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| A Christmas Carol - Stave 5: The End of It | 25 Dec 2024 | 00:13:32 | |
In which, after receiving visits from three spectres, Scrooge must decide if he will change his ways... It was edited and scored by the phenomenal POLYBROW (she/her), a composer, orchestrator, and sound designer from the UK. Find more about Polybrow's work on her website. The voice of section 1 is the superb Richard Wilde. Richard is a voice actor and actor, and plays Mr Hampson in Gather The Suspects. The voice of section 2 is the grateful NIGEL MCKEON (she/they/he), the creator of AMONG THE STACKS, and the host of HYPERFIXATIONS and NANNY OGG'S BOOK CLUB. Episode art by CLAIRE A. DINNEBIER (she/her) and NIGEL MCKEON (she/they/he) Read along with A Christmas Carol here | |||
| 'Twas the Night Before Christmas... | 24 Dec 2024 | 00:04:34 | |
Please enjoy this special Christmas episode of Among the Stacks, where Alasdair Stuart (the voice of Brother Dust) reads Clement Clarke Moore's festive poem, A Visit from St. Nicholas
DRAMATIS PERSONAE ALASADAIR STUART as THE NARRATOR
Produced by POLYBROW Scored by POLYBROW
Follow us on Twitter @AmongStacks for future news and updates, or on our Tumblr amongthestackspodcast Join our Discord server here Read along with A Visit from St. Nicholas here | |||
| The Raven | 31 Oct 2023 | 00:07:50 | |
Please enjoy this special Hallowe'en episode of Among the Stacks, where Candace McAfee (the voice of S.) reads Edgar Allan Poe's bone-chilling poem, The Raven
DRAMATIS PERSONAE CANDACE MCAFEE as THE NARRATOR
Produced by POLYBROW Scored by POLYBROW
Follow us on Twitter @AmongStacks for future news and updates, or on our Tumblr amongthestackspodcast Join our Discord server here Read along with The Raven here
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| Interlude: The harms that pass between them | 31 Oct 2023 | 00:23:21 | |
In which an experiment is interrupted, scientific processes are questioned, and a hypothesis is formed.
To avoid spoilers, content warnings are listed at the end of this episode description.
“The harms that pass between them” - Alexis Schaitkin, Elsewhere
Dramatis Personae: JAMIE PETRONIS of THE CELLAR LETTERS as DR NOCEBO SHAUN PELLINGTON of WAKE OF CORROSION as DR EREBUS TAYLOR MICHAELS as DR ARAWN
Written by NIGEL MCKEON Directed by ALEX KINGSLEY Script edited by MATY PARZIVAL, ALEX KINGSLEY, and NIGEL MCKEON Dialogue edited by POLYBROW Produced by POLYBROW Production assistance by MATY PARZIVAL Scoring by POLYBROW End credits music by ALEX SCHWARTZ Episode Transcript by MATY PARZIVAL Episode Art by ROBERT J. KNUTSON of the GHOST WAX podcast
Follow us on Twitter @AmongStacks for future news and updates, or on our Tumblr amongthestackspodcast Join our Discord server here View the episode transcript here This week's episode features a trailer for the upcoming show Before The Tone. Follow Knave of Hearts on Twitter for more information about the upcoming release of Before the Tone.
