
Show overview
Shadows at the Door has been publishing since 2018, and across the 8 years since has built a catalogue of 47 episodes, alongside 7 trailers or bonus episodes. That works out to roughly 50 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a roughly quarterly cadence, with the show now in its 3rd season.
Episodes typically run an hour to ninety minutes — most land between 40 min and 1h 31m — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. It is catalogued as a EN-language Fiction show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed yesterday, with 2 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2020, with 11 episodes published. Published by Shadows at the Door Publishing.
From the publisher
A one-of-a-kind anthology of full-cast supernatural audio drama, delivering rich atmosphere, original stories, and daring reimaginings of classics. A finely balanced blend of pleasing terror, with a finish that lingers. Intended for mature audiences.
Latest Episodes
View all 47 episodesEarworm - Act I

You Might Want to Revisit Episode One...
We’ve gone back to where it all began. Our very first episode has been completely remade: re-rewritten, re-scored, and rebuilt as a full-cast production. It's the same story, told the way we always meant to tell it. If you head to Season One, Episode One on this feed, you’ll now find the new version waiting for you. Now then, pour yourself some tea, and let's step inside... This is production was made possible by listeners like you. Consider joining them and directly help support future episodes here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S3 Ep 11S3E11 Count Magnus
In a police interview room, a young woman is counting everyone she sees, trying to find someone hidden in plain sight... Before she's finished, this station will discover the difference between a witness… and a warning. Please see the end of the show notes for content warnings. Note, these may contain spoilers. Credits Written by Mark Nixon Based on the original short story by M.R. James Produced, Edited and Directed by Mark Nixon Musical Score by Nico Vettese Artwork by Shannon Lawes Cast Celia Ryan was played by Michelle Kelly Nicola Wraxall was played by Sarah Nightingale Klara Wallenberg was played by Karin Heimdahl The Deacon was played by Mattias Rebo Officer Stanley Breen was played by David Ault Officer Ramsay Wakefield was played by Mark Nixon Ebba and the Woman on the Train were played by Janis Westin Katie was played by Jo Davies Count Magnus and additional voices were played by Jake Benson This is a Shadows at the Door Production, made possible by listeners like you. Help directly fund further episodes here. Content Warnings Story: strong binaural soundscaping, police neglect, screaming, depiction of vomiting, depiction of deaths, discussion of recreational drugs, description of graphic injury. Discussion: Swearing, sexual innuendo, gameshow-style loud noises, sounds of simulated gunfire, comedic simulation of a stabbing. Approximate Time StampsIntro (00:20:00), Story (00:37:00), Discussion (00:56:41), Credits (01:42:19), Outtakes (03:46:59) © 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

S3E10 To the Flame - Discussion
David and Mark go under the Moth's wing and bring you secrets, oddities and trips down idiosyncratic tangents. Listen to the very end for bloopers and hidden gems! Content Warnings Swearing, brief discussion of how the murders of Palestinians are covered in the news, mention of pedophilia, conspiracy theories and their impact, mild joke regarding the death of Princess Diana, sexual innuendo, light discussion of sexual gratification and implied performance of hosts, frequent crude mentions of sex, MK Ultra, clearer take of the very subtle background sex in the story, brief discussion of gun control, discussion of racism, brief discussion of the murders of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor, jokes about masturbation, mention of Fred and Rose West, mention of the Zodiac Killer, 'ACAB''. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S3E09 To the Flame - Act III
Panic turns to fury after an explosive accident rocks Point Pleasant. With the bakery in flames, the townsfolk gather to demand answers as fear drowns out reason. The hunt for the Mothman begins and Troughton must decide where he stands… and whether anyone can stop what’s coming next. CreditsWritten by Mark NixonProduced, Edited and Directed by Mark NixonMusical Score by Nico VetteseDiegetic music licensed from Pond 5 CastGeoffrey Troughton - David AultMayor Reed Goddard - Graham Rowat Sheriff Lymari Acevedo - Rissa MontañezSalem Everett - Maya MurphyPete Strahosvki - R P DavisMaine Haden - Nhea DurousseauJules Pullman - Johnathan Magno Wyatt Haynes - Tristan SnyderCarl Greene - Ty WilkinsBailey Valentine - Gina MoravecMax Linklater - Damon AlumsSherman Hall - Gerald HillMarcos Molina - Joel De JesusStanley Freemantle - J.D. KayeBarry Pike - Daniel FoytikTasha Flanagan - Ilana CharnelleRoz Douglas - Michelle JinPhilippa Bishop - Jazzy FrizzleBrent Mullen - Jake Benson Lauren Mackenzie - Ashley Rose KaplanDani Pound - Nichole GoodnightGrace Cullen - Addison PeacockSpencer Hodge - Jamie Petronis Hamish McNamara - Brandon P. JenkinsMartin Epps - Giancarlo Herrera Michelle Mulgrew - Lena Garcia Jack - Mark NixonThe Creature - Derrick Valen Featuring special guest stars: Doug Bryce - David CummingsThe Voice - Peter Joseph LewisThe Mothman Witness - Laura Post This is a Shadows at the Door Production, made possible by listeners like you. Consider joining them and joining our Patreon. Help directly fund further episodes here. The sequel to this production: Earworm-- is now available via this link. Content Warnings Swearing, microphone interference noise, police abuse of power, gunfire, police threatening unarmed civilians, gun fights, , binaural bullet effects, depictions of gory deaths, realistic retching. © 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

