Black Box - A Science Fiction Horror Podcast

About Black Box - A Science Fiction Horror Podcast

The Homing Box of the U.N.S.E.A. exploratory vessel Bly has returned to Earth after twenty-four years of silence. An investigation has been launched into uncovering what happened to the ship and her missing crew.

Publisher

The Haunt Collaboration

Category

fiction

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

6 Jun 2022

Latest episode

20 Jan 2025

Latest episodes

14 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   20 Jan 2025

   An Announcement

   Hello, all. My name is Lucien - I’m the writer and creator of Black Box, and the voice of Nolan. I just wanted to drop in and do a quick announcement about the status of the show, as it’s nearly two years since it debuted and, well, a long time since Season One ended. Generally speaking, I really just haven’t been in the right headspace to write and develop a podcast. I’ve been writing a book - or trying to - and recording a different book, but even those projects are way, way behind schedule. Long story short, over the last year and a bit, my partner has been in and out of hospital. His condition isn’t getting any better, so we’re pretty much just learning to manage it as we go, and it’s exhausted me. I can’t count the number of times I’ve been sick because of doing too much. Anyway, as for the show, I haven’t forgotten about it. There are ideas for Season Two floating around in my notes app, and I know where I want it to go. When that will happen, I have no idea. It might also involve Season One being taken down and reworked, I don’t know. I’m aware it could sound better, it is very much a labour of love, as we say. I do want to finish Black Box. I’m proud of my little show, over here in this tiny, tiny corner of the vast audio drama world. But, for the moment, I think it’s officially on hiatus. I suppose this is about me wanting to apologise for the long period of nothingness, set things straight, and thank you for your patience, your support, your understanding, and your listenership, if that’s the word. Thank you to my friends for lending me your voices and occasional sound effects while I put you through the horrors. Thank you all. We’ll be back. Love you x

2. 

   31 Oct 2023

   Bonus Episode - Bloopers

   Things don't always run smoothly on the Bly...do they ever? Enjoy these scenes from the digital cutting room floor!

3. 

   14 Jul 2023

   Episode 10 - It's Lonely Out In Space

   It's a race against time for Kerensa to save Dan - but with everyone in the medbay, who is keeping an eye on Virgil? CW: Strangulation, sounds of pain and distress, machinery breaking and snapping, overlapping voices, borrowed voices, echoes, possession. Black Box is a Haunt Collaboration production, written and produced by L R Spooner. Music: Faded Dream by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com This episode featured A Conley as Dr Kerensa Verde, Derrick Valen as Dr Aubrey Killian, Hilary Boff as Captain Jacqueline Thomas, AMC as Viveca Olsen, Keagan Van der Wekken as Daniel Schwarz, Shinyopals as Morgan Bliss, Riley Maness as Benjamin Stern, Virgil MacGowen as Virgil, and L R Spooner as Nolan Grayson-Schwarz. EPISODE TRANSCRIPT: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BCy30mZuUVSQjVIH8rMtpAjPDVeRjOo9/view?usp=sharing You can follow us on Twitter @blackboxscifi, Tumblr @blackboxpodcast, and find us on Patreon at patreon.com/thehauntcollaboration. Thanks for listening.

4. 

   30 Jun 2023

   Episode 9 - We Have A Problem

   There doesn't seem to be anything wrong with Virgil, and Morrison has something important to say... CW: Borrowed voices, drilling sounds, physical violence, screaming, crashing, strangulation, sounds of distress. Black Box is a Haunt Collaboration production, written and produced by L R Spooner. Music: Faded Dream by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com This episode featured A Conley as Dr Kerensa Verde, AMC as Viveca Olsen, Shinyopals as Morgan Bliss, Keagan Van der Wekken as Daniel Schwarz, Virgil MacGowen as Virgil, Alasdair Stuart as Morrison, and L R Spooner as Nolan. EPISODE TRANSCRIPT: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sunY1IrNsI8hh6hQMo3D6GSPYA0HRm-Y/view?usp=sharing You can follow us on Twitter @blackboxscifi, Tumblr @blackboxpodcast, and find us on Patreon at patreon.com/thehauntcollaboration. Thanks for listening.

5. 

