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The Arkham Files

The Arkham Files

By Peter Morrison

Laughs, chills, and tentacles abound as this bumbling group of lifelong friends battle their way through the Lovecraftian horrors of the Call of Cthulhu role-playing game. Professional sound effects, music, and editing add the full audio drama flavor to this actual play experience with the CoC Boys.

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Halloween Special 2022: Understudy

The Arkham FilesOct 31, 2022

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Halloween Special 2022: Understudy

Halloween Special 2022: Understudy

Halloween Special 2022! During the pandemic in 2020, a group of down-on-their-luck mining personnel take a job to reopen a closed mine. Deep underground, they find something they never could have expected.
Oct 31, 202203:32:29
Interview Series - 002 - Arthur Petersen

Interview Series - 002 - Arthur Petersen

Episode 2 in The Arkham Files Interview series. Game-Maker (and son of the Yogfather) Arthur Petersen gives a compelling interview about the ins and outs of game creation, music, horror films and a lot of other cool things.
Oct 26, 202201:41:05
Keeper of the Ways 3.505: Lighting the Way

Keeper of the Ways 3.505: Lighting the Way

Deep underground, the troupe finds mysterious treasures. Will the treasures provide the answers as to who - or what - is haunting the town of Ebonstone? Perhaps. But that path may illuminate more mysteries than the party bargained for.
Oct 11, 202201:07:42
Keeper of the Ways 3.504: Gleaming the Cube

Keeper of the Ways 3.504: Gleaming the Cube

As the party searches the mansion for clues, hope for the town of Ebonstone seems suspended on a rope above a deep abyss. Will they find the secrets of the Mayor's estate before time runs out?
Sep 07, 202201:00:01
Keeper of the Ways 3.503: Polterheist

Keeper of the Ways 3.503: Polterheist

Roll for Initiative! As the group makes its way toward the mayor's mansion, intent on a break-in, something malevolent lurks just beyond their sight.
Aug 16, 202201:14:54
Keeper of the Ways 3.502: Monster Squad

Keeper of the Ways 3.502: Monster Squad

The group procures lodgings and learns more about the mysterious things happening in town. As they debate setting off into the night to investigate the mayor's manor, a seemingly friendly Innkeeper offers his assistance with whatever they may find.
Jul 19, 202201:01:48
Keeper of the Ways 3.501: Under a Strange Sky

Keeper of the Ways 3.501: Under a Strange Sky

Darkness begins to fall upon an unfamiliar landscape as an odd group of travelers awaken next to something sinister. With memories forgotten and a feeling of dread, the group makes way to a nearby village in search of answers... and shelter.
Jul 04, 202201:08:30
Interview Series - 001 - Sandy Petersen

Interview Series - 001 - Sandy Petersen

The Arkham Files first-ever interview, with the Yogfather himself, Sandy Petersen! Listen in as we discuss the creation of Call of Cthulhu, Sandy Petersen's Cthulhu Mythos for 5e, and everything in between!
Jun 01, 202201:27:56
Last Call for Santa Fe - LV8004: Dinner Reservations

Last Call for Santa Fe - LV8004: Dinner Reservations

The final conclusion! As our heroes arrive at the ranch, they find more than they planned on. Will they save the hostages? Will they escape with their lives? And will they find out what made the Martins disappear from their beautiful ranch so many years ago?
Apr 26, 202201:34:39
Last Call for Santa Fe - LV8003: Silent but Deadly

Last Call for Santa Fe - LV8003: Silent but Deadly

Will the heroes survive their encounter with the monsters waiting for them in the canyon? There is still a long way to go to rescuing the hostages, and it will take all their talents to make it through, including a secret talent the other heroes are surprised to discover about their companion, Massachusetts Marvin.
Apr 05, 202201:16:56
Last Call for Santa Fe - LV8002: Bushwhacked

Last Call for Santa Fe - LV8002: Bushwhacked

In the aftermath of the train crash, the heroes watch the bandits disappear into the foothills of the nearby mountain range. Faced with no other choice but to follow the bandits on foot, the group heads into mountains after them. But what fresh horror awaits in those ancient canyons?
Mar 22, 202201:07:39
Last Call for Santa Fe - LV8001: Midday Meat Train

Last Call for Santa Fe - LV8001: Midday Meat Train

The Arkham Files goes Down Darker Trails! An explosion derails a train heading to Santa Fe, New Mexico. But as our investigators brace for the fight of their lives, they learn early on that things aren't what they seem. Hold on to your 10-gallon hats, and get ready for the rootin-est, tootin-est, most action-packed scenario yet!
Mar 08, 202201:02:10
The Fall of New Jerusalem 316: The Last Stand

