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EARWORMS - Audio Tales From The Quick And The Dread


9 episodes

(Actual number of episodes significantly different than number of episodes as recorded in database.)
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Web <link> from RSS feed:

https://danlong.substack.com/podcast

Database link:

https://danlong.substack.com/podcast

RSS Feed:

https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/2011404.rss

Creator from RSS feed: Dan Long

Database Creators: Dan Long


Synopsis:

Welcome to The Quick And The Dread - now in audio form... Journey into the weird and wild tall tales of Dan Long's horror-comedy anthology via an array of amazing vocal talent. From spooky seances to doomed dates, haunted tech to reanimated birds, it's time to plug in, suspend disbelief and step into the unknown... and catch EARWORMS!

danlong.substack.com


Language: English

Format: Audio Book

Continuity: Anthology

Writing: Scripted

Voices: Solo

Narrator: Third Person

Genres: Horror

Soundscape: Voices only

Completion status: Not applicable

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Episodes:

THE NIGHT ABOVE CHRISTMAS - EARWORMS VERSION

Sat, 06 Dec 2025 11:00:00 GMT

THE NIGHT ABOVE CHRISTMAS by Dan Long

Narrated by Ellie Rhodes

In space, when you’re all alone, the holiday season can seem very far away…

This short story is an audio Earworm from The Quick And The Dread - an online anthology of weird tales written by Dan Long.

You can find the original written version of this story right here.

And if you enjoyed it, you can read or listen to more stories FOR FREE at danlong.substack.com, or by searching for EARWORMS - Audio Tales From The Quick And The Dread wherever you get your favourite podcasts.

Thanks for listening… and please: stay dreadful!

CREDITS:

Story by Dan Long

* Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mrteamcorvette

* Twitter - https://x.com/mrteamcorvette

* Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/mrteamcorvette.bsky.social

* Threads - https://www.threads.com/@mrteamcorvette

* Spotify - EARWORMS - Audio Tales From The Quick And The Dread

* Substack - danlong.substack.com

Narrated by Ellie Rhodes

* Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/elliejoypanic/

* Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/elliejoypanic.bsky.social

* Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/elliejoypanic

* YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@elliejoypanic

Audio production by K Galaxia

* Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kgalaxia_igve/

* YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@kgalaxia

The Quick And The Dread - and the EARWORMS audio versions - are free for everyone and they always will be. If you are able to help spread the word and share any stories you enjoy, that would be amazing and hugely appreciated. However, if you WOULD like to go a step further, you can also support me by buying me a coffee.

BUT WAIT THERE’S MORE….

You can also pick up a set of button pin badges to celebrate how DREADFUL you are - and show your love of The Quick And The Dread and Earworms too. They are available in limited numbers, while stocks last, right here.

Thanks for reading The Quick And The Dread! Subscribe for free to support my work and to receive new stories delivered to your inbox.



This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit danlong.substack.com


THE FIRST DODO - EARWORMS VERSION

Sat, 22 Nov 2025 10:55:00 GMT

THE FIRST DODO by Dan Long

Narrated by Eleanor

Science, religion and ambition collide during a press conference at London Zoo…

This short story is an audio Earworm from The Quick And The Dread - an online anthology of weird tales written by Dan Long.

You can find the original written version of this story right here.

And if you enjoyed it, you can read or listen to more stories FOR FREE at danlong.substack.com, or by searching for EARWORMS - Audio Tales From The Quick And The Dread wherever you get your favourite podcasts.

Thanks for listening… and please: stay dreadful!

CREDITS:

Story by Dan Long

* Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mrteamcorvette

* Twitter - https://x.com/mrteamcorvette

* Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/mrteamcorvette.bsky.social

* Threads - https://www.threads.com/@mrteamcorvette

* Spotify - EARWORMS - Audio Tales From The Quick And The Dread

* Substack - danlong.substack.com

Narrated by Eleanor

* Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/musechick/

* Twitter - https://x.com/musechick/

Audio production by K Galaxia

* Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kgalaxia_igve/

* YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@kgalaxia

The Quick And The Dread - and the EARWORMS audio versions - are free for everyone and they always will be. If you are able to help spread the word and share any stories you enjoy, that would be amazing and hugely appreciated. However, if you WOULD like to go a step further, you can also support me by buying me a coffee.

BUT WAIT THERE’S MORE….

