The Lapse SPOOKYTELLING Podcast returns this Halloween for an exceptionally creepy special. Remember: it happened to a friend of a friend of mine… Original story by Michael Lutz, @WarrenIsDead . Play the interactive game for yourself at www.correlatedcontents.com/misc/father . Keep the show you love in business. Support Kyle and The Lapse’s extensive production at www.patreon.com/thelapse . A huge special thanks to David Gattey, David Boff, Priya Punwani, Cindy Crijns, Rob Holcomb, Matthew Gibso...
Oct 16, 2017•23 min
When one death gives life to another. Skip a coffee and keep The Lapse alive in your earbuds. Visit www.patreon.com/thelapse and support this little indie that could. A huge special thanks to David McCaw, David Boff, David Gattey, Haley Boros, Priya Punwani, Lorinda Green, Cindy Crijns, Rob Holcomb, Matthew Gibson, Antonio DaSilva, Jennifer Cherney, Bren MacDonald, Darrel Kane, and Lesley Miller.
Aug 01, 2017•26 min
Ever dream of starring in a Canadian reality TV show? Well, I sure didn’t… Until I was cast in one. I rely on the support of my patrons to make The Lapse possible. If you love the show, if you’d like to see more episodes, consider a teeny-tiny donation at patreon.com/thelapse to keep this podcast running. A huge thank you to patrons Darrell Kane, Priya Punwani, Bren MacDonald, Jennifer Cherney, Lesley Miller, Rob Holcomb, Lorinda Green, Antonio DaSilva, Matthew Gibson, Cindy Crijins, David McCaw...
Jul 01, 2017•23 min
Niki’s husband was planning to kill her… Until her best friend Diane showed up at the door. Now what Diane doesn’t know might kill her too. Credit for the outstanding interview used in this episode goes to The Lip , where another version of this story first aired. The Lapse lives and dies by your support. Help Kyle for as little as $1 and get access to exclusive episodes! Become a patron at patreon.com/thelapse . Thank you so, so much to patrons David Gattey, Priya Punwani, Lesley Miller, Lorind...
Jun 01, 2017•23 min
How do you go from the future VP of a billion dollar company to making $12 a week? Meet Marge Crawford. Help Kyle for as little as $1 a month and get exclusive access to The Lapse Storytelling Club! Become a patron at patreon.com/thelapse . A huge thank you to patrons Lesley Miller, Lorinda Green, Darrel Kane, Cindy Crijins, Jennifer Cherney, Bren MacDonald, Antonio DaSilva, David McCaw, Haley Boros, Rob Holcomb, David Gattey, Matthew Gibson, and Patrick Freebern for their amazing support....
May 01, 2017•24 min
Sarah’s mother might be the world’s greatest slots player. Good luck guessing how this one ends. Please, if you love The Lapse, lend Kyle a hand for as little as $1 at patreon.com/thelapse. A massive thank you to Antonio DaSilva, Lesley Miller, Haley Boros, David Gattey, Bren McDonald, Patrick Freebern, Lorinda Green, Rob Holcomb, Cindy Crijins, Matthew Gibson, Jennifer Cherney, David McCaw, and Darrel Kane for making this possible.
Apr 02, 2017•20 min
For seven long years, Lily Ann Fouts was missing. And it was all her little sister’s idea. For more on Lily’s story, visit www.lilyannfouts.com . The Lapse only subsists with your support. Help Kyle tell your stories at patreon.com/thelapse . He’d personally like to thank Darrell Kane, L.C. Greene, Cindy Crijins, Matthew Gibson, David McCaw, Bren McDonald, Haley Boros, David Gattey, Jennifer Cherney, Rob Holcomb, Patrick Freebern, and Mary Anna Gordon....
Mar 01, 2017•30 min
A collection of The Lapse’s very best year yet. Featuring stories by Shawn Duyette, Jupiter Diego, Andrea Abbate, Joe Holmes, and Sire. A massive thank you to supporters Darrell Kane, L.C. Greene, Cindy Crijins, Matthew Gibson, David Gattey, David McCaw, Bren McDonald, Haley Boros, Jennifer Cherney, Rob Holcomb, Patrick Freebern, and Mary Anna Gordon. Your support alone keeps The Lapse running – patreon.com/thelapse .
Feb 01, 2017•1 hr 51 min
A suicidal girl under Mark’s watch goes missing in sub-zero weather. Support Kyle at patreon.com/thelapse in his quest for season 4! A huge thank you to Bren MacDonald, Mary Anna Gordon, Cindy Crijins, L.C. Green, Patrick Freebern, Rob Holcomb, David McCaw, Matthew Gibson, and Jennifer Cherney. Listen to more of Mark Redmond on his own podcast So Shines a Good Deed ....
