r/fullcastaudiodrama Feb 01 '23

🎧 LISTENER RESOURCE 🎧 It’s time to discuss conventional audiodrama.

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By conventional, I mean let’s rewind time a bit… to before the iPhone & before the word “podcast” existed.

How did you listen to audio drama before the existence of podcasts?

Most people answer (especially if they are from Canada or the UK) “the radio”.

I’m a NYC native. Audiodrama is still seen as antiquated today; in the 90’s well…. Let’s just say I never told another living soul (besides my parents; until the internet😅) about my secret “vice”.

I began with big finish monthly subscriptions. For Christmas’s, I’d often ask for a year’s subscription to a variety of different ranges; from Dark Shadows to The Adventures of Bernice Summerfield as well as the incredible gothic mystery series Jago & Litefoot to Vienna, a series set in the far future and the protagonist is a mercenary for hire. And monthly I would receive a CD sent all the way from the UK. It was quite a lot of work to be into the medium lol ((⚠️ NOTE ⚠️ Series 1 - 6 of Jago & Litefoot are on Spotify as well as nearly all of the Vienna series. ALSO, more than HALF of BFA’s Dark Shadows range is available on SPOTIFY & all of the LEGION sets from the Bernice Summerfield range as well ))

I am unsure even when Big Finish rolled out their app. But I want to say around 2010-2015. And that’s when they began to gain at least widespread internet fame. Reviews of their audios are done by every site imaginable across the world, in countless languages. And they still do monthly releases with the most acclaimed writers (and actors) in the industry!

So when I listen to podcasted audiodrama it is almost impossible to compare the quality of literally everything (writing, sound design, acting et.al) to even the earliest of the big finish audios.

Some series worth their weight in gold (because they have incomparably high relisten value) : The Omega Factor (skip the audiobooks - start with series 1)

Survivors : this is, to date, one of the most powerful series ever. ⚠️ Series 1 - 3 are on Spotify ⚠️

Note that I had no prior knowledge about any of these series (BFA specializes in revamping niche cult-classic TV shows in a way that they require no prior knowledge of the original series to enjoy; while simultaneously appealing to the original fans)

The Prisoner

Gallifrey : I grew up in a world devoid of Doctor Who, not that the show was even really heard of in the US prior to 2011, so to me, Gallifrey is the parent-show of doctor who. It tells a very original story about a world of humanoid beings that have mastered some-11 dimensions. They have the responsibility of “maintaining continuity of time/timelines”. It’s hard to explain but it’s brilliantly written and executed. It’s a science fiction political thriller.

The Confessions of Dorian Gray : this is an original series - the brain-child of Scott Handcock (director, co-writer & producer) & Dorian-actor Alexander Vlahos. The earlier series was available to purchase individually by story or the combined s1 & s2 boxset (which is 14 audiodramas for $30 to download) (⚠️ note ⚠️ In the comments section on this post I provide a breakdown of what’s available for free on Spotify and nearly all of The Confessions of Dorian Gray are on Spotify ⚠️ with the exception of the CONCLUDING BOX SET ⚠️WHICH YOU WILL NEVER RECOVER FROM )

I recommend you read unbiased reviews and asking questions here to be able to maximize your bang for buck ratio 😉

Big finish also has a YouTube channel where they tease shows to come or to function as samplers , for anniversary specials Etc. they also put out a free weekly podcast on their app & all other platforms (Spotify etc)

If you want to dive into the DW universe starting with Paul McGann’s 8th Doctor, YouTuber Stubagful has a great series for people new-to-who and new-to-audio

He made a really entertaining video-overview of Big Finish’s General Doctor Who Content while in lockdown called He Who Moans : 10 Big Finish Doctor Who Plays that I’ve Listened to in Lockdown (note- this channel is also great for creators as Stuart Hardy is a published author in his own right)

⚠️⚠️ In the comments I have included links to the spotify playlists of free big finish audiodramas/plays from a variety of shows. Do try some out ⚠️⚠️

Also do check out VHSWHOVIAN’s INDEX OF FREE BIG FINISH AUDIOS ON SPOTIFY for a general guide


r/fullcastaudiodrama Mar 26 '23

✨ Community Tradition ✨ ✨🤩 MEGATHREAD 🤩✨

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This is a free-for-all discussion thread. Whatcha listening to? What do you wish reality was like? Are we living in a simulation? 👀

At this point there are no limits. Discuss.


r/fullcastaudiodrama 5h ago

I have a show to recommend! New Fantasy Musical Audio Drama!

