descriptions of cannibalism, bodily decomposition, eye trauma, tissue decay, grief, and the death of multiple characters including a child, suicide. Socials: https://www.facebook.com/THORBcast/ https://www.reddit.com/r/THORB/ https://discord.gg/sQqCQZrZpe https://bsky.app/profile/thorb.info Support the Institute and find free transcripts at: Patreon.com/THORBcast Tags: horror fiction podcast | dark fantasy podcast | weird fiction audio drama | horror podcast | medical horror | gothic horror podcast | body horror | zombie fiction | viral horror | fantasy podcast | indie horror podcast | audio drama horror | Radulf Burntwine | Heresies of Radulf Burntwine | horror worldbuilding | ghoul horror | undead fiction | dark fantasy audio drama | horror lore podcast | gas lamp | victorian inspired | grimdark | low fantasy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Twenty years after she was locked away for taking a hatchet to her own sister, fragile Ann Pettigrew comes home obsessed with one desire — and on a storm-lit night, with candles burning and a circle drawn on the floor, she works a forbidden rite to summon back the only man she ever loved, no matter what comes walking up the veranda steps to answer.Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTRCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “A Model Murderer” (January 17, 1978) ***WD00:47:24.875 = The Strange Dr. Weird, “Survival Of The Fittest” (January 23, 1945) ***WD00:59:08.508 = The Eleventh Hour, “Black Magic” (ADU)01:23:55.381 = Escape, “The Drums of the Fore And Aft” (July 14, 1949)01:53:55.440 = Everyman's Theater, “Cat Wife” (January 18, 1940)02:22:54.327 = Murder By Experts, “Murder By Prescription” (July 11, 1949)02:53:20.176 = Exploring Tomorrow, “Hunting Lodge, aka Trouble With Robots” (May 28, 1958) ***WD03:12:48.537 = Faces In The Window, “Lightning Rod Man” (January 17, 1953) ***WD (LQ)03:37:34.837 = Dark Fantasy, “Letter From Yesterday” (May 01, 1942) ***WD04:01:41.360 = BBC Fear on 4, “The Yellow Wallpaper” (December 27, 1990) ***WD04:31:41.320 = Future Tense, “The Defenders” (May 28, 1974) ***WD04:57:56.341 = Show Close(ADU) = Air Date Unknown(LQ) = Low Quality***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0685

Send us Fan MailWelcome to The Malazan Brotherhood, the definitive fantasy book podcast and read along dedicated to the Malazan Book of the Fallen, covering both dark and sci-fantasy storytelling.Dane and Kamraun explore House of Chains, the fourth book in the Malazan Book of the Fallen series by Steven Erikson. In this episode, they discuss the second part of Book 3 Chapter 12.New intro written and performed by The Dark Composer and based on the original written and performed by Billy. Check out his channel:https://www.youtube.com/@thedarkcomposerSupport the showWe love hearing from you all! Please send comments and feedback to contact@horsefrogproductions.com.Social Links:Website: HorseFrogProductions.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/HorseFrogProdYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@horsefrogproductionsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/horsefrogproductions/

Author Frances White joins UpperPen to discuss her latest novel, The Bone Door. We explore writing dark fantasy through the eyes of a hopeful child, building a story within a labyrinth of interconnected worlds, and balancing horror with hope. You can find Frances White atfrances-writes.com/Instagram @franceswhiteauthorBluesky @franceswrites

See Whispers of the Eyeless on Steam here.Have you ever wanted to be the villain in a video game and build your own sinister cult? In this episode of the Boss Rush Podcast Spotlight Interview Series on Boss Rush Podcast Plus, Stephanie Klimov sits down with Michael Cieczko, the director behind Whispers of the Eyeless and founder of Evil Gingerbread Studio. Michael shares how his ten years of experience creating massive mods for the Total War series helped him transition into full game development. The duo digs into the strategic depth of managing a cult, the direct inspiration taken from hits like Children of Morta and Loop Hero, and how players can balance the dark powers of wrath, desire, and madness. They also discuss working with Anshar Publishing, handling player choices that completely reshape the city, and the lessons learned from launching a major indie title out of early access. Join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Boss Rush Network Community Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Follow the Boss Rush Network on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X/Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Thanks for your continued support of the Boss Rush Podcast and the Boss Rush Network! If you listen on podcast services, leave us a 5 star rating and a nice review or comment. If you're listening to this episode on YouTube, subscribe to the channel, like the video, leave a comment, and hit the bell so you don't miss an episode posting. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit our website for more great content⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ from Boss Rush and our community.

Send us a message!The story continues with Yaga at Ivan's palace, trying to find Anastasia's poisoner. Is she going to get herself in trouble in the process? Read along with us to find out! Music is by Alexander Nakarada.Support the show

David Rothkopf and Joanna Coles dive into a week of chaos surrounding Donald Trump, from a weekend barrage of Truth Social posts and increasingly bizarre self-mythologizing to mounting questions about his health, judgment, and grip on reality. Rothkopf argues that Trump's latest behavior reveals a president trapped by crises of his own making—from Iran and a crumbling political coalition to what he describes as a dangerous fantasy world where everyone else plays the victim. The pair also unpack the growing signs of Republican unease, the political fallout heading into the midterms, and why a larger generational reckoning may be reshaping global leadership. As the conversation builds toward a chilling conclusion about power, aging, and the risks of desperation, Rothkopf delivers one of his starkest assessments yet of the man occupying the Oval Office. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 720 - Hollis Jo McCollum - Epic Dark Fantasy with Inspired Romantic SubplotsIn this lively author episode, Dave is joined by dark fantasy writer and podcaster Hollis Jo McCollum for an unscripted, improv flavored conversation about creativity, connection and the realities of podcasting as an author. Hollis broadcasts from Suwanee, in the north metro Atlanta area, where she loves the local community, walking trails and especially the vibrant Korean cafes and markets that have become part of her daily rhythm. Her podcast is called “I Do What I Want!” which she describes as both a catchphrase and a mindset; she is not belligerent, but proudly stubborn about creating on her own terms, using improv skills instead of heavy editing and embracing a live, unedited format on YouTube and Spotify so listeners see the authentic process, cats and all.Throughout the conversation, Hollis traces how improv, drama club and “yes, and” thinking shaped her confidence and on mic presence, and she and Dave dig into the importance of being fully present in conversations. That leads to a thoughtful tangent on how phones and constant screen time are eroding social skills and problem solving in younger generations, illustrated by a story about a Gen Z teen who is anxious about a simple interaction asking for napkins and by Hollis's partner's candid street photography full of “nose to phone” subjects. Both hosts advocate for being more present, talking to actual humans, and deliberately stepping outside comfort zones as a path to growth, creativity and better podcasting.Hollis then shares the origin of “I Do What I Want!” which began as a single planned episode about the Dungeons and Dragons campaign that inspired her novel “To Save a World,” recorded with her best friend of over thirty years. Unsure how to start, she actually hired a production company to help her set up her mic, hosting and Spotify presence, and discovered she loved the format enough to keep going, mostly solo, with occasional author friends as relaxed guests. That experience taught her how critical scheduling is: she originally aimed for longer, twice monthly episodes but quickly learned that with a full time job, writing, marketing and life responsibilities, she needed a realistic rhythm. Now she anchors the show to one live episode on the last Sunday of each month, built on a simple half page outline with a few milestones, trusting that the format and voice will naturally evolve over time rather than being over planned from the start.The episode also touches on her voice acting work, where she leans into character voices like the insidious villain Simoom, and on her strong feelings about listeners speeding up audiobooks and performance heavy podcasts. For Hollis, pacing, pauses and breathing are integral to emotional impact, so compressing audio feels like stripping respect from the performer and story, even though she concedes some people prioritize efficiency. As the conversation closes, Hollis talks about why podcasting remains worthwhile even though she is not chasing huge download numbers; it gives readers and potential fans a way to discover her personality, ask questions and connect outside crowded conventions. https://www.hollisjomccollumauthor.com/Send us Fan MailSupport the show___https://livingthenextchapter.com/podcast produced by: https://truemediasolutions.ca/Coffee Refills are always appreciated, refill Dave's cup here, and thanks!https://buymeacoffee.com/truemediaca

