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The NoSleep Podcast is a multi-award winning anthology series of original horror stories, with rich atmospheric music to enhance the frightening tales.

The NoSleep Podcast

It's Episode 02 of Season 22. The voices are calling with tales of sinister solutions.

"Bank Deposits" written by Blair Daniels (Story starts around 00:04:00)

TRIGGER WARNING!

Produced by: Jeff Clement

Cast: Lynn - Erin Lillis, Jerry - Kyle Akers

"The 17" written by Adrian DeLeon (Story starts around 00:25:10)

TRIGGER WARNING!

Produced by: Phil Michalski

Cast: Mark - Graham Rowat, Evie - Linsay Rousseau

"Improvisation" written by Andrew Osborne (Story starts around 00:41:30)

TRIGGER WARNING!

Produced by: Jesse Cornett

Cast: Jenny - Sarah Thomas, Jack - Mike DelGaudio

"What Becomes of Human Resources" written by Rob Tiemstra (Story starts around 01:19:10)

TRIGGER WARNING!

Produced by: Phil Michalski

Cast: Narrator - Nikolle Doolin, Hannah - Mary Murphy, Mr. Cole - Atticus Jackson

"And the Thunder Rolls" written by James Turnbow (Story starts around 01:54:30)

TRIGGER WARNING!

Produced by: Claudius Moore

Cast: Bo - Jeff Clement, Claire - Kristen DiMercurio, Riley - Mary Murphy, Ripley - Kyle Akers, Justine - Katabelle Ansari, Weatherman - Atticus Jackson, Security Mark - Matthew Bradford

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Executive Producer & Host: David Cummings

Musical score composed by: Brandon Boone

"What Becomes of Human Resources" illustration courtesy of Alia Synesthesia

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S22 Ep2: NoSleep Podcast S22E02

It's Episode 03 of Season 22. The voices are calling with tales of stranger strangers.

"Collected" written by by Joshua Ginsberg (Story starts around 00:03:15)

TRIGGER WARNING!

Produced by: Jeff Clement

Cast: Narrator - Linsay Rousseau, Rob - Matthew Bradford, Justin - Graham Rowat, Ella - Danielle McRae

"Maintenance" written by Stefan Huggins (Story starts around 00:18:25)

TRIGGER WARNING!

Produced by: Phil Michalski

Cast: Narrator - Dan Zappulla, Man - Atticus Jackson, Police Officer - Mike DelGaudio, Hotel Receptionist - Danielle McRae

"Interrogation" written by Aj Novel (Story starts around 00:47:10)

TRIGGER WARNING!

Produced by: Claudius Moore

Cast: Deacon Black - Peter Lewis, Detective Halen - Mike DelGaudio, Detective Williams - Marie Westbrook, Detective Vargas - Atticus Jackson, Musgrove - Jesse Cornett

"To Whom It May Concern" written by Beth Carpenter (Story starts around 01:09:50)

Produced by: Phil Michalski

Cast: Narrator - Ash Millman, Eliza - Erika Sanderson, She - Erika Sanderson

"Peddler's Pond" written by Scott Taylor (Story starts around 01:32:30)

TRIGGER WARNING!

Produced by: Jesse Cornett

Cast: Narrator - Jeff Clement, Missy - Sarah Thomas, Voice #1 - Graham Rowat, Voice #2 - Matthew Bradford, Rocky - David Cummings

This episode is sponsored by:

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Click here to learn more about The NoSleep Podcast team 

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Executive Producer & Host: David Cummings

Musical score composed by: Brandon Boone

"Interrogation" illustration courtesy of Krys Hookuh

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S22 Ep3: NoSleep Podcast S22E03

It's Episode 04 of Season 22. The voices are calling for a full-length Christmas Spectacular.

"Sam's Christmas Abomination" written by Beth Carpenter (Story starts around 00:03:30)

TRIGGER WARNING!

Produced by: Jeff Clement

Cast: Jeanie - Ash Millman, Sam - David Ault, Subira - Penny Scott-Andrews, Mina - Erika Sanderson, Jimmy - James Cleveland, NotSanta - Conor Larkin, Delivery Guy - Jake Benson

"The Instant Before Christmas" written by Lisel Jones (Story starts around 00:28:05)

Produced by: Jesse Cornett

Cast: Colette - Nichole Goodnight, Marc - Matthew Bradford, Constance - Nikolle Doolin, Man - Jeff Clement

"Hurry Down the Chimney Tonight" written by T. Michael Argent (Story starts around 00:59:40)

TRIGGER WARNING!

