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Archive 81

by Dead Signals · English · Stories

Archive 81 is a fiction podcast about horror, cities, and the subconscious. New episodes will be released every other Wednesday. Start from "01 - A Body In A New Place"

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New episodes: Every two weeks
Typical length: 36 min
Latest: 18 Dec 2025
Language: English

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18 Dec 2025 · 33 min

Archive 81 Presents... The Truth

Today, we're excited to share an episode from one of our favorite podcasts, The Truth. The Truth is the critically-acclaimed fiction podcast that makes "movies for your ears." Known for cinematic sound design and naturalistic performances, the show tells emotionally rich, surprising stories that range from funny and surreal to dark and devastating. Since its debut in 2012, The Truth has set the standard for modern audio drama anthologies. Its stories, sometimes surreal, sometimes frightening, sometimes heartbreakingly intimate, have been praised for combining sharp writing with meticulous…

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S5 · E1 · 22 Oct 2025 · 21 min

We Made a New Podcast Called Conversations with Ghosts! You Can Listen NOW!

Yes, you read the title correctly, Dan and Marc made a NEW podcast. It's our first audio drama since Archive 81 and we're SUPER excited about it. It's called Conversations with Ghosts, and it follows mausoleum attendant Mal Fleming as he tries to convince the spirits of Grey Briar Cemetery to pass on. In each episode, Mal sits down with a new ghost to build a portrait of their life, their death, and their afterlife... all to help them release whatever still ties their soul to this reality. It's a mix of NYC history, horror, and really fun sound design. It's on an entirely seperate feed from…
S4 · E1 · 12 Nov 2024 · 10 min

Generation Crossing Is Out NOW!

Like we said in the title, our next project, Generation Crossing, is out NOW. Generation Crossing is an album. More specifically, a series of monologues scored by music - it's about an 800 year journey to a distant planet, and the society that forms during that voyage. If you're a fan of Archive 81 or The Deep Vault, we think you'll really enjoy it. It's available on Spotify, Apple Music, Bandcamp, or wherever you listen to music. For links, go to generationcrossing.com.
S3 · E14 · 23 Sep 2024 · 15 min

Our Next Project: Generation Crossing

We have some exciting news to share. The next project from the creators of Archive 81 and The Deep Vault is an album called Generation Crossing - and it's out on Tuesday November 12th . The album is a series of monologues scored by music - it's about an 800 year journey to a distant planet, and the society that forms during that voyage. We hope you enjoy the preview in the episode, we can't wait for you to hear the rest of it. Here's the Bandcamp page where you can preorder the album. It'll also be on Spotify, Apple Music, and wherever you get your music. Oh, and to answer a question people…
S3 · E13 · 5 Jun 2019 · 1 hr 11 min

35 - Left of the Dial: When The Open Road Is Closing In

The end of a road trip. Once again, we've further updated our merch store. Buy things here: dead-signals.myshopify.com/collections/all Twitter: twitter.com/Archive81 Facebook: www.facebook.com/Archive81/ Website: archive81.com Email: archive81podcast@gmail.com Tumblr: archive81.tumblr.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/archive81 Merch: dead-signals.myshopify.com/collections/all This episode was brought to you by our generous Patreon supporters. Join them, and get access to cool rewards: www.patreon.com/archive81
S3 · E12 · 29 May 2019 · 1 hr 2 min

OUT OF UNIVERSE - A Conversation With Ella Watts

So... Episode 3 of Left of the Dial will be delayed until Wednesday June 5th. Sorry about that. To make it up to you, Marc had a lovely conversation about Archive 81 with Ella Watts, an audio drama maven and the producer of The Orphans, a sci-fi podcast. Here's her twitter: https://twitter.com/GejWatts And her podcast: https://twitter.com/OrphansAudio Hopefully you enjoy the conversation, Marc had a VERY long day and this was VERY last minute. See you again on June 5th. Twitter: twitter.com/Archive81 Facebook: www.facebook.com/Archive81/ Website: archive81.com Email:…
S3 · E12 · 15 May 2019 · 1 hr 1 min

34 - Left of the Dial: Trucker's Atlas

There's some preaching and some banjo playing. This is the second episode of a three episode miniseries. As a note, we've updated our merch store! It now has even more stuff! There are sports bras, crop-tops, booty shorts, mugs, posters, towels, hoodies, t-shirts, and more. Buy things here: dead-signals.myshopify.com/collections/all Twitter: twitter.com/Archive81 Facebook: www.facebook.com/Archive81/ Website: archive81.com Email: archive81podcast@gmail.com Tumblr: archive81.tumblr.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/archive81 Merch: dead-signals.myshopify.com/collections/all This episode was…
S3 · E11 · 1 May 2019 · 43 min

