The Frozen Frights Podcast
From the coldest spot in the nation comes a collection of chilling tales rendered in beautiful dramatized audio! Frozen Frights: the very best horror and suspense from the Icebox Radio Theater.
Thu, April 24, 2025
The Winter Warlock: "The Beast that Hated Loud Noises"
The Winter Warlock presents: ‘The Beast that Hated Loud Noises’, produced by the Icebox Radio Theater. It starred Caleb Silvers as Bob, Dalton Johnson as Car and Diane Adams as Mrs Daniels. Script, direction and post production by Jeffrey Adams. Recorded at IBRT Studio 908, International Falls Minnesota in February, 2025. This program copyright 2025 by the Icebox Radio Theater, all rights reserved. For more information, visit iceboxradio.org.
Thu, November 07, 2024
Dark Ride
This has been “Dark Ride” written and directed by Jeffrey Adams. It starred Dalton Johnson as Darryl, Aela Mackintosh as Arial and Justin Kapla as Michael. Hireth Bones provided a variety of additional voices. The sound effects engineer was Senara Erwin. “Dark Ride” was recorded before a live audience at the John Faith Little Theater at Backus Community Center, Int’l Falls, Minnesota, on October 24th, 2024. This program copyright 2024 by the Icebox Radio Theater, all rights reserved. For more information, visit iceboxradio.org.
Tue, October 31, 2023
Ghost Stories
Ghost Stories, from the Icebox Radio Theater was recorded before a live audience at The Salty Jester, a performance club in Int’l Falls, Minnesota on October 27th, 2023. Our readers were Caleb Silvers, Aela Mackintosh and Jeffrey Adams who also wrote the stories we heard in this production. Partial funding for the Icebox Radio Theater provided by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. For more information on the Icebox Radio Theater, visit Icebox Radio dot O R G.
Thu, March 23, 2023
Frozen Frights: The Winter Warlock presents: "Blood Orange"
This has been, Blood Orange - an original tale of terror from the Frozen Frights podcast, a presentation of the Icebox Radio Theater. Our play was performed live, over the air originating from Studio-908 in International Falls, Minnesota on February 10, 2023. It starred Aela Mackintosh as Grace, Justin Kapla as the Boss, Grace Flesland as Claire, and Doug Skrief as Dr Gabe. The script was written and directed by Jeffrey Adams who also played the Winter Warlock in this episode. This program from the Icebox Radio Theater is made possible in part by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.This program copyright 2023 by the Icebox Radio Theater all rights reserved. For more information, visit Icebox Radio dot O R G
Thu, December 29, 2022
Frozen Frights: The Winter Warlock presents 'Return to the Rooftops'
This has been, ‘Return to the Rooftops’, presented by The Winter Warlock on the award winning Frozen Frights podcast.. Our play featured Jeffrey Adams as Jeffrey & the Warlock, Rachel Malasig as Rebecca, and Justin Kapla as Emilio. The script was written and directed by Jeffrey Adams who also did post production on this episode. This program from the Icebox Radio Theater is made possible in part by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. For more information, visit Icebox Radio dot O R G And now, as a special holiday treat, we present the predecessor to tonight’s feature. Here is, ‘Up on the Rooftops’, produced in 2002 for the audio web series, Imagination-X, and starring Jeff and Rachel. This feature won the 2003 Silver Ogle Award for best horror audio of the year.
Thu, October 27, 2022
Frozen Frights: The Boiler Trap
A woman trying to get her life back together after beating an addiction is haunted both an unstable ex, and literal ghosts…of children. This has been, ‘The Boiler Trap’ from the award-winning Frozen Frights podcast. Our play featured Justin Kapla as Mr Ryken and the officer, Jeffrey Adams was Peter, Aela Mackintosh was the Psychologist, and starring Shanan Custer as Lee. The script was written and directed by Jeffrey Adams who also did post production on this episode. This program from the Icebox Radio Theater is made possible in part by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. For more information, visit Icebox Radio dot O R G
Thu, October 13, 2022
Frozen Frights: Shush!