Content warnings for this episode include: Medical experiments Medical malpractice Child endangerment Being confined against one's will Unwanted medical procedures Kidnapping (mention) Death Discussions of surgical practices Gore (sfx) Sounds of distress Electrocution (implied) Descriptions of body horror Emetophobia (mention) Unreality Arguments Hospitals Being drugged | |||
| Book Recommendation: Jar of Rebuke | 07 Oct 2023 | 00:25:10 | |
This week, we're recommending a show we think you should listen to: Jar of Rebuke from Thesperience Productions Follow Dr. Jared Hel's journey as he works to re-discover his forgotten past and finds his place within the small Indiana farm town of Wichton and the cryptozoological organization he works for called 'The Enclosure'. These audio journals, and other recordings, dive deep into Midwestern US cryptids and folklore while also telling a mystery about identity, queerness, neurodivergence, and community. This is their first episode: Pilot
Meet Dr. Jared Hel with his first audio-journal entry. Learn about The Enclosure, the organization that he works for, as well as various folks in the supernaturally charged midwestern farm town of Wichton- along with the black-eyed children who often come tapping and requesting shelter... CW: this episode contains themes of fantasy violence, death, audio distortion Read the transcript for this episode here
Written and produced by Casper Oliver (he/fae/they) who also voices Dr. Jared Hel Support their Patreon here Visit the Thesperience website Find info on all of their cast, crew, and socials at https://jarofrebuke.carrd.co/ | |||
| Book Recommendation: Tranthologies | 09 Sep 2023 | 00:02:45 | |
This week, we're recommending a show we think you should listen to: Tranthologies from The [Listless] Network Trantholgies is a multi-season award winning podcast from an all trans writing team which dares to ask the real questions: what if a trans guy was alone in the apocalypse with no one but his dog to keep him company? What if Macbeth was set in Euphoria high school, and Macbeth and Lady Macbeth were T4T? What if The Count of Monte Cristo was in space? What if you swapped names with your best friend who is also trans? What are the many benefits to being a marine biologist? And… Well, we have thirty episodes, I can’t go over them all. You’ll just have to tune in to find out! This is their mini trailer Twitter: @tranthologies Instagram: @tranthologies Tumblr: @tranthologies | |||
| Book Recommendation: The Children of Room 56 | 22 Jul 2023 | 00:11:40 | |
This week, we're recommending a show we think you should listen to: The Children of Room 56 from The [Listless] Network
Spiritsford. The lakes have teeth. The walls have eyes. There's a hotel for ghosts in the woods. Sam Moss and her tight-knit group of friends have been investigating the mysteries of Spiritsford since they were children, and they enjoy it... until one of their own goes missing. Twitter: @room56pod Instagram: @room56pod Tiktok: @room56pod Tumblr: room56pod Ko-fi: thechildrenofroom56 | |||
| Interlude: John Smith and the Cost of the Hungry Blade | 08 Jul 2023 | 00:22:37 | |
This week, we're doing something a bit different. What you're about to hear is our entry from the October 2022 Phonic Fiction Fest, John Smith and the Cost of the Hungry Blade, as it was created by people all involved in making the show, and is an idea we want to develop further.
Detective John Smith is a hardboiled detective in a strange world. When a body is found with a mysterious knife which isn't the murder weapon, Smith must turn to Doe, his magical partner for help. Doe has been sent by the Guardians of the Forest as an envoy to the human world. But they’ve found a new candidate to represent them — too bad he doesn’t believe in magic. Dramatis Personae: J. R. STEELE as DOE NIGEL MCKEON as SMITH EIRA MAJOR as ZARGOTH ALEX KINGSLEY as JAZARAG Written by ALEX KINGSLEY, J. R. STEELE, and NIGEL MCKEON Directed by ALEX KINGSLEY Produced by EIRA MAJOR Scoring by JESSE SYRATT
Follow us on Twitter @AmongStacks for future news and updates, or on our Tumblr amongthestackspodcast Join our Discord server here Content warnings for this episode include: Murder Profanity Implications of violence Mild threat Loss of autonomy Rot/decay Supernatural harm SFX: Birds calling, eldritch voices whispering, vocal distortion | |||
| Book Recommendation: Hotel Daydream | 24 Jun 2023 | 00:22:52 | |
This week, we're recommending a show we think you should listen to: Hotel Daydream from Steven Cousler Catering to the needs of mythical beings, monstrous clients, and mathematical abstractions is tough work. Tune in every other Sunday for hospitality updates from the hotel for the real, the imagined, and everything in between. This is their first episode: The Pilot The hotel faces some difficulties when guests complain about a peckish statue out in the garden. Also there is a shortage of blood for the vampire clients, a supply chain breakdown of eggs, a discussion of the dietary nature of flies, and one guest who can't stay away from his exploding fruit. Just another day in the hospitality business for the odd and incorporeal. Twitter: @HotelDayRadio Email: Hotel.daydream@outlook.com Patreon: Hotel Daydream Patreon | |||
| Book Recommendation: Ghost Wax | 10 Jun 2023 | 00:27:38 | |
