Laugh while you scream

Host Robin Bagayoko reads a Reddit short called "Baby Monitor" by Donovan221, a heartbreaking story about a grieving couple and the eerie ritual of a mother rocking what remains of their daughter, Roxanne. The episode leans into sorrow more than shock, blending tenderness with unsettling details. Robin shares her raw reaction, apologizes for the episode’s sadness, and invites listeners to follow the show, check the show notes for links to the writer and related content, and subscribe for more episodes. Today's OP: u/donavin221 Don't miss out on the fun – subscribe, review, and rate 5 stars  Click the link below to subscribe and follow on all platforms and to email us about anything, we'll be happy to hear from you. https://linktr.ee/laughwhileyouscream Music by Jeremy Blake ALSO check out IN TIME CRIME If you are a true crime fan. https://linktr.ee/intimecrime  

Host Robin Bagayoko narrates a chilling Reddit short about a person whose skin becomes unnaturally soft and powdery, revealing thin white threads and gill-like growths that begin to reach out and spread to others. The episode follows the quiet horror of this transformation, the narrator's mounting fear, and ends with the host's reactions, credits, and links in the show notes. Today's OP: u/porche404kikiki Don't miss out on the fun – subscribe, review, and rate 5 stars  Click the link below to subscribe and follow on all platforms and to email us about anything, we'll be happy to hear from you. https://linktr.ee/laughwhileyouscream Music by Jeremy Blake ALSO check out IN TIME CRIME If you are a true crime fan. https://linktr.ee/intimecrime  

Host Robin Bagayoko reads a short horror story set at St. Matilda's Home for Troubled Children, where a teacher’s empathy lesson and graduation take a chilling turn. Thirteen well-behaved students and thirteen juvenile delinquents share a classroom — and, at the bell, the innocent children mysteriously switch into the others' bodies and walk out into the world with a haunting new fate. The episode ends on an unsettling question about what a second chance really means. Today's OP: u/CBenson1273 Don't miss out on the fun – subscribe, review, and rate 5 stars  Click the link below to subscribe and follow on all platforms and to email us about anything, we'll be happy to hear from you. https://linktr.ee/laughwhileyouscream Music by Jeremy Blake ALSO check out IN TIME CRIME If you are a true crime fan. https://linktr.ee/intimecrime  

Robin Bagayoko reads "Forgotten Well," a chilling Reddit short about a future where microplastics make blood a valuable commodity and a young woman's 'pure' first transfusion has a deadly, surprising outcome. After the story, Robin discusses environmental themes, shares podcast updates, and thanks listeners for their support. Today's OP: u/Forgottenwell Don't miss out on the fun – subscribe, review, and rate 5 stars  Click the link below to subscribe and follow on all platforms and to email us about anything, we'll be happy to hear from you. https://linktr.ee/laughwhileyouscream Music by Jeremy Blake ALSO check out IN TIME CRIME If you are a true crime fan. https://linktr.ee/intimecrime  

Robin Baguyoko welcomes listeners to Laugh While You Scream and narrates a chilling Reddit tale by Forgotten Well about a woman whose boyfriend makes the apartment door disappear, trapping her inside. Isolated and manipulated, she endures years of captivity and finally risks a daring escape that forces a final, irreversible choice—leaving listeners with a tense, haunting conclusion. Today's OP: Forgottenwell  Don't miss out on the fun – subscribe, review, and rate 5 stars  Click the link below to subscribe and follow on all platforms and to email us about anything, we'll be happy to hear from you. https://linktr.ee/laughwhileyouscream Music by Jeremy Blake ALSO check out IN TIME CRIME If you are a true crime fan. https://linktr.ee/intimecrime  

Host Robin Bagayoko (with silent guest Skye) reads a Reddit horror short called "Picking Up the Pieces" by visceral_mass on Laugh While You Scream. The episode follows a missing-wife case that turns grotesque when the husband discovers his wifes severed forearm writing a chilling warning. Robin reacts, discusses the story, and promotes related shows and social links. Today's OP: Viseral_Mass Don't miss out on the fun – subscribe, review, and rate 5 stars  Click the link below to subscribe and follow on all platforms and to email us about anything, we'll be happy to hear from you. https://linktr.ee/laughwhileyouscream Music by Jeremy Blake ALSO check out IN TIME CRIME If you are a true crime fan. https://linktr.ee/intimecrime  

