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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

Introducing: SLAY

Undertow is thrilled to introduce you to SLAY, the spine-tingling podcast from #1 New York Times bestselling author Scott Sigler. SLAY follows the Man in Grey, a mysterious figure who’s hired to carry out other people’s murders. Dark, twisted, and full of shocking thrills, SLAY is in its second season, so now is the perfect time to dive in! In this episode (Season 1, Episode 1: Ugly Christmas Sweaters), get a taste of Sigler’s signature horror style as we introduce you to the terrifying world of...

Sep 13, 202436 min

Introducing: Dark Dice

Hello, horror aficionados! Welcome to Dark Dice, where the game is real, and so is the fear. Dark Dice is the horror actual play podcast where brave travelers step into a dark fantasy world teeming with dragons, monsters, and unimaginable terror. With every twist and turn, they face challenges that will leave them forever changed—if they make it out alive, that is. We’re about to drop you right into the heart of this terrifying adventure. So dim the lights, put on your headphones, and prepare yo...

Aug 30, 202448 min

The Harrowing, E8

The final confrontation looms. The great evil that has engulfed the island threatens a brutal revenge and Jackie finally comes to understand the terrible truth of what is happening on Toll Mòr. The Harrowing is written by Mark Healy and stars Joanne Froggatt as Sergeant Jackie O'Hara. Episode 8 also features: Father McKenna - Alec Newman Mr Pryor - Adam James Inspector Carey - Rosalind Eleazar Twig - Sorcha Groundsell Raven - Jamie Michie Raven - Tom Crowley Raven / Police Constable - Scarlett M...

Jul 12, 202438 minSeason 9Ep. 8

The Harrowing, E7

After the battle, Kai is captured by Tanner. A shocking revelation makes Jackie question everything she knows. With her allegiances torn, she risks her life to protect Twig and the islanders. The Harrowing is written by Mark Healy and stars Joanne Froggatt as Sergeant Jackie O'Hara. Episode 7 also features: Kai - Stewart Scudamore Raven / Ewan MacFarlane - Jamie Michie Raven / Karen Forbes - Hilary Maclean Raven / Paul Rutherford - Blair Kincaid Raven / Micky Brodsky - Tom Crowley Raven - Scarle...

Jul 05, 202444 minSeason 9Ep. 7

The Harrowing, E6

The arrival of a military rescue team on Good Friday buoys the islanders. Jackie joins Major Tanner and his troops as they set out across the inhospitable landscape to track down Kai and rescue his captive, Twig. The Harrowing is written by Mark Healy and stars Joanne Froggatt as Sergeant Jackie O'Hara. Episode 6 also features: Ewan MacFarlane / Raven - Jamie Michie Micky Brodsky / Raven - Tom Crowley Maggie Webb / Raven - Hilary Maclean Paul Rutherford / Raven - Blair Kincaid Major Tanner - Reg...

Jun 28, 202428 minSeason 9Ep. 6

The Harrowing, E5

With the search effort frustrated, Jackie reads the old book Father McKenna gave her telling of an ancient and horrifying prophecy. On the other side of the island, Twig questions Kai, while he makes preparations for battle. Content warning: this episode contains a depiction of suicide that some people may find disturbing. The Harrowing is written by Mark Healy and stars Joanne Froggatt as Sergeant Jackie O'Hara. Episode 5 also features: Alan Forbes - Stuart Martin Mr Pryor - Adam James Inspecto...

Jun 21, 202438 minSeason 9Ep. 5

The Harrowing, E4

With the stranger and the girl missing, Jackie has to tell the islanders what has happened and enlist their help conducting a search. The Harrowing is written by Mark Healy and stars Joanne Froggatt as Sergeant Jackie O'Hara. Episode 4 also features: Reporter 1 - Tom Crowley Reporter 2 - Blair Kincaid Father McKenna - Alec Newman Reporter 3 - Hilary Maclean Ian Sullivan - Lewis Howden Inspector Carey - Rosalind Eleazar Alan Forbes - Stuart Martin Mr Pryor - Adam James Kai - Stewart Scudamore Twi...

Jun 14, 202432 minSeason 9Ep. 4

The Harrowing, E3

Jackie and Forbes attempt to interrogate the stranger, but are frustrated by his answers. Father McKenna seeks out Jackie to deliver a warning. The Harrowing is written by Mark Healy and stars Joanne Froggatt as Sergeant Jackie O'Hara. Episode 3 also features: Father McKenna - Alec Newman Kathleen - Hilary Maclean Inspector Carey - Rosalind Eleazar Mr Pryor - Adam James Kai - Stewart Scudamore Alan Forbes - Stuart Martin Sound design is by Rich Evans and photography by Helen Murray. The executiv...

Jun 07, 202437 minSeason 9Ep. 3

The Harrowing, E2

The storm closes in and Jackie desperately searches for the missing girl. As Holy Wednesday turns to Maundy Thursday, a stranger is discovered near the Ward farmhouse. The Harrowing is written by Mark Healy and stars Joanne Froggatt as Sergeant Jackie O'Hara. Episode 2 also features: Mr Pryor - Adam James Inspector Carey - Rosalind Eleazar Frank Guthrie - Lewis Howden Davey - Alex Graydon Twig - Sorcha Groundsell Alan Forbes - Stuart Martin Karen Forbes - Hilary Maclean The Stranger - Stewart Sc...

May 31, 202426 minSeason 9Ep. 2

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
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