Produced by: Claudius Moore

Cast: Matt - Graham Rowat, Meredith - Mary Murphy

"Don't Eat Yellow Snow!" written by R.J. Ren (Story starts around 01:34:00)

Produced by: Phil Michalski

Cast: Robby - James Cleveland, Dad - David Ault, Mum - Erika Sanderson, Granddad - Jake Benson, Grandma - Penny Scott-Andrews

This episode is sponsored by:

Betterhelp - This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/nosleep and get on your way to being your best self.

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Click here to learn more about The NoSleep Podcast team

Click here to learn more about Lisel Jones

Click here to learn more about T. Michael Argent

Click here to learn more about R.J. Ren

Executive Producer & Host: David Cummings

Musical score composed by: Brandon Boone

"Christmas 2024" illustration courtesy of Catriel Tallarico

Audio program ©2024 - Creative Reason Media Inc. - All Rights Reserved - No reproduction or use of this content is permitted without the express written consent of Creative Reason Media Inc. The copyrights for each story are held by the respective authors.

S22 Ep4: NoSleep Podcast S22E04 Christmas 2024

The NoSleep Podcast is taking a Christmas break but that doesn't mean there aren't some Christmas specials to enjoy!

"Christmas Santa" written by Jill Benson (Story starts around 00:05:30)

Produced & scored by: David Cummings

Cast: Narrator - Peter Lewis, Police Officer - Erin Lillis, Uncle Mark - Graham Rowat

"Old Nick" written by Charlie Davenport (Story starts around 00:42:30)

Produced by: Jesse Cornett

Cast: Pete - Jeff Clement, Grandpa - Graham Rowat, Old Nick - David Cummings, Grandma - Erin Lillis, Mom - Mary Murphy

"Tomte" written by Marcus Damanda (Story starts around 01:24:15)

Produced by: Phil Michalski

Cast: Tomte - Jesse Cornett, The One in the Tree - David Ault, The Cradle Robber - Atticus Jackson, The Missus, Loretta Rosewood - Jessica McEvoy, The Hubby, Benson Rosewood - David Cummings, Assorted Chanting Cats - Mary Murphy, Erin Lillis, Graham Rowat

This episode is sponsored by:

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Betterhelp - This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/nosleep and get on your way to being your best self.

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Click here to learn more about The NoSleep Podcast team

Click here to learn more about Jill Benson

Click here to learn more about Marcus Damanda

Executive Producer & Host: David Cummings

Musical score composed by: Brandon Boone

"Holiday Hiatus 2024 SNL" illustration courtesy of Alexandra Cruz

Audio program ©2023 - Creative Reason Media Inc. - All Rights Reserved - No reproduction or use of this content is permitted without the express written consent of Creative Reason Media Inc. The copyrights for each story are held by the respective authors.

S22: NoSleep Podcast Holiday Hiatus 2024 #1

The NoSleep Podcast wraps up our holiday break with stories about losing your mind!

"Regarding the Diagnosis and Treatment of Changeling Disorder

(Marquardt's Disease)" written by Larry Allen Tyler (Story starts around 00:04:30)

Produced & scored by: David Cummings

Cast: Narrator - Kristen DiMercurio, Roger Hoag - Peter Lewis, Dr. Marquardt - Graham Rowat, Young Man - Atticus Jackson

"X" written by Jenna Dietzer (Story starts around 00:34:45)

Produced by: Jesse Cornett

Cast: Rachel - Sarah Ruth Thomas, Yara - Nichole Goodnight, Becky - Katabelle Ansari, Rush #1 - Marie Westbrook, Rush #2 - Danielle McRae, Rush #3 - Linsay Rousseau, Chi Sister #1 - Mary Murphy, Chi Sister #2 - Erin Lillis

This episode is sponsored by:

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Click here to learn more about The NoSleep Podcast team

Click here to learn more about Jenna Dietzer

Executive Producer & Host: David Cummings

Musical score composed by: Brandon Boone

"Holiday Hiatus 2025 New Year" illustration courtesy of Alexandra Cruz

Audio program ©2023 - Creative Reason Media Inc. - All Rights Reserved - No reproduction or use of this content is permitted without the express written consent of Creative Reason Media Inc. The copyrights for each story are held by the respective authors.

