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Why horror film maestro Jordan Peele is entering the scripted podcast realm

The Spotify podcast series "Quiet Part Loud" marks the first audio-only series for executive producer Jordan Peele.

A washed-up radio host aims to clear his name by uncovering the truth behind the disappearance of three Muslim American teens. But as his investigation unfolds, the broadcaster confronts his own biases and discovers a monster that is even more nefarious than he imagined.

That's the plotline for "Quiet Part Loud," a new Spotify podcast series that is executive produced by Oscar-winning filmmaker Jordan Peele.

The 12-episode podcast — which debuted last week — marks the first audio-only series for Peele, who is best known for his big-screen horror movies such as "Get Out," "Us" and "Nope."

"Your imagination's darkest, scariest nightmare is much worse than any monster we can visualize

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