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Sparks

Hosted by David McCool · fiction · EN-US

36 episodesAudience: 3
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About this Podcast:

WARNING: Disturbing ContentA man walks into a therapist’s office, panicked and unable to explain what’s wrong. She asks him, as homework, to record everything calmly and from the beginning. These are the strange, intimate tapes of Patient 347.Sparks is a psychological horror audio drama about memory, identity, and breaking free from toxic pasts.“...one of the top 5 podcasts I’ve listened to. Ever.” — The Podcast GeekWritten, performed, and produced independently by David McCool.Start from Episode 1.patreon.com/SparksPodcastinstagram.com/david_mccool

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Booking probability

31%

Guest openness

Selective

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Questions about Sparks

What is Sparks about?

WARNING: Disturbing ContentA man walks into a therapist’s office, panicked and unable to explain what’s wrong. She asks him, as homework, to record everything calmly and from the beginning.

Who hosts Sparks?

Sparks is hosted by David McCool. The show has published 36 episodes to date.

What has Sparks covered recently?

Recent episodes include "The End of the World: Part Three -.exe" (31 October 2025, 23 minutes), "The End of the World: Part Two - The Pop Star and The YouTuber" (26 October 2025, 41 minutes), and "The End of the World: Part One, BatLAN151" (12 October 2025, 26 minutes).

How often does Sparks publish?

Sparks publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 27 minutes across 36 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Sparks?

Booking probability for Sparks is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Sparks requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Sparks's contact route on record: verified email.

About the host

David McCool hosts Sparks, a fiction podcast with 36 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • Episode #11

    Pulse

    Sep 28, 202528 minS4

    The narrator answers questions such as: How is time structured? If Daniel knew the name of the hacker in the 80s, why did he need the narrator to travel in the present day? instagram.com/david_mccool...

  • Episode #10

    Misery Voyeur

    Sep 21, 202541 minS4

    A second part of The Narrator answering questions such as: Is sharing this stuff just cult torture porn? Did therapy help? And more. There's also some vital information about the therapist. As with the other two...

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  • Episode #9

    Borrowed Eyes

    Sep 17, 202524 minS4

    The narrator answers some questions. What happened to the dog? How does he perceive reality? And more. This isn't a bonus episode; rather part of the continuing story. patreon.com/sparkspodcast instagram.com/david_mccool

  • Episode #8

    Human Soup

    Sep 13, 202559 minS4

    EXTREME CONTENT WARNING: The model of abuse used by Daniel to control members of the cult and the townsfolk. Also, when the narrator arrives at Tom's farm in episode three of Sparks, he mentions that Tom had been gone...

  • Sep 2, 202520 minS4

    EXTREME CONTENT WARNING: Body horror, and some other dark stuff. A few new characters from the town as the narrator pieces together the puzzle as best he can. The world of Sparks expands, once again...

  • Episode #6

    I Speak Bat

    Jul 30, 202522 minS4

    A moment to breathe during a camping trip. Support Sparks at Patreon.com/SparksPodcast Get early access to Sparks Stories, plus an exclusive diary podcast The Death Radio. instagram.com/david_mccool

  • Jul 25, 202524 minS4

    Some information that might clear a few things up related to the mechanics of time travel. Support Sparks at Patreon.com/SparksPodcast Get early access to Sparks Stories, plus an exclusive diary podcast The Death Radio...

  • Jul 19, 202519 minS4

    EXTREME WARNING: This episode contains graphic descriptions that some may find disturbing. Listener discretion is advised. The second part of Beth and her son Philip’s story. Listen to Sparks Stories early, plus get...

  • Jul 13, 202533 minS4

    It's the middle of a very hot summer, and a young boy goes to the lake with his mother. support me and the world of Sparks at patreon.com/SparksPodcast instagram.com/david_mccool

  • Jun 29, 202527 minS4

    Part two of the brief look into Hannah's life. This episode is the first to include a voice other than my own. Maddie Girouard is Hannah. https://maddiegirouard.carrd.co "I Love Fruit Fly" written by David McCool. To...

  • Jun 22, 202535 minS4

    Hannah has just turned 18 years old and has moved in with her best friend. Things are pretty sweet for the pair, but there are rumours going around town. Episode one of a two-part story. Get early access to Sparks...

  • Episode #8

    An Afterword

    Jun 8, 202511 minS3

    A thank you, with some information about what comes next now that patient 347's story is complete. Patreon.com/SparksPodcast instagram.com/david_mccool (If you join Patreon it’s better to do it via web or android. Doing...

  • Jun 8, 202518 minS3

    The final part of patient 347's story. To help keep the world of Sparks alive, visit patreon.com/SparksPodcast instagram.com/david_mccool

  • Episode #6

    19. The Shell

    Jun 1, 202520 minS3

    WARNING: Contains scenes of graphic violence. Listener discretion is advised. The narrator tries again. patreon.com/SparksPodcast instagram.com/david_mccool

  • Episode #5

    18. Sermon

    May 25, 202526 minS3

    WARNING: The follow episode contains scenes of manipulation and abuse of a sexual nature, which some may find disturbing. Listener discretion is advised. The narrator tries again. patreon.com/SparksPodcast...

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