S22: NoSleep Podcast Holiday Hiatus 2024 #2

It's Episode 05 of Season 22. The voices are calling with tales of despicable darkness.

"Fast Food" written by Will Rogers (Story starts around 00:03:20)

Produced by: Phil Michalski

Cast: Narrator - AllontÈ Barakat, Customer - Will Rogers

"They Were My Band" written by Dan LeRoy (Story starts around 00:16:25)

Produced by: Phil Michalski

Cast: Rob Myers - Dan Zappulla, Ramon - Atticus Jackson, Neighbor #1 - Erin Lillis, Neighbor #2 - Matthew Bradford, News Article - Sarah Thomas

"Keep Smiling" written by Edward R. Stapleton III (Story starts around 00:53:25)

Produced by: Claudius Moore

Cast: Narrator - Kristen DiMercurio, Wesley - Peter Lewis, Rhonda - Wafiyyah White, Ron - Kyle Akers

Jordan - Matthew Bradford, Accident Victim - Jeff Clement, Charlie - Allonté Barakat, Jim - Jesse Cornett, Parking Attendant - David Cummings

"The Raven Man" written by Daniel J. Greene (Story starts around 01:09:40)

TRIGGER WARNING!

Produced by: Jesse Cornett

Cast: Narrator - Graham Rowat, Receptionist - Marie Westbrook, Old Woman - Erika Sanderson, Young Cashier - Tanja Milojevic, Bartender - Jake Benson, Bar Patron - David Cummings

"Lucky" written by M.J. Suen (Story starts around 02:01:40)

TRIGGER WARNING!

Produced by: Jeff Clement

Cast: Narrator - Linsay Rousseau, Dalia - Jessica McEvoy, Leanette - Erin Lillis, Thought-Voice #1 - Jesse Cornett, Thought-Voice #2 - Atticus Jackson, Thought-Voice #3 - Jeff Clement

This episode is sponsored by:

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Click here to learn more about The NoSleep Podcast team

Click here to learn more about Dan LeRoy

Click here to learn more about M.J. Suen

Executive Producer & Host: David Cummings

Musical score composed by: Brandon Boone

"The Raven Man" illustration courtesy of Thea Arnman

Audio program ©2024 - Creative Reason Media Inc. - All Rights Reserved - No reproduction or use of this content is permitted without the express written consent of Creative Reason Media Inc. The copyrights for each story are held by the respective authors.

S22 Ep5: NoSleep Podcast S22E05

It's Episode 06 of Season 22. The voices are calling with tales of trapped torment.

"Belly of the Beast" written by Matthew Owen Jones (Story starts around 00:04:45)

Produced by: Claudius Moore

Cast: Narrator - Ash Millman, Reeves - James Cleveland, Commander Lewis - Andy Cresswell, Harding - Conor Larkin, Boyle - Jake Benson, Voice - David Cummings

"I Have Cold Feet" written by Manen Lyset (Story starts around 00:32:25)

TRIGGER WARNING!

Produced by: Phil Michalski

Cast: Narrator - Jessica McEvoy

"Fret" written by Darren Kerr (Story starts around 00:37:30)

TRIGGER WARNING!

Produced by: Jesse Cornett

Cast: Franny - Erika Sanderson, Archivist - Andy Cresswell

"Snakes Came Down from the Mountain" written by Venita Bonds (Story starts around 01:13:50)

TRIGGER WARNING!

Produced by: Jeff Clement

Cast: Narrator - Atticus Jackson, Ruth - Erin Lillis, Eric - Elie Hirschman, Sara Anne - Sarah Thomas, Danny Ray - Reagen Tacker, Haint - Jake Benson, Amos - Jesse Cornett

"The Love Between Robert and Eloise" written by EV Deal (Story starts around 01:34:45)

TRIGGER WARNING!

Produced by: Phil Michalski

Cast: Robert - Alan Burgon, Narrator - Conor Larkin

This episode is sponsored by:

LiveGood - LiveGood believes that everyone deserves access to high-quality supplements without the insane markups. They offer premium products formulated by an industry-leading team of natural health experts. Head to livegood.com/nosleep to save 10% on your first order.

