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Welcome to The (Public) Domain of Horror! A cosy podcast where we read old horror stories (that you've never heard before) around a virtual campfire.

Join theatre-makers Josh and Jasmin as they read weird, obscure, and sometimes even terrifying, tales to each other from the royalty-free vaults of the public domain.

Episodes out every Friday!

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Artwork by Josh King.

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Artwork by Josh King

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Artwork by Josh King