   16 Jun 2023

   Episode 8 - Calling Occupants

   Aubrey wants to have a conversation, and Daniel is feeling homesick. Meanwhile, internal pressure at the U.N.S.E.A. is increasing... CW: Borrowed voices, repetition, overlapping voices, mild distress Black Box is a Haunt Collaboration production, written and produced by L R Spooner. Music: Faded Dream by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com This episode featured Derrick Valen as Dr Aubrey Killian, Keagan Van Der Wekken as Daniel Schwarz, Hilary Boff as Captain Jacqueline Thomas, Riley Maness as Benjamin Stern, Alasdair Stuart as Morrison, L R Spooner as the Narrator, and Nemo as itself. EPISODE TRANSCRIPT: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-elUullzVl3VeTioFkfYeV46c4mk-bg2/view?usp=sharing You can follow us on Twitter @blackboxscifi, Tumblr @blackboxpodcast, and find us on Patreon at patreon.com/thehauntcollaboration. Thanks for listening.

6. 

   2 Jun 2023

   Episode 7 - Connect The Dots

   While Morgan examines Virgil, Kerensa examines Philippa, and someone wakes Ben from his nap... CW: Sleepwalking, mild physical violence, overlapping voices. Black Box is a Haunt Collaboration production, written and produced by L R Spooner. Music: Faded Dream by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com This episode featured Shinyopals as Morgan Bliss, Virgil MacGowen as Virgil, Hilary Boff as Captain Jacqueline Thomas, AMC as Viveca Olsen, A Conley as Dr Kerensa Verde, Riley Maness as Benjamin Stern, and L R Spooner as The Narrator. EPISODE TRANSCRIPT: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Wy1ba2OUnmyhzFLhOJIorcVbh7QZqxy9/view?usp=sharing You can follow us on Twitter @blackboxscifi, Tumblr @blackboxpodcast, and find us on Patreon at patreon.com/thehauntcollaboration. Thanks for listening.

7. 

   12 May 2023

   Episode 6 - Echoes

   The crew has a meeting, and an unusual discovery is made. Can Jacqueline keep everyone together in these new, strange times? Black Box is a Haunt Collaboration production, written and produced by L R Spooner. Music: Faded Dream by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com This episode featured Hilary Boff as Captain Jacqueline Thomas, Riley Maness as Benjamin Stern, Derrick Valen as Dr Aubrey Killian, Keagan Van der Wekken as Daniel Schwarz, Shinyopals as Morgan Bliss, A Conley as Dr Kerensa Verde, AMC as Viveca Olsen, Beck Little as Philippa Daubenay, Virgil MacGowen as Virgil, and L R Spooner as The Narrator. EPISODE TRANSCRIPT: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CrqHo3IP5HN4i_QLZjP_cf2QlwVZ7_Pj/view?usp=sharing You can follow us on Twitter @blackboxscifi, Tumblr @blackboxpodcast, and find us on Patreon at patreon.com/thehauntcollaboration. Thanks for listening.

8. 

   28 Apr 2023

   Episode 5 - In The Wake

   Hydrobay 4 is down, and so are the crew. Why is Philippa sleepwalking? Can Ben get Jacqueline to listen to his concerns? Why does everything keep breaking? Black Box is a Haunt Collaboration production, written and produced by L R Spooner. Music: Faded Dream by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com This episode featured Keagan Van der Wekken as Daniel Schwarz, Derrick Valen as Dr Aubrey Killian, Riley Maness as Benjamin Stern, Virgil MacGowen as Virgil, Hilary Boff as Captain Jacqueline Thomas, Beck Little as Philippa Daubenay, and L R Spooner as The Narrator. EPISODE TRANSCRIPT: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JWWW7795QuXRkKS7WjPFKHOjKnG8VA6D/view?usp=share_link You can follow us on Twitter @blackboxscifi, Tumblr @blackboxpodcast, and find us on Patreon at patreon.com/thehauntcollaboration. Thanks for listening.

9. 

   14 Apr 2023

   Episode 4 - Close Encounters

   Following the comms breakdown, Kerensa gives Morgan and Dan a check-up. Meanwhile, Pip tries to figure out the problem, and the Narrator isn't happy with Retrieval... CW: Anxiety, panic, crying (and comfort), overlaid voices. Black Box is a Haunt Collaboration production, written and produced by L R Spooner. Music: Faded Dream by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com This episode featured A Conley as Dr Kerensa Verde, Keagan Van der Wekken as Daniel Schwarz, Shinyopals as Morgan Bliss, Derrick Valen as Dr Aubrey Killian, Beck Little as Philippa Daubenay, and L R Spooner as The Narrator. EPISODE TRANSCRIPT: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kFbY1gxSzG3bi3ttpKrYfhi0D2p_mQsw/view?usp=sharing You can follow us on Twitter @blackboxscifi, Tumblr @blackboxpodcast, and find us on Patreon at patreon.com/thehauntcollaboration. Thanks for listening.

