Midnight Radio is a scripted horror fiction podcast starring Ethan Hawke as "The Radio Man," a late-night AM call-in host whose conspiracy-themed program spirals into a terrifying web of government cover-ups, psychic phenomena, and interdimensional mysteries. Crafted by horror veterans Scott Derrickson and C. Robert Cargill, each episode unfolds in real time through eerie caller testimonials—covering topics like MK-Ultra-style psychological warfare, psychedelic encounters with otherworldly entities, and faked NASA transmissions tied to the Phantom Cosmonauts legend. Blending found-footage-style storytelling with immersive sound design and a star-studded voice cast (including Vincent D'Onofrio, Noah Centineo, and Willa Fitzgerald), the series evokes classic paranormal radio shows like Coast to Coast AM while delivering serialized, cinematic horror. Its slow-burn mystery format, atmospheric tension, and unreliable narrators appeal to fans of psychological horror, conspiracy lore, and retro broadcast aesthetics, making it a standout for listeners who crave fiction podcasts that blur the line between documentary-style realism and supernatural dread.
Midnight Radio is a scripted horror fiction podcast starring Ethan Hawke as "The Radio Man," a late-night AM call-in host whose conspiracy-themed program spirals into a terrifying web of government cover-ups, psychic phenomena, and interdimensional mysteries. Crafted by horror veterans Scott Derrickson and C. Robert Cargill, each episode unfolds in real time through eerie caller testimonials—covering topics like MK-Ultra-style psychological warfare, psychedelic encounters with otherworldly entities, and faked NASA transmissions tied to the Phantom Cosmonauts legend. Blending found-footage-style storytelling with immersive sound design and a star-studded voice cast (including Vincent D'Onofrio, Noah Centineo, and Willa Fitzgerald), the series evokes classic paranormal radio shows like Coast to Coast AM while delivering serialized, cinematic horror. Its slow-burn mystery format, atmospheric tension, and unreliable narrators appeal to fans of psychological horror, conspiracy lore, and retro broadcast aesthetics, making it a standout for listeners who crave fiction podcasts that blur the line between documentary-style realism and supernatural dread.