Episodes
Hello, Undertow listeners! Today, we're introducing you to How i Died, an award-winning full-cast fiction podcast that blends murder mysteries with a supernatural twist.  Bodies are piling up in the strange town of Springfield, and forensic pathologist Jonathan Spacer intends to find out why. But, Jon isn’t without his own secrets… He can talk to the dead, for starters. A full-cast serial fiction podcast for mature audiences. How i Died (Season 1, Episode 1) - Shellfish: Jon Spacer is new...
Published 11/15/24
Published 11/15/24
The mysteries in the small town of Durham persist, but some answers will come in our conversation with HOVERING series creator Alex Duncan, and producer Cléa Frost. We talk their scrappy, lo-fi approach to recording naturalistic audio, the journey to Hovering's creation, and whether they think the truth is really out there, or not. Learn more about Alex's work, alexander-duncan.com and Cléa's Plot Twist, plottwist.au Looking for more Realm shows? Check out OUTLIERS voiced by Rory Culkin, IF...
Published 11/08/24
Kyle has a breakthrough in the missing person’s case, but his relationship with Rupert has been pushed too far. Toby decides it’s time to give up - and makes a huge revelation. The fate of the missing person is revealed. HOVERING was written and created by Alex Duncan Directed by Alex Duncan Produced by Plot Twist, Cléa Frost and Alex Duncan   Alex Duncan - Kyle Grinham Shayne Francis - Glenda Grinham Lily Fish - Toby Arcott Simon Corfield - Rupert Artemis Ioannides - Tenille Aaron Walton -...
Published 11/01/24
After pushing Hazel too far, Toby resorts to spying to further his investigation. In the process, he uncovers multiple secrets that threaten to rock the town to its core. In a desperate attempt to draw attention to his cause, Toby decides to do something rash. HOVERING was written and created by Alex Duncan Directed by Alex Duncan Produced by Plot Twist, Cléa Frost and Alex Duncan   Alex Duncan - Kyle Grinham Shayne Francis - Glenda Grinham Lily Fish - Toby Arcott Simon Corfield -...
Published 10/18/24
Spectacularly unimpressed with his efforts, Glenda orders Kyle to bring in town hooligan Nathan, and cease all other lines of inquiry. Instead, Kyle causes a scene at the cafe where Tenille works and calls on local churchgoer Fern, whose daughter he saw running away from the beach. HOVERING was written and created by Alex Duncan Directed by Alex Duncan Produced by Plot Twist, Cléa Frost and Alex Duncan   Alex Duncan - Kyle Grinham Shayne Francis - Glenda Grinham Lily Fish - Toby Arcott Simon...
Published 10/11/24
Kyle interviews Leo, who he caught speeding on the night of the incident. Meanwhile, convinced the local cops are useless, Toby starts his own investigation with Leo’s daughter Hazel, who has some surprisingly good intel. HOVERING was written and created by Alex Duncan Directed by Alex Duncan Produced by Plot Twist, Cléa Frost and Alex Duncan   Alex Duncan - Kyle Grinham Shayne Francis - Glenda Grinham Lily Fish - Toby Arcott Simon Corfield - Rupert Artemis Ioannides - Tenille Aaron Walton -...
Published 10/04/24
Kyle plays Rupert the rest of his interaction with the people who witnessed the object in the sky. Determined to find a rational explanation for what happened, Rupert worries that Kyle might push his investigation too far. HOVERING was written and created by Alex Duncan Directed by Alex Duncan Produced by Plot Twist, Cléa Frost and Alex Duncan   Alex Duncan - Kyle Grinham Shayne Francis - Glenda Grinham Lily Fish - Toby Arcott Simon Corfield - Rupert Artemis Ioannides - Tenille Aaron Walton...
Published 09/27/24
When multiple residents of a small coastal town report seeing a strange object in the night sky, sceptical local cop Kyle Grinham takes it upon himself to resolve the mystery. Knowing his boss - a.k.a. his mum - won’t take these strange events seriously, Kyle tries to make sense of it all by sharing his official recordings with Rupert, the man he’s dating in secret. HOVERING was written and created by Alex Duncan Directed by Alex Duncan Produced by Plot Twist, Cléa Frost and Alex...
Published 09/20/24
When multiple residents of an Australian country town report seeing a strange object in the night sky, skeptical local cop Kyle Grinham takes upon himself to investigate. But as he does, Kyle stirs up all kinds of secrets in this sleepy coastal village - some of which are his own. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 09/13/24
Published 09/13/24
Published 08/30/24
The final confrontation looms. The great evil that has engulfed the island threatens a brutal revenge and Jackie finally comes to understand the terrible truth of what is happening on Toll Mòr. The Harrowing is written by Mark Healy and stars Joanne Froggatt as Sergeant Jackie O'Hara. Episode 8 also features: Father McKenna - Alec Newman Mr Pryor - Adam James Inspector Carey - Rosalind Eleazar Twig - Sorcha Groundsell Raven - Jamie Michie Raven - Tom Crowley Raven / Police Constable -...
