The NoSleep Podcast

It's Episode 01 of Season 24. Enter the dark waters of the Cape Fear River as we present tales of watery horror.
"Rainbows" written by Kimberly W. Heiman (Story starts around 00:05:10)
Produced by: Phil Michalski
Cast: Angie - Marie Westbrook, Jimmy - Atticus Jackson
"Backwater" written by Peter Genoway (Story starts around 00:15:15)
TRIGGER WARNING!
Produced by: Phil Michalski
Cast: Maya - Linsay Rousseau, Nathan - Jeff Clement, Brock - David Cummings, Teddy - Matthew Bradford
"Mermaids" written by Sean Seebach (Story starts around 00:48:25)
TRIGGER WARNING!
Produced by: Claudius Moore
Cast: Narrator - Kyle Akers, You - Atticus Jackson
"My Coworker at the Laundromat Kept Hiding Inside the Machines" written by Kyle L. Grubb (Story starts around 01:01:30)
TRIGGER WARNING!
Produced by: Jeff Clement
Cast: Narrator - Sarah Thomas, Mia - Mary Murphy, Boy - Jeff Clement
"The Span Man" written by Adam Sleper (Story starts around 01:15:45)
TRIGGER WARNING!
Produced by: Jesse Cornett
Cast: Narrator - Dan Zappulla, Kendall - Nichole Goodnight, Span Man - Graham Rowat, Bar Patron - Jesse Cornett
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Executive Producer & Host: David Cummings
Musical score composed by: Brandon Boone
"Rainbows" illustration courtesy of Krys Hookuh

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In the week leading up to the launch of Season 24, we have decaying tales from our Sleepless Decompositions.
"After The Tone" written by G.T. Korbin (Story starts around 00:04:20)
TRIGGER WARNING!
Produced by: Jeff Clement
Cast: Lisa - Erika Sanderson, Cellphone - David Cummings, Sera - Mary Murphy, Aaron - Jake Benson, Eoin - Jeff Clement
"The Hotel Mariposa" written by Sam Riding (Story starts around 00:26:00)
TRIGGER WARNING!
Produced by: Phil Michalski
Cast: Phil Thompson - Dan Zappulla, Lina - Sarah Thomas, Concierge - David Cummings
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Executive Producer & Host: David Cummings
Musical score composed by: Brandon Boone
"Sleepless Decompositions" illustration courtesy of Kelly Turnbull

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In the bleak midwinter nights of January, we have decaying tales from our Sleepless Decompositions.
"Sun Approaches Every Summer" written by Akis Linardos (Story starts around 00:05:25)
Produced by: Claudius Moore
Cast: Narrator - James Cleveland
"The Flash Mob" written by Oli A. White (Story starts around 00:20:00)
TRIGGER WARNING!
Produced by: Jesse Cornett
Cast: Henry - David Ault, Lindy - Ash Millman, Boy - Erika Sanderson, Girl - Erika Sanderson, Alfie - Jake Benson, Receptionist - Tanja Milojevic
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Executive Producer & Host: David Cummings
Musical score composed by: Brandon Boone
"Sleepless Decompositions" illustration courtesy of Kelly Turnbull

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We're ramping up to the start of Season 24. In the interim, enjoy these stories from our Premium episodes while we get back to work.
"What the Mud Gave" written by Jim Horlock (Story starts around 00:01:50)
TRIGGER WARNING!
Produced by: Phil Michalski
Cast: Narrator - David Ault, Lorna - Ash Millman, Father - Andy Cresswell
"It Fell with the Night" written by Manen Lyset (Story starts around 00:16:30)
Produced by: Jesse Cornett
Cast: Narrator - Linsay Rousseau, Jackson - Atticus Jackson
"Keep on Rocking in the Free World" written by K.G. Lewis (Story starts around 00:50:30)
Produced by: Jesse Cornett
Cast: Narrator - Atticus Jackson, Elena - Sarah Thomas, Man - Peter Lewis
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Executive Producer & Host: David Cummings
Musical score composed by: Brandon Boone
"Holiday Hiatus 2026" illustration courtesy of Alexandra Cruz

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With the hectic holidays still ringing in our ears, we're taking a short break to kick off 2026. Enjoy these stories from our Premium episodes as our gift of the New Year to you.

"My Family Is Refusing to Leave the Basement" written by Jamie Frances Janazian (Story starts around 00:01:40)
TRIGGER WARNING!
Produced by: Phil Michalski
Cast: Annette - Nikolle Doolin, Voice - Nichole Goodnight, Realtor - Atticus Jackson, Officer - Mike DelGaudio, Gideon - Dan Zappulla

"Priceless" written by Kristen Semedo (Story starts around 00:23:30)
TRIGGER WARNING!
Produced by: Jesse Cornett
Cast: Cass - Sarah Thomas, Jerry - David Cummings, Louis - Graham Rowat, Amy - Wafiyyah White, 911 Operator - Mike DelGaudio, Veronica - Nichole Goodnight, Hipster - Kyle Akers, Girl - Tanja Milojevic

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Executive Producer & Host: David Cummings
Musical score composed by: Brandon Boone
"Holiday Hiatus 2026" illustration courtesy of Alexandra Cruz

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