The Fall of New Jerusalem 316: The Last Stand

The thrilling finale - Battle lines have been drawn and will be crossed. A shocking sacrifice will be made. Will the Flying V hold, or will it be overrun while the town burns to ash. Will this story add another thrilling volume to the adventures of Tallahassee Turner? Or will this last stand also be the last stanza in the story of his life? Heroes will rise, but who will be left standing after The Fall of New Jerusalem?
Dec 10, 202101:33:26
Halloween Special 2021 - Those The Comet Bring: Part II

Halloween Special 2021 - Those The Comet Bring: Part II

Part II: A shocking phone call interrupts a brief reprieve at John Gumble's house, forcing the group to take action. As this bizarre night comes to its thrilling conclusion, the question will be answered: will the investigators become heros? Or will they fall victim to... Those the Comet Bring?
Oct 31, 202102:10:56
Halloween Special 2021 - Those The Comet Bring: Part I

Halloween Special 2021 - Those The Comet Bring: Part I

Part I: 1951 New Jersey - A group of High School friends and an old lady embark on a weekend getaway to the beach, only to find their plans derailed by car trouble, a musical baker, and the dire warning of impending doom.
Oct 31, 202102:28:49
The Fall of New Jerusalem 315: Legends Never Die

The Fall of New Jerusalem 315: Legends Never Die

Lace up your P.F Flyers as the Alpha breaks through more barriers than just the entrance to Denny's Tavern. Sanity hangs by a thread, and the hope for survival is almost gone. One member of the group keeps their wits about them and attempts to do something legendary.
Oct 15, 202101:22:32
The Fall of New Jerusalem 314: The Siege

The Fall of New Jerusalem 314: The Siege

The siege is underway as the tenants of Denny's Tavern struggle to fight off an army of man-eating, shark-like monsters. The barricades falter as the building catches fire, and all hope seems lost when a new monstrosity comes crashing in.
Sep 07, 202101:00:31
The Fall of New Jerusalem 313: The Arrival

The Fall of New Jerusalem 313: The Arrival

Denny's tavern is besieged by the arrival of the smoothie horde. The time has come for the small militia of townsfolk to save their town, or die trying. Bakersfield is met with danger at every turn as he fights to save the life of his friend. Will the barricades at Denny's hold, or will this really be the fall of New Jerusalem?
Aug 24, 202101:02:45
The Fall of New Jerusalem 312: Edge of Sharkness

The Fall of New Jerusalem 312: Edge of Sharkness

Tensions rise as the invasion begins and several of the Arkham Boys are still unaccounted for. Billy and Bakersfield come face to face with death as they struggle to rescue those in need. Sanity and hope begin to run low as those huddled up in Denny's Tavern witness the beginning of the fall.
Aug 10, 202101:07:13
The Fall of New Jerusalem 311: Beefing the Defenses

The Fall of New Jerusalem 311: Beefing the Defenses

When it comes to defending the town, the Arkham Boys aren’t beefing around… Or are they? Preparations for the looming threat continue as Dr. Simeon Kantstandyerbits digs deep, and uncovers a conspiracy that just might lead the boys back home if they manage to survive. A revelation that could change everything they thought they knew about the town of Arkham.
Jul 27, 202157:22
The Fall of New Jerusalem 310: Salem's Lot

The Fall of New Jerusalem 310: Salem's Lot

The time is soon approaching that will test the mettle of the residents in New Salem. The group is forced to make tough decisions as they split up to cover more ground. The sun is sinking ever further in the sky as chaos erupts all around, and the threat of certain death encircles the town.
Jul 13, 202154:42
The Fall of New Jerusalem 309: Boom Goes the Dynamite

The Fall of New Jerusalem 309: Boom Goes the Dynamite

The Arkham Boys stumbled on a much bigger problem than they had bargained for. Can they escape the sanatorium with their lives? Can they come up with a plan to save the people of New Salem? If not, this valley is just one long smorgasbord. They. Have. Got. To. Get. Out!
Jun 29, 202101:05:58
The Fall of New Jerusalem 308: Infestation

The Fall of New Jerusalem 308: Infestation

As the sun starts to sink, the group heads toward Motley Hills Sanatorium, hoping for answers. But time is running out - for finding the horde, for Tallahassee's diamond skin, and seemingly, for the town of New Salem.
Jun 12, 202101:09:50
The Fall of New Jerusalem 307: Smooth Criminal

