Ghost Stories

Tue, 31 Oct 2023 05:05:02 +0000

Ghost Stories, from the Icebox Radio Theater was recorded before a live audience at The Salty Jester, a performance club in Int’l Falls, Minnesota on October 27th, 2023. Our readers were Caleb Silvers, Aela Mackintosh and Jeffrey Adams who also wrote the stories we heard in this production. Partial funding for the Icebox Radio Theater provided by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. For more information on the Icebox Radio Theater, visit Icebox Radio dot O R G.

Frozen Frights: The Winter Warlock presents: "Blood Orange"

Thu, 23 Mar 2023 20:00:02 +0000

This has been, Blood Orange - an original tale of terror from the Frozen Frights podcast, a presentation of the Icebox Radio Theater. Our play was performed live, over the air originating from Studio-908 in International Falls, Minnesota on February 10, 2023. It starred Aela Mackintosh as Grace, Justin Kapla as the Boss, Grace Flesland as Claire, and Doug Skrief as Dr Gabe.
The script was written and directed by Jeffrey Adams who also played the Winter Warlock in this episode. This program from the Icebox Radio Theater is made possible in part by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.This program copyright 2023 by the Icebox Radio Theater all rights reserved. For more information, visit Icebox Radio dot O R G

Frozen Frights: The Winter Warlock presents 'Return to the Rooftops'

Thu, 29 Dec 2022 21:00:02 +0000

This has been, ‘Return to the Rooftops’, presented by The Winter Warlock on the award winning Frozen Frights podcast.. Our play featured Jeffrey Adams as Jeffrey & the Warlock, Rachel Malasig as Rebecca, and Justin Kapla as Emilio.

The script was written and directed by Jeffrey Adams who also did post production on this episode. This program from the Icebox Radio Theater is made possible in part by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. For more information, visit Icebox Radio dot O R G

And now, as a special holiday treat, we present the predecessor to tonight’s feature. Here is, ‘Up on the Rooftops’, produced in 2002 for the audio web series, Imagination-X, and starring Jeff and Rachel. This feature won the 2003 Silver Ogle Award for best horror audio of the year.

Frozen Frights: The Boiler Trap

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 20:00:02 +0000

A woman trying to get her life back together after beating an addiction is haunted both an unstable ex, and literal ghosts…of children.

This has been, ‘The Boiler Trap’ from the award-winning Frozen Frights podcast. Our play featured Justin Kapla as Mr Ryken and the officer, Jeffrey Adams was Peter, Aela Mackintosh was the Psychologist, and starring Shanan Custer as Lee.

The script was written and directed by Jeffrey Adams who also did post production on this episode. This program from the Icebox Radio Theater is made possible in part by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. For more information, visit Icebox Radio dot O R G

Frozen Frights: Shush!

Thu, 13 Oct 2022 20:00:02 +0000

A young couple with a new baby are forced to take refuge from the storm in a creepy old hotel. What is it the owners aren’t telling them about the suite on the first floor?

The Frozen Frights Podcast has presented, ‘Shush’ featuring the Winter Warlock, a podcast from the Icebox Radio Theater. Our cast this evening featured Caleb Silvers as Cole, Trelawney Erwin as Darcie, Aela Mackintosh was the old woman, and Jeffrey Adams was the old man, and your host.

The script was written and directed by Jeffrey Adams who also did post production on this episode. This program from the Icebox Radio Theater is made possible in part by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. For more information, visit Icebox Radio dot O R G

Frozen Frights: Table Plays - Edith

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 20:00:01 +0000

A chilling ghost story. When a man continues to receive unwanted phone calls from a mysterious woman, he decides to turn the tables and try to find her only to encounter a terror unlike anything he’s know before.

Starring Justin Kapla as Kyle, Ian Hall as Larry and Scotta Turner as Edith.

Written and directed by Jeffrey Adams who also did sound effects and post production.

This program from the Icebox Radio Theater is made possible in part by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. For more information, visit Icebox Radio dot O R G

Frozen Frights: Table Plays "Two Lefts & a Right"

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 21:00:02 +0000

An avant guard theatre piece about a man trapped in a hotel waiting to hear word on a flight he simply must make. That is, if any of this is real.

“Two Lefts, and a Right” starred Jeffrey Adams as the Man, Diane Adams as the agent, and Caleb Silvers as the Bellhop. Script, direction and sound design by Jeffrey Adams.

Some sound effects from the Freesound project at Freesound dot org.

