Show overview
Darkest Night has been publishing since 2016, and across the 4 years since has built a catalogue of 38 episodes, alongside 8 trailers or bonus episodes. That works out to roughly 20 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a roughly quarterly cadence, with the show now in its 3rd season.
Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 23 min and 31 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. Roughly 26% of episodes carry an explicit flag from the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Fiction show.
The catalogue appears to be on hiatus or wound down — the most recent episode landed 5.5 years ago, with no new episodes in over a year. The busiest year was 2018, with 13 episodes published. Published by The Paragon Collective.
From the publisher
Darkest Night is a binaural audio drama that places you, the listener, at the center of a recovered memory that sounds as though it's happening around you in real time. Each chapter delves into the last memories of the recently deceased, slowly revealing a horrifying master plan. Who is weaving this master conspiracy, and what is their ultimate goal? Subscribe now to find out, and wear headphones for the best, most terrifying results. Darkest Night is narrated by Lee Pace (The Hobbit Films, Guardians of the Galaxy, Pushing Daisies. Halt & Catch Fire, etc). Darkest Night features acting performances from Denis O'Hare (American Horror Story), Maynard James Keenan, Missi Pyle (The Artist & Dodgeball), RuPaul, Michelle Visage, and Jeffery Bowyer-Chapman.
Latest Episodes
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The Oyster
bonusWelcome to the world of The Oyster. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp and Hellofresh. The Oyster is created by Alex Aldea and Adrienne Schaeffler. This episode was written by Alex Aldea, Adrienne Schaeffler, and Jordan Cobb. Cast: Logan Browning as Hannah Ori Giancarlo Esposito as Luca Devlet Carla Gugino as Christian Keith David as Policeman #1 Donnell Rawlings as Micah Ori Kimberly Hébert Gregory as Sarah Ori Andrew Santino as Art Minor Kenny Allen as Ben Avery Johnny Ferro as Scott Thompson Dionne Lea Williams as Lauren Thompson Jolie Handler as Beth Thompson Nicole Goodnight as Jane David Cummings as Bill Nikolle Doolin as Linda Production: Executive Produced by Logan Browning, Alex Cline, Alex Aldea and Adrienne Schaefler. Edited by Victor Figueroa. Sound Design and Foley by Victor Figueroa. Music Composition by Alex Aldea and Andrew Joselyn. Mixing by Alex Aldea
The Heads of Sierra Blanca
bonusThis is the first episode of The Heads of Sierra Blanca. Subscribe on your Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or whatever podcast app you use.
The First Mrs. Claus
bonusThis is the debut of The First Mrs. Claus podcast. Under rigorous pressure from DICK (the Department of Internal Christmas Knowledge), Hot Coco reveals the truth about the origins of Christmas as we know it, as well as her own past with the man who became Santa Claus. Cast List: Hot Coco - Michelle Visage Ari Aka Santa - Lewis Black Coco Claus - Kristin Chenoweth Attorney Sal Vation - Cecil Baldwin Judge Green - RuPaul Olivier de Elf - Ross Matthews Ed N. Forcer - David Cummings Nancy Grace - Nancy Grace Written by Michael Ross and Alex Aldea Directed by Alex Aldea and Michael Ross Edited by Alex Aldea Score composed by Andrew Joslyn and Alex Aldea Believe was written by Alex Aldea and features Camila Recchio as well as Ray Dalton Foley and Sound Design: Alex Aldea Mixed by Dave West
S3 Ep 30Chapter 30: The Final Sacrifice
EIn this episode, Project Cyclops takes us to The Final Sacrifice. Cast List: Narrator - Keith David Katie Reed - Brynn Langford Agent Han Ziggler - Denis O'Hare Matt - Richie Cottrell Emily - Mary Malloy Dylan - Zach Crowley Chris - Ryan Moore Leigh - Tiffany Sheppis David - Paul Scheer Gina - Constance Zimmer Kathy - Missi Pyle Todd - Jason Mewes Lexi - Callie Schuttera Catherine - Jasmine St. Claire Clinton Lobdow - David Cummings Eugene Roth - Dan Harmon Hannah - Lolli Sorenson Dr. Maria Alvarado - Mae Aswell Woman in Green/Savannah Roth - Kim DeJesus Vivian Lobdow - Callie Schuttera Written by Alex Aldea and CK Walker. Directed by Alex Aldea Edited by Victor Figueroa and Alex Aldea Music composed by Andrew Joslyn and Alex Aldea. Live Strings by Andrew Joselyn Foley and Sound Design: Victor Figueroa This episode is sponsored by Empty Faces.