Jan 01, 2017•19 min
Hobbies. Values. Affectations. Signs of any lasting friendship. But when we’re kids, it’s proximity that makes us best buds. Our most profound friendships are made for next to no reason. The Lapse survives on listener support. Help Kyle make season 4 a reality at patreon.com/thelapse . Thank you so much to patrons Matthew Gibson, Cindy Crijns, David McCaw, Rob Holcomb, Jennifer Cherney & Patrick Freebern! I couldn’t do it without you. Check out Freddie’s lineup at Oxford Games including Ex L...
Nov 27, 2016•24 min
Turn out your lights. Put on your headphones. Welcome, boils and ghouls, to The Lapse SPOOKYTELLING Podcast. It happened to a friend of a friend of mine... Has The Lapse moved you, scared you, given you pause to reflect? Consider supporting Kyle Gest's work with a small monthly donation at patreon.com/thelapse. The show simply cannot run without your support. A massive thank you to patrons Patrick Freebern, Matthew Gibson, Jennifer Cherney, Haley Boros, Rob Holcomb, David McCaw & Cindy Crijn...
Oct 30, 2016•19 min
All Megan has to do is get that godforsaken deer to leave her backyard. Dead or alive. Consider a small monthly donation and keep The Lapse - and Kyle - in production. We're just shy of our next goal at www.patreon.com/thelapse and yet another patron-exclusive episode! Catch Megan Roberts on her choose-your-own-adventure podcast, Chaotic Neutral Adventures.
Oct 02, 2016•17 min
A homeless man becomes trapped in a traveling carnival that won't let go. The Lapse survives on listener support. Chat with Kyle, find exclusive content, and keep him running at patreon.com/thelapse. A massive thank you to patrons Jennifer Cherney, Matthew Gibson, 802 Studios, Anthony Cantu, Cindy Crijns, Rob Holcomb, David McCaw & Haley Boros! You can keep up with Sire's further exploits on Twitter @WorthySire.
Sep 05, 2016•27 min
How do two lovebirds who can't speak the same language, who barely understand one another, somehow manage to hit it off? It's something you and I and everyone you know has used at least once. In this first installment of The Lapse Presents, from former Wiretap producers Mira Burt-Wintonick and Cristal Duhaime, this is "Love Me," a podcast about the messiness of human connection.
Aug 15, 2016•11 min
"If you wake up and find mommy dead in the morning, you have to promise, promise, promise to take my contacts out." Parents, right? The Lapse is supported by listeners like you. Interact with Kyle and keep The Lapse running at patreon.com/thelapse. Thank you SO MUCH to patrons David McCaw, Jill Galvez, Matthew Gibson, Richard Gwirtz, Cindy Crijns, Jennifer Cherney, 802 Studios, Rob Holcomb & Anthony Cantu. If you'd like to see some images of Andrea Abbate's mother and father, you can find th...
Jul 25, 2016
While investigating a series of cryptic flyers, Joe realizes he might have joined a cult. The Lapse is supported by listeners like you. Keep Kyle fed and make this possible at patreon.com/thelapse. Thank you as always to this incredible support from Richard Gwirtz, Rob Holcomb, Jennifer Cherney, Cindy Crijns, Jill Galvez, Anthony Cantu, Matthew Gibson, & 802 Studios. You can see more of Joe Holmes's work on Instagram @mandiblejunker.
Jun 27, 2016•26 min
Jupiter Diego returns with a tale of one public affair's descent into madness. Love, drugs, and naughtiness abound in this one. Love The Lapse? Make a small pledge to support Kyle at patreon.com/thelapse. The show's continued existence hinges on that support. A massive thank you to this month's executive patrons: Jennifer Cherney, Cindy Crijns, Richard Gwirtz, 802 Studios, Matthew Gibson, Jill Galvez, Anthony Cantu & Rob Holcomb. Jupiter has a wealth of stories. You can find more at jupiterd...
May 22, 2016•25 min
Something is wrong. Terribly wrong. Something is wrong with Shawn's friend Steve. Love The Lapse? Kyle relies on your support at patreon.com/thelapse. Super special thanks to this month's executive patrons: Anthony Cantu, Cindy Crijns, Dan Lesser, Richard Gwirtz, Matthew Gibson, Jill Galvez, Jennifer Cherney, 802 Studios, Rob Holcomb & Haley Smith. For a further peek into Shawn's history with Steve, be sure to check out his book MotoYoga.
Apr 25, 2016
Was Megan being catfished? The simple answer is so rarely simple. Love The Lapse? Support Kyle in his quest for minimum wage at patreon.com/thelapse. Super special thanks to this month's executive patrons: Anthony Cantu, Cindy Crijns, Dan Lesser, Richard Gwirtz, Matthew Gibson, Jill Galvez, Jennifer Cherney, Patrick Freebern, Rob Holcomb & Haley Smith.
Mar 28, 2016•17 min
Undoubtedly the best year in storytelling from The Lapse yet. As much as we could cram into one episode... With updates! If you haven't dipped into the archives, here's your reminder. You're missing out on some fantastic stories. Love The Lapse? Help me continue to make the award-winning indie you love at patreon.com/thelapse. This month's executive supporters: Rob Holcomb, Cindy Crijns, Matthew Gibson, Richard Gwirtz, Jill Galvez, Patrick Freebern, Dawn Smith, Haley Smith, Jennifer Cherney, &am...
