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OMINOUS THRILL

Escape into this gritty, gory, sometimes horny anthology of character-driven dark fiction, thrillers, horror and suspense.Listeners consistently praise the edgy story-telling, exceptional voice performances and lush audio production in these devious audio delights.Ominous Thrill is a multi-award-winning show created by the acclaimed sound designer and director Jeff Schmidt, the creative force behind the vivid and immersive sounds of fiction-podcast thrillers Blood Ties and Aftershock and true

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00:35:03

Ominous Thrill Holiday Treat: THE BONES OF SAINT...

OMINOUS THRILL ·

2025/12/18

Ominous Thrill is on holiday until Feb 2026, so I'm thrilled to share one of my favorite holiday stories from one of my favorite audio drama creators - Campfire Radio Theater.Emotionally devastated in the wake of a bitter divorce, an exhausted single mother comes face to face with a sinister mall Santa intent on delivering a twisted Christmas miracle. Warning: Contains explicit language and graphic content. Written, directed, and produced by John Ballentine Cast Melissa Medina Joe

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00:25:17

SAFE SPACE - Part 2 of 2

OMINOUS THRILL ·

2025/11/13

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

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27:47

SAFE SPACE - Part 2 of 2

OMINOUS THRILL ·

2025/11/13

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

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00:29:17

SAFE SPACE - Part 1 of 2

OMINOUS THRILL ·

2025/11/13

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

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31:47

SAFE SPACE - Part 1 of 2

OMINOUS THRILL ·

2025/11/13

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

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33:33

KARMA

OMINOUS THRILL ·

2025/10/16

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

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00:31:03

KARMA

OMINOUS THRILL ·

2025/10/16

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

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92:38

Ominous Thrill Suggests: HEMOPHOBIA

OMINOUS THRILL ·

2025/10/04

New Ominous Thrill episodes are on the way. In the meantime, here's another dark and twisted horror show I think you'll enjoy - HEMOPHOBIAA seasonal anthology horror podcast, telling a new multi-chapter story in each season. This is Episode One of Season Two: House Of Actors. Hemophobia tells stories of blood, our blood, and all the pain, truth, and horror that blood embodies. Stories that do more than chill your bones and give you a sleepless night – but that shake you to your very

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00:27:03

LIES - Part 3 of 3

OMINOUS THRILL ·

2025/09/11

🌶️🌶️🌶️ Be advised - this episode begins with a scene that is sexually explicit and might not be suitable for all listeners. 😎 After two episodes of psycho-sexual edging, Sia and Devin finally arrive at their explosive and bloody climax. Created, Written, Directed, and Sound Designed by Jeff Schmidt ⁠⁠OMINOUSTHRILL@GMAIL.COM⁠⁠ FEATURING: LAUREN HENNING as SIA MICHAEL URSU as DEVIN MILLY SANDERS as DR. CANDICE KNOX OWEN MCCUEN as RICKY LILY DREW as BECCA WILL PATTERSON as THE

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29:33

LIES - Part 3 of 3

OMINOUS THRILL ·

2025/09/11

🌶️🌶️🌶️ Be advised - this episode begins with a scene that is sexually explicit and might not be suitable for all listeners. 😎After two episodes of psycho-sexual edging, Sia and Devin finally arrive at their explosive and bloody climax. Created, Written, Directed, and Sound Designed by Jeff Schmidt ⁠⁠OMINOUSTHRILL@GMAIL.COM⁠⁠ FEATURING: LAUREN HENNING as SIA MICHAEL URSU as DEVIN MILLY SANDERS as DR. CANDICE KNOX OWEN MCCUEN as RICKY LILY DREW as BECCA WILL PATTERSON as THE

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00:21:39

LIES - Part 2 of 3

OMINOUS THRILL ·

2025/08/28

Sia and Devin dive into their deviances, and Devin proves to have more extreme ideas than Sia first realized. Part TWO of THREE. Created, Written, Directed, and Sound Designed by Jeff Schmidt ⁠OMINOUSTHRILL@GMAIL.COM⁠ FEATURING: LAUREN HENNING as SIA MICHAEL URSU as DEVIN MILLY SANDERS as DR. CANDICE KNOX LILY DREW as BECCA WILL PATTERSON as THE PILOT The voice of Ominous Thrill is DONNA FRANK MOORE. Be advised that this devious audio delight includes adult content and

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24:09

LIES - Part 2 of 3

OMINOUS THRILL ·

2025/08/28

Sia and Devin dive into their deviances, and Devin proves to have more extreme ideas than Sia first realized.Part TWO of THREE. Part Three publishes on Sept 11, 2025. Created, Written, Directed, and Sound Designed by Jeff Schmidt ⁠OMINOUSTHRILL@GMAIL.COM⁠ FEATURING: LAUREN HENNING as SIA MICHAEL URSU as DEVIN MILLY SANDERS as DR. CANDICE KNOX LILY DREW as BECCA WILL PATTERSON as THE PILOT The voice of Ominous Thrill is DONNA FRANK MOORE. Be advised that this devious audio

