Wow, Limetown is back! Was surprised to see it in my feed today, thought it'd be tomorrow. Good episode, although I'm gonna do a complete S1 relisten even though there was a 'previously on.' Glad it's back!
Maybe I've just been spoiled by other shows, listening to the S1 recap and the first episode of S2 this morning... I don't actually know if Limetown is that great. I think most of the acting is pretty lackluster and all of the dialogue is kind of stilted and overwritten. That conference call bit in the first episode is pretty indicative of what I'm talking about.Wow, Limetown is back! Was surprised to see it in my feed today, thought it'd be tomorrow. Good episode, although I'm gonna do a complete S1 relisten even though there was a 'previously on.' Glad it's back!
This is my greatest fear as I prepare to restart from episode one myself. Haha.Maybe I've just been spoiled by other shows, listening to the S1 recap and the first episode of S2 this morning... I don't actually know if Limetown is that great. I think most of the acting is pretty lackluster and all of the dialogue is kind of stilted and overwritten. That conference call bit in the first episode is pretty indicative of what I'm talking about.
He seems pretty active in the patreon forum, I might have to just post it there. But yeah, I really enjoy his reads, and he has some good guest VAs too. They're able to hit that good point where it's well produced but not overly dramatic like how NoSleep sometimes does it.Ya, it's a bit annoying how it's only labeled as early release instead of having the story title there. I'm sure if you bring it up with him he might change it.
I'll have to throw a full recommendation into The Other Stories. Very good audio, quality voice actors, and good stories. It's an anthology series about interesting, weird, or horror stories. Most stories are 15 minutes or less which makes it easy to pick up. I just need them to add a dedicated RSS feed to the pateron support
It was decent. You'll recognize most of the voices from wolf359. It's very short (3 eps) and worth snacking on at some point.Just listened to new follow up poscryptum info of wolf359. And just found out they are writing new project called Timebomb, is it any good?
I have already listened to all of them. I think it literally has potential. I never watch brookly 99, but it gets me brooklyn 99 vibe. Im giving it a chance alreadyIt was decent. You'll recognize most of the voices from wolf359. It's very short (3 eps) and worth snacking on at some point.
Is it just me, or is season 2 of Limetown a seemingly directionless mess that barely connects to season 1 even though we're already at episode 3 of 5? I re-listened to the first season and still really like it, but season 2 feels like an entirely different team made it.
It's amazing, really. The narrative device, main character, even the ad placement - everything is a huge step down from season 1. From impressions I've read, the prequel novel is terrible, too.
Ahhh, forgot to pop in mention that tracks released another season out of no where lol. Good stuff from themDIdn't realize that a new season of Tracks was released all this month. Great podcast, first two season were great.
Blackwood is a decent podcast, it's in the mold of Black Tapes, but without the awkward readings. It focuses on three teens researching a local urban legend.
This is what I was afraid of. That it had been entirely too long for them to write a good follow up.Is it just me, or is season 2 of Limetown a seemingly directionless mess that barely connects to season 1 even though we're already at episode 3 of 5? I re-listened to the first season and still really like it, but season 2 feels like an entirely different team made it.
Yeah, I'm not liking it very much.Is it just me, or is season 2 of Limetown a seemingly directionless mess that barely connects to season 1 even though we're already at episode 3 of 5? I re-listened to the first season and still really like it, but season 2 feels like an entirely different team made it.
Man, i'm surprised anyone could stick around after what happened midway through season 2. I finished the second season and it was pretty bad. Listened to one episode of season 3 and noped out. For 2 seasons they've failed to understand why season 1 was a good listen.Yeah, I'm not liking it very much.
Edit: Also listened to S2 of Homecoming today which was okay, but felt weak. Maybe because I didn't read the ebook they constantly yelled about. Also finished S3 of The Darkest Night which has a truly awful ending episode. Abysmal. I stick with the show as I enjoy some of the acting, but the writing is pretty lacking and the sound effects are just so over the top and dumb.
