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| 87. Whims Tale | 12 sept. 2026 | 00:37:39 | |
More problems with the marble! but our host is prepared. Mr. Whim himself actually started life as part of a novel I was writing. And, eventually, I finished that novel. The problem was that, by the time I got there, I realized it was very, very similar to IT, which I really didn't like. The basic idea was that Whim was an eldritch being of immense power and incredible naivety. He ran a strange circus filled with green fire, tentacles, halls of mirrors, cotton-candy monsters and all the other sorts of things you'd expect to find in the worst possible circus imaginable. Ultimately, he was undone by the children who survived him, grew up, and eventually came back looking for his circus. It was fun. I saw the whole thing through to a conclusion. But once I stepped back from it, I couldn't shake the feeling that I'd written something that had already been written. Then DAT started taking shape. As the episodes progressed, the host character very naturally became Mr. Whim in my mind, or at least a representation of him, and eventually another idea started clawing its way into my head. What if I didn't need to write the novel? What if I didn't need twenty-three chapters explaining exactly what happened, where they came from, what terrible thing happened to them when they were nine years old, and precisely how all of it fits together? What if I could just imply that there is a larger story? A little connective tissue here. A strange detail there. Something that suggests there's a much bigger world behind the story you're actually listening to, without having to drag you through the whole thing. And that's probably what I'm enjoying most about Whim now. I get to take all the things I liked about that old idea and leave the parts that felt too familiar behind. This particular story has actually been finished for a couple of weeks now. After last week's little explosion, I decided I wanted to change the opening as well as the body but I simply haven't had the time this week. So it is what it is. I have a couple of stories for next week rattling around in my head, a couple that are already recorded, and one that's been sent off to my favorite sound guy around...which is going to be absolutely insane when I get it back. I'm also working on three audiobooks with the daily grind, so we'll see what we see. Anyway, I hope you're well. I'll catch you soon. Join the Dead Air Theater on Discord Join Patreon for free or as a Patron to enjoy ad free episodes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 86. Play for Keeps | 05 sept. 2026 | 01:15:14 | |
Two old friends have been playing marbles together in the park every Saturday for years, usually with a small group of neighborhood kids gathered around to play. Then they come across something that, by now, should probably be familiar. A black marble. I wrote this story quite a while ago, and recorded it A while ago. Now that I’ve finally put the whole thing together, there are definitely some things I’d change if I were writing it today. But, honestly, I still really love this story and what I was trying to do with it. It’s slow. It’s deliberately pedantic. There’s a lot of detail on things that don't really matter, short conversation, and a lot of time spent simply being with Arthur. I wanted the story to move at the pace that felt right for them. I truly hope you enjoy it and thank you for being here! Eli was David Cook(VoiceGod on tiktok) Join the Dead Air Theater on Discord Join Patreon for free or as a Patron to enjoy ad free episodes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 85. Flesh | 29 août 2026 | 00:23:53 | |
A late night food order turns into a nightmare..or not? This episode it wet and because it is wet, I'm warning you that it is wet. If wet sounds bother you, it may be like nails on a chalk board for a bit. I did try and keep it minimal though. The bonus for me is that I didn't need to edit out every mouth noise because their indistinguishable from the WET! Join the Dead Air Theater on Discord Join Patreon for free or as a Patron to enjoy ad free episodes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 84. Scope Creep | 16 août 2026 | 00:32:11 | |
A man works himself to the breaking point, until exhaustion begins to reveal something waiting just beyond the edges of his perception. The harder he pushes, the closer it gets. Join the Dead Air Theater on Discord Join Patreon for free or as a Patron to enjoy ad free episodes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 83. The Ache | 09 août 2026 | 00:34:52 | |
A toothache is bad enough. But when two dentists insist there's nothing wrong, and an old country dentist offers to fix what they can't find, the truth is far worse than a cavity. Join the Dead Air Theater on Discord Join Patreon for free or as a Patron to enjoy ad free episodes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 82. Gossamer | 05 août 2026 | 00:30:07 | |
A dream is a dream is a dream. Join the Dead Air Theater on Discord Join Patreon for free or as a Patron to enjoy ad free episodes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 81. Excavation | 31 juil. 2026 | 00:38:35 | |
