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A Voice From Darkness

Jac Rhysvfdarkness.com
Join parapsychologist and radio broadcaster Dr. Malcolm Ryder as he helps those who suffer the supernatural on his call-in radio show.
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Patreon Unlocked: The Nightmare Machine

If you can no longer dream, are you the same person you were before? If your memory leaves you, who do you become? Kristin Holland as Dr. Malcolm Ryder Written & Produced by Jac Rhys Scripts available here: https://vfdarkness.com/scripts/ Twitter, Instagram: @vfdarkness

Sep 14, 202352 min

Patreon Unlocked: Sleeping Beauty Sickness

Once upon a time there was a girl, and when she fell asleep her whole town fell asleep, and dreamed, with her. Kristin Holland as Dr. Malcolm Ryder Written & Produced by Jac Rhys Scripts available here: https://vfdarkness.com/scripts/ Twitter, Instagram: @vfdarkness Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/vfdarkness

Sep 05, 202339 min

S2 Ep 09 - The Indistinct City

Rene Dupont, The Forgotten Man, calls in once again. This time to tell what happened when he met with The Traveling Salesman. Kristin Holland as Dr. Malcolm Ryder & Rene Dupont Written & Produced by Jac Rhys Scripts available here: https://vfdarkness.com/scripts/ Check out Mockery Manor: https://www.longcatmedia.com/mockery-manor Twitter, Instagram: @vfdarkness Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/vfdarkness...

Oct 07, 202227 minSeason 2Ep. 9

Patreon Unlocked: Leland Echoes

Hear the story of when Malcolm Ryder first found out the identity of The Traveling Salesman. Kristin Holland as Dr. Malcolm Ryder Written & Produced by Jac Rhys Twitter, Instagram: @vfdarkness Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/vfdarkness

Aug 29, 202230 min

S2 Ep 08 Monsters of the Great Lakes

Dr. Ryder takes a cursed call and answers your questions. Kristin Holland as Dr. Malcolm Ryder and The Caller Written & Produced by Jac Rhys Show scripts available at: https://vfdarkness.com/ Twitter, Instagram: @vfdarkness Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/vfdarkness The trailer we played is for Afflicted, which you can support here: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/afflicted-a-horror-thriller-audio-drama And if you want to see more of Tonia Ransom's work check out Nightlight: https://nigh...

Jul 12, 202222 minSeason 2Ep. 8

Patreon Unlocked: The Ornate Frame

On this unlocked Patreon episode, Dr. Ryder answers listener questions and delves into the Ravenswood Reliquary - telling the story of a haunted, cursed, or otherwise supernatural object hidden in the vaults beneath Ravenswood University. Kristin Holland as Dr. Malcolm Ryder Written & Produced by Jac Rhys To support our show, and hear extra episodes join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/vfdarkness Follow us @vfdarkness on Twitter and Instagram. And if you enjoy our show please consider r...

May 16, 202229 min

S2 Ep 07 - The Idea of Water

Visit https://vfdarkness.com/ for our scripts. On this episode, Dr. Ryder helps a caller address something supernatural he and his friends encountered years before that continues to have impact to this day. Kristin Holland as Dr. Malcolm Ryder Jamie Petronis as Aaron Written & Produced by Jac Rhys If you enjoyed Jamie's performance, check out his series The Cellar Letters . To support our show, and hear extra episodes join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/vfdarkness Follow us @vfdarkness...

Apr 25, 202222 minSeason 2Ep. 7

Patreon Teaser: The Most Haunted House in America

Taken from our Patreon episode: Flash Fetterman. Dr. Ryder answers three questions: about how the terrifying and supernatural might be beneficial, about what Duncan Ryder was doing during WW2, and what's the most haunted house in America? Kristin Holland as Dr. Malcolm Ryder Written & Produced by Jac Rhys Join our Patreon : https://www.patreon.com/vfdarkness - for full Patreon episodes....

