NOCTURNAL TRANSMISSIONS : dark tales, both old and new, performed by voice artist Kristin Holland
Fiction & Audio Drama
About
NOCTURNAL TRANSMISSIONS is a fortnightly short story podcast featuring masterful performances of dark tales, both old and new, by voice artist Kristin Holland. If you enjoy playful, chilling, compelling narrations of horror stories, this is the podcast for you. https://www.nocturnaltransmissions.com.au You can support us (and access lots of exclusive content) by becoming a patron at Patreon.com: https://www.patreon.com/nocturnaltransmissions scary stories, dark tales, haunting poetry, classic horror, modern horror, the macabre, the terrible, the sublime - come and get them while they’re hot. —- Nocturnal Transmissions is proud to be a part of the SpectreVision Radio Network . SpectreVision Radio is a bespoke podcast network at the intersection between the arts and the uncanny, featuring a tapestry of shows exploring the anomalous, the luminous, and the num
Episodes
- NT Ep 230 - An Anonymous Source
NOCTURNAL TRANSMISSIONS presents Stephen Howard's short horror story 'AN ANONYMOUS SOURCE', performed by voice artist Kristin Holland. The podcast features horror stories old and new.
- NT Ep 229 - Meet Cute-thulhu
NOCTURNAL TRANSMISSIONS episode NT Ep 229, "Meet Cute-thulhu" by Millicent Andrews, explores a scenario where H. P. Lovecraft writes a Hallmark-style romance movie. The story is performed by voice artist Kristin Holland.
- NT Ep 228 [TEASER] - 'The Professor's Teddy Bear'
This is a teaser episode for 'The Professor's Teddy Bear' by Theodore Sturgeon. The full story is available to Patreon subscribers of NOCTURNAL TRANSMISSIONS.
- NT Ep 227 - Vinegar and Brown Paper
Jez Conolly's short horror story 'Vinegar and Brown Paper', performed by Kristin Holland, is featured on NOCTURNAL TRANSMISSIONS. The episode involves a police interview where a man's confession moves from discussing euthanasia to darker s…
- NT Ep 226 - 'The Dweller in the Gulf'
This episode of NOCTURNAL TRANSMISSIONS features a performance of Clark Ashton Smith's science fiction horror story 'The Dweller in the Gulf' by voice artist Kristin Holland.
- NT Ep 225 [TEASER] - 'The Man and the Snake'
The following episode is a teaser for our PATREON SUBSCRIBER EXCLUSIVE presentation of: 'THE MAN AND THE SNAKE' by Ambrose Bierce To hear this episode in full subscribe at: patreon.com/nocturnaltransmissions Learn more about your ad choice…
- NOCTRANS Ep 224 - 'THE SIN EATER' part 2
Prepare to have your synapses stimulated as we present the concluding chapter of our 2 part presentation of Colin Harker's tale of obsession and sci fi dread: 'THE SIN EATER' --- NOCTURNAL TRANSMISSIONS is a fortnightly podcast featuring i…
- NOCTRANS Ep 223 - 'THE SIN EATER'
Hello gentle listener. We're back and looking forward to sharing another year of dread with you. To kick things off we're very proud to present: Colin Harker's 'THE SIN EATER' ...part 1 --- NOCTURNAL TRANSMISSIONS is a fortnightly podcast…
- NOCTRANS Ep 222 [TRANSMISSMAS 2025] - 'HOW FEAR DEPARTED FROM THE LONG GALLERY'
MERRY TRANSMISSMAS gentle listener. This is our final episode of 2025 and we're kicking it 'old school' with E. F. Benson's 'HOW FEAR DEPARTED FROM THE LONG GALLERY' We hope you enjoy it. See you next year. --- NOCTURNAL TRANSMISSIONS is a…
- NOCTRANS Ep 221 - [TRANSMISSMAS 2025 - part 1] - 'An Early Christmas Gift'
'tis the season gentle listener. We celebrate Transmissmas this year with, not one, but TWO Trasmissmassy tales. Our first is the most appropriately titled ' An Early Christmas Gift ' by Andreas Flögel. We hope you enjoy it. --- NOCTURNAL…
- NOCTRANS Ep 220 [TEASER] - 'The Music of Erich Zann' - Patreon Exclusive Episode
The following episode is a teaser for our PATREON SUBSCRIBER EXCLUSIVE presentation of: 'The Music of Erich Zann' by H. P. Lovecraft To hear this episode in full subscribe at: patreon.com/nocturnaltransmissions Learn more about your ad cho…
