Marcus Damanda

Guest Marcus Damanda, author of “Murdered Darlings,” discusses the emotional impact of 'killing your darlings' in the publishing industry. The narrator reflects on their guilt and contemplates murder, but instead plans a celebratory dinner with their editor. The podcast concludes with a farewell, post-Halloween recovery wishes, and acknowledgments to the production team.

It’s Episode 24 of Season 19. We ponder weak and weary with tales about vicious visitors. “Kaleidoscope Eyes” written by Duncan Rivers (Story starts around 00:04:45) TRIGGER WARNING! Produced by: Phil Michalski Cast: Narrator – Atticus Jackson “A Monster Is Coming to Dinner” written by John Beardify (Story starts around 00:14:20) TRIGGER WARNING! Produced by: Jeff Clement Cast: Narrator – Jeff Clement, Mother – Nikolle Doolin “Die Smiling” written by Marcus Damanda (Story starts around 00:26:00) TRIGGER WARNING! Produced by: Phil Michalski Cast: Narrator – Graham Rowat, Ritchie Englander – David Cummings, Evaline Grassley – Nichole Goodnight “Man on the Street” written by Josh Schlossberg (Story starts around 01:09:20) TRIGGER WARNING! Produced & scored by: David Cummings Cast: Narrator – Dan Zappulla, Man – Jesse Cornett, Woman – Danielle McRae “The Dancer at the Red Door” written by Douglas Smith (Story starts around 01:25:25) TRIGGER WARNING! Produced by: Jesse Cornett Cast: Narrator – Kristen DiMercurio, Alexander King – Peter Lewis, The Dancer – Sarah Thomas, Beroald – David Ault, Shelby – Jesse Cornett This episode is sponsored by: ZocDoc - Zocdoc is a free app that shows you doctors who are patient-reviewed, take your insurance, and are available when you need them. Go to Zocdoc.com/nosleep and download the Zocdoc app for free. Then start your search for a top-rated doctor today. Click here to learn more about The NoSleep Podcast team Click here to learn more about Duncan Rivers Click here to learn more about John Beardify Click here to learn more about Marcus Damanda Click here to learn more about Josh Schlossberg Click here to learn more about Douglas Smith Executive Producer & Host: David Cummings Musical score composed by: Brandon Boone “Die Smiling” illustration courtesy of Jörn 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. The works of Edgar Allan Poe reside in the public domain.