It's Episode 04 of Season 20. Come join us around the campfire with tales about October chills. “Late October” written by David Casi (Story starts around 00:03:25) TRIGGER WARNING! Produced by: Phil Michalski Cast: Narrator – Kyle Akers, Father – Mike DelGaudio “Black Box” written by Charlie Davenport (Story starts around 00:16:40) TRIGGER WARNING! Produced by: Phil Michalski Cast: Harry – Jeff Clement, Gwen – Nichole Goodnight, Paul – Mike DelGaudio, Juliet – Linsay Rousseau, Kalen – Matthew Br...
Oct 22, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Season 20Ep. 4
It’s Episode 03 of Season 20. Come join us around the campfire with tales about occupational hazards. “Late Arrival” written by James McLindon (Story starts around 00:03:00) Produced by: Jeff Clement Cast: Clerk – Jessica McEvoy, Guest – Kristen DiMercurio “Strange Rain” written by Patrick C Greene (Story starts around 00:17:25) TRIGGER WARNING! Produced & scored by: David Cummings Cast: Narrator – David Cummings, Randolph – Graham Rowat, Seaton – Jesse Cornett, Lonnie – Jeff Clement, Linda ...
Oct 15, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Season 20Ep. 3
It's Episode 02 of Season 20. Come join us around the campfire for tales about unexpected encounters. "The Rats Have Unionized" written by Charlie Maliha (Story starts around 00:03:45) Produced by: Phil Michalski Cast: Nat - Sarah Thomas, RatUnion - Graham Rowat, Jocelyn - Mary Murphy "Something Went Wrong in My Float Session" written by C. Rose (Story starts around 00:20:05) TRIGGER WARNING! Produced by: Phil Michalski Cast: C - Wafiyyah White, Tia - Nikolle Doolin, Receptionist - Danielle McRa...
Oct 08, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Season 20Ep. 2
It’s Episode 01 of Season 20. Come join us around the campfire with tales that will leave you wanting s’more! “The Hunt” written by Dagen Strong (Story starts around 00:03:20) TRIGGER WARNING! Produced by: Phil Michalski Cast: Narrator – Reagen Tacker “Among the Trees” written by Evan Jaffe (Story starts around 00:17:40) Produced & scored by: David Cummings Cast: Wendy – Mary Murphy, Donnie – Atticus Jackson, Ian – Mike DelGaudio, Colton – Dan Zappulla, Tara – Sarah Thomas, Matt – Jeff Cleme...
Oct 01, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Season 20Ep. 1
Join host David Cummings for a short announcement episode where he explains in more detail our new premium subscription platform called the “Sleepless Sanctuary”.
Sep 27, 2023•12 min
During the month of September we go cryptid crazy with tales about those mysterious creatures that remain hidden from us…until it’s too late. “Tales of the Moon Crawler – By the Clatter of a Typewriter” written by Manen Lyset (Story starts around 00:08:40) Produced by: Phil Michalski Cast: Doctor James Emilio Leon – Graham Rowat, Narrator – Dan Zappulla, Photographer – David Cummings “Tales of the Moon Crawler – In the Light of a Monitor” written by Manen Lyset (Story starts around 00:36:05) Pro...
Sep 24, 2023•1 hr 1 min
During the month of September we go cryptid crazy with tales about those mysterious creatures that remain hidden from us…until it’s too late. “The Shepherd” written by Matthew Owen Jones (Story starts around 00:01:55) TRIGGER WARNING! Produced by: Jesse Cornett Cast: Narrator – Nikolle Doolin, Grunwald – Peter Lewis, Rudi – Mary Murphy “Tales of the Moon Crawler – Penned in Ink” written by by Manen Lyset (Story starts around 00:27:00) Produced by: David Cummings Cast: Narrator – Ash Millman, Nev...
Sep 17, 2023•59 min
During the month of September we go cryptid crazy with tales about those mysterious creatures that remain hidden from us…until it’s too late. “Furry Skins” written by L.Pine (Story starts around 00:02:00) TRIGGER WARNING! Produced by: Phil Michalski Cast: Narrator – Kristen DiMercurio, Shaw – Jesse Cornett, Mr. Boyle – David Cummings “Tales of the Moon Crawler – On Sheets of Papyrus” written by Manen Lyset (Story starts around 00:50:00) TRIGGER WARNING! Produced by: David Cummings Cast: Narrator...
