The Call of Cthulhu Mystery Program

The Call of Cthulhu Mystery Program is pleased to present Havana Syndrome as a "Haunter in the Dark" - our spotlight on some of our favorite eerie stories. Havana Syndrome is a spy mystery and fact-to-fiction thriller told in disappearing messages, and, if you look deep enough, in more than just the audio medium. Every family has secrets… but how many of them involve government organizations, espionage, and sonic weapons...?Content Warning: This episode contains strong language, guns, description of disorienting sensations.Transcript: https://bit.ly/3OQpf6JHavana Syndrome Website: https://havanasyndromepodcast.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Call of Cthulhu Mystery Program is pleased to present Camlann as a "Haunter in the Dark" - our spotlight on some of our favorite eerie stories. In Camlann, the modern world has ended and only folklore and Arthurian legends remain. Monsters prowl through the mists of Wales and survivors take shelter in the countryside, holding onto hope.Camlann’s first season is out now in its entirety and you can join The Call of Cthulhu Mystery Program's showrunner, Cat Blackard, along with voices from Midnight Burger and Old Gods of Appalachia, a for a listen-along live streaming event kicking off the drive to fund Camlann's next season.Saturday, November 30th, 10am-9pm Eastern on the Tin Can Audio Twitch channel (https://www.twitch.tv/tincanaudio). More info here: https://bit.ly/4fRYWZeContent Warning: This episode contains strong language, fantasy violence, disaster, death, and grief.Transcript: https://www.tincanaudio.co.uk/camlann-s1e1-transcriptCamlann Website: https://www.tincanaudio.co.uk/camlann Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Call of Cthulhu Mystery Program's showrunner Cat Blackard (voice of Estelle Thorpe, Roger Simmons, and other characters) will be at North Carolina Comicon, in Durham North Carolina - November 9th and 10th. There, she'll be hosting a panel on horror as well as other events. Meet her and see if she’ll spill sordid secrets about our next sinister sortie. Tickets and more info at nccomicon.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Call of Cthulhu Mystery Program is pleased to present The Sprouting as a "Haunter in the Dark" - our spotlight on some of our favorite horror stories. Once upon an apocalypse, eldritch plants overran the modern world as you know it and the fabric of reality twisted in the grasp of malignant magical bargains. Ever since THE SPROUTING… the humans who remain struggle to trust their own senses and must learn instead to trust one another to survive.Content Warning: This episode contains harsh language, violence, gore, guns, death, insects, and scenes of horror and post apocalyptic survival.Transcript: https://the-sprouting.com/chapter01-part01/The Sprouting Links: https://linktr.ee/thesprouting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Call of Cthulhu Mystery Program’s Cthulhu Cthommentary Arcane Advent concludes and rings in the New Year In the Mouth of Madness.Prepare to have your reality shattered in John Carpenter and Michael De Luca's love letter to H.P. Lovecraft and Stephen King. Join showrunner Cat Blackard, Keeper Luke Stram, Omniverse's Doug Banks, and illustrator Jarrod on a nightmarish road trip that'll leave you forever changed. This film is no clear-cut adaptation, but our Cthommentary unpacks it's significant inspiration from specific Lovecraft stories and even stories that inspired Lovecraft; as well as the film's commentary on the influence of media and perceived reality in a way that's chillingly more poignant in the decades since it debuted.In addition to these public Arcane Advent releases, there's a whole new batch of Lovecraftian cinema Cthommentary episodes coming exclusively to Patreon and Supporting Cast. Join us at cthulhumystery.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Call of Cthulhu Mystery Program’s Cthulhu Cthommentary Arcane Advent is here to horrify your holiday season with Lovecraftian cinema discussions every Friday in December.Herbert and Dan are back! And so are Mystery Program's Showrunner Cat Blackard, Keeper Luke Stram, Omniverse's Doug Banks, and introducing Mystery Program illustrator and future star: Jarrod Pope. Can this sequel to the immortal classic, Re-Animator, do justice to the original's phosphorescent legacy of campy comedy horror? Can Herbert and Dan's love be patched up with a patchwork woman? What's the connection between this film and the cult classic, Society? Dig up these horrors and more in this installment of Cthulhu Cthommentary!In addition to these public Arcane Advent releases, there's a whole new batch of Lovecraftian cinema Cthommentary episodes coming exclusively to Patreon and Supporting Cast. Join us at cthulhumystery.