Uncommon Commons
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Creator: George Plank & Alex Vitale
Full cast Horror Anthology Audio Drama
Synopsis:
Uncommon Commons is a horror anthology podcast with original stories written and performed by George Plank and Alex Vitale. John and Jane Doe live in an apartment complex in the middle of a completely barren white void. Every other week they recieve a new story in the mail from their mysterious benefactors, but will these be enough of a distraction or will the UCC take its toll on their sanity. Content warnings in each episode's description. Emaill us! 0nullstreet@gmail.com Support Us! Patreon: Patreon.com/UncommonCommons
Format: Audio Drama
Continuity: Anthology
Writing: Scripted
Voices: Full cast
Genres: Horror
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Episodes:
2024 Non-Descript Holiday Special
Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:02:44 GMT
Welcome back, friends to another holiday in the Uncommon Commons.
Today's Story is shELF by George Plank
Content Warnings for this story:
Body Horror
Gaslighting
Mention of divorce
Thanks to Rebecca "Becks" Tewkburry as the voice of Trish.
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"Frost Waltz (Alternate)" Kevin MacLeod
(incompetech.com)
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2024 Halloween Special : Last Chance
Thu, 31 Oct 2024 04:17:54 GMT
We're back. No tricks
Season 4 kicks off soon, but for now enjoy this Halloween treat delivered direct to you.
Today's Story is Last Chance by George Plank
Content Warnings:
Dematerialization
Suffocation
Our Theme Song is by PowerPCME
Twitter: https://x.com/PowerPCME
Bandcamp: https://powerpcme.bandcamp.com/
Ep. 68 - Season 3 Finale Part 2
Wed, 03 Jul 2024 01:58:12 GMT
Amigolios! They're the new hit toy of the summer. You can feed them, you can bathe them, you can neglect them and watch them combust! To the extreme! Get yours before they're all gone! Today's story is "Home Video" by Alex Vitale Content Warnings for this episode: Analog Horror Screaming Constant irritating noises Eviction Dorren Wimbledon was played by Jessica Law JessicaLaw.bandcamp.com Trish was played by Rebecca "Becks" Tewksbury Contact Us!: Linktr.ee/UncommonCommons
Ep 67 - Season 3 Finale Part 1
Wed, 19 Jun 2024 03:37:42 GMT
What do you have behind your back, John? I promise I won't be mad. Oh. No. I'm not mad, I'm just disappointed. Big changes are coming your way.
Today's story is Homes of America by George Plank
Content Warnings for Today's Episode:
Body Horror
Brainwashing/ Body Snatching
Loud Beeping noises
Special thanks to Rebecca "Becks" Tewksberry for playing "Trish"
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Ep. 66 - Last Train to Honolulu
Wed, 29 May 2024 02:39:10 GMT
Has this ever happened to you? I sure hope not. Fortunately, it'll all be a distant memory soon.
Today's Story is "Last Train to Honolulu" by Alex Vitale
Content Warnings for this episode
Drug Usage
Body Horror
Cybernetics
Loss of Faculties
MLMs
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Wed, 08 May 2024 02:55:17 GMT
Cyber implants are all the rage, that's why Robot Voice took it upon itself to give John the ultimate upgrade. How's it look?
Today's story is "Get Connekted" by George Plank
Content Warnings for this episode:
Vocal Distortion
Surgical Implants
Bad Science
Body Horror.
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Ep. 64 - A Cold Slice of Cherry Pie
Wed, 17 Apr 2024 00:03:32 GMT
We're going to see it! What's it? Why it's it, of course.
Today's story is "A Cold Slice of Cherry Pie" written by Alex Vitale
Special thanks to Rebecca "Becks" Tewksbury for providing additional voices.
Content Warnings for this episode
Kidnapping
Crying
Car noises
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Wed, 03 Apr 2024 00:15:49 GMT
It's time for a road trip! Where are they going? John knows but isn't telling. Where is Craig going? How long has he been going that way? All these questions and more may or may not be answered in this episode.
Today's story is Inside Outside by George Plank
Content warnings for this episode:
Car sounds
Car Accidents
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Wed, 20 Mar 2024 04:11:41 GMT
Uh oh. Looks like Jane's started a restructuring project all on her own. I'm sure she has a good reason to do so.
Meanwhile, we return to Fairview for another slice of life amongst the Mass.
Today's story is Echo Creek Cave by Alex Vitale
Content warnings for this episode:
Violence
Skeletons
Consequences of our actions
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Wed, 06 Mar 2024 00:45:12 GMT
Don't do this. Don't do that. Parents just don't understand, but what if they were right? Nah. What are the odds?