A young couple with a new baby are forced to take refuge from the storm in a creepy old hotel. What is it the owners aren’t telling them about the suite on the first floor? The Frozen Frights Podcast has presented, ‘Shush’ featuring the Winter Warlock, a podcast from the Icebox Radio Theater. Our cast this evening featured Caleb Silvers as Cole, Trelawney Erwin as Darcie, Aela Mackintosh was the old woman, and Jeffrey Adams was the old man, and your host. The script was written and directed by Jeffrey Adams who also did post production on this episode. This program from the Icebox Radio Theater is made possible in part by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. For more information, visit Icebox Radio dot O R G
Thu, September 29, 2022
Frozen Frights: Table Plays - Edith
A chilling ghost story. When a man continues to receive unwanted phone calls from a mysterious woman, he decides to turn the tables and try to find her only to encounter a terror unlike anything he’s know before. Starring Justin Kapla as Kyle, Ian Hall as Larry and Scotta Turner as Edith. Written and directed by Jeffrey Adams who also did sound effects and post production. This program from the Icebox Radio Theater is made possible in part by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. For more information, visit Icebox Radio dot O R G
Fri, January 21, 2022
Frozen Frights: Table Plays "Two Lefts & a Right"
An avant guard theatre piece about a man trapped in a hotel waiting to hear word on a flight he simply must make. That is, if any of this is real. “Two Lefts, and a Right” starred Jeffrey Adams as the Man, Diane Adams as the agent, and Caleb Silvers as the Bellhop. Script, direction and sound design by Jeffrey Adams. Some sound effects from the Freesound project at Freesound dot org. This program copyright 2021 by the Icebox Radio Theater which is solely responsible for its content. Partial funding made possible in part by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
Thu, December 30, 2021
IBRT Repost: Rum Runner Sue
Hey Frozen Frights fans! Here's a sample of another great podcast the Icebox Radio Theater - the latest edition of Rum Runner Sue; an independent lady who solves mysteries in prohibition-era Minnesota. More of her advantures available at the Scoop Sisters Mystery podcast.
Thu, December 02, 2021
Frozen Frights: Table Plays "Switchback"
Two people on the run from the law hear mysterious footsteps in the woods where they're camping out. Switchback. Starring Aela Mackintosh as Diana, and Justin Kapla as Pip. Script, direction and sound design by Jeffrey Adams. Some sound effects from the Freesound project at Freesound dot org. This program copyright 2021 by the Icebox Radio Theater which is solely responsible for its content. Partial funding made possible in part by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
Thu, October 21, 2021
Frozen Frights: Sweep
When an expectant father travels to his grandmother’s house to settle their affairs before turning off her life support, he discovers a horrible family secret, and meets the consequences of that secret in the form of a hostile ghost. ‘Sweep’ from the Icebox Radio Theater, written and directed by Jeffrey Adams. It starred Caleb Silvers as Ryan, Scotta Turner as the police officer, Tanja Milovich was Mia, and Aela Mackintosh played Dr Hayes. Post production and sound design by Jeffrey Adams. This program copyright 2021 by the Icebox Radio Theater which is solely responsible for its content. Partial funding made possible in part by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. Icebox Radio dot O R G
Trailer · Tue, August 10, 2021
Trailer: The Frozen Frights Podcast
A sneak peek at the Frozen Frights podcast by the Icebox Radio Theater featuring a clip from 'Pickaxe Hill'
Thu, March 18, 2021
Frozen Frights: Winter Warlock - "The Vampire's Guide"
A fishing guide haunted by the past agrees to guide two very mysterious strangers on a late-night trip. Starring Justin Kapla, Caleb Silvers, Aela Mackintosh & Jeffrey Adams. Starring Jeffrey Adams...Winter Warlock/Carl Justin Kapla…………....Rob Aela Mackintosh……..Lilith Caleb Silvers…………....Tray Written, Directed, Music & Sound Effects by Jeffrey Adams This program copyright 2021 by the Icebox Radio Theater which is solely responsible for its content. Partial funding made possible in part by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
Fri, September 18, 2020
Frozen Frights - Winter Warlock: "The Deepest Part of the Lake"
The Winter Warlock: The Deepest Part of the Lake from the Icebox Radio Theater. It starred Cody Boyer as Rory, Beth Nelson as Mom, Justin Kapla as Kyle, the vampire, and Jeffrey Adams as your host. Script, direction and sound design by Jeffrey Adams. This program copyright 2020 by the Icebox Radio Theater which is solely responsible for its content. For more information, visit icebox radio dot O R G.
