Reviews

This is hands down one the most addicting podcast I've heard in a while, it's been on my list for some time, but I only listened last month, I kid you not, I finish the whole 40 episodes in 5 days. It's such a well crafted horror with compelling characters and the sound design is top tier as well. Overall such a good time, highly recommend

This podcast is just incredible. The wide range of emotions it will make you feel is surprising. I had especially fall in love with this podcast because it made me so excited and hyped up like reading books used to. The story is so gripping. I especially like the rare calm moments when Arthur and Jhon just laugh and casually talk. They just warm my heart so much I've been putting off listening to the Malevolent Podcast for a long while, but one of the people I was lucky to meet turned out to be a fan of it and encouraged me to finally give it a try. And I'm incredibly glad I did. I can't wait for more parts, and I hope more people will give this piece of art a try.

I was never really one for podcasts before especially ones that needed your attention to follow a story but boy oh boy did this keep my attention locked and settled on everything. I was never expecting a podcast I saw fanart of to change the trajectory of my thoughts for the better from its writing. I love every character and their complexities (and simplicities) and ESPECIALLY Arthur and every inner conflict he finds himself with whether it'd be his morals, philosphies or world view. His "What is evil" monologue in part 31 just changed my brain matter and I don't think I'll ever psychologically recover from that experience ever. Also the sound effectd are always a favorite they're phenomenal, which makes sense since this is a podcast, but it's done so well and really sets the scene as if you're really there. Of course, it'd be a sin to exclude Harlan's voice acting is amazing and I would never have known it wasn't all one person if I didn't check the cast This is, from the bottom of my heart, one of the best pieces of media I have ever gotten myself into and consider myself so lucky to be able to take part in it.

I've had this in my list for a while now, and last month I decided it was time. I KID YOU NOT, I went through the whole 40 episodes in 5 days. I was like a man possessed, I would wake up, start playing , go about my day and go to sleep. Then malevolent night visions would plague my dreams and I'd wake up and do it all over again. Dark shadows in the corner of my eyes would beckon me whenever I couldn't listen, to come back to it. Overall very good, would recommend

amazing. harlan guthrie is so talented. in love with the characters and world. could have more women tho

I've gotten so into the story, the characters and voices. It's entertaining and has made me laugh, cry and get angry. GREAT podcast!!

I am absolutely obsessed with this podcast! This podcast changed by brain chemistry in the best way. The voice acting is incredible, the sound design is so immersive, and the story always has me on the edge of my seat! Every time I think the story can't get better, I'm happily proven wrong! I gush about this podcast to everyone I know. I am so glad that this podcast exists and I hope everyone listens to it.

I've been listening since August 2022 and hooked every step of the way. The horror is brilliantly visceral, the characters deeply human in a way that makes me want them to survive and grow even when they make mistakes, and the friendship at the heart of the story of the story has made me cry many tears and will be part of my soul for a long time.

absolutely phenomenal podcast. amazing plot. amazing concept. amazing characters. amazing sfx. this podcast is inspiring enough to make me actually follow through on writing and animation projects, something NOTHING else has done. the premise is so unique and well executed!!!! just. the dynamics and chemistry between every single character is so good???? and somehow it's all voiced by the one and only harlan despite having some of the best relationships and character individuality of any media i've seen???? not to do the corny "if i could give it 6 stars i would" but GODDAMN IF I COULD GIVE IT SIX STARS I WOULD.

When I was introduced to Malevolent by a friend, thought of it as a funny horror podcast because of a friend laughing about how Arthur and that entity had to hide a body, and I'm not entirely wrong. It has gotten my interest so much due to the story telling, the voice acting, the writing, that I went to visit the Call of Cthulhu campaigns as well out of curiosity for certain characters(ex: Elijah Strong). I love how laid out the timeline is, the dynamic between Arthur and John and how they are simply human beings with faults, and I love how distinct each voice a character has. The symbolisms, the parallels, the loredrops, each one of them caught on my interest, and I'm really looking forward on listening to season 5!

this podcast the best thing to ever happen to me in my life honest to god even my wedding will have to take second place

I ADORE this podcast, I'm on my third listen now and it won't be my last. The production quality is seriously amazing and the story is so engaging, It's honestly consumed my life. I can't wait for the next part!!

