Q&A Special
March 7, 2019
Following demand, Mark and David answer listener questions in this extended bonus episode.
Episode Nine: Silent Warnings
February 15, 2019
Episode Nine of Shadows at the Door: The Podcast
In the season finale, Professor Troughton returns in ‘Silent Warnings’. Following the events of ‘Leave a Light On For Me’, Troughton returns to Warwick University to settle back into ordinary life. However a rather restless colleague is keen to invite Troughton back to his home, where he experiencing something quite insidious.
After the production, join Mark Nixon and David Ault as they discuss Mark’s new story and David’s distinctive performance. They also muse on the future of the podcast, writing tips and Mark wonders if David’s performance was influenced by a famous astrophysicist…
Written by Mark Nixon
Performances by David Ault
Music by Nico Vetesse
Editing by Mark Nixon
©2018-2019 Shadows at the Door Publishing
Intro (00:00:47)
Story (00:02:19)
Discussion (00:30:11)
Credits (01:06:20)
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Episode Eight: Quicksilver Spirit
February 8, 2019
Episode Eight of Shadows at the Door: The Podcast
In this penultimate peril, guest writer Pete Alex Harris charts us into more gothic territory with his new ghost story that somehow feels like a classic.
In ‘Quicksilver Spirit’ we are reminded never to meet your heroes or idols, as our protagonist stands on both the threshold of a stately home and a dark secret.
After the production, join Mark Nixon and David Ault as they discuss Pete’s story and delve into the excellent music that you hear each week. They also become strangely angry about a 2003 sci-fi action film and Mark unveils more of his repertoire of voices.
Written by Pete Alex Harris
Performances by David Ault
Music by Nico Vetesse
Editing by Mark Nixon
©2018-2019 Shadows at the Door Publishing
Intro (00:00:44)
Story (00:02:08)
Discussion (00:32:32)
Credits (01:07:40)
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Episode Seven: Number 13
February 1, 2019
Episode Seven of Shadows at the Door: The Podcast
Finally, an adaptation of a pleasing terror from the father of the modern ghost story: M.R. James.
In ‘Number 13’ a travelling academic checks into his hotel and is amused at superstition of hotels not having a Room 13. Yet despite the manager’s insistence, there is a number 13 and something is inside…
After the production, join Mark and David to learn more about M.R. James and also the horrors of having to sing when the script demands it!
Written by M.R. James
Adapted by Mark Nixon
Performances by David Ault
Music by Nico Vetesse
Editing by Mark Nixon
©2018-2019 Shadows at the Door Publishing
Intro (00:00:45)
Story (00:02:24)
Discussion (00:26:43)
Credits (00:54:30)
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The Future of The Podcast
January 30, 2019
Mark and David address the spooky elephant in the room.
A brief update as we step outside of our comfort zone to reflect on the season so far and answer the burning question about the future of the podcast.
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Episode Six: Pit Village
January 25, 2019
Episode Six of Shadows at the Door: The Podcast
In 'Pit Village', a story very close to home for writer Mark Nixon, a young social worker moved 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?
After the production join host Mark Nixon and David Ault for a spirited discussion of the story and a collection of tangents with subjects including Mark's accent, LGBT representation and another confession from David Ault...
Written by Mark Nixon
Performances by David Ault
Music by Nico Vetesse
Editing by Mark Nixon
©2018-2019 Shadows at the Door Publishing
Intro (00:00:45)
Story (00:01:55
Discussion (00:24:09)
Credits (00:59:56)
Episode Five: Winter Wings
January 18, 2019
Episode Five of Shadows at the Door: The Podcast.
In 'Winter Wings', an unscrupulous collector finds a rare and mysterious board game. Once he finally gets his hands on it, his luck begins to turn sour and he begins to notice the ever present caw of crows behind him…
After the audio drama, join host Mark Nixon and David Ault for a spirited discussion of the story and a variety of topics including how to get ‘delicious rain’ and what they really thought of Gerry…
Written by Christopher Long
Performances by David Ault
Music by Nico Vetesse
Editing by Mark Nixon
©2018-2019 Shadows at the Door Publishing
© 2018-2019 ‘Winter Wings’ Christopher Long
Episode Four: The Signalman
January 11, 2019
Episode Four of Shadows at the Door: The Podcast.
In 'The Signalman', possibly the greatest ghost story of all time, 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?
After the production join host Mark Nixon and David Ault for a spirited discussion of the story and a collection of confessions...
Written by Charles Dickens
Adapted by Mark Nixon
Performances by David Ault
Music by Nico Vetesse
Editing by Mark Nixon
©2018-2019 Shadows at the Door Publishing
Episode Three: Let Sleeping Gods Lie
January 4, 2019
Episode Three of Shadows at the Door: The Podcast.
In 'Let Sleeping Gods Lie', an archeologist travels to Egypt and ignores the misgivings of the locals as proceeds with a new project. He is soon joined by a feline companion and he begins to hear something outside his tent in the dead of night...
After the audio drama, join host Mark Nixon and David Ault for a spirited discussion of the story and a variety of topics including 'The Event'.
Written by Gemma Amor
Performances by David Ault
Music by Nico Vetesse
Editing by Mark Nixon
©2018-2019 Shadows at the Door Publishing
© 2018-2019 ‘Let Sleeping Gods Lie’ Gemma Amor
Episode Two: The Devil and Tom Walker
December 28, 2018
Episode Two of Shadows at the Door: The Podcast.
In 'The Devil and Tom Walker', a suffering husband becomes lost in the New England swamps only to find an Indian site, and the literal Devil waiting for him. This faustian tale was written by the writer of 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow' and has influenced many writers ever since...
After the audio drama, join host Mark Nixon and David Ault for a discussion of devilish things.
Written Washington Irving, adapted by Mark Nixon
Performances by David Ault
Music by Nico Vetesse
Editing by Mark Nixon
Artwork by Mediocre Stories
©2018-2019 Shadows at the Door Publishing
