The 34 Best Qcode Podcasts (2026)

Blackout is the show that put Qcode on the map, and honestly, it still holds up. Rami Malek plays Simon Itani, a small-town New Hampshire radio DJ who becomes an unlikely leader when the entire national power grid goes dark. Season one is a tense survival story that nails the claustrophobia of a community turning on itself when the lights go out. The sound design does a lot of heavy lifting here -- you genuinely feel the darkness pressing in through your headphones.

Season two shifts perspective to Aja Naomi King as Wren Foster, and while it takes the story in a very different direction, it keeps the same unsettling energy. The writing is sharp about how quickly social structures fall apart when resources get scarce. Scott Conroy created something that works both as a thriller and as a character study of people pushed past their limits.

With 24 episodes across two seasons, a 4.6-star rating from over 27,000 reviews, and production values that rival anything on television, Blackout remains the gold standard for what a scripted podcast can be. It premiered in 2019 and was one of the first fiction podcasts to really attract mainstream attention. If you are new to audio drama and want to understand what the fuss is about, start here.

Tessa Thompson stars as Alice Sharman, an idealistic journalist who follows a group of paranormal explorers investigating a strange phenomenon: if you make a specific sequence of left and right turns on a back road, you end up somewhere that should not exist. The premise sounds simple, but Jack Anderson's writing takes it to genuinely unsettling places.

The story unfolds through Alice's recorded documentation, which gives the whole thing an intimate, found-footage quality. Thompson is terrific in the role -- her Alice is smart and skeptical but also in way over her head, which makes the supernatural elements hit harder when they arrive. Emma Tammi's direction keeps the pacing tight across 14 episodes, even when the mythology gets complex.

The sound design deserves special mention. Qcode productions always sound polished, but The Left Right Game uses its soundscape to create genuinely disorienting moments that mess with your sense of space. It earned a 4.5-star rating from over 5,000 reviews, and after a bidding war, Amazon picked it up for a TV adaptation. That kind of industry attention tells you something about the quality of the source material. The ending is deliberately ambiguous, which will either thrill or frustrate you depending on your temperament.

Here is a premise that will keep you up at night, literally. Markiplier (Mark Fischbach) plays a night watchman who finishes his shift only to discover that everyone who fell asleep the previous night is dead. Not some people. Everyone. The survivors are all insomniacs, night shift workers, and anyone else who happened to stay awake. Now they have to figure out what happened before exhaustion forces them to close their eyes.

Created by Jake Emanuel and Willie Block, the show burns through its 9-episode first season at a relentless pace. Markiplier brings his massive YouTube following to the project, but his performance genuinely works here -- there is a raw panic in his voice acting that feels authentic rather than performative. The horror elements are unsettling without being gratuitous, and the mystery of what is causing the deaths keeps you guessing.

The show earned an impressive 4.9-star rating from nearly 16,000 reviews, making it one of the highest-rated fiction podcasts on Apple Podcasts. It also got adapted into a TV series, which speaks to how compelling the concept is. Fair warning: season one ends on a significant cliffhanger that has left listeners waiting for resolution.

Based on the viral Reddit story by Rebecca Klingel (originally posted under the name CK Walker), Borrasca is a psychological thriller that starts as a coming-of-age mystery and takes some genuinely dark turns. Cole Sprouse plays Sam Walker, looking back on a childhood summer in the small Missouri town of Drisking where his sister disappeared. The town has secrets, and those secrets go deep.

Season one builds slowly and deliberately across 9 episodes, layering small-town atmosphere with mounting dread. Sprouse is well-cast -- his Sam sounds haunted in a way that makes you dread the eventual reveal of what actually happened. Season two picks up the story with Sam being dragged back to confront what he left behind, adding another 7 episodes that expand the mythology without losing the personal stakes.

The content warnings are there for good reason. Borrasca goes to some genuinely disturbing places, particularly in its final twists. It earned a 4.8-star rating from over 7,000 reviews, and the strong reaction from listeners says a lot about how effectively it builds tension and pays it off. If you read the original Reddit story and thought it could not get more unsettling, the audio production proves otherwise. This is not background listening material.

Demi Moore stars as and executive produces this six-episode adult drama about a woman running a secret website where women share their most intimate sexual fantasies -- all while her own marriage is quietly falling apart. Created and directed by Shana Feste, Dirty Diana sits in a very different space from most Qcode productions. No monsters, no apocalypse. Just uncomfortable truths about desire, connection, and the distance that can grow between two people sharing a bed.