S3 Ep 29Chapter 29: Abduction
EIn this episode, Project Cyclops takes us to a therapy session with a high school student who thinks she is being abducted by aliens. Cast List: Narrator - Keith David Katie Reed - Brynn Langford Agent Han Ziggler - Denis O'Hare Hannah - Lolli Sorenson Dr. Maria Alvarado - Mae Aswell Written by CK Walker. Directed by Alex Aldea Edited by Victor Figueroa and Alex Aldea Music composed by Andrew Joslyn. Additional music by Alex Aldea Foley and Sound Design: Victor Figueroa This episode is sponsored by Quip.
S3 Ep 28Chapter 28: Origin
EIn this episode, Project Cyclops takes us to the last moments of one of the founders of the Center. Cast List: Narrator - Keith David Katie Reed - Brynn Langford Agent Han Ziggler - Denis O'Hare Clinton Lobdow - David Cummings Reginald Darden III - Chris McKenna Eugene Roth - Dan Harmon Monster - David Ault Written by Alex Aldea and CK Walker. Directed by Alex Aldea Edited by Victor Figueroa and Alex Aldea Music composed by Andrew Joslyn. Foley and Sound Design: Victor Figueroa This episode is sponsored by Audible.
S3 Ep 27Chapter 27: Dream Date
EIn this episode, Project Cyclops takes us on a young woman's adventure with Dream Date. Narrator - Keith David Katie Reed - Brynn Langford Agent Han Ziggler - Denis O'Hare Catherine - Jasmine St. Claire Laura - Gabrielle Ruiz Danneth - David Ault Ursula - RuPaul Guard - Sebastian Grubaugh Dream Date Patron - Victor Figueroa Dream Date Employee - John Goldsmith Vivian - Callie Schuttera Written by Elias Witherow, Alex Aldea and CK Walker. Directed by Alex Aldea Edited by Victor Figueroa and Alex Aldea Music composed by Andrew Joslyn. This episode is sponsored by Empty Faces.
S3 Ep 26Chapter 26: The Goat Trees
EIn this episode, Project Cyclops takes us on an acid trip in the woods gone awry. Cast List: Narrator - Keith David Katie Reed - Brynn Langford Agent Han Ziggler - Denis O'Hare Todd - Jason Mewes Lexi - Callie Schuttera Goat Man - Johnny Ferro Woman in Green - Kim DeJesus Written by Elias Witherow. Additional writing by Alex Aldea and CK Walker. Directed by Alex Aldea Edited by Victor Figueroa and Alex Aldea Music composed by Andrew Joslyn. Foley and Sound Design: Victor Figueroa and Alex Aldea. This episode is sponsored by Bombas.