This week, we're recommending a brand new show we think you should listen to: Ghost Wax from Far and Tall Tales Productions Ghost Wax is a horror fiction podcast following the work of the last “reclaimer”, investigating a series of unnatural killings by raising the dead and committing their final statements to wax cylinder. This is their First Episode: Fresh Cuttings Reclaimer Voncid and his tech support Luca have found a suitable device to record their investigations. Strange occurrences and ghastly crimes have begun to plague The City once again. Voncid investigates the improbable incident of a heavily decayed corpse who hasn't missed a day of work. Website:https://farandtalltales.squarespace.com/ Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/farandtalltales RSS:https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/63467e9af5775f00110efd9c | |||
| Book Recommendation: Surcease | 28 May 2023 | 00:24:23 | |
This week, we're recommending a brand new show we think you should listen to: Surcease, from Mythhale Surcease is a weekly, queer, horror anthology podcast in which… Ellias Short has been put on the task to digitize current patient files of the inhabitants of Sunshine Valley Mental Institution, and to his dismay, he is forced to work with none other than Kairo Timor, the newcomer who stole his dream job from right under his nose. As the piles of casefiles stack up, and the more mysterious disappearances happen at Sunshine Valley, they start to wonder if everything is as it seems? Or they have just gone mad This is their First Episode: The Musician's Curse Case File #31 11 522 - 12, Amanda Olsen’s recount of a new beginning leading to her husband's tragic demise. Content warnings: Medical issues Bodily harm Vomiting Darkness Possession like symptoms SFX Talk of mental illness Loss of bodily functions Death Today's episode featured… Alexander Bauner as Ellias Emanuel Short It was… Audio edited by Elz Saari & Henry Johannessen Manuscript edited by Reeda Bauner & Thalia Højlund Written By Alexander Bauner Cover art by Thalia Højlund You can support us on Ko-fi: You can find/contact us at: Instagram: https://instagram.com/surcease_pod Twitter: https://twitter.com/Surcease_Pod Sound effects: Intro/outro by kuroshina on Fiverr Freesound - Horror_Ambience_Atmos-09.wav by Headphaze BE AWARE! Mythhale is !Not! A company, it is simply a name we have chosen to refer to ourselves as a team. WARNING: DO NOT EAT, As episodes are not edible! this podcast is too gay, speaking is not an option | |||
| Book Recommendation: Care and Feeding of Werewolves | 27 May 2023 | 00:14:37 | |
This week, we're recommending a show we think you should listen to: Care and Feeding of Werewolves by Kerfluffle and Chaos Productions A podcast addressing current events and issues in the paranormal community, hosted by Hazel Thornton, witch and medical practitioner. This is their Episode 0: Memories & Minidragons
Hazel’s first full episode gets interrupted by an unusual and disruptive patient. Content Warning: Sudden loud noises, an injured animal, and reference to a minor car accident. Credits: Brenna Anderson-Dowd (she/her): Hazel Frederick Elmore (he/him): Julia Sound designer: Frederick Elmore (he/him) Written by: Brenna Anderson-Dowd (she/her) and Frederick Elmore (he/him) Music: Kevin Elmore (he/him) | |||
| A Christmas Carol - Stave 4: The Third of the Three Spirits | 24 Dec 2024 | 00:33:10 | |
In which Scrooge is visited by the last of the spirits and sees what will happen if he does not mend his ways... It was edited and scored by the phenomenal POLYBROW (she/her), a composer, orchestrator, and sound designer from the UK. Find more about Polybrow's work on her website. The voice of section 1 is the wonderful ALEXANDER BAUNER (he/they), one of the creators of, and voice of Ellias Emanuel Short in SURCEASE. The voice of section 2 is the one of a kind RHYS LAWTON (he/him). Rhys is a man of many talents, known in the audio drama scene as the voice of January Jones in ETHICS TOWN, and has also voiced characters in shows such as THE SILT VERSES The voice of section 3 is the spooky JEREMY ENFINGER (he/him), a creator of, and voice behind Jeremy in THE STORAGE PAPERS The voice of section 4 is the brilliant SHAUN PELLINGTON (he/him), one of the creators and producers of the podcast WAKE OF CORROSION, in which he also voices Elliot The voice of section 5 is the stand-out DR SARAH PENN (she/her), from RAPTURE 518, a horror/psychological thriller Audio Drama produced in Canada. Episode art by CLAIRE A. DINNEBIER (she/her) and NIGEL MCKEON (she/they/he) Read along with A Christmas Carol here | |||
| Book Recommendation: The Stench of Adventure | 13 May 2023 | 00:05:48 | |
This week, we're recommending a show we think you should listen to: The Stench of Adventure, from Strong Branch Productions Stella Thomas had spent her whole life trying (and failing) to be a good daughter, friend, and partner. Then one day none of that matters because it turns out that her entire world was a simulation. Now Stella is thrust into a cold and uncaring universe, armed only with memories of a planet Earth that never existed. This is their Bonus Episode: Benevolent Robots Corporation Advertisement The voice of the Benevolent Robots Corporation Representative was Roanna Cruz. The voice of the “Satisfied Customer” was Ellen Wesley. Music by Optima Noorani-Kamtekar and Alex Kingsley. For more information, cast details, and sound attributions, visit strongbranchproductions.com. Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, follow @StrongBranchPro in social media, and email us at contact@strongbranchproductions.com. Trigger warnings: Implied violence Join the Rodent Club: https://www.patreon.com/strongbranchpro Get cool stuff from our Redbubble: https://www.redbubble.com/people/StrongBranchPro/shop?asc=u Download the soundtrack on Bandcamp: https://alexkingsley.bandcamp.com Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/CFEVzbNJSG Follow us on Tumblr: https://strongbranchpro.tumblr.com/ | |||
| Tale 10: Resurrection | 29 Apr 2023 | 00:13:49 | |
In which something best left buried is uncovered.
