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Petrified

Liam Geraghty / Peter Dunne

Petrified - a horror audio drama anthology from a darker Ireland. Petrified tells the chilling tales of ordinary people encountering the supernatural, and their terrifying fates.

Written and directed by Peter Dunne. Produced, edited and sound design by Liam Geraghty.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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August 29 · 55 sec
New Live Show Coming to London
Are you ready for a night of fright in London? Join us this Halloween season as Petrified, the award-winning Irish horror audio drama, comes to the stage for a new spine-tingling live episode! Petrified tells the chilling tales of ordinary people encountering the supernatural, and their terrifying fates. For this special live event, come celebrate 5 series of fright, as the eerily popular show presents a brand new horror tale pulled from beyond the grave starring Petrified stalwarts Margaret McAuliffe, Michelle McMahon and Donncha O’Dea. Stick around after the scares for a Q&A with Petrified creators Peter Dunne and Liam Geraghty and our amazing cast. WHERE: Irish Cultural Centre, Hammersmith, London WHEN: Fri 16 October 2026 Doors: 7.30pm; Starts: 8pm Tickets: £20 Tickets on sale now here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S5 · E8
July 8 · 22 min
Blood Enough For An Ocean
An idyllic town goes to hell when something shocking is unearthed. CAST Amy O'Dwyer as Beth Ciara Lyons as Margaret Donncha O'Dea as Bill CREW Written & directed by Peter Dunne Music composed & orchestrated by Denis Clohessy Produced, edited & sound design by Liam Geraghty INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/petrified_pod YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@Petrified_Pod EMAIL: liam@liamgeraghty.com CONTENT WARNING: Petrified is an immersive, sound rich and frequently tense horror drama - if you have specific triggers in either content or sound please don't hesitate to contact / message us before listening to see if your specific trigger is in this episode. Petrified is funded by Coimisiún na Meán with the Television License Fee. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S5 · E7
June 24 · 34 min
Darlings
The long suffering assistant to a pair of fading Shakespearean actors discovers a history more dramatic than any performance. CAST Deirdre Monaghan as Yvonne Deborah Wiseman as Bunny Donncha O’Dea as Turloch Liam Geraghty & Peter Dunne as various voices and special appearance by Joe Duffy as himself. CREW Written & directed by Peter Dunne Produced, edited & sound design by Liam Geraghty INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/petrified_pod YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@Petrified_Pod EMAIL: liam@liamgeraghty.com CONTENT WARNING: Petrified is an immersive, sound rich and frequently tense horror drama - if you have specific triggers in either content or sound please don't hesitate to contact / message us before listening to see if your specific trigger is in this episode. Petrified is funded by Coimisiún na Meán with the Television License Fee. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S5 · E6
June 17 · 30 min
Drink It
Three friends on a girls’ trip to Spain make a silly decision during a boozy boat trip that leads to shocking consequences. CAST Gene Rooney as Helen Ali Fox as Edel Clodagh Mooney Duggan as Ciara Ciaran O’Grady as Fergal / Gerry Donncha O’Dea as Priest CREW Written & directed by Peter Dunne Produced, edited & sound design by Liam Geraghty INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/petrified_pod YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@Petrified_Pod EMAIL: liam@liamgeraghty.com CONTENT WARNING: Petrified is an immersive, sound rich and frequently tense horror drama - if you have specific triggers in either content or sound please don't hesitate to contact / message us before listening to see if your specific trigger is in this episode. Petrified is funded by Coimisiún na Meán with the Television License Fee. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S5 · E5
June 9 · 32 min
That’s When You Know You’ve Made It
An aspiring Irish actress in America about to give up on her dream receives an odd call about a Hollywood legend. CAST Georgina McKevitt as Orla Donncha O’Dea as Dean Deborah Wiseman as Jessica Ste Murray as Bill/Brandon CREW Written & directed by Peter Dunne Produced, edited & sound design by Liam Geraghty INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/petrified_pod YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@Petrified_Pod EMAIL: liam@liamgeraghty.com CONTENT WARNING: Petrified is an immersive, sound rich and frequently tense horror drama - if you have specific triggers in either content or sound please don't hesitate to contact / message us before listening to see if your specific trigger is in this episode. Petrified is funded by Coimisiún na Meán with the Television License Fee. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S5 · E4