Sep 10, 2023•1 hr 8 min
During the month of September we go cryptid crazy with tales about those mysterious creatures that remain hidden from us…until it’s too late. “Dead Upon Collision” written by Justin Moritz (Story starts around 00:03:00) TRIGGER WARNING! Produced by: Jesse Cornett Cast: Narrator – Graham Rowat, You – Atticus Jackson , Candace – Sarah Thomas, Driver – David Cummings “Tales of the Moon Crawler – Carved in Stone” written by Manen Lyset (Story starts around 00:33:40) Produced by: David Cummings Cast:...
Sep 03, 2023•1 hr 10 min
We're sleeplessly decomposing during hot August nights. Enjoy Sleepless Decompositions Vol. 15 “The Radio Game” written by J H Sullivan (Story starts around 00:02:35) Produced & scored by: David Cummings Cast: Narrator – Kyle Akers, Jack – Elie Hirschman, Tom – Matthew Bradford, Elliot – Jeff Clement, Auntie – Erin Lillis “Pigfoot” written by Daniel Barnett (Story starts around 00:19:00) Produced by: Jesse Cornett Cast: Narrator – Mike DelGaudio, Jerry – Dan Zappulla, Lloyd – Jeff Clement, S...
Aug 27, 2023•1 hr 37 min
We’re sleeplessly decomposing during hot August nights. Enjoy Sleepless Decompositions Vol. 14 “Welcome to the Bar” written by John Beardify (Story starts around 00:02:35)Produced & scored by: David Cummings Cast: Narrator – Peter Lewis “To Be Loved, and Made Twice” written by Phoebe Smith Stokes (Story starts around 00:16:45) Produced by: Phil Michalski Cast: Lora – Erin Lillis, Sam – Jeff Clement, Vera – Kristen DiMercurio, Tanner – Dan Zappulla, Boho Girl – Sarah Thomas, Heart Face – Nich...
Aug 20, 2023•1 hr 26 min
While we take a short summer vacation break, we’re featuring two stories from our Season Pass 19 episodes. Surf’s up! “The Zoo” written by Gemma Amor (Story starts around 00:01:20) TRIGGER WARNING! Produced by: Phil Michalski Cast: Alistair – David Ault, Fleur Orwell – Ash Millman, Sandra – Penny Scott-Andrews, The Kid – Erika Sanderson “Honk Honk” written by Steven Wait (Story starts around 00:43:00) Produced by: Jesse Cornett Cast: Matt – Atticus Jackson, Sally – Sarah Thomas, TV Reporter – Ma...
Aug 13, 2023•1 hr 23 min
While we take a short summer vacation break, we’re featuring two stories from our Season Pass 19 episodes. Surf’s up! “Head Games” written by K.G. Lewis (Story starts around 00:01:00) Produced & scored by: David Cummings Cast: Narrator – Linsay Rousseau, Referee – Jeff Clement, Nurse – Danielle McRae, Doctor – Kyle Akers, Mother – Nichole Goodnight “From the Red Dirt” written by LP Hernandez (Story starts around 00:22:30) TRIGGER WARNING! Produced by: Jesse Cornett Cast: Joseph – Jeff Clemen...
Aug 06, 2023•1 hr 13 min
It’s Episode 25 of Season 19. We ponder weak and weary with tales about wedding woes. “Bridal Ballad” written by Edgar Allan Poe (Story starts around 00:02:45) Produced by: Phil Michalski Cast: Narrator – Erika Sanderson “Kept” written by Jessica Peter (Story starts around 00:07:35) Produced by: Phil Michalski Cast: Narrator – Sarah Ruth Thomas, Ettie – Erin Lillis, Hugh – Graham Rowat, Baby Blue – Nikolle Doolin, Cream – Danielle McRae, Navy – Mary Murphy “It’s Later Than You Think” written by ...
Jul 30, 2023•2 hr 7 min•Season 19Ep. 25
A special live bonus episode from the Doctor Sleepless at the Stanley event in Nov 2022. “Incident 285” written by D. Williams (Story starts around 00:04:45) Cast: Stu – Kyle Akers, Jodie – Linsay Rousseau, Carmen – Nikolle Doolin, Matt – Mick Wingert, Radio Man – David Cummings “The Funeral” written by Gemma Amor (Story starts around 00:26:30) Cast: Rachel – Kate Siegel, Terry – Samantha Sloyan, Mike – Kyle Akers, Priest – Mick Wingert, Timothyís Corpse – David Cummings “Percival Parkerís Piano...
