Campfire Radio Theater

29/07/2024

No need to consult a psychic to predict when our next campfire chiller will appear! WEST PALM READERS is available now and haunting a set of earbuds near you!

A terrifying original tale penned by Cameron Scott that chronicles what horrors may await a couple of scheming con artists in the shadows of the bustling big city. Our voice cast is lead by the exceptional talents of Melissa Medina, Owen McCuen and Karim Kronfli with a captivating score composed by the maestro Kevin Hartnell!

Enjoy a summertime shiver! WEST PALM READERS is streaming/screaming now on all of the go-to podcast platforms!

01/04/2024

Kevin Hartnell has unleashed THE SOUNDS OF NIGHTMARES 7, a fresh batch of spine-tingling tracks composed for Campfire Radio Theater! It’s no secret that Kevin’s music is the “special sauce” that brings our terror tales to horrifying life! Discover these sinister sounds as well as more of Kevin’s music at the link below! https://kevinhartnell.bandcamp.com/album/the-sounds-of-nightmares-7-music-composed-for-campfire-radio-theater?fbclid=IwAR1C87C1lpWq1Ud2mmZBHHPfMnuE-vBJl4zVncbhYmy4ujmGeL6B4Xwj_pk_aem_AXQg_j1kkkV41vyYQf67EVGeamO62nEMfDAQk31kqAnjwOdyEqkzN4lfXwfO-lH8I60

50 track album

28/03/2024

“What terror lies below the depths…”
Your daily recommended dose of horror is only a smart phone tap or two away! Our nautical thriller THE DEVIL AND THE DEEP BLUE SEA is streaming/screaming now on your fav podcast app!

25/03/2024

Gather ‘round the fire for a soul shattering deep sea terror! Our latest horror thriller has been cooking for quite some time with a number of notable ingredients. One part Rod Serling, a sprinkle of H P Lovecraft and, for good measure, a dash of Tom Clancy. Our stellar cast features Graham Rowat, Jared Rivet, Blaine Hicklin, and Mary Murphy, accompanied by a haunting score courtesy of Kevin Hartnell. Unless you’re a seasoned sailer, don’t forget the Dramamine! This is one voyage you won’t forget! Listen to THE DEVIL AND THE DEEP BLUE SEA now on your favorite podcast app and prepare to be terrified!

13/03/2024

Production is progressing on our upcoming campfire chiller! It’s been loads of fun tackling a deep sea terror! Expect a release later this month!

21/01/2024

So blessed to have this incredibly talented dude named Kevin Hartnell as our composer the past several years! Kevin continues to produce music for Campfire Radio Theater as well as manages his own indie record label! Congrats and continued success with Overlook Hotel Records!

Purveyor of original underground music since 1999.

19/01/2024

Terrific write up and review by Sam McDonald of a handful of our chilling tales! Thanks Sam!

Hmm, how do I begin this one? This has been a long time coming. I definitely should have gotten to this one a lot sooner than I did. That’s ...

06/01/2024

Currently casting and assembling sound design for a nautical terror that’s been swimming around in my head since high school many eons ago! Looking forward to bringing this one to you in 2024!

24/12/2023

Putting finishing touches on a script that I plan to be casting soon, so fresh audio terrors are in the works for 2024! Hoping you and your families are safe and warm this holiday season wherever you may be! Perhaps enjoy a few ghostly tales around the fire! Merry Christmas!

31/10/2023

May all my fellow ghouls have a magically spooky and safe All Hallows’ Eve! And try not to be too terribly sad as the haunting season winds down this autumn night. Remember… it’s always Halloween around the campfire! 🎃

27/10/2023

If you haven’t had a chance to check it out yet, our Halloween tale DESECRATE is spooking a set of earbuds near you! Listen whenever you work up the courage! Ouija board optional! 🎃

23/10/2023

“You open this doorway, any spirit from the other side can step through”

It’s that time of year. Ghouls and goblins galore will soon be knocking at your door. Thankfully, most are the short variety and only demand candy. Of course, this signals the arrival of our annual campfire chiller! Yes, we’ve cooked up yet another terrifying treat of our own. So, feel free to dust off the ouija board and play along!

Our All Hallows’ Eve offering this season is a sinfully dark tale titled Desecrate, brought to life in all its horrific glory by a stellar cast of campfire favorites! Desecrate is screaming/streaming now wherever you listen to podcasts!

13/10/2023

Last day to vote! Check out the link below and cast a vote for Campfire Radio Theater and horror audio drama! 🎃

They’re here! We’re pleased to present your 2023 finalists for best podcast trailer. First, a big thank you to everyoneContinue Reading

09/10/2023

Hey guys and ghouls! We’re a finalist in Podbean’s Podcast Trailer Contest! So, if you have a little spare time in between carving pumpkins and grooming your pet lycanthrope, consider checking out the link below and giving us a vote! All proceeds go toward the blood bank of Transylvania! 🎃 https://blog.podbean.com/2023-podcast-trailer-finalists/?utm_campaign=Podcast%20Trailer%20Content&utm_content=267096386&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&hss_channel=fbp-69169374687

22/09/2023

Sometimes it can get a little scary ‘round the campfire! Listen at your own risk! 🎃🔥

Campfire Radio Theater is so scary that I barely got through listening to it for this article. Read on to see my journey through this intense podcast.

