Uncommon Commons
77 episodes - English - Latest episode: 13 days ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsUncommon Commons is a horror anthology podcast with original stories written and performed by George Plank and Alex Vitale. John and Jane Doe live in an apartment complex in the middle of a completely barren white void. Every other week they recieve a new story in the mail from their mysterious benefactors, but will these be enough of a distraction or will the UCC take its toll on their sanity.
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The Common Area - Q&A
April 19, 2022 13:24 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MBThe Common Area is a post show where George and Alex talk about the writing process, references in the story and whatever else they feel like in the moment. Available exclusively on Patreon. To listen to more Common Area subscribe to our patreon at https://www.patreon.com/uncommoncommons
Uncommon Commons Ep. 22 - Season One Finale
April 05, 2022 04:00 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBJane? John? Where could they be? Wherever they are they are revisiting some familiar voices, and maybe a few new ones. Today's stories are Haversham Estate and Gardens by George Plank and The House at the End of Birchwood Lane by Alex Vitale Content Warnings: Death Sudden/ Irritating/ Persistent noises/ audio distortion Car/ Fire sounds Asylums and Psychotherapy Animal Death Special thanks to our guest: Alisdair Stuart for lending his voice to this episode.
Uncommon Commons Ep. 21 - Countdown to Zero
March 22, 2022 04:00 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MBWhere is that mysterious beeping coming from? It's kind of catchy though. The countdown to the season finale has begun. Today's story is Countdown to Zero by Alex Vitale. Content Warnings for this episode: Mention of a Pandemic-like event Sickness Disfigurement Body Horror Persistant / Irritating sounds
Uncommon Commons Ep. 20 - Foraging
March 08, 2022 05:00 - 15 minutes - 14 MBWho let John have a bell!? John claims that the end is "neigh", but this isn't Jane's first rodeo. John reads a story about someone doesn't get company all that often. This episode was recorded on several different devices, as such the quality may change part of the way through. Apologies for the inconvenience. Today's Story is Foraging by George Plank Content Warnings: Annoying/ Persistent/ Sudden sounds Arguing People talking over each other Vocal Distortion Body Manipulation Med...
Uncommon Commons Ep. 19 - Hello World
February 22, 2022 05:00 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBThings are heating up in the Uncommon Commons. While John tries to make his algebra teacher proud Jane reads a story about a guy who learns how to make new friends. Today's story is Hello World by Alex Vitale Content Warnings for this episode: Persistant/ irritating/ sudden noises Fire Vocal distortion AI Description of Blood Aging Arguing Numbers / Pi
Uncommon Commons Ep. 18 - ALMA, Tell Us.
February 08, 2022 05:00 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MBRestructuring is hard to do. Isn't there an easier way? Luckily ALMA is there, and she can't wait to meet you. Today's Story: ALMA, Tell Us by George Plank Content Warnings for this episode: Persistent/ Sudden/ Irritating Noises Artificial Intelligence Fire Targeted Ads Body Snatching Vacuum Sounds Vocal Distortion
Uncommon Commons Ep. 17 - Legroom
January 25, 2022 05:00 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MBSoon the weather will be warming up and it'll be time for spring restructuring. John and Jane get a head start on doing just that. Today's story is Legroom by Alex Vitale Content Warnings for this episode: Sudden/ Constant/ Irritating Sounds Car Sounds Animal Sounds Elevator Sounds Vocal Distortion Body Horror Bones Breaking Heat/ Burns Traveling/ Moving Claustrophobia
