Aliens are all around us, looking like regular humans, or like giant slimy insects, or very attractive blue women with weird appendages on their heads instead of hair. In any case, they're an interesting bunch and that's why we decided to devote a new episode of our storytelling podcast to them. We discuss everything from Mars Attacks to Alien and …

There is one place you should visit in the Netherlands and we're here to tell you all about it! The Efteling is a theme park but it's more than that. If you love fantasy and fairy tales with a sense of authenticity you won't find in Disneyland, take a look and get a feel for the unique magic of this amazing park! And no, we're not getting paid for …

We learn who we really are according to ChatGPT, how Sudowrite autogenerated the next Witch Hunter story in a matter of minutes, why we would seriously consider an automower as a pet if we had a garden, we talk about our 6 year-old's obsession with General Grievous and Domien's deeply intimate relationship to cutlery in a new episode of our STORYTE…

In this making of The Treasure of Boneyard Bay we tell you all about how the story came to be, the characters and creatures, the sound effects, voice acting and music, ... We also answer some questions we got from a Patron. ----more---- *SPOILER ALERT* Only listen to this making of if you have listened to or read The Treasure of Boneyard Bay. You c…

Get ready for the final confrontation in the last episode of The Treasure of Boneyard Bay! We hope you'll enjoy the epic conclusion of our full length seafaring treasure adventure audiobook. ----more---- MAIN CHARACTERS 🧔 Ludlov - Initiate of the Witch Hunter Order from Sevenpeaks, Ivennendale 👨 Alvarado - Initiate of the Witch Hunter Order from Ma…

After a dark turn of events, our friends find themselves in Boneyard Bay once more. Their final journey awaits... Enjoy the 11th episode of this full length audiobook. ----more---- MAIN CHARACTERS 🧔 Ludlov - Initiate of the Witch Hunter Order from Sevenpeaks, Ivennendale 👨 Alvarado - Initiate of the Witch Hunter Order from Marnossa, Isclavia 🤓 Fede…

The treasure hunters are ready to leave the island, but first they will have to find out who or what is on board the black ship anchored next to the Theresia... We hope you'll enjoy the 10th episode of this full length audio epic. ----more---- MAIN CHARACTERS 🧔 Ludlov - Initiate of the Witch Hunter Order from Sevenpeaks, Ivennendale 👨 Alvarado - In…

As the adventurers finally discover the secrets of Qulmaron's temple, things take a dramatic turn in this pivotal episode of the story... We hope you enjoy the secrets and mystery in the 9th episode of this full length epic treasure hunt. ----more---- MAIN CHARACTERS 🧔 Ludlov - Initiate of the Witch Hunter Order from Sevenpeaks, Ivennendale 👨 Alvar…

Within the darkness of the temple of Qulmaron, secrets and dangers await our friends. Are they finally getting closer to the treasure? ----more---- This episode contains 4 chapters that take place in the Temple. Fans of Indiana Jones and National Treasure will be having a blast with this fantasy adventure episode that focuses entirely on the treasu…

The adventurers have arrived on the mysterious island of Garradoso... What will they find in this long-lost place? We hope you enjoy the 7th part of this epic full length adventurous audiobook full of riddles and puzzles. ----more---- MAIN CHARACTERS Ludlov - Initiate of the Witch Hunter Order from Sevenpeaks, Ivennendale Alvarado - Initiate of the…

On their way to an island that has been avoided by sailors for centuries, the adventurers have an unexpected encounter... Experience the treasure island atmosphere in the sixth episode of this full length dramatized fantasy audiobook. ----more---- MAIN CHARACTERS Ludlov - Initiate of the Witch Hunter Order from Sevenpeaks, Ivennendale Alvarado - In…

When the Theresia arrives at Boneyard Bay, our companions lay out their plans for finding the treasure, realising they will have to venture into wild and hidden places... Our traveling friends will find out that this pirate-infested town bears no resemblance to the idyllic Loinvue... They have to combine their wits and figure out where to start the…

After the dangers of the last episode, our friends are relieved to find themselves in the pleasant city of Loinvue. Chapelle faces her past, Gustav ignites Master Von Baumeister's temper and Ludlov notices something suspicious... Enjoy this fourth episode of this full length fantasy adventure audiobook. The Treasure of Boneyard Bay is our most ambi…

In Episode 3 of The Treasure of Boneyard Bay, the Theresia will sail south and experience the dangers of the sea... ABOUT THE STORY The Treasure of Boneyard Bay is our most ambitious project so far, featuring 14.5 hours of dramatized audio (15 hours & 20 min. for the extended edition) with original music and a rich backdrop of sound effects. This i…

In Episode 2 of The Treasure of Boneyard Bay, the adventurers make their way to the coast and learn about the history of the treasure... ABOUT THE STORY The Treasure of Boneyard Bay is a seafaring audiobook and our most ambitious project so far. It features 14.5 hours of dramatized audio (15 hours & 20 min. for the extended edition) with original m…

