The Nonessential Podcast
Ben Matlock and Steve Gibson
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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 like it, we'll talk about it even more.
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APR 9, 2024
Episode 256: The Butcer Family
This week, Ben reads 'The Butcher Family' by Night Spirit. It's a tale of woe, generational curses, and the best damned meat-cubes you ever did taste. Source:
49 MIN
MAR 26, 2024
Episode 255: Creepy Crawly Pasta
After a short (medium) hiatus, we're back. And this week's show not only has legs, it has at least sixteen of them. Check out a creepy double feature as Steve reads TheBrexters 'Creepy Crawlies' and SpoopySparkle's 'The Crawly Man.' Sources:
50 MIN
FEB 28, 2024
Episode 254: A Friend in Need
On the brink of starvation and ruin, a pastor struggles with the absolute abandonment of his congregation. But then a mysterious man-thing shows up and offers him a deal he can't refuse. This week, Ben reads the piously creepy A Friend in...
74 MIN
FEB 20, 2024
Episode 253: Overgrowth
This week's creepypasta is about a scientist who is afraid of trees. This might seem odd, but after reading 'Overgrowth' by Aphibacus192000, the real question becomes why would anybody think it's odd for this scientist to be afraid of trees? Source:
60 MIN
FEB 14, 2024
Episode 252: My Wife Has Been Peeking at Me […]
This week, Ben puts on his Brave Boy Pants and delves into Reddit/Nosleep to retrieve a story so freightful in it's freighteningness that it took us an extra 24 hours to post. Check out 'My Wife Has Been Peeking at Me From Around Corners and Behind...
79 MIN
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