Best Beach Commute Podcasts (2025)

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The 11 real ways digital nomads actually make friends | Ep 211 59:26

3d ago59:26

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In this episode, Jeff and Marisa dive deep into what it really takes to build meaningful friendships while traveling, and the biggest reasons people end up lonely while chasing the dream. Episode Highlights: 🏡 Coliving Spaces: The Good, the Boutique, and the IsolatedNot all coliving is created equal. How to find the ones that actually build communi…

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Blockage 1:16:30

14h ago1:16:30

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Blockage *** Written by: No One of Consequence *** To be a Puddle *** Written by: Seth Hart and Narrated by: Michelle Kane *** The Nephilim Cult Kidnappings *** Written by: Julian Voss and Narrated by: Owen McCuen *** Support the show at patreon.com/creepypod *** Sound design by: Pacific Obadiah *** Title music by: Alex Aldea…

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The House on the Cliff & Title Subject to Change 28:46

7d ago28:46

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The House on the Cliff *** Written by: Nancy Schumann and Narrated by: Megan McDuffee *** Title Subject to Change *** Written by: Susan L. Lin and Narrated by: Heather Thomas *** Support the show at patreon.com/creepypod *** Sound design by: Pacific Obadiah *** Title music by: Alex AldeaBy Heather Thomas, Megan McDuffee, Jon Grilz

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Presenting: The Toxic Avenger - Conspiracy Caller 20:27

8d ago20:27

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See The Toxic Avenger EXCLUSIVELY in theaters on August 29th. Starring Peter Dinklage, Kevin Bacon, Elijah Wood, Taylour Paige, and Jacob Tremblay. And follow The Toxic Avenger on socials for every glowing green update. https://www.instagram.com/toxicavenger/ https://x.com/ToxicAvenger https://www.facebook.com/ToxicAvenger https://toxicavenger.com/…

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The Sheds 1:07:08

10d ago1:07:08

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The Sheds *** Written by: J.T. Johnson and Narrated by: Danielle Hewitt *** Cursed Waters *** Written by: Christian Achilles and Narrated by: Megan McDuffee *** My Wall Sockets Breathe *** Written by: Mr. Michael Squid *** Support the show at patreon.com/creeoyoid *** Sound design by: Pacific Obadiah *** Title music by: Alex Aldea…

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19 of the coolest cultural traditions from around the world | Ep 210 53:42

10d ago53:42

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Ever been somewhere and thought, “Why don’t we do this back home?” That’s what this episode is all about. From fika breaks in Sweden to barefoot freedom in Costa Rica, we’re sharing the cultural customs we fell in love with while traveling—and the ones we seriously wish we could steal. Also: no llama fetus sacrifices this time. (Yes, that’s a real …

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I Won't Call it a Monster & Madam Ona's Shoppe of Curiosities 40:31

14d ago40:31

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I Won't Call it a Monster *** Written by: Rebecca Cuthbert and Narrated by: Michelle Kane *** Madam Ona's Shoppe of Curiosities *** Written by: P.D. Williams and Narrated by: Alicia Atkins *** Support the show at patreon.com/creepypod *** Sound design by: Pacific Obadiah *** Title music by: Alex Aldea…

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Play Monster 1:15:19

17d ago1:15:19

1:15:19

Play Monster *** Written by: Samuel Rich *** Back to Your Roots *** Written by: Wouldn’t You Like to Know and Narrated by: Alicia Atkins *** It Comes from the Wall *** Written by: Tor-Anders Ulven and Narrated by: JV Hampton-VanSant *** Support the show at patreon.com/creepypod *** Sound design by: Pacific Obadia *** Title music by: Alex Aldea…

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13 spiciest digital nomad questions on the interwebs | Ep 209 54:57

17d ago54:57

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This week, we’re diving into the hot takes, hard truths, and hilariously uncomfortable questions that digital nomads are asking online, from Reddit rabbit holes to unfiltered social threads. No prep, no script, just real talk. Some answers might surprise you. Some might offend you. All of them? Raw and real. 🔥 [00:00] The Rules: No Scripts, Just Sp…

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Excerpts From Newsletters from the Hillcrest Park Homeowners’ Association & Araña 45:03

21d ago45:03

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Excerpts From Newsletters from the Hillcrest Park Homeowners’ Association *** Written by: Jason P. Burnham and Narrated by: Cole Burkhardt *** Araña *** Written by: Andrew Graves and Narrated by: Rissa Montanez *** Support the show at patreon.com/creepypod *** Get your merch at creepypod.printify.me *** Sound design by: Pacific Obadiah *** Title mu…

