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Undertow: Trio of Nightmares

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Undertow is Realm’s premier showcase of original audio horror. Hosted by audio horror pioneer and creator Fred Greenhalgh, each season presents a spooky standalone story, so you can dive in anytime... if you dare! Current Season: Trio of Nightmares Three novellas from Maine-based creators of horror: Chris Bernier, Katherine Silva, and Morgan Sylvia. Brought to life by naturalistic performances and immersive sound design, this season will bring you to a funeral for the magical dead, an estate in Northern England haunted by an accursed art collection, and a world ravaged by unearthly beings after genetic experiments go wildly wrong. Craving More Frights? Explore Past Seasons: Season 1: Simpson Falls - A reporter awakens malevolent forces in his haunted hometown. Season 2: Blood Forest - Every 20 years, werewolves descend for a night of horror. Starring Jack Falahee. Season 3: Dark Tome - A teen unleashes a terrifying story from a spooky bookshop. Season 4: The Well - Family secrets resurface, setting loose horror from an old well. Season 5: The Pulse - A meteorite awakens animalistic instincts in a group of treasure hunters. Season 6: The Sisters - True events inspire a chilling tale of occult & possession. Starring Mae Whitman. Season 7: Last Call - A hustler gambles for his life against the Grim Reaper. Season 8: Narcosis - A rescue dive turns deadly beneath the waves. Season 9: The Harrowing - A barbaric crime heralds the rise of an ancient evil. Season 10: Hovering - A police officer is pulled into unimaginable circumstances when he starts investigating calls about an object in the sky. Binge Ad-Free & Early! Subscribe at realm.fm.

Episodes

The Harrowing, E1

Sergeant Jackie O'Hara arrives on the remote Isle of Toll Mòr to follow up an emergency call from local farmer Frank Guthrie. As the weather worsens and she makes her way inland, nothing can prepare her for what she's about to witness. The Harrowing is written by Mark Healy and stars Joanne Froggatt as Sergeant Jackie O'Hara. Episode 1 also features: The Stranger - Stewart Scudamore Father McKenna - Alec Newman Inspector Carey - Rosalind Eleazar Mr Pryor - Adam James Police Constable - Scarlett ...

May 24, 202433 minSeason 9Ep. 1

Introducing The Harrowing

Golden Globe winner Joanne Froggatt stars as Police Sergeant Jackie O'Hara in The Harrowing, the next Undertow series. A once-in-a-century storm hits the remote Scottish Island of Toll Mòr. As the isolated community takes shelter, a barbaric crime sets off a chain of events which heralds the rise of an ancient evil and threatens to change the course of history. The Harrowing is an 8-part supernatural thriller created by acclaimed writer and director Mark Healy and produced by Storyglass. Learn m...

May 17, 20242 min

Introducing The Leviathan Chronicles

This week, we would like to introduce you to The Leviathan Chronicles, a podcast distributed by Realm. A highly advanced Chinese submarine, the Hei Ten Shi, is on a mysterious mission to deliver an otherworldly cargo to the Marianas Trench, the deepest part of the Earth's ocean. The Chinese vessel suffers damage while maneuvering through the tight oceanic canyons. Because the vessel is now sinking rapidly, it enters a race against time to reach its destination, deliver its cargo and rise to the ...

Apr 26, 202442 min

Interview with Narcosis Writer Chris Bernier

We've wrapped Narcosis, our tale of a horror in the deep near Maine's (fictional) Sinclair Island. In this in-depth interview, series creator and Undertow host Fred Greenhalgh goes deep with lead writer Chris Bernier about the journey to bring Narcosis to life. We talk folk horror, the gothic nature of the Pine Tree state, and discuss why horror needs comedy and comedy needs horror. SPOILER WARNING: Contains spoilers for the Undertow series Narcosis, make sure to listen first. For more shows lik...

