The NoSleep Podcast

We’re bracing for 2024 with an episode featuring tales from our Season 20 Premium episodes.

It's Episode 12 of Season 20. The 2023 NoSleep Christmas Special. Come join us around the fireplace as we fill your stockings with horror!

It’s Episode 11 of Season 20. Come join us around the campfire for tales about sinister spirits.

It’s Episode 10 of Season 20. Come join us around the campfire with tales about sinister revenge!

It's Episode 09 of Season 20. Come join us around the campfire with tales about sleepless nights.

It’s Episode 08 of Season 20. Come join us around the campfire with tales about vexing videos.

It’s Episode 07 of Season 20. Come join us around the campfire with tales about the living and the undead.

It’s Episode 06 of Season 20. Come join us around the campfire for tales about nasty neighbors.

After a busy Halloween season, we’re taking a week off with a Halloween Hangover minisode.

It's Episode 05 of Season 20. Come join us around the campfire for our annual Halloween extravaganza!

It's Episode 04 of Season 20. Come join us around the campfire with tales about October chills.

It’s Episode 03 of Season 20. Come join us around the campfire with tales about occupational hazards.

It's Episode 02 of Season 20. Come join us around the campfire for tales about unexpected encounters.

It’s Episode 01 of Season 20. Come join us around the campfire with tales that will leave you wanting s’more!

Join host David Cummings for a short announcement episode where he explains in more detail our new premium subscription platform called the “Sleepless Sanctuary”. “NoSleep Premium” 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.

During the month of September we go cryptid crazy with tales about those mysterious creatures that remain hidden from us…until it’s too late.

During the month of September we go cryptid crazy with tales about those mysterious creatures that remain hidden from us…until it’s too late.

During the month of September we go cryptid crazy with tales about those mysterious creatures that remain hidden from us…until it’s too late.

During the month of September we go cryptid crazy with tales about those mysterious creatures that remain hidden from us…until it’s too late.

We're sleeplessly decomposing during hot August nights. Enjoy Sleepless Decompositions Vol. 15

We’re sleeplessly decomposing during hot August nights. Enjoy Sleepless Decompositions Vol. 14

While we take a short summer vacation break, we’re featuring two stories from our Season Pass 19 episodes. Surf’s up!

While we take a short summer vacation break, we’re featuring two stories from our Season Pass 19 episodes. Surf’s up!

It’s Episode 25 of Season 19. We ponder weak and weary with tales about wedding woes.

A special live bonus episode from the Doctor Sleepless at the Stanley event in Nov 2022.

It’s Episode 24 of Season 19. We ponder weak and weary with tales about vicious visitors.

It’s Episode 23 of Season 19. We ponder weak and weary with tales about vile vanishings.

It’s Episode 22 of Season 19. We ponder weak and weary with tales about waking nightmares.

It’s Episode 21 of Season 19. We ponder weak and weary with tales about traveling travails.

It’s Episode 20 of Season 19. We ponder weak and weary with tales about the killing kind.

It’s Episode 19 of Season 19. We ponder weak and weary with tales about haunted halls.

It’s Episode 18 of Season 19. We ponder weak and weary with tales about menacing mementos.

It’s Episode 17 of Season 19. We ponder weak and weary with tales about family frights.

It’s Episode 16 of Season 19. We ponder weak and weary with tales about grave situations.

It's Episode 15 of Season 19. We ponder weak and weary with tales about oppressive overlords.

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

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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.

