Best Narrative Soundscape Podcasts (2025)

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The Rambling Traveler Ep 4. - Lagazuoi Tunnels 8:46

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Welcome to our new series called "The Rambling Traveler"! My name is Sam, and I've spent a good portion of the past year traveling around on my own. In this series, you will hear my ramble on about all the places I've visited. Suited perfectly for sleep, these stories will keep you interested enough that you will listen, but my constant tangents, r…

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The Rambling Traveler Ep. 3 - Punta Fiames 16:12

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Welcome to our new series called "The Rambling Traveler"! My name is Sam, and I've spent a good portion of the past year traveling around on my own. In this series, you will hear my ramble on about all the places I've visited. Suited perfectly for sleep, these stories will keep you interested enough that you will listen, but my constant tangents, r…

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The Rambling Traveler Ep. 2 - Ra Bujela 19:49

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Welcome to our new series called "The Rambling Traveler"! My name is Sam, and I've spent a good portion of the past year traveling around on my own. In this series, you will hear my ramble on about all the places I've visited. Suited perfectly for sleep, these stories will keep you interested enough that you will listen, but my constant tangents, r…

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Control ALT Create 21:59

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Welcome to the origin story of Control-ALT-Create. In this foundational episode, Glenn Ostlund introduces the philosophy behind the podcast’s name—and its deeper purpose. Drawing from personal reflection, neuroscience, and metaphor, Why We Don’t Delete Anything reframes the familiar keyboard shortcut as a model for conscious transformation. Here, C…

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The Brain as a Filter 21:59

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What if your brain isn’t a factory churning out consciousness, but a filter shaping what you can see, feel, and be? In this episode, Glenn Ostlund, therapist, folklorist, and podcaster, explores one of the oldest questions in both science and myth: Is reality something we build from scratch, or something our minds selectively reveal? Drawing from n…

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What If Waste Isn’t Waste? 21:59

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What if nothing you’ve been through was actually wasted? In this episode of Control-ALT-Create, Glenn Ostlund dismantles the cultural myth of “wasted time” and invites you to reframe regret through the lens of biology, neuroscience, and emotional growth. Drawing on research in neuroplasticity, trauma recovery, gut microbiome science, and the chemis…

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The Quantum Body and the Seven-Layer Burrito of Existence 21:57

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What do quantum fields, trauma recovery, and burritos have in common? Everything. In this second episode of Control-ALT-Create, Glenn Ostlund guides you through a rich, multi-layered meditation on embodiment, consciousness, and the unseen threads that bind reality together. Using the playful metaphor of a “Seven-Layer Burrito of Existence,” Glenn e…

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The Bacta Tank of Sound 21:58

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In this premiere episode of Control-ALT-Create, Glenn Ostlund invites you into the shimmering depths of auditory healing. Inspired by the Star Wars image of a bacta tank—a glowing chamber where wounded bodies float and mend—this immersive sound meditation explores how binaural beats, narrative rhythm, and neural entrainment can become a therapeutic…

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The Rambling Traveler Ep. 1 - Venice 12:36

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Welcome to our new series called "The Rambling Traveler"! My name is Sam, and I've spent a good portion of the past year traveling around on my own. In this series, you will hear my ramble on about all the places I've visited. Suited perfectly for sleep, these stories will keep you interested enough that you will listen, but my constant tangents, r…

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Hypnopaedia LIT 101: William Gibson 24:46

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In the realm of speculative science fiction, the needle is always moving. As scientific discovery has barreled into the future since the industrial revolution, science fiction burst into the modern with novels like Frankenstein and The War of the Worlds. In the mid 1980s, the same drastic leap forward would usher the genre into the contemporary wit…

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Word of Mouth: Realm of the Four Parts 28:06

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The Andean Mountain Range: a lush tapestry of cultures, home to some of the oldest and most successful civilizations on the planet. Due to the sheer devastation at the hands of Spanish conquistadors, the rich history of the people groups along the western coast of South America have been forever obscured. This includes many of the artefacts of the …

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When In Rome: Beard Hater/Mispogon 34:43

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Sleep Stories: Anecdotes from times well before our years; Prophetic animals, a Midnight Dance, Horse Senators, and many more short stories that go from the benign to the foolhardy. This is a reading through the first half of "Mispogon" - A satirical analysis of the people on Antioch as seen through Emperor Julian. --- When In Rome: Cobbled roads u…

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Hypnopaedia LIT 101: Minjin Lee 28:20

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In this latest chapter of Hypnopaedia: LIT 101, listeners will be introduced to Minjin Lee. Listeners will learn why this former lawyer took up her pen to write one of the most effective contemporary epics with distant sounds of a tranquil urban park.By SOND Studios

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Word of Mouth: The Queen Mother 29:10