33 - Left of the Dial: The Passenger

We go on a road trip. This is the first episode in a three-episode miniseries. Twitter: twitter.com/Archive81 Facebook: www.facebook.com/Archive81/ Website: archive81.com Email: archive81podcast@gmail.com Tumblr: archive81.tumblr.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/archive81 Merch: dead-signals.myshopify.com/collections/all This episode was brought to you by our generous Patreon supporters. Join them, and get access to cool rewards: www.patreon.com/archive81
S3 · E10 · 17 Oct 2018 · 1 hr 5 min

OUT OF UNIVERSE - Season 3 Q and A

Dan and Marc answer questions and talk about the future of Archive 81. Somehow, we get into a tangent about Simon and Garfunkel. Our next Archive 81-related thing will be a miniseries called "Left of the Dial." We reserve the right to change this. Goodbye for a little bit. But we'll be back Twitter: twitter.com/Archive81 Facebook: www.facebook.com/Archive81/ Website: archive81.com Email: archive81podcast@gmail.com Tumblr: archive81.tumblr.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/archive81 Merch: dead-signals.myshopify.com/collections/all
S3 · E10 · 5 Oct 2018 · 36 min

32 - Are we going to have a problem here?

This is the season 3 finale of Archive 81. Three things to know: First off, thank you. Thank you so much for listening to this season, for talking about it on Twitter, for making fanart, for supporting us on Patreon. We really couldn't make this without you. Second, this is NOT the end of Archive 81. There will be more Archive 81. Third, in two weeks, we'll be doing a special Season 3 Q&A episode of the podcast, where Dan and Marc will answer your questions, and talk a little bit about future plans for the show. So, if you have any Season 3-related questions, just send a tweet with the…
S3 · E9 · 3 Oct 2018 · 25 min

OUT OF UNIVERSE - A delayed episodes, a bonus conversation

Episode 10 of Season 3 will be released on Friday, October 5th. Until then, enjoy a conversation about audio drama with Elena Fernández-Collins. You can subscribe to her newsletter, Audio Dramatic, right here: https://mailchi.mp/b28bee73ba29/audiodramatic She's also on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ShoMarq We talked about a bunch of podcasts during our conversation. Here are some: The Shadows - https://www.cbc.ca/radio/podcasts/the-shadows/ Mabel - http://mabelpodcast.com/ Point Mystic - http://www.pointmystic.org/ Love and Luck - https://www.loveandluckpodcast.com/ Play for Voices -…
S3 · E9 · 19 Sep 2018 · 36 min

31 - Whatever is in the pond... kill it

Bzzzzzzzzzz. Bzzzz. BZZZZZZZZZ. Twitter: twitter.com/Archive81 Facebook: www.facebook.com/Archive81/ Website: archive81.com Email: archive81podcast@gmail.com Tumblr: archive81.tumblr.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/archive81 Merch: dead-signals.myshopify.com/collections/all Thanks to Audible for supporting our podcast. Get a free audiobook with a free 30 day trial at audible.com/DeadSignals or text DeadSignals to 500-500.
S3 · E8 · 5 Sep 2018 · 39 min

30 - Lay a tarp upon the ground

Nicholas and Christine dive into their past and meet an old friend. The podcasts mentioned in this episode are: Station Blue - https://www.stationbluepodcast.com/ The Far Meridian - https://www.thefarmeridian.com/ The Big Loop - https://www.thebiglooppodcast.com/ Twitter: twitter.com/Archive81 Facebook: www.facebook.com/Archive81/ Website: archive81.com Email: archive81podcast@gmail.com Tumblr: archive81.tumblr.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/archive81 Merch: dead-signals.myshopify.com/collections/all
S3 · E7 · 22 Aug 2018 · 41 min

29 - A secret that will make the other think less of you

Nicholas goes on a magical adventure of his own. Thanks to Audible for supporting our podcast. Get a free audiobook with a free 30 day trial at audible.com/DeadSignals or text DeadSignals to 500-500. Twitter: twitter.com/Archive81 Facebook: www.facebook.com/Archive81/ Website: archive81.com Email: archive81podcast@gmail.com Tumblr: archive81.tumblr.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/archive81 Merch: dead-signals.myshopify.com/collections/all
S3 · E6 · 8 Aug 2018 · 1 hr 2 min

28 - Exist in the place you are currently occupying

Christine eats some hard candy and has an experience. Go to HelloFresh.com/DeadSignals60 and use the code DeadSignals60 to get a total of $60 off, that's $20 off your first 3 boxes. Twitter: twitter.com/Archive81 Facebook: www.facebook.com/Archive81/ Website: archive81.com Email: archive81podcast@gmail.com Tumblr: archive81.tumblr.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/archive81 Merch: dead-signals.myshopify.com/collections/all
S3 · E5 · 1 Aug 2018 · 28 min

