This is one of those podcasts that REALLY gets under your skin, in a scary, but genius way. Every episode leaves food for thought and a curiosity for how this author can be so talented in his element.

I love the writing and the narration. The sound design is perfect. It's always a treat when there's a new episode.

Wished episodes dropped more frequently!

I absolutely love these episodes. Every time I listen to one I just know it’ll be amazing; and the plot twists at the end are so amazing and clever, my jaw is always on the floor! I always enjoy listening to this podcast, and the storylines are always so good. Phones and AirPods are banned at my school but sometimes I pull them out in some classes just to listen to this podcast. The music in the background is always perfectly timed and adds to the suspense and mood of the dialogue and story. I’m definitely going to listen to every episode, thank you for creating these!!

- one of a few that I keep on rotation. Just an amazing author and narrator

…I’m excited to say, I was wrong. I love getting lost in my imagination with a good story.. And there are many great, spooky & original stories to do just that. Please keep them coming!

A wide variety of gripping horror stories delivered in the author’s deliberate, calm cadence. Bravo!

Some of the best short stories writing I have heard in a long time. Great build up and plots (and plot twists). Wish that there were more episodes because I feel like I am going to burn through all 55 in short time.

Pls keep up the great writing. I look forward to each episode with great anticipation. Thank you!

tl;dr: There isn’t one. Because this podcast deserves more than a one-liner for the lazy. Because this podcast isn’t for the lazy. It’s for true connoisseurs of well-written horror fiction. And true enthusiasts pay attention allllll the way to the end. The only other horror podcasts at this level are the White Vault and Old Gods of Appalachia. Fight me. And speaking of paying attention, just like those podcasts this one is not for putzing around and playing while doing household chores. Like a fine scotch, you have to sip it undisturbed—and in a mood to be disturbed. The writing is unbelievably good. Production isn’t terrible either but I hope voice actors can be brought in once this takes off. Noticed improvements in the use of background audio in the latest episode and I have high hopes for that being an ongoing feature. But let’s talk about the writing. It isn’t just pretty good, it’s [redacted]ing amazing and many episodes are really reminiscent of Lovecraftian literary themes of personal inner turmoil and transitional decline to something other than the status quo. Really, the writing is some of the best I’ve seen (or heard) in a long time. Unlike most podcasts, the author actually knows the words he’s using. I think there’s only been one misused and one mispronounced word in all of his episodes as opposed to 3-5+ per episode for even the most highly rated of horror podcasts. Poor wordsmithing is a pet peeve. And I’ve compared this podcast favorably to one co-written by an English teacher and the other co-written by an Oxford grad with a degree in literature so, again, he’s in rarefied company. Huge thumbs up for the Rocky Mountain/West backdrops. Having lived and trained in Colorado and its environs it definitely puts the characters and plot in “familiar territory” in my mind’s eye. I’ve the book in my Xmas wishlist and look forward to reading it—and future endeavors. I will be absolutely shocked if we aren’t listening to a future award-winning NYT best selling author. Hopefully the author is reading this. If so, great job and get back to writing more ASAP!!!

One of the very best. Good stories and narration.

Pretty good so far….does the narrator write ✍️ the stories?

Excellent narration skills. Just wish the stories were actually scary.

I discovered this podcast by chance in my browse page and was delighted to find it was a great listen. Reminds me of short form Ogawa but mostly set in the American West. H.P. would be proud, (in a good way).

I am very happy to have discovered this podcast. I truly enjoy Jeffrey’s stories and his narration and voice acting, they are both wonderfully done. Some of these stories really give me goosebumps and are haunting. I am still making my way through the episodes but I like how some connect with one another. I like hearing those reoccurring elements. There are also episodes I have had to listen to twice or three times, I have my favorites! I really enjoy Jeffrey’s style and perspective on horror stories, they’re horrific and chilling.

Can’t express how happy I am to have found this podcast. The stories are so original and so interesting and the narration is spot on. I wish he was able to put out a new episode every day or maybe twice a day!!! So Good!!

I’m constantly amazed by this writer’s talent. I keep waiting for the first episode that falls flat, that veers into laziness, schlock. Hasn’t happened yet. This guy brings it. Every. Single. Time. Thank you.