You can also pick up a set of button pin badges to celebrate how DREADFUL you are - and show your love of The Quick And The Dread and Earworms too. They are available in limited numbers, while stocks last, right here.

Thanks for reading The Quick And The Dread! Subscribe for free to support my work and to receive new stories delivered to your inbox.



This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit danlong.substack.com


ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE - EARWORMS VERSION

Sun, 02 Nov 2025 11:00:00 GMT

ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE by Dan Long

Narrated by Millicent Thomas

A shortcut to success brings strange results to the life of an untalented artist…

This short story is an audio Earworm from The Quick And The Dread - an online anthology of weird tales written by Dan Long.

You can find the original written version of this story right here.

And if you enjoyed it, you can read or listen to more stories FOR FREE at danlong.substack.com, or by searching for EARWORMS - Audio Tales From The Quick And The Dread wherever you get your favourite podcasts.

Thanks for listening… and please: stay dreadful!

CREDITS:

Story by Dan Long

* Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mrteamcorvette

* Twitter - https://x.com/mrteamcorvette

* Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/mrteamcorvette.bsky.social

* Threads - https://www.threads.com/@mrteamcorvette

* Spotify - EARWORMS - Audio Tales From The Quick And The Dread

* Substack - danlong.substack.com

Narrated by Millicent Thomas

* Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/whatmillread

* Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/millicenttho

Audio production by K Galaxia

* Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kgalaxia_igve/

* YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@kgalaxia

The Quick And The Dread - and the EARWORMS audio versions - are free for everyone and they always will be. If you are able to help spread the word and share any stories you enjoy, that would be amazing and hugely appreciated. However, if you WOULD like to go a step further, you can also support me by buying me a coffee.

BUT WAIT THERE’S MORE….

You can also pick up a set of button pin badges to celebrate how DREADFUL you are - and show your love of The Quick And The Dread and Earworms too. They are available in limited numbers, while stocks last, right here.

Thanks for reading The Quick And The Dread! Subscribe for free to support my work and to receive new stories delivered to your inbox.



This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit danlong.substack.com


SEND IT, CHEF! - EARWORMS VERSION

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 11:00:00 GMT

SEND IT, CHEF! by Dan Long

Narrated by Ellie Rhodes

An old recipe book serves up delicious meals - and an unexpected friendship…

This short story is an audio Earworm from The Quick And The Dread - an online anthology of weird tales written by Dan Long.

You can find the original written version of this story right here.

And if you enjoyed it, you can read or listen to more stories FOR FREE at danlong.substack.com, or by searching for EARWORMS - Audio Tales From The Quick And The Dread wherever you get your favourite podcasts.

Thanks for listening… and please: stay dreadful!

CREDITS:

Story by Dan Long

* Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mrteamcorvette

* Twitter - https://x.com/mrteamcorvette

* Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/mrteamcorvette.bsky.social

* Threads - https://www.threads.com/@mrteamcorvette

* Spotify - EARWORMS - Audio Tales From The Quick And The Dread

* Substack - danlong.substack.com

Narrated by Ellie Rhodes

* Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/elliejoypanic/

* Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/elliejoypanic.bsky.social

* Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/elliejoypanic

* YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@elliejoypanic

Audio production by K Galaxia

* Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kgalaxia_igve/

* YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@kgalaxia

The Quick And The Dread - and the EARWORMS audio versions - are free for everyone and they always will be. If you are able to help spread the word and share any stories you enjoy, that would be amazing and hugely appreciated. However, if you WOULD like to go a step further, you can also support me by buying me a coffee.

BUT WAIT THERE’S MORE….

You can also pick up a set of button pin badges to celebrate how DREADFUL you are - and show your love of The Quick And The Dread and Earworms too. They are available in limited numbers, while stocks last, right here.

Thanks for reading The Quick And The Dread! Subscribe for free to support my work and to receive new stories delivered to your inbox.



This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit danlong.substack.com


COULDN'T SCARE LESS! - EARWORMS VERSION

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 10:17:10 GMT

Couldn’t Scare Less! by Dan Long

Narrated by Tamoor Hussain

A podcast host gets the inside scoop on his guest’s creepy childhood trauma...

This short story is an audio Earworm from The Quick And The Dread - an online anthology of weird tales written by Dan Long.

You can find the original written version of this story right here.

