A Voice From Darkness

Patreon Unlocked: Sleeping Beauty Sickness

Tue, 05 Sep 2023 19:29:59 +0000

Once upon a time there was a girl, and when she fell asleep her whole town fell asleep, and dreamed, with her.

Kristin Holland as Dr. Malcolm Ryder

Written & Produced by Jac Rhys

Scripts available here: https://vfdarkness.com/scripts/

Twitter, Instagram: @vfdarkness

S2 Ep 09 - The Indistinct City

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 11:52:50 +0000

Rene Dupont, The Forgotten Man, calls in once again. This time to tell what happened when he met with The Traveling Salesman.

Kristin Holland as Dr. Malcolm Ryder & Rene Dupont

Written & Produced by Jac Rhys

Scripts available here: https://vfdarkness.com/scripts/

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Twitter, Instagram: @vfdarkness

Patreon Unlocked: Leland Echoes

Mon, 29 Aug 2022 16:47:58 +0000

Hear the story of when Malcolm Ryder first found out the identity of The Traveling Salesman.

Kristin Holland as Dr. Malcolm Ryder

Written & Produced by Jac Rhys

Twitter, Instagram: @vfdarkness

S2 Ep 08 Monsters of the Great Lakes

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 11:06:07 +0000

Dr. Ryder takes a cursed call and answers your questions.

Kristin Holland as Dr. Malcolm Ryder and The Caller

Written & Produced by Jac Rhys

Show scripts available at: https://vfdarkness.com/

Twitter, Instagram: @vfdarkness

https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/afflicted-a-horror-thriller-audio-drama

The trailer we played is for Afflicted, which you can support here:

And if you want to see more of Tonia Ransom's work check out Nightlight: https://nightlightpod.com

Patreon Unlocked: The Ornate Frame

Mon, 16 May 2022 14:46:04 +0000

On this unlocked Patreon episode, Dr. Ryder answers listener questions and delves into the Ravenswood Reliquary - telling the story of a haunted, cursed, or otherwise supernatural object hidden in the vaults beneath Ravenswood University.

Kristin Holland as Dr. Malcolm Ryder

Written & Produced by Jac Rhys

To support our show, and hear extra episodes join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/vfdarkness

And if you enjoy our show please consider rating and reviewing us wherever you listened.

S2 Ep 07 - The Idea of Water

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 01:43:30 +0000

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On this episode, Dr. Ryder helps a caller address something supernatural he and his friends encountered years before that continues to have impact to this day.

Kristin Holland as Dr. Malcolm Ryder

Jamie Petronis as Aaron

Written & Produced by Jac Rhys

If you enjoyed Jamie's performance, check out his series The Cellar Letters.

To support our show, and hear extra episodes join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/vfdarkness

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Patreon Teaser: The Most Haunted House in America

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 12:21:22 +0000

Taken from our Patreon episode: Flash Fetterman. Dr. Ryder answers three questions: about how the terrifying and supernatural might be beneficial, about what Duncan Ryder was doing during WW2, and what's the most haunted house in America?

Kristin Holland as Dr. Malcolm Ryder

Written & Produced by Jac Rhys

Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/vfdarkness - for full Patreon episodes.

S2 Ep 06 - Shadows in the Library

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 06:00:00 +0000

On our latest episode, Dr. Ryder tells the story of when a small town librarian faced off against one of the most infamous and dark figures in American history.

Kristin Holland as Dr. Malcolm Ryder

Written & Produced by Jac Rhys

Find us on Twitter and Instagram @vfdarkness

If you enjoy our show, consider listening to The Godfrey Audio Guide.

Show artwork by Trevin Wyant

Find episode scripts, and more, at vfdarkness.com

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Patreon Teaser: A Look & A Voice and Metaphysical Fortune Cards

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 14:43:57 +0000

Dr. Ryder answers patrons questions. Why was blues legend Robert Johnson seen playing in Chicago decades after his death? And what is Malcolm Ryder's connection to a peculiar tarot deck?

