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The Ugly Radio

Hosted by uglyradiopresents · arts · EN-US

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About this Podcast:

A lo-fi, sci-fi audio theatre anthology series made for late nights and strong drinks. Welcome to the Ugly Radio, a phantom frequency broadcasting a pirate signal across time and space. Scenes, songs and frequencies from the void. A monthly audio theatre podcast featuring a rotating list of voice actors, writers, storytellers and musicians. Welcome to the Void.

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Contact path

Public web form

Booking probability

31%

Guest openness

Selective

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What is The Ugly Radio about?

A lo-fi, sci-fi audio theatre anthology series made for late nights and strong drinks. Welcome to the Ugly Radio, a phantom frequency broadcasting a pirate signal across time and space. Scenes, songs and frequencies from the void. A monthly audio theatre podcast featuring a rotating list of voice actors, writers, storytellers and musicians. Welcome to the Void.

What has The Ugly Radio covered recently?

Recent episodes include "S5E6: This Strange Flesh" (29 April 2026, 49 minutes), "S5E5: My Head Is An Animal" (25 March 2026, 46 minutes), and "S5E4: A Space Between II - Nightcalls" (6 February 2026, 50 minutes).

How often does The Ugly Radio publish?

The Ugly Radio publishes roughly every few months, with episodes averaging 49 minutes across 55 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on The Ugly Radio?

Booking probability for The Ugly Radio is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Ugly Radio requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Ugly Radio's contact route on record: public web form.

About the host

The Ugly Radio is an arts podcast with 55 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • Episode #7

    S5E6: This Strange Flesh

    Apr 29, 202649 minS5

    CONTENT WARNING: Segments in this episode contain depictions of self harm, infant death, and simulated sexual interactions. Good, if you're still here, you're in FOR A WILD ONE tonight. 'THIS STRANGE FLESH' returns the...

  • Episode #6

    S5E5: My Head Is An Animal

    Mar 25, 202646 minS5

    DISCALIMER: Tonight's stories contain depictions of animal slander, experimentation and violence. On tonight's episode, we're delivering one of our most intense episodes yet. We're exploring animal slander...

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    S5E4: A Space Between II - Nightcalls

    Feb 6, 202650 min

    The Ugly Radio is a production of ugly radio presents and is a part of the podmoth network. Tonight's episode was produced by Andrew Shanks. Tonight’s Episode was: A Space Between II: Nightcalls Featured Stories are...

  • Episode #4

    S5E3: The Ocean Doesn't Want Me Today

    Nov 14, 202549 minS5

    We're going down down down. Into the dark. Into the deep. Whether it's the vast ocean of gases surrounding celestial bodies or the haunted bodies of water that threaten to swallow us whole. Tonight's protagonists find...

  • Episode #3

    S5E2: What A Horrible Night For A Curse

    Oct 22, 202535 minS5

    It's been a long time coming, but the downtime is over. Season 5 is back with a brand new episode! This week, we've got two brand new stories to toil over. Legendary witch, Baba Yaga finds herself in hot water with the...

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  • Episode #2

    Behind The Frequency - The Darwin Detail

    Apr 21, 20251 hourS5

    Our 50th Episode takes us behind the scenes for our season premiere. We sit down with "Colors" writer, Anooj Bhandari and chat about breaking theatre form norms, how LOST ended, and 90s YA television. We also chat with...

  • Episode #1

    S5E1: The Darwin Detail

    Apr 3, 202558 minS5

    Welcome Back to the Void and Season Five! We're exploring the undiscovered country for our season premiere. Four stories about people in states of transition, from the known to the unknown; Two grim reapers contemplate...

  • Episode #15

    OS1: Below

    Dec 10, 202449 minS4

    Hello Void! We're coming out of hibernation to drop a special episode of The Ugly Radio. Introducing ONE-SHOTS (OS) - stories we received from the multiverse that, for one reason or another, didn't make there way into...

  • Episode #14

    S4E14: Gratuitous Post-Credit Scene III

    Aug 30, 202452 minS4

    It's the FINAL final episode of season four and we've got a mixtape full of bands we've featured all season long. Andrew Shanks, creator/producer of The Ugly Radio spins some tunes, gives a state-of-the-pod address and...

  • Episode #13

    S4E13: Plan 9... (In The Valley)

    Aug 21, 202445 minS4

    It’s our SEASON FINALE! 'PLAN 9...' features three stories based on the Ed Wood camp classic, PLAN 9 FROM OUTER SPACE. Void mainstays Marcus Gorman, Kelleen Blanchard, and Maggie Lee take us to the "Valley" where a...

  • Episode #12

    S4E12: Be Kind Rewind

    Aug 5, 202456 minS4

    Pro-Wrestling! Action Movies! Prison Ships! Flesh-Shunting! This episodes got it all, plus a few more added surprises. In our pen-ultimate episode of the season, 'Be Kind Rewind' is going full-tilt boogie with the video...

  • Episode #11

    S4E11: Select All Delete (Part Two)

    Jul 18, 202451 minS4

    Welcome Back to the Synthetic Dystopia! We wrap up this two parter with THREE all new stories, new ensemble members, and more delicious dark-synth from ManWoMan. We welcome Jaime Alejandro Cruz to the void with his...

  • Episode #10

    S4E10: Select All Delete (Part One)

    Jul 12, 202431 minS4

    An episode so big we split it in two! Select All Delete begins the final run of episodes in our marathon Season Four! We're looking at all things synthetic; Cybernetic health assistants, digital afterlives, surveillance...

  • Episode #9

    S4E9: An Awful Sound

    Jun 8, 202449 minS4

    Some frequencies shouldn't be explored... but hey, here we are! After a little hiatus, we're back with possibly our most intense episode yet. THREE NEW SONIC HORROR TALES, two of which written by new denizens of the...

  • Episode #8

    S4E8: Live. Die. Repeat.

    Apr 20, 202452 minS4

    PRODUCTION NOTE: Originally, this episode was marketed as/titled "Doing The Cockroach", based on one of the segments we had intended to include. Production has pulled that segment to be used in a future episode. The...

  • Episode #7

    S4E7: Staring At The Sun

    Mar 30, 20241h 5mS4

    What's the biggest risk you've ever taken? What was your endgame? Did you do it to test yourself or maybe you were put in an unfortunate series of events? It takes a certain amount of reckless abandon to take risks and...

  • Episode #6

    S4E6: A Space Between

    Mar 2, 202441 minS4

    Let's get Liminal. February was about getting back on path. March is all about the secret trails the path may lead you : the spaces between worlds. Liminal spaces can be empty, unnerving, reflective and alien. The...

  • Episode #5

    S4E5: The Kids Are Alright

    Feb 24, 202457 minS4

    This episode is all about the youth! The games they play, the ways the grieve, and the trauma they carry. FUN! We've got four brand new stories from returning favorites, Kelleen Conway Blanchard and Aaron J Shay - plus...

  • Episode #4

    S4E4: We're (a)Live: Part II

    Feb 15, 202444 minS4

    As promised, here's part two of our first ever live show! Featuring new stories from Darien Torbert and Maggie Lee, as well as our amazing ensemble. Enjoy! We'll be back next week with brand new stories and more. The...

  • Episode #3

    S4E3: We're (a)Live: Part I

    Feb 7, 202450 minS4

    We're back from break! As a special treat, we're releasing our first ever LIVE show, recorded back in September 2023 at 18th and Union in Seattle, Washington. Featuring six new segments, an all-star ensemble, and more...

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