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The Black Tapes is a fiction podcast created by Paul Bae and Terry Miles. It is hosted by Alex Reagan (voiced by Lori Henry), released as a spin-off of the fictional radio program Pacific Northwest Stories.

What kind of podcast is The Black Tapes?

serialized docudramaThe Black Tapes is a weekly podcast from the creators of Pacific Northwest Stories, and is hosted by Alex Reagan. The Black Tapes Podcast is a serialized docudrama about one journalist's search for truth, her subject's mysterious past, and the literal and figurative ghosts that haunt them both.

Who is Dr Richard Strand?

Richard Strand is a skeptical paranormal investigator, and president and founder of The Strand Institute. He is husband to the missing Coralee Strand, father of Charlie Strand, and son of Howard Strand.

Is The Black Tapes podcast good?

The story line is super compelling and I have to admit, Dr. Richard Strand and Alex have easily become some of my favourite characters. My only complaint would be that there isn't more to listen to, I truly hope that The Black Tapes makes its way back. Highly recommend for anyone that enjoys mystery/horror!

What happened to Pacific Northwest Stories?

Pacific Northwest Stories is back! We've moved from terrestrial radio to the internet, but we remain committed to bringing you the same quality docu-drama material, the same entertaining and illuminating content as always.

What do you listen to after black tapes?

The 11 Best Podcasts Like The Black Tapes1) Limetown. Limetown. ... 2) The Harrowing. ... 3) Video Palace. ... 4) The Case of Charles Dexter Ward. ... 5) The Magnus Archives. ... 6) The White Vault. ... 7) Blackwood. ... 8) Rabbits.

Who plays Alex Reagan?

Lori HenryLori Henry is best known for her voice work on The Black Tapes podcast as the host, Alex Reagan. She has also done voice work on other shows, including The Last Movie podcast.

Where can I listen to the black tapes podcast?

THE BLACK TAPES PODCASTSubscribe via iTunes.Listen on Stitcher.RSS Feed.

Is Tanis podcast real?

The podcast was described as "deep fiction" by The Guardian because, while it blends real-world and fictional events and people into its narrative, the show's creators and characters never acknowledge that the podcast is fictitious.

Is Tanis still going?

TANIS season six is still in progress, and we'll have updates on that as we move closer to a release date. RABBITS book two is coming in 2023. There are new seasons of The Last Movie, and FAERIE coming as well, and we'll have some new stuff for your ears in the beginning of the new year.

Is rabbits a real game?

The game, referred to as "Rabbits," sounds crazy enough to be real, with eerie, specific riddles left for players in places such as the laundromat and newspaper. The show is two episodes in and front-loaded with information on alternate reality games.

Is The Black Tapes podcast fiction?

The characters and stories on The Black Tapes Podcast are fictional, but no one connected with the show is going to tell you that, because the intentional blurring of truth and fiction is part of what makes The Black Tapes so much fun.

Will there be a season 6 of Tanis?

Happy 2022! TANIS season six is still in progress, and we'll have updates on that as we move closer to a release date. RABBITS book two is coming in 2023. There are new seasons of The Last Movie, and FAERIE coming as well, and we'll have some new stuff for your ears in the beginning of the new year.

How do I listen to Magnus archives?

The Magnus Archives | Listen to Podcasts On Demand Free | TuneIn.

Who is the host of the Black Tapes podcast?

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. The Black Tapes is a fiction podcast created by Paul Bae and Terry Miles. It is hosted by Alex Reagan (voiced by Lori Henry), released as a spin-off of the fictional radio program Pacific Northwest Stories. The series is produced by Nic Silver (voiced by Terry Miles).

How long are the Black Tapes episodes?

Episodes vary in length, from thirty-five to fifty minutes. New episodes were originally available weekly, but partway through the first season the schedule was revised to every other week. The original run of The Black Tapes was from May 21 2015 to September 7 2017.

What is the podcast about?

Melissa Locker in The Guardian described the podcast as taking place in "a world where math, musical theory, obscure points of history, and science become either clues of a possible demonic invasion – or just random events linked only by an active imagination."

When will Black Tapes return?

The show ended with a six episode wrap-up and the creators stated that was the end. Then on March 20 2018 it was announced on the official Twitter account for The Black Tapes that the show would return for another season. On January 13 2020 season 3 of The Black Tapes was re-released with no changes to the audio.

When will season 3 of The Black Tapes be released?

On January 13 2020 season 3 of The Black Tapes was re-released with no changes to the audio. However, the episode description of the final episode "Into the Black" was changed to denote that it is the "Season Three Mid-Season finale".

Who wrote the theme song for Ghostpocalypse 6?

'The Kingdom of the Universe', which is played near the start of each episode, was written by Ashley Park. Terry Miles wrote the podcast's theme.

Who is the host of Pacific Northwest Stories?

