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"This show is as fun and weird as it is trippy. And if you listen closely, you'll hear some common..."
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"Headphones are essential for this atmospheric audio drama from Jordan Peele’s Monkeypaw..."
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"I didn't know that queer love stories at the end of the world were my jam—and maybe they aren't?..."
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"Think "Office Space," but less funny and more consequential. Oh, with some time-travel... ish. For..."
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"Jump in and hold on as you navigate this complex and engaging tale. Stellar acting. To-tier..."
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"Katherine and Aiden run a paranormal podcast, but soon their investigations bring them into very..."
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"This show is crazy pants—and I mean that in the best possible way! It's bizarre, surreal, and..."
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"(Central Intelligence) This is an incredible story. The top-notch talent and production value are..."
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"For better and worse, if you ever wondered what an animated version of "The Batman" in the style of..."
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"An ancient curse, and an impending deadline to rewrite history. Can this trio of plucky kids save..."
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"I was so on the edge of my seat, I almost fell off. I felt the same way I do when I’m reading a..."
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"This fast-paced story of the worst side of Hollywood reminds me why I left L.A. 30 years ago. Don't..."
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"It’s a kaleidoscope of funny, beautifully made skits, each one totally different than the next,..."
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"Simply an outstanding listen. The story is fabulous, the acting spot on, and. the sound-scaping..."
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"I love this for how hard it is to categorize! It's very noir and feels like both a detective story..."
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"An unnamed man. A horrifying story. How will events unfold, and can he escape?"
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"I enjoyed this X-Files-light series. The science isn't really all that scientific, but the..."
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"Such an excellent anthology, with top-notch voice actors, very detailed sound design, and solid..."
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"If you're looking for an action packed fantasy tale, you've found it. Exceptional production..."
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"All is not as it seems in the utopia of Metropolis. Nan Canalli is set to discover the truth. Just..."
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"Broken Veil is the strangest item on my take-your-mind-off-things list. A spooky series from..."
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"...excellent – if niche...Delivered in his west Walian lilt, these punchy 10- to 14-minuters..."
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"Put on your headphones, turn down the lights, and experience the attention paid to the sound..."
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"Put on your headphones, turn down the lights, and experience the attention paid to the sound..."
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"The idea that there are archeologists studying American soil for information on the 1800s was a..."
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"After I listened to Unreality, I realized that the series captures some of the magic that happens..."
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"Jokes abound regarding identity politics...But as the episodes progress, Cancellation Island..."
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"Follow the lives of Valeria and Lilith as they survive in a post-apocalyptic world set in the..."
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"I'm a sucker for unusual superhero tales, and this show fits that bill with superpowers that are......"
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"Wow. This is intense! The voice acting is great, and the production value is quite high. The..."
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"The phrase FAFO is quite apt in the mental mind-[bleep] of a show. It's tight, short, and punches..."
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"I love it when shows just toss me into the action and let me figure out what the hell is going on...."
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"This sounds *exactly* like your in the room, at the protests, or in the congregation with a young..."
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"I never really got into true crime podcasts. But fake crime? I'm in. I love the incredibly high..."
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"Exceptional actors. Fabulous production. And a fun—in a terrifying way—story!"
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"...expert cast...in the Gimlet Media AI thriller...it soon becomes clear there’s a line not to be..."
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"...complete with gentle sound production and excellent narration from Bonneville. With a fantastic..."
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"Socially awkward linguist Silas accepts a job offer from the mysterious Vincula Organisation. From..."
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"...in a glossy adaptation of Christie’s debut novel The Mysterious Affair at Styles (Audible) we..."
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"I might have preferred a more straightforward Band of Brothers-style telling to the writer Iris..."
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"(Season: Fallen City) A season that takes the more recent Batman stories of the modern canon and..."
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"...a delightful rom-com with a twist. Max and Judy are in a..."
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"Podcaster Bob Anderson inherits his parents' ancient house, and their employees. All is not as it..."
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"The production is amazing, the actors are obviously top notch, and there are jokes packed into..."
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"Expect engrossing writing, plenty of atmosphere and some ethical hand-wringing. Up In Smoke is our..."
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"A hunt for his brother sees Dylan infiltrate the mysterious Ignotia organisation. A claustrophobic..."
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"It’s an interesting form of narrative fiction that accurately reflects the genre, without your..."
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"Based on a real person who studied things some people think aren't real, the "Tom Slick: Mystery..."
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"Fiona Shaw is one of our greatest living actors and brings her signature quality to Ad Lucem...but..."
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"...thoroughly meta ...so far at least – a self-described “darkly satirical take on the centrist dad..."
