• The Graveyard Shift, Pt. 3 (2.14)

    The good news? The gang has George’s journal, and they know where to find his ring. The bad news? They have to get past his wife.

    Thank you to Morgan Thomas-Mills for composing our theme song, “The Bottomless Pit Scoot,” which samples music courtesy of the American Folklife Center, Library of Congress.* (You’re the bee’s knees, Morgan!)

    Another big thanks to Jacob Smith, for composing original music for this episode. You want more music? Check out his solo project, Give Up on Your Dreams, or commission some music at bocajtunes on Soundcloud. But oh wait, would you also like some artwork? Jacob does that too, and takes art commissions at jacob.smith.illustration@gmail.com!

    And of course, our gratitude and undying admiration goes to Mallory Swisher Kroll, for voicing Eloise this season. If you’d like to hear more of her voice, check out Roll 4 Your Life, a D&D actual play podcast!

    Sound credits and content warnings for this episode are available on our website. Special thanks to the DnDark Podcast for sharing their sound effects library. (Give ‘em a listen.)

    Come say hi: 


    Dread was created by Epidiah Ravachol. Learn more about the game here!

    Special thanks to David Jose, who created a virtual playspace of Dread.

    * “Sprinkle Coal Dust on My Grave” (also known as “Little Lump of Coal”), performed by Orville J. Jenks and recorded by George Gershon Korson.  George Korson Bituminous Songs Collection. AFC 1963/004: AFS 12011.  Courtesy of the American Folklife Center, Library of Congress.

    S2E14 - 1h 18m - Sep 10, 2024
  • The Graveyard Shift, Pt. 2 (2.13)

    The scarecrows are assembled. The funnel cakes are frying. The crow train is on its way. It’s a lovely night for a Harvest Festival… and an even lovelier night for a heist.

    Thank you to Morgan Thomas-Mills for composing our theme song, “The Bottomless Pit Scoot,” which samples music courtesy of the American Folklife Center, Library of Congress.* (You’re the bee’s knees, Morgan!)

    Another big thanks to Jacob Smith, for composing original music for this episode. You want more music? Check out his solo project, Give Up on Your Dreams, or commission some music at bocajtunes on Soundcloud. But oh wait, would you also like some artwork? Jacob does that too, and takes art commissions at jacob.smith.illustration@gmail.com!

    And one more round of applause for Eli Schneider, for composing a song for our Season 1 story, Chrometophobia, that we featured again in this episode. 

    And of course, our gratitude and undying admiration goes to Mallory Swisher Kroll, for voicing Eloise this season. If you’d like to hear more of her voice, check out Roll 4 Your Life, a D&D actual play podcast!

    Sound credits and content warnings for this episode are available on our website. Special thanks to the DnDark Podcast for sharing their sound effects library. (Give ‘em a listen!)

    Come say hi: 


    Dread was created by Epidiah Ravachol. Learn more about the game here!

    Special thanks to David Jose, who created a virtual playspace of Dread.

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    * “Sprinkle Coal Dust on My Grave” (also known as “Little Lump of Coal”), performed by Orville J. Jenks and recorded by George Gershon Korson. George Korson Bituminous Songs Collection. AFC 1963/004: AFS 12011. Courtesy of the American Folklife Center, Library of Congress.

    S2E13 - 1h 26m - Aug 27, 2024
  • The Graveyard Shift, Pt. 1 (2.12)

    Welcome to Spillman, 1924! You’re about to meet the most respectable saps this side of the Mississippi. A pious, church-going dame, a hard boiled copper, and a down-on-his-luck barber. But just between you and me, if you’re looking for a gin joint… we know a place.

    Thank you to Morgan Thomas-Mills for composing our theme song, “The Bottomless Pit Scoot,” which samples music courtesy of the American Folklife Center, Library of Congress.* (You’re the bee’s knees, Morgan!)

    Another big thanks to Jacob Smith, for composing original music for this episode. You want more music? Check out his solo project, Give Up on Your Dreams, or commission some music at bocajtunes on Soundcloud. But oh wait, would you also like some artwork? Jacob does that too, and takes art commissions at jacob.smith.illustration@gmail.com!

    And of course, our gratitude and undying admiration goes to Mallory Swisher Kroll, for voicing Eloise this season. If you’d like to hear more of her voice, check out Roll 4 Your Life, a D&D actual play podcast!