A friendship gift from across the Iron Curtain rode into orbit with five American astronauts, and the only thing that came back was the teddy bear.Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTRCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Teddy Bear” (November 30, 1977)00:44:19.048 = The Eleventh Hour, “The Bitter End” (1963-1965)01:09:54.163 = Escape, “The Fourth Man” (July 07, 1949)01:38:40.425 = Everyman's Theater, “This Precious Freedom” (October 04, 1940) ***WD02:05:55.966 = Murder By Experts, “Two Coffins To Fill” (July 04, 1949)02:35:22.121 = Exploring Tomorrow, “Time Traveller, aka Meddler's Moon” (May 21, 1958)02:53:02.191 = Faces In The Window, “Black Cat” (November 22, 1952) ***WD03:16:42.212 = Dark Fantasy, “Edge of Shadow” (April 10, 1942) ***WD03:41:21.216 = BBC Fear on 4, “The Beast With Five Fingers” (January 31, 1988)04:10:16.659 = Future Tense, “The Parade” (May 27, 1974) ***WD (LQ)04:36:17.087 = BBC Ghosts From The Past, “Black Stockings / Broken Mirrors” (April 08, 1992)05:19:57.526 = Show Close(ADU) = Air Date Unknown(LQ) = Low Quality***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0675

This podcast was recorded during a lull in Tim Power's schedule as one of the writing instructors at the Writers of the Future Workshop while the writer winners are busy with their 24-hour story. Tim was last on this podcast in episode #333. He is a three-time world fantasy award winner and is most known for his novels “The Anubis Gates,” “On Stranger Tides,” “Last Call,” and “Declare.” In this episode, we discuss his latest release, and my personal favorite, a dark fantasy, “The Mills of the Gods.” We also discuss his technique in creating his stories, researching some particular aspect of history, and then exploring from there. How he creates seamless transitions from factual history to his fantastical history. We also touch on why L. Ron Hubbard's “Fear” is his favorite novel. Learn more about “The Mills of the Gods” at www.baen.com/the-mills-of-the-gods.html

The Heresies of Radulf Burntwine: A Horror, Dark Fantasy, Medical Mystery Audio Drama Umberto Eco Meets H.P. Lovecraft in a world of Occult Academia, Laboratory Judaica. Heavily inspired by Jewish mythology, the world of Olam uses Hebrew, Arabic, Slavic and other real world languages and cultures to create a rich tapestry of a grim, fantastical, planet that doesn't sacrifice scientific accuracy or historicity. The Trial of Radulf Burntiwine Part 1 Radulf Finds himself before the Beit Din, a tribunal of Netonic Judges and a panel of jurors from the Sanhadrim. He is to defend his works and actions so that the Beit Din can determine if his excommunication and that of his institute will be upheld, or if they will be legitimized and canonized by the Toveran Reformationist Church. Part 2 is the Leha'id (Witnesses and Testimony) and the Tvi'a (evidence for prosecution) and the Sanegoria (Evidence for the Defense) The Heresies of Radulf Burntwine sits at the intersection of dark fantasy, body horror, and forensic investigation. If you've ever wanted a podcast that treats disease and mythology with the same care as a true crime documentary, this is the show for you. Radulf is not a hero. He's a disgraced curmudgeonly cleric with a terrible bedside manner and more pride than sense. This episode contains: descriptions of cannibalism, bodily decomposition, eye trauma, tissue decay, grief, and the death of multiple characters including a child, suicide. Socials: https://www.facebook.com/THORBcast/ https://www.reddit.com/r/THORB/ https://discord.gg/sQqCQZrZpe https://bsky.app/profile/thorb.info Support the Institute and find free transcripts at: Patreon.com/THORBcast Tags: horror fiction podcast | dark fantasy podcast | weird fiction audio drama | horror podcast | medical horror | gothic horror podcast | body horror | zombie fiction | viral horror | fantasy podcast | indie horror podcast | audio drama horror | Radulf Burntwine | Heresies of Radulf Burntwine | horror worldbuilding | ghoul horror | undead fiction | dark fantasy audio drama | horror lore podcast | gas lamp | victorian inspired | grimdark | low fantasy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a message!If you've been with us since the beginning, you know that Russian folklore and the Romanovs are special to us. The novel we are starting next combines both of those things into one amazing story! Join us as we are introduced to Baba Yaga (the witch) and Ivan the Terrible (the Tsar) in this historical fantasy standalone. Music is by Alexander Nakarada.Support the show