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1:02

LISTENER SURVEY

OMINOUS THRILL ·

2025/08/18

Hey Thrillers - as I prepare more OMINOUS THRILL for 2026, I want to check in to see how you're enjoying the show, what you like, and what could be better. Please take a short survey ⁠HERE⁠ If your podcast player doesn't support links - please copy and paste the link here: https://forms.gle/wuKveNwBgFbsVWHh8 Your feedback is invaluable as I plot more devious audio delights to come. Plus, you can opt in for a random drawing for a prize, just for taking the survey! Thanking you in

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00:28:23

LIES - Part 1 of 3

OMINOUS THRILL ·

2025/08/14

Sia's plan to attend an alternative wellness conference is turned upside down when she meets the devilishly charming Devin, who entices her to join him in indulging their darker impulses. Part ONE of THREE. Created, Written, Directed, and Sound Designed by Jeff Schmidt OMINOUSTHRILL@GMAIL.COM FEATURING: LAUREN HENNING as SIA MICHAEL URSU as DEVIN MILLY SANDERS as DR. CANDICE KNOX LILY DREW as BECCA WILL PATTERSON as THE PILOT The voice of Ominous Thrill is DONNA FRANK

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30:53

LIES - Part 1 of 3

OMINOUS THRILL ·

2025/08/14

Sia's plan to attend an alternative wellness conference is turned upside down when she meets the devilishly charming Devin, who entices her to join him in indulging their darker impulses.Part ONE of THREE. Part Two publishes on Aug 28, 2025. Part Three publishes on Sept 11, 2025. Created, Written, Directed, and Sound Designed by Jeff Schmidt OMINOUSTHRILL@GMAIL.COM FEATURING: LAUREN HENNING as SIA MICHAEL URSU as DEVIN MILLY SANDERS as DR. CANDICE KNOX LILY DREW as BECCA WILL

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27:14

Ominous Thrill Suggests: YOUR HORROR SHOW

OMINOUS THRILL ·

2025/08/01

Another creeptacular horror show we think you'll enjoy - YOUR HORROR SHOW. Heavily influenced by Tales from the Crypt and The Twilight Zone, their fiendish host, Mr. Graves, delights in showcasing stories that will make you shudder. This episode, "What's Your Emergency?" features a 911 operator receiving strange calls on his first day of training and the horrors it brings. If you enjoy what you hear, Your Horror Show has over 25 more stories of terror for your listening enjoyment -

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00:32:18

ADVICE AFTER DEATH - Part 2 of 2

OMINOUS THRILL ·

2025/07/17

Kate makes contact and Bella Donna is eager to help... but as the threat closes Kate has to risk everything and face the monster to make it out alive. PART TWO OF TWO This story is a sequel to the episode: ADVICE AFTER DARK. BELLADONNA noun. In Italian, a beautiful lady; in English, a deadly poison. A striking example of the essential identity of the two tongues. Ambrose Bierce, The Devil's Dictionary. Created, Written, Directed, and Sound Designed by Jeff

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34:48

ADVICE AFTER DEATH - Part 2 of 2

OMINOUS THRILL ·

2025/07/17

Kate makes contact and Bella Donna is eager to help... but as the threat closes Kate has to risk everything and face the monster to make it out alive. PART TWO OF TWO This story is a sequel to the episode: ADVICE AFTER DARK. BELLADONNA noun. In Italian, a beautiful lady; in English, a deadly poison. A striking example of the essential identity of the two tongues. Ambrose Bierce, The Devil's Dictionary. Created, Written, Directed, and Sound Designed by Jeff

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00:22:59

ADVICE AFTER DEATH - Part 1 of 2

OMINOUS THRILL ·

2025/07/17

Desperate to leave a dangerous relationship, Kate goes to extreme lengths to conjure the spirit of dead radio advice host Bella Donna to help her. PART ONE of TWO . This story is a sequel to the episode: ADVICE AFTER DARK. BELLADONNA noun. In Italian, a beautiful lady; in English, a deadly poison. A striking example of the essential identity of the two tongues. Ambrose Bierce, The Devil's Dictionary. Created, Written, Directed, and Sound Designed by Jeff

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25:29

ADVICE AFTER DEATH - Part 1 of 2

OMINOUS THRILL ·

2025/07/17

Desperate to leave a dangerous relationship, Kate goes to extreme lengths to conjure the spirit of dead radio advice host Bella Donna to help her. PART ONE of TWO . This story is a sequel to the episode: ADVICE AFTER DARK. BELLADONNA noun. In Italian, a beautiful lady; in English, a deadly poison. A striking example of the essential identity of the two tongues. Ambrose Bierce, The Devil's Dictionary. Created, Written, Directed, and Sound Designed by Jeff Schmidt FEATURING: CAITLYN

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