Episodes

An overworked nurse struggling to decide whether or not to save the life of the man she hit with her car begins to suspect he may not be human at all. CW: Includes themes and depictions of Traumatic Bodily Harm, …

Jumpscare! Jon pops into the feed for a couple of updates and a reading of H.P. Lovecraft’s classic story ‘From Beyond.’ Gray Matter Patreon (Creative Commentaries #1-3 available now FREE!) - Gray Matter Youtube Channel -...

A broadcast news reporter is recruited by a reclusive millionaire to document an attempt to metaphysically prolong his death... and discover what waits on the other side. Adapted from "The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar" by Edgar Allan...

High above the ruins of Horse Hill, West Virginia, two mine workers map the future of the human race. Adapted from "The War of the Worlds" by H.G. Wells. CW: Includes themes and depictions of Apocalyptic Events, Body Horror, Cosmic …

The townsfolk of Horse Hill become their best and worst selves as the invasion continues. Adapted from "The War of the Worlds" by H.G. Wells. CW: Includes themes and depictions of Apocalyptic Events, Body Horror, Cosmic Horror, Aging &...

The inhabitants of a small mountain town in West Virginia are thrown into the middle of an alien invasion. Adapted from "The War of the Worlds" by H.G. Wells. CW: Includes themes and depictions of Apocalyptic Events, Body Horror, Cosmic...

THIS IS NOT A DRILL. Something big is coming to Gray Matter. Stay tuned.

Two philosophy students find themselves stuck in a stairwell that doesn't lead anywhere. CW: Includes themes and depictions of Body Horror, Existential Terror & Cosmic Indifference, Potential Violence and Death. Starring Oriana...

The overnight crew of a failing newspaper stumble across the story of a lifetime. Adapted from "The Night Wire" by H.F. Arnold. CW: Includes themes and depictions of Cosmic Horror, Disaster-Related Trauma, Potential Violence &...

Jon drops by the feed to present a 15-minute preview of our Patreon-exclusive 'Creative Commentaries' series, featuring editor Jeffrey Lavin and actor Mark Bogumil talking with Jon about the inspirations and production of Gray Matter episode ten -...

A woman under anesthesia for dental surgery is forced to confront an abusive specter from her past. CW: Includes themes and depictions of Psychological Horror, Body Trauma, Eating Disorders, Medical Anxiety, Depression & Suicidal Ideation,...

Two academics discussing a difficult student find themselves drawn into a strange web of occultism, small-town myth, and eldritch beings from outside our dimension. Adapted from "The Dunwich Horror," by H.P. Lovecraft. For my brother...

After discovering a strange animal in his flooded basement, a man must find a way to satisfy the creature's growing hunger. CW: Includes themes and depictions of Alcoholism, Addictive Behaviors, Mental Illness, Animal Attacks & Animal Death,...

Jon introduces the trailer for a new podcast he did some voiceacting in - "I is for Investigate: The Shambler From the Stars!" Based on a story by Lovecraft's friend and contemporary Robert Bloch, 'Shambler' follows a team of paranormal …

A woman holds a priest hostage in a recreated death trap from the Spanish Inquisition, intent on securing his last confession. Adapted from "The Pit and the Pendulum" by Edgar Allan Poe. CW: Includes themes and depictions of Childhood...

A man struggling with his mental health finds himself at the center of a bizarre conspiracy involving the mascot of a cleaning supply company. CW: Includes themes and depictions of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Intrusive Thoughts &...

After an encounter with a terrifying supernatural entity, an overnight security guard tries to discover the specter's secret before he becomes its next victim. CW: Includes themes and depictions of Existentialism, Social Isolation, Depression,...

A Wall Street analyst finds himself in a life or death struggle when he is snatched off the street by a bizarre creature and carried up into the sky. CW: Includes themes and depictions of Phobias, Addiction, Financial Ruin, Potential …

With one year of Gray Matter behind him, Jon makes some exciting announcements and promotes his recent podcast appearances, including a collaboration with fellow audio dramas Your Horror Show and Ghost Wax. Then he promotes more stuff, thanks...

As a deadly pandemic sweeps across the country, a group of United States elected officials gather for a New Year's Eve party themed around the end of the world. Adapted from "The Masque of the Red Death," by Edgar Allan …

Four friends preparing to go their separate ways get taken for an unforgettable joyride. CW: Includes themes and depictions of Alienation, Social Rejection, Body Horror & Transformation, Disfigurement & Disability, and Potential Violence &...

A podcaster travels to an isolated house in the mountains to interview a man who claims to have made first contact with a race of bizarre alien creatures. Adapted from "The Whisperer in Darkness," by H.P. Lovecraft. CW: Includes themes …

A woman caring for her sick brother must deal with the emotional and biological fallout after he begins taking an experimental medication. Adapted from "The Novel of the White Powder," from The Three Imposters; or, The Transmutations by Arthur...

A babysitter tries to protect a child from the monster in his closet. CW: Includes themes and depictions of Phobias, Child Endangerment, Wild Animal Attacks, Violence Against Animals, Potential Gun Violence, and Potential Violence &...