This program copyright 2021 by the Icebox Radio Theater which is solely responsible for its content. Partial funding made possible in part by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

IBRT Repost: Rum Runner Sue

Thu, 30 Dec 2021 23:00:02 +0000

Hey Frozen Frights fans! Here's a sample of another great podcast the Icebox Radio Theater - the latest edition of Rum Runner Sue; an independent lady who solves mysteries in prohibition-era Minnesota. More of her advantures available at the Scoop Sisters Mystery podcast.

Frozen Frights: Table Plays "Switchback"

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 21:00:02 +0000

Two people on the run from the law hear mysterious footsteps in the woods where they're camping out. Switchback. Starring Aela Mackintosh as Diana, and Justin Kapla as Pip. Script, direction and sound design by Jeffrey Adams.

Some sound effects from the Freesound project at Freesound dot org.

This program copyright 2021 by the Icebox Radio Theater which is solely responsible for its content. Partial funding made possible in part by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

Frozen Frights: Sweep

Thu, 21 Oct 2021 20:00:09 +0000

When an expectant father travels to his grandmother’s house to settle their affairs before turning off her life support, he discovers a horrible family secret, and meets the consequences of that secret in the form of a hostile ghost.

‘Sweep’ from the Icebox Radio Theater, written and directed by Jeffrey Adams. It starred Caleb Silvers as Ryan, Scotta Turner as the police officer, Tanja Milovich was Mia, and Aela Mackintosh played Dr Hayes.

Post production and sound design by Jeffrey Adams. This program copyright 2021 by the Icebox Radio Theater which is solely responsible for its content. Partial funding made possible in part by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

Icebox Radio dot O R G

Trailer: The Frozen Frights Podcast

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 21:29:55 +0000

A sneak peek at the Frozen Frights podcast by the Icebox Radio Theater featuring a clip from 'Pickaxe Hill'

Frozen Frights: Winter Warlock - "The Vampire's Guide"

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 20:00:02 +0000

A fishing guide haunted by the past agrees to guide two very mysterious strangers on a late-night trip. Starring Justin Kapla, Caleb Silvers, Aela Mackintosh & Jeffrey Adams.
Starring
Jeffrey Adams...Winter Warlock/Carl
Justin Kapla…………....Rob
Aela Mackintosh……..Lilith
Caleb Silvers…………....Tray

Written, Directed, Music & Sound Effects by
Jeffrey Adams

This program copyright 2021 by the Icebox Radio Theater which is solely responsible for its content. Partial funding made possible in part by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

Frozen Frights - Winter Warlock: "The Deepest Part of the Lake"

Fri, 18 Sep 2020 20:00:17 +0000

The Winter Warlock: The Deepest Part of the Lake from the Icebox Radio Theater. It starred Cody Boyer as Rory, Beth Nelson as Mom, Justin Kapla as Kyle, the vampire, and Jeffrey Adams as your host. Script, direction and sound design by Jeffrey Adams.

This program copyright 2020 by the Icebox Radio Theater which is solely responsible for its content. For more information, visit icebox radio dot O R G.

Frozen Frights - The Winter Warlock; The Dead Ghost

Fri, 20 Dec 2019 21:00:17 +0000

In tribute to the great OTR horror hosts of the past such as ‘The Witch’s Tale’ & ‘The Hermit’s Cave’, we are proud to present the premiere episode of ‘The Winter Warlock’.

Two hunter return to their shack after a long day of deer hunting where they make a terrifying discovery. Is it murder? Or something much, much worse? Starring David Griffith, Cody Boyer with Jeff Adams as The Warlock.

This episode is made possible in part by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Arrowhead Regional Arts Council, thanks to appropriations from the Minnesota State Legislature’s general and arts and cultural heritage funds.

Frozen Frights - Ghost Story; The Lady of the Flies

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 21:00:14 +0000

Please listen with Headphones

Story by WhisperingMan.
You've never heard THIS story before...

A weary traveler pulls into an old hotel and discovers unimaginable horror.
Thanks to the Kevin MacLeod for the great music!

“Gathering Darkness” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...

Frozen Frights - Ghost Story; And the Gunman Said, "We're all together now"

Fri, 29 Nov 2019 21:00:17 +0000

Please listen with Headphones

Story by WhisperingMan.
You've never heard THIS story before...

A man goes into a diner. Madness, guns and terror are on the menu. Just don’t forget the salt.

Music (?) from Whatisvalis.

Frozen Frights - Ghost Story; I Saw 'It' with an Actual Clown

Fri, 15 Nov 2019 21:00:20 +0000

Please listen with headphones…

You've never heard THIS story before...