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"Turn the lights out, and gather round the wireless. Prepare to be scared as we head back to the..."
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"The sound design is impressive — this is a pod best heard on headphones — and the cast acquit..."
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"...quirky premise but the stories have been good and well produced...the storytellers do a really..."
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"Comparative Religion student Sarah Lyons is on a quest to discover if The Devil really exists. Will..."
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"...the captivating storyline quickly drew me into an obscure call-show world. For seasoned fiction..."
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"The first season of this eight-part audio drama tries to do it all, and like a soccer mom, barely..."
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"A blended and different take on the buddy cop story. It manages to tell a story without the title..."
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"Welcome to the second year of the Harbridge University Classics course, covering Modes Of Thought..."
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"...pitches a chilling yet fascinating scenario, where the boundary between games and reality..."
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"Join Captain "Jerzy" Standard and his oddball crew aboard The Watercress, and travel the galaxy..."
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"Unfortunately, The Official Doctor Who Podcast is too shallow to serve any particular audience...."
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"A Lovecraftian, psychedelic body-horror that plumbs depths of depravity and desire."
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"Ever wished there was a bookclub for your favourite Battletech fiction? Of Mechs And Men answers..."
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"...once you dig down to the bedrock of Tiny Dinos, you’ll realize it’s almost as if Jurassic Park..."
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"A psychological sci-fi thriller set in the cold war. A story of shady government agents,..."
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"The confessional nature of Winston’s diary entries feel whispered, hurried and dangerous. So too..."
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""Le Fleur de la Solitude" isn't just "Bright Sessions" without the science fiction. It tells its..."
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"The tone and humor within the show are right up my sarcastic alley, with the intermission of Batman..."
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"An audio murder mystery in which there’s a £10,000 prize for the person who solves the case is a..."
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"A group of eager teenage Egyptologists find themselves in grave danger in Egypt. Ever wonder what..."
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"Created by independent filmmaker Chris Shimojima, uses non-humorous satire in the vein of..."
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"...all hail, it’s a genuinely funny comedy, one that recalls Alan Partridge and Down the Line. We..."
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"Real life events serve as an inspiration for the dramatic retelling of what it was like to travel..."
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"There are wonderful things here. And the price is good, maybe too good. Step inside and have a look..."
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"...at this point it’s hard to develop a firm grasp on the project’s overarching enterprise … which..."
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"Blum is quite possibly one of the best tourist ads for Switzerland I have ever encountered. I..."
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"Consumed is touted as a supernatural audio thriller and it absolutely delivers on that front...."
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"This is eerily reminiscent of Neal Brennan’s first podcast, How Neal Feel...This improvised comedy..."
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"...these captivating tales are expertly crafted to serve as a comforting remedy for anxiety, while..."
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"...a breath of fresh air, poking fun at common motifs. It’s presumably what attracted fantasy..."
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"This new audio drama brings us a familiar setup: a fictional European nation, royalty, and a..."
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"A show that's short, funny and entertaining for the whole family. 'Tis the Grinch Holiday Talk Show..."
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"This is reliable, solid drama with lots of new talent as well as the big names, and great audio..."
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"...it will also resonate with those who appreciate audio storytelling, whatever the genre. Simply..."
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"The second season offers more twisty suspense...I highly recommend this compelling and satisfying..."
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"What makes Malevolent so strong in this category is its attention to human psychology. Rarely do..."
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"Not only is the writing good, the acting is excellent. And with Spotify money behind it — what’s..."
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"This is audio fiction at its best. Terrific, lush sound production, great voice acting by the..."
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"Wars That Shaped the World, meanwhile, uses “dynamic audio” to depict scenes of warfare, which..."
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"...this podcast grounds the story, putting very real social issues in the spotlight. Shadow Realm..."
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"It blasts a bullet hole into the myth of American innocence and hope that pervaded the Eisenhower..."
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"(Season 2) IMO, episode one pulls up like a shipwreck in reverse teeing up the continuing season in..."
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"It manages to make these initial episodes ...the strongest of the lot.a considerable exploration of..."
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"...good-guy vampire Spike (James Marsters) takes the lead in a battle against his former..."
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"The sound design is brilliant, and the more dramatic events in the first episode or two are very..."
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"I have to say, the design of this podcast is stellar. You don’t have to worry about squishing or..."
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"The music and sound design is great, and the voice acting is very good indeed, despite the scenery..."
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"It’s rich in radio drama-style shootout sound effects, but Bakare’s believability elevates the..."
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"...gorgeously escapist podcast."
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"The pacing and sound design of this episode will have you looking over your shoulder to check if..."