Key Metrics
About the Show
Partnership & Audience Signals
24 episodes — long track record
Production & Distribution
Recent Episodes
[23] Meta episode: Our Villain Origin Story
We know, we know, we said we were taking a break — and we are! But Haunting the Narrative has now officially existed for a year, and Máiréad, Lizzie, Natasha and Meg are feeling pretty darn proud of…
S1E22 [22] Writing: Ghost in the Machine ft. Jonathan Stroud
Today we are thrilled to welcome the one and only Jonathan Stroud to the podcast! You said you wanted more literary analysis, so grab a cup of tea and settle in to hear us talk about about Lockwood…
[21] Kipps: King of the Quarter-life Crisis
At last, the moment you've all been waiting for — no, not Skullyle, you animals. It's time to talk Quill Kipps!Join Mai, Meg and Natasha for an in-depth and only slightly unhinged discussion of…
[20] Kit Bag: Volume 2
In which Meg and Lizzie engage in wildly fun speculative questions: what careers would the gang have as adults? What kind of music do they like? What was it like at 35 Portland Row in between books?…
[19] Haunting the Narrative: Lucy
Join Meg and Natasha for Part 2 of Haunting the Narrative as they discuss the ways Lucy's former team and her family members haunt the narrative of her story!. During this episode, we address a topic…
[18] Haunting the Narrative: Lockwood
It is finally time to discuss haunting the narrative! No, not the name of our podcast - the literary technique! Join Meg and Natasha as they discuss all the ways in which the Lockwood family members…
S1E17 [17] Lucy: That's What She Said
Join Lizzie and Mairead as they tackle the oft asked question: "is Lucy an unreliable narrator?" and the even more oft asked question: "what the heck does unreliable narrator really even mean?"Just a…
S1E16 [16] Locklyle Volume 2: I Love Lucy
Today we are taking another turn towards the deadly serious: the top ten moments Lockwood shows how in love with Lucy he is (which in our planning document was simply “Simpwood”).(Also, we can't…
S1E15 [15] Worldbuilding: Spooky Things
Maybe we should have saved the in-depth ghost talk for Halloween but around here it’s always spooky season! And by here I do mean inside Lizzie and Qiqi’s brains. Join us for some seriously nerdy…
[14] Fashion & Style: The Centre Pages
Join Meg and Mairead for a discussion of fashion and style in Lockwood & Co. (both the books and the show)! Topics covered include Stroud's use of jewelry throughout the series (so many…
[13] The Show: Complete Adaptation
CLICK HERE FOR A TRANSCRIPT ~ CLICK HERE FOR BOOK DRIVEThirteen episodes in and it's finally time to talk about the show!Nobody wanted to miss this one, so you've got all four of us discussing…
S1E12 [12] Scarlett & Browne: Love & Kindness
CLICK HERE FOR A TRANSCRIPT(Audio now fixed!)To celebrate the recent release of the American edition of Jonathan Stroud's latest book, The Legendary Scarlett & Browne, we have a special (spoiler…
[11] Kit Bag: Volume 1
CLICK HERE FOR A TRANSCRIPTFor this week’s episode of Haunting the Narrative, Meg and Natasha are here to answer your questions! Join us for a “kit bag” episode where we discuss the following…
S1E10 [10] George: He's *That* Good
CLICK HERE FOR A TRANSCRIPT ~ CLICK HERE FOR BOOK DRIVEHaunting the Narrative is ten episodes old today!! (We’re so proud)For the big Double Digit Celebration Meg, Mai and Tash have decided to…
S1E9 [09] Spoiler-free! The Outlaws Scarlett & Browne 101
CLICK HERE FOR A TRANSCRIPTWelcome back for another special bonus episode of Haunting the Narrative!Today Meg and Lizzie discuss Jonathan Stroud’s most recent series, Scarlett & Browne in this…
S1E8 [08] THB: Pin the Blame on the Agent
CLICK HERE FOR A TRANSCRIPT | CLICK HERE FOR THE BOOK DRIVEWe’re back for this week’s episode of Haunting the Narrative to discuss one of the most controversial topics in the fandom, The Hollow Boy:…
S1E7 [07] Locklyle: And They Don't. Even. KISS.
CLICK HERE FOR A TRANSCRIPT The day is finally here: it's time to talk about Locklyle, babes! Join us as we attempt to unpack exactly what makes this ship so compelling. We trace the development of…
S1E6 [06] Ezekiel: Shiny Happy People
CLICK HERE FOR A TRANSCRIPT Today we’re talking about one of the most intriguing characters in Lockwood & Co., and that is Ezekiel! (Or is that his real name? Let’s discuss!) Join Mai, Lizzie,…
S1E5 [05] Worldbuilding: Ghost Economics 101
CLICK HERE FOR A TRANSCRIPT Let’s talk money! By the end of this thrilling episode of Haunting the Narrative, you will know the answers to a range of questions such as: Why is everyone in Problem…
S1E4 [04] Lockwood: Ghosts of Christmas Past
CLICK HERE FOR A TRANSCRIPT We were going to enjoy our Christmas holidays, and then Jonathan Stroud uploaded a short story about five-year-old Lockwood. In the mad rush for our mics (because our…
Market Reports
Benchmark this show against its category and language peers.
Similar Podcasts
Comparable shows in the same category and language — useful for prospecting and competitive sets.
Fresh Air
NPR
298 episodes
Myths and Legends
Jason Weiser, Carissa Weiser, Nextpod
533 episodes
Pop Culture Happy Hour
NPR
300 episodes
If Books Could Kill
Michael Hobbes & Peter Shamshiri
76 episodes
Good Noticings
Vox Media Podcast Network
288 episodes
The New Yorker Radio Hour
WNYC Studios and The New Yorker
1,038 episodes
Profile compiled from public podcast metadata · Last refreshed June 15, 2026