OUT OF UNIVERSE - Other Content To Fill Your Ears

Episode 6 of Season 3 will be released on Wednesday, August 8th. Until then, there are other fiction podcasts that can fill the void in your life. You should listen to The Deep Vault, which is a podcast that was created by the people that make Archive 81. It is about the beginning of the end of the world. http://www.deepvaultpodcast.com/ There are other podcasts not made by the people who make Archive 81. Here are some you should listen to: Kalila Stormfire's Economical Magick Services. It is about magic and a witch that tries to help people, but it is slightly less cruel than Archive 81.…
S3 · E5 · 25 Jul 2018 · 1 hr 2 min

OUT OF UNIVERSE - Mid-Season Q&A

The sixth episode of the third season is delayed. It will be released on Wednesday August 8th. Until then, enjoy this Q&A with Marc Sollinger and Kristen DiMercurio. Twitter: twitter.com/Archive81 Facebook: www.facebook.com/Archive81/ Website: archive81.com Email: archive81podcast@gmail.com Tumblr: archive81.tumblr.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/archive81 Merch: dead-signals.myshopify.com/collections/all
S3 · E5 · 11 Jul 2018 · 36 min

27 - Mix the crushed lead with three drops of your own blood

Nicholas and Christine make a friend. Thanks Audible! Go to http://www.audible.com/ deadsignals or text deadsignals to 500-500 to get started. Amazon Prime members can get Audible for $4.95/month for the first 3 months. Expires 7/31/18. Twitter: twitter.com/Archive81 Facebook: www.facebook.com/Archive81/ Website: archive81.com Email: archive81podcast@gmail.com Tumblr: archive81.tumblr.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/archive81 Merch: dead-signals.myshopify.com/collections/all
S3 · E4 · 27 Jun 2018 · 37 min

26 - And a knife both of you have used to cut meat

Nicholas and Christine make a sacrifice. Twitter: twitter.com/Archive81 Facebook: www.facebook.com/Archive81/ Website: archive81.com Email: archive81podcast@gmail.com Tumblr: archive81.tumblr.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/archive81 Merch: dead-signals.myshopify.com/collections/all This episode was brought to you by our Patrons. To support this show, go to www.patreon.com/archive81.
S3 · E3 · 13 Jun 2018 · 30 min

25 - Sacrifice three bunnies on the stump of an oak tree to stop moderate to severe throat irritation

Christine transports some illicit substances and listens to a podcast. Twitter: twitter.com/Archive81 Facebook: www.facebook.com/Archive81/ Website: archive81.com Email: archive81podcast@gmail.com Tumblr: archive81.tumblr.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/archive81 Merch: dead-signals.myshopify.com/collections/all Get a free audiobook with a free 30 day trial at audible.com/DeadSignals or text DeadSignals to 500-500
S3 · E2 · 30 May 2018 · 30 min

24 - Sleep on a pillow of swanfeathers

Nicholas and Christine listen to a tape loop. Nicholas and Christine listen to a tape loop. There will be a new episode of Archive 81 on Wednesday, June 13th. Twitter: twitter.com/Archive81 Facebook: www.facebook.com/Archive81/ Website: archive81.com Email: archive81podcast@gmail.com Tumblr: archive81.tumblr.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/archive81 Merch: dead-signals.myshopify.com/collections/all Go to hellofresh.com/deadsignals30 and use the code deadsignals30 to get $30 off your first week of deliveries.
S3 · E1 · 16 May 2018 · 34 min

23 - Anoint his forehead with rabbit's blood

Nicholas and Christine begin a ritual. There will be a new episode of Archive 81 on Wednesday, May 30th. Twitter: twitter.com/Archive81 Facebook: www.facebook.com/Archive81/ Website: archive81.com Email: archive81podcast@gmail.com Tumblr: archive81.tumblr.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/archive81 Merch: dead-signals.myshopify.com/collections/all Go to hellofresh.com/deadsignals30 and use the code deadsignals30 to get $30 off your first week of deliveries.
S3 · E1 · 2 May 2018 · 1 min

Trailer - Season 3

Season 3 begins May 16th. Twitter: twitter.com/Archive81 Facebook: www.facebook.com/Archive81/ Website: archive81.com Email: archive81podcast@gmail.com Tumblr: archive81.tumblr.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/archive81 Merch: dead-signals.myshopify.com/collections/all
S2 · E13 · 21 Jun 2017 · 38 min

