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Undertow: Familiar Haunts

Realm

123 episodes · in order

Undertow is Realm’s showcase of original horror stories. Hosted by audio horror pioneer and creator Fred Greenhalgh, each season presents a spooky standalone series, so you can dive in anytime... if you dare!

More about the show

Current Season: Familiar Haunts

From haunted houses to remote islands, late night radio transmissions to witchcraft, these character-forward stories reveal how the past is never truly gone, and humanity may be the most ruthless monster of them all.

Craving More Frights? Explore Past Seasons:

Season 1: Simpson Falls - A reporter awakens malevolent forces in his haunted hometown.

Season 2: Blood Forest - Every 20 years, werewolves descend for a night of horror. Starring Jack Falahee.

Season 3: Dark Tome - A teen unleashes a terrifying story from a spooky bookshop.

Season 4: The Well - Family secrets resurface, setting loose horror from an old well.

Season 5: The Pulse - A meteorite awakens animalistic instincts in a group of treasure hunters.

Season 6: The Sisters - True events inspire a chilling tale of occult & possession. Starring Mae Whitman.

Season 7: Last Call - A hustler gambles for his life against the Grim Reaper.

Season 8: Narcosis - A rescue dive turns deadly beneath the waves.

Season 9: The Harrowing - A barbaric crime heralds the rise of an ancient evil.

Season 10: Hovering - A police officer is pulled into unimaginable circumstances when he starts investigating calls about an object in the sky.

Season 11: Trio of Nightmares - Three bone-chilling novellas from Maine writers Chris Bernier, Katherine Silva, and Morgan Sylvia.

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  1. The Well, E9

    · 40 min · S4 E9

    The great showdown between the Greenway clan and the cousins from the other side of the wood. Is there ever going home again? Undertow: The Well is a Realm production created by Fred Greenhalgh. Listen away. For more…

  2. Maggie Doll

    · 56 min · S4 E10

    Cormac McCarthy's The Road meets Toy Story in this bizarre and macabre tale of toys who survive a human apocalypse and must struggle to survive. Undertow: The Well is a Realm production created by Fred Greenhalgh.…

  3. The Pulse, E1

    · 27 min · S5 E1

    After witnessing a meteorite touch down, amateur ghost hunters Alex Keyes and Zoe McIntyre join a crew of treasure hunters eager to retrieve it. Created by Fred Greenhalgh. Written by Shawn French, Morgan Sylvia, and…

  4. The Pulse, E2

    · 25 min · S5 E2

    Previously friendly strangers have become fierce after the strange pulse washes over Moose Haven, Maine. And a group of rival treasure hunters seems to be hiding a dark secret. Created by Fred Greenhalgh. Written by…

  5. The Pulse, E3

    · 26 min · S5 E3

    Eyes are on the meteorite prize as the dangerous pulses increase in frequency and power. When something goes terminal in Moose Haven, Maine, who'll still be standing? Created by Fred Greenhalgh. Written by Shawn…

  6. Introducing The Sisters

    · 12 min · Trailer · Explicit

    Inspired by real events, THE SISTERS is a terrifying tale of obsession and family secrets. Set in 1960s England and present-day Philadelphia, the series follows a mystery that spans decades and asks the question: how…

  7. Interview with Brett Neichen

    · 42 min · Bonus

    What a thrilling ride we had in the world of THE SISTERS. As the season ends, we sit down again with series creator Brett Neichen to talk about what inspired him to make this show, what makes horror work so well in…

  8. Last Call, E1

    · 15 min · S7 E1 · Explicit

    Hustler Eddie Kincaid has lived a life bending the rules to make them work for him... Up till one Christmas night when his car goes sideways on a lonely road in Maine in the middle of a blizzard. He finds himself…

  9. Last Call, E2

    · 21 min · S7 E2 · Explicit

    The clock’s ticking—Eddie will have to come clean, even if it kills him. LAST CALL was written by Shawn French and Fred Greenhalgh. Produced by Fred Greenhalgh, Rhoda Belleza, and Marco Palmieri. Executive Producer,…