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The western plateaus of Tibet and Xinjiang have long held an air of legend and exoticism throughout the history of China; however, despite how emblematic the western regions have become, there has been one western figure that has been obscured in the many years she’s walked its plains. The queen of immortals Xiwangmu has been dated back to Shang dy…

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When In Rome: Sleep Stories II 15:17

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Sleep Stories: Quaint Anecdotes from times well before our years; Prophetic animals, a Midnight Dance, Horse Senators, and many more short stories that go from the benign to the foolhardy. This is the second volume of Roman Sleep Stories. --- When In Rome: Cobbled roads under a relaxed stride, the sharp scent of braziers burning, marble columns spe…

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Hypnopaedia LIT 101: Octavia Butler 35:37

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This chapter of Hypnopaedia: LIT 101 listeners look into the collection of famed Sci-fi author Octavia Butler. Lauded as the creator of some of the most predictive science fiction series, this chapter reveals the life experiences that gained Butler her cutting edge perspective while surrounding listeners with the sounds of a quiet dorm room after d…

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When In Rome: Sleep Stories I 14:13

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Sleep Stories: A light debrief on the origin of Rome covering the tale of Romulus and Remus. This is the first volume of Roman Sleep Stories. --- When In Rome: Cobbled roads under a relaxed stride, the sharp scent of braziers burning, marble columns spearing into the brisk, twilight sky. These monuments stand unassuming to its citizens, unknowing t…

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Word of Mouth: The War Wolf 29:57

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“It is better for each man that he avenge his friend than to mourn him much” a line oft repeated from this seminal work of English language literature. The epic of Beowulf is one of the most translated works of fiction and the king himself is an icon of Germanic legend, but there was a time before he was stitched into the fabric of Saxon history. P…

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Sleep Stories - CA's Space Drift 16:09

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Deep into Cry Alchemy's The Oversense Universe is the story of The Architect and his relation to this galaxy and beyond. Space Drift is written, directed, edited, produced, and performed by Ethan Frank. Enjoy! Let's drift through the science of change together, fellow Future Drifters. @futuredrifterstories on Instagram Support us patreon.com/future…

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Enter the SOND Stacks: All Hallow's Eve Special 23:38

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As listeners are exploring the halls of the SOND Stacks, they find two familiar librarians discussing one of humanities most intrinsic emotions: fear. Written and Produced by Myron Layese and Chloe Lael Voice Acting by Chloe Lael and Zachary SteckelBy SOND Studios

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Hypnopaedia LIT 101 : Amiri Baraka 44:31

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Episode: In the opening chapter of Hypnopaedia: LIT 101, listeners follow the life of poet, activist, and thought leader Amiri Baraka through his most influential works. While being enveloped by the calming drone of a university library, listeners will be able to track the events that motivated Baraka’s mastery over verse and impassioned social cri…

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Hypnopaedia: LIT 101 Series Teaser 1:29

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Uncover the lives of the world's most celebrated authors when the first episode of Hypnopaedia: LIT 101 debuts October 29th, 8PM EST.By SOND Studios

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Word of Mouth: The Dread Persephone 27:23

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The Dread Persephone: The goddess of spring and kidnapped Queen of the Underworld, Persephone is often depicted as a girl powerless to the whims of her far more powerful husband and mother; a paragon of innocent maidenhood taken and preserved for eternity. There was a point in time, however, where her name was never to be spoken aloud, Grecians str…

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Word of Mouth Series Teaser 1:16

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Experience stories how they were meant to be heard when the first episode of Word of Mouth comes out October 15th, 8PM EST. Credits: Written, Produced, and Performed by Chloe LaelBy SOND Studios

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Pilot - When In Rome: The Gladiators 26:35

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Pilot Episode Gladiators: How does a revered funerary rite evolve into the roar of a crowd of thousands? How much of what we know is fact or myth? In this first volume of When in Rome, enter the Colosseum to learn the origins of the bloodsport held in the iconic arena, and how those who attended navigated the gore soaked revery. --- When In Rome: C…

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When In Rome Series Teaser 0:12

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Step into the colosseum October 1st 8pm EST for the inaugural episode of SOND Asleep. Credits: Voice Actor: Zachary Steckel Writer / Producer: Myron LayeseBy SOND Studios

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Sleep Stories - CA's Transporter One 2:24

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Transporter One is part of the origin story of Signal from Cry Alchemy's The Oversense Universe. Transporter One is written, directed, edited, and produced by Ethan Frank. This sci-fi audio drama is performed by Ethan Frank, as well. Enjoy! Let's drift through the science of change together, fellow Future Drifters. @futuredrifterstories on Instagra…

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Green Noise | Sleep Sound For Pets (12 Hours) 11:55:00

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Introducing 12 hours of Green Noise, meticulously crafted to calm your furry friends during times of separation anxiety, thunderstorms, noisy neighbors, fireworks, and other disruptive sounds. This versatile sleep sound isn't just for dogs—it's also effective for cats, birds, and other pets. Let our soothing Green Noise provide your beloved compani…

