As the one year anniversary of The End draws near, I'm on the hunt for some audio fiction tales from the past that I might have missed—or, more likely, forgotten about. So if you've a favorite that I've not featured previously, do let me know.
The last week, I've been helping lots of fiction podcasters improve the listener experience of their shows. That's been a lot of fun for me and quite helpful to the creators. Which should, in turn, help you and me, the listener. I'm doing it pro bono for now, as I'm learning a lot from the experience too.
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Let's get into this, shall we?
- Evo
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I've listened to every episode of these shows, and proudly recommend them to you. As with all things in life, YMMV.
While traveling through Europe on their honeymoon, newly-wed influencer couple, Karlie (Jessica Plummer) and Tre (Ben Hardy), notice an almost identical couple is following them and posting the same content - imitating their photos; same poses, filters, and tags.
Their inquiry snowballs into them being interrogated for a double homicide and discovering an influencer-targeted cult.
Upon learning his misogynist, conspiracy-spewing workmate holds a winning ticket for the most coveted prize on earth – the Global Early Retirement Lottery – a listless factory worker stops at nothing to ensure the reward goes to a more deserving citizen, namely himself, only to discover the prize is not exactly as advertised.
A LovelyMachine & Story Engine Production. Created and Written by Gregory Bayne. Produced and Directed by Gregory Bayne and Logan Donovan. Starring Logan Donovan, Jennifer Lafleur, Travis Swartz, and Jonathan Freeman.
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The Seneschal - From Netflix and the award-winning Wolf at the Door, an original fiction podcast from Zack Snyder set in the Rebel Moon universe. A mad king, a pair of brilliant inventors, and the story of the first Jimmy. Starring Ella Purnell, Jason Isaacs, Alfred Enoch, Naveen Andrews and Peter Serafinowicz.
Completed or finale'd shows we've recently added to our audio fiction directory.
A 3-episode comedy written and produced by Kitchener’s popular Backyard Theatre in cooperation with Jony Studios in Waterloo.
A former life coach navigates a host of zany clients, all while “life-coaching” his own journey.
Shannon, is a “Plastic Paddy," a clueless Irish-American who loves Ireland. She and her Druid cousin attend an arts residency, but an heiress, a hot groundskeeper, a fairy fort, a famous Russian dissident artist, and an army of frisky stoats have other plans.
Join Zoe and Jesse in this fast paced audio-drama as they stumble their way through an unfinished, half built afterlife.