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The 11th Hour Audio Podcast
Exceptional audio drama from creators pushing the craft forward. Each feature is chosen for its storytelling, production and originality.
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The podcast is the listening room at the center of 11th Hour Audio. It brings together standout fiction, Challenge productions, creator introductions and work that deserves a wider audience. The episode list below is pulled directly from the official feed and updates automatically whenever a new episode is released.
The 11th Hour Audio Podcast
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A curated showcase of exceptional audio drama, Challenge releases, creator conversations and stories selected for their craft, production and originality.
Introducing – Hearthbound – Stray Lungs Folk Opera
Transcript Welcome back to the 11th Hour Audio Podcast. Today's featured production is Hearthbound from Stray Lungs, one of the first productions selected through our open submissions process. Odessa's just trying to get home to her wife, but along the Loneliest Road in America she'll…
Dialed In – Wish You Were Here
Desperate to contact his Grandmother (Jenelle Sosa), Brent (PG Lorusso) takes some extraordinary measures to stay in touch. Features Linda Mason, Jennifer Harder and Amye Lewis. Directed by Samantha Mason. Music by Lucien Desar. Sound Design by Mike de Almeida. Theme music and editing by…
Counterbalance – Supercut
Aþæanuka - 95th day of Bäkkos, 5th year of the Vær, 101st GenerationThe journey to the Skundr begins. This week on the 11th Hour Audio Podcast we’re featuring an episode of Counterbalance, an immersive high fantasy audio drama presented in a found-footage style. The story…
The Lights of Wychywood
From the Vanishment podcast A dark fairy tale, 1920s England.Two Girl Guides awake in a dark forest to discover their whole camp has disappeared.One knows the secret.Only one will escape.Cast: Tarn Arthurs, Élise Brooks, Anna Compton, Imogen Dymott, Shiraz Engineer, Francesca Louise White.Producer - Matthew…
The Final Home Invasion
Written, scored, and produced by Tom Parsons Robots, riddles, and ridiculous amounts of laughter—The Final Invasion reunites George and William, an alien-human couple whose home has been invaded one too many times. When their neighbour June suddenly appears out of thin air and a mysterious…
Like and Subscribe
When influencer dreams meet coastal folklore, the algorithm isn’t the only thing watching. Like and Subscribe follows Val — a van-life vlogger chasing digital stardom — and her boyfriend Kieron as they travel the Delaware coast to capture the perfect content. But as their channel,…
Two Locked Room Miseries
Description/Synopsis Pigeon Hole Productions presents TWO LOCKED ROOM MISERIES: LIBERATION: Eleanor is undergoing a series of avant-garde therapies to help her with her problems. But are her husband and her doctor telling her the truth, and are they actually equipped to help her? REEMERGENCE: Caught…
It Came From Behind the Tent
Let's go camping out in the woods, he said...I've hidden all your mobile phones so we can get closer to nature, he said...Go easy on those tasty and seemingly innocious snacks, he said...What could possibly go wrong...Cast & Crew (list roles and names):Written and Produced…
In the City of Shadows
When a mysterious entity terrorizes the city, Quinton races across town to reach his sister Phaedra and hopefully safety. Cast and Crew Quinton - Bernie Horton Phaedra - Marion Toro Jerome - John Manson Carly - Courtney Holly Store Owner - Matthew Boudreau Customer -…
Wait Here
Wait here. Created and performed by Owen McCuen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Old Woman
An old woman walks to church, but stumbles on an unpleasant discovery. This short audio experiment is meant for kids and families to enjoy together during the spooky season. Content warning: Jump scare, wet chewing sounds. Adapted from the folk song by Ted Harris Performed by…
Get ready for the 11th Hour 2025
Tune in at 11 am October 30 as we dish up this years batch of fresh frights from some of audio dramas to producers! 11th Hour Audio Challenge 2025 — Premiere Schedule All times Pacific (US / Oregon) 11:00 AM – Old Woman12:00 PM –…
Apollyon
In this episode, we dive into Apollyon, the award-winning sci-fi audio drama created by writer and director Faith McQuinn with sound design by Joshua Suhy. Set in the 22nd century, Apollyon tells the story of a world forever changed by a deadly virus and the…
We're back with the 11th Hour Chellenge 2025
Show Notes for Facebook Announcement 🚨 Calling All Audio Creators: The 11th Hour Audio Challenge Is Here! Join us this October for the 11th Hour Audio Challenge, a yearly event by Aural Stage Studios that invites teams to craft original audio shows in just one…
12th Night Horror
Join us around the fire as we pour the last cup of wassail, slice into the king's cake, and round out the season's end with four tinsel-tangling stories to bring your holiday season to its end.The Christmas PrisonAlone in the store at night with a…
Turkey Day
Amidst the comforting scent of roasting turkey and the warmth of family gatherings lies a hidden darkness waiting to be unveiled. Join Us! as your host, Owen McCuen, guides you through a gripping narrative, where the idyllic Thanksgiving feast gives way to an unsettling ritual…
Wrap up
Another year over, Owen wraps up the challenge Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Vanishing Rose
Investigative reporter and podcaster Wilhelmina Grimald reports on the disappearance of Rosalie Miller, a young woman who mysteriously disappeared a year ago in Lexington, Kentucky. But has Wilhelmina touched on a subject that is better left alone?Cast and Crew: Courtney Holly as Wilhelmina GrimaldOwen McCuen as…
2024 11th Hour Challenge – Faith McQuinn
Observer Pictures producer Faith McQuinn talks about her experiences with 11th Hour Audio Challenges. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Punching Out
"Punching Out" by Jenni Stukin and Ruby Fink is a dark comedy that combines office humor with a zombie apocalypse twist, focusing on Rosie, a young woman excited for her last day at work before opening her dream pet bakery. Alongside her is Clea, a…
The Impossible Artifact
On the night of November 3rd 1924, two men visit an old friend recently returned from Europe. But neither could be prepared for the madness that lurks just below the surface.Castandcrew: Written and Produced by Daniel HurasStarring:Karim Kronfli as Professor Vernon CarterJacob the Bear from…
2024 11th Hour Challenge – Kessir Riliniki
Counterbalance's Kessir Riliniki explains why you should participate and listen to 11th Hour Audio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Open Wide
Have you ever heard the urban legend that says that people eat spiders in their sleep? Turns out it's true.Written and performed by Owen McCuen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Blood Moon
When two girls go missing inside a gated community. The detectives investigating their disappearance learn it is connected to the impending blood moon.Written By Antonio FerraraAudio Production and Sound Design by Jim CoganAdditional sound effects and incidental music licensed from Envato ElementsCastChrisi Talyn Saje as…