10 Narrative Podcasts You Will Love

Podcasts are great to listen to on the road, in the gym, or just when you’re chilling out at home. Here are 10 narrative podcasts that you will absolutely love.

Hello From The Magic Tavern

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The podcast tells the story of creator Arnie Niekamp falling through a dimensional rift behind a Chicago Burger King and landing in the fantastical land of Foon. There he befriends Chunt the talking Badger (Adal Rifai), Usidore the Wizard (Matt Young) and many other magical creatures whom they meet on their adventures. Listeners will love the fantastically absurd world building and irreverent humor.

Kalila Stormfire’s Economical Magick Services

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This podcast, created by and starring Lisette Alvarez, tells the story of a young solitary witch named Kalila Stormfire, who while trying to manage her own magickal business has to come to terms with emotional turmoil and past trauma using therapeutic shadow work. Listeners will also appreciate the themes of compassion and critical thinking.

If I Go Missing, The Witches Did it

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If I Go Missing, The Witches Did It is a horror podcast written by Pia Wilson and starring Gabourey Sidibe and Sarah Natochenny. This narrative podcast jumps around and is kind of all over the place. But if you can keep up with the ever changing perspectives, you will love the allusions to modern witchcraft and the social commentary. This podcast follows the story of a woman who has gone missing after meddling in the business of a rich and powerful coven.

The Orbiting Human Circus

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Podcast lovers will adore this fun and charming podcast, starring Julian Koster and John Cameron Mitchell. The Orbiting Human Circus tells the story of a circus on top of the Eiffel Tower. There we meet an awkward janitor who dreams of performing with the entertainers whom he admires so much. Listeners will appreciate the theatrical and intriguing elements of the narrative.

Wooden Overcoats

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This podcast has everything! Romance, death, and brooding existentialism bordering on farcical parody! Wooden Overcoats starring Belinda Lang, Felix Trench, Beth Eyre, Tom Crowley, and many others, tells the story of two rival morticians who are constantly trying to outdo each other’s funerals and win over the love of their small town denizens. You can guess that this quest is quite an… undertaking! 

Alice Isn’t Dead

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Alice Isn’t Dead is a cerebral horror podcast created by Joseph Fink and starring Jasika Nicole. This podcast follows the story of a truck driver who is traveling the country trying to prove to herself that her wife isn’t dead. The story takes many horrific yet uplifting turns. Listeners will enjoy the sinister surrealism.

The Black Tapes

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The Black Tapes is a horror podcast created by Paul Bae and Terry Miles and starring Lori Henry. This show follows Alex Reagan, a podcaster who get thrust into a paranormal mystery after interviewing a skeptical paranormal investigator. Listeners will be enthralled with the storytelling and convincing voice acting. The story ends a bit too abruptly, but listeners will still love the journey even if they are unsatisfied with the destination.

Old Gods Of Appalachia

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If you enjoy the southern gothic genre then you will absolutely love this dark and compelling podcast written by Cam Collins and Steve Shell. This anthology series tells the story of outsiders and witches who use old magic and wisdom to protect their loved ones and fight against the evil forces threatening to swallow up their small towns and possibly even their souls.

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Victoriosity

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Victoriosity is a comedic detective podcast written by Chris and Jen Sugden and starring Tom Crowley and Layla Katib. The podcast follows the story of Inspector Archibald Fleet and Clara Entwhistle as they investigate a murder and a conspiracy. The show takes place in an alternate steampunk version of Victorian London called “Even Greater London.” The show is perfect for lovers of mystery and dry British humor.

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Welcome To Nightvale

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Come and visit the small desert community of Nightvale! Welcome To Nightvale is a surreal podcast created by Jeffrey Cranor and Joseph Fink. Listeners will enjoy Cecil Baldwin’s narration as he hosts a radio show detailing the events in this peculiar town. They will also appreciate the musical “weather” segments as well as the poetry that is featured in a few episodes. 

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