Host Robin Bakayoko reads a short Reddit horror story by Forgotten Wells about a man whose partner remains pregnant for years, leading to growing resentment, obsession, and a violent confrontation. After the reading, Robin reacts, asks listeners whether staying in a relationship because of pregnancy is right, and invites audience feedback and subscriptions. Today's OP: u/Forgottenwell Don't miss out on the fun – subscribe, review, and rate 5 stars  Click the link below to subscribe and follow on all platforms and to email us about anything, we'll be happy to hear from you. https://linktr.ee/laughwhileyouscream Music by Jeremy Blake ALSO check out IN TIME CRIME If you are a true crime fan. https://linktr.ee/intimecrime  

Host Robin Bagayoko opens Laugh While You Scream on Good Friday with gratitude and a reflective intro, then reads a chilling Reddit story called "We're" by sufficient-border-10. The tale follows a masked killer who forces a brutal choice between lovers, gruesome violence at a dinner table, and a final twist that the attack was being streamed live. Robin reacts with confusion at the ending, praises the writing, and closes the episode by asking listeners to rate, review, subscribe, and follow on social media. Today's OP: u/Sufficient-Border-10 Don't miss out on the fun – subscribe, review, and rate 5 stars  Click the link below to subscribe and follow on all platforms and to email us about anything, we'll be happy to hear from you. https://linktr.ee/laughwhileyouscream Music by Jeremy Blake ALSO check out IN TIME CRIME If you are a true crime fan. https://linktr.ee/intimecrime  

Robin Bagayoko hosts Laugh While You Scream solo, reading Norman Crane's short story "Gorillas." The episode mixes commentary with a chilling sci-fi horror tale. In a class-divided future, a sensory filter called KIBU erases the poor from sight — until the illusion shatters and reveals a gruesome, violent truth that ends in a shocking confrontation. Today's OP: u/normancrane Don't miss out on the fun – subscribe, review, and rate 5 stars  Click the link below to subscribe and follow on all platforms and to email us about anything, we'll be happy to hear from you. https://linktr.ee/laughwhileyouscream Music by Jeremy Blake ALSO check out IN TIME CRIME If you are a true crime fan. https://linktr.ee/intimecrime  

Host Robin Bagayoko narrates a chilling Reddit short about a dystopian law that declares minors 'unborn' and forces them into organ lotteries. As families try to flee, a protagonist faces loss, a haunting hospital encounter, and an unexpected supernatural twist involving a dying Fae. Today's OP: Trash_Tia Don't miss out on the fun – subscribe, review, and rate 5 stars  Click the link below to subscribe and follow on all platforms and to email us about anything, we'll be happy to hear from you. https://linktr.ee/laughwhileyouscream Music by Jeremy Blake ALSO check out IN TIME CRIME If you are a true crime fan. https://linktr.ee/intimecrime  

Host Robin Bagayoko reads a Reddit short about a mysterious passenger who appears at a non-existent bus stop, sits silently behind the narrator, and later follows them home. The tense, quiet observations build a creeping sense of dread. Robin shares her anxious reaction to the tale and asks listeners whether they'd ever ride the bus again after experiencing something so unsettling. Today's OP: u/David_Hallow Don't miss out on the fun – subscribe, review, and rate 5 stars  Click the link below to subscribe and follow on all platforms and to email us about anything, we'll be happy to hear from you. https://linktr.ee/laughwhileyouscream Music by Jeremy Blake ALSO check out IN TIME CRIME If you are a true crime fan. https://linktr.ee/intimecrime  

On this episode of Laugh While You Scream, hosts Robin and Skye read a Reddit short about a late-night barista who faces a creepy last-minute customer. Tension rises as he knows her name, the store closes, and unsettling details unfold. The story ends with a chilling discovery in the empty parking lot, leaving the barista and listeners with a lingering sense of dread. Today's OP: Bright-Asparagus-438 Don't miss out on the fun – subscribe, review, and rate 5 stars  Click the link below to subscribe and follow on all platforms and to email us about anything, we'll be happy to hear from you. https://linktr.ee/laughwhileyouscream Music by Jeremy Blake ALSO check out IN TIME CRIME If you are a true crime fan. https://linktr.ee/intimecrime  

Robin Bagayoko hosts another episode of Laugh While You Scream, introducing a chilling Reddit tale about a person who discovers their obituary posted on a funeral website after a stranger in a café shows them the page. The story follows the creepiness that unfolds — the police, the slow realization that others have been targeted, and the unsettling possibility that the stranger is using fake obituaries to find and follow victims. Today's OP: TwistedUrbanTales Don't miss out on the fun – subscribe, review, and rate 5 stars  Click the link below to subscribe and follow on all platforms and to email us about anything, we'll be happy to hear from you. https://linktr.ee/laughwhileyouscream Music by Jeremy Blake ALSO check out IN TIME CRIME If you are a true crime fan. https://linktr.ee/intimecrime  

