The Call of Cthulhu Mystery Program

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What dark deeds unfold on the streets of Arkham? And which unwitting souls will succumb to the maddening call... OF CTHULHU? Cosmic horror and black comedy meld in this award-winning audio drama that explores Lovecraftian lore in queer and uncanny ways. Meet unlikely heroes from all walks of life who'll risk their sanity to keep the world spinning as they face down eldritch nightmares, unholy rituals, kindly creatures, and monstrous humans. Each season is a standalone tale where our cast lives the terror, uncovering the edge-of-your-seat mysteries, in this unholy fusion of live tabletop roleplaying and cinematic audio fiction. read less
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Season 4

Night at Howling House Part 1 :: The Dare
Sep 14 2022
Night at Howling House Part 1 :: The Dare
The lazy days of summer are at an end and school is about to begin... but for five Arkham youths, reading, writing, and 'rithmetic is the least of their worries. They're spending the night in a notorious abandoned house and local legends say no one has ever lived to tell the tale. Of course, no sane schoolkid would dare to trespass in Howling House, but twelve-year-old Tenderfoot, Tommy "Woods" Northwood, his precocious kid sister Chelsea, and a forlorn little boy known only as "Dirt" don't have a choice. Roger Simmons, the neighborhood bully, and his protégé, Joey Davenport, have the leverage and pugilistic prowess to make a very convincing argument. Will they survive to see the sunrise, or is there something sinister waiting for them in that decrepit domicile? ​Content Warning: Violence, harsh language, child endangerment and abuse, bullying, colonialist terminology for and mention of violence towards indigenous peoples, ableist language, alcohol use,and reference to gun violence. Join us in funding our next season: https://cthulhumystery.com/crowdfund This episode's transcript and full credits are available at: https://www.cthulhumystery.com/howling-house-episode-1 "Night at Howling House" Episode 1 - “The Dare” - was written and performed by Luke Stram, Cat Blackard, Chris LeBrane, Manda Bruno, Brandon Gerson, and Colin Peterson, with additional scripting and story editing by Cat Blackard. Cast (In Order of Appearance): Luke Stram as The Keeper Colin Peterson as Tommy "Woods" Northwood Manda Bruno as Chelsea Northwood Abigail as Millie Pickett Dany as Dots Pickett Alicia Fuss as Dorothy Pickett Cat Blackard as Roger Simmons Zachary Fortais-Gomm as Ace Simmons Brandon Gerson as Dirt Jonathan West as Dirt's Father Ebonie Ellington as Joey's Mother Chris LeBrane as Joey Davenport Sawyer Greene as Joey's Sister Cynthia Beckert as Grandma Northwood Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Night at Howling House Part 2 :: Trespassers
Sep 21 2022
Night at Howling House Part 2 :: Trespassers
Neighborhood bully, Roger Simmons, has coerced four children into a dangerous dare: spend the night at Howling House - a dilapidated and desolate dwelling on the edge of Arkham. If conflicting rumors are to be believed, this house has played host to disappearances, hauntings, and brutal murders galore. A terrible storm has rolled in and now, against better judgment, Woods the Boy Scout, Chelsea the tagalong, Dirt the downtrodden, and Joey the troublemaker all run after Roger to take shelter in this malevolent manor. Content Warning: Violence, gore, harsh and lewd language, child endangerment and abuse, bullying, alcohol use, violence towards house pets, vomit, rot, and putrescence. Join us in funding our next season: https://cthulhumystery.com/crowdfund This episode's transcript and full credits are available at: https://www.cthulhumystery.com/howling-house-episode-2 "Night at Howling House" Episode 2 - “Trespassers” - was written and performed by Luke Stram, Cat Blackard, Chris LeBrane, Manda Bruno, Brandon Gerson, and Colin Peterson, with additional scripting and story editing by Cat Blackard. Cast (In Order of Appearance): Cat Blackard as The Narrator/The Announcer Cat Blackard as Tawse Teas Spokesperson/ Children Luke Stram as The Keeper Cat Blackard as Roger Simmons Manda Bruno as Chelsea Northwood Chris LeBrane as Joey Davinport Brandon Gerson as Dirt Colin Peterson as Tommy "Woods" Northwood Leeman Kessler as The Cat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Night at Howling House Part 3 :: Playthings
Sep 28 2022
Night at Howling House Part 3 :: Playthings