Kristin Holland as Dr. Malcolm Ryder

Written & Produced by Jac Rhys

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S2 Ep 05 - The Christmas Tree

Sun, 19 Dec 2021 15:28:52 +0000

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Before Dr. Ryder rushes out the door to host a Christmas Party, he shares one of his grandfather Duncan's old Christmas "ghost" stories. A story about a boy who chops down the wrong tree for Christmas.

Kristin Holland as Dr. Malcolm Ryder

Written & Produced by Jac Rhys

Show artwork by Trevin Wyant

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Patreon UNLOCKED: The Cartography of Shadows

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 14:45:00 +0000

Over on Patreon, we wrapped up our first series, The Cartography of Shadows. We're unlocking the first episode to give our regular listeners a taste of what they're missing.

In this series we explore a book compiled from maps and journal entries from a cartographer who disappeared in the 1890s and whose body was found many years after. Many call the book "the Rosetta Stone of the Supernatural."

Hope you enjoy.

Kristin Holland as Dr. Malcolm Ryder

Written & Produced by Jac Rhys

https://www.patreon.com/vfdarkness

Patreon Teaser: Chicago in Miniature

Wed, 24 Nov 2021 15:11:27 +0000

This is not a teaser for our most recent Patreon episode (all the questions and answers in it were fairly short), so instead we're going back to our 4th Patreon episode to share the story of the miniature model city that exists beneath the streets of Chicago.

Kristin Holland as Dr. Malcolm Ryder

Written & Produced by Jac Rhys

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S2 Ep 04 - Voicemail: A Typeface for Horror

Sun, 31 Oct 2021 16:45:09 +0000

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A Typeface Designer leaves a voicemail for Dr. Ryder concerning his trade.

Robert Hughes as The Caller

Written & Produced by Jac Rhys

Show artwork by Trevin Wyant

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Patreon Teaser: A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte

Mon, 25 Oct 2021 16:25:53 +0000

Dr. Ryder is asked about his first success or failure at helping someone - from our latest Patreon exclusive episode.

Kristin Holland as Malcolm Ryder

Written & Produced by Jac Rhys

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S2 Ep 03 - The Forgotten Man

Mon, 27 Sep 2021 03:16:01 +0000

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There was once a roadside attraction that haunted this country called The House of Narcissus. Do you remember it? It remembers you.

Speaking of remembering, Dr. Ryder speaks to a man no one can remember.

Kristin Holland as Malcolm Ryder & Rene Dupont

Written & Produced by Jac Rhys

If you want to support our show and hear exclusive episodes, consider supporting our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/vfdarkness

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Please rate and review us wherever you heard us, tell others about us on social media, word of mouth is how our show grows. Thank-you!

Written and Produced by Jac Rhys

Show Artwork by Trevin Wyant

Patreon Teaser: The Birth of Shadow

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 12:34:23 +0000

Dr. Ryder answers a question that takes us on a detour into Greek mythology.

To hear more of our monthly Patreon exclusive episodes, or ask Dr. Ryder your own question, join our Patreon:

Kristin Holland as Dr. Malcolm Ryder

Show artwork by Trevin Wyant

Written & Produced by Jac Rhys

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Patreon Teaser: The Ratcatcher's Hymn

Tue, 08 Jun 2021 05:22:20 +0000

Dr. Ryder answers Sawyer's question about an obscure document: The Ratcatcher's Hymn.

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Kristin Holland as Dr. Malcolm Ryder

Show artwork by Trevin Wyant

Written & Produced by Jac Rhys

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S2 Ep 02 - Voicemail: The City of New Orleans

Mon, 24 May 2021 13:49:36 +0000

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Andy (The Countdowns) leaves another voicemail for Dr. Ryder.