Mar 28, 202216 min

S2 Ep 06 - Shadows in the Library

On our latest episode, Dr. Ryder tells the story of when a small town librarian faced off against one of the most infamous and dark figures in American history. Kristin Holland as Dr. Malcolm Ryder Written & Produced by Jac Rhys Find us on Twitter and Instagram @vfdarkness If you enjoy our show, consider listening to The Godfrey Audio Guide . Show artwork by Trevin Wyant Find episode scripts, and more, at vfdarkness.com Support our Patreon to hear (to date) 10 additional episodes: https://ww...

Mar 21, 202234 minSeason 2Ep. 6

Patreon Teaser: A Look & A Voice and Metaphysical Fortune Cards

Dr. Ryder answers patrons questions. Why was blues legend Robert Johnson seen playing in Chicago decades after his death? And what is Malcolm Ryder's connection to a peculiar tarot deck? Kristin Holland as Dr. Malcolm Ryder Written & Produced by Jac Rhys Want to hear more of our Patreon episodes? Join us: https://www.patreon.com/vfdarkness

Jan 21, 20227 min

S2 Ep 05 - The Christmas Tree

Visit https://vfdarkness.com/ for our scripts. Before Dr. Ryder rushes out the door to host a Christmas Party, he shares one of his grandfather Duncan's old Christmas "ghost" stories. A story about a boy who chops down the wrong tree for Christmas. Kristin Holland as Dr. Malcolm Ryder Written & Produced by Jac Rhys Show artwork by Trevin Wyant For exclusive, extra episodes, subscribe to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/vfdarkness Follow us on Twitter & Instagram: @vfdarkness If you e...

Dec 19, 202128 minSeason 2Ep. 5

Patreon UNLOCKED: The Cartography of Shadows

Over on Patreon, we wrapped up our first series, The Cartography of Shadows. We're unlocking the first episode to give our regular listeners a taste of what they're missing. In this series we explore a book compiled from maps and journal entries from a cartographer who disappeared in the 1890s and whose body was found many years after. Many call the book "the Rosetta Stone of the Supernatural." Hope you enjoy. Kristin Holland as Dr. Malcolm Ryder Written & Produced by Jac Rhys https://www.pa...

Dec 01, 202123 min

Patreon Teaser: Chicago in Miniature

This is not a teaser for our most recent Patreon episode (all the questions and answers in it were fairly short), so instead we're going back to our 4th Patreon episode to share the story of the miniature model city that exists beneath the streets of Chicago. Kristin Holland as Dr. Malcolm Ryder Written & Produced by Jac Rhys Want to hear more of our Patreon episodes? Join us: https://www.patreon.com/vfdarkness

Nov 24, 20217 min

S2 Ep 04 - Voicemail: A Typeface for Horror

Visit https://vfdarkness.com/ for our scripts. A Typeface Designer leaves a voicemail for Dr. Ryder concerning his trade. Robert Hughes as The Caller Written & Produced by Jac Rhys Show artwork by Trevin Wyant For exclusive, extra episodes, subscribe to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/vfdarkness Follow us on Twitter & Instagram: @vfdarkness If you enjoy our show, please rate and review us wherever you heard us!...

Oct 31, 202113 minSeason 2Ep. 4

Patreon Teaser: A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte

Dr. Ryder is asked about his first success or failure at helping someone - from our latest Patreon exclusive episode. Kristin Holland as Malcolm Ryder Written & Produced by Jac Rhys For more Patreon exclusive episodes: https://www.patreon.com/vfdarkness Follow us @: Twitter: https://twitter.com/vfdarkness Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vfdarkness/...

Oct 25, 20215 min

S2 Ep 03 - The Forgotten Man

Visit https://vfdarkness.com/ for our scripts. There was once a roadside attraction that haunted this country called The House of Narcissus. Do you remember it? It remembers you. Speaking of remembering, Dr. Ryder speaks to a man no one can remember. Kristin Holland as Malcolm Ryder & Rene Dupont Written & Produced by Jac Rhys If you want to support our show and hear exclusive episodes, consider supporting our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/vfdarkness Or consider giving us a one-time d...