It is hosted by Alex Reagan (voiced by Lori Henry), released as a spin-off of the fictional radio program Pacific Northwest Stories. The series is produced by Nic Silver (voiced by Terry Miles). Reagan narrates a nonfiction-styled fictional story over multiple episodes, using a format that has been compared to Serial.

The X-Files and the strange echoing radio noise

I am watching season 6 episode 8 of The X-Files "The Rain King", and at 2 minutes and 16 seconds into the episode, you hear the strange echoing radio sound effect that's often used in The Black Tapes.

2 new Rabbits episodes added to Stitcher today!

They are called The Wrong Song and Play the Game, Find the Game and are 45 and 31 minutes long, respectively.

Should I continue Tanis?

I listened to the first 4 seasons and while I enjoyed it, it just kept getting more and more confusing to the point it became just background sound. When the 4th season came out I listened to the first 3 seasons over again to remember some but overall I feel like there are so many unanswered questions and too many new ones.

PNWS - First Impressions

Over the course of this year I've listened to first Rabbits, then Tanis, then the Last Movie, and I'm so glad I finally took the plunge into this corner of the podcasting world.

Rabbits Season 2 hosted by Ash Emmerson? What is this? Fan made content?

Pacific Northwest Stories, the Pacific Northwest's premiere podcast network. Featuring the Black Tapes Podcast and Tanis.

What is a black tape podcast?

Started in 2015, the Black Tapes podcast is one of the original serialized docudramas, following a journalist’s investigation into a paranormal investigator. But what starts out as a simple story quickly becomes deep, winding, and dangerous. Thanks to this trail-blazing show, this Serial-esque format has become increasingly popular ...

What is the Blackwood Bugman podcast?

The Blackwood podcast is a collection of their recordings, released after one teenager escaped, one was institutionalized, and one went missing.

What is the rabbits podcast?

Rabbits is a classic audio drama podcast that follows Carly Parker as she goes down the rabbit hole to find her missing friend Yumiko "Miko" Takada. She suspects Miko has been playing an alternate reality game called "Rabbits" where the edges of real life and the game world get dangerously blurred. Is Miko dead or alive and lost in the game world? Dropping her life behind, Carly becomes obsessed with uncovering the truth, bringing us on an intense journey uncovering the dark secrets behind the mysterious game and disappearance. Time Magazine named this one of the best podcasts to listen to for "people nostalgic for that moment when we couldn't tell if The Blair Witch Project was real or not."

What happens when Mark watches a VHS tape?

When Mark watches a strange white VHS tape, he starts talking in his sleep in a language that doesn’t exist. Disturbed and intrigued, he and his girlfriend set out to investigate this mystery — and to create a podcast about the hunt. But they soon get in over their head in a sinister conspiracy. If you like the way The Black Tapes is framed as a Serial-like podcast, you’ll definitely want to check this out.

What is the case number for Nathan Watts?

Case #0122204 Statement of Nathan Watts, regarding an encounter on Old Fishmarket Close, Edinburgh . … The Magnus Archives are now open… Join Head Archivist Jonathan Sims as he begins his work transcr...Show More

Where are the experts sent in the Arctic Circle?

A hodgepodge team of experts are sent to the Arctic circle in Norway to repair a research station. Everyone thought they would be making some easy money for a few days' work. But little did they know they had just walked into an Arctic storm in a village full of horrors … and they won't be able to get out as easily as they had come in. Recorded as an audio diary of the experts, you'll feel like you're right there with the characters as they encounter one strange occurrence after another. Sit tight and grab your parka, because you'll be shivering from fright from this paranormal fiction podcast.

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Overview

The Black Tapes is a fiction podcast created by Paul Bae and Terry Miles. It is hosted by Alex Reagan (voiced by Lori Henry), released as a spin-off of the fictional radio program Pacific Northwest Stories. The series is produced by Nic Silver (voiced by Terry Miles). Reagan narrates a nonfiction-styled fictional story over multiple episodes, using a format that has been compared to Serial. The story begins as a biography of paranormal investigator Dr. Richard Strand (voiced by …

Production

Episodes vary in length, from thirty-five to fifty minutes. New episodes were originally available weekly, but partway through the first season the schedule was revised to every other week.
The original run of The Black Tapes was from May 21 2015 to September 7 2017. The show ended with a six episode wrap-up and the creators stated that was the end. Then on March 20 2018 it was announced on the official Twitter account for The Black Tapes that the show would …

Music

'The Kingdom of the Universe', which is played near the start of each episode, was written by Ashley Park. Terry Miles wrote the podcast's theme. The series uses free royalty-free music by Kevin MacLeod.

Reception

The podcast has received generally favorable reviews for its writing, production, and intricacy. Melissa Locker in The Guardian described the podcast as taking place in "a world where math, musical theory, obscure points of history, and science become either clues of a possible demonic invasion – or just random events linked only by an active imagination."

See also

• Tanis, a sister show to The Black Tapes in which Alex Reagan sometimes appeared
• Horror podcast

External links

• Official website

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