- NOCTRANS Ep 219 - EDGAR ONE
A man's search for his doppelgänger leads him on an unwelcome journey of self discovery. This is a long one but we think you'll find it just ...'flies' by. [Warning: sexual references] NOCTURNAL TRANSMISSIONS is proud to present: Nathan Ba…
- NOCTRANS Ep 218 [HALLOWEEN BONUS EPISODE] - The Graveyard Rats
Happy Halloween gentle listener. We continue our Spooky Season’s celebrations with the unleashing of a previously unavailable tale from our Patreon back catalogue. Graveyards, ghouls and rats - it doesn’t get much more Halloweeny than that…
- NOCTRANS Ep 217 - The Voice in the Night
Happy Halloween gentle listener. We begin our celebration of the Spooky Season with a mist enshrouded tale of dread on the high seas from Mister 'mist enshrouded dread on the high seas' himself - WILLIAM HOPE HODGSON NOCTURNAL TRANSMISSION…
- NOCTRANS Ep 216 - 'Mother Sauvage' [TEASER] Patreon Exclusive Episode
The following episode is a teaser for our PATREON SUBSCRIBER EXCLUSIVE presentation of: 'MOTHER SAUVAGE' by Guy de Maupassant To hear this episode in full subscribe at: patreon.com/nocturnaltransmissions Learn more about your ad choices. V…
- NOCTRANS Ep. 215 - The Gargling Shower
A young couple's relationship troubles get flushed away courtesy of some benevolent plumbing. NOCTURNAL TRANSMISSIONS is proud to present: 'THE GARGLING SHOWER' by Mark Humphries --- NOCTURNAL TRANSMISSIONS is a fortnightly podcast featuri…
- NOCTURNAL TRANSMISSIONS - TRAILER
NOCTURNAL TRANSMISSIONS is a fortnightly podcast featuring inspired performances of short horror stories, both old and new, by voice artist Kristin Holland. https://www.nocturnaltransmissions.com.au You can support us (and access lots of e…
- NOCTRANS Ep 214 - FRUIT
A conference in small European town proves nightmarishly ...fruitless. [WARNING: somewhat sexual references] NOCTURNAL TRANSMISSIONS is proud to present: Michael McKeown Bondhus's 'FRUIT' --- NOCTURNAL TRANSMISSIONS is a fortnightly podcas…
- NOCTRANS Ep 213 - 'The Sea Raiders' [TEASER] Patreon Exclusive Episode
The following episode is a teaser for our PATREON SUBSCRIBER EXCLUSIVE presentation of: 'THE SEA RAIDERS' by H. G. Wells To hear this episode in full subscribe at: patreon.com/nocturnaltransmissions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
- NOCTRANS Ep 212 - The Shelf Life of Man
One man’s obsession with the encroachment of AI leads him to get …caught up in his work. Nocturnal Transmissions is proud to present: David Winchester’s The Shelf Life of Man --- NOCTURNAL TRANSMISSIONS is a fortnightly podcast featuring i…
- NOCTRANS Ep 211 - Canon Alberic's Scrap-Book
M. R. James' creepy tale of a bargain that comes at a price. NOCTURNAL TRANSMISSIONS is proud to present: CANON ALBERIC'S SCRAP-BOOK by M. R. James ——— NOCTURNAL TRANSMISSIONS is a fortnightly podcast featuring inspired performances of sho…
- NOCTRANS Ep 210 - THE BOYFRIEND GAME
A shy university student gets the cold shoulder from a handsome young man in the park. NOCTURNAL TRANSMISSIONS is proud to present: THE BOYFRIEND GAME by Angela Chiu ——— NOCTURNAL TRANSMISSIONS is a fortnightly podcast featuring inspired p…
- NOCTRANS Ep 209 - 'THE WELL' [TEASER] Patreon Exclusive Episode
The following episode is a teaser for our PATREON SUBSCRIBER EXCLUSIVE presentation of: 'THE WELL' by W. W. Jacobs To hear this episode in full subscribe at: patreon.com/nocturnaltransmissions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph…
- NOCTRANS Ep 208 - 'Petrified'
Mythology and High School Romance combine in this latest offering from Toshiya Kamei. NOCTURNAL TRANSMISSIONS is proud to present: PETRIFIED [WARNING - This one contains sexual references. Nothing terribly explicit but we thought we'd warn…
- NOCTRANS Ep 207 - Here Comes Mr Herribone!