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Call of Cthulhu Mystery Program’s Cthulhu Cthommentary Arcane Advent is here to horrify your holiday season with Lovecraftian cinema discussions every Friday in December.Showrunner Cat Blackard, Keeper Luke Stram, and special guest Doug Banks have gathered together to watch the most-beloved Lovecraft adaption of all-time and a high water mark in camp horror comedy, Stuart Gordon's Re-Animator - specifically the "Integral Cut", extending the film with 15 minutes of essential and unrated content. They discuss the film's origins, Herbert and Dan's beautiful relationship, and the fascinating story additions to this expanded edition.In addition to these public Arcane Advent releases, there's a whole new batch of Lovecraftian cinema Cthommentary episodes coming exclusively to Patreon and Supporting Cast. Join us at cthulhumystery.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Call of Cthulhu Mystery Program’s Cthulhu Cthommentary Arcane Advent is here to horrify your holiday season with Lovecraftian cinema discussions every Friday in December. Join Showrunner Cat Blackard and Keeper Luke Stram as they have their pineal glands expanded by the horny resonance of the 1986 Lovecraft adaptation: From Beyond. The cast and crew behind the beloved classic, Re-Animator, return to the screen to expand one of H.P.'s short stories with a healthy dose of body horror and BDSM. What skills would these investigators dump their stats in? Is there a compelling trans identity narrative hidden in these ever-changing character arcs? There's only one way to find out! Flip the switch and be bathed in our violet light. In addition to these public Arcane Advent releases, there's a whole new batch of Lovecraftian cinema Cthommentary episodes coming exclusively to Patreon and Supporting Cast. Join us at cthulhumystery.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to The Call of Cthulhu Mystery Program’s Cthulhu Cthommentary Arcane Advent - here to paint your merry and bright holiday season with ghastly screams and indescribable colors.Every Friday this December we're unleashing Cthulhu Cthommentary episodes discussing Lovecraftian cinema with Showrunner Cat Blackard, Keeper Luke Stram, and the occasional guest. In this first filmic installment, we're exploring 2019's Nicholas Cage-starring adaptation of The Color Out of Space. A short story is expanded to a surprisingly deep character study of a family driven mad!In addition to these public Arcane Advent releases, there's a whole new batch of Lovecraftian cinema Cthommentary episodes coming exclusively to Patreon and Supporting Cast. Join us at cthulhumystery.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tune in to an interview broadcast with Call of Cthulhu Mystery Program showrunner, Cat Blackard, where she shares details on a fast-approaching Mystery Program event and an episode of her latest project: "MOTHER," She Wrote - a mind-bending, tear-jerking journey where psychic children brave alien invasion, magical lands, corrupt politicians, and homesickness. It's a sci-fi adventure, with plenty of Lovecraftian influences under the hood. Subscribe via your favorite podcast player and discover more at mothershewrote.earthBut that's far from all... This December we're unleashing an Arcane Advent of Cthulhu Cthommentary episodes discussing Lovecraftian Cinema such as Re-Animator, In the Mouth of Madness and more. Five weeks of frightful film conversations with The Call of Cthulhu Mystery Program's Cat Blackard, Keeper Luke Stram, and the occasional guest - released publicly for the first time AND a whole new batch of Cthommentary episodes coming to Patreon and Supporting Cast. Learn more in this special bulletin, and join us at cthulhumystery.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's the last days of summer... School is about to begin... Five kids dare to spend the night in a haunted estate. Will they survive to see the sunrise, or will they succumb to the hunger of Howling House?All episodes of this award-winning season are out now at cthulhumystery.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We're excited to share a limited time digital storefront for anyone who missed out on our crowdfunding rewards AND to introduce you to a new show from Omniverse: K8 Was Here - created and performed by Mystery Program's Cat Blackard and Doug Banks.Hear Cat provide the details of our Call of Cthulhu Mystery Program BackerKit store - open from now until March 15th, 2023 at https://cthulhumystery.backerkit.com as well as new updates on our plans for what comes next from Mystery Program.Then, Cat intros a preview of K8 Was Here - an experiment in RPG storytelling and on one of the most incredible roleplaying experiences of her life. You can listen to the entire RPG Audio Drama adventure at http://k8washere.com.Join our Patreon at https://patreon.com/omniversemediaJoin our Discord server at