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Rating
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133 episodes
Language
EnglishPublisher
Dissonance MediaExplicit
Yes
Date created
2020/06/02
Latest episode
2026/04/14
Average duration
30 min.
Release period
15 days
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The Night‘s End Podcast is a short story podcast. With a focus on dark fiction, it will leave you screaming for the night‘s end before each story is through. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Bonus - A Very Australian Christmas
2026/04/14
A Very Australian Christmas was written by Jimmy Horrors.
Performances in this video are as follows:
Narrator, Dean, Ollie, and Radio Host were performed by Jimmy Horrors.
Mia was performed by Ponchmonster - https://www.youtube.com/@ponchmonsterstudios
Renee was performed by Sarah Jane Justice - https://www.sarahjanejusticewriting.com/
Pop was performed by Bryan Jeans
Petrol Station Attendant was performed by Scott Davidson
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For STAY HORRIFIC merch head to www.stayhorrific.com
EMAIL: [email protected]
SUPPORT ME Ko-FI: https://ko-fi.com/dissonancemedia
Patreon: www.patreon.com/nightsendpodcast
Stay Horrific, everyone.
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The Burning Tree
2025/11/20
Hi all,
James Barnett here, creator and producer. First up, a huge thank you to everyone who listened to the reimagined season one episodes. The relaunch has been really successful, and that’s entirely because of you.
I also want to give a special shoutout to some new Patrons who’ve come on board:
Dave Baxter
John Cairns
Bridgett Bauer
Carolyn O’Brien
Josh Gilbert
Bee Redfield
Najee P
Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Your support genuinely keeps these shows alive.
Right now, I’m deep in editing for Night’s End season 4 and After the Gloaming season 2. The scripts are done; we’re at the recording and meta-story stage. That final stretch is always the trickiest, and it’s funded entirely by me and a small group of generous Patrons.
So, if you enjoy the stories and you’re in a position to help, you can:
Make a one-off donation via Ko-Fi, orhttps://ko-fi.com/dissonancemediaJoin the Patreon for exclusive episodes and ad-free versions of the show.https://www.patreon.com/nightsendpodcastYou’ll find all the links in the episode description. Any support you can give helps me get these new seasons into your ears much sooner.
Alright, awkward money bit over.
I’ve got a bonus episode for you today: a story written by me, titled The Burning Tree. I really hope you enjoy it.
And as always… Stay horrific, everyone.
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The Night's End Halloween Special '25 - Through the Glass - Ep3: Through the Glass, Darkly
2025/11/02
You’ve been listening to The Night’s End podcast, this has been a production of Dissonance Media.
Through the Glass – Episode 3: Through the Glass, Darkly was written by James Barnett.
Elijah was performed by Denis Dietrich.
Harper was performed by Naomi Richards.
Taz was performed by Brandon P Jenkins.
Old Woman was performed by Erika Ventura.
Additional voices provided by James Barnett.
This story was narrated by Jimmy Horrors.
www.jamesbarnettcreative.com
This is the final part of this trilogy. If you enjoyed please do recommend it to a friend.
To support The Night’s End and Dissonance Media you can join us on Patreon where you can listen ad free and get bonus stories.
The Night’s End Halloween theme was composed by Duncan Muggleton. For more from Duncan, head to www.twitter.com/duncanmuggleton
Happy Halloween!
And remember, Stay Horrific, Everyone.
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The Night's End Halloween Special '25 - Through the Glass - Ep2: The Street that Loops
2025/10/31
You’ve been listening to The Night’s End podcast, this has been a production of Dissonance Media.
Through the Glass – Episode 2: The Street that Loops was written by James Barnett.
Elijah was performed by Denis Dietrich.
Harper was performed by Naomi Richards.
Taz was performed by Brandon P Jenkins.
Old Woman was performed by Erika Ventura.
Additional voices provided by James Barnett.
