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Sam McDonald

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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/

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Sam McDonald @arthurdrakoni.bsky.social · May 21

Episode six of The Books of Thoth is here. What if Buddhism, rather than Christianity, had become the dominant religion of Europe? We’ll explore a folktale from such a world. redcircle.com/shows/the-bo...

#AudioDrama #TheBooksOfThoth #AlternateHistory #NorseMythology #Podcast #Buddhism

How the Aesir Learned the Mantras

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RED FATHOM @redfathom.com · 23h

What a wonderful surprise and some fair thoughts on our second season. Thanks to Sam for taking the time to not only enjoy our show, but to weigh in on it as well. If you're not familiar with The Audio File, go check it out! We don't have enough reviewers in this space.

Sam McDonald @arthurdrakoni.bsky.social · 1d

In this edition of The Audio File we take a look at season two of Hannahpocalpse from @redfathom.com drakoniandgriffalco.blogspot.com/2025/10/the-...

The Audio File: Hannahpocalpse: Season 2

I’ve been working hard on new scripts for The Books of Thoth . However, I’m also trying to fulfill my outstanding review obligations. So, wi...

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Sam McDonald @arthurdrakoni.bsky.social · 1d

In this edition of The Audio File we take a look at season two of Hannahpocalpse from @redfathom.com drakoniandgriffalco.blogspot.com/2025/10/the-...

The Audio File: Hannahpocalpse: Season 2

I’ve been working hard on new scripts for The Books of Thoth . However, I’m also trying to fulfill my outstanding review obligations. So, wi...

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Sam McDonald @arthurdrakoni.bsky.social · 1d

And what better way to celebrate than by listening to our episode “How The Aesir Learned the Mantras.” Buddhism and Norse Mythology collide in our alternate history folktale. redcircle.com/shows/the-bo...

How the Aesir Learned the Mantras

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Sam McDonald @arthurdrakoni.bsky.social · 1d

A very Happy Leif Erikson Day from all of us at The Books of Thoth.

Sam McDonald @arthurdrakoni.bsky.social · 11d

In this edition of The Audio File we take a look at season 2 of Poe Theatre on the Air. Featuring the deceptive C. Auguste Dupin, and other great adaptations. drakoniandgriffalco.blogspot.com/2025/09/the-...

The Audio File: Poe Theatre on the Air: Season 2

A new year means discovering new show, but that doesn’t mean we can’t revisit old friends. In fact, today we’re going to visit a friend from...

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The Audio Drama Hub @audiodramahub.bsky.social · 19d

We want you ! There's something special about a live show and we're looking for 3 shows to perform at Hubfest 2025. If you think that might be you, please submit using this link by 3rd October. forms.gle/AouMpNpub3EZ... Thank You ❤️

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Sam McDonald @arthurdrakoni.bsky.social · 27d

That means I’m going to be making a Top 52 Thread. But it’s going to take a little bit for me to put that together.

Sam McDonald @arthurdrakoni.bsky.social · 27d

Oh, and I forgot to post this earlier, but my blog The Audiophile has surpassed 500,000 views. That’s right, we’re halfway to a million views!

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The Audio Drama Hub @audiodramahub.bsky.social · 27d

Audio Drama Hubfest 2025 ! November 1 - Riverside Club - High Wycombe, UK. This year's focus is VOICE ACTING! Tickets now available, in person or streaming. www.audiodramahub.com

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/r/Buddhism @r-buddhism.at.shendrick.net · May 29

I imagined a world where Buddhism, rather than Christianity, became the dominant religion of Europe in the latest episode of my podcast The Books of Thoth. https://old.reddit.com/r/Buddhism/comments/1kxwx9l/i_imagined_a_world_where_buddhism_rather_than/

#Buddhism

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Sam McDonald @arthurdrakoni.bsky.social · Aug 30

Always happy to find a surprise like this. The Books of Thoth thanks its listeners in Kenya for making us the #17 Science Fiction Podcast 🇰🇪

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Angela @girlmadeofjade.bsky.social · Aug 28

Holy smokes!

