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Ahhhh, so good
Malevolent absolutely blew my socks off, and I adored every episode. Arthur is such a fun, complicated protagonist, and he's an absolute delight to follow through his many trials (and falls down holes.) I cannot recommend this podcast enough.
Great podcast
I absolutely love this podcast I’ve re-listened to it about 3 times already, and I’m happy with every new episode keep it coming.
Innovative, creepy and mysterious.
Absolutely enthralled, intrigued, amused and last night a little creeped out . Absolutely loving it. Only just begun listening and working through each episode. Found myself laughing, commenting out loud and at times a little bit scared and checking thr shadowy corners of my room.
I am HOOKED
Not only am I hooked, I’m also wildly impressed! Everything about this is fan-tucking-fastic. The dynamic between Arthur and John feels so real and relatable; as relatable as it can be, considering…. I’m currently at the tail end of season 2 and I can’t wait to devour the rest!
My favorite podcast ever
I started this podcast ages ago, and one of my favorite memories of it is binging it during a road trip. This podcast sparked my interest in Robert Chambers, and The King in Yellow has become one of my favorite books. This podcast is a huge point of inspiration with my stories and creations, and I could not be happier to have found it. It is a beautiful story, and incredibly well made. I could not sing its praises loud enough, and five stars is not enough. Beautiful work.
Good nights sleep
I always listen to the podcast before I go to sleep. It feels so freeing to imagine the world of Malevolent. It is... less lonely when I hear John and Arthur arguing or making amends. I love every single character and how tzey sound and how they just are. Great job, I am amazed.
Makes me feral
I have become hopelessly obsessed with this podcast. I adore every single character and want nothing more than to put them in a terrarium and keep them on my windowsill. Solid 10/10, and is sure to bring me many hours of entertainment in the days to come.
A masterpiece of horror and hope. Not only are the characters fascinating and incredibly complex, but the plot keeps twisting and turning as they journey on. The music, and the poetry, and the soundscapes immerse you in this world and tug at your heartstrings. I never thought a podcast could make me feel so deeply; I’ve never been happier to be proven wrong.
One of the best podcasts i listened to.
I started listening to malevolent just some months ago and it's one of the best podcasts I ever heard. It's probably in my top 3 favorite podcasts. The story is fascinating and always manages to keep me interested in what will happen next. The moment an episode ends I just can't wait to listen to the next and when a new episode comes it never fails to amaze me, always managing to be better than I expected. Also the characters are just so well written, they don't end up being flat and limited by good or evil but they have such complexity that makes them super interesting in their own way. I would write all the things I like but the text would end up being too long so I just want to say thank you for making an amazing podcast like malevolent.
Astounding Writing and preformance
It's not often you run into a one-man band that puts together a fantastic cosmic horror. Its work has evolved since it's first season to the latest, while keeping close to the heart of its theme; identity and what that means when it is challenged by your choices, both metaphoric and supernatural. Guthrie(sp) has delivered a tale worth listening to. I hope to hear and read more of his curious mind in the future. Happy hauntings, and hold fast, happy listeners.
probably my favorite podcast of all time, no joke
I'm not joking when I say this podcast has made me BAWL. I've been listening for about a year and a half now, and my friends can attest to this being something I never shut up about. Genuinely, this show has been such an inspiration to me in so many ways, and I couldn't be happier to be a member of the Patreon!
This series is, without a doubt, the best retelling of Lovecraft's world that I've encountered. From the very first episode, I was drawn in by the show's captivating storytelling, which not only introduces original characters that are well-developed but also weaves in fascinating nods to the broader Lovecraftian mythos. Whenever someone asks me about Lovecraftian fiction or Cosmic Horror, I recommend this show because it brilliantly captures what makes those genres so compelling. The way it explores themes of existential dread and the unknown is nothing short of masterful. I genuinely believe that Harlan deserves much more recognition for his work. The narrative arc has unfolded beautifully over the episodes, with each plot twist and character development keeping me on the edge of my seat. Finding another podcast that matches the quality and depth of Malevolent is quite a challenge for me. It's become my favorite show, and I cannot recommend it highly enough to anyone who enjoys gripping storytelling and a rich exploration of cosmic horror!
send help!!!!
this is my first time listening, i cannot get enough of this story, i’m losing my mind !!!!!!