Creepy is fantastic, far better than no sleep. STH was ok, but suffered from not much happening most of the time. His narrative style lends itself well to the creepypasta format. He has a fair few narrators now and pumps out episodes a week if you're a patron.I see some people really liking Creepy here. Is it actually good? I listened to Small Town Horror and hated it so I've been avoiding his other podcast.
I was mixed about STH, but I personally really like his narration for Creepy and some of the guest actors he has on. He seems to pick up a lot of stories that are still in that "possible" creepy pasta that NoSleep lacks now. I do like that there's one story per episode, makes it easier to remember the ones I like. I recommend the "Fleshgait" epI see some people really liking Creepy here. Is it actually good? I listened to Small Town Horror and hated it so I've been avoiding his other podcast.
Man, i'm surprised anyone could stick around after what happened midway through season 2. I finished the second season and it was pretty bad. Listened to one episode of season 3 and noped out. For 2 seasons they've failed to understand why season 1 was a good listen.
Creepy is fantastic, far better than no sleep. STH was ok, but suffered from not much happening most of the time. His narrative style lends itself well to the creepypasta format. He has a fair few narrators now and pumps out episodes a week if you're a patron.
Does his narration avoid sounding like he's... I don't know, a combination of bored and sick? That's how a lot of STH came across to me. I will say at least with Creepy the writing isn't on him.I was mixed about STH, but I personally really like his narration for Creepy and some of the guest actors he has on. He seems to pick up a lot of stories that are still in that "possible" creepy pasta that NoSleep lacks now. I do like that there's one story per episode, makes it easier to remember the ones I like. I recommend the "Fleshgait" ep
I jumped off Darkest Night after the end of S1.
He has the same cadence but he definitely keeps up a good pace since he's reading an already written story instead of acting out his own stuff.Does his narration avoid sounding like he's... I don't know, a combination of bored and sick? That's how a lot of STH came across to me. I will say at least with Creepy the writing isn't on him.
Listened to Darkest Night season 3 and there's nothing more cringe than nerds trying to write a "chad" archetype. Also I can't fucking believe the writers had the audacity to try and do a red herring AGAIN . Like, we already know it's all just "drugs lol". Why even bother with this shit? And man, the voice acting in the last episode was actually atrocious. Why this series did more than two seasons plot wise is baffling.Yeah, I'm not liking it very much.
Edit: Also listened to S2 of Homecoming today which was okay, but felt weak. Maybe because I didn't read the ebook they constantly yelled about. Also finished S3 of The Darkest Night which has a truly awful ending episode. Abysmal. I stick with the show as I enjoy some of the acting, but the writing is pretty lacking and the sound effects are just so over the top and dumb.
Dude has pretty good range when the story calls for it. He just doesn't overact for every single story like No Sleep does.Does his narration avoid sounding like he's... I don't know, a combination of bored and sick? That's how a lot of STH came across to me. I will say at least with Creepy the writing isn't on him.
Best ongoing is still The Magnus Archives, which is a void that I haven't been able to fill yet.Spotify wrap up of the year has come. So whats your podcast of the year?
Adapted from a script by award-winning novelist, screenwriter, and director S. Craig Zahler (Bone Tomahawk, Wraiths of the Broken Land), The Narrow Caves features voice acting by Vincent D'Onofrio (Full Metal Jacket, Daredevil), Will Patton (Armageddon, Falling Skies), Lili Simmons (Bone Tomahawk, Banshee) and Wyatt Russell (Everybody Wants Some, Black Mirror). Binary Reptile provides the haunting score to the eight-episode series.
"The Narrow Caves is the first Audiostate ever released, a new type of content that combines the immersive quality of Hollywood films with the intimacy of audio, creating an 'ear-movie' experience," says CINESTATE & FANGORIA CEO Dallas Sonnier. "Top talents from film and television have brought their years of storytelling experience to the podcast, bringing these characters to life and setting them on a lurid yet gorgeous path."
