The NoSleep Podcast

It’s Episode 24 of Season 15. Our lost highway journey finds us in the family way.

“She Deserves the Best” written by Jude Ellison S. Doyle (Story starts around 00:05:30)

Produced by: Jeff Clement

Cast: Narrator – Kyle Akers, Nathan – Graham Rowat, Carol – Jessica McEvoy

“Furlough” written by Jennifer Winters (Story starts around 00:33:30)

TRIGGER WARNING!

Produced by: Phil Michalski

Cast: Narrator – David Cummings, Mama – Nikolle Doolin, Micah – Danielle McRae, Paula – Sarah Ruth Thomas, Byron – Kyle Akers, Andy – Matthew Bradford, Uncle Luke – Dan Zappulla, Patrick – Andrew Tate, Tom/Dad – Mike DelGaudio, Mr. Jack – Graham Rowat, Aunt Louise – Mary Murphy, Uncle Ray – Peter Lewis, Mamaw – Erika Sanderson

“The Tale of Barry Reaper” written by Angela Campbell (Story starts around 01:03:40)

Produced by: Phil Michalski

Cast: Narrator – Mike DelGaudio

“Be Good for Goodness Sake” written by LP Hernandez (Story starts around 01:19:45)

Produced by: Phil Michalski

Cast: Narrator – Matthew Bradford, Santa – Jesse Cornett

“Motherhood” written by Sinéad Persaud (Story starts around 01:36:45)

Produced by: Jesse Cornett

Cast: Narrator – Nikolle Doolin, Samuel – Mike DelGaudio, Madeline – Sarah Ruth Thomas, Sinister Girl – Mary Murphy

This episode is sponsored by:

Betterhelp – Betterhelp’s mission is making professional counseling accessible, affordable, convenient – so anyone who struggles with life’s challenges can get help, anytime, anywhere. Get started today and get 10% off your first month by going to betterhelp.com/nosleep

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Executive Producer & Host: David Cummings

Musical score composed by: Brandon Boone

“Furlough” illustration courtesy of Mark Pelham

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It’s Episode 23 of Season 15. Our lost highway journey shows us the dark side of love.

“The Roadkill Diaries” written by Charlie Williams (Story starts around 00:02:10)

Produced by: Phil Michalski

Cast: Narrator – Mike DelGaudio, Melba – Nikolle Doolin, Harry – David Cummings, Dirty-Faced Man – Peter Lewis

“Customer Service” written by Lex Noteboom (Story starts around 00:09:45)

Produced by: Phil Michalski

Cast: Chantal – Wafiyyah White, Melany – Jessica McEvoy, Female Dispatch – Nikolle Doolin, Phone System Voice – Dan Zappulla

“Ten-Year Photo” written by Brandon McNulty (Story starts around 00:25:50)

Produced by: Jeff Clement

Cast: Ash – Erin Lillis, Tony – Kyle Akers, Shane – Matthew Bradford

“The Price of Sand” written by S. Francis Chamberlain (Story starts around 00:58:15)

Produced by: Phil Michalski

Cast: Narrator – Nichole Goodnight, Ellie from Security – Sarah Olivia, Steven – Graham Rowat

“Spacegirl” written by Ryan Peacock (Story starts around 01:12:15)

TRIGGER WARNING!

Produced by: Jesse Cornett

Cast: Jane – Sarah Ruth Thomas, Sasha – Mary Murphy, Tanya – Wafiyyah White, Megan/Spacegirl – Jessica McEvoy, Mrs. Daniels – Nikolle Doolin, Brian – Kyle Akers

Click here to learn more about The NoSleep Podcast teamClick here to learn more about Lex NoteboomClick here to learn more about Brandon McNultyClick here to learn more about S. Francis ChamberlainExecutive Producer & Host: David Cummings

Musical score composed by: Brandon Boone

“Spacegirl” illustration courtesy of Naomi Ronke

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It’s Episode 22 of Season 15. Our lost highway journey drives us to cursed objects.

“Why I Can’t Stand the Smell of Sagebrush” written by L. Hutchinson (Story starts around 00:05:30)

Produced by: Phil Michalski

Cast: Shelly – Jessica McEvoy, Bill – Kyle Akers, Mother – Mary Murphy

“The Last Post of u/Echo” written by L. Martinez (Story starts around 00:23:25)

Produced by: Jeff Clement

Cast: u/Echo – Dan Zappulla, Brother – Atticus Jackson, Mr. Stanley – Peter Lewis, Great-Uncle – Jeff Clement

“Can you hear me?” written by Rona Vaselaar (Story starts around 01:00:30)

Produced by: Phil Michalski

Cast: Melanie – Nichole Goodnight

“The Girl, the Police and the Wardrobe” written by David Axelsson (Story starts around 01:05:30)

TRIGGER WARNING!

