The Nosleep Podcast
An award-winning horror anthology podcast that brings stories from Reddit's r/nosleep forum to life with a full cast and immersive sound design.
A long-running, highly-produced audio drama that adapts user-submitted horror fiction from Reddit. It's known for its immersive sound design by composer Brandon Boone and a rotating cast of narrators, all held together by host David Cummings's classic, grim introductions. Each episode typically presents three to four distinct stories, creating a campfire-like anthology of supernatural encounters, psychological thrillers, and body horror.
“Its direct lineage from the r/nosleep subreddit provides a unique, crowd-sourced content engine, setting it apart from single-author podcasts. Unlike many solo-narrated horror shows, NoSleep uses a large, recurring cast of voice actors, creating a more theatrical and varied listening experience.”
Who hosts this show
The NoSleep Podcast is a multi-award-winning anthology horror fiction podcast hosted and produced by David Cummings. Launched in June 2011, it began as a project to narrate top stories from Reddit's r/nosleep forum in an audiobook style. The show has since grown into a benchmark for audio horror, featuring a full cast of voice actors, original music, and rich sound design to enhance its frightening tales.
Credentials & credits
- Showrunner, The NoSleep Podcast
- Host & Producer, The NoSleep Podcast
- Voice Actor (Pseudopod, Creepy, The Black Tapes)
- Founder, Creative Reason Media Inc.
- Former professional musician
- Former software developer
Other ventures
- Creative Reason Media Inc. (Production Company)
- Tale From the Void (Streaming Series Executive Producer)
- The Arcan Chronicles (Voice Actor)
What kind of podcast
- Country
- Canada
- Region
- north america
When new episodes drop
- 01
- 02
- 03The NoSleep Podcast Classics - S01E11- HalloweenJun 12, 2026 · 50 min
- 04Penpal Part II - No Sleep Podcast ClassicsMay 23, 2026 · 1h 28m
- 05PENPAL Vol I - by Dathan AuerbachMay 1, 2026 · 53 min
- 06
- 07Season 01 Ep 09 // The NoSleep Podcast ClassicsApr 18, 2026 · 34 min
- 08The NoSleep Podcast | Dark Tales That Will Disturb You | Season 01 Ep 08Apr 11, 2026 · 48 min
Notable episodes
- 01PENPAL Vol I & II
A special two-part feature presenting the full reading of Dathan Auerbach's iconic 'Penpal' series, which became a published novel. The author provides introductions, and it's a fan-favorite showcase of the podcast's power.
- 02The NoSleep Podcast Classics - S01E11- Halloween
A prime example of the podcast's popular, themed holiday episodes, featuring four Halloween-centric stories including a retelling of the 'Black-Eyed Kids' urban legend.
- 03Suddenly Shocking Series
An annual collection of flash-fiction horror stories, showcasing the podcast's versatility in format and pacing.
What you'll be asked on this show
This is a solo-host, multi-story narrative anthology; it is not an interview show. Host David Cummings provides a brief, tone-setting introduction and outro for each episode. A typical episode contains 3-4 distinct horror stories from different authors, each performed by one or more voice actors with full musical scoring and sound effects. The YouTube versions feature a signature VHS-glitch aesthetic and a visual of a spinning vinyl record for transitions.
Signature segments
- · Opening line: "...when fear banishes sleep, it's The No Sleep Podcast."
- · Origin mention: "Born from the nightmares of reddit.com's No Sleep forum."
- · Multi-story anthology format
- · Full cast narration with music and sound design
- · Premium 'Sleepless Sanctuary' subscription
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
The show features horror fiction authors whose work is adapted and a recurring stable of voice actors who narrate the stories. It does not book interview guests, though on rare special episodes, an author like Dathan Auerbach may provide an introduction to their work.
- Dathan Auerbachon Author
- Wade Thorsonon Narrator
- Christina Scholzon Narrator
- Max Glaspeyon Narrator
- Sammy Raynoron Narrator
- Brett Seayon Narrator
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
The podcast's primary revenue source is a direct-to-fan premium subscription called 'The Sleepless Sanctuary' (or 'Sleepless Universe') on Supercast. This service offers ad-free, full-length episodes, bonus content, and access to a back catalog of over 600 episodes. A case study noted this model quadrupled their revenue.
Subscriber and view counts are pulled live from YouTube and re-verified on a 30-day cycle. Listener estimates for the RSS feed aren't published here unless they're host-verified.
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People also ask
- What is The NoSleep Podcast's format?
- It is a horror anthology podcast. Each episode features a collection of original horror stories, performed by voice actors with music and sound effects.
- Who is the host of The NoSleep Podcast?
- The host and showrunner is David Cummings.
- Where do the stories from the podcast come from?
- The stories are primarily sourced from the online forum r/nosleep on Reddit, where users post original scary stories.
- Is The NoSleep Podcast still running?
- Yes, the podcast releases new episodes on a weekly basis and is currently in its 24th season as of mid-2026.
- How can I listen to ad-free or bonus episodes?
- The podcast offers a premium subscription called 'The Sleepless Sanctuary' or 'Sleepless Universe' via Supercast, which provides access to ad-free, extended episodes and a large back catalog.
- Is this an interview show?
- No, The NoSleep Podcast is a narrative audio drama that performs fictional horror stories. It does not conduct interviews.
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- [01]The NoSleep Podcast Official Websitethenosleeppodcast.com
- [02]The NoSleep Podcast - Wikipediaen.wikipedia.org
- [03]David Cummings Bio - The NoSleep Podcastthenosleeppodcast.com
- [04]Sleepless Universe - Subscription Pagesleepless.supercast.com
- [05]Interview with David Cummings - VWMusicvwmusicrocks.com
- [06]This Is Horror Podcast: Interview with David Cummingsthisishorror.co.uk
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