Five children have dared to spend the night in Howling House and already this sleepover has become the stuff of their deepest, darkest nightmares. First, they encountered a strange cat that spoke a dire omen before it ran away. Then, they discovered a grotesque rat creature living in the walls - and it had a human face. But perhaps most shameful and disturbing of all - the truth came out that Tommy Northwood, proud Boy Scout, stole his scoutmaster’s knife. In the wake of that startling revelation, his sister, Chelsea, has left the side of her deceitful brother to follow the sound of the uncanny cat, yowling upstairs. Join us in funding our next season: https://cthulhumystery.com/crowdfund This episode's transcript and full credits are available at: https://www.cthulhumystery.com/howling-house-episode-3 Content Warning: Violence, gore, harsh language, child endangerment and abuse, bullying, smoking, self harm, injury to fingernails, ableist language, mention of death during a pandemic, and putrescence. "Night at Howling House" Episode 3 - “Playthings” - was written and performed by Luke Stram, Cat Blackard, Chris LeBrane, Manda Bruno, Brandon Gerson, and Colin Peterson, with additional scripting and story editing by Cat Blackard. Cast (In Order of Appearance): Cat Blackard as The Announcer/ The Narrator Luke Stram as The Keeper Manda Bruno as Chelsea Northwood Cynthia Beckert as Grandma Northwood Colin Peterson as Tommy "Woods" Northwood Chris LeBrane as Joey Davinport Cat Blackard as Roger Simmons Brandon Gerson as Dirt Cat Blackard as Dirt's Mother Leeman Kessler as The Cat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Haunters in the Dark: Someone Dies in This Elevator
Oct 5 2022
Haunters in the Dark: Someone Dies in This Elevator
The Call of Cthulhu Mystery Program will return next week as things heat up for the half-pints in Howling House. But don’t you worry for an instant that this Samhain season will be short on spookings - if you crave tricks and treats, we'll fill your bag to the brim with "Haunters in the Dark" our spotlight on some of our favorite horror stories. In this installment we're sharing a tale from the anthology series, Someone Dies in This Elevator: "South of Palenque" where we learn that some stone doors aren't meant to be opened, and some ropes aren't meant to be pulled… But first, let our narrator fill you in on the latest news from Mystery Program and our crowdfunding campaign to produce our next season: "The Case of the Penumbral Gate". Help us build our fearsome future fictions at https://cthulhumystery.com/crowdfund and indulge in an exclusive emporium of items and experiences that both enhance your pledge power and your arcane abilities. Content Warning: This episode contains racism in academia, the consequences of genocidal colonization, and death in an elevator. Transcript: https://www.realm.fm/episodes/sdite-e5 Follow Someone Dies in This Elevator: @SDITEpod on Instagram, Tumblr, & Twitter Cast: Felix Trench (he/him) as The Professor. Andrew Siañez-De La O (he/they) as Manny. Crew: Written by Andrew Siañez-De La O (he/they) and Directed by Colin J. Kelly (he/him). Script Editing by Jesse Schuschu (he/they). Dialogue Editing by Amador Rodriguez (he/him). Sound Design, Scoring, and Mastering by Tal Minear (they/them). Executive Produced by Colin J Kelly (he/him) and Tal Minear (they/them). Artwork by Tal Minear (they/them). Marketing by Ali Fuller (they/them). Special thanks to Brad Colbroock for the whistling! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Haunters in the Dark: The Dark Tome
Oct 26 2022
Haunters in the Dark: The Dark Tome
The Call of Cthulhu Mystery Program will return next week, but don’t you worry for an instant that this Samhain season will be short on spookings - if you crave tricks and treats, we'll fill your bag to the brim with "Haunters in the Dark" our spotlight on some of our favorite horror stories. In this installment we're sharing a tale from the anthology series, The Dark Tome: "Keeper of the Dead". It's the story of a teenage girl coming of age in a strange tradition. But traditions and history can’t be taken for granted - those of us living might be surprised what we find… under the surface. You'll also hear the latest news from Mystery Program and our crowdfunding campaign to produce our next season: "The Case of the Penumbral Gate". Help us build our fearsome future fictions at https://cthulhumystery.com/crowdfund and indulge in an exclusive emporium of items and experiences that both enhance your pledge power and your arcane abilities. Content Warning: This episode contains racism, colonialism, bullying, generational trauma, and lechery towards a minor. Transcript: https://www.realm.fm/episodes/dark-tome-book-of-stories-12/reader?media_type=audio Follow The Dark Tome: @thedarktome Listen to Undertow: Blood Forest: https://www.realm.fm/shows/undertow Hear Mystery Program's Showrunner Interviewed: https://cthulhumystery.com/catinterview Credits: “Keeper of the Dead” was created and written by Marguerite Croft.  Performed by Maiya Koloski, with Shannon Campbell, Christine Marshall, Chris Price, Joe Bearor, and Casey Turner. Produced by Casey Turner and Karlyn Daigle Directed by Casey Turner Executive Produced by Fred Greenhalgh Engineered, Edited, and Sound Designed by Karlyn Daigle. Recorded at Mind’s Eye Productions Keeper of the Dead is a Dagaz Media Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices