It’s Episode 17 of Season 15. Our lost highway journey takes us to the dark side of Christmas. “Raw Materials” written by Liam Hogan (Story starts around 00:04:40) Produced by: Phil Michalski Cast: Narrator – David Cummings “A Christmas Feast” written by S.H. Cooper (Story starts around 00:22:10) TRIGGER WARNING! Produced by: Jeff Clement Cast: Theodora – Nichole Goodnight, Mother – Nikolle Doolin, Father – Mick Wingert, Benjamin – Jeff Clement, Sabrina – Sarah Ruth Thomas, Jacob – Atticus Jackson “The Paper Plate House” written by A.C. McAnelly (Story starts around 00:47:00) Produced by: Phil Michalski Cast: Kelsey – Danielle McRae, Stephanie – Tanja Milosevic, Tori – Alexis Bristowe, Paper Plate Man – Graham Rowat, Mom – Kristen DiMercurio, The Doubt Girl – Erika Sanderson “Carol’s Christmas Cookies” written by Penny Tailsup (Story starts around 01:27:20) TRIGGER WARNING! Produced by: Phil Michalski Cast: Narrator – Wafiyyah White, Carol – Tanja Milosevic, Caller – Jeff Clement, Patti – Erin Lillis, Robert – Mick Wingert “Happy Holidays from the Sturbins!” written by Rona Vaselaar (Story starts around 01:45:50) Produced by: Phil Michalski Cast: Eleanor – Jessica McEvoy, Evelyn Sturbin – Mary Murphy, Post Office Worker – Kristin DiMercurio, Police Officer – Atticus Jackson “Orphans” written by Seth Borgen (Story starts around 02:19:35) TRIGGER WARNING! Produced by: Jesse Cornett Cast: Willie – Matt Bradford, Dante Inferno – Peter Lewis, Ruth – Mary Murphy, Margo Banish – Erin Lillis, Harold Banish, Sr. – Mike DelGaudio, Agatha – Sarah Ruth Thomas, Lonnie – Elie Hirschman, Maid – Erika Sanderson This episode is sponsored by: Betterhelp – Betterhelp’s mission is making professional counseling accessible, affordable, convenient – so anyone who struggles with life’s challenges can get help, anytime, anywhere. Get started today and get 10% off your first month by going to betterhelp.com/nosleep HelloFresh – Get fresh, pre-measured ingredients and mouthwatering seasonal recipes delivered right to your door with HelloFresh, Americaís #1 meal kit. HelloFresh lets you skip those trips to the grocery store, and makes home cooking easy, fun, AND affordable! Go to HelloFresh.com/80nosleep and use code 80nosleep to get $80 off including free shipping Click here to learn more about The NoSleep Podcast teamClick here to learn more about S.H. CooperClick here to learn more about Penny TailsupClick here to learn more about Rona VaselaarClick here to learn more about Seth Borgen Executive Producer & Host: David Cummings Musical score composed by: Brandon Boone Additional music for "Paper Plate House" provided by: Travis Vengroff Christmas illustration courtesy of Hasani Walker Audio program ©2020 – Creative Reason Media Inc. – All Rights Reserved – No reproduction or use of this content is permitted without the express written consent of Creative Reason Media Inc. The copyrights for each story are held by the respective authors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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