cw: Train crashes, death, grief, morning, anxiousness, discrimination. https://greaterbostonshow.com Socials: https://www.tumblr.com/greaterblogston / @greaterbostonshow on instagram

"This is Bob Raymonda, one of the writers behind Forgive Me!, which follows Father Ben, a young try-hard Catholic priest, as he tries to give good advice to the eccentric parishioners in his Upstate New York church, St. Patrick’s. Today you’ll be hearing our third season premiere. You don’t need to have listened to the first two seasons to enjoy this episode, as it kicks off our first ever serialized story. Thank you so much for listening." Transcript can be found at: transcript. https://roguedialogue.com/press-fm Socials: instagram.com/forgivemeshow

This is Brad Williams, the creator of “Once Upon a Wasteland.” Our show is a post-apocalyptic science-fiction romance that follows the story of Elizabeth Kirby and Odessa Valdez. They work together to save the civilization that’s just beginning to grow in what used to be West Virginia, and fall in love along the way. This is our Season Two Bonus Episode, a prequel to that season titled “Survey the Dark.” We drew our titles from Churchill’s “Battle of Britain” speech in our second season after using titles from Lincoln’s First Inaugural Address in the first. We released this episode for International Podcast Day, and used the opportunity to take a bit of a breather from what’s normally a highly serialized story. We revisited some plot threads from our first season and foreshadowed some from the second, but mostly it’s a fun romp, bringing in some… colorful characters that we’ve only met this once. So far. Thank you for listening to this showcase episode of “Once Upon a Wasteland.” cw: Mild sexual references, occasional light profanity and violence. Transcript can be found at:  Link to script https://onceuponawasteland.com Socials: https://instagram.com/onceuponawasteland

This is Sean Williams, the writer and producer of Almelem, which is a re-imagining of the very beginnings of a new Religious and political movement that became Christianity. This is Episode number 4, titled "The Mother." In the first three episodes, we met a group of behind-the-scenes political operatives, including Mary Magdalene and Salome, who had been rallying the Jewish people behind John, dubbed "John The Baptist." Just before this episodes, they've decided instead that Jesus should be the leader of the movement. The action "begins with the team worried that their message will fail and brainstorming a new approach. Thank you for listening." cw: There are characters who are deeply dismissive of religion (both Judaism and nascent Christianity) Transcript can be found at: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aIAlYHbeHbXW1svNXLsNJjkxl-FVjJYc/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=118181833416603249719&rtpof=true&sd=true https://www.gideon-media.com/almelem Socials: https://www.instagram.com/gideonaudio/

"This is Victoria Dickman-Burnett, Showrunner on Lavender Evening Fog, which is about an architectural historian who moves into a haunted elementary school building and uncovers answers in the school’s history. This is Season 3, Episode 3: The Music Room, in which Anna-Georgina hosts a housewarming party, and things go sideways. Thank you for listening." cw: Death, moderate injury (broken limb, happens off stage), haunting Transcript can be found at: https://www.lavendereveningfog.com/transcript-33 https://lavendereveningfog.com Socials: lavendereveningfog.tumblr.com and lavendereveningfog

Hello! My name is Arthur DeHart and I play both Scorpius and Leaf in DreadPod Gaming! We are a DnD lets play podcast DM'd by the almighty Amay Orion! Our first campaign is more high fantasy while our shiny brand new campaign is a horror campaign. Thank you so much for listening! cw: violence, gore No transcript available. https://deepwoodprod.com Socials: @dreadpod

Hey everyone, this is Jamie Petronis, the creator and lead of The Cellar Letters, A found audio horror podcast about a young man that moves to Maine with his trusty dog Bella to search for his missing girlfriend. This is episode 60, Connection Part 2. Just remember, there's no such thing as a coincidence. cw: Swearing. Transcript can be found at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1F-UMfAlzpCknwOEbHfk-5rbDWTLFFQ_a/view?usp=sharing https://www.thecellarletters.com Socials: https://instagram.com/thecellarletters?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==