Il y a des portes qui ne devraient jamais être ouvertes. Des tombes scellées depuis des millénaires que l'on n'aurait jamais dû explorer, et pourtant, l'être humain n'a pas résisté à la tentation d'y entrer, quitte à profaner les tombeaux de nos ancêtres. Alors, déranger les m0rts apporte-t-il vraiment des malédictions ? Les m0rts peuvent-ils se venger ? C'est ce que l'on va voir ensemble… c'est parti pour un nouveau moment d'Occulture. --------------------------- Devenez membre de cette chaine pour bénéficier d'avantages exclusifs : https://www.youtube.com/c/Occulture/membership --------------------------- Tous les liens utiles de la chaine (réseaux sociaux, boutiques, chaine secondaire...) : linktr.ee/occulture_ytb--------------------------- Sources : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/ https://www.livescience.com/44297-king-tut-curse.html https://www.historytoday.com/archive/months-past/tutankhamuns-curse https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/curse-of-the-mummy https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.1305117110 https://ajronline.org/doi/10.2214/ajr.181.6.1811473 https://www.breakingthecycle.education/bolivian-altiplano/los-ninos-de-llullaillaco/ https://www.heritagedaily.com/2025/01/new-evidence-may-reveal-the-source-of-mercury-in-the-tomb-of-the-first-emperor/154358 https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202501/1327342.shtml Carter, Howard. The Tomb of Tut.ankh.Amen. London: Cassell & Co. Reeves, Nicholas. The Complete Tutankhamun. Thames & Hudson Hawass, Zahi. Tutankhamun: The Golden King and the Great Pharaohs. National Geographic Riggs, Christina. Unwrapping Ancient Egypt. Bloomsbury Academic, 2014 Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine (2002) Price, Bill. “The Curse of the Pharaohs.” British Medical Journal Luckhurst, Roger. The Mummy's Curse: The True History of a Dark Fantasy. Oxford University Press, 2012 McCorristine, Shane. Spectres of the Self. Cambridge University Press, 2010 Dawson, Warren R. “Who Was Who in Egyptology.” Egypt Exploration Society. Ceruti, Constanza & Reinhard, Johan.“Inca Ritual Sacrifices on Andean Mountain Summits.” Current Anthropology Reinhard, Johan. The Ice Maiden: Inca Mummies, Mountain Gods, and Sacred Sites in the Andes. National Geographic, 2005 Wilson, Andrew S. et al.“Stable isotope and DNA evidence for ritual sequences in Inca child sacrifice.”Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) Brown, Eliana et al.Études toxicologiques sur les momies de Llullaillaco, Journal of Archaeological Science Allen, Catherine J. The Hold Life Has. Smithsonian Institution Press, 1988 Zuidema, R. Tom. The Ceque System of Cuzco. Brill, 1964 Sima Qian. Shiji (Records of the Grand Historian) Portal, Jane. The First Emperor: China's Terracotta Army. Harvard University Press, 2007 Li, Xiaoning et al.“Mercury distribution in the mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor.”Chinese Science Bulletin, 2012 Ledderose, Lothar. Ten Thousand Things. Princeton University Press, 2000 Glob, P.V. The Bog People. Cornell University Press, 1969 Van der Sanden, Wijnand. Through Nature to Eternity: The Bog Bodies of Northwest Europe. Batavian Lion International, 1996 Turner, Robert C.“Iron Age Ritual and Human Sacrifice.” Antiquity Journal Abdel-Hafez, S.I.I.“Fungal flora of ancient Egyptian tombs.” Mycopathologia Saad, M.M. et al.“Microbial contamination in ancient tomb environments.”International Biodeterioration & Biodegradation CDC Reports on Aspergillus exposure in confined archaeological sites. Skal, David J. The Monster Show. Faber & Faber Hogle, Jerrold E. The Cambridge Companion to Gothic Fiction. Cambridge University Press, 2002. Lacan Douglas, Mary. Purity and Danger. Routledge, 1966. Eliade, Mircea. Le Sacré et le Profane. Gallimard Boyer, Pascal. Religion Explained. Basic Books Tylor, Edward B. Primitive Culture Smith, Claire & Wobst, H. Martin. Indigenous Archaeologies. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

A soldier in a secret monster-hunting regiment is sent into a luxury hotel to track down a shapeshifter that has already murdered a guest — but as bodies pile up and the creature wears the faces of his own comrades, he begins to suspect this hunt was set in motion long before he arrived, and that he is the one being hunted.EPISODE BLOG PAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/storyfromtheblackguard/LISTEN ON PODCAST APPS: Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.com/wdapps*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*SOURCES and RESOURCES:“A Story From The BlackGuard” (http://bit.ly/32nvKU5) written by Justin Reinarz (https://www.justinreinarz.com)(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.Originally aired: March 2018

A personal favorite of mine! A Pentagon colonel, a doll shop that wasn't there yesterday, and a six-inch toy with a voice like a knife — one of the most quietly sinister half-hours ever broadcast on Dimension X, and it ends on a smile you will not forget. Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTRCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Last Train Out” (November 01, 1977) ***WD00:46:18.302 = Diary of Fate, “Paul Reese” (March 23, 1948) ***WD01:14:19.632 = Dimension X, “Perigi's Wonderful Dolls” (August 04, 1950) ***WD01:43:22.573 = Strange Dr. Weird, “Tiger Cat” (January 02, 1945)01:54:40.306 = Eleventh Hour, “Bitter Bit” (1960s-early 1970's)02:20:04.917 = Escape, “The Great Impersonation” (April 23, 1949) ***WD02:49:24.987 = Murder By Experts, “Summer Heat” (June 13, 1949) ***WD03:18:53.110 = Exploring Tomorrow, “Time Heals” (May 14, 1958)03:42:20.118 = Dark Fantasy, “Thing From The Darkness” (April 03, 1942)04:06:04.413 = BBC Fear on 4, “Soul Searching” (March 26, 1989)04:35:10.202 = Future Tense, “Zero Hour” (May 23, 1974) ***WD04:53:45.205 = Show Close(ADU) = Air Date Unknown(LQ) = Low Quality***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0664

Witchy season is year round here at TIC and do we have a story for you. We welcome author G.V. Hext on the show to discuss her debut dark romantic fantasy The Vatra Witch. Sisters. The story starts with Seraphina embarking on a journey to save her sister. Can you tell why we were hooked? THEN Gigi does something we didn't expect. This story has dual POV, but it's not who you think. The relationship between platonic soulmates Seraphina and Dom is refreshing. Yes there is also a gorgeous childhood crush leading her through spooky forests. And of course there is also a demon Lord who stalks her and becomes increasingly helpful. What is a girl to do? Gigi offers insights into what went into writing these characters. The inspiration drawn from real life, and how being the oldest daughter shaped her and her storytelling.Gigi is a dream guest. Candid. Honest and loves to chat. Just like Lizzy. It should be no surprise then that this interview will be released in two parts.*spoilers for The Vatra Witch ahead*  Send us Fan MailSupport the showConnect with usInstagram: https://bit.ly/ourIGpageTikTok: https://bit.ly/ourTiktokpageIntro and Outro music, Sexy Fashion Beat from Coma-Media 

