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RUN, FOOL!

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Out of the terrifying mind of Rodney Barnes comes RUN, FOOL!, a weekly compendium of grisly and harrowing tales guaranteed to make you scream. Pull up a seat at the campfire and lean in for a new breed of modern ghost story. If you get too scared ... RUN, FOOL!

From the page to the screen – and now straight to your ears – Rodney Barnes has created genre defining stories about monsters, demons, vampires, and the occult. With RUN, FOOL!, every week he’ll tell a new story, each of a different place and period, all equally frightening - and all brought together with gripping and immersive sound design.

New episodes every Tuesday.

RUN, FOOL! is presented by Ballen Studios, Campside Media, and At Will Media.

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As radioactive hornets terrorize a small Nebraska town, star athlete Caroline must confront her biggest fear or become its next prey. Subscribe now at joinrunfool.com to get access to extended and ad-free episodes, and even an AMA with Rodney!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Boarder

The Boarder

2025-02-0444:271

When Rodney was a young kid, his grandma opened their home to a war vet and they soon learned he had a terrifying secret. Subscribe now at joinrunfool.com to get access to extended and ad-free episodes, and even an AMA with Rodney!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Whole Hog

The Whole Hog

2025-01-2848:465

A woman uncovers the sinister truth behind a famous barbecue joint and must escape before she becomes the next ingredient in their 'whole hog' recipe. Subscribe now at joinrunfool.com to get access to extended and ad-free episodes, and even an AMA with Rodney!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A gas man out on a routine delivery discovers a corpse on a rural property in the tiny town of Noble, Georgia. Listen to Noble wherever you're listening now! Subscribe now at joinrunfool.com to get access to extended and ad-free episodes, and even an AMA with Rodney!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Pink Haze

The Pink Haze

2025-01-1431:352

Three tech founders encounter a mysterious pink haze during a desert retreat that follows them home and unravels their lives. Subscribe now at joinrunfool.com to get access to extended and ad-free episodes, and even an AMA with Rodney!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Stairway to Hell

Stairway to Hell

2025-01-0738:112

Two college roommates explore a cursed chapel rumored to house a stairway to Hell, only to awaken their darkest fears. Subscribe now at joinrunfool.com to get access to extended and ad-free episodes, and even an AMA with Rodney!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Dover Demon

The Dover Demon

2024-12-3129:222

A boy’s bond with a terrifying creature offers solace from his loneliness, but its lethal instincts threaten to destroy everything around him. Subscribe now at joinrunfool.com to get access to extended and ad-free episodes, and even an AMA with Rodney!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Bottle Tree

The Bottle Tree

2024-12-1735:295

A cursed family faces a malevolent spirit, forcing a son to choose between his own freedom and saving the ones he loves. Subscribe now at joinrunfool.com to get access to extended and ad-free episodes, and even an AMA with Rodney!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Hidebehind

The Hidebehind

2024-12-1032:025

A deadly creature lurking in the shadows of Oregon’s forests turns a logging site into a massacre, forcing a survivor to confront the price of destruction. Subscribe now at joinrunfool.com to get access to extended and ad-free episodes, and even an AMA with Rodney!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Salt Witch

The Salt Witch

2024-12-0336:092

When a grieving med student returns to her hometown in Nebraska for a funeral, a vengeful salt witch forces her to confront her guilt. Subscribe now at joinrunfool.com to get access to extended and ad-free episodes, and even an AMA with Rodney!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The River Lethe

The River Lethe

2024-11-2633:022

When Rodney discovers his mother drinking from a mysterious river that erases memory, he races against time to save her before she forgets him and herself forever. Subscribe now at joinrunfool.com to get access to extended and ad-free episodes, and even an AMA with Rodney!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Lizzie Borden House

The Lizzie Borden House

2024-11-1934:252

A desperate reporter enters the Lizzie Borden House to exploit its dark history for a true crime podcast – only to find that the house’s ghosts may have other plans for him. Subscribe now at joinrunfool.com to get access to extended and ad-free episodes, and even an AMA with Rodney!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Bed of The Abyss

The Bed of The Abyss

2024-11-1234:273

A single mother’s dream home becomes a nightmare when an ancient, cursed bed starts to prey on her family. Subscribe now at joinrunfool.com to get access to extended and ad-free episodes, and even an AMA with Rodney!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Black-Eyed Children