MODES OF THOUGHT IN ANTERRAN LITERATURE: INTRO FROM ALEX AND WINNIE KEMP OF WOLF AT THE DOOR STUDIOS Alex: Hi, everybody. I’m Alex Kemp. Winnie: And I’m Winnie Kemp and together we run Wolf at the Door Studios. Alex: And we’re the creators of the show Modes of Thought in Anterran Literature. Winnie: Modes of Thought is a spy thriller and paranormal horror show wrapped in the guide of history lectures. Alex: I play the professor, a classics historian who is teaching a class on what he claims is a newly discovered ancient civilization that is 60 thousand years older than anything we’ve previously known about. Winnie: And it was found after a Chinese submarine accidentally went down in the Pacific Ocean- so the Chinese government cordoned off the area, and scrubbed the internet. Alex: And that's why you guys can't find any information on Anterra out there. Winnie: But that doesn't stop the professor and his students from trying to dig deeper into the mysteries of Anterra. Alex: The episode you're about to hear is from Season 2, and it involved the mysterious ritual that every citizen in this ancient city performed. Winnie: At least, that’s what we think. Evidence from Anterra is pretty unclear. Was this a rite of passage? A religious ceremony? Or are we waking up ancient magic? Alex: We really hope you enjoy the show, and please join us on reddit or instagram or wherever if you want to share your theories on Modes of Thought in Anterran Literature. Winnie: Thanks so much, and enjoy the listen! cw: violence, explicit language Transcript can be found at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WU1iUFYu5eapbvJauOT_bp65VY19o7qp/view?usp=sharing https://www.modesofthoughtpodcast.com Socials: https://www.instagram.com/watdstudios/

"Hello wanderers! My name is Pine Gonzalez, I'm the creator and narrator of Tales From the Fringes of Reality. Tales From the Fringes of Reality follows The Keeper, whose job is to put those who fall out of place in reality back where they belong. With contact to the Council becoming more and more limited and many systems of their AI companion Minerva falling apart, the Keeper must try their best to get their work done while also aiding the lost wanderer who has inexplicably found their way to the Fringes of Reality. It is a science-fantasy show set in a vast multiverse with anthology elements blending into the overarching plot. This episode is episode 1 of the show which introduces our Keeper as well as our dear Wanderer and Minerva all while setting the stage for how the show itself runs for the first season. Thank you so much for listening, I hope you enjoy your time on the Fringes." cw: Memory alteration, kidnapping Transcript can be found at: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oETtJ0G8GcU-AHsPI3XZejLOIrD0r6jrITBxNQQRNjI/edit?usp=drivesdk https://thefringespod.carrd.co Socials: https://www.tumblr.com/thefringespod?source=share

"Welcome to Old Cove, a place where secrets wash ashore like the relentless tide, and the lives of its residents ebb and flow with the ever-changing currents of fate. In this sleepy coastal town, the drama unfolds with every crashing wave. I’m Rick Clifton, director, and co-producer of Old Cove. I am submitting the first episode of the series, titled “Homecoming,” as this episode sets up the characters really well and introduces you to the overarching theme for Season One. Our first season consists of eight episodes and each episode follows the longstanding, and beloved, night-time soap tradition of always ending on a cliffhanger. Old Cove is a spin-off of the audio series, Tomorrow’s A New Day” which was created and produced by Aaron Wallis. Aaron is also my co-producer on this series as well. While you don’t need to have listened to TAND before checking out Old Cove, we’re having lots of fun dropping in all kinds of Easter Eggs on both shows now. Thanks for listening and we hope to see you in Old Cove soon." cw: Sexual situations, dead body Transcript can be found at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vugdvWIxnsDJCP9bzmP77SQsSk7zD59q/view?usp=sharing https://www.southernqueernetwork.com/oldcovepodcast Socials: www.instagram.com/oldcovepodcast

Hello! My name is Arthur DeHart. I am the owner and lead writer of Dreadwood Press Radio. Dreadwood Press Radio is a show about a crime-ridden town high up in the mountains. It starts off as an anthology where you hear about a gothic cowboy and a mysterious pawnshop on the edge of town where not everything in the forest is quite as it seems. Today, we have Episode 24 - Bright, Night, Fright. cw: gore, violence Transcript can be found at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1W5dT2i0b8kUbRpOE-f1MiyXkEXCxIrc-/view?usp=sharing https://deepwoodprod.com Socials: @dreadwoodpressradio

Hello. This is Paul, the co-writer and narrator of Dear Bastard! ' Dear Bastard!' is a scripted, comedy fiction podcast, set in a house that's been subdivided into apartments. All seems well from the outside – but within, the six residents are trapped in a never-ending group email thread that brings out the worst in everyone. As they try unsuccessfully to navigate their differences, minor problems like overfull trash cans and malfunctioning doorbells begin to escalate into passive-aggressive rows about invasive species in the garden, allegations of money-laundering and fraud, and shady remarks designed to make you laugh your head off. Full of sniping, bickering and absurdity courtesy of characters you’ll feel like you’ve known all your life, this is a podcast for everyone who’s ever had a neighbour – and made the mistake of giving them an email address. We initially wrote this play in lockdown using first time actors , and and we hope you enjoy! Buckle up, and welcome to the world of Dear Bastard! cw: Occasional swearing. Transcript can be found at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1n2mMGzWKAL6yg633YO7UskesKzPzUBP3/view?usp=sharing https://linktr.ee/dearbastard Socials: https://www.instagram.com/dearbastardpodcast/