Robin reads a Reddit short horror story about a woman who tries a miracle weight-loss treatment that removes hunger—but replaces it with an uncontrollable urge to accumulate possessions. The story spirals from miraculous results to terrifying discovery when doctors find engineered parasites in her brain rewiring desire into endless shopping and debt. After a desperate, experimental cryonic procedure to remove the worms, she survives and warns listeners to be cautious of quick-fix treatments and consumer traps. Today's OP: u/Anonia_Prime Don't miss out on the fun – subscribe, review, and rate 5 stars  Click the link below to subscribe and follow on all platforms and to email us about anything, we'll be happy to hear from you. https://linktr.ee/laughwhileyouscream Music by Jeremy Blake ALSO check out IN TIME CRIME If you are a true crime fan. https://linktr.ee/intimecrime  

Host Robin Bagayoko reads a viral Reddit short story about a convicted killer who undergoes an experimental treatment that finally restores empathy, forcing him to relive his crimes and feel overwhelming remorse. Robin reacts to the tale, urges listeners to watch for early warning signs in kids, asks for audience feedback and reviews, and points to bonus content and social links. Today's OP: u/TwistedUrbanTales Don't miss out on the fun – subscribe, review, and rate 5 stars  Click the link below to subscribe and follow on all platforms and to email us about anything, we'll be happy to hear from you. https://linktr.ee/laughwhileyouscream Music by Jeremy Blake ALSO check out IN TIME CRIME If you are a true crime fan. https://linktr.ee/intimecrime  

Robin Bakayoko narrates "The Mother in Black," a short Reddit horror story by David_Hollow about a child whose mother always wore black and waited by the window. As the narrator finds a newspaper, memories surface and a shocking truth is revealed: the family died in a crash, and the mother has been waiting for the child to be ready to leave. After the tale, Robin offers reflections, asks listeners whether they'd be terrified to learn they'd been dead, and invites the audience to subscribe and share feedback. Today's OP: David_Hallow Don't miss out on the fun – subscribe, review, and rate 5 stars  Click the link below to subscribe and follow on all platforms and to email us about anything, we'll be happy to hear from you. https://linktr.ee/laughwhileyouscream Music by Jeremy Blake ALSO check out IN TIME CRIME If you are a true crime fan. https://linktr.ee/intimecrime  

Robin Bagayoko hosts solo and reads a Reddit short horror called "The Lunch Thief," about a coworker whose delicious lunches are stolen. Frustration escalates from laxatives to poison as the narrator targets the thief, leading to a shocking collapse in the office. The episode mixes dark humor and moral outrage about workplace theft while Robin chats about cohosts, social links, and upcoming episodes. Today's OP: u/Loud_Ad_2272 Don't miss out on the fun – subscribe, review, and rate 5 stars  Click the link below to subscribe and follow on all platforms and to email us about anything, we'll be happy to hear from you. https://linktr.ee/laughwhileyouscream Music by Jeremy Blake ALSO check out IN TIME CRIME If you are a true crime fan. https://linktr.ee/intimecrime  

Hosts Robin and Scott read a chilling Reddit tale about a stranger who warns of "six feet of snow" heading for a mountain town, a warning largely dismissed until an avalanche buries the valley. The episode blends tense storytelling, the hosts' reactions, and a brief discussion about whether you'd flee if given such a dire warning. Today's OP: OrianSaintJames Don't miss out on the fun – subscribe, review, and rate 5 stars  Click the link below to subscribe and follow on all platforms and to email us about anything, we'll be happy to hear from you. https://linktr.ee/laughwhileyouscream Music by Jeremy Blake ALSO check out IN TIME CRIME If you are a true crime fan. https://linktr.ee/intimecrime  

Hosts Robin and Scott read a short Reddit horror about a jealous narrator who kills her friend Jessica and assumes her identity, delivering a chilling twist and dark motives. Between readings they banter about GTA 6 delays, celebrity projects, rate the story, and invite listeners to subscribe and follow their channels. Today's OP: Which_Republic4558 Don't miss out on the fun – subscribe, review, and rate 5 stars  Click the link below to subscribe and follow on all platforms and to email us about anything, we'll be happy to hear from you. https://linktr.ee/laughwhileyouscream Music by Jeremy Blake ALSO check out IN TIME CRIME If you are a true crime fan. https://linktr.ee/intimecrime  

