S24 Ep18: NoSleep Podcast S24E18

May 31, 2026 · 1h 1m

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Five dark pairings drift through Cape Fear in NoSleep S24E18

This preview is based on the published show notes, not the audio itself. Season 24, Episode 18 of The NoSleep Podcast frames its horror around “perilous pairs,” with five stories set against ominous locations including the Cape Fear River, a highway stretch, a silo, and a headland.

This is a preview based only on the episode’s published notes, so think of it as a guide to the setup rather than a recap of what happens on mic. Season 24, Episode 18 of **The NoSleep Podcast** promises a themed collection about **“perilous pairs,”** introduced with the image of entering “the dark waters of the Cape Fear River.” From the lineup alone, this looks like an episode built around uneasy duos, dangerous companionships, and isolated places where relationships may matter as much as the threat itself. The five featured stories suggest a nice range of horror premises. **“Worms”** opens the episode and carries a trigger warning, hinting at a potentially intense start. **“One in a Million”** follows with a smaller cast, while the intriguingly titled **“I’m a state patrol officer. I know what really happens between mile markers 189 and 206.”** points toward roadside or procedural dread. Later, **“Silo”** suggests a more contained setting, and **“The Skull on the Headland”** closes things out with another trigger warning and what sounds like a more gothic or coastal mystery. If you enjoy anthology horror with strong atmosphere, varied settings, and a clear thematic thread, this episode looks like a solid pick. The show notes also spotlight a large voice cast and multiple producers, which may appeal to listeners who come to NoSleep for performance-driven storytelling as much as the premises themselves.

About this episode

<div> It's Episode 18 of Season 24. Enter the dark waters of the Cape Fear River as we present tales about perilous pairs."Worms" by Nick Porisch (Story starts around 00:07:05) <a href="https://www.thenosleeppodcast.com/episodes/trigger-warnings/season24">TRIGGER WARNING!</a> Produced by <a href="http://www.philmichalski.com/">Phil Michalski</a> Cast: Evie - Sarah Ruth Thomas, James - Jeff Clement, Kid - Matthew Bradford, Driver - Graham Rowat"One in a Million" by <a href="http://dhparishstories.com/">D.H.Parish</a> (Story starts around 00:31:20) Produced by Phil Michalski Cast: Narrator - Dan Zappulla, Courtney - Mary Murphy, Jeff - Atticus Jackson"I'm a state patrol officer. I know what really happens between mile markers 189 and 206." by Jamie Frances Janazian (Story starts around 00:52:30) Produced by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/claudius1105/">Claudius Moore</a> Cast: Zac - Mike DelGaudio, Marta - Linsay Rousseau"Silo" by <a href="https://www.erinmichelitsch.com/">Erin Michelitsch</a> (Story starts around 01:12:30) Produced by <a href="http://auralstimulation.net/">Jeff Clement</a> Cast: Narrator - Erin Lillis, Julie - Linsay Rousseau, David - Graham Rowat"The Skull on the Headland" by Simon Bleaken (Story starts around 01:28:35) <a href="https://www.thenosleeppodcast.com/episodes/trigger-warnings/season24">TRIGGER WARNING!</a> Produced by <a href="https://www.thenosleeppodcast.com/about/contributors/jesse-cornett">Jesse Cornett</a> Cast: Narrator - David Ault, Carolyn - Ash Millman, Rebecca - Erika Sanderson, Stephen - Jake Benson, Lauren - Penny Scott-AndrewsThis episode is sponsored by: <a href="https://www.storyworth.com/nosleep">Storyworth</a> - Create collaborative books to celebrate milestones, collect stories and photos from trips, gather recipes, and preserve all of lifeís memories. Head to <a href="http://storyworth.com/nosleep">storyworth.com/nosleep</a> to save up to $20 and make memories that will last a lifetime.<a href="https://www.bollandbranch.com/nosleep">Boll & Branch</a> - Discover your best sleep with bedding from Boll and Branch. Find the perfect balance of comfort, breathability, and craftsmanship. Get 20% off your first order, plus free shipping during the Memorial Day Sale at <a href="http://BollAndBranch.com/nosleep">BollAndBranch.com/nosleep</a> with code nosleep.<a href="https://www.hims.com/nosleep">Weight Loss by Hims</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>.<a href="http://contributors.thenosleeppodcast.com/">Click here to learn more about The NoSleep Podcast team</a> <a href="https://www.thenosleeppodcast.com/about/contributors/david-ault">Click here to learn more about this episode's host: David Ault</a> <a href="https://voidmerch.threadless.com/collections/the-official-no-sleep-merch-collection/">Check out our NEW MERCH!</a> <a href="https://crimewaveatsea.com/">Click here to learn more about the Crimewave at Sea 2.0 Cruise!</a> <a href="http://crimewaveatsea.com/nosleep">Click here to get your Crimewave at Sea discount code and bonus event!</a> <a href="http://dhparishstories.com/">Click here to learn more about D.H.Parish</a> <a href="https://www.erinmichelitsch.com/">Click here to learn more about Erin Michelitsch</a> Executive Producer & Host: David Cummings Musical score composed by: <a href="http://www.wondroussound.com/">Brandon Boone</a> "The Skull on the Headland" illustration courtesy of <a href="https://aliasynesthesia.com/">Alia Synesthesia</a><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>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.</div>