This story was narrated by Jimmy Horrors.
www.jamesbarnettcreative.com
Stay tuned for the final part of this story. If you enjoyed please do recommend it to a friend.
To support The Night’s End and Dissonance Media you can join us on Patreon where you can listen ad free and get bonus stories.
The Night’s End Halloween theme was composed by Duncan Muggleton. For more from Duncan, head to www.twitter.com/duncanmuggleton
Happy Halloween!
And remember, Stay Horrific, Everyone.
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The Night's End Halloween Special '25 - Through the Glass - Ep1: The Mask Stays On
2025/10/30
You’ve been listening to The Night’s End podcast, this has been a production of Dissonance Media.
Through the Glass – Episode 1: The Mask Stays On was written by James Barnett.
Elijah was performed by Denis Dietrich.
Harper was performed by Naomi Richards.
Taz was performed by Brandon P Jenkins.
Old Woman was performed by Erika Ventura.
Additional voices provided by James Barnett.
This story was narrated by Jimmy Horrors.
www.jamesbarnettcreative.com
Stay tuned for the next two parts of this story. If you enjoyed please do recommend it to a friend.
To support The Night’s End and Dissonance Media you can join us on Patreon where you can listen ad free and get bonus stories.
The Night’s End Halloween theme was composed by Duncan Muggleton. For more from Duncan, head to www.twitter.com/duncanmuggleton
Happy Halloween!
And remember, Stay Horrific, Everyone.
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Halloween Special ’23 - Episode 3 - Wrapped in Plastic
2025/10/03
You’ve been listening to The Night’s End podcast, Halloween Special 2023 – a production by Dissonance Media.
Wrapped in Plastic was written by Robert P. Ottone and is featured in his new collection, WRAPPED IN PLASTIC AND OTHER SWEET NOTHINGS. Released on Oct 27th, 2023. To purchase this amazing collection head to the link in the episode notes.
Wrapped in Plastic and Other Sweet Nothings is published by Journalstone
https://journalstone.com/bookstore/wrapped-in-plastic/
Also available from Robert is Curse of the Cob Man, published by Weird House Press.
https://weirdhousepress.com/products/curse-of-the-cob-man-by-robert-ottone
Narrator and David were performed by Phoenix Fire - https://www.youtube.com/@backtoashes_yt
Dead Girl was performed by Lauren Kong https://laurenkong.carrd.co/
Kelly was performed by Glenda Villamar - http://glendavillamarvoiceover.com/
Detective and Brody were performed by James Barnett (Jimmy Horrors) – www.jamesbarnettcreative.com
Jimmy Horrors was performed by James Barnett.
The Night’s End Halloween theme was composed by Duncan Muggleton. For more from Duncan, head to www.twitter.com/duncanmuggleton
This episode was edited and produced by James Barnett.
Stay Horrific, Everyone.
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Halloween Special ’23 - Episode 2 -Bedtime Story
2025/10/03
You’ve been listening to The Night’s End podcast, Halloween Special 2023 – a production by Dissonance Media.
Bedtime Story was written by Seth Augenstein. Seth Augenstein is a writer of fiction and non-fiction. His debut novel, Project 137 (2019) was called “an involving, tense and visceral near-future thriller” by Kirkus, and it won a Readers Favorite award. His second novel, Lama with a Gun (2022) was called an “exhaustively researched, bloody, and compelling work of historical fiction” by Kirkus. His short stories have appeared in more than a dozen magazines and fiction podcasts, including Writer's Digest, The Grey Rooms podcast, The Molotov Cocktail, and others. He spent a decade writing for New Jersey newspapers, most recently at The Star-Ledger. He picked up some state journalism awards, along travels to crime scenes, hospital operating rooms, natural disasters, funerals, and quiet homes. He was also the editor of Forensic Magazine, a tour guide at the James Joyce Centre, and a student in Saul Bellow’s final class. Now he lives on a rocky ridge in New Jersey with his wife, daughters, dog named Mishima, and cats.