It’s Episode 13 of Season 19. We ponder weak and weary with tales about wet willies. “The City in the Sea” written by Edgar Allan Poe (Story starts around 00:05:05) Produced by: Phil Michalski Cast: Narrator – Andy Cresswell “The Harvester” written by Keith Long (Story starts around 00:08:40) Produced by: Jeff Clement Cast: Narrator – Peter Lewis “The Mermaid’s Drop Research Expedition” written by G. T. Korbin (Story starts around 00:24:30) Produced by: Phil Michalski Cast: Transcriber – Nikolle Doolin, Oliver Stone – David Ault, Elyanna Markou – Sarah Ruth Thomas, Luca Altier – Atticus Jackson, Mary Ewin – Erin Lillis “The Panic” written by Jacob Steven Mohr (Story starts around 00:50:40) TRIGGER WARNING! Produced by: Phil Michalski Cast: Narrator – Kristen DiMercurio, Joel Mackie – Jeff Clement, Flat-Fish Frankie – Graham Rowat, Helen Yelt – Linsay Rousseau, Yanni Thomasin – Kyle Akers, Trish Molloy – Mary Murphy, Burton Groose – David Cummings, Voicemail – Danielle McRae, Det...

It’s Episode 12 of Season 19. We ponder weak and weary with tales about catastrophic cryptids. “Bad Ice” written by Chris Allinotte (Story starts around 00:05:15) TRIGGER WARNING! Produced, scored, and performed by: David Cummings “A Hospitable Evening” written by Beth Carpenter (Story starts around 00:35:05) TRIGGER WARNING! Produced by: Phil Michalski Cast: Antonette – Jessica McEvoy, Vincent – Mike DelDaudio, Grandfather – Graham Rowat, Werewolf – Peter Lewis “Bug Jar” written by Madison Gaddis (Story starts around 00:49:30) Produced by: Jeff Clement Cast: Peyton – Linsay Rousseau, Erin – Mary Murphy, Marcie – Sarah Thomas, Jenelle – Wafiyyah White, Rainie – Kristen DiMercurio “The Last Expedition of the Squatch Squad” written by Anneliese Amelia Boyd (Story starts around 01:03:30) Produced by: Jesse Cornett Cast: Eileen – Nichole Goodnight, Dad – Jesse Cornett, Uncle Slick – Jeff Clement, Doug – Dan Zappulla, Pauly – Kyle Akers, Winters – Matthew Bradford, Voice on Radio – K...

It’s Episode 11 of Season 19. We ponder weak and weary with tales about menacing monsters. “The Last Run of the Lightning Bolt Freight Train” written by Seth Borgen (Story starts around 00:05:35) Produced by: Phil Michalski Caspar Freemountain – Atticus Jackson “Field of Teeth” written by Martin Fisher (Story starts around 00:28:00) TRIGGER WARNING! Produced by: Jeff Clement Cast: Narrator – Dan Zappulla, Father – Jesse Cornett “Captain Furry” written by Ryan Peacock (Story starts around 00:41:45) TRIGGER WARNING! Produced by: Phil Michalski Cast: Narrator – Mike DelGaudio, Eyewitness – Wafiyyah White, Officer Nick Whelan – Graham Rowat, Colin Prossler – Matthew Bradford, Officer Mike Davenport – Jeff Clement, Karly Baker – Sarah Ruth Thomas, Dr. Brad King – David Cummings “The Missing” written by Gene Gallistel (Story starts around 01:08:15) TRIGGER WARNING! Produced by: Phil Michalski Cast: Narrator – Elie Hirschman “There’s More for a Dog to Fear than the Postman” written by...

It’s Episode 10 of Season 19. We ponder weak and weary with tales about corrupt corpses. “Annabel Lee” written by Edgar Allan Poe (Story starts around 00:04:30) Produced by: Phil Michalski Cast: Narrator – Nichole Goodnight “The Wake of Her” written by S.H. Cooper (Story starts around 00:07:15) TRIGGER WARNING! Produced by: Phil Michalski Cast: Narrator – Dan Zappulla “Our House” written by Venezia Castro (Story starts around 00:29:00) TRIGGER WARNING! Produced by: Phil Michalski Cast: Narrator – David Ault “Three Days with Harold” written by Michael Lejeune (Story starts around 00:51:45) Produced by: Phil Michalski Cast: Narrator – Graham Rowat “The Corpse’s Gaze” written by Ghost Lady (Story starts around 01:10:45) TRIGGER WARNING! Produced by: Jeff Clement Cast: Narrator – David Cummings “The Flesh You Break” written by Gary Robbe (Story starts around 01:25:45) TRIGGER WARNING! Produced by: Jesse Cornett Cast: Cal – Atticus Jackson, Bell – Jeff Clement, Becca – Sarah Ruth T...