To avoid spoilers, content warnings are listed at the end of this episode description.
Dramatis Personae: MR F. as CULTIST RAY O HARE as CULTIST JO MENDACIUM as HIEROPHANT
Written by NIGEL MCKEON Directed by ALEX KINGSLEY End credits music by ALEX SCHWARTZ
Follow us on Twitter @AmongStacks for future news and updates, or on our Tumblr amongthestackspodcast Join our Discord server here View the episode transcript here
This week's episode features a trailer for the show The Godfrey Audio Guide. Listen and rate on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or any other podcatcher. Follow it on Twitter, Instagram, and view transcripts and more about the show on their website here
Content warnings for this episode include: Cults Implied Torture Conflict Book Burning Discussion of Violent Death | |||
| Tale 9: Timepiece | 15 Apr 2023 | 00:06:49 | |
In which a game is played with an inhabitant of the Library.
To avoid spoilers, content warnings are listed at the end of this episode description.
Dramatis Personae: MICHELLE KELLY as POP
Written by J. R. STEELE Directed by ALEX KINGSLEY Produced by LINWOOD Scoring by LINWOOD End credits music by ALEX SCHWARTZ
Follow us on Twitter @AmongStacks for future news and updates, or on our Tumblr amongthestackspodcast Join our Discord server here View the episode transcript here
This week's episode features a trailer for the show How it Ends. Listen and rate on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or any other podcatcher. Follow it on Twitter, and view transcripts and more about the show on their website here
Content warnings for this episode include: Mention of death Isolation | |||
| Tale 8: The Cold Flower | 01 Apr 2023 | 00:06:08 | |
In which an unexpected visitor comes to the Library's Garden.
To avoid spoilers, content warnings are listed at the end of this episode description.
Dramatis Personae: MARY CATHERINE O'HARTE as ROSE
Written by ALEX NIGHTINGALE Directed by ALEX KINGSLEY Produced by LINWOOD Scoring by LINWOOD End credits music by ALEX SCHWARTZ Episode Transcript by MATY PARZIVAL Episode Art by CLAIRE A. DINNEBIER
Follow us on Twitter @AmongStacks for future news and updates, or on our Tumblr amongthestackspodcast Join our Discord server here View the episode transcript here
This week's episode features a trailer for the show Super Suits on the Faustian Nonsense Network. Listen and rate on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or any other podcatcher. Follow it on Twitter, and view transcripts and more about the show on the Faustian Nonsense website here
Content warnings for this episode include: Animal cruelty Animal death | |||
| Tale 7: Brother Dust | 18 Mar 2023 | 00:13:05 | |
In which one forgotten by the Library recalls things lost to dust. To avoid spoilers, content warnings are listed at the end of this episode description. Dramatis Personae: ALASDAIR STUART as BROTHER DUST Written by NIGEL MCKEON Directed by ALEX KINGSLEY Produced by LINWOOD Scoring by LINWOOD End credits music by ALEX SCHWARTZ Episode Transcript by MATY PARZIVAL Follow us on Twitter @AmongStacks for future news and updates, or on our Tumblr amongthestackspodcast Join our Discord server here View the episode transcript here This week's episode features a trailer for the show The Night Post from Elizabeth R. C. Lundberg, Rae Lundberg, Tyler Anderson, and Ethan Thomason. Listen and rate on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or any other podcatcher. Follow it on Twitter, Instagram, Tumblr and join their Discord here Content warnings for this episode include: Memory loss Isolation Loss of a loved one | |||
| Tale 6: And I must follow if I can | 04 Mar 2023 | 00:11:43 | |
In which someone makes their way to the Library To avoid spoilers, content warnings are listed at the end of this episode description. Dramatis Personae: OLIVER GRAHAM as LUKE and THE CAT Written by CLAIRE A. DINNEBIER Directed by ALEX KINGSLEY Produced by LINWOOD Scoring by LINWOOD End credits music by ALEX SCHWARTZ Episode Transcript by MATY PARZIVAL Episode Art by CLAIRE A. DINNEBIER Follow us on Twitter @AmongStacks for future news and updates, or on our Tumblr amongthestackspodcast Join our Discord server here View the episode transcript here This week's episode features a trailer for Hell Gate City, a podcast by Kirby Bevins: Hell Gate City is streaming now at http://hellgatecity.com In this award-winning comedy fiction podcast, a radio jockey in the future uses a newfangled device to live-stream his nightmares for ratings. All hell breaks loose.