    Sound credits and content warnings for this episode are available on our website. Special thanks to the DnDark Podcast for sharing their sound effects library. (Give ‘em a listen!)

    Come say hi: 


    Dread was created by Epidiah Ravachol. Learn more about the game here!

    Special thanks to David Jose, who created a virtual playspace of Dread.

    * “Sprinkle Coal Dust on My Grave” (also known as “Little Lump of Coal”), performed by Orville J. Jenks and recorded by George Gershon Korson. George Korson Bituminous Songs Collection. AFC 1963/004: AFS 12011. Courtesy of the American Folklife Center, Library of Congress.

    S2E12 - 1h 45m - Aug 13, 2024
  • Breakfast: The 7 Laws of Kevin Bacon (2.11)

    Is this talkback episode even more unhinged than when we tried to live/laugh/love/bludgeon our way out of danger? Maybe. Welcome to Breakfast, where Christine takes us behind the scenes (or should we say, behind the line?) of The Broken Yolk. We’re comin’ in hot with a very specific energy. You’ve been warned.

    Thank you to Eli Schneider for composing our Breakfast theme song. We’ll always keep a booth open for you, pal.

    The kitchen shenanigans have returned with Winnie’s muffin recipe. We hope you like ‘em!

    Sound credits for this episode are available on our website. 

    Come say hi: 


    Dread was created by Epidiah Ravachol. Learn more about the game here!

    Special thanks to David Jose, who created a virtual playspace of Dread.

    S2E11 - 1h 10m - Jun 25, 2024
  • The Broken Yolk, Pt. 5 (2.10)

    “Focus on the flames. Keep in mind the purpose of the fire: we’re trying to cleanse. Fire can be destructive, but it can be very cleansing in its wake.”

    Thank you to Morgan Thomas-Mills for composing our theme song, “The Bottomless Pit Scoot,” which samples music courtesy of the American Folklife Center, Library of Congress.* (You rock, Morgan!)

    Another big thanks to Jacob Smith, for composing original music for this episode. You want more music? Check out his solo project, Give Up on Your Dreams, or commission some music at bocajtunes on Soundcloud. But oh wait, would you also like some artwork? Jacob does that too, and takes art commissions at jacob.smith.illustration@gm

    And of course, our gratitude and undying admiration goes to Mallory Swisher Kroll, for voicing Eloise. If you’d like to hear more of her voice, check out Roll 4 Your Life, a D&D actual play podcast!

    Sound credits and content warnings for this episode are available on our website.

    Come say hi: 


    Dread was created by Epidiah Ravachol. Learn more about the game here!

    Special thanks to David Jose, who created a virtual playspace of Dread.

    * “Sprinkle Coal Dust on My Grave” (also known as “Little Lump of Coal”), performed by Orville J. Jenks and recorded by George Gershon Korson.  George Korson Bituminous Songs Collection. AFC 1963/004: AFS 12011.  Courtesy of the American Folklife Center, Library of Congress.

    S2E10 - 1h 0m - Jun 18, 2024
  • The Broken Yolk, Pt. 4 (2.09)

    Not everything is as it seems, and it’s only getting worse. Send good vibes. That should do the trick.

    Thank you to Morgan Thomas-Mills for composing our theme song, “The Bottomless Pit Scoot,” which samples music courtesy of the American Folklife Center, Library of Congress.* (You rock, Morgan!)

    And of course, our gratitude and undying admiration goes to Mallory Swisher Kroll, for voicing Eloise. If you’d like to hear more of her voice, check out Roll 4 Your Life, a D&D actual play podcast!

    Sound credits and content warnings for this episode are available on our website.

    Come say hi: 


    Dread was created by Epidiah Ravachol. Learn more about the game here!

    Special thanks to David Jose, who created a virtual playspace of Dread.

    * “Sprinkle Coal Dust on My Grave” (also known as “Little Lump of Coal”), performed by Orville J. Jenks and recorded by George Gershon Korson.  George Korson Bituminous Songs Collection. AFC 1963/004: AFS 12011.  Courtesy of the American Folklife Center, Library of Congress.

    S2E9 - 1h 4m - Jun 4, 2024
  • The Broken Yolk, Pt. 3 (2.08)

    Help has finally arrived, but the Regulars are still causing more chaos than biting into a bee-stuffed brioche (as Winnie would say). Let’s hope Beck’s EMT training includes supernatural mediation.

