Sam McDonald
@arthurdrakoni.bsky.social
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/
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
How the Aesir Learned the Mantras
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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...
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#AudioDrama #TheBooksOfThoth #AlternateHistory #NorseMythology #Podcast #Buddhism
In this edition of my audio fiction review column The Audio File we take a look at the anti rom-com audio drama Witch, Please! drakoniandgriffalco.blogspot.com/2025/11/the-...
The Audio File: Witch, Please!
I’ve caught up with the seasons of previously reviewed shows. So, now I’m trying to attend to my considerable backlog. That brings us to the...
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November 19, 2025 at 7:50 PM
In this edition of my audio fiction review column The Audio File we take a look at the anti rom-com audio drama Witch, Please! drakoniandgriffalco.blogspot.com/2025/11/the-...
Today is the day!
November 10, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Today is the day!
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Very honored! Thank you @arthurdrakoni.bsky.social
In this edition of The Audio File we take a look at season 2 of @spaceships.bsky.social drakoniandgriffalco.blogspot.com/2025/10/the-...
The Audio File: Spaceships: Season 2
Well, this is the third time in a row that I’ve done a review of a new season of an audio drama. I don’t really have anything to add. So, le...
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November 3, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Very honored! Thank you @arthurdrakoni.bsky.social
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Wait, Halloween isn't over! Before you throw out that rotting jack-o-lantern - learn why it's called "Jack" in the first place. www.themoonlitroad.com/why-is-a-jac...
Apple Podcasts: www.themoonlitroad.com/po19
#FolkloreSky #GhostStory #SouthernGhosts #Podcast
Apple Podcasts: www.themoonlitroad.com/po19
#FolkloreSky #GhostStory #SouthernGhosts #Podcast
Why is a Jack-O’-Lantern Named Jack?
Halloween pumpkins are also known as jack-o'-lanterns. But were did the name Jack come from? Why do we carve and light them up each year? Find out in this old Southern ghost story.
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October 27, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Wait, Halloween isn't over! Before you throw out that rotting jack-o-lantern - learn why it's called "Jack" in the first place. www.themoonlitroad.com/why-is-a-jac...
Apple Podcasts: www.themoonlitroad.com/po19
#FolkloreSky #GhostStory #SouthernGhosts #Podcast
Apple Podcasts: www.themoonlitroad.com/po19
#FolkloreSky #GhostStory #SouthernGhosts #Podcast
In this edition of The Audio File we take a look at season 2 of @spaceships.bsky.social drakoniandgriffalco.blogspot.com/2025/10/the-...
The Audio File: Spaceships: Season 2
Well, this is the third time in a row that I’ve done a review of a new season of an audio drama. I don’t really have anything to add. So, le...
drakoniandgriffalco.blogspot.com
October 28, 2025 at 2:55 PM
In this edition of The Audio File we take a look at season 2 of @spaceships.bsky.social drakoniandgriffalco.blogspot.com/2025/10/the-...
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New podcast season of Southern ghost stories and folktales on The Moonlit Road. In this story, a traveling preacher seeks revenge on an inhospitable farm couple in this darkly funny Arkansas ghost story. themoonlitroad.com/cowpreacher #FolkloreSky #GhostStory #SouthernGhosts #Podcast
The Cow That Ate The Preacher
Traveling preacher seeks revenge on a inhospitable farm couple in this darkly funny ghost story from Arkansas (by way of Ireland).
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October 15, 2025 at 6:01 PM
New podcast season of Southern ghost stories and folktales on The Moonlit Road. In this story, a traveling preacher seeks revenge on an inhospitable farm couple in this darkly funny Arkansas ghost story. themoonlitroad.com/cowpreacher #FolkloreSky #GhostStory #SouthernGhosts #Podcast
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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.
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...
drakoniandgriffalco.blogspot.com
October 10, 2025 at 9:57 PM
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.
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...
drakoniandgriffalco.blogspot.com
October 10, 2025 at 6:13 PM
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-...
A very Happy Leif Erikson Day from all of us at The Books of Thoth.
October 9, 2025 at 11:53 PM
A very Happy Leif Erikson Day from all of us at The Books of Thoth.
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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September 30, 2025 at 1:25 AM
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-...
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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 ❤️
September 22, 2025 at 8:26 PM
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 ❤️
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!
September 14, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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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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
September 13, 2025 at 10:02 PM
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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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
#Buddhism
May 29, 2025 at 1:42 AM
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
#Buddhism
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 🇰🇪
August 30, 2025 at 8:24 PM
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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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~
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~
August 28, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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~
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~
A little update about The Books of Thoth. Our Top 5 Spotify Countries are:
United States 🇺🇸
Canada 🇨🇦
United Kingdom 🇬🇧
South Africa 🇿🇦
Chile 🇨🇱
United States 🇺🇸
Canada 🇨🇦
United Kingdom 🇬🇧
South Africa 🇿🇦
Chile 🇨🇱
August 24, 2025 at 8:27 PM
A little update about The Books of Thoth. Our Top 5 Spotify Countries are:
United States 🇺🇸
Canada 🇨🇦
United Kingdom 🇬🇧
South Africa 🇿🇦
Chile 🇨🇱
United States 🇺🇸
Canada 🇨🇦
United Kingdom 🇬🇧
South Africa 🇿🇦
Chile 🇨🇱
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.
August 17, 2025 at 12:09 AM
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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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!
August 11, 2025 at 10:52 PM
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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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 🧸
youtube.com/shorts/b8_vU...
Listen to the new season on Mon 7/28 wherever you get your podcasts 🧸
youtube.com/shorts/b8_vU...
RESIDENTS OF PROSERPINA PARK SEASON 5 TRAILER!!!
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July 22, 2025 at 1:35 PM
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 🧸
youtube.com/shorts/b8_vU...
Listen to the new season on Mon 7/28 wherever you get your podcasts 🧸
youtube.com/shorts/b8_vU...
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.
July 16, 2025 at 12:32 AM
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.
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.
July 5, 2025 at 12:13 AM
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.
From all of us at The Books of Thoth, and The Audiophile, we’re wishing all Americans a very Happy Fourth of July 🇺🇸 🎆🎇🦅🥩🍗🥔🥗🇺🇸
July 5, 2025 at 12:01 AM
From all of us at The Books of Thoth, and The Audiophile, we’re wishing all Americans a very Happy Fourth of July 🇺🇸 🎆🎇🦅🥩🍗🥔🥗🇺🇸
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
#AudioDramaSunday #BooksOfThoth #AudioDrama #Podcast #ScienceFiction #FirstContact #AlphaCentauri #Anthology #SpeculativeFiction #TheBooksOfThoth #Aliens
Starshot
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June 22, 2025 at 10:16 PM
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
#AudioDramaSunday #BooksOfThoth #AudioDrama #Podcast #ScienceFiction #FirstContact #AlphaCentauri #Anthology #SpeculativeFiction #TheBooksOfThoth #Aliens
An update from The Books of Thoth, our Top 5 Spotify countries are:
United States 🇺🇸
Canada 🇨🇦
United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Australia 🇦🇺
South Africa 🇿🇦
United States 🇺🇸
Canada 🇨🇦
United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Australia 🇦🇺
South Africa 🇿🇦
June 18, 2025 at 2:22 PM
An update from The Books of Thoth, our Top 5 Spotify countries are:
United States 🇺🇸
Canada 🇨🇦
United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Australia 🇦🇺
South Africa 🇿🇦
United States 🇺🇸
Canada 🇨🇦
United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Australia 🇦🇺
South Africa 🇿🇦