NoSleep Podcast S17E07 – Christmas 2021

19 Dec NoSleep Podcast S17E07 – Christmas 2021

It’s our 2021 Christmas Episode. Our spells weave some Noel Hell.

Trigger Warnings

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“A Christmas Letter”
Suicide, implied child harm

“The Perfect Gift”
Home invasion

“The Naughty List”
Child abuse/neglect, alcoholism

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“A Christmas Letter” written by John E Darclee (Story starts around 00:11:25)
Produced by: Jeff Clement
Cast: Narrator – Jeff Clement

“The Perfect Gift” written by S.H. Cooper (Story starts around 00:24:20)
Produced by: Phil Michalski
Cast: Narrator – Erin Lillis, Shopkeep – David Cummings, Man Bun – Matthew Bradford, Lynn – Nichole Goodnight

“Jingles” written by M.J. Pack (Story starts around 00:44:15)
Produced by: Phil Michalski
Cast: Narrator – Mary Murphy, Ava – Danielle McRae

“Guess Who’s Coming to Christmas Dinner?” written by Matt Tighe (Story starts around 01:06:10)
Produced by: Phil Michalski
Cast: Cat – Sarah Ruth Thomas, Mom – Erin Lillis, Dad – David Cummings, Pete – Atticus Jackson, Scarlett – Mary Murphy

“The Christmas Visitations” written by Lisel Jones (Story starts around 01:27:25)
Produced by: Phil Michalski
Cast: Karla – Jessica McEvoy, Brian – Jake Benson, Klaus – David Ault, Mom – Nikolle Doolin, Dad – Matthew Bradford, Mila – Erika Sanderson

“The Naughty List” written by Marcus Damanda (Story starts around 02:01:15)
Produced by: Jesse Cornett
Cast: Georgie – Graham Rowat, Daddy – Jesse Cornett, Miss Devin – Jessica McEvoy, Mall Santa – Atticus Jackson, Arnie’s dad – Dan Zappulla, Mrs. Claus – Erika Sanderson


Christmas 2021


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Click here to learn more about The NoSleep Podcast team
 

Click here to learn more about S.H. Cooper’s novel, “Inheriting Her Ghosts”
 

Click here to learn more about Marcus Damanda’s new Halloween-themed novel, “Hide the Knives”
 

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Click here to learn more about Lisel Jones
 

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Executive Producer & Host: David Cummings

Musical score composed by: Brandon Boone

Christmas illustration courtesy of Alia Synesthesia

Joanie Beldam performed by: Kelly Bair

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