S1 E0 • DECEMBER 1, 2022

Introducing Pause for Dramatic Effect, an audio drama podcast about a US Marine Corps veteran challenged by survivor's guilt, dark forces, and ancient magic.

S1 E1 • DECEMBER 2, 2022

We meet Douglas Dire as he discovers a very interesting ring.

S1 E2 • DECEMBER 4, 2022

Douglas begins to hear strange sounds as he struggles with his own paranoia.

S1 E3 • DECEMBER 4, 2022

Douglas investigates the strange sounds only to discover he is being watched.

S1 E4 • DECEMBER 4, 2022

Where Douglas Dire finally gets a glimpse of his watcher only to have the sighting resurrect a memory he thought he had buried back in Iraq 15 years ago.

S1 E5 • DECEMBER 4, 2022

Where Douglas Dire confronts the Shadow Man and discovers if he is real or only a creation of his own mind.

S1 E6 • DECEMBER 6, 2022

Douglas struggles with his grip on reality as he confronts the Shadow Man.

S1 E7 • DECEMBER 7, 2022

Douglas learns how the Shadow Man is connected to the ring.

S1 E8 • DECEMBER 7, 2022

Douglas remembers a forgotten secret while trying to break the Shadow Man's spell.

S1 E9 • DECEMBER 9, 2022

Douglas finally understands what Zababa wants and plans his escape from the monster's grip.

S1 E10 • DECEMBER 14, 2022

Thomas has lost the story of Douglas and now has to face an inquisition.

S1 E11 • DECEMBER 16, 2022

Thomas Black is reunited with Douglas Dire only to discover things have changed.

S1 E12 • DECEMBER 23, 2022

Thomas loses Douglas again but manages to catch up with someone more sinister.

S1 E13 • DECEMBER 28, 2022

Zababa discovers that the vault contains more than just his treasure.

S1 E14 • DECEMBER 30, 2022

Douglas reveals how he got the upper hand on Thomas and Zababa.

S1 E15 • JANUARY 1, 2023

Douglas captures Thomas and gives him to the Guild to answer for his crimes.

S1 E16 • JANUARY 9, 2023

Douglas finally has the courage to go home and face his estranged wife Blair.

S1 E17 • JANUARY 17, 2023

Thomas Black is put away in a very special prison... for now.

S1 E18 • JANUARY 23, 2023

Acknowledgement of additional credited and uncredited character voices.

S1 E19 • JANUARY 30, 2023

Bonus Episode #1 - Writer and director Kyle M. Bondo talk about the making of Pause for Dramatic Effect and describes how he came up with the idea for this audio drama...

S1 E20 • FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Bonus Episode #2 - Writer and director Kyle M. Bondo talks about the voices behind Pause for Dramatic Effect and describes how he creates the voices of different characters...

S1 E21 • MARCH 8, 2024

To design, create, produce, and promote a daily podcast, you have to have your ducks in a row. It requires planning -- lots of planning -- a solid format that you can use as a template...

S1 E22 • APRIL 5, 2024

Are you an imposter? Of course not because Mr. Murphy is a lair! He is fear. Fear of embarrassment, fear of judgment, or fear of making a mistake. Beat your Imposter Syndrome...

S1 E23 • MAY 2, 2024

Do you need real voice actors to make an audio drama? No. No, you don't. You can get away with your friends and family...

S1 E24 • JUNE 13, 2025

Do you need a sound library to make an audio drama? No. No, you don't. You can get away with making your own special effects...

S1 E25 • JUNE 13, 2025

Do you need the best gear to record an audio drama? Do you need a full sound stage and the best microphones to record your voice actors? No. No you do not...

S1 E26 • JUNE 13, 2025

For the most part, garbage in creates garbage out. And when you're on a super tight schedule, the quality of that garbage becomes a matter of perspective...

S1 E27 • JULY 28, 2025

Unlike film, which has lighting, costumes, cuts, graphics, CGI, movements, camera position, sets, and even real locations, audio only has four tools in its toolbox: Spoken Dialog, Silence, and Music...

S1 E28 • JULY 28, 2025

Storytelling systems help you write your audio dramas so that you know what has to come next. It is your own, personalized process that makes sure you tell your story in the way...