First, an introduction. Then the marble presents us with an audio tape detailing an excavation that ended abruptly. Join the Dead Air Theater on Discord Join Patreon for free or as a Patron to enjoy ad free episodes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 80. The Hound of Route 14 | 19 juil. 2026 | 00:56:16 | |
Daniel picks up a hitchhiker on a long drive. An interesting drifter who's full of stories. One in particular. Join the Dead Air Theater on Discord Join Patreon for free or as a Patron to enjoy ad free episodes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 79. Vigilante | 06 juil. 2026 | 00:12:39 | |
CRIME FIGHTER CRIME FIGHTER CRIME FIGHTER. A friend of mine has been doing a lot of these 90s cartoon spoofs and I just couldnt help myself. Once I started, it came together quite easily and I couldn't stop. I think it came out pretty good. Join the Dead Air Theater on Discord Join Patreon for free or as a Patron to enjoy ad free episodes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 78. Box | 01 juil. 2026 | 00:22:36 | |
James Vance gets a call about an antique for purchase but the seller sounds desperate. An old pull from the Marble Tales. Ending number one thousand. Enjoy!! Join the Dead Air Theater on Discord Join Patreon for free or as a Patron to enjoy ad free episodes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 77. White Lung | 21 juin 2026 | 00:58:08 | |
A mining crew is trapped underground after a cave in. The only path forward...is down. Join the Dead Air Theater on Discord Join Patreon for free or as a Patron to enjoy ad free episodes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 76. Shepherd | 14 juin 2026 | 00:23:47 | |
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| 75. Buck | 08 juin 2026 | 00:55:15 | |
Just guys being dudes! Mike and Tyler go out hunting for deer but something seems to be hunting them instead. Visit Steve and Mark Anzalone at MAELTOPIA to find any one of their many shows. You will NOT be disappointed! Join the Dead Air Theater on Discord Join Patreon for free or as a Patron to enjoy ad free episodes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 74. The Thing in Grafton Woods | 28 mai 2026 | 00:34:28 | |
A late-night rail station encounter drags the dying town of Grafton into a nightmare buried beneath its woods for decades. What begins as a creature feature slowly unravels into something far worse. This story was inspired by the music of AI artist Promptgenix, particularly the album Gravel Road Grooves. I got unsurprisingly hooked on the atmosphere of those tracks and started wondering how much control these artists really have over AI-generated music in the first place. It’s an interesting subject. People have strong opinions on AI art, and I’m just...kind of indifferent. Either way, the music absolutely helped shape the mood of this story and a couple others. Honestly, a song isn’t even the strangest place I’ve pulled inspiration from. Join the Dead Air Theater on Discord Join Patreon for free or as a Patron to enjoy ad free episodes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 73. Mural | 19 mai 2026 | 00:32:58 | |
Every night after work, Dan Green walks the same route home beneath the Franklin overpass. One evening he finds a grotesque mural covering the concrete wall below the bridge. A sprawling mass of twisted anatomy painted in bruised reds and sickly yellows, centered around a strange black sphere that seems to drink in the light around it. Dan has never cared about graffiti before, yet he can’t stop thinking about this mural. What does your mural look like? Join the Dead Air Theater on Discord Join Patreon for free or as a Patron to enjoy ad free episodes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 72. Paralysis | 10 mai 2026 | 00:17:02 | |
It's been a long week and I didn't record a story. Luckily, I can sometimes work miracles. I put together an old, rough first draft for this week's episode. Hope it's fun for you! I would change it, but I'm not going to. I tried some new things with both recording and post-processing for this one. I think it turned out nicely. A few very long stories are coming together and will be on their way soon. BUT FIRST, I need to finish these audiobooks! Deadlines are coming! See ya next week! Join the Dead Air Theater on Discord Join Patreon for free or as a Patron to enjoy ad free episodes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 71. One Hell of a Ride | 03 mai 2026 | 00:35:41 | |
Darren buys his first car so he and his friends can drive out of town to see their favorite band live. He chooses a hearse. It's stylish, elegant, impossible to ignore, and complete with a coffin in the back. I had a blast putting this one together! I changed the ending about three and a half times so I definitely don't know how to feel about it. I do hope y'all enjoy it! As always, Thank you Join the Dead Air Theater on Discord Join Patreon for free or as a Patron to enjoy ad free episodes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 70. Shorties | 26 avr. 2026 | 00:23:10 | |
Welcome to Shorties. I figured we’d do something a little different tonight. I pulled together a few of my shorter pieces. Some of these started as TikTok stories, quick hits… the kind that get in, get under your skin, and get out before you can shake them. And I’ve added one new story in there too. So this is a bit of a variety episode. A sampler. Tonight, you’re going to hear: Hallway. Duke. …and Scarecrow. Three short trips. Three different kinds of wrong. I hope you like them. Thank you, Edward Join the Dead Air Theater on Discord Join Patreon for free or as a Patron to enjoy ad free episodes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 69. Tunnel | 23 avr. 2026 | 00:22:10 | |
