09 Nov NoSleep Podcast S23E18
It’s Episode 18 of Season 23. Tune in to WNSP for tales about people lending a helping hand.
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.
“Dedication”
Suicidal ideation, self-harm
“Straight through the Backyard Gate”
Child death, implied child abuse, substance abuse, elder abuse, suicide, mental illness
“Grocery Story”
Stalking
“God Healed an Amputee”
Gun violence
“Dedication” written by Richard Dean (Story starts around 00:05:00)
Produced by: Claudius Moore
Cast: Marcus – Jesse Cornett, Claudia – Sarah Thomas, Dave – Mike DelGaudio, Emma – Kristen DiMercurio
“Mustard Pickles and Potato Pies” written by Christy Hartman (Story starts around 00:27:30)
Produced by: Jeff Clement
Cast: Narrator – Nikolle Doolin, Genevieve – Sarah Thomas, Marcel – Dan Zappulla, Dorthea – Erin Lillis
“Straight through the Backyard Gate” written by Brandon Greer (Story starts around 00:48:50)
Produced by: Phil Michalski
Cast: Kenny – Elie Hirschman, Grandma – Mary Murphy, Sandy – Kristen DiMercurio, Davie – Mike DelGaudio
“Goat Valley Campgrounds Season 2 – Chapter 8” written and adapted for audio by Bonnie Quinn (Story starts around 01:10:35)
Produced by: Phil Michalski
Starring Kate – Linsay Rousseau, Russell – Jesse Cornett, Townies – Jeff Clement & Dan Zappulla, The Man with No Shadow – Graham Rowat, Doctor – Allonté Barakat, The Man with the Skull Cup – Mick Wingert
“Grocery Story” written by Chelsea Sutton (Story starts around 01:55:55)
Produced by: Phil Michalski
Cast: Sammy – Jeff Clement, Lee – Atticus Jackson
“God Healed an Amputee” written by Thomas O. (Story starts around 01:37:00)
Produced by: Jesse Cornett
Cast: Narrator – Graham Rowat, Alondra – Linsay Rousseau, Kyle – Matthew Bradford, Henry – David Cummings
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Executive Producer & Host: David Cummings
Musical score composed by: Brandon Boone
“Straight through the Backyard Gate” illustration courtesy of Thea Arnman
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