Jake Benson

Join cast members Matthew Bradford and Katabelle Ansari as they dive into the chilling tales of 'The Picture Tree' and unpack the mysteries surrounding black magic. Narrator Andy Cresswell, alongside Jake Benson, James Cleveland, and David Ault, take listeners on a spine-tingling journey through the story 'One Star'. Get ready for a riveting episode filled with dark twists and eerie encounters.

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 MichalskiCast: Narrator – Andy Cresswell“The Harvester” written by Keith Long (Story starts around 00:08:40)Produced by: Jeff ClementCast: Narrator – Peter Lewis“The Mermaid’s Drop Research Expedition” written by G. T. Korbin (Story starts around 00:24:30)Produced by: Phil MichalskiCast: 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 MichalskiCast: 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, Detective Redd Yelt – Jesse Cornett, Dahlia – Erin Lillis“The Jewels of the Mermaids” written by Marisca Pichette (Story starts around 01:19:20)Produced by: Phil MichalskiCast: Narrator – Ash Millman, Jan – Jake Benson, Gen – Andy Cresswell, Lessie – Mary Murphy, Burt – James Cleveland, Kla – Erika Sanderson, Hogart – David Ault“Screen Time” written by C M Locke (Story starts around 01:33:20)Produced by: Jesse CornettCast: Narrator – Mike DelGaudio, Logan – Matthew Bradford, Woman – Erika SandersonThis episode is sponsored by:Vessi - Vessiís the only shoes you need because of how versatile they are. Vessis are my go-to shoes by my door. Check them out at vessi.com/nosleep for 15% off your entire order for your Vessi shoes.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 teamClick here to learn more about G. T. KorbinClick here to learn more about Marisca PichetteExecutive Producer & Host: David CummingsMusical score composed by: Brandon Boone“The Harvester” illustration courtesy of Thea ArnmanAudio 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tune in to Episode 19 of Season 18 for transformative terrors.“Creepers on the Bus” written by Lex Reckless (Story starts around 00:02:15)Produced by: Phil MichalskiCast: Narrator – Kristen DiMercurio“The Collector” written by Robbie Slaven (Story starts around 00:06:23)Produced by: Phil MichalskiCast: Mr Becker – David Ault, The Collector – Jake Benson“Charlie” written by Anthony Criswell (Story starts around 00:14:10)TRIGGER WARNING!Produced by: Jeff ClementCast: Narrator – Jesse Cornett“The Floor Nurse” written by Ivan Lopez (Story starts around 00:42:22)TRIGGER WARNING!Produced by: Phil MichalskiCast: Narrator – Nikolle Doolin, Roy – Graham Rowat, Boy – Kyle Akers, Brian – Elie Hirschman, Amanda – Nichole Goodnight, Tiffany – Mary Murphy"This Book Will Kill You - Part 9" written by Alexander Gordon Smith.(Story starts around 01:13:26)Produced by: Phil MichalskiCast: Jessica McEvoy as Tommi Bright, Mary Murphy as the woman on the train, Erin Lillis as Tommi's mother, Kristen DiMercurio as Flint, and Tanja Milojevic, Danielle McRae, and Katabelle Ansari as the dead things“The Woman Who Can Exorcise Any Demon” written by L. Hutchinson (Story starts around 01:09:10)Produced by: Phil MichalskiCast: Narrator – Atticus Jackson, Rose – Erin Lillis, Young girl – Nichole Goodnight, Demon – Mick Wingert, Simon – David Cummings“Reflection” written by Craig Gridelli (Story starts around 01:34:19)TRIGGER WARNING!Produced by: Jesse CornettCast: Narrator – Mike DelGaudio, Billy – Matthew Bradford, Reflection – Jeff Clement, Mom – Sarah Ruth Thomas, Dad – Dan Zappulla, Jonah – Elie Hirschman, Mr. Hoyt – Jesse Cornett, Mrs. Hoyt – Mary MurphyThis episode is sponsored by:NextEvo - Stop wondering if CBD is right for you. Try NextEvo Naturals capsules, gummies, mints, and topical creams, clinically proven to be better absorbed by your body. Go to nextevo.com, enter promo code NOSLEEP and you'll get 25% off your first order of $40 or more.ShipStation - ShipStation makes it super easy to manage and ship all your online orders faster, cheaper and more efficiently. You'll spend a lot less time on shipping and a lot more time growing your business. 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.Click here to learn more about The NoSleep Podcast teamExecutive Producer & Host: David CummingsMusical score composed by: Brandon Boone“Charlie” illustration courtesy of MiggeaAudio program ©2022 – 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices