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Barren

by Ridiculous Danger

Fiction

When reporter Peter Sommers returns to his grandparents' farm in the wake of their death, he uncovers a horrifying mystery that challenges everything he knows about his family, his sanity, and reality itself.Created by bestselling author David Vienna, Barren is an immersive horror audio drama presented by Ridiculous Danger. #BarrenPodcast

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Episodes

  1. Man On The Street

    Natalie learns she and Peter have met before when she was a young radio reporter on her first assignment and the archival audio reveals his true nature.

  2. I'm Natalie

    Natalie goes over evidence related to the events captured on Peter's recordings and offers a horrifying new perspective on the Sommers Family. #BarrenPodcast

  3. Confession

    Detective Tuttle reveals details about Peter that cast events in a new light. And a voice from beyond the grave offers more clues that lead Peter to a shocking discovery. #BarrenPodcast

  4. In The Margin

    Peter delves deeper into his grandparents history and finds he might not have known them as well as he thought. And a visit from Callum leads to a horrific confrontation. CONTENT WARNING: Depiction of an animal attack and gunfire. #BarrenPodcast

  5. Wild Animals

    Peter tries to find the source of the bestial sounds keeping him up at night. And after a dangerous encounter, he comes to a shocking revelation about the townsfolk. CONTENT WARNING: Depiction of an animal attack and emotional distress. #BarrenPodcast

  6. The Bookdealer

    When Peter gets the town's bookshop owner to go on the record, he learns the locals thought his grandparents were into something far more sinister than just collecting rare books. #BarrenPodcast

  7. Hey, Natalie

    In the wake of a family tragedy, radio reporter Peter Sommers returns home and discovers the grandparents who raised him held some dark secrets, as does the farm itself. #BarrenPodcast

  8. Season 1 Trailer

    When reporter Peter Sommers returns to his grandparents' farm in the wake of their death, he uncovers a horrifying unearthly mystery that challenges everything he knows about his family, his sanity and reality itself. Barren, a new horror podcast created by author David Vienna and presented by...

About this show

When reporter Peter Sommers returns to his grandparents' farm in the wake of their death, he uncovers a horrifying mystery that challenges everything he knows about his family, his sanity, and reality itself.Created by bestselling author David Vienna, Barren is an immersive horror audio drama presented by Ridiculous Danger. #BarrenPodcast

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Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does Barren have?

Barren has 8 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on October 27, 2026.

What is Barren about?

When reporter Peter Sommers returns to his grandparents' farm in the wake of their death, he uncovers a horrifying mystery that challenges everything he knows about his family, his sanity, and reality itself.Created by bestselling author David Vienna, Barren is an immersive horror audio drama...

How often does Barren release new episodes?

Barren publishes irregularly, based on its 8 episodes since April 2020.

Who hosts Barren?

Barren is created and hosted by Ridiculous Danger.
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