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Wrong Station

The Wrong Station
Wrong Station is an award-winning podcast anthology of original horror and weird fiction. Drawing on the tradition of The Twilight Zone and the classic radio serials that inspired it, Wrong Station transports the listener into the darkest corners of appalling new worlds with each episode. Wrong Station is not suitable for anyone. It may however be enjoyed by viewers of David Cronenberg, by readers of Shirley Jackson, and by listeners of Quiet Please. Listen to Wrong Station. Let it Change you. For more about Wrong Station, visit our website at www.wrongstation.com. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Bluesky @thewrongstation or on Facebook. For exclusive bonus episodes, ad-free listening, behind-the-scenes content, and more, you SIMPLY MUST explore our Patreon at www.patreon.com/thewrongstation. Wrong Station is an entirely independent production that relies on Patreon subscribers to produce the show and pay performers. Your support, tribute, and burnt offerings are what make Wrong Station possible.
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Episodes

The Thief and the Mares | Decade of Dread #14

Enjoy 31 episodes in 31 days as Wrong Station celebrates a “Decade of Dread”. // THE PALACE HOLDS ENDLESS PRIZES // THIS, ALL MEN KNOW // BUT THE GREATEST IS ONLY KNOWN TO THE WISE "The Thief and the Mares," a cautionary tale from far antiquity. Written and performed by Anthony Botelho. Celebrate 10 seasons of Wrong Station by subscribing to our Patreon at ⁠ www.patreon.com/thewrongstation⁠ . Explore brand new benefits, hundreds of hours of bonus content, and help ensure Wrong Station stays on t...

Oct 15, 202511 min

A Small Light in the Sky | Decade of Dread #13

Enjoy 31 episodes in 31 days as Wrong Station celebrates a “Decade of Dread”. // LOOK UP. MAKE A WISH UPON A STAR. // THE WORST THAT CAN HAPPEN IS THAT IT'LL COME TRUE. "A SMALL LIGHT IN THE SKY". A story about the cleansing power of fire, from... The Wrong Station. Written by Alexander Saxton and performed by Anthony Botelho. Celebrate 10 seasons of Wrong Station by subscribing to our Patreon at ⁠ www.patreon.com/thewrongstation⁠ . Explore brand new benefits, hundreds of hours of bonus content,...

Oct 14, 202510 min

157 - Inert

Enjoy 31 episodes in 31 days as Wrong Station celebrates a “Decade of Dread”. // YOU ARE IN PAIN, AS IS THE WORLD // BUT I CAN FREE YOU FROM IT // ALL YOU MUST DO IS SLEEP, FOR A LITTLE WHILE The Wrong Station lulls you to slumber beneath the calm oceans waves in "Inert." Written by Jacob Duarte Spiel, and performed by Anthony Botelho. Celebrate 10 seasons of Wrong Station by subscribing to our Patreon at ⁠ www.patreon.com/thewrongstation⁠ . Explore brand new benefits, hundreds of hours of bonus...

Oct 13, 202536 minSeason 10Ep. 2

Custom of the Sea | Decade of Dread #11

Enjoy 31 episodes in 31 days as Wrong Station celebrates a “Decade of Dread”. // DON'T WORRY, MY LAD-- // THE NEAREST LAND IS JUST A COUPLE WEEKS AWAY. // TIGHTEN YOUR BELTS AND SHARPEN YOUR KNIVES FOR... "Custom of the Sea," a maritime tale from Wrong Station. Written by Alexander Saxton and performed by Anthony Botelho. Celebrate 10 seasons of Wrong Station by subscribing to our Patreon at ⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠www.patreon.com/thewrongstation⁠⁠ . Explore brand new benefits, hundreds of hours of bonus content,...