It’s Episode 09 of Season 19. We ponder weak and weary with tales about homicidal horrors. “10 Heads” written by Noreen Graf (Story starts around 00:05:10) TRIGGER WARNING! Produced by: Phil Michalski Cast: Marjorie – Sarah Ruth Thomas, Detective 1 – Mike DelGaudio, Detective 2 – Atticus Jackson, Attorney – Graham Rowat “I Found a Leg Bone in My Yard” written by A.M. Symes (Story starts around 00:29:45) TRIGGER WARNING! Produced by: Jeff Clement Cast: Narrator – Jesse Cornett “The Witch of Flora Pass” written by Scott J. Moses (Story starts around 00:40:00) TRIGGER WARNING! Produced by: Phil Michalski Cast: Thomas Reardon – Peter Lewis “The Taking Tree” written by Evan Dicken (Story starts around 01:08:05) TRIGGER WARNING! Produced by: Phil Michalski Cast: Narrator – Erin Lillis “From the Dura Mater” written by Marcus Damanda (Story starts around 01:15:20) TRIGGER WARNING! Produced by: Jesse Cornett Cast: Narrator – David Cummings, Detective Peyton Crawley – Jessica McEvoy, Doc...

It’s Episode 08 of Season 19. We ponder weak and weary with tales about creepy carnivals. “The Ride” written by T.N. Guignol (Story starts around 00:04:50) Produced by: Phil Michalski Cast: Narrator – Kristen DiMercurio, Samantha – Nichole Goodnight, Andrew – Elie Hirschman, Blake – Matthew Bradford, Erin – Katabelle Ansari, EMT – Linsay Rousseau, Gift Shop Employee – Dan Zappulla “For the Children” written by A.M. Dodds-Wade (Story starts around 00:31:50) TRIGGER WARNING! Produced by: Phil Michalski Cast: Ashley – Erin Lillis, Gas Station Attendant – Mary Murphy, Cheese Monger – David Cummings, Ticket Seller – Katabelle Ansari, Izzy – Erika Sanderson, Jiggles – Elie Hirschman, Funhouse Worker – Dan Zappulla, Robert – Graham Rowat, Short Man – Jesse Cornett, Magician – Peter Lewis, Effects Lady – Sarah Ruth Thomas, Mirror Maze Barker – Atticus Jackson “Vessel No. 9” written by C.T. Flaska (Story starts around 01:01:00) Produced by: Jesse Cornett Cast: Narrator – Kyle Akers, Instr...

It’s Episode 07 of Season 19. We ponder weak and weary with tales about lonesome lore. “Alone” written by Edgar Allan Poe (Story starts around 00:03:45)  Produced by: Phil Michalski Cast: Narrator – Jake Benson “The Calm Room” written by Ashley Edens (Story starts around 00:06:00) Produced by: Jesse Cornett Cast: Narrator – Nikolle Doolin, Harriet – Ilana Charnelle, Voice – Erika Sanderson “Red Flags” written by Marcus Damanda (Story starts around 00:48:25) TRIGGER WARNING!  Produced by: Phil Michalski  Cast: Mr. Donaldson – Mike DelGaudio, Mallory – Jessica McEvoy, Latanya – Danielle McRae, Rory – Elie Hirschman, Brandon = Matthew Bradford, Abigail – Nichole Goodnight, Andres – Atticus Jackson, Luke – Jeff Clement, Mrs. Perry – Erin Lillis “Forgotten” written by Ash Phoenix (Story starts around 01:16:20)  Produced by: Jeff Clement Cast: Narrator – James Cleveland “The Zoo” written by Gemma Amor (Story starts around 01:42:25) TRIGGER WARNING!  Produced by: Phil Michalski  Cast:...