This episode was narrated by James Barnett AKA Jimmy Horrors who is the creater and producer of The Night’s End, After the Gloaming, and is a frequent producer on Hawk and Cleaver’s, The Other Stories. Most recently their 2023 Halloween Special – Dream.
Jimmy Horrors was performed by James Barnett.
The Night’s End Halloween theme was composed by Duncan Muggleton. For more from Duncan, head to www.twitter.com/duncanmuggleton
This episode was edited and produced by James Barnett.
Stay Horrific, Everyone.
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Halloween Special ’23 - Episode 1 - Friendsgiving
2025/10/03
You’ve been listening to The Night’s End podcast, Halloween Special 2023 – a production by Dissonance Media.
Friendsgiving was written by Seth Augenstein. Seth Augenstein is a writer of fiction and non-fiction. His debut novel, Project 137 (2019) was called “an involving, tense and visceral near-future thriller” by Kirkus, and it won a Readers Favorite award. His second novel, Lama with a Gun (2022) was called an “exhaustively researched, bloody, and compelling work of historical fiction” by Kirkus. His short stories have appeared in more than a dozen magazines and fiction podcasts, including Writer's Digest, The Grey Rooms podcast, The Molotov Cocktail, and others. He spent a decade writing for New Jersey newspapers, most recently at The Star-Ledger. He picked up some state journalism awards, along travels to crime scenes, hospital operating rooms, natural disasters, funerals, and quiet homes. He was also the editor of Forensic Magazine, a tour guide at the James Joyce Centre, and a student in Saul Bellow’s final class. Now he lives on a rocky ridge in New Jersey with his wife, daughters, dog named Mishima, and cats.
This episode was narrated by Joshua Boucher.
Jimmy Horrors was performed by James Barnett.
The Night’s End Halloween theme was composed by Duncan Muggleton. For more from Duncan, head to www.twitter.com/duncanmuggleton
This episode was edited and produced by James Barnett.
Stay Horrific, Everyone.
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Night’s End Spotlight: Your Horror Story
2025/09/27
Support us.
Patreon: www.patreon.com/nightsendpodcast
Ko-Fi: www.ko-fi.com/dissonancemedia
Submit a story.
www.nightsendpodcast.com
“Your Horror Show” is a biweekly multicast anthology series hosted by Mr. Graves.
“Bullet” is the first episode of season 1 and is about a hitman who finds himself confronted with the ghosts of his past.
Cast:
Mr Graves - Ryan Joseph Murphy
Earl Green - Dominic Oliver
Charlie, Nick & Police Officer - Bradley Walker
Maggie & News Reporter - Veronica Barrera
Jerry Rose - ?
Written and Directed by Ryan Joseph Murphy
Sound Design: Chase Rossner
Intro Sound Design: Brad Colbroock
Intro Music: Edith Mudge
Artwork by Ghostly
Special Thanks: Thomas Diaz
Produced by: Jonathan Graves, Sade Sellers, Gavin Michael Booth & Audiotorium
CW: Gun violence, explicit language
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Night’s End Spotlight: After the Gloaming
2025/09/27
Preview of the first episode of After the Gloaming, a Dissonance Media and The Other Stories production. If you enjoy what you hear, please head over and subscribe to help support our work. Enjoy!
"After the Gloaming is a production of Dissonance Media and The Other Stories.
Scarecrow for Mason Bradley was written by Charlie Maliha whose pronouns are he/him or they/them.
Charlie Maliha is a queer trans author who specializes in horror and speculative fiction. Pulling from his background in art history and occult studies, Charlie’s work explores themes of chaos, belonging, and superstition. As a trans author, Charlie highlights the experiences of queer and trans characters and writes the representation he wishes to see in horror. When he’s not writing, Charlie can be found sketching or napping with his two cats. Follow him on Twitter for more screams @deusexmaliha
Evelyn was performed by Bridgett Howard from the Thirteen podcast. For other atmospheric, slow burn spooky stories, go and check it out at www.thirteenpodcast.com or search Thirteen podcast wherever you listen to podcasts.
