Best Jon Richter and Liam Martin Podcasts (2024)

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Silent Hill: The Short Message 1:12:06

6h ago1:12:06

1:12:06

Jon considers himself the world's biggest Silent Hill fan, and Liam has also been a lifelong series aficionado - so when Konami FINALLY released the first new console game in the franchise in an entire decade, the lads couldn't resist recording a special episode to revisit the fog-shrouded town. But was this (weird) new release worth the wait, or h…

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Elden Ring 1:10:49

15d ago1:10:49

1:10:49

Jon and Liam are massive fans of From Software's rock hard dark fantasy games, and Elden Ring is the biggest and most renowned of them all... but has the formula become too fat and bloated to fit through the doors of the Hall of Pain?? Tune in to find out what the lads made of Miyazaki's latest epic adventure!! Trying this new fangled Fan Mail feat…

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The X-Files 1:01:23

1M ago1:01:23

1:01:23

The lads are dropping a new episode slightly ahead of schedule because Jon is naffing off for a bit in order to get married! Almost as horrifying as the life that awaits his long-suffering partner is this episode's topic, Chris Carter's staggeringly popular and enduring series, The X-Files... join us to find out whether Mulder & Scully can avoid th…

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Scream 1:05:46

2M ago1:05:46

1:05:46

Another revered horror franchise gets the Dark Natter treatment, and after already escaping somehow unscathed from Halloween, Friday 13th and Nightmare On Elm Street the boys thought it was time to tackle Wes Craven's self aware slasher series, Scream!! Highlights include the usual bickering over ranking the movies, and the revelation that Jon is a…

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Extract from Scarred by Jon Richter (dark fantasy novel) 4:09

2M ago4:09

4:09

Released on 28th June 2024, Scarred is Jon's tenth book and first ever (dark) fantasy novel. If this voice snippet entices you to join Freya and Errick's quest, visit www.jon-richter.com for more information, or get your claws on a copy here... USA: https://shorturl.at/eGS47 UK: https://shorturl.at/bjzHT (Thanks to Kevin MacLeod for the ace backgro…

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MyHouse.WAD 59:40

2M ago59:40

59:40

DOOM, one of the greatest video games of all time, has already cemented its place in the Hall Of Pain... but Liam and Jon had no idea how far the ancient horror classic could still be pushed. MyHouse.WAD was a custom level released by a mysterious mapper in 2023 that at first glance appears to be nothing more than a cute rendering of a house, poste…

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Lies Of P 48:48

2M ago48:48

48:48

The Hall Of Pain and its creepy custodians are BACK!!!!! Implausibly still alive, Jon and Liam return to shoot the sh*te about more favourite dark fiction works, kicking off with Neowhiz's weird Soulsborne Pinocchio homage, Lies Of P... find out if this grim(m?) video game was worthy of a place in the hallowed halls, or whether you can see the stri…

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The Prestige (2021 Christmas bonus: legendary lost episode!) 54:46

2+ y ago54:46

54:46

MASSIVE SPOILER ALERT for The Prestige!!! Seriously, if you haven’t seen the movie yet, do not listen to this. In fact, do not listen to this at all. It’s our notorious, infamous, legendary LOST EPISODE, considered too shambolic even for Dark Natter. But as the show’s on hiatus, and it’s Yuletide after all, we decided to finally release it as a bit…

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A Nightmare On Elm Street (Season Finale Halloween Slasher Special!) 1:16:05

2+ y ago1:16:05

1:16:05

It's the end of another sinister series of Dark Natter! And it's also Halloween... so what better way for us to bow out with a bang than by celebrating the Springwood Slasher himself, Freddy Krueger and his Nightmare On Elm Street movies?? Trying this new fangled Fan Mail feature: use this link to send us a message! If it's nice (or horrible but fu…

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Doom and Quake 1:05:52

2+ y ago1:05:52

1:05:52

It's Jon's turn to pitch to Liam, and you know how Jon gets when he's 'into' something... his recent addiction to revolutionary 90s first person shooter Quake has led him to rediscover genre granddaddy Doom, as well as the host of other 'retro FPS' games now available as other 90s gamers get their nostalgic kicks (and shotgun blasts, and rocket-pro…

