Earworm: An audio drama musical infused with hip hop, jazz and ghosts.
Geoffrey Troughton can’t sleep. Music bleeds through the walls at all hours interrupting his paranormal studies. But something has crawled its way from the other side, a sinister earworm eager to sink its hook into the right host. As Geoffrey’s weary yet curious mind is hoisted into the darkness, will he surface from the shadows? Or will he be cursed to play second fiddle within his own soul? …And who will be next?
Please see the end of the show notes for content warnings. Note, these may contain spoilers.
Earworm is best enjoyed with headphones
Credits
Written, Directed & Produced by Mark Nixon
Lyrics by Paul Alborough & Mark Nixon
Music by Tom Caruana
Cuts on Through a Glass Dark by Nick Maxwell
Episode Art by Vic Bazaine
Cast
Starring David Ault as Geoffrey Troughton
Paul Alborough A.K.A Professor Elemental as Ethan Nilsson
Ilana Charnelle as Tasha Flanagan
Erika Sanderson as Annabeth Chamberlain
Michelle Kelly as Evelyn Carol
and Mark Nixon as Al Marko
Act II of Earworm releases Thursday 14th May 2026
The full production of Earworm is available now as a one act, ad-free file and can be purchased here. Earworm is also available to stream in full, ad-free for our Patreon Supporters.
The soundtrack is available on Bandcamp
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Content Warnings
Ghosts, possession, fictional depictions of alcohol abuse, sexual innuendo, sex shaming, homophobia, sexism, strong language, insinuated drug/alcohol abuse, unsafe while sleeping, subliminal messaging, mind control, fire. Sensory Warning: sounds of electronic interference such as static, strong binaural soundscaping
Approximate Time Stamps - Intro (00:20:00), Beck's End (00:47:00), Story (1:09:58)
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