S3E08 To the Flame - Act II
Rumours have a way of spreading in Point Pleasant, and the Mothman’s shadow is stretching further than ever before. Sightings are growing bolder, sending ripples of excitement and dread through the community. Very soon, the danger will no longer confined to the tree line, and the town’s next chapter will be written in chaos. This is TO THE FLAME, ACT II TO THE FLAME: ACT III coming Friday 1st August 11:00am BST ----------- DISCUSSION EPISODE coming Friday 1st August 08:00pm BST Credits will appear with Act III upon the story's conclusion Content Warnings Story: frequent discussion of death and trapping of bobcats, swearing, gunfire, brief description of gore, flies, depiction of traffic accident, depictions of fire, spitting, smoking, vomiting, discussion of monster fucking, light discussion of stalking, loud emergency service sirens. This is a Shadows at the Door Production, made possible by listeners like you! To help us make more episodes consider joining them on Patreon. Help directly fund further productions here. © 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

S3E07 To the Flame - Act I
Point Pleasant, West Virginia: a town wrapped in folklore and friendly smiles. But beneath the welcome mats and festival flyers, something ancient is stirring... And it’s already watching Doctor Geoffrey Troughton. This week is MOTH WEEK TO THE FLAME: ACT I Monday 28th July ----------- TO THE FLAME: ACT II Wednesday 30th July ----------- TO THE FLAME: ACT III Friday 1st August 11:00am BST ----------- DISCUSSION EPISODE Friday 1st August 08:00pm BST Credits will appear with Act III upon the story's conclusion Content WarningsStory: eating sounds, frequent discussion of death and trapping of bobcats, swearing. This is a Shadows at the Door Production, made possible by listeners like you! To help us make more episodes consider joining them on Patreon. Help directly fund further productions here. © 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

Earworm — Take It Home Today
bonusAt last, Earworm is here!Our full audio drama musical-- infused with jazz, hip hop, and ghosts-- is now available to own! The show runs over 75 minutes with ten original songs and all the pleasing terror you can handle. 🎵 Get your copy today for just £12.00 and help us keep making independent horror for all to enjoy. Earworm won’t hit this public podcast feed for another year... but you can invite it in right now. 👉 https://payhip.com/b/FzSQq The soundtrack is also now available on bandcamp 💿 https://shadowsatthedoor.bandcamp.com/album/earworm-original-soundtrack Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S3 Ep 6S3E06 The Tides of Men
Norway, 1941. A country under the shadow of Nazi occupation. Marius, a fisherman, puts down his rod to take action. But Marius will soon learn there are more than just fish in the dark waters... Please see the end of the show notes for content warnings. Note, these may contain spoilers. Free Transcripts are available: https://shadowsatthedoor.com/transcripts/ Marius was played by Jeppe Beck Laursen Gunnar was played by Kai Kennet Hanson Henry Blaxhall was played by Jake Benson Jürgen, a German Soldier was played by Alan Burgon And The Intelligence Operative was played by Erika Sanderson Adittional voices were provided by Jeppe Beck Laursen, Jake Benson and Alan Burgon The Tides of Men was written by Mark Nixon Produced, Directed and Sound Designed by Mark Nixon The original score was written and performed by Nico Vettese Norwegian translation was provided by Miria Greyhaven Special thanks to Øystein Ulsberg Brager The Nordland Railway: Tracks of War Production copyright held by Shadows at the Door productions. The rights to the story remain with the author. 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 (00:20:00), Story (00:44:00), Discussion (42:17:00), Credits (01:32:00), Outtake (01:33:00) Content Warnings: Story: Swearing in English, Norwegian and German, depictions of drowning, depictions of the undead, alcohol use, nazis, mild homophobia, one homophobic slur in German, gunfire, depiction of dying via gunfire, punching, strong binaural soundscaping, screaming. Discussion: Swearing, light discussion of foot fetish, light discussion of war and Nazis, discussion of German invasion of Norway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S3 Ep 5S3E05 - Capture My Best Side
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
Bonus Story - The Monkey's Paw
bonusOne 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
Bonus Story - The Outsider
bonusAnother 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
The Cask of Amontillado by Edgar Allan Poe
bonusIn the depths of a wine cellar, an old grudge is repaid-- brick by brick. CreditsWritten by M.R. JamesProduced, Edited and Directed by Mark NixonCastRead by David AultThis is a Shadows at the Door Production, made possible by listeners like you. Transcripts available here. Help directly fund further episodes here.Content WarningAlcoholism, claustrophobia. © 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

S3 Ep 4S3E04 - Wrong Track
EHave 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

S3 Ep 3S3E03 - Bruiser
EFrom 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

S3 Ep 2S3E02 - The Case of Rhys Harrison
EA 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

S3 Ep 1S3E01 - Where Queer Things Him Befell
EA 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
Trailer
trailerOur 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

Wailing Well by M.R. James
bonusA group of scouts stray too close to an old well, long shunned by the locals. Some warnings, it seems, are well earned. CreditsWritten by M.R. JamesProduced, Edited and Directed by Mark NixonCastRead by David AultThis is a Shadows at the Door Production, made possible by listeners like you. Consider joining them and supporting our Patreon: https://patreon.com/marknixon Transcripts available here. Help directly fund further episodes here.Content WarningChild endangerment, child death descriptions, insinuation of violence toward children. © 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

Ep 28The Discussion of Dorian Gray
EMark & 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