Two friends can’t wait for the premiere of the new movie ‘It’. But as the film begins, and real clown walks into the theater and sits down next to them.

Some images provided by Pixabay.com

Clown video footage by Crumpjuice Movie Pictures LLC. 2017

Thanks to the Kevin MacLeod for the great music! “Piece for Dissaffected Piano Part Two” and “Welcome to Horrorland” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...

Frozen Frights - Ghost Story; The Witch

Fri, 08 Nov 2019 21:00:11 +0000

Please listen with headphones…

You've never heard THIS story before...

A group of friends aren’t sure what to do about the elderly, pushy landlady who keeps trying to insert herself into their group. Then, the lady let’s slip that she’s a witch and everything changes

Thanks to the Kevin MacLeod for the great music! “Inexorable” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...

Thanks to the Kevin MacLeod for the great music! “Irregular” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...

Frozen Frights - Ghost Story; The Exchange Student

Fri, 01 Nov 2019 20:00:11 +0000

On a special edition of Frozen Frights, Jeff brings out a little side project he worked on a few years back. 'Ghost Story' was a collection of all-original tales that appeard simultaneously on Youtube, as a podcast and on a popular Creepypasta site. This episode tells the story of a mysterious exchange student from Eastern Europe which holds the whole town in her spell.

Frozen Frights - Ghost Story; VHS

Fri, 11 Oct 2019 20:00:13 +0000

A man is hired to erase old surveillance tapes, but one proves too tempting to resist.

Thanks to the Kevin MacLeod for the great music! “Static Motion” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...

Thanks to the Kevin MacLeod for the great music! “Irregular” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...

Frozen Frights - Imagination-X; Outpost

Fri, 04 Oct 2019 20:00:06 +0000

A man alone on a distant space station must deal with things. From the archives of Imagination-X, the lost episode created by Jeff Adams around 2002.

Frozen Frights - Ghost Story; Gold Nugget

Fri, 13 Sep 2019 20:00:14 +0000

On a special edition of Frozen Frights, Jeff brings out a little side project he worked on a few years back. 'Ghost Story' was a collection of all-original tales that appeard simultaneously on Youtube, as a podcast and on a popular Creepypasta site.

Frozen Frights - Ghost Story; No Daddies Here

Fri, 06 Sep 2019 20:00:02 +0000

On a special edition of Frozen Frights, Jeff brings out a little side project he worked on a few years back. 'Ghost Story' was a collection of all-original tales that appeard simultaneously on Youtube, as a podcast and on a popular Creepypasta site. All of the stories were written improv style. Jeff would free-form the story into a recorder then hone and polish as he typed it up. Enjoy this first offering from 'Ghost Story' - 'No Daddies Here.'

Special Camp; The Frozen Frights Podcast

Thu, 28 Feb 2019 21:00:11 +0000

Starring Jessica Liggins and Neill Smith. Originally recorded in 2009, horror comes to the North Woods in this tale of a young girl pawned off on her grandfather at his lake cabin, only to start hearing voices from 'across'.

Meltdown; The Frozen Frights Podcast

Thu, 27 Dec 2018 19:00:07 +0000

Police interview a murderer trying to understand why he killed and then simply tossed the body in a snowbank to be found by spring. But nothing is as it appears in this psychological thriller. Recorded 2010 in International Falls, MN

Redbeard's Bell; The Frozen Frights Podcast

Thu, 30 Nov 2017 21:00:04 +0000

When two men do a little urban archeology in a condemned school building, they encounter the darkest sort of haunting in basement. Copyright 2017 by the Icebox Radio Theater. Starring Justin Kapla & Cody Boyer. Written & directed by Jeffrey Adams.

Visitation; The Frozen Frights Podcast

Tue, 31 Oct 2017 20:00:04 +0000

Visitation was written and directed by Jeffrey Adams
It featured Caleb Silvers as the doctor, Beth Lowthian as the enthusiastic woman, Jeffrey Adams was Rory and the storyteller, and starring Rachel Malasig as Lynn.

Sound design and binaural recording by Jeffrey Adams
Some Sound effects from the Freesound Project at Freesound dot Org.

Music by the wonderful Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

This program is made possible in part by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Arrowhead Regional Arts Council, thanks to appropriations from the Minnesota State Legislature’s general and arts and cultural heritage funds.

Bogman; Imagination-X

Wed, 27 Sep 2017 20:00:05 +0000

A chilling tale of abuse, madness and more from the archive of Imagination-X. It’s the legend of ‘Bogman’.