Today's story is "Dial Tone" written by George Plank
Content Warnings for this episode
- Intense Parental Interactions
- Bad First Dates
- Distorted Audio
- Sudden Noises
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"Mesmerize" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Ep. 60 - Water Under the Bridge
Wed, 21 Feb 2024 03:42:35 GMT
Everyone loves Amigollios! They're your best friend until the firey end, but even your best friend can't fight back the raveges of time. Right, Jane?
Today's story is "Water Under the Bridge" by Alex Vitale
Content Warnings
Yelling
Distress
Fire
Existential Crises
Edited Voices
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Uncommon Commons Ep. 59 - Stuck on You
Tue, 30 Jan 2024 18:47:45 GMT
Hey, do you remember Amigolios? They were all the rage back in the day. Well John found one and we're going to play with it for a bit. You want in? Oh yeah there's also a story about a sticker or something.
Today's story is "Stuck on You" by George Plank
Content Warnings for this episode:
- Eye Contact
- Sleep Paralysis
- Arson
- Bullying
- Alcohol references
- Car Accidents
- Implied Acid Attacks
- Implied Kidnapping
- Paranoia
- An unfavorable view of the foster care system
- Stickers
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Tue, 16 Jan 2024 17:00:00 GMT
What's that smell? Don't look at me! Maybe it's something in the walls, or maybe even on the walls.
Today's story is "Auld Lang Syne" by Alex Vitale
Content Warnings for this episode:
Loud Noises
Violence
Asphyxiation
Mention of Dead Relatives
Mortality
Uncommon Commons Ep. 57 - New Year New Me
Tue, 02 Jan 2024 17:00:00 GMT
What a mess! And Jane had her head eaten, so who has to clean it up? John that's who! But nothing stays as anything for too long in the commons. Unless you're at the same party as Moss. Then they might be stuck that way.
Today's Story is "New Year New Me" by George Plank
Content warnings for this episode.
Mention of Alcohol and Tobacco
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Uncommon Commons Ep. 56 - Hunted Part 2
Tue, 14 Nov 2023 23:59:00 GMT
The story so far, John read someone's mail and Jane received a prophecy about someone eating her head. Oh, and Abigail is getting ready for the Festival of the Harvest. Did we leave anything out? There is only one way to know for sure.
Today's Story is Hunted: Part 2 Written by George Plank
Content Warnings for this episode
Religion
Loud Noises
Animal Remains
Blood
Violence
Fire
Distorted Voices
Animal Noises
Death
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Uncommon Commons: Ep. 55 - Homefront
Tue, 31 Oct 2023 15:59:00 GMT
Why is Jane so worried? John has never been right about anything ever, right?
Today's story is "Homefront" by Alex Vitale
Content Warnings for this episode.
Shouting
Loud Noises
Mention of death
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Wed, 18 Oct 2023 01:49:34 GMT
Today's story is Tenants by George Plank
This story was originally published in the anthology Ghosts, Goblins, Murder, & Madness by Dark Ink Press.
Content Warnings for this story:
BUGS (roaches)
EXTREME BODY HORROR
EGGS
Uncommon Commons: Ep. 54 - Hunted Part One
Tue, 03 Oct 2023 14:00:36 GMT
It's spooky season, and while Jane is trying their best to decorate, John would rather be playing his new card game.
Today's Story is Hunted Part One by George Plank
Content Warnings for this episode:
Animal Violence
Blood
Religious Zealotry
Tarot
Sudden noises
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Uncommon Extra: Under the Gas Station Light
Tue, 19 Sep 2023 09:40:15 GMT
In between episodes, Alex reads a story they wrote for r/nosleep. We'll be back in two weeks with a brand-new episode.
Content Warnings for this episode:
Shapeshifters
Skin beings
Body horror
Animals
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Uncommon Commons Ep. 53 - Saint Grozav
Wed, 06 Sep 2023 00:03:59 GMT
Cat school is in session, but for how much longer? Only time will tell.
Today's story is "Saint Grozav" by Alex Vitale
Content Warnings for this episode:
Body Horror
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Uncommon Commons Ep. 52: The A.I., Issac
Tue, 22 Aug 2023 13:00:12 GMT
Who said you can't teach an old cat basic history? Not John that's for sure, but Jane doesn't think he's even licensed. To prove he's qualified he reads the End User Agreement on Issatech's newest piece of software, Issac.
Today's Story is "The AI, Issac" by George Plank
Content Warnings for this episode
Animal noises
Mechanical noises
Body Horror
AI
Concept of the Self
Sudden noises / alarms
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Uncommon Commons Ep. 51 - Incarceration
Tue, 08 Aug 2023 06:33:29 GMT
John's got it all figured out, but Jane doesn't quite see it yet. Luckily they have someone to spell it out for them. No not you, Fredrick!
