Best Audio fiction Podcasts

“Make your statement, face your fear.” A weekly horror fiction 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 Magnus Protocol launches in January 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'We Fix Space Junk' follows seasoned smuggler Kilner and reluctant fugitive Samantha as they travel the galaxy, dodging bullets and meeting strange and wonderful beings as they carry out odd jobs on the fringes of the law.A female-led sci-fi comedy sitcom set in the far future, in a high-tech, dystopian world, We Fix Space Junk draws on the sci-fi of the past, following in the footsteps of Harry Harrison and of Douglas Adams' Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.Equal parts love-letter to sci-fi and satire of the present-day, Space Junk is lovingly produced by Beth Crane and Hedley Knights of Battle Bird Productions.To support the show visit patreon.com/BattleBirdProd or visit Battlebird.productions

It's Spring 2142 (a Tuesday), and Gated Galaxies has launched its 400 Oz-8000 ships, each carrying 50,000 "resting guests" to, hopefully, a new home on a shiny, brand-new planet. Except this whole "terraform and take over" idea isn't actually the plan; the real plan is far more nefarious and involves a great deal of cackling. But those aboard the ships don't know that, so off they toodle (those that make it out of Earth's atmosphere, at least), all shiny and optimistic. This is the story of one of those ships – the Oz 9 – and its tiny crew of hopeless incompetents. So far, they've been in space half an hour and several hundred people are dead. So... bright future, clearly.

Jacki and her crew left Earth and its problems behind for a chance at giving humanity a fresh start on Mars. But mysterious aliens, malicious AI, and the expected difficulties of colonizing this inhospitable planet leave them all questioning if they’ve made the right choice to abandon their home.Marsfall takes place in 2047 and follows the first colonists to settle on Mars as they face problem after problem. This high-intensity show features scenarios such as harsh storms, shadowy alien attacks, and forced assimilation by an artificial intelligence. It’s full of adult themes including violent disasters, death and betrayal, and philosophical questions. This show is not recommended for younger audiences.

Greater Boston is a bi-monthly full-cast audio drama that blends the real and the unreal, the historical and the fantastical. It all begins with the death of Leon Stamatis, a man for whom the least hint of uncertainty makes life unbearable. But by leaving the world, he has irrevocably changed it.Greater Boston is written and produced by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason.A production of ThirdSight Media LLC.

A cosy murder mystery set in Wales during a very boring apocalypse. Life in Prosperity heights during the apocalypse is boring. That is until the day-to-day tedium is shattered by murder! Serial slacker Jack Davies and his housemate‘s, Kara and Geraint, set out to solve the crime. Will Jack be able to concentrate long enough to find the murderer? Will Kara kill Jack before they even find the killer? Will Geraint‘s English neighbours ever learn to pronounce his name correctly? Find out, in the first series of Gather the Suspects.

Y2K tells a story of love, identity and friendship spanning oceans and decades. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Georgie Romero has risen from the grave, driven to solve the mystery of her former human life with the help of an inept witch and a cynical ghost. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/georgieromeroisdonefor/support

In this supernatural thriller series, listeners will follow Lockie, a charismatic con man who escapes to St Kilda with the promise that this time he’ll change his ways. Unfortunately, the island and its unusual inhabitants have other ideas. He seeks redemption and they seek a saviour, but you know what they say - no change without sacrifice.

An interactive fiction anthology podcast, where you vote between episodes to direct our stories. Learn more at WitcheverPath.com

After making a wish on the Christmas Star, Holly finds herself popping in and out of Tinsel Town, a magical place where it’s Christmas everyday. But after getting stuck there, her friends - a giant candy cane, a mysterious ornament, and a polar bear Queen - need to band together to help her get home. As things start to fall apart in Tinsel Town, the curmudgeonly Conductor accuses Holly of ruining Christmas and does everything in his power to try to ban her from celebrating ever again. Will Holly and her friends figure out where her wish went wrong in time to get her home for the holidays? "Welcome to Tinsel Town" is a Christmas podcast audio drama, suitable for all ages. All episodes are available now!

Imagine that the next messiah doesn’t come from religion, but from the tech world. Will his choices be more likely to save humanity—or destroy it? The Madness of Chartrulean is an award-winning fiction podcast that explores this concept using a unique blend of political drama, science fiction, fantasy, and Shakespearean tragedy.Chartrulean, the promised messiah, abandons piety for progress and becomes a shipbuilder instead. He ends a war and becomes the most powerful man on Arcas, ushering in a new technological era that rekindles hope for humanity while also deepening political divides. Chartrulean’s journey is deeply personal as he struggles with identity, leadership, and the weight of his choices.Rich in lore and political intrigue, The Madness of Chartrulean was made to resonate with fans of Game of Thrones, and classic sci-fi stories such as Dune and Foundation. It examines the moral complexities of progress, pushing listeners to think critically about power dynamics and the consequences of leadership.To dive deeper into the world of Chartrulean, visit https://www.chartrulean.com

What if mythology was real? And what if mythological creatures existed in a park hidden away from society? Would you dare to take a step in? Listen to fantastic tales and origins of beasts, monsters, and gods, told in an immersive, full-cast, anime-inspired audio drama.Residents of Proserpina Park is a monster of the week fiction podcast focused on mythology. Learn about creatures you've never heard of before and follow this crazy gang and their pet dog alien to solve the mystery of the park.