  10. Introducing Narcosis

    · 11 min

    When elite diver Veronica West returns to her home in Maine to lead a dangerous dive mission, she encounters more than she reckoned with at the bottom of the Bay of Fundy. Undertow's next season is NARCOSIS. In today's…

  11. Introducing The Leviathan Chronicles

    · 42 min · Bonus

    This week, we would like to introduce you to The Leviathan Chronicles, a podcast distributed by Realm. A highly advanced Chinese submarine, the Hei Ten Shi, is on a mysterious mission to deliver an otherworldly cargo…

  12. Introducing The Harrowing

    · 1:40

    Golden Globe winner Joanne Froggatt stars as Police Sergeant Jackie O'Hara in The Harrowing, the next Undertow series. A once-in-a-century storm hits the remote Scottish Island of Toll Mòr. As the isolated community…

  13. The Harrowing, E1

    · 33 min · S9 E1 · Explicit

    Sergeant Jackie O'Hara arrives on the remote Isle of Toll Mòr to follow up an emergency call from local farmer Frank Guthrie. As the weather worsens and she makes her way inland, nothing can prepare her for what she's…

  14. The Harrowing, E2

    · 26 min · S9 E2 · Explicit

    The storm closes in and Jackie desperately searches for the missing girl. As Holy Wednesday turns to Maundy Thursday, a stranger is discovered near the Ward farmhouse. The Harrowing is written by Mark Healy and stars…

  15. The Harrowing, E3

    · 37 min · S9 E3 · Explicit

    Jackie and Forbes attempt to interrogate the stranger, but are frustrated by his answers. Father McKenna seeks out Jackie to deliver a warning. The Harrowing is written by Mark Healy and stars Joanne Froggatt as…

  16. The Harrowing, E4

    · 32 min · S9 E4 · Explicit

    With the stranger and the girl missing, Jackie has to tell the islanders what has happened and enlist their help conducting a search. The Harrowing is written by Mark Healy and stars Joanne Froggatt as Sergeant Jackie…

  17. The Harrowing, E5

    · 38 min · S9 E5 · Explicit

    With the search effort frustrated, Jackie reads the old book Father McKenna gave her telling of an ancient and horrifying prophecy. On the other side of the island, Twig questions Kai, while he makes preparations for…

  18. The Harrowing, E6

    · 28 min · S9 E6 · Explicit

    The arrival of a military rescue team on Good Friday buoys the islanders. Jackie joins Major Tanner and his troops as they set out across the inhospitable landscape to track down Kai and rescue his captive, Twig. The…

  19. The Harrowing, E7

    · 44 min · S9 E7 · Explicit

    After the battle, Kai is captured by Tanner. A shocking revelation makes Jackie question everything she knows. With her allegiances torn, she risks her life to protect Twig and the islanders. The Harrowing is written…

  20. The Harrowing, E8

    · 38 min · S9 E8 · Explicit

    The final confrontation looms. The great evil that has engulfed the island threatens a brutal revenge and Jackie finally comes to understand the terrible truth of what is happening on Toll Mòr. The Harrowing is…

  21. Introducing: Dark Dice

    · 48 min · Bonus

    Hello, horror aficionados! Welcome to Dark Dice, where the game is real, and so is the fear. Dark Dice is the horror actual play podcast where brave travelers step into a dark fantasy world teeming with dragons,…

  22. Introducing: SLAY

    · 36 min · Bonus

    Undertow is thrilled to introduce you to SLAY, the spine-tingling podcast from #1 New York Times bestselling author Scott Sigler. SLAY follows the Man in Grey, a mysterious figure who’s hired to carry out other…

  23. Introducing Hovering

    · 3:22 · Trailer

    When multiple residents of an Australian country town report seeing a strange object in the night sky, skeptical local cop Kyle Grinham takes upon himself to investigate. But as he does, Kyle stirs up all kinds of…