    Thank you to Morgan Thomas-Mills for composing our theme song, “The Bottomless Pit Scoot,” which samples music courtesy of the American Folklife Center, Library of Congress.* (You rock, Morgan!)

    And of course, our gratitude and undying admiration goes to Mallory Swisher Kroll, for voicing Eloise. If you’d like to hear more of her voice, check out Roll 4 Your Life, a D&D actual play podcast!

    Sound credits and content warnings for this episode are available on our website.

    Come say hi: 


    Dread was created by Epidiah Ravachol. Learn more about the game here!

    Special thanks to David Jose, who created a virtual playspace of Dread.

    * “Sprinkle Coal Dust on My Grave” (also known as “Little Lump of Coal”), performed by Orville J. Jenks and recorded by George Gershon Korson.  George Korson Bituminous Songs Collection. AFC 1963/004: AFS 12011.  Courtesy of the American Folklife Center, Library of Congress.

    S2E8 - 1h 13m - May 21, 2024
  • The Broken Yolk, Pt. 2 (2.07)

    Come on in! Everything’s fine. We’ve got an open booth right over here. How about we start you off with a dozen-egg omelet? No, really, we’re doing great! Everything’s a-okay around here! EVERYTHING IS FINE!

    Thank you to Morgan Thomas-Mills for composing our theme song, “The Bottomless Pit Scoot,” which samples music courtesy of the American Folklife Center, Library of Congress.* (You rock, Morgan!)

    Another big thanks to Jacob Smith, for composing original music for this episode. You want more music? Check out his solo project, Give Up on Your Dreams, or commission some music at bocajtunes on Soundcloud. But oh wait, would you also like some artwork? Jacob does that too, and takes art commissions at jacob.smith.illustration@gmail.com!

    And of course, our gratitude and undying admiration goes to Mallory Swisher Kroll, for voicing Eloise this season. If you’d like to hear more of her voice, check out Roll 4 Your Life, a D&D actual play podcast!

    Sound credits and content warnings for this episode are available on our website.

    Come say hi: 


    Dread was created by Epidiah Ravachol. Learn more about the game here!

    Special thanks to David Jose, who created a virtual playspace of Dread.

    * “Sprinkle Coal Dust on My Grave” (also known as “Little Lump of Coal”), performed by Orville J. Jenks and recorded by George Gershon Korson.  George Korson Bituminous Songs Collection. AFC 1963/004: AFS 12011.  Courtesy of the American Folklife Center, Library of Congress.

    S2E7 - 1h 11m - May 7, 2024
  • The Broken Yolk, Pt. 1 (2.06)

    Welcome to Spillman, 1958! And welcome to The Broken Yolk: the most haunted diner this side of the Mississippi. Snag a seat at the corner booth, and stay awhile. Our Regulars will make sure you’re taken care of. 


    Thank you to Morgan Thomas-Mills for composing our theme song, “The Bottomless Pit Scoot,” which samples music courtesy of the American Folklife Center, Library of Congress.* (You rock, Morgan!)


    Another big thanks to Jacob Smith, for composing original music for this episode. You want more music? Check out his solo project, Give Up on Your Dreams, or commission some music at bocajtunes on Soundcloud. But oh wait, would you also like some artwork? Jacob does that too, and takes art commissions at jacob.smith.illustration@gmail,com


    Sound credits and content warnings for this episode are available on our website.


    Come say hi: 


    Dread was created by Epidiah Ravachol. Learn more about the game here!


    Special thanks to David Jose, who created a virtual playspace of Dread.


    * “Sprinkle Coal Dust on My Grave” (also known as “Little Lump of Coal”), performed by Orville J. Jenks and recorded by George Gershon Korson. George Korson Bituminous Songs Collection. AFC 1963/004: AFS 12011. Courtesy of the American Folklife Center, Library of Congress.

    S2E6 - 1h 36m - Apr 23, 2024
  • Breakfast: McGupple Mad Libs (2.05)

    Rise and shine! Welcome to breakfast, our behind-the-scenes look at Witch in the Woods. Join us as we chat about characters, share spider stories, and bust out some Mad Libs. (And, for once, there aren’t any haunted dolls.)

    Thank you to Eli Schneider for composing our Breakfast theme song.

    Sound credits for this episode are available on our website.

    Come say hi: 


    Dread was created by Epidiah Ravachol. Learn more about the game here!

    Special thanks to David Jose, who created a virtual playspace of Dread.