Today's story is "Incarceration" by Alex Vitale
Content Warnings for this episode
Derealization
Ouija Boards
Ghosts
Public Ridicule
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Uncommon Commons Ep. 50 - The Audience Invisible
Tue, 25 Jul 2023 06:00:58 GMT
What could John possibly be looking for? Beats me, maybe that shadowy figure in the corner knows. He looks friendly enough.
Today's Story is "The Audience Invisible" by George Plank
Content Warnings for this episode:
Dead parents
Sleep paralysis
Home Invasion
Paranoia
Domestic disputes
Being watched
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Uncommon Commons: Ep. 49 - Blister in the Sun
Tue, 11 Jul 2023 11:30:40 GMT
That room has to be around here somewhere. Jane can't wait to get there, but John doesn't find it nearly as a-peel-ing.
Today's story is "Blister in the Sun" by Alex Vitale.
Content Warnings for this episode:
Disease (Epidermolysis bullosa simplex)
Body Horror
Gun Violence
War
Medical Symptoms
Metal sounds
Uncommon Commons Ep. 48 - Scabs
Tue, 27 Jun 2023 14:00:03 GMT
John might be feeling a little under the weather, but that doesn't mean you can't have a healthy dose of the Void. Today's story is "Scabs" written by George Plank Content Warnings for this episode: Body horror Mutilation Trypophobia Blood Bike accidents Bleeding in public Doctor's Offices Offices Homeowner's Associations. Connect with Us! Linktr.ee/uncommoncommons Support Us! Patreon.com/UncommonCommons
Uncommon Commons Ep. 47: Eggshell Mauve
Tue, 13 Jun 2023 12:00:04 GMT
How hard is it to follow some simple directions, John! Just make a left turn in the hallway that doesn't end. See? Simple!
Today's story is "Eggshell Mauve" by Alex Vitale
Content Warnings for this episode:
Liminal spaces
Minor Body Horror
Clowns
Gross imagery
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UCC Live!: A Moment in the Uncommon Commons
Tue, 30 May 2023 18:52:14 GMT
It’s a beautiful day in the void and everything seems normal until John and Jane learn that the Uncommon Commons is holding auditions for their spring production.
Today's Stories are Audience Participation by George Plank and Spring Assembly by Alex Vitale
Content warnings for today's episode:
Social Awkwardness
Stage Fright
Puppets
Coersion
Suddent Sounds
Distorted Audio
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Uncommon Commons Ep. 46 - The Screaming Expanse
Tue, 16 May 2023 16:00:21 GMT
Is there an echo in the void. According to John there sure is!
Today's story is The Screaming Expanse by George Plank
Content Warnings for this epsisode.
- Sudden loud noises/ fireworks
- Non-existence
- Mild Profanity
- Distorted Voices.
- Carnivals
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Uncommon Commons Ep. 45 - Sick Jamz and Spirit Savants
Tue, 02 May 2023 06:00:58 GMT
G-g-g-ghosts!!! John is having a little ghost problem, but Jane remains skeptical. Who're they gonna call? Fredrick!
Today's stories are Sick Jamz by George Plank and Spirit Savants by Alex Vitale
Content warnings for this episode
Ghosts
Loud Noises
Screaming
Car Accidents
Violence and bodily harm
People talking over one another
stairwells
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Guests of the Uncommon Commons Ep. 1 - The Mime by Jarrett Connolly
Tue, 18 Apr 2023 23:57:03 GMT
Today's story The Mime by our guest Jarrett Connolly
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Content warnings for today's story:
- Clowns/Mimes
- Hyperventilation
- Claustrophobia
- Blood
- Yelling
- Light Profanity
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Gniyned to Escape: Ep. 1 Preview
Tue, 11 Apr 2023 04:00:35 GMT
Starring:
Alex Vitale as Sandy, Rebecca Tewksbury as Beth, Robbie O'Bryan as Les, and Olive Thompson as Jaxyn
Listen to the full episode at Patreon.com/UncommonCommons
- Content Warnings for this episode
- Children Being lost/abandoned
- Mascot Characters
- Theme Parks
- Tight Spaces
- The Dark
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"Magic Escape Room" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Tue, 04 Apr 2023 04:00:04 GMT
You've got questions, we've got answers.
Thank you all for making season 2 everything that it was and more. We can't wait to bring you more stories when Season 3 Launches on May 2nd.
If you can't wait that long, Gniyned to Escape will start dropping on the patreon with a special preview on the main channel on April 11th.