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| Tale 5: Into the Records Room | 18 Feb 2023 | 00:16:51 | |
In which something lurking in the Records Room makes itself known. To avoid spoilers, content warnings are listed at the end of this episode description. Dramatis Personae: KARIM KRONFLI as MR. PHILLIPS JESSE SYRATT as NORA RAT GRIMES as THE MONSTER Written by JESSE SYRATT and NIGEL MCKEON Directed by ALEX KINGSLEY Produced by LINWOOD Scoring by LINWOOD End credits music by ALEX SCHWARTZ Episode Transcript by MATY PARZIVAL Episode Art by CLAIRE A. DINNEBIER Follow us on Twitter @AmongStacks for future news and updates, or on our Tumblr amongthestackspodcast Join our Discord server here View the episode transcript here This week's episode features a trailer for The Strange Garden and Other Weird Tales by Alex Kingsley. Preorder the book here Content warnings for this episode include: Conflict between characters Characters in peril Fighting Monsters Gun (mention) Knife (mention) Death Being held against one's will
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| Tale 4: Take me to your lizard | 04 Feb 2023 | 00:13:51 | |
In which something not meant to be seen is glimpsed.
To avoid spoilers, content warnings are listed at the end of this episode description.
Dramatis Personae: ALEX KINGSLEY as LUNA BEN MEREDITH as MARVIN
Written by ALEX KINGSLEY Directed by ALEX KINGSLEY Produced by ALEX KINGSLEY Scoring by LINWOOD End credits music by ALEX SCHWARTZ Episode Transcript by MORGAN CHAMPINE and MATY PARZIVAL Episode Art by CLAIRE A. DINNEBIER
Follow us on Twitter @AmongStacks for future news and updates, or on our Tumblr amongthestackspodcast Join our Discord server here View the episode transcript here This week's episode features a trailer for the show The Lost Power from Henrik Nemitz. Listen and rate on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or any other podcatcher. Follow it on Twitter, and join their Discord here Content warnings for this episode include: Unreality Cults Chanting Alcohol Drug use (implied) | |||
| Tale 3: Pier 18 | 21 Jan 2023 | 00:08:21 | |
In which things lost are remembered and things remembered are lost. To avoid spoilers, content warnings are listed at the end of this episode description. Dramatis Personae: DAVID AULT as LAN NOORI as ZAIDA CAMERON WELDON as MASTER FISHER RHYS SUBITCH as STREET MUSICIAN Written by ALEX NIGHTINGALE Directed by ALEX KINGSLEY Produced by ALEX KINGSLEY Scoring by LINWOOD End credits music by ALEX SCHWARTZ Episode Transcript by MATY PARZIVAL Episode Art by CLAIRE A. DINNEBIER Follow us on Twitter @AmongStacks for future news and updates, or on our Tumblr amongthestackspodcast Join our Discord server here View the episode transcript here This week's episode features a trailer for the show Transmission Folklore from Lavender Lemon Collective. Listen and rate on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or any other podcatcher. Follow it on Twitter, Instagram and view its website here. Content warnings for this episode include: Memory Loss Death Destruction Falling Existential Dread | |||
| Tale 2: Circulation | 07 Jan 2023 | 00:10:31 | |
In which a book is requested from the Library. To avoid spoilers, content warnings are listed at the end of this episode description. Dramatis Personae: KARIM KRONFLI as MR PHILLIPS Written by J. R. STEELE Directed by ALEX KINGSLEY Produced by LINWOOD Scoring by LINWOOD End credits music by ALEX SCHWARTZ Episode Transcript by MATY PARZIVAL Episode Art by CLAIRE A. DINNEBIER Follow us on Twitter @AmongStacks for future news and updates, or on our Tumblr amongthestackspodcast Join our Discord server here View the episode transcript here This week's episode features a trailer for the show Quest of Ruin from Scroll and Dagger. Listen and rate on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or any other podcatcher. Follow it on Twitter and view its website here. Content warnings for this episode include: Book burning (mention)
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| A Christmas Carol - Stave 2: The First of the Three Spirits | 22 Dec 2024 | 00:39:31 | |