OUT OF UNIVERSE - Bonus Q&A

Thanks for listening to the podcast! Here's a bonus episode that should give you a sense of our future plans. Plus, we answer a bunch of your questions, so that's fun. Once again, to reiterate, this is NOT the end of Archive 81. There will be more Archive 81. Dan and I just need a bit of time to regroup. Stay tuned to the podcast feed for more info. Twitter: twitter.com/Archive81 Facebook: www.facebook.com/Archive81/ Website: archive81.com Email: archive81podcast@gmail.com Tumblr: archive81.tumblr.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/archive81 Merch: dead-signals.myshopify.com/collections/all
S2 · E12 · 21 Jun 2017 · 32 min

22 - The Golden Age, Part 2

In the conclusion of The Golden Age, a ritual is performed. Archive 81 will return. The story of Dan is not yet over. Stay tuned to your podcast feed for more information. Thanks to Audible for supporting our podcast. Get a free audiobook with a free 30 day trial at audible.com/deadsignals. Twitter: twitter.com/Archive81 Facebook: www.facebook.com/Archive81/ Website: archive81.com Email: archive81podcast@gmail.com Tumblr: archive81.tumblr.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/archive81 Merch: dead-signals.myshopify.com/collections/all
S2 · E11 · 7 Jun 2017 · 28 min

The Golden Age, Part 1

In the first episode of Archive 81: The Golden Age, a play is rehearsed. The second episode of The Golden Age will be released on Wednesday, June 21st. Thanks to Casper for supporting our channel. Save $50 on a mattress at http://www.casper.com/deadsignals code deadsignals. Twitter: twitter.com/Archive81 Facebook: www.facebook.com/Archive81/ Website: archive81.com Email: archive81podcast@gmail.com Tumblr: archive81.tumblr.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/archive81 Merch: dead-signals.myshopify.com/collections/all
S2 · E10 · 24 May 2017 · 1 min

OUT OF UNIVERSE - Season 2 Update

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SUPPORTING ARCHIVE 81. WE APPRECIATE IT SO MUCH. The season may be over, but there will be more Archive 81 VERY SOON. On June 7th and June 21st, we'll be releasing "Archive 81: The Golden Age," a miniseries inspired by old radio. It should answer some questions you might have about what the heck happened to Mark. Twitter: twitter.com/Archive81 Facebook: www.facebook.com/Archive81/ Website: archive81.com Email: archive81podcast@gmail.com Tumblr: archive81.tumblr.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/archive81 Merch: dead-signals.myshopify.com/collections/all
S2 · E10 · 24 May 2017 · 36 min

20 - Portal, Ending

It's the season finale. Stuff goes down. The season may be over, but there will be more Archive 81 VERY SOON. On June 7th and June 21st, we'll be releasing "Archive 81: The Golden Age," a miniseries inspired by old radio. It should answer some questions you might have about what the heck happened to Mark. Twitter: twitter.com/Archive81 Facebook: www.facebook.com/Archive81/ Website: archive81.com Email: archive81podcast@gmail.com Tumblr: archive81.tumblr.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/archive81 Merch: dead-signals.myshopify.com/collections/all
S2 · E9 · 10 May 2017 · 29 min

19 - Escape, Birth

A window is shattered, a song is sung, and a thing is brought into this world. There will be a new episode of Archive 81 on Wednesday, May 24th. Support the show and get a free audiobook with a free 30 day trial at audible.com/deadsignals Twitter: twitter.com/Archive81 Facebook: www.facebook.com/Archive81/ Website: archive81.com Email: archive81podcast@gmail.com Tumblr: archive81.tumblr.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/archive81 Merch: dead-signals.myshopify.com/collections/all
S2 · E8 · 26 Apr 2017 · 34 min

18 - Collection, Composition

A museum is explored, a collection is unearthed, and a being is awakened. There will be a new episode of Archive 81 on Wednesday, May 10th. Support the show by going to BlueApron.com/DEADSIGNALS Twitter: twitter.com/Archive81 Facebook: www.facebook.com/Archive81/ Website: archive81.com Email: archive81podcast@gmail.com Tumblr: archive81.tumblr.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/archive81 Merch: dead-signals.myshopify.com/collections/all

About Archive 81

Archive 81 is a fiction podcast about horror, cities, and the subconscious. New episodes will be released every other Wednesday. Start from "01 - A Body In A New Place"

Archive 81 is a English stories podcast from Dead Signals. Melo plays each episode straight from the publisher's own feed — no ads added, no account needed — and remembers where you stopped, in this browser only.

Publisher: Dead Signals
Language: English
Category: Stories
New episodes: Every two weeks
Typical length: 36 min
Latest episode: 18 Dec 2025
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