Listening to Malevolent is an experience that’s hard to describe. It’s scary, it’s heart-wrenching, it’s funny. It captures the human spirit in a way unlike anything I’ve ever seen. It’s been an incredible inspiration for me not only as a writer, but as a actor. Harlan Guthrie captures a wide variety of personalities through only voice acting. Different accents, speech patterns, inflections. There’s a reason so many people are shocked to learn it’s all done by one man. I think I’m not alone in saying Malevolent has to be one of the best pieces of media produced this decade

This podcast is by far, the best one I have ever seen. I have listened to so many podcasts, and not once found one as good as Malevolent. I would even go as far to say it's better than Magnus Archives. The writing, the ambiance, along with the characters I actually felt like I could care about tied me into the story, and I could not have asked for anything better, Thank you Harlan for this work you have given us.

Malevolent is a fantastic story, one I'm glad I got into! The dynamic between the Entity and Arthur is such a fascinating one to dig into, the way they interact with each other and the world, it's amazing

I recently found Malevolent when I was scrolling through Tumblr, trying to find new podcasts to listen to after finishing The Magnus Archives. I found it on YouTube, and I gotta say, it was SO GOOD I genuinely couldn't stop listening. I managed to binge all that's been put out in less than a week, and have even started on my first relisten to catch the details I missed earlier. Can't wait to see what happens in season five!!!! And when I get the money, there is a very high chance for me to get on the Patreon bandwagon :]

I never thought something would top Magnus, but here it is. I was hooked from the first episode, listening and learning about the characters and the world they exist in. I love everything about this podcast, the story, the horror, the sound design?!! And all of it is somehow done by one person! I found Malevolent almost a year ago now, and still can't fully wrap my mind around that, like how...??? I'm so happy to get the chance to follow the story being told, wouldn't trade it for the world.

Some people might think I am too dramatic for what I am about to say, however I am being 100% serious when I say that Malevolent is such a beautiful work of art that makes me feel genuinely happy and beyond overjoyed that I am alive in this monumental point in time, I feel genuinely priveleged that I am able to witness such brilliant storytelling in the making. It has been quite a while since I felt this creatively inspired and motivated to pick up a pen and draw again and I only have Malevolent to thank for it. Please, do give this podcast a chance... It will be worth it... And to you, Harlan Guthrie. I might spend my whole life thanking you for this wonderful story and even then I think it will never be enough thanks. But regardless, thank you!

I began listening to Malevolent in late 2022 around the time when I finished The Magnus Archives for the first time--by that point, I was fully jumping off the high-dive into horror audio dramas. I so clearly remember the moment I listened to Part 4 for the first time around 1:00 or 2:00 in the morning, and the amount of dread, and anticipation I was filled with from head-to-toe is unrivaled; I was on the edge of my seat. Let's just say, if TMA was my entire world in late 2022/early 2023, Malevolent has been my entire world all the time after and until now. There is no other story that can replicate the passion, the heart, nor the performances in Malevolent. The driving force of the show and why I believe it's so incredibly special is because of John and Arthur's relationship; it's messy and oh-so human, but overflowing with such love; when I say that no other friendship in any other piece of media has moved me so much since Sherlock and Watson, I mean it. There are no other characters like John and Arthur out there. Additionally, no other story has made me cry so much in all my life; that is not hyperbole. (Part 20 and Part 26, I'm looking at you--) I have screamed, and laughed, and sobbed my guts out--frankly, I've experienced the entire spectrum of human emotion while listening and I know I will only continue to do so. Not a day has gone by when I am not interacting in the fandom and the InvictusStream community as a whole; I have never, in all my decade of experience in fandoms, come across a community more loving, welcoming, and passionate. Ever. That is ALSO not hyperbole. When it comes to Harlan and Jo's community, it seems to INJECT one with motivation and utter joy. Not only have I never spent so much time in a community, but I have never been urged to do so many things I've never done before and to step outside my comfort zone. Writing is my passion in life, but I rarely put my work out into the world, original or otherwise; however, because of Malevolent and the continued support of so many people, I now write fanfiction fairly often; in fact, I just participated in my first ever fan-project! I am truly so blessed to be surrounded by creative people who seek to build each other up; all this because of how gripping and touching Malevolent is as a story and the environment Harlan has created for his fans. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for everything, Harlan. Here's to many more years! <3 Seer

