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Shadows at the Door brings to life a collection of unearthly tales and spirited debate. Drawing on the haunted landscapes of classic folk horror, the podcast lifts the veil on some of your favourite ghost stories, and presents new fables throughout a series of macabre audio dramas. Shadows at the Door: The Podcast artfully showcases the unsettling, the unearthly, and the uncanny, with new tellings of beloved ghost stories, and spectral yarns created exclusively for the podcast by some of the most exciting writers in modern horror. Join hosts Mark Nixon and David Ault as they bring you ghoulish dramatisations, and discuss what makes the ghost story such a powerful, enduring force in cultures around the world.

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United States

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Shadows at the Door brings to life a collection of unearthly tales and spirited debate. Drawing on the haunted landscapes of classic folk horror, the podcast lifts the veil on some of your favourite ghost stories, and presents new fables throughout a series of macabre audio dramas. Shadows at the Door: The Podcast artfully showcases the unsettling, the unearthly, and the uncanny, with new tellings of beloved ghost stories, and spectral yarns created exclusively for the podcast by some of the most exciting writers in modern horror. Join hosts Mark Nixon and David Ault as they bring you ghoulish dramatisations, and discuss what makes the ghost story such a powerful, enduring force in cultures around the world.

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English


Episodes
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Sneak Peeks - Nazi Ghosts, Mothman, Musical!?

7/19/2024
Join Mark as he showcases short scenes from upcoming productions and reveals the big news of the S3 finale. EARWORM, a ghostly audio drama musical is now funding! Search EARWORM on Kickstarter or click here. Full Song by Professor Elemental 0.00 - Update 2.49 - EARWORM, a ghostly musical 5.28 - 'Let Me In' by Paul Alborough AKA Professor Elemental 9.10 - EARWORM continued 12.43 - S3 Finale reveal 14.24 - Scene from S3 finale 17.26 - To the Flame 18.23 - The next episode. 19.48 - Clip from SE306 20.41 - S3 (part II) details. 21.50 - Limited perks Content warning: depiction of a car accident from a distance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:24:59

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EARWORM: A ghostly audio drama musical

7/2/2024
We're beyond thrilled to present a special Shadows at the Door production.... EARWORM. An audio drama musical infused with hip-hop, jazz, and ghosts. And you're invited to the online premiere! 🎟️ Find us on Kickstarter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:00:47

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Production Update + Festive Message

12/23/2023
David & Mark gather around the mic to bring you an important production update, a look at things to come and a festive message. Help bring the second half of season three to life: https://ko-fi.com/shadowsatthedoor/goal?g=23 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/marknixon Vote for Mark in the Audio Verse Awards: https://audioverseawards.net/vote/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:27:47

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S3E05 - Capture My Best Side

11/15/2023
The bliss of falling in love, the bliss of the morning after. Sometimes, life feels perfect. But as we all know, that is often so very far from the truth... Please see the end of the show notes for content warnings. Note, these may contain spoilers. Free Transcripts are available: https://shadowsatthedoor.com/transcripts/ Peter Kent was played by David Ault Elenor Poole was played by Erika Sanderson Alice was played by Michelle Kelly The Trapped were played by Karim Kronfli, Kirsty Woolven, Mark Nixon, Erika Sanderson and David Ault. 'Capture My Best Side' was written by Mark Nixon Produced with Sound Design, Editing, and Directing by Mark Nixon Musical Score Written and Performed by Nico Vettese This is a Shadows at the Door Production, made possible by listeners like you! Support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/marknixon Buy us a Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/shadowsatthedoor Approximate Time Stamps: Intro (00:00:00), Story (00:01:10), Discussion (00:37:04), Credits (01:27:34) Content Warnings: Story: discussed implications of sex acts, discussion of urinating, jovial discussion of violence against birds, vomiting, choking, drowning. Discussion: jovial discussion of violence against birds, brief mentions of death/suffering as portrayed in the story, sexual innuendo, talk of murder, discussion of personal safety when dating. © Shadows at the Door Publishing. All rights reserved. The copyright for the story is held by the respective author. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:01:31:15

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Bonus Story - The Monkey's Paw

10/31/2023
One final treat, on all hallow's eve... We're thrilled to bring you an enhanced narration of W.W. Jacobs' phenomenal short story: The Monkey's Paw. Content Warnings: Injury, family death. Credits: Written by W.W. Jacobs Narrated by David Ault Produced by Mark Nixon Score by Nico Vettese This is a Shadows at the Door Production, made possible by listeners like you! Support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/marknixon Buy us a Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/shadowsatthedoor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:29:35

