Quiet Part Loud
| Company type | Podcast |
|---|---|
| Industry | Entertainment |
| Founded | November 15, 2022 |
| Founder | Monkeypaw Productions and Gimlet Media |
Key people | Jordan Peele (executive producer), Mimi O'Donnell (executive producer, director), Win Rosenfeld (executive producer) |
| Products | Horror podcast series |
| Parent | Monkeypaw Productions, Gimlet Media |
| Website | www |
Quiet Part Loud is a horror podcast created through a collaboration between Monkeypaw Productions and Gimlet Media. The executive production team features Jordan Peele, Mimi O'Donnell, and Win Rosenfeld. The narrative centers on Rick Egan, portrayed by Tracy Letts, a conservative radio personality investigating the disappearance of Muslim teenagers nearly a decade after the September 11 attacks. The full series, consisting of 12 episodes, was made available on November 15, 2022.
Premise
The storyline takes place prior to Donald Trump's presidency and follows Rick Egan, a right-wing radio broadcaster who lost his show after promoting xenophobic conspiracy theories about Muslim youths who vanished following 9/11. Years later, while attempting to revive his career on the convention circuit, Egan uncovers evidence indicating that one of the missing teenagers might be alive. His inquiry draws him into an encounter with "The Blank," a malevolent auditory entity that thrives on the animosity and division fueled by media figures such as Egan. In pursuit of redemption, he enters into a Faustian pact with this sinister force.
Production
Produced jointly by Monkeypaw Productions and Gimlet Media, the podcast initially launched as a Spotify exclusive before becoming accessible on additional platforms in March 2023. The script was authored by Clay McLeod Chapman and Mac Rogers, with Mimi O'Donnell directing. Executive producers include Jordan Peele, Mimi O'Donnell, and Win Rosenfeld, while Amy McLeish, Geoff Foster, and Katie Pastore contributed to production. A trailer premiered on November 10, 2022, preceding the release of all episodes on November 15, 2022.
Following their recent completion of the stop-motion feature Wendell & Wild, Monkeypaw Productions expanded into audio storytelling to evoke suspense and unease without relying on visual elements. The production utilizes immersive sound techniques and sophisticated audio design to intensify the horror atmosphere. This podcast exemplifies Peele's ongoing commitment to blending social commentary with the social horror genre, solidifying his signature narrative style.
Cast and characters
- Tracy Letts as Rick Egan
- Nikohl Boosheri as Noor
- Christina Hendricks as Allied Alice
- Taran Killam as The Blank
- Milly Shapiro as Becca
- Arian Moayed as Tariq
- Alfredo Narciso as Vernon
- Krish Marwah as Khalil
- Krysta Rodriguez as Gaby
- Heidi Armbruster as Nicole
- Dariush Kashani as Imam
- Ali Louis Bourzgui as Hassan
- Marwan Salama as Yusef
- Pooya Mohseni as Fatima