The Gothic Podcast

Step into a realm where shadows hold secrets and every creaking floorboard tells a tale. The Gothic Podcast weaves together immersive audio drama with the spontaneous, collaborative storytelling of tabletop role-playing games. Each season, a group of travelers-our Sojourners-finds themselves thrust into a new gothic world, a place of creeping dread and eldritch mystery. They must rely on their wits and a rotating selection of horror-themed TTRPG systems, like Monster of the Week and Dead of Night, to survive the nightmares they encounter. The tone is a unique blend of genuine horror and character-driven humor, where a well-timed joke can be as vital a defense as a silver bullet. You’ll hear the dice roll, the plans form, and the consequences unfold in real time as ordinary people confront the monstrous and the uncanny. This isn't just a recording of a game; it's a crafted narrative experience built on the foundation of collaborative improvisation, drawing you into its atmospheric depths. The result is a podcast that feels both intimate and epic, where friendship and fear are constant companions on a journey through beautifully bleak landscapes. So, pull up a chair by the dying fire and lend an ear to the stories told in the gloom. New episodes continue the travelers' saga, offering listeners a long-form adventure packed with tension, laughter, and moments of sheer, delightful terror.