June 3 · 26 min
Long Haul
Arguing siblings transporting their deceased father’s remains back to Ireland realise they are in for a seriously bumpy flight. CAST Gearóid Farrelly as Syd Georgina McKevitt as Vic Donncha O’Dea as Jamie / Captain CREW Written & directed by Peter Dunne Produced, edited & sound design by Liam Geraghty INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/petrified_pod YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@Petrified_Pod EMAIL: liam@liamgeraghty.com CONTENT WARNING: Petrified is an immersive, sound rich and frequently tense horror drama - if you have specific triggers in either content or sound please don't hesitate to contact / message us before listening to see if your specific trigger is in this episode. Petrified is funded by Coimisiún na Meán with the Television License Fee. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S5 · E3
May 27 · 39 min
Blip
A mother and child pushed to their limits by financial worries soon find there’s something much worse to be afraid of in their community. CAST Áine Ní Laoghaire as Maura Ciara O'Sullivan as Billie Deirdre Monaghan as Mrs Anderson Donncha O’Dea as debt collector / Cormac Anna Sheils-McNamee as helper / school secretary Paul Winters as Mick Liam Geraghty as Dandry CREW Written & directed by Peter Dunne Produced, edited & sound design by Liam Geraghty INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/petrified_pod YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@Petrified_Pod EMAIL: liam@liamgeraghty.com CONTENT WARNING: Petrified is an immersive, sound rich and frequently tense horror drama - if you have specific triggers in either content or sound please don't hesitate to contact / message us before listening to see if your specific trigger is in this episode. Petrified is funded by Coimisiún na Meán with the Television License Fee. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S5 · E2
May 20 · 26 min
Monument of Cars
An unlikely trio making a pilgrimage to the Burning Man Festival in the Nevada Desert get waylaid by a bizarre carnival. CAST Annette O’Shea as Anne David Fennelly as Francis 'Bumbles' Donncha O’Dea as Turbo Michelle McMahon as Saoirse and Roger L. Jackson as Azazel CREW Written & directed by Peter Dunne Produced, edited & sound design by Liam Geraghty INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/petrified_pod YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@Petrified_Pod EMAIL: liam@liamgeraghty.com CONTENT WARNING: Petrified is an immersive, sound rich and frequently tense horror drama - if you have specific triggers in either content or sound please don't hesitate to contact / message us before listening to see if your specific trigger is in this episode. Petrified is funded by Coimisiún na Meán with the Television License Fee. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S5 · E1
May 13 · 33 min
A Biting Wind
A politician looking for positive publicity runs afoul of something hungry during a visit to a remote island research station. CAST Paul Reid as McDade Tierra Porter as Griffin Rowan Finken as Rabbit Nathan Stewart-Jarrett as Ardley Donncha O’Dea as Paul CREW Written & directed by Peter Dunne Produced, edited & sound design by Liam Geraghty INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/petrified_pod YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@Petrified_Pod EMAIL: liam@liamgeraghty.com CONTENT WARNING: Petrified is an immersive, sound rich and frequently tense horror drama - if you have specific triggers in either content or sound please don't hesitate to contact / message us before listening to see if your specific trigger is in this episode. Petrified is funded by Coimisiún na Meán with the Television License Fee. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 3 · 1 min
Petrified Season 5 trailer
Petrified, the horror fiction anthology audio drama from a darker Ireland , returns on May 13th 2026. Petrified tells the chilling tales of ordinary people encountering the supernatural, and their terrifying fates. Roger L. Jackson, Nathan Stewart-Jarrett and Gearóid Farrelly guest star in Season 5. Petrified was created by Peter Dunne (writer/director) and Liam Geraghty (producer/editor/sound designer) INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/petrified_pod YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@Petrified_Pod EMAIL: liam@liamgeraghty.com CONTENT WARNING: Petrified is an immersive, sound rich and frequently tense horror drama - if you have specific triggers in either content or sound please don't hesitate to contact / message us before listening to see if your specific trigger is in this episode. Petrified is funded by Coimisiún na Meán with the Television License Fee. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S4 · E8