Fri, December 20, 2019
Frozen Frights - The Winter Warlock; The Dead Ghost
In tribute to the great OTR horror hosts of the past such as ‘The Witch’s Tale’ & ‘The Hermit’s Cave’, we are proud to present the premiere episode of ‘The Winter Warlock’. Two hunter return to their shack after a long day of deer hunting where they make a terrifying discovery. Is it murder? Or something much, much worse? Starring David Griffith, Cody Boyer with Jeff Adams as The Warlock. This episode is made possible in part by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Arrowhead Regional Arts Council, thanks to appropriations from the Minnesota State Legislature’s general and arts and cultural heritage funds.
Fri, December 06, 2019
Frozen Frights - Ghost Story; The Lady of the Flies
Please listen with Headphones Story by WhisperingMan. You've never heard THIS story before... A weary traveler pulls into an old hotel and discovers unimaginable horror. Thanks to the Kevin MacLeod for the great music! “Gathering Darkness” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b.. .
Fri, November 29, 2019
Frozen Frights - Ghost Story; And the Gunman Said, "We're all together now"
Please listen with Headphones Story by WhisperingMan. You've never heard THIS story before... A man goes into a diner. Madness, guns and terror are on the menu. Just don’t forget the salt. Music (?) from Whatisvalis.
Fri, November 15, 2019
Frozen Frights - Ghost Story; I Saw 'It' with an Actual Clown
Please listen with headphones… You've never heard THIS story before... Two friends can’t wait for the premiere of the new movie ‘It’. But as the film begins, and real clown walks into the theater and sits down next to them. Some images provided by Pixabay.com Clown video footage by Crumpjuice Movie Pictures LLC. 2017 Thanks to the Kevin MacLeod for the great music! “Piece for Dissaffected Piano Part Two” and “Welcome to Horrorland” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b.. .
Fri, November 08, 2019
Frozen Frights - Ghost Story; The Witch
Please listen with headphones… You've never heard THIS story before... A group of friends aren’t sure what to do about the elderly, pushy landlady who keeps trying to insert herself into their group. Then, the lady let’s slip that she’s a witch and everything changes Thanks to the Kevin MacLeod for the great music! “Inexorable” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b.. . Thanks to the Kevin MacLeod for the great music! “Irregular” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b.. .
Fri, November 01, 2019
Frozen Frights - Ghost Story; The Exchange Student
On a special edition of Frozen Frights, Jeff brings out a little side project he worked on a few years back. 'Ghost Story' was a collection of all-original tales that appeard simultaneously on Youtube, as a podcast and on a popular Creepypasta site. This episode tells the story of a mysterious exchange student from Eastern Europe which holds the whole town in her spell.
Fri, October 11, 2019
Frozen Frights - Ghost Story; VHS
A man is hired to erase old surveillance tapes, but one proves too tempting to resist. Thanks to the Kevin MacLeod for the great music! “Static Motion” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b.. . Thanks to the Kevin MacLeod for the great music! “Irregular” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b.. .
Fri, October 04, 2019
Frozen Frights - Imagination-X; Outpost
A man alone on a distant space station must deal with things. From the archives of Imagination-X, the lost episode created by Jeff Adams around 2002.
Fri, September 13, 2019
Frozen Frights - Ghost Story; Gold Nugget
On a special edition of Frozen Frights, Jeff brings out a little side project he worked on a few years back. 'Ghost Story' was a collection of all-original tales that appeard simultaneously on Youtube, as a podcast and on a popular Creepypasta site.
Fri, September 06, 2019
Frozen Frights - Ghost Story; No Daddies Here
On a special edition of Frozen Frights, Jeff brings out a little side project he worked on a few years back. 'Ghost Story' was a collection of all-original tales that appeard simultaneously on Youtube, as a podcast and on a popular Creepypasta site. All of the stories were written improv style. Jeff would free-form the story into a recorder then hone and polish as he typed it up. Enjoy this first offering from 'Ghost Story' - 'No Daddies Here.'
Thu, February 28, 2019
Special Camp; The Frozen Frights Podcast
Starring Jessica Liggins and Neill Smith. Originally recorded in 2009, horror comes to the North Woods in this tale of a young girl pawned off on her grandfather at his lake cabin, only to start hearing voices from 'across'.
Thu, December 27, 2018
Meltdown; The Frozen Frights Podcast
Police interview a murderer trying to understand why he killed and then simply tossed the body in a snowbank to be found by spring. But nothing is as it appears in this psychological thriller. Recorded 2010 in International Falls, MN
Thu, November 30, 2017
Redbeard's Bell; The Frozen Frights Podcast
When two men do a little urban archeology in a condemned school building, they encounter the darkest sort of haunting in basement. Copyright 2017 by the Icebox Radio Theater. Starring Justin Kapla & Cody Boyer. Written & directed by Jeffrey Adams.
