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Escape into gritty worlds of character-driven adult dark fiction, thrillers, horror, and suspense, fully dramatized with exceptional actors and sound so vivid, you’ll feel like a witness. Ominous Thrill is a multi-award-winning, twice Ambie Award-nominated series created by the acclaimed sound designer and director Jeff Schmidt, the creative force behind the vivid, immersive sounds of fiction-podcast thrillers Blood Ties and Aftershock, and the true-crime mega-hit Dr. Death.
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- Yesterday31 min
MOTHER LINE - Part 1 of 4
When Brooklyn and Zane become the target of a radicalized federal agent, the night of terror drives Brooklyn to finally embrace the ancestral power she has always kept at arm's length - her Mother Line.Part ONE of FOUREp 2 release: June 18Ep 3 release: July 2Ep 4 release: July 16 Content warnings: gun violence; sexual harassment and coercion; domestic abuse including bodily violation; misogynistic hate speech; themes of political authoritarianism and gender-based state violence drawn directly from current events. Please take care of yourself.Created, Written, Directed & Sound Designed by Jeff Schmidtominousthrill@gmail.comStaring:EVIE CECILE JOHNSON as BROOKLYNTOBY MEULI as ZANEMASON HEIDGER as ALEXANN SONNEVILLE as ISADORAALLISON COSSITT as SYBILEDMUND SHORT as MAGISTRATEKRYSTAL GONZALEZ as JENNACHIRS ELSENBROEK as SCOTTMAGANDA MARIE as GRACEOWEN MC CUEN as ELIOTDAYEANNE HUTTON as OLIVIAROMY EVANS - TYRYNREAGAN BEATRIX - SYDLIAM GREGORY - FLETCHERThe MOTHER LINE COVEN CHOIR:Tanya RubyRotem FenichelRachel KernOlivia RokicianskiMelissa CarringtonMaganda MarieLaKira PorterJessie DIvy MoodyADK EgallEpisode Cover Design: Andrea M. NightSUPPORT OMINOUS THRILL for ad-free listening and other perksJOIN OUR PATREON https://www.patreon.com/OMINOUSTHRILLSUBSCRIBE directly on APPLE PODCASTS or SPOTIFY Make a one-time donation:Ko-Fi - https://ko-fi.com/ominousthrillSupercast - https://ominousthrill.supercast.com/gifts/newThank you! All funds raised go toward the making of Ominous ThrillVisit OMINOUS THRILL WebsiteFollow Jeff Schmidt on INSTAGRAMMessage Jeff at OMINOUSTHRILL@GMAIL.COMSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- Apr 9, 202633 min
INK - Part 4 of 4
Time skips, jumps, and stops. Mya is everywhere now… too close, too hungry, threatening to devour Kaylee’s entire world. Then… a voice. Familiar. How did she get here? When a simple question shatters everything, Kaylee must make a terrible decision.🌶️🌶️🌶️ Be advised - this episode contains scenes which are sexually explicit, and may not be suitable for all listeners.Listen to the FULL story, in a single ad-free presentation. Join the REDROOM on Apple Podcasts and Patreon.INK - Created, Written, Directed, and Sound Designed by JEFF SCHMIDT - OMINOUSTHRILL@GMAIL.COMFEATURING:SYD KILROY as KAYLEEGRACE LACEY as MYARACHEL ADDINGTON as LIVCARA KLUVER as SYDMILLY SANDERS as AURAFAYE HOLIDAY as DENISEHANNAH TRAUSCHT as ANNAROMY EVANS as DANICASUPPORT OMINOUS THRILL for ad-free listening.JOIN US ON PATREONhttps://www.patreon.com/OMINOUSTHRILLDirect Support.Ko-Fi - https://ko-fi.com/ominousthrillSupercast -https://ominousthrill.supercast.com/donations/newThank you.Episode cover design: Jeff SchmidtAssets licensed from iStockPhoto by Getty Images “Instead of dreaming, now I love. And while loving, I create what I afterwards recognize as a dream.”Anaïs Nin, The Early Diary of Anais Nin, 1923-1927 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- Mar 26, 202631 min
INK - Part 3 of 4
Mya has returned to Kaylee, and their reunion is intense, visceral, and blissful. But there’s something else… just under the surface… a need. How long can Kaylee play along? What will she lose if she doesn’t? Does she even have a choice? 🌶️🌶️🌶️ Be advised - this episode contains scenes which are sexually explicit, and may not be suitable for all listeners. INK RELEASE SCHEDULE. EPISODE 4: APRIL 9 Listen to the FULL story, in a single ad-free presentation. Join the REDROOM on Apple Podcasts and Patreon. INK - Created, Written, Directed, and Sound Designed by JEFF SCHMIDT - OMINOUSTHRILL@GMAIL.COM FEATURING: SYD KILROY as KAYLEE GRACE LACEY as MYA RACHEL ADDINGTON as LIV CARA KLUVER as SYD MILLY SANDERS as AURA KURT OBERHAUS as CORBIN MICHAEL URSU as THE DRIVER SUPPORT OMINOUS THRILL for ad-free listening and other perks JOIN US ON PATREON https://www.patreon.com/OMINOUSTHRILL Direct Support. Ko-Fi - https://ko-fi.com/ominousthrill Supercast -https://ominousthrill.supercast.com/donations/new Thank you. “Instead of dreaming, now I love. And while loving, I create what I afterwards recognize as a dream.” Anaïs Nin, The Early Diary of Anais Nin, 1923-1927 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- Mar 12, 202628 min
