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Journalist Andrew Gold talks to everyone from cult defectors and politicians to mainstream celebrities - people who’ve challenged the expected script and lived with the consequences.
Formerly known as Heretics, guests include Robbie Williams, Chris Packham, Chris Williamson, David Baddiel, Richard Dawkins, Bonnie Blue, and former UK Prime Minister Liz Truss. -
Immerse yourself in the vivid narrative of the Irish experience on the brink of the devastating famine of 1847. This compelling tale, told through the eyes of a man who lived through it, captures the rich dialogue and vibrant details of a time marked by struggle and resilience. (Summary by JCarson)
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In the shadows lie the most disturbing stories.
Dark Truths explores the chilling intersection of true crime, mystery, and horror from unsolved cases and twisted minds to eerie legends that blur the line between fact and fear.
If you're drawn to the dark, the strange, and the unexplainable… this is where the truth turns cold. -
Welcome to The Unfolding Butterfly podcast! Here you can listen to sleep stories that take place in my mystical inner world, Haven. Join a young woman, Melody, and her talking black pug, Maya, as they show you their world and interact with subjects from my art. Each story ends with a meditation to help you relax further.
I plan on publishing at least one story per month.
My original art, prints, and other gifts are for sale at www.TheUnfoldingButterfly.com -
Baile na Gótrin (Ball-ya na go-trin) is a town in Ireland that is stranger than it seems. These are the broadcasts from Baile na Gótrin Radio's host Barry Biev as he reports on the mysterious goings on of the town like cats writing that they're people, a stranger who says you know his name and the ever concerning lights in the creek.
Remember to follow Baile na Gótrin on:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/baile.na.gotrin/
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bailenagotrin
And if you want a closer look at the production (or want to be involved in the production ;) ) check out the patreon at https://patreon.com/BaileNaGotrin
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Step into the timeless world of Far from the Madding Crowd, one of the most celebrated novels by Thomas Hardy. This classic audiobook transports listeners to the beautiful English countryside of Victorian England, where love, ambition, pride, and heartbreak shape the lives of unforgettable characters.
The story follows Bathsheba Everdene, a strong-willed and independent young woman who unexpectedly inherits a prosperous farm. Determined to manage the estate on her own, Bathsheba challenges the traditional expectations of her time. As she builds her future, she finds herself pursued by three very different men: the loyal shepherd Gabriel Oak, the wealthy farmer William Boldwood, and the charming but reckless soldier Sergeant Troy.
Filled with romance, drama, and emotional depth, Far from the Madding Crowd explores themes of love, independence, fate, loyalty, and personal growth. Thomas Hardy’s vivid descriptions of rural life bring the English countryside to life, creating a rich and immersive listening experience that has captivated readers for generations.
This free audiobook is perfect for fans of classic literature, historical fiction, Victorian novels, and enduring love stories. Listeners who enjoy books such as Pride and Prejudice, Wuthering Heights, and Tess of the d’Urbervilles will find much to love in this masterpiece.
Whether you are discovering Thomas Hardy for the first time or revisiting a beloved classic, Far from the Madding Crowd offers a compelling journey through one of the greatest novels of English literature. Enjoy this beautifully narrated audiobook and experience a story that continues to resonate with audiences around the world more than a century after its publication. Summary by Dream Audiobooks -
Citizens, report for mandatory listening.
Vox Sanctum Gloriana is a grimdark-comedy horror broadcast set within the vast industrial hive-city of Gloriana, where daily life is governed through constant transmission, structured messaging, and institutionalised reassurance. Every broadcast is delivered with absolute authority by Host-Servitor 241, whose role is to interpret civic reality for the population and ensure that what is experienced aligns with what is permitted to be understood. In this world, information is not simply shared - it is curated, corrected, and reinforced until it becomes indistinguishable from truth.
