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“Do you have a podcast that makes you really happy, stoked and feeling good when it updates with a new episode? That’s what Drabblecast is for me. I will usually pause whatever I am doing in order to listen to this. Many of the stories are the type that burn into one’s brain and can be recalled...”Read full review »
109Julian via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/12/23
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“Let’s get back together baby. You, me and Esteban.”
TLecomte via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/27/23
“It seems impossible that I have not written a review for this podcast yet since I’ve been a regular listener for years. However, here we are. I started getting into fiction podcasts around 2015-2016. Since then, I’ve gradually whittled down the number of podcasts I listen to on a regular basis,...”Read full review »
RavRaz via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/05/23
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“The other reviews here say it all. I can barely imagine how much time and effort Norm and his crew put in to each episode. The stories are awesome to start with and then they add the sound effects and background music and other details that make the stories come to life in a way that no other...”Read full review »
Meep Merp 2 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/12/23
“If you like Nocturnal Transmissions, Pseudopod, or Campfire Radio Theater then this is the podcast for you. I found this show by accident while searching for something else and I was hooked immediately. I love the music and the humor and the whole vibe of the show really makes the bizarre horror...”Read full review »
Piper Lauderdale via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/17/22
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“Love Drabble. It’s my go to for anything off the beaten path. A little unreliable lately…”
UL136_37kDa via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/19/22
“My favorite fiction podcast. Outstanding stories with great production quality. Unfortunately, there are long gaps between posts and the periods are getting longer with each passing month.”
man in the moon marigold via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/14/22
“Great stories with a creative / hilarious presentation . One of my all time favorites”
overphill via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/06/22
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“It’s obvious that Norm invests a lot of time & effort producing the stories. Funny banter lead-ins and outros. Love to see when an episode pops up in my feed”
Mr Temagami via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
01/02/22
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“Been listening for a while, and I just subscribed. This show is not for everyone, but I enjoy Norm Sherman’s sometimes bizarre ranting intros. Stories are definitely weird, eclectic, erratic, and even hit-or-miss, but a few have stuck with me for months. I give it five raised tentacles for me,...”Read full review »
Triceratops Bob via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/13/21
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“I’ll say it if nobody else will, the focus on female writers has dropped the quality of the stories significantly. I’m rapidly losing interest.”
SteveDave74 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/06/21
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“This podcast got me into podcasts! I came across it back in 2015 when searching for narrated Lovecraft stories but got so much more than I was looking for. It’s an incredible way to get people into reading: Drabblecast introduced me to so many brilliant authors, both contemporary ones such as...”Read full review »
WhatNickNameIsntTaken1234567 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/03/21
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“I found The Drabblecast in 2015 I think. I listened to everything hing more than twice. It helps me sleep 😜 But it also keeps me up when I should be going to asleep.🤨 That said I do like to smoke a joint and lay in the dark and let my mind follow the story, it’s better than T.V. I really love the...”Read full review »
Rivers 32467 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
05/29/21
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“Just when I think I have found the prefect podcast for creative,touching, scary, haunting, mind pictures easily imaged by the voice actors , a long comes this site. 5 is not enough stars. 10 out of 10 in every part of the shows offered to us. My favorite by far. having listened every...”Read full review »
grneies via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/19/21
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“But this podcast introduced a lot of weird fiction, sci-fi, dark fiction that I don’t normally consume, and it’s blend is always engaging.”
LucienRElEN via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/20/21
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“The best fictional podcast I have ever listened to, easy. 6 STARS!”
Kezzathezombie via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
01/31/21
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“Love the intro, a friendly host with a soothing voice, great variety of stories and I like the little jokes in the credits. Good work!”
Suus TD via Apple Podcasts ·
Netherlands ·
01/23/21
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“The stories are always fun and interesting, the music is great, and I’m always surprised at the 100 word stories and how much they can convey in such few words. Norm and the others are great narrators and every now and then you get treated at the end of the episode with a song.”
Fishdick69 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/20/21
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“Norm Sherman has a great voice and he picks such ‘interesting’ stories. I’m always happy to see a new episode show up.”
Norbert the Reader via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/10/21
“Stories are well written and edit it and delivered with great performances. 😜 it’s A delight for the listeners ears and an escape from the reality that we’ve had to go through in 2020 and I’m not just talking about the pandemic.
Keep them coming I can read and listen.
Working on getting a...”Read full review »
Funny yum via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/12/20
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“Norm is more than a little out there, which is what makes these stories so much fun.”
Roonechr via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/10/20
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“Please reissue, it’s stuck just a few minutes in.
Ordinarily this is a five star wonder and will regain that rating from me as soon as I catch their attention”
Dra Ngipon via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/19/20
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“This is the first podcast I ever listened to and still one of my favorites. Norm Sherman has such a smooth calm voice, he’s my favorite narrator of all time. The stories are creative, just the right amount of Lovecraftian Horror flavor to appeal to horror fans as well as sci-fi fans.”
Myssiis via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/18/20
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“Great stories. Great host. Great narration.”
Star Gazer 11 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/18/20
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“This podcast is not only excellent, it’s filled with genius and integrity. I mean that’s what Norm is...a weird genius filled with integrity, and the listener feels it in every word! I’m sure the crew is of the same ilk too!
The shows are entertaining, thoughtful and they give me great joy!
