Not Quite Dead
Episodes
Dead Ringer: Snow Blood, Episode One
14 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
You are about to hear the pilot episode of Snow Blood, a Not Quite Dead Story, currently crowdfunding on Kickstarter. The rest of Snow Blood will be a...
Snow Blood, Crowdfunding Now!
07 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Snow Blood is crowdfunding now! Check out the campaign, here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/eira-major/snow-blood-a-not-quite-dead-vampire-stor...
Snow Blood: A NQD Story! Crowdfunding 7th April 2026
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
MORE SHOW, MORE VAMPIRES, COMING SOON! Find out more here.UNKNOWN CALLERMr Dellon, I have information which will be important for you. Please go to ad...
Taster Episode of Patreon Exclusive 'Vampires on Vampires' Spin Off
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This bite-sized first episode of Vampires on Vampires listens in on Alfie and Neige's post-game chat after watching the Twilight movie. It features sp...
Season Four Q&A
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Strap in for some of the most long-winded answers to questions I've ever given; multiple times where I just start laughing; and possibly the longest o...
Ambrosia: Bonus Minisode
31 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Check in with Alfie and Neige after the end of the show in this Bonus Minisode, created thanks to the wonderful folks who supported the show on Kickst...
Q&A Reminder & Remnants Trailer
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey folks! Eira here. This is just a reminder that the Q&A inbox will be closing tomorrow night at midnight BST! Get all your vampire related ques...
Introducing my new show: The Twelvelms Conspiracy
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Cyan Goodman did not belong at Twelvelms and everyone knew it. Especially him.Find out more about the show: https://hangingslothstudios.com/twelvelms/...
NQD's QnA Inbox is now open!
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hi everyone, it’s Eira again, letting you know that the Q&A for Not Quite Dead’s fourth season is officially open! You can submit your questio...
Feed Drop: The Holmwood Foundation, a modern sequel to Dracula with ghosts, conspiracies and heartfelt feelings
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey, it’s Eira! Today I’d like to introduce you to a fabulous show, the Holmwood Foundation. It’s a modern sequel to the classic Victorian gothi...
LV: Acts of Will & Mercy, or The Wake
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alfie risks everything to put an end to bonham’s work once and for all. What he finds is more - and less - than he bargained for. Sometimes the grea...
LIV: Predators
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Neige shares some essential skills, and the devastating weight of their consequences.Transcript: https://hangingslothstudios.com/nqd-54Or: https://doc...
LIII: Contingency
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alfie muses on a place designed for vampires to live - and die - in, as Neige takes him by the hand and walks him through the past in the hopes it wil...
LII: Le Bain de Sang
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alfie and Neige perform a post-mortem of their recent discoveries.Transcript, with CWs: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xBuDT6HWEX1-YOeYlxihmWJK9F...
LI: What Remains
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alfie and Neige creep deeper into the conspiracy which binds together Casper, Henri and Bonham. It leads them to something familiar.Transcript with CW...
L: Aurora Borealis
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nothing lasts forever, not even vampires. But some things do last a very long time.Transcript with content warnings: https://docs.google.com/document/...
XLIX: The Executor
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A radical recontextualisation forces Alfie to question what it means to be alive. For Neige, the answer is simple.Transcript: https://hangingslothstud...
Midseason Break Feed Drop: Remnants
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hi! I’m Eira, and I make Not Quite Dead. This week is the midseason break in Season 4, so there’s no new vampires, I’m sorry. But I wanted to in...
XLVIII: Shadows of Eternity
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alfie and Neige keep looking for the goldmine of information which will make everything make sense. But the thing about mineshafts is that they're pro...
XLVII: Bad Call
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As hard as we might try to protect the people we love, some things demand to be spoken about.Transcript: https://hangingslothstudios.com/nqd-47/Patreo...
XLVI: The Empty Page
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alfie and Neige explore an old sanatorium, perhaps biting off more than they can chew.Transcript: https://hangingslothstudios.com/nqd-46/Patreon: http...
XLV: Deus ex Sanguine
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The terrible consequences of Alfie and Neige's decisions have begun catch up with them. You cannot outrun the past.Transcript: https://hangingslothstu...
XLIV: Gut Feeling
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A different perspective illuminates the events unfolding around Alfie and Neige as they try to find new ways forward following everything they've lear...
XLIII: Letters of Note
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
LISTEN TO XLII: BAGGAGE CLAIM FIRST. Uncovered storage and an old acquaintance bring new considerations for a blood-deprived Alfie.Transcript: https:/...
XLII: Baggage Claim
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alfie struggles to acclimatise to the new situation Neige has forced him into, and uncovers some things which prompt him to reminisce on the past.Epis...
S4 Trailer 2: A lot has changed since Alfie started making these recordings...
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Well. A lot of things have changed since I started making these recordings.I think started out to write my own obituary. To make sure that something o...
Season 4 Launch Dates!
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey folks, the Not Quite Dead Season Four Crowdfunder went incredibly well! The show will be releasing with a 14 episode run, starting with a double d...
Not Quite Dead is Crowdfunding Until 2nd April!
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hi everyone! It’s Eira. Not Quite Dead is crowdfunding for Season Four right now over at tiny.cc/nqd4! If you want to help support vampire rights, a...
Introducing: Carmilla, a new adaptation over on the Re: Dracula Feed!
14 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey folks, it's Eira, creator of Not Quite Dead. Something a little bit different today; our friends over at Re: Dracula have been percolating somethi...
'Toes' Bonus Microsode + NQD S4 Kickstarter Announcement
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
'There is no amount you can explain that will make this ordinary.'A brief, bizarre snippet of Neige and Alfie. Full transcript here: https://hangingsl...
NQD S3 Q&A Part Three (plus an announcement!)
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The third and final part of the NQD S3 Q&A! I talk about voice acting and performance, sound, and answer some more personal questions about my rel...
NQD S3 Q&A Part Two
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Part Two of the Season Three Q&A covers questions about research, writing, inspiration and Alfie!Become a member and get early access, also you ca...
NQD S3 Q&A Part One
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Part One of the Season Three Q&A covers questions about vampire biology and also about everyone's favourite Not Quite French vampire, Neige!Become...
XLI: Ichor
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Alfie and Neige meet in sanctuary. Tensions are high as they attempt to navigate the new topographies of their relationship and the context they exist...
Based Vampirification: A Not Quite Dead Audio Essay
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hey folks! Something a bit different this week. Last year, I got quite a lot of interest in the idea of me talking about my relationship with existing...
QnA: Call for Questions!
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hi everyone! It’s Eira here, creator of the show and voice of both Alfie and Neige! I’m planning a Season 3 Q&A, and I’m really excited abou...
XXXX: Creatures of Prometheus
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Alfie tries his best to make a note of everything that's happened, but he's struggling to keep it together. The finale of Season Three. Transcript: ht...
XXXIX: Unanswered
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Alfie struggles to make sense of things in light of recent revelations, but before any new status quo can be established, something lurking in the sha...
XXXVIII: Mirrors
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Alfie and Neige are at an impasse. To move forward, one of them will have to compromise, and whichever of them it is, the consequences might be enough...
Introducing Remnants: An Audio Drama
09 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hello, I’m Eira, creator of Spirit Box Radio, Not Quite Dead and Clockwork Bird. This July I’m releasing a brand new show, Remnants, a gothic fant...
XXXVII: l'Eau de Fonte
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we see beyond Alfie's immediate plight and examine some older, deeper wounds which somehow still seem not fully healed.Transcript: ht...
XXXVI: Icarus
17 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
lfie finally begins to get answers, some to questions he never thought to have asked, and others to those he wished he never had.Support on Patreon: h...
XXXV: Winter's Tale
03 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Alfie explores the context for some of Neige's decisions, his own evolving feelings, and the situation unfolding around them.Transcri...
XXXIV: Sound & Fury
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Alfie is waiting. Waiting, and waiting and waiting. The title of this episode is taken from Macbeth. The full quote is:Life’s but a walking shadow, ...
XXXIII: Schrödinger's Boy
08 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Alfie becomes the prodigal friend, and suffers the consequences.Transcript: https://hangingslothstudios.com/nqd-33/Or: https://docs.google.com/documen...
XXXII: Stop the Clocks
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Alfie reaches breaking point and has chosen to take drastic action. Before he solidifies his decision, he reflects on the factors pressing him to make...
XXXI: Cold Snap
07 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tensions are mounting between Alfie and Neige as they struggle to resolve their different views of what to do with Casper. It's clear that Neige is ho...
XXX: The Body
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Alfie is making some questionable decisions as he learns more about the mechanics of vampirism. Transcript: https://hangingslothstudios.com/nqd-30/Or:...
XXIX: What a Catch
10 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Some time after the incident at the laboratory, Alfie and Neige continue to investigate what happened to Casper. This time their approach is a little ...
Not Quite Dead Season Three, Undead Soon
03 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Find out more: https://hangingslothstudios.com/not-quite-dead/Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/hangingslothstudios/ Hosted on Acast. See aca...
NQD QnA Part 1
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join show creator Eira as he answers a selection of questions from you, the weird and wonderful audience of Not Quite Dead! In this first part of the ...
The NQD QnA - Call for Questions!
11 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hello, it’s Eira here, creator of the show, just dropping in very briefly to let you know that I’m currently accruing questions for a Q&A epis...
XXVIII: The Kill Jar
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Neige takes Alfie hunting in York. Things do not go to plan, to a spectacular and devastating degree. Transcript: https://hangingslothstudios.com/nqd-...
XXVII: Doesn't It Just?