Uncommon Commons Ep. 16 - Pressed For Time
January 11, 2022 05:00 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MBJohn is just chilling out in his room when Jane decides to pay him a visit. Will he be able to keep his cool through a brand new story? Only one way to find out. Today's story is Pressed for Time by George Plank Content Warnings: irritating/ loud/ persistent sounds Second Person perspective Claustrophobia Elevators Refrigerators Statistics Personal injury Being trapped
Uncommon Commons Ep. 15 - One Last Job
December 28, 2021 13:56 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MBLook into the fire, what secrets does it hold? In this case it's Jane's story. Meanwhile John sets up a tent and prepares for a camping trip in the void. Today's story is One Last Job by Alex Vitale Content Warnings for this episode: Car sounds Fire sudden/persistant/irritating noises Blood Capgras syndrome
Uncommon Commons Ep. 14 - Reflections
December 14, 2021 05:00 - 19 minutes - 18.4 MBCampfires are best enjoyed in the great outdoors, but when there are no outdoors to speak of John makes do. Jane learns about regional differences in trail mix. Today's story is Reflections by George Plank Content Warnings for this episode: SUICIDE Capgras Syndrome Fire Violence Suggestive Dialogue Water/Drowning Dopplegangers GORP
Uncommon Commons Ep. 13 - Tarnish
November 30, 2021 05:23 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBJane just wants to read her story for the week, but that song coming from the music box is just so catchy. Jane will have to figure out some way to get John to stop singing if she wants any peace and quiet ever again. Today's story is Tarnish, written by Alex Vitale Content Warnings Persistant/ annoying sounds Off key/ unsettling music/lyrics Mirrors Allusions to self harm Music Box tune is https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YxCKJpY7DS4
Uncommon Commons Ep. 12 - Bean Bag Bear
November 16, 2021 05:00 - 20 minutes - 19.3 MBJohn finds himself entranced by the sounds coming from a music box and reads a story about someone with an unusual collection. Today's Story is Bean Bag Bear by George Plank Content Warnings for this episode: Sudden/Loud/Persistent Noises Music Boxes Demonic Imagery Dolls Uncanny Valley Automatonophobia Blood Body Horror Dismemberment Distorted Audio Mention of Charles Manson Charlie McCarthy Ventrilloquist Dummies Live Streamers Music Box tune is https://www.youtube.com/...
Uncommon Commons Ep. 11 - The Albertine
November 02, 2021 04:00 - 18 minutes - 15.1 MBJane is going to make John an offer he can't refuse and we learn about the most haunted hotel on the east coast. Today's story is The Albertine Written by Alex Vitale Content Warnings: Sudden/ Loud/ Persistent noises Sounds of people eating Locked doors Mention of Infidelity Mention of Guns
Uncommon Commons - Halloween Special
October 31, 2021 04:00 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MBIt's Halloween in the void, and at least one of the residents is enjoying themselves. Tricks and treats galore when John and Jane get their stories in the mail, and maybe encounter a surprise guest. The stories in this episode are Harvest Festival by George Plank, 108.4 by Alex Vitale, and Immediate Scarea by George Plank Content warnings for this episode: Suddent/ persistant/ uncomfortable sounds Knives Abandonment/ Betrayal Small Towns Mazes Working in a Hardware store Body Hor...
Uncommon Commons Ep. 10 - Cancy
October 19, 2021 04:00 - 13 minutes - 10.9 MBJohn has a brilliant idea and as usual Jane has to be the voice of reason, but there is no reason to stay in a hotel in the middle of nowhere. Well, almost no reason. Today's story is Cancy written by George Plank Content warnings for this episode Sudden/loud/persistent noises Falling asleep at the wheel Run down hotels Mold Disappearance/ Death Off-Key humming The dreams of one day opening a bed and breakfast.