Robin and Scott read a Reddit horror story about a narrator whose brother dies but whose parents refuse to accept it, keeping his decayed body at home and pretending he is still alive for years. The hosts react and critique the story, discuss its scares and realism, pose the ethical question of reporting the parents, and close with a St. Patrick’s Day sign-off. Today's OP: HorrorJunkie123 Don't miss out on the fun – subscribe, review, and rate 5 stars  Click the link below to subscribe and follow on all platforms and to email us about anything, we'll be happy to hear from you. https://linktr.ee/laughwhileyouscream Music by Jeremy Blake ALSO check out IN TIME CRIME If you are a true crime fan. https://linktr.ee/intimecrime  

Hosts Robin and Scott riff through jokes about St. Patrick’s Day before reading a Reddit short horror titled "Forgotten Well." The story follows a woman stalked by a wealthy man whose gifts turn menacing, and a shocking revelation in an attic suggests something far more sinister than simple obsession. Today's OP: u/ForgottenWell Don't miss out on the fun – subscribe, review, and rate 5 stars  Click the link below to subscribe and follow on all platforms and to email us about anything, we'll be happy to hear from you. https://linktr.ee/laughwhileyouscream Music by Jeremy Blake ALSO check out IN TIME CRIME If you are a true crime fan. https://linktr.ee/intimecrime  

Hosts Robin and Scott read a chilling Reddit tale about a survivor of conjoined siblings who grows up haunted by guilt and whispering voices. Family trauma, a drunk father's cruelty, and a bedridden mother's mystery build mounting dread. The episode concludes with a gruesome twist at the mother's bedside and the hosts' stunned reactions, leaving listeners unsettled and questioning what really lingers in the dark. Today's OP: u/Trash_Tia Don't miss out on the fun – subscribe, review, and rate 5 stars  Click the link below to subscribe and follow on all platforms and to email us about anything, we'll be happy to hear from you. https://linktr.ee/laughwhileyouscream Music by Jeremy Blake ALSO check out IN TIME CRIME If you are a true crime fan. https://linktr.ee/intimecrime  

Hosts Robin Bagayoko and Scott Russell read and react to a chilling Reddit short story about a realtor who uses open houses to hunt and kill homeowners. They discuss the unsettling twist, rate the tale 7/10, and debate the uneasy trust we place in real estate professionals, with their usual dark humor and sidelong commentary. Today's OP: u/unloufoque Don't miss out on the fun – subscribe, review, and rate 5 stars  Click the link below to subscribe and follow on all platforms and to email us about anything, we'll be happy to hear from you. https://linktr.ee/laughwhileyouscream Music by Jeremy Blake ALSO check out IN TIME CRIME If you are a true crime fan. https://linktr.ee/intimecrime  

A chilling Reddit story about a serial predator who finally meets a woman who has been watching him. What begins as a routine lure on Route 7 flips into a tense, unexpected reversal. Dark, suspenseful, and unsettling — this episode explores how the hunter can become the hunted in a single, fatal night. Today's OP: u/TurnAffectionate6963 Don't miss out on the fun – subscribe, review, and rate 5 stars  Click the link below to subscribe and follow on all platforms and to email us about anything, we'll be happy to hear from you. https://linktr.ee/laughwhileyouscream Music by Jeremy Blake ALSO check out IN TIME CRIME If you are a true crime fan. https://linktr.ee/intimecrime  

On this episode of Laugh While You Scream, host Robin Bagayoko reads a Reddit short story by brief-coyote7753 called “The Popular Girl at School is Weird.” The tale follows Lisa, an outcast who becomes irresistibly popular after a disturbing transformation—only for classmates to turn up as voodoo-like replicas and the narrator to become a victim. The hosts react, give the story a 7/10, and discuss themes of witchcraft, peer pressure, and faith before closing with their usual outro and calls to subscribe and follow. Today's OP: Brief-Coyote7753 Don't miss out on the fun – subscribe, review, and rate 5 stars  Click the link below to subscribe and follow on all platforms and to email us about anything, we'll be happy to hear from you. https://linktr.ee/laughwhileyouscream Music by Jeremy Blake ALSO check out IN TIME CRIME If you are a true crime fan. https://linktr.ee/intimecrime

In this bonus episode of Laugh While You Scream, hosts Robin Bagayoko and Scott Russell bicker, joke about appearances and pop culture, and read "Quiet Time" by The Butchered Writers — a short horror tale where a mother hears her son downstairs but finds him asleep in bed, ending on a chilling, ambiguous note. The hosts react with confusion and humor, debate the story's meaning, ask listeners what they would do, and wrap up with subscription and social links. Today's OP: TheButcheredWriters Don't miss out on the fun – subscribe, review, and rate 5 stars  Click the link below to subscribe and follow on all platforms and to email us about anything, we'll be happy to hear from you. https://linktr.ee/laughwhileyouscream Music by Jeremy Blake ALSO check out IN TIME CRIME If you are a true crime fan. https://linktr.ee/intimecrime