An English comedian runs the risk of getting a big head. NOCTURNAL TRANSMISSIONS is proud to present: 'Here Comes Mr Herribone!' by Tim Jeffreys ———— NOCTURNAL TRANSMISSIONS is a fortnightly podcast featuring inspired performances of short…
- NOCTRANS Ep 206 [TEASER] - PICKMAN'S MODEL [Patreon Exclusive]
The following episode is a teaser for our PATREON SUBSCRIBER EXCLUSIVE presentation of: 'PICKMAN'S MODEL' by H. P. Lovecraft To hear this episode in full subscribe at: patreon.com/nocturnaltransmissions Learn more about your ad choices. Vi…
- NOCTRANS Ep 205 - The Garden
WARNING: Adult Content Lovers of bleak, disturbing horror tales - this one is definitely for you. Kiddies - not so much. Prepare yourself for some gardening grisliness courtesy of South Floridian horrorsmith DARK RHODES as NOCTURNAL TRANSM…
- NOCTRANS Ep 204 - Gettin' Caught in the Rain
Join us for a cocktail in the dunes on the cape. Nocturnal Transmissions is proud to present another deliciously dark tale from D. H. Parish: GETTIN’ CAUGHT IN THE RAIN ———— NOCTURNAL TRANSMISSIONS is a fortnightly podcast featuring inspir…
- NOCTRANS Ep 203 [TEASER] - Moonlight Sonata [Patreon Exclusive]
The following episode is a teaser for our PATREON SUBSCRIBER EXCLUSIVE presentation of: 'MOONLIGHT SONATA' by Alexander Woollcott To hear this episode in full subscribe at: patreon.com/nocturnaltransmissions Learn more about your ad choice…
- NOCTRANS Ep 202 - Special Collections
We’re very excited to be sharing another story from Jez Conolly. Join us on the shore of a dark loch in Scotland, where we may just encounter a monster …or two. Nocturnal Transmissions is proud to present: SPECIAL COLLECTIONS by Jez Conoll…
- NOCTRANS Ep 201 - FULL MOON
To celebrate our 200th EPISODE we're sharing TWO Ian Sputnik tales over two weeks. Here's the second - a short but not so sweet bite of lycanthropic flash fiction. Nocturnal Transmissions is proud to present: Ian Sputnik's 'FULL MOON' ————…
- NOCTRANS Ep 200 - JUST DO IT
It’s our 200th EPISODE!!! and what better way to celebrate the occasion than to share a story (or two) from our dear fiend Mr IAN SPUTNIK. THANK YOU all for your support over the last 200 episodes. Here's to the next 200. Nocturnal Transmi…
- NOCTRANS Ep 199 - The Spider [PATREON Exclusive Ep. TEASER]
The following episode is a teaser for our PATREON SUBSCRIBER EXCLUSIVE presentation of: 'THE SPIDER' by Hanns Heinz Ewers To hear this episode in full subscribe at: patreon.com/nocturnaltransmissions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
- NOCTRANS Ep 198 - The Caravan
Tyler Trodden bites off more than he can chew when he chooses to cross local gangster Billy 'The Biz' Sands. He can put things right though, all he needs to do is find Billy a caravan. Nocturnal Transmissions is proud to present, our first…
- TRANSMISSMAS SPECIAL 2024 - featuring JERRY BUNDLER by W. W. Jacobs
MERRY TRANSMISSMAS gentle listeners. We proudly present our most annoying Transmissmas episode introduction yet AAAAND W. W. Jacobs' wonderful tale of Yuletide dread and mishap - 'JERRY BUNDLER'. Thank you for listening in 2024. We look fo…
- Ep 196 [PATREON EXCLUSIVE EPISODE] - THE FALL OF THE HOUSE OF USHER [TEASER]
The following episode is a teaser for our PATREON SUBSCRIBER EXCLUSIVE presentation of: 'THE FALL OF THE HOUSE OF USHER' by Edgar Allan Poe To hear this episode in full subscribe at: patreon.com/nocturnaltransmissions Learn more about your…
- NOCTRANS Ep 195 - An Exhibition
The enfant terrible of the English Art scene prepares a lovely send off for a long serving Gallery attandant. Nocturnal Transmissions is proud to present: 'AN EXHIBITION' by Matthew G. Rees ———— NOCTURNAL TRANSMISSIONS is a fortnightly pod…
- NOCTRANS Ep 194 - Speak Ill of the Dead