The cast is stacked with talent. Lena Dunham, Melanie Griffith, Gwendoline Christie, Rosa Salazar, and Mackenzie Davis all appear in various roles. Moore anchors everything with a performance that is both vulnerable and guarded, and the show benefits enormously from her willingness to sit in the awkwardness of Diana's situation rather than rushing past it.

Episodes run 36 to 48 minutes, which gives the writing room to breathe. The pacing is deliberate and novelistic rather than pulpy. With a 4.5-star rating from over 2,200 reviews, it clearly resonated with listeners looking for something more grounded than the typical fiction podcast fare. Dirty Diana proves Qcode can do quiet character drama just as effectively as high-concept genre stuff.

What happens when a truck driver picks up a loaded trailer but has no idea what is really inside? Cynthia Erivo -- Tony, Grammy, and Emmy winner -- stars in this seven-part scripted thriller that takes place almost entirely on an isolated highway at night. Dan Blank wrote and directed the series, and the tight focus on a single character in a single location forces the show to be incredibly creative with its sound design.

Erivo carries the entire production on her shoulders, and she is more than up for it. Her voice work conveys exhaustion, fear, determination, and suspicion in equal measure. The immersive audio is specifically designed for headphones -- Qcode recommends using them, and they are right. Sound effects come from specific directions, the truck engine rumbles beneath you, and things in the trailer behind you make noises that you really wish they would not.

The show earned a 4-star rating from over 8,200 reviews, which is a strong showing for a limited-run fiction podcast. Some listeners found the heavy reliance on sound design in the final episodes a bit confusing without visuals, but most praised the overall experience as gripping. At just 7 main episodes, it does not overstay its welcome. A tight, propulsive listen for anyone who enjoys thrillers with claustrophobic settings.

Matthew McConaughey voicing a self-important cattle dog who fancies himself Head of Ranch Security on a Texas Panhandle ranch. That sentence alone should tell you whether this is for you. Based on John R. Erickson's beloved book series, this adaptation was directed by Jeff Nichols and features a ridiculous cast for what is technically a kids' show: Jesse Plemons, Kirsten Dunst, Cynthia Erivo, Leslie Jordan, Joel Edgerton, Michael Shannon, and Scoot McNairy.

The 5-part story arc follows Hank and his timid sidekick Drover as they get lost in the Dark Unchanted Forest, which naturally Hank insists on calling the Dark Uncharted Forest because he is nothing if not confident in his own intelligence. McConaughey is having the time of his life in this role. His Hank is pompous, oblivious, and endlessly lovable in that way only a dog who takes himself too seriously can be.

With a 4.6-star rating from over 4,300 reviews, this has become a family favorite. Kids love the adventure, adults love the voice cast and the humor that operates on multiple levels. It is short -- just 7 episodes total -- and listeners have been loudly requesting more ever since. H-E-B sponsored the original run, which gives the whole thing a charmingly Texan sensibility.

One of Qcode's earliest productions, Gaslight stars Chloe Grace Moretz as a young woman whose childhood best friend Danny suddenly reappears after vanishing during senior year. Turns out Danny has been in a cult, and the reunion is anything but a simple catch-up. Amandla Stenberg, Taran Killam, John Gallagher Jr., and Penelope Ann Miller round out a strong cast.

Miles Joris-Peyrafitte wrote and directed this 10-episode first season, and the episodes run a brisk 10 to 17 minutes each. That tight runtime works in the show's favor -- each installment drops a new piece of the puzzle and cuts away before you have time to process it. The psychological tension builds effectively as the line between helping a friend and being manipulated becomes increasingly blurry.

The show earned a 3.7-star rating from over 3,300 reviews, with the lower score largely reflecting listener frustration that the season ends on a cliffhanger with no resolution in sight. A companion novel was eventually released in 2024 that fills in some gaps. As a standalone season, Gaslight is a well-acted, briskly paced psychological thriller that benefits from not trying to be bigger than it needs to be. The cult dynamics feel uncomfortably plausible.

Rhett McLaughlin of the internet duo Rhett & Link takes the lead in this supernatural noir comedy, and the results are surprisingly excellent. He plays a 911 phone jockey who discovers there is a whole shadow world operating beneath Los Angeles -- monsters, magic, and mysterious forces that most people never notice. He has what he calls a "Craydar," which is exactly as absurd as it sounds.

Created by Jonathan Strailey and Brandon Bestenheider, Ronstadt is produced by Qcode, Wood Elf, and Mythical Entertainment. The show blends comedy and fantasy in a way that feels more like Buffy the Vampire Slayer than it does like a typical creepypasta podcast. McLaughlin proves he can act beyond his usual comedy format -- there is real warmth and bewilderment in his performance that grounds the wilder supernatural elements.