The Fall of New Jerusalem 307: Smooth Criminal

Some startling facts about the monsters become clear as diamonds when the CoC Boys dig deep into some serious business. They might not get far but some incredibly serious conversations are had when after turning the creature into a cool customer they’re given a rough lesson in anatomy.
May 25, 202157:43
The Fall of New Jerusalem 306: Cellar Door

The Fall of New Jerusalem 306: Cellar Door

Answers are finally in their hands but burned and tattered; will they be able to make any sense out of them? Dr. Simeon, with the help of his friends, hopes to piece something together in time to pull this town back from the edge, but with a horrific discovery, it appears they may already be on the precipice.
May 11, 202101:05:34
The Fall of New Jerusalem 305: The Shining... Skin

The Fall of New Jerusalem 305: The Shining... Skin

Phantom fires, hidden passageways, and the smell of death await the investigators as they search for the answers to all of Mr. Corbitt's riddles. Will the hardness of Tallahassee's skin be enough to protect them from whatever horrors they might encounter in their dark descent?
Apr 27, 202101:01:41
The Fall of New Jerusalem 304: Pet, Cemetery

The Fall of New Jerusalem 304: Pet, Cemetery

A night passed in 5 luxurious rooms at Denny's brings an illuminating conversation with a new acquaintance. The group, especially Dom Druncard, gets some long-awaited answers, but is this new acquaintance telling them everything? Is he trustworthy?With an early-morning trip to the cemetery, the Arkham Boys might just find out sooner rather than later.
Apr 14, 202101:09:46
The Fall of New Jerusalem 303: The Grand Slam

The Fall of New Jerusalem 303: The Grand Slam

The dawn of an American Classic. Grand slams are served all around as some big discoveries are made and open the way for a clear path home. But sanities are fraying as a revelation in the red room changes everything they thought they knew about the situation in New Jerusalem.
Mar 30, 202101:05:58
The Fall of New Jerusalem 302: The Huggening

The Fall of New Jerusalem 302: The Huggening

The cracks in Tallahassee Turner’s sanity continue to widen as events further tax his fragile mind. Even though they have only just arrived in New Salem, Tallahassee’s actions cause an event that might set them down a path of no return. An event whose repercussions only the old ones may know. An event known as: “The Huggening”
Mar 16, 202101:06:19
The Fall of New Jerusalem 301: No Rest for the Wicked

The Fall of New Jerusalem 301: No Rest for the Wicked

It's been ten hours since the events in Orchard Run. Holed up at the backwoods cabin of a friend, the investigators from Arkham are battered, bruised, and exhausted. With the previous night still weighing heavily upon them, they are hoping to take a breath and regroup, but startling revelations will show that they may not have as much time as they originally thought. With unknown nightmares looming ahead in New Jerusalem and too well-known regrets from Orchard Run following behind, sometimes there can be no rest for men such as them.
Mar 01, 202101:17:34
Edge of Darkness LV2305: Over the Precipice

Edge of Darkness LV2305: Over the Precipice

The final thrilling conclusion - will our investigators complete the task set to them by their dying friend? Will their fear get the better of them and send them fleeing for their lives? Or will they fail in their task unleashing an evil set on sending humanity over The Edge of Darkness.
Jan 18, 202101:01:18
Edge of Darkness LV2304: Swallow Your Soul

Edge of Darkness LV2304: Swallow Your Soul

With a night to spend in a secluded cabin, and a ritual to perform the investigators have their work cut out for them. Will they band together and dispel this unknown evil, or the evil entity claim their souls?
Jan 05, 202101:00:33
Edge of Darkness LV2303: The Cabin in the Woods

Edge of Darkness LV2303: The Cabin in the Woods

The investigators find what they believe they are looking for, but with that discovery comes a strange new acquaintance, and further corroboration of a story none of them want to believe.With dusk bringing them to the Edge of Darkness, they have one final choice to make; face the evil, or hunker down and try to wait for dawn.
Dec 22, 202001:21:13
Edge of Darkness LV2302: The Search Begins

Edge of Darkness LV2302: The Search Begins

After a stunning revelation from their old friend, our strangers go from acquaintances to partners in the impossible task set before them.Racing the clock, these new friends set out to learn not only what they're up against, but where they can find the battlefield; all while battling their own doubts about a story that would have seemed unthinkable only 24 hours before.
Nov 30, 202001:04:16
Edge of Darkness LV2301: An Important Message

