
The NoSleep Podcast
The NoSleep Podcast is a multi-award winning anthology series of original horror stories, with rich atmospheric music to enhance the frightening tales.
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Jul 9, 2023 • 1h 8min
S19 Ep23: NoSleep Podcast S19E23
It’s Episode 23 of Season 19. We ponder weak and weary with tales about vile vanishings.
“Fixed in Time” written by Steven Paulsen (Story starts around 00:04:15)
TRIGGER WARNING!
Produced by: Phil Michalski
Cast: Pat – Ilana Charnelle, Dr Singh – Rima Chaddha Mycynek
“The Prizrak Case” written by Rene Rehn (Story starts around 00:21:20)
Produced by: Jeff Clement
Cast: Narrator – Ash Millman
“What Happened When Paula Got a Dog” written by Zach Moser (Story starts around 00:41:00)
Produced & scored by: David Cummings
Cast: Narrator – Erin Lillis, Gerald – Jeff Clement, Paula – Mary Murphy
“To Mend His Head” written by Marisca Pichette (Story starts around 01:06:00)
TRIGGER WARNING!
Produced by: Phil Michalski
Cast: Jill – Erika Sanderson, Jack – James Cleveland, Voice – David Ault
“The Dresser” written by Jacob W. Brannan (Story starts around 01:20:45)
TRIGGER WARNING!
Produced by: Jesse Cornett
Cast: Narrator – Mike DelGaudio, Evan Harp – Jesse Cornett, Aubrey Nielsen – Wafiyyah White, Reade – Dan Zappulla, Kelly – Jeff Clement, Celine – Linsay Rousseau, Nurse Amy – Sarah Ruth Thomas, Vance – Atticus Jackson, Captain Lambert – David Cummings, Detective Smith – Graham Rowat
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Executive Producer & Host: David Cummings
Musical score composed by: Brandon Boone
“Fixed in Time” illustration courtesy of Thea Arnman
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.

Jul 2, 2023 • 1h 5min
S19 Ep22: NoSleep Podcast S19E22
It’s Episode 22 of Season 19. We ponder weak and weary with tales about waking nightmares.
“Dream-Land” written by Edgar Allan Poe (Story starts around 00:05:10)
Produced by: Phil Michalski
Cast: Narrator – Dan Zappulla
“Whistleblower” written by Autumn Bettinger (Story starts around 00:09:10)
TRIGGER WARNING!
Produced & scored by: David Cummings
Cast: Narrator – Jesse Cornett, Dana – Wafiyyah White, Emily – Mary Murphy, Will – Kyle Akers
“Blind Spot” written by Larry Hinkle (Story starts around 00:18:20)
TRIGGER WARNING!
Produced by: Jesse Cornett
Cast: Erik – Atticus Jackson, Annie – Erin Lillis
“Where the Soul Leaves the Mind” written by A.C. McAnelly (Story starts around 01:03:00)
TRIGGER WARNING!
Produced by: Phil Michalski
Cast: Narrator – Nikolle Doolin, Chapman – Graham Rowat
“The Train Out of Tokyo” written by Abby Regler (Story starts around 01:25:00)
Produced by: Jeff Clement
Cast: Narrator – Jake Benson
“Behind the Scenes” written by David Farrow (Story starts around 01:40:50)
TRIGGER WARNING!
Produced by: Phil Michalski
Cast: Narrator – Matthew Bradford, Damon Knight – Peter Lewis
“Head Games” written by K.G. Lewis (Story starts around 01:59:35)
Produced & scored by: David Cummings
Cast: Narrator – Linsay Rousseau, Referee – Jeff Clement, Nurse – Danielle McRae, Doctor – Kyle Akers, Mother – Nichole Goodnight
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Executive Producer & Host: David Cummings
Musical score composed by: Brandon Boone
“Behind the Scenes” illustration courtesy of Miggea
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.