21/09/2023

Thanks guys! Great response to our latest two part campfire chiller TIES OF BLOOD! If you haven’t listened yet, check it out! Currently cooking up another terror tale for our fav season of the year! More details to come!

14/09/2023

The concluding chapter of TIES OF BLOOD is available now wherever you listen to podcasts! Sink your fangs into this small town tale of mysterious abductions, predawn paper routes and feral vampires! Most grateful to an amazing cast for bringing this script to life and composer Kevin Hartnell for delivering yet another bone chilling score!

28/08/2023

“You never know who or what might be living next door in the quiet neighborhoods of Anytown, USA.”

While our latest spine tingling installment was originally intended to be a single thirty minute story, the mysterious ether from which these varied horror tales springs from had other plans. So, with that said, we present the first of a two parter delving into a series of small town abductions, deeply buried family secrets and the odd things one encounters over the course of a predawn paper route… Oh, and perhaps even a vampire!

Standout performances from Tracy Clifton, Graham Rowat, Jared Rivet, Monique Bagwell and Juliana Gutierrez Arango! Plus, the maestro himself, Kevin Hartnell, brings us yet another inspired score!

Gather around the campfire! Ties of Blood is available now wherever you listen to podcasts!

17/07/2023

Cool milestone! Our first bloodcurdling tale DEMON EYES was unleashed twelve years ago today on archive.org! This was before we even had our own podcast feed! It’s been a fun ride ever since! Thanks to all our listeners for tuning in to our little horror anthology over the years! 👻

Side note: Production continues on our upcoming episode TIES OF BLOOD! Hope to see a release date sometime in August!

31/05/2023

Quick update! I’ve been busy writing the past few months and hope to be kickstarting production on the podcast as the summer heats up. Looks like we might have a two part vampire tale on the slate as well as our annual Halloween episode!

10/04/2023

As a young lad, I was always an avid fan of movie soundtracks. While other kids were listening to Kiss or Queen, I’d just as likely be listening to a John Williams or Jerry Goldsmith score! So, it should come as no surprise that I’m a big fan of Kevin Hartnell and the music he composes for Campfire Radio Theater! I’m not sure we could’ve found a more talented and versatile musician to score the varied themes and compositions our horror anthology demands!

So, it is with great pleasure I announce, the latest volume of Kevin’s spooktacular music is hot off the presses! You can have a listen to The Sounds of Nightmares 6 now at Bandcamp as well as the other volumes of music Kevin has scored for the show!

As a side note, I was thrilled to pose for the cover artwork! I think it turned out quite well! 🔥

38 track album

27/03/2023

Never know who you’re liable to meet in the dark corners of a creepy old roadside bar! Terrific voice work by Jared Rivet and Jessica McEvoy! LAST RESORT is available now at all the usual haunts!

20/03/2023

Time to roast marshmallows by the campfire, horror fans! A new tale of terror has arrived as tasty as a freshly melted s’more! Our latest audio chiller rises from the darkness courtesy of composer Kevin Hartnell and producer John Ballentine, taking us down a dark winding road to a little country bar known as “Last Resort”. Be sure to check your fears at the door! An amazing group of voice performers breathe life into this new tale headlined by the talents of Jared Rivet, Jessica McEvoy and Jack Kincaid! Available now wherever you listen to podcasts! https://campfireradiotheater.podbean.com/e/last-resort/

13/03/2023

Honored to receive the best fiction podcast award from the American Writing Awards! Always wonderful to have your work recognized! Of course, we couldn’t produce our little horror series without the tireless efforts of composer Kevin Hartnell and the many amazing voice performers who have contributed to the podcast over the years! Love you guys! And many thanks to the AWA folks for putting this together! 🏆

29/01/2023

Finally some free time to edit! Happy to welcome talented voice performers Jessica McEvoy and Jack Kincaid back to the podcast! Also, terrific to have the amazing Jared Rivet aboard for the first time!

08/12/2022

In response to a few queries, there is no Christmas episode in the works as we concentrate on producing new episodes for 2023, but you can still add a little horror to your holiday. Our demented Santa tale from last year is always a wicked experience for the auditory senses with standout performances from Melissa Medina, Joe Stofko, Graham Rowat, Dani Aviles, and Mary Murphy! In addition, a charming turn by young Amelia Hicklin! Have a listen wherever you find podcasts!

30/11/2022

In case you didn’t get a chance to listen to the Lander College production of The Dentist, here’s a link to check it out at your leisure! Plus, stick around after the show and you’ll hear Nightfall writer Bill Gray and Campfire Radio Theater producer John Ballentine speak a bit about the inspirations for this tale as well as the wonderful world of “theatre of the mind” audio productions! Many thanks to Monique Sacay-Bagwell for the chat as well as keeping the flame of audio storytelling lit on the academic level!

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18/11/2022

Lander College radio is cooking up something spooktacular this evening! Monique Sacay-Bagwell and her students have been hard at work on a production of The Dentist, a horror tale originally written for the CBC series Nightfall by the incomparable Bill Gray. Have a listen and support these aspiring young voice performers and audio dramatists at 8pm EST tonight or over the weekend at xlrlanderradio.com!

31/10/2022

Happy All Hallows’ Eve to our faithful campfire listeners! Hope you enjoy some spooky audio during this haunting season and remember… it’s always Halloween around the campfire! 🔥🎃

28/10/2022

Quiet voices whisper of creeping shadows lurking at the edge of the cornfield. Our Civil War werewolf thriller is available now wherever you listen to podcasts!