Send us Fan MailEpisode 260: The Red Baron vs Monster Zeppelins in HellHell descends into absolute chaos as two battles rage simultaneously across reality itself.On the ground, the Professor fights through a collapsing supernatural battlefield overrun by the horrifying “kittens of doom” — tiny relentless predators tearing through demons, monsters, and ancient war-beasts alike. Exhausted, wounded, and waist-deep in blood-soaked mud, the Professor faces what may finally be his last battle when one of the monstrous lion-headed Balakalavians arrives… alongside the terrifying Fairy Foxglove.Meanwhile, high above the battlefield, Wing Commander Montgomery Fortescue and Lady Luck wage war in the skies aboard a battered Bristol F.2 Fighter against living nightmare Zeppelins made of flesh, lightning, eyes, and screaming horror.As monstrous airships descend upon Hell itself, an unexpected ally arrives:The Red Baron.Together, the legendary WW1 flying ace and the Wing Commander engage in a supernatural aerial battle against eldritch Zeppelin horrors before turning their attention toward each other in the ultimate gentlemanly duel.This episode combines:supernatural horrorcosmic fantasyWW1 aviation combatdark comedyeldritch monstershistorical fantasyBritish humourapocalyptic battlefield horrorPerfect for fans of:The Magnus Archives, Welcome to Night Vale, Old Gods of Appalachia, dieselpunk horror, supernatural war fiction, and dark fantasy audio dramas.Books by Fenrir ThorvaldsenAuthors' page on Amazon.https://amzn.to/3OJkzD0The Werewolf's Story by Fenrir Thorvaldsenhttps://amzn.to/4aX18xP Books by Gregory Alexander-SharpAuthors' page on Amazonhttps://amzn.to/4cTtf3CIl Lupo by Gregory Alexander-Sharphttps://amzn.to/4aZyCvABuy us a coffee at this link right here:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/WerewolfwilGrendel Press, our horror genre partnerThe best indie house publishers of horror in the blooming worldhttps://grendelpress.com/Grendel's very own cool Podcast.https://grendelpress.com/sinister-soup. Join the Lunatics at the Private Facebook Group.Facebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/werewolfthepodcast/Greg's X profile: @SempaiGregFenrir's X profile: @FenThorvaldsenWerewolf the Podcast X profile: @AWerewolfsStoryWilIntro partnership with Grendel Press.https://grendelpress.com/ Outro partnership with Grendel Press.https://grendelpress.com/Support the show

Episode 80: Part Two. This week we finalize our tale of the Robert E. Howard and John Milius epic, in Conan the Barbarian from 1982, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger.           Conan the Barbarian Trailer.Make sure to join us again on the trail when we cover 1962's, The Tale of Zatoichi.Wanna support our other projects @KineticOnslotCircle of Jerks PodcastSwords in Stereo PodcastA Cut Above: Horror ReviewProps due to The Bird Beats for our theme!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-cinemigos--6354096/support.

Send us Fan MailEpisode 260: Werewolf's Hell Goes Wrong – Fen, Empathy and Lucifer's GameWil and Fenrir finally face their personal hell in Lucifer's supernatural game — but Belphastus gets it disastrously wrong. Instead of torture, isolation, silver blades, or endless punishment, he sends the werewolf into a beautiful mountain wilderness filled with rivers, forests, reindeer, and the scent of home.For Wil and Fen, this is not hell. It is paradise.Desperate to regain control, Belphastus unleashes his next weapon: empathy. Unfortunately, he delivers it as a giant white balloon tied to the werewolf's tail. What follows is supernatural chaos, dark comedy, emotional symbolism, Amazombie delivery zombies, and one very confused ancient wolf trying to destroy a floating concept.Meanwhile, Lucifer, Fate, Astaroth, Father McKenzie, and the others watch from the drawing room as the game collapses around Belphastus. By the end, the werecat Vaunt is released — and Belphastus discovers that insulting the Devil and Fate in the same room has consequences.Perfect for fans of werewolf podcasts, supernatural horror comedy, Lucifer stories, Hell mythology, dark fantasy audio drama, absurd horror fiction, and character-driven fantasy chaos.Go find all things Jim Maerk at the Old Man's PodcastBooks by Fenrir ThorvaldsenAuthors' page on Amazon.https://amzn.to/3OJkzD0The Werewolf's Story by Fenrir Thorvaldsenhttps://amzn.to/4aX18xP Books by Gregory Alexander-SharpAuthors' page on Amazonhttps://amzn.to/4cTtf3CIl Lupo by Gregory Alexander-Sharphttps://amzn.to/4aZyCvABuy us a coffee at this link right here:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/WerewolfwilGrendel Press, our horror genre partnerThe best indie house publishers of horror in the blooming worldhttps://grendelpress.com/Grendel's very own cool Podcast.https://grendelpress.com/sinister-soup. Join the Lunatics at the Private Facebook Group.Facebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/werewolfthepodcast/Greg's X profile: @SempaiGregFenrir's X profile: @FenThorvaldsenWerewolf the Podcast X profile: @AWerewolfsStoryWilIntro partnership with Grendel Press.https://grendelpress.com/Outro partnership with Grendel Press.https://grendelpress.com/Support the showIntro partnership with Grendel Press.https://grendelpress.com/ Outro partnership with Grendel Press.https://grendelpress.com/Support the show

An archaeology professor fixates on a stranger across the restaurant, his wife admits to a skill she's kept hidden for the twenty years they've been married, and what the two of them overhear at the man's table suggests he isn't from this planet. Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTRCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:30.028 = CBS Mystery Theater, “The People of Sissora” (October 14, 1977)00:45:53.743 = Murder By Experts, “It's Luck That Counts” (August 29, 1949)01:15:23.858 = Exploring Tomorrow, “Speak No More” (May 07, 1958)01:34:57.034 = Faces In The Window, “Pit And The Pendulum” (January 24, 1953) ***WD02:05:56.415 = Dark Fantasy, “Convoy For Atlantis” (March 27, 1942)02:28:30.890 = BBC Fear on 4, “Survival” (March 19, 1989)02:57:27.374 = Future Tense, “Tunnel Under The World” (May 22, 1974) ***WD03:24:06.381 = BBC Ghosts From The Past, “Mortmain” (April 22, 1992)04:08:08.795 = Ave Maria Hour, “St. Benedict of Nursia VS Poison And Witchcraft” (1939)04:31:51.450 = Hall of Fantasy, “Death In The Bayous” (March 06, 1947)05:01:47.886 = Show Close(ADU) = Air Date Unknown(LQ) = Low Quality***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0655

Is Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc Worth Watching? FAP-386The Chainsaw Man movie just dropped and we're breaking down whether the Reze Arc actually delivers on everything Season 1 built, or if it's all flash and no follow-through.Genres: Action, Adventure, Dark Fantasy, Horror, SupernaturalStudio: MAPPASource: MangaJack's Score: 5/10Rick's Score: 6/10Verdict: The action sequences are amazing and the new villain earns her spot, but a forced love story and uneven animation hold's it back.Timestamps:00:00 - Intro and Episode Overview02:44 - First Impressions and Season 1 Recap06:53 - Reze's Reveal and Story Breakdown13:27 - Animation Quality and Pacing Critique19:15 - Denji's Character Growth and Combat21:00 - Devil Lore Deep Dive26:34 - Makima's Role and Villain Theory32:08 - Scores33:42 - Next Week and OutroFor everything having to do with the anime and this episode go to - https://www.featuredanimepodcast.com/episodes/chainsaw-man-the-reze-arc-review-is-one-hour-of-action-enough/Next Week: The Brilliant Healer's New Life in the ShadowsPatreon - https://www.patreon.com/featuredanimepodcast (ad-free + early access + voting)Merch - https://shop.featuredanimepodcast.com/Discord - https://discord.gg/DZRKTAN (suggest anime + hang with us)Rate us 5 stars if this one hit, drop your thoughts in Discord, and we'll see you next week!

