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No Return

Kier Zhou
Anderkant
Lern
Daya
Magic
Missing Children
Siege Town
Vash
Rowena
The Kingdom Of Lern
Dea
Vita
Salryn
Sun and Moon Shields
Kingdom Of Lern
Swiftie
Military Operations
Comedic Banter
Community Crisis
Vashek
Jorvin

No Return: An Audio Drama by Kier Zhou

No Return is a darkly comic British fantasy audio drama set in a vast, doomed world of gods, mercenaries, lost cities, political disasters and very bad decisions.

Each story follows flawed people trying to survive a world that is too strange, too old, and too morally messy to make sense of. Expect ensemble chaos, dense worldbuilding, absurd humour, sudden t... more

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes104Founded4 years ago
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Chieftain Ondrei Anaheit- Mitch Kaye

Uruk Guards- Madeleine Buttitta & Frankie Vega

Gorluk - Graham Capobianco

Biksune Ree-  Taylor Michaels

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Chieftain Ondrei Anaheit- Mitch Kaye

Uruk Guards- Madeleine Buttitta & Frankie Vega

Gorluk - Graham Capobianco

Biksune Ree-  Taylor Michaels

Rebel Freeman- Alan Katsuro

Seilbh- Krissi Williams

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Kier Zhou
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4.1 out of 5 stars from 74 ratings
  • Very arrogant but very good fn excellent 👌👍

    Podcast Addict
    5
    @patrickjones
    a year ago
  • A journey through a creative mind like no other

    It’s cliche to say this show is “undefinable,” but with so many story lines crossing so many genres, the only appropriate genre is probably “epic,” in the same sense that the Odyssey and The Iliad are “epics.” I cannot begin to imagine how this creator keeps all his characters and plot lines straight, but it’s a marvel watch it happen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ReginaPrime
    United States2 years ago
  • Super creative world building

    I love the details of the work that he’s built! There’s epic twists and some shattering of long held beliefs in the world he’s created as you listen along.

    Each series feels very different in genre, which I love and never gets boring. It’s also so cool when you see the characters and story lines interweaving!

    And of course there’s lots of tongue and cheek bits in there too for humour.

    I would 10/10 recommend.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Littlelaurenwoo
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Hilarious

    It’s a bit weird but it’s so funny!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Alist Ener
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Innovative storytelling and a big world

    This show has one of the most chaotic [affectionate] release schedules but each of the ongoing arcs has something unique to offer and gives you a different angle on the world-building. Sometimes gut wrenchingly funny, sometimes grounded, it keeps you on your toes!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TheRadcliff
    United States2 years ago

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Listener praise for the creativity and worldbuilding in the storytelling.
Episodes with shifting loyalties and interwoven arcs are frequently highlighted as standout features.
Fans note the show's humor as a strong, recurring element amid dark, high-stakes plots.
Appreciation for the consistent voice acting and writing quality.

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#208
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19: Actual Play: The Fate of Daya: The Elusive Answers...
Q: How can I find the Whisper Man?
The civil servant suggests investigating the tavern mistress who is reported to be missing.

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A darkly comic fantasy with dense lore and ensemble storytelling that thrives on morally gray characters, political machinations, and high-stake magic. Episodes juggle grim consequences, sharp dialogue, and worldbuilding that rewards attentive listeners, often intertwining multiple storylines to reveal a broader, chaotic mythos. Production quality and voice acting are frequently highlighted by fans as driving the immersive experience, with humor regularly punctuating brutal or tragic moments. This show tends to reward fans of long-form arcs, surprising tonal shifts, and stories where the joke and the wound sit side by side, making it appealing to listeners who enjoy complex characters navigating a perilous, affectionately brutal world. The ... more

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No Return launched 4 years ago and published 104 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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