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Sparks

David McCool

WARNING: Disturbing Content

A man walks into a therapist’s office, panicked and unable to explain what’s wrong. She asks him, as homework, to record everything calmly and from the beginning. These are the strange, intimate tapes of Patient 347.

Sparks is a psychological horror audio drama about memory, identity, and breaking free from toxic pasts.

“...one of the top 5 podcasts I’ve listened to. Ever.” — The Podcast Geek

Written, performed, and produced independently by David McCool.

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  • 20 episodes
  • Avg 26 min
  • English

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  • S4 · E12
    Oct 12, 2025 · 25 min

    The End of the World: Part One – BatLAN151

    Part one. This answers who the hacker was, and how he got involved with Daniel and the plans for the end of the world. patreon.com/sparkspodcast instagram.com/david_mccool

  • S4 · E11
    Sep 28, 2025 · 27 min

    Pulse

    The narrator answers questions such as: How is time structured? If Daniel knew the name of the hacker in the 80s, why did he need the narrator to travel in the present day? instagram.com/david_mccool patreon.com/sparkspodcast

  • S4 · E10
    Sep 21, 2025 · 40 min

    Misery Voyeur

    A second part of The Narrator answering questions such as: Is sharing this stuff just cult torture porn? Did therapy help? And more. There's also some vital information about the therapist. As with the other two episodes in which the narrator answers questions, this isn't a bonus episode, but rather a continuation of the story that helps fill in some holes. Patreon.com/SparksPodcast instagram.com/david_mccool

  • S4 · E9
    Sep 17, 2025 · 24 min

    Borrowed Eyes

    The narrator answers some questions. What happened to the dog? How does he perceive reality? And more. This isn't a bonus episode; rather part of the continuing story. patreon.com/sparkspodcast instagram.com/david_mccool

  • S4 · E8
    Sep 13, 2025 · 58 min

    Human Soup

    EXTREME CONTENT WARNING: The model of abuse used by Daniel to control members of the cult and the townsfolk. Also, when the narrator arrives at Tom's farm in episode three of Sparks, he mentions that Tom had been gone for some time and there were no pigs anymore. This episode explains where Tom and the pigs went. It's not pretty. instagram.com/david_mccool patreon.com/sparkspodcast

  • S4 · E7
    Sep 2, 2025 · 19 min

    The Toilet Attendant

    EXTREME CONTENT WARNING: Body horror, and some other dark stuff. A few new characters from the town as the narrator pieces together the puzzle as best he can. The world of Sparks expands, once again. instagram.com/david_mccool Support the podcast and help keep it ad free over at: patreon.com/sparkspodcast

  • S4 · E6
    Jul 30, 2025 · 21 min

    I Speak Bat

    A moment to breathe during a camping trip. Support Sparks at Patreon.com/SparksPodcast Get early access to Sparks Stories, plus an exclusive diary podcast The Death Radio. instagram.com/david_mccool

  • S4 · E5
    Jul 25, 2025 · 23 min

    The Rules of Time Travel

    Some information that might clear a few things up related to the mechanics of time travel. Support Sparks at Patreon.com/SparksPodcast Get early access to Sparks Stories, plus an exclusive diary podcast The Death Radio. instagram.com/david_mccool

  • S4 · E4
    Jul 19, 2025 · 18 min

    The Inflatable Unicorn (pt 2)

    EXTREME WARNING: This episode contains graphic descriptions that some may find disturbing. Listener discretion is advised. The second part of Beth and her son Philip’s story. Listen to Sparks Stories early, plus get access to an exclusive second podcast at patreon.com/SparksPodcast instagram.com/david_mccool

  • S4 · E3
    Jul 13, 2025 · 33 min

    The Inflatable Unicorn (pt 1)

    It's the middle of a very hot summer, and a young boy goes to the lake with his mother. support me and the world of Sparks at patreon.com/SparksPodcast instagram.com/david_mccool

  • S4 · E2
    Jun 29, 2025 · 27 min

    The Flip Room (pt 2)

    Part two of the brief look into Hannah's life. This episode is the first to include a voice other than my own. Maddie Girouard is Hannah. https://maddiegirouard.carrd.co "I Love Fruit Fly" written by David McCool. To get early access to Sparks Stories, plus a second exclusive podcasts, go to patreon.com/SparksPodcast instagram.com/david_mccool

  • S4 · E1
    Jun 22, 2025 · 34 min

    The Flip Room (pt 1)

    Hannah has just turned 18 years old and has moved in with her best friend. Things are pretty sweet for the pair, but there are rumours going around town. Episode one of a two-part story. Get early access to Sparks Stories as well as a second exclusive podcasts at patreon.com/SparksPodcast instagram.com/david_mccool

  • S3 · E8
    Jun 8, 2025 · 10 min

    An Afterword

    A thank you, with some information about what comes next now that patient 347's story is complete. Patreon.com/SparksPodcast instagram.com/david_mccool (If you join Patreon it’s better to do it via web or android. Doing it through Apple means they’ll bump the price up)

  • S3 · E7
    Jun 8, 2025 · 17 min

    20. Too Early for Pumpkins

    The final part of patient 347's story. To help keep the world of Sparks alive, visit patreon.com/SparksPodcast instagram.com/david_mccool

  • S3 · E6
    Jun 1, 2025 · 19 min

    19. The Shell

    WARNING: Contains scenes of graphic violence. Listener discretion is advised. The narrator tries again. patreon.com/SparksPodcast instagram.com/david_mccool

  • S3 · E5
    May 25, 2025 · 25 min

    18. Sermon

    WARNING: The follow episode contains scenes of manipulation and abuse of a sexual nature, which some may find disturbing. Listener discretion is advised. The narrator tries again. patreon.com/SparksPodcast instagram.com/david_mccool

  • S3 · E4
    May 18, 2025 · 17 min

    17. Two Litres in a Shot Glass

    The narrator attempts to erase a terrible event. patreon.com/SparksPodcast instagram.com/david_mccool

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