Adrenaline: False Idols

Realm

ADRENALINE is a collection of Realm’s most riveting thrillers, introduced by host Neil Hellegers. Every season, a new audio series will bring you to the edge of your seat — and keep you there. With episodes dropping weekly, you’ll never be without something to keep the adrenaline flowing. Whether you’re uncovering the secret of disappearing ships in the Bermuda Triangle, or in the race of your life against time and your evil doppelgänger, you may want to watch your back, as things are not always as they seem. The suspense and excitement of ADRENALINE will show that fight or flight are not the only options in the face of danger. Sometimes you just need to keep listening… This month, we are featuring a story called False Idols: an FBI linguist returns home to Cairo and goes undercover as an Egyptian heiress. Positioned in the middle of the city’s glittering elite, she uncovers the link between the art world and a terrorist network. Adrenaline: False Idols is a Realm production, written by Lisa Klink, Patrick Lohie, and Diana Renn. Performed by Lauren Ezzo. Listen Away. For more shows like this, visit Realm.fm read less

Our Editor's Take

The Adrenaline podcast offers its listeners an escape from everyday life. This is not a calm, relaxing getaway. Instead, it's a show that wants the listener to feel the hair stand up on the back of their neck. It wishes to make their palms hot and itchy and their heart beat faster than ever-in the best way possible via a rush of adrenaline.

This anthology series premieres a new, exhilarating storyline each month. Across eight to ten episodes, the podcast uncovers a mysterious tale. Some plots take place in a dystopian future. The narrative of "Ninth Step Murders" unfolds in a Chinese-occupied Tokyo. When dating in 2033, there is no room for privacy in this alternative reality. Drones circle the skies of the once vibrant city, tracking every move its citizens make. Other seasons venture into the unknown.

Such is the case with "Low Life," which begins its tale with a chupacabra infestation in Florida. There are murders, clones, and cruel science experiments. Some characters escape the law, while others get stranded on a deserted island. The genres in Adrenaline move from sci-fi to supernatural and real-life terrors. All of them are captivating and immersive.

Each Adrenaline episode starts with an introduction from the host, Neil Hellegers. The award-winning audiobook narrator summarizes the events of the previous installments. In that minute or two, he also gives information about the actors, producers, and writers. Then, the actual narrative commences its latest thrilling chapter.

With the help of masterful sound design and voice direction, Adrenaline creates auditory cinema. People who close their eyes while listening might be able to imagine every detail of a scene. They may feel a door slamming and get startled by a passing car. While the cast of actors changes with each series, they never disappoint. Each lead is engaging and charismatic. It is a well-crafted production that delivers high-quality entertainment alongside thrilling tales.

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