A lone traveler moves through a perfectly uniform tunnel, overcoming small but unsettling changes as he goes. Along the way, he’s forced to confront hunger, isolation, and the strange consistency of the space around him. Join the Dead Air Theater on Discord Join Patreon for free or as a Patron to enjoy ad free episodes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 68. One Question - part two | 22 avr. 2026 | 00:36:59 | |
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| 67. One Question - part one | 22 avr. 2026 | 00:28:58 | |
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| 66. My Roommates Locks - Mouths | 22 avr. 2026 | 00:12:44 | |
Two unsettling stories by C.L. Methvin. In My Roommates, Locks, a man begins to notice that the things his roommate loses don’t simply vanish. They revert, returning in ways that feel deeply wrong. In Mouths, a woman hauls home an impossible amount of raw meat, carefully feeding something waiting behind a closed door. Quiet, strange, and steadily unnerving—both stories are part of a larger anthology call EUSECT. Trust that they get much...darker. Join the Dead Air Theater on Discord Join Patreon for free or as a Patron to enjoy ad free episodes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 65. Spiral | 22 avr. 2026 | 00:14:43 | |
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| 64. Little Traveller | 22 avr. 2026 | 00:13:38 | |
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| 63. Molting | 22 avr. 2026 | 00:26:03 | |
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| 62. Shamrocks | 22 avr. 2026 | 00:08:44 | |
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| 61. Anomaly | 22 avr. 2026 | 00:22:43 | |
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| 60. La Viande Noire - Conclusion | 04 mars 2026 | 00:17:58 | |
Phil takes a moment to catch his breath in the alley behind La Viande Noire, just a moment, before its ripped from his chest when he looks toward the sky. A few days early on this one but this makes 60 episodes! Should I call that season one? Join the Dead Air Theater on Discord Join Patreon for free or as a Patron to enjoy ad free episodes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| La Viande Noire - Part Three | 28 févr. 2026 | 00:16:34 | |
The glamour cracks, Phil is the only one who sees what’s underneath. What begins as a subtle distortion becomes something far worse as the facade peels back layer by layer. And its patrons were never just people.
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| La Viande Noire - Part Two | 22 févr. 2026 | 00:18:14 | |
Phil thought he was close. The conversation with Jack, the appetizer, the subtle hum of the restaurant. It all seemed to signal a breakthrough. Details were just slightly off, but the deal on the table could change his life forever. That is, until something unexpected slipped from his napkin: a single, mysterious pill. Discord - Patreon - Social Media Join the Dead Air Theater on Discord Join Patreon for free or as a Patron to enjoy ad free episodes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| La Viande Noire - Part one | 15 févr. 2026 | 00:24:01 | |
Phil thought tonight was his chance. Jack’s invitation to a mysterious new restaurant promised opportunity. Maybe even a breakthrough. Everything seemed perfect: the atmosphere, the smells, the conversation. Strange little details flickered at the edges, but nothing alarming… until his drink arrived. A single, chilling note sat beneath: Leave now. Discord - Patreon - Social Media Join the Dead Air Theater on Discord Join Patreon for free or as a Patron to enjoy ad free episodes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Museum | 08 févr. 2026 | 00:23:30 | |
Lydia receives an invitation to a private showing of a rather unsettling museum collection. Come back next saturday for the first installment of La Viande Noire. https://linktr.ee/edwardbakervo Lydia is played and narrated by the amazing audiobook narrator Stephanie Betschart. Varrick was Edward Baker Written by Edward Baker Sound junk by Edward Baker inspiration by Dexter: resurrection 😅 Join the Dead Air Theater on Discord Join Patreon for free or as a Patron to enjoy ad free episodes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Too Many Teeth | 20 janv. 2026 | 00:08:37 | |
We all know what this is inspired by, but let's just not say anything. https://linktr.ee/edwardbakervo Join the Dead Air Theater on Discord Join Patreon for free or as a Patron to enjoy ad free episodes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Almost Child | 11 janv. 2026 | 00:17:17 | |
A very special episode of Dead Air Theater. After hearing Mr. Sleep my oldest told me he was too scary. When I told her it was just me and some effects, her tune changed entirely and she asked "can I be the monster?" We got to work and this is what we came up with. Join the Dead Air Theater on Discord Join Patreon for free or as a Patron to enjoy ad free episodes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Mr. Sleep | 09 janv. 2026 | 00:06:35 | |