https://omniverse.media/discord Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A breaking news bulletin about the future of our audio drama of occult oddities. Mystery Program’s Showrunner, Catherine Blackard, gives an on-air interview discussing what's to come following our crowdfunding campaign and the fight to tell more stygian stories. She also asks listeners to vote for us in the final round of The Audio Verse Awards and ensure that our cast and crew are recognized for their hard work on "Night at Howling House".Important Links: Patreon: https://patreon.com/omniversemediaOur Audio Verse Award Voting Page: https://cthulhumystery.com/audioverse Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Cthulhu Cthommentary is an episode-by-episode exploration of the dark recesses of The Call of Cthulhu Mystery Program - exclusive to Patreon, but we're bringing our two-part exploration of the first episode of "Night at Howling House" public.In Cthulhu Cthommentary we go behind-the-scenes and share ALL our secrets: the roleplaying paths not taken, the obscure historical and cultural references, the uncanny depths of research that go into our parody commercials, and much more. In part two of our exploration of "The Dare" we dig deeper into character origins - exploring the improvised development of Joey and Dirt, and the lengths our Sound Designer, Colin Peterson, went to develop this series' spatial audio.Join us in funding our next season: https://cthulhumystery.com/crowdfundFind episodes of Cthulhu Cthommentary at Patreon.com/OminverseMedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Cthulhu Cthommentary is an episode-by-episode exploration of the dark recesses of The Call of Cthulhu Mystery Program - exclusive to Patreon, but we're bringing our two-part exploration of the first episode of "Night at Howling House" public.In Cthulhu Cthommentary we go behind-the-scenes and share ALL our secrets: the roleplaying paths not taken, the obscure historical and cultural references, the uncanny depths of research that go into our parody commercials, and much more. This two-part exploration covers the development history of "Howling House" and start the dissection of the first episode, "The Dare": roads not taken, historical details, clips of our original character-establishing improvisations, and more.Join us in funding our next season: https://cthulhumystery.com/crowdfundFind episodes of Cthulhu Cthommentary at Patreon.com/OminverseMedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Trapped in Howling House’s basement, the children discovered a hidden room, and within it, the horrendous secrets of this God-forsaken place. Armed with iron, fire, and the terrible knowledge of the house's history, they descend into the darkest depths of this damned domicile.Join us in funding our next season: https://cthulhumystery.com/crowdfundThis episode's transcript and full credits are available at: https://www.cthulhumystery.com/howling-house-episode-7Content Warning: Violence, gore, harsh language, child endangerment and abuse, vore, cannibalism, domestic abuse, murder, misogyny, gaslighting, addiction, and putrescence."Night at Howling House" Episode 7 - “Nadir” - was written and performed by Luke Stram, Cat Blackard, Chris LeBrane, Manda Bruno, Brandon Gerson, and Colin Peterson, with additional scripting and story editing by Cat Blackard.Cast (In Order of Appearance):Cat Blackard as The Narrator/ The AnnouncerCat Blackard as Advertising WomanLuke Stram as The KeeperColin Peterson as Tommy "Woods" NorthwoodChris LeBrane as Joey DavenportManda Bruno as Chelsea NorthwoodBrandon Gerson as DirtLuke Stram as ???Alyson Grauer as Evelyn BarnakerLeeman Kessler as The CatCynthia Beckert as Grandma NorthwoodCat Blackard as Dirt's MotherEbonie Ellington as Joey's MotherNicky Holland as Cherry Featherbottom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Terribly injured and in league with a strange creature, the children flee to the basement. In this unexplored space they regroup, trying to make sense out of the unfathomable things they've experienced, and uncover the horrid history of Howling House in the process.Join us in funding our next season: https://cthulhumystery.com/crowdfundThis episode's transcript and full credits are available at: https://www.cthulhumystery.com/howling-house-episode-6Content Warning: Violence, harsh language, child endangerment and abuse, bullying, domestic abuse, smoking, infanticide, self harm, execution, violence towards house pets, cannibalism, suicidal ideation, murder, oppressive religion, misogyny, and gaslighting."Night at Howling House" Episode 6 - “The Curse” - was written and performed by Luke Stram, Cat Blackard, Chris LeBrane, Manda Bruno, Brandon Gerson, and Colin Peterson, with additional scripting and story editing by Cat Blackard.Cast (In Order of Appearance):Cat Blackard as The Narrator/ The