
The Sound of Horror
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 300 | Founded | 19 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BooksArtsDramaFiction | |||

PseudoPod 1001: A Coven of Cats Under the Light of the Moon and The Halloween Parade is a PseudoPod original. C/W: implied animal harm (Coven) On this night, we escaped from our homes—we darted through the open doors, we leaped over the privacy fence... more
“Novel of the White Powder” first appeared in The Three Impostors in 1895. C/W: drug abuse, delusions The Angels of Mons: The Bowmen and Other Legends of the War by Arthur Machen The Angel of Mons Jess Nevins on The Novel of The White Powder White Li... more
‘Barghest’ was first published Modern Folklore: A Comma Press Course Anthology, in August 2025 C/W: bullying From the author: “The idea for Barghest came from reading legends surrounding the existence of mythical ‘black dogs.’ These were supernatural... more
PseudoPod 998: The Story-Stealer’s Night is a PseudoPod original. C/Ws from author: Body horror, creature horror, brief suicidal ideation, cancer, child abuse, child death and parent death Story-teller, Story-screamer Tell your tales into this night.... more
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Diverse authors, inclusive, fair labour practices, and interesting stories
This show will help you to become a well-rounded horror aficionado. It’s weekly, it’s free, and only very rarely does it disappoint.
Pros:
•Stimulating variety in horror subjects, authors, and literary styles.
•Presents classic and contemporary works.
•Genuine enthusiasm for their subject.
•Mostly professional-quality narrators.
•Insanely huge back catalogue.
Cons:
•Occasionally, low sound quality for host and narrator.
•Seems to be a conduit for wicked spirits and elder gods to enter our plan... more
Good stories and narration. The only slight downside is the host sometimes get's preachy. I'm here for the horror. Not a lecture or a window into the hosts personal beliefs of attempts at political humor. 5 stars otherwise.
Once again some poor soul Literally DEFINE’s it self by who it happens to be having sex with. Sad and Shallow. But you’ll figure it out.(I hope)….
If you want to learn how horror works, how it ticks and how it digs its bloody claws into you, this podcast will do it. For me, some of the best parts are at the end in the comments, where I can learn why and how the amazing stories of every episode make me shiver.
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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.
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Content typically features rich and diverse horror narratives from various authors, often focusing on unique themes such as identity, transformation, and the impacts of societal issues. Episodes combine haunting storytelling with commentary that frequently delves into the psychological and emotional depths of horror, critiquing conventional tropes and exploring the human experience through a horrific lens. The narratives, often interspersed with commentary from the hosts, aim to enhance the listener's engagement with both classic and contemporary horror, allowing for discussions on relevant cultural and political themes within the stories. Notably, the combination of original content and adaptations of classic works, alongside in-depth disc... more
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Recent guests on PseudoPod include:
1. Susan King
2. Louise Hewitt
3. Madhu Campbell
4. Cameron Shuttle
5. Mike Wyant Jr.
6. E. Catherine Tobler
7. Essie Batz
8. Lindsay King-Miller
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