Best African Horror Stories Podcasts (2025)

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Egyptian Story: The Mother Ghoul 8:07

25d ago8:07

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A trip to Cairo was meant to be research. Instead, I brought something back—something that still whispers at my window. This is the story of Um Al Ghula. If you have had any encounters or experiences with these stories, or if there are any other scary African stories you would like to hear, please send an email to [email protected] Wan…

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The Bright Legacy of Dark Shadows 40:45

12d ago40:45

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Next year marks the 60th anniversary of Dark Shadows. The gothic soap opera wasn’t originally intended to include a vampire, but when creator Dan Curtis introduced the character of Barnabas Collins in a last-ditch effort to avoid cancellation, he inadvertently launched a cultural phenomenon. As portrayed by actor Jonathan Frid, the character of Bar…

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Body Horror Gets Under My Skin 38:25

26d ago38:25

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We all have that one thing we just can’t watch. For me, it’s body horror -- the kind of horror where grotesque and disturbing things happen to someone’s body, like in The Thing, The Fly, or The Substance. There is a long history of body horror as a form of social commentary and special effects showmanship. I respect the artform, but I can’t stomach…

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Bonus: Syd Mead Full Gallery Tour 51:06

1M ago51:06

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Last week, we heard about a new exhibit in New York called Syd Mead: Future Pastime. The exhibit closes on May 21st, and I know most listeners won't be able to see it in person. So in this bonus episode, you can hear the entire tour I got from Elon Solo and William Corman, who organized the exhibit. You can also see some of the images on the Imagin…

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The Optimist Behind Blade Runner's Dystopia 37:34

1M ago37:34

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The late Syd Mead was a visual futurist who was hired to imagine the worlds of Blade Runner, Tron, Aliens, Elysium and other sci-fi films. His work in Hollywood has been lauded for decades, but there’s a new exhibit in New York that shows a different side of the artist. Syd Mead: Future Pastime is a collection of his personal and commercial paintin…

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Blueprints for Utopias 40:14

2M ago40:14

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The golden age of sci-fi was filled with utopian visions the future. These days, when sci-fi creators project ahead several decades, the world is looking a lot more dystopian. But there is a group of artists who believe that a better tomorrow is possible if we can imagine it first. Architects are finding that science fiction can be a great way to u…

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87. Tobias Queisser: Taking Greater Creative Risks with AI 45:46

2M ago45:46

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"Data and AI can increase risk taking" Tobias QueisserIn this episode, Tobias Queisser, co-founder and CEO of Cinelytic, discusses how AI and machine learning can not only de-risk decision making in the greenlight and the overall filmmaking process - but also empower greater apparent risk taking too.Tobias addresses common misconceptions about AI, …

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Mary Blair: Coloring Outside the Lines at Disney 36:10

2M ago36:10

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In honor of Women’s History Month we’re producing a two-part series about two artists who were visionaries and trailblazers. In part 2, we look at the career of Mary Blair. She changed the way Walt Disney wanted to make animation and brought modernist sophistication to his style. But not everyone at the studio was on board with Walt’s dream to “get…

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86. Fiona Gilles and Mahesh Ramachandra: Pitching, AI and Getting to Greenlight with SMASH 41:34

2M ago41:34

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In this episode of Future of Film Podcast, we’re joined by Fiona Gillies and Mahesh Ramachandra, co-founders of SMASH — the innovative platform that’s transforming how creators connect with industry decision-makers.SMASH is rethinking the pitching process from the ground up—offering creators a structured, accessible space to build and share their p…

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Bonus: Superstar Stuntwoman of Silent Cinema 17:36

3M ago17:36

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In the previous episode, I talked with author Mallory O'Meara about Milicent Patrick, but there wasn't room to include this bonus material about Mallory's new book, Daughter of Daring. It tells the amazing story of Helen Gibson, the first superstar professional stuntwoman in Hollywood. She was like a combination of Annie Oakley and Michelle Yeoh at…

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Milicent Patrick: Disney Magic to Monster Mayhem 33:54

3M ago33:54

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In honor of Women’s History Month, we’re producing a two-part series about two visionary and trailblazing artists: Mary Blair and Milicent Patrick. They went to the same art school. They each began working at Disney during the Depression. They were both singled out for their talents but left in 1941. From there, they went on to have wildly differen…

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Pokémon and The Art of Dubbing Anime 38:04

