Sam McDonald
@arthurdrakoni.bsky.social
Owner and founder of The Audiophile. A frequent reviewer of audio fiction. I also created my own audio drama anthology called The Books of Thoth. My blog: https://drakoniandgriffalco.blogspot.com/?m=1 The Books of Thoth: https://booksofthoth.carrd.co/
I actually managed to remember this year! It’s Leif Erikson Day. The founder of Vinland, and a popular topic of alternate history. But if your in the mood for vikings and alternate history, may I suggest The Books of Thoth? Specifically, our episode “How the Aesir Learned the Mantras”
I haven’t reviewed a novel by @robertjsawyer.com, even though he’s one of my absolute favorite science fiction author. That ends today. Here is my review of his novel Calculating God drakoniandgriffalco.blogspot.com/2026/10/book...
Book Review: Calculating God by Robert J. Sawyer
Now that the formal announcement is out of the way, I have to find something to celebrate this blog surpassing 1 Million Page views. I’m goi...
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The Books of Thoth made the charts again. This time, we’re the number 13 science fiction podcast in Ukraine. If it helped bring people comfort, and get their minds elsewhere for a bit, and off the war, then I’m happy that The Books of Thoth has found listeners in Ukraine. Slava Ukraini! 🇺🇦
As many of you know, I run a blog called The Audiophile . For years I dream of surpassing 1 Million Page Views. Well, that day has come at last. I got my 1,000,000 views at long last. I’m eternally grateful to all my reads. And yet, as I stand on one mountain, I look to the peak of another.
Hey gang, if I could have a moment of your time. It would mean a lot of you could like and share this post. Podcast Delivery decides who gets in their newsletter based on engagement levels. And it would mean a lot to get more eyeballs on The Books of Thoth.
Podcast Delivery@podcastdelivery.com · 2mo agoUnlock ancient tales with The Books of Thoth, an audio drama anthology. Journey through time and realities as every book in Thoth's library reveals a story waiting to be discovered. From arthurdrakoni.bsky.social
Unlock ancient tales with The Books of Thoth, an audio drama anthology. Journey through time and realities as every book in Thoth's library reveals a story waiting to be discovered. From arthurdrakoni.bsky.social
It took a while, but episode 7 of The Books of Thoth is here. Come see the sights on the Broadmoor Wonder Tour. #AudioDrama #TheBooksOfThoth #FictionPodcast #UrbanFantasy #AudioFiction #Shreveport #Broadmoor #Mythology #Folklore #Aliens #Elvis #PlymouthRock #Louisiana
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Yesterday was a very international day for The Books of Thoth. We became the #4 science fiction podcast in Malaysia 🇲🇾, the #7 science fiction podcast in Norway 🇳🇴, and the #11 science fiction podcast in India 🇮🇳. And we’ve been seeing a massive spike in downloads. #audiodrama #BooksOfThoth #podcast
In this edition of The Audio File we take a look at season 5 of Residents of Proserpina Park from @girlmadeofjade.bsky.social This one is a flashback arc. Answers to longstanding questions are revealed. drakoniandgriffalco.blogspot.com/2026/05/the-...
The Audio File: Residents of Proserpina Park: Season 5
By now, it should be pretty obvious that I love Residents of Proserpina Park. I mean, I was a voice actor in two previous seasons. So, there...
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Strange noises. An isolated mountain house. And a realization no one wants to make. Grandma’s Furry Robe on The Moonlit Road Podcast Listen: www.themoonlitroad.com/grandmas-fur... #Horror #AppalachianHorror #ScaryStories #FolkLife
Got some very good news today. The Books of Thoth is both the #2 science fiction podcast and #4 fiction podcast in Zambia. A very heartfelt thank you to all of my listeners in Zambia 🇿🇲
I recently had the pleasure of being interviewed by @girlmadeofjade.bsky.social. We talked about my experience reviewing audio dramas, my work on The Books of Thoth, my day job at Shreveport Aquarium, and of course our shared love of mythology.