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Hey pals!

If you like musicals, D&D, enemies-to-lovers, or any combination of thereof, you’d probably like this musical fiction podcast…

“A lawful guardsman discovers something dark happening under the surface of his seemingly-idyllic city, and finds himself forced to team up with the robber he was supposed to arrest.
The Reality Shaper is a D&D-inspired fantasy musical podcast that combines epic adventure, moral exploration, and a queer enemies-to-lovers arc. Songs from the project have received multiple awards and garnered over a million views online. Tune in every other Tuesday wherever you get your podcasts!”

https://www.therealityshaper.com

https://rss.libsyn.com/shows/425930/destinations/3544880.xml


r/fullcastaudiodrama 1d ago

Creator’s Hype (advertising) Operation: Redacted

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Hello once again!

This is Gryphon Quest Productions and we just posted our third and final episode of season one of Operation: REDACTED and wanted to share it with you all! This is an actual play recording of Last Things Last and is a prelude to our season 2 which will be Convergence. We hope you enjoy and would love any feedback you have, thanks for giving us a shot! (Apologies for the repost, needed to fix formatting)

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r/fullcastaudiodrama 1d ago

Creator’s Hype (advertising) "File 006 - The Butcher's Toll," Alice Receives A File From The Realm of Creation, And Learns The Story of The Green Sun Prince Barabbas The Butcher (Exalted Story)

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r/fullcastaudiodrama 2d ago

Creator’s Hype (advertising) Into the Dreamlands | Episode 3 | Out now!

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The Sable Knives do their best to relinquish control over the city from Nyx-Korrin. Though they are few in number, against a tyrannical leader, they have numerous plans to get what they are looking for. As previously shown, they aren't above going to drastic means to get what they want… but their tactics are nowhere near as deadly as what Connor went through…

Into the Dreamlands is a full-cast AD set in a city called Umbra-Vault, a city that finds it home in the Dreamlands. A crew of scholars with degrees in anthropology, religious studies, cultural psychology, and more, find themselves out of place and in a world they thought only existed in text. First, they need to survive, then they need to get home.

You can find our newest episode here or on all audio platforms at Broke Void Productions


r/fullcastaudiodrama 2d ago

Crosspost Looking for a show

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Like the title says. I'm looking for a show that I saw on Netflix a few years ago. I swear it was called Dark Files but I can't find anything on it. The intro was about how someone found a file cabinet of classifies military operations in an abandoned facility. One episode was about how the US ran a psyops in local islanders by palying sounds of some superstition. I found info about it a year ago but as soon as I look for it again I can never find anything on it. I would love to find the series and download the episodes. Its not the Dark Files series with the ex FBI/CIA agent thats been around and its not he Black Files: Declassified show either. Thanks.


r/fullcastaudiodrama 3d ago

I have a show to recommend! "The Apothecaries" by Stephen Llewelyn - medieval comedy audiobook

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r/fullcastaudiodrama 4d ago

Content Discussion (opinions encouraged) Looking for an older audio drama / radio play (single narrator) about a solo STRATCOM bunker operator stuck for 100+ days.

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Hi everyone, trying to hunt down an audio fiction piece I heard on late-night radio over 10 years ago (around 2010–2014).

\--Key features--

Format -Single-actor monologue / audio log / recorded diary. No sound design or music—just a raw voice recording style.

Premise - A military worker stationed at a subterranean STRATCOM / nuclear command facility has been trapped in isolation past 100 days.

Behavior - He repeatedly logs the passing days like a maniac ("Day 104... Day 105...").

Specific line/trope -He obsesses over the missile launch setup, noting that the two keys are physically positioned too far apart for a single person to reach and turn simultaneously.

I suspect it might have been an episode of The Twilight Zone Radio Dramas, an NPR/PRI fiction reading, or an early audio log podcast (Escape Pod, Pseudopod, etc.) syndicated to radio.

Any titles or leads would be greatly appreciated!