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"Magic Escape Room" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Uncommon Commons: Season 2 Finale
Tue, 21 Mar 2023 04:27:31 GMT
Someone's coming to dinner. No we actually mean it this time, but it seems like everything is out to get John and Jane. Hopefully they'll be able to pull this off and have a dinner worth remembering.
Special thanks to this week's guest stars:
Rebecca Tewksberry
Alasdair Stewart, Twitter: @AlasdairStuart, @eapodcasts Flux: https://obversebooks.co.uk/product/63-flux/
Jessica Law, Twitter: @JessicaTheLaw Bandcamp: https://jessicalaw.bandcamp.com/
Today's Stories are "2nd Gate" by George Plank & "Break" by Alex Vitale
Content Warnings For This Episode:
Home Invasion/ Breaking and Entering
Bodily Harm
Stalking
Profanity
Animal Noises
Water
Commercial Breaks/ Native Advertisements
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Some sound effects provided by Zapsplat
"Magic Escape Room" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Uncommon Commons Ep. 43 - Property of Monique
Tue, 07 Mar 2023 05:00:35 GMT
Let's take a moment to breathe; collect ourselves, or read your story, Jane. That's cool too.
Today's story is "Property of Monique" by Alex Vitale
- Content warnings for this episode:
- Submechanophobia
- Isolation
- Medical Experimentation
- Human Trafficking
- Animal Sounds
- Asphyxiation
- Live Studio Audience
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Uncommon Commons: Ep. 42 - Readmittance
Tue, 21 Feb 2023 05:00:08 GMT
Well now he's gone and done it! John needs to hide a body, and quick, but in an empty void there aren't a lot of hiding spots, and blood shows up very clearly on white. Maybe hearing about a visit to a theme park will take his mind off of things.
Today's story is "Readmittance" by George Plank
Content Warnings for this episode:
- Eldrich Beings
- Theme Parks
- Sudden Noises
- Gun Shots
- HIding a body
- Animal noises
Keywords for this episode: Isolation, Theme Parks, Gniyned Park, Albert Gniyned, Hugh Dunnit
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Uncommon Commons: Ep. 41 - Autopsy Reports 1998
Tue, 07 Feb 2023 05:06:46 GMT
Grab your clipboard and be prepared to take notes as Jane attempts to file a coroner's report on the soon to be late John Doe, and she's not the only one. But things are not all what they seem in this sleepy little town. Today's story is Autopsy Reports 1998 by Alex Vitale Special thanks to Becks Tewksbury for voicing the role of Sheriff Brandy Content Warnings for This Episode: Gunshots Powertools Descriptions of dead bodies/ mutilation Law Enforcement Contact Us!: Linktr.ee/uncommoncommons Support Us!: Patreon.com/uncommoncommons
Uncommon Commons: Ep. 40 - C F Eye Care
Tue, 24 Jan 2023 05:00:57 GMT
John starts working out, and Jane is less than amused. If only she could see the health benefits like Lindsey who schedules regular doctor visits, even when it's scary.
Today's story is "C F Eye Care" written by George Plank
Content Warnings for this episode:
Eyes/eye imagery
Body Horror
Doctor's Offices
Cubist Art
Power Tools
Sudden/ Loud Noises
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Uncommon Commons: Ep. 39 - Happy Wife Happy Life
Tue, 10 Jan 2023 05:00:17 GMT
Jane recounts the life of her late uncle Grandpason, or was it Grandmason. Either way a story soon arrives featuring many helpful tips to nuptial bliss.
Today's Story is 'Happy Wife, Happy Life' by Alex Vitale
Content warnings for this episode:
- Pregnancy
- Implied Murder
- Mysticism
- Sudden Unexpected sounds.
- Daredevil Stunts
- Orphans
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Uncommon Commons: Nondescript Winter Holiday Special
Tue, 27 Dec 2022 05:00:07 GMT
Ho ho ho! Who's that, up on the rooftop? According to John, bad news and Billy Blakeswell in this week's story would have to agree with him.
Special Thanks to Rebecca Tewksberry as Jolly the Elf
Today's Story is "Claus-trophobia" by George Plank
Content Warnings for this episode:
- Body Horror
- Mecanical Parts
- Fire
- Loud Noises
- Analog Horror
- Begging/ Pleading
- Santa Claus(es)
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Uncommon Commons Ep. 38 - Plastic
Tue, 13 Dec 2022 05:00:13 GMT
With guests inbound John is doing his best to make this barren void a home, but Jane decides to crash the party early. Also, Les finds family on clearance in a Halloween warehouse by the name of Hector-Spector.