  24. Hovering, E1

    · 21 min · S10 E1 · Explicit

    When multiple residents of a small coastal town report seeing a strange object in the night sky, sceptical local cop Kyle Grinham takes it upon himself to resolve the mystery. Knowing his boss - a.k.a. his mum - won’t…

  25. Hovering, E2

    · 18 min · S10 E2 · Explicit

    Kyle plays Rupert the rest of his interaction with the people who witnessed the object in the sky. Determined to find a rational explanation for what happened, Rupert worries that Kyle might push his investigation too…

  26. Hovering, E3

    · 17 min · S10 E3 · Explicit

    Kyle interviews Leo, who he caught speeding on the night of the incident. Meanwhile, convinced the local cops are useless, Toby starts his own investigation with Leo’s daughter Hazel, who has some surprisingly good…

  27. Hovering, E4

    · 18 min · S10 E4 · Explicit

    Spectacularly unimpressed with his efforts, Glenda orders Kyle to bring in town hooligan Nathan, and cease all other lines of inquiry. Instead, Kyle causes a scene at the cafe where Tenille works and calls on local…

  28. Hovering, E5

    · 19 min · S10 E5 · Explicit

    After pushing Hazel too far, Toby resorts to spying to further his investigation. In the process, he uncovers multiple secrets that threaten to rock the town to its core. In a desperate attempt to draw attention to his…

  29. Hovering, E6

    · 20 min · S10 E6 · Explicit

    Toby’s rash decision causes a media circus to descend on Durham. But when a brash news team links him to the missing person's case, Toby finds himself in hot water with everyone, including Hazel. Meanwhile, another…

  30. Hovering, E7

    · 20 min · S10 E7 · Explicit

    Kyle has a breakthrough in the missing person’s case, but his relationship with Rupert has been pushed too far. Toby decides it’s time to give up - and makes a huge revelation. The fate of the missing person is…

  31. Hovering, Interview with Creators

    · 35 min · S10 E8

    The mysteries in the small town of Durham persist, but some answers will come in our conversation with HOVERING series creator Alex Duncan, and producer Cléa Frost. We talk their scrappy, lo-fi approach to recording…

  32. Introducing: How i Died

    · 30 min · Bonus

    Hello, Undertow listeners! Today, we're introducing you to How i Died, an award-winning full-cast fiction podcast that blends murder mysteries with a supernatural twist. Bodies are piling up in the strange town of…

  33. Introducing: That Scares Me Too

    · 49 min · Bonus

    Hello, Undertow listeners! This week, we’re thrilled to introduce you to a chilling podcast from the Realm network — That Scares Me Too! Join Dr. Sophie Yang and K.A. Statz as they discuss myths and tales of horror…

  34. Introducing: Real Hauntings Real Ghost Stories

    · 42 min · Bonus

    Hello, Undertow listeners! This week, we’re thrilled to introduce you to a spooky podcast from the Realm network — Real Hauntings Real Ghost Stories! Join hosts Noah Daniels, JJ Krehbiel, and Cat Clark as they blend…

  35. The Devil's Chair - Part 1

    · 37 min · S11 E1 · Explicit

    Dearbhla Ashe has always wanted a career in comedy, and has suffered hard to get as far as she has - a nightly show in a dilapidated hotel on a sleepy coastal town in Maine. It might be enough, but the appearance of a…

  36. The Devil's Chair - Part 2

    · 30 min · S11 E2 · Explicit

    We return to coastal Maine where Dearbhla Ashe has her career in comedy threatened by a young upstart. Will she coach this new young talent, or succumb to demons within to advance her own path… and at what cost?…

  37. Introducing: Grimm, Grimmer, Grimmest (family-friendly!)

    · 34 min · Bonus

    Hello, Undertow listeners! This week, we’re thrilled to introduce you to a different sort of podcast from the Realm network, one the whole family can enjoy: Grimm, Grimmer, Grimmest. Happy holidays!! It's Grimm fairy…