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Bonus Story - The Outsider

10/29/2023
Another Halloween treat for those who revel with ghosts during this spooky season, we bring you an enhanced narration of H.P. Lovecraft's nightmarish short story: The Outsider. Content Warnings: Childhood neglect. Credits: Written by H.P. Lovecraft Narrated by David Ault Produced by Mark Nixon Score by Nico Vettese This is a Shadows at the Door Production, made possible by listeners like you! Support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/marknixon Buy us a Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/shadowsatthedoor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:18:46

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Bonus Story - The Cask of Amontillado

10/11/2023
As an extra treat for the Halloween season, we bring you an enhanced narration of Edgar Allan Poe's chilling short story: The Cask of Amontillado. Content Warnings: Alcoholism, claustrophobia. Credits: Written by Edgar Allan Poe Narrated by David Ault Produced by Mark Nixon Score by Nico Vettese This is a Shadows at the Door Production, made possible by listeners like you! Support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/marknixon Buy us a Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/shadowsatthedoor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:19:24

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S3E04 - Wrong Track

9/13/2023
Have you ever found yourself looking back? Wondering what could have been if a different path had been taken? Lindsey May's thought a lot about that lately and tonight, she faces reality... Please see the end of the show notes for content warnings. Note, these may contain spoilers. Free Transcripts are available: https://shadowsatthedoor.com/transcripts/ Lindsey May was played by Ilana Charnelle Gavin Masters was played by Jake Benson Bloody Betty was played by Erika Sanderson Val was played by Verna Vyas and the Police Officer was played by David Ault Written by Laurel Hightower Script Supervision by Mark Nixon Produced with Sound Design, Editing, and Directing by Mark Nixon Musical Score Written and Performed by Nico Vettese This is a Shadows at the Door Production, made possible by listeners like you! Support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/marknixon Buy us a Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/shadowsatthedoor Approximate Time Stamps: Intro (00:00:00), Story (00:01:07), Discussion (00:46:10), Credits (01:31:40) Content Warnings: Story: talk of murder, pinning, discussion of suicide, discussion of death by train, suggestion of suicide isolation, discussion of sex. Discussion: mention of miscarriage, brief discussion of adult child death. © Shadows at the Door Publishing. All rights reserved. The copyright for the story is held by the respective author. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:01:35:59

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S3E03 - Bruiser

8/9/2023
From special guest writer Jamie Flanagan (MIDNIGHT MASS, THE HAUNTING OF BLY MANOR): A care home where life slips away as gradually as the tide, where souls outlive the body and something waits outside their door. Tisha Page, an overworked carer, is about to discover there's a purpose for people like her. Featuring special guest stars Rahul Kohli (MIDNIGHT MASS, THE HAUNTING OF BLY MANOR) and Dave Fennoy (TELLTALE'S THE WALKING DEAD). Please see the end of the show notes for content warnings. Note, these may contain spoilers. Free Transcripts are available: https://shadowsatthedoor.com/transcripts/ Tisha Page was played by Jazzy Frizzle Nathaniel Blunt was played by Dave Fennoy The Narrator was played by David Ault Padrick Carmody was played by Rahul Kohli Mr Thompson was played by Steve Hendrickson Skaft was played by Harlan Guthrie The Optician was played by Nikolas Yuen and Aunt Tabby was played by Rissa Montañez Written by Jamie Flanagan Story adapted for audio by Mark Nixon Produced with Sound Design, Editing, and Directing by Mark Nixon Musical Score Written and Performed by Nico Vettese This is a Shadows at the Door Production, made possible by listeners like you! Support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/marknixon Buy us a Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/shadowsatthedoor Approximate Time Stamps: Intro (approx 00:00:00), Story (approx 00:01:08), Discussion (approx 00:52:27), Credits (Approx 01:42:46) Content Warnings: Story: slow death, memory loss, Alzheimer's disease, dementia, moderate self inflicted bodily harm, aging, implied fat phobia, eye injury, loss of eyesight, mild jump scare. Discussion: brief discussion of age related death and dementia related decline, discussion of persecution by religious figures. © Shadows at the Door Publishing. All rights reserved. The copyright for the story is held by the respective author. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:01:56:26

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S3E02 - The Case of Rhys Harrison

