Let’s get LOST together... one last time. Featuring “To the Earth We Return,” written by Nicole Calande (@NicoleCalande) and Taara Rangan and performed by Lindsay Holt (@CoffeeCatKasra), Lucille Valentine (@severelytrans), Eric Little, Dallas Wheatley (@dallas_hawthorn), and Ari Mathae (@Ari_Mathae). Featured music was by Eric Matyas. ***Please not…

After three years of sharing fun frights and scares, Monsters Out of the Closet is coming to an end. With our Season 3 finale quickly approaching, we can now confirm that our next episode, LOST, will be our last planned episode. By the time that episode drops, there will be new information on our website about merchandise and other ways you can hel…

Broken necks and undead girls; a killer who takes on the faces of their victims… Something is not quite right in this UNCANNY episode. Featuring “In the Garden,” written by Arc Schofield and performed by Matt; and "Changes," written by T.E. Hartley (@tehartley) and performed by Tal Minear (@starplanes). Featured music was by Eric Matyas, Rosśa Crea…

An imaginary friend hiding in the walls. Teddy bears that fight real monsters. A puppet show where the laughter disguises something more sinister. Take out that old box of TOYS and let’s play... Featuring “Laffy,” written by Mathew L. Reyes (@MathewLReyes) and performed by Jack Strudwick, Cole Burkhardt (coleburkhardt.carrd.co; @KingColeMiner), Eri…

There are two sides to every person—but in a DUEL between these halves, who would prevail? “Shadow of a Knife” was written by C.M. DiGirolamo and performed by VXN (IG: @nghm15), Kaz Valtchev (YouTube: Kaz Valtchev), Nicole Penrod (@NicoleCPenrod), Bryce Dahle (YouTube: Awkward Mammal), Lucille Valentine (@severelytrans), Ari Reider, and J.M. Dow (@…

(cw for sounds of violence and body horror in "Autotomy") The doppelgänger, or DOUBLE of a living person, is an omen of death—what meaning could yours bring? Featuring “The Other Little Boy,” written by Mathew L Reyes (@MathewLReyes) and performed by Max George (@CrowleyPhoen) of Scream Kings (@ScreamKingsPod), Casey Lucas (@CaseyLucasQuaid), VXN (…

While URBAN LEGENDS fall into a category between rumor and myth, they are always told in hushed tones, just in case... Featuring “A Half Finished Oral Report on the Phenomenon of Autumn's Children,” written by Ziggy Schutz (@ziggytschutz) and performed by Kiki Gonglewski; and “Gwisins of the New Moon’s Eve,” written by Russell Hemmell (earthianhive…

Both magic and science can bring passion, intrigue, and great power...if you dare to practice the DARK ARTS. Featuring “Artful Mediums”, written by Katherine DeGilio (@katiedegilio) and performed by Casey Lucas (@CaseyLucasQuaid), Meredith Katz (@meredithakatz), Tal Minear (@starplanes), Dallas Wheatley (@swheatpodcasts), Eric Little, and Taara Ran…

There’s something in the air… a whispered rumor, a confession of love, a tale of dark powers, a chilling truth. Must be the season of the WITCH! Featuring “Office Romance is Dead”, written by Lindsay Holt (@LholtRVA) and performed by Nicole Penrod (@NicoleCPenrod), Matt, Troy H. Gardner (@TroyHGardner), and VXN (IG: @nghm15); and “Scarlet Hide Moll…

When sinister forces watch your every move, you can feel alone. But not all watching eyes are unfriendly and an UPRISING can be just a hopeful memory away. Featuring “There Was a Tearing”, written by Caroline Devlin and performed by Dell Robertson-Glenn (@dellrglenn). Music by Eric Matyas, Blue Dot Sessions, and Patrick Lieberkind. Learn more at mo…

Will our heroes emerge victorious from their struggles, or will they remain ENSNARED by dark forces? Tune in to this bewitching episode to find out... Featuring “Disturbance”, written by J. Danielle Dorn (@bigdornenergy) and performed by Lucille Valentine (@severelytrans); and “The Farmer’s Son”, written by Troy H. Gardner (@troyhgardner) and perfo…

Thank you for your patience during our hiatus as our lead audio producer, Nicole, recovers from her brain tumor. We're sharing some details about her upcoming surgery and when we expect production to resume. Music by Sergey Cheremisinov. monstersoutofthecloset.com patreon.com/monstersoutoftheclosetBy Nicole Calande and Shriya Venkatesh