Everywhere that The Books of Thoth went in 2025. A story in four maps. #AudioDrama #Podcast #BooksOfThoth #Anthology #AudioFiction #FictionPodcast
The last episode of season 5 of Residents of Proserpina Park is now live! What ultimately happened to Sam, Juni, and Drew?
A ghost in a tattered pink dress. A buried jar. One chilling secret. 🎧 Lizzie: Ghost of Brinkley Female College The Moonlit Road Podcast Listen on Apple Podcasts: www.themoonlitroad.com/lizzie #GhostStories #Folklore #HauntedHistory #Folklife
Looks like I’ve finally run out of space on the back of my iPad case. But what a lovely collage they make. I’ve got stickers from: Residents of Proserpina Park from @girlmadeofjade.bsky.social Timestorm Shreveport Aquarium Chimp Haven And there’s Twilight Histories hanging on by a thread.
The new year is here. So, time to see how The Books of Thoth did in our second year of production.
And we're back! Listen to newest episode of Residents of Proserpina Park and find out what happens to Jessica, Junichi, and Sam
So, I’m back with another update. A lot sooner than I expected. The Books of Thoth is the #1 Fiction Podcast in Pakistan! I don’t know what to say right now, but I’m not complaining about it. 🇵🇰
Well how’s this for a Christmas surprise. The Books of Thoth is not only the 16th most listened to science fiction podcast in India, we’re also the 18th most listened to fiction podcast in Pakistan. A big thank you to all of our listeners in India and Pakistan 🇮🇳 🇵🇰
The Books of Thoth has surpassed 5,000 Download. I’d been hoping we’d hit this goal before the new year. And it would seem I got my wish. So, here is Su-Say from the episode “Welcome to the Xenarium” to help us celebrate.
NEW STORY: Deputy must fulfill a frightening task to keep the love of his life - kill the Cajun werewolf, the Loup Garou! www.themoonlitroad.com/the-sheriff-... Apple Podcasts: www.themoonlitroad.com/sheriffloupg... #FolkloreSky #GhostStory #SouthernGhosts #Podcast
The Sheriff and the Loup Garou - The Moonlit Road.com
Louisiana story of a sheriff’s deputy who must fulfill a frightening challenge to keep the love of his life - capture and kill the terrifying Cajun werewolf, the Loup Garou!
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In this edition of my audio fiction review column The Audio File we take a look at the anti rom-com audio drama Witch, Please! drakoniandgriffalco.blogspot.com/2025/11/the-...
The Audio File: Witch, Please!
I’ve caught up with the seasons of previously reviewed shows. So, now I’m trying to attend to my considerable backlog. That brings us to the...
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Wait, Halloween isn't over! Before you throw out that rotting jack-o-lantern - learn why it's called "Jack" in the first place. www.themoonlitroad.com/why-is-a-jac... Apple Podcasts: www.themoonlitroad.com/po19 #FolkloreSky #GhostStory #SouthernGhosts #Podcast
Why is a Jack-O’-Lantern Named Jack?
Halloween pumpkins are also known as jack-o'-lanterns. But were did the name Jack come from? Why do we carve and light them up each year? Find out in this old Southern ghost story.
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In this edition of The Audio File we take a look at season 2 of @spaceships.bsky.social drakoniandgriffalco.blogspot.com/2025/10/the-...
The Audio File: Spaceships: Season 2
Well, this is the third time in a row that I’ve done a review of a new season of an audio drama. I don’t really have anything to add. So, le...
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New podcast season of Southern ghost stories and folktales on The Moonlit Road. In this story, a traveling preacher seeks revenge on an inhospitable farm couple in this darkly funny Arkansas ghost story. themoonlitroad.com/cowpreacher #FolkloreSky #GhostStory #SouthernGhosts #Podcast
The Cow That Ate The Preacher
Traveling preacher seeks revenge on a inhospitable farm couple in this darkly funny ghost story from Arkansas (by way of Ireland).
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