I stopped listening a couple of years back because the stories were getting less and less scary overall, even though the productions and voice acting were fantastic. Any recommendations for something really scary?

I remember it was a story about this guy who lived in a culdesac and this couple moved in and they look like a stereotypical 50s family and then the main character went to shake the husbands hand and it like crushed it or something. Thanks for any help and just in case I know about the episode Halloween in the suburbs I think it’s called and the one with the main character who has arthritis in his hands but it’s not those two lol

I need help finding a story! I think it’s from the earlier seasons basically what I can remember is this dude is in a cabin in the mountains near a pond. Weird shit keeps happening and some bad weather strands him up there. He calls a forest ranger and finds out that the ranger keeps repeating the same phrases to him. More weird shit happens and I think the cabin is found burned down and it’s told by his journals or a recording or something? Sorry about this being mega vague but any help would be appreciated!

I’ve been a day one listener. I’ve been to many live shows of the NSP but over the last several years, it’s turned towards a type of story telling I just, don’t like. I enjoyed the old school story telling over the idk wtf is going on or how to describe it, maybe shock value is the right term? I’m not hating. I know shows evolve but now I’m left without a weekly creepy pasta/ story telling show. I’ve explored many other shows and love the black tapes, deadly manners, darkest night….im not trying to trash NSP I’ve just outgrown it and am trying to find other suggestions based on what I’ve liked in the past. Please don’t be mean to me, I’m just trying to find new podcasts as I’ve outgrown being the targeted audience for my oldies but goodies. I’ll forever love NSP and enjoy relistening to older episodes. Thanks!

I started my annual relisten to all the Halloween and Halloween adjacent episodes. I think it would be really fun to hear stories like 'The Showers' done with a full cast and scoring.

I love the original versions and wouldn't want to take away from the early days. Random thought in my head.

What do you all think? Would you want to hear them redo some of the early episodes with the current production value?

Given the recent discourse, we mods thought a statement regarding discussion of the potential use of AI on the NSP was in order.

1) According to the NSP website itself, WE DO NOT ACCEPT AI-GENERATED STORIES. You will be asked to confirm this upon the story’s acceptance. You may accuse the podcast of a few things, but a lack of respect & passion for the work of real, human authors is not one of them. It makes no sense for them to have this rule on their website then nonsensically fabricate or hide the fact they actually do accept AI-generated stories.

2) Even if you suspect a story was AI-generated and slipped through the NSP's screening, this sub is not the place to go out of your way to prove it. Like it or not it is hard to tell with sight reading (or listening as the case may be) that a text was unquestionably AI generated, and this sub's purpose is out of the scope of that issue.

3) AI "detectors" are partially inaccurate at best and flat-out wrong at worst, so they are useless in their current form to support any arguments that may arise.

At the end of the day, no useful discussion can come from AI-use claims that cannot be definitively proven. It can very easily turn into a witch hunt.

Going forward, we ask users to keep any comments & concerns with the potential use of AI to themselves, or take the issue up with the podcast itself if they feel so inclined.

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Pretty much the title; if I get it, can I simply download episodes? Nothing special I need to do? No third party apps or anything, or do they not let you download?

I bought 3-8 seasons passes way back when, and didn't realize until now the episodes weren't available anymore. I understand, these things happen, not upset lol, just wondering if I can get them to download on my laptop if I get the Sanctuary subscription.

Thanks!

It's Episode 07 of Season 25. The frequency of fear brings you cyclical psych-outs.

"Supposed to play Puckball" by David Sharpe (Story starts around 00:03:45)

Produced by Jeff Clement

Cast: Narrator - Graham Rowat, James - Jeff Clement, Tom - Elie Hirschman, Orderly - Mary Murphy

"Out in the Park After Dark" by Juan Cardenas (Story starts around 00:11:20)

Produced by Claudius Moore

Cast: Narrator - Peter Lewis

"Subterranean" by D. Corisis (Story starts around 00:25:35)

Produced by Jesse Cornett

Cast: Narrator - Dan Zappulla, Grandpa - Graham Rowat

"The Flooding Problem" by Michael Miersen (Story starts around 01:15:30)

Produced by Phil Michalski

Cast: Mark - Kyle Akers, Del - Atticus Jackson, Sarah - Sarah Ruth Thomas

"There Is a Doorway" by Jacquelynn Lyon (Story starts around 01:43:00)

Produced by Phil Michalski

Cast: Darlene - Linsay Rousseau, Dad - Atticus Jackson, Bethany’s Mom - Nikolle Doolin, Bethany’s - Danielle McRae, Olivia - Mary Murphy, Honey - Nichole Goodnight, Other Girl - Sarah Ruth Thomas, Craig - Elie Hirschman, Boss - Wafiyyah White, Intern - Katabelle Ansari, Gary - Jeff Clement

Executive Producer & Host: David Cummings - Musical score composed by: Brandon Boone - "Subterranean" illustration courtesy of Miggea

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Hello!

Trying to find an old story

I believe it's a police investigation set in the 50s or 60s about a group of people who disappear rurally. One of them is found and has a hole in the back. He tells them they went to a town famous for pig farming and the people there killed his friends. He then dies, the police go to the town and it's abandoned. The end implies the people responsible fled further into rural nothing and drift back years later to reopen the town.

I think it was pre season 10

It's Episode 06 of Season 25. The frequency of fear brings you tales about the sensation of isolation.

