Performing Arts Podcasts

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How Much Can I Make? — Real Jobs. Real Stories. Career Insights

Professionals share how they got their jobs, what the work is really like, and exactly how much they earn.

The Jimmy Dore Show

A progressive political comedian delivers impassioned commentary on current events and systemic corruption.

Choice Classic Radio Detectives | Old Time Radio

Features classic detective radio shows from the Golden Age of Radio, highlighting the most popular mystery programs of the era.

RISK!

People share deeply personal, true stories they never thought they'd dare to tell in public.

Guitar Music Theory

Learn how music theory applies to the guitar fretboard, covering scales, chords, progressions, and improvisation through practical lessons.

Hidden Brain

Explores human behavior and the unconscious patterns that shape our decisions, relationships, and society through science and storytelling.

Let's Not Meet: A True Horror Podcast

First-person accounts of real-life horror experiences, narrated as weekly true crime and survival stories.

The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio| Daily Mystery Dramas

Daily episodes feature classic radio detective dramas from the 1940s and 1950s, including Johnny Dollar, Dragnet, and Charlie Chan.

Techy Tekki Trance, Techno, and Euphoric Hardstyle

An hour-long, seamlessly mixed journey through top Dance tracks in Trance, Techno, House, and Hardstyle, ending with a high-energy finale.

Chilling Tales for Dark Nights — A Horror Fiction Anthology and Scary Stories Series Podcast

A horror fiction anthology featuring creepy stories from various authors, performed by voice actors with sound effects and music.

The NoSleep Podcast

Original horror stories presented as an immersive audio experience with atmospheric music.

The Magnus Archives

An archivist examines disturbing statements linked to supernatural phenomena, uncovering a hidden conspiracy.

Scary Stories Told in the Dark — A Horror Fiction Anthology Series

A horror fiction anthology featuring chilling tales from independent authors, narrated by storyteller Malcolm Blackwood.

Horror Hill — A Horror Fiction Anthology and Scary Stories Series Podcast

A horror fiction anthology featuring multiple chilling stories performed by voice actor Erik Peabody and written by independent authors.

The Moth

True stories told live and without notes by people sharing personal experiences on stage.

Spooked

Ordinary people share their chilling, firsthand accounts of paranormal encounters.

Bear Hunt

A British prime minister navigates political and military fallout after ordering an assassination attempt on Russia's president.

Six Minutes

A girl with amnesia discovers mysterious powers and uncovers a hidden world after being rescued from icy Alaskan waters.

The Poetry Cafe

Live poetry readings, music, and artist interviews from global performers in an open mic and spoken word format.

2004: The Year Indie Rock Broke

A deep dive into 2004’s pivotal indie rock explosion, featuring key artists and industry figures who shaped the genre’s breakthrough.

Creepy

A curated anthology of infamous and unsettling creepypastas and urban legends.

Snap Judgment

Real stories combined with music create cinematic audio experiences that challenge listeners to see the world from different perspectives.

The Saints

Dramatized stories of saints' lives, told with professional actors and cinematic sound design to inspire faith and virtue in families.

The Magnificent Others with Billy Corgan

Billy Corgan interviews highly successful people about their paths to achievement and the complexities of reaching the top of their fields.

We're Alive

A group of survivors navigates danger and human conflict in a post-apocalyptic Los Angeles overrun by the infected.

Sticky Notes: The Classical Music Podcast

Explores classical music through artist interviews, piece analyses, and deep dives into musical eras for listeners of all experience levels.

Here's The Thing with Alec Baldwin

Alec Baldwin interviews artists, performers, and public figures in intimate conversations that reveal their personal and professional lives.

The Slowdown: Poetry & Reflection Daily

A daily dose of poetry and reflection to help listeners reconnect with their inner lives and the world through poems from a range of voices.

Sound Opinions

A music review and interview show featuring rock critics discussing new releases, classic records, and artist conversations.

无聊斋

两个单口喜剧演员主持的清谈节目，适合无聊时收听。

Wheels Off with Rhett Miller

Conversations with artists about the pivotal moments and challenges of living a creative life in the digital age.

Wheels Off with Rhett Miller

Conversations with artists about the pivotal moments and challenges of living a creative life in the digital age.

Creepscast

A weekly collection of creepypasta and horror stories curated from a popular YouTube channel.