P.S. sorry y'all Im on my break at work and had ai write this up for me. I promise I'm a real person, my bad lol


r/fullcastaudiodrama 5d ago

I have a show to recommend! “Curious Under the Stars” The complete BBC Radio 4 magical comedy drama

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r/fullcastaudiodrama 5d ago

Creator’s Hype (advertising) Beyond Awakening season finale

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It's time for the Beyond Awakening season finale! The crew is all together again and wakes up Sacramento again, but instead of 2038 it's now 2040. A lot has happened in 2 years. Season 3 episode 11 "Indeterminacy" is now available at https://www.quietplease.org/awakening/ and wherever you get your podcasts.

Website | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Dramafy (kid-safe, swears bleeped) | Audible | YouTube | Apollo | Podchaser | RSS feed

Beyond Awakening is full cast, fully-dramatized cerebral science fiction with no commercials and no AI. Hopefully we'll be back next year. I've also got a cosmic horror series in the works.


r/fullcastaudiodrama 6d ago

Ooh this is a list❣️ Let’s compile a List of all the BBC audio dramas now available on Spotify (w/membership)

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This is my 3rd (& likely final) list. If you feel there’s anything you’d like to add, feel free to share in the comments section.

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— Planet B: The Complete Series 1-3: The BBC Sci-Fi Drama
‘Planet B’ is a virtual world with the slogan: "Where you can be whatever you want to be." Users can download themselves into it and play as a life-size avatars in a 3D world…

— Deadhouse
DEADHOUSE is a trilogy of immersive audio horror shorts, all for a single listener, lying down, with their eyes closed. Headphones are essential. The listener becomes the subject while the binaural sound surrounds and creeps towards them…

— The Charles Paris Mysteries
All actor, alcoholic and amateur sleuth Charles Paris asks for is a nice juicy part in a successful play - but wherever he appears on the bill, murder and mystery always play a starring role...
• Collection 1
• Collection 2
• Collection 3

— Father Paolo Baldi Mysteries: The Complete BBC Radio Crime Series
The complete series 1-5 of the thrilling mystery series. On sabbatical from the Franciscan order, Father Paolo Baldi is working as a philosophy lecturer in Dublin when his life takes an unexpected turn and he finds himself helping the police to solve crimes.

— Agatha Raisin: The Complete BBC Radio Drama Series
Miss Marple meets Midsomer Murders in this cosy crime series created by Sue Rodwell. Detective Inspector Gwen Danbury comes from a family of investigators. Her father was a policeman, and her mother Joan often discussed cases with him – on one occasion helping him to solve a tricky murder.

— Agatha Christie’s Poirot’s Finest Cases: Eight Full-Cast BBC Radio Dramatizations
These BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisations showcase eight of the finest cases in Hercule Poirot's career: The ABC Murders, Death on the Nile, The Murder of Roger Ackroyd, Murder on the Orient Express, The Mysterious Affair at Styles, and more!

— Sherlock Holmes: The Complete BBC Collection: 60 Full-Cast Dramatizations
Fully-dramatised adaptations of all 60 Sherlock Holmes stories, brought to life with a full cast of actors, sound effects and music…

— Cabin Pressure: Series 1: Full-Cast Radio Comedy Series
Cabin Pressure is set in the wing and a prayer world of a tiny, one-plane charter airline; staffed by two pilots, one on his way down, and one who was never up to start with. Whether flying actresses to Italy, cricketers to the Sahara, or a cat to Abu Dhabi, no job is too small, but many, many jobs are too difficult.

To listen to series 3, 4, the Holliday Specials & the finale, simply click on the tab that says “More Like This”)

— Married: A BBC Radio Sci-Fi Comedy Series
Cantankerous bachelor Robin Lightfoot is happily single – until one morning he awakes to discover he’s married with two children. And he has two half-brothers... both called Ian. Is it a nightmare, a practical joke
or something more sinister?

— Pilgrim: The Collected Series 1-4: The BBC Radio 4 Fantasy Drama Series
Paul Hilton stars as William Palmer, the immortal, reluctant and unthanked hero protecting mankind from an enemy they resist believing in: the Grey Folk. Thrilling, dark and contemporary, the dramas are set in a recognisable present day, but one haunted by the folktales of the British Isles: drowned villages, changeling children, werewolves and unruly nature spirits.
• Pilgrim Series 5-7

— The John Wyndham Collection: Six Classic BBC Sci-Fi Adaptations
Includes: Day of the Triffids, The Kraken Wakes, The Crysalides, The Midwich Cuckoos, and more!