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Nightbreed 1:07:23

3y ago1:07:23

1:07:23

We're delighted to be joined by cyberpunk writer extraordinaire Nik Whittaker (just look at the beautiful covers of his books... immense author envy!!) to discuss Clive Barker's dark fantasy horror flop, Nightbreed (based on his 1988 novel Cabal). Find out why this bonkers movie has amassed a cult following, learn about David Cronenberg's acting ca…

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The Undertaker 1:26:28

3y ago1:26:28

1:26:28

For Dark Natter's 50th anniversary (thankfully in episodes, not years) we thought we'd attempt an unprecedented four-person discussion about a never-before-touched subject: professional wrestling, and specifically the incredible career and storytelling of legendary grappler The Undertaker!! Liam and Jon are joined by the Brothers Of Destruction, Ha…

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Jaws 1:05:40

3y ago1:05:40

1:05:40

Join us and guest Rob Yates, long-time pal of Jon Richter and walking horror library, to discuss one of the greatest movies of all time: Jaws. Will the first film's brilliance secure it a place in our illustrious Hall Of Pain, or will the abject crapness of the sequels prove too much to overcome?? Join us for fun, fins and fishfood... we're gonna n…

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Lake Mungo 1:20:58

3y ago1:20:58

1:20:58

After a couple of glowing recommendations, including from today's guest Mr James, host of the Right In The Schoolies Podcast and fellow dark fiction enthusiast, Jon embarked on a quest to get hold of this elusive movie... When he finally did, he found that its reputation and mysterious aura were thoroughly deserved, and that its ending was even dar…

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Tales Of The Unexpected 51:56

3y ago51:56

51:56

Liam's back to pitch a classic British TV series, which started as a vehicle for Roald Dahl's sinister short stories... but are these tales twisted enough to secure a place in the Hall Of Pain? Trying this new fangled Fan Mail feature: use this link to send us a message! If it's nice (or horrible but funny) we'll read it out on the show!…

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Hardware 1:08:45

3y ago1:08:45

1:08:45

In this episode, Jon is joined by science fiction author, comic genius and movie encyclopaedia Matt Adcock, author of the brilliant novel Complete Darkness! Matt is pitching Hardware, a brilliant and underrated gem which Jon hadn't even heard of before Matt's recommendation... but will its robotic techno-horror be enough to secure it a place in the…

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Audio trailer for The Warden 2:59

3y ago2:59

2:59

Listen to an extract from Jon's latest book, psychological techno-thriller The Warden... if it's up your (dark) alley, head to www.jon-richter.com for more information, or to Amazon to get your claws on a copy at https://amzn.to/3pClPqF Trying this new fangled Fan Mail feature: use this link to send us a message! If it's nice (or horrible but funny…

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Dark Disney 1:11:06

3y ago1:11:06

1:11:06

Long-time friend of the show (and even longer-time friend of Jon and Liam!) Haydn Kilyan is back to explore another subject close to his black, shrivelled heart: the disturbing, sinister fiction of Disney Studios! Join us for a whistle-stop tour of the darkest depths of Disney's output over the years, including Pleasure Island, the pink elephant pa…

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Baba Lenka by S.E. England 53:49

3y ago53:49

53:49

In this episode Jon is joined for the first time ever by an EXISTING resident of the Hall Of Pain, namely fantastic dark fiction writer Mark Tilbury! Tune in for a wide-ranging chat encompassing writing, the ills of capitalism, the paranormal, and the brilliant occult fiction of S.E. England. Trying this new fangled Fan Mail feature: use this link …

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Big Trouble In Little China 1:00:03

3y ago1:00:03

1:00:03

Originally scripted as a western (!?), that's about the only genre that isn't encompassed in John Carpenter's bonkers action adventure/martial arts/horror/comedy masterpiece - so when the lightning's crashing and the thunder's rolling and the rain's comin' down in sheets thick as lead, you just listen to the old Porkchop Express and do what Jack Bu…