    S2E5 - 42m - Mar 19, 2024
  • Witch in the Woods, Pt. 4 (2.04)

    When the eighth moon hangs in a starless sky,

    She’ll lure you out into the woods to die

    So beware of spiders and the whispers that say,

    “The witch must always have her way.”


    Thank you to Morgan Thomas-Mills for composing our theme song, “The Bottomless Pit Scoot,” which samples music courtesy of the American Folklife Center, Library of Congress.*

    Additional thanks to Mallory Swisher-Kroll, for voicing Eloise. If you’d like to hear more of her voice, check out Roll 4 Your Life, a D&D actual play podcast!

    Sound credits and content warnings for this episode are available on our website.

    ✨Spider Facts✨ Sources:

    

    Come say hi: 


    Dread was created by Epidiah Ravachol. Learn more about the game here!

    Special thanks to David Jose, who created a virtual playspace of Dread.

    * “Sprinkle Coal Dust on My Grave” (also known as “Little Lump of Coal”), performed by Orville J. Jenks and recorded by George Gershon Korson. George Korson Bituminous Songs Collection. AFC 1963/004: AFS 12011. Courtesy of the American Folklife Center, Library of Congress.

    S2E4 - 1h 10m - Mar 12, 2024
  • Witch in the Woods, Pt. 3 (2.03)

    There’s lots of fun to be had at Spillman’s Harvest Festival. Food! Games! The talent show! And, of course, the annual drawing. It really is an honor to be selected. Don’t be scared.

    Thank you to Morgan Thomas-Mills for composing our theme song, “The Bottomless Pit Scoot,” which samples music courtesy of the American Folklife Center, Library of Congress.*

    Additional thanks to Mallory Swisher-Kroll, for voicing Eloise. If you’d like to hear more of her voice, check out Roll 4 Your Life, a D&D actual play podcast!

    Sound credits and content warnings for this episode are available on our website.

    ✨Spider Facts✨ Sources:

    Come say hi: 


    Dread was created by Epidiah Ravachol. Learn more about the game here!

    Special thanks to David Jose, who created a virtual playspace of Dread.

    * “Sprinkle Coal Dust on My Grave” (also known as “Little Lump of Coal”), performed by Orville J. Jenks and recorded by George Gershon Korson. George Korson Bituminous Songs Collection. AFC 1963/004: AFS 12011. Courtesy of the American Folklife Center, Library of Congress.

    S2E3 - 1h 3m - Feb 27, 2024
  • Witch in the Woods, Pt. 2 (2.02)

    Today, we gather together to mourn the loss of Ernest Spillman. He leaves behind a skeptical grandson, questions surrounding his untimely end, and a bit of unfinished business.

    Thank you to Morgan Thomas-Mills for composing our theme song, “The Bottomless Pit Scoot,” which samples music courtesy of the American Folklife Center, Library of Congress.*

    Additional thanks to Mallory Swisher-Kroll, for voicing Eloise. If you’d like to hear more of her voice, check out Roll 4 Your Life, a D&D actual play podcast!

    Sound credits and content warnings for this episode are available on our website.

    Come say hi: 


    Dread was created by Epidiah Ravachol. Learn more about the game here!

    Special thanks to David Jose, who created a virtual playspace of Dread.

    * “Sprinkle Coal Dust on My Grave” (also known as “Little Lump of Coal”), performed by Orville J. Jenks and recorded by George Gershon Korson. George Korson Bituminous Songs Collection. AFC 1963/004: AFS 12011. Courtesy of the American Folklife Center, Library of Congress.

    S2E2 - 1h 47m - Feb 13, 2024
  • Witch in the Woods, Pt. 1 (2.01)

    Welcome to Season 2! And welcome, dear listener, to the town of Spillman: a place filled with folklore, eccentric family recipes, and hauntings. Although… that depends on which stories you believe.

    Thank you to Morgan Thomas-Mills for composing our theme song, “The Bottomless Pit Scoot,” which samples music courtesy of the American Folklife Center, Library of Congress.* (You rock, Morgan!)

    Additional thanks to Mallory Swisher-Kroll, for voicing Eloise. If you’d like to hear more of her voice, check out Roll 4 Your Life, a D&D actual play podcast!

    Sound credits and content warnings for this episode are available on our website.

    Come say hi: 


    Dread was created by Epidiah Ravachol. Learn more about the game here!