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The remote career path you’ve probably never considered (but maybe you should) | Ep 208 46:49

23d ago46:49

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🎙️ How to Make $72K–$168K Remotely with No Experience What if you could land a fully remote job that pays you a starting salary of $72K–$168K/year—even if you have zero previous experience in this field—so you could start traveling the world a few weeks from now? In this episode, Marisa interviews Beach Commuter, Ian, about one of the most surprisi…

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The Voice 1:22:00

24d ago1:22:00

1:22:00

The Voice *** Written by: Matt Dennison *** Stick to the Plan *** Written by: Matt Scott and Narrated by: Jimmy Ferrer *** Perhaps the Last *** Written by: Riley Norris and Narrated by: Cole Burkhardt *** Support the show at patreon.com/creepypod *** Get your Creepy merch at creepypod.printify.me *** Sound design by: Pacific Obadiah *** Title music…

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We All Return to the Earth & Ink 37:04

28d ago37:04

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We All Return to the Earth *** Written by: Imogen Toulon and Narrated by: Nichole Goodnight *** Ink *** Written by: Brady Garner and Narrated by: Owen McCuen *** Support the show at patreon.com/creepypod *** Sound design by: Pacific Obadiah *** Title music by: Alex AldeaBy Nichole Goodnight, Jon Grilz, Owen McCuen

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How these 5 people failed at digital nomad life (and gave up) | Ep 207 55:14

29d ago55:14

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We break down a recent viral article titled "My Mind Was Shrieking: What Am I Doing?"—a dramatic takedown of the digital nomad dream. But how accurate is it really? Let’s talk about the nuance, the truth, and what’s really going on beneath the surface. 📉 [00:00] Is Big Cubicle Coming for Us?Why the media suddenly hates digital nomads—and who benefi…

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Shake Well Before Using 1:20:17

1M ago1:20:17

1:20:17

Shake Well Before Using *** Written by: Sam Logan and Narrated by: Heather Thomas *** New Stuff, Every Day *** Written by: J. Scott King *** Lull Road *** Written by: Jordan Decker and Narrated by: Nate DuFort *** Support the show at patreon.com/creepypod *** Sound design by: Pacific Obadiah *** Title music by: Alex Aldea…

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One in a Million & I Asked for New Parents and Got Them 31:08

1M ago31:08

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One in a Million *** Written by: Corrie Haldane and Narrated by: Danielle Hewitt *** I Asked for New Parents and Got Them *** Written by: Michael Squid and Narrated by: JV Hampton-VanSant *** Support the show at patreon.com/creepypod *** Sound design by: Pacific Obadiah *** Title music by: Alex Aldea…

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The Dark Matter, Inc. 1:18:37

1M ago1:18:37

1:18:37

The Dark Matter, Inc. *** Written by: Lindsey Goddard and Narrated by: Alicia Atkins *** Silence is Not Always Bliss *** Written by: Marcus H. Noir and Narrated by: Owen McCuen *** FixYou.Org *** Written by: Matt Richardsen *** Support the show at patreon.com/creepypod *** Sound design by: Pacific Obadiah *** Title music by: Alex Aldea…

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Is digital nomad life the antidote to burnout and low-grade misery? | Ep 206 1:05:35

1M ago1:05:35

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Ever wondered why you feel so alive in some places—and so drained in others? In this episode, Jeff and Marisa peel back the layers of how travel, environment, and even the tiniest details of where you live can transform your mindset. ☀️ [00:03] Sunlight and Natural Light Explore the science behind daylight exposure, serotonin boosts, and why you mi…

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Another Deformed Dog Leg & Broody 47:03

1M ago47:03

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Another Deformed Dog Leg *** Written by: Jacob Brewer and Narrated by: Nate DuFort *** Broody *** Written by: Josh Shevill and Narrated by: Jimmy Ferrer *** Support the show at patreon.com/creepypod *** Sound design by: Pacific Obadiah *** Title music by: ALex AldeaBy Jon Grilz, Nate DuFort, Jimmy Ferrer

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The truth about a digital nomad's travel schedule | Ep 205 1:02:51

1M ago1:02:51

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What Actually Happens in a Year of Digital Nomad Life? Ever wondered what a full year looks like when you're working remotely and bouncing between countries? We take you behind the Instagram filters and into the spreadsheets as we recount exactly where we lived, worked, and wandered over the past year. 2018 — The Experiment Begins 13:03 – Marisa sh…