Edge of Darkness LV2301: An Important Message

A few strangers become unexpectedly bound together at the deathbed of a mutual friend. A terrifying burden is placed upon this group of acquaintances as their dying friend delivers an important message setting them on a harrowing path toward the Edge of Darkness.
Nov 16, 202001:02:54
Halloween Special 2020 - Creeper Street

Halloween Special 2020 - Creeper Street

As darkness falls, unexpected events unfold for a group of friends on Halloween night. A simple test of bravery quickly goes awry as Trick or Treat takes on a whole new meaning on Creeper Street.
Oct 31, 202003:05:16
Halloween Special 2019 - The Lightless Beacon
Oct 31, 201902:38:59
Dead Light 205: Lights Out
Oct 14, 201901:01:06
Dead Light 204: Night of the Living Dead Light

Dead Light 204: Night of the Living Dead Light

As the CoC Boys, fight, run, and scramble for their lives, they’re left furiously pondering: “can anything stop the Dead Light?” Tallahassee Turner believes he may have found a solution but will they have to delve into even darker places to finally snuff out the Dead Light?
Oct 01, 201955:14
Dead Light 203: A Night With No Moon

Dead Light 203: A Night With No Moon

One thing that all CoC Boys fear. Another is the unstoppable, murderous entity, bent on consuming every living thing in sight. Isolated, separated, and left with few options, the CoC Boys will have to dig deep if they hope to escape the good doctor’s cabin and see the sunrise beyond this night with no moon.
Sep 03, 201957:13
Dead Light 202: The Good Doctor

Dead Light 202: The Good Doctor

Shelter and a slight respite lead to more questions, suspicions, and ultimately, back out into the nightmare storm looking for help. Can there be any help for what stalks them?
Aug 19, 201901:16:04
Dead Light 201: Wrong Place at the Wrong Time

Dead Light 201: Wrong Place at the Wrong Time

The Arkham Boys are faced with an unexpected encounter on their way to New Jerusalem. Could this be part of some sinister plan, or is it just the wrong place at the wrong time?
Aug 05, 201958:44
Mr. Corbitt 109: For Whom the Die Rolls

Mr. Corbitt 109: For Whom the Die Rolls

This is it. Don't get scared now.
Feb 03, 201901:36:23
Mr. Corbitt 108: Head of the Beast

Mr. Corbitt 108: Head of the Beast

Tonight, the Arkham Boys are going over that fence and they’re not coming back until they find a dead body.
Jan 27, 201901:31:35
Mr. Corbitt 107: Fates and Retribution

Mr. Corbitt 107: Fates and Retribution

After witnessing the bloody effects of Corbitt’s warped mind on one of their own, the investigators regroup and decide that enough is enough.
Jan 20, 201901:07:43
Mr. Corbitt 106: The Miskatonic Mangler

Mr. Corbitt 106: The Miskatonic Mangler

With an address and a will, the investigators head over to confront the notorious rat-faced trunk bungler, and a desperate need for answers drives one of the Arkham Boys to a rash decision that may prove to be his last.
Jan 12, 201901:26:40
Mr. Corbitt 105: Radical Medicine

Mr. Corbitt 105: Radical Medicine

The net tightens in on Tomaszewski, the man with many names, as the investigators start reaping the results of their tenacious sleuthing, and Dr. Kantstandyobitz is forced to dig deep into some radical therapy when one of his allies gets caught with his pants down.
Jan 06, 201901:09:51
Mr. Corbitt 104: Attic Window

Mr. Corbitt 104: Attic Window

After a long night of being grilled by the police, and a near death experience, the group reconvenes back at Dr. Kanstandyourbitz' home to decide what to do next. A new recruit joins the crew as they seek to uncover the truth of what really happened to Dom Druncard over at Mr. Corbitt's house. A shocking discovery is made that will force them to question their sanity and push forward.
Dec 22, 201851:52
Mr. Corbitt 103: Usual Suspects

Mr. Corbitt 103: Usual Suspects

After a night of fumbled rolls and ridiculous mishaps, Dom Drüncard goes missing while Tallahassee and Co. find themselves being interrogated by the police. Is Mr. Corbitt really up to no good, or did the group just have too much non-alcoholic water to drink the night before?
Dec 15, 201801:10:34
Mr. Corbitt 102: Neighborhood Watch

Mr. Corbitt 102: Neighborhood Watch

After a few members of the group witness Mr. Corbitt drop what appeared to be a human hand from a canvas wrapped package, they decide to engage in some late night snooping around in hopes to uncover more information.
Dec 08, 201801:12:19