Perfectly bite size horror stories. Each episode is eerie and unique in its own way… always keeping me on my toes. Love the enticing yet relaxing narration. You can tell that a ton of hard work and passion is poured into this show, and trust me, you’ll enjoy every minute of it!

He’s the #1 scary boy.

I find myself thinking about your stories quite often. My thoughts are haunted by your words and narrative style. Thank you for sharing your beautiful mind. It’s the only podcast I’ve listened through multiple times. So far I’ve only been able to pay 3$. I’m hoping to contribute more in the future. These experiences you’ve created are truly priceless to me.

Great horror show, each episode is such a unique concept. The only issue I have is that a lot of episodes are left open ended, leaving it up to the listener to assume what happens. Sometimes it bothers me, but often it just leaves me wanting a part 2, which I suppose is a good problem to have.

Jeffery is a fantastic writer, voice actor and editor the man dumps his heart and soul into every story with gusto. If you like horror prepare to be blown away one episode at a time and if you are not a Patreon member go spend $3 to get you an 8 hour long audio book narrated by the author and episodes a few days early with zero ads.

Just listened to a bunch of these on an 8 hour road trip. The stories are super creative and easy to get into. I enjoy everything about this podcast except: check your grammar and pronunciations. Mispronunciation and misused vocabulary is a real distraction. Otherwise, 👍👍👍

A great podcast for horror lovers that feel like they have heard/seen it all.

🙏 thank you for your refreshing, unpretentious, creative, and well-written tales

One of my favorite horror podcasts! Subtle and perfect.

Quiet understated horror at its finest. I never miss an episode- in fact, I have listened to most of them multiple times. Highly recommend!

Hi Jeff! Let me first say i have been listening from episode one, and you are undoubtedly one of the most eloquent, genuine and talented writers in the oversaturated horror fiction genre. Truly, you are up there with Soren Narnia and WNMTK. I also listened to solace, and I think you have the makings of an incredible novel there. Just a quick note, and I’m not certain it’s intentional, but in your new epilogue, you use the phrase “good riddance” when you’re addressing what I think is your listener. From what I understand, that phrase carries a connotation that insinuates a farewell to something troublesome and aggravating. Good riddance, in my experience is something you might say to the flu after you’ve had it for two weeks. I cannot express the enthusiasm and excitement that washes over me when I see a new episode of acephale in my feed. Keep up the incredible work!

Wow! My favorite episode . You really dug deep on this one, Sir !!

I listen to A LOT of horror fiction podcasts. I stumbled upon this one through a recommendation from ‘Shadows at the door’ and it took me a while to get around to starting it. After the first episode, I was hooked! After powering through every episode over the past week, I am about to head over to Patreon to support. If you love slow burn anthology type podcasts (there are Easter eggs throughout) you have found a stellar podcast. 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

The latest tales slowly unfolding dread is so well done.

I first found this horror podcast several years ago. I love the way Mr. Walker tells his stories. Within the short story format he develops his characters and delivers a slow burn horror story. I also wish he could write more. I await and look forward to each story. Your time will not be wasted following this podcast.

a ranking instead: 1. Ghost Wax 2. Gray Matter 3. Acephale 4. Knifepoint 5. Sessions X

Much better written than many other horror podcasts I’ve heard. I wish he would write more. Always look forward to a new story from him!

I’ve listened to a few episodes now and it’s really good, but I have one major complaint: there’s no atmosphere. The narrator is good at what he does, uses vocal tones and pitches to make what he’s saying more effective and realistic. The stories themselves aren’t all that bad, and I was pretty hooked. However they all lack noise. There’s no background noise or atmospheric music or anything. There’s nothing to add suspense to the experience, nothing to make me feel like I’m there. It feels more like kindergarten, where the teacher is reading a book. It’s an interesting listen, but honestly boring. When a dramatic moment happens, it doesn’t feel dramatic or intriguing, it feels dull and boring. Perhaps I’m spoiled, coming from The Dark Somonium and Nightvale Presents. But I won’t be listening to this podcast anymore because I’m just bored. I give it three stars for the good narration and decent stories. I can’t, in good faith, give anymore without some change.

That’s six dollars a pop. Don’t think so.

There are a lot of horror podcasts out there. This one is among the handful that I never miss. Solid writing and narration. Always compelling.