Content warnings for this episode:
- Overbearing Parents
- Loss of friendship
- Animated Inanimate Objects
- Divorce
- Awkward Social Interactions
- Sudden Loud Noises
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Uncommon Commons Ep. 37 - Kopfwunde
Tue, 29 Nov 2022 05:00:39 GMT
He's alive!!! But he's not all there, and while Jane tries to come up with a way to bring John back she reads the cautionary tale of one Dr. Kopfwunde.
Content Warnings for this episode:
- Gunshots
- Death
- Sudden Noises
- Callbacks
- Animal Experimentation
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Uncommon Commons Ep. 36 - Codename Bernadette
Tue, 15 Nov 2022 05:00:15 GMT
All great projects start somewhere, and for John it all begins with a single test tube.
Content Warnings for this episode:
- Depiction of Suicide
- Fire Arms/ Explosions
- Distorted Voices
- Artificial Intelligence
- Coughing
- Sudden /loud sound effects
- Death
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Uncommon Commons Ep. 35 - Pray the Rosary
Tue, 01 Nov 2022 04:00:55 GMT
No one can head the local Sniggldyfigg congregation quite like Jane can, especially if you ask Jane. Her story has Maggie in a corner, in the spotlight, losing her religion.
Today's story is "Pray the Rosary" by Alex Vitale
Content Warnings for this epoisode:
- Religion/ catholicism
- Satanic/demonic imagery
- Death
- Distorted Vocals
- Sudden/Persistant Noises
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Uncommon Commons Ep. 34 - One of Us.
Tue, 18 Oct 2022 04:00:07 GMT
Have you gotten your daily dose of chanting in? Let's try it together. Ready? ONE OF US. ONE OF US. ONE OF US. ONE OF US. ONE OF US. ONE OF US. ONE OF US. ONE OF US. ONE OF US. ONE OF US. ONE OF US. ONE OF US. ONE OF US. ONE OF US. ONE OF US. ONE OF US. ONE OF US. ONE OF US. ONE OF US. ONE OF US. Oh and John finds an old tape or something.
Today's story is "One of Us" Written by George Plank
Content Warnings for this episode:
- Cults/Religious Imagery
- Fire
- Multiple overlapping voices
- Sudden noises and sounds
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Uncommon Commons Ep. 33 - The Gravedigger's Cat
Tue, 04 Oct 2022 04:00:43 GMT
John is having a time training Doreen's cats so Jane decides to get a pet of her own. Plus, we learn about another cat with a macabre daily schedule.
Today's Story is "The Gravedigger's Cat" by Alex Vitale
Content Warnings for this episode
- Animal Sounds
- Spiders
- Descriptions of cemetaries
- Depictions of corpses
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Uncommon Commons Ep. 32 - He Doesn't Bite
Tue, 20 Sep 2022 04:11:09 GMT
They say you can't teach an old dog new tricks, but John seems to be having no trouble handling Doreen Wimbledon's cats. Plus, a story about the perils of pet ownership.
Today's story is "He Doesn't Bite" by George Plank
Content Warnings for this Episode:
- Animal Noises
- Distorted Audio
- Eldrich Horror
- Teeth, Claws, and Blood
- Awkward Conversation
- Yawning
- Implied Fire
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"SCP-x7x (6th Floor)" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Uncommon Commons Ep. 31 -Morning Rush
Tue, 06 Sep 2022 04:00:18 GMT
Running a hardware store is hard. Almost as hard as running from a hardware store. Right, John?
Today'es story is "Morning Rush" by Alex Vitale
Content warnings for this episode:
Death
Allergies
Sirens
Animal sounds
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Uncommon Commons Ep. 30 - 24 Hour Convenience
Tue, 23 Aug 2022 04:16:47 GMT
Jane has a brilliant business venture, but John seems less than keen to join in, and in John's story Russ deals with ther pressures of working the night shift.
Today's Story is 24 Hour Convenience by George Plank
Content warnings for this episode:
Power tools (drills & chainsaw sounds)
Sounds of furniture breaking
Fear and panic
Cryptids
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Uncommon Commons Ep. 29 - Spinning Gears
Tue, 09 Aug 2022 04:00:12 GMT
There are few things more elegant than a game of chess. Despite this, John struggles to remember the rules, and in Jane's Story a young man fights to maintain his title.