Produced by: Phil Michalski

Cast: Narrator – Andy Cresswell, Victoria – Erika Sanderson

“Yours” written by Tadd Mecham (Story starts around 01:24:35)

Produced by: Jesse Cornett

Cast: Eve – Nikolle Doolin, Franklin – Mick Wingert, Laura – Mary Murphy, Bernard Hellengard – Graham Rowat, Maureen Williams – Sarah Ruth Thomas, Maureen’s Husband – Peter Lewis, Dead Woman in Pantry – Alexandra Cruz Hernandez, Young Caterer – Jeff Clement, Mover 1 – Kyle Akers, Mover 2 – Atticus Jackson

This episode is sponsored by:

Betterhelp – Betterhelp’s mission is making professional counseling accessible, affordable, convenient – so anyone who struggles with life’s challenges can get help, anytime, anywhere. Get started today and get 10% off your first month by going to betterhelp.com/nosleep

Click here to learn more about The NoSleep Podcast teamClick here to learn more about Rona VaselaarClick here to learn more about David AxelssonThe dungeon synth music in “The Last Post of u/Echo” provided by Intervallum 

Executive Producer & Host: David Cummings

Musical score composed by: Brandon Boone

“The Last Post of u/Echo” illustration courtesy of Krys Hookuh

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It’s Episode 21 of Season 15. Our lost highway journey is looking for things in the dark.

“What I Saw Beneath the Sea” written by S.M. Vincent (Story starts around 00:05:25)

Produced by: Phil Michalski

Cast: Narrator – Peter Lewis

“Sniper in the Stands” written by J.D. McGregor (Story starts around 00:16:40)

TRIGGER WARNING!

Produced by: Jeff Clement

Cast: Ted – Atticus Jackson, Smokey – Graham Rowat

“The 25 Days of Nora Nightwalker” written by Vanessa MacLellan (Story starts around 00:45:45)

Produced by: Phil Michalski

Cast: Narrator – Nikolle Doolin, Nora – Sarah Ruth Thomas, Calvin – Mike DelGaudio, Walter – Graham Rowat, Eduardo – Atticus Jackson, Erin – Erin Lillis, Christy – Wafiyyah White, Betty – Jessica McEvoy, Teenager – Kyle Akers, Street kid – Jeff Clement, Bean – Mick Wingert

“Lightning Changed My Brother” written by Mr. Michael Squid (Story starts around 01:27:10)

Produced by: Phil Michalski

Cast: Narrator – Kyle Akers, Bill – Jeff Clement

“The Hungry Man” written by Lindsay Moore (Story starts around 01:37:10)

Produced by: Jesse Cornett

Cast: Tonia – Danielle McRae, Mama – Wafiyyah White, Hungry Man – Mick Wingert, Mrs. Wilkins – Erin Lillis

This episode is sponsored by:

Simplisafe – SimpliSafe Home Security delivers award-winning 24/7 protection. With SimpliSafe, you don’t just get an arsenal of cameras and sensors, you get the best professional monitors in the business. Right now, our listeners get a FREE home security camera and a 60 day risk-free trial when you purchase a SimpliSafe system at simplisafe.com/nosleep.

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Executive Producer & Host: David Cummings

Musical score composed by: Brandon Boone

“Lightning Changed My Brother” illustration courtesy of Audrey McEvoy

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It’s Episode 20 of Season 15. Our lost highway journey takes us over the edge.

“The Impossible Ones” written by Nick Botic (Story starts around 00:05:00)

Produced by: Phil Michalski

Cast: Matt Bradford, Jesse Cornett

“The Urban Decay” written by Maxfield Gardner (Story starts around 00:23:10)

Produced by: Phil Michalski

Cast: Chris – Dan Zappulla, Zoe – Nichole Goodnight, Malcolm – Atticus Jackson, Foreman – David Cummings

“Things That Happen in Small Town America” written by Jonah Tennant (Story starts around 00:48:00)

Produced by: Phil Michalski

Cast: Harrison – Graham Rowat, Jake – Kyle Akers, Stranger – Graham Rowat

“The Edge” written by Rhokis B. (Story starts around 01:05:00)

Produced by: Jeff Clement

Cast: Mr. Murphy/Narrator – Jeff Clement, The Agent – David Cummings, Mother – Erin Lillis

“Gaslight” written by Sydney Daile (Story starts around 01:33:00)

Produced by: Jesse Cornett

Cast: Dan – Mike DelGaudio, Katie – Mary Murphy, Chris – Peter Lewis, Nurse – Erin Lillis, Dr. Johannsen – Mick Wingert

This episode is sponsored by:

Betterhelp – Betterhelp’s mission is making professional counseling accessible, affordable, convenient – so anyone who struggles with life’s challenges can get help, anytime, anywhere. Get started today and get 10% off your first month by going to betterhelp.com/nosleep

ShipStation – ShipStation makes it super easy to manage and ship all your orders from all your sales channels faster, cheaper and more efficiently. You can import orders from any sales channel and ship with any carrier using their deeply discounted rates. Go to shipstation.com and click the microphone icon at the top of the page. Enter code NOSLEEP to get a 60-day free trial.

