Overview
For hundreds of years, the eldest-born male of the Flinch family has been servant and guardian to the vampire, Lord Underwood. David had hoped to be spared the horror of serving his family’s lbloodthirsty master, but when he is summoned to the family home in Spain by his dying older brother, he knows his luck has run out.
After fifty years of slumber, Underwood is to be resurrected from the grave in a ritual of human sacrifice, and David, by right of succession, is to be his resurrector. But there is another Flinch – one who craves the role of guardian to the vampire: David’s sister, Lydia. It’s a job she means to have, even if it means making David’s the first blood shed in this new age of Underwood and Flinch.
Underwood and Flinch is a three-time Parsec Award-winning vampire saga by Mike Bennett - praised by listeners for its rich storytelling and atmospheric narration by the author. With six seasons (and counting), plus bonus stories and classic horror readings like Dracula, this is binge-worthy storytelling at its bloodiest. Press play. Lord Underwood is waking up.
“Bennett’s ‘Underwood and Flinch’ saga is the best hidden literary gem in existence. Experience the same thrill you have when you find an unsigned underground band that blows your mind.”
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276 Episodes
Master of the House. Underwood continues the tale of his origin adventure in Colonial Virginia. Music on the podcast: Hitman Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Transcribed - Published: 8 May 2026
We continue the London story, this time catching up with Coleridge and learning all about what went down behind the scenes when we were only seeing things from the perspective of Underwood and Flinch and friends. Music on the podcast: Hitman Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Transcribed - Published: 8 April 2026
Back to London, where we renew our acquaintance with Detective Sergeant Larry Beck, Claire Redmond's partner. Larry seems to be privy to some news that's soon to be released to the public regarding what happened in the London Vampire affair. Although to you and I, it may sound a little ... dubious. Music on the podcast: Hitman Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Transcribed - Published: 5 March 2026
We return to 1719, where Underwood's quest for Martha continues. Pack your dreary puritan clobber, you'll want to blend in 🙂 Music on the podcast: Hitman Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Transcribed - Published: 8 February 2026
We rejoin the Still of the Night storyline, where Rose brings us to meet an old friend. Music on the podcast: Hitman Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Transcribed - Published: 8 January 2026
Underwood begins the continuation of his origin story, picking up from where we left it way back at the end of Season 2. Music on the podcast: Hitman Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Transcribed - Published: 6 December 2025
Meanwhile, back in London, we rejoin Detective Chief Superintendent Coleridge, for whom the hunt for the second London Vampire is just beginning. This chapter was originally the first in a spin-off novel from the main story called Still of The Night. It now forms part of the overall tapestry of Season 7. Music on the podcast: Hitman Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Transcribed - Published: 5 November 2025
Season 7 of Underwood and Flinch begins! To use a Friends"type title, this can be The One with the Private Jet. Music on the podcast: Hitman Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Transcribed - Published: 6 October 2025
The finale of Season Six. Mike Bennett's Underwood and Flinch at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/mikebennett Music: Hitman Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Transcribed - Published: 9 September 2025
In the penultimate episode of Season 6, our heroes gather underground as trouble gathers up above. Mike Bennett's Underwood and Flinch at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/mikebennett Music: Hitman Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Transcribed - Published: 4 August 2025
Claire Redmond finally tracks down the elusive London Vampire - but the truth she uncovers is darker than she ever imagined. Mike Bennett's Underwood and Flinch at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/mikebennett Music: Hitman Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Transcribed - Published: 5 July 2025
Huzzah! A double episode! Two episodes of the original Patreon podcast of Underwood and Flinch Underground in one podcast. Mike Bennett's Underwood and Flinch at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/mikebennett Music: Hitman Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Transcribed - Published: 14 June 2025
In this episode we rejoin David and friends as they venture to Rose's subterranean apartment next to Aldwych Underground station - and no, they are not expected. Music: Hitman Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Transcribed - Published: 6 May 2025
A big episode. It includes what was originally a cut scene from the original Underwood and Flinch Underground podcast at Patreon. The scene ultimately became part of the podcast, and so it appears here. It returns us to Season 3 Ep 2 of Underwood and Flinch, just after David's return to England. The episode then moves forward in time to rejoin Claire Redmond, who has an unwelcome visitor in her bedroom. Music: Hitman Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Transcribed - Published: 9 April 2025
An alert. The last three episodes of this podcast were posted in error. They have now been replaced with the correct episodes. It's been a massive mistake on my part and I apologise unreservedly.
Transcribed - Published: 13 March 2025
Miguel gets home to a difficult conversation with Cynthia. .
Transcribed - Published: 9 March 2025
Episode 7. In which we return to Lydia's ordeal at the hands of Celeste. This episode also features a last update on the U&F TV series.
Transcribed - Published: 10 February 2025
Happy New Year 2025! In this episode, Gerald and Miguel's dastardly night out continues.
Transcribed - Published: 10 January 2025
Gerald and Miguel's dastardly night out in Brighton begins.
Transcribed - Published: 5 December 2024
A full-length stereo edition of Mike Bennett's, Hair and Skin. A black comedy horror tale about a man who undergoes a highly unorthodox hair transplant. Madness, murder and mayhem abound!!
Transcribed - Published: 21 November 2024
A date with James Harrington, and things don't go quite as expected.
Transcribed - Published: 4 November 2024
Gerald finds flaws in Lydia's dastardly plans - and it's not that the plans lack dastardliness.
Transcribed - Published: 3 October 2024
Anniversary episode! This is the 100th episode of the U&F Saga in this podcast feed, so in addition to the story content - in which the Black Circle reconvene, and you-know-who is NOT happy - there are celebratory comments and best wishes from listeners. Huzzah!!
Transcribed - Published: 6 September 2024
Season 6 begins, and we rejoin Claire Redmond, newest member of the Occult Crimes Unit.
Transcribed - Published: 5 August 2024
the return of Damo and Rose, and the finale of Underwood and Flinch Season Five. Stay subscribed! Because Season Six starts right here in August 2024.
Transcribed - Published: 15 July 2024
Underwood and Flinch Season 5 continues. To take part in part in the Season 6 poll on my website, visit: MikeBennettAuthor.com
Transcribed - Published: 9 July 2024
A date with James Harrington. And as dates go, it's ... unusual. Follow Mike on social media: Facebook Instagram Patreon Threads
Transcribed - Published: 1 July 2024
Tensions among the Black Circle continue to rise.
Transcribed - Published: 24 June 2024
Episode 11, in which a homeless young woman now finds herself with a roof over her head ... unfortunately.
Transcribed - Published: 14 June 2024
A visit to Ronnie Bishop's apartment.
Transcribed - Published: 7 June 2024
David gets a lesson from Daventry and West on the last fifty years of the Malleus.
Transcribed - Published: 4 June 2024
David gets a lesson from Daventry and West on the last fifty years of the Malleus.
Transcribed - Published: 4 June 2024
Our story returns to London, and a dinner date on Primrose Hill.
Transcribed - Published: 24 May 2024
The OCU are on the trail of the London Vampire.
Transcribed - Published: 18 May 2024
Episode 6, in which we discover what Ronnie Bishop did after seeing David run off into Holborn station.
Transcribed - Published: 10 May 2024
Vampiric goings-on continue in the small Spanish town of Almacena. Mike's quiet photography adventures can be witnessed on Instagram as MikeBennettAuthor.
Transcribed - Published: 3 May 2024
Gerald and Cynthia's morning of adventure.
Transcribed - Published: 28 April 2024
Season Five Episode Three: In Almacena, Spain, Gerald and Cynthia Benson step back into centre stage.
Transcribed - Published: 18 April 2024
In which we resume the story of Damo Sullivan. And hey, if you get a moment, please share the Underwood and Flinch podcast on your preferred social media app. Getting the word out there in any way possible is a priceless contribution to the ongoing health of the podcast. Many thanks!
Transcribed - Published: 8 April 2024
The Underwood and Flinch saga resumes! Welcome to Season Five. This episode takes up the story immediately where we left it at the end of Season Four. No spoilers, but suffice it to say that David Flinch is in a tight spot.
Transcribed - Published: 29 March 2024
In this episode, Mike interviews Australian author and podcaster Myke Bartlett about his return to podcasting and the world of Salmon and Dusk. Visit the Salmon and Dusk website here: https://salmonanddusk.com/ Music on the podcast: Hep Cats Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Transcribed - Published: 20 February 2024
The latest news from Mike Bennett. Also, M and P share what's been on their TV, including The Crown, Season 6, which leads Mike into some reminiscence on the death of Princess Diana, and one of his favourite childhood shows from the 1970s.
Transcribed - Published: 22 November 2023
What's Mike's favourite vampire movie? Werewolf movie? Zombie movie? These questions and a number of others are answered by both Mike and Pauline in this episode. Also, Spotify and Patreon have joined up to make Patreon content available through Spotify. More info here: https://mikebennettauthor.com/2023/08/23/get-patreon-podcasts-via-spotify/ Music: "Hep Cats" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Transcribed - Published: 24 August 2023
The Mike Bennett Podcast: Episode 2. In this episode, Mike reveals the results of the listener poll on who should play Lydia Flinch in the (possible) U&F TV series and also shares his thoughts on the current strikes happening in Hollywood. Music: "Hep Cats" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Transcribed - Published: 19 July 2023
I'm back with an update about what’s going on with me, the latest on the possible U&F TV series, and some listener feedback I received regarding the “cut scene” episode from U&F Season 4. It was the one where Ronnie Bishop told David about an old flame called Isobel May, who disappeared after becoming involved with a mysterious (vampire) figure called “Vincent”. So if you’ve unsubscribed from my podcast, resubscribe to get plugged back in. I’ll be posting a new podcast every month from now on. Music: "Hep Cats" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Transcribed - Published: 22 June 2023
The season finale of Underwood and Flinch Season 4. Links Mike's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mikebennett How to use your Patreon RSS code and apps that work with it: https://support.patreon.com/hc/en-us/articles/360041347732--How-to-use-your-custom-audio-RSS-link
Transcribed - Published: 26 April 2023
Huzzah!! David, Damo, Redmond, Coleridge, and Valentine all star in this penultimate episode of U&F Season 4.
Transcribed - Published: 19 April 2023
Picking up straight from Episode 14, with four men running into an Underground station, and none of them knowing quite what is going on. Links: Mike at SubStack https://mikebennett.substack.com Music from https://filmmusic.io "Backbay Lounge" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Transcribed - Published: 12 April 2023
A bonus episode! This is a cutscene from the previous episode (Episode 14). What happens in it isn't an official part of the story, but I thought you might enjoy it as a bit of bonus content. In the episode, I mention my Substack chat thingy. Here's a link to that chat: https://mikebennett.substack.com/p/underwood-and-flinch-season-4-bonus/comments And finally, the bed music on the podcast is ... Music from https://filmmusic.io "Backbay Lounge" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Transcribed - Published: 11 April 2023
David and Ronnie's pub conversation takes an interesting turn.
Transcribed - Published: 5 April 2023
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