As the mystery of the lake unravels, Jackie and Lee must decide whether or not to give in to their darkest urges. 

MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE (The Lake, part 3) was written by Ajuawak Kapashesit with story editing by Rob McGinley Myers, Angelique Lisboa, Julie Censullo, and Sophie Nikitas. 

Starring: Anna Weggel, Alex Galick, Julia Weiss, Brian Joyce, MJ Matheson, Angelique Lisboa, and Ross Flores. 

Sound design by Julie Censullo and editing by Sophie Nikitas.  

Choral composition and performance by Delilah Schuster, Thando Kunene, and Bridget McEvoy. Additional music by Blue Dot Sessions, Dave Girtsman, and Randy Dever.

This season was recorded at Soft Cult Studio by Jaxon Vesely. Additional music recording by Mariel Oliveira.

Series art by James Napoli. 

Special thanks to Suzanne Ohlmann, Joe Friedrichs, Katie Thornton, Sudarsna Mukund, Travis Sheridan, the Everwood Farmstead Artist Retreat, and the Hook and Ladder Theater. 

Funding for season 3 of Out Cold was provided by the Minnesota State Arts Board. Julie Censullo is a fiscal year 2025 recipient of a Creative Individuals grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board. This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.  

Out Cold is created, directed, and produced by Julie Censullo and Sophie Nikitas.

Put on your headphones, turn off the lights, and praise the lake.  

Tensions rise between Jackie and Lee as they learn more about Stella's town, particularly the local lake. For Lee, the lake offers him a chance for him to let go of the past. For Jackie, the lake forces her to confront it. Episode 2 of 3.

NOTHING BEATS THE REAL THING (The Lake, part 2) was written by Angelique Lisboa with story editing by Rob McGinley Myers, Ajuawak Kapashesit, Julie Censullo, and Sophie Nikitas. 

Starring: Anna Weggel, Alex Galick, Julia Weiss, Brian Joyce, MJ Matheson, Angelique Lisboa, Sullivan Ojala Helmbolt, and Alex Rumsey. 

Sound design by Julie Censullo and editing by Sophie Nikitas.  

Choral composition and performance by Delilah Schuster, Thando Kunene, and Bridget McEvoy. Additional music by Blue Dot Sessions, Dave Girtsman, and Randy Dever.

This season was recorded at Soft Cult Studio by Jaxon Vesely. Additional music recording by Mariel Oliveira.

Series art by James Napoli. 

Special thanks to Suzanne Ohlmann, Joe Friedrichs, Katie Thornton, Sudarsna Mukund, Travis Sheridan, the Everwood Farmstead Artist Retreat, and the Hook and Ladder Theater. 

Funding for season 3 of Out Cold was provided by the Minnesota State Arts Board. Julie Censullo is a fiscal year 2025 recipient of a Creative Individuals grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board. This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.  

Out Cold is created, directed, and produced by Julie Censullo and Sophie Nikitas.

Put on your headphones, turn off the lights, and praise the lake.  

After a traumatic event rocks their marriage, Jackie and Lee travel to Northern Minnesota to spend Christmas break with Jackie's sister, Stella. Episode 1 of 3.

FRESH EXPERIENCES (The Lake, part 1) was written by Rob McGinley Myers with story editing by Angelique Lisboa, Ajuawak Kapashesit, Julie Censullo, and Sophie Nikitas. 

Starring: Anna Weggel, Alex Galick, Julia Weiss, Brian Joyce, Sullivan Ojala Helmbolt, and Angelique Lisboa.

Sound design by Julie Censullo and editing by Sophie Nikitas.  

Choral composition and performance by Delilah Schuster, Thando Kunene, and Bridget McEvoy. Additional music by Blue Dot Sessions, Dave Girtsman, and Randy Dever.

This season was recorded at Soft Cult Studio by Jaxon Vesely. Additional music recording by Mariel Oliveira.

Series art by James Napoli. 

Special thanks to Suzanne Ohlmann, Joe Friedrichs, Katie Thornton, Sudarsna Mukund, Travis Sheridan, the Everwood Farmstead Artist Retreat, and the Hook and Ladder Theater. 