Episode 252: This week we are flowing with emotions as we greet friend of the show, Leo from the Spoils of Horror podcast. Here to help us un pack the themes at play in 1970's Valerie and Her Week of Wonders.Join us next week as we come together to cover, well Together from 2025. As part of our what we missed in 2025 theme.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/a-cut-above-horror-review--6354278/support.

Today I'm reviewing The Poisons We Drink—a dark fantasy that uses a Witcher-inspired concept to explore systemic racism, corruption, and power structures in a compelling way.The worldbuilding and themes are definitely the standout here, tackling heavy issues through a fantasy lens that feels both unique and relevant. However, while I appreciated what the story was doing, I struggled to connect with the main character, who came across as unlikable for much of the book, creating a bit of emotional distance.

A filling station on a lonesome stretch of the Pennsylvania Turnpike, an old man paying with colonial gold, a red-haired traveler asking directions to a town nobody has heard of, and a hitchhiker who has been waiting a hundred and eighty years for a ride.Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and numerous other podcast apps. Get the full list of options here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTRCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Plan” (September 22, 1977)00:45:54.201 = The Strange Dr. Weird, “White Pearls of Terror” (December 19, 1944) ***WD00:57:33.290 = The Eleventh Hour, “Agent” (1941-1946)01:19:17.165 = Escape, “When The Man Comes, Follow Him” (April 09, 1949)01:48:43.375 = Murder By Experts, “Dig Your Own Grave” (August 15, 1949)02:18:39.103 = Exploring Tomorrow, “Cold Equations (The Stowaway)” (April 30, 1958) ***WD02:36:18.577 = Faces In The Window, “Lightning Rod Man” (January 17, 1953) ***WD (LQ)02:59:58.903 = Dark Fantasy, “Pennsylvania Turnpike” (March 20, 1942)03:26:58.808 = BBC Fear on 4, “Green and Pleasant” (1990)03:55:36.858 = Future Tense, “The Old Die Rich” (May 21, 1974) ***WD04:24:30.858 = BBC Ghosts From The Past, “The Boat Hook” (April 15, 1992)05:07:58.359 = Show Close(ADU) = Air Date Unknown(LQ) = Low Quality***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0646

Send us Fan MailEpisode 258: The Professor's Trial in Hell – Kittens of DoomProfessor Simon de Montfort faces the first supernatural game board in Hell as Lucifer's strange trial begins. Separated from Will, Fen, and Wing Commander Montgomery, the Professor is thrown into a warped battlefield inspired by the Battle of Evesham, where he must confront an impossible army made from the enemies, monsters, and consequences of his long immortal life.As Belphastus tries to control the game, Lucifer makes her own move with a mysterious delivery from Amazombie. What follows is dark fantasy chaos, supernatural comedy, historical revenge, and the return of one of the podcast's strangest weapons: the Kittens of Doom.This episode features:the Professor's personal trial in HellLucifer manipulating the game boardSimon de Montfort facing his pastsupernatural revenge from old enemiesAmazombie delivery chaosan army of multiplying killer kittensPerfect for fans of werewolf podcasts, supernatural horror comedy, dark fantasy audio drama, Lucifer stories, Hell mythology, historical fantasy, and absurd horror fiction.Go find all things Jim Maerk at the Old Man's PodcastBooks by Fenrir ThorvaldsenAuthors' page on Amazon.https://amzn.to/3OJkzD0The Werewolf's Story by Fenrir Thorvaldsenhttps://amzn.to/4aX18xP Books by Gregory Alexander-SharpAuthors' page on Amazonhttps://amzn.to/4cTtf3CIl Lupo by Gregory Alexander-Sharphttps://amzn.to/4aZyCvABuy us a coffee at this link right here:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/WerewolfwilGrendel Press, our horror genre partnerThe best indie house publishers of horror in the blooming worldhttps://grendelpress.com/Grendel's very own cool Podcast.https://grendelpress.com/sinister-soup. Join the Lunatics at the Private Facebook Group.Facebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/werewolfthepodcast/Greg's X profile: @SempaiGregFenrir's X profile: @FenThorvaldsenWerewolf the Podcast X profile: @AWerewolfsStoryWilIntro partnership with Grendel Press.https://grendelpress.com/ Outro partnership with Grendel Press.https://grendelpress.com/Support the show

We'll hear from Dark Fantasy on this week's episode of The Horror. From November 14, 1941, here's their story, The Man Who Came Back. Listen to more from Dark Fantasy https://traffic.libsyn.com/forcedn/e55e1c7a-e213-4a20-8701-21862bdf1f8a/TheHorror1277.mp3 Download TheHorror1277 | Subscribe | Spotify | Support The Horror Support your weekly hauntings by visiting donate.relicradio.com! Thanks!

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“Silent Shock”: She rented the house for the view — for the ageless, indifferent sea outside every window, for the poems she planned to write, for the phone calls to the men she used to love. But the housekeeper wasn't a housekeeper. The groundsman wasn't a groundsman. The little pink pills weren't vitamins. And somewhere out past the fog, a great white ship was drifting closer to shore… carrying the one man she'd been waiting fifteen years to kill. | #RetroRadio EP0638CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Silent Shock” (September 07, 1977)00:45:58.247 = Everyman's Theater, “Cat Wife' (October 18, 1940)01:14:57.244 = Murder By Experts, “The Big Money” (July 25, 1949)01:44:22.965 = Exploring Tomorrow, “Secret That Cannot Be Cracked” (April 23, 1958)02:04:00.956 = Faces in The Window, “Black Cat” (November 22, 1952) ***WD02:27:40.978 = Dark Fantasy, “Superstition Be Hanged” (March 13, 1942)02:51:54.169 = BBC Fear on 4, “Snowman Killing” (January 03, 1988)03:20:34.628 = Five Minute Mysteries, “Murder Under Tent” (mid 1940s)03:25:28.740 = Future Tense, “A Pail of Air” (May 20, 1974) ***WD03:52:41.177 = BBC Ghosts From The Past, “Black Stockings and Broken Mirrors” (April 08, 1992)04:36:22.865 = BBC Haunted Tales of the Supernatural, “Legal Rites” (May 15, 1982)05:04:21.055 = Show Close(ADU) = Air Date Unknown(LQ) = Low Quality***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0638