FRIGHTLY! Scary Stories and Tales of Terror

Classic ghost stories and original tales of the uncanny, blending Gothic atmosphere and psychological suspense without gratuitous gore.

HumorUs Stories — Classic and Original Funny Stories

Don McDonald

DERELICT

A secret deep-sea lab built around an ancient oceanic door uncovers terrifying secrets when scientists attempt to unlock its mysteries.

The Deadpod

A weekly show featuring live Grateful Dead performances.

Americana Podcast

Musicians discuss their lives and creative journeys in the Americana genre, hosted by Robert Earl Keen.

Screw It, We're Just Gonna Talk About the Beatles

Comedians in Los Angeles dissect Beatles albums with obsessive enthusiasm, sharing stories, opinions, and deep dives into the band’s legacy.

The Gentleman From Hell

Private investigators examine the mass disappearance of a town linked to a reclusive billionaire and growing supernatural rumors.

The Space Between Podcast

Conversations with Dave Matthews Band fans exploring how the music shaped their lives and connections.

The Archers

A contemporary drama set in a rural community.

Vintage Classic Radio

Radio dramas and audio programs from the golden age of broadcasting, revived for modern listeners.

Everything Saxophone Podcast

Interviews and insights with leading saxophonists exploring their craft, careers, and contributions to music.

The Broadway Show: Uncut

Extended interviews with top stage and screen stars, offering behind-the-scenes access to Broadway’s biggest shows and personalities.

On The Voice

A podcast exploring vocal injury and recovery through personal stories, medical insights, and practical tools for professional voice users.

K Let's Talk

Analyzes storytelling in books, TV, and film with a focus on book-to-screen adaptations and narrative craft.

Singer Songwriter | How to Write a Song, Make Music, Song Lyrics, Music Theory, Singing Lessons

Guides aspiring singer-songwriters to find their authentic voice, write original songs, and gain confidence to share music.

The Tammy Tuckey Show

Interviews with entertainers and creatives by filmmaker and singer Tammy Tuckey.

Scary Stories and Rain

Unsettling true stories narrated calmly over soothing rain sounds, ideal for sleep or quiet reflection.

Putting It Together

A weekly exploration of Stephen Sondheim’s songs and shows, analyzed with experts to uncover character, meaning, and the artist’s legacy.

Down These Mean Streets (Old Time Radio Detectives)

Classic radio detective stories from the 1940s and 50s, featuring hard-boiled private eyes and noir mysteries.

Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast

Two dance competition judges explore judging criteria, technique, costumes, and industry topics with fellow adjudicators and guests.

Midst

A supernatural ship and its crew explore the farthest reaches of the cosmos, uncovering realities beyond imagination.

MickeyJoTheatre

Reviews and analysis of theatre productions from major stages worldwide, including interviews and industry insights.

Great Detectives of Old Time Radio Volume 2|Mystery Audio Dramas

Explores Golden Age radio detective series including Johnny Dollar, Sherlock Holmes, and Nick Carter through their original episodes.

The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio Volume 1

A deep dive into classic Old Time Radio detective series, featuring iconic characters like Sherlock Holmes, Box 13, and Pat Novak.

The Working Songwriter

A weekly conversation with contemporary songwriters exploring the craft and process behind their music.

Folk on Foot

Matthew Bannister walks with folk musicians through landscapes that inspire their music, blending conversation and nature.

THEY'RE NOT SHADOWS

Gripping paranormal and supernatural tales told through cinematic sound design and immersive radio drama.

Dark Dice

A horror actual play podcast where travelers face dragons and monsters in a dark fantasy world, forever changed by their journey.

Mapping The College Audition: An MTCA Podcast

A guide to college theater and musical theater auditions featuring insights from Broadway performers, faculty, and industry professionals.

Musicals with Cheese

A musical expert introduces a novice to musical theatre one show at a time in this weekly comedy podcast.

Media Clips

Explains the motion picture ecosystem for accounting, legal, and business leaders in entertainment.

Drew Blood's Dark Tales — A Horror Fiction Anthology and Scary Stories Podcast

Original horror stories delivered with immersive production and a distinctive narrative style.

Songwriting For Guitar Podcast

A podcast offering songwriting tips and career advice for guitarists, featuring insights from industry professionals.

Back To One

Working actors discuss their craft in depth, focusing solely on technique and process without celebrity anecdotes or small talk.

Old Time Comedy Radio | Old Time Radio

Classic comedy shows and radio sitcoms from the golden age of broadcasting, featuring cleaned-up audio and nostalgic humor.

Castle of Horror Podcast

A panel of creators and experts discusses horror and vampire films with deep genre knowledge and commentary.

The Doctor Who Audio Dramas

Original audio adventures continuing the story of Doctor Who across multiple incarnations of the Doctor and their companions.

Get Scene Unscripted

Profiles actors and industry professionals in the Southeast film and TV market through interviews and career insights.

The Martin Sheen Podcast | Storytelling, Human Interest & Conversations

Martin Sheen shares personal stories, reflections, and poetry exploring faith, hope, love, and the human experience.

1001 Radio Crime Solvers

Vintage radio detective stories featuring characters like Sam Spade, Sherlock Holmes, and Joe Friday solving crimes from the golden age of radio.

Theater Girl

Discusses Broadway shows, interviews theater professionals, and explores the experience of growing up involved in theater.

Sound Up! with Mark Goodman and Alan Light

Discusses current events and developments in the music industry.

The Arkham Files

A group of friends navigates Lovecraftian horrors in a Call of Cthulhu role-playing game with immersive audio drama production.

Unofficial Universal Orlando Podcast

News, reviews, interviews, and discussions about the Universal Orlando Resort.

The Geek Buddies

Three entertainment industry professionals share insights and opinions on geek culture in film, animation, and beyond.

Imagination Amplified

Kids embark on serialized audio adventures involving mysteries, time travel, and supernatural secrets in imaginative settings.

The Rock & Roll History Show

Explores the real stories behind hit songs and shares music history trivia.

Our Miss Brooks | Old Time Radio

A schoolteacher navigates classroom chaos and romantic misadventures with eccentric coworkers at a 1950s high school.

MindfulOpus

A classical musician and coach shares mindfulness practices to help artists prevent burnout and thrive creatively and personally.

Ambridge on the Couch - this week on The Archers

Lucy V Freeman

CONNOR RATLIFF presents THE ACTING CLASS: THE PODCAST

An actor discusses a fictional acting class and the craft of performance in a self-aware, informal podcast.

Stages Podcast

Intimate conversations with artists, spiritualists, and scientists exploring creativity, spirituality, and the human side of performance.

Industry Seating

A weekly look at professional supercross and motocross racing with behind-the-scenes insights and updates.

The Magic Detective Podcast

Explores the history of magic through the lives of legendary and forgotten magicians, mentalists, escape artists, and inventors.

The 50 Greatest Old Time Radio Shows | Old Time Radio

A curated collection of classic old time radio programs spanning comedy, mystery, sci-fi, and drama from broadcasting's golden age.

The Playbill Podcast: A Show on Broadway

Explores current Broadway shows through cast and crew interviews, offering insights for seasoned theatergoers and newcomers alike.

Random Number Generator Horror Podcast No. 9

Two horror fans roll dice to determine which films to discuss, making the genre more accessible through structured improvisation.

Broadway to Main Street

Explores American musical theater through songs, cast recordings, and stories about Broadway’s shows, songwriters, and performers.

The Theatre Podcast with Alan Seales

Conversations with theatre, film, and TV artists revealing the personal and professional realities behind performing and production.

Chop Bard

Reimagines Shakespeare's plays as accessible, entertaining experiences for modern audiences.

The Magic Podcast

Two magicians offer unfiltered commentary on the magic industry, discussing its latest developments and inner workings each week.

The Story Collider

True personal stories about how science impacts people's lives, told live by individuals from all walks of life.

Buskin with The Beatles

A podcast offering deep analysis and rare interviews about the Beatles.

The Mish and Zach Podcast

Comedians Zachary Ruane and Mish Wittrup discuss film, pop culture, and random topics, with weekly deep dives on actor John Leguizamo.

Artist Friendly with Joel Madden

Joel Madden interviews breakthrough artists about pivotal moments, failures, and insider strategies behind their creative success.

Collider Ladies Night & Collider Forces

Perri Nemiroff interviews rising and influential Hollywood artists about their careers, projects, and impact on the industry.

Last Dance

A scavenger uncovers a mysterious artifact after a brutal attack, drawing him and his allies into a war against otherworldly invaders.