It’s Episode 06 of Season 19. We ponder weak and weary with tales about pesky pests. “Heralds of the Beast” written by Constantine E. Kiousis (Story starts around 00:04:10) TRIGGER WARNING! Produced by: Phil Michalski Cast: Jacob – Peter Lewis, Layla – Jessica McEvoy,Maddie – Mary Murphy, Father-in-Law – Mike DelGaudio “Higher” written by Kevin Wallace (Story starts around 00:33:25) Produced by: Phil Michalski Cast: Hank – Jesse Cornett, Stephanie – Sarah Thomas, 911 Operator – Kyle Akers “Buzzkill” written by P.L. McMillan (Story starts around 00:56:30) Produced by: Phil Michalski Cast: Narrator – Atticus Jackson, Anthony – Kyle Akers, Anthony’s Wife – Sarah Ruth Thomas “Stasis” written by TJ Price (Story starts around 01:03:20) Produced by: Jeff Clement Cast: Narrator – Graham Rowat “Rat Girl” written by Gemma Amor (Story starts around 01:17:55) TRIGGER WARNING! Produced by: Jesse Cornett Cast: Narrator – Kristen DiMercurio, Timmy – Dan Zappulla, Lee – Jeff Clement, Timmy’s D...

It’s Episode 05 of Season 19. We ponder weak and weary with tales about sinister stalking. “Come to Mama” written by Hyten Davidson (Story starts around 00:04:30) TRIGGER WARNING! Produced by: Phil Michalski Cast: Beanie Boehly – Kristen DiMercurio, Virginia Boehly – Erin Lillis, John Georges – Elie Hirschman, The Caller – Atticus Jackson, Jess – Katabelle Ansari, Evelyn – Jessica McEvoy, Brandon – Dan Zappulla, Man #1 – Matthew Bradford, Man #2 – Jeff Clement, Police Officer – Peter Lewis, Newswoman – Linsay Rousseau, Recording #1 – Mike DelGaudio, Recording #2 – Sarah Ruth Thomas, Recording #3 – Jesse Cornett “Stay Sweet Forever” written by John Beardify (Story starts around 00:25:00) TRIGGER WARNING! Produced by: Jeff Clement Cast: Michelle – Mary Murphy, Rhett Tillman – Jesse Cornett “Till Death Do Us Part” written by Paul Kordich (Story starts around 00:42:30) Produced by: Phil Michalski Cast: Narrator – Dan Zappulla, Mark – Graham Rowat, Kelly – Nichole Goodnight, Stranger ...

It’s Episode 04 of Season 19. We ponder weak and weary with tales about disturbing dreams. “A Dream within a Dream” written by Edgar Allan Poe (Story starts around 00:04:15) Produced by: Phil Michalski Cast: Narrator – Jeff Clement “Alice Is Still Crying” written by Graeme Rosen (Story starts around 00:06:45) TRIGGER WARNING! Produced by: Phil Michalski Cast: Narrator – Mike DelGaudio, Alice – Kristen DiMercurio, Shirley – Erin Lillis “Picture to Sound” written by Jack Kaide (Story starts around 00:48:40) TRIGGER WARNING! Produced by: Phil Michalski Cast: Narrator – Erika Sanderson, Eric – David Ault, Susan – Penny Scott-Andrews “Try, Try Again” written by C. Rose (Story starts around 01:06:15) Produced by: Jesse Cornett Cast: Camille – Sarah Thomas, Alex – Kyle Akers, Ed – Jeff Clement, Firefighter – Atticus Jackson, HVAC Technician – Erin Lillis “The Shredder” written by E.S. Nocturne (Story starts around 01:57:15) TRIGGER WARNING! Produced by: Jeff Clement Cast: Narrator – J...