Today's story is "Spinning Gears" by Alex Vitale
Content Warnings for this episode:
Knives
Descriptions of blood/ bodily injury
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Uncommon Commons Ep. 28 - Into the Gaping Maw of Phillip Bennett
Tue, 26 Jul 2022 04:00:25 GMT
Who doesn't love a good game night? Jane apparently. Or maybe John's favorite board game is too complicated. Today's Story is "Into the Gaping Maw of Phillip Bennett" by George Plank Content Warnings for this episode: Eating Disorders Body Horror Familial Abuse Descriptions of Food/Eating Follow Us! Support Us! linktr.ee/UncommonCommons
Uncommon Commons Ep. 27 - Dirty Shirley
Tue, 12 Jul 2022 04:00:37 GMT
Jane is less than impressed by John's new set of wheels, and the two of them begin the 4 week journey to the fabled "garage".
Today's story is Dirty Shirley by Alex Vitale
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Content warnings for this episode:
- Descriptions of Death and Viscera
- Car Accidents/ Drunk Driving
- Mild Language
- Drink Tampering
Uncommon Commons Ep. 26 - And Run
Tue, 28 Jun 2022 04:07:31 GMT
Jane wants to know where a mysterious car alarm is coming from, and John just wants to know what a car is. Plus Kris confronts mortality head on.
Today's story is - And Run by George Plank
Content warnings for this episode:
Disturbing Boditly Depictions
Recursion
Car noises
Police officers
Anxiety and stress
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Uncommon Commons Ep. 25 - Old Traditions
Tue, 14 Jun 2022 04:00:59 GMT
Rain, rain, go away. John and Jane open a mysterious package, and Jane sheds some light on things with her story.
Today's story is "Old Traditions" by Alex Vitale
Content Warnings for this episode:
Storms/ Rain
Sudden/ prolonged noises
Falling
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Uncommon Commons Ep. 24 - Watch & Warning
Tue, 31 May 2022 04:00:26 GMT
There's a storm a-brewin' in the Void. Kinda. Maybe a new story will take John's mind off the mysterious tape they found.
Today's story is Watch & Warning by George Plank
Content Warnings for this episode:
Gunshots
Thunder/ rain/ other storm sounds
Financial Responsibility
Yelling
Megalophobia
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Uncommon Commons Ep. 23 - Exit Pursued By Death
Tue, 17 May 2022 04:01:36 GMT
Your two favorite podcast hosts are back at it again with all new "True Crime" stories to make you afraid of your own neighborhood. Content Warnings for this episode: Death Stalking Gunshot noises Allusions to Suicide Podcast ads Support us on Patreon! Patreon.com/Uncommoncommons
Tue, 19 Apr 2022 13:24:46 GMT
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Uncommon Commons Ep. 22 - Season One Finale
Tue, 05 Apr 2022 04:00:00 GMT
Jane? John? Where could they be? Wherever they are they are revisiting some familiar voices, and maybe a few new ones.
Today's stories are Haversham Estate and Gardens by George Plank and The House at the End of Birchwood Lane by Alex Vitale
Content Warnings:
Death
Sudden/ Irritating/ Persistent noises/ audio distortion
Car/ Fire sounds
Asylums and Psychotherapy
Animal Death
Special thanks to our guest: Alisdair Stuart for lending his voice to this episode.
Uncommon Commons Ep. 21 - Countdown to Zero
Tue, 22 Mar 2022 04:00:00 GMT
Where is that mysterious beeping coming from? It's kind of catchy though. The countdown to the season finale has begun.
Today's story is Countdown to Zero by Alex Vitale.
Content Warnings for this episode:
Mention of a Pandemic-like event
Sickness
Disfigurement
Body Horror
Persistant / Irritating sounds
Uncommon Commons Ep. 20 - Foraging
Tue, 08 Mar 2022 05:00:00 GMT
Who let John have a bell!? John claims that the end is "neigh", but this isn't Jane's first rodeo. John reads a story about someone doesn't get company all that often.
This episode was recorded on several different devices, as such the quality may change part of the way through. Apologies for the inconvenience.
Today's Story is Foraging by George Plank
Content Warnings:
Annoying/ Persistent/ Sudden sounds
Arguing
People talking over each other
Vocal Distortion
Body Manipulation
Medical Depictions
Cannibalism
Chain Bondage
Uncommon Commons Ep. 19 - Hello World
Tue, 22 Feb 2022 05:00:00 GMT
Things are heating up in the Uncommon Commons. While John tries to make his algebra teacher proud Jane reads a story about a guy who learns how to make new friends.
Today's story is Hello World by Alex Vitale
Content Warnings for this episode:
- Persistant/ irritating/ sudden noises
- Fire
- Vocal distortion
- AI
- Description of Blood
- Aging
- Arguing
- Numbers / Pi
Uncommon Commons Ep. 18 - ALMA, Tell Us.