Oct 12, 202520 min

The Machine Does What It's Supposed To | Decade of Dread #10

CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains descriptions of institutional abuse, violence and sexual violence. We strongly advise that listeners exercise their discretion. If you wish, you can read the script for this episode here . Enjoy 31 episodes in 31 days as Wrong Station celebrates a “Decade of Dread”. // IT'S A GOOD JOB. YOU SHOULD BE GRATEFUL. // HELL, YOU SHOULD EVEN BE PROUD. //DON'T WORRY ABOUT THE SCREAMING WHEN... "THE MACHINE DOES WHAT IT'S SUPPOSED TO." A new tale from Wrong Station. ...

Oct 11, 202519 min

DYNAMIS | Decade of Dread #9

Enjoy 31 episodes in 31 days as Wrong Station celebrates a “Decade of Dread”. // EVERY KID HAS ONE DREAM. // BUT YOU'VE GOT TO GROW UP SOMETIME. // KILL ALL THE WONDER IN YOUR HEART IN.... "DYNAMIS". A new story from Wrong Station. Written by Alexander Saxton and performed by Anthony Botelho. Celebrate 10 seasons of Wrong Station by subscribing to our Patreon at ⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠www.patreon.com/thewrongstation⁠⁠ . Explore brand new benefits, hundreds of hours of bonus content, and help ensure Wrong Station...

Oct 10, 202516 min

Cameron's Castle | Decade of Dread #8

Enjoy 31 episodes in 31 days as Wrong Station celebrates a “Decade of Dread”. // THEY SAID YOU'D NEVER AMOUNT TO ANYTHING AND THEY WERE RIGHT. // THEY SAID YOU'D DIE IN A HOVEL AND THEY WERE RIGHT. // BUT BY GOD: WHAT A HOVEL. GET YOURS IN... "Cameron's Castle," a frontier yarn. Written by Alexander Saxton and performed by Anthony Botelho. Celebrate 10 seasons of Wrong Station by subscribing to our Patreon at ⁠ www.patreon.com/thewrongstation⁠ . Explore brand new benefits, hundreds of hours of b...

Oct 09, 202511 min

Great Bird of Africa | Decade of Dread #7

Enjoy 31 episodes in 31 days as Wrong Station celebrates a “Decade of Dread”. // YELLOW EYES WATCH A FRIENDSHIP DIE // A GREAT CLACKING RINGS OUT // TO SIGNAL THE START OF A DEADLY GAME "Great Bird of Africa," a tale of the ancient world. Written by Alexander Saxton and performed by Anthony Botelho. Celebrate 10 seasons of Wrong Station by subscribing to our Patreon at ⁠ www.patreon.com/thewrongstation⁠ . Explore brand new benefits, hundreds of hours of bonus content, and help ensure Wrong Stati...

Oct 08, 202517 min

The House of Shells | Decade of Dread #6

Enjoy 31 episodes in 31 days as Wrong Station celebrates a “Decade of Dread”. // SOME WOUNDS WILL ALWAYS FEEL TENDER // PROTECT YOURSELF // GROW A HARD OUTER COVERING IN... "The House of Shells," written by Alexander Saxton and performed by Abigail Turner. Celebrate 10 seasons of Wrong Station by subscribing to our Patreon at ⁠ www.patreon.com/thewrongstation⁠ . Explore brand new benefits, hundreds of hours of bonus content, and help ensure Wrong Station stays on the air for another 10 years. Th...

Oct 07, 202516 min

156 - It Doesn't Matter How Many Times You Kill Us

Enjoy 31 episodes in 31 days as Wrong Station celebrates a “Decade of Dread”. // YOU CAN KICK, AND BEAT, AND SHOOT, AND HANG. // YOU CAN SEND US TO HELL. IT DOESN'T MATTER. // AS LONG AS THIS BLOOD RUNS RED, WE WILL RETURN. The Wrong Station presents a rallying cry of bloody vengeance. "It Doesn't Matter How Many Time You Kill Us," written by Alexander Saxton and performed by Anthony Botelho. Celebrate 10 seasons of Wrong Station by subscribing to our Patreon at ⁠ www.patreon.com/thewrongstation...