With 12 episodes across one season, it tells a complete story arc while leaving room for more. The 4.8-star rating from over 1,800 reviews puts it among the highest-rated shows in the Qcode catalog. Rated clean, which makes it one of the more accessible Qcode shows for younger audiences. Fans have been vocal about wanting a second season, which is probably the best compliment any series can get.

Rosamund Pike playing the secret first female president of the United States is a pitch that practically sells itself, and the execution matches the premise. Edith Wilson's husband Woodrow suffered a paralyzing stroke after World War I, and rather than let anyone know, Edith ran the country from behind closed doors for nearly a year -- signing documents, making decisions, and keeping the whole charade going. This really happened, and it is bananas.

Gonzalo Cordova and Travis Helwig created the show as a collaboration between Qcode and Crooked Media, playing up the absurdity of the situation with modern comedic sensibility while keeping the historical skeleton intact. Pike is clearly having a blast with the role, bringing an aristocratic sharpness to Edith that makes her scheming entertaining rather than off-putting. The supporting cast handles the political maneuvering and scandals with equal energy.

At 11 episodes running 27 to 34 minutes each, it moves fast and does not pad itself out. The 4.5-star rating from over 1,800 reviews reflects an audience that came for the absurd true story and stayed for Pike's performance. If you have ever thought history podcasts are dry, this one will change your mind. It is basically Veep set in 1919.

A lost spaceship returns to Earth after 35 years with a single survivor on board. The catch: he has not aged a day. His twin brother, meanwhile, is now an old man. Richard Madden plays the returning astronaut Edward, and Brian Cox (the Scottish actor, not the physicist) plays his aged twin Hunter. Both also executive produce the series.

Rhys Wakefield and William Day Frank created and wrote the show, and the concept gives them rich material to explore. The twin dynamic is the emotional core -- imagine reuniting with your sibling after decades, except you look exactly the same and they have lived an entire life without you. That personal story plays out against a larger mystery about what happened during those 35 years in space and what it means for humanity.

The production quality is top-shelf, as you would expect from Qcode, with 10 episodes running 27 to 43 minutes each. It earned a 4.4-star rating from nearly 2,500 reviews. Listeners consistently praise the voice acting and immersive audio design. Some found the ending frustratingly open, and there is no word on a second season. As a standalone sci-fi drama about time, loss, and identity, it works. Just do not go in expecting every question to get answered.

Gina Rodriguez stars as Mikaela Soto, a submersible pilot who joins an expedition to find a vanished flight over the Pacific Ocean. A grieving billionaire is funding the whole thing, which should be the first red flag. What starts as a recovery mission quickly reveals hidden dangers, sabotage, and threats in the deep water that nobody signed up for.

Lucas Passmore wrote the series and John Wynn directed it, keeping the tension high across 8 main episodes. James Purefoy co-stars, and the dynamic between his character and Rodriguez's Mikaela adds a layer of interpersonal conflict on top of the already dangerous situation. The underwater setting is used to great effect -- there is something inherently terrifying about being trapped in a small submersible when things go wrong.

With a 4.2-star rating from nearly 2,000 reviews, listeners appreciated the concise storytelling. One reviewer nailed it: "Short and exciting -- didn't draw it out for 6 unnecessary seasons." That brevity is genuinely refreshing. Some criticism focused on character development gaps and mid-roll ad placement disrupting tense moments, but the overall pace and plotting kept most listeners engaged through to the end.

Set in 2032, Ad Lucem follows a tech company called AD LUCEM O.I. that has over 10 million subscribers to its virtual assistant service called CARA -- operated not by AI but by live human agents. Chris Pine, Olivia Wilde, and Troian Bellisario star, with Bellisario also co-writing and co-directing alongside Joshua Close. The ethical questions pile up fast as the line between helping users and manipulating them gets uncomfortably thin.

The cast alone makes this worth your time. Pine brings a charismatic edge to his role, Wilde is compelling as always, and Fiona Shaw and Clancy Brown add gravitas to the supporting cast. At 9 episodes running 16 to 47 minutes, the pacing varies -- some episodes are tight and punchy, others take their time building atmosphere. The show starts as science fiction but pivots into thriller territory as the darker implications of the technology become clear.

It holds a 4.5-star rating from about 500 reviews, and the content warnings are extensive and warranted. This is not light listening. Themes of surveillance, consent, and the commodification of human connection run through every episode. If you liked Black Mirror's examination of technology gone sideways, Ad Lucem operates in similar territory but with a more character-driven approach.

