Episodes

  • Drunk Ghost Stories: Pet Sem-uh-tarry

    Drunk Ghost Stories: Pet Sem-uh-tarry
    Jun 16 2026
    As a thank you to listeners old and new for getting the Beck's End Kickstarter to 1/3 funded, we're opening the Patreon vault and for a limited time only and released Drunk Pet Sem-uh-tarry. Watch out for a secret message from Jud around the 45 minute mark Listeners, take our hand as we stumble down a dark country road and right into the sem-a-tree. We did try to talk about child death but the dignity it deserves, unfortunately, we were drinking. See below for content warnings and please drink responsibly. As ever, thank you so much for your continued support here, it means a great deal and helps us bring you more of the show you love! Content Warnings: Excessive explicit language, sexual innuendo, lewd sexual discussion, clipping in audio, discussion of the Wendigo, comical depiction of child death, comical depiction and discussion of cat injury and death, discussion of gore. Drunk participant. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • Beck's End is now Live!

    Beck's End is now Live!
    Jun 11 2026
    Good news, everyone! The Kickstarter for Beck's End, our brand-new folk horror audio drama series, is now live! In this short announcement, we introduce the series, explain what it's all about, make some casting news and share how you can help us bring it to life. If you'd like to support the project, visit becksend.com to discover exclusive rewards and become one of the first people to experience Beck's End. becksend.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    2 mins
  • Earworm After Party

    Earworm After Party
    Jun 2 2026
    The Discussion of Earworm David and Mark sit down to discuss Earworm one year after its premiere, and celebrating its public release. They explore what’s next, and spiral into a wide array of behind-the-scenes stories, questionable observations, tangents and what to do in the Vatican. Episode Art by Leah Rohen Content Warnings: sexual innuendo, swearing, talk of ever-polarising society, discussion of the far right movement in the United Kingdom, extended jokes about masturbation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Earworm - Act II

    Earworm - Act II
    May 22 2026
    Our second and final Act of Earworm: A ghostly audio drama musical. Please see the end of the show notes for content warnings. Note, these may contain spoilers. Earworm is best enjoyed with headphones Credits Written, Directed & Produced by Mark Nixon Lyrics by Paul Alborough & Mark Nixon Music by Tom Caruana Cuts on Through a Glass Dark by Nick Maxwell Episode Art by Vic Bazaine Cast Starring David Ault as Geoffrey Troughton Paul Alborough A.K.A Professor Elemental as Ethan Nilsson Ilana Charnelle as Tasha Flanagan Erika Sanderson as Annabeth Chamberlain Michelle Kelly as Evelyn Carol additional voices provided by Mark Nixon The full production of Earworm is available now as a one act, ad-free file and ⁠⁠can be purchased here⁠⁠. Earworm is also available to stream in full, ad-free for our ⁠⁠Patreon Supporters.⁠⁠ ⁠⁠The soundtrack is available on Bandcamp⁠⁠ This is a Shadows at the Door production, made possible by listeners like you. Help directly fund further episodes ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠. Content Warnings Ghosts, possession, fictional depictions of alcohol abuse, sexual innuendo, sex shaming, homophobia, sexism, strong language, insinuated drug/alcohol abuse, unsafe while sleeping, subliminal messaging, mind control, fire. Sensory Warning: sounds of electronic interference such as static, strong binaural soundscaping Approximate Time Stamps - Intro (00:20:00), Story (00:37:00), Credits (00:26:27), Outtake (00:28:23) © Shadows at the Door Ltd. All rights reserved. The copyright for the story is held by the respective author. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    31 mins
  • Join us in the twisted town of Beck's End

    Join us in the twisted town of Beck's End
    May 20 2026
    Mark stops by to unveil both and important update and a trailer for something truly insidious... Becksend.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    6 mins
  • Earworm - Act I

    Earworm - Act I
    May 14 2026
    Earworm: An audio drama musical infused with hip hop, jazz and ghosts. Geoffrey Troughton can’t sleep. Music bleeds through the walls at all hours interrupting his paranormal studies. But something has crawled its way from the other side, a sinister earworm eager to sink its hook into the right host. As Geoffrey’s weary yet curious mind is hoisted into the darkness, will he surface from the shadows? Or will he be cursed to play second fiddle within his own soul? …And who will be next? Please see the end of the show notes for content warnings. Note, these may contain spoilers. Earworm is best enjoyed with headphones Credits Written, Directed & Produced by Mark Nixon Lyrics by Paul Alborough & Mark Nixon Music by Tom Caruana Cuts on Through a Glass Dark by Nick Maxwell Episode Art by Vic Bazaine Cast Starring David Ault as Geoffrey Troughton Paul Alborough A.K.A Professor Elemental as Ethan Nilsson Ilana Charnelle as Tasha Flanagan Erika Sanderson as Annabeth Chamberlain Michelle Kelly as Evelyn Carol and Mark Nixon as Al Marko Act II of Earworm releases Thursday 14th May 2026 The full production of Earworm is available now as a one act, ad-free file and ⁠can be purchased here⁠. Earworm is also available to stream in full, ad-free for our ⁠Patreon Supporters.⁠ ⁠The soundtrack is available on Bandcamp⁠ This is a Shadows at the Door production, made possible by listeners like you. Help directly fund further episodes ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠. Content Warnings Ghosts, possession, fictional depictions of alcohol abuse, sexual innuendo, sex shaming, homophobia, sexism, strong language, insinuated drug/alcohol abuse, unsafe while sleeping, subliminal messaging, mind control, fire. Sensory Warning: sounds of electronic interference such as static, strong binaural soundscaping Approximate Time Stamps - Intro (00:20:00), Beck's End (00:47:00), Story (1:09:58) © Shadows at the Door Ltd. All rights reserved. The copyright for the story is held by the respective author. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    55 mins
  • You Might Want to Revisit Episode One...

    You Might Want to Revisit Episode One...
    Feb 25 2026
    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
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    1 min
  • S3E11 Count Magnus

    S3E11 Count Magnus
    Dec 18 2025
    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 Ltd. All rights reserved. The copyright for the story is held by the respective author. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 46 mins