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Petrified
Irish Dancing
Dylan Baker
David Dastmalchian
Ireland
Connaught Region
Langwellen House
George Sharp
Veronica Sharp
Brian Sharp
Supernatural
Horror
Death
Child Sacrifice
Power
Adoration
Wesley Vral
Gilded Thistle Theatre
Dubic
Theatre

Petrified - a horror audio drama anthology from a darker Ireland. Petrified tells the chilling tales of ordinary people encountering the supernatural, and their terrifying fates.

Written and directed by Peter Dunne. Produced, edited and sound design by Liam Geraghty.

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Welcome to a very special behind-the-scenes documentary where you'll discover the bone-chilling beginnings of Petrified!

Note: This documentary contains clips from previous episodes of Petrified and as such contains spoilers for some episodes.

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The strained relationship between a privileged mother and son goes to hell when he carries out her final requests in their echoing family mansion. 

CAST

Donncha O’Dea as Brian

Deirdre Monaghan as Veronica

and Dylan Baker as George

CREW

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In the depths of winter, a woman haunted by her family history invites psychic investigators to a once-grand hotel.

CAST

Michelle McMahon as Hazel

Margaret McAuliffe as Mila

Ciaran O’Grady as Linley

CREW

Written & directed by Peter Dunne

Produ... more

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A big city researcher must choose between two possible love interests in a village celebrating seriously weird traditions.

CAST

Donncha O’Dea as Rex

Anna Sheils-McNamee as Percy

Margaret McAuliffe as Beanie

Liam Geraghty & Peter Dunne as Various... more

YouTube

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Recent Guests

Donncha O'Dea
Actor credited for Rex (Rex Ingram)
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David Dastmalchian
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Dylan Baker
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Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 537 ratings
  • Really good!

    I'm really enjoying this podcast. Nearly all the episodes are brilliant. It is great if you like a scary story, but there's some really good humour subtly worked in too.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mikidags
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Very good

    So glad this Podcast resumed. Thank you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    POstal Papi
    United States2 months ago
  • Season 4 coming!!

    I’m SO excited for the next season!!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Washburn@hoffman
    United States3 months ago
  • Spectacular

    I quite literally screamed with joy when I saw a new season was coming. The best podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nickname 4878
    United States3 months ago
  • Unfortunately…

    …I listened to the most recent one first. I’m not sure if the rest will be less good or not as it was absolutely belting. It was finishingjust as I was pulling into some woods by the side of bodmin moor to visit my relatives. Talk about the perfect tale for the perfect time…brilliant voice acting. Hopefully there might be more at some point?😄🙏. Update: Listened to them all now. Bloody brilliant. A couple are slightly less good ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    hepworth's squash
    United Kingdom6 months ago

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The show is commended for strong acting and writing across episodes, though a few listeners want more frequent releases.
Listeners praise high production quality and immersive storytelling, with consistent commenting on atmosphere and twists.
Many fans express anticipation for new seasons and gratitude for the craft and originality of the stories.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#85
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#235
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Apple Podcasts
#20
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#37
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#79
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#211
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What is Petrified about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This horror audio drama anthology centers on ordinary people who encounter supernatural forces, often set in intimate, small-town Irish settings. Episodes combine tight character dynamics, claustrophobic mood, and twisty, self-contained plots that blend ritual, folklore, and grim consequences. Production quality stands out, with strong acting, writing, and sound design that elevate atmospheric horror and deliver complete, standalone stories in each installment. The format appears to reward attentive listening and repeat engagement, with praised storytelling and high regard for pacing and craft, and it often explores themes of power, tradition, and family secrets.

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1. Uncanny
2. Limelight
3. Scary | A Paranormal Podcast
4. Haunted UK Podcast: Ghosts, Poltergeists, UFO's, and Strange Creatures
5. Weird in the Wade

How many episodes of Petrified are there?

Petrified launched 7 years ago and published 37 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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2. David Dastmalchian
3. Dylan Baker

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