
Sadistic is a cinematic original horror podcast delivering short-form, immersive nightmares for fans of psychological horror, supernatural suspense, sci-fi terror, thriller podcasts, and dark audio drama. Created, written, edited, and produced by Jon Saks, the series blends the atmospheric dread of John Carpenter with the character-driven unease of Stephen King, while carving out a bold voice all ... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 122 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Fiction | |||

“Good description is a learned skill, one of the prime reasons why you cannot succeed unless you read a lot and write a lot. It’s not just a question of how-to, you see; it’s also a question of how much to. Reading will help you answer how much, and ... more
“I'm a slow reader, but I usually get through seventy or eighty books a year, mostly fiction. I don't read in order to study the craft. I read because I like to read.”
― Stephen King
“I'm a slow reader, but I usually get through seventy or eighty books a year, mostly fiction. I don't read in order to study the craft. I read because I like to read.”
― Stephen King
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The most brilliant and creative storytelling, that I’ve ever heard. Each episode is fascinating, unique, and haunting on their own. Also, tons of connections intertwine throughout the entire series. The cast and crew “writers” Are hilarious, and are especially scary, in the greatest way! What a Riot!
Another gem that was a recommendation on another podcast I listen to. Great stories, great narration. What more can I say, check it out for yourselves.
It’s rare that a pod is so good that it catches you by surprise. You’re expecting so-so at best and instead you get great. This is that podcast. Amazing. Glad I found it.
Really enjoyed listening to these episodes. Glad I discovered it cause now I have 80 more episodes to catch up on
Came across this gem on Haunted American History. Great stories narration and sound quality. Highly recommend.
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Dark, immersive horror with a cinematic edge and an overarching mythos. Short-form, studio-quality tales span cosmic dread, psychological terror, haunted houses, sci-fi twists, and unsettling folklore, all elevated by meticulous sound design and strong voice performances. While many episodes stand alone, recurring threads and timelines reward attentive listeners, hinting at a layered universe built for binge listening and fan theories. Potential listeners who crave atmospheric scares, clever twists, and a mix of domestic and otherworldly horrors are likely to find this appealing, with occasional callbacks and Easter eggs enriching the experience.
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SADISTIC launched 2 years ago and published 122 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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Recent guests on SADISTIC include:
1. Rosemary Kellan
2. Jennifer Coolidge
3. Holly Hunter
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