Nick Koyama as Andy

Kristin Holland as Dr. Malcolm Ryder

Show artwork by Trevin Wyant

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Patreon Teaser: The Unwelcome Riders

Tue, 04 May 2021 13:32:31 +0000

Dr. Ryder answers a question about The Unwelcome Riders.

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New episodes out monthly.

Kristin Holland as Dr. Malcolm Ryder

Written and Produced by Jac Rhys

Show artwork by Trevin Wyant

S2 Ep 01 - Dying, Disappeared, and Dead

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 14:25:08 +0000

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Malcolm takes a call from his sister.

Kristin Holland as Dr. Malcolm Ryder

Bonnie Bogovich as Professor Amelia Ryder

If you enjoy Kristin's performance, check out his other series, Nocturnal Transmissions.

If you want to support our show and hear exclusive episodes, consider supporting our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/vfdarkness

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Please rate and review us wherever you heard us, tell others about us on social media, word of mouth is how our show grows. Thank-you!

Written and Produced by Jac Rhys

Show Artwork by Trevin Wyant

Patreon Teaser: The Odd-Shaped Room

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 14:29:44 +0000

A listener asks Dr. Ryder if he's ever visited the fabled Chicago bar.

To hear the full episode, and future Patreon-exclusive episodes, subscribe here: https://www.patreon.com/vfdarkness

New episodes will be released on our main feed soon as well.

Kristin Holland as Dr. Malcolm Ryder

Written and Produced by Jac Rhys

A Voice From Darkness: Season 1 Summary

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 14:37:24 +0000

To help prepare you for the launch of our second season, here's a brief summary of events that took place during our first.

We have a new episode available on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/vfdarkness

We'll have new exclusive episodes available there monthly.

But we'll also be back with more episodes here on our main feed shortly.

Thank you for listening.

Voicemails From Darkness - MSG 7: Dreamer of Dreams

Wed, 09 Sep 2020 02:53:45 +0000

After our last episode, Dr. Ryder received the following voicemail.

Kyle Donelan as The Traveling Salesman

Kristin Holland as Dr. Malcolm Ryder

Ode by Arthur O'Shaughnessy

Produced by Jac Rhys

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Show artwork by Trevin Wyant

And we have fan-created/managed discord and wiki - feel free to chat with other fans or contribute!

Ep 10 - The Black Door Part III

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 04:42:35 +0000

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The Chicago Spire has returned, a woman received an ominous hourglass, and Mike is in "The Script" - are you? On Today In Odd America we're told of a forgotten figure from the 19th century - someone familiar yet different to another we've heard of before. And in the latter half of our show, we once again talk to Amanda - who's still haunted by The Black Door.

Chantel Turner as Amanda

Kristin Holland as Malcolm Ryder

To hear more of Kristin's work check out Nocturnal Transmissions - his short horror story podcast.

Written & Produced by Jac Rhys

This is the end our first season. We'll be back with our second season in a few months.

Show artwork by Trevin Wyant

And we have fan-created/managed discord and wiki - feel free to chat with other fans or contribute!

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EP 09 - Blue is...

Wed, 17 Jun 2020 03:17:16 +0000

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On this episode: we give warnings for Asheville, North Carolina regarding a strange band roaming around bars and music venues. We address multiple questions from listeners. In the Today In Odd America segment, you'll learn the dark origins of a holiday found only in one small, old town in Connecticut. And we'll take a call from two podcasters searching for something terrifying in the Ozarks.

Kristin Holland as Dr. Malcolm Ryder

Jonathan Williams as Sam

Alan Mandel as Eddie

To hear more of Kristin's work check out Nocturnal Transmissions - his short horror story podcast.

To hear more of Jon and Alan's work be sure to check out their audiodrama Red Valley. As mentioned in the end credits, it's one of the best audio dramas of 2020 - writing, directing, sound design - it's an amazing production all around. The full first season is currently available for download.