  38. Introducing: The Warning Woods

    · 1 h 03 min · Bonus

    Hello, Undertow listeners! This week, we’re thrilled to introduce you to a chilling podcast from the Realm network — The Warning Woods! The Warning Woods is full of haunting, original horror stories by author and…

  39. Introducing: Woodbine

    · 59 min · Bonus

    Hello, Undertow listeners! This week, we’re thrilled to introduce you to a spooky podcast from the Realm network — Woodbine: A Parkdale Haunt Production! Woodbine is a new podcast by the creators of the award-winning…

  40. Dead Man's Suit, Part 1

    · 38 min · S11 E3 · Explicit

    This season is TRIO OF NIGHTMARES, three novellas penned by Maine-based writers of Horror. This episode features Dead Man's Suit, by Chris Bernier. Amelia Crane covers the dead. As the obituary writer for Salem's…

  41. Dead Man's Suit, Part 2

    · 36 min · S11 E4 · Explicit

    Part 2 of Dead Man's Suit, by Chris Bernier. Amelia Crane covers the dead. As the obituary writer for Salem's oldest newspaper, it's her job to memorialize recently-deceased members of the town's old magick families.…

  42. The Collection, Part 1

    · 46 min · S11 E5 · Explicit

    Our second novella in the "Trio of Nightmares" is The Collection, by Maine-based writer Katherine Silva. In the wake of his estranged father's death, newspaper editor, Peter Dawson, discovers the old man, a renowned…

  43. The Collection, Part 2

    · 38 min · S11 E6 · Explicit

    Try Magic Mind at magicmind.com/undertow, and use code UNDERTOW20 at checkout for up to 48% off your first subscription or 20% off one time purchases. Part 2 of The Collection. In the wake of his estranged father's…

  44. The Collection, Part 3

    · 34 min · S11 E7 · Explicit

    Part 3 of The Collection. In the wake of his estranged father's death, newspaper editor, Peter Dawson, discovers the old man, a renowned professor, owned an estate somewhere in the dense woodlands of Norfolk County.…

  45. The Collection, Part 4

    · 44 min · S11 E8 · Explicit

    Part 4 of The Collection. In the wake of his estranged father's death, newspaper editor, Peter Dawson, discovers the old man, a renowned professor, owned an estate somewhere in the dense woodlands of Norfolk County.…

  46. The Collection, Part 5

    · 35 min · S11 E9 · Explicit

    Part 5 of The Collection. In the wake of his estranged father's death, newspaper editor, Peter Dawson, discovers the old man, a renowned professor, owned an estate somewhere in the dense woodlands of Norfolk County.…

  47. Carrion Harvest, Part 1

    · 46 min · S11 E10 · Explicit

    Part 1 of Carrion Harvest. When Sprout’s mother marries an ambitious genetic scientist, she is wrenched from her simple but familiar life on the coast of Maine and thrust into an elite world of wealth and power. As…

  48. Carrion Harvest, Part 2

    · 59 min · S11 E11 · Explicit

    Part 2 of Carrion Harvest. Last time we learned of our protagonist, Sprout, how she came from a simple childhood in Maine, but after her mother was widowed, she remarried a mysterious and ambitious man by the name of…

  49. Carrion Harvest, Part 3

    · 50 min · S11 E12 · Explicit

    Part 3 of Carrion Harvest. Sprout’s life of luxury has come at a steep cost, and the ambitions of her stepfather, Harvey, may be reaching the point of no return. She has precious little time to be a rebellious…

  50. Carrion Harvest, Part 4

    · 47 min · S11 E13 · Explicit

    Part 4 of Carrion Harvest. Sprout’s life of luxury is about to encounter a horrible grist mill - human cruelty on the one, beyond-human monsters on the other. The high costs of cheap corn come calling. Carrion…

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