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Shadows at the Door: The Podcast

45 EpisodesProduced by Shadows at the Door Publishing | RealmWebsite

Shadows at the Door brings to life a collection of unearthly tales and spirited debate. Drawing on the haunted landscapes of classic folk horror, the podcast lifts the veil on some of your favourite ghost stories, and presents new fables throughout a series of macabre audio dramas. Shadows at the Do… read more

45 Episodes | 2018 - 2024

Farewell

February 22nd, 2024

0:39

An important message from RadioPublic

Production Update + Festive Message

December 23rd, 2023

27:47

David & Mark gather around the mic to bring you an important production update, a look at things to come and a festive message.


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S3E05 - Capture My Best Side

November 15th, 2023

1:31:15

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...


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Bonus Story - The Monkey's Paw

October 31st, 2023

30:20

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

Bonus Story - The Outsider

October 30th, 2023

18:46

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.

Bonus Story - The Cask of Amontillado

October 12th, 2023

19:24

As an extra treat for the Halloween season, we bring you an enhanced narration of Edgar Allan Poe's chilling short story:  The Cask of Amontillado.

S3E04 - Wrong Track

September 13th, 2023

1:35:59

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 …

S3E03 - Bruiser

August 9th, 2023

1:56:41

From special guest writer Jamie Flanagan (MIDNIGHT MASS, THE HAUNTING OF BLY MANOR): A care home where life slips away as gradually as the tide, …

S3E02 - The Case of Rhys Harrison

July 12th, 2023

1:49:27

A True Crime podcast host investigates the now infamously unsolved New South Wales Assaults. But as he ventures down increasingly darker paths, an …

S3E01 - Where Queer Things Him Befell

June 14th, 2023

1:46:13

A former professor looks back on a trip to North East England when the door to the other side was opened and has never been closed since. This …

Trailer

May 17th, 2023

1:36

Our latest trailer and a stark warning to us all to beware the shadows at your door...

Performances by David Ault and Mark Nixon.

Music by Nico Vettese

Season Three Launch Announcement

May 16th, 2023

9:08

Mark and David unveil the date for Season Three's arrival, as well as a special live interactive episode!

This production is made possible by listeners like you!

Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/marknixon

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Bonus Story - Wailing Well

March 12th, 2023

29:42

We bring you an enhanced narration of M.R. James' most gruesome short story and invite you to our Season 3 premiere event in Newcastle: Limited …

A Short Update

January 9th, 2023

10:04

Mark and David sit down to bring you some exciting updates regarding the development of the forthcoming third season and offer a dark bargain...


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The Discussion of Dorian Gray

June 22nd, 2022

1:07:15

Mark & David discuss Dorian Gray, specifically how subtext was handled, how Erika threw shade & Mark envisions David's secret origins. 

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The Picture of Dorian Gray - Act III

June 15th, 2022

40:09

Dorian attempts to cover up his horrific act as yet more consequences come back to haunt him. 

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The Picture of Dorian Gray - Act II

June 8th, 2022

40:20

While processing the events of the last few days, Dorian resorts to extreme measures to protect his dark secret...

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Free …

The Picture of Dorian Gray - Act I

June 1st, 2022

1:32:09

A painter enjoys his new muse and hopes his immoral friend won't ruin things for him. But when the subject of the painting falls in love with his own portrait, he offers a terrible bargain...

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A Ghost Story For Christmas - Rats by M.R. James

December 24th, 2021

16:11

Join David Ault by the fire as he reads Rats by M.R. James. Happy holidays from the team at Shadows at the Door, we'll see you soon. 

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The Miniseries Trailer

May 3rd, 2021

0:46

We are proud to present the trailer for our highly anticipated miniseries - an adaptation of Oscar Wilde's masterpiece: The Picture of Dorian Gray. …

S2E12 - Quem Infra Nos

February 8th, 2021

1:43:59

David Ault reads Mark Nixon's acclaimed short story 'Quem Infra Nos'.

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S3 Update + Actor’s Roundtable

January 9th, 2021

1:29:13

As we enter 2021, Mark brings you an update regarding the status of Season Three and long term plans for the podcast. Then, Mark is joined by David …

S2E11 - Settle Thy Studies

November 20th, 2020

1:44:07

Professor Troughton's arm is twisted into hearing about Catchlove Hall, an ancient building abandoned in the marshlands. But one name somehow echoes through those empty hallways... ‘Troughton’.