Hosts Robin and Scott return with banter about missed episodes, title debates, and plenty of comic back-and-forth before introducing the night's story. The featured tale follows a lonely man's determined attempt to find a Valentine, culminating in a shocking twist when his romantic date is revealed to be a dug-up corpse. The episode blends awkward humor with macabre surprise. Today's OP: u/TurnAffectionate6963 Don't miss out on the fun – subscribe, review, and rate 5 stars  Click the link below to subscribe and follow on all platforms and to email us about anything, we'll be happy to hear from you. https://linktr.ee/laughwhileyouscream Music by Jeremy Blake ALSO check out IN TIME CRIME If you are a true crime fan. https://linktr.ee/intimecrime

Hosts Robin Bagayoko and Scott Russell read a chilling Reddit tale called “Restitution,” then react with their signature banter. Expect laughs, arguments, and a few surprises. The story follows a man who, after dying, must relive the deaths of every creature he killed in life to earn a place in heaven — an unsettling premise that blurs the line between pest control and penance. Today's OP: u/Intrepid_Wanderer Don't miss out on the fun – subscribe, review, and rate 5 stars  Click the link below to subscribe and follow on all platforms and to email us about anything, we'll be happy to hear from you. https://linktr.ee/laughwhileyouscream Music by Jeremy Blake ALSO check out IN TIME CRIME If you are a true crime fan. https://linktr.ee/intimecrime

Hosts Robin and Scott banter through crude humor before reading a Reddit short about a woman who stole a newborn from a hospital. Years later she reappears with the child, only to discover the baby had a twin; she leaves a note that reveals her motive and delivers an unsettling, darkly ironic ending. Today's OP: u/Loud_Ad_2272 Don't miss out on the fun – subscribe, review, and rate 5 stars  Click the link below to subscribe and follow on all platforms and to email us about anything, we'll be happy to hear from you. https://linktr.ee/laughwhileyouscream Music by Jeremy Blake ALSO check out IN TIME CRIME If you are a true crime fan. https://linktr.ee/intimecrime

Hosts Robin Bagayoko and Scott Russell read a chillingly funny Reddit story by Martin Fabulous about a man who insists he is dead but is ignored by friends, doctors, and police, leading him to attempt to bury himself. The episode mixes dark storytelling with comedic banter, a morgue break-in, and a running joke about life’s unfinished business (and GTA6), ending with a question to listeners about whether they'd be at peace if they thought they were dead. Today's OP: u/MortemFabulis Don't miss out on the fun – subscribe, review, and rate 5 stars  Click the link below to subscribe and follow on all platforms and to email us about anything, we'll be happy to hear from you. https://linktr.ee/laughwhileyouscream Music by Jeremy Blake ALSO check out IN TIME CRIME If you are a true crime fan. https://linktr.ee/intimecrime

On Laugh While You Scream, hosts Robin Bagayoko and Scott Russell read "Be Careful What You Say" by Brief-Coyote7753 from Short Scary Stories on Reddit. The narrator discovers as a child that spoken words can cause death, and is painfully trained to control speech to avoid harming others. Decades later, trapped in a dead-end job and abused by coworkers, the narrator finally snaps and uses those words with devastating consequences. The episode mixes dark humor, tension, and the chilling cost of a dangerous power. Today's OP: u/Brief-Coyote7753 Don't miss out on the fun – subscribe, review, and rate 5 stars  Click the link below to subscribe and follow on all platforms and to email us about anything, we'll be happy to hear from you. https://linktr.ee/laughwhileyouscream Music by Jeremy Blake ALSO check out IN TIME CRIME If you are a true crime fan. https://linktr.ee/intimecrime

Hosts Robin Bagayoko and Scott Russell riff and roast their way through a Reddit short scary story called "The Notebook," where a student discovers a classmate's kill list and finds his own name at the end. The episode mixes dark twists with playful banter and commentary. Alongside the story, the hosts tease a new series headed for Patreon, plug their true-crime spin-off, and close with listener calls to subscribe and follow-on social media. Today's OP: u/Which_Republic4558 Don't miss out on the fun – subscribe, review, and rate 5 stars  Click the link below to subscribe and follow on all platforms and to email us about anything, we'll be happy to hear from you. https://linktr.ee/laughwhileyouscream Music by Jeremy Blake ALSO check out IN TIME CRIME If you are a true crime fan. https://linktr.ee/intimecrime