Oct 05, 202530 minSeason 10Ep. 1

HEAT RAT | Decade of Dread #4

Enjoy 31 episodes in 31 days as Wrong Station celebrates a “Decade of Dread”. // HEAT EQUALS SPEED. //SPEED EQUALS GLORY. // HOW FAR WILL YOU GO FOR A WAY OUT? HEAT RAT. A NEW HIGH OCTANE SCIENCE FICTION THRILLER, FROM WRONG STATION. Written by Alexander Saxton and performed by Anthony Botelho. Celebrate 10 seasons of Wrong Station by subscribing to our Patreon at ⁠ www.patreon.com/thewrongstation⁠ . Explore brand new benefits, hundreds of hours of bonus content, and help ensure Wrong Station st...

Oct 05, 202524 min

Tongue | Decade of Dread #3

Enjoy 31 episodes in 31 days as Wrong Station celebrates a “Decade of Dread”. // EVEN WHEN YOU'RE FAR FROM HOME // YOU NEVER FORGET THE STORY, OR IT'S LESSON // ALWAYS GO FOR THE THROAT "Tongue," written by Jacob Duarte Spiel and performed by Anthony Botelho. Celebrate 10 seasons of Wrong Station by subscribing to our Patreon at ⁠ www.patreon.com/thewrongstation⁠ . Explore brand new benefits, hundreds of hours of bonus content, and help ensure Wrong Station stays on the air for another 10 years....

Oct 04, 202511 min

Mama Cat Voice | Decade of Dread #2

Enjoy 31 episodes in 31 days as Wrong Station celebrates a “Decade of Dread”. // A VOICE WHISPERS THROUGH THE TREES // SOOTHING, GENTLE, PERSISTENT // EVERYTHING WILL BE ALRIGHT "Mama Cat Voice," written and performed by Anthony Botelho. Celebrate 10 seasons of Wrong Station by subscribing to our Patreon at ⁠ www.patreon.com/thewrongstation⁠ . Explore brand new benefits, hundreds of hours of bonus content, and help ensure Wrong Station stays on the air for another 10 years. The Wrong Station con...

Oct 03, 202513 min

Dullahan | Decade of Dread #1

Enjoy 31 episodes in 31 days as Wrong Station celebrates a “Decade of Dread”. // THERE IS JUSTICE IN THE WORLD // IT IS A DARK RIDER // WHO CUTS SMOOTHLY, OR RIPS The Wrong Station presents the first of 31 episodes this October... "Dullahan," written by Alexander Saxton and performed by Anthony Botelho. Celebrate 10 seasons of Wrong Station by subscribing to our Patreon at ⁠ www.patreon.com/thewrongstation⁠ . Explore brand new benefits, hundreds of hours of bonus content, and help ensure Wrong S...

Oct 02, 202510 min

A VSOP Patreon Sampler From Our Dusty Cellar

// AN OLD DOG WHO CAN LEARN, // A CAUTIONARY TALE OF ORAL PERIL, // AND A REBIRTH, SHINING AND PURE Three sordid tales from the Patreon wine room: "New Tricks", "Cavity", and "CHROME". For dozens of hours more of original horror and behinds the scenes discussions, visit www.patreon.com/thewrongstation . Sign up for your free trial today! The featured episodes were written by Alexander Saxton and performed by Anthony Botelho. The Wrong Station contains explicit content and mature themes. Episode-...