Hi, I'm Ian Faison, creator and executive producer of Murder in HR, a podcast produced by Caspian Studios. Murder in HR is a murder mystery podcast starring Kate Mara and Brett Gelman. It's Jemma’s first day as an employee experience manager at Peace of Ship, an AI-powered tech startup. When her colleague Larry is electrocuted during the company all-hands, she uncovers a terrible secret. It was murder! Now, Jemma and her chief people officer, Nicholas, are tasked with finding the killer. She must use her HR skills to investigate her toxic colleagues without becoming the next victim. For the showcase, we're submitting Episode 1, “The Drunken Sailor.” Now, this is a murder mystery after all, so we can't spoil anything, but we introduced the killer and all the rest of the characters in episode one. Everyone at Caspian has put a ton of work into this and we wouldn't be here without all of our listeners. Thank you so much for considering us. Thank you for listening. We hope this adds a little bit of fun to your day. And if you want to listen to more, you can look up Murder in HR wherever you get your podcasts. Thank you! cw: Murder by Electrocution, Humor around Violence https://murderinHR.com

Hi, this is Bobby Aherne. I’m the writer and producer of ‘Nero’s Class’. ‘Nero’s Class’ is almost like a satire of the “inspiring teacher” genre of old movies like ‘Conrack’ and ‘Ciao Professore!’ and movies like that… ‘Up the Down Staircase’. While also being a children’s adventure series in the vein of ‘Gravity Falls’, ‘Around the Twist’, and ‘The Three Investigators’, ‘Over the Garden Wall, ‘Eerie, Indiana’… things like that. Then things on, y’know, Cartoon Swim and Adult… Cartoon Network and Adult Swim. The first series came out last autumn. There were six episodes, and the episode you’re about to hear is episode three, which is entitled ‘History 101’. In the first couple of episodes, Professor Nero… he’s like a fuddy-duddy Mainlander, and he arrives over to Mrunglody, which is a weird mythical island. And there’s three… there’s only three children on the island and they’re 12, 9 and 6. And he has to teach them, even though they’ve never been to school before and they don’t know anything about Mainlander ways and stuff like that. And rather than them having to adjust to HIS world, he finds himself having to adjust to THEIR world. So in the first couple of episodes, it turns out that the treehouse that he’s teaching them in has magical powers like the gift of flight, and can take them on these magical school tours across the world. And he gets very frustrated, because all he wants to do is teach his curriculum and teach his class. Yet they end up going on all these different adventures, which obviously the kids love. This is the third episode and, as well as Hugh Cooney (who plays Professor Nero) and our three amazing child actors (Penny O’Dwyer, Elsie Akinduko and Rian Sheridan), this episode also features a cameo from John Hodgman… which is very exciting. Please enjoy and thank you for listening! Transcript can be found at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BlT4jSBS2PtD72PlwHVUAmAM59RvD66t/view?usp=sharing https://www.rte.ie/kids/2022/1003/1326877-neros-class-rtejr-radio/ Socials: https://instagram.com/nerosclass

This is Rex New. I’m the showrunner of The Hacker Chronicles, a podcast from Tenable and Caspian Studios that stars Michael C. Hall and Chloe Taylor. The Hacker Chronicles is about Alice, a barista who turns to hacking in order to pay off her debts. At the end of Season 1, Alice pulls off a devastating hack on one of the world’s biggest food conglomerates, bringing its East Coast operations to a halt for a few days. Alice almost gets away with it – only to be caught by another hacker, a man she knows only as John Doe. John Doe offers Alice a deal: she can work for him, or he’ll doxx her to the FBI. Alice takes the deal. And as we pick up in Season 2, blackmail doesn’t seem so bad. Alice is in Europe doing some mysterious operations for John. And she’s trying to balance her roles as a friend and sister with her secret life. For the Nominee Showcase, we’re submitting Episode 1 of Season 2, which is called “Friends with Benefits.” I think it’s a great introduction to the show, even if you haven’t listened to Season 1. It has almost all the members of our incredible cast, who I can’t say enough positive things about. You’ll also get to see just how we approach hacking in the show as well. We make this show with the cyber-security firm Tenable, and everything you see in the show has either happened or actually could. We do a ton of research, and we’re committed to making an entertaining story that you can learn a lot from. I know I have. On behalf of our team, thanks for listening. If you like what you hear, check out our podcast feed, where you can binge both seasons. And make sure you take a listen to some of the other nominees. There are some incredible shows out there and so much creativity. Thanks again! cw: Depictions of blackmail Transcript can be found at: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mwI_zvoAhVLF02RXVJ6Q5j8VaHk3fNWW/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=118181833416603249719&rtpof=true&sd=true https://www.tenable.com/alice