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Creative Writing, Prima Vista-læsning og "jeg kan huske"-øvelser. Udbuddet af skrivekurser har aldrig været større, og undervisningen er professionaliseret. Kommer der også gode bøger ud af det? Vi skal også høre om Dark Fantasy med triggerwarnings, ukrainsk koncert i et dansk asylcenter og den heftigt diskuterede spillefilm om Michael Jackson. Vært: Morten Runge Medvirkende: Mads Rosendahl Thomsen: Professor i litteraturhistorie ved Aarhus Universitet Jacob Ludvigsen: Filmredaktør på Soundvenue Irina og Mira: Musikere fra Konservatoriet i Odessa Ditte Engels Hermansen: Litteraturanmelder og influencer Asker Hedegaard Boye: Redaktør og journalist på Weekendavisen Producer: David Turner Redaktør: Lasse Lauridsen

We've finished Midnight Tides—and now it's time to zoom out.In this full series-spoiler discussion, the crew breaks down how this turning-point book reshapes the Malazan story, especially when it comes to the Crippled God. Is he still the big bad… or something else entirely?We also dig into reread insights, how we each discovered Malazan, and which storylines we're most excited to follow as the series moves forward.⚠️ Full spoilers for the Malazan Book of the Fallen.Send us a message (I'm not able to reply)Support the showPage Chewing BlogPage Chewing ForumFilm Chewing PodcastSpeculative Speculations Podcast Support the podcast via PayPalSupport the show by using our Amazon Affiliate linkJoin Riverside.fm Co-Hosts:JarrodVarsha ChrisJoseCarl D. Albert (author)Thomas J. Devens (author)Alex French (author)Intro and Outro Music by Michael R. Fletcher (2024-Current)

It's time for another stuggle with the enigmatic artistry of Scott Bishop's Dark Fantasy, this time with an episode entitled “The Curse of the Neanderthal.” A painter is desperate to contact her sister after being rescued from a strange mishap. Was she saved by a ghost? Was it a swerf? Will any of that matter […]

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Send us Fan MailWhat waits in Hell's throne room?In this episode of Wererwolf the Podcast, we descend into a dark fantasy vision of Hell and encounter Astaroth — the Duke of Hell, a being beyond form, beyond judgment, and beyond mercy.This is not a story of punishment.This is a story of inevitability.As endless souls stand before the throne, something ancient watches, understands… and places them exactly where they belong.But something is about to disrupt the order.An intrusion.A summons.A mistake.In this episode:A cinematic journey into Hell's throne roomThe terrifying presence of Astaroth (demonology & dark mythology)A philosophical horror take on judgment, fate, and free willThe beginning of a disruption that could change everythingIf you enjoy:Dark fantasy storiesHorror narrationDemonology and occult-inspired fictionThis episode is for you.New episodes weekly.Follow Wererwolf the Podcast for immersive dark storytelling.Go find all things Jim Maerk at the Old Man's PodcastBooks by Fenrir ThorvaldsenAuthors' page on Amazon.https://amzn.to/3OJkzD0The Werewolf's Story by Fenrir Thorvaldsenhttps://amzn.to/4aX18xP Books by Gregory Alexander-SharpAuthors' page on Amazonhttps://amzn.to/4cTtf3CIl Lupo by Gregory Alexander-Sharphttps://amzn.to/4aZyCvABuy us a coffee at this link right here:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/WerewolfwilGrendel Press, our horror genre partnerThe best indie house publishers of horror in the blooming worldhttps://grendelpress.com/Grendel's very own cool Podcast.https://grendelpress.com/sinister-soup. Join the Lunatics at the Private Facebook Group.Facebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/werewolfthepodcast/Greg's X profile: @SempaiGregFenrir's X profile: @FenThorvaldsenWerewolf the Podcast X profile: @AWerewolfsStoryWilIntro partnership with Grendel Press.https://grendelpress.com/ Outro partnership with Grendel Press.https://grendelpress.com/Support the show

“The Together Place”: A small-town doctor and his retired nurse are drawn into the haunting mystery of a young woman who speaks with absolute certainty of a twin sister no one has ever seen — and a place called Kamaloka, the Together Place, where the dead are never truly alone. | #RetroRadio #WeirdDarkness | EP0629Look for this podcast on YouTube Music, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and numerous other podcast apps. Get the full list of options here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTRCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:30.028 = CBSRadio Mystery Theater, “The Together Place” (August 15, 1977) ***WD00:45:53.828 = Exploring Tomorrow, “Planet of Geniuses” (April 16, 1958)01:05:19.307 = Dark Fantasy, “The Man With The Scarlet Satchel” (March 06, 1942) ***WD01:30:20.991 = 5 Minute Mysteries, “Trial By Fire” (1947-1950)01:35:12.778 = Future Tense, “Born of Man And Woman” (May 16, 1974) ***WD02:03:11.422 = Hall of Fantasy, “The Judge's House” (April 03, 1947) ***WD02:29:50.345 = The Lives of Harry Lime, “Greek Meets Greek” (July 25, 1952) ***WD02:53:32.719 = BBC Haunted Tales of the Supernatural, “The Emissary” (May 08, 1982)03:20:27.175 = The Haunting Hour, “Murder Wears a Strange Mask” (March 24, 1945) ***WD03:45:17.215 = Hermit's Cave, “The Search For Life” (April 12, 1942) ***WD04:09:56.301 = Mystery Is My Hobby, “Death Has Blue Eyes” (December 17, 1947) ***WD04:34:40.892 = Sherlock Holmes, “The Strange Death of Mrs. Abernetty” (November 30, 1946) ***WD05:03:51.697 = Show Close(ADU) = Air Date Unknown(LQ) = Low Quality***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0629

Is Sentenced to Be a Hero Worth Watching? FAP-382A disgraced holy knight gets framed, convicted, and sentenced to immortal military service on the front lines as a penal hero. No retirement, no escape, and dying your way out is not an option.Genres: Action, Dark Fantasy, Military, SupernaturalStudio: Studio KaiSource: Light NovelJack's Score: 9/10Rick's Score: 9/10Verdict: A dark, original spin on the hero genre that is genuinely worth your time, just know it gets gory and some of the big plot beats are more predictable than they should be.Timestamps:00:00 - Welcome and Patreon shoutout00:14 - Show overview: genres, studio, source, episode count00:20 - Full synopsis breakdown03:05 - What makes the hero premise unique and the crime system explained10:14 - Character backstories and the moral gray area of their convictions19:14 - Favorite characters discussion24:26 - World-building deep dive: runes, life force, the goddesses as weapons35:49 - Leadership dynamics and the penal hero unit as a found family39:41 - Drawbacks: predictability and transparency of the villains43:54 - Final scores and verdict46:08 - Next week announcement and outroFor everything having to do with the anime and this episode go to - https://www.featuredanimepodcast.com/episodes/sentenced-to-be-a-hero-review-the-hero-genre-just-got-dark/Next Week: EtotamaPatreon - https://www.patreon.com/featuredanimepodcast (ad-free + early access + voting)Merch - https://shop.featuredanimepodcast.com/Discord - https://discord.gg/DZRKTAN (suggest anime + hang with us)Rate us 5 stars if this one hit, drop your thoughts in Discord, and we'll see you next week!

