A Voice From Darkness

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Patreon Unlocked: The Nightmare Machine

If you can no longer dream, are you the same person you were before? If your memory leaves you, who do you become? Kristin Holland as Dr. Malcolm Ryder Written & Pr

Sep 14 2023
52 min

Patreon Unlocked: Sleeping Beauty Sickness

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 & Produce

Sep 5 2023
38 min

S2 Ep 09 - The Indistinct City

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 & Ren

Oct 7 2022
27 min

Patreon Unlocked: Leland Echoes

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 Twi

Aug 29 2022
29 min

S2 Ep 08 Monsters of the Great Lakes

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

Jul 12 2022
21 min

Patreon Unlocked: The Ornate Frame

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 sup

May 16 2022
28 min

S2 Ep 07 - The Idea of Water

Visit https://vfdarkness.com/ for our scripts. On this episode, Dr. Ryder helps a caller address something supernatural he and his friends encountered years before tha

Apr 25 2022
22 min

Patreon Teaser: The Most Haunted House in America

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

Mar 28 2022
16 min

S2 Ep 06 - Shadows in the Library

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

Mar 21 2022
34 min

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

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 pecu

Jan 21 2022
7 min

S2 Ep 05 - The Christmas Tree

Visit https://vfdarkness.com/ for our scripts. Before Dr. Ryder rushes out the door to host a Christmas Party, he shares one of his grandfather Duncan's old Christmas

Dec 19 2021
28 min

Patreon UNLOCKED: The Cartography of Shadows

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 missi

Dec 1 2021
23 min

Patreon Teaser: Chicago in Miniature

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 t

Nov 24 2021
6 min

S2 Ep 04 - Voicemail: A Typeface for Horror

Visit https://vfdarkness.com/ for our scripts. A Typeface Designer leaves a voicemail for Dr. Ryder concerning his trade. Robert Hughes as The Caller Written & Pro

Oct 31 2021
12 min

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

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 & Produ

Oct 25 2021
5 min

S2 Ep 03 - The Forgotten Man

Visit https://vfdarkness.com/ for our scripts. There was once a roadside attraction that haunted this country called The House of Narcissus. Do you remember it? It rem

Sep 27 2021
27 min

Patreon Teaser: The Birth of Shadow

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,

Sep 1 2021
7 min

Patreon Teaser: The Ratcatcher's Hymn

Dr. Ryder answers Sawyer's question about an obscure document: The Ratcatcher's Hymn. To hear more of our monthly Patreon exclusive episodes, or ask Dr. Ryder your own

Jun 8 2021
8 min

S2 Ep 02 - Voicemail: The City of New Orleans

Visit https://vfdarkness.com/ for our scripts. Andy (The Countdowns) leaves another voicemail for Dr. Ryder. Nick Koyama as Andy Kristin Holland as Dr. Malcolm Ryd

May 24 2021
23 min

Patreon Teaser: The Unwelcome Riders

Dr. Ryder answers a question about The Unwelcome Riders. To hear the full episode, join our patreon: http://patreon.com/vfdarkness New episodes out monthly. Kristi

May 4 2021
5 min

Chart trend

Position in the Science Fiction chart (US), last 90 days.

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#56

all-time peak

189

days in the top 100 since Nov 2024

Chart positions

Where A Voice From Darkness ranks today in each Apple Podcasts chart (US, Sep 22, 2026).

#146 ▲ 4 Science Fiction US

What listeners say

A curated, balanced selection of Apple Podcasts reviews.

That being said, this is one of the best, most captivating podcasts I have ever listened to. The narration, writing, and production value are all excellent and I find myself coming back to it for another listen every year. I am truly devastated that the show will only ever have 2 seasons because the folks who created this did something special when they released this. I feel grateful to have had the chance to enjoy the content and am holding out hope for a reboot.

jilliantarr · Sep 2024

I could listen to “Dr Malcolm Ryder” speak forever. His Voice adds to the SPOOKINESS of his Radio Show. I’d like him to do my VoiceMail Outgoing Message lol 😂. This is one of my fave Audio Dramas. I look forward to Every episode with its great stories.

Tante143 · Jun 2024

Second time listening and it’s even better. Creative concept, UNBELIEVABLE voice acting and original content. Truly appreciate the new takes on familiar tropes and horror paradigms. My only wish, of course, would be for more episodes.

RhodesyB · Mar 2024

First the format of the radio call-in show is extremely clever and allows for both one-off stories and ongoing storylines beautifully, especially with the inclusion of the “National Alerts,” “Today in Odd America,” and other segments. More importantly and impressively, Jac Rhys has create a brilliant, uniquely Midwestern American mythology here. As a listener, fantasy/horror fan, writer, and lifelong Midwesterner, I can’t say enough good things about this podcast.

JonEtter · Aug 2023

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