Toni Collette plays Georgia Frontiere, the woman who went from aspiring opera singer to inheriting the LA Rams after her husband's death, becoming one of the first female NFL owners in history. Produced by Qcode in partnership with LuckyChap (Margot Robbie's production company), The Cantillon Company, and Vocab Films, this is one of the newer and most polished entries in the catalog.

The show tracks Georgia's extraordinary trajectory through a male-dominated sports industry where nobody wanted her there. Collette brings layers of vulnerability and steel to the role -- her Georgia is ambitious, flawed, and fascinating. Michelle Rosenfarb created the series, and the writing avoids the trap of making Georgia either a saint or a villain. She is complicated, and the show is better for it.

With 8 main episodes running 36 to 58 minutes (plus bonus content bringing the total to 21 entries), this is substantial storytelling. The 4.8-star rating from 130 reviews reflects the strong early reception. Reviewers consistently note that the show transcends sports podcasting -- you do not need to care about football to be drawn in. The themes of power, ambition, scandal, and the cost of demanding respect in spaces where you are unwelcome are universal.

Naomi Scott, Bel Powley, and Olivia Cooke star in this immersive audio drama about imposter syndrome, perfectionism, and that vicious internal critic that tells you nothing you do is good enough. Lydia has spent her entire life guided by a "Soft Voice" -- and then one day, it disappears. She is left to navigate the world on her own for the first time, and the results are messy and real.

James Bloor wrote and directed the series, and the creative choices are inventive. Episode 5 features a podcast-within-a-podcast format that incorporates a fictional true crime show -- the kind of formal experimentation that audio drama is uniquely suited for. The 10 main episodes range from 11 to 35 minutes, and the tonal shifts between episodes keep the show from settling into a comfortable rhythm, which feels intentional.

Apple Podcasts selected it for their Series Essentials collection, and it holds a 4.3-star rating from over 1,100 reviews. The show handles mental health themes, self-harm references, and LGBTQ+ representation with care and specificity. Some listeners wanted more resolution in the ending, but the journey itself is what makes Soft Voice stick with you. It takes the abstract experience of self-doubt and gives it a narrative structure that makes it tangible.

Two women from very different backgrounds discover they are being terrorized by the same multi-generational curse, and their lives become intertwined in ways neither expected. Charmaine Bingwa (The Good Fight) and Katherine McNamara (Shadowhunters) lead the cast in this horror thriller produced by Qcode and Vertigo Entertainment.

Season one establishes the curse and the connection between Felicia and Kira across 9 episodes. Season two goes deeper, tracing things back to an 18th-century sorcerer named Doctor Joachim. With 18 total episodes across both seasons, the show has room to build out its mythology while keeping the personal stakes front and center. Episodes run 30 to 47 minutes, which gives the horror elements space to develop rather than relying on cheap jump scares.

It earned a 4.2-star rating from over 1,300 reviews. The world-building drew praise from listeners, though some felt the historical storylines in season two pulled focus from the present-day narrative. Content warnings cover hate speech, graphic violence, and strong language. If you enjoy horror that traces its roots through generations -- think Hereditary or The Haunting of Hill House -- The Burned Photo operates in that tradition of inherited trauma made literal and supernatural.

Set 15,000 years after civilization collapses, Birds of Empire imagines a new world in "New Dakota" where tribal nations -- the Wolves, Rams, Bears, and Birds -- compete for power as a new empire rises from the ashes. Created by Jason Lew, this is easily the most ambitious world-building in the Qcode catalog, and it largely pays off.

The show ran for 37 episodes across 2 seasons, mixing main story episodes with "Legends & Lore" bonus content that fleshes out the mythology. That episode count alone sets it apart from the typical Qcode limited series. Individual episodes range from 9 to 46 minutes, and the show uses distinct vocal performances to give each tribal culture its own identity. The narrator for the opening segments and bonus episodes adds a mythic, oral-tradition quality to the storytelling.

With a 4.5-star rating from over 500 reviews, listeners praised the "stellar performances" and immersive world-building. The show takes real swings with its scope -- war, natural disasters, political maneuvering across multiple factions -- and mostly lands them. Season two ends on a significant cliffhanger, and fans are actively hoping for a third season. If you miss the epic fantasy of early Game of Thrones and want that feeling in audio form, Birds of Empire is the closest thing you will find.