Feb 28, 2016•1 hr 19 min
Candice Fox grew up with twelve siblings, a houseful of dead birds, and her loveable trash-picking mom. One man's trash is Candice's mom's treasure. Love The Lapse? Help us continue to make the award-winning indie you love at patreon.com/thelapse. This month's executive supporters: Rob Holcomb, Cindy Crijns, Matthew Gibson, Richard Gwirtz, Jill Galvez, Patrick Freebern, Dawn Smith, Haley Smith, Jennifer Cherney, & Dan Lesser. Candice Fox's award-winning crime fiction is published by Random H...
Jan 31, 2016•17 min
Childhood antics. Adulthood addicts. Jupiter Diego returns for a second story presented without narration. Like The Lapse? We're less than $100 from funding season 3. Help us continue making the show you love at patreon.com/thelapse. This month's executive supporters: Dawn Smith, Cindy Crijns, Jill Galvez, Matthew Gibson, Richard Gwirtz, & Dan Lesser. Listen to more of Jupiter's work at JupiterDiego.com
Jan 01, 2016•15 min
All Tom had to do was get the band to the show. Problem? It's '95, it's Insane Clown Posse, and all their fans want his head. Itching for season 3? Make it possible! Support The Lapse for as little as $1 a month at patreon.com/thelapse. This month's executive supporters: Cindy Crijns, Jill Galvez, Dan Lesser, & Richard Gwirtz. Catch more of Tom on his film review podcast, Reel Spoilers.
Nov 30, 2015•18 min
After witnessing the suicide of a young boy, wherever Greg goes, death seems to follow. This month's executive-level supporters, courtesy patreon.com/thelapse - Dan Lesser, Richard Gwirtz, Cindy Crijns, & Jill Galvez. Support The Lapse for as little as $1 a month and get access to hours of additional content. While this month's story deals with some markedly darker subject matter, Greg is the co-host of comedy podcast The All Seeing Guys. Insightful, funny, standup guy. Give his exploits a l...
Nov 01, 2015•17 min
BOO! How better to scare your pants off than a trip to the local haunted house? Try playing one of the monsters. If you're not prepared to get punched or spat on, this may not be the job for you. It's a SPOOKTACULAR Halloween episode of The Lapse! This month's Patreon executive producers, courtesy patreon.com/thelapse - Dan Lesser, Richard Gwirtz, Cindy Crijns, & Jill Galvez. Support The Lapse for as little as $1 a month and get access to a wealth of bonus content <3.
Oct 04, 2015•17 min
Felisha's mother Violet went missing 22 years ago. No body was ever recovered. Could she really still be out there? How do you a tell a true story when you don't know what the truth really is? Sometimes the need for closure speaks louder. Felisha Martin's journey continues at http://www.missingviolet.com. You'll find a wealth of pictures, newspaper articles, and more. Share Violet's image. Ask a friend if they've seen her. Ask two. We'll be using the hashtag #wheresviolet to keep track. Support ...
Sep 06, 2015•23 min
Some of our very best stories from year one of The Lapse Storytelling Podcast! This compilation stitches major fan faves with some of our personal picks up to February 2015. If you haven't listened to the archives, now's the time to learn what you're missing out on. PLUS: Win a copy of the award-winning Taking My Parents to Burning Man, the now-completed film that inspired our episode of the same name. See http://thelapse.org for details.
Aug 02, 2015•1 hr 12 min
Flesh-eating bacteria. A loss of all four of his limbs. And then? That's when Will's story gets really wild. I could've spoken to Will Lautzenheiser for days. He's a wonderfully insightful, well-spoken guy with an experience that just fascinates on every conceivable level. If you'd like to hear the uncut (three hour!) interview, you'll find it at Patreon.com/thelapse. Huge thank you and shout out to Mara Bresnahan, without whom Will and I may never have met.
Jul 12, 2015•29 min
When your love for a stranger is enough to bail them out of prison... by pretending to be their bride. Sara is the perfect example of someone who had a story, but didn't quite know how to share it. After our interview, finding these little insights she never knew she had, she joked that I should offer a degree in Lapse-ology. Any takers? Support The Lapse on Patreon for as little as $1! As a solo-produced podcast, your support keeps this show alive.
Jun 14, 2015•18 min
Death with dignity. An angel of mercy. Assisted suicide. Jupiter Diego's father is a renowned conductor and violinist, a man used to a certain quality of life. But as he's struck terminally ill, as his body is no longer what it was, he seeks the help of his family. Shouldn't he die on his own terms? You can listen to more of Jupiter Diego's work on his website as well as on the "What if you lost a high speed chase?" episode of This is Actually Happening. I will admit, I would've loved to edit th...
May 24, 2015•15 min