Jun 25, 2023 • 1h 10min
S19 Ep21: NoSleep Podcast S19E21
It’s Episode 21 of Season 19. We ponder weak and weary with tales about traveling travails.
“Aurora” written by Robert Sykes (Story starts around 00:04:00)
Produced by: Phil Michalski
Cast: Chuck – Kyle Akers, Dad – Jesse Cornett
“Hindsight” written by Stephanie Scissom (Story starts around 00:30:00)
TRIGGER WARNING!
Produced by: Jeff Clement
Cast: Sarah – Nichole Goodnight, Jesse – Jeff Clement, Sarah’s dad – David Cummings, Riva – Erika Sanderson
“The Halsteds” written by Arvind Veluvali (Story starts around 00:43:45)
Produced & scored by: David Cummings
Cast: Teddy – Dan Zappulla, Slater – Linsay Rousseau, Boone – Atticus Jackson
Jay – Matthew Bradford, Maeve – Kristen DiMercurio, Julian – Mike DelGaudio, Detective – Peter Lewis
“Southbound” written by Mark Nixon (Story starts around 01:07:55)
Produced by: Phil Michalski
Cast: Narrator – David Ault, The thing in the boot – Erika Sanderson
“The Siren of Bethany Falls” written by Marcus Damanda (Story starts around 01:14:30)
TRIGGER WARNING!
Produced by: Jesse Cornett
Cast: Natalie – Sarah Ruth Thomas, Ray – Graham Rowat, Tricia – Mary Murphy, Perry – David Cummings, Girl in Pool – Mary Murphy, Sunbather – Jesse Cornett, Child #1 – Matthew Bradford, Child #2 – Jeff Clement, Child #3 – Kristen DiMercurio, Child #4 – Linsay Rousseau
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Executive Producer & Host: David Cummings
Musical score composed by: Brandon Boone
“Aurora” illustration courtesy of Krys Hookuh
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.

Jun 18, 2023 • 1h 37min
S19 Ep20: NoSleep Podcast S19E20
It’s Episode 20 of Season 19. We ponder weak and weary with tales about the killing kind.
“The Wolf Which Ate the Man Downstairs” written by Emmalias (Story starts around 00:14:00)
TRIGGER WARNING!
Produced by: Jeff Clement
Cast: Narrator – Ilana Charnelle
“Off Course” written by Gemma Amor (Story starts around 00:33:10)
TRIGGER WARNING!
Produced by: Jesse Cornett
Cast: Alex – Jessica McEvoy, Rex – David Cummings, Jude – Kyle Akers, Death/Dad – Mike DelGaudio
“Mrs. Degree” written by Memphis Despain (Story starts around 01:34:15)
Produced & scored by: David Cummings
Cast: Alma – Marie Westbrook, Matt – Dan Zappulla, Michelle – Mary Murphy, Angelina – Sarah Ruth Thomas, Police Officer – Graham Rowat
“House of Horrors” written by JR Blanes (Story starts around 01:57:15)
TRIGGER WARNING!
Produced by: Phil Michalski
Cast: Narrator – Jeff Clement, Ma – Mary Murphy, Missy – Sarah Ruth Thomas, Nick – Matthew Bradford, Attendant – Jeff Clement, Pa – Graham Rowat
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Executive Producer & Host: David Cummings
Musical score composed by: Brandon Boone
“The Wolf Which Ate the Man Downstairs” illustration courtesy of Catriel Tallarico
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.

Jun 11, 2023 • 1h 6min
S19 Ep19: NoSleep Podcast S19E19
It’s Episode 19 of Season 19. We ponder weak and weary with tales about haunted halls.
“The Haunted Palace” written by Edgar Allan Poe (Story starts around 00:02:45)
Produced & scored by: David Cummings
Cast: Narrator – David Cummings
“Julianne” written by A.L. Simpkins (Story starts around 00:06:00)
TRIGGER WARNING!
Produced by: David Cummings
Cast: Nettie – Mary Murphy, Nanny – Nichole Goodnight, Suitor – Jeff Clement, Maid #1 – Sarah Ruth Thomas, Maid #2 – Kristen DiMercurio, Maid #3 – Erin Lillis, Maid #4 – Erika Sanderson, Mother – Nikolle Doolin, Father – Jesse Cornett
“Empty Hallways” written by Simon Bleaken (Story starts around 00:27:30)
TRIGGER WARNING!
Produced by: Phil Michalski
Cast: Charlie – David Ault, Frank – Andy Cresswell
“The Cabin Just Outside of Town” written by C.T. Flaska (Story starts around 01:04:20)
Produced by: Jeff Clement
Cast: Narrator – Matthew Bradford
“Last Stop on the Yellow Line” written by Ben Lewis (Story starts around 01:19:45)
TRIGGER WARNING!
Produced by: Jesse Cornett
Cast: Lana – Linsay Rousseau, Thea – Kristen DiMercurio, Seth – Jeff Clement, Corrine – Sarah Thomas, Troy – Kyle Akers, Subway Announcer – Mike DelGaudio, Homeless Man – Graham Rowat, Homeless Woman – Erin Lillis
This episode is sponsored by:
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Executive Producer & Host: David Cummings
Musical score composed by: Brandon Boone
“The Cabin Just Outside of Town” illustration courtesy of Alia Synesthesia
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.

