The Nonessential Podcast

An (amateur?) investigative journalist inexplicably digs into what appears to be a randomly chosen, derilict former daycare. What their overly cooperative interviewees reveal is a bizzare cover-up of paranormal proportions.

This week, Steve bites off more than he can chew with Happy Sun Daycare by Chelsea.adams.524.

Source:

Happy Sun Daycare | Creepypasta Wiki | Fandom

To celebrate Halloween, this week we're doing the thing we do about 75% of the time already! Ben reads the creepiest of pastas that's ever been written regarding wallpaper blemishes, with A Tear in the Wallpaper by Umbrello.

Source:

A Tear in the Wallpaper | Creepypasta Wiki | Fandom

They say you should never meet your heroes. This week, Steve reads 'The Beef Bandit' by Levi Athens, and proves once and for all that at least in this one specific fictional situation, that saying is correct.

Check out episode 241 before you steal your next slab of beef. ...Or maybe while you're stealing that sweet red meat?

Source:

https://creepypasta.fandom.com/wiki/The_Beef_Bandit

This week, Ben pulls a random story out of his hat, and hits the creepypasta jackpot with the superbly written 'Eric Floc's Sad Men,' by CynicalSloth. And for once, we're not being sarcastic when we say this is truly a great work of fiction. Or non-fiction?

Source:

Eric Floc's Sad Men | Creepypasta Wiki | Fandom

This week, Steve takes a look at a few of the local lore and legends of Idaho. These tales feature killer mountain dwarves, demonic fish-babies, and a plethora—yes, an entire plethora—of lake monsters. Sadly, they do not contain a single potato.

Sources:

Legendary Idaho Monsters (gooutlocal.com)

6 Creepy Idaho Legends That Will Keep You Up at Night [PICS] (mix106radio.com)

7 Mysterious And Strange Idaho Urban Legends (onlyinyourstate.com)

Bear Lake monster - Wikipedia

This week, Ben takes a look at a handful of histories more unique duels. A decades-long feud between Gen. Francois Fournier and Pierre Dupont, the gentlewomanly disagreement between Lady Almeria and Mrs Elphinstone, and the pub-game gone bad between Melfant and Lenfant: These pairs took their arguments to the extreme (in oft hilarious ways.) Check it out.

Source:

10 Most Bizarre Duels in History (historycollection.com)

This week, Steve sits down to dissect the story of Issei Sagawa, the Japanese man who became well known for his obsession with cannibalism, which oddly, is a better thing to be known for than some of his other interests.

Sources:

Issei Sagawa - Wikipedia

Japanese Cannibal Who Got Away With Eating and Raping a Dutch Woman Is Dead (vice.com)

Issei Sagawa | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderers

This week, Ben brings a pair of anonymously-written creepypasta featuring the dark secrets of Walt Disney and co. The first story is Suicidemouse.avi, the tale of lost animation clip that drives viewers to suicidal insanity.

Then, there's the story of Club 33. Walt's biggest secret that also is only losely guarded but then viciously snuffed out.

Sources:

Suicidemouse.avi | Creepypasta Wiki | Fandom

Club 33: A Dark Secret | Creepypasta Wiki | Fandom

Karl Denke was a quiet, if troubled, kid who never seemed to let life get him down. As an adult, he became a successful butcher and leather goodsman, and a well liked member of the comunity. If that was that, Steve wouldn't be talking about him on this week's show. If you want to hear about Karl's dark side, grab your favorite brand of skinless pickled pork and settle in.

Sources:

Karl Denke - Wikipedia

Karl Denke, the Cannibal Killer of Ziębice | A 1920s True Crime Story (inyourpocket.com)

A gifted kid raised in Brooklyn during the 1960's. Despite opportunities in more academic fields, Michael decided to pursue his dream of working in law enforcement. Once he made it on the NYPD, he realized he had a new dream, which seemed to contradict his original dream, unless you've ever heard anything about the NYPD. Check out episode 234.

Sources:

How Michael Dowd Became The NYPD's Most Corrupt Cop (allthatsinteresting.com)

Michael Dowd (police officer) - Wikipedia