Across the endless spires and layered depths of the Hive, civilisation persists through systems of control that are as much psychological as they are infrastructural. Civic announcements, devotional readings, industrial updates, and public advisories form a continuous stream of sanctioned reality, guiding behaviour, shaping perception, and maintaining stability in a society where even emotion is subject to regulation. Beneath the surface of order, however, there are cracks forming.
Vox Sanctum Gloriana explores a world where control and care are indistinguishable, where reassurance and instruction arrive in the same voice, and where the boundary between message and reality has long since begun to blur. It is a place of monumental scale and quiet unease, where the signal never stops - and neither does the sense that someone, somewhere, is ensuring it never needs to.
On all Podcast platforms, Audiobook apps, Amazon Music and Spotify.
Behind the authoritarian mandate of the broadcast lies Evil Lighthouse Productions, an independent creative studio specialising in highly immersive, micro-dose audio design.
The Team: Created and engineered by independent creators, with voice talent led by Richard Roberts as the chillingly compliant Host-Servitor 241.
The Mission: Crafting standalone, bite-sized episodes that push the boundaries of dark, atmospheric world-building.
The Production Philosophy: Prioritising immediate immersion, allowing listeners to jump directly into any point of the continuous, decaying narrative universe.
Every transmission is precision-engineered to make the bureaucratic nightmare feel uncomfortably close.
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22nd Century America is crumbling from relentless climate change, collapsing supply chains and recurrent pandemics. Brash cities like New New York are built inland from their flooded originals. The Mid-West is militia-controlled as civil war 3.1 plays out, and the South belongs to the extremist Dominion. Corporations struggle for ascendency while new quantum technology has leaked onto the streets and been repurposed by street witches ("Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic”). Large swathes of the population have been reduced to nomadic status, migrating in their RV’s from one Park and Work to another, while the wealthy watch from the orbitals overhead.
For the crew of the semi-legit landship, the Strega, it’s the first job since the death of their captain, Devereaux, and they had hoped this job would be an easy one - get the cargo from Mexico City to St Louis and a data package to flooded Manhattan. But there’s something very odd about the cargo and the strain is beginning to tell on them. Season One follows the crew of the Strega as they navigate ambushes, hurricanes, betrayals and corporate warfare, en route to old New York. What are they carrying? More importantly, have they been set up and will they make it all the way?
Henry, their pilot, seeks to step up into the captain’s role while secretly still looking for Devereaux, not convinced she is dead. Alice, their combat witch, is torn between the family life she has built for herself and her need for the thrill of violence. Franklin, ex-corporate gunman, brings the firepower but is acutely aware that he is getting too old for the job. Roya, an escaped con, will join the team as their hacker, mainly because she doesn’t have any other plan to survive. -
Everyone Leaves Alive is a musical audio drama about a rock band that solves monster problems.
The members of small, struggling indie band Everyone Leaves Alive know something most people don’t: music can be magical. As in, under the right conditions, it can literally manifest magic. Which is lucky
because many mythological creatures are secretly also real, from harmless skunk apes to not-so-harmless demons and vampires.
Together, the band tours the U.S., playing mostly smaller venues and using their gifts to solve paranormal issues on the side—without violence whenever possible.
Life on the road isn’t easy when you’ve gotta worry about counteracting the more traditional “kill the beast”-style monster hunters and negotiating a fair contract for performing a gig for the Fae King. But with friendship, humor, a dash of queer romance, and the occasional sing-along, our plucky rock band just might prevail—and even get their affairs in order enough to finish recording their single. -
Two therians discussing life together.
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The Charles Dickens Works Collection compiles his complete literary masterpieces, providing a deep dive into the world of Victorian England and the struggles of its people.
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C'est un roman historique, social et philosophique dans lequel on retrouve les idéaux du romantisme et ceux de Victor Hugo concernant la nature humaine. L'auteur lui-même accorde une grande importance à ce roman et écrit en mars 1862, à son éditeur Lacroix : « Ma conviction est que ce livre sera un des principaux sommets, sinon le principal, de mon œuvre ».