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Executive Producer & Host: David Cummings

Musical score composed by: Brandon Boone

“The Impossible Ones” illustration courtesy of Jen Tracy

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It’s Episode 19 of Season 15. Our lost highway journey gives us audio/video nightmares.

“The Tape That Makes You Bleed” written by Mr. Michael Squid (Story starts around 00:02:15)

Produced by: Phil Michalski

Cast: Narrator – Mike DelGaudio, Woman – Jessica McEvoy

“An Exercise in Empathy” written by Michelle D. Ring (Story starts around 00:14:00)

Produced by: Phil Michalski

Cast: Narrator – Sarah Ruth Thomas, Jet – Danielle McRae, Mrs. Emerson – Jessica McEvoy, Mrs. Lee – Nikolle Doolin, Madeline – Mary Murphy, Mr. Kahn – David Cummings

“The TV in the Woods” written by M. M. Kelley (Story starts around 00:31:15)

Produced by: Phil Michalski

Cast: Narrator – Peter Lewis, Mask – Jeff Clement

“The Radio Static Challenge” written by Derek Walker (Story starts around 01:07:10)

TRIGGER WARNING!

Produced by: Jeff Clement

Cast: Narrator – Kyle Akers, Dom – Atticus Jackson, Lee – Jesse Cornett

“The Final Reel” written by Lucius R.T. Greene (Story starts around 01:25:25)

TRIGGER WARNING!

Produced by: Jesse Cornett

Cast: Lana – Erin Lillis, Ed – Dan Zappulla, Edith – Nichole Goodnight, Agent – Graham Rowat

This episode is sponsored by:

Quip – Quip is the good habits company for oral health. With their leading-edge electric toothbrush combined with dentist-recommend scheduled replacement plans for brush heads, toothpaste, floss, and now their chewing gum – Quip makes oral care easy and affordable. And if you go to getquip.com/nosleep right now, you can get a FREE plastic gum dispenser with any refill plan.

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Executive Producer & Host: David Cummings

Musical score composed by: Brandon Boone

“The TV in the Woods” illustration courtesy of Emily Cannon

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It’s Episode 18 of Season 15. Our lost highway journey finds us searching for precious things.

“Reunion” written by Ty Bannerman (Story starts around 00:04:45)

Produced by: Phil Michalski

Cast: Narrator – Matthew Bradford, Dad – Jeff Clement, Mom – Jessica McEvoy

“Cheap Parking” written by Sarah K. Rodden (Story starts around 00:19:35)

Produced by: Phil Michalski

Cast: Narrator – Danielle McRae

“Tiny Gods” written by Kenneth Kohl (Story starts around 00:40:10)

Produced by: Jeff Clement

Cast: Anna – Erin Lillis, Mrs. Eleanor Sprout – Mary Murphy, Tessie – Danielle McRae, Lucy – Nikolle Doolin, Priest – Peter Lewis

“The Oneironaut” written by Mediogre (Story starts around 01:02:45)

TRIGGER WARNING!

Produced by: Phil Michalski

Cast: Narrator – Dan Zappulla, Mia – Alexis Bristowe

“The Lady of the House” written by Darrin Carr (Story starts around 01:14:50)

Produced by: Jesse Cornett

Cast: Luisa – Mary Murphy, Freema – Erika Sanderson, Corrine – Nichole Goodnight, Margaret – Jessica McEvoy, Young girl – Tanja Milosevic

This episode is sponsored by:

Betterhelp – Betterhelp’s mission is making professional counseling accessible, affordable, convenient – so anyone who struggles with life’s challenges can get help, anytime, anywhere. Get started today and get 10% off your first month by going to betterhelp.com/nosleep

Caliper CBD – Caliper CBD is a fast, easy way to use CBD. With precise 20 mg doses of dissolvable powder which mix quickly and flavorlessly into any food or drink, you’ll experience all the benefits of CBD without the hassles of oils or tinctures. Get 20% off your first order when you use promo code NOSLEEP at trycaliper.com/nosleep

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Executive Producer & Host: David Cummings

Musical score composed by: Brandon Boone

“Cheap Parking” illustration courtesy of Kelly Turnbull

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Season 15 pauses for the winter holidays. We’re presenting a story from Season Pass 14 for your enjoyment.

“Mr. Empty-Belly” written by Alexander Gordon Smith (Story starts around 00:03:30)

TRIGGER WARNING!