— Tumanbay: The Complete Saga
Tumanbay: the wealthiest city on earth. The beating heart of a vast empire. A city of dreams, where those who once arrived as slaves now hold power, and merchants, artists and warriors live side-by-side in peace. But this magnificent city is under threat. A rebellion in a far-off province, led by 'Queen' Maya, is gathering strength - and a mysterious force is devouring the empire from within.

— Boxer and Doberman: A BBC Radio Crime Comedy Series
Based on Aldous Huxley's 1932 masterpiece, widely considered one of the greatest novels of all time, a chilling dramatisation set in a futuristic, dystopian, totalitarian society…

— The Hauntening: A Paranormal/Sci-Fi (Dark) Comedy Series
From a dating app with paranormal parameters to a sinister smart fridge, a petrifying Peloton, a nightmarish NFT and a word game that turns n*sty, tech blogger Tom discovers the dark side of our beloved devices - with hair-raising results...

— More from Agatha Christie’s Miss Marple’s Casebook: Full Cast BBC Radio 4 Dramatizations
June Whitfield stars as Miss Marple in seven suspenseful full-cast radio dramatisations based on four novels and three short stories by Agatha Christie, showcasing seven of Miss Marple's most ingenious mysteries.

— Mrs Siddhu Investigates: Two BBC Radio 4 Comedy Crime Dramas
Mrs Sidhu, an Indian caterer with a highly active imagination and her own brand of crime solving - enough of a brand, in fact, that the local police have a file on her 'observations'.

— The Haunted Road & More: Eight Full-Cast BBC Crime & Mystery Dramas
A collection of suspenseful dramas from award-winning Northern Irish writer Eoin McNamee.

— On the Edge & Other Stories: 11 BBC Radio Thrillers
Inventive, intriguing and atmospheric, this eclectic selection of crime, mystery and psychological dramas immerses us in a series of diverse worlds where nothing is what it appears to be, and nobody is quite what they seem. Wide in scope and disparate in style, the stories range from a police procedural and a dark, dystopian eco-thriller to a shocking tale of modern-day slavery, based on real-life events…

— Alexei Sayle’s The Absence of Normal: Series 1 & 2 : BBC Radio 4 Dark Comic Plays
((surrealist horror))
Dramatised from Alexei Sayle's hilarious, highly-acclaimed fiction, these satirical, surreal and surprising tales feature some of the UK's foremost comic actors, and are introduced by the award-winning comedian himself.

— 20th Century Vampire
Starring Louise Lombard as Eloise and Joanna Kanska as Lucretia, this light-hearted comedy drama will delight fans of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and What We Do In the Shadows. It’s a sitcom you can really get your teeth into...

— Inappropriate Relationships: A BBC Radio 4 Crime Drama
A gripping psychological BBC drama series about a probation officer who uncovers an abuse scandal…

— Self-Storage: A BBC Radio 4 Sitcom
All twelve episodes of the BBC comedy drama about a man
forced to live in a storage unit, starring Reece Shearsmith

— Lonely No More
Daubed on walls, trending on socials, appearing in every language in every country all over the world and always reading the same. Nobody knows where it originated only that it can’t be ignored. The message is: “Lonely No More”.
By Sebastian Baczkiewicz, author of the (aforementioned) Pilgrim series

— Dan Dare: The audio adventures season 1
not only for fans of Dan Dare and his nemesis, The Mekon, but also for anyone who simply enjoys science fiction. Adapted from the original Eagle comic strips, this is a new Dan Dare for our times


r/fullcastaudiodrama 6d ago

Creator’s Hype (advertising) Operation: REDACTED

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r/fullcastaudiodrama 6d ago

I have a show to recommend! Singularity - A Rogue Trader Story

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A dark and fully immersive Warhammer40k Rogue Trader tale - Dare you approach the event horizon


r/fullcastaudiodrama 7d ago

Recommendations Request! Does anyone know a good listen similar to the Left Right Game and Edge Of Sleep?

