In the heart of Italy's culinary capital, the prestigious Festival of the Cooks transforms the mountain village of San Lucente into a haven for chefs and lovers of exquisite cuisine. But as the festival draws near, a sinister undercurrent begins to ripple beneath the surface.

One year after the mysterious disappearance of a legendary chef, festival's guests, culinary experts and gourmands alike, are ensnared in a chilling web of fear, suspicion, and murder.

Told across five spine-tingling episodes, Il Sagra dei Cuochi is a giallo-inspired horror podcast where food, betrayal, and murder intertwine to create a feast of terror. Prepare to venture into the shadowy corners of the culinary world. Where the line between gourmet and gore fades…and no one leaves the table unscathed.

Premieres October 3 2025

This fall...something rotten simmers beneath the surface of Italy's most prestigious food festival. Il Sagra Dei Cuochi is a giallo-inspired horror podcast where food, betrayal, and murder intertwine to create a feast of terror. Prepare to venture into the shadowy corners of the culinary world. Where the line between gourmet and gore fades…and no one leaves the table unscathed.

Premiering October 3, 2025

A police investigator returns to the quiet Italian village of San Lucente, carrying with her the weight of an unsolved case. As the festival stirs to life, so do the whispers she thought she'd left behind.

CAST:

The Investigator: Emily Stewart

Additional Voices: Joe Pavia, Oliver Pavia, Trudy Pavia

CREW:

Produced by Joe and Oliver Pavia

Written and Directed by Oliver Pavia

Foley and Sound Design by Joe Pavia

Original Music by Phil Tees

Graphic Design by Erynn Hayden

Listener Note: This show contains Violence and Disturbing Content and Sounds