A multi award-winning dystopian sci-fi drama of loss, isolation and hope, about a woman navigating a post-apocalyptic future.

The Ventura twins are yanked into another dimension where they meet a distant cousin who gives them an extraordinary mission: travel through time to witness their culture’s true history. Alexa and Beni visit three continents across the span of five centuries, meeting people who have left their mark on Puerto Rican heritage. In the twenty-first century, the twins navigate school, friendship, and family while keeping their time-traveling quests a secret.Timestorm is produced by Cocotazo Media and is a proud member of TRAX from PRX. Support for TRAX comes from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Additional support comes from the Google Podcasts creator program and our loyal Patreon community.Dania Ramos (Creator, head writer, producer)Michael Aquino (Sound designer, composer, producer)TimestormSeries.com | TRAX.fm | Kids ListenTwitter & Instagram: @TimestormPod | Facebook: facebook.com/CocotazoMEquipment sponsor: 3DioSound | Series art: Hispanic Legacy StudioTimestorm Patreon Community Timestorm resources: Series Listening Guide | Episode Guides & Transcripts | More About Puerto Rico | Map GuidesTimestorm is produced in Essex County, New Jersey, which is situated on the traditional territory of the Leni Lenape people. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

100 years after L. Frank Baum's saga that began with The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, the Gale Family Farm sits abandoned in what's left of the great Kansas prairies. After her parents' messy divorce, Jessi Hugson and her mother move to Dorothy's old neighborhood for a new beginning. Things were already off to a shaky start, but when Jessi and her cousin Wallace find a jewel-studded bracelet in Dorothy's front yard...things get twisted. Twister'd, even.

Care & Feeding of Werewolves is a dark modern fantasy audio drama. The setting is the real world reflected through a tarnished mirror where the local doctor faces hexes instead of malpractice suits, neighbourhood graffiti consists of magical sigils, and no one is exactly what they seem.

The award-winning, anarchic, utterly accessible comedy sci-fi set in a universe where everything's as crap as it is on Earth. Now a novel and audiobook available on Amazon and Audible! Sign up to our mailing list on our website for loads of exciting news about our forthcoming nonsense!

In 2094, one corporation wins the battle for energy supremacy, but human costs cause global instability. When an abandoned wind farm in the Baltic shows inexplicable energy surges, two explorers find it has become sentient, and hungry. Using human pawns, Norse deities avenge ancient grudges, in this ten-part audio drama. Launching in September of 2015. For more information, visit Jarnsaxarising.com.

Counterbalance is a High Fantasy Audio Drama. A hole has been torn into the weave that creates magic, allowing spirits that threaten the wellbeing of mortals to manifest. Counterbalance is about the journey of three people attempting to fix the hole, while trying to find out who caused it to rip in the first place.

Cry Havoc! Ask Questions Later takes place two years after Julius Caesar failed to beware the Ides of March and got stabbed to death by a band of well-wishers. Now the assassins have been rounded up and slaughtered in battle, so we can all breathe a sigh of relief. But who’s in charge now? With things on the verge of absolute collapse, the cool and calculating Cleopatra, the Queen of the Nile, has swung by for an extended visit. She’s eager to renew an alliance with Rome by any means necessary – including marriage and/or murder. A dramatic comedy of power politics, whirlwind romances, and running fast to get nowhere Created by David K. Barnes Directed by Amani Zardoe Executive Producers Alexander J Newall & April Sumner Written by David K. Barnes, Grace Knight, Maud Dromgoole, Robert Valentine, Octavia Bray, Rhys Tirado, Tom Crowley, Sarah Shachat, and Rafaella Marcus Featuring: Kazeem Tosin Amore, Harry Roebuck, Lara Sawalha, Sarah Agha, Sarah Lambie, Andy Secombe, Beth Eyre, Benjamin Garrison, Aaron-Louis Cadogan, Ellie Dickens, & Ryan Hopevere-Anderson Edited by Lowri Ann Davies, Nico Vettese, Katharine Seaton, Catherine Rinella, James Austin, Meg McKeller, Tessa Vroom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When six alien celebrities are trapped onboard a space station, they will have to work together to survive--or die at the hands of an unknown monster. Welcome to DINING IN THE VOID.For full credits and to check out transcripts for each episode, visit our website: https://zebulonpodcasts.wixsite.com/main/ditvSound Effects Courtesy of freesound.org(Some sound effects are licensed under CC by 4.0: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/. Other sound effects are licensed under CC0. Some sound effects are looped but otherwise, no changes are made to any sounds.)

It's called oneiromancy, and we used to exult it: this idea that our dreams could reveal things about ourselves we couldn't see we our eyes. We don't believe in it anymore, but do you think it ever stopped?Don't answer that. I know you don't care. But I know a lot more about you....I've been dreaming about you.---A production of Miscellany Media Studios.Written and Produced by MJ Bailey

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.