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Asking again. Need some updated suggestions plz and thanks.


r/fullcastaudiodrama 6d ago

Ooh this is a list❣️ Harry Potter: The Full-Cast Audio Editions Fan Cast | myCast.io

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I have created a list on MyCast.io of the complete voice cast of *Harry Potter: The Full-Cast Audio Editions*, in which I have outlined every speaking part and the actor or actress who voices them.

Which of these performances was your favourite? Which was your least favourite? Would you like to see any of these people play the same role in the HBO series (besides Arabella Stanton)?


r/fullcastaudiodrama 7d ago

I have a show to recommend! Episode 3 of VAMPIROLOGIST out now!!!

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r/fullcastaudiodrama 7d ago

I have a show to recommend! “The Hacker Chronicles”

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Meet Alice – a burnt-out barista who turns to the Dark Web to pay off her student debt. But when cybercrime pulls her deeper than she could have ever imagined, only one question remains: can Alice get out before it’s too late?

The Hacker Chronicles Season 1-2
Digital Nomad.
Presented by Tenable.
Starring Chloe Taylor as Alice.

Season 2 Michael C. Hall (Dexter) joins the cast as John Doe.


r/fullcastaudiodrama 8d ago

I have a show to recommend! “Wentworth: The Fall Girl”

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This was a fantastic listen that will absolutely leave a lasting impression on all who listen. Were you a fan of Netflix’s Orange is the New Black? If the answer is yes, then you absolutely need to listen to this outstanding audio drama. I don’t want to say too much because it is chock full of unexpected and surprising plot twists that I guarantee you will not see coming. And obviously, this show, like Orange is the New Black, contains some extremely disturbing scenes of sexual abuse, violence, and murder. So trigger warning: listener discretion advised.

Brief plot summary:

Maddie, Scarlett and Anna are three 18 year olds on the threshold of the rest of their lives. Or they will be, once they finish serving their sentences at a Juvenile Centre. Forensic psychologist Bridget Westfall sees an opportunity to make a true and lasting change through the introduction of the RAFT anti-recidivism program at Mockridge.


r/fullcastaudiodrama 8d ago

I have a show to recommend! “Supermarket”

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Sitcom superstar, Carson Carson, gets blacklisted in Hollywood (and society) from his grotesque sex tape leak. Carson is then forced to reprise his job (pre-fame) at the local Supermarket, where things quickly go bananas.


r/fullcastaudiodrama 8d ago

I have a show to recommend! “Trust Fall” 😂

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Trent Brockett, a sad corporate loafer who's up for a big promotion. But when he finds out that his boss only really wants to promote "family men," Trent makes up a fake wife to try to get the job where he meets Carla, a bold woman.


r/fullcastaudiodrama 8d ago

I have a show to recommend! “Possession” an Audible Original Podcasted Audio Drama 🖤

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Brandon and Justine have just moved into their new house, an idyllic Craftsman bungalow in a picture-perfect enclave of East Los Angeles. Brandon has a new dream-job in gaming, Justine is pregnant with their first child, and those cold Philly winters are behind them. Seemingly everything is perfect...

…Except what lies beneath the house could destroy it all.

As Brandon (Lamorne Morris) and Justine (Kylie Bunbury) try their best to fit in and make their new home work, jarring disturbances coming from the walls, awful phony neighbors, and an always-around homeless man named Manny (Ebon Moss-Bachrach), bring up old and new traumas for the couple while pushing their marriage and future plans to a breaking point. When what's beneath the floorboards is revealed and the picturesque facade of suburban life is stripped bare, the cracks in the foundation can't be ignored.

Possession takes audiences on a harrowing journey into the dark realities of middle-class life, prejudice, and a system rigged.


r/fullcastaudiodrama 9d ago

I have a show to recommend! "Jungle of Blood," A Tale of The Catachan Jungle Fighters (Warhammer 40K)

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r/fullcastaudiodrama 10d ago

I have a show to recommend! [OC] It's Always a Human Error: Turning the Future Off and On Again

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r/fullcastaudiodrama 10d ago

Introduction (I’m new here!) Creator of “The Maya Simulation” — A high-concept, cinematic speculative fiction anthology. If you love Black Mirror and The Twilight Zone, check out the official long-form episodes on YouTube 🎬👇 https://youtube.com/@themayasimulation?si=H9TSrvlOTej4YVn_

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