#2026 podjam

[podcast-bookclub]

If you would like to listen to... *checks notes* 18 BRAND NEW audio drama pilots, you're in luck!

The 2026 PodJam, hosted by us (hi!) has officially just wrapped up yesterday with our final closing ceremony, and all of the newly-created pilots are publicly available on the PodJam feed now 🎙️

These shows were created in one month during our collaborative event, with this being a first jump into the podcast-making world for many of our participants, so be sure to go show the creators and their projects some love! Liveblogging extra encouraged in the PBC Discord :), or under the #2026 podjam tag here on Tumblr

[sparkerspennett]

If I can be sappy on main for a minute which I always am forever: audiodrama is about making cool stuff and meeting new friends. I'm glad I got to be friends and make things with you all. I'm proud of everyone who organised and participated in Podcast Jam these past few years, it's been beautiful watching you all grow. The quality of work this year has me feeling like I need to work even harder next year :p

[knightfallpod]

⚔️ WELCOME TO KNIGHTFALL

Knightfall is a dark fantasy audio drama set at a summer camp for knights in training, currently in production for the @podcast-bookclub 2026 PodJam.

Produced by @smallsies and @hopek-va, featuring a script by @smallsies and @penandquinn, audio editing by @gravenpod, music by @tobias-spark, art by @fiovske, and voice talent from our crew + @sparrow-va !

The Jam pilot will be public on May 9th. Until then, follow us here to keep up with the making of our episode! ⛺️

[podcastjam]

2026 PodJam Marathon - May 9th & 10th

The 2026 PodJam Closing Ceremony & Show Marathon begins TOMORROW at 8:00AM EST / 1:00PM BST, live on the @podcast-bookclub Twitch channel.

On each day we have a Part 1, then a break, followed by Part 2. Within each part, the order of listening will be spun on stream.

09 May 2026 08:00 EST Start first half (order will be spun on stream)

Habeas Corpus

How to Steal a Ship

lightlamper

Infilgators

Have You Tried Turning the Ritual Off and On Again?

When done, break

10:15 EST Start second half (order will be spun on stream)

Monsters of Bureaucracy

To Those On The Edge

Xanthra's Manticore

Oneshot

Wallpaper

ca. 12:30 EST - open end for discussions in the PBC server

10 May 2026 08:00 EST Start first half (order will be spun on stream)

A Study In Life

Imagined Economies

Your Bloodline Dies Here

Knightfall

When done, break

10:15 EST Start second half (order will be spun on stream)

Doctor & Lizzard

The Princess Banks Hotel

TERMINUS

Lakesong

ca. 12:30 EST - open end for discussions in the PBC server

[hopefullybeth]

Howdy fellow 2026 PodJam participants,

Would love to put a “face” (tumblr) to a name/show/element if you’re comfortable sharing which pilot you worked on!

& any info you want to share about what you did for it

[wallpaperpod]

Wallpaper Pilot!

Good time zone, folks! Here are the links to the pilot episode of our psychological horror audio drama inspired by "Yellow Wallpaper" by Charlotte Perkins Gilman:

RSS Feed

Hosting by Podcast Bookclub on Acast since we made our pilot as part of their April Podcast Jam!

Wallpaper is a modern-day adaptation of "The Yellow Wallpaper" by Charlotte Perkins Gilman. Our psychological horror story comes with the following content warnings:

Minor physical injury;

A detailed exploration of living with mental illness, especially psychosis;

Unstable reality;

Death, ghosts, and the undead;

Hallucinations and hearing voices of ambiguous origin;

Intrusive thoughts of self injury;

Controlling romantic relationships.

Headphones are recommended for the intended listening experience. Furthermore, this pilot incorporates hypnotic techniques in its imagery and sound design to increase immersion. We advise against listening while driving or operating heavy equipment. Listener discretion is advised.

Further information as well as the transcript link can be found in the show notes, and we hope you enjoy the House we've built.

[lakesongpod]

LAKESONG PILOT (podjam 2026 production)

Melody, the darling of Jackson's small lakeside town, isn't all they seem. Frequent customer to the small grocery that he works at, he never thought to question just /why/ they always buy four canisters of salt twice weekly. But after he encounters them on the beach one supposedly moonless night, he finds that it's all he can think about.  

Do you know why whales sing? 

Do you know why humans talk?

Content Warnings:

Throwing up/emetophobia (at 8:11 and 16:18)

General distress and upset throughout, such as panic attacks

Fighting (at 28:29)

Spotify | Acast

[smallsies]

Happy AD Sunday! The 2026 PodJam project I pitched, co-produced and co-wrote is finally out in the world!! Knightfall @knightfallpod is a 50 minutes long exploration of the pressures of knighthood, at a summer camp divided by intense rivalry.

I'm SO proud of this show and all of the stellar work my teammates put into it over this last month 🎉⚔️ If you're interested in queer knights and swordfights, you can listen to the episode on Acast, Spotify, and most other places you get your podcasts :)