Funding for season 3 of Out Cold was provided by the Minnesota State Arts Board. Julie Censullo is a fiscal year 2025 recipient of a Creative Individuals grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board. This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.  

Out Cold is created, directed, and produced by Julie Censullo and Sophie Nikitas.

Put on your headphones, turn off the lights, and praise the lake.  

The third (and final!) season of Out Cold premieres on November 20 at 7pm. Season 3 follows Jackie and Lee as they travel to Northern Minnesota to visit Jackie's sister Stella after a traumatic event rocks their marriage. Stella insists that a little distraction is just what Jackie and Lee need. But as Jackie and Lee explore Stella's small town, they start to wonder what Stella is trying to distract them from.... 

If you live in the Twin Cities, come hear the first episode live at the Hook and Ladder Theater in Minneapolis on Nov 20: https://thehookmpls.com/event/out-cold-season-3-premiere-podcast/

Season 3 was written by Rob McGinley Myers, Angelique Lisboa, Ajuawak Kapashesit, Julie Censullo, and Sophie Nikitas. 

Starring: Anna Weggel, Alex Galick, Julia Weiss, Brian Joyce, Angelique Lisboa, MJ Matheson, Sullivan Ojala Helmbolt, Alex Rumsey, and Ross Flores. 

Choral composition and performance by Delilah Schuster, Thando Kunene, and Bridget McEvoy.

Recorded at Soft Cult Studio by Jaxon Vesley and Mariel Oliveira. 

Put on your headphones, turn off the lights, and.....praise the lake. 

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Funding for season 3 of Out Cold was provided by the Minnesota State Arts Board. Julie Censullo is a fiscal year 2025 recipient of a Creative Individuals grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board. This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.  

Frankie has gained a following for her podcast that shares real-life, true horror stories. But how true are the stories that Frankie tells her audience? 

Bumps in the Night was written by Julie Censullo. Starring Rachel Buhman, Wesley Erickson, Danielle Lynch, Cody Madison, Lucas Nafziger, and Kristen Ragnacci. Additional voice acting by Jex Arzayus, Craig Gemmill, Siri Hellerman, Laura Hild, Britt Johnson, Janelle Kloth, Angelique Lisboa, Carolynn Oaks, Sullivan Ojala Helmbolt, Laura Ricci, Will Schroeder, Jacob Walter, and everyone who attended our season 2 premiere party in Minneapolis. 

Sound Design by Julie Censullo. Edited by Sophie Nikitas. Additional editing help from Rachel Buhman, Cody Madison, Carolynn Oaks, Will Schroeder, and Jacob Walter. Additional mix support by Jon Camp. 

Music by Blue Dot Sessions, Anna Van Sice, Free Music Archive, and Randy Dever. Additional audio from freesound.org and Audio Jungle. Series art by James Napoli. Special thanks to Solomon’s Porch and the Coven co-working space. This show was recorded at the studios of KFAI Fresh Air Community Radio in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 

Out Cold is created, directed, and produced by Sophie Nikitas and Julie Censullo. 

On a particularly turbulent flight, Nate tries to convince himself that everything is okay.  But something (or someone...) is telling him it isn’t. 

Fright or Flight was written by Jacob Walter. Starring Kelsey Dilts McGregor, Chip Gehring, Britt Johnson, and Will Schroeder. Additional voice acting by Margy Hoff. 

Sound Design by Julie Censullo. Edited by Sophie Nikitas. Additional editing help from Rachel Buhman, Cody Madison, Carolynn Oaks, and Will Schroeder.

Music by Blue Dot Sessions, Free Music Archive, and Randy Dever. Additional audio from freesound.org and Audio Jungle. Series art by James Napoli. Special thanks to Solomon’s Porch and the Coven co-working space. This show was recorded at the studios of KFAI Fresh Air Community Radio in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 

Out Cold is created, directed, and produced by Sophie Nikitas and Julie Censullo. 

Desperate for a cure for her insomnia, a young woman tries an experimental treatment at a mysterious clinic. But while her sleep begins to improve, she starts to suspect that her doctors may not have her best interests in mind. 