The Treasure of Boneyard Bay is an epic fantasy audiobook by Audio Epics. This brand new Witch Hunter Tale is the prequel to The Beast of the Western Wilds and Witch Hunter. If you like fantasy adventures you'll probably enjoy this treasure hunt in the original fantasy setting of Hruda, inspired by RPG settings like the Old World from Warhammer fan…

Hey everyone, In case you haven't heard yet, we're about to release a new Witch Hunter story and this is the trailer... including a release date at the end.By Domien De Groot

Coming soon from Audio Epics: a new Witch Hunter adventure!By Domien De Groot

We love a good cliché from time to time, which is why we recorded this podcast while wearing sunglasses and walking away from a giant explosion. We made a big list of random clichés and tropes and talk about how they can be funny or charming, serve as efficient storytelling tools and sometimes also just annoy the crap out of us. We hope you'll enjo…

Here is our latest podcast episode in which we get all cozy and talk about Christmas and Christmas-themed movies, we answer some of your questions about Witch Hunter and The Will of the Woods and we just generally goof around. 🎄Have fun and we wish you a Merry Christmas and a very happy 2022! 🎄By Domien De Groot

Antonio Padula is a buddy of ours who is working on a morality-based tabletop RPG. We talked a good long while about moral choices in games, Aristotle, Tolkien, Warhammer 40K, Fallout and other good stuff. Enjoy our talk and don't forget to check out Patreon.com/Audioepics ----more---- ABOUT THE STORYTELLING PODCAST: This storytelling podcast episo…

This is our first ever interview for the Storytelling podcast! We had our buddy Peter over and talked about music scores, not just his own work but movie scores in general. We had a lot of fun recording this episode and we hope you will enjoy listening to it as well! ----more---- ABOUT THE STORYTELLING PODCAST: This storytelling podcast episode is …

In this episode of the Storytelling Podcast, we go over different kinds of titles for books, movies, games, etcetera and how one might go about picking one. Do you put in a "The" or not? Short titles or long titles? Mysterious, cryptic ones like 'The Shadow of the Wind' or clear-cut in-your-face ones like 'Snakes on a Plane'? We also have a section…

In this special episode, we answer some of our listener questions from Patreon and YouTube. Find out what Hugh Jackman has to do with Ludlov, the difference between Flemish and Dutch, why we won't do a Mass Effect audio drama and why Eline thinks the Hemsworth brothers should replace Tom Cruise.By Domien De Groot

What's in a name? It turns out, quite a bit, actually. Naming characters is a big part of storytelling, especially in fantasy. We answer all your questions in this episode, such as: does Frodo in Russian mean "bipolar Rowan Atkinson"? Who is Bilbo Stevens? And what kind of wisdom is on our tea labels?…

We won't spoil the announcement in the description of course... You'll have to listen to find out.By Domien De Groot

In a world... where justice is outlawed... The just... must become... Outlaws! We once again sit down to discuss the things that truly matter in life, like the possibility of Frodo being played by Adam Sandler and Eline having synchronized menses with Suzanne Collins. The movie Avatar comes up a lot because it was the last one we watched before rec…

We're back with another "Quarantine Questions" episode, in which we once again learn about some very important things, like that time when Eline was the only gnome contortionist in the world and Domien's idea for a heist movie starring a hedgehog with a superpower.By Domien De Groot

The threat of the Hornfolk has always been a challenge for the people of Sevenpeaks and Ivennendale, but what do we really know about them? In this lore podcast, we take a look at the history of these enigmatic barbarians... If you enjoyed Witch Hunter and The Beast of the Western Wilds and you would like to find out more about the setting, then th…

In this hard-hitting investigative documentary, we ask each other some tough questions and do our best to provide the wisest possible answers. Find out how we feel about flying golden retrievers, impersonating Stalin and L.A. in the rain. Have we inspired you to come up with your own silly questions? Feel free to let us know!…

Instead of discussing a specific topic, we decided to have some fun this episode by asking each other questions about movies, games, books and the like. Find out whether Danny DeVito should play Ludlov in the movie version of Witch Hunter, discover Eline's slightly disturbing plans for a Middle-earth theme park and find out who would win in a fight…

Sometimes a movie is just not good enough and you have to make it again. Sometimes a movie is so good, you want to make it again too. And sometimes you just want to make something completely different and give it the same title. ----more---- Mentioned in this episode: The Mist, King Kong, Ben-hur, The Time Machine, Abre Los Ojos / Vanilla Sky, (The…

We're back! Why stick with one movie, book or game if you can have more? In this new episode of our Storytelling Podcast we examine prequels and sequels as well as midquels and prsequels! Find out why Eline is afraid to read the third part of the Reckoners trilogy and why The Dark Knight wasn't dark enough for Domien (and Shrek 2 was a better seque…