Written & produced by Jac Rhys

Show artwork by Trevin Wyant

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Ep 08 - Queen of Cups

Mon, 11 May 2020 04:05:53 +0000

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On this episode: Dr. Ryder answers your questions, on Today In Odd America - we learn about the sexually-transmitted language of Vlin, and we take a call from an old acquaintance of Dr. Ryder's.

Kristin Holland as Dr. Malcolm Ryder

Matt Case as Alec Byrd

To hear more of Kristin's work check out Nocturnal Transmissions - his short horror story podcast.

Have a question for Dr. Ryder? tweet or email us.

Written & produced by Jac Rhys

Show artwork by Trevin Wyant

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Voicemails From Darkness - MSG 6: An Interested Buyer

Tue, 28 Apr 2020 14:55:13 +0000

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A man often talked about, but never heard from directly, leaves a voicemail for Dr. Ryder.

Bonnie Bogovich as Danielle

Kyle Donelan as Julian Holloway

If you enjoyed Bonnie's performance, check out her other (including a Zombie Opera) at blackcatbonifide.com.

Have a question for Dr. Ryder? tweet or email us.

Written & produced by Jac Rhys

Show artwork by Trevin Wyant

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Ep 07 - Paisley, or: The Man Who Stands In The Shade Of The Cypress Tree

Tue, 24 Mar 2020 14:49:45 +0000

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On this episode: Dr. Ryder answers your questions, on Today In Odd America - we learn of what happened on the USS Franklin D. Roosevelt during the Vietnam War, and a caller has a problem with her wallpaper - did she call into the wrong show? Or is there something more sinister going on? Listen to find out.

Kristin Holland as Dr. Malcolm Ryder

Bonnie Bogovich as Danielle

To hear more of Kristin's work check out Nocturnal Transmissions - his short horror story podcast.

If you enjoyed Bonnie's performance, check out her other (including a Zombie Opera) at blackcatbonifide.com.

Have a question for Dr. Ryder? tweet or email us.

Written & produced by Jac Rhys

Show artwork by Trevin Wyant

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Voicemails From Darkness - MSG 5: Dreaming Wrong

Thu, 20 Feb 2020 12:31:28 +0000

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Andy (from The Countdowns) calls Dr. Ryder again. It seems Dr. Ryder sent him on a special mission.

Nick Koyama as Andy

Kristin Holland as Dr. Malcolm Ryder

If you enjoyed Nick's performance check out his cyberpunk dystopian audiodrama Turbulence.

Written & produced by Jac Rhys

Show artwork by Trevin Wyant

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TRANSCRIPT AVAILABLE HERE.

Ep 06 - Broken Mirror

Thu, 13 Feb 2020 05:40:22 +0000

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On this episode of A Voice From Darkness we introduce two new segments - National Alerts and Quick Questions. You'll hear about ongoing supernatural problems across the country, and Dr. Ryder will now answer your questions via email at avoicefromdarkness@gmail.com or twitter @vfdarkness on the show. So feel free to write us.

We also get a conclusion to Mike from Kansas's mirror leech problem. Listen to his previous voicemails here and here.

Kristin Holland as Dr. Malcolm Ryder

Adam Carrizales as Mike

If you enjoy Kristin's performance and want to hear more from him - check out his podcast Nocturnal Transmissions - where he narrates some of the best classic and modern horror fiction.

Written & produced by Jac Rhys

Show artwork by Trevin Wyant

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Voicemails From Darkness - MSG 4: Shadow

Thu, 07 Nov 2019 12:49:51 +0000

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Amanda shares a dream she had.

Chantel Turner as Amanda

Kristin Holland as Dr. Malcolm Ryder

Written & Produced by Jac Rhys

Ep 05 - Another Time, Another Place

Thu, 31 Oct 2019 12:13:12 +0000

On October 31st, 1978 the small Northern California town of Palomar experienced the worst case of the Jack-o-Lantern Murders in American History.

