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SADISTIC

Jon Saks
Grief
Mental Health
Sleep Tight
Death
Reincarnation
Suicide
Horror
Martin Taylor
Waverly Hills
Gertrude
Tuck
New York City
Family
Family Dynamics
Sports Radio
Tuberculosis
Horny For Horror
Scream
New York Sports
Rosewood Springs Motel

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

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes122Founded2 years ago
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Narrated by: Payton Hubert

“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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Recent Guests

Rosemary Kellan
Author who writes about dreams and angels, featured as a guest speaker at April Ghouls Day
Paranormal workshop speaker at AGD
Episode: April Ghoul's Day
Jennifer Coolidge
Actress known for her comedic roles, potentially entering the horror genre after meeting Miranda.
Episode: Spilled Guts
Holly Hunter
Academy Award-winning actress with a distinguished career, discussing her interest in possibly joining the horror genre.
Episode: Spilled Guts

Host

Jon Saks
Creator, writer, editor, and producer of Sadistic

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 118 ratings
  • Masterpiece

    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!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rayanne53
    United Statesa month ago
  • Great podcast

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JEC1711
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Sneaks up on you

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ItsJulySomewhere
    United States4 months ago
  • Fun listen

    Really enjoyed listening to these episodes. Glad I discovered it cause now I have 80 more episodes to catch up on

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Janet Kabowski
    United States4 months ago
  • Excellent

    Came across this gem on Haunted American History. Great stories narration and sound quality. Highly recommend.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ronidog99
    United Kingdom8 months ago

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Listeners praise high production quality and immersive storytelling.
Audiences appreciate strong voice performances and sound design that elevate the scares.
Fans enjoy intricate world-building and recurring threads that reward repeat listening.
The show draws in fans of both classic cosmic horror and modern techno-thriller vibes.

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Apple Podcasts
#173
Italy/Fiction
Apple Podcasts
#90
Sweden/Fiction
Apple Podcasts
#144
Denmark/Fiction
Apple Podcasts
#170
Brazil/Fiction
Apple Podcasts
#195
Norway/Fiction

Talking Points

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Tuck - Part 2
Q: What do you think Josh created this imaginary friend?
Ron suggests that children often create imaginary friends when they're lonely, which is a common occurrence.
Dick Halloran
Q: Did you ever go back to Derry?
Halloran states that he has never returned to Derry, revealing his belief that the town has a deep-rooted darkness.
Dick Halloran
Q: What happened that night?
Halloran recounts the terrifying night of the Black Spot fire, describing the unnatural speed of the flames and sensing a malicious presence.
Beyond - Part 3
Q: Would it be possible for me to speak with the child?
Yes, doc, I think you two should have a chat.

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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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1. Scare You To Sleep
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4. Wrong Station
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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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