A couple of North Carolinian scallywags decide to get proof that a creepy scarecrow is alive. Nocturnal Transmissions is proud to present: Justin Carlos Alcalá’s 'SPEAK ILL OF THE DEAD' ———— NOCTURNAL TRANSMISSIONS is a fortnightly podcast…
- NOCTRANS Ep 193 [PATREON EXCLUSIVE] - 'The Horror of the Heights' [TEASER]
The following episode is a teaser for our PATREON SUBSCRIBER EXCLUSIVE presentation of: 'THE HORROR OF THE HEIGHTS' by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle To hear this episode in full subscribe at: patreon.com/nocturnaltransmissions Learn more about yo…
- NOCTRANS Ep 192 - Product 9
Damn Bugs!!! Nocturnal Transmissions is proud to present: Lindsey B. Goddard's 'Product 9' ———— NOCTURNAL TRANSMISSIONS is a fortnightly podcast featuring inspired performances of short horror stories, both old and new, by voice artist Kri…
- NOCTRANS Ep 191 - Steak and Eggs
A delicious serving of dark, sci fi kookiness courtesy of Adam H. Douglas. Bon appetit gentle listener. Nocturnal Transmissions is proud to present: 'Steak & Eggs'. ———— NOCTURNAL TRANSMISSIONS is a fortnightly podcast featuring inspired p…
- CLOSE YOUR EYES Season 2 announcement
CLOSE YOUR EYES podcast A man’s search for his missing brother leads him to a mysterious cult. A mind-bending mystery/thriller from Cryptic Radio. Season 2 begins September 26th 2024. - Our humble narrator is very proud to have been invite…
- NOCTRANS Ep 190 [PATREON EXCLUSIVE] - 'The Gorgon' [TEASER]
The following episode is a teaser for our PATREON SUBSCRIBER EXCLUSIVE presentation of: 'THE GORGON' by Clark Ashton Smith To hear this episode in full subscribe at: patreon.com/nocturnaltransmissions Learn more about your ad choices. Visi…
- NOCTRANS Ep 189 - TOBERMORY
Saki is back with some pussycat shenanigans. This one is for cat lovers and cat haters alike. Nocturnal Transmissions is proud to present: Saki's TOBERMORY ———— NOCTURNAL TRANSMISSIONS is a fortnightly podcast featuring inspired performanc…
- NOCTRANS Ep 188 - Pedipalps
Some skin crawling fun at a funeral home courtesy of Jack Dowden. Nocturnal Transmissions is proud to present: Jack Dowden's 'PEDIPALPS' ———— NOCTURNAL TRANSMISSIONS is a fortnightly podcast featuring inspired performances of short horror…
- NOCTRANS EP 187 - THE CONE [PATREON EXCLUSIVE - TEASER]
The following episode is a teaser for our PATREON SUBSCRIBER EXCLUSIVE presentation of: 'THE CONE' by H. G. Wells To hear this episode in full subscribe at: patreon.com/nocturnaltransmissions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho…
- NOCTRANS Ep 186 - Minutes to Midnight
Some timely British Regency Ballroom Horror courtesy of the dark mind of Jessica Peter. Nocturnal Transmissions is proud to present: MINUTES TO MIDNIGHT Thanks to Walter Campbell for allowing us to use his tracks 'It Follows You, 'Moments…
- NOCTRANS Ep 185 - The Missing Spare
A trip to the local bowling lanes takes a dark turn for three hapless teens in a tale that we found to be right up our alley. We think you'll... have a ball with this one too. Nocturnal Transmissions is proud to present: Keith Downey's THE…
- NOCTRANS Ep 184 [PATREON EXCLUSIVE EPISODE] - The Middle Toe of the Right Foot [TEASER]
The following episode is a teaser for our PATREON SUBSCRIBER EXCLUSIVE presentation of: 'THE MIDDLE TOE OF THE RIGHT FOOT' by Ambrose Bierce To hear this episode in full subscribe at: patreon.com/nocturnaltransmissions Learn more about you…
- NOCTRANS Ep 183 - The Tended Field of Eido Yamata
Self mummification - it's not for everyone. Nocturnal Transmissions is proud to present: Jon Michael Kelley's THE TENDED FIELD OF EIDO YAMATA ———— NOCTURNAL TRANSMISSIONS is a fortnightly podcast featuring inspired performances of short ho…