I work night shift all by myself, and I’m always trying to find podcasts to listen to. You would think I wouldn’t be so keen on finding the creepiest ones, but I’ve always been a horror fan. I have listened to a lot of podcasts, read a lot of books, and watched a lot of movies, and there aren’t very many that creep me out at all. This is the exception. I recommend it to anyone with a love of horror.

I’ve been loving each episode. If you are a fan of horror, then this is the podcast for you. This podcast is so professionally well done. Props to the Jeffrey.

After listening to Jeff’s stories several times again I want to reiterate my last comment: Thoroughly wonderful first-person narrative horror. In this second review I would note the quality of the writing. The slow buildup of the story arc. The recurring temporal element is noteworthy. My favorite stories of this podcast involve demonic entities that have impacts over generations, and protagonists seeking to learn more, then wishing they had not. Also noteworthy is that in the best of these, the protagonist is not destroyed but marked and transformed by their contact with the other. Thanks Jeff, I listen and re-listen to these jewel-like tales.

This podcast is incredible. Nearly every story captivates my attention and surprises me. The stories are not predictable and very well written. And *smart.* I’ve been looking for a long time for a horror podcast to fill the time between Soren Narnia’s, and this one surpasses my expectations by a whole lot.

I really enjoy existential horror, and this podcast is great. Very strong writing and voice acting!

I am relatively new to the realm of horror podcasts, and podcasts in general, but this is the first horror podcast I have found that ACTUALLY scared me. Most are just spooky, or might give you a chill or two, but Acephale is the first and only podcast so far to keep me up at night. I am an avid horror fan, and have been all my life, so I don’t say this lightly, but Acephale, and the writing of Jeffrey Walker is absolutely on par with that is the greats. The pillars of the horror genre, such as Stephen King, Clive Barker, and Beam Stoker. H. P. Lovercraft may have created the cosmic horror genre, but Jeffrey Walker has come as close as one can to perfecting it (especially considering Jeffrey’s work is on par with Lovecraft’s and doesn’t have all the awful, gross racism that riddles Lovecraft’s works). Not only do I recommend this for any casual horror fan, but to anyone who want to write horror. LISTEN TO THIS PODCAST! Listen and take notes. Keep up the amazing, and terrifying work! I am so excited to hear more. It is especially wonderful, having lived my whole life in the Western United States (being born, and raised in Utah) to have much of the stories in Acephale take place in places I know, and many of these small towns that I have seen first hand. Many horror authors like to focus on the Eastern United States, with the Appalachia region having a rich history of spooky events and creatures that are said to roam there. So it is a breath of fresh air, and very welcome to hear a horror author write about the West, cause having lived in the West all my life, I can tell you with certainty, there are just as many monsters, and ghosts roaming the hills and mountains of the West as there are in Appalachia, just most who encounter them, are never heard from again. Anyway, I’ll stop rambling. Have a wonderful day, and pay no mind to the gaunt creature behind you in the mirror.

I’ve been fortunate to watch the progress in story telling from the first couple of stories til now; and it’s been incredible to watch. Complex plot lines are distilled in a way that’s easy to follow and not get lost, while still feeling like yer getting a peek behind the curtain of the universe. Also A+ on the Scratch Acid quote in the most recent story! Got to see Yow w Qui once years ago and he brought the house down!

Fortunately for me, I stumbled onto this podcast a couple of weeks ago and my only drawback is that I wish there were more episodes to binge. I found myself refreshing the “latest episodes” tab daily in anticipation of this months offering. That said, this may be the best compliment I can offer…upon listening to the first episode my initial impression reminded me of the first time I listened to a story from Soren Narnia’s, Knifepoint Horror. Much like KH, this is smart, well written, well narrated story telling that doesn’t rely on basic horror tropes, nor does the author dumb anything down for the listener. Mr. Walker seems to have respect for the listeners ability to follow the breadcrumbs, however subtle they may be, and I find this refreshing. Minimum sound effects, clever, original stories and unique plots. What more can I ask for?

Recently stumbled upon this pod and I’ve loved every episode. Original. Compelling. Horror that’s worth every minute.

Quality > Quantity is the epitome of this podcast. Love it!

Truly some of the best scary stories I’ve heard in ages. His talented narration really has you imagining that you are actually there, in that scary room … with no place to escape

Great production and sound quality. Awesome variety of stories.

Really good podcast, would recommend