Jun 4, 2023 • 1h 2min
S19 Ep18: NoSleep Podcast S19E18
It’s Episode 18 of Season 19. We ponder weak and weary with tales about menacing mementos.
“At Death’s Door” written by K.G. Lewis (Story starts around 00:03:40)
Produced by: Phil Michalski
Cast: Narrator – Sarah Ruth Thomas, Father – Graham Rowat, Mother – Mary Murphy
“There Was Something in My House, and It Wanted My Son” written by Tyler Collins (Story starts around 00:27:30)
Produced by: Phil Michalski
Cast: Nick – Dan Zappulla, Brenden – Elie Hirschman, Melinda – Erin Lillis, Voice – Jeff Clement
“The Toy Chest” written by Matthew Moyer (Story starts around 00:59:45)
Produced by: Jesse Cornett
Cast: Narrator – Kristen DiMercurio, Sammi – Nichole Goodnight, Eric – Kyle Akers, Ivan – Matthew Bradford, Dara – Katabelle Ansari, Creature – Atticus Jackson
“A Mother’s Love” written by Paul Kordich (Story starts around 01:39:40)
TRIGGER WARNING!
Produced by: Jeff Clement
Cast: Narrator – Jesse Cornett, Peyton – Danielle McRae, John – David Cummings, Tina – Mary Murphy, Mrs. Wazniak – Nikolle Doolin, Anna – Katabelle Ansari, Officer Marks – Atticus Jackson, Man – Jeff Clement
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Executive Producer & Host: David Cummings
Musical score composed by: Brandon Boone
“The Toy Chest” illustration courtesy of Jen Tracy
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.

May 28, 2023 • 1h 6min
S19 Ep17: NoSleep Podcast S19E17
It’s Episode 17 of Season 19. We ponder weak and weary with tales about family frights.
“Sweet Winds” written by Winona L. (Story starts around 00:04:25)
TRIGGER WARNING!
Produced by: Phil Michalski
Cast: Lola – Tanja Milojevic, Mira – Kristen DiMercurio
“The Pig” written by Thomas LaPorte (Story starts around 00:31:25)
Produced by: Phil Michalski
Cast: Narrator – Kyle Akers, Morgana – Nikolle Doolin, Emelia – Nichole Goodnight
“Heirloom” written by Caleb Clark (Story starts around 00:34:50)
TRIGGER WARNING!Produced by: Phil Michalski
Cast: Narrator – Linsay Rousseau, Father – Mike DelGaudio, Voice – David Cummings
“A Hunter’s Tale” written by Pearl Dublin (Story starts around 01:03:30)
Produced by: Jeff Clement
Cast: Narrator – Matthew Bradford, Uncle Joe – Dan Zappulla, Voice – Matthew Bradford
“From the Red Dirt” written by LP Hernandez (Story starts around 01:20:40)
TRIGGER WARNING!
Produced by: Jesse Cornett
Cast: Joseph – Jeff Clement, Mama – Sarah Ruth Thomas, Grampa – Jesse Cornett, Jessie – Mary Murphy, Tramp – Graham Rowat, Long Jake – Elie Hirschman
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Executive Producer & Host: David Cummings
Musical score composed by: Brandon Boone
“From the Red Dirt” illustration courtesy of Emily Cannon
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.

May 21, 2023 • 1h 13min
S19 Ep16: NoSleep Podcast S19E16
It’s Episode 16 of Season 19. We ponder weak and weary with tales about grave situations.
“The Sleeper” written by Edgar Allan Poe (Story starts around 00:03:45)
Produced by: Phil Michalski
Cast: Narrator – Graham Rowat
“The Fall of Father Ascher” written by René Rehn (Story starts around 00:10:00)
TRIGGER WARNING!
Produced by: Phil Michalski
Cast: Narrator – Mike DelGaudio, Father Ascher – Jesse Cornett
“Block 12” written by Thomas C Mavroudis (Story starts around 00:39:00)
TRIGGER WARNING!
Produced by: Phil Michalski
Cast: Narrator – Elie Hirschman, Adrianne – Marie Westbrook, It – Erin Lillis
“A Grave Truth” written by E. R. Collier (Story starts around 01:11:10)
Produced & scored by: David Cummings
Cast: Narrator – David Cummings, Jacob – Dan Zappulla, Mr. Reed – Atticus Jackson
“Learning Curve” written by Joseph Yenkavitch (Story starts around 01:37:10)
TRIGGER WARNING!
Produced by: Jesse Cornett
Cast: Todd – Jeff Clement, Narrator – Nikolle Doolin, Rich – Matthew Bradford, Seth – Kyle Akers, Woman – Erin Lillis
This episode is sponsored by:
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Executive Producer & Host: David Cummings
Musical score composed by: Brandon Boone
“A Grave Truth” illustration courtesy of Kelly Turnbull
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.