In a near-future Los Angeles where mind readers are outlawed, Dianna Agron plays Sid, a woman who has hidden her telepathic abilities her entire life. When murders potentially committed by a mind reader start piling up, her carefully maintained cover starts to crack -- especially after she gets romantically involved with the mysterious Andie, played by Maria Sten, who may be connected to the criminal underworld.

Alex O Eaton created, wrote, and directed the series, blending sci-fi, noir, and romance into something that feels genuinely fresh. The concept of telepathy as a prosecutable offense gives the whole show a civil-rights allegory undercurrent without ever becoming preachy about it. Agron and Sten have strong vocal chemistry, and the romantic tension between their characters adds an emotional dimension that keeps the show from being purely a genre exercise.

Nine episodes, a 4.6-star rating from nearly 600 reviews, and a sponsorship from Dipsea audio stories that actually fits the show's sensibility. The queer romance at the center is handled with confidence and specificity rather than being treated as a novelty. Multiple listeners are vocally requesting a second season, which speaks to how effectively the first season builds its world and leaves you wanting more. Narcissa is one of the more underrated entries in the Qcode lineup.

Wyatt Russell plays Ivan Harris, a smooth-talking guy detained at the mysterious Ravenholm Institute. The central questions: is Ivan really a trained killer, and is his imaginary friend Lark actually real? Monica Potter co-stars as Doctor Bell, the psychiatrist trying to figure him out, and Brent Jennings brings Lark to life with real personality.

Spenser Cohen and Anna Halberg created the show, and they strike an interesting balance between comedy and genuine suspense. Russell brings a roguish charm to Ivan that keeps you guessing about whether to trust him. The institutional setting creates natural tension -- every conversation between Ivan and Doctor Bell becomes a chess match where neither player is being fully honest.

Eight main episodes plus a bonus episode, running 30 to 45 minutes each, with a 4.7-star rating from over 770 reviews. The production quality and sound design are exactly what you expect from Qcode at this point -- professional, immersive, cinematic. The biggest criticism in reviews is that the show seems designed for multiple seasons but no second season has been announced. That pattern of leaving listeners hanging is unfortunately common across the Qcode catalog, but taken as a single season, Classified is a smart and entertaining listen.

A sci-fi musical drama set in a futuristic Los Angeles where humans and androids coexist uneasily. Kesha, Chloe Bailey, and Mason Gooding lead the cast in this neo-noir story about a runaway android and the gang member sent to capture her -- who naturally develops complicated feelings about his assignment. Created by Vanya Asher (Shadow and Bone) and executive produced by Kesha.

Yes, it is a musical. And yes, it works. The songs are integrated into the narrative rather than dropped in as interruptions, and the cyberpunk setting gives the musical numbers a distinctive atmosphere. The supporting cast includes Frances Fisher, Benito Skinner, and Lachlan Watson. At 15 episodes running 28 to 37 minutes each, it has the most room to breathe of any Qcode original.

The show earned a 4.5-star rating from over 520 reviews. One reviewer compared the production quality to a "blockbuster tele-series," which is high praise for an audio-only format. Themes of community, identity, and acceptance run through the cyberpunk setting in ways that feel earned rather than heavy-handed. If the phrase "sci-fi musical noir" makes you curious rather than skeptical, Electric Easy will reward that curiosity.

Kiersey Clemons stars as Private Tessa Dixon, stationed at a remote Texas army base where she discovers a mysterious tape labeled "Ghost Tape." Playing it triggers something supernatural tied to her family's dark past. Nia DaCosta (Candyman) and Aron Eli Coleite co-created the series, with Alexandra E Hartman writing and Malakai directing.

The military setting adds a dimension that most supernatural podcasts lack -- the rigid hierarchy and isolation of base life create their own kind of horror before the ghost stuff even starts. Clemons also executive produces, and her performance as Tessa carries the show. The army psychiatrist Oscar Martinez provides a skeptical counterpoint, though some listeners felt the supporting performances were stiffer than the lead.

Eight episodes running 21 to 25 minutes each make this one of the shorter Qcode productions. It holds a 4-star rating from over 630 reviews. Critics noted some military rank inaccuracies that might bother service members, and the ending divided listeners. But the core concept -- military horror with a family mystery underneath -- is compelling, and Clemons makes Tessa someone you root for. The tight runtime means it never drags, even if it leaves some threads loose.

Rory Anne Dahl plays Clementine, a blind teenager who develops supernatural powers after her father dies. She has to keep those abilities hidden because a sinister organization called The Institute is hunting people like her. Emily Hampshire co-stars as Shadow, and the dynamic between the two characters anchors the emotional story.

