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The Discussion of Earworm David and Mark sit down to discuss Earworm one year after its premiere, and celebrating its public release. They explore what’s next, and spiral into a wide array of behind-the-scenes stories, questionable observations, tangents and what to do in the Vatican. Episode Art by Leah Rohen Content Warnings: sexual innuendo, swearing, talk of ever-polarising society, discussion of the far right movement in the United Kingdom, extended jokes about masturbation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our second and final Act of Earworm: A ghostly audio drama musical. Please see the end of the show notes for content warnings. Note, these may contain spoilers. Earworm is best enjoyed with headphones Credits Written, Directed & Produced by Mark Nixon  Lyrics by Paul Alborough & Mark Nixon Music by Tom Caruana Cuts on Through a Glass Dark by Nick Maxwell Episode Art by Vic Bazaine Cast Starring David Ault as Geoffrey Troughton Paul Alborough A.K.A Professor Elemental as Ethan Nilsson  Ilana Charnelle as Tasha Flanagan Erika Sanderson as Annabeth Chamberlain Michelle Kelly as Evelyn Carol additional voices provided by Mark Nixon The full production of Earworm is available now as a one act, ad-free file and ⁠⁠can be purchased here⁠⁠. Earworm is also available to stream in full, ad-free for our ⁠⁠Patreon Supporters.⁠⁠ ⁠⁠The soundtrack is available on Bandcamp⁠⁠ This is a Shadows at the Door production, made possible by listeners like you. Help directly fund further episodes ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠. Content Warnings Ghosts, possession, fictional depictions of alcohol abuse, sexual innuendo, sex shaming, homophobia, sexism, strong language, insinuated drug/alcohol abuse, unsafe while sleeping, subliminal messaging, mind control, fire. Sensory Warning: sounds of electronic interference such as static, strong binaural soundscaping Approximate Time Stamps - Intro (00:20:00), Story (00:37:00), Credits (00:26:27), Outtake (00:28:23) © Shadows at the Door Ltd. All rights reserved. The copyright for the story is held by the respective author. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Earworm: An audio drama musical infused with hip hop, jazz and ghosts. Geoffrey Troughton can’t sleep. Music bleeds through the walls at all hours interrupting his paranormal studies. But something has crawled its way from the other side, a sinister earworm eager to sink its hook into the right host. As Geoffrey’s weary yet curious mind is hoisted into the darkness, will he surface from the shadows? Or will he be cursed to play second fiddle within his own soul? …And who will be next?  Please see the end of the show notes for content warnings. Note, these may contain spoilers. Earworm is best enjoyed with headphones Credits Written, Directed & Produced by Mark Nixon  Lyrics by Paul Alborough & Mark Nixon Music by Tom Caruana Cuts on Through a Glass Dark by Nick Maxwell Episode Art by Vic Bazaine Cast Starring David Ault as Geoffrey Troughton Paul Alborough A.K.A Professor Elemental as Ethan Nilsson  Ilana Charnelle as Tasha Flanagan Erika Sanderson as Annabeth Chamberlain Michelle Kelly as Evelyn Carol and Mark Nixon as Al Marko Act II of Earworm releases Thursday 14th May 2026 The full production of Earworm is available now as a one act, ad-free file and ⁠can be purchased here⁠. Earworm is also available to stream in full, ad-free for our ⁠Patreon Supporters.⁠ ⁠The soundtrack is available on Bandcamp⁠ This is a Shadows at the Door production, made possible by listeners like you. Help directly fund further episodes ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠. Content Warnings Ghosts, possession, fictional depictions of alcohol abuse, sexual innuendo, sex shaming, homophobia, sexism, strong language, insinuated drug/alcohol abuse, unsafe while sleeping, subliminal messaging, mind control, fire. Sensory Warning: sounds of electronic interference such as static, strong binaural soundscaping Approximate Time Stamps - Intro (00:20:00), Beck's End (00:47:00), Story (1:09:58) © Shadows at the Door Ltd. All rights reserved. The copyright for the story is held by the respective author. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’ve gone back to where it all began. Our very first episode has been completely remade: re-rewritten, re-scored, and rebuilt as a full-cast production. It's the same story, told the way we always meant to tell it. If you head to Season One, Episode One on this feed, you’ll now find the new version waiting for you.  