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The Darkness 1:19:37

1M ago1:19:37

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The Darkness *** Written by: Joseph Yenkavitch *** My little brother came back last night. But he drowned three years ago. *** Written by: Informal_Ratio4108 and Narrated by: Cole Burkhardt *** The Pier *** Written by: No One of Consequence and Narrated by: Jimmy Ferrer *** Support the show at patreon.com/creepypod *** Sound design by: Pacific Obad…

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The Collector & Foreclosure 46:55

2M ago46:55

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The Collector *** Written by: Em S. Lyn and Narrated by: Megan McDuffee *** Foreclosure *** Written by: Christian Wallis and Narrated by: Alicia Atkins *** Support the show at patreon.com/creepypod *** Sound design by: Pacific Obadiah *** Title music by: Alex AldeaBy Jon Grilz, Megan McDuffee, Alicia Atkins

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Digital nomad propaganda you should absolutely ignore | Ep 204 46:00

2M ago46:00

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Do you ever feel like Instagram is lying to you about remote work? You're not alone—and in this episode, we’re calling out the bullsh*t. Jeff and Marisa dive headfirst into the myths, misconceptions, and subtle societal messages that try to dissuade people from living the digital nomad lifestyle. These aren’t just misunderstandings—they’re propagan…

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Renovations 1:01:26

2M ago1:01:26

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Renovations *** Written by: No One of Consequences *** Grey Ghosted *** Written by: Arthur Jay and Narrated by: Nichole Goodnight *** Tapped *** Written by: James Touchinski and Narrated by: Michelle Kane *** Support the show at patreon.com/creepypod *** Purchase your merch at creepypod.com/store or creepypod.printify.me *** Sound design by: Pacifi…

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Night of the Jackalopes & The Cursed Grimoire 34:04

2M ago34:04

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Night of the Jackalopes *** Written by: Desiree Horton and Narrated by: Heather Thomas *** The Cursed Grimoire *** Written by: Nathan Greaves and Narrated by: Owen McCuen *** Support the show at patreon.com/creepypod *** Sound design by: Pacific Obadiah *** Title music by: Alex AldeaBy Heather Thomas, Owen McCuen, Jon Grilz

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The Elevator 1:19:00

2M ago1:19:00

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The Elevator *** Written by: Linda Miller Esler and Narrated by: Danielle Hewitt *** Drip *** Written by: Matt Richardsen and Narrated by: JV Hampton-VanSant *** The Tunnel *** Written by: Andrew Hughes *** Support the show at patreon.com/creepypod *** Check out our merch at creepypod.com/store or creepypod.printify.me *** Sound design by: Pacific …

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Death of the digital nomad? | Ep 203 38:58

2M ago38:58

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Jeff and Marisa unpack the clickbait-y claim making the rounds in the media: that digital nomadism is dying 😱 But wait... is it? 👉 Why is the media suddenly turning on the remote work lifestyle they once romanticized? 👉 What stats and stories are actually happening on the ground? 👉 Are fewer people working from abroad—or just doing it differently? …

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Rock Quarry Anomalies - Trash Pit & See No Evil, Hear No Evil, Speak No Evil 45:45

2M ago45:45

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Rock Quarry Anomalies - Trash Pit *** Written by: No One of Consequence and Narrated by: Michelle Kane *** See No Evil, Hear No Evil, Speak No Evil *** Written by: S.S. Justice and Narrated by: Rissa Montanez *** Support the show at patreon.com/creepypod *** Check out all our merch at creepypod.printify.me or creepypod.com/store *** Sound design by…

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Why half the jobs you see online are fake (and what to do about it) | Ep 202 59:25

2M ago59:25

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Think you're applying to real remote jobs? Think again. Up to 50% of remote job listings might be totally fake — no role, no team, just a phantom posting sucking your time into the job-hunt void. In this episode, Jeff and Marisa uncover: 👻 Ghost Listings: Companies that look like they’re hiring... but aren’t. No real job exists. 🛠️ Pipeline Builder…

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Born of Waste 1:21:42

2M ago1:21:42

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Born of Waste *** Written by: Some Unholy Obscenity *** Momentary Brightness *** Written by: Robert Helfst and Narrated by: Nate DuFort *** Keep Them Fed *** Written by: Tim Brown and Narrated by: Megan McDuffee *** Support the show at patreon.com/creepypod *** Merch shop at creepypod.com/store or creepypod.printify.com *** Sound design by: Pacific…

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A Very Important Meeting & Beneath the Streets of Edgewood Forest 43:28