Tue, October 31, 2017
Visitation; The Frozen Frights Podcast
Visitation was written and directed by Jeffrey Adams It featured Caleb Silvers as the doctor, Beth Lowthian as the enthusiastic woman, Jeffrey Adams was Rory and the storyteller, and starring Rachel Malasig as Lynn. Sound design and binaural recording by Jeffrey Adams Some Sound effects from the Freesound Project at Freesound dot Org. Music by the wonderful Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 This program is made possible in part by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Arrowhead Regional Arts Council, thanks to appropriations from the Minnesota State Legislature’s general and arts and cultural heritage funds.
Wed, September 27, 2017
Bogman; Imagination-X
A chilling tale of abuse, madness and more from the archive of Imagination-X. It’s the legend of ‘Bogman’.
Wed, September 13, 2017
10-25-03; Imagination-X
A secret research facility. An un-holy experiment. A reporter who goes one step too far to get the story. “10/25/03” was the first story Jeff Adams ever recorded on location at a friend’s farm outside Monmouth, Oregon.
Wed, September 06, 2017
Background; Imagination-X
Recognized with an Honorable Mention by the 2003 Mark Time/Ogle Awards for best horror audio of the year, this is one of the scariest shorts ever done by Imagination-X. Enjoy!
Wed, August 23, 2017
Family Radio; Imagination-X
One of the last episodes of IX ever produced, and the only one produced in MN. Unlike anything we've ever done before at IBRT.
Wed, August 09, 2017
Mandible Hill; Imagination-X
From Imagination-X, a story about carpooling and what really goes on in the mind of a killer. Jeffrey Adams did the voices, and everything else!
Wed, August 02, 2017
Up on the Rooftops; Imagination-X
From 2002. Winner of the Silver Ogle for best fantasy or horror story of the year. Starring Jeffrey Adams and Rachel Adams.
Wed, July 12, 2017
The House in the Woods; Imagination-X
From the archives of Jeff Adams' original show, Imagination-X, comes a classic ghost story.
Fri, August 12, 2016
Horror Shorts: The Frozen Frights Podcast
Two shorts from the IBRT. First, a girl in the future discovers her anti-social personality may be her ticket to richest in 'Red Ink', then a live reading of Poe's 'The Raven'
Fri, August 05, 2016
I First Saw It: The Frozen Frights Podcast
From author Craig Finseth, a tale of ghostly lights and eerie motoring along Minnesota's fabled North Shore. Starring Karen Shickell.
Fri, July 29, 2016
The Ghost Ship: The Frozen Frights Podcast
From the pen of Dave Erwin, a war-time ghost story about the famous Drakes Drum and how the ghost of Sir Frances Drake came to England's aid during WWII. Sound effects and sound design also by Dave Erwin.
Fri, July 22, 2016
Autumn's Ashes: The Frozen Frights Podcast
A teenage girl moves to yet-another new town with her struggling family only to discover their new house comes with a ghostly legend. When she hears chopping in the back yard, does that mean Autumn is next for the axe?
Fri, July 15, 2016
Footprints: The Frozen Frights Podcast
A writer arrives at an issolated resort in late winter to try and break up her writer's block. What she discovers is a ghost story, a bothersome neighbor and a horrible secret. Recorded live-to-webcast during the 2015 Bundled Up Theater Festival.
Fri, July 08, 2016
The Demon: The Frozen Frights Podcast
Four people trapped inside a church basement during a terrible storm. But there is something different about this storm, and it may cost our little foresome their very souls.
Fri, July 01, 2016
Harry: The Frozen Frights Podcast
John Bell guest stars in this story of a demon slumming in a small town church. What will happen when the earnest, young pastor discovers his secret, and 'Harry' decides to fight back?
Fri, June 24, 2016
The Estates: The Frozen Frights Podcast
A couple move to a benign-looking neighborhood only to discover it has a terrifying secret. Recorded LIVE in 2014 as part of the Bundled Up Theater Festival.
Fri, June 17, 2016
The Bats: The Frozen Frights Podcast
#24 A photographer goes to a remote island for shots of a rare species of bat. But after she's bitten, she discovers her entire reality turned upside down.