In this episode of "Laugh While You Scream," hosts Robin and Scott read a Reddit short about an abused mother who tries to hide her bruises and keep a calm routine for her children. The story takes a chilling turn when the abusive husband bursts into silent flames while the twins watch, their eyes glowing yellow — a haunting, unsettling finale. Today's OP: CBenson1273 Don't miss out on the fun – subscribe, review, and rate 5 stars  Click the link below to subscribe and follow on all platforms and to email us about anything, we'll be happy to hear from you. https://linktr.ee/laughwhileyouscream Music by Jeremy Blake ALSO check out IN TIME CRIME If you are a true crime fan. https://linktr.ee/intimecrime

Hosts Robin Bagayoko and Scott Russell return to Laugh While You Scream to present a chilling Fallen Quiet story, "After Our Son Died, My Wife Stopped Speaking," read from Forgotten Well. The episode follows a grieving father who learns to interpret a bell his wife uses to ask for help after their son’s death, and the tragic chain of events that follows. After the story, the hosts react, rate the tale, and trade candid banter about moving, long-term relationships, and upcoming merch. Content note: the story contains themes of bereavement and suicide. Today's OP: u/ForgottenWell Don't miss out on the fun – subscribe, review, and rate 5 stars  Click the link below to subscribe and follow on all platforms and to email us about anything, we'll be happy to hear from you. https://linktr.ee/laughwhileyouscream Music by Jeremy Blake ALSO check out IN TIME CRIME If you are a true crime fan. https://linktr.ee/intimecrime

Hosts Robin and Scott read a short Reddit horror story about two sisters and a chilling family secret. After one sister disappears, the surviving sister finds hidden diary entries written in the margins of The Hunger Games that reveal a grim truth. The story follows the discovery that Jenna was kept chained in a shed by a parent and how the narrator realizes both sisters are now dead, ending with the parents burying one phone beside them. The hosts react, rate the tale, and riff on the unsettling ending. Today's OP: cottagecore_elf  Don't miss out on the fun – subscribe, review, and rate 5 stars  Click the link below to subscribe and follow on all platforms and to email us about anything, we'll be happy to hear from you. https://linktr.ee/laughwhileyouscream Music by Jeremy Blake ALSO check out IN TIME CRIME If you are a true crime fan. https://linktr.ee/intimecrime

Hosts Robin and Scott read and react to a Reddit horror story about children who claim their father is hurting them and reveal terrifying details about being chained and imprisoned. The tale escalates to a shocking, unsettling twist that leaves the hosts debating the disturbing ending and giving their ratings. Today's OP: Trash_Tia  Don't miss out on the fun – subscribe, review, and rate 5 stars  Click the link below to subscribe and follow on all platforms and to email us about anything, we'll be happy to hear from you. https://linktr.ee/laughwhileyouscream Music by Jeremy Blake ALSO check out IN TIME CRIME If you are a true crime fan. https://linktr.ee/intimecrime

Hosts Robin Bagayoko and Scott Russell open the episode on the last day of Black History Month and read a popular Reddit short horror by visceral_mass. The story centers on a funeral-home prank gone wrong: Toby uses a device to temporarily reactivate a corpse, Mr. Torres, to prove ghosts don’t exist — ending with a twist that ties the narrator to the experiment. The episode closes with host reactions, ratings, and listener calls-to-action. Today's OP: Visceral_Mass Don't miss out on the fun – subscribe, review, and rate 5 stars  Click the link below to subscribe and follow on all platforms and to email us about anything, we'll be happy to hear from you. https://linktr.ee/laughwhileyouscream Music by Jeremy Blake ALSO check out IN TIME CRIME If you are a true crime fan. https://linktr.ee/intimecrime

Hosts Robin and Scott read a creepy Reddit tale about an unruly boy dropped off at Winding Ridge Daycare. As the boy’s chaotic behavior escalates, his antics take a terrifying turn when a bloodied pentagram forms and a demonic figure emerges. The hosts react with humor and blunt commentary, rate the story, and wrap up with podcast housekeeping and social media reminders. Today's OP: PETmyPUPPIES Don't miss out on the fun – subscribe, review, and rate 5 stars  Click the link below to subscribe and follow on all platforms and to email us about anything, we'll be happy to hear from you. https://linktr.ee/laughwhileyouscream Music by Jeremy Blake ALSO check out IN TIME CRIME If you are a true crime fan. https://linktr.ee/intimecrime