I started listening to Malevolent two months ago. I remember that evening very well because I started to listen to the first episode before bed and it evolved into me binging half of the first season through the night. Best experience if you ask me; Harlan is incredible at writing horror, the narration is incredibly immersive, and the still and dark of night made it infinitely better. It came to me as a huge shock that Harlan not only voices all the characters himself (which I had to double check a couple times because even John and Arthur sounded so differently to me I couldn't believe it), but does the writing, editing and soundscaping himself as well. You cannot overstate how much talent, dedication and sheer force of will that takes. And the story delivers - I mean it. It encapsulates the mood of the Call of Cthulhu setting very well for any fans of that out there, but even beyond that - the pacing of the story is incredibly well done, the discussion of grief and dealing with past mistakes, of determination in spite of difficulties, of humanity and what it means and most of all, of hope. Additionally, the narrative itself, I think, caters both to people (like me) who like a complicated story with connections to be made all over the place, going back to the Invictus Stream games, as well as to people who just want to enjoy a good audio drama without making a red string board out of it, as everything in the podcast itself is explained on its own. PLUS - The entire thing being a choose-your-own-adventure sort of thing over on the Patreon just absolutely blows my mind. Not only is Harlan able to create this well-thought out story with a clear idea behind it (though it might take a while for the idea to reveal itself - but that's a whole other thing that Harlan talked about in the season 4 discussion if I recall correctly), but he is able to do that while leaving some very important decisions that shape the narrative up to the Patrons. The feeling of being able to influence this story is incredible and I feel very honored that I get to participate in that. I could go on, but I believe you get the idea. Harlan - you are an incredibly talented creator and I cannot put into words how much I appreciate the effort you're putting into this story. I wish that it brings you just as much joy and passion to create it as it does your audience. From the bottom of my heart - thank you.

I like to give a lot of podcasts a chance, but this one immediately stuck out to me. There’s such a strong hook and concept straight from the first scene, and the dynamic between Arthur and this entity is so fun to see develop. I’m finding it’s on my mind 24/7! Please, give this story a shot. I promise it’s worth every second.

When I started this podcast I was not thinking I would be this invested in the story. 1 couldn't put it down and wanted more. I love this show so much and it inspires me to draw more often. Thank you Harlan.

I have gotten into Malevolent a few months back. I normally have a hard time getting into podcasts but this one was an exception! I fell in love with the character immediately to the point I spent money because I wanted more. Thank you Harlan for an amazing show.

I am obsessed with Malevolent, it's the deepest I've been in a fandom, I have drawn more, written more,and interacted with other fans more then any other fandom. And this is because the podcast is awesome, and Harlan is great at curating a lovely fandom. I have shared this podcast with a lot of people, and they all immediately love it. It's such a good audio drama, and if you don't like it, the I will either assume the topics are a bit too dark for you or your just not human, and can't appreciate good things. Thanks for this masterpiece Harlan!

Thank you for your amazing podcast! It's absolutely wonderful story! I can't wait for season 5 😊

Listen to this podcast I beg of you

Hi hello this podcast will eat at your soul and make you want to bang at the wall. Tumblr makes it sillier than it is but despite that this story tells tales of love, sacrifice, and the selfishness of humanity from nonhuman entities previously incapable of feeling emotion.

Originally, the podcast found me while I fell asleep listing to Spotify. I was half listening and half asleep, dreaming of the scenes happening as the episode went on. I'm not even lying when I say I woke up upset cause the episode ended along with the awesome dream. Immediately, I searched up the podcast for the second episode, and I was ecstatic to find near fourty episodes to binge. I've now listened to almost half the episodes, and there hadn't been a single dull moment. How each scene is described comes off so naturally, the attention to detail is incredible, and I LOVE the character dynamics/interactions. I feel like I've discovered an otherworldly and unforgettable experience, Malevolent is truly an incredible masterpiece.

This podcast is perfect and I have nothing to say except that I truly thank the creators of this show from the bottom of my heart.

I genuinely have no words for the sheer brilliance of this podcast, and I am *not* exaggerating. I found this podcast in 2023 and by the 2nd episode I knew a new hyperfixation was coming up. I binged S1-S3 in 2 days. The characters are so well fleshed out and can we talk about how most of the characters are voiced by Harlan Guthrie himself? Thank you for your work. I will always support you and this podcast.