The podcast follows two college students, Walter and Ruby, who are drawn to each other despite an antagonistic initial encounter. Their strange bond grows stronger when Walter joins Ruby on a holiday trip to her home in upstate New York, where a living darkness inhabits the woodlands that surround her family's mansion. This engrossing and unpredictable blend of mystery, horror, and romance subverts the idea of "fated love" while exploring strange compulsions, intense desires, and ancient mysteries best left buried deep in the earth.To capitalize on the cinematic quality of the series, all eight episodes of the podcast will be released at once, allowing the listener to explore the mysterious world of The Narrow Caves without interruption.
That's probably fair. Some of the episodes that drag a bit may not be as bad if you don't have the gaps between them. Curious to see what other people think of the finale.I'm about halfway through the Limetown S2 finale - will finish up on my way home. Overall the season hasn't been outstanding but I'm enjoying it thus far, and I think it'll probably hold up better if you can binge through the whole thing at once.
I'll check It out, I've taken a break fro fictional podcasts (been cutting down on podcasts in general, did a cull not too long ago).Just stopping by to say that Nocturnal Transmissions is another great horror anthology podcast. Super high quality like The Other STories.
Tell me about it. I haven't updated the main podcast OT in like two months due to podcast backlog and spending more time with movies and gamesGod, magnus is back. But I'm so behind on a bunch of podcasts already ;_;.
Lemme know how you feel about it.I'll check It out, I've taken a break fro fictional podcasts (been cutting down on podcasts in general, did a cull not too long ago).
The newest season of NoSleep has been good especially compared to how the last one started, last season didn't get good up until episode 17.
I've been buying them a la carte this season, I'd say the first five ep were worth it and they've now dipped in quality again. I'll have to check out STH again, I liked the premise but the plot got a bit convoluted.Lemme know how you feel about it.
No sleep has been on an upwards curve with their stories, maybe they've been looking at the criticism
Picked up Wrong Station and it might be a contender to be in my regular horror rotation, i'll have to listen to more episodes
I was enjoying Be Scared until it turned into random people's horror stories instead of experienced writers pretending to be amateur.
The creator of Small Town Horror benefited greatly from taking a break and making Creepy in the mean time. His writing improved dramatically and made the final season of STH pretty good. Reading other people's stories is a great way to improve your writing skills.
Speaking of, Creepy has had some great episodes lately. The quantum computer story was great.
Hmmm, I Am In Eskew and Archive 81Is there a good horror podcast that deals more with cosmic horror? Like Tanis, but good. I'm in the mood for something.
I already subbed to Magnus but wouldn't mind another quality one.
Seconded. With the caveat that Archive 81 is... kind of even more weird than cosmic horror usually is? It's probably not QUITE what you're looking for. But tbh I love it a lot so I recommend it anyway.
Yeap, no sleep took another nosedive. Like the whistle which made you kinda wanna murder? Was stupid with no payoff. I'm not sure how that comes close to being horror.I think I'm finally ready to stop paying for NoSleep, this season had a promising start but the writing has become so bloated and even performances by some of my favorite VA aren't enough to hold my interest anymore. I've been listening to a lot more youtube VAs, and some of the "true" stories are pretty great and scratch that "urban legend" itch (speaking of how many of you fell in love with horror back in elementary school thanks to Scary Stories to tell in the Dark). I'm enjoying Be. Scared by Be. Busta so far.
"Try to Remember" was such a garbage story, and it was sooooooo long.Yeap, no sleep took another nosedive. Like the whistle which made you kinda wanna murder? Was stupid with no payoff. I'm not sure how that comes close to being horror.
I was enjoying be scared until they got into random real life retellings
I forgot which one that was until you said something lmao. Why with these long stories which do nothing for 3/4ths?"Try to Remember" was such a garbage story, and it was sooooooo long.
I just recently started shifting around these youtube channels, I like Mr.Nightmare and there was another British narrator with a softer voice, I can't recall his name at the moment. I like the real life retellings, there's some real good stories and they're usually shorter.