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Click here to learn more about The NoSleep Podcast team

Click here to learn more about Alan Burgon

Click here to learn more about Matthew Owen Jones

Click here to learn more about Manen Lyset

Click here to learn more about Venita Bonds

Executive Producer & Host: David Cummings

Musical score composed by: Brandon Boone

"The Love Between Robert and Eloise" illustration courtesy of Hasani Walker

Audio program ©2024 - Creative Reason Media Inc. - All Rights Reserved - No reproduction or use of this content is permitted without the express written consent of Creative Reason Media Inc. The copyrights for each story are held by the respective authors.

S22 Ep6: NoSleep Podcast S22E06

It's Episode 07 of Season 22. The voices are calling with tales of strange strangers.

"In the Dark There Is a Hand" written by Michael Paul Kozlowsky (Story starts around 00:03:30)

Produced by: Phil Michalski

Cast: Narrator - Peter Lewis

"Benson Bridge" written by Katelyn Barbee (Story starts around 00:21:55)

Produced by: Jeff Clement

Cast: Narrator - Nikolle Doolin, Girl - Nichole Goodnight

"Stay on Trail" written by Shaun O'Loughlin (Story starts around 00:31:25)

Produced by: Jesse Cornett

Cast: Mark - Kyle Akers, Todd - Dan Zappulla, Park Ranger - Reagen Tacker

"The Loneliest Highway" written by Prior Lokason (Story starts around 01:10:50)

Produced by: Claudius Moore

Cast: Narrator - Mike DelGaudio, Elroy - Jesse Cornett, Sarah - Kristen DiMercurio

"Child's Right" written by Cam Kerkau (Story starts around 01:39:55)

TRIGGER WARNING!

Produced by: Phil Michalski

Cast: David - Graham Rowat, Jackie - Erin Lillis, The Boy - Atticus Jackson, The Girl - Mary Murphy

This episode is sponsored by:

Thrive Market - Thrive Market is on a mission to make healthy and sustainable living easy and affordable for everyone. Head to thrivemarket.com/nosleep to get 30% off your first order plus a FREE $60 gift.

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Click here to learn more about The NoSleep Podcast team

Click here to learn more about Michael Paul Kozlowsky

Click here to learn more about Prior Lokason

Click here to learn more about Cam Kerkau

Executive Producer & Host: David Cummings

Musical score composed by: Brandon Boone

"The Loneliest Highway" illustration courtesy of Kelly Turnbull

Audio program ©2024 - Creative Reason Media Inc. - All Rights Reserved - No reproduction or use of this content is permitted without the express written consent of Creative Reason Media Inc. The copyrights for each story are held by the respective authors.

S22 Ep7: NoSleep Podcast S22E07

It's Episode 08 of Season 22. The voices are calling with tales of horrifying homes.

"Rocky Road" written by Zoe Hathcoat (Story starts around 00:03:00)

Produced by: Jeff Clement

Cast: Narrator - Nichole Goodnight, Mom - Marie Westbrook, Dad - Elie Hirschman

"My Favorite Streamer" written by Arvee Fantilagan (Story starts around 00:15:50)

TRIGGER WARNING!

Produced by: Phil Michalski

Cast: Narrator - Danielle McRae, Farmer Fran - Sarah Thomas, Chatter #1 - Marie Westbrook, Chatter #2 - Kristen DiMercurio, Chatter #3 - James Cleveland, Chatter #4 - Allonté Barakat, Goat #1 - Dan Zappulla, Goat #2 - Mary Murphy, Goat #3 - Jeff Clement, Andre - Graham Rowat, Andrea - Erika Sanderson, Voice - Elie Hirschman, Pascal - Matthew Bradford

"I Can Sleep Anywhere" written by Dan LeRoy (Story starts around 00:41:20)

TRIGGER WARNING!

Produced by: Phil Michalski

Cast: Narrator - Atticus Jackson, Bobby - Graham Rowat, Ty - Jeff Clement, Rita - Kristen DiMercurio

"The Hook" written by Will Rogers (Story starts around 01:10:55)

TRIGGER WARNING!

Produced by: Claudius Moore

Cast: Narrator - Linsay Rousseau, Grandma - Erika Sanderson

"Only the Turtles Know" written by Austin Hill (Story starts around 01:25:45)

Produced by: Jesse Cornett

Cast: Narrator - Jesse Cornett, Tortoiseshell Girl - Mary Murphy, Backpack - Matthew Bradford, Driver - Allonté Barakat

This episode is sponsored by:

Rocket Money - Rocket Money is the app that helps you identify and stop paying for subscriptions you don't need, want, or simply forgot about. Stop wasting money on things you don't use. Cancel your unwanted subscriptions by going to RocketMoney.com/nosleep

Click here to learn more about The NoSleep Podcast team

Click here to learn more about Arvee Fantilagan

Click here to learn more about Dan LeRoy

Executive Producer & Host: David Cummings

Musical score composed by: Brandon Boone

"My Favorite Streamer" illustration courtesy of Jen Tracy

Audio program ©2024 - Creative Reason Media Inc. - All Rights Reserved - No reproduction or use of this content is permitted without the express written consent of Creative Reason Media Inc. The copyrights for each story are held by the respective authors.

S22 Ep8: NoSleep Podcast S22E08

It's Episode 09 of Season 22. The voices are calling with tales of spilt guilt.

"Here Lies" written by Ophelia Diaz (Story starts around 00:02:50)

TRIGGER WARNING!

Produced by: Claudius Moore

Cast: Narrator - Graham Rowat, Sean - Dan Zappulla

"The Call" written by A.M. Maroun (Story starts around 00:25:15)

TRIGGER WARNING!

Produced by: Jeff Clement

Cast: Narrator - Linsay Rousseau, Caller - Peter Lewis, Listener #1 - Matthew Bradford, Listener #2 - Sarah Thomas

"Daniel Cordulo and the Fog" written by Larry Allen Tyler (Story starts around 00:38:45)

TRIGGER WARNING!

Produced by: Jesse Cornett

Cast: Daniel Cordell - Jeff Clement, Garber - David Cummings, Officer 1 - Sarah Thomas, Officer 2 - Matthew Bradford, Grandmother - Mary Murphy, Teacher - Nikolle Doolin, Prosecuting Attorney - Mike DelGaudio, Voices - Elie Hirschman, Nichole Goodnight, Reagen Tacker, Marie Westbrook, Atticus Jackson, Kristen DiMercurio, Danielle McRae, Jesse Cornett

"What the Mud Gave" written by Jim Horlock (Story starts around 01:16:30)

TRIGGER WARNING!

Produced by: Phil Michalski

Cast: Narrator - David Ault, Lorna - Ash Millman, Father - Andy Cresswell

"The Last Testament of Adam Booker" written by Evangelos Xydes (Story starts around 01:29:30)

Produced by: Phil Michalski

Cast: Adam Booker - Jake Benson, Narrator - Erika Sanderson, Jenkins - Andy Cresswell, Fitz - James Cleveland, Simmons - Guy Woodward, Lieutenant - David Ault

This episode is sponsored by:

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Click here to learn more about The NoSleep Podcast team

Click here to learn more about Ophelia Diaz

Click here to learn more about A.M. Maroun

Click here to learn more about Jim Horlock

Click here to learn more about Evangelos Xydes

Executive Producer & Host: David Cummings

Musical score composed by: Brandon Boone

"The Last Testament of Adam Booker" illustration courtesy of Krys Hookuh

Audio program ©2024 - Creative Reason Media Inc. - All Rights Reserved - No reproduction or use of this content is permitted without the express written consent of Creative Reason Media Inc. The copyrights for each story are held by the respective authors.

S22 Ep9: NoSleep Podcast S22E09

Our 12th episode of The Nosleep Podcast brings you tales of unwanted visitors and betrayed friendships. Featuring horror stories from the Reddit.com horror writing community, these stories will keep you awake as the darkness of the night surrounds you.

This episode features these stories:

The Smiling Man written by Cedric (Redditor leutroyal) and read by Max Glaspey (Redditor MonthlyMarmot).

Angel written by Chris Coffman (Redditor snapjamma55) and read by Jacob Comeau (Redditor Jakemasterflex).

A Horrible Game written by Lexie X. (Redditor LexieX) and read by Christina Scholz (Redditor giant_squid).

They Were Looking Back at Me written by Ben Peirce (Redditor ScumbagRedditor) and read by Stephen Hanson (Redditor Monycker).

 

 

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