What makes The Beautiful Liar unique in the Qcode catalog is its origin: it was created by Sam Nelson Harris of the band X Ambassadors as a companion to the band's album of the same name. Harris's brother Casey has been blind since birth, which informed the show's commitment to creating an inclusive and immersive audio experience. The medium of podcasting is particularly well-suited to a story centered on a blind protagonist -- there are no visual shortcuts, and the audience experiences the world primarily through sound, just as Clementine does.

Nine episodes, a 4.7-star rating from over 540 reviews, and a clean content rating that makes it accessible to younger listeners. Stefanie Able Horowitz directed, and the show was produced in association with Interscope Films. The representation of disability feels authentic rather than performative, and the YA-flavored supernatural plot keeps the pacing brisk. A surprisingly touching entry in the catalog.

Two slackers decide to catch an escaped convicted murderer hiding in their town because there is a million-dollar reward, and honestly, that money is not going to earn itself. Lamorne Morris (New Girl) and Billy Magnussen (No Time to Die) play Ben and Grant, and Jamie-Lee O'Donnell rounds out the main trio as Shelly O'Keith.

The premise is essentially a comedy action movie in audio form. Morris and Magnussen have great vocal chemistry -- you can hear the friendship and the mutual bad-decision-making that drives the plot forward. The comedy works because the characters take their absurd situation seriously, which makes the danger feel real even when the dialogue is making you laugh.

Nine full episodes plus a trailer, running 16 to 28 minutes each, with a 4.6-star rating from nearly 1,300 reviews. It is a complete series, which means you actually get an ending -- a genuine luxury in the Qcode world. Listeners praised the writing and character chemistry, though some noted that heavy ad loads in shorter episodes could be frustrating. As a breezy, entertaining comedy thriller, Unwanted delivers exactly what it promises without trying to be something deeper.

Justin McElroy (of My Brother, My Brother and Me fame) hosts this horror anthology as Mr. Boogey, delivering weekly chilling tales designed to unsettle. If you have ever wished The Twilight Zone had an audio equivalent hosted by someone who genuinely enjoys creeping you out, this is your show.

The anthology format means each of the 12 episodes tells a standalone story, so you can jump in anywhere. McElroy guides listeners through each tale with a narrator's relish, and the individual stories range from 19 to 40 minutes. The season finale ("Rarities") drew particular praise for being "visceral and gnarly" in the best possible way. The production quality and immersive audio design are consistent with Qcode's standards -- meaning they are excellent.

A 4.7-star rating from nearly 560 reviews puts it among the better-received shows in the catalog. The anthology structure avoids the cliffhanger problem that plagues many Qcode series -- each story has a beginning, middle, and end. One content warning worth noting: Episode 7 includes animal harm. The show threads a needle between horror and dark humor that McElroy is well-suited to navigate. If you need a podcast for a long drive at night, this will keep you very alert.

Five high school friends reunite at a fan convention for a fictional franchise called Bloodthirsty Hearts -- and then creatures from that fictional universe actually invade the event. Victoria Moroles, Gus Birney, Sofia Bryant, Sivan Alyra Rose, and Cheyenne Haynes play the core group, with Taran Killam and Naomi Grossman in supporting roles.

George V. Ghanem created and wrote the series, produced jointly by Qcode and Tenderfoot TV (the team behind Atlanta Monster and Up and Vanished). Sam Beasley directed, and the blend of nostalgia, fandom humor, and actual supernatural danger gives the show a personality that distinguishes it from straightforward horror. One reviewer compared it to "Vampires meets Stranger Things," which captures the vibe pretty well.

Eight main episodes running about 24 to 30 minutes each, with a 4.3-star rating from over 400 reviews. The comedy works because the characters feel like real friends with genuine history, not just archetypes thrown into a scary situation. The production handles the shift from convention comedy to genuine supernatural threat without losing either tone. A fun, relatively light entry in the Qcode catalog that still delivers on the genre elements.

Carey Mulligan, Phoebe Tonkin, and Mckenna Grace star in this 9-episode audio drama inspired by the true story of the Fox Sisters, the infamous mediums who rose to fame in the 19th century by supposedly conjuring the dead and inadvertently spawned a new religion: Spiritualism. Directed by Shawn Christensen and produced by Criminal Content in partnership with Qcode.

The show takes the historical facts and dramatizes them with care, exploring how three sisters from Hydesville, New York, went from strange knocking sounds in their home to a nationwide phenomenon. Mulligan, Tonkin, and Grace bring distinct personalities to the sisters, and the production resists the temptation to play the story purely as a debunking exercise. Whether the sisters were genuine mediums or brilliant con artists is left for the listener to grapple with.

