The Collection

Thu, 30 Nov 2023 05:00:00 -0600

An older man embarks on an audio tour at his dead wife’s favorite museum, only to discover the gruesome history of how the museum came to be.

Out Cold is a spooky anthology series created and produced by Sophie Nikitas and Julie Censullo.

"The Collection" was written, directed, and mixed by Sophie Nikitas and Julie Censullo.  This episode stars Maurita Anderson, Denzel Belin, Rachel Buhman, Sean Dillon, Angelique Lisboa, Erik Ostrom, Sullivan Ojala Helmbolt, Sara Morse, Jen Scott, and Sophie Nikitas. Editing help from Rob McGinley Myers. Music by Randy Dever, Anna Van Sice, and Blue Dot Sessions. Additional audio from freesound.org and splice.com. Series art by James Napoli. Research help from the Minnesota Historical Society and the Rice County Historical Society. Special thanks to Miguel Vargas, Nora Doherty, Ella Kampleman, Gwen Jenkins, Jonathan Kramer, Katie Thornton, Soft Cult Studio, and The Coven coworking space. This show was recorded at the studios of KFAI Fresh Air Community Radio in Minneapolis, Minnesota, as well as in the closets, bedrooms, and home offices of the cast. 

This is the final episode of the first season of Out Cold. If you enjoyed Out Cold, please leave us a rating and review on your favorite podcast platform. Thank you for supporting an independent audio drama. 

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Remember This

Thu, 23 Nov 2023 05:00:00 -0600

On Christmas Eve, Nora is driving to her boyfriend’s parents' house. But the drive – and her own memories – are not as straightforward as they seem.

Out Cold is a spooky anthology series created and produced by Sophie Nikitas and Julie Censullo.

"Remember This" was written, directed, and mixed by Julie Censullo. This episode stars Anna Van Sice, Angelique Lisboa, Mark Ujifusa, Sophie Nikitas, Chip Gehring, Kristen Dare, Bo Lopez, Will Schroeder, and Kelsey Dilts McGregor. Additional voice acting by Rachel Holm. Editorial support by Sophie Nikitas, Cody Madison, and Will Schroeder. Music by Randy Dever and Blue Dot Sessions. Additional music from Free Music Archive. Additional audio from freesound.org. Series art by James Napoli. Special thanks to Miguel Vargas, Nora Doherty, Katie Thornton, Soft Cult Studio, and The Coven coworking space. This show was recorded at the studios of KFAI Fresh Air Community Radio in Minneapolis, Minnesota, as well in the closets, bedrooms, and home offices of the cast. 

Additional music credits:

• “Rose Room” by Jeremy Cohen and Matt Munisteri (via Free Music Archive)

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Wild!!

Thu, 16 Nov 2023 05:00:00 -0600

Amanda knows what’s best for everyone around her. So when she begins passing out on her long training runs, she convinces herself it’s all under control.

Out Cold is a spooky anthology series created and produced by Sophie Nikitas and Julie Censullo (@juliecensullo).

"Wild!!" is written  and read by Amelia Colwell. Editorial support by Sophie Nikitas. Music by Blue Dot Sessions and Randy Dever. Additional audio from freesound.org and Splice.com, as well as Alison Suchanek of @wildlifegrove. Series art by James Napoli. Special thanks to Miguel Vargas, Nora Doherty, Katie Thornton, Soft Cult Studio, and The Coven coworking space. This show was recorded at the studios of KFAI Fresh Air Community Radio in Minneapolis, Minnesota, as well as in the closets, bedrooms, and home offices of the cast.

More episodes are coming soon, so make sure you are subscribed to Out Cold wherever you're listening to this episode. 

The Lunch Rush

Thu, 09 Nov 2023 19:00:00 -0600

Zoe enters the downtown Minneapolis skyway and discovers a bizarre lunch hour culture. 

Out Cold is a spooky anthology series created and produced by Sophie Nikitas and Julie Censullo.

"The Lunch Rush" was written, directed, and mixed by Sophie Nikitas. This episode stars Diana Chao, Kristin Dare, Sophie Nikitas, Robert Sager, Anna Van Sice, and Eric Weathers. Editing help from Rob McGinley Myers and Julie Censullo. Music by Randy Dever, Anna Van Sice, and Blue Dot Sessions. Additional audio from freesound.org and Splice.com. Series art by James Napoli. Special thanks to Miguel Vargas, Nora Doherty, Ella Kampleman, Gwen Jenkins, Jonathan Kramer, Katie Thornton, Soft Cult Studio, and The Coven coworking space.This show was recorded at the studios of KFAI Fresh Air Community Radio in Minneapolis, Minnesota, as well as in the closets, bedrooms, and home offices of the cast. 

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Bad Reception

Thu, 09 Nov 2023 19:00:00 -0600

While packing up the home of her deceased mother, Caroline sends voice notes to her partner Maddie. But what Maddie hears on the other end isn’t quite what Caroline intended to share. 

Out Cold is a spooky anthology series created and produced by Sophie Nikitas and Julie Censullo.

"Bad Reception" was written, directed, and mixed by Julie Censullo. This episode stars Carolynn Oaks, Laura Ricci, Jen Scott, Jacob Walter, and Julie Censullo. Editorial support by Sophie Nikitas, Cody Madison, Carolynn Oaks, and Laura Ricci. Music by Randy Dever and Blue Dot Sessions. Additional music from Free Music Archive. Additional audio from freesound.org. Series art by James Napoli. Special thanks to Miguel Vargas, Nora Doherty, Katie Thornton, Soft Cult Studio, and The Coven coworking space. This show was recorded at the studios of KFAI Fresh Air Community Radio in Minneapolis, Minnesota, as well in the closets, bedrooms, and home offices of the cast. 

Additional music credits:

• “Red Clay Country” by Howie Mitchell & Charlotte Williams (via Free Music Archive)
• “Barbry Allen” by Howie Mitchell and Charlotte Williams (via Free Music Archive)

More episodes coming soon, so make sure you're subscribed to Out Cold wherever you are listening to this episode. 

Something is coming November 9....

Thu, 12 Oct 2023 17:00:00 -0500

A new horror anthology series by Julie Censullo and Sophie Nikitas is coming November 9, 2023 at 8pm CT.