7/12/2023
A True Crime podcast host investigates the now infamously unsolved New South Wales Assaults. But as he ventures down increasingly darker paths, an explanation that should not be possible begins to arise. Guest starring Lani Tupu (FARSCAPE). Please see the end of the show notes for content warnings. Note, these may contain spoilers. Free Transcripts are available: https://shadowsatthedoor.com/transcripts/ Callum Weld was played by David Ault Madison Mackenzie was played by Kristina Benton Cohen Grant was played by Lani Tupu Rhys Harrison was played by Liam O’Kane The Femme Voice Actor was played by Ilana Charnelle The Masc Voice Actor was played by Tom Heath Written by Caitlin Marceau and Mark Nixon Produced with Sound Design, Editing, and Directing by Mark Nixon Musical Score Written and Performed by Nico Vettese This is a Shadows at the Door Production, made possible by listeners like you! Support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/marknixon Buy us a Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/shadowsatthedoor Approximate Time Stamps: Intro (Around 00:00:50), Story (Around 00:01:07), Discussion (Around 01:04:20), Credits (Around 01:45:55) Content Warnings: Story: sexism, violence to women, depictions of assault, implications of sexual assault, incel behaviour & language, implications of sex acts, stalking, manipulation, violence. Discussion: discussion of implied sexual assault, discussion of incels. © Shadows at the Door Publishing. All rights reserved. The copyright for the story is held by the respective author. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:01:49:27

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S3E01 - Where Queer Things Him Befell

6/14/2023
A former professor looks back on a trip to North East England when the door to the other side was opened and has never been closed since. This episode follows our former disbeliever Geoffrey Troughton and can be enjoyed alone, but it best paired with S1E01, S1E09, S2E01 and S2E11. Guest starring Sacha Dhawan (DOCTOR WHO). Please see the end of the show notes for content warnings. Note, these may contain spoilers. Free Transcripts are available: https://shadowsatthedoor.com/transcripts/ Geoffrey Troughton was played by David Ault Arthur Laurens was played by Karim Kronfli Rajit Mohinder was played by Sacha Dhawan Lydia Harris was played by Becky Lindsay Amy Tuckwood was played by Hayley Mitchell Hannah Shoulder was played by Louise Grayford Liam Squires was played by David Fairs Svetlana Tikhonova was played by Erebus Odora Tara Best was played by Michelle Kelly Fraser Bomgard and the Preacher were played by Mark Nixon Written by Mark Nixon Produced with Sound Design, Editing, and Directing by Mark Nixon Musical Score Written and Performed by Nico Vettese This is a Shadows at the Door Production, made possible by listeners like you! Support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/marknixon Buy us a Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/shadowsatthedoor Approximate Time Stamps: Intro (Around 00:00:50), Story (Around 00:01:12), Discussion (Around 01:07:35), Credits (Around 01:32:30) Content Warnings: Story: manipulation, suffocation, needles, implied stalking, religious preaching (Christian), violence. Discussion: strong sexual innuendo, discussion of implied sexual assault, discussion of cultural appropriation. © Shadows at the Door Publishing. All rights reserved. The copyright for the story is held by the respective author. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:01:46:13

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Trailer

5/17/2023
Our latest trailer and a stark warning to us all to beware the shadows at your door... Performances by David Ault and Mark Nixon. Music by Nico Vettese Written & Produced by Mark Nixon © Shadows at the Door Publishing. All rights reserved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:01:36

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Season Three Launch Announcement

5/16/2023
Mark and David unveil the date for Season Three's arrival, as well as a special live interactive episode! This production is made possible by listeners like you! Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/marknixon Buy us a Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/shadowsatthedoor Newcastle Castle Season Premiere, 27th May: https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/newcastlecastle/items/442797/availability/1144998371/book/?full-items=yes&flow=612055 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:09:08

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Bonus Story - Wailing Well

3/12/2023
We bring you an enhanced narration of M.R. James' most gruesome short story and invite you to our Season 3 premiere event in Newcastle: Limited tickets available here. Content Warnings: Child endangerment, child death descriptions. Credits: Written by M.R. James Produced by Mark Nixon Opening musical track Written and Performed by Nico Vettese Cast: David Ault This is a Shadows at the Door Production, made possible by listeners like you! Support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/marknixon Buy us a Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/shadowsatthedoor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:29:42

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A Short Update

1/9/2023
Mark and David sit down to bring you some exciting updates regarding the development of the forthcoming third season and offer a dark bargain... https://ko-fi.com/shadowsatthedoor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:10:04

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The Discussion of Dorian Gray