10. 

    31 Mar 2023

    Episode 3 - Time To Leave The Capsule

    Morgan and Daniel venture outside the ship to carry out some repairs. Meanwhile, some of the recordings aren't as clear as Retrieval said they were... CW: Anxiety, panic, loud noises and sirens. Black Box is a Haunt Collaboration production, written and produced by L R Spooner. Music: Faded Dream by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com This episode featured Hilary Boff as Captain Jacqueline Thomas, Riley Maness as Benjamin Stern, Keagan Van der Wekken as Daniel Schwarz, Shinyopals as Morgan Bliss, A Conley as Dr Kerensa Verde, AMC as Viveca Olsen, Beck Little as Philippa Daubenay, Virgil MacGowen as Virgil, and L R Spooner as The Narrator. EPISODE TRANSCRIPT: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zIKNNvhHnMSfRIcDkMGHrAB_lRI71tw2/view?usp=sharing You can follow us on Twitter @blackboxscifi, Tumblr @blackboxpodcast, and find us on Patreon at patreon.com/thehauntcollaboration. Thanks for listening.

11. 

    17 Mar 2023

    Episode 2 - Growing Pains

    Our narrator continues, determined to learn the truth, though the voices of the dead unnerve them. At least everyone on the ship sounds okay? Black  Box is a Haunt Collaboration production, written and produced by L R  Spooner. Music: Faded Dream by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com This episode featured Derrick Valen as Dr Aubrey Killian, A Conley as Dr Kerensa Verde, AMC as Viveca Olsen, Beck Little as Philippa Daubenay, Shinyopals as Morgan Bliss, Hilary Boff as Captain Jacqueline Thomas, Riley Maness as Benjamin Stern, and L R Spooner as The Narrator. EPISODE TRANSCRIPT: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OAZKz2NDOcHi-fhoaX9nJkKHvnbR8CVi/view?usp=drivesdk You can follow us on Twitter @blackboxscifi, Tumblr @blackboxpodcast,  and find us on Patreon at patreon.com/thehauntcollaboration. Thanks for  listening.

12. 

    3 Mar 2023

    Episode 1 - Alive and Well

    The investigation is underway. Our narrator begins to listen to the audio files retrieved from Homing Box 1533-BLY, with the hopes of piecing together the mystery of what happened to the ship... Black Box is a Haunt Collaboration production, written and produced by L R Spooner. Music: Faded Dream by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com   This episode featured Hilary Boff as Captain Jacqueline Thomas, Riley Maness as Benjamin Stern, Derrick Valen as Dr Aubrey Killian, Keagan Van der Wekken as Daniel Schwarz, Shinyopals as Morgan Bliss, A Conley as Dr Kerensa Verde, AMC as Viveca Olsen, Beck Little as Philippa Daubenay, Virgil MacGowen as Virgil, and L R Spooner as The Narrator. EPISODE TRANSCRIPT: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1O92NQ1N3_ioirDu5r8vA8zHHsA3RQ9jY/view?usp=drivesdk. You can follow us on Twitter @blackboxscifi, Tumblr @blackboxpodcast, and find us on Patreon at patreon.com/thehauntcollaboration. Thanks for listening.

13. 

    31 Dec 2022

    Trailer 2

    Test, test. The investigation has begun. What happened to the Bly and her crew? Black Box is a science-fiction horror podcast, coming soon from The Haunt Collaboration. Music: Faded Dream by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

14. 

    6 Jun 2022

    Trailer 1

    The Homing Box of the U.N.S.E.A. O-class exploratory vessel Bly has returned to Earth, following the ship's disappearance twenty-four years ago. An investigation has been launched to discover what happened to the ship and her crew. Black Box is a science-fiction horror podcast, coming soon from The Haunt Collaboration. Music: Faded Dream by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

3.9 / 5

13 ratings

Spotify

4.1 / 5

92 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 27 / 100

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Quality

34

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

50

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