May 14, 2023 • 1h 20min
S19 Ep15: NoSleep Podcast S19E15
It’s Episode 15 of Season 19. We ponder weak and weary with tales about oppressive overlords.
“The Chamber of the All-Seeing Eye” written by Liam Hogan (Story starts around 00:03:35)
TRIGGER WARNING!
Produced by: Phil Michalski
Cast: Narrator – David Ault, Grimshaw – Guy Woodward, Lord – Jake Benson, Talken – Graham Rowat, Spencer – Andy Cresswell, Guard – James Cleveland
“Burrower” written by Cyrus Amelia Fisher (Story starts around 00:25:40)
TRIGGER WARNING!
Produced by: Phil Michalski
Cast: Narrator – Erika Sanderson
“The Utopian Mask” written by Jack Moody (Story starts around 00:32:50)
Produced by: Jesse Cornett
Cast: Narrator – Peter Lewis, Old Man – Graham Rowat, Child – Dan Zappulla, Prisoner #1 – Matthew Bradford, Prisoner #2 – Jeff Clement, Prisoner #3 – Elie Hirschman
“The Tragic Events Befalling Lizaveta” written by Nicholas Wagner (Story starts around 01:17:45)
TRIGGER WARNING!
Produced by: Phil Michalski
Cast: Brother Orestes – Mike DelGaudio, Gunther of Ulm – Jeff Clement, Anjou – Matthew Bradford, Ludwig Wittelsbach – Atticus Jackson
“Soot Scamp” written by Laura Nettles (Story starts around 01:44:40)
TRIGGER WARNING!
Produced by: Jeff Clement
Cast: Narrator – Sarah Ruth Thomas, Damian – Kyle Akers, Rebecca – Nichole Goodnight
“The Day the Ropes Fell from the Sky” written by Alex Blackwood (Story starts around 02:02:35)
TRIGGER WARNING!
Produced by: Phil Michalski
Cast: Narrator – Jesse Cornett, Old man – David Cummings
This episode is sponsored by:
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Executive Producer & Host: David Cummings
Musical score composed by: Brandon Boone
“The Chamber of the All-Seeing Eye” illustration courtesy of Hasani Walker
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.

May 7, 2023 • 1h 18min
S19 Ep14: NoSleep Podcast S19E14
It's Episode 14 of Season 19. We ponder weak and weary with tales about frightful food.
"My Hair Is People" written by Doug Mallette (Story starts around 00:04:15)
TRIGGER WARNING!
Produced by: Jeff Clement
Cast: Narrator - Matthew Bradford
"We Are the Gorillas" written by Douglas Ford (Story starts around 00:26:20)
TRIGGER WARNING!
Produced by: Phil Michalski
Cast: Kaleen - Mary Murphy, Mr. Van Doren - Elie Hirschman, Mr. Garwood - Dan Zappulla, Librarian - Sarah Ruth Thomas
"What Goes Down, Must Come Up" written by Evelyn Freeling (Story starts around 00:48:25)
TRIGGER WARNING!
Produced & scored by: David Cummings
Cast: Narrator - Erin Lillis, Husband - Jeff Clement, Director - Sarah Thomas
"Zombie" written by Seann Barbour (Story starts around 01:16:15)
Produced by: Phil Michalski
Cast: Narrator - Jesse Cornett
"Blackout" written by Ivan Lopez (Story starts around 01:26:35)
TRIGGER WARNING!
Produced by: Jesse Cornett
Cast: Lance - Graham Rowat, Alyse - Kristen DiMercurio, Evan - Kyle Akers, Michelle - Nikolle Doolin
This episode is sponsored by:
Green Chef - Green Chef makes eating well easy with plans to fit every lifestyle. Whether you’re Keto, Paleo, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, or just looking to eat more balanced meals, Green Chef offers a range of recipes to suit your preferences. Go to greenchef.com/nosleep60 and use code nosleep60 to get 60% off plus free shipping!
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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Executive Producer & Host: David Cummings
Musical score composed by: Brandon Boone
"Blackout" 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.