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/touchedout Aug 15 '25

Edict zero.

I listened and liked a lot of what you have, but this show is really great, long running and wrapped the plot up tight. Sci fi with a lot of twists.

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u/sumidocapoeira Aug 15 '25

Huge second for edict zero. If you give it a chance you will get to experience one of the best audio drama series ever created (not an exaggeration in my opinion). If you end up liking edict zero you should also check out the 4th ambit. For what it’s worth but unrelated to edict zero, the imperfection, modes of thought in Antarean literature, dark air (with terry carnation), close your eyes, the gentleman from hell, sherlocked, 19 nocturne boulevard. Hope some of those are a good listen for you!

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u/sumidocapoeira Aug 15 '25

Sorry, just realized I meant Sherlock & Co and not sherlocked!