3M ago38:04

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This week’s episode comes from our Patreon podcast Between Imaginary Worlds. It’s a more casual chat show that appears between ad-free episodes of Imaginary Worlds for listeners who support the show on Patreon. I wanted to play this episode for you because it gives a good sense of the types of conversations we’re having on Between Imaginary Worlds.…

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85. Sarudzayi Marufu: Hustle & Creativity: Strategies for Independent Storytelling 1:02:14

3M ago1:02:14

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In this episode of the Future of Film podcast, host Alex Stolz speaks with Sarudzayi Marufu, founder of Uras Films, about the challenges and opportunities facing filmmakers today, particularly in the African market. They discuss the importance of understanding audience engagement, innovative approaches to crowdfunding, and the intersection of creat…

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Escape from Kharkiv 59:32

4M ago59:32

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Send us a text Escape from Kharkiv is one of the short stories included in Mitchell Lüthi's latest collection, Aberrants, available now. The audiobook, performed by George Weightman, is coming soon to Audible. Support the showBy Sentinel Creatives

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Filk Fusion: Where Sci-Fi Meets Folk Music 34:43

4M ago34:43

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In the 1950s, an article about the popularity of folk music among science fiction fans had a typo where “folk” was written as “filk.” From then on, filk music became a staple at grassroots sci-fi conventions. Filkers would either write parody lyrics to existing folk songs, or they’d invent entirely new speculative worlds in 3-4 minute songs. Filk h…

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Dance With The Devil Under Wall St. 38:03

4M ago38:03

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The writer Jon Ronson and producers of the immersive theatrical experience Sleep No More have teamed up to make a vast new immersive show that unfolds beneath a Wall St. skyscraper. Life And Trust tells the story of J.G. Conwell, a bank president on the eve of the 1929 crash who makes a Faustian bargain to return to his youth. We accompany him back…

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Rewriting the Script on Audio Fiction 40:31

5M ago40:31

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Lauren Shippen is one of my favorite creators of audio dramas. In 2015, she burst on the scene with The Bright Sessions, which was about young people with supernatural abilities who are in therapy. The show was so successful, she used it to create an audio drama network called Atypical Artists, which produces her work and other indie creators. As a…

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The Muppets Before The Muppets 38:11

5M ago38:11

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In honor of Muppet*Vision 3D closing at Disney World, we look at the history of The Muppets before Kermit joined Miss Piggy and Fozzie Bear. Two decades earlier, Kermit was hanging out with Sam and Friends -- a local TV show in Washington, D.C., that launched Jim Henson's career. This episode comes from the podcast Sidedoor, produced by The Smithso…

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Bond, Bond, and James Bond: An Audio Drama 28:55

6M ago28:55

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There’s a fan theory that James Bond is a codename, and all of the Bond movies are in a single chronological order. In this original audio drama, James Bond is not a film series but rather an MI6 program (or programme) where agents embody the persona of “James Bond” until they retire from the field one way or another. I talk with three characters w…

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84. C.J. 'Fiery' Obasi: Fusing Genre Storytelling with African Narratives 55:55

6M ago55:55

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In this episode, CJ "Fiery" Obasi, the visionary filmmaker behind MAMI WATA, discusses his creative journey, the cultural narratives that shape his work and the commercial and creative path of a storyteller. CJ reflects on his early influences, including a passion for Hammer Horror films and Stephen King novels, and how these elements have informed…

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83. Ingrid Kopp: The Evolution of Immersive Storytelling 51:18

6M ago51:18

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In this episode, Ingrid Kopp, co-founder of Electric South, returns to the show to explore the dynamic evolution of immersive storytelling. With a particular focus on Africa, Ingrid reveals the shifting landscape of virtual reality (VR) and immersive narratives, highlighting both the challenges and opportunities within the XR space. In a discussion…

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Making Up The Penguin 42:17

6M ago42:17

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The Penguin series on HBO and Max has been one of the most critically acclaimed comic book-based TV shows in years. Much of the praise has gone towards actors like Colin Farrell, who plays the classic Batman villain. But the makeup and prosthetics designer Mike Marino has been singled out for his innovative and striking design of the main character…

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There's No Place Like Oz 37:43

