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 W

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Finale Announcement

Jan 28th, 2021 57s

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 tha

Episode 35 - Uncanny

Dec 29th, 2020 31m 51s

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. Har

Episode 34 - Toys

Nov 30th, 2020 45m 12s

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 (@M

Episode 33 - Duel

Oct 30th, 2020 1h 2m

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 (@NicoleCPenr

Episode 32 - Double

Sep 29th, 2020 1h 1m

(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 perfor

Episode 31 - Urban Legends

Aug 25th, 2020 31m 41s

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 p

Episode 30 - Dark Arts

Jul 28th, 2020 33m 26s

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

Episode 29 - Witch

Jun 30th, 2020 34m 57s

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 Pen

Episode 28 - Uprising

May 26th, 2020 30m 2s

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 Robert

Episode 27 - Ensnared

Apr 28th, 2020 30m 42s

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 Lucill

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Hiatus Update

Feb 11th, 2020 1m 35s

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.monste

Episode 26 - Wild

Dec 3rd, 2019 43m 27s

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

Episode 25 - Halloween III

Oct 31st, 2019 32m 34s

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 (

Episode 24 - Frobidden

Oct 23rd, 2019 35m 27s

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 Ha

Episode 24 - Forbidden

Oct 23rd, 2019 35m 27s

Episode 23 - Vengeance

Oct 13th, 2019 38m 19s

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 Venk

Episode 22 - Rot

Sep 3rd, 2019 24m 39s

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 Venkate

Episode 21 - Grave

Aug 6th, 2019 36m 5s

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

Episode 20 - Ritual

Jul 2nd, 2019 35m 17s

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 Lu

Episode 19 - Nightmare

May 28th, 2019 53m 53s

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 Filt

Episode 18 - Gothic

Apr 2nd, 2019 41m 11s

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 L

Bonus

Bonus - Interview with Liesl Matzka

Mar 19th, 2019 12m 33s

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 discu

Episode 17 - Fairy Tale

Mar 5th, 2019 37m 13s

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)

Bonus

Bonus - Live(ish) from PodCon 2

Feb 14th, 2019 31m 13s

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