Best ORN Radio Podcasts (2024)

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The Clockmaker's Secret part 1: Strange Inheritance 1:05:04

3y ago1:05:04

1:05:04

After the sudden death of his father, Tobias Lenzner, his family, and brother- and father-in-law move into the old man's townhouse. The house sits atop his father's Clock shop. But things don't go quite smoothly for the Lenzner's as they would have hoped. Little do they know, it only gets weirder from here. Please enjoy the final series of the Tale…

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Musik der Verrückten part 4: Radio Deutsch 1:07:53

3y ago1:07:53

1:07:53

The Eldritch Broadcast has begun and the unearthly music of Sternenmusik Ballette reverberates through the streets of Berlin. Our investigators now face a race against time to stop this infernal broadcast, but can they overcome the power of music that drives people insane? Music Credits: "Threnody for the Victims of Hiroshima," and "Kosmogonia"by K…

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Bloopers from the Orne Library 9:53

3y ago9:53

9:53

It's the 2 year anniversary of The Tales from the Orne Library! Since day one with Alone Against the Flames, we have been dedicated to bringing you fun actual play content and great stories from the worlds of H.P. Lovecraft. As a special treat to celebrate this occasion, please enjoy this collection of bloopers, outtakes, and tangents from our more…

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Musik der Verrückten part 3: Maddening Melodies 53:02

3y ago53:02

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After coming across the unconscious, dehydrated, and babbling Dinah Neuman, our investigators hurry to get her to the hospital. With the police on their way, Father Konrad, Emmerich, and David rush to get as much information from her as they can. Soon it becomes apparent that they are tangled up in something far larger than they thought. Even with …

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Musik der Verrückten part 2: Resonance Effect 57:07

3y ago57:07

57:07

Still grappling with the thought that their friend and tenement-mate, Sabine, might have been kidnapped, our Investigators hasten their efforts to figure out what happened. Last night's strange performance, however, still clings in the air effecting the very world around them. The mystery and weirdness broaden as they delve deeper in this musical r…

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Musik der Verrückten part 1: Berlin, the Wicked City 1:03:00

3y ago1:03:00

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Berlin, 1927. The streets are alive with merriment as most hardships are far behind the city. Most denizens spend their nights in the numerous cabarets of the city where they enjoy drink, music, and other pleasures of the flesh. Though these dens of vice are places of amusement and lightheartedness, a dark force is rolling out across the streets, t…

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What's in the Cellar? 55:51

3y ago55:51

55:51

Faced with execution for a murder he claims he didn't commit, Arthur Blackwood puts forth a desperate plea to his law partner, Joseph Kline. Kline hires Harold Knight and Psychologist Norman Versailles. Together, they must search the Blackwood's summer cabin for whatever scraps of evidence they can find to prove his innocence. Blackwood claims that…

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The Shadow over Providence part 3: The Hotel of Horrors 1:09:01

3y ago1:09:01

1:09:01

After narrowly escaping with his life, Professor Maxwell finds himself in yet another sticky situation. Things get hairier for Marcus in the darkroom while Albert and Phil try to get the hotel's guests to safety. But dark forces move within the bowels of the Milton hotel, can our investigators stop them before it's too late? Music Credits:"Lost on …

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The Shadow over Providence part 2: Desperately Deputized 51:52

3y ago51:52

51:52

Still reeling from the chaos that ensued just moments before, our investigators find themselves on a bench in the Milton Hotel's main lobby staring down Chief Police Inspector Drummond. He begins his questioning and the investigators can already read the stress radiating from him. Before they know what all is going on, Drummond makes them an offer …

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The Shadow over Providence part 1: Lights Out 44:10

3y ago44:10

44:10

The Milton Hotel in Providence Rhode Island is bustling with activity tonight. There's a wedding on the second floor, the Geological society is holding their annual conference there as well. But the main event, is the Kingdom of Fire Exhibit, a collection of Egyptian artifacts all the way from the British Museum. It is at this exhibit that our inve…

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Something from Down There part 4: The Abyss Below 50:38

3y ago50:38

50:38

Still reeling from the cave-in, our investigators regroup and weigh their options. Before them lies answers, but in the way stands the remaining black-pus oozing zombies. One can meet quite a swift end if one is not careful. The deep places of the earth keep their secrets close and they do not take kindly to intruders. Can our investigators brave t…

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Something from Down There part 3: From the Grave 47:41

3+ y ago47:41

47:41

After dealing with mountain lions and claim jumpers, our investigators are finally ready to venture into the Owens Brother's silver mine. Petrus has a strange encounter that night that sets the mood for the day to come. Some question are answered, while more still are created. Can our investigators survive their excursion into the mine or will they…

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Something from Down There part 2: Trashin' the Camp 56:38

3+ y ago56:38

56:38

After a few strange encounters on the road to the Owens Brother's mine, our investigators finally found the hidden campsite. However, they are met by an unwelcoming growl from above. The camp appears to be empty, but things are not always what they seem. Will the clues left behind at the camp lead them closer to their quarry, or will the wilds of S…

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Something from Down There part 1: The Road to Riches 40:32

3+ y ago40:32

40:32

Nearly a year to the day of the Carew incident, the frontier town of Blackwood, South Dakota, has grown back to what it was like since last years tragedy. At least, that's what it seems. No one in town has heard or seen anything of the Owens Brothers or their workers in two weeks. The brothers own a lucrative silver mine hidden somewhere in Sulliva…

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The Serpent Gospel part 4: The Brazen Serpent 1:18:57

3+ y ago1:18:57

1:18:57

With Scruggs back among the world of the living, our investigators have a new problem to tackle. The last serpentine companion of Jeremiah has escaped from Doc Sinclair's clinic. Still seeking answers they must track him down. Can they find the truth of Jeremiah Carew's motives for being in Blackwood or will darkness fall over the town forever? Mus…

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The Serpent Gospel part 3: The Lazarus of Blackwood 1:01:18

3+ y ago1:01:18

1:01:18

With one of the serpent people dead along with their companion Scruggs, Reverend Arthur and Pete need to figure out what to do next. The remaining companion barely clings on to life, bleeding out profusely. Suspicions are aired and even more explainable things plague the town of Blackwood. Can our investigators find out whats going on before it's t…

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The Serpent Gospel part 2: The Serpent on the Mount 50:29

3+ y ago50:29

50:29

The arrival of Jeremiah Carew has made quite a stir around the town of Blackwood. The bizarre sermon he conducted has been the talk of the town all day and well into the night. Now, mysterious amber lights and a strange booming is coming from the top of Bishop's Peak. Danni, Marshal Douglas, and Reverend Arthur, awoken by these phenomena, steel the…

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The Seprent Gospel Part 1: The New Testament 52:12

3+ y ago52:12

52:12

The year is 1877. The small mining town of Blackwood South Dakota has had a prosperous year. The gold has been flowing out as people have been flowing in. Nothing strange or out of the ordinary has happened in or around town. That is until now, when in strolled Jeremiah Carew and his two companions to town, preaching a strange doctrine. Some folks …

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Dissociation Part 4: Dysphoria 1:20:50

3+ y ago1:20:50

1:20:50

Yet again thrust into new bodies, our investigators find themselves in the Alaskan wilderness decked out in survival gear and hunting rifles. They watched as a mysterious egg-shaped container dropped out of the sky. When they approached it, the device split open, releasing a large ooze-like entity. Now they must face off against this alien creature…

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Dissociation Part 3: The ol' College Try 56:03

3+ y ago56:03

56:03

Regaining consciousness packed inside a tent, our investigators find themselves in different bodies again, this time those of a group of college students from the University of Alaska Anchorage. Without any forms of ID and their electronics completely water-logged and useless, they discover that they are in the Alaskan Gold Rush era town of Bluff. …

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Dissociation Part 2: Identity Crisis 47:12

4y ago47:12

47:12

After waking in bodies that are not their own, our investigators began to try figure out what was going on. Not long after getting their bearings, the door to the house they were in burst open. In came several Alaskan State Troopers and a local sheriff, who see the body and the blood. Can our investigators prove their innocence, or is it the end of…

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Dissociation Part 1: Out of Body Experience 50:25

4y ago50:25

50:25

On Tuesday, March 26th 2019. Flight 7614 takes off from San Diego making a short three hour jaunt to Seattle. On board, our investigators settle in to what they believe to be just another flight. But everything take a turn once the they hit the two hour mark and strange things begin to happen. They will soon come to realize that nothing will ever b…

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Deadlight 1:18:03

4y ago1:18:03

1:18:03

Something terrible has happened in a small cottage outside of Bolton Massachusetts. A great evil is on the loose and terrorizing the surrounding area. Our investigators find themselves unwittingly thrown into this horrific situation when the weather decides to take a turn for the worse. Can James and Eliza prevent this evil from spreading to the wo…

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The Haunter of the Dark 59:56

4y ago59:56

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Written by H.P. Lovecraft in December of 1936. The Haunter in the Dark follows the story of writer Robert Blake and his obsession with a dark, ominous church steeple on Federal Hill, his ensuing madness, and the consequences of meddling with forces you do not understand. Be sure to listen with the lights on, for it may be your only protection from …

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Long Way from Home part 8: Land Down Under 1:37:40

4y ago1:37:40

1:37:40

The final part of Long Way from Home. Deep inside the Yudnamutana mine, our investigators find themselves at the shore of a large underground lake. Across from them is a mysterious light and a narrow ledge to get there. Inside will grant answers and yet more question. Along the way, they will meet an intriguing companion and come to realize that th…

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Long Way from Home part 7: Gone Walkabout 51:34

4y ago51:34

51:34

Our investigators find themselves looking over the aftermath of the brief fight with Dr. Webber. They realize that they have overstayed their welcome and pack up and leave that same night. Their destination: the Yudnamutana mine. Orson finds what he's been looking for and the sky brings a mysterious visitor as they prepare to journey into the mine …

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Long Way from Home part 6: The Good Doctor 48:07

4y ago48:07

48:07

The discoveries made about the Paralana Spa have left our investigators on edge. After catching the attention of the spa cook while very conspicuously sneaking around the complex, Henry, Louie, and Orson must think quickly to get out of this hairy situation. Events around the spa become more mysterious and Doctor Webber becomes increasingly more su…

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Long Way from Home part 5: Rest and Radiation 54:54

4y ago54:54

54:54

We return to our adventure Down Under as our investigators spend time at Doctor Webber's spa. With Orson on the mend, they warily join Webber in the pools of the spa. Now being offered one-on-one sessions, they split up, trying to uncover more about this mysterious spa and what Doctor Webber's true intentions are.Music Credits: "Under the Nameless …

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Love You to Death 52:05

4y ago52:05

52:05

On Valentines day, 1929, men from Chicago's notorious North Side gang were gunned down. The following day, our investigator, Jack Boone, is visited by an old friend, desperate to reclaim her dog who had been taken away in all the madness of the massacre. With the help of his contacts, Jack gets to work, but what awaits for him as he unravels this m…

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The Unnameable and the Hound 40:57

4y ago40:57

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Featured in this episode are two, spine-tingling tales of graveyards and the stories and fates of those who disturb them. In "The Unnameable," we follow the tale of two friends as they debate the supernatural in a grim location. "The Hound" tells the tale of the horror and inevitable doom that befalls a pair of amoral grave robbers. Special thanks …

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Long Way from Home part 4: The Doctor is In 39:53

4y ago39:53

39:53

Orson lies on the ground bleeding, shoddy bandages covering his wound. The McEwans do what they can to aid the injured man while the others do everything to help both of their companions. Not being able to reach a hospital from their location, they must think of what to do next to save the dying professor's life. It seems Paralana is the only optio…

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Long Way from Home part 3: Going Bush 48:38

4y ago48:38

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After a sudden and rude awakening, our investigators get to cracking on heading to the Yudnamutana mine and Paralana Spa. They hire a local man who can take them, who suggests they stop at the Homestead of the Mindalee Station along the way. The station happens to be where all the activity seems to be focused in. They begin to learn that the Outbac…

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Long Way from Home part 2: At the Edge of Civilization 40:13

4y ago40:13

40:13

After arriving in the desolate town of Farina, our investigators finally meet up as a whole. Orson ask around about the meteorites, Louie continues his search for the "Devil Sheep" and Henry has an interesting conversation in the Masonic lodge. Music credits: "Under the Nameless City," and "Lost on Sentinel Hill" by Graham Plowman "Spooky Spooks" b…

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Long Way from Home part 1: Strangers in a Strange Land 1:02:57

4y ago1:02:57

1:02:57

The beginning of our longest series yet. Our investigators find themselves drawn to Australia, particularly the North Flinders Range of South Australia. This region has been a hot bed of mysterious activity. Earthquakes that happen at the same time every single morning, meteor showers focused in a very tight perimeter, and a mysterious spa with mir…

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Alone Against the Frost 45:31

4y ago45:31

45:31

Another solo adventure written by Chaosium inc. You, the listener take on the role of anthropology professor Laurence Nadelman. You have finally secured the funding necessary to take an expedition to the vast unexplored regions of Canada. With you are three of your graduate students, Bernard Ebstein, Sylvia Davidson, and Norman Falkner as well as y…

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The Devil in the Details part 3: ...So it shall be 1:23:31

4+ y ago1:23:31

1:23:31

Gathering once more at the steps of the Orne Library, our investigators once again consolidate their information. Now knowing where they can find the mysterious perpetrator, they set out, ready to end the killings. Can they survive as the mystery killer comes on to their investigation? Will there ever be a happy ending for them? Music Credits "Carc…

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The Devil in the Details part 2: So it is Written... 1:00:29

4+ y ago1:00:29

1:00:29

After the events in the rare book collection and the theft of the original blueprints of the Miskatonic, our investigators are now more determined to solve this ever growing mystery. The two professors, Morrison and Wagner, accompany Dr. DuVayne and Dr. Armitage to the hospital while Quincy remains in the library to roam the stacks. Howard and Hann…

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The Devil in the Details part 1: Hitting the Books 58:19

4+ y ago58:19

58:19

*As a heads up* this is technically episode two of this arc, but due to technical difficulties and equipment malfunctions, the true first episode had to be scrapped as it was very difficult to listen too. As such, there is a brief recap at the start of this episode that will explain all the events of the first so that you are not lost.After the mys…

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Dagon, Nyarlathotep, and Azathoth; a Trio of Terror 29:33

4+ y ago29:33

29:33

H.P. Lovecraft crated a rich and varied mythos, and other than the eponymous Cthulhu, these three, Azathoth, Nyarlathotep, and Dagon, are the most terrifying and well known. These stories follow the horrors around namesakes and the consequences of those who cross them, willingly or not. Music credits: "Under the Nameless City" by Graham Plowman "Sp…

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Paper Chase 59:49

4+ y ago59:49

59:49

Another interlude story. When some books suddenly go missing from Thomas Kimball's house, it falls on two family friends, miner James Williams and lawyer Clovis McNale to find out whats going on. Perhaps this investigation could also shed some light on the disappearance of Thomas' uncle Douglas five years ago. What secrets does Arnoldsburg Michigan…

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The Nightmare on Canvas part 4: Curtain Call 59:22

4+ y ago59:22

59:22

With the Finche estate in chaos, Oswald has finally revealed the truth about Argo Finche and the horror known as the Rakshasa. Having discovered a ritual to banish the beast, our Investigators desperately search for the missing parts of said ritual. Each split up to find their respective ingredient. What new horror awaits for them as the split up? …

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The Lightless Beacon ft. Spectravision 1:27:11

4+ y ago1:27:11

1:27:11

A collaboration with our friends at Spectravision. The Beacon Island lighthouse has gone out and the S.S Essex County flounders on the rocky waters. Two passengers manage to escape before a devastating storm rolls in. Why did the light go out and what dark secrets does the lighthouse hold? Music credits: "Welcome to Arkham," "Carcosa," "Great Cthul…

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The Nightmare on Canvas part 3: The Secret Life of Argo Finche 41:55

4+ y ago41:55

41:55

Tension and fear sit heavy in the air as more unexplainable events occur at the Finche estate. With their collective sanity beginning to wane, our investigators push deeper into the mystery that is Argo Finche. What dark secret is Oswald Burroughs hiding? Will Nigel ever find first aid? Who's next? Music Credits: "Under the Nameless City" by Graham…

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The Nightmare on Canvas part 2: Whodunnit 1:01:35

4+ y ago1:01:35

1:01:35

With twenty auction guests unaccounted for, tension and fear begins to grow. Mysterious events start happening all over the FInche estate and something is really wrong about those paintings. Can our investigators find out what's happening before it's too late? Music Credits "Under the Nameless City" and "Carcosa" by Graham Plowman "Spooky Spooks" b…

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The Nightmare on Canvas part 1: Status Quo 48:36

4+ y ago48:36

48:36

World famous artist, Argo Finche is dead. With no heirs and few living relatives left, all his artwork is to be auctioned off. Whether directly invited, helping, or having seen the announcement in the news, our investigators arrive to the auction. But something else is there as well, a dark secret held by Finche. Music credits:"Welcome to Arkham" a…

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The Color out of Space 1:22:23

4+ y ago1:22:23

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Written by H.P. Lovecraft in 1927, The Color out of Space follows the story of the second hand account of the mysterious events that took place on the Gardner family farm after a meteorite crashed to earth near their house. Music credits: "Welcome to Arkham," "Carcosa," and "Lost on Sentinel Hill" by Graham Plowman…

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The Dead of Winter part 4: The Wind Walker 1:34:25

4+ y ago1:34:25

1:34:25

Our investigators have been forcefully liberated from their train car. Lost in the wilds of Canada and severely injured, is there any hope in rescuing Bertrand? Will the winged beast return to finish them off? Is that the sound of barking off in the distance? Music credits: "Welcome to Arkham" and "Carcosa" by Graham Plowman "Spooky Spooks" by the …

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The Dead of Winter part 3: Frozen Tracks 1:19:08

4+ y ago1:19:08

1:19:08

With tickets in hand and a lead to follow, our investigators board the rails on toward Canada. A mysterious woman follows them along the way. What horrors await for them in transit? Will our investigators survive their journey? Will they ever stop making puns on Chuck Steaks name? Music Credits "Spooky Spooks" by the Victor Military Band…

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The Dead of Winter Part 2: A Trail Gone Cold 50:08

5y ago50:08

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A brief stint at St. Mary's. Questions researched and clues investigated. Preparations made for a long, cold journey. The Mystery deepens Music Credits "Spooky Spooks" by the Victor Military Band

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The Dead of Winter part 1: A Chilling Discovery 1:01:15

5y ago1:01:15

1:01:15

An urgent telegram received. A close friend goes missing. A grisly spectacle awaits. Join us for our first actual play session Music Credits "Spooky Spooks" by the Victor Military Band

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