Episodes run 21 to 27 minutes, and the 4.6-star rating from nearly 300 reviews reflects strong listener satisfaction. Bonus director conversations add behind-the-scenes context. Reviewers praised the professional acting quality, with one noting that "when real actors take over, it's a different world." If you are interested in the intersection of faith, fraud, and 19th-century American weirdness, The Foxes of Hydesville brings that story to life beautifully.

Rachel Brosnahan (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel) plays Julia, a lonely New York transplant who discovers that her home speaker is picking up her neighbors' conversations. Instead of reporting the glitch, she starts listening. And then she gets obsessed. And then things get dangerous.

Sabrina Jaglom created, wrote, and directed the show, and the concept is tailor-made for audio. You are literally eavesdropping alongside Julia, hearing fragments of other people's lives through a tinny speaker. The sound design makes you complicit in her voyeurism, which is both clever and uncomfortable. Manish Dayal, Bridget Regan, and Daniel J Watts co-star, and the supporting cast adds texture to the lives Julia is secretly monitoring.

Eight main episodes plus a bonus, running 19 to 25 minutes each, produced by Qcode, Automatik, and Scrap Paper Pictures. The 3.6-star rating from 945 reviews is lower than some Qcode shows, largely because the finale frustrated listeners who wanted clearer resolution. That caveat aside, the first seven episodes are a masterclass in building paranoia through audio -- the mystery deepens with each overheard conversation, and Brosnahan sells Julia's spiral from curiosity to obsession convincingly.

Greek mythology meets modern Hollywood in this musical comedy about Cupid losing his godly powers after his mother's love potion goes missing. He has seven days to find it on Earth or face eternal combat training, which is Olympus's version of detention, apparently. Diego Boneta, Naomie Ackie, Rupert Friend, and Dillon Francis star.

Katy Cavanagh-Jupe wrote and directed the show, produced by Qcode, Double Garage Films, and Three Amigos. The musical numbers are catchy and well-integrated into the story -- they feel like they belong in the narrative rather than being shoehorned in. Bonus after-show episodes from "Let's Talk About Myths, Baby!" discuss the mythological references woven through each episode, which is a nice touch for anyone interested in the source material.

Seven main episodes running 34 to 38 minutes each, with a 4.6-star rating from about 100 reviews. Listeners described it as "fun" and "relaxing," which is not a word you often associate with Qcode productions. The original soundtrack is available separately. If most of the Qcode catalog skews dark and intense, Cupid is the bright, playful counterbalance -- a show that just wants you to have a good time with some gods behaving badly in Los Angeles.

Leslie Grace plays Nancy, a computer scientist who discovers her mysterious neighbor El is actually a centuries-old vampire. Rather than running screaming, Nancy becomes El's familiar, and the two get "pulled down a rabbit hole of deceit, murder, and mayhem" in millennial New York City. The title alone tells you the show does not take itself too seriously.

Sophia Lopez created, wrote, and directed the series, and both Lopez and Grace executive produce. The supporting cast includes Soni Bringas, James Paxton, Rico Rodriguez, Katrina Bowden, and Carlos Alazraqui. The show puts a distinctly modern, Latinx-flavored spin on vampire mythology -- this is not your brooding European count in a castle. It is a New York story about two women from very different backgrounds (one of whom happens to be several centuries old) forming an unlikely partnership.

Ten episodes with a 4.6-star rating from over 520 reviews. The character-driven storytelling drew consistent praise, and multiple reviewers requested a second season. If you have seen enough serious, angsty vampire fiction and want something that brings humor, warmth, and genuine friendship to the genre, this is a strong pick. The writing makes Nancy and El's relationship feel real even when the supernatural elements get ridiculous.

Lana Condor plays Hannah, who becomes trapped in her boss Fin Gorale's underground biosphere after an asteroid destroys Earth's surface. Alan Cumming plays Fin with exactly the kind of theatrical menace you would hope for. Seven brilliant minds are locked underground together, and the power dynamics get ugly fast.

Chloe Stearns and John Wynn created the show, with Wynn directing. The bottle-episode format -- a small group of people confined to a single location -- is perfect for audio drama, and the writing exploits the claustrophobia effectively. Every conversation carries subtext about who is really in control and who is expendable. Hannah starts as an outsider in a group of geniuses, which makes her a natural audience surrogate as secrets start to surface.