Brain Magnets was written by Sophie Nikitas. Starring Siri Hellerman, Janelle Kloth, Angelique Lisboa, and Sullivan Ojala Helmbolt. Additional voice acting by Julie Censullo, Alex Magnolia, and Sophie Nikitas.

Sound design by Julie Censullo. Edited by Sophie Nikitas. Additional editing help from Rob McGinley Meyers, Nancy Rosenbaum, Britta Greene, Rachel Buhman, Cody Madison, Carolynn Oaks, Will Schroeder, and Jacob Walter.

Music by Blue Dot Sessions, Free Music Archive, and Randy Dever. Additional audio from freesound.org and Audio Jungle. Series art by James Napoli. Special thanks to Solomon’s Porch and the Coven co-working space. This show was recorded at the studios of KFAI Fresh Air Community Radio in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 

Out Cold is created, directed, and produced by Sophie Nikitas and Julie Censullo. 

How long could you last in the quietest room on earth? 

Anechoic was written by Cody Madison. Starring Justin Betancourt, Cody Madison, and Lucas Vonasek. Additional voice acting by Julie Censullo. 

Sound design by Julie Censullo. Edited by Sophie Nikitas. Additional editing help from Rachel Buhman, Ryan Klima, Adam Mellerup, Carolynn Oaks, Will Schroeder, and Jacob Walter.

Music by Blue Dot Sessions and Randy Dever. Additional audio from freesound.org. Series art by James Napoli. Special thanks to Solomon’s Porch and the Coven co-working space. This show was recorded at the studios of KFAI Fresh Air Community Radio in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 

Out Cold is created, directed, and produced by Sophie Nikitas and Julie Censullo. 

Guess who's baaaaaaack?! Make sure you're subscribed so you don't miss a single terrifying second of Out Cold season 2. Premieres November 17 at 7pm. 

Out Cold a spooky anthology series created by Julie Censullo and Sophie Nikitas and produced independently in Minneapolis, MN. 

Season 2 features: Justin Betancourt, Rachel Buhman, Kelsey Dilts McGregor, Wesley Erickson, Chip Gehring, Britt Johnson, Siri Hellerman, Janelle Kloth, Angelique Lisboa, Danielle Lynch, Cody Madison, Lucas Nafziger, Sullivan Ojala Helmbolt, Kristen Ragnacci, Will Schroeder, and Lucas Vonasek. Additional voice acting by Jex Arzayus, Craig Gemmill, Laura Hild, Margy Hoff, Alex Magnolia, Carolynn Oaks, Laura Ricci, and Jacob Walter. 

Stories by Jacob Walter, Cody Madison, Sophie Nikitas, and Julie Censullo. 

Put on your headphones and turn off the lights. 

An older man embarks on an audio tour at his dead wife’s favorite museum, only to discover the gruesome history of how the museum came to be.

Out Cold is a spooky anthology series created and produced by Sophie Nikitas and Julie Censullo.

"The Collection" was written, directed, and mixed by Sophie Nikitas and Julie Censullo.  This episode stars Maurita Anderson, Denzel Belin, Rachel Buhman, Sean Dillon, Angelique Lisboa, Erik Ostrom, Sullivan Ojala Helmbolt, Sara Morse, Jen Scott, and Sophie Nikitas. Editing help from Rob McGinley Myers. Music by Randy Dever, Anna Van Sice, and Blue Dot Sessions. Additional audio from freesound.org and splice.com. Series art by James Napoli. Research help from the Minnesota Historical Society and the Rice County Historical Society. Special thanks to Miguel Vargas, Nora Doherty, Ella Kampleman, Gwen Jenkins, Jonathan Kramer, Katie Thornton, Soft Cult Studio, and The Coven coworking space. This show was recorded at the studios of KFAI Fresh Air Community Radio in Minneapolis, Minnesota, as well as in the closets, bedrooms, and home offices of the cast. 

This is the final episode of the first season of Out Cold. If you enjoyed Out Cold, please leave us a rating and review on your favorite podcast platform. Thank you for supporting an independent audio drama. 

Stay tuned for more episodes in the future!