Sep 27, 202128 minSeason 2Ep. 3

Patreon Teaser: The Birth of Shadow

Dr. Ryder answers a question that takes us on a detour into Greek mythology. To hear more of our monthly Patreon exclusive episodes, or ask Dr. Ryder your own question, join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/vfdarkness Kristin Holland as Dr. Malcolm Ryder Show artwork by Trevin Wyant Written & Produced by Jac Rhys Follow us: Twitter: @vfdarkness Instagram: vfdarkness Buy us a ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/vfdarkness...

Sep 01, 20218 min

Patreon Teaser: The Ratcatcher's Hymn

Dr. Ryder answers Sawyer's question about an obscure document: The Ratcatcher's Hymn. To hear more of our monthly Patreon exclusive episodes, or ask Dr. Ryder your own question, join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/vfdarkness Kristin Holland as Dr. Malcolm Ryder Show artwork by Trevin Wyant Written & Produced by Jac Rhys Follow us: Twitter: @vfdarkness Instagram: vfdarkness Buy us a ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/vfdarkness...

Jun 08, 20218 min

S2 Ep 02 - Voicemail: The City of New Orleans

Visit https://vfdarkness.com/ for our scripts. Andy ( The Countdowns ) leaves another voicemail for Dr. Ryder. Nick Koyama as Andy Kristin Holland as Dr. Malcolm Ryder Show artwork by Trevin Wyant Follow us on: Twitter: @vfdarkness Instagram: vfdarkness Support us: Patreon: patreon.com/vfdarkness Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/vfdarkness If you enjoy our show, please consider rating and reviewing us wherever you heard us....

May 24, 202123 minSeason 2Ep. 2

Patreon Teaser: The Unwelcome Riders

Dr. Ryder answers a question about The Unwelcome Riders. To hear the full episode, join our patreon: http://patreon.com/vfdarkness New episodes out monthly. Kristin Holland as Dr. Malcolm Ryder Written and Produced by Jac Rhys Show artwork by Trevin Wyant

May 04, 20216 min

S2 Ep 01 - Dying, Disappeared, and Dead

Visit https://vfdarkness.com/ for our scripts. Malcolm takes a call from his sister. Kristin Holland as Dr. Malcolm Ryder Bonnie Bogovich as Professor Amelia Ryder If you enjoy Kristin's performance, check out his other series, Nocturnal Transmissions. If you want to support our show and hear exclusive episodes, consider supporting our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/vfdarkness Or consider giving us a one-time donation on Kofi: https://ko-fi.com/vfdarkness Please rate and review us wherever you...

Apr 15, 202130 minSeason 2Ep. 1

Patreon Teaser: The Odd-Shaped Room

A listener asks Dr. Ryder if he's ever visited the fabled Chicago bar. To hear the full episode, and future Patreon-exclusive episodes, subscribe here: https://www.patreon.com/vfdarkness New episodes will be released on our main feed soon as well. Kristin Holland as Dr. Malcolm Ryder Written and Produced by Jac Rhys

Apr 08, 20215 min

A Voice From Darkness: Season 1 Summary

To help prepare you for the launch of our second season, here's a brief summary of events that took place during our first. We have a new episode available on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/vfdarkness We'll have new exclusive episodes available there monthly. But we'll also be back with more episodes here on our main feed shortly. Thank you for listening.

Apr 01, 20213 min

Voicemails From Darkness - MSG 7: Dreamer of Dreams

After our last episode, Dr. Ryder received the following voicemail. Kyle Donelan as The Traveling Salesman Kristin Holland as Dr. Malcolm Ryder Ode by Arthur O'Shaughnessy Produced by Jac Rhys Like our show? Please consider rating and review wherever you heard it. Or buy us a ko-fi . Show artwork by Trevin Wyant Follow us on: Twitter: @vfdarkness Instagram: vfdarkness And we have fan-created/managed discord and wiki - feel free to chat with other fans or contribute!...