"The Footsteps at 3:33 " by Marwa Ayad (Story starts around 00:05:00)

Produced by Jeff Clement

Cast: Narrator - Erika Sanderson, Building Manager - Andy Cresswell, Neighbour - James Cleveland, Widow - Penny Scott-Andrews

"Random" by David McLachlan (Story starts around 00:22:25)

Produced by Claudius Moore

Cast: Narrator - Dan Zappulla, Mother - Danielle McRae

"The Better Man" by Michael Harris Cohen (Story starts around 00:38:50)

Produced by Phil Michalski

Cast: David - Jesse Cornett, Alec - Jeff Clement, Brian - Graham Rowat, Gaia - Nichole Goodnight, Mother - Nikolle Doolin, Guest - Atticus Jackson, Hippy - James Cleveland

"Semi-Detached" by Marc Parker-Yates (Story starts around 01:23:10)

Produced by Phil Michalski

Cast: Lynne Pearce - Penny Scott-Andrews

"Mercy Brown and Me" by Christine Lajewski (Story starts around 01:43:00)

Produced by Jesse Cornett

Cast: Julia - Mary Murphy, Mercy - Sarah Ruth Thomas, Mercy - Erin Lillis, Gina - Linsay Rousseau, Laurinda - Nichole Goodnight, Mom - Nikolle Doolin

Executive Producer & Host: David Cummings - Musical score composed by: Brandon Boone - "Random" illustration courtesy of Catriel Tallarico

Guest Host: Dan Zappulla

A long time ago I found a video on YouTube showing how to play the theme song but for the life of me I can't find it anymore. With a heart full of hope I am turning to Reddit to help me in time for Halloween. I want to play it while people are trick or treating.

Thanks for any help you can give me!

Hey! Does anyone have a list of all NSP episodes where the whole episode is one story?

The longer stories are my favorite and I can never remember which episodes are one story episodes.

Thanks!

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I have a really long walk in plans for today and I think I'll be able to catch up with some new episodes (probably 2), which ones did you guys find the best of the bunch we have so far?

It's Episode 05 of Season 25. The frequency of fear brings you tales about surviving after loss.

"Clown Heads" by Em Starr (Story starts around 00:04:20)

Produced by Claudius Moore

Cast: Joey - Atticus Jackson, Amy - Sarah Ruth Thomas, Chessie - Mary Murphy, Doreen - Erin Lillis, Hank - Dan Cummins, Hank’s Wife - Lynze Cummins

"Forever Plastic Playhouses" by Patrick Malka (Story starts around 00:27:20)

Produced by Phil Michalski

Cast: Narrator - Peter Lewis

"Leviathan" by Juan Cardenas (Story starts around 00:47:40)

Produced by Phil Michalski

Cast: Narrator - Graham Rowat

"Reasons This Is Not a Horror Story" by Barbara A. Barnett (Story starts around 01:10:50)

Produced by Jeff Clement

Cast: Amanda - Linsay Rousseau, Karen-Monster - Katabelle Ansari, Jesse - Jeff Clement, Troy - Xalavier Nelson Jr.

"Oren" by Laura Cody (Story starts around 01:24:35)

Produced by Jesse Cornett

Cast: Maggie - Marie Westbrook, Mom - Mary Murphy, Daniel - Danielle McRae, Office Manager - Jeff Clement, Teacher - Wafiyyah White, Hannah - Erin Lillis, Voice - Katabelle Ansari

Executive Producer & Host: David Cummings - Musical score composed by: Brandon Boone - "Forever Plastic Playhouses" illustration courtesy of Alia Synesthesia

I purchased the first 19 seasons of the podcast before the Sleepless Sanctuary, I kept them downloaded on my old phone, which is now defunct. Guess I should have realized earlier that they would not be downloadable in the future. Does anyone know whom/where I may be able to get them back? I know this is likely too little too late, but figured I might as well ask since I am a bit bummed to lose several hundred dollars' worth of podcasts.

It's played frequently on SS stories, a couple examples are My Mom Loved Three Things from Volume 6 and The Piñata Sabbaticale from Volume 11. It's a haunting, looping piano motif that you probably remember if you've listened to SS frequently, usually playing during more peaceful or introspective moments.

The beginning is maybe a little reminiscent of the harpsichord line from Massive Attack's "Teardrop" (the theme song from House in some regions). Then it moves into a higher, tinkle-y register.

I don't know if this is helpful. It's just something that's bugged me for years because I love the track and it's probably my favorite from the podcast.

I think Jessica was the narrator for this one. I remember she was traveling in the PNW or somewhere and stopped at a camp ground for the night. One of the older seasons just can’t remember which.

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It's Episode 04 of Season 25. The frequency of fear brings you frightening families.

"Edge of Decay" by Angela Sylvaine (Story starts around 00:04:40)

Produced by Claudius Moore

Cast: Narrator - Sarah Ruth Thomas, Dad - Jesse Cornett

"My Father, the Mountain" by Josh Poole (Story starts around 00:20:00)

Produced by Phil Michalski

Cast: Narrator - Reagen Tacker, Shopkeeper - Jesse Cornett

"The Barfly" by José Ramírez (Story starts around 00:39:50)

Produced by Phil Michalski

Cast: Narrator - Erin Lillis, Luke - Jeff Clement, Dion - Peter Lewis, Lucille - Nichole Goodnight, Bartender - Graham Rowat, Not Luke - Jeff Clement

"1-900-SEE-EVIL" by Viggy Parr Hampton (Story starts around 01:09:45)

Produced by Jeff Clement

Cast: Jamie - Linsay Rousseau, Marie - Mary Murphy, Gran - Danielle McRae, Uncle Jonas - Graham Rowat

"Her Brother’s Keeper" by David A. Anthony (Story starts around 01:21:30)

Produced by Jesse Cornet

Cast: Narrator - Mike DelGaudio, Quinn - Marie Westbrook, Brendan - Dan Zappulla, Colt - Atticus Jackson

Executive Producer & Host: David Cummings - Musical score composed by: Brandon Boone - "My Father, the Mountain" illustration courtesy of Jen Tracy