Mar 22, 202434 min

Narcosis, E9

The ritual goes awry – and now the Queen is loose. Narcosis was created by Fred Greenhalgh and Chris Bernier. Written by Chris Bernier, Additional Writing by Fred Greenhalgh. Directed by Fred Greenhalgh. Produced by Fred Greenhalgh and Rhoda Belleza. Executive Producers: John Brooks and Molly Barton. Production Manager Devin Shepherd. Production Coordinator Angela Yih. Voices by Molly Hager, Shalini Bathina, Eian O'Brien, Zoe Glick, Erin Neufer, Matthew Jaeger, Jonathon Buckley, Kimberly-Sue Mur...

Mar 15, 202421 minSeason 8Ep. 9

Narcosis, E8

Alice enlists Sana to help her. Narcosis was created by Fred Greenhalgh and Chris Bernier. Written by Chris Bernier, Additional Writing by Fred Greenhalgh. Directed by Fred Greenhalgh. Produced by Fred Greenhalgh and Rhoda Belleza. Executive Producers: John Brooks and Molly Barton. Production Manager Devin Shepherd. Production Coordinator Angela Yih. Voices by Molly Hager, Shalini Bathina, Eian O'Brien, Zoe Glick, Erin Neufer, Matthew Jaeger, Jonathon Buckley, Kimberly-Sue Murray, Kenny Myles, K...

Mar 08, 202418 minSeason 8Ep. 8

Narcosis, E7

Back at the spa, Billy receives a “treatment." Narcosis was created by Fred Greenhalgh and Chris Bernier. Written by Chris Bernier, Additional Writing by Fred Greenhalgh. Directed by Fred Greenhalgh. Produced by Fred Greenhalgh and Rhoda Belleza. Executive Producers: John Brooks and Molly Barton. Production Manager Devin Shepherd. Production Coordinator Angela Yih. Voices by Molly Hager, Shalini Bathina, Eian O'Brien, Zoe Glick, Erin Neufer, Matthew Jaeger, Jonathon Buckley, Kimberly-Sue Murray,...

Mar 01, 202416 minSeason 8Ep. 7

Narcosis, E6

Veronica meets the Queen. Narcosis was created by Fred Greenhalgh and Chris Bernier. Written by Chris Bernier, Additional Writing by Fred Greenhalgh. Directed by Fred Greenhalgh. Produced by Fred Greenhalgh and Rhoda Belleza. Executive Producers: John Brooks and Molly Barton. Production Manager Devin Shepherd. Production Coordinator Angela Yih. Voices by Molly Hager, Shalini Bathina, Eian O'Brien, Zoe Glick, Erin Neufer, Matthew Jaeger, Jonathon Buckley, Kimberly-Sue Murray, Kenny Myles, Kristol...

Feb 23, 202422 minSeason 8Ep. 6

Narcosis, E5

Veronica makes contact with Alice only to learn that not all is right on the surface. Undertow: Narcosis is a Realm production created by Fred Greenhalgh. Listen away. For more shows like this, visit Realm.fm, and sign up for our newsletter while you're there! Listen to this episode ad-free by joining Realm Unlimited or Realm+ on Apple Podcasts. Subscribers also get early access and exclusive bonus content! Visit realm.fm/unlimited Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok. Want to chat about ...

Feb 16, 202417 minSeason 8Ep. 5

Narcosis, E4

Lost in the caves below, the divers encounter something unexpected... Undertow: Narcosis is a Realm production created by Fred Greenhalgh. Listen away. For more shows like this, visit Realm.fm, and sign up for our newsletter while you're there! Listen to this episode ad-free by joining Realm Unlimited or Realm+ on Apple Podcasts. Subscribers also get early access and exclusive bonus content! Visit realm.fm/unlimited Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok. Want to chat about your favorite Re...

Feb 09, 202422 minSeason 8Ep. 4

Narcosis, E3

Veronica and Billy descend alongside Simon’s team, but they’re immediately pushed off course. Narcosis was created by Fred Greenhalgh and Chris Bernier. Written by Chris Bernier, Additional Writing by Fred Greenhalgh. Directed by Fred Greenhalgh. Produced by Fred Greenhalgh and Rhoda Belleza. Executive Producers: John Brooks and Molly Barton. Production Manager Devin Shepherd. Production Coordinator Angela Yih Voices by Molly Hager, Shalini Bathina, Eian O'Brien, Zoe Glick, Erin Neufer, Matthew ...

Feb 02, 202419 minSeason 8Ep. 3

Narcosis, E2

Veronica has a strange vision as Billy and Sana grow more concerned… Narcosis was created by Fred Greenhalgh and Chris Bernier. Written by Chris Bernier, Additional Writing by Fred Greenhalgh. Directed by Fred Greenhalgh. Produced by Fred Greenhalgh and Rhoda Belleza. Executive Producers: John Brooks and Molly Barton. Production Manager Devin Shepherd. Production Coordinator Angela Yih Voices by Molly Hager, Shalini Bathina, Eian O'Brien, Zoe Glick, Erin Neufer, Matthew Jaeger, Jonathon Buckley,...

Jan 26, 202422 minSeason 8Ep. 2

Narcosis, E1

After the loss of her childhood friend, Veronica returns home to find things are amiss. Undertow: Narcosis is a Realm production created by Fred Greenhalgh. Listen away. For more shows like this, visit Realm.fm, and sign up for our newsletter while you're there! Listen to this episode ad-free by joining Realm Unlimited or Realm+ on Apple Podcasts. Subscribers also get early access and exclusive bonus content! Visit realm.fm/unlimited Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok. Want to chat abou...

Jan 19, 202420 minSeason 8Ep. 1

Introducing Narcosis

When elite diver Veronica West returns to her home in Maine to lead a dangerous dive mission, she encounters more than she reckoned with at the bottom of the Bay of Fundy. Undertow's next season is NARCOSIS. In today's episode host Fred Greenhalgh introduces the show new show and talks with co-creator and writer, Chris Bernier. Undertow: Narcosis is a Realm production created by Fred Greenhalgh. Listen away. For more shows like this, visit Realm.fm, and sign up for our newsletter while you're th...

Jan 12, 202411 min

Last Call, E2

The clock’s ticking—Eddie will have to come clean, even if it kills him. LAST CALL was written by Shawn French and Fred Greenhalgh. Produced by Fred Greenhalgh, Rhoda Belleza, and Marco Palmieri. Executive Producer, John Brooks. Directed by Fred Greenhalgh. Production Manager Devin Shepherd. Production Coordinator Ash Beecher. Starring Lee Tergesen as Eddie and Ilyssa Fradin as Bobby. Additional voices by Lori Hammel, Michael C Pizzutoand Deborah Rayne. Creature sounds by Fred Greenhalgh, Devin ...

Dec 15, 202321 minSeason 7Ep. 2

Last Call, E1

Hustler Eddie Kincaid has lived a life bending the rules to make them work for him... Up till one Christmas night when his car goes sideways on a lonely road in Maine in the middle of a blizzard. He finds himself stranded in a rustic tavern with an enigmatic bartender, and soon realizes he's running the biggest hustle of his life: to steal his life back from the grim reaper. LAST CALL was written by Shawn French and Fred Greenhalgh. Produced by Fred Greenhalgh, Rhoda Belleza, and Marco Palmieri....

Dec 08, 202315 minSeason 7Ep. 1

Interview with Brett Neichen

What a thrilling ride we had in the world of THE SISTERS. As the season ends, we sit down again with series creator Brett Neichen to talk about what inspired him to make this show, what makes horror work so well in audio, and even some deep conversation about what is memory and self and why does reincarnation feel scary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 24, 202342 min

The Sisters, E10

When Frankie hears a familiar voice on the end of a frightening phone call, she teams up with her ex-husband Beneil stop history from repeating. When the condition of the twins becomes dire, Frances faces a terrible decision. Cast: Mae Whitman, Helen Baxendale, David Morrissey, Miles Heizer, Lee Ingleby, Jennifer Armour, Theo Ogundipe, Carin Chea, Rob Jarvis, Orla McDonagh, Lacey Findlow, Eric Sirakian, David Holt, and Lola Wayne. All other parts played by: Peter Hamilton Dyer, Annabelle Dowler,...

Nov 17, 202348 minSeason 6Ep. 10

The Sisters, E9

Frankie is determined to find out who Kari really is, and what she could want with the skeleton. Frances and Thomas rush to escape the Hellfire Club and their own hometown as the twins’ condition worsens. Cast: Mae Whitman, Helen Baxendale, David Morrissey, Miles Heizer, Lee Ingleby, Theo Ogundipe, Nathan Osgood, Ramanique Ahluwalia, Rob Jarvis, Orla McDonagh , Lacey Findlow, Carin Chea, David Holt, Lola Wayne, Chris Anderson, and Walles Hamonde. All other parts played by: Peter Hamilton Dyer, A...

Nov 10, 202332 minSeason 6Ep. 9

The Sisters, E8

Duncan tells Frankie that the skeleton has gone missing. Desperate to protect her children, Frances collects her twin girls and flees from Thomas, straight into the arms of the enemy. Cast: Mae Whitman, Helen Baxendale, David Morrissey, Miles Heizer, Lee Ingleby, Jennifer Armour, Theo Ogundipe, Lola Wayne, Rob Jarvis, Orla McDonagh , Lacey Findlow, David Holt, Annabelle Dowler, Carin Chea, Laurel Lefkow, Coco Lefkow, Clare Corbett, and Eric Sirakian. All other parts played by: Walles Hamonde, Pe...

Nov 03, 202337 minSeason 6Ep. 8

The Sisters, E7

Frankie is trapped in the house of a possible killer…but other, even more sinister forces await her outside. Frances enlists the help of Vincent Garrel, a journalist focused on the occult. Cast: Mae Whitman, Helen Baxendale, Lee Ingleby, Jennifer Armour, Eric Meyers, Rob Jarvis, Orla McDonagh, Lacey Findlow, Nathan Osgood, David Holt, Annabelle Dowler, Carin Chea, Coco Lefkow, and Clare Corbett. All other parts played by: Walles Hamonde, Peter Hamilton Dyer, Annabelle Dowler, Lola Wayne, Grant B...

Oct 27, 202332 minSeason 6Ep. 7

The Sisters, E6

Frankie and Kari visit their childhood home, and a local sheriff tells Frankie that he knows the real truth about her sibling. Frances grows increasingly concerned about the nature of her new twin girls when their behavior turns violent. Cast: Mae Whitman, Helen Baxendale, Lee Ingleby, Jennifer Armour, Rob Jarvis, Orla McDonagh, Lacey Findlow, Nathan Osgood, David Holt, Eric Meyers, and Carin Chea. All other parts played by: Peter Hamilton Dyer, Walles Hamonde, Annabelle Dowler, Lola Wayne, Gran...

Oct 20, 202337 minSeason 6Ep. 6

The Sisters, E5

Frankie processes the reappearance of her long-lost sister, Kari. Frances and Thomas are blessed with new twin girls, who share eerie similarities with their deceased twins. Cast: Mae Whitman, Helen Baxendale, David Morrissey, Miles Heizer, Lee Ingleby, Jennifer Armour, Rob Jarvis, Orla McDonagh, Lacey Findlow, Nathan Osgood, David Holt, Carin Chea, and Walles Hamonde. All other parts played by: Annabelle Dowler, Eric Meyers, Peter Hamilton Dyer, Lola Wayne, Grant Burgin, and Chris Anderson. Cre...

Oct 13, 202332 minSeason 6Ep. 5

The Sisters, E4

After humiliation on live TV, Frankie receives a shocking phone call from someone in her past. Frances and Thomas’ lives seem to turn around after Thomas confronts Mark Whitney, but is it too good to be true? Cast: Mae Whitman, Helen Baxendale, David Morrissey, Miles Heizer, Lee Ingleby, Jennifer Armour, David Holt, Orla McDonagh, Lacey Findlow, Clare Corbett, Peter Hamilton Dyer, Sophia Del Pizzo, and Akie Kotabe. All other parts played by: Annabelle Dowler, Nathan Osgood, Eric Meyers, Walles H...

