Show overview
The Black Tapes has been publishing since 2015, and across the 6 years since has built a catalogue of 51 episodes, alongside 3 trailers or bonus episodes. That works out to roughly 20 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a roughly quarterly cadence.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 6 min and 39 min — with run-times ranging widely across the catalogue. 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 years ago, with no new episodes in over a year. The busiest year was 2015, with 25 episodes published. Published by Terry Miles.
From the publisher
The Black Tapes is a weekly podcast from the creators of Pacific Northwest Stories, and is hosted by Alex Reagan. The Black Tapes Podcast is a serialized docudrama about one journalist's search for truth, her subject's mysterious past, and the literal and figurative ghosts that haunt them both. Do you believe?
Latest Episodes
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RABBITS is coming
trailerRABBITS NOVEL is coming June 8th! Pre-order or order your copy today! Visit terrymiles.com for more information. ABOUT RABBITS (NOVEL) "An outstanding debut technothriller, impossible to put down." -Publisher's Weekly STARRED "A twisted trip through a cool digital wilderness of a mystery. This book sticks to your brain. Read it." -Norman Reedus "A twisty roller coaster that morphs seamlessly from treasure hunt to conspiracy thriller to escape room." -Kirkus (Starred) "Rabbits is a remarkably assured debut, deftly written and laced with intrigue. Murakami meets Ready Player One." -Nicholas Eames "Dude, I dug the hell out of this book…the mix of 80s pop culture nostalgia and a thrilling mystery made it impossible to put it down." -Derek Kolstad, Creator and Writer of the John Wick franchise.
S3 Ep 6Episode 306 - Into the Black
In the Season Three Mid-Season finale of The Black Tapes Podcast, Alex and Strand arrive at a crossroads where everything meets and a decision has to be made.
S3 Ep 5Episode 305 - Worlds Collide
Alex draws nearer to the Axis Mundi while Strand reveals something surprising about his past.
S3 Ep 4Episode 304 - Songs and Signs
Alex digs into the occult history of the Oneida community, and Strand helps her connect some threads through his Black Tapes.
S3 Ep 3Episode 303 - A Family Gathering
Alex runs into the unexpected in Turkey, and Strand discovers his connection to the Black Tapes might be deeper than originally thought.
S3 Ep 2Episode 302 - The Musica Mundana
Alex brushes up on her mathematics while getting closer to the inner workings of the mysterious Thomas Warren and Daiva Corporation.
S3 Ep 1Episode 301 - The Sins of the Father
In the Season Three premiere, Strand unearths some secrets about his father, and Alex begins to make connections between the old and the new.
A SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
trailerTanis podcast host Nic Silver and regular contributor MK, explore the possible existence of "The Last Movie," an infamous underground feature film, reputed to drive you insane. Legend has it that every screening of this film was surrounded by bloodshed and controversy: one reviewer actually described slipping on blood in the aisle, as he ran through dozens of people trying to tear him apart. http://patreon.com/tanispodcast http://thelastmoviepod.com http://publicradioalliance.com http://tanispodcast.com http://twitter.com/thelastmoviepod For fans of: The Black Tapes, TANIS, RABBITS, PRA, Public Radio Alliance, WYNC, Serial, S-Town, paranormal, supernatural, NPR, This American Life, 99% Invisible, Audio Drama, Invisibilia, Gimlet, Mystery, Mystery Show, Up and Vanished, Parcast, Serial Killers, True Crime, horror, film, art, WBEZ, fiction, non-fiction, documentary, docudrama, PNWS, Pacific Northwest, Stories
Alex 2017 Halloween Announcement
trailerAlex introduces a teaser for producer Paul Bae's new podcast series, THE BIG LOOP. It all begins on Halloween. Subscribe today!
ALEX ANNOUNCEMENT
Alex has an exciting announcement! SUBSCRIBE TO RABBITS!
THE BLACK TAPES HALLOWEEN 2016 BONUS
A special Halloween bonus episode of The Black Tapes. http://theblacktapespodcast.com
Episode 212 - The Axis Mundi
In the season two finale, Dr. Strand confronts the truth of his relationship with Coralee and reveals a secret about The Strand Institute, while Alex finally pieces together the mystery of The Mysterium. http://theblacktapespodcast.com http://pnwstories.com SPONSORS: The Great Courses, Unsolved Murders: True Crime Stories
Episode 211 - About a Boy
Alex uncovers a secret about Dr. Strand's youth; a secret that could lead to unlocking the mysteries of The Black Tapes. Meanwhile, Nic and Alex close in on the location of the Axis Mundi. http://theblacktapespodcast.com http://pnwstories.com SPONSORS: The Great Courses, Stamps.com
Episode 210 - Welcome to the Machine
Investigation into the mysteries of the exorcism machine and Bobby Mames, leads Alex to some familiar names and a disturbing secret from Dr. Strand's past.
Episode 209 - The Brothers of the Mount
With Alex and Nic back in Seattle, Dr. Strand tries to help them solve the mystery of E. Hausdorff. Meanwhile, Alex closes in on some more Strand family secrets.
Episode 208 - Riverview
Alex and Nic head north to Vancouver, British Columbia in search of the elusive Thomas Warren. In Vancouver, they discover a mysterious box that leads them back to an old friend. http://theblacktapespodcast.com SPONSORS: barkbox, stamps.com, bombas socks, ring
Episode 207 - Personal Possessions
Alex revisits a Black Tape case in hopes of closing the circle on the role of the Order of the Ceonophus, and Dr. Strand takes our host on a stroll down memory lane.
Episode 206 - All in the Family
As Alex nears the point of no return in her investigation, an old friend reaches out to help her see the light.
Episode 205 - Cheryl
A voice from the past leads Alex deeper into the mysterious Order of the Ceonophus, a cryptic message brings us to an old hotel in Victoria, Canada, and Dr. Strand's Black Tapes get personal.
ALEX SLEEP NOTE #2
Alex Reagan's sleep notes: Sleep Note Number Two