2M ago43:28

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A Very Important Meeting *** Written by: Ashley Edens and Narrated by: Nichole Goodnight *** Beneath the Streets of Edgewood Forest *** Written by: Jason P. Burnham and Narrated by: Cole Burkhardt *** Support the show at patreon.com/creepypod *** Sound design by: Pacific Obadiah *** Title music by: Alex Aldea…

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The digital nomad location awards: Best beaches, adventures, nightlife & more | Ep 201 44:36

2M ago44:36

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It’s time for the first-ever Digital Nomad Location Awards, where we (Marisa and Jeff) crown the best places around the world across 10 epic categories. From jaw-dropping beaches and foodie hotspots to insane adventure zones and the ultimate cities to work remotely from. And the best part? We didn’t plan our answers ahead of time, so get ready for …

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The Bone Walker From the Abyss 1:20:41

2M ago1:20:41

1:20:41

The Bone Walker From the Abyss *** Written by: A.J. Skerry *** Seaside Getaway *** Written by: Debbie Paterson and Narrated by: Rissa Montanez *** To Write a Perfect Cookbook *** Written by: Austen Lee and Narrated by: Michelle Kane *** Support the show at patreon.com/creepypod *** Sound design by: Pacific Obadiah *** Title music by: Alex Aldea…

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Brooding & Closing Day 43:54

3M ago43:54

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Brooding *** Written by: Elliot Gish and Written by: Danielle Hewitt *** Closing Day *** Written by: J.M Stefan and Narrated by: Jimmy Ferrer *** Support the show at patreon.com/creepypod *** Sound design by: Pacific Obadiah *** Title music by: Alex AldeaBy Danielle Hewitt, Jimmy Ferrer

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200 episodes in: remote chaos, confessions, and surprises | Ep 200 1:08:13

3M ago1:08:13

1:08:13

We’re tired, slightly unhinged, and coming in hot with stories, reflections, and behind-the-scenes chaos from four years of showing up — every single week — to talk remote work, digital nomad life, and figuring it out in real time. 🎧 We reveal the real reason most podcasts don’t make it past 10 episodes (and how we survived 200) 🔥 Marisa shows up r…

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Mabel's Storytime 1:05:49

3M ago1:05:49

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Mabel's Storytime *** Written by: Mike Mann and Narrated by: Nichole Goodnight *** Tubing My Troubles Away *** Written by: No One of Consequence and Narrated by: Owen McCuen *** Happily Ever After *** Written by: James Tloczynski *** Support the show at patreon.com/creepypod *** Sound design by: Pacific Obadiah *** Title music by: Alex Aldea…

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No Biting & The Road to Grandma's House 41:07

3M ago41:07

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No Biting *** Written by: C.J. Dotson and Narrated by: Alicia Atkins *** The Road to Grandma's House *** Written by: No One of Consequence and Narrated by: Nate DuFort *** Support the show at patreon.com/creepypod *** Sound design by: Pacific Obadiah *** Title music by: Alex AldeaBy Alicia Atkins, Nate DuFort

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Lighter Art 1:25:34

3M ago1:25:34

1:25:34

Lighter Art *** Written by: No One of Consequence *** The Monster Under the Bed *** Written by: Rhyan Pike and Narrated by: Heather Thomas *** The Best View in Truckin' *** Written by: Nick Stabile and Narrated by: Jimmy Ferrer *** Support the show at patreon.com/creepypod *** Sound design by: Pacific Obadiah *** Title music by: Alex Aldea…

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11 scams to watch out for as a digital nomad | Ep 199 57:01

3M ago57:01

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Ever wondered about the hidden scams that digital nomads encounter around the globe? In today's episode, hosts Jeff & Marisa share essential insights into scams and traps that nomads face on the road. Here's a sneak peek: 🚕 Taxi tricks that even seasoned travelers fall for. 📱 Sneaky Wi-Fi schemes at your favorite cafés. 🏨 Accommodation traps—what t…

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The Ghost of Lela & Infected 30:15

3M ago30:15

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The Ghost of Lela *** Written by: Linda Gambill and Narrated by: Megan McDuffee *** Infected *** Written by: Juan Cardenas *** Support the show at patreon.com/creepypod *** Sound design by: Pacific Obadiah *** Title music by: Alex AldeaBy Jon Grilz

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7 realities you should know about being a digital nomad | Ep 198 50:33

3M ago50:33

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🦂 What happens when a bark scorpion crawls into your compression shorts and stays there for five minutes while you're driving a scooter? In this episode, we kick things off with a true "only in nomad life" story that had us squirming — literally. But that's just the beginning. We’re diving deep into the real, unfiltered truths about living as a dig…