Sep 09, 20201 min

Ep 10 - The Black Door Part III

Visit https://vfdarkness.com/ for our scripts. The Chicago Spire has returned, a woman received an ominous hourglass, and Mike is in "The Script" - are you? On Today In Odd America we're told of a forgotten figure from the 19th century - someone familiar yet different to another we've heard of before. And in the latter half of our show, we once again talk to Amanda - who's still haunted by The Black Door. Chantel Turner as Amanda Kristin Holland as Malcolm Ryder To hear more of Kristin's work ch...

Aug 31, 202033 minSeason 1Ep. 10

EP 09 - Blue is...

Visit https://vfdarkness.com/ for our scripts. On this episode: we give warnings for Asheville, North Carolina regarding a strange band roaming around bars and music venues. We address multiple questions from listeners. In the Today In Odd America segment, you'll learn the dark origins of a holiday found only in one small, old town in Connecticut. And we'll take a call from two podcasters searching for something terrifying in the Ozarks. Kristin Holland as Dr. Malcolm Ryder Jonathan Williams as ...

Jun 17, 202029 minSeason 1Ep. 9

Ep 08 - Queen of Cups

Visit https://vfdarkness.com/ for our scripts. On this episode: Dr. Ryder answers your questions, on Today In Odd America - we learn about the sexually-transmitted language of Vlin, and we take a call from an old acquaintance of Dr. Ryder's. Kristin Holland as Dr. Malcolm Ryder Matt Case as Alec Byrd To hear more of Kristin's work check out Nocturnal Transmissions - his short horror story podcast. Have a question for Dr. Ryder? tweet or email us . Written & produced by Jac Rhys Show artwork ...

May 11, 202023 minSeason 1Ep. 8

Voicemails From Darkness - MSG 6: An Interested Buyer

Visit https://vfdarkness.com/ for our scripts. A man often talked about, but never heard from directly, leaves a voicemail for Dr. Ryder. Bonnie Bogovich as Danielle Kyle Donelan as Julian Holloway If you enjoyed Bonnie's performance, check out her other (including a Zombie Opera) at blackcatbonifide.com . Have a question for Dr. Ryder? tweet or email us . Written & produced by Jac Rhys Show artwork by Trevin Wyant Follow us on: Twitter: @vfdarkness Instagram: vfdarkness Enjoy our show? Plea...

Apr 28, 20204 min

Ep 07 - Paisley, or: The Man Who Stands In The Shade Of The Cypress Tree

Visit https://vfdarkness.com/ for our scripts. On this episode: Dr. Ryder answers your questions, on Today In Odd America - we learn of what happened on the USS Franklin D. Roosevelt during the Vietnam War, and a caller has a problem with her wallpaper - did she call into the wrong show? Or is there something more sinister going on? Listen to find out. Kristin Holland as Dr. Malcolm Ryder Bonnie Bogovich as Danielle To hear more of Kristin's work check out Nocturnal Transmissions - his short hor...

Mar 24, 202023 minSeason 1Ep. 7

Voicemails From Darkness - MSG 5: Dreaming Wrong

Visit https://vfdarkness.com/ for our scripts. Andy (from The Countdowns ) calls Dr. Ryder again. It seems Dr. Ryder sent him on a special mission. Nick Koyama as Andy Kristin Holland as Dr. Malcolm Ryder If you enjoyed Nick's performance check out his cyberpunk dystopian audiodrama Turbulence . Written & produced by Jac Rhys Show artwork by Trevin Wyant Follow us on: Twitter: @vfdarkness Instagram: vfdarkness Enjoy our show? Please consider rating and reviewing us or sharing our show with o...

Feb 20, 20208 min
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