Now then, pour yourself some tea, and let's step inside... This is production was made possible by listeners like you. Consider joining them and directly help support future episodes ⁠here⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a police interview room, a young woman is counting everyone she sees, trying to find someone hidden in plain sight... Before she's finished, this station will discover the difference between a witness… and a warning. Please see the end of the show notes for content warnings. Note, these may contain spoilers. Credits Written by Mark Nixon Based on the original short story by M.R. James Produced, Edited and Directed by Mark Nixon Musical Score by Nico Vettese Artwork by Shannon Lawes Cast Celia Ryan was played by Michelle Kelly Nicola Wraxall was played by Sarah Nightingale Klara Wallenberg was played by Karin Heimdahl The Deacon was played by Mattias Rebo   Officer Stanley Breen was played by David Ault Officer Ramsay Wakefield was played by Mark Nixon Ebba and the Woman on the Train were played by Janis Westin Katie was played by Jo Davies  Count Magnus and additional voices were played by Jake Benson This is a Shadows at the Door Production, made possible by listeners like you. Help directly fund further episodes here. Content Warnings Story: strong binaural soundscaping, police neglect, screaming, depiction of vomiting, depiction of deaths, discussion of recreational drugs, description of graphic injury. Discussion: Swearing, sexual innuendo, gameshow-style loud noises, sounds of simulated gunfire, comedic simulation of a stabbing. Approximate Time StampsIntro (00:20:00), Story (00:37:00), Discussion (00:56:41), Credits (01:42:19), Outtakes (03:46:59) © Shadows at the Door Ltd. All rights reserved. The copyright for the story is held by the respective author. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David and Mark go under the Moth's wing and bring you secrets, oddities and trips down idiosyncratic tangents. Listen to the very end for bloopers and hidden gems! Content Warnings Swearing, brief discussion of how the murders of Palestinians are covered in the news, mention of pedophilia, conspiracy theories and their impact, mild joke regarding the death of Princess Diana, sexual innuendo, light discussion of sexual gratification and implied performance of hosts, frequent crude mentions of sex, MK Ultra, clearer take of the very subtle background sex in the story, brief discussion of gun control, discussion of racism, brief discussion of the murders of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor, jokes about masturbation, mention of Fred and Rose West, mention of the Zodiac Killer, 'ACAB''. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Panic turns to fury after an explosive accident rocks Point Pleasant. With the bakery in flames, the townsfolk gather to demand answers as fear drowns out reason. The hunt for the Mothman begins and Troughton must decide where he stands… and whether anyone can stop what’s coming next. CreditsWritten by Mark NixonProduced, Edited and Directed by Mark NixonMusical Score by Nico VetteseDiegetic music licensed from Pond 5 CastGeoffrey Troughton - David AultMayor Reed Goddard - Graham Rowat Sheriff Lymari Acevedo - Rissa MontañezSalem Everett - Maya MurphyPete Strahosvki - R P DavisMaine Haden - Nhea DurousseauJules Pullman - Johnathan Magno Wyatt Haynes - Tristan SnyderCarl Greene - Ty WilkinsBailey Valentine - Gina MoravecMax Linklater - Damon AlumsSherman Hall - Gerald HillMarcos Molina - Joel De JesusStanley Freemantle - J.D. KayeBarry Pike - Daniel FoytikTasha Flanagan - Ilana CharnelleRoz Douglas - Michelle JinPhilippa Bishop - Jazzy FrizzleBrent Mullen - Jake Benson Lauren Mackenzie - Ashley Rose KaplanDani Pound - Nichole GoodnightGrace Cullen - Addison PeacockSpencer Hodge - Jamie Petronis Hamish McNamara - Brandon P. JenkinsMartin Epps - Giancarlo Herrera Michelle Mulgrew - Lena Garcia Jack - Mark NixonThe Creature - Derrick Valen Featuring special guest stars:  Doug Bryce - David CummingsThe Voice - Peter Joseph LewisThe Mothman Witness - Laura Post This is a Shadows at the Door Production, made possible by listeners like you. Consider joining them and joining our Patreon. Help directly fund further episodes here. The sequel to this production: Earworm-- is now available via this link. Content Warnings Swearing, microphone interference noise, police abuse of power, gunfire, police threatening unarmed civilians, gun fights, , binaural bullet effects, depictions of gory deaths, realistic retching. © Shadows at the Door Publishing. All rights reserved. The copyright for the story is held by the respective author. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rumours have a way of spreading in Point Pleasant, and the Mothman’s shadow is stretching further than ever before. Sightings are growing bolder, sending ripples of excitement and dread through the community.  Very soon, the danger will no longer confined to the tree line, and the town’s next chapter will be written in chaos. This is TO THE FLAME, ACT II TO THE FLAME: ACT III coming Friday 1st August 11:00am BST ----------- DISCUSSION EPISODE coming Friday 1st August 08:00pm BST Credits will appear with Act III upon the story's conclusion Content Warnings Story:  frequent discussion of death and trapping of bobcats, swearing, gunfire, brief description of gore, flies, depiction of traffic accident, depictions of fire, spitting, smoking, vomiting, discussion of monster f*****g, light discussion of stalking, loud emergency service sirens. This is a Shadows at the Door Production, made possible by listeners like you! To help us make more episodes consider ⁠joining them on Patreon⁠. Help directly fund further productions ⁠here⁠. © Shadows at the Door Publishing. All rights reserved. The copyright for the story is held by the respective author. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Point Pleasant, West Virginia: a town wrapped in folklore and friendly smiles. But beneath the welcome mats and festival flyers, something ancient is stirring... And it’s already watching Doctor Geoffrey Troughton. This week is MOTH WEEK TO THE FLAME: ACT I Monday 28th July ----------- TO THE FLAME: ACT II Wednesday 30th July ----------- TO THE FLAME: ACT III Friday 1st August 11:00am BST ----------- DISCUSSION EPISODE Friday 1st August 08:00pm BST Credits will appear with Act III upon the story's conclusion Content WarningsStory:  eating sounds, frequent discussion of death and trapping of bobcats, swearing. This is a Shadows at the Door Production, made possible by listeners like you! To help us make more episodes consider joining them on Patreon. Help directly fund further productions here. © Shadows at the Door Publishing. All rights reserved. The copyright for the story is held by the respective author. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Norway, 1941. A country under the shadow of Nazi occupation. Marius, a fisherman, puts down his rod to take action. But Marius will soon learn there are more than just fish in the dark waters... Please see the end of the show notes for content warnings. Note, these may contain spoilers. Free Transcripts are available: https://shadowsatthedoor.com/transcripts/ Marius was played by Jeppe Beck Laursen Gunnar was played by Kai Kennet Hanson Henry Blaxhall was played by Jake Benson Jürgen, a German Soldier was played by Alan Burgon And The Intelligence Operative was played by Erika Sanderson Adittional voices were provided by Jeppe Beck Laursen, Jake Benson and Alan Burgon The Tides of Men was written by Mark Nixon Produced, Directed and Sound Designed by Mark Nixon The original score was written and performed by Nico Vettese Norwegian translation was provided by Miria Greyhaven Special thanks to Øystein Ulsberg Brager  The Nordland Railway: Tracks of War Production copyright held by Shadows at the Door productions. The rights to the story remain with the author.  This is a Shadows at the Door Production, made possible by listeners like you! Support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/marknixon Buy us a Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/shadowsatthedoor Approximate Time Stamps: Intro (00:20:00), Story (00:44:00), Discussion (42:17:00), Credits (01:32:00), Outtake (01:33:00) Content Warnings: Story: Swearing in English, Norwegian and German, depictions of drowning, depictions of the undead, alcohol use, nazis, mild homophobia, one homophobic slur in German, gunfire, depiction of dying via gunfire, punching, strong binaural soundscaping, screaming. Discussion: Swearing, light discussion of foot fetish, light discussion of war and Nazis, discussion of German invasion of Norway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The bliss of falling in love, the bliss of the morning after. Sometimes, life feels perfect. But as we all know, that is often so very far from the truth... Please see the end of the show notes for content warnings. Note, these may contain spoilers. Free Transcripts are available: https://shadowsatthedoor.com/transcripts/ Peter Kent was played by David Ault Elenor Poole was played by Erika Sanderson Alice was played by Michelle Kelly The Trapped were played by Karim Kronfli, Kirsty Woolven, Mark Nixon, Erika Sanderson and David Ault.  