The 8 Best Audio Drama Podcasts
With big name actors and studios getting into the mix, the world of audio drama podcasts has exploded with compelling content that rivals what you can find on TV. And the best part? You can listen to these top audio dramas while you’re on the bus or cooking dinner! From horror to sci fi to comedy, the best fiction podcasts use immersive production, great scores, and expert voice acting to make you feel like you’re in the world of the story, no matter what you’re doing in real life. Whether you’re looking to get spooked by the best horror audio drama podcasts, or get caught up in a great thriller, we’ve got you covered with this list of the best audio drama podcasts. There are tons of original great audio dramas to try if you haven’t yet, and of course lots of new stories to dive into as well, all recommended by the Podyssey community.
Last Updated: Dec 28th, 2021
1. The Adventure Zone
Justin, Travis and Griffin McElroy from My Brother, My Brother and Me have recruited their dad Clint for a campaign of high adventure. Join the McElroys as they find their fortune and slay an unconscionable number of ... you know, kobolds or whatever...Show More
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Ep. 1: Here There Be Gerblins - Chapter One
1:53:37 | Dec 3rd, 2014
10 RECOMMENDATIONS
In this, the pilot episode of The Adventure Zone, the McElroys create the characters with which they'll build a new -- and hopefuly very, very lucrative -- fantasy fiction franchise. Join in the campa...Show More
2. Blackout
Academy Award® winner Rami Malek stars in this apocalyptic thriller as a small-town radio DJ fighting to protect his family and community after the power grid goes down nationwide, upending modern civilization. Season 2 picks up after Simon’s family ...Show More
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25:38 | Mar 19th, 2019
4 RECOMMENDATIONS
Local radio DJ Simon Itani survives a run-in with a shadowy gunman as a mysterious blackout rocks his isolated community.BLACKOUT is presented by Sonos.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon...Show More
AUDIO REMOVED: The podcast creator has removed the audio for this episode.3. Myths and Legends
Jason Weiser and Carissa Weiser tell stories from myths, legends, and folklore that have shaped cultures throughout history. Some, like the stories of Aladdin, King Arthur, and Hercules are stories you think you know, but with surprising origins. Oth...Show More
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85A-Slavic Folklore: For the Right Reasons
32:24 | Oct 4th, 2017
2 RECOMMENDATIONS
Today's story comes from Slavic folklore and it was so much fun. It's surprisingly complex and full of magic, love, and a sleazy little kidnapper who just can't catch a break. Did you know cotton ball...Show More
4. Full Body Chills
Ever miss those spooky campfire stories you heard growing up? Well, gather round... and listen close.
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POE: The Cask of Amontillado (2021)
28:04 | Dec 17th, 2024
"The Cask of Amontillado" written by Jake Weber. Based on the story by Edgar Allan Poe. 2021. Intro read by Margo Seibert.
5. The Edge of Sleep
When a night watchman finishes his shift at work, he is terrified to discover that everyone in the world who went to sleep the previous night has died. Now he and a band of survivors must stay awake and uncover the secret of this global epidemic, bef...Show More
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27:50 | Sep 24th, 2019
4 RECOMMENDATIONS
Dave gets a troubling call from his ex-girlfriend. As he finishes up the late shift at work, a stranger appears. ~~ From QCODE, makers of fantastic audio fiction. Visit QCODEMedia.com to learn more. A...Show More
6. Six Minutes
Eleven-year-old Holiday is pulled from the icy waters of Alaska with no memory of who she is or where she came from. Are her mom and dad really who they say they are? And when she begins to develop incredible abilities, she’ll soon discover she’s not...Show More
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07:14 | Mar 1st, 2018
1 RECOMMENDATION
The Anders family goes on a whale watching trip and finds something miraculous floating in the water. Follow the mystery all year long..six minutes at a time. Become a Six Minutes Superfan today! Get ...Show More
7. Scared To Death
Every week, true horror fan Dan Cummins attempts to terrify his wife Lynze with two new alleged-to-be-true tales. Stories include reports of demonic possession, alien abduction, poltergeists, shadow people, haunted dolls and more. Each show is record...Show More
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8. The NoSleep Podcast
The NoSleep Podcast is a multi-award winning anthology series of original horror stories, with rich atmospheric music to enhance the frightening tales.
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1:29:20 | Dec 17th, 2011
2 RECOMMENDATIONS
The six tales told by Dathan Auerbach (Redditor 1000Vultures) have had a phenomonal effect on Reddit.com’s Nosleep forum. To celebrate this series, we are releasing a special extended two-part set of ...Show More
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