New finished audio fiction and a brand new database! — The End #91

Featuring THE LOVE TALKER & JUMP LEADS, + 5 complete series, 3 finished seasons, and 3 season restarts!

Break out the trumpets: 🎺 The database overhaul is done! 🎺 Every finished audio fiction show in our directory-859 as of this newsletter edition-has now been moved to the new template. Now, much to the joy of all creators, there’s a single entry for each show with all the trimmings. Dead-simple listening links (with emphasis on those apps that do a better job for fiction podcasts). Clear(?) information on the status of the show, be it coming soon, slated for the future, or even crowdfunding links. And an easier-to-read(?) layout. Both Allie and I are tired now. That was a lot of work! But it was necessary work, as my goal is to make pages on The End the second-best place to get information about your favorite finished audio fiction show. (The best place is, or rather should be, the show’s website.)

And at least one person loves the new changes-Celeste! Thank you very much for becoming an Individual Supporter of The End. Your contribution helps us keep the lights on around here. And for the rest of you lot: it’s less than $25 for an entire year! So please consider supporting The End today.

Last note: My wife and I celebrated 35 years of blissful(?) marriage last Monday. I assume all of you who were drinking on that day were actually toasting to us and our next 35. Now if someone can just invent a Cymek body for us, because these meat suits are wearing out.

Let’s get into it, shall we?

- Evo

Featured Recommendations

I’ve listened to every episode of these shows, and proudly recommend them to you. As with all things in life, YMMV.

The Love Talker • 🌲😱🪲 Dramatized folk horror tragedy series from W. Keith Tims, and Alien Ghost Robot & Celebrity Tumour. Loosely based on Irish and Appalachian folklore, we wanted to tell a monster story with very human characters; a supernatural tale about violence against women and those who keep it secret. The story unfolds through the shifting perspectives of the people involved. Full cast. A gripping tale brought to life via clever narrative devices and an exquisite soundtrack. And creepy, too! All episodes available as of 28 Feb 2024. Listen to all 10 episodes in 8h 02m.

Jump Leads • 🚀🤣🎭 Dramatized scifi comedy from Ben Paddon. Based on the webcomic of the same name. Great pacing and fun hijinx for kids of all ages. Give it a shot! All episodes of Season 1 available as of 31 May 2023. Listen to the 6 current episodes in 3h 26m. Next season: Unknown.

Featured Collections

Check out these collections to find your next finished audio fiction fix!

Subterranean Stories • Current title count in this collection: 18

Whether exploring caves, navigating a labyrinth, living in an underground city, or dealing with denizens of creatures beneath our feet, this collection features tales that take place, for the most part, below ground. Check your claustrophobia at the door, I guess?

Murder On The Audio Express • Current title count in this collection: 29

The classic murder mystery is popular in all forms, including audio fiction. Here’s a collection of stories where someone is already dead, and you have to solve it. Or not, because you know you’re going to find who in fact did do it in the final episode.

Completed This Week

Divorce Ranch • 🕵🏻💍🎰 Dramatized western/noir series from Rachel Music & Good Story Guild. A diverse writers room and female creators bring fresh eyes to a subversive take on noir through a fascinating moment in the feminist movement: Divorce Ranches. All 6 episodes of this limited series are available as of 27 May 2024 for a listening time of 2h 39m.

This Week’s Season Finales

Old Gods of Appalachia • 🧑‍🌾🧺👹 Narrated horror anthology from DeepNerd Media & Rusty Quill. This is one of my favorite fiction podcasts. It’s creepy and cozy at the same time, with insane production values and a narrator that will keep you enthralled and make you feel like part of the family. All episodes of Seasons 1–4 available as of 30 May 2024. Listen to the 74 current episodes in 40h 42m. Next season: Unknown.

Not Quite Dead • 🩸💉🧛🏻 Dramatized gory horror vampire romance series from Eira Major, Hanging Sloth, and Rusty Quill. All episodes of Seasons 1–3 available as of 29 May 2024. Listen to the 40 current episodes in 19h 54m. Next season: Slated for Oct 2024.

The Strata • 🦾🤖👩‍💻 Dramatized scifi thriller series from Mark R. Healy and Fable & Folly. All episodes of Seasons 1–10 available as of 28 May 2024. Listen to the 70 current episodes in 32h 37m. Next season: Unknown.

Returning With New Seasons Next Week

Season 2 of Wireland Ranch, a narrated/dramatized psychedelic horror from Joseph Rutledge, Gas Station Drugs, and Rusty Quill, starts on 1 Jun 2024. Catch up with the current 22 episodes in 11h 37m. 💉👁️🤯

Season 16 of Lost Terminal, a dramatized hopepunk scifi series from Tristram Oaten and Namtao, starts on 3 Jun 2024. Catch up with the current 150 episodes in 38h 41m. 🛰️❤️🌍

Season 2 of World Gone Wrong, a dramatized supernatural fictional chat show from Eleanor Hyde, Jeffrey Nils Gardner, and Audacious Machine Creative, starts on 4 Jun 2024. Catch up with the current 6 episodes in 2h 51m. 🐺👽⏳

Just Added

The Meat Blockade • 📻🥣🎧 Dramatized surreal comedy series from Mike Hennessy & Sean Hennessy. All 8 episodes of this limited series are available as of 12 Dec 2019 for a listening time of 2h 31m.

36 Questions • 🎭🎶🎙️ Dramatized musical from Two-Up. All episodes available as of 7 Aug 2017. Listen to all 3 episodes in 2h 30m.

LifeAfter/The Message • 🛸📡💀 Dramatized scifi series from GE Podcast Theater & Panoply. I’m stunned a corporation can pull off such a great show. Well done! All episodes available as of 23 Dec 2016. Listen to all 18 episodes in 6h 30m.

The Tokyo Hotel • 🗼🏨😆 Dramatized comedy series from ABC listen. All episodes available as of 13 Dec 2016. Listen to all 8 episodes in 2h 47m.

Check out the 91st issue for links to listen, descriptions, artwork, and more at https://www.theend.fyi/newsletter/new-finished-audio-fiction-and-a-brand-new-database

That’s it from The End for this week. See you next Friday!

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