And if you enjoyed it, you can read or listen to more stories FOR FREE at danlong.substack.com, or by searching for EARWORMS - Audio Tales From The Quick And The Dread wherever you get your favourite podcasts.

Thanks for listening… and please: stay dreadful!

CREDITS:

Story by Dan Long

* Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mrteamcorvette

* Twitter - https://x.com/mrteamcorvette

* Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/mrteamcorvette.bsky.social

* Threads - https://www.threads.com/@mrteamcorvette

* Spotify - EARWORMS - Audio Tales From The Quick And The Dread

* Substack - danlong.substack.com

Narrated by Tamoor Hussain

* Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tamoorh/

* Twitter - https://x.com/tamoorh

Audio production by K Galaxia

* Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kgalaxia_igve/

* YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@kgalaxia

The Quick And The Dread - and the EARWORMS audio versions - are free for everyone and they always will be. If you are able to help spread the word and share any stories you enjoy, that would be amazing and hugely appreciated. However, if you WOULD like to go a step further, you can also support me by buying me a coffee.

BUT WAIT THERE’S MORE….

You can also pick up a set of button pin badges to celebrate how DREADFUL you are - and show your love of The Quick And The Dread and Earworms too. They are available in limited numbers, while stocks last, right here.

Thanks for reading The Quick And The Dread! Subscribe for free to support my work and to receive new stories delivered to your inbox.



This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit danlong.substack.com


WALLDAY'S WONDER - EARWORMS VERSION

Sat, 27 Sep 2025 11:00:00 GMT

WALLDAY’S WONDER by Dan Long

Narrated by Kara Dennison

A Victorian ‘tech bro’ prepares to present a brand new invention to the world…

This short story is an audio Earworm from The Quick And The Dread - an online anthology of weird tales written by Dan Long.

You can find the original written version of this story right here.

And if you enjoyed it, you can read or listen to more stories FOR FREE at danlong.substack.com, or by searching for EARWORMS - Audio Tales From The Quick And The Dread wherever you get your favourite podcasts.

Thanks for listening… and please: stay dreadful!

CREDITS:Story by Dan Long

* Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mrteamcorvette

* Twitter - https://x.com/mrteamcorvette

* Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/mrteamcorvette.bsky.social

* Threads - https://www.threads.com/@mrteamcorvette

* Spotify - EARWORMS - Audio Tales From The Quick And The Dread

* Substack - danlong.substack.com

Narrated by Kara Dennison

* Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rubycosmos/

* Twitter - https://x.com/RubyCosmos

Audio production by K Galaxia

* Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kgalaxia_igve/

* YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@kgalaxia

The Quick And The Dread - and the EARWORMS audio versions - are free for everyone and they always will be. If you are able to help spread the word and share any stories you enjoy, that would be amazing and hugely appreciated. However, if you WOULD like to go a step further, you can also support me by buying me a coffee.

BUT WAIT THERE’S MORE….

You can also pick up a set of button pin badges to celebrate how DREADFUL you are - and show your love of The Quick And The Dread and Earworms too. They are available in limited numbers, while stocks last, right here.

Thanks for reading The Quick And The Dread! Subscribe for free to support my work and to receive new stories delivered to your inbox.



This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit danlong.substack.com


CUPID'S ARROW - EARWORMS VERSION

Sat, 20 Sep 2025 11:00:00 GMT

CUPID’S ARROW by Dan Long

Narrated by Lucy James

A dating app addict waits for his latest romantic conquest to arrive…

This short story is an audio Earworm from The Quick And The Dread - an online anthology of weird tales written by Dan Long.

You can find the original written version of this story right here.

And if you enjoyed it, you can read or listen to more stories FOR FREE at danlong.substack.com, or by searching for EARWORMS - Audio Tales From The Quick And The Dread wherever you get your favourite podcasts.

Thanks for listening… and please: stay dreadful!

CREDITS:

Story by Dan Long

* Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mrteamcorvette

* Twitter - https://x.com/mrteamcorvette

* Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/mrteamcorvette.bsky.social

* Threads - https://www.threads.com/@mrteamcorvette

* Spotify - EARWORMS - Audio Tales From The Quick And The Dread

* Substack - danlong.substack.com

Narrated by Lucy James

* Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lucyjamesgames

* Twitter - https://x.com/lucyjamesgames

Audio production by K Galaxia

* Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kgalaxia_igve/

* YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@kgalaxia

The Quick And The Dread - and the EARWORMS audio versions - are free for everyone and they always will be. If you are able to help spread the word and share any stories you enjoy, that would be amazing and hugely appreciated. However, if you WOULD like to go a step further, you can also support me by buying me a coffee.