Grandpa was performed by Jerry Harris
Grandma was performed by Rebecca Struzyna from the West London Witch podcast - https://pod.link/1525983141
Mason Bradley was performed by Phoenix Fire from Back to Ashes and Phoenix Fire Narrations on Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@backtoashes_yt
Scarecrow was performed by James Barnett
Henry Blackwood was performed by Xander Zweig
Shelly Stevenson was performed by Alexandra Elroy
After the Gloaming script was written by James Barnett.
Sound production and editing was completed by James Barnett.
Theme music was scored by Duncan Muggleton and produced by James Barnett.
Music and sound effects were provided by: Epidemic Sound, Sound Stripe, and Freesound.org.
If you have enjoyed the episode, please spread the word to anyone you feel may enjoy it and please support the show by leaving a review and giving it a 5-star rating.
To support the show and gain access to all episodes now, ad-free, head over to www.patreon.com/nightsendpodcast
This episode is brought to you with a Creative Commons – Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives license. Don’t change it. Don’t sell it. But by all means… share the hell out of it.
Stay Horrific, everyone!"
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Cameron Wood
2025/09/27
You’ve been listening to the Night’s End podcast which is a production of Dissonance Media.
Cameron Wood was written by Robert Pettus. Robert Pettus is an English as a Second Language teacher at the University of Cincinnati. Previously, he taught for four years in a combination of rural Thailand and Moscow, Russia. He was most recently accepted for publication at White Cat Publications, Kaidankai, Short-Story.me, Savage Planet, Tall Tale TV, The Corner Bar, A Thin Line of Anxiety, Schlock, Black Petals, Inscape Literary Journal of Morehead State University, Yellow Mama, Apocalypse-Confidential, Mystery Tribune, Blood Moon Rising, and The Green Shoes Sanctuary.
This episode was narrated by PhoenixFire. For more narrations by PhoenixFire head over to https://www.youtube.com/PhoenixFireNarrations or http://www.youtube.com/backtoashes_yt
This episode was edited and produced by James Barnett
Please support us by leaving a review and a 5-star rating. Or tell a friend about us who you think would be interested in scary stories.
If you aren’t already aware, Night’s End has released a horror-themed apparel line called, Stay Horrific. There are horror-themed t-shirts, mugs, dresses, socks, all the good stuff. Go and check it out now.
Support the Night’s end on Patreon to receive bonus content and merch:
www.patreon.com/nightsendpodcast
Or support us by purchasing directly from our shop:
www.nightsendpodcast.com/shop
Donations:
www.ko-fi.com/nightsendpodcast
And as always, stay horrific, everyone.
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The Witch
2025/09/25
Who is the Witch? A tale of moral value and the lengths some will go to save others.
You’ve been listening to the Night’s End podcast which is a production of Dissonance Media.
The Witch was written by James Barnett. James is a writer, narrator, editor, podcast producer, and reluctant Transport Manager. For more work from James, head to www.jamesbarnettcreative.com
To connect with him on Twitter and Instagram, follow @jimmyhorrors
Allegra/Samara/High Priestess were performed by Rebecca Struzyna from the podcast The West London Witch.
David was performed by Scott Davidson.
The Townsperson, The Stranger, and Jimmy Horrors were performed by James Barnett.
The Mayor was performed by Interscare – head to www.youtube.com/interscare
Nathaniel was performed by Bryan Jeans
Alexander was performed by Phoenix Fire from the YouTube channel, Phoenix Fire Narrations – www.youtube.com/channel/UCNXbJVw6m1GQwEF5JBSP6ew
Mary, Edward, and Elizabeth were performed by Zoe, Mike, and Evie Rickard. Mike and Zoe are the hosts of the Stories of Strangeness podcast – www.storiesofstrangeness.com
Sebastian was performed by Alvan Bolling II, who is the Creator & Host of The Ghost Light Theater podcast. Head to www.alvanthe2nd.com for more details on his projects.