Charlie Holmberg is a Wall Street Journal and Amazon best-selling author of over 20 novels. She sent me her book “The Shattered King,” book one of a duology, a dark fantasy with a lot of adventure, and the romance contributes to the fantasy/magic. So, while it is a slow-burn romance—placing it squarely in the romantasy genre—I thoroughly enjoyed it as an adventure with a lot of political intrigue. I was fascinated by her magic, a system in which the main character, Nym, works with a physically broken Prince Renn to heal his "aura" or "soul," thereby healing his body. As I enjoy discovering new magic systems, this was an especially nice treat. And I must say that I really enjoyed meeting Charlie at the Life, the Universe, and Everything Symposium, where this interview was recorded and discussing her journey as an author. Learn more at www.charlienholmberg.com/

Charlie Holmberg is a Wall Street Journal and Amazon best-selling author of over 20 novels. She sent me her book “The Shattered King,” book one of a duology, a dark fantasy with a lot of adventure, and the romance contributes to the fantasy/magic. So, while it is a slow-burn romance—placing it squarely in the romantasy genre—I thoroughly enjoyed it as an adventure with a lot of political intrigue. I was fascinated by her magic, a system in which the main character, Nym, works with a physically broken Prince Renn to heal his "aura" or "soul," thereby healing his body. As I enjoy discovering new magic systems, this was an especially nice treat. And I must say that I really enjoyed meeting Charlie at the Life, the Universe, and Everything Symposium, where this interview was recorded and discussing her journey as an author. Learn more at https://www.charlienholmberg.com/

Join us for a conversation with writer/director Matthew Ninaber as we glaze his latest film, the dark fantasy horror flick available now on Prime, A Knight's War(2025)! A Knight's War: https://www.amazon.com/Knights-War-Matthew-Ninaber/dp/B0DVL52D1Y A Knight's War Blu-ray: https://www.amazon.com/Knights-War-Blu-ray-Matthew-Ninaber/dp/B0DPBGQQPZ TNC: https://linktr.ee/thenightclubSpecial Guests: Bostuna and Matthew Ninaber.

“Spawn of Subhuman”: A famous soprano and her manager discover their plane is being piloted by a gorilla — and the madman who arranged their kidnapping has far worse plans waiting for them on the ground. | #RetroRadio #WeirdDarkness | EP0622CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Rendezvous With Death” (July 21, 1977) ***WD00:48:12.971 = Dark Fantasy, “Spawn of Subhuman” (February 27, 1942)01:12:07.537 = 5 Minute Mysteries, “Fisherman's Clue” (1947-1950)01:17:05.841 = Future Tense, “Really Heavy” and “Third From The Sun” (May 15, 1974) ***WD01:44:51.764 = BBC Ghosts From The Past, “A Warden For All Saints” (April 29, 1992)02:29:34.162 = Hall of Fantasy, “He Who Follows Me” (March 11, 1950)02:54:34.132 = The Lives of Harry Lime, “Blue Caribou” (July 18, 1952) ***WD03:20:03.747 = BBC's Haunted, Tales of the Supernatural, “The Judge's House” (May 01, 1982)03:47:56.913 = The Haunting Hour, “Sixth Button” (1945-1946) ***WD04:06:57.994 = Hermit's Cave, “Mystery Of The Thing” (November 17, 1946) ***WD04:30:55.900 = Mystery Is My Hobby, “Death Is a Grain of Salt” (November 26, 1947)04:58:07.429 = Show Close(ADU) = Air Date Unknown(LQ) = Low Quality***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0622

EPISODE 696 - Heather Ogden - The Lies We Fear - The Betrayal, Dark Fantasy, Power and Control, Truth as RebellionHeather Ogden is a writer, fantasy worldbuilder, and lifelong storyteller who finds strength in solitude and meaning in imagination. As an introvert, she's always been drawn to quiet spaces where deep emotions and layered characters can unfold without noise.She writes to explore identity, power, and the fragile line between loyalty and truth—often through morally gray characters and emotionally intense worlds. Her stories come from a place of reflection, curiosity, and a desire to understand the unspoken.When not writing, Heather loves immersive storytelling in all forms: whether it's sinking into a novel, strategizing through a D&D campaign, or exploring character-driven video games. She believes fantasy is a mirror—and that some truths are best discovered in the dark.The Betrayal: The Lies We Fear - Poised with regal grace and pristine wealth, Angelette Arabella is the dutiful daughter of Valerius Arabella, a dictator who rules with an iron fist. When she stumbles upon a series of long-buried secrets that threaten to dismantle their carefully crafted lives, she faces a harrowing choice: expose the truth and risk everything or remain silent and let the lies continue. As tensions rise and loyalties shift, she must decide who to trust in a game where betrayal lurks around every corner.Will Angelette have the courage to face the darkness, or will her fear silence her forever?https://www.thelieswefear.com/Send us Fan MailSupport the show___https://livingthenextchapter.com/podcast produced by: https://truemediasolutions.ca/Coffee Refills are always appreciated, refill Dave's cup here, and thanks!https://buymeacoffee.com/truemediaca

“Gravestone”: When three women on a winter hike stumble into a snow-covered graveyard and one accidentally dances on a grave, what follows will make them question everything they thought they knew about the boundary between the living and the dead. | #RetroRadio #WeirdDarkness | EP0612CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Revenge” (July 01, 1977)00:45:40.848 = The Devil and Mr. O, “Gravestone” (July 06, 1942) ***WD01:14:57.426 = The Diary of Fate, “Rollie Andrews” (August 08, 1948) ***WD01:41:54.477 = Dimension X, “Destination Moon” (June 24, 1950) ***WD02:10:13.629 = The Strange Dr. Weird, “Journey Into The Unknown” (November 21, 1944)02:21:20.118 = The Eleventh Hour, “Threatening Letter” (April 07, 1948)02:47:38.932 = Escape, “Country of the Blind” (March 20, 1949)03:16:14.189 = Murder By Experts, “Summer Heat” (June 13, 1949) ***WD03:45:43.217 = Exploring Tomorrow, “Sound Decision, aka the Martian Queen” (April 02, 1958)04:01:48.800 = Faces In The Window, “Pit And The Pendulum” (January 24, 1953) ***WD04:32:48.181 = Dark Fantasy, “Delicate Case of Murder” (February 20, 1942)04:57:06.597 = Show Close(ADU) = Air Date Unknown(LQ) = Low Quality***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy."I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0612