Hosts Robin and Scott return to read a Reddit short called "Pet My Puppies" (titled in-story as "The Disappointments Game"). They react with their usual banter as the tale unfolds about a tight-knit group haunted by an overdose and a deadly act of revenge. The story follows friends who once laughed off bad behavior until Charlie dies from a bad batch of drugs. At his grave, grief turns violent when Becca forces Devin to inject a fatal dose as punishment, leaving the group to reckon with guilt, blame, and the consequences of betrayal. The episode mixes dark storytelling with live reactions, ratings, and a final discussion about whether revenge can ever be justified, plus the hosts' reminders to follow and subscribe for more episodes. Today's OP: u/PETmyPUPPIES Don't miss out on the fun – subscribe, review, and rate 5 stars  Click the link below to subscribe and follow on all platforms and to email us about anything, we'll be happy to hear from you. https://linktr.ee/laughwhileyouscream Music by Jeremy Blake ALSO check out IN TIME CRIME If you are a true crime fan. https://linktr.ee/intimecrime        

In this episode of Laugh While You Scream, hosts Robin and co-host read a chilling Reddit story called "He's Not My Son" from the 365 Days of Running series. The tale follows a man and his partner who find a drenched, trembling boy on a rainy night — but the situation spirals into something sinister when the partner insists the child is theirs. After the boy and the partner vanish and the partner is later found dead from hypothermia, the narrator is left haunted by sightings and a single blurred photo, questioning what really happened and who — or what — was responsible. Today's OP: 365daysOfRunning Don't miss out on the fun – subscribe, review, and rate 5 stars  Click the link below to subscribe and follow on all platforms and to email us about anything, we'll be happy to hear from you. https://linktr.ee/laughwhileyouscream Music by Jeremy Blake ALSO check out IN TIME CRIME If you are a true crime fan. https://linktr.ee/intimecrime

The hosts kick off with lively morning banter about rain, driving, and chaotic traffic before reading a short horror story titled "Stupid AI," about voice assistants giving troubling responses to a woman in a tense relationship. The episode features reactions and debate about AI behavior, safety, and whether smart devices should intervene, then ends with show reminders and calls to subscribe. Today's OP: Terpsichorean_Wombat Don't miss out on the fun – subscribe, review, and rate 5 stars  Click the link below to subscribe and follow on all platforms and to email us about anything, we'll be happy to hear from you. https://linktr.ee/laughwhileyouscream Music by Jeremy Blake ALSO check out IN TIME CRIME If you are a true crime fan. https://linktr.ee/intimecrime

Hosts Robin and Scott read a chilling Reddit tale about a man who reconnects with his childhood classmate Kelly, now a high-paid private chef for a mysterious, wealthy client — who turns out to be a vampire. A decadent five-course meal, a frozen secret ingredient, and a desperate act of revenge lead to a bloody, explosive finale. The episode blends spooky storytelling with casual host banter, listener ratings, and podcast calls-to-action, making for a short, entertaining horror listen. Today's OP: u/ForgottenWell Don't miss out on the fun – subscribe, review, and rate 5 stars  Click the link below to subscribe and follow on all platforms and to email us about anything, we'll be happy to hear from you. https://linktr.ee/laughwhileyouscream Music by Jeremy Blake ALSO check out IN TIME CRIME If you are a true crime fan. https://linktr.ee/intimecrime

Hosts Robin and Scott celebrate Black History Month, banter loudly, and read a chilling Reddit short called “I am man’s best friend on this farm,” told from a dog’s perspective. The story starts playful — ducks, a cat named Ember, and farm life — then takes a disturbing turn as the animals disappear, leaving the hosts shocked and debating whether killing an animal can ever be justified. Expect laughs, raw reactions, a 7/10 story rating, and reminders to subscribe, follow, and check out bonus content on Patreon. Today's OP: u/DoYouBelieveInThat Don't miss out on the fun – subscribe, review, and rate 5 stars  Click the link below to subscribe and follow on all platforms and to email us about anything, we'll be happy to hear from you. https://linktr.ee/laughwhileyouscream Music by Jeremy Blake ALSO check out IN TIME CRIME If you are a true crime fan. https://linktr.ee/intimecrime

In this bonus episode, hosts Robin and Scott read and react to a Reddit short scary story titled "My Librarian Boyfriend," about a woman who discovers chilling evidence that her seemingly sweet boyfriend may be a murderer. The hosts discuss the twist, give their ratings, engage listeners with a yes/no question about how they'd react, and remind fans to follow, rate, and check out related content and Patreon offerings. Today's OP: u/Which_Republic4558 Don't miss out on the fun – subscribe, review, and rate 5 stars  Click the link below to subscribe and follow on all platforms and to email us about anything, we'll be happy to hear from you. https://linktr.ee/laughwhileyouscream Music by Jeremy Blake ALSO check out IN TIME CRIME If you are a true crime fan. https://linktr.ee/intimecrime

