Top 100 Drama Podcasts

“Make your statement, face your fear.” The Magnus Archives is an award winning weekly horror fiction audiodrama podcast examining what lurks in the archives of the Magnus Institute, an organisation dedicated to researching the esoteric and the weird. Join Jonathan Sims as he explores the archive, but be warned, as he looks into its depths something starts to look back... New episodes every Thursday produced by Rusty Quill, featuring guest actors, short stories, serial plots and more. The long awaited continuation The Magnus Protocol launched in January 2024. Season 2 of the Magnus Protocol is ongoing!

This multi-award winning and record breaking epic horror anthology features elements of the supernatural and the eldritch while blending genres of horror, mystery, tragedy and romance in to a truly epic metaplot that has captivated millions and helped make The Magnus Archives the worlds most popular horror podcast.

Spotify Award winner for over 100 Million downloads, British Fantasy Award Winner and Webby Honoree.

For fans of M.R James, Cosmic Horror, deep storytelling, dark academia, great audio fiction and audio drama, analogue horror / unfiction and ARGs.

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Do not fear the dark, fear what darkness brings...

Arkham Private Investigator Arthur Lester wakes up with no memory of who he is or what has happened, only a nameless, eerie voice guiding him through the darkness.

Blind, terrified, and confused, his journey will lead him towards a series of mysteries in the hopes of understanding the truth of what has transpired.

As cosmic horrors seep into the world around, Arthur must ask himself whether this entity truly seeks to help him, or are its intentions more...

Malevolent

Malevolent is produced, written, edited, performed, scored & created by Harlan Guthrie.

This podcast contains mature themes, explicit language, bodily horror, violence, otherworldly terror and death. Listener discretion is advised. Full transcripts of every episode are available here.

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A dorky adult gives goofy, sometimes insightful commentary on Television shows/movies and middle-grade & YA books for the casual listener. Some original stories included.

*For An Adult Audience. May contain some mature language. Discretion advised.

Our family members are not always who we think. When Eleonore Richland exposed her father’s dark legacy, she vowed to clean up the family business – and hired her half-brother, Santino Reyes, to help her do it. But old habits die hard. In the shocking new third season, Eleonore reckons with what her father always taught her growing up: medicine is a bloody business. From Wondery, the makers of “The Shrink Next Door” and “Dr. Death,” Blood Ties stars Gillian Jacobs (Community, Love), Christian Navarro (13 Reasons Why), and Peter Stormare.

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What happened at the Observatory? Who is Dr. Bruknenko? What is in those core samples?

And, most importantly...

Where is Jimmy Curtains?

An actual play TTRPG podcast that is done by professionals who—wait, this says UNprofessionals. Hmm. Well, it’s a podcast I suppose. It is done by some monsters, and they roll dice. And it also thinks its an old timey radio show!

Join us on the first season of our FateCore powered adventure, as we explore The Uncanny Valley—an eerie world of fantasy, cowboys, and steam power!

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A down-to-Earth sci-fi road trip, The Book of Constellations is a story about Rael, who claims to be the sole survivor of an alien race, as told by Simon, the man who went with him. On a quest to save humanity from the same malevolent force that destroyed his own people, Rael believes this “Darkness” resides in the Governor of the state. Rael makes his way west to the Capitol armed with nothing but his uncanny perception and empathy. He gathers allies along the way from the forgotten and lost of America. Rael’s obsession won’t allow him to mourn another world, but how far is he willing to go to save us?

The Book of Constellations is narrated audio fiction by W. Keith Tims.

https://bookofconstellations.com

Welcome to Must Love Books, a podcast by book lovers for book lovers. Join Krystle Hope and various guests as we talk about books we love (and sometimes the books we hate), fanfiction, adaptations, publishing trends, and interviews with our favorite authors and debut authors.

Social Media:

Instagram: @MustLoveBooksPodcast

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When a relic from his past is rediscovered, folklore professor Jeremy Bradshaw puts his life on hold to solve the mystery. Along the way, he’s helped by people who challenge everything he believes in, and ultimately tries to answer the question: can the past be rewritten? A supernatural thriller for your ears, starring Misha Collins, Melissa Ponzio, and Alan Tudyk. Created by Aaron Mahnke and written by Lauren Shippen.

We're Alive is an award-winning audio drama that follows a group of Survivors in a post-apocalyptic Los Angeles now ruled by the "Infected."

It begins with “A Story of Survival” which spans from Chapters 1-48. Our survivors band together, fortify a safe haven known as the Tower, and discover that the Infected are far from the biggest threat they will have to face.

The adventure continues with:

“Lockdown” - A small group of inmates and prison guards are trapped in the T-block at Twin Towers Jail. They are forced to work together and find a way to escape while the rest of the world ends around them.