Nine episodes, a 4.3-star rating from over 450 reviews, and the kind of contained sci-fi premise that rewards careful listening. The caveat: it ends on a cliffhanger with no second season announced, which has become a recurring frustration with Qcode's catalog. As a standalone season about ego, deception, and survival in an impossible situation, it works. Just know going in that not every question gets resolved.

Wil Wheaton voices Gary Gygax and Jon Hamm plays private investigator William Dear in this dramatized audio series about the 1979 disappearance of Michigan State student Dallas Egbert. The case became a national sensation because Egbert was a Dungeons & Dragons player, and the media blamed the game -- a moral panic that shaped public perception of D&D for decades.

David Kushner (award-winning journalist and author of Rise of the Dungeon Master) created the series, with Hamm also executive producing. The dual-perspective structure bounces between Gygax defending his creation and Dear investigating the disappearance, and both actors bring genuine weight to their roles. The 17 episodes include main story chapters, roundtable discussions, bonus commentary, and archived interviews called "The Lost Gygax Tapes."

The 4.5-star rating from about 100 reviews places it well, though some listeners felt the comedic tone occasionally clashed with the seriousness of a real missing person case. That tension between entertainment and true story is inherent to the material. If you are at all interested in D&D history, 1980s moral panics, or the way media narratives can spiral out of control, Dungeon Masters tells this story with production values and voice talent that do it justice.

Qcode's sci-fi anthology series presents standalone stories that aim to make you question reality. Each of the 12 episodes offers a self-contained narrative -- stories like "Echoes," "Pinnacle," and "The Potter's Field" -- exploring different corners of speculative fiction. The format is more literary than dramatic, with stories read aloud rather than performed with a full voice cast.

That single-narrator approach is both the show's defining characteristic and its most divisive element. Some listeners appreciated the focus on the writing and ideas, while others found it monotonous when one voice handles multiple characters. The stories themselves are thought-provoking and grounded, avoiding flashy special effects in favor of concepts that stick with you.

With a 3.9-star rating from 38 reviews, this is one of the smaller shows in the Qcode catalog. The sound design and storytelling concepts drew praise even from critics who had issues with execution. Episodes run 23 to 44 minutes, giving each story adequate room to develop. If you enjoy short science fiction -- the kind you might find in a magazine like Clarkesworld or Analog -- Hidden Signal translates that reading experience into audio form. It is a quieter, more introspective addition to a catalog dominated by big-name casts and high-concept thrillers.

Anna Faris, Maulik Pancholy, and Diedrich Bader star in this fully scripted kids' audio drama about the Peepkins -- described as "an offbeat and somewhat insecure subspecies of the rural yellowfowl" -- living in the fictional town of Coopmore Ridge. Commander Hatch and her friend Noah go on adventures while dealing with the villain Baron Von Torius. Original songs are woven throughout each episode.

Stuart Jenkins and Jeremy K. Bullis created and wrote the show, with direction by Jeff "Swampy" Marsh (co-creator of Phineas and Ferb). That Phineas and Ferb DNA shows in the show's irreverent humor and willingness to be silly in ways that adults enjoy too. The production is designed for screen-free family listening, which makes it ideal for car rides or bedtime.

Ten episodes running 22 to 33 minutes each, with a 4.6-star rating from 85 reviews. Along with Hank the Cowdog, this represents Qcode's family-friendly side -- a reminder that the studio that produces psychological horror and adult drama also knows how to make a show that parents and kids can enjoy together. The musical numbers are catchy without being annoying, which any parent will tell you is no small achievement.

Dan Houser -- yes, the co-founder of Rockstar Games and creative force behind Grand Theft Auto and Red Dead Redemption -- created and wrote this science fiction audio drama through his new company Absurd Ventures, produced in partnership with Qcode. Andrew Lincoln (The Walking Dead), Shamier Anderson, Paterson Joseph, and Rain Spencer star.

The story follows the development of an ambitious digital game-world project called "Daisy's Ark," led by Dr. Mark Tyburn. The project produces disturbing results and is eventually abandoned, but the consequences linger. At 12 main episodes, it has room to explore its ideas thoroughly. The show operates in the space between technology thriller and philosophical inquiry, asking questions about artificial worlds and the responsibilities of their creators.

With a 3.4-star rating from 237 reviews, it is polarizing. The pedigree is undeniable -- Houser's storytelling instincts are well-proven, and the cast is strong. But some listeners found the pacing deliberate to a fault, and the themes may appeal more to people already interested in questions about game design and virtual reality ethics. For Rockstar Games fans curious about what Houser does when freed from the constraints of interactive media, this offers a fascinating window into his narrative interests outside of gaming.