'Capture My Best Side' was written by Mark Nixon Produced with Sound Design, Editing, and Directing by Mark Nixon Musical Score Written and Performed by Nico Vettese This is a Shadows at the Door Production, made possible by listeners like you! Support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/marknixon Buy us a Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/shadowsatthedoor Approximate Time Stamps: Intro (00:00:00), Story (00:01:10), Discussion (00:37:04), Credits (01:27:34) Content Warnings: Story: discussed implications of sex acts, discussion of urinating, jovial discussion of violence against birds, vomiting, choking, drowning. Discussion: jovial discussion of violence against birds, brief mentions of death/suffering as portrayed in the story, sexual innuendo, talk of murder, discussion of personal safety when dating. © Shadows at the Door Publishing. All rights reserved. The copyright for the story is held by the respective author. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One final treat, on all hallow's eve... We're thrilled to bring you an enhanced narration of W.W. Jacobs' phenomenal short story: The Monkey's Paw. Content Warnings: Injury, family death. Credits: Written by W.W. Jacobs Narrated by David Ault Produced by Mark Nixon Score by Nico Vettese This is a Shadows at the Door Production, made possible by listeners like you! Support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/marknixon Buy us a Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/shadowsatthedoor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Another Halloween treat for those who revel with ghosts during this spooky season, we bring you an enhanced narration of H.P. Lovecraft's nightmarish short story: The Outsider. Content Warnings: Childhood neglect. Credits: Written by H.P. Lovecraft Narrated by David Ault Produced by Mark Nixon Score by Nico Vettese This is a Shadows at the Door Production, made possible by listeners like you! Support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/marknixon Buy us a Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/shadowsatthedoor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the depths of a wine cellar, an old grudge is repaid-- brick by brick. CreditsWritten by M.R. JamesProduced, Edited and Directed by Mark NixonCastRead by David AultThis is a Shadows at the Door Production, made possible by listeners like you. Transcripts available here. Help directly fund further episodes here.Content WarningAlcoholism, claustrophobia. © Shadows at the Door Publishing. All rights reserved. The copyright for the story is held by the respective author. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever found yourself looking back? Wondering what could have been if a different path had been taken? Lindsey May's thought a lot about that lately and tonight, she faces reality... Please see the end of the show notes for content warnings. Note, these may contain spoilers. Free Transcripts are available: https://shadowsatthedoor.com/transcripts/ Lindsey May was played by Ilana Charnelle  Gavin Masters was played by Jake Benson Bloody Betty was played by Erika Sanderson Val was played by Verna Vyas  and the Police Officer was played by David Ault Written by Laurel Hightower Script Supervision by Mark Nixon Produced with Sound Design, Editing, and Directing by Mark Nixon Musical Score Written and Performed by Nico Vettese This is a Shadows at the Door Production, made possible by listeners like you! Support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/marknixon Buy us a Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/shadowsatthedoor Approximate Time Stamps: Intro (00:00:00), Story (00:01:07), Discussion (00:46:10), Credits (01:31:40) Content Warnings: Story: talk of murder, pinning, discussion of suicide, discussion of death by train, suggestion of suicide isolation, discussion of sex. Discussion: mention of miscarriage, brief discussion of adult child death. © Shadows at the Door Publishing. All rights reserved. The copyright for the story is held by the respective author. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices