I love this series so much. So sad it’s over! The sprouse brothers have good podcast voices.

I binged season 1 while working at my 9-5. there were moments in the story where I was fully engaged and had to pause what I was doing to digest everything that was going on. The voice of (Adult) Sam stands out to me for some reason, the performance is superb and feels authentic. I love a good story and this is one of them👍🏽👍🏽

This was a well written story. Edge of your seat. Amaaaaazing.

The mystery is intriguing amd has a lot of potential I will give it that, and I have no issues with ya ing all the mystery and it not being supernatural, although the framing in this podcast distracts way to much to keep me going. The dialogue when they where children was quite cringey to say the least and once they grow up I could have done with out any of the audible bong hits. I get it that this is QCODE it’s all about the audio experience but the voice acting is cheesy and the ending feels gross and exploitative. It feels like they had third act syndrome but they had so much foreshadowing that it makes the whole thing feel incongruous. SPOILERS: I understand that trafficking does happen, I understand there are towns that are run by truly despicable people in power who cover things up. It is the twist that might be engaging for some but it puts so much of the previous story into question. Why was Sam’s manager freaking out if she already knew how the town made its money? Her husband said ‘the other way we can get a baby’ or whatever but she still has a brake down because the shop makes no money. Why didn’t Kimbers mother TAKE KIMBER AWAY herself? How are these women having healthy babies when Sam says the place is filth ridden and disgusting. They don’t mention any medical equipment or personnel in the area and I don’t think constantly sedated women produce healthy offspring. Why can’t they just get adopted babies from out of town? Why not test all the girls blood at the presumably Prescott controlled medial establishments, oh it’s so you have a creepy ceremony to throw you off the scent got it. How is Sam’s father so heartless to presume my sell is daughter into this? I get it it’s incredibley grim but this just shows how easy this is all to unravel. Furthermore the whole boy is traumatized by men doing disgusting things to women and he’s such a sad sack of help them so he takes pity on him self and that’s the root of his addiction is not only painfully cliche but also misogynistic. If you wanted to make a small Missouri town dark underbelly story without any supernatural elements then OZARKS is right there? And it is far better written, and doesn’t have a gross twist at the end that undermines the rest of the story.

I have listened to countless eerie mystery esc podcasts with homie feels. Very specific but it’s my dig! This one is the best gotdang podcast I’ve ever listened to, definitely helping me roll into fall!

One of my favorites of all time!

10/10, I loved it! This story was unmatched. The sound effects and the tone of voices made the story all the more realistic. Would definitely recommend

It’s good

Really dark but loved it!

Cole Sprouse, please please please make more seasons of this show!!! It’s the best fictional podcast I’ve ever listened to, I re-listen to the first two seasons all the time. Could totally come up with a way that Graham actually got Whitney out and sent her away and had to kill Killian K in order to get her out, Whitney finds Sam, they discover there are other “borrascas” out there and Sam, Kimber, Kyle, Eric, and Whitney set out to destroy all of them. There could be another 3+ seasons based solely on that storyline. Even without Whitney coming back, it would still be great with just the 4 of them setting out to destroy all borrascas. PLEASE!!

Absolutely love this show, from the plot to the characters. Can’t wait for Season 3. Totally binge able!

amazing story with lots of twists, couldn’t stop listening!!

Wow such an amazing story. Season one left me hanging. Couldn’t wait for the second season. Then just got done with the second season and mind blown. Great story telling and alot of action. Can’t wait for more of your amazing shows.

Soo long story short, over a year ago I was looking for some good horror/mystery podcasts and audiobooks to listen to. Found this one, listened to the first episode but I guess my ADHD brain lost interest. Gave it another chance months later and got through a couple episodes. I liked it but wasn’t hooked… Anyways I always see this title recommended on different Reddit threads and have seen many different versions of this on different platforms. ANYWAYS today I forced myself to FOCUS and pay attention while listening. I just got done with season 1 and all I can say is I am mad at myself for not sticking with it months ago. Truthfully things don’t take all that long to pick up speed but I honestly didn’t expect much to happen so I gave up… Boy was I wrong!!! I LOVE stories that have to do with creepy towns, corrupt small town cops hiding horrible things, creepy cult stuff etc(especially full cast/scripted stories🤤) This (in my opinion) is THAT. Or atleast it satisfies my “hunger” for that! Just started season 2. Can’t wait to see what happens next! 5/5 for sure!!

This is literally the best podcast story I have came across! So many twist and turns. Never a dull moment, literally. The characters were great. The character development amazing. I need more like this!!

Borrasca is an immersive podcast, which means that it’s an audiobook on steroids. Normally I don’t like these since the vast majority of them are poorly made, but Borrasca and a few select others use the medium excellently, allowing the soundscape to handle nearly all of the environmental storytelling without becoming obstructive. Fair warning: Borrasca is a dark and twisted story involving themes like abuse, drugs, sex trafficking, and kidnapping, so don’t go into it unprepared. That said, it has a bright ending — if a bit controversial in the neccesity of some of its added bitter realism that I’ll address under the Spoiler Section. Sam Walker, the main protagonist, moves with his family to the pristine town of Drisking as a middle schooler when his father transfers to the local police department. It doesn’t take long before he hears the scream of Borrasca — a metallic, ear-splitting screech that rings down from the mountains surrounding the small town — a sign that someone has recently gone missing, or so people say. Rumors about the mountain reach him in a matter of weeks; stories about skinned men who kidnap victims in the woods and someone known as the Shiny Gentleman who carries out their execution. These stories are just that in the eyes of police; stories. When Sam mentions them to his father, who himself is an officer, he is quickly shut down and told to ignore such idiotic fairytales. After all, most of the people that “go missing” in Drisking simply ditched the town for brighter horizons… or so the leadership of the town claims. Then, Sam’s sister Whitney vanishes, and his life begins its slow, devastating crumble. Though the official story is that she ran away with her boyfriend to escape her father, she never once returned a call, sent a letter home, or contacted any of their relatives. Sam doesn’t buy it, but as a middle schooler, there is little he can do. Five years pass after that day before Sam finally goes to an Ambercot party to impress a girl; a tradition held by the town to “celebrate” whenever the screeching on the mountain sounds. No one really knows why they do it, but it gives the local high schoolers a reason to party in the woods and look for the new names of the missing carved on the Tripple Tree, so the tradition endures. Sam’s world implodes as one terrible decision leads to the next, introducing him to the Women In White, having his best friend vanish, hunting in vain through the deep backwoods filled with ominous Mile Markers, and uncovering the deeply twisted history of sweet, idyllic little Drisking. Every time you think it can’t get worse, it does, spiraling down into an abyssal pit of horror, nihilism, and the nauseating practices propagated by those who should be trusted above all others. Although Borrasca begins with a slightly supernatural tilt to the atmosphere, it falls back on realistic explanations for all the events, even if that realism is on the stretched side here or there. At first, I was disappointed that yet another story was an “almost supernatural”, but Borrasca did an excellent job delivering gritty suspense and a need for resolution, having me listening to episode after episode – sometimes well into the night (which probably wasn’t the best idea given the content…) Spoiler Section Favorite Scene: Jeez, I really set myself up for this one. When I started listening to immersive podcasts, I hadn’t planned on reviewing them, so I didn’t mark down favorite scenes as they happened. There are so many intense moments in Borrasca that’s it’s difficult to just pick one, but I’ll settle for this: S1E2 — The Woods Are Full The whole episode does a great job of setting the mood for how this story is going to be told. When Sam’s sister Whitney disappears, it becomes clear that Sam won’t be the one destroying Borrasca — Borrasca will be destroying Sam. It darkens the atmosphere significantly, especially with the addition of Sam’s desperate midnight hunt for his sister through the mountains. Stumbling across Mile Marker Four as the first sighting of a Mile Marker was also very well done, giving the listener even more reason to stick around for resolution. Plot: 1: The plot flows so naturally, leading from one event to the next with no feeling that the author is attempting to direct it towards any one end. The last few episodes lose that a little bit, but not enough for it to damage the story. 2: Sam’s downfall into heroin is such a realistic outcome to seeing — and being unable to defeat — the horrors he witnessed in Drisking. I’m glad the author didn’t fall back on “just giving Sam more determination” in the face of this kind of insurmountable failure. That kind of trauma will send most people into depression, psychosis, drugs, or suicide, so having Sam endure this drug use and then come out of it in the end was infinitely more satisfying than it would’ve been if he “just fought harder”. 3: Here’s the controversial bit. Because of the complications around using women to give families children, Kimberly and Kyle (Sam’s two best friends) were completely unaware that they were siblings, and so in their teens, they pursued a relationship with each other. Even after these revelations are made however, Kimberly and Kyle stay together at the end of the story. It’s made “less creepy” by stating that Kimberly, like many of the women in Drisking, is infertile, but it doesn’t do much to lessen the ick. To be clear, this is unfortunately a realistic outcome to the story since people who endure the kinds of horrors that both Kim and Kyle did are likely to wind up in this position with multiple severely skewed takes on morality, so I can’t fault the story for sticking with that realism. Still, it definitely lessens the sense or scope of victory in the finale because even though Sam recovered from his traumas and drug abuse, Kim and Kyle never truly did.

This is a wonderful well-done podcast It wasn’t woke so it was easy to listen to. This podcast did not try to push a political agenda about gender or anything at all really but actually showed and even exposed something that there’s a problem with in the world right now human trafficking and sex slavery. Even if it’s based in fiction, there’s so much of it that is true. Congratulations on putting together something that was profound and kept me coming back for every next episode. I will listen to this entire podcast again thank you. I have already recommended this podcast to many of the people that overheard part of it while riding in my Lyft vehicle. As well as my friends and relatives

I loved the story and the characters. I hope a season 3 comes out. I don’t remember Sam ever opening his birthday present at the end.

Well written. Full of suspense and I loved the ending.

This show grips you and makes you keep listening to find out more. Luckily I’m late to the party because I just found out season 2 is already out.

Great story, and amazing actors, specially Cole Sprouse! They have the ability to immerse you in the story and have you biting your nails through the whole story. Great job, I can’t wait for the next one!!!

I am always looking for new podcasts and stories to escape into… and to find that Cole Sprouse is in it, well I just had to listen and sure was not disappointed. It is an amazing series and must listen. Leaves you waiting for the next episode. I wish there was more too listen too. Great good and Cole Sprouse did an amazing job (as always).

Very interesting show, reminded me a lot of the first season of True Detective. Compelling!

GREAT SHOW! Love the twists! Very original!

So much misinformation about addiction recovery. Also the ending of season 2 treatment of a disabled character was incredibly ableist, and they didn’t even bother to try and explain that person’s “miraculous recovery,” just shoehorned it in for a happy ending.

Such a great story line and idea. Great acting and descriptions.

I’m absolutely loving “Borrasca” for it’s fantastic production & exceptional vocal acting. The show is great, however in Season 2 ep 7 “Glorious Footnote Pt. II” at about 17:30 Sam’s PO Leah tells him she has told the staff not to give him morphine & he agrees. This is FALSE & actually contrary to the current standard of care. I know it’s not real but bc of it’s popularity, millions may hear this lie & believe dangerous lie. Sam suffered a gunshot wound to the chest & has been beaten severely; IRL he would have gone to the OR & come out ventilated w/ a chest tube. Treatment w/ IV pain meds would be essential to his recovery. As a nurse & recovering addict myself, I encounter this idea on a regular basis & want set the record straight ADDICTS SHOULD RECEIVE PAIN MEDS WHEN THEY HAVE BEEN SERIOUSLY INJURED

Spoiler warning I loved it I just could have done without the end relationship between Kyle and Kimber. Like why? Gross.

yes. good production, good story line, but very disturbing, so if you're not into dark stuff then move along

Fantastic story! So stoked that Cole Sprouse is putting use to his talents! I can’t wait to see what else he comes out with!

Put it on to make my hour commute go by faster and found myself sitting in the driveway every night finishing episodes. Really well done.

OMG . It’s a good thing there are only two seasons. I couldn’t stop Listening once I started. Wow. Just wow ! Great podcast. Could have done without all excessive drug use and f-bombs.

This might be the best audio drama I’ve ever listened to!!! The end is great and leaves it perfectly set up for the next season!!

Warning: it’s darker than you might think, so if this isn’t for you, stay away. For those who’s into this, you won’t regret it. Cole Sprouse’ is an amazing actor and producer and I’m shocked and horrified that someone would even create something like this. Huge shoutout to the writer(s), cast and crew.

Cole sprouse is a captivating Sam Walker and really brings the character to life. For those who gave this one star due to the disturbing content: You probably wouldn't be able to handle the depravity of the real world. Worse things than this story happen in real life all the time, atleast you can terrify yourself in the comfort and safety of your own home

The premise of this show is fun and fairly entertaining until season 1 episode 9. I had to turn it off because of the extremely disturbing content. If you or someone you know has been a victim of r*pe please do yourself a favor and stay away from this podcast. I can’t believe someone would write something so horrific.

I really enjoyed this audio drama. I think it’s one of the best I have ever heard. After listening to all of what qcode offers, this was my favorite.The writing was great and I loved the actors.Plus it’s super creepy and a little scary.

This is a great story! I was on the edge of my seat the whole time. One day while listening, my husband thought it was a movie I was watching. The actors and sound effects are amazing.

A horrifying audio fiction that has haunted me since I finished season 2. I promise if you start this, you wont be able to stop until the end.

After listening all the way through and listening again makes it so much creepier. If you want a thing to listen to more than once, this is it.

I understand that rape happens all the time but did we really need to hear it acted out? This is completely disgusting and shouldn’t be allowed on any streaming platform

This podcast is excellent from beginning to end! The voice actors and audio quality are great. That being said, the situation is really dark so maybe don’t binge listen, like I did. But if you can’t help yourself and find yourself flirting with the edge of a black pill hole of dispair, have some happy movies or music ready to pull you back. Rebecca and Cole, I hope you and the rest of the cast are good, I really do.

Very engaging! Great from start to finish!!!

I put this podcast off and I’m so mad at myself that I did, this was a PHENOMENAL show and super excited for season two and beyond!

Updated Review after Season 2: Disappointing and cliche. The first season had well developed characters and the episodes dealt with intense issues. The episodes were well organized to lure you in and the layering of details that reveal the secrets of Borassca. The 2nd season is painfully cliche. Kimber is an unfortunately stereotypical female character constantly apologizing to Sam, who is all hopped on heroin. They blow their cover instantly because Sam is obnoxiously immature and impulsive. Kimber is decently smart and well prepared and just lets it all go by the wayside for a junkie from her past life. Original review after listening to Season 1: Great show, pleasantly unpredictable. Hope there is a Season 2. Ending was captivating.

Hi, amazing podcast, amazing story, but there are some audio issues and the last episode is cut off so idk how it ends I guess 🥲🥲🥲

I’ll describe season 1 of Borrasca as an excellent premise, but and ending that’s out of left field. Season 2, by contrast, has a convoluted and wishy washy set-up, but a clever (but not totally supported) ending. How to rate such a mixed bag? There’s definitely good writing at play here, and likable characters and voice actors, and the childhood friendship of the trio of friends helps offset the bleak tone at times. At some point though, especially in season 2, the charm the characters have isn’t enough to carry an ambitious takedown plan that has almost no details figured out. One character is heavily compromised while the other does not fulfill the leadership role they began with. The ending outcome is rather in spite of the main characters than because of them. I’ll shout out a clever trick they employ, however. Some podcasts have excellent attributes as well as major flaws, and ultimately Borrasca may be one of them. It’s hard even to justify the ending of the first season, when other alternatives are easily thought of. I can still recommend Borrasca because the first season has an interesting mystery and unfolding. Season 2 shows some of the weaknesses of season 1’s ending, and possibly how it wasn’t entirely thought through. I’ll still recommend season 2 as well because it has its moments.

This was a great story I was in the edge of my seat the whole time! Loved Cole as the main character

I saw this recommended on YouTube by Wendigoon. He was right! This is creepy and well done! Great job and major props to Rebecca and Cole!

Literally my all time favorite podcast. It’s addicting…I chose listening to this over watching tv. 10/10 would recommend!!