6/22/2022
Mark & David discuss Dorian Gray, specifically how subtext was handled, how Erika threw shade & Mark envisions David's secret origins. Please see the end of the show notes for content warnings. Note, these may contain spoilers. Free Transcripts are available: https://shadowsatthedoor.com/transcripts/ Featuring Mark Nixon & David Ault Produced with Sound Design, Editing, and Directing by Mark Nixon Musical Score Written and Performed by Nico Vettese This is a Shadows at the Door Production, made possible by listeners like you! Support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/marknixon Buy us a Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/shadowsatthedoor Content Warnings: strong sexual innuendo. ©2022 Shadows at the Door Publishing. All rights reserved. The copyright for the story is held by the respective author. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:01:03:39

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The Picture of Dorian Gray - Act III

6/15/2022
Dorian attempts to cover up his horrific act as yet more consequences come back to haunt him. Please see the end of the show notes for content warnings. Note, these may contain spoilers. Free Transcripts are available: https://shadowsatthedoor.com/transcripts/ Credits: Written by Oscar Wilde and Adapted by Mark Nixon Produced with Sound Design, Editing, and Directing by Mark Nixon Musical Score Written and Performed by Nico Vettese Cast: Jake Benson David Ault Andy Cresswell Mark Nixon Erika Sanderson This is a Shadows at the Door Production, made possible by listeners like you! Support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/marknixon Buy us a Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/shadowsatthedoor Approximate Time Stamps: Intro (Around 00:02:00), Story (Around 00:05:00), Credits (Around 00:38:00) Content Warnings: stabbing, murder, stalking, blackmail, gunshot, drug use, potentially overwhelming audio at approx 11:31 & 34:18 (please note that ads will result in inaccurate time stamps). ©2022 Shadows at the Door Publishing. All rights reserved. The copyright for the story is held by the respective author. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:38:39

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The Picture of Dorian Gray - Act II

6/8/2022
While processing the events of the last few days, Dorian resorts to extreme measures to protect his dark secret... Please see the end of the show notes for content warnings. Note, these may contain spoilers. Free Transcripts are available: https://shadowsatthedoor.com/transcripts/ Credits: Written by Oscar Wilde and Adapted by Mark Nixon Produced with Sound Design, Editing, and Directing by Mark Nixon Musical Score Written and Performed by Nico Vettese Cast: Jake Benson Karim Kronfli David Ault This is a Shadows at the Door Production, made possible by listeners like you! Support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/marknixon Buy us a Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/shadowsatthedoor Approximate Time Stamps: Intro (Around 00:02:00), Story (Around 00:05:00), Credits (Around 00:38:00) Content Warnings: domestic violence, suicide, stabbing, murder, sounds of choking. ©2022 Shadows at the Door Publishing. All rights reserved. The copyright for the story is held by the respective author. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:38:50

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The Picture of Dorian Gray - Act I

6/1/2022
A painter enjoys his new muse and hopes his immoral friend won't ruin things for him. But when the subject of the painting falls in love with his own portrait, he offers a terrible bargain... Please see the end of the show notes for content warnings. Note, these may contain spoilers. Free Transcripts are available: https://shadowsatthedoor.com/transcripts/ Credits: Written by Oscar Wilde and Adapted by Mark Nixon Produced with Sound Design, Editing, and Directing by Mark Nixon Musical Score Written and Performed by Nico Vettese Cast: Jake Benson David Ault Karim Kronfli Ilana Charnelle Andy Cresswell Erika Sanderson This is a Shadows at the Door Production, made possible by listeners like you! Support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/marknixon Buy us a Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/shadowsatthedoor Approximate Time Stamps: Intro (Around 00:03:00), Story (Around 00:04:00), Credits (Around 01:28:00) Content Warnings: grooming, co-dependency, break-ups, domestic violence, suicide. © Shadows at the Door Publishing. All rights reserved. The copyright for the story is held by the respective author. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:01:28:38

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A Ghost Story For Christmas - Rats by M.R. James

12/24/2021
Join David Ault by the fire as he reads Rats by M.R. James. Happy holidays from the team at Shadows at the Door, we'll see you soon. Please see the end of the show notes for content warnings. Note, these may contain spoilers. Free Transcripts are available: https://shadowsatthedoor.com/transcripts/ Featuring David Ault Produced with Sound Design, Editing, and Directing by Mark Nixon Musical Score Written and Performed by Nico Vettese This is a Shadows at the Door Production, made possible by listeners like you! Support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/marknixon Buy us a Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/shadowsatthedoor Content Warnings: none. ©2022 Shadows at the Door Publishing. All rights reserved. The copyright for the story is held by the respective author. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:16:11