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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.

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Latest Episodes

S3.4 Eagles and Shamblers

Cheerleaders in love at the end of the world.

Written by Donna J. W. Munro (www.donnajwmunro.com)

Narrated by Erika Ventura (instagram.com/efventu)

Produced by Georgia Triantafyllopoulou (www.inst... more

S3.3 My Writing Partner

Reading someone’s mind can have horrific consequences, even when you don’t do it.

Written by Sol Roberts-Lieb (sol.roberts-lieb.com/)

Narrated and Produced by James Barnett (www.JamesBarnettCreative.com)

Wit... more

S3.2 Like Silver

Grappling with the loss of his significant other, a haunted man struggles to allow her spirit -- and his own -- to rest.

Written by Derek Alan Jones

Narrated by Justin Fife (www.threads.net/@justin.fife)

Produced by Georg... more

S3.1 The Collecting

*The young ones would appear strange on most days, but tonight they draw no notice. Tonight is the night of the collecting, and it is the one night of the year when the young ones move about in peace.*

Written by Cassandra Daucu... more

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Recent Guests

Edward R. Rosick
Author of the story
Episode: S2.8 My Brother Roy
Justin Fife
Narrator
Episode: S2.8 My Brother Roy
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

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4.4 out of 5 stars from 1.3k ratings
  • Excelente

    Podcast Addict
    5
    pazuzo
    2 months ago
  • 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 States6 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

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The show delivers a wide range of scary and imaginative short stories with high replay value.
Production quality and narration are consistently strong across episodes.
Commercials are a frequent complaint among listeners.

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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.

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

A weekly short-story collection that blends sci-fi, horror, and dark intrigue through atmospheric narration and cinematic sound design. Episodes center on provocative, high-concept premises—memory economies, parasitic anatomy, legal thriller twists, corporate satire, and otherworldly encounters—delivered in compact, 15–30 minute formats. Production emphasis on mood, inventive soundscapes, and varied narrators helps each tale feel fresh, with a notable penchant for dark humor and ethically thorny questions. A standout is the way episodes pair intimate character moments with bold, surreal twists, making it easy to recommend to fans of anthology horror and speculative fiction while highlighting strong production quality and a distinctive story... more

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