Crooked Stories Theater

Crooked Stories Theater

Sink into immersive scripted audio stories crafted by professional screenwriters, voice actors and musicians. Catch a spooky horror. Laugh along to sitcoms and dramedies. Get lost in a sci-fi saga. Drift off to a sleepy tale. Each one with a twist, whether it’s a surprising plot turn, fun spin on a genre or an unexpected setting. Catch every twist and learn more about the creators behind the mic at CrookedStories.com.

Episodes

January 19, 2026 13 mins

"I swear it."

Series: Devil's Due, a supernatural Western

Written and Directed by Paul Knauer

Season one. Episode five of eight.

Devil's Due: A traveling gambler and his young protege in Wild West-era Kansas unknowingly stumble into a powerful foe’s plot to take down the gambler.

Sins Of The Father: Walt recalls the past decisions that led to this dangerous moment.


Paul Knauer, Executive Producer/Showrunner

Justin Cook...

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"I don't want him here!"

Series: Devil's Due, a supernatural Western

Written and Directed by Paul Knauer

Season one. Episode four of eight.

Devil's Due: A traveling gambler and his young protege in Wild West-era Kansas unknowingly stumble into a powerful foe’s plot to take down the gambler.

Were It That Easy: Rachel seeks to satisfy a long-held grudge.


Paul Knauer, Executive Producer/Showrunner

Justin Cook, Executi...

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"I'll ask again. Are you ready to dance with the devil?"

Series: Devil's Due, a supernatural Western

Written and Directed by Paul Knauer

Season one. Episode three of eight.

Devil's Due: A traveling gambler and his young protege in Wild West-era Kansas unknowingly stumble into a powerful foe’s plot to take down the gambler.

A Dance With the Devil: Walt's nemesis manipulates him into a dangerous decision.


Paul K...

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Paul Knauer, Executive Producer, Writer and Director for Crooked Stories Theater and Devil's Due, interviews Justin Cook, Executive Producer and Sound Director, as the pair listen to Devil's Due Episode One together. Topics include sound design, writing challenges and the joys and frustrations of building an entire story world with only audio.



Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/crooked-stories-theater/...
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December 23, 2025 18 mins

Series: Devil's Due, a supernatural Western

Written and Directed by Paul Knauer

Season one. Episode two of eight. 

Devil's Due: A traveling gambler and his young protege in Wild West-era Kansas unknowingly stumble into a powerful foe’s plot to take down the gambler.

The Serpent: Walt hatches his plan, only for it to bite him.


Paul Knauer, Executive Producer/Showrunner

Justin Cook, Executive Producer/Original music/Sound desig...

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December 23, 2025 14 mins

"There are them that give, them that take. But, the Devil always gets his due."

Series: Devil's Due, a supernatural Western

Written and Directed by Paul Knauer

Season one. Episode one of eight.

Devil's Due: A traveling gambler and his young protege in Wild West-era Kansas unknowingly stumble into a powerful foe’s plot to take down the gambler.

A Gambler's Call: While tracking a pair of bandits, Walt and Nathan cross ...

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December 11, 2025 1 min

Coming soon: Devil's Due, an 8-episode supernatural Western drama.

First 2 episodes drop on Dec. 23.



Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/crooked-stories-theater/donations
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