In which Scrooge is visited by the Ghost of Christmas Past and takes a journey into his own past... It was edited and scored by the phenomenal POLYBROW (she/her), a composer, orchestrator, and sound designer from the UK. Find more about Polybrow's work on her website. The voice of section 1 is the wholesome TAYLOR MICHAELS (he/him), who is the voice of Chance in WOE.BEGONE, David in THE GROTTO, and Winston in TALES FROM THE FRINGES OF REALITY. The voice of section 2 is the talented JESSE SYRATT (she/her). Jesse is the creator and voice behind the podcast NOWHERE ON AIR. The voice of section 3 is the dedicated GRACE GRIEGO (she/her), one of the co-creators of STRONG BRANCH PRODUCTIONS. Grace's voice can be heard in the podcasts THE STENCH OF ADVENTURE and SKILLSET. The voice of section 4 is the stalwart ALEX KINGSLEY (they/them), co-creator of STRONG BRANCH PRODUCTIONS, and the creator of such shows as THE STENCH OF ADVENTURE, STRONG BRANCHING OUT, TABLE SLOP, TALES FROM THE RADIATOR and the upcoming ARCANA IN SUBURBIA The voice of section 5 is the brilliant EMILY PORTER SIEGEL (they/them), a writer and actor whose work can be heard most recently in TRANTHOLOGIES from the [LISTLESS] NETWORK The voice of section 6 is the inimitable MATY PARZIVAL (they/them), Maty is a production assistant on THE AMELIA PROJECT Episode art by CLAIRE A. DINNEBIER (she/her) and NIGEL MCKEON (she/they/he) Read along with A Christmas Carol here | |||
| Tale 1: Deeper | 24 Dec 2022 | 00:19:40 | |
In which a deal is reached beneath the world for the fate of one who has been lost. To avoid spoilers, content warnings are listed at the end of this episode description. Dramatis Personae: JESSE SYRATT as NORA KIRSTY WOOLVEN as MARIA KANIN DONATTELLI as THE GUARDIAN Written by NIGEL MCKEON Directed by ALEX KINGSLEY Produced by LINWOOD Scoring by LINWOOD End credits music by ALEX SCHWARTZ Episode Transcript by MATY PARZIVAL Follow us on Twitter @AmongStacks for future news and updates, or on our Tumblr amongthestackspodcast Join our Discord server here View the episode transcript here This week's episode features a trailer for the show The Department of Variance of Somewhere, Ohio. Listen and rate on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or any other podcatcher. Follow it on Twitter and Tumblr, and view its website here. Content warnings for this episode include: Conflict Disagreement Between People Implied Threat Missing Children Loss of a Child Parental Neglect Profanity Being Isolated Vocal Distortion Static Repetition Fear of Death | |||
| Prelude: You know they're playing it somewhere, but you have to find it. | 10 Dec 2022 | 00:16:32 | |
In which a strange voice begins broadcasting in the middle of the night. To avoid spoilers, content warnings are listed at the end of this episode description. “You know they're playing it somewhere, but you have to find it” - Jeffrey Eugenides, The Virgin Suicides Dramatis Personae: NEO UPOD as EMMETT JEREMIAH 'JOKR' RENDER as AISOSA JEREMY ENFINGER as BALAM Written by NIGEL MCKEON Directed by ALEX KINGSLEY Produced by LINWOOD Scoring by LINWOOD End credits music by ALEX SCHWARTZ Episode Transcript by MATY PARZIVAL Episode Art by CLAIRE A. DINNEBIER Follow us on Twitter @AmongStacks for future news and updates, or on our Tumblr amongthestackspodcast Join our Discord server here View the episode transcript here Content warnings for this episode include: Conflict Disagreement Between People Implied Threat Threat Being Hunted Glass Shattering (sfx) Screaming Being Isolated Distress Calls Vocal Distortion Static Repetition Fear of Death Character Death Descriptions of Harm Gore (sfx) Animal Cruelty (mention)
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| Prelude: We again beheld the stars. | 26 Nov 2022 | 00:07:16 | |
In which something happens to the stars above The Cradle Observatory. To avoid spoilers, content warnings are listed at the end of this episode description. “We again beheld the stars.” - Dante Alighieri, 'The Inferno' translated by H. F. Carey Dramatis Personae: H. R. OWEN as DR. ANGUS WALKER Written by NIGEL MCKEON Script Editing by NIGEL MCKEON and H. R. OWEN Produced by LINWOOD Music by LINWOOD and ALEX SCHWARTZ Episode Transcript by MORGAN CHAMPINE and MATY PARZIVAL Episode Art by CLAIRE A. DINNEBIER Follow us on Twitter @AmongStacks for future news and updates, or on our Tumblr amongthestackspodcast Join our Discord server here View the episode transcript here Content warnings for this episode include: Existentialism | |||
| Prelude: All singing 'caution' in chorus. | 19 Nov 2022 | 00:09:44 | |