Produced by: Jesse Cornett

Cast: George – Jeff Clement, Andy – Sammy Raynor, George’s Mom – Nichole Goodnight, Andy’s Mom – Erin Lillis, Police Officer – Jesse Cornett

This episode is sponsored by:

Mint Mobile – Cut your wireless bill to 15 bucks a month at mintmobile.com/nosleep. And for a limited time, buy any 3-month Mint Mobile plan and get 3 more months FREE by going to mintmobile.com/nosleep.

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Executive Producer & Host: David Cummings

Musical score composed by: Brandon Boone

“Mr. Empty-Belly” illustration courtesy of Audrey McEvoy

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Season 15 pauses for the winter holidays. We’re presenting a story from Season Pass 14 for your enjoyment.

“Caleb” written by Gemma Amor (Story starts around 00:05:05)

TRIGGER WARNING!

Produced by: Jesse Cornett

Cast: Narrator – Erika Sanderson, Johnny – David Ault, Mildred – Penny Scott-Andrews, Doctor – Andy Cresswell, Edward – James Cleveland

This episode is sponsored by:

Simplisafe – SimpliSafe Home Security delivers award-winning 24/7 protection. With SimpliSafe, you donít just get an arsenal of cameras and sensors, you get the best professional monitors in the business. Right now, our listeners get a FREE home security camera and a 60 day risk-free trial when you purchase a SimpliSafe system at simplisafe.com/nosleep.

Betterhelp – Betterhelp’s mission is making professional counseling accessible, affordable, convenient – so anyone who struggles with life’s challenges can get help, anytime, anywhere. Get started today and get 10% off your first month by going to betterhelp.com/nosleep

Click here to learn more about the voice actors on The NoSleep PodcastClick here to learn more about Gemma Amor 

Executive Producer & Host: David Cummings

Musical score composed by: Brandon Boone

“Caleb” illustration courtesy of Mark Pelham

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It’s Episode 17 of Season 15. Our lost highway journey takes us to the dark side of Christmas.

“Raw Materials” written by Liam Hogan (Story starts around 00:04:40)

Produced by: Phil Michalski

Cast: Narrator – David Cummings

“A Christmas Feast” written by S.H. Cooper (Story starts around 00:22:10)

TRIGGER WARNING!

Produced by: Jeff Clement

Cast: Theodora – Nichole Goodnight, Mother – Nikolle Doolin, Father – Mick Wingert, Benjamin – Jeff Clement, Sabrina – Sarah Ruth Thomas, Jacob – Atticus Jackson

“The Paper Plate House” written by A.C. McAnelly (Story starts around 00:47:00)

Produced by: Phil Michalski

Cast: Kelsey – Danielle McRae, Stephanie – Tanja Milosevic, Tori – Alexis Bristowe, Paper Plate Man – Graham Rowat, Mom – Kristen DiMercurio, The Doubt Girl – Erika Sanderson

“Carol’s Christmas Cookies” written by Penny Tailsup (Story starts around 01:27:20)

TRIGGER WARNING!

Produced by: Phil Michalski

Cast: Narrator – Wafiyyah White, Carol – Tanja Milosevic, Caller – Jeff Clement, Patti – Erin Lillis, Robert – Mick Wingert

“Happy Holidays from the Sturbins!” written by Rona Vaselaar (Story starts around 01:45:50)

Produced by: Phil Michalski

Cast: Eleanor – Jessica McEvoy, Evelyn Sturbin – Mary Murphy, Post Office Worker – Kristin DiMercurio, Police Officer – Atticus Jackson

“Orphans” written by Seth Borgen (Story starts around 02:19:35)

TRIGGER WARNING!

Produced by: Jesse Cornett

Cast: Willie – Matt Bradford, Dante Inferno – Peter Lewis, Ruth – Mary Murphy, Margo Banish – Erin Lillis, Harold Banish, Sr. – Mike DelGaudio, Agatha – Sarah Ruth Thomas, Lonnie – Elie Hirschman, Maid – Erika Sanderson

This episode is sponsored by:

Betterhelp – Betterhelp’s mission is making professional counseling accessible, affordable, convenient – so anyone who struggles with life’s challenges can get help, anytime, anywhere. Get started today and get 10% off your first month by going to betterhelp.com/nosleep

HelloFresh – Get fresh, pre-measured ingredients and mouthwatering seasonal recipes delivered right to your door with HelloFresh, Americaís #1 meal kit. HelloFresh lets you skip those trips to the grocery store, and makes home cooking easy, fun, AND affordable! Go to HelloFresh.com/80nosleep and use code 80nosleep to get $80 off including free shipping

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Executive Producer & Host: David Cummings

Musical score composed by: Brandon Boone

Additional music for "Paper Plate House" provided by: Travis Vengroff

Christmas illustration courtesy of Hasani Walker

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