Sep 28, 202537 min

A Decade of Dread Retrospective Part 3: The Terrible Future

It's time for the final part of our retrospective leading up to the Decade of Dread! And what *does* await you in this most terrible, tenth of seasons? That, dear listener, is the subject of tonight's discussion. Support The Wrong Station's Decade of Dread by subscribing at www.patreon.com/thewrongstation , and keep your eyes peeled for grotesque new perks marking our Season 10! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Sep 22, 202536 min

A Decade of Dread Retrospective Part 2: Making an Audio Drama

We're back with the second of this three-part retrospective leading up to our Decade of Dread! This time around, we chat a bit about the lessons we've learned in making an audio drama over the years we've been doing Wrong Station. Pitfalls, what-ifs, never-woulds; and trying not to step on any toes while we do! Support The Wrong Station's Decade of Dread by subscribing at www.patreon.com/thewrongstation , and keep your eyes peeled for grotesque new perks marking our Season 10! Learn more about y...

Sep 15, 202540 min

A Decade of Dread Retrospective Part 1: The Last 9 Seasons

The first of a three-part retrospective leading up to Wrong Station Season 10. Today we're looking back at the past nine seasons; at the different eras of Wrong Station, our proud achievements, and (most importantly) our shameful flops! Support The Wrong Station by subscribing at www.patreon.com/thewrongstation , and keep your eyes peeled for grotesque new perks marking our Decade of Dread! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Sep 08, 202543 min

Announcement: A DECADE OF DREAD

A special announcement about Wrong Station's 10th anniversary celebration! Support The Wrong Station by subscribing at www.patreon.com/thewrongstation , and keep your eyes peeled for grotesque new perks marking our Decade of Dread! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 01, 20254 min

"God Will Provide" by Shelby Novak

This week, The Wrong Station is proud to be partnering with Scare You To Sleep. You can listen to them wherever you get your podcasts, including classic Wrong Station episodes being narrated by Shelby Novak! You can find more information at www.scareyoutosleep.com, and @scareyoutosleep on social media. -- Written by Shelby Novak and performed by Anthony Botelho. Support The Wrong Station by subscribing at ⁠www.patreon.com/thewrongstation⁠ . The Wrong Station contains explicit content and mature ...

Aug 29, 202538 min

[TEASER] Grimoire Club #11 - "Gray Matter" and "The Lawnmower Man" by Stephen King

Another Grimoire Club preview for you from last Fall, wherein we discuss some of the earlier shorts of Stephen King. First published in, *ahem*, gentlemen's magazines. To listen to the full hour-long discussion, you can sign up for a free trial at ⁠⁠www.patreon.com/thewrongstation⁠⁠ , where we've got 20 more episodes of this show alone (and counting). As always, thank you to our patrons whose support makes Grimoire Club and The Wrong Station possible! -- Support The Wrong Station by subscribing ...

Jul 27, 202537 min

155 - Tonic

//LOSING YOUR HAIR ISN'T THE END //BUT IT SURE CAN FEEL LIKE IT //WHY NOT TAKE IT BACK? "TONIC." A revelation, deep dive, and off-world journey for this season finale of The Wrong Station. --Written and performed by Anthony Botelho. Support The Wrong Station by subscribing at www.patreon.com/thewrongstation . The Wrong Station contains explicit content and mature themes. Episode-specific warnings can be found at www.wrongstation.com/c-w. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho...

May 26, 202538 minSeason 9Ep. 18

154 - Red Moon Tower

//TOWERS CRUMBLE //ACROBATS FALL //LET A HANDFUL OF POWDERED LEAD //TUMBLE PAST YOUR LIPS //IT WILL NOT KEEP THE MOON FROM SETTING "RED MOON TOWER" A new fantastic tale from Wrong Station --Written by Alexander Saxton with Alex Lavasidis, and performed by Anthony Botelho. Support The Wrong Station by subscribing at www.patreon.com/thewrongstation . The Wrong Station contains explicit content and mature themes. Episode-specific warnings can be found at www.wrongstation.com/c-w. Learn more about y...

