The Sprouting
Blighthouse StudioAn actual play Call of Cthulhu, Pulp Cthulhu influenced podcast, The Sprouting explores the eldritch horror of a plant apocalypse. In The Cradle, our humans attempt to survive in a world where mystical plants have taken over, eldritch bargains twist the fabric of reality and each has a goal they must see through to the end. Do you trust your senses, or do you trust each other? I guess you're about... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 29 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | FictionScience FictionDrama | |||
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- Too much off-story banter.
I judge the enjoyment of this genre by the balance of forward momentum against the number of “like” “um” and off-topic giggles etc. This one doesn’t quite get there for me. One episode in and almost nothing has moved forward.
Apple Podcasts3HappyGenny
Canada2 years ago - Awful
Nothing like the trailer. Said it was full cast and immersive audio.
Apple Podcasts1bagnew92
United States2 years ago - Fantastic New Horror Podcast
Love love love this group! I first started listening to their other podcast The Lucky Die and am now enjoying the new one The Sprouting. The music and sound effect score, acting, real-play, and writing are as usual all excellent, can’t recommend enough. I am also one of their Patreon supporters and if you’re able I encourage you to check out their Patreon as well, which is Fool & Scholar. Thanks for reading and have a great day :)
Apple Podcasts5DartbotbillyUnited States2 years ago - Awesome new Call of Cthulhu actual play
Volonda has woven together an exciting and interesting post apocalyptic world. The player characters feel unique and I am looking forward to see where their arcs go. The sound design really helps build into the sense of looming dread around every corner. Little things like the clicking plants will stick fast in my mind for quite some time. The Call of Cthulhu system seems like it is the perfect fit for this new series as it doesn’t allow player characters to become too strong and heavily relies ... more
Apple Podcasts5Thesi LentmanUnited States2 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #199 | United States/Fiction/Science Fiction |
Apple Podcasts | #92 | Canada/Fiction/Science Fiction |
Apple Podcasts | #119 |  United Kingdom/Fiction/Science Fiction |
Apple Podcasts | #141 |  Australia/Fiction/Science Fiction |
Apple Podcasts | #21 |  South Africa/Fiction/Science Fiction |
Apple Podcasts | #91 | South Africa/Fiction |
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A Call of Cthulhu–flavored actual-play with pulpy, eldritch-horror vibes centered on a plant apocalypse. Episodes showcase survival in a world where mystical flora and sinister bargains bend reality, with tight group dynamics, cinematic sound design, and layered world-building that blends suspense, danger, and character-driven drama. Cross-promos, meta-narrative threads, and production notes about the broader network frequently surface, giving the arc a sense of scale beyond a single campaign. The series stands out for its ambitious lore, strong performances, and a willingness to shift between intimate character beats and high-stakes, otherworldly peril.
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1. The Lucky Die
2. Four Top Threes
3. The Strata
4. Midst
5. The Road of Shadows
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The Sprouting launched 3 years ago and published 29 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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