This episode was edited and produced by James Barnett
Please support us by leaving a review and a 5-star rating. Or tell a friend about us who you think would be interested in scary stories.
If you aren’t already aware, Night’s End has released a horror-themed apparel line called, Stay Horrific. There are horror-themed t-shirts, mugs, dresses, socks, all the good stuff. Go and check it out now.
Support the Night’s end on Patreon to receive bonus content and merch:
www.patreon.com/nightsendpodcast
Or support us by purchasing directly from our shop:
www.nightsendpodcast.com/shop
Donations:
www.ko-fi.com/nightsendpodcast
And as always, stay horrific, everyone.
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The Fishing Trip
2025/09/25
While fishing on dad’s new boat, Nick realises something is seriously wrong with his father.
You’ve been listening to the Night’s End podcast which is a production of Dissonance Media.
The Fishing Trip was written by A.L. Hodges. Andrew was born in Suffolk, England, but spent most of his life in Virginia. He has worked as a paint contractor, a biology teacher, and an emergency room volunteer, all experiences he draws on for his writing. He lives in Kentucky with his wife.
This episode was narrated by James Barnett. James is a writer, narrator, editor, podcast producer, and reluctant Transport Manager. For more work from James, head to www.jamesbarnettcreative.com
To connect with him on Twitter and Instagram, follow @jimmyhorrors
Jeremiah Dorne was performed by James, Not Jack. For more, head to www.strangefigment.com.
Abigail was performed by Erika Ventura. Erika is a mother, narrator, visual artist, and animal husbandry technician. You can check out some of her artwork on Instagram www.instagram.com/efventu or you can visit her artist page at www.facebook.com/BioArtsy
Allegra was performed by Rebecca Struzyna from the podcast The West London Witch.
Nathaniel was performed by Bryan Jeans
Jimmy Horrors was performed by James Barnett
This episode was edited and produced by James Barnett
Please support us by leaving a review and a 5-star rating. Or tell a friend about us who you think would be interested in scary stories.
If you aren’t already aware, Night’s End has released a horror-themed apparel line called, Stay Horrific. There are horror-themed t-shirts, mugs, dresses, socks, all the good stuff. Go and check it out now.
Support the Night’s end on Patreon to receive bonus content and merch:
www.patreon.com/nightsendpodcast
Or support us by purchasing directly from our shop:
www.nightsendpodcast.com/shop
Donations:
www.ko-fi.com/nightsendpodcast
And as always, stay horrific, everyone.
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Pest Control
2025/09/25
The trouble started when the moths arrived.
You’ve been listening to the Night’s End podcast which is a production of Dissonance Media.
Pest Control was written by Steven Paulsen, a speculative fiction writer and a non-fiction writer and editor from Australia. For more from Steven, head over to www.stevenpaulsen.com.
This episode was narrated by James Barnett. James is a writer, narrator, editor, podcast producer, and reluctant Transport Manager.
For more work from James, head to www.jamesbarnettcreative.com To connect with him on Twitter and Instagram, follow @jimmyhorrors
Jeremiah Dorne was performed by James, Not Jack. For more, head to www.strangefigment.com.
Nathaniel was performed by Bryan Jeans
Jimmy Horrors was performed by James Barnett
This episode was edited and produced by James Barnett
Please support us by leaving a review and a 5-star rating. Or tell a friend about us who you think would be interested in scary stories.
If you aren’t already aware, Night’s End has released a horror-themed apparel line called, Stay Horrific. There are horror-themed t-shirts, mugs, dresses, socks, all the good stuff. Go and check it out now.
Support the Night’s end on Patreon to receive bonus content and merch: www.patreon.com/nightsendpodcast Or support us by purchasing directly from our shop: www.nightsendpodcast.com/shop
Donations: www.ko-fi.com/nightsendpodcast
And as always, stay horrific, everyone.