    Special thanks to David Jose, who created a virtual playspace of Dread.

    * “Sprinkle Coal Dust on My Grave” (also known as “Little Lump of Coal”), performed by Orville J. Jenks and recorded by George Gershon Korson. George Korson Bituminous Songs Collection. AFC 1963/004: AFS 12011. Courtesy of the American Folklife Center, Library of Congress.

    S2E1 - 1h 36m - Jan 30, 2024
  • Season 2 Teaser

    See you soon. Season 2 of Dread and Breakfast arrives on January 30th, 2024.

    Special thanks to Mallory Swisher Kroll. 

    Come say hi: 


    Sound effects:

    S2 - 1m - Jan 1, 2024
  • Breakfast: Uno Reverse

    Welcome to our Camp Needlewood breakfast, where we talk with Alicia about running the game. This episode also features spooky scarecrows, mysterious envelopes, and WAY too many haunted dolls.

    Check out our friends over at the LOOTERS podcast for their upcoming Halloween special! (Check out their main show, too. It’s pretty fantastic.) Find 'em at looterspodcast.com.

    We’d like to give one last, huge thank you to Alicia for running our Camp Needlewood story and for designing its episode artwork! If you miss her, you can always find more of her stuff on Instagram and Tumblr.

    Feeling a little lonely while you wait for our triumphant Season 2 debut? Come vibe with us here:


    Thanks to Eli Schneider for composing our breakfast theme. A full list of this episode’s sound credits can be found on our website.

    Dread was created by Epidiah Ravachol. Learn more about the game here!

    Special thanks to David Jose, who created a virtual playspace of Dread.  

    47m - Oct 6, 2023
  • Camp Needlewood, Part 4

    The gang is desperate to find the remaining campers before the man in the woods gets to them first. But a couple of our counselors are feeling a bit… unsteady. Will Camp Needlewood gain a few more ghosts? Or will our counselors find their own happy ending?

    Come say hi: 


    A huge thank you to Alicia, for running this special in-between-seasons adventure! Camp might be over for the summer, but let’s promise to stay penpals. If you would like to be penpals, too, you can find Alicia on Instagram and Tumblr.

    Sound credits for this episode can be found on our website.

    Dread was created by Epidiah Ravachol. Learn more about the game here!

    Special thanks to David Jose, who created a virtual playspace of Dread.  

    1h 9m - Sep 29, 2023
  • Camp Needlewood, Part 3

    After scrambling down into the cellar, campers and counselors alike must confront the terror of the man in the woods. But as they soon discover, they aren’t the only ones hiding at Camp Needlewood. The ghosts are here, too.

    Come say hi: 


    A huge thank you to our guest Dreaded, Alicia! We’ll never sleep again. Alicia is also the mastermind behind this story’s artwork! You can see more of her work on Instagram and Tumblr.

    Sound credits for this episode can be found on our website.

    Dread was created by Epidiah Ravachol. Learn more about the game here!

    Special thanks to David Jose, who created a virtual playspace of Dread.  

    1h 13m - Sep 15, 2023
  • Camp Needlewood, Part 2

    Do you see him? Out there, standing in the dark at the edge of the trees. There is a man in the woods. And he is listening. 

    You can find us online at: 

    A huge thank you again to our guest DM, Alicia! We can always count on you to bring another haunted doll into our podcast canon. This story’s artwork was also created by Alicia! Check out more of her work on Instagram and Tumblr.

    Sound credits for this episode can be found on our website.

    Dread was created by Epidiah Ravachol. Learn more about the game here!

    Special thanks to David Jose, who created a virtual playspace of Dread.  

    1h 9m - Sep 1, 2023
  • Camp Needlewood, Part 1

    AWOO! Welcome to a very special in-between-seasons adventure! Our friend Alicia takes the reins as our Dreaded game master this time, and we’re headed to the summer of 1984! Gather ‘round the campfire, set your radios to 96.9, and settle in. We’re about to tell some ghost stories.

    You can find us online at: 


    Thank you to our guest Dreaded, Alicia! We made a camp friendship bracelet just for you. Alicia also created this story’s artwork! You can see more of her work on Instagram and Tumblr.

    Sound credits for this episode can be found on our website.

    Dread was created by Epidiah Ravachol. Learn more about the game here!

    Special thanks to David Jose, who created a virtual playspace of Dread.  

    1h 13m - Aug 18, 2023
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