I'm starting the new year off right with the super flu! I hope your 2026 has started off beautifully! I've a bunch of plans for in store for DAT for 2026 but for now and as I recover from this banger of an illness, more of the MotW variety. Enjoy! Join the Dead Air Theater on Discord Join Patreon for free or as a Patron to enjoy ad free episodes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Twelve Rites of Midwinter: Twelve Drummers Drumming | 23 déc. 2025 | 00:12:16 | |
With that, the rites meant to bind unravel fully and midwinter comes to an abrupt end for Marrowbone. What did you see inside the sphere? The past? The future? The unwritten? This was an incredible project to have come to fruition so quickly. In its inception, creation and execution. Im so thankful for everyone that participated. Anywho, its time for a little reset and refocus for the new year. but the marble spins. The sphere rolls onwards. See you soon and thank you. Join the Dead Air Theater on Discord Join Patreon for free or as a Patron to enjoy ad free episodes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Twelve Rites of Midwinter: Eleven Pipers Piping | 22 déc. 2025 | 00:09:28 | |
Featuring VoiceGod https://www.tiktok.com/@blackdeity7?_r=1&_t=ZT-92QMHsFt263 Join the Dead Air Theater on Discord Join Patreon for free or as a Patron to enjoy ad free episodes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Twelve Rites of Midwinter: Ten Lords a Leaping | 22 déc. 2025 | 00:08:37 | |
featuring SirensongVO https://www.tiktok.com/@sirensongvo?_r=1&_t=ZT-92QM8oiCcpb Join the Dead Air Theater on Discord Join Patreon for free or as a Patron to enjoy ad free episodes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Twelve Rites of Midwinter: Nine Ladies Dancing | 20 déc. 2025 | 00:09:35 | |
featuring Tessa Vale https://www.tiktok.com/@tessa_vale_audio?_r=1&_t=ZT-92JZRI1X80F Join the Dead Air Theater on Discord Join Patreon for free or as a Patron to enjoy ad free episodes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Twelve Rites of Midwinter: Eight Maids a Milking | 19 déc. 2025 | 00:08:13 | |
featuring Kaitlyn Craft https://www.tiktok.com/@nar_kaitlyncraft?_r=1&_t=ZT-92JZJqiY4pq Join the Dead Air Theater on Discord Join Patreon for free or as a Patron to enjoy ad free episodes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Twelve Rites of Midwinter: Seven Swans a Swimming | 18 déc. 2025 | 00:10:53 | |
featuring TheVoiceOfTodd https://www.tiktok.com/@thevoiceoftodd?_r=1&_t=ZT-92KF2pxU2hy Join the Dead Air Theater on Discord Join Patreon for free or as a Patron to enjoy ad free episodes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Twelve Rites of Midwinter: Six Geese A-Laying | 18 déc. 2025 | 00:08:19 | |
featuring Mary Lake https://www.tiktok.com/@marylakevoice?_r=1&_t=ZT-92IiB0w0cDP Join the Dead Air Theater on Discord Join Patreon for free or as a Patron to enjoy ad free episodes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Twelve Rites of Midwinter: Five Golden Rings | 16 déc. 2025 | 00:07:48 | |
featuring Malachi https://www.tiktok.com/@bittermanmva?_r=1&_t=ZT-92H1l7GOQfN Join the Dead Air Theater on Discord Join Patreon for free or as a Patron to enjoy ad free episodes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Twelve Rites of Midwinter: Four Calling Birds | 15 déc. 2025 | 00:12:20 | |
Featuring - KAY VA https://www.tiktok.com/@kay_va1?_r=1&_t=ZT-92Cohq4r78f Join the Dead Air Theater on Discord Join Patreon for free or as a Patron to enjoy ad free episodes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Twelve Rites of Midwinter: Three French Hens | 14 déc. 2025 | 00:08:00 | |
Featuring UndeadPapa https://www.tiktok.com/@undeadpapa?_r=1&_t=ZT-92CKhPsXNFO Join the Dead Air Theater on Discord Join Patreon for free or as a Patron to enjoy ad free episodes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Twelve Rites of Midwinter: Two Turtle Doves | 13 déc. 2025 | 00:12:38 | |
Featuring Ursula Harmon https://www.tiktok.com/@voseawitch?_r=1&_t=ZT-92CKYhxCDpG Join the Dead Air Theater on Discord Join Patreon for free or as a Patron to enjoy ad free episodes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Twelve Rites of Midwinter: A Partridge in a Pear Tree | 13 déc. 2025 | 00:15:59 | |
Something festive for the holidays. featuring Stephanie Betschart. @https://www.tiktok.com/@stephanie.betschart?_r=1&_t=ZT-92CKNzdaoX1 Join the Dead Air Theater on Discord Join Patreon for free or as a Patron to enjoy ad free episodes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Foot of my Bed | 01 déc. 2025 | 00:10:42 | |
A man recounts a season of bad dreams, some sleepless nights and an entity standing at the foot of his bed... Join the Dead Air Theater on Discord Join Patreon for free or as a Patron to enjoy ad free episodes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Brightbird | 25 nov. 2025 | 00:15:06 | |
Wishing you all a happy Thanksgiving 2025! Join the Dead Air Theater on Discord Join Patreon for free or as a Patron to enjoy ad free episodes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Black Planet | 13 nov. 2025 | 00:10:30 | |
I was given the idea for a lil spoof on BBCs Blue Planet from a comment on White Forest. A lot of fun to put together. Join the Dead Air Theater on Discord Join Patreon for free or as a Patron to enjoy ad free episodes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||