It’s Episode 03 of Season 19. We ponder weak and weary with tales about extraterrestrial extremes. “The Equation’s Cold” written by Alexander Hay (Story starts around 00:06:10) Produced by: Phil Michalski Cast: Narrator – David Ault, Her – Erika Sanderson “The Voices in Europa” written by Gabriel Kiesel (Story starts around 00:09:15) Produced by: Phil Michalski Cast: Carlos Dias – Atticus Jackson, Forsaken Chorus – Sarah Ruth Thomas “A Mote in the Void” written by Simon Kewin (Story starts around 00:30:10) Produced by: Jeff Clement Cast: Narrator – Erin Lillis, Bohanna – Jake Benson “A Toast for the Hosts” written by Vincent Paiement Désilets (Story starts around 00:45:00) TRIGGER WARNING! Produced by: Phil Michalski Cast: Narrator – David Cummings, Gordon – Mike DelGaudio, Arthur – Graham Rowat, Bill – Elie Hirschman “The Site” written by Daniel Cubias (Story starts around 01:07:05) Produced by: Phil Michalski Cast: Narrator – Dan Zappulla “Breath of the God” written by Simon...

It’s Episode 02 of Season 19. We ponder weak and weary with tales about the strangest strangers. “The Caller” written by Ryan Jameson (Story starts around 00:03:50) Produced by: Jeff Clement Cast: Judith Nichole Goodnight, Caller – Graham Rowat, Franklin – Mike DelGaudio, Mr. Donegan – Jesse Cornett “The Man in the Trees” written by Claire Halleran (Story starts around 00:19:10) TRIGGER WARNING! Produced by: Phil Michalski Cast: Narrator – Kyle Akers, Muriel – Erin Lillis, Charlene – Wafiyyah White, Gladys – Mary Murphy, Judy – Penny Scott-Andrews, Susan – Sarah Thomas “Uncanny” written by R.J. Knutson (Story starts around 00:47:35) Produced by: Phil Michalski Cast: Narrator – Linsay Rousseau, Sammi – Jessica McEvoy, Robin – Sarah Thomas, Gabe – Elie Hirschman, Paul – Jeff Clement “Out the Corner of Your Eye” written by Rachel Racette (Story starts around 01:02:30) Produced by: Phil Michalski Cast: Narrator – Erika Sanderson “The Queen of Spores” written by LP Hernandez (Story ...

It’s Episode 1 of Season 19. We ponder weak and weary with tales about vile visitors. “The Raven” written by Edgar Allan Poe (Story starts around 00:04:55) Produced by: Phil Michalski Cast: Narrator – Peter Lewis “A Pair of Old Shoes” written by JD Erickson (Story starts around 00:13:30) TRIGGER WARNING! Produced by: Phil Michalski Cast: Narrator – Atticus Jackson, Jacob – Matthew Bradford, Matthew – Jeff Clement, Elsa – Mary Murphy, David – Danielle McRae “Snuffling Noises” written by Jill Benson (Story starts around 00:43:55) Produced by: Phil Michalski Cast: Narrator – Graham Rowat, Emma – Sarah Ruth Thomas “Seven Weeks” written by Marissa Snyder (Story starts around 01:13:20) TRIGGER WARNING! Produced by: Jeff Clement Cast: Narrator – Nikolle Doolin, It – Erin Lillis “The Graveyard” written by Blake Chastain (Story starts around 01:26:00) Produced by: Jesse Cornett Cast: Narrator – Mike DelGaudio, Jake Williams – Dan Zappulla, George – David Cummings, Catherine – Kristen Di...

We’re sleeplessly decomposing during January’s dark nights. Enjoy Sleepless Decompositions Vol. 13 “Pieces” written by aelily (Story starts around 00:01:55) TRIGGER WARNING! Produced by: Jesse Cornett Cast: Asha – Jessica McEvoy “Whispering Wax” written by Simon Bleaken (Story starts around 00:28:20) TRIGGER WARNING! Produced by: Phil Michalski Cast: Angela – Erika Sanderson, Christopher – David Ault, Father – Andy Cresswell, Voice – Penny Scott-Andrews, Sophie – Erika Sanderson, Mrs Jessop – Ash Millman 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 aelily Executive Producer & Host: David Cummings Musical score composed by: Brandon Boone “Sleepless Decompositions” illustration courtesy of Kelly Turnbull Audio program ©2023 – Creative Reason Media Inc. – All R...