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George A. Romero and the Living Dead movies 1:10:44

3y ago1:10:44

1:10:44

Jon is honoured to be joined by ace horror writer Brian O'Gorman, whose works include the fantastically creepy (in every sense) Dawn Of The Spiders, to talk about George A. Romero and his Living Dead movies. Zombies are such a staple of modern culture that it's incredible to remember a time before they existed in their current shambling, flesh-munc…

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Limbo & Inside 1:04:07

3y ago1:04:07

1:04:07

It's a video gaming double-header as we probe the darkness lurking inside Playdead's brilliant pair of eerie puzzle platformers, Limbo and Inside... but listeners beware, Liam is in a FOUL mood. Trying this new fangled Fan Mail feature: use this link to send us a message! If it's nice (or horrible but funny) we'll read it out on the show!…

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The Silence Of The Lambs 1:08:02

3y ago1:08:02

1:08:02

In this episode Jon welcomes bestselling cyberpunk writer (and jolly nice chap) Matthew A Goodwin to the show, where they'll be delving into the disturbing mind of none other than Doctor Hannibal Lecter (or is it Lecktor?)... Tune in to see if the psychotic psychiatrist can help them catch Buffalo Bill (if they even remember to mention him) and, mo…

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The Binding Of Isaac 57:35

3y ago57:35

57:35

Following the recent episodes covering Berserk and Preacher, Liam and Jon thought they'd go for a hat-trick of depraved, disgusting works by trawling through the blood, guts and poo-infested subterranean depths of The Binding Of Isaac! This is a video game that features a sobbing child fighting the demons in his own mind by firing his tears at them…

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Mark Tilbury 41:13

3+ y ago41:13

41:13

In today's episode, Jon welcomes book influencer, terrifying superfan and all-round ace human, Donna Morfett! In true Annie Wilkes style, Donna is pitching the books of the brilliant Mark Tilbury for a place in the hallowed halls of the Hall Of Pain, although she assures us this isn't purely because she wants to lock Mark in an inescapable dungeon …

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Preacher 1:04:44

3+ y ago1:04:44

1:04:44

In this week's episode, Liam and Jon plumb previously un-sunk-to depths of depravity as they accompany Preacher on his quest to confront God himself!! Avoid if you're easily offended, as Jesse Custer's misadventures are soaked in the darkest of dark humour... Trying this new fangled Fan Mail feature: use this link to send us a message! If it's nice…

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Children's dark fiction 59:52

3+ y ago59:52

59:52

In this episode, Jon discusses the wealth of brilliant children's dark fiction that's lurking out there (both nostalgic favourites and some more contemporary stuff) with special guest and extremely talented author of Peter Green and the Unliving Academy, Angelina Allsop! Trying this new fangled Fan Mail feature: use this link to send us a message! …

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Berserk 1:25:03

3+ y ago1:25:03

1:25:03

Jon and Liam's love of the Dark Souls games has led them to explore some of the franchise's biggest influences... thus they embarked down the blood-smeared, corpse-strewn path towards Berserk. Having gorged themselves on the 1997 anime as well as more recent offerings and a bit of the iconic manga, the boys are now fully-fledged fans of Guts, Griff…

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Iain Banks 53:01

3+ y ago53:01

53:01

In this episode, Jon welcomes the immensely talented, genre-hopping, award-winning writer Isobel Blackthorn to talk about her own dark fiction, as well as her love of the celebrated and sadly-missed author Iain Banks. Fans of his incredible work, from the harrowing Wasp Factory to his universe-spanning Culture novels, should find plenty to gorge th…

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Demon's Souls 1:19:30

3+ y ago1:19:30

1:19:30

Jon and Liam rekindle their love affair with From Software's 'Souls' games, this time celebrating Bluepoint's inspired remake of the game that started it all, Demon's Souls. Join the lads for a light-hearted romp through crumbling castles, mouldy mineshafts and stinking swamps... just do yourself a favour and DON'T TRUST PATCHES. Trying this new fa…

