NIGHTMARE MAGAZINE - Horror and Dark Fantasy Story Podcast (Audiobook | Short Stories)
NIGHTMARE Magazine's podcast, produced by Stefan Rudnicki of Skyboat Media, publishes original horror and dark fantasy short stories and poetry narrated by professional voice actors. The show has 357 episodes released roughly every two weeks, typically 30 to 70 minutes long. Estimated downloads per episode are 5,000 to 12,000, with a rate of $90 to $300 per episode for a host-read mid-roll.
Horror fiction audience of a long-running, critically noticed magazine, rated 4.4 on Apple
- 665 Apple Podcasts ratings with a 4.4 average, indicating an engaged listener base.
- Fortnightly episodes spanning more than a decade, giving a sponsor a long archive of evergreen audio.
- Contextual fit for horror, thriller and dark fantasy brands such as streaming, games and book publishers.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- narrative, audio fiction, poetry reading
- Tone
- dark, literary
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 30 to 70 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the website lists an Advertising page and the feed links to ebook purchases and subscriptions, which are the magazine's own products.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
The feed carries the explicit flag (explicit=1) and the catalogue is horror with graphic themes, such as 'NoMouth' and 'The Spiders You Swallow in Your Sleep'.
We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.
Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.nightmare-magazine.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id567144989 |
| RSS feed | feeds.megaphone.fm/SBP2249869017 |
Benchmark score: 77 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| "The Taker" by Mari Ness + "An Unavoidable Consequence of..." by Kurt | 2026-10-14 | 43 min |
| "Sweet Certainty" by Deborah L. Davitt + "Not Even a Fly" by Phoenix A | 2026-09-30 | 40 min |
| "Useless Heart/ Stopped Cold" by A. Artemis Chen + "The Red Veil" by D | 2026-09-16 | 1 h 5 min |
| "Shapeshifting Recovery Staff" by Bogi Takács + "Room 602 at the Hotel | 2026-08-26 | 27 min |
| "My Parts, Collected" by Melissa A Watkins + "The Dark Follows Me" by | 2026-08-12 | 34 min |
| "A Bargain Made in the Monster's Shadow" by Sam W. Pisciotta + "Annett | 2026-07-29 | 26 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 5 days ago, a new one about every 14 days.
Edited by Wendy N. Wagner, NIGHTMARE is a critically-acclaimed digital magazine of horror and dark fantasy. In its pages, you will find all kinds of horror and dark fantasy, from zombie stories and haunted house tales, to visceral psychological horror. Every month NIGHTMARE will bring you a mix of original short stories and flash fiction, and featuring a variety of authors: from the bestsellers…
About NIGHTMARE MAGAZINE - Horror and Dark Fantasy Story Podcast (Audiobook | Short Stories)
NIGHTMARE Magazine's podcast presents original horror and dark fantasy fiction and poetry, narrated by professional performers and produced by Stefan Rudnicki of Skyboat Media. The website describes the magazine as edited by Wendy N. Wagner and published by John Joseph Adams, and lists the podcast alongside the magazine's fiction, nonfiction and interviews. Episodes arrive about every two weeks, most running 30 to 70 minutes.
Apple Podcasts shows 665 ratings with a 4.4 average, and the show has been listed since October 2012 with 357 episodes in the feed. These figures come from the feed and Apple Podcasts. Listener estimates are approximate: roughly 5,000 to 12,000 downloads per episode, mostly adults interested in horror and literary fiction.
No sponsors appear in the feed. Based on the estimate, a host-read mid-roll would cost about $90 to $300 per episode. The show suits horror entertainment, book and audiobook publishers, and genre subscription services that can accept explicit content.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. NIGHTMARE MAGAZINE - Horror and Dark Fantasy Story Podcast (Audiobook | Short Stories) can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about NIGHTMARE MAGAZINE - Horror and Dark Fantasy Story Podcast (Audiobook | Short Stories)
How much does NIGHTMARE Magazine charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 5,000 to 12,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is roughly $90 to $300 per episode on Starbooked. Actual pricing depends on the sponsorship terms agreed with the show.
What is NIGHTMARE Magazine about?
NIGHTMARE Magazine's podcast presents original horror and dark fantasy short stories and poetry, narrated by professional voice actors. Episodes arrive about every two weeks and include both new fiction and poetry readings.
How do I contact NIGHTMARE Magazine about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked, so you can reach the team directly once the contact is unlocked.
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