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A show about anything and everything that we find interesting, but not essential. From true history and crime, to myths, legends, and creepypasta, if we like it, we'll talk about it. And if we don't l... more
FAQs about The Nonessential Podcast:How many episodes does The Nonessential Podcast have?The podcast currently has 263 episodes available.
October 08, 2019Episode 63: The Hinterkaifeck MurdersIn 1922, the small farming community of Hinterkaifeck in Bavaria was shook by a gruesome murder. The details are as chilling as they are perplexing. Nearly 100 years later, there is little evidence left, leaving us only guessing at what might have happened. Which is appropriate, because that also seems to have been the initial approach to the investigation....more52minPlay
September 17, 2019Episode 62: Monsters And Or RaccoonsJapanese legends are full of all sorts of monsters, spirits, and fantastic creatures. Or maybe they're all just raccoons with large ... endowments? This week, Ben takes a look at a number of interesting creatures of lore....more36minPlay
September 10, 2019Episode 61: The RaffleThis week, we share GrayOwl's "The Raffle", which is basically Office Space meets Fight Club in the Monsters Inc universe. It's quite possibly our favorite creepypasta yet!...more33minPlay
September 03, 2019Episode 60: The Haunting of Loftus HallBefore the devil went down to Georgia, he made a stop at Ireland's infamous Loftus Hall, where he wooed the young Anne Tottenham. The lovers' tryst didn't end well; at least, not for Anne. This week we explore the legend of the haunting of Loftus Hall. It's literally a helluva thing....more40minPlay
August 27, 2019Episode 59: The Black Hope CemeteryWhen you build a subdivision atop an old cemetery, you can be sure of two things: One, your houses will be haunted, and two, you'll be neighbors with Craig T Nelson. The residents of Houston's Newport subdivision apparently found this out the hard way after one man's quest for a family pool led to the re-discovery of Black Hope Cemetery. This week; Ben examines this snafu and the after-life aftermath....more40minPlay
August 20, 2019Episode 58: The Thing That Will Kill MeWhen a cryptic clairvoyant gives you some vague hints about your apparently gruesome death, it behooves you to at least try to ask some follow-up questions. In this week's episode, we learn what happens when you don't do that, with a reading of Ashley Rose Wellman's The Thing That Will Kill Me....more45minPlay
August 13, 2019Episode 57: Johnny RevittAfter a short break, we're back with the ballad of Johnny Revitt, aka the little assassin that could. It's a story full of shocking twists, murder, and Pulitzer level dialog. Check it out!...more44minPlay
July 23, 2019Episode 56: Look at MeWhat's worse; that there's a killer stalking you in your own house, or that they didn't even wipe the mud off their feet and now your carpet is ruined? This week, Ben read's 'Look at Me' by Theaterguy...more39minPlay
July 16, 2019Episode 55: Among the TreesMonsters, woods, and a group of unsuspecting hikers. What could go wrong? This week, Steve reads his original short, 'Among the Trees' for your amusement....more31minPlay
July 09, 2019Episode 54: No WindowsThis week, Ben reads Avenging Angel's No Windows. When a private eye takes on a mysterious case, things go from bad to worse. Because it's a creepypasta, and that's how those work....more38minPlay
FAQs about The Nonessential Podcast:How many episodes does The Nonessential Podcast have?The podcast currently has 263 episodes available.