“Goldrush” - Set 17 years after the main events of “A Story of Survival”, this is a recollection story that describes the efforts of the four Soldiers as they attempt a side mission to retrieve a suspected stash of gold bullion.

"Scout's Honor" (on it's own feed!) - Adventure Scouts stranded on Catalina Island off the coast of California must use their wits and teamwork to survive during Outbreak.

And “We’re Alive: Descendants," which follows the children of the Survivors as they navigate a dangerous new world.

The story of survival continues; the fight is not over.

18 years after the Outbreak, the world is starting to re-organize and rebuild, but many different forms of humanity are still struggling to survive in the aftermath. Nicholas Tink grew up in the shadow of his father. Little does he know that deep in the places where infected dwell, another descendant lies waiting.

Content Warning: This podcast contains descriptions of graphic violence, sexual references, and strong language. Listener discretion is advised.

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Atlantic Flight 702 has disappeared mid-flight between London and New York with 256 passengers on board. Kaitlin Le (Kelly Marie Tran), a college student whose twin brother vanished with the flight, is determined to uncover the truth. Passenger List is a mystery thriller podcast from PRX’s Radiotopia.

No Return: An Audio Drama by Kier Zhou

No Return is a darkly comic British fantasy audio drama set in a vast, doomed world of gods, mercenaries, lost cities, political disasters and very bad decisions.

Each story follows flawed people trying to survive a world that is too strange, too old, and too morally messy to make sense of. Expect ensemble chaos, dense worldbuilding, absurd humour, sudden tragedy, and fantasy with teeth.

Start here if you like: morally compromised heroes, big lore, strange comedy, full-cast fantasy, and stories where the joke and the wound are usually the same thing.

But don’t take my word for it...

This show was nominated for Best Audio Drama at the New Zealand Web Fest and officially selected for the Cisco Web Fest, which is pretty good for someone who ran out of money to apply to any more festivals!

Here’s what listeners are saying:

“A journey through a creative mind like no other... I cannot begin to imagine how this creator keeps all his characters and plot lines straight, but it’s a marvel.”

“The quality and sound production are absolutely on point, but it’s the captivating writing and voice acting that keep you coming back.”

“Chaotic [affectionate]. Each arc has something unique - sometimes gut-wrenchingly funny, sometimes grounded — it keeps you on your toes.”

Extra lore, behind-the-scenes chaos, and stray thoughts at:

👉 patreon.com/NoReturnAD

Discover the most downloaded family audio drama in history. Eleven-year-old Holiday is pulled from the icy waters of Alaska with no memory of who she is or where she comes from. And when she begins to develop incredible abilities, she’ll soon learn she’s not alone in the world.

From Peabody Award-winning Gen-Z Media, creators of The Unexplainable Disappearance of Mars Patel and The Big Fib, Six Minutes is a thrilling adventure for the whole family.

For more great shows and to listen early and ad-free, visit ⁠GZMShows.com⁠.

Summer, 1989, somewhere in deepest darkest England. Mockery Manor is a theme park where people disappear, and it's up to a pair of chaotic teenage twins to catch a killer.

British Podcast Awards 'Best Fiction' Nominee 2020. If you like Widow's Bay, Hot Fuzz , and Only Murders In The Building, then Mockery Manor is for you.

Mockery Manor is a full-cast production best enjoyed using headphones.

An Erotic/Comedy (Aka: Eromedy) Podcast where I read a NSFW erotic story, and you listen to it! (then I talk about it for a bit afterwards)

Each week I delve into another exciting chapter of an exciting erotic story from the Literotica archives, reading it in full; with my best sexy British narrators voice... Then, we launch into a comedic breakdown of the characters, the sex scenes, the taboos and emerging narrative themes in a "deep dive" critical analysis! Before finally taking a look at what everyone else thought about the chapter by having an open-minded peek at the comment section!

I am currently reading The Sacrificial Lamb by Hotchkiss

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Ripped from the pages of the hit indie comic book, this audio drama is a reimagined queer take on a classic genre that’s a blend of noir, horror, comedy, and mystery.

1940, Los Angeles. Openly gay private eye Dash Malone investigates strange and mysterious cases that have surprising links to his sordid past, his tumultuous love life, and an ancient power not seen in centuries. Can he conquer the monsters of the past to stop a terrifying future from occurring?

“A love letter, a critique, and a kick in the ass to the modern moment long overdue.” - Comic book writer Steve Orlando.

Dash created by Dave Ebersole and Delia Gable and produced by Lightbooth Blackout.

Cover art by Vinnie Rico.

Dark, edgy mysteries in the style of old time radio... but with a modern twist.