AnnouncerCat Blackard as Working Stiff/ Doctor Ghede Muñoz/ Dapper ManLuke Stram as The KeeperColin Peterson as Tommy "Woods" NorthwoodChris LeBrane as Joey DavinportManda Bruno as Chelsea NorthwoodBrandon Gerson as DirtLuke Stram as ???Leeman Kessler as The CatAlyson Grauer as Evelyn BarnakerJonathan West as Dirt's FatherCat Blackard as Dirt's MotherSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Call of Cthulhu Mystery Program will return next week, but don’t you worry for an instant that this Samhain season will be short on spookings - if you crave tricks and treats, we'll fill your bag to the brim with "Haunters in the Dark" our spotlight on some of our favorite horror stories. In this installment we're sharing a tale from the anthology series, The Dark Tome: "Keeper of the Dead". It's the story of a teenage girl coming of age in a strange tradition. But traditions and history can’t be taken for granted - those of us living might be surprised what we find… under the surface.You'll also hear the latest news from Mystery Program and our crowdfunding campaign to produce our next season: "The Case of the Penumbral Gate". Help us build our fearsome future fictions at https://cthulhumystery.com/crowdfund and indulge in an exclusive emporium of items and experiences that both enhance your pledge power and your arcane abilities.Content Warning: This episode contains racism, colonialism, bullying, generational trauma, and lechery towards a minor.Transcript: https://www.realm.fm/episodes/dark-tome-book-of-stories-12/reader?media_type=audioFollow The Dark Tome: @thedarktomeListen to Undertow: Blood Forest: https://www.realm.fm/shows/undertowHear Mystery Program's Showrunner Interviewed: https://cthulhumystery.com/catinterviewCredits:“Keeper of the Dead” was created and written by Marguerite Croft. Performed by Maiya Koloski, with Shannon Campbell, Christine Marshall, Chris Price, Joe Bearor, and Casey Turner.Produced by Casey Turner and Karlyn DaigleDirected by Casey TurnerExecutive Produced by Fred GreenhalghEngineered, Edited, and Sound Designed by Karlyn Daigle.Recorded at Mind’s Eye ProductionsKeeper of the Dead is a Dagaz Media Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The guests of Howling House are divided and a terrifying revelation awaits them on each floor of this sinister shanty. All the way up in the attic, Dirt is alone in the world. Meanwhile, the Northwood siblings are on the second floor, studiously reading chilling accounts from the house's history and of the purported witch responsible. Lastly, Roger and Joey find themselves in the foyer, and at a critical juncture in their friendship.Join us in funding our next season: https://cthulhumystery.com/crowdfundThis episode's transcript and full credits are available at: https://www.cthulhumystery.com/howling-house-episode-5Content Warning: Violence, gore, harsh language, child endangerment and abuse, insects, arachnids, bullying, death, and violence towards defenseless creatures."Night at Howling House" Episode 5 - “Roughhouse” - was written and performed by Luke Stram, Cat Blackard, Chris LeBrane, Manda Bruno, Brandon Gerson, and Colin Peterson, with additional scripting and story editing by Cat Blackard.Cast (In Order of Appearance):Cat Blackard as The Narrator/The AnnouncerCat Blackard as Dr. Barbara HollowayLuke Stram as The KeeperColin Peterson as Tommy "Woods" NorthwoodChris LeBrane as Joey DavinportManda Bruno as Chelsea NorthwoodBrandon Gerson as DirtCat Blackard as Roger SimmonsLeeman Kessler as The CatLuke Stram as ??? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The horrors and tormenting visions of Howling House have mounted into a gruesome discovery. Shaken to his core, and nursing an injury, Dirt has fled into the attic. Meanwhile, Woods and Joey came to blows, only to be soothed by sweet Chelsea. And amidst all the chaos… The increasingly suspicious Roger has disappeared. Join us in funding our next season: https://cthulhumystery.com/crowdfundThis episode's transcript and full credits are available at: https://www.cthulhumystery.com/howling-house-episode-4Content Warning: Violence, gore, harsh language, child endangerment and abuse, discussion of guns, bullying, smoking, murder, and violence towards defenseless creatures."Night at Howling House" Episode 4 - “Bad Brothers” - was written and performed by Luke Stram, Cat Blackard, Chris LeBrane, Manda Bruno, Brandon Gerson, and Colin Peterson, with additional scripting and story editing by Cat Blackard.Cast (In Order of Appearance):Cat Blackard as The Narrator/The AnnouncerCat Blackard as Father/ Little BetsyLuke Stram as The KeeperColin Peterson as Tommy "Woods" NorthwoodChris LeBrane as Joey DavinportManda Bruno as Chelsea NorthwoodBrandon Gerson as DirtCat Blackard as Roger SimmonsZachary Fortais-Gomm as Ace SimmonsLuke Stram as ??? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.