Le tome II de l'œuvre qui en compte cinq est consacré à Cosette.
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Discover a captivating collection of 150 nature myths and enchanting short stories from around the globe. These delightful tales are perfect for children, featuring magical transformations—from maidens becoming trees and fountains, to youths blossoming into flowers, and men soaring as birds. Themes of blossoms, fragrance, and joy intertwine throughout these narratives, with a mix of tender, poignant, and humorous moments that will inspire and entertain. (Summary by Frances Jenkins Olcott)
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I’ve been spending time with The Idiot by Fyodor Dostoevsky, and it’s been stirring something deeper in me. There’s a tenderness in this story, a kind of honesty about what it means to be human, that feels worth sitting with.
So I wanted to create a simple way to listen through it.
This is a straightforward version of the audiobook, shared here as a continuous experience for anyone who wants to listen through it.
If you’d like to go deeper, I’ll be sharing reflections, context, and companion pieces over on Substack.
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Quicksand, a poignant novel by Nella Larsen, delves into the life of Helga Crane, a mixed-race schoolteacher in the American South during the 1920s. As the story unfolds, Helga makes a bold decision to abandon her teaching career and journey north to reconnect with her roots in Chicago. This semi-autobiographical tale captures Helgas tumultuous quest for identity, reflecting Larsens own experiences of navigating the complexities of her mixed heritage amid the pervasive racism of the era. Published in 1928, the novel is now in the public domain, bringing to life the rich struggles and triumphs of a generation. (Introduction by Elizabeth Klett)
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Immerse yourself in The Odyssey, the timeless epic attributed to the ancient Greek poet Homer. This monumental work serves as a sequel to the Iliad, chronicling the heroic journey of Odysseus, the king of Ithaca, as he endeavors to return home after the grueling ten-year Trojan War. His voyage is fraught with peril, while his devoted wife Penelope and their son Telemachus confront the relentless advances of suitors vying for her hand. Composed in Ionia near the close of the 8th century BC, this epic not only explores themes of heroism and resilience but also dives deep into the complexities of family and loyalty. Join us in experiencing the adventure and depth of this literary masterpiece, narrated by Mark Nelson.
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In this timeless classic, we follow the journey of Pip, an orphan whose life takes unexpected turns as he navigates the complexities of wealth and social status. From humble beginnings as a blacksmiths apprentice under the watchful eye of Joe to the allure of becoming a gentleman fueled by the promise of a mysterious inheritance, Pips aspirations shape his identity. As he indulges in a lavish lifestyle, he distances himself from the genuine connections of his past, including the steadfast Joe and the wise Biddy. His misguided attempts to uplift his friend Herbert and win the heart of the unattainable ice princess lead to inevitable heartache. When a figure from his past—a convict he once helped—returns, Pips dreams begin to unravel, forcing him to confront the true cost of his ambitions. (Narration by Mark F. Smith)
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Dive into a captivating collection from 1905 featuring ten short stories by iconic American authors, including the likes of Washington Irving and Edgar Allan Poe. (Summary by Verla Viera)
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Enjoy the witty and romantic comedy of errors in "Much Ado About Nothing" by William Shakespeare. This podcast brings to life the humorous misunderstandings, clever banter, and blossoming romances of Beatrice, Benedick, and their friends. A delightful classic perfect for fans of Shakespearean comedy.
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The Mark of Zorro introduces the legendary masked vigilante, Zorro, who defends the oppressed and fights corruption in Spanish California. With thrilling sword fights, daring escapes, and a secret identity, this swashbuckling tale of justice and heroism has captivated readers for generations.
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A new mockumentary series from RTÉ Documentary On One and RTÉ Drama On One. Written by Colm Tobin and Aidan O'Donovan, this black comedy is set in a sprawling ghost estate - a failed housing project called 30 Acres.
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