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Convinced Disbeliever - The Troughton Stories

November 17th, 2020

1:38:54

It's no secret that the season two finale sees the return of Professor Geoffrey Troughton. In this bonus episode, enjoy all three of the good professor's stories thus far…

S2E10 - Bread & Salt

November 6th, 2020

1:20:57

A woman attempts to find comfort in her grandmother's old log cabin, and though she has never connected with her slavic heritage, something ancient …

S2E09 - Gnothi Seauton Audio Tour

October 23rd, 2020

1:19:29

You've arrived at the Museum of Modern Art in New York to take the Gnothi Seauton Audio Tour. Collect your headphones from the front desk and listen …

S2E08 - A Warning to the Curious

September 25th, 2020

1:31:50

A couple's mini-break is interrupted by the arrival of a young archaeologist who may have discovered the greatest find of the century. The only thing …

S2E07 - The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

September 11th, 2020

1:34:37

A schoolmaster's simple life is disrupted when he meets the most fearsome of creatures: a woman. 

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S2E06 - Loose Ground

August 28th, 2020

1:11:17

Two men embark on an arduous hike. If only they could stop bickering, they might see what’s coming… 

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S2E05 - Tell-Tale

August 14th, 2020

1:29:27

A woman enjoys a city mini-break, but the landlord keeps outstaying his welcome. It's okay, because he's such a nice guy...

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Free …

S2E04 - Message in a Bottle

July 31st, 2020

1:03:43

A couple find a grimy old bottle washed up by the tide. But what's inside? Why is one of them so obsessed with finding out? And what will happen when …

S2E03 - Canon Alberic’s Scrapbook

July 17th, 2020

1:03:10

A Cambridge man in the south of France stumbles across an incredibly rare folio and will do anything to secure it. But what horrors await inside the …

S2E02 - Slender Chances

July 3rd, 2020

1:21:32

Listen to the bizarre and half-finished final episode of the 8-Bit Refit podcast, in which hosts Tom and Nat discover an old game that should not …

S2E01 Blessed Be the Man

April 10th, 2020

1:19:10

Professor Troughton is forced to defend his pursuit of paranormal knowledge, and his scientific thinking is put to the test, as a strange phenomenon outside a nearby churchyard invites new terror into his life. 

Please …

S1E10 - There Was a Man Dwelt by a Churchyard

June 26th, 2019

34:10

We return for a short bonus episode, producing M.R. James’ punchy ghost story ‘There Was a Man Dwelt by a Churchyard’.

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Free …

S1E09 - Silent Warnings

February 15th, 2019

1:10:19

Professor Troughton returns to Warwick University to settle back into ordinary life. However, a rather restless colleague is keen to invite Troughton …

S1E08 - Quicksilver Spirit

February 8th, 2019

1:11:38

Our protagonist stands on both the threshold of a stately home and a dark secret, and we are reminded never to meet our heroes or idols.

Please see …

S1E07 - Number 13

February 1st, 2019

58:33

A travelling academic checks into his hotel and is amused at the superstition of hotels not having a Room 13. Yet, despite the manager’s insistence, there is a number 13 and something is inside…

S1E06 - Pit Village

January 25th, 2019

1:03:59

A young social worker moves into his first home. He finds that village life is small and quiet, and the neighbours are incredibly nosey, and what are they hiding exactly?

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S1E05 - Winter Wings

January 18th, 2019

1:08:23

An unscrupulous collector finds a rare and mysterious board game. Once he finally gets his hands on it, his luck turns sour, and he begins to notice …

S1E04 -The Signalman

January 11th, 2019

50:36

A tormented signalman is visited by a passing stranger. But why does he mistrust the stranger, and why can he not take his eyes from the tunnel mouth outside his signal box?

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S1E03 - Let Sleeping Gods Lie

January 4th, 2019

58:54

An archaeologist travels to Egypt and ignores the misgivings of the locals as he proceeds with a new project. He is soon joined by a feline …

S1E02 - The Devil and Tom Walker

December 28th, 2018

55:00

A suffering husband becomes lost in the New England swamps only to find an Indian site, and the literal Devil waiting for him.

Please see the end of the show notes for content warnings. Note, these may contain spoilers.

S1E01 - Leave a Light On For Me

December 20th, 2018

58:14

A young professor ventures to a small coastal town to verify an archaeological find. However, he soon discovers that the ancient lantern should have …

The Trailer

October 31st, 2018

1:30

From Shadows at the Door publishing comes a chilling new podcast, bringing to life a collection of macabre tales and spirited debate. Drawing on …

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