INK - Part 2 of 4
Aura delivers on her promise, giving Kaylee, Liv & Syd an audience with Markos. But things do not go as planned, and now Kaylee finds herself drawn into a mysterious world where nothing is as it seems, and a broken heart tattoo mysteriously appears on her wrist. And somewhere in the ink, Mya’s voice is calling. INK RELEASE SCHEDULE. EPISODE 3: MARCH 26 EPISODE 4: APRIL 9 Listen to the FULL story, in a single ad-free presentation. Join the REDROOM on Apple Podcasts and Patreon. INK - Created, Written, Directed, and Sound Designed by JEFF SCHMIDT- OMINOUSTHRILL@GMAIL.COM FEATURING: SYD KILROY as KAYLEE GRACE LACEY as MYA RACHEL ADDINGTON as LIV CARA KLUVER as SYD MILLY SANDERS as AURA ANN SONNEVILLE as MARKOS ALLISON COSSITT as THE NURSE MICHAEL URSU as THE DRIVER SUPPORT OMINOUS THRILL for ad-free listening and other perks JOIN US ON PATREON https://www.patreon.com/OMINOUSTHRILL Direct Support. Ko-Fi - https://ko-fi.com/ominousthrill Supercast -https://ominousthrill.supercast.com/donations/new Thank you. “Instead of dreaming, now I love. And while loving, I create what I afterwards recognize as a dream.” Anaïs Nin, The Early Diary of Anais Nin, 1923-1927 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- Feb 26, 202631 min
INK - Part 1 of 4
One year after losing her wife, Mya, to violence, Kaylee travels to New Orleans with friends Liv and Syd to mark the unbearable anniversary. But Syd is fixated on finding Markos… local artists rumored to practice ancient inking rituals that transform existing tattoos. Kaylee’s refusal to join the search is thwarted when they meet local mystic, Aura, who promises to bring them to the Markos on one condition. Listen to the FULL story, in a single ad-free presentation. Join the REDROOM on Apple Podcasts and Patreon. INK RELEASE SCHEDULE: EPISODE 2: MARCH 12 EPISODE 3: MARCH 26 EPISODE 4: APRIL 9 INK - Created, Written, Directed, and Sound Designed by JEFF SCHMIDT- OMINOUSTHRILL@GMAIL.COM FEATURING: SYD KILROY as KAYLEE GRACE LACEY as MYA RACHEL ADDINGTON as LIV CARA KLUVER as SYD MILLY SANDERS as AURA RANDY THOMPSON as ZEKE KURT OBERHAUS as CORBIN SUPPORT OMINOUS THRILL for ad-free listening and other perks JOIN US ON PATREON https://www.patreon.com/OMINOUSTHRILL Direct Support. Ko-Fi - https://ko-fi.com/ominousthrill Supercast -https://ominousthrill.supercast.com/donations/new Thank you. “Instead of dreaming, now I love. And while loving, I create what I afterwards recognize as a dream.” Anaïs Nin, The Early Diary of Anais Nin, 1923-1927 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- Nov 13, 202525 min
SAFE SPACE - Part 2 of 2
After their frightening discovery Kat and Logan take drastic measures to escape what seems to be a deadly trap. Part TWO of TWO. Written by Hannah Mescon Produced, Directed, and Sound Designed by Jeff Schmidt ominousthrill@gmail.com Featuring: JESSICA DIGIOVANNI as Kat MIKKI HERNANDEZ as IRIS JEFF SCHMIDT as LOGAN SUPPORT OMINOUS THRILL for ad-free listening and other perks JOIN OUR PATREON https://www.patreon.com/OMINOUSTHRILL PRIVATE RSS FEED https://ominousthrill.supercast.com/ SUBSCRIBE directly on APPLE PODCASTS or SPOTIFY Make a one-time donation: Ko-Fi - https://ko-fi.com/ominousthrill Supercast - https://ominousthrill.supercast.com/gifts/new Thank you! All funds raised go toward the making of Ominous Thrill Visit OMINOUS THRILL Website Follow Jeff Schmidt on INSTAGRAM Message Jeff at OMINOUSTHRILL@GMAIL.COM OMINOUS THRILL is a proud member of the Fable and Folly network of Fiction Audio podcasts - support our sponsors and partners here https://fableandfolly.com/partners/ psychological horror, psychological suspense, psychological thriller, horror stories, scary stories, chilling