Fri, June 10, 2016
The Monster in the Ashes: The Frozen Frights Podcast
#23 A man returns to the site of horrible abuse he suffered as a child. He's there to burn a cabin to the ground. But can he face the ghosts of the past when they may be more than memories?
Fri, June 03, 2016
The Vampyre: The Frozen Frights Podcast
#22 A treat from Halloween. When a terminally ill woman is recruited by the army to spy on an old professor, she finds herself considering a very unconventional cure. But is she a patient? Or a guinea pig?
Fri, May 27, 2016
The Woods: The Frozen Frights Podcast
#21. A couple driving through the woods on an autumn’s day. No radio signals, no phone service. That house they passed, hadn’t they passed it before? Suddenly, the phone rings…
Fri, May 20, 2016
Catnip: The Frozen Frights Podcast
#20. An old woman, nasty to nearly everyone but her beloved cats. What need have we for people when animals love us so? The question is, how much will they love us…when they’re hungry?
Fri, April 29, 2016
Pickaxe Hill: The Frozen Frights podcast
#17 When a couple move into the perfect lake home, a nosy neighbor tells them all about the house's bloody history. But is the neighbor just an observer? Or something more?
Fri, April 22, 2016
All Hallows Eve: The Frozen Frights podcast
#16 Three stories woven together to celebrate the creepy side of the 31st of October.
Sat, April 16, 2016
Snow Day: The Frozen Frights podcast
#15 The snow is melting a little too fast leaving teens home for an unexpected snow day. But are they really alone?
Fri, April 08, 2016
Old Ole: The Frozen Frights Podcast
#14 When two thrill-seeking teens venture into the woods to visit the cabin of their local boogie man, they get much, much more than they bargained for.
Fri, April 01, 2016
Cass & Lol: The Frozen Frights Podcast
#13 Growing up his hard. Growing up with a super-religious mother in a culture the idolizes vampires as sex objects is even harder. Can you blaime a girl for getting...confused?
Fri, March 18, 2016
Hello/Goodbye: The Frozen Frights Podcast
From playwright Kelly Dorsey comes the chilling tale of a young girl discovering a Ouija Board in her new house, and an attentive spirit to go with it!
Fri, March 11, 2016
The Wicked Ones: The Frozen Frights Podcast
Brothers discover a carnival that pays tribute to Ray Bradbury's 'Something Wicked This Way Comes', only to discover 'tribute' may not be the right word.
Fri, March 04, 2016
The Dunes: The Frozen Frights Podcast
A bitter old woman moves into an isolated house on the dunes. But she might not be nasty enough to resist what lurks inside.
Fri, February 26, 2016
Wolf House: The Frozen Frights Podcast
Four bureaucrats investigate a border-straddling haunted house in this IBRT Halloween classic!
Fri, February 19, 2016
The Tiny Door: The Frozen Frights Podcast
The 'found footage' genre get's an audio treatment. Actors at a radio theater hear strange noises through the walls of their studio while a cellphone captures it all
Fri, February 12, 2016
The Diary: The Frozen Frights podcast
Understated and timeless, this ghost story starring Aela Mackintosh and Linda Faith is a chilling tale of pride, vengeance and regret.
Fri, February 05, 2016
Windego: The Frozen Frights Podcast
Horror in the North woods as the Icebox Radio Theater re-creates the legend of the Windego, a Native spirit thought to drive men to madness and cannibalism! Originally produced in 2010.
Fri, January 22, 2016
Ice Lair of the Elder God: The Frozen Frights Podcast
Lovecraft meets Northern Minnesota in this Internet update on a classic tale. Three people exchange letters about mysterious creatures on a Northern Minnesota lake, but no one is what they seem. Recorded LIVE at CONvergence 2008
Fri, January 08, 2016
The Gular: The Frozen Frights podcast
Something is eating hunters and campers in the Great North Woods. It’s big, it’s nasty, and it doesn’t care what gets in its way. It’s, ‘The Gular’ a fun, horror-filled romp from the Icebox Radio Theater that premiered on Halloween, 2014.
Sun, January 03, 2016
The Thing on the Ice: The Frozen Frights podcast
A solitary man heads to his fishing shack out on a frozen lake, unaware the storm of the century is bearing down on him. What he discovers in that storm - and what comes to his aid - defines the unexpected. Originally produced by the Icebox Radio Theater in 2008, “The Thing on the Ice” is one of the most celebrated creations of the theater. Winner of the Silver Ogle Award in 2009 for Best Horror/Fantasy Audio of the Year.
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