I...”Read full review »
Mommabird25 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/23/20
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“A great long standing show of interesting fiction stories”
Act1234mmm via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/25/20
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“So happy to have Norm and everyone else produce this. That voice, the humor, the creativity are all remarkable. Check out the esoteric order of Sherman if you haven’t, I promise to be my wife’s “filthy gibbering lunatic priest“ everyday”
peryiteinspades via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/20/20
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“I love this podcast and being a strange listener, like myself. There are never enough of these especially since I often need these strange stories instead of ToddlerInChief versions.
It's not just for that reason I'm glad Norm didn't die at the end of February, obviously and he...”Read full review »
PhelineCat via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/10/20
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“This podcast is the reason I first really got interested in podcasts and why I keep coming back for more. “Clown Eggs” and “Charlie the Purple Giraffe was Acting Strangely” are just some of my favorites. Episodes can vary in content from horror, sci-fi, fantasy, or just plain weird. And each...”Read full review »
Dok.Crush via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/21/20
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“I’ve been listening to this podcast forever.. even when you guys took a break.. I would RE listen between old podcast and Norm Sherman’s albums ... which are also 5stars.. love your work”
Unhappy bday wisher via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/02/20
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“And their version of "The Whisperer in Darkness" was outstanding. Good audio and good readings.”Read full review »
Opal Castmin via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/23/20
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“Only found Drabblecast this year already listened to all past podcasts, this would be my favorite podcast by far, waiting for the next one, come on Norm don't leave us hanging. Excellent
So so glad you’re still entertaining us 👍🏻 definitely five stars from me”Read full review »
Sandgrope1 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
10/23/19
“I love Lovecraft Month. I’ve been listening to this podcast mostly for Lovecraft Month since 2013. And i appreciate how they honor the author’s work while still acknowledging the racism of the man himself. I also enjoy the original Lovecraft-esque stories that fill out the rest of the yearly...”Read full review »
Dr. Roboculous via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/02/19
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“I wish the host would speak slower as I usually listen to the podcast at .5 speed but would love to listen to at .05 speed to cleanse my sinuses. Thank you for reading my suggestion.”
KarateDadJr via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/09/19
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“Best trailer ever!!!
Where do you guys get all this great fiction!?! Vagaries and high quality. Love this podcast. Subscribe. Now.”
Kornmom5 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/07/19
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“If I could bring only one podcast for company when I am exiled to the plane of bones and undying, it would be this one. It deserves it.”
robertpateii via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/26/19
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“I have recently found this podcast and have started from episode 1. I love that it’s generated from the listeners stories, I myself am a writer/ musician and make these type of audio stories. Finding this podcasts lit a new fire in me and has been a huge inspiration. I’ll soon be submitting my...”Read full review »
rynopye via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/07/19
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“The Drabblecast was one of the first podcasts for us weirdos. The experience shows - Uncle Norm knows what he's doing. The stories are usually awesome, and if one doesn't tickle your fancy (you'd likely be wrong but...) you have a huge back catalogue to choose from for one...”Read full review »
Zora.Aisling via Apple Podcasts ·
New Zealand ·
06/26/19
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“I never thought it would happen, but the podcast came back from the grave and is amazing!”
MellowECV3 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/23/19
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“I’ve been listening to this podcast one and off since 2014. It is the BEST and I always end up coming back for more. Love you, Norm - once I pay off my loans, the first thing I’m gonna do is donate to you guys!”
nevskygirl via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/06/19
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“Being a “weird fiction” podcast, I can guarantee that The Drabblecast won’t be to everyone’s taste, and even as a fan not every episode strikes a chord with me. But the vast majority of episodes really resound with me and leave me thinking about them days later. Plus, the excellent sound design...”Read full review »
Foxtrot258 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/06/19
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“I randomly stopped listening to Drabblecast but am glad to be back. Great stories and narration and one in the eye for those that moan because they want to close down stories about LGBT etc. Norm is a genius and is right in sticking to his principles.”
nemeanlion7 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/05/19
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“Norm, you beautifully maniacal bastard! I would give ten stars if I could. I literally laugh out loud, or cringe as the case may be, at your intros and holiday bits. Yes Norm, I’m mad about your bits! Kudos to all involved in bringing the Drabblecast to us strange and just not right listeners.”
Flutterby.saim via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/03/19
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“There are some great stories and Norm’s humour is brilliant.
But he does meander off into politics a bit too often, and it’s the same old narrative we all know and don’t necessarily love... all based on the notion that all and only white person are racist etc. I got really irritated when he...”Read full review »
Worcester Boy via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/23/19
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“Strange stories? From strange authors? For strange listeners? That’s music to my ears! I’m only a dozen or so episodes in and I’m home. I knew I’d struck gold when Norm signed off, addressing the audience as weirdos. (That’s my pet name for my kids)
This is high quality, fun, often dark,...”Read full review »
JuneBJones via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/05/19
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“Worth it for Norm’s unhinged introduction alone.”
tjstrat via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/28/19
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“Arguably the best audio fiction shows of the last decade, there’s something here for everyone, and everything here for someone. I’m glad you’re back Norm, we love you.”
Narbolager1000 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/16/19
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“On the episodes where there a simple travels from the long list of wonderful authors that of one awards I have to say this is probably one of my favorite podcasts. I’ve personally connected with many of the stories and could feel the emotion the author describes. Some episodes however, almost...”Read full review »
WL_Cell via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/16/19
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