Bonus: The NoSleep Podcast Halloween 2018
bonusIn this bonus episode, we are featuring the NoSleep Podcast 2018 Halloween special. "Home"† written by Keith McDuffee and performed by Erika Sanderson & Addison Peacock & Peter Lewis. (Story starts around 0:10:00) "The Graveyard Shift"† written by Manen Lyset and performed by Jeff Clement & Matthew Bradford & Andy Cresswell & Penny Scott-Andrews & Jessica McEvoy. (Story starts around 0:18:20) "The Spirit of Halloween"† written by Rona Vaselaar and performed by Jessica McEvoy & Armen Taylor. (Story starts around 0:34:00) "Everyone's Invited"† written by S.H. Cooper and performed by Corinne Sanders & Nichole Goodnight & Nikolle Doolin & Alexis Bristowe & Kyle Akers. (Story starts around 0:55:00) "I am Ghost"¤ written by Gemma Amor and performed by David Ault & Erika Sanderson & Erin Lillis. (Story starts around 1:15:10) "Hallowed Ground"† written by C.M. Scandreth and performed by Addison Peacock & Graham Rowat & Dan Zappulla & Andy Cresswell & Erika Sanderson. (Story starts around 1:53:00) Executive Producer & Host: David Cummings Musical score composed by: Brandon Boone Audio adaptations produced by: Phil Michalski† & Jeff Clement‡ & Jesse Cornett¤ Illustration courtesy of Abby Howard
S3 Ep 25Chapter 25: Friar Carlisle's
EIn this episode, Project Cyclops takes us on a journalist's experience reporting the unveiling of Friar Carlisle's new Implausible Nuggets. Cast List: Narrator - Keith David Katie Reed - Brynn Langford Agent Han Ziggler - Denis O'Hare Annabelle Afandy - Joy Brunson Natalie King - Callie Schuttera Vick Dilbur - Mark Berry Sam - Chris Mckenna Ramsey - Callie Schuttera Senator Jackson Carlisle - Chris McKenna Written by Alex Aldea. Directed, Edited, and Produced by Alex Aldea and Victor Figueroa. Music composed by Andrew Joselyn. Foley and Sound Design: Victor Figueroa and Alex Aldea. This episode is sponsored by Audible (www.audible.com/darkest)
S3 Ep 4Chapter 24: If I Had to Pick a Killer...
EIn this episode, Project Cyclops takes us to a live performance of the If I Had to Pick a Killer podcast. Cast List: Narrator - Keith David Katie Reed - Brynn Langford Agent Han Ziggler - Denis O'Hare Gina - Constance Zimmer Kathy - Missi Pyle Jane Doe - Maya Lord Detective Tyree - Lauren Tyree Ralph - Alex Aldea Anna Sutton - Michelle Visage Written by Alex Aldea and C.K. Walker Additional writing by Lauren Tyree. Directed, Edited, and Produced by Alex Aldea and Victor Figueroa. Music composed by Andrew Joselyn. Foley and Sound Design: Victor Figueroa and Alex Aldea. Crowd sounds recorded at RuPaul's DragCon NYC. This episode is sponsored by Bombas.
S3 Ep 3Chapter 23: Elephant Club
EIn this episode, Project Cyclops takes us to two young men's adventure into a secret underground club. Cast List: Narrator - Keith David Katie Reed - Brynn Langford Agent Han Ziggler - Denis O'Hare Chris - Ryan Moore Mike - Johnny Ferro Bartender - Kim DeJesus Zelda - Callie Schuttera Woman in Green - Kim DeJesus Written by Elias Witherow. Additional writing by Alex Aldea and C.K. Walker Directed, Edited, and Produced by Alex Aldea and Victor Figueroa. Music composed by Alex Aldea. Foley and Sound Design: Victor Figueroa.
S3 Ep 2Chapter 22: Happy Hollow Farm
EIn this episode, Project Cyclops takes us to a couple staying at an abandoned farm. Cast List: Narrator - Keith David Katie Reed - Brynn Langford Agent Han Ziggler - Denis O'Hare Leigh - Tiffany Shepis David - Paul Scheer Written by C.K. Walker. Directed by Alex Aldea. Edited by Victor Figueroa. Music composed by Andrew Joslyn. Foley and Sound Design: Victor Figueroa. This episode is sponsored by Bombas.
S3 Ep 1Chapter 21: Safari Valley
EIn this episode, Project Cyclops takes us to an amusement park family trip gone wrong. Cast List: Narrator - Keith David Savannah Roth - Kim DeJesus Katie Reed - Brynn Langford Agent Han Ziggler - Denis O'Hare Matt - Richie Cottrell Emily - Mary Malloy Dylan - Zach Crowley Park Speaker - David Ault Written by C.K. Walker. Directed, Edited, and Produced by Alex Aldea and Victor Figueroa. Music composed by Alex Aldea and Andrew Joslyn. Foley and Sound Design: Victor Figueroa. This episode is sponsored by Casper.
Season 2 Recap of Darkest Night
trailerThe Season 2 of Darkest Night was written by Jonathan Mann.
