S20 Ep18: NoSleep Podcast S20E18

Feb 11, 2024

This podcast explores the dark side of artistic expression through tales of awful artists. It dives into the themes of horror in the film industry, questioned relationships, and therapy. The episodes include stories about drowning scenes, observed and controlled stalking, dark poetry, a warden of a churchyard, mysterious bell ringings, and a leap into a disturbing encounter.

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Introduction

00:00 • 3min

A Dark Water Drowning Scene

03:23 • 3min

Observed and Controlled

06:25 • 9min

Exploring Relationships and Dark Poetry

15:23 • 3min

Warden of the Churchyard

18:46 • 6min

Mysterious Bell Ringings

24:32 • 26min

A Leap of Worlds

50:40 • 5min

It’s Episode 18 of Season 20. Come join us around the campfire for tales about awful artists.

“Fade” written by Maria C. Steinmetz (Story starts around 00:03:10)
TRIGGER WARNING!
Produced by: Phil Michalski
Cast: Narrator – Marie Westbrook, You – Jeff Clement

“The Mortuary in Memphis” written Miguel Alejandro Marquez (Story starts around 00:17:45)
TRIGGER WARNING!
Produced by: Phil Michalski
Cast: The Poet – Peter Lewis, Narrator – Danielle McRae, Sister Maria – Mary Murphy

“The Picture by Lisa B.” written by Riel Rosehill (Story starts around 00:34:45)
TRIGGER WARNING!
Produced by: David Cummings
Cast: Narrator – Jake Benson, Lisa B. – Ash Millman, Lisa’s Boyfriend – David Ault

“Real Art Always Has a Price” written by René Rehn (Story starts around 00:52:00)
TRIGGER WARNING!
Produced by: Phil Michalski
Cast: Mathew – Kyle Akers
Abigail – Sarah Ruth Thomas, Friend – Jeff Clement

“Still Shot” written by Dominic Breeze (Story starts around 01:09:25)
Produced & scored by: David Cummings
Cast: Narrator – Atticus Jackson

“The Muse” written by Jonathan T. Price (Story starts around 01:18:40)
Produced by: Jesse Cornett
Cast: Kurt – Jesse Cornett, Bernard – Graham Rowat, Librarian – Erin Lillis, Mel – Nikolle Doolin, Frank – Mike DelGaudio, Jay – Dan Zappulla, College Girl – Sarah Thomas, Office Woman – Mary Murphy, Mr. Nelson – Matthew Bradford

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.

Click here to learn more about The NoSleep Podcast team
Click here to learn more about Maria C. Steinmetz
Click here to learn more about Riel Rosehill

Executive Producer & Host: David Cummings
Musical score composed by: Brandon Boone
“Still Shot” illustration courtesy of Jörn

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