The show is the best!!
Love this show ever since I started listening to it in 2022. The fact it's made by one guy, love your work man
Malevolent is peak 🙏
Holy moly. 🤯 This podcast is phenomenal in it's story telling and characters. I love Dennis "The Butcher" Collins and Yellow Malevolent. I think they deserved better and more screen time. Thank you Harlan for making this awesomesauce, cool, sigma podcast.
Love love Malevolent !!!
Love Malevolent. Can’t get enough of Arthur & John
This podcast makes me feral
This is by far my favorite podcast. I am always so excited for the next episode. The story line is amazing and I love how just one guy does all the voice! Amazing talent! Definitely recommend this!
Thrilling and emotional exploration of the eldritch kind.
I'm a sucker for enemies to friends, and Malevolent preys on that at length. That doesn't mean I don't enjoy it still and the character growth that happens despite some of the mechanics designed around viewers making votes still stands up. From the first season, the production has grown vastly with quality and work in sound effects and acting! My favorite aspects are the moments where Arthur and John share with each other their past and feelings- which sounds fairly mundane- but if it were not for the contrast that they struggle through, it makes these moments the sweetest. Like being touch starved for a moments peace and wanting to see these characters sheltered from their cruel fate. I give one less star because I can't get the idea of someone taking all the audio clips of 'jesus christ, Arthur!' and play them to Jacques Offenbach's 'Can Can' just because of how much it gets used.
its actually so good mm mm yummy yummy my friends know all about it just cause I cant stop talking about it
So well written you start to wish you had your own 'pet' eldrich god.
The banter between John and Arthur, combined with the thrill and description, it's so good and I'm really enjoying it :)
Not only is this the best podcast I've heard, it's one of the best pieces of horror and love story I've EVER encountered. A story about confronting the worst parts of yourself-learning acceptance, and the ability to change and understand identity. With MIND BLOWING voice acting and emotional piano score. This show is pure art, it's beautiful. It's Gothic Romance at its finest. I'm so happy I found it.
the stories lengthen in carcosa
i really believe that some stories can do incredible things and affect our lives in a way that nothing would seem to be able to. and i have reasons to suggest i only understood this thanks to this podcast, because malevolent, indeed, changed me in more ways than one. it saved me in a way — i was quite depressed and almost gave in to apathy before starting malevolent. and although this is not a love story at first sight, because i hesitated for some time to continue the podcast after the first two episodes, i can honestly say that malevolent means a world to me now. now all my friends know that i'm obsessed with king in yellow and anything related to him, that i curse like arthur lester and even started to return to what i've always had my heart set on: music. rereading this review, i also came to the recognition that before starting the podcast i couldn't stand h. p. lovecraft and robert chambers, and used to avoid them for some reason. but after malevolent became a part of my life, along came the realization that my soul has always been set for such horrors. some stories can ruin while other give you a meaning. malevolent podcast gave me so much more. thank you. a lot. i mean it.
This show started my love of podcasts
I cannot give enough applaud to the creator, Harlan Guthrie, for making this show. Not only is the voice acting and storyline exquisite, but it is a one man show (seriously, how does he do this?)! This is the only podcast to make me emotional enough to cry. It’s heartfelt, it’s funny, but most of all it’s terrifying.
Beautiful
This shit's good
Love the falling. Keep it up :).
AMAZING!
I love this podcast so much! It is well made and has an amazing story line. I love the characters and the episodes are perfect length. I am only disappointed that there are not more episodes and not much of a media driven community around it. (I would love to see more malevolent memes and anamatics)
I love it.
Beautiful storytelling. Love the acting that improves throughout the episodes. Love how the characters are constructed and made to feel so real. Listening to this story feels like I am being sucked into their world, like I am right there with them. Thank you for your marvelous hardwork.
i am simply obsessed. the story telling, character progression, voice acting, sound effects, EVERYTHING is so well done and truly creates an immersive, intense narrative that will keep you sucked in.
Absolutely excellent, totally enthralling, so many spooks, mysteries and incredible plot payoffs await in these EPs! If you love horror, mystery, the human condition, you're going to have an incredible time!