Rephonic
Artwork for The Other Stories
Horror
The Other Stories
Phantom Finds
Horror Literature
Artificial Intelligence
Fellmore Hotel
Dracula
Isolation
Georgia Cook
The Rave
Death
Alina Kovach
The Telephone Game
Supernatural
Ghosts
JR Traas
Ghost Stories
Writing
Science Fiction
Music

These aren't the stories your mother used to tell you ... no, these are The Other Stories. The Other Stories is a weekly short story podcast. A modern take on The Twilight Zone, Tales From The Crypt, or The Outer Limits. Sci-Fi, Horror, Thriller, WTF stories delivered right to your podcast feed every Monday morning.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes744Founded10 years ago
Number of ListenersCategories
FictionScience FictionDrama

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for The Other Stories

Latest Episodes

S2.3 Never Use the Last Page

A woman seeks revenge upon the person who killed her fiancé in a most unusual manner.

Written by Morgan Chalfant (www.instagram.com/eyesonly34/)

Narrated by Erika Ventura (instagram.com/efventu)

Produc... more

S2.2 Long Live The Prom King

*Bobby never expected himself to die. Nobody with a girlfriend like Clara Jones in their life was about to die.*

Written by Georgia Cook (x.com/georgiacooked)

Narrated by Josh Curran

Produced by Karl Hughes (h... more

YouTube

S2.1 Warm-blooded

James Morello works the night shift on a far away space station. During one of his shifts, he realizes there’s something else out there with him in vast, emptiness.

Written by Trey Stone (www.facebook.com/TreyStoneAuthor/... more

YouTube

Fair

Lily, frustrated by her tyrannical manager at her cinema job, shows him a cursed film which causes him to be ripped apart by a demon.

Written by Caolán Mac An Aircinn (www.instagram.com/writercaolan/)

Narrated by Georgia Cook (https:/... more

Key Facts

Contact Information
Podcast Host
Number of Listeners
Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

Tales to Terrify
Tales to TerrifyDrew Sebesteny
Wrong Station
Wrong StationThe Wrong Station
PseudoPod
PseudoPodEscape Artists Foundation

Recent Guests

Trey Stone
Author of Warm-Blooded, writer of the episode
Author
Episode: S2.1 Warm-blooded
James Kennedy
Author of horror thriller 'Bride of the Tornado'
Episode: Writer’s Chair W/ James Kennedy
Ben Errington
Writer and co-founder of The Story Studio, Hawk & Cleaver
The Story Studio, Hawk & Cleaver
Episode: 101.3 Intermission - Re-Animated
Dan Soule
Horror author and former academic
Episode: The Writer's Chair Ep 1 W/ Dan Soule
Nick Cutter
Canadian author known for his horror novels and short stories, including The Troop and The Queen.
Gallery Books
Episode: Vol 100 - The End + Interview W/ Nick Cutter
Michael David Wilson
Founder of the UK horror website, podcast and publisher This Is Horror.
This Is Horror
Episode: Vol 99 - Ghost Stories + Interview W/ Michael David Wilson
Paul Tremblay
Horror author known for works such as "A Head Full of Ghosts" and "Survivor Song".
Author
Episode: Vol 98 - Infestation + Interview W/ Paul Tremblay
Mona Kabbani
A horror fan, writer, and reviewer obsessed with psychology and the human condition.
Author of "The Color of Blood" in New York City
Episode: Vol 97 - Crime II + Interview W/ Mona Kabbani
David Viergutz
A disabled army veteran and author of horror novels.
Various thriller and horror novels, including The Dead Things in Dark Places series.
Episode: Vol 95 - Masks II + Interview W/ David Viergutz

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 1.3k ratings
  • Love it!

    A wide range of scary and variety in these “Other Stories” each is creepy and unique in the best way.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rayanne53
    United States3 months ago
  • Four ads two hear a min of nothing for two more ads... No thanks jerks

    Podcast Addict
    1
    Justa Talkingdog
    a year ago
  • One day I will submit. I started at the first episode over a year ago. I still have not caught up. I love it all writers, readers, stories, and themes!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    ZLAM
    a year ago
  • Well written and performed!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    D04KILL
    a year ago
  • BDH01

    Creepy, Twisted and Weird - Great Podcast.

    Not for the squeamish.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    BDH01
    United Kingdoma year ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Production quality and sound design are frequently praised.
Long-time fans often express enthusiasm for the breadth of story genres.
Stories are varied and highly imaginative, with strong narration.
Some listeners criticise the advertising load relative to episode length.

Chart Rankings

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

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Writer's Chair W/ CM Forest
Q: How did you look at putting the stories together for your collection? Was there a rhyme and a reason to the order you put the stories in?
CM. Forest initially thought of arranging the stories chronologically but realized that it wouldn't work due to thematic similarities, opting instead for a flow that enhances the overall reading experience.
The Writer's Chair W/ CM Forest
Q: What kind of influences do you see in your work? Who are some of the people that perhaps you'd recommend to our audience?
CM. Forest recommends authors like Nick Cutter and Adam Neville, highlighting their unique approaches to horror and how their work has influenced his writing style.
The Writer's Chair Ep 1 W/ Dan Soule
Q: What recommendations do you have for finding independently published horror authors?
Curation is a big issue; relying on podcasts and small presses can help discover great indie horror works.
The Writer's Chair Ep 1 W/ Dan Soule
Q: Where did the idea for your story 'The Jam' come from?
I thought of setting it in a traffic jam after a drive home from Glasgow, which led to the idea of liminal spaces and characters trapped together.
The Writer's Chair Ep 1 W/ Dan Soule
Q: What are the components of a horror book that appeal to you?
I want a synthesis between plot and character where both serve each other, and I prefer readable prose with a nice rhythm.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per Episode
Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About The Other Stories

What is The Other Stories about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A weekly short-story show blending sci-fi, horror, and thriller with polished narration and strong production. Episodes feature varied, atmospheric tales that mix eerie premises with tight pacing, often exploring technology, identity, and the uncanny. Listeners tend to praise the high production value and the breadth of genres, while some critique ad load relative to episode length. The format—with concise, self-contained stories—works well for commuting or short listening sessions, and the show frequently curates a mood that leans toward chilling, thought-provoking twists. A standout element is the consistent, cinematic storytelling paired with distinct narrators and a robust soundscape that can feel like audio cinema.

Where can I find podcast stats for The Other Stories?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for The Other Stories. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to The Other Stories and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does The Other Stories get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for The Other Stories, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for The Other Stories?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for The Other Stories, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does The Other Stories have?

To see how many followers or subscribers The Other Stories has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

Which podcasts are similar to The Other Stories?

These podcasts share a similar audience with The Other Stories:

1. Acephale: Horror Fiction
2. Tales to Terrify
3. Wrong Station
4. Horror Hill — A Horror Fiction Anthology and Scary Stories Series Podcast
5. PseudoPod

How many episodes of The Other Stories are there?

The Other Stories launched 10 years ago and published 744 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact The Other Stories?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for The Other Stories?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for The Other Stories from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for The Other Stories?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of The Other Stories. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

What guests have appeared on The Other Stories?

Recent guests on The Other Stories include:

1. Trey Stone
2. James Kennedy
3. Ben Errington
4. Dan Soule
5. Nick Cutter
6. Michael David Wilson
7. Paul Tremblay
8. Mona Kabbani

To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days