Robin and Scott discuss a short Reddit horror story called "Sticks and Stones" from OP Waiting for Midmoon. The episode covers a harrowing scene of bullying where a victim is forced to say demeaning words until they believe them and later told to lie about an injury. Robin and Scott share reactions, rate the story, and chat about Lent, Lunar New Year, upcoming content, and show updates. Today's OP: u/Waiting4MidMoon Don't miss out on the fun – subscribe, review, and rate 5 stars  Click the link below to subscribe and follow on all platforms and to email us about anything, we'll be happy to hear from you. https://linktr.ee/laughwhileyouscream Music by Jeremy Blake ALSO check out IN TIME CRIME If you are a true crime fan. https://linktr.ee/intimecrime

Hosts Robin Bagayoko and Scott Russell read and react to "Lucky Girl," a Reddit horror story by Blood of the Forest about a town lottery that hides a deadly ritual targeting children. The episode mixes confused and dark humor, heated banter, a 6/10 rating, and calls for listener reviews and social media follows. Today's OP: u/Bloodoftheforest Don't miss out on the fun – subscribe, review, and rate 5 stars  Click the link below to subscribe and follow on all platforms and to email us about anything, we'll be happy to hear from you. https://linktr.ee/laughwhileyouscream Music by Jeremy Blake ALSO check out IN TIME CRIME If you are a true crime fan. https://linktr.ee/intimecrime

Hosts Robin and Scott open with a lighthearted Valentine's Day chat before diving into a chilling Reddit story called "A Ring Appeared on My Finger Last Night." They react to the eerie details and share their impressions live. The episode follows a single person's terrifying experience of finding a mysterious ring that fuses to their finger, recurring nightmares of a bride and a warped wedding, a self-injury to remove the ring, and a final unsettling save-the-date in the mail. Today's OP: Brief-Coyote7753 Don't miss out on the fun – subscribe, review, and rate 5 stars  Click the link below to subscribe and follow on all platforms and to email us about anything, we'll be happy to hear from you. https://linktr.ee/laughwhileyouscream Music by Jeremy Blake ALSO check out IN TIME CRIME If you are a true crime fan. https://linktr.ee/intimecrime

On a Valentine's Day episode of Laugh While You Scream, hosts Robin and Scott read a Reddit short about children labeled as "cognitive variants" who are told they have superpowers while mysterious government letters demand their removal. The story follows a child hidden by their mother as fear and confusion mount, ending on a chilling, unresolved note. After the reading, the hosts debate whether the kids truly have powers or a deadly illness, share reactions and ratings, and trade their usual banter and commentary. Today's OP: Trash_Tia  Don't miss out on the fun – subscribe, review, and rate 5 stars  Click the link below to subscribe and follow on all platforms and to email us about anything, we'll be happy to hear from you. https://linktr.ee/laughwhileyouscream Music by Jeremy Blake ALSO check out IN TIME CRIME If you are a true crime fan. https://linktr.ee/intimecrime

On this episode of Laugh While You Scream, hosts Robin and Scott introduce a chilling Reddit tale titled "I Was Aware the Whole Time" by Brief-Coyote7753. They set the scene with light banter about Black History Month and Valentine’s Day before diving into the story. The story follows a young man who survives a drunk driving crash but remains fully conscious during his coma. A doctor reveals that anesthesia awareness lets him feel every procedure, promising years of pain and ending with a brutal, personal assault. The hosts react, rate the story, and discuss whether the survivor deserves such punishment. Today's OP: Brief-Coyote7753 Don't miss out on the fun – subscribe, review, and rate 5 stars  Click the link below to subscribe and follow on all platforms and to email us about anything, we'll be happy to hear from you. https://linktr.ee/laughwhileyouscream Music by Jeremy Blake ALSO check out IN TIME CRIME If you are a true crime fan. https://linktr.ee/intimecrime

Two lovers visit a clinic promising to 'forget your pain' — but the procedure removes more than memories. Tension boils as a mother forces a choice, and one man wakes up altered and adrift while his partner vanishes. A chilling tale of coercion, identity, and the true cost of 'starting over.' Today's OP: u/Trash_Tia  Don't miss out on the fun – subscribe, review, and rate 5 stars  Click the link below to subscribe and follow on all platforms and to email us about anything, we'll be happy to hear from you. https://linktr.ee/laughwhileyouscream Music by Jeremy Blake ALSO check out IN TIME CRIME If you are a true crime fan. https://linktr.ee/intimecrime