Tue, 08 Feb 2022 05:00:00 GMT
Restructuring is hard to do. Isn't there an easier way? Luckily ALMA is there, and she can't wait to meet you.
Today's Story: ALMA, Tell Us by George Plank
Content Warnings for this episode:
- Persistent/ Sudden/ Irritating Noises
- Artificial Intelligence
- Fire
- Targeted Ads
- Body Snatching
- Vacuum Sounds
- Vocal Distortion
Uncommon Commons Ep. 17 - Legroom
Tue, 25 Jan 2022 05:00:00 GMT
Soon the weather will be warming up and it'll be time for spring restructuring. John and Jane get a head start on doing just that.
Today's story is Legroom by Alex Vitale
Content Warnings for this episode:
- Sudden/ Constant/ Irritating Sounds
- Car Sounds
- Animal Sounds
- Elevator Sounds
- Vocal Distortion
- Body Horror
- Bones Breaking
- Heat/ Burns
- Traveling/ Moving
- Claustrophobia
Uncommon Commons Ep. 16 - Pressed For Time
Tue, 11 Jan 2022 05:00:00 GMT
John is just chilling out in his room when Jane decides to pay him a visit. Will he be able to keep his cool through a brand new story? Only one way to find out.
Today's story is Pressed for Time by George Plank
Content Warnings:
irritating/ loud/ persistent sounds
Second Person perspective
Claustrophobia
Elevators
Refrigerators
Statistics
Personal injury
Being trapped
Uncommon Commons Ep. 15 - One Last Job
Tue, 28 Dec 2021 13:56:22 GMT
Look into the fire, what secrets does it hold? In this case it's Jane's story. Meanwhile John sets up a tent and prepares for a camping trip in the void. Today's story is One Last Job by Alex Vitale Content Warnings for this episode: Car sounds Fire sudden/persistant/irritating noises Blood Capgras syndrome
Uncommon Commons Ep. 14 - Reflections
Tue, 14 Dec 2021 05:00:00 GMT
Campfires are best enjoyed in the great outdoors, but when there are no outdoors to speak of John makes do. Jane learns about regional differences in trail mix.
Today's story is Reflections by George Plank
Content Warnings for this episode:
SUICIDE
Capgras Syndrome
Fire
Violence
Suggestive Dialogue
Water/Drowning
Dopplegangers
GORP
Uncommon Commons Ep. 13 - Tarnish
Tue, 30 Nov 2021 05:23:44 GMT
Jane just wants to read her story for the week, but that song coming from the music box is just so catchy. Jane will have to figure out some way to get John to stop singing if she wants any peace and quiet ever again.
Today's story is Tarnish, written by Alex Vitale
Content Warnings
Persistant/ annoying sounds
Off key/ unsettling music/lyrics
Mirrors
Allusions to self harm
Music Box tune is
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YxCKJpY7DS4
Uncommon Commons Ep. 12 - Bean Bag Bear
Tue, 16 Nov 2021 05:00:00 GMT
John finds himself entranced by the sounds coming from a music box and reads a story about someone with an unusual collection.
Today's Story is Bean Bag Bear by George Plank
Content Warnings for this episode:
Sudden/Loud/Persistent Noises
Music Boxes
Demonic Imagery
Dolls
Uncanny Valley
Automatonophobia
Blood
Body Horror
Dismemberment
Distorted Audio
Mention of Charles Manson
Charlie McCarthy Ventrilloquist Dummies
Live Streamers
Music Box tune is
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YxCKJpY7DS4
Uncommon Commons Ep. 11 - The Albertine
Tue, 02 Nov 2021 04:00:00 GMT
Jane is going to make John an offer he can't refuse and we learn about the most haunted hotel on the east coast. Today's story is The Albertine Written by Alex Vitale Content Warnings: Sudden/ Loud/ Persistent noises Sounds of people eating Locked doors Mention of Infidelity Mention of Guns
Uncommon Commons - Halloween Special
Sun, 31 Oct 2021 04:00:00 GMT
It's Halloween in the void, and at least one of the residents is enjoying themselves. Tricks and treats galore when John and Jane get their stories in the mail, and maybe encounter a surprise guest.
The stories in this episode are Harvest Festival by George Plank, 108.4 by Alex Vitale, and Immediate Scarea by George Plank
Content warnings for this episode:
Suddent/ persistant/ uncomfortable sounds
Knives
Abandonment/ Betrayal
Small Towns
Mazes
Working in a Hardware store
Body Horror
Radio Hosts and Numbers
Trick or treaters
Amusement parks
Claustrophobia
Poorly Executed Film Parodies
Keywords: Halloween, Radio, Gniyned Park, Wilkinsville, The Flock, Quiet of the Cows, Skeleton's Night Out
Uncommon Commons Ep. 10 - Cancy
Tue, 19 Oct 2021 04:00:00 GMT
John has a brilliant idea and as usual Jane has to be the voice of reason, but there is no reason to stay in a hotel in the middle of nowhere. Well, almost no reason.