Kristin Holland as Dr. Malcolm Ryder.

If you want to hear more of Kristin's work, check out his short horror story podcast Nocturnal Transmissions.

Written & produced by Jac Rhys

Show artwork by Trevin Wyant

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Ep 04 - The City & The Labyrinth

Thu, 17 Oct 2019 13:04:22 +0000

A caller discovers a gigantic and sprawling city in New Mexico. And today marks the third year anniversary of the New Hampshire Fog.

Justin Bechtold as Derrick

Kristin Holland as Dr. Malcolm Ryder.

Check out Kristin's other podcast - Nocturnal Transmissions - there's 60 episodes to date of him narrating some of the best horror stories ever written - from classics to modern tales.

Written & produced by Jac Rhys

Show artwork by Trevin Wyant

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Voicemails From Darkness - MSG 3: Speculum Sanguisugæ

Thu, 03 Oct 2019 02:48:02 +0000

Time to check Dr. Ryder's voicemails. Mike calls back in to give us updates on his situation (you might want to listen to Msg 1: Night Drive before this episode).

Adam Carrizales as Mike

Kristin Holland as Dr. Malcolm Ryder

Written & produced by Jac Rhys

Show artwork by Trevin Wyant

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Ep 03 - The Ghost Library & The Black Door Part II

Thu, 26 Sep 2019 09:41:52 +0000

A college student is lost at Dr. Ryder's alma mater. And we hear more from Amanda regarding The Black Door.

Anna Kingsley as Diane

Chantel Turner as Amanda

Kristin Holland as Dr. Malcolm Ryder

Written & produced by Jac Rhys

Show artwork by Trevin Wyant

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Voicemails From Darkness - MSG 2: The Countdowns

Thu, 19 Sep 2019 01:03:38 +0000

A caller leaves a voicemail about numbers he can see on living beings, and a strange encounter he has in a back alley of NYC as a result.

Nick Koyama as The Caller

Kristin Holland as Dr. Malcolm Ryder

Written & produced by Jac Rhys

Show artwork by Trevin Wyant

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Ep 02 - Do Not Ask Questions

Thu, 12 Sep 2019 13:35:00 +0000

In our second episode of A Voice From Darkness a caller encounters The Unwelcome Riders. Dr. Ryder attempts to save her. And we learn about the last sighting of The Traveling Salesman.

Script available at: https://vfdarkness.com/

Sarah Ruth Thomas as Rachel

Kristen Holland as Dr. Malcolm Ryder

Written & produced by Jac Rhys

Show artwork by Trevin Wyant

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Voicemails From Darkness - MSG 1: Night Drive

Thu, 12 Sep 2019 00:43:25 +0000

Mike from Kansas calls into the studio and leaves a voicemail for Dr. Ryder about something that happened to him on a night drive.

Script available at: https://vfdarkness.com/

Adam Carrizales as Mike

Kristin Holland as Dr. Malcolm Ryder

Written & produced by Jac Rhys

Show artwork by Trevin Wyant

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Ep 01 - The Black Door

Thu, 29 Aug 2019 12:49:47 +0000

In our first episode, Dr. Malcolm Ryder gets a caller who's haunted by a mysterious black door.

Script available at: https://vfdarkness.com/

Kristin Holland as Dr. Malcolm Ryder

Chantel Turner as Amanda

Kristin appears courtesy of The Nocturnal Transmissions - short horror story podcast.

Written & produced by Jac Rhys

Show artwork by Trevin Wyant

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A Voice From Darkness: Teaser

Sun, 11 Aug 2019 02:16:25 +0000

A Voice From Darkness is a horror audio drama in the form of a call-in radio show. Join parapsychologist Dr. Malcolm Ryder as he helps those who witness and suffer the supernatural and the strange.

Kristin Holland as Dr. Malcolm Ryder

Written & produced by Jac Rhys

Show artwork by Trevin Wyant