Your hosts are joined by Michael Vadney to discuss his debut novel, Crownfall. They talk about the different flavors of Dark Fantasy, character arcs in the New Adult genre, and how the different types of trust form the core of Crownfall's story.Find more from Michael:https://michaelvadney.com/Author Adjacent PodcastBlueskyInstagram Find us on Discord / Support us on PatreonThanks to the following musicians for the use of their songs:- Amarià for the use of “Sérénade à Notre Dame de Paris”- Josh Woodward for the use of “Electric Sunrise”Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

“There Will Come Soft Rains” | A smart home continues making breakfast, cleaning the floors, and reading poetry to a family that was vaporized in a nuclear blast — because no one programmed it to know they were gone. | #RetroRadio #WeirdDarkness | EP0604CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Two Motives For Murder” (June 17, 1977) ***WD00:46:34.701 = Dimension X, “There Will Come Soft Rains” and “Invasion” (June 17, 1950) ***WD01:15:57.012 = The Strange Dr. Weird, “The House Where Death Lives” (November 07, 1944) (LQ)01:29:10.131 = The Eleventh Hour, “Mountain Climber” (1947-1948) ***WD (LQ)01:55:27.092 = Escape, “Finger of Doom” (March 19, 1949)02:24:53.830 = Everyman's Theater, “Cat Wife” (October 18, 1940)02:53:53.236 = Murder By Experts, “It's Luck That Counts” (August 29, 1949) ***WD03:23:23.351 = Exploring Tomorrow, “The Mutants” (March 26, 1958) ***WD03:41:29.971 = Faces In The Window, “Lightning Rod Man” (January 17, 1953) ***WD (LQ)04:05:10.296 = Dark Fantasy, “W Is For Werewolf” (February 13, 1942)04:29:25.917 = Fear on 4, “Blood Of Eva Bergen” (January 23, 1988)04:57:09.801 = Show Close(ADU) = Air Date Unknown(LQ) = Low Quality***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music LibraryABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.= = = = =CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0604

A child prodigy with the power to build worlds sets out to become humanity's god — but even a genius who can create a planet cannot control the people who live on it. | #RetroRadio #WeirdDarkness | EP0596CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “A God Named Smith” (June 02, 1977) ***WD00:46:15.088 = Everyman Theater, “This Precious Freedom” (October 04, 1940) ***WD01:13:30.876 = Exploring Tomorrow, “The Mutants” (March 26, 1958) ***WD (LQ)01:31:25.222 = Faces In The Window, “Black Cat” (November 22, 1952) ***WD01:55:05.244 = Dark Fantasy, “Sea Phantom” (February 06, 1942)02:19:08.639 = Fear on 4, “Hairy Hand of Dartmoor” (1988-1992)02:46:37.714 = 5 Minute Mysteries, “Clue In The Hand” (1947-1950)02:51:38.723 = Future Tense, “Cold Equation” (May 08, 1974) ***WD03:15:02.972 = BBC Ghosts From The Past, “Black Stockings & Broken Mirrors” (April 08, 1992)03:58:43.198 = Guests of Doom, “Programs 11 & 12” (1930s) ***WD04:24:25.909 = The Hall of Fantasy, “Man-Size In Marble” (April 10, 1947)04:50:43.138 = Show Close (ADU) = Air Date Unknown(LQ) = Low Quality***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music LibraryABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.= = = = =CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0596

When Anna receives a heart transplant, she expects a second chance at life — not a front-row seat to someone else's. But the memories flooding in from her donor's past are growing darker by the day, and the line between whose life she's living is starting to disappear. | #RetroRadio EP0589CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Bottom of the World” (May 06, 1977) ***WD00:46:45.398 = Dark Fantasy, “Death Is A Savage Deity” (January 30, 1942)01:10:41.532 = Fear on 4, “Tissue Memory” (October 16, 1997)01:38:55.808 = 5 Minute Mysteries, “The Postman Didn't Ring” (1947-1950)01:43:57.287 = Future Tense, “The Marian Death March” (May 07, 1974) ***WD02:11:30.677 = Crime and Peter Chambers, “Cemetery Attack” (April 20, 1954)02:34:49.178 = Hall of Fantasy, “The Judge's House” (July 04, 1947) ***WD03:01:06.379 = Haunted Tales of the Supernatural, “A Pair of Hands” (September 06, 1980) ***WD03:28:07.264 = The Haunting Hour, “The Mystery of the Southern Star” (September 29, 1945) ***WD03:55:35.476 = Hermit's Cave, “Reflected Image” (1937-1940s) ***WD04:20:47.961 = Mystery Is My Hobby, “Death Paints With Purple” (September 24, 1947)04:44:18.417 = Show Close(ADU) = Air Date Unknown(LQ) = Low Quality***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music LibraryABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.= = = = =#ParanormalRadio #ScienceFiction #OldTimeRadio #OTR #OTRHorror #ClassicRadioShows #HorrorRadioShows #VintageRadioDramas #WeirdDarknessCUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0589

When an American couple rents a charming Scottish cottage to escape tragedy, they discover a chilling local legend: the marble statues of two murderous knights rise from their tombs every Halloween night and return to the home that was once theirs. | Man-Sized In Marble | #RetroRadio EP0579CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Man-Sized In Marble” (April 12, 1977) ***WD00:45:31.204 = Dimension X, “To The Future” (May 27, 1950) ***WD01:15:12.081 = The Strange Dr. Weird, “Revenge From The Grave” (May 15, 1945) ***WD01:27:20.451 = The Creaking Door, “Anna” (December 21, 1964) ***WD01:54:12.587 = 11th Hour, “Let the Play Begin” aka “Invitation to Death” (January 28, 1960) ***WD02:19:27.249 = Escape, “Conqueror's Isle” (March 05, 1949)02:48:53.811 = Everyman's Theater, “Cat Wife” (October 18, 1940)03:17:53.218 = Murder By Experts, “The Big Money” (July 25, 1949)03:47:18.939 = Exploring Tomorrow, “Made In Avak” aka “Fair Fight” (March 12, 1958) ***WD04:03:07.393 = Faces In The Window, “Pit And The Pendulum” (January 24, 1953) ***WD04:34:06.774 = Dark Fantasy, “Headless Dead” (January 23, 1942)04:58:26.224 = Show Close(ADU) = Air Date Unknown(LQ) = Low Quality***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music LibraryABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.= = = = =#ParanormalRadio #ScienceFiction #OldTimeRadio #OTR #OTRHorror #ClassicRadioShows #HorrorRadioShows #VintageRadioDramas #WeirdDarknessCUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0579