Jul 23, 2023•2 hr 28 min•Season 19Ep. 25
It’s Episode 24 of Season 19. We ponder weak and weary with tales about vicious visitors. “Kaleidoscope Eyes” written by Duncan Rivers (Story starts around 00:04:45) TRIGGER WARNING! Produced by: Phil Michalski Cast: Narrator – Atticus Jackson “A Monster Is Coming to Dinner” written by John Beardify (Story starts around 00:14:20) TRIGGER WARNING! Produced by: Jeff Clement Cast: Narrator – Jeff Clement, Mother – Nikolle Doolin “Die Smiling” written by Marcus Damanda (Story starts around 00:26:00)...
Jul 16, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Season 19Ep. 24
It’s Episode 23 of Season 19. We ponder weak and weary with tales about vile vanishings. “Fixed in Time” written by Steven Paulsen (Story starts around 00:04:15) TRIGGER WARNING! Produced by: Phil Michalski Cast: Pat – Ilana Charnelle, Dr Singh – Rima Chaddha Mycynek “The Prizrak Case” written by Rene Rehn (Story starts around 00:21:20) Produced by: Jeff Clement Cast: Narrator – Ash Millman “What Happened When Paula Got a Dog” written by Zach Moser (Story starts around 00:41:00) Produced & s...
Jul 09, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Season 19Ep. 23
It’s Episode 22 of Season 19. We ponder weak and weary with tales about waking nightmares. “Dream-Land” written by Edgar Allan Poe (Story starts around 00:05:10) Produced by: Phil Michalski Cast: Narrator – Dan Zappulla “Whistleblower” written by Autumn Bettinger (Story starts around 00:09:10) TRIGGER WARNING! Produced & scored by: David Cummings Cast: Narrator – Jesse Cornett, Dana – Wafiyyah White, Emily – Mary Murphy, Will – Kyle Akers “Blind Spot” written by Larry Hinkle (Story starts ar...
Jul 02, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Season 19Ep. 22
It’s Episode 21 of Season 19. We ponder weak and weary with tales about traveling travails. “Aurora” written by Robert Sykes (Story starts around 00:04:00) Produced by: Phil Michalski Cast: Chuck – Kyle Akers, Dad – Jesse Cornett “Hindsight” written by Stephanie Scissom (Story starts around 00:30:00) TRIGGER WARNING! Produced by: Jeff Clement Cast: Sarah – Nichole Goodnight, Jesse – Jeff Clement, Sarah’s dad – David Cummings, Riva – Erika Sanderson “The Halsteds” written by Arvind Veluvali (Stor...
Jun 25, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Season 19Ep. 21
It’s Episode 20 of Season 19. We ponder weak and weary with tales about the killing kind. “The Wolf Which Ate the Man Downstairs” written by Emmalias (Story starts around 00:14:00) TRIGGER WARNING! Produced by: Jeff Clement Cast: Narrator – Ilana Charnelle “Off Course” written by Gemma Amor (Story starts around 00:33:10) TRIGGER WARNING! Produced by: Jesse Cornett Cast: Alex – Jessica McEvoy, Rex – David Cummings, Jude – Kyle Akers, Death/Dad – Mike DelGaudio “Mrs. Degree” written by Memphis Des...
Jun 18, 2023•1 hr 37 min•Season 19Ep. 20
It’s Episode 19 of Season 19. We ponder weak and weary with tales about haunted halls. “The Haunted Palace” written by Edgar Allan Poe (Story starts around 00:02:45) Produced & scored by: David Cummings Cast: Narrator – David Cummings “Julianne” written by A.L. Simpkins (Story starts around 00:06:00) TRIGGER WARNING! Produced by: David Cummings Cast: Nettie – Mary Murphy, Nanny – Nichole Goodnight, Suitor – Jeff Clement, Maid #1 – Sarah Ruth Thomas, Maid #2 – Kristen DiMercurio, Maid #3 – Er...
Jun 11, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Season 19Ep. 19
It’s Episode 18 of Season 19. We ponder weak and weary with tales about menacing mementos. “At Death’s Door” written by K.G. Lewis (Story starts around 00:03:40) Produced by: Phil Michalski Cast: Narrator – Sarah Ruth Thomas, Father – Graham Rowat, Mother – Mary Murphy “There Was Something in My House, and It Wanted My Son” written by Tyler Collins (Story starts around 00:27:30) Produced by: Phil Michalski Cast: Nick – Dan Zappulla, Brenden – Elie Hirschman, Melinda – Erin Lillis, Voice – Jeff C...
Jun 04, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 19Ep. 18
It’s Episode 17 of Season 19. We ponder weak and weary with tales about family frights. “Sweet Winds” written by Winona L. (Story starts around 00:04:25) TRIGGER WARNING! Produced by: Phil Michalski Cast: Lola – Tanja Milojevic, Mira – Kristen DiMercurio “The Pig” written by Thomas LaPorte (Story starts around 00:31:25) Produced by: Phil Michalski Cast: Narrator – Kyle Akers, Morgana – Nikolle Doolin, Emelia – Nichole Goodnight “Heirloom” written by Caleb Clark (Story starts around 00:34:50) TRI...