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For fans of dark fantasy and supernatural thrillers, Out of the Ashes is a modern fantasy audio drama set in a post-apocalyptic world where myths, legends, and ancient lore are terrifyingly real. As civilization crumbles, a group of survivors must navigate a broken world haunted by creatures and forces once dismissed as stories. From forgotten magic to ancient evils awakening in the shadows, survival means uncovering truths humanity was never meant to face.

Blending dark fantasy, supernatural horror, mystery, and cinematic storytelling, Out of the Ashes delivers an immersive fiction podcast experience filled with tension, mythology, and unforgettable characters.

The C.S. Café is a virtual café for those wanting a good drama filled story or captivating poetry. Tap into your emotions with us and let us SEDUCE YOUR MIND!!!

Multi-award winning horror podcast featuring creepy stories with full audio production written by Black writers and performed by Black actors. So scary it’ll make you want to leave your night light on.

Step into the Award-winning Fun, Fictional, Fantasy Folklore Variety Show of Dr. Apples! A wizard on the hunt to find his mother! 🍎Listen to the Dr. Apples Variety show in four exciting ways:
🍎 Folklore': Fantasy
🍎Storytime: Humor
🍎Interview
🍎Audiobook
🍎Join us in finding his mother!🍎
Enjoy a binge session of your favorite series!
Dr. Apples is a Mixed-Media, Multi-format Storytelling Series. Enjoy!
Visit www.DrApples.com for more Info!

In this horror/fantasy serial drama, Carpenter and Faulkner, two worshippers of an outlawed god, travel up the length of their deity’s great black river, searching for holy revelations.

As their pilgrimage lengthens and the river’s mysteries deepen, the two acolytes find themselves under threat from a police manhunt, but also come into conflict with the weirder gods that have flourished in these forgotten rural territories.

Next episode drops 3rd June.

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Finish the work week in all-out hysterics with short stories written and read by Thaddeus Ellenburg.

Unwell, a Midwestern Gothic Mystery is a new audio drama from HartLife NFP.

Lillian Harper moves to the small town of Mt. Absalom, Ohio, to care for her estranged mother Dorothy after an injury. Living in the town's boarding house which has been run by her family for generations, she discovers conspiracies, ghosts, and a new family in the house's strange assortment of residents.

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'ICE-CREAM' follows 14 year old Elgin Foster, who spends the summer of 1988 with his younger brother Dustin, at his newly divorced father's house in Arizona. Not long after arriving, he begins to witness a series of child abductions by the local ice cream truck man. Nobody believes Elgin, not even the police, which leads him to question if what he saw was even real or the result of a recent concussion. Fall down the rabbit hole with Elgin and neighbor Olivia, as they do their own investigation to try and uncover who the ice cream man really is and what he is doing to these missing children. What they begin to discover, however, is beyond horrifying...

ICE-CREAM stars: Adam Murciano ('Cascadia', 'Supermarket'), Hunter Dillon ('Diary of a Wimpy Kid'), Princess Davis ('Yellowjackets'), Eric Hicks ('Cardinal'), Billy Christos Jr. ('When The Heart Calls'), Lauren Jackson ('The Flash'), Steven Yaffee ('Supernatural'), Brock Morgan ('The Good Doctor'), & Diana Cofini ('Therapy Nightmares').

Directed by: Antonio Cordero

ICE-CREAM is a limited series from 911 Podcasts. For more immersive & captivating shows like this one, check us out here.

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Contemporary drama in a rural setting.

Re-discover the amazing story of the 1999 cult classic - Planescape: Torment.

A fully voiced re-telling of the game's story with a modern take and narrative drive.

I hope to follow on from Rhyss Hess' example in lovingly creating an homage to this wonderful story, that aims to allow new and existing fans to enjoy the narrative in an episodical, fully voiced, unofficial audio series. I will be mostly using Dan Simpson's in-depth guide to cover as much content as possible in one single playthrough.

This series began as a way to challenge and stretch my voice over and audio editing capabilities; and since, has become a vast passion project where I re-experience one of my all-time favourite stories, bringing renewed life to the beautifully written characters.

https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/1109783.Rhys_Hess

https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/pc/187975-planescape-torment/faqs/7964

Planescape: Torment - Enhanced Edition

Beamdog brings modern features to yet another classic isometric RPG in Planescape: Torment Enhanced Edition. Uncover secrets of past lives in this story-rich, tactical roleplaying game set in Sigil, a dark fantasy city at the heart of the Dungeons & Dragons multiverse. Explore the planes, survive combat alongside a party of unique companions, and solve puzzles unlike any ever seen in the genre. The original Planescape: Torment was released in 1999 to widespread critical acclaim. It won RPG of the Year from multiple outlets for its unconventional story, characters, and amazing soundtrack. Since then, millions of Planescape: Torment fans have enjoyed exploring the strange and dangerous city of Sigil and surrounding planes through the Nameless One's eyes.