In which three calls are made and a warning given. To avoid spoilers, content warnings are listed at the end of this episode description. “All singing 'caution' in chorus” - Martha Wells, Network Effect Dramatis Personae: TOM CHANEY as BLAISE PENTOLL as ENDO LAUREN SEWARD-MUNDAY as CLAUDE FLORIS 'SWIFTLY' BORDEWIJK as MARK MELISSA BOWENS as THE PILOT PIPPIN EIRA MAJOR as X. LIBRIS Written by NIGEL MCKEON Directed by ALEX KINGSLEY Produced by LINWOOD Music by LINWOOD and ALEX SCHWARTZ Episode Transcript by MORGAN CHAMPINE and MATY PARZIVAL Follow us on Twitter @AmongStacks for future news and updates, or on our Tumblr amongthestackspodcast Join our Discord server here View the episode transcript here Content warnings for this episode include: Conflict Disagreement Between People in a Relationship Implied Threat Loss of Bodily Autonomy (implied) Being Hunted Glass Shattering (sfx) Screaming Being Isolated Distress Calls Vocal Distortion Static Repetition Fear of Death | |||
| Teaser Trailer: Things are getting ready to happen out of sight. | 05 Nov 2022 | 00:01:57 | |
In which something begins. To avoid spoilers, content warnings are listed at the end of this episode description. “Things are getting ready to happen out of sight.” - Eavan Boland, 'This Moment' Dramatis Personae: NIGEL MCKEON as REDACTED Written by NIGEL MCKEON Produced by PIPPIN EIRA MAJOR Music by ALEX SCHWARTZ Episode Transcript by MORGAN CHAMPINE and MATY PARZIVAL Follow us on Twitter @AmongStacks for future news and updates, or on our Tumblr amongthestackspodcast Join our Discord server here View the episode transcript here Content warnings for this episode include: Vocal Distortion | |||
| A Christmas Carol Teaser: Marley was dead, to begin with | 21 Dec 2024 | 00:06:22 | |
What you're about to hear is a snippet of our upcoming production of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, releasing this festive season.
DRAMATIS PERSONAE
NIGEL MCKEON (she/they/he) as THE VOICE OF SECTION ONE
Edited by POLYBROW (she/her) Scored by POLYBROW
Episode art by CLAIRE A. DINNEBIER (she/her) and NIGEL MCKEON
Follow us on Twitter @AmongStacks for future news and updates, or on our Tumblr amongthestackspodcast Join our Discord server here Read along with A Christmas Carol here | |||
| A Christmas Carol - Stave 1: Marley's Ghost | 21 Dec 2024 | 00:38:29 | |
In which Scrooge is paid a Christmas Eve visit by his old colleague, the late Jacob Marley... It was edited and scored by the phenomenal POLYBROW (she/her), a composer, orchestrator, and sound designer from the UK. Find more about Polybrow's work on her website. The voice of section 1 is NIGEL MCKEON (she/they/he), the creator of AMONG THE STACKS, and the host of HYPERFIXATIONS and NANNY OGG'S BOOK CLUB. The voice of section 2 is the lovely TATIANA GEFTER (she/they). Tot is the voice of Violet Lull on THE DEPARTMENT OF VARIANCE OF SOMEWHERE, OHIO, and the creator of the upcoming SOUL OPERATOR, debuting in January 2024. The voice of section 3 is the holiday miracle that is CANDACE MCAFEE (they/she), find more information about their work in TTRPG's here. The voice of section 4 is the mysterious MATTHEW O.K. SMITH (he/him), who is the creator and voice of the podcast NEIGHBOURLY The voice of section 5 is the delightful EIRA MAJOR (he/they), the founder of HANGING SLOTH STUDIOS, and the creator and voice of SPIRIT BOX RADIO, CLOCKWORK BIRD, NOT QUITE DEAD, and the upcoming THE TWELVELMS CONSPIRACY Episode art by CLAIRE A. DINNEBIER (she/her) and NIGEL MCKEON Read along with A Christmas Carol here | |||
| Book Recommendation: Partial Veil | 16 Nov 2024 | 00:32:48 | |
This week, we're recommending a show we think you should listen to: Partial Veil from Ylem Media Partial Veil is an atmospheric, unsettling folk horror audio drama that explores the true nature of humanity and the deep, dark secrets we all try to hide. The Woods Are Watching. This is their first episode: Ylem. Halo Rhys is missing. The FBI are in Baron, North Dakota looking for him. And Partial Veil Forest… is watching. CW: Violence, Adult Language, Death, Loud Noises, Psychological Torment, chainsaw noises Written, Directed and edited by Allison Cossitt Produced by Ylem Media Original Music Composed by Jakub Żerański Allison Cossitt as Josie Ward Peter Wicks as Halo Rhys Candace McAfee as Agent Diane Ramsey Sarah Doreen MacPhee as Agent Arlene Whitt Bjorn Munson as Ray Lester Nancy O'Fallon as Grace Karlsen Mikee Joaquin