stories, horror, fiction, thriller, anthology, scary, spooky, creepy, disturbing, suspense, terror, uneasy, ominous, supernatural, supernatural suspense, paranormal, heart pounding, tension, thrilling, drama, full cast, full cast horror, female lead, audio drama, audio fiction, radio drama, immersive, spatial audio, 3D Audio. SUPPORT OMINOUS THRILL for ad-free listening and other perks JOIN OUR PATREON https://www.patreon.com/OMINOUSTHRILL PRIVATE RSS FEED https://ominousthrill.supercast.com/ SUBSCRIBE directly on APPLE PODCASTS or SPOTIFY Make a one-time donation: Ko-Fi - https://ko-fi.com/ominousthrill Supercast - https://ominousthrill.supercast.com/gifts/new Thank you! All funds raised go toward the making of Ominous Thrill Visit OMINOUS THRILL Website Follow Jeff Schmidt on INSTAGRAM Message Jeff at OMINOUSTHRILL@GMAIL.COM OMINOUS THRILL is a proud member of the Fable and Folly network of Fiction Audio podcasts - support our sponsors and partners here https://fableandfolly.com/partners/ psychological horror, psychological suspense, psychological thriller, horror stories, scary stories, chilling stories, horror, fiction, thriller, anthology, scary, spooky, creepy, disturbing, suspense, terror, uneasy, ominous, supernatural, supernatural suspense, paranormal, heart pounding, tension, thrilling, drama, full cast, full cast horror, female lead, audio drama, audio fiction, radio drama, immersive, spatial audio, 3D Audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- Nov 13, 202529 min
SAFE SPACE - Part 1 of 2
Kat and Logan seek healing from a recent infidelity at a Costa Rican retreat where the mysterious guru Iris is ready with bizarre therapy. Part ONE of TWO. Written by Hannah Mescon Produced, Directed, and Sound Designed by Jeff Schmidt ominousthrill@gmail.com Featuring: JESSICA DIGIOVANNI as KAT MIKKI HERNANDEZ as IRIS JEFF SCHMIDT as LOGAN SUPPORT OMINOUS THRILL for ad-free listening and other perks JOIN OUR PATREON https://www.patreon.com/OMINOUSTHRILL PRIVATE RSS FEED https://ominousthrill.supercast.com/ SUBSCRIBE directly on APPLE PODCASTS or SPOTIFY Make a one-time donation: Ko-Fi - https://ko-fi.com/ominousthrill Supercast - https://ominousthrill.supercast.com/donations/new Thank you! All funds raised go toward the making of Ominous Thrill Visit OMINOUS THRILL Website Follow Jeff Schmidt on INSTAGRAM Message Jeff at OMINOUSTHRILL@GMAIL.COM OMINOUS THRILL is a proud member of the Fable and Folly network of Fiction Audio podcasts - support our sponsors and partners here https://fableandfolly.com/partners/ psychological horror, psychological suspense, psychological thriller, horror stories, scary stories, chilling stories, horror, fiction, thriller, anthology, scary, spooky, creepy, disturbing, suspense, terror, uneasy, ominous, supernatural, supernatural suspense, paranormal, heart pounding, tension, thrilling, drama, full cast, full cast horror, female lead, audio drama, audio fiction, radio drama, immersive, spatial audio, 3D Audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- Oct 16, 202531 min
KARMA
A psychic reading in New Orleans delivers bad news for Lexi's impending marriage to Bill, but will she accept a dark deal to make things right? Written by Alexandra Segel www.alexandrasegel.com If you enjoyed this episode, I strongly encourage you to listen to Alexandra's dramatized sci-fi horror audio drama "Hellhound Country." This episode was produced, Directed, and Sound Designed by Jeff Schmidt ominousthrill@gmail.com FEATURING: CATHARINE DADDARIO as LEXI ROMY EVANS as SKYLA SHEREE WICHARD as THE PSYCHIC RETT KEETER as ZACH KRISTEN CLARKE as THE BRIDESMAID Visit OMINOUS THRILL Website Follow Jeff Schmidt on INSTAGRAM Message Jeff at OMINOUSTHRILL@GMAIL.COM Psychological horror, psychological suspense, psychological thriller, horror stories, scary stories, chilling stories, horror, fiction, thriller, anthology, scary, spooky, creepy, disturbing, suspense, terror, uneasy, ominous, supernatural, supernatural suspense, paranormal, heart pounding, tension, thrilling, drama, full cast, full cast horror, female lead, audio drama, audio fiction, radio drama, immersive, spatial audio, 3D Audio. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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