Beamdog has partnered with Chris Avellone, Lead Designer on the original Planescape: Torment, to curate Planescape: Torment: Enhanced Edition and update it with modern features to share with a new generation of role playing fans. "Beamdog has worked hard to ensure the feel and tone of the Enhanced Edition matches the original game. At the same time, they've also taken advantage of current generation technology to allow for improvements to the interface and feel - it's the best way to play Planescape: Torment, hands-down."

Discover an incredibly rich story and a unique setting unlike anything else in fantasy. Defeat strange and alien creatures, engage in rich dialogue, and explore the dark and dangerous Planescape setting in this 50+ hour RPG classic.

This is Planescape: Torment like you’ve never seen before.

https://planescape.com/

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DEVISER is a Sci-Fi Horror Audio Drama, created by Harlan Guthrie. In this series Son wakes up aboard a spaceship bound for earth in an effort to recolonize. What he discovers however will change everything he knows about his world and himself.

All episodes of DEVISER are available now.

Find it wherever Podcasts are found.

www.deviser.ca

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JOSIE'S LONELY HEARTS CLUB is a semi-scripted audio drama set in the best relationship call-in show in the greater New Mexico broadcast region.

On-air, Josie mends the broken hearts of a weekly collection of hilarious improvisers. Off-air, listeners eavesdrop on Josie’s secret identity: hapless, neurotic Joanne Holtzinger. Join Joanne and her puckish producer Frank as they navigate the pitfalls of love and fame as their show slowly becomes a national sensation.

Night night, cuties.

Created by Maximilian Clark and Rachel Music. Story editors Aliza Brugger, Jenny Snyder, and Lauren Grace Thompson.

Directed by Maximilian Clark.

Starring Rachel Music as Joanne Holtzinger and Maximilian Clark as Frank.

Featuring a diverse cast of voices and talents. See episode details for more information.

Produced by Simone Kisiel and Alexandra Grunberg. Executive produced by the Good Story Guild.

JOSIE'S LONELY HEARTS CLUB is brought to you by the Good Story Guild. Keep track of us on Instagram @goodstoryguild, join our Discord, and support us on Patreon for ad-free episodes, early access to future episodes, and bonus content.

If you enjoyed the show, consider leaving a rating and/or review on your preferred podcast listening platform.

Second Fiddles is an audio dramedy about a superhero sidekick support group. Join Buck and his punny powered pals as they try to make a difference in Rose City!

Julian Simpson's mystery thriller/horror fiction series, based on several works by H.P. Lovecraft and his Cthulhu Mythos.

A science fiction anthology set in a future in which Money, State, and God became fused into a single entity called the Program. Each episode is a self-contained story focusing on ordinary people inhabiting this extraordinary world.

Best rated episodes include "White Algorithm's burden" (true crime), "Four ways to stop your system from freezing" (drama), "Contemporary Cube Theory" (academic lecture), "How to keep device drivers from crashing" (comedy), "Overclocking" (adventure), and "All unsaved progress will be lost" (alternate history).

New episodes take time but are coming out regularly. Speed up the process by becoming a supporter at www.patreon.com/programaudioseries to listen ad-free and get subscriber-exclusive episodes (including a behind-the-scenes companion series). Visit www.programaudioseries.com for more info.

Our current favourite review: "The Program is more than an audio drama ("radio drama" if you're old school) - it’s a thought experiment examining the tradeoffs between different economic and political systems (capitalism, socialism, communism, hybrid models) challenging the listener with an uncomfortable question: Would you rather live in a free society, or a fair one? The show uses speculative sociology to blur the line between utopia and dystopia, making listeners question their own reality (literally - some stories are set in a simulation). But for all its big ideas, the series never forgets the emotional core that makes it resonate. This is smart, grounded, slice-of-life sci-fi in the tradition of Octavia Butler, Ursula K. Le Guin, Ted Chiang, and Black Mirror - and all hail the algorithm that recommended it!"

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Semi-late night community radio broadcasts from a strange little town in the Crowsnest Pass, Alberta (aka, not just the middle of nowhere, but nowhere itself). Nothing ever happens here. Certainly nothing weird. Why would you even suggest that? Listen close. Don't wander off. It's a long way to get where you're going. Especially out here.

Welcome to Darkness Falls, a quiet sanctuary for the supernatural nestled in a shadowed corner of New England. The Yokai Detective Agency is the enforcer of this haven and follows a diverse group of supernatural beings.

Homicide Detective Ren Black has been battling the aftermath of his partner and lover's murder. Shutting himself away in his grief for a year, a new partner assignment in a young kumiho named Hiro Akashi coincides with the return of the serial killer that took away his light.

Take a trip to Darkness Falls and see what lies in wait.

Even shadows need a sanctuary.

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