as Adam Livia Zita as Ildiko Meredith Nudo as Laine Jason Tibor as Walter Ross Giova Arujo as Scientist 1 Juandre Peacock as Scientist 2 To learn more about the awesomeness that is Ylem Media and Partial Veil, visit our website at www.ylemmediaproductions.com. For maximum Partial Veil consumption, follow us into the deep dark forest at https://www.instagram.com/partialveilpodcast, https://bsky.app/profile/partialveil.bsky.social, and https://x.com/PartialVeilAD If you think that this is one of the most bomb-diggity audio dramas out there and you want to make an offering to appease whatever it is that lives in Partial Veil Forest, mosey on over to www.patreon.com/YlemMedia Transcripts available on our website at www.ylemmediaproductions.com/episodes | |||
| Book Recommendation: The Holmwood Foundation | 02 Nov 2024 | 00:45:09 | |
This week, we're recommending a show we think you should listen to: The Holmwood Foundation, a show that's Crowdfunding right now from Fio Trethewey and Georgia Cook Content Warning: swearing, threat, loud static, brief emergency sirens, themes of possession/removal of bodily autonomy, and depictions of violence. Listener discretion is advised.
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| Book Recommendation: Soul Operator | 13 Jan 2024 | 00:22:46 | |
This week, we're recommending a show we think you should listen to: Soul Operator from Tatiana Gefter
Soul Operator is a multi-genre, multi-season podcast that can be described as an actual play-narrative fusion. The podcast was created with the intention of highlighting amazing solo ttrpgs that exist in the space by presenting their gameplay as a fleshed out story. Follow Tessa Whitlock as she navigates these strange new worlds, for better or for worse. This is their first episode: The Awakening.
"Your first few days in the neighborhood have been overwhelming." Tessa recounts her first few days in a mysterious neighborhood, surrounded by strangers. General Warnings: -Fear -Isolation -Paranoia Episode Specific Warnings: -Audio Distortion around 19:50. Tessa Whitlock played by Tatiana Gefter. Audio editing and music by J Strautman. Follow Soul Operator on Twitter, Tumblr, Instagram, and Tiktok. For early, ad-free episodes and other benefits, check out their patreon! | |||
| Book Recommendation: Dreadwood Press Radio | 02 Dec 2023 | 00:18:45 | |
This week, we're recommending a show we think you should listen to: Dreadwood Press Radio from Arthur Edwards At Dreadwood Press Radio our nightly hosts take the most cut-throat journalism job out there. Each night a new host takes over the show for their final confession only to be killed at the end by their successor. It's more glamorous than prison, folks! (And cheaper too) Within these stories, you will hear about a goth cowboy gunslinger and his scorned boyfriend who owns an interesting pawn shop as well as the creatures that lurk in the woods. This is their first episode: Moss Dreadwood Press Radio is hiring and the hiring podcast is quite cut throat. Welcome to Dreadwood everyone! I hope you packed light, it's quite the hike. Meet Moss as they set the scene and describe their most perfect crime. CW: this episode contains themes of loss of parent, sounds of death, descriptions of violence, abandonment It is written and created by Arthur Edwards. The voice of Moss is Ozzy Coker. This episode was edited by Sloan Brown. Today's music is brought to you by Burgundy Lipstick. Visit Deep Wood Productions' website here Follow Dreadwood on Twitter @RadioDreadwood Follow Dreadwood on Instagram @dreadwoodpressradio | |||
| Interlude: The Ballad of Mr Old Bones | 01 Feb 2025 | 00:20:30 | |
A wary traveler has a chance encounter with a famous musical storyteller while sheltering from a storm, and finds an unexpected way home. “The Ballad of Mr. Old Bones” was written by Claire Dinnebier and is based on the story "Der Totentanz” by Johan August Apel. If you want to read the original story yourself, you can find it in two translations as “The Piper of Neisse” and "Dance of the Dead". - Starring Shogo Miyakita as Wyrm and Jonathan Cox as Mr. Old Bones Featuring the music of Alexandre Miller Produced by Packhowl Media - The original story: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Der_Totentanz_(Ballade) https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Foreign_Tales_and_Traditions/Volume_2/The_Piper_of_Neisse | |||