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Ghost In The Shell 1:12:12

3+ y ago1:12:12

1:12:12

In our first show of 2021, Jon is joined by awesome and intimidatingly cool cyberpunk author Anna Mocikat to discuss the anime masterpiece Ghost In The Shell, as well as its sequel (but not so much the rubbish live action version...) as well as Anna's own brilliant novels. The discussion will lead us deep into the perils of AI and human augmentatio…

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Gremlins (2020 christmas special!) 1:08:41

3+ y ago1:08:41

1:08:41

Liam's back for this year's festive, err, festivities, joining Jon for a special episode about one of our favourite Christmas movies: Gremlins!! Tune in to hear us discuss this comedy horror classic and its utterly mad sequel, as well as revealing Liam's favourite Christmas tune. Ho ho ho!! Trying this new fangled Fan Mail feature: use this link to…

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The Last Of Us 1:34:34

3+ y ago1:34:34

1:34:34

With Liam's stint in vampire rehab showing no sign of ending, Jon has roped in another guest for this show! Dark Natter is honoured to welcome returning visitor Ryan Hamann for another in-depth dissection, this time about Naughty Dog's wildly successful, heart-wrenchingly moving and brutally violent PlayStation exclusive fungal zombie franchise, Th…

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The Thing 1:08:21

3+ y ago1:08:21

1:08:21

Liam's taking a well-earned break to recover from his addiction to human blood, so in this episode Jon is joined by unreasonably talented fellow dark fiction writer Jacob Steven Mohr to talk about John Carpenter's iconic, gore-splattered masterpiece The Thing! Trying this new fangled Fan Mail feature: use this link to send us a message! If it's nic…

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Friday The 13th 1:25:53

3+ y ago1:25:53

1:25:53

A year on from the show's 2019 Halloween extravaganza, where Jon and Liam sat through all eleven movies featuring the hulking, invincible slasher Michael Myers, they thought this time they'd go one better! So, to celebrate Friday 13th, the disturbing duo have ploughed through all TWELVE of the Jason movies, and are ready to share their findings wit…

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Dark Natter returns with... Dracula 57:57

3+ y ago57:57

57:57

The Hall Of Pain has lain (lay? Lied? Layeth?) dormant for months... its denizens have been quietly plotting their escape and subsequent world domination while Jon and Liam have been in hibernation... and things might be about to boil over with the necks entry into the sinister sanctuary! Join us for the unlikely return of Dark Natter where the sta…

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Silent Hill 56:31

4y ago56:31

56:31

After a foray into Silent Hill in the podcast's early days, Jon and Liam return to the town with a renewed thirst to unearth its secrets... and a less knackered microphone. Trying this new fangled Fan Mail feature: use this link to send us a message! If it's nice (or horrible but funny) we'll read it out on the show!…

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H.P. Lovecraft 57:04

4y ago57:04

57:04

In this season finale extravaganza, Jon and Liam return to the world of classic horror literature to examine the works (and controversy) of H.P. Lovecraft. Trying this new fangled Fan Mail feature: use this link to send us a message! If it's nice (or horrible but funny) we'll read it out on the show!…

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Audio trailer for Rabbit Hole 2:00

4y ago2:00

2:00

Bonus upload! Jon's got another book out (he promises it's the last one for a while) so here's an audio extract, featuring the voice talents of Briohny Williams. Give it a listen and then grab yerself a copy at https://amzn.to/2YIz3W6 if twisty, creepy dark crime thrillers are your cup of tea... Trying this new fangled Fan Mail feature: use this li…

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Twin Peaks 1:16:53

4y ago1:16:53

1:16:53

Jon and Liam enter the town of Twin Peaks to try to figure out who killed Laura Palmer... oh no, wait, they already did that; we're visiting to see if it deserves a place in the Hall Of Pain! And because we like damn good coffee and cherry pie... Trying this new fangled Fan Mail feature: use this link to send us a message! If it's nice (or horrible…

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The League Of Gentlemen 48:04