May 28, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Season 19Ep. 17
It’s Episode 16 of Season 19. We ponder weak and weary with tales about grave situations. “The Sleeper” written by Edgar Allan Poe (Story starts around 00:03:45) Produced by: Phil Michalski Cast: Narrator – Graham Rowat “The Fall of Father Ascher” written by René Rehn (Story starts around 00:10:00) TRIGGER WARNING! Produced by: Phil Michalski Cast: Narrator – Mike DelGaudio, Father Ascher – Jesse Cornett “Block 12” written by Thomas C Mavroudis (Story starts around 00:39:00) TRIGGER WARNING! Pro...
May 21, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Season 19Ep. 16
It’s Episode 15 of Season 19. We ponder weak and weary with tales about oppressive overlords. “The Chamber of the All-Seeing Eye” written by Liam Hogan (Story starts around 00:03:35) TRIGGER WARNING! Produced by: Phil Michalski Cast: Narrator – David Ault, Grimshaw – Guy Woodward, Lord – Jake Benson, Talken – Graham Rowat, Spencer – Andy Cresswell, Guard – James Cleveland “Burrower” written by Cyrus Amelia Fisher (Story starts around 00:25:40) TRIGGER WARNING! Produced by: Phil Michalski Cast: N...
May 14, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Season 19Ep. 15
It's Episode 14 of Season 19. We ponder weak and weary with tales about frightful food. "My Hair Is People" written by Doug Mallette (Story starts around 00:04:15) TRIGGER WARNING! Produced by: Jeff Clement Cast: Narrator - Matthew Bradford "We Are the Gorillas" written by Douglas Ford (Story starts around 00:26:20) TRIGGER WARNING! Produced by: Phil Michalski Cast: Kaleen - Mary Murphy, Mr. Van Doren - Elie Hirschman, Mr. Garwood - Dan Zappulla, Librarian - Sarah Ruth Thomas "What Goes Down, Mu...
May 07, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Season 19Ep. 14
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 Michalski Cast: Narrator – Andy Cresswell “The Harvester” written by Keith Long (Story starts around 00:08:40) Produced by: Jeff Clement Cast: Narrator – Peter Lewis “The Mermaid’s Drop Research Expedition” written by G. T. Korbin (Story starts around 00:24:30) Produced by: Phil Michalski Cast: Transcriber – Nikolle...
Apr 30, 2023•1 hr 25 min•Season 19Ep. 13
It’s Episode 12 of Season 19. We ponder weak and weary with tales about catastrophic cryptids. “Bad Ice” written by Chris Allinotte (Story starts around 00:05:15) TRIGGER WARNING! Produced, scored, and performed by: David Cummings “A Hospitable Evening” written by Beth Carpenter (Story starts around 00:35:05) TRIGGER WARNING! Produced by: Phil Michalski Cast: Antonette – Jessica McEvoy, Vincent – Mike DelDaudio, Grandfather – Graham Rowat, Werewolf – Peter Lewis “Bug Jar” written by Madison Gadd...
Apr 23, 2023•56 min•Season 19Ep. 12
It’s Episode 11 of Season 19. We ponder weak and weary with tales about menacing monsters. “The Last Run of the Lightning Bolt Freight Train” written by Seth Borgen (Story starts around 00:05:35) Produced by: Phil Michalski Caspar Freemountain – Atticus Jackson “Field of Teeth” written by Martin Fisher (Story starts around 00:28:00) TRIGGER WARNING! Produced by: Jeff Clement Cast: Narrator – Dan Zappulla, Father – Jesse Cornett “Captain Furry” written by Ryan Peacock (Story starts around 00:41:4...
Apr 16, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Season 19Ep. 11
It’s Episode 10 of Season 19. We ponder weak and weary with tales about corrupt corpses. “Annabel Lee” written by Edgar Allan Poe (Story starts around 00:04:30) Produced by: Phil Michalski Cast: Narrator – Nichole Goodnight “The Wake of Her” written by S.H. Cooper (Story starts around 00:07:15) TRIGGER WARNING! Produced by: Phil Michalski Cast: Narrator – Dan Zappulla “Our House” written by Venezia Castro (Story starts around 00:29:00) TRIGGER WARNING! Produced by: Phil Michalski Cast: Narrator ...
Apr 09, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Season 19Ep. 10