Do we take our position in the natural world for granted? What darker motivations lurk behind the flora and fauna around us? Featuring “A Mockery of Birds”, written T.R. North and featuring performances by Natalie Lydick (@backtonat), and “The Cruor Garland,” written by Julie Travis (@zawngoddess) with performances by Matt, Eric Little, J. M. Dow (…

On this most special night, we revel in the pandemonium and jubilation of the season with this exciting and fun ode to Halloween. Featuring “Morton Street”, written and performed by Victoria Black and featuring performances by Dallas Wheatley (@swheatpodcasts; credited as Sarah Wheatley), Kiki Gonglewski, Troy H. Gardner (@troyhgardner), Kim Schmid…

The sweetest fruit is that which taunts you by staying just out of reach, stoking your desire to grasp the FORBIDDEN. *Please note that this episode contains sexually explicit content.* Featuring “Banksia Men” written and performed by Mason Hawthorne (@MasonH_wr), and “Hungry Red” by Aya Denise Bautista, performed by Lucille Valentine (@severelytra…

Be on your guard - while you carry on with your life, others stalk the periphery, VENGEANCE in their hearts. Featuring “Cracking Open a Cold One” written by Taara Rangan and performed by Ari Reider, Taara Rangan, VXN (@nghm15), and Shriya Venkatesh. Music by Eric Matyas. Learn more at monstersoutofthecloset.com.…

When life fades away and death is too shy to step forward, the ROT creeps in... Featuring “Deathless” written by Emma Johnson-Rivard (@finalgirlz) and performed by Lucille Valentine (@severelytrans), Tal Minear (@starplanes), and Shriya Venkatesh; and “After” written by Nicole Calande and performed by Dallas Wheatley (@swheatpodcasts; credited as S…

Be wary of visiting cemeteries after dark. There can be GRAVE dangers lurking between the mournful markers... Featuring “Digging” written by Charlotte Platt (@Chazzaroo) and performed by Wart Hill, Eric Little, Ari Reider, and Matt (deadinsi.de/@Ackthrice); and “The Man Who Stalks the Space Between the Graves” written by Scott Savino and performed …

In unpredictable times, RITUALS can be a lifeline...or a more insidious undertow. Featuring “Proof of Evil” written and performed by Edward Ahern; and “Believe and Be Justified” written by Felix Flynn (@frightfulfelix) and performed by Casey Lucas (@CaseyLucasQuaid). Additional music by Eric Matyas, Kevin MacLeod, David Hilowitz, Blue Dot Sessions.…

Whether you stray off the beaten path or are faced with senseless death, the line between reality and imagination can blur. Follow us into these living NIGHTMARES... Featuring “The Creature in the Woods” written by Christopher J. Teuton of Filthy and Free Publishing and performed by Ari Reider (Tumblr: hendecagram); and “I Call Him Charlie” written…

Search out the ghastly secrets in this GOTHIC episode, and you may find more than you bargained for... Featuring “Sparrow” written by M. Regan (facebook.com/mreganfiction) and performed by Sheila Begin, Abigail Birkett (@abigailbirkett), Eric Little, Anna Podds, and Dell Robertson-Glenn. Additional music is by David Hilowitz, Soularflair, Kai Engel…

In one of our last bonus interviews, our supporting producer and frequent contributor, Taara Rangan chats with author (and former roommate), Liesl Matzka about her piece, Beneath the Surface, which was recently featured in FAIRY TALE. The discuss a formative love for mythology, writing from the perspective of a child, and creating complex character…

Who says monsters can’t have happy endings? Experience the magic in these dark and delightful FAIRY TALES. Featuring “Beneath the Surface” written by Liesl Matzka and performed by Robin Tynan, Christine Nguyen, Abigail Birkett (@abigailbirkett), and Ari Reider (Tumblr: theunstoriesseries) and “No Place for Deals” written and performed by Nicole Pen…

Producers Shriya and Nicole take you inside the many highlights from PodCon 2, including hilarious live events, the wonderful podcasters we met, and even a few steps we are taking to welcome other marginalized voices in our show. Check out our website to find the podcasts and creators we mentioned in our conversation. Learn more at monstersoutofthe…

In a universe of mostly empty space, the rare contact with life not of this world can be rife with apprehension, fear, and chaos. However, it can also be a chance for curiosity, wonder, and escape. It’s time to reach out and experience the ALIEN, in all its permutations. Featuring “The Bermuda Tapes” written by producer Nicole Calande (@NicoleCalan…