Summary
Halloween night brings a mix of excitement and terror as various characters navigate the spooky festivities. In one story, Noah, a reluctant heir to a family pumpkin farm, discovers the dark magic lurking within the pumpkins as his father teaches him the importance of weeding out the dangerous jack-o'-lanterns that can wreak havoc if left unchecked.
Meanwhile, Lydia, a high school student, prepares for Halloween with a blend of anticipation and dread. As she navigates the complexities of teenage life, she encounters a mysterious figure who reveals unsettling truths about her existence, leading her to confront her own fears and desires.
In another tale, Susan grapples with the challenges of motherhood and the pressures of her neighborhood's Halloween expectations. As she seeks to protect her son from the neighborhood's mischief, she unwittingly becomes entangled in a web of supernatural consequences, highlighting the lengths a parent will go to for their child.
Lastly, Stefan, a new kid in town, finds himself drawn into a sinister Halloween adventure with a popular classmate, Bill. What begins as a simple trick-or-treating experience quickly spirals into a nightmarish encounter with dark magic and a malevolent old man, forcing Stefan to confront his own identity and the choices he must make.
As the night unfolds, these stories intertwine themes of fear, friendship, and the darker side of Halloween, leaving listeners with a chilling reminder of the holiday's true essence.
Show Notes
The NoSleep Podcast celebrates Halloween 2026 with this full-length episode of tricks and treats. "The Pumpkin Patch" by K.G. Lewis (Story starts around 00:03:00) TRIGGER WARNING! Produced by Phil Michalski Cast: Noah - Elie Hirschman, Dad - Jesse Cornett "Famous Last Words" by Oli A. White (Story starts around 00:09:36) TRIGGER WARNING! Produced by Jeff Clement Cast: Lydia - Mary Murphy, Grampa Joe - Horst-Peter Bitman, Dad - Graham Rowat, Sister - Nichole Goodnight, Mom - Nikolle Doolin "You've Been Ghosted" by Marcus Damanda (Story starts around 00:40:15) TRIGGER WARNING! Produced by Phil Michalski Cast: Susan - Kristen DiMercurio, Addy Draper - Erin Lillis, Pete - Mike DelGaudio, Sully - Jeff Clement, Mrs. Landers - Danielle McRae, Madam Olivia Littleton - Nikolle Doolin "Ticket to Harrow Halt" by Lisel Jones (Story starts around 01:22:30) TRIGGER WARNING! Produced by Claudius Moore Cast: Narrator - Linsay Rousseau, The Conductor - Peter Lewis, Rose - Danielle McRae, Rose's - Wafiyyah White, Jason - Kyle Akers "A Guide to the Good Candy in the Neighborhood" by Sean M Davis (Story starts around 01:49:20) TRIGGER WARNING! Produced by Jesse Cornett Cast: Stefan - Dan Zappulla, Bill - Matthew Bradford, Mom - Sarah Ruth Thomas, Kathleen - Nikolle Doolin, Bill Senior - Atticus Jackson, Roman - Graham Rowat, Cop - Jesse Cornett This episode is sponsored by: Weight Loss by Hims - Ready to reach your weight loss goals? Weight Loss by Hims and WegovyÆ. Get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you. Go to Hims.com/nosleep. Indacloud - IndaCloud is a fully legal online cannabis dispensary for gummies, exotic flower, premium prerolls, Zero Sugar THC Sodas, Energy Gummies, and Extra Strength Sleep Gummies. If you're 21 or older, go to indacloud.co/nosleep to get 30% off your first subscription order. Betterhelp - This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Take a step towards a better you. Our listeners get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/nosleep. Click here to learn more about The NoSleep Podcast team Click here to learn more about Marcus Damanda Click here to learn more about Lisel Jones Click here to learn more about Sean M Davis
Executive Producer & Host: David Cummings Musical score composed by: Brandon Boone "Halloween 2026" illustration courtesy of Jen Tracy
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