April 8 · 47 min
You’re Listening To
Welcome to a very special behind-the-scenes documentary where you'll discover the bone-chilling beginnings of Petrified! Note: This documentary contains clips from previous episodes of Petrified and as such contains spoilers for some episodes. Hosted by Amy O'Dwyer and Margaret McAuliffe Petrified was created by Peter Dunne (writer/director) and Liam Geraghty (producer/editor/sound designer) INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/petrified_pod YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@Petrified_Pod EMAIL: liam@liamgeraghty.com CONTENT WARNING: Petrified is an immersive, sound rich and frequently tense horror drama - if you have specific triggers in either content or sound please don't hesitate to contact / message us before listening to see if your specific trigger is in this episode. Petrified is funded by Coimisiún na Meán with the Television License Fee. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S4 · E7
April 1 · 40 min
The Unenvied Throne
The strained relationship between a privileged mother and son goes to hell when he carries out her final requests in their echoing family mansion. CAST Donncha O’Dea as Brian Deirdre Monaghan as Veronica and Dylan Baker as George CREW Written & directed by Peter Dunne Produced, edited & sound design by Liam Geraghty INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/petrified_pod YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@Petrified_Pod EMAIL: liam@liamgeraghty.com CONTENT WARNING: Petrified is an immersive, sound rich and frequently tense horror drama - if you have specific triggers in either content or sound please don't hesitate to contact / message us before listening to see if your specific trigger is in this episode. Petrified is funded by Coimisiún na Meán with the Television License Fee. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S4 · E6
March 25 · 36 min
Imperial Vermilion
In the depths of winter, a woman haunted by her family history invites psychic investigators to a once-grand hotel. CAST Michelle McMahon as Hazel Margaret McAuliffe as Mila Ciaran O’Grady as Linley CREW Written & directed by Peter Dunne Produced, edited & sound design by Liam Geraghty INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/petrified_pod YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@Petrified_Pod EMAIL: liam@liamgeraghty.com CONTENT WARNING: Petrified is an immersive, sound rich and frequently tense horror drama - if you have specific triggers in either content or sound please don't hesitate to contact / message us before listening to see if your specific trigger is in this episode. Petrified is funded by Coimisiún na Meán with the Television License Fee. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S4 · E5
March 18 · 31 min
Gratitude Is In The Now
A big city researcher must choose between two possible love interests in a village celebrating seriously weird traditions. CAST Donncha O’Dea as Rex Anna Sheils-McNamee as Percy Margaret McAuliffe as Beanie Liam Geraghty & Peter Dunne as Various background voices CREW Written & directed by Peter Dunne Produced, edited & sound design by Liam Geraghty INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/petrified_pod YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@Petrified_Pod EMAIL: liam@liamgeraghty.com CONTENT WARNING: Petrified is an immersive, sound rich and frequently tense horror drama - if you have specific triggers in either content or sound please don't hesitate to contact / message us before listening to see if your specific trigger is in this episode. Petrified is funded by Coimisiún na Meán with the Television License Fee. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S4 · E4
March 11 · 32 min
Paddies
Irish lads working illegally in the US take a job they’ll regret cleaning a house owned by a deceased entertainer. CAST Donncha O’Dea as Dermot Ste Murray as Conor and Galen Howard as Roddy CREW Written & directed by Peter Dunne Produced, edited & sound design by Liam Geraghty INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/petrified_pod YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@Petrified_Pod EMAIL: liam@liamgeraghty.com CONTENT WARNING: Petrified is an immersive, sound rich and frequently tense horror drama - if you have specific triggers in either content or sound please don't hesitate to contact / message us before listening to see if your specific trigger is in this episode. Petrified is funded by Coimisiún na Meán with the Television License Fee. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S4 · E3
March 4 · 32 min
Little Capricorn