May 12, 202542 minSeason 9Ep. 17

153 - Metatarsal

// A SHARD OF THE PAST // ON TODAY'S GREY SHORE // A VIOLENT TALE TOLD COUNTLESS TIMES "Metatarsal," a new story from Wrong Station --Written by Alexander Saxton, and performed by Anthony Botelho. Support The Wrong Station by subscribing at www.patreon.com/thewrongstation . The Wrong Station contains explicit content and mature themes. Episode-specific warnings can be found at www.wrongstation.com/c-w. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Apr 28, 202526 minSeason 9Ep. 16

152 - POWER SWORD: Part 2

// COLD WOODS & BURNING SWORDS // GUNSHIPS & ANCIENT ARTIFACTS // WHEN THE BLADE CUTS EVERYTHING AWAY // WHAT WILL REMAIN OF YOU? "POWER SWORD, PART TWO," A SPACE OPERA / SLASHER FROM WRONG STATION --Written by Alexander Saxton, and performed by Anthony Botelho. Support The Wrong Station by subscribing at www.patreon.com/thewrongstation . The Wrong Station contains explicit content and mature themes. Episode-specific warnings can be found at www.wrongstation.com/c-w. Learn more about you...

Apr 14, 202547 minSeason 9Ep. 15

151 - POWER SWORD: Part 1

//LOYALTY RUNS DEEP //THE BLADE CUTS DEEPER //POWER SWORD, PT 1 //A NEW THREAT FROM WRONG STATION --Written by Alexander Saxton, and performed by Anthony Botelho. Support The Wrong Station by subscribing at www.patreon.com/thewrongstation . The Wrong Station contains explicit content and mature themes. Episode-specific warnings can be found at www.wrongstation.com/c-w. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Mar 31, 202548 minSeason 9Ep. 14

150 - Critter

//YOU CAN'T CARE FOR SOMETHING FRAGILE //WHEN YOU'RE SHATTERED ALREADY. //CAN YOU BEAR TO BE ANYTHING //BUT THE WORST VERSION OF YOURSELF? "CRITTER"; a new science fiction story from... The Wrong Station. --Written by Alexander Saxton, and performed by Anthony Botelho. Support The Wrong Station by subscribing at www.patreon.com/thewrongstation . The Wrong Station contains explicit content and mature themes. Episode-specific warnings can be found at www.wrongstation.com/c-w. Learn more about your...

Mar 17, 202533 minSeason 9Ep. 13

149 - Eight Eyes

//THE WORLD IS CRUEL //OUTRUN YOUR HUMANITY //USE ALL YOUR LEGS The world looks different through... "EIGHT EYES," a new nightmare from Wrong Station. --Written by Jacob Duarte Spiel, and performed by Anthony Botelho. Support The Wrong Station by subscribing at www.patreon.com/thewrongstation . The Wrong Station contains explicit content and mature themes. Episode-specific warnings can be found at www.wrongstation.com/c-w. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Mar 03, 202544 minSeason 9Ep. 12

Fear Daily: Night Hunting | The Day it Didn't Rain

This off-week we're partnering with our friends at Fear Daily! We'll be back next with our irregular, regularly-scheduled programing. --- Fear Daily takes you into the shadows of the past, unearthing the 1990's most terrifying tales of monsters, madness, and life after death. Join us as we explore the ghost stories and supernatural encounters left on an old online bulletin board that continues to operate somewhere in an unknown part of the Pennsylvania Rust Belt - a time capsule of society's gre...

Feb 22, 202524 min

148 - Floating Kuzon

//A CITY ON THE SEA //RAISED AFTER THE WAR //BROUGHT LOW BY AMBITION Hear the tale of what was, as the Wrong Station presents "FLOATING KUZON." --Written by Alexander Saxton, and performed by Anthony Botelho. Support The Wrong Station by subscribing at www.patreon.com/thewrongstation . The Wrong Station contains explicit content and mature themes. Episode-specific warnings can be found at www.wrongstation.com/c-w. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Feb 17, 202545 minSeason 9Ep. 11
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