Five horror tales drift into Season 24 with "diabolical distractions" at the center
Based on the published show notes, this NoSleep episode features five stories tied together by the theme of diabolical distractions. If you like anthology horror with varied setups, credited voice casts, and a couple of trigger-warning-marked entries, this looks like a packed listen.
## Preview This is a preview based only on the episode metadata and show notes, not a recap of the audio itself. Season 24, Episode 22 of **The NoSleep Podcast** is framed around “the dark waters of the Cape Fear River” and a theme of **diabolical distractions**. The episode includes five stories, each with its own production team and cast, which suggests a varied anthology structure rather than one continuous narrative. The lineup starts with **“Please, No Smoking”** by Sam Conn Pantle, followed by **“The Extra Ones”** by Don Tobin. Midway through, **“Debunked”** by Quincy Lee appears with a clearly marked trigger warning in the notes, and later the episode moves into **“The Doll”** by Joseph Yenkavitch. It closes with **“The Early Bus”** by Liam Rose Philipson, which is also marked with a trigger warning. If you’re deciding whether to queue this one up, the appeal seems to be the range of horror premises hinted at by the titles alone: everyday settings, uncanny extras, a medium promising proof, a doll-centered story, and a bus ride that likely turns sinister. The notes also point to a strong ensemble of recurring NoSleep performers and dedicated producers for each segment, which may matter if you listen for voice acting and atmosphere as much as story concept. This episode looks like a good pick for listeners who want a full-length horror anthology with multiple tones and setups, while those sensitive to certain material may want to check the linked trigger warnings first.
About this episode
<div> <p>It's Episode 22 of Season 24. Enter the dark waters of the Cape Fear River as we present tales about diabolical distractions.</p><p>"Please, No Smoking" by Sam Conn Pantle (Story starts around 00:03:50)<br>Produced by <a href="http://auralstimulation.net/">Jeff Clement</a><br>Cast: Eddie - James Solis, Casey - Dan Zappulla</p><p>"The Extra Ones" by Don Tobin (Story starts around 00:19:35)<br>Produced by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/claudius1105/">Claudius Moore</a><br>Cast: Albert - Graham Rowat, Mrs. Holloway - Mary Murphy, Man - Peter Lewis</p><p>"Debunked" by <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/1l0r164/recently_i_met_a_medium_who_promised_me_proof/">Quincy Lee</a> (Story starts around 00:44:10)<br><a href="https://www.thenosleeppodcast.com/episodes/trigger-warnings/season24"><strong>TRIGGER WARNING!</strong></a><br>Produced by <a href="https://www.thenosleeppodcast.com/about/contributors/jesse-cornett">Jesse Cornett</a><br>Cast: Max - Erin Lillis, Pete - Jesse Cornett, Nathan - Atticus Jackson, Woman - Linsay Rousseau, Sarah - Nichole Goodnight</p><p>"The Doll" by Joseph Yenkavitch (Story starts around 01:16:00)<br>Produced by <a href="http://www.philmichalski.com/">Phil Michalski</a><br>Cast: Narrator - Tanja Milojevic, Mom - Sarah Ruth Thomas, Girl - Nichole Goodnight</p><p>"The Early Bus" by Liam Rose Philipson (Story starts around 01:50:00)<br><a href="https://www.thenosleeppodcast.com/episodes/trigger-warnings/season24"><strong>TRIGGER WARNING!</strong></a><br>Produced by Phil Michalski<br>Cast: Narrator - Jeff Clement, Jake - Matthew Bradford, Carlos - Dan Zappulla, Daniel - Kyle Akers, Big Kid #1 - Atticus Jackson, Big Kid #2 - Elie Hirschman, Mister Critter - Mike DelGaudio, Driver - Peter Lewis</p><p><strong>This episode is sponsored by:</strong><br><a href="https://homechef.com/nosleep"><strong>Home Chef</strong></a> - Home Chef's meal kits are rated #1 in quality, convenience, value, taste, and recipe ease. Head to <a href="http://homechef.com/nosleep">homechef.com/nosleep</a> to get 50% off and free shipping for your first box plus free dessert for life!</p><p><a href="https://betterhelp.com/nosleep"><strong>Betterhelp</strong></a> - This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Take a step towards a better you. Our listeners get 10% off their first month at <a href="http://betterhelp.com/nosleep">betterhelp.com/nosleep</a>.</p><p><a href="https://www.hims.com/nosleep"><strong>Weight Loss by Hims</strong></a> - Ready to reach your weight loss goals? Weight Loss by Hims and WegovyÆ. Get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you. Go to <a href="http://Hims.com/nosleep">Hims.com/nosleep</a>.</p><p><a href="http://contributors.thenosleeppodcast.com/"><strong>Click here to learn more about The NoSleep Podcast team</strong></a><br><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/1l0r164/recently_i_met_a_medium_who_promised_me_proof/"><strong>Click here to learn more about Quincy Lee</strong></a><br> <br>Executive Producer & Host: David Cummings<br>Musical score composed by: <a href="http://www.wondroussound.com/">Brandon Boone</a><br>"The Early Bus" illustration courtesy of <a href="http://thepunchlineismachismo.com/">Kelly Turnbull</a></p><p><a href="https://www.thenosleeppodcast.com/about/no-gen-ai-policy">The NoSleep Podcast is Human-made for Human Minds. No generative AI is used in any aspect of work.</a></p><p>Audio program ©2026 - Creative Reason Media - The copyrights for each story are held by the respective authors. No duplication or reproduction of this audio program is permitted without the written consent of Creative Reason Media. No part of this audio program may be used or reproduced in any manner for the purpose of training artificial intelligence technologies or systems. All rights reserved.</p></div>