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The HorrorBabble Podcast

SpectreVision Radio
Horror
Death
H. P. Lovecraft
Supernatural
Murder
Antarctica
Innsmouth
Fear
Clark Ashton Smith
Necronomicon
Mountains Of Madness
The Diary Of a Madman
Ancient Civilization
Nature
Ghost Stories
M. R. James
Cannibalism
Mist-Monster
Decay
Occultism

The HorrorBabble Podcast — classic horror and forgotten weird fiction. SpectreVision Radio is a bespoke podcast network at the intersection between the arts and the uncanny, featuring a tapestry of shows exploring the anomalous, the luminous, and the numinous. We’re a community for creators and fans vibrating around common curiosities, shared interests and persistent passions. ⁠spectrevisionradio.... more

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes445Founded5 years ago
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"Take the Z-Train" is a March 1953 Weird Tale by the American author, Allison V. Harding. “A ghostly train that never was, heads for a ghastly destination that couldn’t be..."

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"Death of the Kraken" by American author David H. Keller, first appeared in Weird Tales Magazine in March 1942. The magazine described the tale as follows: “In the Sargasso Sea Are Many Monsters . . . Human Ones!”

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"The Piper from Bhutan" by American author David Bernard, first appeared in Weird Tales Magazine in February 1938. The story tells of an elderly piper from Bhutan, who claims to be able restore vitality to the recently deceased.

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"Necromancy in Naat" is a Zothique Cycle story by Clark Ashton Smith, first published in the July 1936 edition of Weird Tales. "A strange, spine-chilling story about the dead people that swam in the ocean and served the sorcerers of Naat."

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Ian
Host of The HorrorBabble Podcast; central narrator and curatorial voice.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 1.1k ratings
  • My go-to horror podcaster.

    Great reading of classic horror tales.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sepharad1
    France2 months ago
  • Solid Narrator is seriously on point.

    “The Night Wire” by HF Arnold was performed FLAWLESSLY! No other rendition comes even close.. These guys are just Top Tier status. GRINDING it out for years now!! A++++++

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    I Drive Beaters
    United States2 months ago
  • Excellent podcast of horror stories.

    I love the voice of the narrator. I never get tired of listening to him.

    Audible
    5
    Jose Hernandez
    United States4 months ago
  • I love the voice of the narrator. I never get tired of listening to him.

    Audible
    5
    Jose Hernandez
    United States4 months ago
  • The voice actor is very good at telling the stories

    I ran into horrorbabble when I was sick scrolling through YouTube than I was instantly interested with all there story defiantly the H.P. Lovecraft stories

    Audible
    5
    Rance
    United States5 months ago

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Listeners praise top-tier narration and voice acting.
Ads mid-episode draw mixed reactions but production quality remains strong.
Audiences appreciate curated, classic horror selections.

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Apple Podcasts
#137
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#66
Canada/Fiction
Apple Podcasts
#215
United Kingdom/Fiction
Apple Podcasts
#36
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Apple Podcasts
#93
Finland/Fiction
Apple Podcasts
#113
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This show curates classic horror and forgotten weird fiction, delivered as polished narrated readings with occasional sponsor segments. Episodes cover a wide range of vintage authors and era-spanning horror, from cosmic dread to supernatural mystery, often with a steady, cinematic narration style. A standout is the consistent selection of influential weird fiction pieces, paired with high-quality voice work and production values, making it appealing to fans of atmospheric storytelling and literary horror. The format and tone likely attract devoted listeners who enjoy immersive, audio-first experiences and curated classic horror pieces, with room for both homage and fresh narration.

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The HorrorBabble Podcast launched 5 years ago and published 445 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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