Black-Eyed Children

2024-11-0532:572

After losing his job, a man’s weekend getaway with his girlfriend turns into a nightmare when they encounter eerie black-eyed children. Subscribe now at joinrunfool.com to get access to extended and ad-free episodes, and even an AMA with Rodney!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Earworm Special

Earworm Special

2024-10-2901:01:301

In this special, one-hour Season 1 finale, Rodney – trapped in a recording studio – receives a terrifying call from a survivor claiming a deadly pop song is turning listeners into violent killers. Now, Rodney must decide: stay safe in isolation or risk everything by facing the nightmare outside. Subscribe now at joinrunfool.com to get access to extended and ad-free episodes, and even an AMA with Rodney!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rodney takes a look back at how we got here, and provides a sneak peek of next week's very special one-hour season 1 finale. Subscribe now at joinrunfool.com to get access to extended and ad-free episodes, and even an AMA with Rodney!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Raven Mocker

The Raven Mocker

2024-10-1533:271

Rodney confronts the Raven Mocker, a deadly spirit targeting his dying best friend, only to realize that even defeating the supernatural can't stop the inevitability of death. Subscribe now at joinrunfool.com to get access to extended and ad-free episodes, and even an AMA with Rodney!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
With the one year anniversary of RUN, FOOL! approaching, Rodney thought it'd be a great time to share one of his personal favorite episodes from this season: Black Aggie Subscribe now at joinrunfool.com to get access to extended and ad-free episodes, and even an AMA with Rodney!  One of the most insidious, abhorrent creatures comes after Rodney's grandmother Estelle and changes the way she sees the world forever. Don’t forget to check back next week for a brand new episode of RUN, FOOL! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Polybius Pt. 2

Polybius Pt. 2

2024-10-0134:051

Now an adult and a disillusioned video game developer, Vinny is haunted by the disappearance of his friends Jenna and Jim. He returns to his hometown of Barnaby, Oregon, and attempts to recover the digital souls of his friends. Subscribe now at joinrunfool.com to get access to extended and ad-free episodes, and even an AMA with Rodney!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Polybius Pt. 1

Polybius Pt. 1

2024-09-2428:381

A group of friends — Vinny, Jenny, and Jim — discover a mysterious arcade game in an abandoned bar in Oregon. The game is rumored to cause seizures, hallucinations and night terrors, but that doesn’t stop them from playing. Subscribe now at joinrunfool.com to get access to extended and ad-free episodes, and even an AMA with Rodney!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Comments (16)

Abby McCormick

Whoa! crazy! I'm from by the OK panhandle and grew up with people that have the last name, Barnes!!

Feb 14th
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of crows & cats

Great show, but the Carl's junior ad is so annoying. I know that you can skip it, but still.

Nov 26th
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Maz

Love this podcast. I love the stories, the way Rodney tells them and his sprinkling of humour. Well done!

Nov 12th
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Bo Lane

What about the dead neighbor?

Nov 8th
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Karë Galloway

As someone who grew up in Flagstaff, and always admired the Monte Vista Hotel, I love the blend of local legends and the original story the podcast wrote!

Sep 13th
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M Jimenez

what are the music credits this episode?

Jun 24th
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Cold Cut

,⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Podcast , 👍

Jun 11th
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Maria Hobbs

Hi Run Fool team, I always enjoy your stories but this one is one of my favourites. Thank you for all your hard work!

May 24th
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CHRIS GRAY

Wow one of the best stories yet!

May 14th
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Heather Rice

You tell a Hella good story!

May 7th
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ID43751857

I really enjoyed The Montauk project, it really was told very well! I don’t know why there are not more comments because Rodney is very well spoken with these stories!

May 7th
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Abhishek P

awesome story telling

May 4th
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Apr 19th
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Cold Cut

👍Great job

Apr 2nd
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Laurie Coon

My favorite is the little girl on knock knock road! I prefer old fashioned ghost storiesor haunted houses! I don't care for swearing, I don't find it necessary. I'm listening because I think Rodney has talent and I enjoy Mr. Ballen. I never liked podcasts until Mr. BALLEN. God Bless all with this endeavor.

Dec 21st
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Dec 6th
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