4y ago48:04

48:04

Liam and Jon journey to Royston Vasey to establish whether this sinister British sitcom is worthy of a place in the Hall Of Pain... but did they survive the cannibals, gun-toting lunatics, evil children and escaped zoo animals? Trying this new fangled Fan Mail feature: use this link to send us a message! If it's nice (or horrible but funny) we'll r…

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Bioshock 1:06:37

4y ago1:06:37

1:06:37

Jon and Liam venture to a submerged city in the depths of the darkest ocean... but is the famed Bioshock series worthy of a place in the Hall Of Pain, or is it looking a little rusty? Trying this new fangled Fan Mail feature: use this link to send us a message! If it's nice (or horrible but funny) we'll read it out on the show!…

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Blade Runner + Blade Runner 2049 1:11:53

4y ago1:11:53

1:11:53

In today's episode Liam and Jon are subjecting the soulless husks they call bodies to the Voigt-Kampff test - find out which one is a replicant as they talk cyberpunk and dissect the Blade Runner movies! Trying this new fangled Fan Mail feature: use this link to send us a message! If it's nice (or horrible but funny) we'll read it out on the show!…

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Return To Oz 56:32

4y ago56:32

56:32

Join Liam and Jon as they examine this deeply disturbing 'children's' movie from the 80s, and find out how a talking chicken and the severed head of a moose helped Dorothy to survive a slightly less well-known visit to the kingdom of Oz... Trying this new fangled Fan Mail feature: use this link to send us a message! If it's nice (or horrible but fu…

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Audio Trailer for London 2039: Auxiliary 3:04

4+ y ago3:04

3:04

A bonus upload this week! Jon's new cyberpunk thriller, London 2039: Auxiliary, is released on 1st May 2020, so here's a short extract from the novel read by the sinister storysmith himself... is there an untapped market for dystopian science fiction read in a Wigan accent? YOU DECIDE... Trying this new fangled Fan Mail feature: use this link to se…

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Jeff Wayne's The War Of The Worlds 47:30

4+ y ago47:30

47:30

The Hall Of Pain already contains writers, artists, movies, TV shows, video games, internet celebrities and even a Disneyland ride... but this episode might just welcome its first ever musical spectacular! Join Jon and Liam as they analyse the Jeff Wayne retelling of HG Wells' classic novel. Trying this new fangled Fan Mail feature: use this link t…

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Resident Evil 1:23:44

4+ y ago1:23:44

1:23:44

Resident Evil is to Liam as Silent Hill is to Jon, so expect a lot of enthusiasm for today's subject! We scrutinise every aspect of the long-running franchise, including zombies, grotesque eyeball-arms, dodgy voice acting and Mr X's fedora. Trying this new fangled Fan Mail feature: use this link to send us a message! If it's nice (or horrible but f…

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Master Of Chaos (Fighting Fantasy Gamebooks) 1:35:52

4+ y ago1:35:52

1:35:52

Today's Hall Of Pain wannabe is the Fighting Fantasy gamebooks... to help them make their decision, Jon and Liam are playing through Jon's favourite childhood adventure, Master Of Chaos. Expect mutants, mercenaries, mongooses (mongeese?) and some decidedly dodgy dice rolls. Trying this new fangled Fan Mail feature: use this link to send us a messag…

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Creep (2014) 59:56

4+ y ago59:56

59:56

In today's show, Liam and Jon meet a particularly unpleasant individual... but will the brilliant performance of Mark Duplass in this underrated Netflix psychological horror movie gem be enough to secure him a place in the (ahem) world-renowned Hall Of Pain? Trying this new fangled Fan Mail feature: use this link to send us a message! If it's nice …

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Salad Fingers 43:09

4+ y ago43:09

43:09

Liam and Jon are happy to welcome this delightful, friendly little fellow to the show... wait, what's he doing with those stinging nettles!? Tune in to find out whether David Firth's most famous creation is worthy of a place in the Hall Of Pain... after we've hidden all the rusty spoons. Just don't expect us to explain what the hell is going on... …

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