Nightmares
Sword and ScaleWelcome to Nightmares. True-Crime for Bedtime. Your nightmare begins now…
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 67 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | DocumentaryTrue CrimeSociety & Culture | |||
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On April 18, 2019, 57-year-old Wilfred Guzman was at home when a familiar visit turned into a savage fight for survival. By the time police forced their way inside Apartment 16, they found blood in every room and signs that the attack had unfolded wi... more
A plot to find a million dollars in buried fortune ends in unthinkable violence. Mary was caught in the middle of it all. She shouldn’t have survived the desert, but when she did, she led the authorities to a scene of deliberate mayhem. At the center... more
In November 2012, freshly divorced auto shop manager Dave Kroupa thought he was navigating the casual dating scene in Omaha, Nebraska until one short relationship ended and the stalking began. For the next three years, the messages grew more violent,... more
On a quiet January morning in rural Pennsylvania, Rhonda Smith went to work at her church and never came home. What started as a shocking act of violence inside a place of worship slowly unraveled into something far more personal. As investigators du... more
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- New shows please.🙏🌹🩸
Completely obsessed with your shows. Particularly Nightmares. The story telling is TOP NOTCH!! Listened to other shows but compared to yours it’s like driving a junket after you’ve driven a Bentley.
A suggestion maybe?? Cameron Hooker / The girl in the box. He’s up for parole.
Apple Podcasts5michistyleS
United Statesa month ago - New Episode Please!
Been a while.
Apple Podcasts5Nichelle70United Statesa month ago - More
Where’s the new episodes?!?!?!
Apple Podcasts5GHAYA A.United Statesa month ago - Love the storytelling style
The storytelling style and narration is my favourite. It can allow that feeling that you’re watching a movie in your head just by listening! and your voice is so soothing and easy to listen to.
From a listeners perspective, my only bother is the very frequent mid sentence breaks and pauses in the flow of the narration. I find it can sometimes be distracting from the focus of the story when an episode is especially heavy in those little breaks and pauses. I’m not bothered enough that I’d stop li... more
Apple Podcasts4#%^€
Canadaa month ago - Love this pod!
Dammit Mike - you’re such a great storyteller! I’ve been listening to both S&S and nightmares since the very beginning! Keep up the good work!
Apple Podcasts5BamitsKellyUnited Statesa month ago
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Apple Podcasts | #60 | United States/True Crime |
Apple Podcasts | #79 | Canada/True Crime |
Apple Podcasts | #168 |  United Kingdom/True Crime |
Apple Podcasts | #96 |  Australia/True Crime |
Apple Podcasts | #87 |  New Zealand/True Crime |
Apple Podcasts | #88 |  South Africa/True Crime |
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What is Nightmares about and what kind of topics does it cover?
Listeners are drawn to immersive true crime storytelling that blends investigative detail with atmospheric narration and psychological context. Episodes frequently center on high-stakes investigations, courtroom outcomes, and the human factors behind cases, while peppering in archival audio and scene-setting description. The format tends to favor tight, suspenseful narratives with a bedtime-fable pacing, and it occasionally provokes strong reactions to pacing or editorial choices. A standout element is the emphasis on mood, aftermath, and broader societal implications of crime, making it a good fit for listeners who want gripping stories with reflective takeaways rather than just the event details. Potential sponsors may find value in a dev... more
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1. Sword and Scale
2. Invisible Choir
3. Dark Topic
4. The Minds of Madness - True Crime Stories
5. Obscura: A True Crime Podcast
How many episodes of Nightmares are there?
Nightmares launched 3 years ago and published 67 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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