Eira Major’s Hanging Sloth is a multi-award-winning and list-topping one-man audio drama production house. Based in Manchester, UK, it began as a lockdown project in 2020 when Eira (he/him) wrote the scripts for the show Clockwork Bird and roped in his housemates and family members to be the cast.
He then went on to create Spirit Box Radio, a cosy horror audiodrama with a cast of 25 voice actors. SBR went on to win Best Fiction Podcast at the Podcast Awards in 2021, Best Guest Actor in the Audioverse Awards, and was a finalist in several categories at the 2023 New Jersey WebFest.
Not Quite Dead is a gory horror romance about vampires, beloved on Tumblr. Remnants is a dark fantasy thriller which is especially enjoyed amongst those who love a good puzzle. The Twelvelms Conspiracy was a new show for 2025, a dark fantasy mystery set at a magical university in the British countryside. Snow Blood: A Not Quite Dead Story is a stand-alone sequel story to Not Quite Dead, set to air in late 2026.
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About Eira
Eira is a writer and audio drama creator based in Manchester. He grew up in North Wales surrounded by sheep and other small mammals and started writing as a way to invent better company. He’s written and sound-designed over 200 episodes of audio drama across five shows, has performed in over 200 episodes including appearances in shows that aren’t his own.
Eira started writing as a child and went on to study an MA in Creative Writing at the University of Manchester. Since finishing his MA, Eira has worked as an independent audio drama creator. His shows have won multiple awards and have received abundant praise from peers, fans, and critics. Across his work, he has amassed over 1.5 million downloads.
Eira has been interviewed for several podcasts, including Audio Bookish, and has appeared as a speaker at AuFiCon. He’s also delivered a masterclass in writing for sound design with Multitrack.
When he’s not writing or making audio drama, Eira usually found going on long walks (with a pub at the end of them) or hanging out with his cats. Eira also has a passion for music and occasionally performs live under the moniker Maybe Wednesday. He collects fancy dressing gowns and nice rocks.
The well-meaning new host of an arcane radio show discovers ghosts, ghouls and ghastly secrets after he takes over the show following the disappearance of the previous host.
A show about vampires. Alfie, a night-shift nurse, meets Casper, a vampire. Soon he is in the middle of a centuries old mess and must make a terrible choice: become a vampire himself or die trying.
Join Shelley as she searches for answers about the disappearance of cyborg Robin Jaeger, pushing the boundaries of science and medical ethics in the search for truth and morality.
The new, hit dark fantasy thriller audio drama. Join the Apprentice as he sorts through the remnants which return to the First and Last Place, passing judgement, but at what cost?
Hanging Sloth Values
Inclusivity – listening to voices of minority groups, championing them when we can, making any adjustments to work around barriers to participation in our projects due to disabilities or financial difficulties, and including under-represented groups creatively and conscienciously in our work.
Creativity – telling stories that challenge the status quo, whether that’s in their form, structure, narrative or simply who is telling the story.
Opportunity – providing a jumping-off point for people who want to get involved in podcasting, reaching out beyond common channels to find collaborators, and lifting up other creators to help them acheive their goals.
Accountability – making our practices the best they can be for everyone involved and anyone potentially impacted by them.
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