A Very Scary Podcast

There are all sorts of listening aids for those nights you can’t sleep—I have more than one meditation app for that—but to keep yourself awake? Try this scary-story podcast called NoSleep.

Each horror tale is originally written for the show, meaning it’s been created with the aim of intimate listening, which is particularly suited to scary stuff. Different voice actors read each story, so there’s a certain heard-round-the-campfire quality to each episode. Soundtracks suited to the specific spooky elements are crafted for each episode.

There’s something particularly riveting about listening to a story you know is going somewhere bad, which means you might be less likely to drift off than when listening to the news.

No spoilers, but one highlight includes a multi-part series, one story that stretches over several episodes, “Curse of the Gilded Echo.” But no need to choose just one, you have eleven seasons to choose from.