S2 Ep 10Chapter 20: One Final Gambit
In this episode, the Roth Lobdow Center faces Sigma Corp for one final showdown. Cast List: Narrator - Lee Pace Dr. Lionel Rickets - Maynard James Keenan Katie Reed - Brynn Langford Savannah Roth - Kim DeJesus Morgan - Peter Stickles Senator Jackson Carlisle - Chris McKenna Miriam - Tiffany Sheppis Henry - Tim Ransom Samuel Igwe - Mark Berry Kirby - Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman John Kinsler - Denis O'Hare Vivian Lobdow - Callie Schuttera Sigma Corp Assistant - Brynn Langford Nora Lang - Martha Gehman Written by Conor Patrick Hogan. Directed, Edited, and Produced by Alex Aldea and Victor Figueroa. Music composed by Alex Aldea and Andrew Joslyn. Foley and Sound Design: Victor Figueroa and Alex Aldea. Here is the script. Website: www.darkestnightpod.com Twitter: @darkestnightpod Facebook: www.facebook.com/darkestnightpod This episode is sponsored by Blue Apron.
S2 Ep 9Chapter 19: Live Free and Die
In this episode, Project Cyclops takes us to a fundraiser for Senator Jackson Carlisle. Cast List: Narrator - Lee Pace Dr. Lionel Rickets - Maynard James Keenan Katie Reed - Brynn Langford Senator Jackson Carlisle - Chris McKenna Miriam - Tiffany Sheppis Tim Ransom - Henry Samuel Igwe- Mark Berry Written by Kim Ndombe. Directed, Edited, and Produced by Alex Aldea and Victor Figueroa. Music composed by Alex Aldea and Andrew Joslyn. Foley and Sound Design: Victor Figueroa and Alex Aldea. Live Strings Performed by Andrew Joslyn. Website: www.darkestnightpod.com Twitter: @darkestnightpod Facebook: www.facebook.com/darkestnightpod This episode is sponsored by Blue Apron.
S2 Ep 8Chapter 18: For My Next Trick
In this episode, Project Cyclops takes us to an online dating encounter gone wrong. Cast List: Narrator - Lee Pace Dr. Lionel Rickets - Maynard James Keenan Katie Reed - Brynn Langford Barista - RuPaul Morgan - Peter Stickles Kirby - Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman Written by Michael Varrati. Directed, Edited, and Produced by Alex Aldea and Victor Figueroa. Music composed by Alex Aldea and Andrew Josyln. Foley and Sound Design: Victor Figueroa and Alex Aldea. Live Strings Performed by Andrew Joslyn. Follow Darkest Night: Website: www.darkestnightpod.com Twitter: @darkestnightpod Facebook: www.facebook.com/darkestnightpod Here is the script. This episode is sponsored by Blue Apron.
S2 Ep 7Chapter 17: Bad Blood
In this episode, Project Cyclops takes us to the scene of a blood transfusion gone haywire. Cast List: Narrator - Lee Pace Dr. Lionel Rickets - Maynard James Keenan Katie Reed - Brynn Langford Alana - Michelle Visage Dr. Alvarez - Johnny Ferro Nurse Steve - Miguel Lopez Nurse Montrose - Taylor Clowes Written by Michael Varrati. Directed, Edited, and Produced by Alex Aldea and Victor Figueroa. Music composed by Alex Aldea and Andrew Josyln. Foley and Sound Design: Victor Figueroa and Alex Aldea. Live Strings Performed by Andrew Joslyn. Follow Darkest Night: Website: www.darkestnightpod.com Twitter: @darkestnightpod Facebook: www.facebook.com/darkestnightpod Here is the script. This episode is sponsored by Blue Apron.
S2 Ep 6Chapter 16: Date Night
In this episode, Project Cyclops takes us to a Date Night gone awry. Cast List: Narrator - Lee Pace Dr. Lionel Rickets - Maynard James Keenan Katie Reed - Brynn Langford Alana - Michelle Visage Brian - Steve Strobel Bartender - RuPaul Written by Ali Garfinkel. Directed, Edited, and Produced by Alex Aldea and Victor Figueroa. Music composed by Alex Aldea and Andrew Josyln. Foley and Sound Design: Victor Figueroa and Alex Aldea. Live Strings Performed by Andrew Joslyn. Follow Darkest Night: Website: www.darkestnightpod.com Twitter: @darkestnightpod Facebook: www.facebook.com/darkestnightpod Here is the script. This episode is sponsored by Blue Apron.