10-25-03; Imagination-X

Wed, 13 Sep 2017 20:00:05 +0000

A secret research facility. An un-holy experiment. A reporter who goes one step too far to get the story. “10/25/03” was the first story Jeff Adams ever recorded on location at a friend’s farm outside Monmouth, Oregon.

Background; Imagination-X

Wed, 06 Sep 2017 20:00:04 +0000

Recognized with an Honorable Mention by the 2003 Mark Time/Ogle Awards for best horror audio of the year, this is one of the scariest shorts ever done by Imagination-X. Enjoy!

Family Radio; Imagination-X

Wed, 23 Aug 2017 20:00:03 +0000

One of the last episodes of IX ever produced, and the only one produced in MN. Unlike anything we've ever done before at IBRT.

Mandible Hill; Imagination-X

Wed, 09 Aug 2017 20:00:04 +0000

From Imagination-X, a story about carpooling and what really goes on in the mind of a killer. Jeffrey Adams did the voices, and everything else!

Up on the Rooftops; Imagination-X

Wed, 02 Aug 2017 20:00:05 +0000

From 2002. Winner of the Silver Ogle for best fantasy or horror story of the year. Starring Jeffrey Adams and Rachel Adams.

The House in the Woods; Imagination-X

Wed, 12 Jul 2017 20:00:10 +0000

From the archives of Jeff Adams' original show, Imagination-X, comes a classic ghost story.

Horror Shorts: The Frozen Frights Podcast

Fri, 12 Aug 2016 20:00:30 +0000

Two shorts from the IBRT. First, a girl in the future discovers her anti-social personality may be her ticket to richest in 'Red Ink', then a live reading of Poe's 'The Raven'

I First Saw It: The Frozen Frights Podcast

Fri, 05 Aug 2016 20:00:02 +0000

From author Craig Finseth, a tale of ghostly lights and eerie motoring along Minnesota's fabled North Shore. Starring Karen Shickell.

The Ghost Ship: The Frozen Frights Podcast

Fri, 29 Jul 2016 20:00:24 +0000

From the pen of Dave Erwin, a war-time ghost story about the famous Drakes Drum and how the ghost of Sir Frances Drake came to England's aid during WWII. Sound effects and sound design also by Dave Erwin.

Autumn's Ashes: The Frozen Frights Podcast

Fri, 22 Jul 2016 20:00:08 +0000

A teenage girl moves to yet-another new town with her struggling family only to discover their new house comes with a ghostly legend. When she hears chopping in the back yard, does that mean Autumn is next for the axe?

Footprints: The Frozen Frights Podcast

Fri, 15 Jul 2016 20:00:00 +0000

A writer arrives at an issolated resort in late winter to try and break up her writer's block. What she discovers is a ghost story, a bothersome neighbor and a horrible secret. Recorded live-to-webcast during the 2015 Bundled Up Theater Festival.

The Demon: The Frozen Frights Podcast

Fri, 08 Jul 2016 20:00:04 +0000

Four people trapped inside a church basement during a terrible storm. But there is something different about this storm, and it may cost our little foresome their very souls.

Harry: The Frozen Frights Podcast

Fri, 01 Jul 2016 20:00:28 +0000

John Bell guest stars in this story of a demon slumming in a small town church. What will happen when the earnest, young pastor discovers his secret, and 'Harry' decides to fight back?

The Estates: The Frozen Frights Podcast

Fri, 24 Jun 2016 20:00:08 +0000

A couple move to a benign-looking neighborhood only to discover it has a terrifying secret. Recorded LIVE in 2014 as part of the Bundled Up Theater Festival.

The Bats: The Frozen Frights Podcast

Fri, 17 Jun 2016 18:00:07 +0000

#24 A photographer goes to a remote island for shots of a rare species of bat. But after she's bitten, she discovers her entire reality turned upside down.

The Monster in the Ashes: The Frozen Frights Podcast

Fri, 10 Jun 2016 18:00:34 +0000

#23 A man returns to the site of horrible abuse he suffered as a child. He's there to burn a cabin to the ground. But can he face the ghosts of the past when they may be more than memories?

The Vampyre: The Frozen Frights Podcast

Fri, 03 Jun 2016 20:00:02 +0000

#22 A treat from Halloween. When a terminally ill woman is recruited by the army to spy on an old professor, she finds herself considering a very unconventional cure. But is she a patient? Or a guinea pig?