Published 07/12/24
After the battle, Kai is captured by Tanner. A shocking revelation makes Jackie question everything she knows. With her allegiances torn, she risks her life to protect Twig and the islanders. The Harrowing is written by Mark Healy and stars Joanne Froggatt as Sergeant Jackie O'Hara. Episode 7 also features: Kai - Stewart Scudamore Raven / Ewan MacFarlane - Jamie Michie Raven / Karen Forbes - Hilary Maclean Raven / Paul Rutherford - Blair Kincaid Raven / Micky Brodsky - Tom Crowley Raven -...
Published 07/05/24
The arrival of a military rescue team on Good Friday buoys the islanders. Jackie joins Major Tanner and his troops as they set out across the inhospitable landscape to track down Kai and rescue his captive, Twig. The Harrowing is written by Mark Healy and stars Joanne Froggatt as Sergeant Jackie O'Hara. Episode 6 also features: Ewan MacFarlane / Raven - Jamie Michie Micky Brodsky / Raven - Tom Crowley Maggie Webb / Raven - Hilary Maclean Paul Rutherford / Raven - Blair Kincaid Major Tanner...
Published 06/28/24
With the search effort frustrated, Jackie reads the old book Father McKenna gave her telling of an ancient and horrifying prophecy. On the other side of the island, Twig questions Kai, while he makes preparations for battle. Content warning: this episode contains a depiction of suicide that some people may find disturbing. The Harrowing is written by Mark Healy and stars Joanne Froggatt as Sergeant Jackie O'Hara. Episode 5 also features: Alan Forbes - Stuart Martin Mr Pryor - Adam...
Published 06/21/24
With the stranger and the girl missing, Jackie has to tell the islanders what has happened and enlist their help conducting a search. The Harrowing is written by Mark Healy and stars Joanne Froggatt as Sergeant Jackie O'Hara. Episode 4 also features: Reporter 1 - Tom Crowley Reporter 2 - Blair Kincaid Father McKenna - Alec Newman Reporter 3 - Hilary Maclean Ian Sullivan - Lewis Howden Inspector Carey - Rosalind Eleazar Alan Forbes - Stuart Martin Mr Pryor - Adam James Kai - Stewart...
Published 06/14/24
Jackie and Forbes attempt to interrogate the stranger, but are frustrated by his answers. Father McKenna seeks out Jackie to deliver a warning. The Harrowing is written by Mark Healy and stars Joanne Froggatt as Sergeant Jackie O'Hara. Episode 3 also features: Father McKenna - Alec Newman Kathleen - Hilary Maclean Inspector Carey - Rosalind Eleazar Mr Pryor - Adam James Kai - Stewart Scudamore Alan Forbes - Stuart Martin Sound design is by Rich Evans and photography by Helen Murray. The...
Published 06/07/24
The storm closes in and Jackie desperately searches for the missing girl. As Holy Wednesday turns to Maundy Thursday, a stranger is discovered near the Ward farmhouse. The Harrowing is written by Mark Healy and stars Joanne Froggatt as Sergeant Jackie O'Hara. Episode 2 also features: Mr Pryor - Adam James Inspector Carey - Rosalind Eleazar Frank Guthrie - Lewis Howden Davey - Alex Graydon Twig - Sorcha Groundsell Alan Forbes - Stuart Martin Karen Forbes - Hilary Maclean The Stranger -...
Published 05/31/24
Sergeant Jackie O'Hara arrives on the remote Isle of Toll Mòr to follow up an emergency call from local farmer Frank Guthrie. As the weather worsens and she makes her way inland, nothing can prepare her for what she's about to witness. The Harrowing is written by Mark Healy and stars Joanne Froggatt as Sergeant Jackie O'Hara. Episode 1 also features: The Stranger - Stewart Scudamore Father McKenna - Alec Newman Inspector Carey - Rosalind Eleazar Mr Pryor - Adam James Police Constable -...
Published 05/24/24
Golden Globe winner Joanne Froggatt stars as Police Sergeant Jackie O'Hara in The Harrowing, the next Undertow series. A once-in-a-century storm hits the remote Scottish Island of Toll Mòr. As the isolated community takes shelter, a barbaric crime sets off a chain of events which heralds the rise of an ancient evil and threatens to change the course of history. The Harrowing is an 8-part supernatural thriller created by acclaimed writer and director Mark Healy and produced by...
Published 05/17/24
Published 03/29/24
We've wrapped Narcosis, our tale of a horror in the deep near Maine's (fictional) Sinclair Island. In this in-depth interview, series creator and Undertow host Fred Greenhalgh goes deep with lead writer Chris Bernier about the journey to bring Narcosis to life. We talk folk horror, the gothic nature of the Pine Tree state, and discuss why horror needs comedy and comedy needs horror. SPOILER WARNING: Contains spoilers for the Undertow series Narcosis, make sure to listen first. For more shows...
Published 03/22/24
The ritual goes awry – and now the Queen is loose. Narcosis was created by Fred Greenhalgh and Chris Bernier. Written by Chris Bernier, Additional Writing by Fred Greenhalgh. Directed by Fred Greenhalgh. Produced by Fred Greenhalgh and Rhoda Belleza. Executive Producers: John Brooks and Molly Barton. Production Manager Devin Shepherd. Production Coordinator Angela Yih. Voices by Molly Hager, Shalini Bathina, Eian O'Brien, Zoe Glick, Erin Neufer, Matthew Jaeger, Jonathon Buckley,...
Published 03/15/24