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Trail Magic 1:09:57

3M ago1:09:57

1:09:57

Trail Magic *** Written by: Arthur Jay *** MVSH *** Written by: John Beardify and Narrated by: Alicia Atkins *** Floater *** Written by Tewahway and Narrated by: JV Hampton-VanSant *** Support the show at patreon.com/creepypod *** Sound design by: Pacific Obadiah *** Title music by: Alex AldeaBy Jon Grilz, Alicia Atkins, JV Hampton-VanSant

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Creepaway Camp 2025: Day 9 - East Side Lake & The Creek & Eclipsed 1:05:32

3M ago1:05:32

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East Side Lake *** Written by: Laughing Jake and Narrated by: Megan McDuffee *** The Creek *** Narrated by: Nicki Brumback *** Eclipsed *** Written by: NM Brown *** Special thanks this month to: Scare You To Sleep, NoSleep, All in the Cards, Thirteen, Observable Radio *** Support the show at patreon.com/creepypod *** Sound design by: Pacific Obadia…

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10 trips we said "f*ck it, book it" | Ep 197 53:55

3M ago53:55

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When’s the last time you really threw caution to the wind and booked a trip without overthinking it? 🌎✈️ In this episode, Jeff and Marissa swap wild stories about the moments they threw the rulebook out the window — and booked plane tickets, castle stays, desert treks, and cross-country adventures on pure gut instinct. These are the trips that defi…

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Creepaway Camp 2025: Day 8 - Archer Lake & 1971 & Storytime in the Woods 1:12:37

3M ago1:12:37

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Archer Lake *** Written by: EM Otero and Narrated by: Rissa Montanez *** 1971 - The Vietnam Experience *** Narrated by: Joe Stofko *** Story link: https://creepypasta.fandom.com/wiki/1971_TheVietnam_Experience content is available under CC-BY-SA *** Storytime in the Woods *** Written by: Nancy Schumann *** Support the show at patreon.com/creepypod …

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Creepaway Camp 2025: Day 7 - Rock Camp & Cabin from Hell 33:25

3M ago33:25

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Rock Camp *** Written by: Hope Despair and Narrated by: Ashley McAnelly *** Hear more from Ashley and the It's All in the Cards podcast at: https://open.spotify.com/show/0igUtt5vHhmtWfnL7u5qnI?si=f987e38cf2134bf7 *** Cabin from Hell *** Narrated by: Heather Thomas *** Story link: https://creepypasta.fandom.com/wiki/Cabin_from_Hell content is availa…

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How to transition your career to become a digital nomad | Ep 196 41:37

3M ago41:37

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🎧 Listen if you're asking: 👉 “Can I really do this?” 👉 “Do I need digital skills?” 👉 “Am I too far along in my career to switch?” 👉 “What if I have to take a pay cut?” 👉 “Will I regret not doing this?” In this transformative episode of the Beach Commute Podcast, Jeff and Marisa answer one of the most common questions we get from aspiring digital no…

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Creepaway Camp 2025: Day 6 - The Hatchet Man & Hollow Tree & Those That Squirm Beneath 1:06:42

4M ago1:06:42

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The Hatchet Man *** Written by: Some Unholy Obscenity and Narrated by: David Ault Hear more from David at: thenosleepodcast.com *** Hollow Tree *** Written by: R.D. Davidson and Narrated by: Cole Burkhardt *** Those That Squirm Beneath *** Written by: EM Otero *** Support the show at patreon.com/creepypod *** Sound design by: Pacific Obadiah *** Ti…

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Creepaway Camp 2025: Day 5 - The Bear River Wellness Institute & Time of Your Life 44:34

4M ago44:34

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The Bear River Wellness Institute *** Written by: James Fritz and Narrated by: Michelle Kane *** Time of Your Life *** Written by: Cameron Suey & Purpurina and Narrated by: Phil Van Hest *** Hear more from Observable Radio at observableradio.com *** Support the show at patreon.com/creepypod *** Sound design by: Pacific Obadiah *** Title music by: A…

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Top locations we wanted to stay longer & leave faster as digital nomads | Ep 195 51:19

4M ago51:19

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Where are the biggest surprise digital nomad locations that will absolutely blow your socks off? Which are places that SEEM like they would be amazing, but translate terribly for sustainably working? Jeff and Marisa break down their top 6 places they would have loved to stay longer as digital nomads, and the places they really wish they would have …

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