NoSleep Podcast S24E08

22 Mar NoSleep Podcast S24E08

It’s Episode 08 of Season 24. Enter the dark waters of the Cape Fear River as we present tales about pernicious partners.

Trigger Warnings

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In order to be as respectful as possible to the authors, these trigger warnings are not intended to be spoilers for the story. However, bear in mind that by viewing these trigger warnings you may see information that reveals aspects of the plot that may in fact "spoil" the impact of the story.

“Heart in Her Throat”
Child death; mention of: attempted suicide, fetal death, sexual abuse, elderly abuse

“Cynthia”
Sexual content

“The Walls in This House”
Child abuse/neglect, animal harm/death, mental illness

“Devil’s Night”
Mention of animal cruelty, graphic violence, suicide

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“After School” by John Kuyat (Story starts around 00:03:20)
Produced by Phil Michalski
Cast: Narrator – Jeff Clement, Landon – Matthew Bradford

“Heart in Her Throat” by Christine Lajewski (Story starts around 00:29:00)
Produced by Jeff Clement
Cast: Narrator – Mike DelGaudio, Marlena – Linsay Rousseau, Hadley – Graham Rowat, Danny – Danielle McRae, Debbie – Nichole Goodnight

“Cynthia” by Hannah Mescon (Story starts around 00:44:35)
Produced by Phil Michalski
Cast: Viv – Marie Westbrook, Callie – Danielle McRae, Jake – Dan Zappulla, Liquidator – Katabelle Ansari, Emma – Nichole Goodnight

“The Walls in This House” by Lyndsey Croal (Story starts around 01:06:00)
Produced by Claudius Moore
Cast: Freya – Sarah Ruth Thomas, Mama – Kristen DiMercurio, Nana – Nikolle Doolin

“Devil’s Night” by Percy Morgan (Story starts around 01:23:00)
Produced by Jesse Cornett
Cast: Diana Clark – Erin Lillis


Heart in Her Throat


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Executive Producer & Host: David Cummings

Musical score composed by: Brandon Boone

“Heart in Her Throat” illustration courtesy of Krys Hookuh

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