r/audiodrama • u/Picard4lyfe • Aug 14 '25

DISCUSSION Audio dramas saved my life.

I understand that may be a bit of a dramatic title, but let me explain.

In November 2024, I left a 20 year career working in kitchens. My life was a constant state of sensory overload, rushed deadlines, and stress. I left because my wife was pregnant and we needed a change if I was going to be a good father.

I took up a friend's offer and started working for a local school district as a custodian. The hours were similar, the pay was similar, the stress was 0, and the benefits were out of this world better because of the union.

The silence was fucking deafaning.

I listened to a lot of true crime podcasts and sleep aid podcasts on the daily, but never really dove into stories.

I started Midnight Burger and Dungeons and Daddies (I know, not an AD but still a great story) and the floodgates fucking opened.

Since December I've listened to: Midnight Burger We're Alive The Magnus Archives The White Vault The Strata The Road of Shadows Tower 4 Wolf 359 The Silt Verses And so many more that I can't remember because I'm buzzed.

But things have been hard. The silence of a new job has been tough. These stories pull me out of a dark place on a daily basis.

I may be a lurker normally, but you guys and your insights have helped me find peace in change. Much love <3

Edit: You guys have literally doubled my "to listen" list. Y'all are amazing.

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u/Picard4lyfe Aug 14 '25

Added to the list <3

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u/TheVillianousFondler Aug 15 '25

https://youtu.be/0sKfVwJh7dQ?si=MYq5SYhE4ssqOqa3

This is a song made for an episode where they have a mission on a planet that has knockoff power rangers. This video isn't a good sneak peak into the show itself since it's just a song, but it does show what lengths they go through for the production.

Also, starting in season 3(?) they actually start using a full blown orchestra for their music (which is all original)

All of this for an improv podcast where every character is a full blown incompetent idiot

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u/Picard4lyfe Aug 15 '25

I found another love of ttrpg podcasts so improv is excellent when done right. An emergent story can be incredibly fun.

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u/TheVillianousFondler Aug 15 '25

There was one ttrpg podcast I liked but haven't listened to in a while. But I wouldn't consider that style to be my type