A huge shout-out to the cast and crew who have been involved with this (most of y'all from the very beginning 🥰)

Thanks for the crazy ride. Season 5 is just getting started, so let's keep this adventure going~

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Sam McDonald @arthurdrakoni.bsky.social · Aug 24

A little update about The Books of Thoth. Our Top 5 Spotify Countries are:

United States 🇺🇸

Canada 🇨🇦

United Kingdom 🇬🇧

South Africa 🇿🇦

Chile 🇨🇱

Sam McDonald @arthurdrakoni.bsky.social · Aug 17

Spoilers for the new episode of The Amazing Digital Circus. Jax convinces Pomni to go back in time and destroy the Eastern Roman Empire, in 374 AD, to ensure the survival of the Western Roman Empire. That way, Jax can became emperor and reunite the two Romes under his rule.

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Absolutely No Adventures @noadventurespod.bsky.social · Aug 11

Friend of the show, Residents of Proserpina Park, is featured on our feed today. If you like tales of creatures from myths and folklore, check them out! Their fifth season is currently airing!

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Angela @girlmadeofjade.bsky.social · Jul 22

Excited to share the new trailer for the fifth season of Residents of Proserpina Park!!

Listen to the new season on Mon 7/28 wherever you get your podcasts 🧸

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RESIDENTS OF PROSERPINA PARK SEASON 5 TRAILER!!!

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Sam McDonald @arthurdrakoni.bsky.social · Jul 16

We also have listeners in:

Puerto Rico 🇵🇷

New Zealand 🇳🇿

Uganda 🇺🇬

Netherlands 🇳🇱

Vietnam 🇻🇳

Spain 🇪🇸

Hungry 🇭🇺

Italy 🇮🇹

Thailand 🇹🇭

North Macedonia 🇲🇰

Romania 🇷🇴

Lithuania 🇱🇹

Japan 🇯🇵

China 🇨🇳

Taiwan 🇹🇼

Singapore 🇸🇬

And we can’t wait to see where we are going to go next.

Sam McDonald @arthurdrakoni.bsky.social · Jul 16

The Books of Thoth has listeners from around the world. Including:

United States 🇺🇸

Canada 🇨🇦

United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Australia 🇦🇺

South Africa 🇿🇦

Ireland 🇮🇪

Denmark 🇩🇰

Sweden 🇸🇪

Iceland 🇮🇸

Indonesia 🇮🇩

Malaysia 🇲🇾

Morocco 🇲🇦

Turkey 🇹🇷

Germany 🇩🇪

Nigeria 🇳🇬

Kenya 🇰🇪

Brazil 🇧🇷

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Sam McDonald @arthurdrakoni.bsky.social · Jul 16

I’ve got another update. The Books of Thoth has surpassed 4,000 Downloads! I’ve had to slow down production due to some recent health issues. But I plan on kicking production back into gear very soon.

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Sam McDonald @arthurdrakoni.bsky.social · Jul 5

And I got to hold William Snakespeare the ball python at work today. She is a very sweet snake. And yes, she, not he. We named her before we confirmed that she is female.

Sam McDonald @arthurdrakoni.bsky.social · Jul 5

From all of us at The Books of Thoth, and The Audiophile, we’re wishing all Americans a very Happy Fourth of July 🇺🇸 🎆🎇🦅🥩🍗🥔🥗🇺🇸

Sam McDonald @arthurdrakoni.bsky.social · Jun 22

And as usual, here’s the links to all the other places you can listen to The Books of Thoth: booksofthoth.carrd.co

The Books of Thoth

A small webpage for my audio drama anthology podcast

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Sam McDonald @arthurdrakoni.bsky.social · Jun 22

With thanks to @girlmadeofjade.bsky.social for helping bring this episode to life. Be sure to listen to Angela’s audio drama Residents of Proserpina Park. residentsofproserpinapark.com

Residents of Proserpina Park

Mythos. Adventure. Podcast

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Sam McDonald @arthurdrakoni.bsky.social · Jun 22

For this Audio Drama Sunday I’m sharing “Starshot”, the second episode of The Books of Thoth. redcircle.com/shows/the-bo...

#AudioDramaSunday #BooksOfThoth #AudioDrama #Podcast #ScienceFiction #FirstContact #AlphaCentauri #Anthology #SpeculativeFiction #TheBooksOfThoth #Aliens

Starshot

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Sam McDonald @arthurdrakoni.bsky.social · Jun 18

An update from The Books of Thoth, our Top 5 Spotify countries are:

United States 🇺🇸

Canada 🇨🇦

United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Australia 🇦🇺

South Africa 🇿🇦