It’s Episode 08 of Season 19. We ponder weak and weary with tales about creepy carnivals.

“The Ride” written by T.N. Guignol (Story starts around 00:04:50)

Produced by: Phil Michalski

Cast: Narrator – Kristen DiMercurio, Samantha – Nichole Goodnight, Andrew – Elie Hirschman, Blake – Matthew Bradford, Erin – Katabelle Ansari, EMT – Linsay Rousseau, Gift Shop Employee – Dan Zappulla

“For the Children” written by A.M. Dodds-Wade (Story starts around 00:31:50)

TRIGGER WARNING!

Produced by: Phil Michalski

Cast: Ashley – Erin Lillis, Gas Station Attendant – Mary Murphy, Cheese Monger – David Cummings, Ticket Seller – Katabelle Ansari, Izzy – Erika Sanderson, Jiggles – Elie Hirschman, Funhouse Worker – Dan Zappulla, Robert – Graham Rowat, Short Man – Jesse Cornett, Magician – Peter Lewis, Effects Lady – Sarah Ruth Thomas, Mirror Maze Barker – Atticus Jackson

“Vessel No. 9” written by C.T. Flaska (Story starts around 01:01:00)

Produced by: Jesse Cornett

Cast: Narrator – Kyle Akers, Instructor – Jesse Cornett, Little Girl – Nichole Goodnight, Welcome Voice – David Cummings, Park Employee #1 – Matthew Bradford, Park Employee #2 – Graham Rowat, Dad – Atticus Jackson

“Magic Forest” written by Summer Feaker (Story starts around 01:48:50)

Produced by: Jeff Clement

Cast: Jake – Jeff Clement, Brynn – Danielle McRae, Ticket Seller – Linsay Rousseau, The Princess – Sarah Ruth Thomas, Bo Peep – Jessica McEvoy, The Witch – Mary Murphy

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Executive Producer & Host: David Cummings

Musical score composed by: Brandon Boone

“For the Children” illustration courtesy of Jen Tracy

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