The Woods: The Frozen Frights Podcast

Fri, 27 May 2016 20:00:27 +0000

#21. A couple driving through the woods on an autumn’s day. No radio signals, no phone service. That house they passed, hadn’t they passed it before? Suddenly, the phone rings…

Catnip: The Frozen Frights Podcast

Fri, 20 May 2016 20:00:18 +0000

#20. An old woman, nasty to nearly everyone but her beloved cats. What need have we for people when animals love us so? The question is, how much will they love us…when they’re hungry?

Pickaxe Hill: The Frozen Frights podcast

Fri, 29 Apr 2016 20:00:03 +0000

#17 When a couple move into the perfect lake home, a nosy neighbor tells them all about the house's bloody history. But is the neighbor just an observer? Or something more?

All Hallows Eve: The Frozen Frights podcast

Fri, 22 Apr 2016 20:00:28 +0000

#16 Three stories woven together to celebrate the creepy side of the 31st of October.

Snow Day: The Frozen Frights podcast

Sat, 16 Apr 2016 01:00:36 +0000

#15 The snow is melting a little too fast leaving teens home for an unexpected snow day. But are they really alone?

Old Ole: The Frozen Frights Podcast

Fri, 08 Apr 2016 20:00:50 +0000

#14 When two thrill-seeking teens venture into the woods to visit the cabin of their local boogie man, they get much, much more than they bargained for.

Cass & Lol: The Frozen Frights Podcast

Fri, 01 Apr 2016 20:00:19 +0000

#13 Growing up his hard. Growing up with a super-religious mother in a culture the idolizes vampires as sex objects is even harder. Can you blaime a girl for getting...confused?

Hello/Goodbye: The Frozen Frights Podcast

Fri, 18 Mar 2016 20:58:30 +0000

From playwright Kelly Dorsey comes the chilling tale of a young girl discovering a Ouija Board in her new house, and an attentive spirit to go with it!

The Wicked Ones: The Frozen Frights Podcast

Fri, 11 Mar 2016 23:00:34 +0000

Brothers discover a carnival that pays tribute to Ray Bradbury's 'Something Wicked This Way Comes', only to discover 'tribute' may not be the right word.

The Dunes: The Frozen Frights Podcast

Fri, 04 Mar 2016 20:00:15 +0000

A bitter old woman moves into an isolated house on the dunes. But she might not be nasty enough to resist what lurks inside.

Wolf House: The Frozen Frights Podcast

Fri, 26 Feb 2016 20:00:16 +0000

Four bureaucrats investigate a border-straddling haunted house in this IBRT Halloween classic!

The Tiny Door: The Frozen Frights Podcast

Fri, 19 Feb 2016 23:00:32 +0000

The 'found footage' genre get's an audio treatment. Actors at a radio theater hear strange noises through the walls of their studio while a cellphone captures it all

The Diary: The Frozen Frights podcast

Fri, 12 Feb 2016 23:00:22 +0000

Understated and timeless, this ghost story starring Aela Mackintosh and Linda Faith is a chilling tale of pride, vengeance and regret.

Windego: The Frozen Frights Podcast

Fri, 05 Feb 2016 21:00:18 +0000

Horror in the North woods as the Icebox Radio Theater re-creates the legend of the Windego, a Native spirit thought to drive men to madness and cannibalism! Originally produced in 2010.

Ice Lair of the Elder God: The Frozen Frights Podcast

Fri, 22 Jan 2016 21:00:36 +0000

Lovecraft meets Northern Minnesota in this Internet update on a classic tale. Three people exchange letters about mysterious creatures on a Northern Minnesota lake, but no one is what they seem. Recorded LIVE at CONvergence 2008

The Gular: The Frozen Frights podcast

Fri, 08 Jan 2016 21:00:22 +0000

Something is eating hunters and campers in the Great North Woods. It’s big, it’s nasty, and it doesn’t care what gets in its way. It’s, ‘The Gular’ a fun, horror-filled romp from the Icebox Radio Theater that premiered on Halloween, 2014.

The Thing on the Ice: The Frozen Frights podcast

Sun, 03 Jan 2016 01:53:22 +0000

A solitary man heads to his fishing shack out on a frozen lake, unaware the storm of the century is bearing down on him. What he discovers in that storm - and what comes to his aid - defines the unexpected. Originally produced by the Icebox Radio Theater in 2008, “The Thing on the Ice” is one of the most celebrated creations of the theater. Winner of the Silver Ogle Award in 2009 for Best Horror/Fantasy Audio of the Year.