September 25, 2020
In 'A Warning to the Curious' 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 is, she wants to put it back...
After the production join host Mark Nixon and David Ault for a discussion of this classic story plus a collection of tangents with subjects including plans to recruit Jodie Whittaker to the cast, an argument about tea and you can also hear a snippet from a conversation between Mark Nixon and Mark Gatiss.
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Written by M.R. James and adapted by Mark Nixon
Performances by Ilana Charnelle Gelbart, David Ault & Jake Benson
Musical Score by Nico Vetesse
Production by Mark Nixon
©2018-2020 Shadows at the Door Publishing
Intro (00:00:00)
Story (00:02:53)
Discussion (00:47:18)
Credits (01:27:50)
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September 11, 2020
In 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow' a schoolmaster's simple life is disrupted when he meets the most fearsome of creatures: a woman.
After the production join host Mark Nixon and David Ault for a discussion of this classic story plus a collection of tangents with subjects including how Batman could better serve the community, 'Jake on Apple action' and whether the FBI has been hiding revolutionary surgery from the public. Also, why is David singing?
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Written by Washington Irving and adapted by Mark Nixon
Performances by Jake Benson, Mark Nixon, Ilana Charnelle Gelbart & David Ault
Musical Score by Nico Vetesse
‘Maid in the Meadow’ performed by Yvonne Casey and used here with her kind permission.
Production by Mark Nixon
©2018-2020 Shadows at the Door Publishing
Intro (00:00:00)
Story (00:02:35)
Discussion (00:51:05)
Credits (01:30:19)
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August 28, 2020
In 'Loose Ground' two men embark on an arduous hike but if only they could stop bickering, they might see what’s coming…
After the production join host Mark Nixon, David Ault and guest writer Hannah Butler for an important discussion of the story and a collection of tangents with subjects including the nature of being a podcast listener, Northern English sensibilities and you can learn the dark secret of Shadows at the Door...
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Written by Hannah Butler
Performances by David Ault, Jake Benson & Mark Nixon
Music by Nico Vetesse
Production by Mark Nixon
©2018-2020 Shadows at the Door Publishing
Disclaimer, Intro & Content/Trigger Warnings (00:00:00)
Story (00:02:30)
Discussion (00:28:56)
Credits (01:07:47)
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August 14, 2020
In 'Tell-Tale' a woman enjoys a city mini-break but the landlord keeps outstaying his welcome. It's ok however because he's such a nice guy...
After the production join host Mark Nixon, David Ault and guest star Erika Sanderson for an important discussion of the story and a collection of tangents with subjects including dates with Patrick Stewart, David & Erika's murder competition and how best to support those around you.
Content Warning: Sexual harassment, sexual assault & sexual coercion.
Written by Mark Nixon
Performances by Erika Sanderson, David Ault, Jake Benson, Ilana Charnelle Gelbart & Mark Nixon
Music by Nico Vetesse
Production by Mark Nixon
©2018-2020 Shadows at the Door Publishing
Disclaimer, Intro & Content/Trigger Warnings (00:00:00)
Story (00:03:17)
Discussion (00:38:58)
Credits (01:25:16)
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July 31, 2020
In 'Message in a Bottle' 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 he does?
After the production hosts Mark Nixon and David Ault welcome special guest Gemma Amor for a spirited discussion of the story and a collection of tangents with subjects including how David would kill potential rivals, how Romans dealt with petty squabbles and listeners can even witness a mutiny unfold...
Written by Gemma Amor
Performances by David Ault
Music by Nico Vetesse
Tracks 'Out of This' and 'Play Nice' kindly provided by Ilana Charnelle, you can enjoy these tracks and more of her amazing music here.
Production by Mark Nixon
©2018-2020 Shadows at the Door Publishing
Disclaimer & Intro (00:00:00)
Story (00:02:01)
Discussion (00:26:08)
Credits (00:59:31)
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July 17, 2020
In 'Canon Alberic's Scrapbook' 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 book? And who is laughing in the dark?
After the production join hosts Mark Nixon and David Ault for a spirited discussion of the story and a collection of tangents with subjects including strange accents, that body pillow, and for some reason spontaneous french role play...
Written by M.R. James
Adapted by Mark Nixon
Performances by David Ault & Erika Sanderson
Music by Nico Vetesse
Production by Mark Nixon
©2018-2020 Shadows at the Door Publishing
Disclaimer & Intro (00:00:00)
Story (00:02:05)
Discussion (00:28:16)
Credits (00:59:06)
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July 3, 2020
Season Two, Episode Two of Shadows at the Door: The Podcast
In 'Slender Chances' we listen to the final episode of the 8-Bit Refit podcast, a bizarre and half-finished episode in which hosts Tom and Nat discover an old game that should not exist...
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 Slender Man, Horror Gaming and dipping your toes into voice acting.
Written by Mark Nixon
Performances by David Ault, Ilana Charnelle & Jake Benson
Music by Nico Vetesse
Production by Mark Nixon
©2018-2020 Shadows at the Door Publishing
Disclaimer & Intro (00:00:00)
Story (00:02:05)
Discussion (00:48:47)
Credits (01:17:27)
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June 29, 2020
Our final Drunk Ghost Stories bonus episodes before the imminent launch of Season II continued.
This episode is pure filth, be warned...
June 10, 2020
Mark and David are joined by the incomparable and slightly intoxicated Gemma Amor to discuss one of her favourite ghost stories.
The Macbeth debate also continues, and David and Mark have another disagreement...
Please enjoy this quick bonus episode while season II is in production.
May 23, 2020
Due to popular demand, we present another session of Drunk Ghost Stories -- and we are so very sorry.
Please note, Drunk Ghost Stories are relaxed affairs that require lengthy sessions to record and as such the quality of sound may suffer a little.
With apologies to Billy.
