The Other Stories | Sci-Fi, Horror, Thriller, WTF Stories
The Other Stories is an episodic fiction podcast from Hawk & Cleaver, a digital story studio, offering weekly sci-fi, horror and thriller short stories in the spirit of The Twilight Zone. It has 681 episodes in the feed with a weekly Monday cadence and a median length of about 15 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, with a rate of $40 to $200 per episode.
Weekly horror and sci-fi fiction with a loyal 4.5-rated Apple audience
- Over 680 episodes published weekly since 2016, with a steady Monday release
- 633 Apple Podcasts ratings averaging 4.5 stars, showing an engaged listener base
- Episodes run about 15 minutes, giving a host-read spot a focused, captive listen
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- narrative, serialized fiction, audio drama
- Tone
- dark, suspenseful
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 13 to 20 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
The feed carries the explicit flag and episode titles such as 'Claws' and 'Child in a Mirror Dark' point to horror content with violent themes.
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.theotherstories.net |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1099630309 |
| RSS feed | feeds.acast.com/public/shows/d4896840-a58c-4ecb-… |
Benchmark score: 74 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| S3.7 47 Seconds | 2026-10-11 | 14 min |
| S3.6 Claws | 2026-10-04 | 17 min |
| S3.5 Mechanical | 2026-09-27 | 17 min |
| S3.4 Eagles and Shamblers | 2026-09-20 | 16 min |
| S3.3 My Writing Partner | 2026-09-13 | 11 min |
| S3.2 Like Silver | 2026-09-06 | 13 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 8 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
These aren't the stories your mother used to tell you ... no, these are The Other Stories. The Other Stories is a weekly short story podcast. A modern take on The Twilight Zone, Tales From The Crypt, or The Outer Limits. Sci-Fi, Horror, Thriller, WTF stories delivered right to your podcast feed every Monday morning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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About The Other Stories | Sci-Fi, Horror, Thriller, WTF Stories
The Other Stories is a weekly fiction podcast from Hawk & Cleaver, a digital story studio, presenting science fiction, horror and thriller short stories in the tradition of The Twilight Zone and Tales From The Crypt. According to the feed and the show website, it has published 681 episodes since 2016, released every Monday, with a median episode length of about 15 minutes. The website describes it as an award-winning series.
Apple Podcasts lists 633 ratings with a 4.5 average. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, based on the ratings count and show age; this is an estimate, not a published figure. The audience is likely adults interested in genre fiction. No sponsors are named in the feed.
A host-read mid-roll at an estimated $40 to $200 per episode suits brands in entertainment, streaming and genre media. Brands should weigh the explicit content flag and dark themes before booking.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Other Stories | Sci-Fi, Horror, Thriller, WTF Stories can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Other Stories | Sci-Fi, Horror, Thriller, WTF Stories
How much does The Other Stories charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated rates are $40 to $200 per episode for a host-read mid-roll, based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode at $18 to $25 per 1,000.
What is The Other Stories about?
The Other Stories is a weekly fiction podcast with sci-fi, horror and thriller short stories, released every Monday and running about 15 minutes per episode.
How do I contact The Other Stories about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.
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