Counterbalance

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NEW BLIGHTHOUSE SHOW: VARÚÐ Dead Ísland

In an alternative version of Iceland, Bryce, Óli and Nonni are expecting a quick get away to the family cabin for the Icelandic Day of Independence, and instead have to f

Oct 5
1 h 57 min

29 | Calm Heart

Lyranuka – 5th day of Kukolon’kos, 5th year of the Vær, 101st Generation With danger still scratching at the door, Lyn and Raka tend to Malaki’s wounds in a fragile pock

Sep 15
39 min

28 | Mortal & Væron

Lyranuka – 5th day of Kukolon’kos, 5th year of the Vær, 101st Generation After taking a slight tumble, Raka, Lyn and Malaki manage to drag themselves to a shrine promisi

Aug 15
31 min

Blighthouse Studio News Break July 2026

A quick, slightly rambly update from Volonda of Blighthouse Studio. Come meet us at Dragonmeet, London Excel, 28th November! - https://dragonmeet.co.uk/ Counterbalance

Jul 27
14 min

27 | Ætherclad

Lyranuka – 5th day of Kukolon’kos, 5th year of the Vær, 101st Generation As Lyn, Malaki, and Raka climb ever nearer to the peak, the cold presses in harder and harder. W

Jul 15
23 min

26 | Alluring Circle

Tzanuka – 4th day of Kukolon’kos, 5th year of the Vær, 101st Generation While Raka and Lyn hear circulating rumors of uncanny encounters in the forest, Malaki finds hims

Jun 15
40 min

25 | Primal Grudge

Aþæanuka – 3td day of Kukolon’kos, 5th year of the Vær, 101st Generation There are things that tread in the night. Some quieter than others. And some, not quiet at all.

May 15
34 min

24 | Weaveless

Kælanuka – 2nd day of Kukolon’kos, 5th year of the Vær, 101st Generation Arriving in a big town, Raka, Lyn and Malaki gather fresh supplies and information about where t

Apr 15
44 min

23 | Woven Song

Aisanuka – 1st day of Kukolon’kos, 5th year of the Vær, 101st Generation A deal was struck, a mistake was made. Now Lyn is the only one who can set things straight. Mayb

Mar 15
38 min

22 | Lonelyn

Aisanuka – 1st day of Kukolon’kos, 5th year of the Vær, 101st Generation Raka, Lyn and Malaki find themselves in a dark place they don’t remember entering. In search of

Feb 15
39 min

Counterbloopance - Season 2 Supercut

??? - ??th day of Bäkkos, 5th year of the Vær, 101st Generation Super cut of Season 2 bloopers! Counterbalance is an immersive high fantasy audiodrama. Find out more at

Dec 15 2025
23 min

Counterbloopance - Season 1 Supercut

??? - ??th day of Bäkkos, 5th year of the Vær, 101st Generation Super cut of Season 1 bloopers! Counterbalance is an immersive high fantasy audiodrama. Find out more at

Nov 15 2025
15 min

Counterbloopance Eps 06-08

??? - ??th day of Bäkkos, 5th year of the Vær, 101st Generation Counterbloops of Episode 06-08 Counterbalance is an immersive high fantasy audiodrama. Find out more at

Sep 30 2024
22 min

21 | Nightværs

CW: Threat of drowning, graphic violence and gore, bodyhorror, death of a character Rïanuka - 104nd day of Bäkkos, 5th year of the Vær, 101st Generation Raka, Lyn and M

Jul 15 2024
47 min

20 | Journal Entrées

Rïanuka - 104nd day of Bäkkos, 5th year of the Vær, 101st Generation Our Trio explores the human town a bit more... and make a few odd discoverys along the way. Find th

Jun 15 2024
47 min

19 | Waterdome

Rïanuka - 104nd day of Bäkkos, 5th year of the Vær, 101st Generation Malaki found a giant structure on the Tripeaks. Could this be the Waterdome they were told to seek o

May 15 2024
28 min

18 | Tripeaks

Rïanuka - 104nd day of Bäkkos, 5th year of the Vær, 101st Generation As Raka, Lyn and Malaki look for a way to find the Waterdome, Malaki happens to find a strange bush,

Apr 15 2024
18 min

17 | Spirit Smart

Orianuka - 103nd day of Bäkkos, 5th year of the Vær, 101st Generation Raka and Lyn return to pick up Malaki outside of the village. But he seems to have a strange issue.

Mar 15 2024
45 min

16 | Illiterune

Orianuka - 103nd day of Bäkkos, 5th year of the Vær, 101st Generation Raka, Lyn and Malaki come across a small town and decide to get some fresh supplies. Will their enc

Feb 15 2024
35 min

Raka's Journal 01 | Birdsong

52nd day of Bäkkos, 3rd Year of the nansylwed na'Flayþis in the 101st generation A much younger Raka ventures out to deal with her first solitary spirit assignment "in t

Jan 15 2024
20 min

Chart trend

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

#1#97#193JulAugOct

#47

all-time peak

days in the top 50 since Feb 2025

Chart positions

Where Counterbalance ranks today in each Apple Podcasts chart (US, Oct 8, 2026).

#153 ▲ 17 Drama US

What listeners say

A curated, balanced selection of Apple Podcasts reviews.

I really love Counterbalance and I’m super excited for the new episodes. I’ve been a fan for years and I’m so glad to have Raka, Lyn, and Malaki back. The world, the atmosphere, and overall immersion are some of my favorite parts of the show! However, my only real criticism is Lyn’s frequent pop culture references and references to real world songs/artists. For me, those moments pull me out of the world the story has built so well. The series itself feels so transportive, otherworldly, as if I’m fully immersed in a different reality. Then suddenly a modern world reference snaps me back into the real world. Often times, those moments from Lyn feel forced, or like they’re filling dead air rather than adding to the scene. I personally think the series would greatly benefit from using those references much less or avoiding them altogether. Other than that, I truly do love this series and I would definitely recommend everyone to give it a listen. It’s truly incredible!

shuaravohra · May 2026

The writing is done so well I didn’t expect to get hooked so easily. I love the style choice to have little noises while two characters are talking to have it flow a lot more seamlessly that’s brilliant, such good quality for what I’m assuming is an indie production the hard work the team puts in really shows. The characters feel like fleshed out individuals and not boiled down to a few characteristics, I can relate to them and empathize with them. Sensitive subjects are handled with so much care and the warnings at the beginning are more than appreciated as someone who listens when I work so I don’t really have the option to pause and check the description/transcript. I can’t wait to see how these characters and the production team grow in future seasons!

Hi_I'm_a_person_are_u · Dec 2024

The story has really drawn me in and I can’t wait for more! The only downside is that it only comes out once a month, but if that’s the price I have to pay for the amazing story with such amazing production value, then I’ll gladly pay it.

Runksmash · Aug 2019

Delicate & exquisite sound design delivering on the high fantasy promise that feels both surreal & realistic, medieval but current — I’m already invested in these characters too due to some superb writing — so subscribe now & join me, won’t you?

A. R. OLIVIERI · Feb 2019

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