A widowed mother to a sick child is plunged into terror when someone offers to help sew the school Nativity costumes. CAST Michelle McMahon as Carol Margaret McAuliffe as Holly Liam Geraghty as Joe Cole Dunne as Freddy CREW Written & directed by Peter Dunne Produced, edited & sound design by Liam Geraghty INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/petrified_pod YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@Petrified_Pod EMAIL: liam@liamgeraghty.com CONTENT WARNING: Petrified is an immersive, sound rich and frequently tense horror drama - if you have specific triggers in either content or sound please don't hesitate to contact / message us before listening to see if your specific trigger is in this episode. Petrified is funded by Coimisiún na Meán with the Television License Fee. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S4 · E2
February 25 · 30 min
Point Hop Back
Competitors at an Irish dancing competition fight to win, and survive, while a crazed killer stalks the sidelines. CAST Roseanna Purcell as Maura Amy O’Dwyer as Emer Margaret McAuliffe as Fiadh / Mrs Quinn Caitríona Williams as Sive Liam Geraghty as the Judge and special appearance by Niamh Kavanagh. CREW Written & directed by Peter Dunne Produced, edited & sound design by Liam Geraghty INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/petrified_pod YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@Petrified_Pod EMAIL: liam@liamgeraghty.com CONTENT WARNING: Petrified is an immersive, sound rich and frequently tense horror drama - if you have specific triggers in either content or sound please don't hesitate to contact / message us before listening to see if your specific trigger is in this episode. Petrified is funded by Coimisiún na Meán with the Television License Fee. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S4 · E1
February 18 · 33 min
Claque
When stories spread about a hideous show touring theatres and traumatising audiences, a reporter makes some calls. CAST Áine Ní Laoghaire as Hannah Anna Sheils-McNamee as Birdie Gene Rooney as Coral and David Dastmalchian as Wesley CREW Written & directed by Peter Dunne Produced, edited & sound design by Liam Geraghty INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/petrified_pod YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@Petrified_Pod EMAIL: liam@liamgeraghty.com CONTENT WARNING: Petrified is an immersive, sound rich and frequently tense horror drama - if you have specific triggers in either content or sound please don't hesitate to contact / message us before listening to see if your specific trigger is in this episode. Petrified is funded by Coimisiún na Meán with the Television License Fee. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
January 8 · 1 min
Petrified Season 4 trailer
Petrified, the horror fiction anthology audio drama from a darker Ireland , returns on Feb 18th 2026. Petrified tells the chilling tales of ordinary people encountering the supernatural, and their terrifying fates. David Dastmalchian and Dylan Baker guest star in Season 4. Petrified was created by Peter Dunne (writer/director) and Liam Geraghty (producer/editor/sound designer) INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/petrified_pod YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@Petrified_Pod EMAIL: liam@liamgeraghty.com CONTENT WARNING: Petrified is an immersive, sound rich and frequently tense horror drama - if you have specific triggers in either content or sound please don't hesitate to contact / message us before listening to see if your specific trigger is in this episode. Petrified is funded by Coimisiún na Meán with the Television License Fee. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S3 · E10
Jul 23, 2024 · 22 sec
The Rictus Grin
A live comedy show takes a turn for the worst when the jokes begin to deliver more than just laughter. This episode is available to watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/bMsZOUesPus?si=Fna11MgAByyBnD7N Recorded live at The Laughter Lounge, Dublin, Ireland on 25th Oct 2023. CAST Ali Fox, Margaret McAuliffe, Anna Sheils-McNamee Also featuring Donncha O'Dea and Liam Geraghty CREW Written & directed by Peter Dunne Produced by Liam Geraghty CREW Written & directed by Peter Dunne Produced, edited & sound design by Liam Geraghty INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/petrified_pod YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@Petrified_Pod EMAIL: liam@liamgeraghty.com CONTENT WARNING: Petrified is an immersive, sound rich and frequently tense horror drama - if you have specific triggers in either content or sound please don't hesitate to contact / message us before listening to see if your specific trigger is in this episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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