This is Cam Collins, co-creator of Old Gods of Appalachia, a horror fiction podcast set in an alternate Appalachia, a world where these mountains were never meant to be inhabited. The episode you are about to hear is “School Spirit,” our winter holiday special. It’s a standalone episode, so you should be able to enjoy the story with no prior knowledge of our regular season storyline. Thank you for listening. CW: Loud / percussive noises, gore, body horror, religious trauma, fundamentalist religious practices, themes relating to the satanic panic, possession, monster violence, bullying, mutilation, monster noises, sounds of monster-related automotive destruction, family endangerment, vice-principals, high school. Written by Steve Shell and Cam Collins Narrated by Steve ShellSound design by Steve Shell Produced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve Shell The voice of Bonnie Culbertson: Renee Hill The voice of Tyler Culbertson: Jacob Danielsen-Moore The voice of Chris Ramey: Matt Evans The voice of Vice Principal Rusty “Flat Top” Collins: Brandon Sartain Intro music: “50 Second Instrumental” written and performed by Landon Blood Outro music: “God’s Dark Heaven” written and performed by Those Poor Bastards Transcript can be found at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ga3Wx1y_Gi2amF3LWgS6anhSwI07U_EC/view?usp=sharing https://www.oldgodsofappalachia.com Socials: @oldgodsofappalachia

This is Joanne Phillips, writer, director and producer of Everyone’s Happy, which is a near-future, dystopian, coming of age story about a young woman, called Parker, who lives in a world where everyone is medicated by the government – medicated through their food to be happy and calm and controlled. There are some people, though, who are immune to the drugs, and for those people the consequences are horrific. So, Parker is left a set of old-school recordings by her grandmother, and this gift sets her off on a journey of discovery. She lives in a dome-covered city where society is protected from the effects of climate change; there are themes around what it really means to be happy, about identity and freedom, but most of all I hope you’ll find it just a really good story. This is episode one: Orientation. Good luck to everyone else in the competition and thank you for listening. cw: Mild language, some episodes include violence (not graphic), one brief description of injury, references to grief. Transcript can be found at: https://assets.zyrosite.com/YX4WWbJD77Sno4jW/eh-ep1-transcript-mnlnyRgxjpCrgOzp.pdf https://www.gravytreemedia.com Socials: @gravytreemedia

This is Zachary Burrell, and I am the creator and producer of Warlock. Warlock is a D&D audio drama with an anime twist, focusing on the story of Nova Ravenwood, a young woman who dreams of becoming a sorcerer but does not have any magical ability. That all changes one day when she meets a mysterious woman who promises her power. But at what cost? This is episode 17, our midseason finale for season two called Pillar of Strength. It is the climactic showdown between Nova's instructors and Foundation, a mysterious organization that has been working in the shadows. Thank you for listening. cw: language and fantasy violence Transcript can be found at: https://www.warlockpod.com/transcripts/episode-17 https://www.warlockpod.com Socials: @warlockdnd

Re: Dracula is a bite sized audio adaptation of the horror classic. This show takes the famous horror tale, breaks it up chronologically (every entry of this epistolary novel has a date), and sends the story directly to your podcatcher as it happens.You're listening to episode 3, The Dead Travel Fast. Find out more about the show at redracula.live. All content warnings are read at the top of each episode Transcript can be found at: https://docs.google.com/document/d/15z2ZbBNONVHUBv6fXasAWN9jEwJbYjkgSQWMF0PiBuk/edit?usp=drive_link https://redracula.live/ Socials: https://re-dracula.tumblr.com/

Hello! This is Paul Camper, host and Dungeon Master of Death Saving Bros, a fifth edition actual play Dungeons & Dragons podcast. The second season of our show is about a group of student adventurers studying at a magical college called the Arcshine in a period of time when magic is no longer reliable because the gods have disappeared. Our main characters are in their final year of study, and they have been assigned to each other as a study group. They will room together, learn together, and prepare together for the difficult final examination before graduation. This episode that you’re about to listen to, is Episode 2 and takes place as they attend their first lessons of the semester. We hope you enjoy the humor and banter that we strive for in our improvisational storytelling so that you, our listeners, feel like you’re playing the game at your table with your friends. We thank you for your consideration in these Audio Verse 2023 Awards nominations. Thank you for listening. cw: Language, death, illness, bullying No transcript available. https://deathsavingbros.com/ Socials: https://www.instagram.com/deathsavingbros/