27 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Alfie has a chance to collect his evolving thoughts and performs some investigations, some more invasive than others. Transcript: https://hangingsloth...
XXVI: Papillon de Nuit
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Alfie and Neige discuss their differing priorities and perspectives as they attempt to find a way to move forward from recent revelations. Transcript:...
XXV: Mordacious
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
MORDACIOUS | /mɔːˈdeɪʃəs/ | adjective | formal1. denoting or using biting sarcasm or invective.2. (of a person or animal) given to biting.Transc...
XXIV: The Apostate
06 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Neige takes Alfie on a field trip and teaches him some important basics of life as a vampire. Alfie finally learns a little more about the context of ...
XXIII: Contrarian
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Alfie ignores Neige's advice and begins to question the mechanics of vampirism. At every turn, he uncovers more he wishes Casper had thought to share ...
XXII: La Petite Vie
09 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Alfie is not coping well in the aftermath of his accident. Neige does his best to support him, but isn’t necessarily equipped for the situation…Tr...
New Episode Undead Soon
04 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fresh blood on 9th October. Catch up now. Find out more: https://hangingslothstudios.com/not-quite-dead/Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/hang...
XXI: Glass Houses
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Alfie ponders the fairness of the limits Neige puts upon both his curiosity and their dynamic, questioning his role in the decisions which have led hi...
XX: Snow on Snow
04 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We hear from Neige, in the form of a strange and long-winded apology.Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/hangingslothstudiosTranscript: https://...
XIX: Wannabe
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Alfie discusses loss and grief and his worries about his family now he's gone, in between filling us in on what has happened since we last heard from ...
XVIII: Honeysuckle and Thorn
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A change of scenary is helpful, though not everything that Alfie needs as he continues to wrestle with the realities of his new life. Support the...
XVII: Playing Favourites
14 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As Alfie continues to struggle to adapt to his new life, he remembers a story Casper once told him, and wonders why Neige would stick around at all.Tr...
XVI: Emergence
07 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Alfie's got more to worry about than just a lack of access to blood, it turns out...Check out the transcript with content warnings here: https://hangi...
XV: Chrysalis
07 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Alfie's been going through some... changes. Things haven't worked out the way he'd expected. He didn't expect them to work out at all. Turns out this ...
Not Quite Dead Season Two is Coming 7th August
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
More vampires for you to sink your teeth into coming in less than two weeks. Support the show: https://patreon.com/hangingslothstudiosTranscript Below...
XIV: To Die, or Not Quite Die
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
That is the question. Alfie’s tale finally catches up with the present, and he makes his choice.Transcript: https://hangingslothstudios.com/nqd-14/I...
XIII: Lovesick
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this penultimate episode of Season One, Alfie's story almost connects with the present, and he is forced to finally make the decision he's been try...
XII: A Different Kind of Holy
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Alfie describes fates worse than death, and muses on the horrible feeling of waiting for something to happen. Transcript: https://hang...
XI: Tear Me to Shreds
01 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Alfie reckons with some of the more troubling aspects of what it means to be dating a vampire, if dating is really what you can call what's going on w...
X: Hello/Goodbye
17 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Alfie reckons with the details of his own demise, and also recounts what happened in the days following Casper's near-deadly mistake.Transcript availa...
IX: In for a Penny
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Alfie faces the reality of his current situation, and discusses the other vampires in York. Transcript available here: https://hangingslothstudio...
VIII: Reason and Regret
20 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Alfie and Casper find ways to move forward from their complicated beginnings, but neither of them are exactly happy with the solutions presented. Stil...
VII: What Are We?
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Alfie describes the early days of his time with Casper, the confusion and conflict bound up in it all. They're bound by blood and it goes both ways; C...
VI: A Friend Indeed
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In his memories, Alfie returns to work after spending the night with Casper only to find things more difficult than he expects, and in his present, th...
V: Fight or Flight or Not
27 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Alfie can't sleep, and recounts the days following the first time Casper saved his life, including the unfortunate implications of Casper having drunk...
IV: A Cobweb on the Soul
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Alfie's life was moving on quite happily when he had no memory of Casper, but an ordinary night out sets him back on the path to his own not-quite dem...
III: Everyone's Miracle
28 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In episode three, Alfie sees even more patients with blood loss and torn throats, and Alfie encounters that strange man he saw on the day Linda didn't...
II: Beer & Bloodlust
14 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In episode two, Alfie's health takes a turn for the worse, and then another turn, this time for the weird.Here's the transcript: https://hangingsloths...
I: The Girl on the Gurney
31 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Alfie is not quite dead and has decided to sit down to record the events which led him to be in this state, beginning with the description of a person...
Not Quite Dead is Coming Not Quite Yet (Halloween 2022)
24 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Alfie is not quite dead, and a lot's been going on. Read a transcript: https://hangingslothstudios.com/nqd-trailer/Support us on Patreon: https://www....