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Bluebottle
2025/09/25
A nurse is on a desperate mission to save his wife and child when an old sin comes back to haunt him.
You’ve been listening to the Night’s End podcast which is a production of Dissonance Media.
Bluebottle was written by Eamonn Murphy, who is from England. After a long working life, he’s retired and has time to write. He’s a reviewer for sfcrowsnest and has published more than forty short stories in small magazines. See his work at https://www.amazon.co.uk/~/e/B01GEVVV5Q and other places.
This episode was narrated by Grimm. From the The Grimm Reapers Nightmare youtube channel. For more horror narrations by Grimm, head to the youtube channel at www.youtube.com/Grimmstories0
Jeremiah Dorne was performed by James, Not Jack. For more, head to www.strangefigment.com.
Mary – Zoe Rickard - http://storiesofstrangeness.com/
Edward – Mike Rickard - http://storiesofstrangeness.com/
Alexander was performed by Phoenix Fire. For more narrations by PhoenixFire head over to https://www.youtube.com/PhoenixFireNarrations
Sebastian was performed by Alvan Bolling II. For more from Alvan, check out his podcast The Ghost Light Theater podcast or head to http://www.alvanthe2nd.com for more details on his projects.
Jimmy Horrors was performed by James Barnett
This episode was edited and produced by James Barnett
Remember, to win a copy of Brooke’s book, Ghost Games, ensure to do the following things.
1) Following both of our Instagrams www.instagram.com/nightsendpodcast & www.instagram.com/macbrookepro
2) Leave a comment on Brooke’s IG about the episode
3) Tag two friends
Please support us by leaving a review and a 5-star rating. Or tell a friend about us who you think would be interested in scary stories.
If you aren’t already aware, Night’s End has released a horror-themed apparel line called, Stay Horrific. There are horror-themed t-shirts, mugs, dresses, socks, all the good stuff. Go and check it out now.
Support the Night’s end on Patreon to receive bonus content and merch:
www.patreon.com/nightsendpodcast
Or support us by purchasing directly from our shop:
www.nightsendpodcast.com/shop
Donations:
www.ko-fi.com/nightsendpodcast
And as always, stay horrific, everyone.
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RhodesKill✌🏼 2023/08/27
Inventive and scary as he**
So creative in its delivery method and mini plot building at the beginning of each episode. All ties in beautifully and creepily, adding up to one of ...
Glitchrider 2021/12/09
A fantastic anthology series
There’s a framing intro that has its own ongoing plot, so while each story is standalone, you get a little reward for hearing all of them. Both the me...
Chaotik_lord 2021/05/16
One of the best
This is the finest in audio horror. The stories are so unique and varied, with delicious concepts to tickle your spine. And Jimmy Horrors as the ho...
Free Cheese Crew 2021/03/06
Well Done All Around !
Very well written stories, excellent production, and a nice sense of community. The Night’s End Podcast is a Winner!
Ash2356626 2020/10/07
Awesome podcast!
I found this podcast based on its cool name, but stayed for the terrific stories. I’ve discovered some great horror/dark fantasy here. Jimmy Horrors a...
92SuperSonics 2020/08/28
Phenomenal series!
If you’re looking for amazingly-produced, high-quality audio scares, you’ve come to the right place!
Ryan from @80sCinemas 2020/07/03
Horror At It’s Finest!
Imagine listening to new stories of like the twilight zone? This podcast is awesome! Very well done. Stories are actually really great!
Jsquared* 2020/06/27
LOVE THIS
I’ve always been a horror/scary/thriller genre fan so this is totally my alley. Highly recommend- the stories are actually really good
mommalabs 2020/06/21
Love it!
Super amazing podcast with the best host! Highly recommend!
Flintboyd 2020/06/05
Love the title
The title grabbed me so I gave this show a shot and it didn’t disappoint. It reminds me of twilight zone or tales from the crypt. Love these types of ...
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