BUT WAIT THERE’S MORE….

You can also pick up a set of button pin badges to celebrate how DREADFUL you are - and show your love of The Quick And The Dread and Earworms too. They are available in limited numbers, while stocks last, right here.

Thanks for reading The Quick And The Dread! Subscribe for free to support my work and to receive new stories delivered to your inbox.



This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit danlong.substack.com


THE VEIL - EARWORMS VERSION

Sat, 23 Aug 2025 11:00:00 GMT

THE VEIL by Dan Long

Narrated by Ben Kearns

A medium introduces new clients to the spirit realm in the hope of lining his pockets…

This short story is an audio Earworm from The Quick And The Dread - an online anthology of weird tales written by Dan Long.

You can find the original written version of this story right here.

And if you enjoyed it, you can read or listen to more stories FOR FREE at danlong.substack.com, or by searching for EARWORMS - Audio Tales From The Quick And The Dread wherever you get your favourite podcasts.

Thanks for listening… and please: stay dreadful!

CREDITS:

Story by Dan Long

* Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mrteamcorvette

* Twitter - https://x.com/mrteamcorvette

* Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/mrteamcorvette.bsky.social

* Threads - https://www.threads.com/@mrteamcorvette

* Spotify - EARWORMS - Audio Tales From The Quick And The Dread

* Substack - https://danlong.substack.com

Narrated by Ben Kearns

* Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/benkearns96reels

* Twitter - https://x.com/BenKearns6

* TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@benkearns96

Audio production by K Galaxia

* Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kgalaxia_igve/

* YouTube -https://www.youtube.com/@kgalaxia

The Quick And The Dread - and the EARWORMS audio versions - are free for everyone and they always will be. If you are able to help spread the word and share any stories you enjoy, that would be amazing and hugely appreciated. However, if you WOULD like to go a step further, you can also support me by buying me a coffee.

BUT WAIT THERE’S MORE….

You can also pick up a set of button pin badges to celebrate how DREADFUL you are - and show your love of The Quick And The Dread and Earworms too. They are available in limited numbers, while stocks last, right here.

Thanks for reading The Quick And The Dread! Subscribe for free to support my work and to receive new stories delivered to your inbox.



This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit danlong.substack.com


FIRST THING - EARWORMS VERSION

Sat, 02 Aug 2025 10:00:00 GMT

FIRST THING by Dan Long

Narrated by Tamoor Hussain

In that moment between sleeping and waking, horrors will always find their way in…

This short story is an audio Earworm from The Quick And The Dread - an online anthology of weird tales written by Dan Long.

You can find the original written version of this story right here.

And if you enjoyed it, you can read or listen to more stories FOR FREE at danlong.substack.com, or by searching for EARWORMS - Audio Tales From The Quick And The Dread wherever you get your favourite podcasts.

Thanks for listening… and please: stay dreadful!

CREDITS:

Story by Dan Long

* Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mrteamcorvette

* Twitter - https://x.com/mrteamcorvette

* Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/mrteamcorvette.bsky.social

* Threads - https://www.threads.com/@mrteamcorvette

* Substack - https://danlong.substack.com

* Spotify - EARWORMS - Audio Tales From The Quick And The Dread

Narrated by Tamoor Hussain

* Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tamoorh/

* Twitter - https://x.com/tamoorh

Audio production by K Galaxia

* Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kgalaxia_igve/

* YouTube -https://www.youtube.com/@kgalaxia

The Quick And The Dread - and the EARWORMS audio versions - are free for everyone and they always will be. If you are able to help spread the word and share any stories you enjoy, that would be amazing and hugely appreciated. However, if you WOULD like to go a step further, you can also support me by buying me a coffee.

BUT WAIT THERE’S MORE….

You can also pick up a set of button pin badges to celebrate how DREADFUL you are - and show your love of The Quick And The Dread and Earworms too. They are available in limited numbers, while stocks last, right here.

Thanks for reading The Quick And The Dread! Subscribe for free to support my work and to receive new stories delivered to your inbox.



This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit danlong.substack.com