Oct 06, 202334 minSeason 6Ep. 4

The Sisters, E3

Frankie and Duncan take a road trip to the Hamptons to chase down their lead on the Hellfire Club. Reeling, the Frances searches for a new beginning while Thomas promises revenge on Mark Whitney. Cast: Mae Whitman, Helen Baxendale, David Morrissey, Miles Heizer, Lee Ingleby, Theo Ogundipe, David Holt, Eric Sirakian, Carin Chea, Grant Burgin, Chris Anderson, Walles Hamonde, and Jennifer Armour. All other parts played by: Nathan Osgood, Eric Meyers, Walles Hamonde, Nathan Osgood, Annabelle Dowler,...

Sep 29, 202335 minSeason 6Ep. 3

The Sisters, E2

Frankie receives tapes that point to the skeleton’s origins and brings them to her ex-husband Beneil, whose professional expertise points them to an occult group known as the Hellfire Club. Frances grows hostile towards Mark Whitney, and soon, an unspeakable tragedy befalls the Pollard family. Cast: Mae Whitman, Helen Baxendale, David Morrissey, Miles Heizer, Lee Ingleby, Rob Jarvis, Orla McDonagh, Lacey Findlow, Theo Ogundipe, David Holt, Eric Sirakian, Ramanique Ahluwalia, Peter Hamilton Dyer,...

Sep 22, 202334 minSeason 6Ep. 2

The Sisters, E1

In present-day Philadelphia, Frankie Bradshaw, curator of the Mutter Museum, receives an anonymous, mysterious skeleton and begins to investigate its origins. In 1960s England, Frances Pollard recounts a happy home life with her daughters and her husband, Thomas… until a stranger arrives. Cast: Mae Whitman, Helen Baxendale, David Morrissey, Miles Heizer, Lee Ingleby, Rob Jarvis, Orla McDonagh, Lacey Findlow, Theo Ogundipe, Carin Chea, David Holt, Chris Anderson, and Akie Kotabe. All other parts ...

Sep 22, 202331 minSeason 6Ep. 1

Introducing The Sisters

Inspired by real events, THE SISTERS is a terrifying tale of obsession and family secrets. Set in 1960s England and present-day Philadelphia, the series follows a mystery that spans decades and asks the question: how far would you go to mend tragedy? THE SISTERS is a Realm Original produced by Goldhawk Productions with LightsOut, the team behind such hit podcasts as THE CIPHER, TAGGED, and PASSENGER LIST. We hear the trailer for the new show today, and speak with series creator and writer, Brett...

Sep 18, 202312 min

The Pulse, E3

Eyes are on the meteorite prize as the dangerous pulses increase in frequency and power. When something goes terminal in Moose Haven, Maine, who'll still be standing? Created by Fred Greenhalgh. Written by Shawn French, Morgan Sylvia, and Bob LeBlanc Produced by Fred Greenhalgh and Rhoda Belleza. Directed by Fred Greenhalgh Starring Katie Chonacas, Keena Ferguson, Damon Alums, Daniel Bonjour, Max Cutler, Crystal Porter-Bazemore, Tim Halligan, Moira Driscoll, Richard Doyle Casting by Sunday Bolin...

Sep 08, 202326 minSeason 5Ep. 3

The Pulse, E2

Previously friendly strangers have become fierce after the strange pulse washes over Moose Haven, Maine. And a group of rival treasure hunters seems to be hiding a dark secret. Created by Fred Greenhalgh. Written by Shawn French, Morgan Sylvia, and Bob LeBlanc Produced by Fred Greenhalgh and Rhoda Belleza. Directed by Fred Greenhalgh Starring Katie Chonacas, Keena Ferguson, Damon Alums, Daniel Bonjour, Max Cutler, Crystal Porter-Bazemore, Tim Halligan, Moira Driscoll, Richard Doyle Casting by Su...

Sep 01, 202325 minSeason 5Ep. 2