6M ago37:43

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In honor of the release of Wicked, we’re hitching a ride on a tornado to hear three different stories about Oz. We hear how the “rainbow chaser” L. Frank Baum failed at every career he tried until he sat down to write The Wizard of Oz. We learn about Baum’s frenemy W.W. Denslow, who illustrated The Wizard of Oz, and then tried to create a competing…

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82. Hamid Ibrahim: Creativity, Entrepreneurship and Bringing African Storytelling to Disney 45:25

7M ago45:25

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"Africa and African stories could be the future of storytelling." Hamid IbrahimThis episode is a deep dive into entrepreneurship, creativity and storytelling with Hamid Ibrahim, the Co-Founder and CEO of Kugali Media. Kugali hit the headlines last year when they became the first company to collaborate with Walt Disney Animation on an African story.…

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Ethiopian Story: The Ghost of Axum 5:48

7M ago5:48

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Today's story is one from Ethiopia. In this episode, we dive into the legend of The Ghost of Axum. This is an account of how a listener's visit to Axum changed his entire life. If you have had any encounters or experiences with these stories, or if there are any other scary African stories you would like to hear, please send an email to africanhorr…

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Why The Future is (Doctor) Doom 41:17

7M ago41:17

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All Hail Doom! The supreme ruler of Latveria has successfully defeated The Fantastic Four and The Avengers. Marvel Studios is bowing towards his will, casting Robert Downey Jr. as the iconic villain and betting their fortunes on Doctor Doom! But Victor von Doom is more than a classic bad guy. He is one of the most complex characters in Marvel histo…

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Pilgrim: The Deluxe Illustrated Limited Edition - Now on Kickstarter! 2:08

7M ago2:08

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Send us a text To the Kickstarter! With art by Tyrone Le Roux-Atterbury, Filipe Pagliuso, Rune Hrafnagaldur, Anthony Ventura, and Alicja Tereszczenko, a Mörk Borg Campaign & more! Pilgrim is an epic tale of medieval horror set in 12th century Jerusalem. Inspired by a rich blend of Arabic, Christian, and pre-Islamic traditions, Pilgrim’s pages are f…

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Nigerian Story: The Witch's Feast 8:45

7M ago8:45

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In this episode, we explore the eerie consequences of an old Nigerian superstition: never accept food in your dreams. If you have had any encounters or experiences with these stories, or if there are any other scary African stories you would like to hear, please send an email to [email protected] Want to support the podcast? You can bu…

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81. Stephen Follows: the Data behind Horror; Film's Most Profitable Genre 53:50

7M ago53:50

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In this episode we welcome world leading film researcher Stephen Follows to the show for a deep dive into the data behind the horror genre. With insights fresh from Stephen's new exhaustive exploration of the space, The Horror Movie Report 2.0, we explore the significant increase in horror film production and the numbers behind its profitability. I…

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76. Ted Hope, Irina Albita and Anjali Midha: Reimagining the Greenlight 56:02

7M ago56:02

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This special episode features a conversation with three leaders in this space exploring the future of the greenlight process in film:Anjali Midha is the Former Head of Entertainment at Twitter and the Founder and CEO of the entertainment analytics platform Diesel Labs. Irina Albita, co-founder and co-CEO of FilmChain, the blockchain based platform …

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75. Mark Forstater and Nathan Neuman: A New Studio System 38:17

7M ago38:17

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Mark Forstater and Nathan Neuman are co-Founders of Dreambird the new Web3 powered filmmaking and streaming platform. In this episode, they discuss the pitfalls and structural problems associated with the current film financing model and outline their vision for Dreambird as a marketplace designed to foster creators' collaboration, decision-making,…

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73. Emma Needell: Technology, Creative Practice and Finding your Story's Heart 50:28

7M ago50:28

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Emma Needell is a filmmaker and worldbuilder who champions original storytelling. Her script THE WATER MAN, directed by David Oyelowo and produced by Oprah Winfrey, premiered at TIFF and is now on Netflix. In 2021, she won an Epic Megagrant to use Unreal Engine on a short film that explores the power of technology to bring people together. The film…

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70. Dan Erickson: Showrunning, Worldbuilding and the story of SEVERANCE 50:51

7M ago50:51

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Dan Erickson is the creator and showrunner of Apple TV's Emmy© Award-winning series, SEVERANCE. After attending NYU's Tisch School, where he received a Masters in Dramatic Writing. Upon moving to Los Angeles, he delivered food and worked in a string of office jobs, all while conceiving and writing the original pilot for Severance. The script became…

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