Today's story is Cancy written by George Plank
Content warnings for this episode
Sudden/loud/persistent noises
Falling asleep at the wheel
Run down hotels
Mold
Disappearance/ Death
Off-Key humming
The dreams of one day opening a bed and breakfast.
Uncommon Commons Ep. 9 - Faire Game
Tue, 05 Oct 2021 11:20:31 GMT
John and Jane hit up the midway and decide to take in the views from a ferris wheel. Jane reads a story about a girl with no luck when it comes to dating.
Today's story: Faire Game written by Alex Vitale
Content Warnings for this episode:
Persistent Noises
Loud Sudden Noises
Body Noises
Body Horror
The Fae
The Fear that you are being abandoned by someone you care for deeply
Hights
Uncommon Commons Ep. 8 - Gniyned Park
Tue, 21 Sep 2021 04:00:00 GMT
The carnival is in town. If there was a town. The carnival is in the building doesn't have the same ring to it. John takes a new job and Jane learns an unsettling truth. Today's story is Gniyned Park by George Plank Content warnings for this episode: Sudden and loud noises Off Key music Sounds of Crowds Lovcraftian Entities People Disappearing under mysterious circumstances Keywords: Gniyned Park, Albert Gniyned
Uncommon Commons Ep. 7 - Beach Day
Tue, 07 Sep 2021 04:00:00 GMT
John and Jane come out the other side and end up in the building's basement. Jane reads a story about a secluded beach.
Content Warnings for this episode
Persistent sounds and ambience
Splashing and water sounds.
Beach Activities
Ocean Imagery/ Thalassophobia
Arguing
Mentions of the forbidden horoscope .
Keywords: Beaches, seamonsters, ophiuchus
Uncommon Commons Ep. 6 - Up to My Neck
Tue, 24 Aug 2021 04:00:00 GMT
It's summer so we're bringing a little bit of the beach is coming to the Uncommon Commons in the form of sand and lots of it!
Story By: George Plank
Content warning:
Loud and persistent noises.
Body horror.
Being buried alive.
Scratching and water noises.
Keywords: Beaches, Sandcastles, holes, crabs
Uncommon Commons Ep. 5 - The Mass Whines at Night
Tue, 10 Aug 2021 04:00:00 GMT
John and Jane uncover a mysterious postcard and Jane reads a story about the most charming town you've never seen.
Story by: Alex Vitale
Content Warnings for this episode
Persistant sounds
Sudden loud noises
Accents
Keywords: Small Towns, Fairview, The Mass
Uncommon Commons Ep. 4 - Home Again
Tue, 27 Jul 2021 06:05:21 GMT
John and Jane test a theory about the void and John reads a story about a small town.
Story by: George Plank
Content Warnings:
Persistent and loud noises
Screaming
Accents
Strangers
Falling asleep behind the wheel of a car
Keywords: Small Towns, Wilkinsville
Uncommon Commons Ep. 3 - Reaction Time
Tue, 13 Jul 2021 04:00:00 GMT
John is still in the hospital room of their apartment building and Jane has a story about someone with severe allergies.
Story by: Alex Vitale
Content warnings for this episode
Needles
Hospitals
Constant persistent sounds
Heart Monitors
Arachnids
Allergic reactions
Death
Keywords: Allergies, spiders
Uncommon Commons Ep. 2 - I'm Fine
Tue, 29 Jun 2021 04:00:00 GMT
John awakens to find himself strapped to some medical equipment. Jane is quick to call in a prescription. 20 CCs of another story from their mysterious benefactor.
Story by: George Plank
Content warnings for this episode:
Hospitals
Persistent Noise
Heart Monitors
Mentions of Needles/ Syringes
Mention of a car accident
Keywords: Hospitals, Hypochondria
Uncommon Commons Ep. 1 - Voided
Tue, 15 Jun 2021 04:00:00 GMT
Who are you? How did we get here? What was that? What is there for John and Jane to do when their empty apartment building sits in a completely vacant void? Maybe they can pass the time by reading a few stories they recieved in the mail from some mysterious benefactors.
Stories by: George Plank & Alex Vitale
Content warnings for this episode: Sudden loud noises, Persistant background sounds, Isolation, Hospitals, Distress, References to Alzheimers, Death
Keywords: Horror, Pilot, Forgetting