Uncommon Commons Ep. 9 - Faire Game
October 05, 2021 11:20 - 20 minutes - 22.1 MBJohn and Jane hit up the midway and decide to take in the views from a ferris wheel. Jane reads a story about a girl with no luck when it comes to dating. Today's story: Faire Game written by Alex Vitale Content Warnings for this episode: Persistent Noises Loud Sudden Noises Body Noises Body Horror The Fae The Fear that you are being abandoned by someone you care for deeply Hights
Uncommon Commons Ep. 8 - Gniyned Park
September 21, 2021 04:00 - 11 minutes - 13.9 MBThe carnival is in town. If there was a town. The carnival is in the building doesn't have the same ring to it. John takes a new job and Jane learns an unsettling truth. Today's story is Gniyned Park by George Plank Content warnings for this episode: Sudden and loud noises Off Key music Sounds of Crowds Lovcraftian Entities People Disappearing under mysterious circumstances Keywords: Gniyned Park, Albert Gniyned
Uncommon Commons Ep. 7 - Beach Day
September 07, 2021 04:00 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MBJohn and Jane come out the other side and end up in the building's basement. Jane reads a story about a secluded beach. Content Warnings for this episode Persistent sounds and ambience Splashing and water sounds. Beach Activities Ocean Imagery/ Thalassophobia Arguing Mentions of the forbidden horoscope . Keywords: Beaches, seamonsters, ophiuchus
Uncommon Commons Ep. 7 - Flooded
September 07, 2021 04:00 - 11 minutes - 9.07 MBJohn and Jane come out the other side and end up in the building's basement. Jane reads a story about a secluded beach. Content Warnings for this episode Persistent sounds and ambience Splashing and water sounds. Beach Activities Ocean Imagery/ Thalassophobia Arguing Mentions of the forbidden horoscope .
Uncommon Commons Ep. 6 - Beach Trip
August 24, 2021 04:00 - 12 minutes - 8.71 MBIt's summer so we're bringing a little bit of the beach is coming to the Uncommon Commons in the form of sand and lots of it! Story By: George Plank Content warning: Loud and persistent noises. Body horror. Being buried alive. Scratching and water noises.
Uncommon Commons Ep. 6 - Up to My Neck
August 24, 2021 04:00 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MBIt's summer so we're bringing a little bit of the beach is coming to the Uncommon Commons in the form of sand and lots of it! Story By: George Plank Content warning: Loud and persistent noises. Body horror. Being buried alive. Scratching and water noises. Keywords: Beaches, Sandcastles, holes, crabs
Uncommon Commons Ep. 5 - The Mass Whines at Night
August 10, 2021 04:00 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MBJohn and Jane uncover a mysterious postcard and Jane reads a story about the most charming town you've never seen. Story by: Alex Vitale Content Warnings for this episode Persistant sounds Sudden loud noises Accents Keywords: Small Towns, Fairview, The Mass
Uncommon Commons Ep. 4 - Home Again
July 27, 2021 06:05 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBJohn and Jane test a theory about the void and John reads a story about a small town. Story by: George Plank Content Warnings: Persistent and loud noises Screaming Accents Strangers Falling asleep behind the wheel of a car Keywords: Small Towns, Wilkinsville
Uncommon Commons Ep. 3 - Reaction
July 13, 2021 04:00 - 13 minutes - 8.75 MBJohn is still in the hospital room of their apartment building and Jane has a story about someone with severe allergies. Story by: Alex Vitale Content warnings for this episode Needles Hospitals Constant persistent sounds Heart Monitors Arachnids Allergic reactions Death
Uncommon Commons Ep. 3 - Reaction Time
July 13, 2021 04:00 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MBJohn is still in the hospital room of their apartment building and Jane has a story about someone with severe allergies. Story by: Alex Vitale Content warnings for this episode Needles Hospitals Constant persistent sounds Heart Monitors Arachnids Allergic reactions Death Keywords: Allergies, spiders
Uncommon Commons Ep. 2 - I'm Fine
June 29, 2021 04:00 - 10 minutes - 9.41 MBJohn awakens to find himself strapped to some medical equipment. Jane is quick to call in a prescription. 20 CCs of another story from their mysterious benefactor. Story by: George Plank Content warnings for this episode: Hospitals Persistent Noise Heart Monitors Mentions of Needles/ Syringes Mention of a car accident Keywords: Hospitals, Hypochondria
Uncommon Commons Ep. 1 - Voided
June 15, 2021 04:00 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MBWho are you? How did we get here? What was that? What is there for John and Jane to do when their empty apartment building sits in a completely vacant void? Maybe they can pass the time by reading a few stories they recieved in the mail from some mysterious benefactors. Stories by: George Plank & Alex Vitale Content warnings for this episode: Sudden loud noises, Persistant background sounds, Isolation, Hospitals, Distress, References to Alzheimers, Death Keywords: Horror, Pilot, Forg...