There's no new storytelling podcast episode. Why not? Allow us to explain. We also answer some of your questions in this shorter episode.By Domien De Groot

What is originality? Why do storytellers pursue it? Was Avatar really just Pocahontas in Space? Was A.I. just Pinocchio in the future? Was The Shawshank Redemption really about Jesus? Can we go one episode without mentioning Tolkien, Brandon Sanderson or The Hunger Games? Why are there so many werebear romance novels? When will we stop asking quest…

Fear is the mind-killer, but it's also an essential part of storytelling. So face your fears with us as we explore what haunts the darkest dreams of characters and audiences and why. We delve into a world of madness, trauma, anguish and terror. We also drink tea and talk about The Lion King. Mentioned in this podcast: The Time Machine The Secret of…

If you've got someone by your side whom you can kick, then you've got a sidekick. Sounds like fun! So in this episode, Eline and Domien explore some of the famous sidekicks throughout storytelling history, what types of sidekicks there are and how they function in a plot. We talk about henchmen, volleyballs, passive-aggressive space aliens and ther…

In this episode, we LITERALLY explode talking about common writing mistakes and we beat outselves up over our own flaws and neurotic compulsions. Things mentioned in this episode: Frasier Futurama Rosetta The Big Lebowski 3rd Rock from the Sun The Name of the Wind The Lightning Thief Septymus Heap Castaway Pirates of the Caribbean Malazan Book of t…

Last week we discussed points of view of narration in novels. This week, we talk about point of view as it is used in video games and movies, where the camera takes on much the same role as the narrator in a book. We also talk about audio drama. Oh, and we almost get a divorce during this episode. By the way, if you don't play video games, you may …

"I remember it like it was yesterday..." or "A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away?" There are very different ways to tell a story and viewpoint is one of those technical things in writing that can have a huge impact even though the audience doesn't necessarily pay much attention to them. In this first part of our conversation, we explore the v…

Every medium has its own strengths and weaknesses to tell certain kinds of stories. In this episode, we discuss how adaptations into a different medium can work, how you could make a Tetris movie work and why Peter Jackson has to make the Witch Hunter movie. WARNING: there is an overabundance of The Lord of the Rings & The Hobbit in this episode. M…

Frodo Baggins, Superman, Luke Skywalker... Heroes come in all shapes and sizes, but what is the defining characteristic that binds them? In this episode, we get into that topic and also go on a bit of a tangent about Belgian comic book characters and how they are massively different from American ones. Listen to find out why Eline didn't like the e…

Since the ancient days, it has been foretold that we would do this episode. We talk about the role of prophecy and destiny in storytelling, which turns out to be huge. We also spoil the ending of almost every movie ever made. Get cozy with a nice cup of tea and an apocalyptic vision of impending doom and enjoy the Audio Epics Storytelling Podcast w…

Last week we delved into a topic related to horror, so this week we decided to go in the completely opposite direction and explore comedy. Somehow, we still couldn't avoid talking quite a bit about horror, too. Eline admits that her favorite moment in comedy is a puking scene and Domien is shocked by all the vulgarity these days. Movies/shows/books…

What is the terror that stalks the night in search of living blood? The answer is mosquitoes, but vampires can be pretty annoying too. In this episode, we talk about the various ways vampires have been used in books, movies and games, how the significance of this mythical creature changes over time, how storytellers have tried to find ways to keep …

We're the parents of a toddler and so we get to watch a lot of TV shows aimed at very young children and we noticed just how strange they are most of the time. In this episode, we try to unravel the hows and whys of talking trees, muddy puddles and medieval jesters who travel around the world in hot air balloons. Mentioned in this episode: Peppa Pi…

We've played a lot of different roleplaying games and tried out various systems and settings, so of course we had to do an episode about them. We talk about the unique storytelling opportunities that this hobby presents, how it is a shared storytelling experience and how roleplaying games can help people improve their social skills. Mentioned in th…

A new episode! What, already? Yes, already! We talk a bit about the whole idea behind the Storytelling podcast, why we're doing this and what we have planned for the future.By Domien De Groot

We like video games, so we decided to have a chat about them. This medium differs quite a bit from others, so we had a lot to say about the unique qualities of this interactive form of storytelling. Games series mentioned: The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Fallout 4 The Witcher 3 Dark Souls Dragon Age II Dragon Age: Inquisition Mass Effect The Last of Us…

This is the first of our storytelling conversations. The idea is to have one every week from now on. We both like epic stories, but just how long and complicated does a story need to be to get that epic feel we love so much? Mentioned or discussed in this episode: - The Hobbit (J.R.R. Tolkien) - The Lord of the Rings (J.R.R. Tolkien) - The Chronicl…