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Sparks

David McCoolopen.spotify.com
WARNING: Disturbing Content A man walks into a therapist’s office, panicked and unable to explain what’s wrong. She asks him, as homework, to record everything calmly and from the beginning. These are the strange, intimate tapes of Patient 347. Sparks is a psychological horror audio drama about memory, identity, and breaking free from toxic pasts. “...one of the top 5 podcasts I’ve listened to. Ever.” — The Podcast Geek Written, performed, and produced independently by David McCool. Start from Episode 1. patreon.com/SparksPodcast
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Episodes

Laundry and Luke

This is the Death Radio, usually a Patreon exclusive show. It’s the true Sparks story. No fiction; all me. Unscripted I moved to Poland by mistake. Patreon.com/sparkspodcast

Aug 14, 202540 min

I Speak Bat

A moment to breathe during a camping trip. Support Sparks at Patreon.com/SparksPodcast Get early access to Sparks Stories, plus an exclusive diary podcast The Death Radio.

Jul 30, 202522 minSeason 4Ep. 6

The Rules of Time Travel

Some information that might clear a few things up related to the mechanics of time travel. Support Sparks at Patreon.com/SparksPodcast Get early access to Sparks Stories, plus an exclusive diary podcast The Death Radio.

Jul 25, 202524 minSeason 4Ep. 5

The Inflatable Unicorn (pt 2)

EXTREME WARNING: This episode contains graphic descriptions that some may find disturbing. Listener discretion is advised. The second part of Beth and her son Philip’s story. Listen to Sparks Stories early, plus get access to an exclusive second podcast at patreon.com/SparksPodcast

Jul 19, 202519 minSeason 4Ep. 4

The Inflatable Unicorn (pt 1)

It's the middle of a very hot summer, and a young boy goes to the lake with his mother. support me and the world of Sparks at patreon.com/SparksPodcast

Jul 13, 202533 minSeason 4Ep. 3

The Flip Room (pt 2)

Part two of the brief look into Hannah's life. This episode is the first to include a voice other than my own. Maddie Girouard is Hannah. https://maddiegirouard.carrd.co "I Love Fruit Fly" written by David McCool. To get early access to Sparks Stories, plus a second exclusive podcasts, go to patreon.com/SparksPodcast

Jun 29, 202527 minSeason 4Ep. 2

The Flip Room (pt 1)

Hannah has just turned 18 years old and has moved in with her best friend. Things are pretty sweet for the pair, but there are rumours going around town. Episode one of a two part story. Get early access to Sparks Stories as well as a second exclusive podcasts at patreon.com/SparksPodcast

Jun 22, 202535 minSeason 4Ep. 1

An Afterword

A thank you, with some information about what comes next now that patient 347's story is complete. Patreon.com/SparksPodcast (If you join Patreon it’s better to do it via web or android. Doing it through Apple means they’ll bump the price up)

Jun 08, 202511 minSeason 3Ep. 8

20. Too Early for Pumpkins

The final part of patient 347's story. To help keep the world of Sparks alive, visit patreon.com/SparksPodcast

Jun 08, 202518 minSeason 3Ep. 7

19. The Shell

WARNING: Contains scenes of graphic violence. Listener discretion is advised. The narrator tries again. patreon.com/SparksPodcast

Jun 01, 202520 minSeason 3Ep. 6

18. Sermon

WARNING: The follow episode contains scenes of manipulation and abuse of a sexual nature, which some may find disturbing. Listener discretion is advised. The narrator tries again. patreon.com/SparksPodcast

May 25, 202526 minSeason 3Ep. 5

15. How They'll Always See Me

WARNING: Contains strong themes around mental health and suicide. Listener discretion is advised. The narrator recounts what he considers to be the worst thing that ever happened to him. patreon.com/SparksPodcast

May 04, 202544 minSeason 3Ep. 2

14. A Nice Swedish Lady

The narrator arrives in Sweden. This is the first episode of third and final part of Sparks. patreon.com/SparksPodcast

May 01, 202518 minSeason 3Ep. 1

13. The Thing I Feared the Most

The narrator says goodbye for now. The last episode of Part Two. patreon.com/SparksPodcast

Mar 23, 20255 minSeason 2Ep. 8

12. Beyond the Waterfall

The narrator reads the letter he found. patreon.com/SparksPodcast

Mar 23, 20256 minSeason 2Ep. 7

11. The Door is Wide Open

The narrator returns to Tom’s farm. patreon.com/SparksPodcast

Mar 23, 202529 minSeason 2Ep. 6

10. A Particularly Gullible Person

The narrator, having put the pieces together, moves to escape his fate once and for all. patreon.com/SparksPodcast

Mar 22, 202526 minSeason 2Ep. 5

9. The Death Radio: A Bedtime Story

WARNING: This episode contains themes, including suicide, that some may find distressing. Listener discretion is advised. A bedtime story that you shouldn’t tell your children. patreon.com/SparksPodcast

Mar 21, 202517 minSeason 2Ep. 4

8. It's What a Good Girl Would Do

WARNING: This episode contains strong themes including suggested sexual abuse. Listener discretion is advised. An overview of the narrator's father and his secret life. patreon.com/SparksPodcast

Mar 14, 202526 minSeason 2Ep. 3

7. Uncle Tom Has a Visitor

On the day of the tragic accident, on the other side of the field, Uncle Tom is getting paranoid. patreon.com/SparksPodcast

Mar 07, 202520 minSeason 2Ep. 2

6. Nothing but Silence

WARNING: The following recording contains graphic scenes and images that some people may find distressing. Listener discretion is advised. This is the first episode of Part Two. patreon.com/SparksPodcast

Mar 03, 202525 minSeason 2Ep. 1

5. The Bandaged Man

Returning to the day of the incident on the town square. This is the final episode of Part One. patreon.com/SparksPodcast

Feb 17, 202536 minSeason 1Ep. 5

4. The Laughing Tree

Everything seems lost for the narrator and his wife. Terrible things happen around the Laughing Tree. (Please excuse the sound quality. I’m working on a new version to upload) patreon.com/SparksPodcast

Jan 31, 202548 minSeason 1Ep. 4

3. A Body to Dispose of

After waiting at Tom’s farm, The Narrator is tasked with the unthinkable. Patreon.com/SparksPodcast

Jan 26, 202525 minSeason 1Ep. 3

2. The Shadow of Sparag

With his wife away, the narrator is alone in their house and has to go into the attic. He recalls a disturbing story from his childhood. patreon.com/SparksPodcast

Jan 23, 202526 minSeason 1Ep. 2

1. Night Terror

After moving back into his childhood home, patient 347 begins to experience unsettling events. patreon.com/SparksPodcast

Jan 21, 202525 minSeason 1Ep. 1
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