The Lets Read Podcast
Recording Families with Dark Pasts Stories!
Uncover four chilling tales of families whose generational wealth and dark secrets are rooted in historical atrocities, from Native American massacres and brutal slavery to calculated murders and the stoning of a rebellious son, interspersed with the host's provocative commentary on modern societal issues.
Recording Creepy Stranger Stories!!!
The host shares candid opinions on relationships and movie interpretations while reading two harrowing true stories of abduction and home invasion.
Recording Cold Case Investigator Stories!!!
A cold case investigation into a missing retired army engineer unravels a hidden past involving the CIA's 'advanced interrogation techniques' in post-9/11 Iraq, revealing a dark history of torture and unsupervised brutality in Fallujah.
Recording Forest Ranger Stories!!!
Dive into unsettling forest ranger tales, a wild ride through conspiracy theories, and candid takes on modern society, from YouTube's monetization shifts to the perceived dangers of marriage.
BIRTHDAY STREAM! (2026)
On his 36th birthday stream, Joel navigates technical difficulties, engages with fans, and shares detailed conspiracy theories about data centers, alien disclosure, and the detrimental effects of screen time on children, all while reading unsettling wilderness stories.
Recording Scary Stories! -- LIVESTREAM
The host reads a Lovecraftian horror story about a cursed pirate voyage while interspersing personal anecdotes and opinions on topics ranging from movie quality and economic markets to alien disclosure and the nature of reality.
Recording Scary Stories from the Middle of Nowhere! (AMA)
This episode features chilling listener-submitted stories from isolated locations, alongside the host's candid discussions on everything from new Patreon ventures to the societal implications of AI and personal growth.
Recording Scary Camping Stories Live! (Just Chatting)
This episode plunges listeners into three harrowing camping tales, from a tent set ablaze by unknown assailants in a city park to a crushing encounter with a 'widowmaker' tree branch, and a near-fatal poisoning from industrial waste in a seemingly pristine creek, interspersed with the host's candid commentary on YouTube's monetization policies and societal issues.
Recording Scary Desert Stories Live! (Just Chatting)
The host reads chilling desert-themed horror stories, including a child's near-death kidnapping, a salvia-induced pilgrimage to a desert goddess, and an encounter with a confessed murderer, interspersed with candid discussions on life advice, YouTube algorithms, and political corruption.
Recording Ozark Mountain Camping Stories Live! (Just Chatting)
Dive into chilling tales from the Ozarks, from a band's psychedelic descent into murder to a journalist's investigation into a corrupt church, all framed by the host's unfiltered takes on AI, conspiracies, and modern life.
Recording People with Dark Secrets Stories Live! (Just Chatting)
Dive into two gripping tales of espionage and vigilante justice, interspersed with the host's unfiltered takes on pop culture, government conspiracies, and personal well-being.
Recording SCARY STORIES Live! (Just Chatting)
The host reads two chilling horror stories about a grave robber's cursed visions and a serial killer's forgotten past, interspersed with candid discussions on modern marriage, media manipulation, and personal well-being.
Recording Scary PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR Stories Live! (Just Chatting)
The host reads two unsettling private investigator stories, one involving a man planning an elementary school attack and another about a husband's violent secret, interspersed with candid commentary on YouTube algorithms, the voice acting industry, and geopolitical conspiracies.
Recording Scary NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH Stories Live! (Just Chatting)
Dive into five unsettling tales of neighborhood watch groups, from mysterious fires and alligator-walking men to hostile HOAs and a woman pushing a coffin containing her deceased husband.
Recording Scary NIGHT SHIFT Stories Live! (Just Chatting)
Experience chilling night shift survival stories and dive into the host's unfiltered takes on internet safety, political discourse, and the hidden realities of modern society.
Recording Scary Camping Stories Live!
The host narrates unsettling camping stories while offering sharp, often cynical, commentary on YouTube algorithms, societal issues, and the pervasive nature of misinformation.
Recording Creepy Roommate Stories Live!
Dive into a live session featuring unsettling roommate tales, interspersed with the host's unfiltered takes on global conspiracies, political puppetry, and the creeping surveillance state.
Recording Scary HOSTEL Horror Stories Live! (For Tomorrows video)
The host reads chilling hostel horror stories while engaging in wide-ranging, often conspiratorial, discussions on global politics, societal control, and personal well-being.
Recording Tomorrows CHILDHOOD FRIENDS Horror Stories Live!
This episode delves into chilling tales of manipulative childhood friends and psychopaths, interspersed with the host's candid insights on content creation, sleep optimization, and the pervasive nature of societal control.
Recording Tomorrows LOST IN THE WOODS Horror Stories Live!
Join the host for a live recording session featuring harrowing 'Lost in the Woods' horror stories, interspersed with candid discussions on everything from celebrity culture and political correctness to fitness fads and the pitfalls of modern technology.
Recording Tomorrows Horror Stories Video Live!
Dive into a unique blend of chilling sibling horror stories interspersed with the host's unfiltered, wide-ranging opinions on everything from sleep science and AI's impact on content to political polarization and the psychology of attraction.
Recording Alaskan WILDERNESS Stories! -- (chill and chat)
The host reads two unsettling Alaskan wilderness stories, one about a found snuff film and another about a near-fatal plane incident, interspersed with candid opinions on media, health, and career choices.
Recording Scary Delivery Driver Stories! -- (Proving I'm not AI)
From dismembered body parts to masked vigilantes and deranged grandmas, this episode dives into a collection of bizarre and terrifying encounters faced by delivery drivers and service workers.
Reading Cabin In The Woods Stories (also chatting)
The host delivers user-submitted 'Cabin in the Woods' horror stories while interspersing candid, unfiltered opinions on YouTube's content policies, celebrity culture, political division, and video game design.
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