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Deep Brown Noise | Sleep Sound For Pets (12 Hours) 11:55:00

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Introducing 12 hours of Deep Brown Noise, meticulously crafted to calm your furry friends during times of separation anxiety, thunderstorms, noisy neighbors, fireworks, and other disruptive sounds. This versatile sleep sound isn't just for dogs—it's also effective for cats, birds, and other pets. Let our soothing Deep Brown Noise provide your belov…

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Brown Noise | Sleep Sound For Pets (12 Hours) 11:55:00

1+ y ago11:55:00

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Introducing 12 hours of Brown Noise, meticulously crafted to calm your furry friends during times of separation anxiety, thunderstorms, noisy neighbors, fireworks, and other disruptive sounds. This versatile sleep sound isn't just for dogs—it's also effective for cats, birds, and other pets. Let our soothing Brown Noise provide your beloved compani…

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Pink Noise | Sleep Sound For Pets (12 Hours) 11:55:00

1+ y ago11:55:00

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Introducing 12 hours of Pink Noise, meticulously crafted to calm your furry friends during times of separation anxiety, thunderstorms, noisy neighbors, fireworks, and other disruptive sounds. This versatile sleep sound isn't just for dogs—it's also effective for cats, birds, and other pets. Let our soothing Pink Noise provide your beloved companion…

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White Noise | Sleep Sound For Pets (12 Hours) 11:55:00

1+ y ago11:55:00

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Introducing 12 hours of White Noise, meticulously crafted to calm your furry friends during times of separation anxiety, thunderstorms, noisy neighbors, fireworks, and other disruptive sounds. This versatile sleep sound isn't just for dogs—it's also effective for cats, birds, and other pets. Let our soothing White Noise provide your beloved compani…

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Bonus Episode - Aidan 15:40

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On Mars, a group of astronauts deal with the abandonment of one of their own. Aidan is a vulgar spoof on a classic sci-fi conundrum. Aidan is written, directed, edited, and produced by Ethan Frank. This sci-fi audio drama is performed by Samantha Lake, Kyle Jones, and Ava Burton. Additionally, the characters Aidan, Doug, and Amadeus Prime are voice…

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Cry Alchemy | Episode 2 15:47

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Realbots are made of a binary code with a gap in it that allows for evolution. It's an innovation called The Free Space. What if The Free Space was tied so deeply into the mathematics of the Universe that it allowed us to peer through a different dimensional lens? Cry Alchemy is written, directed, edited, and produced by Ethan Frank. This sci-fi au…

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Cry Alchemy | Episode 1 20:52

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When a billionaire business mogul of the future invites a female biographer to his secluded island compound, she meets his Realbot creation, an AI species full of emotion. Cry Alchemy is written, directed, edited, and produced by Ethan Frank. This sci-fi audio drama is performed by Tyee Tilghman, Thea Rodgers, and James Edward Shippy. Sound Design …

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Cry Alchemy Trailer 0:55

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Featured in the Cry Alchemy Trailer are Tyee Tilghman, Thea Rodgers, and James Edward Shippy. Written and directed by Ethan Frank and Sound Design by J Anthony Allen. This is the first show by Future Drifter Stories. Thank you for listening. @futuredrifterstories on Instagram support us patreon.com/futuredrifter to learn more, visit FutureDrifter.c…

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Future Drifter Stories Trailer 0:41

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Let's drift through the science of change together, fellow Future Drifters... @futuredrifterstories on Instagram support us patreon.com/futuredrifter to learn more, visit FutureDrifter.comBy Jason A Allen, Ethan Frank

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Shortstuff & The Vigil 17:23

4y ago17:23

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Two tales of Halloween evenings gone wrong, told from two very different vantage points. Why do these things always happen on Halloween?By octoberbymay

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Becoming 43:02

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Waking in a cemetery, working in a cemetery, drinking in a cemetery. Waking in a cemetery, working in a cemetery, drinking in a cemetery. Oh Ernie, if you keep this up, what will Become of you?By octoberbymay

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The Contest 20:00

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It’s always nice to invite new kids to play in your group. Unless that new kid is Patrick. Never play games with Patrick…By octoberbymay

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A World Turned Upside Down 40:40

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A trio of stories featuring individuals grappling with global change. One who senses change on the horizon, one trying to survive the chaos of change, and one living far into the future in the wake of great change. All of them in a world turned upside down.By octoberbymay

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Disappearances and New Episodes 5:33

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An update on new full length episodes, which return Saturday Sept 11th, as well as the short poem "Disappearances".By octoberbymay

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Final Purification 20:15

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We all need some time for quality self reflection. Greg is grateful to have found that time, he just wishes it hadn't required being stranded on a rooftop surrounded by corpse laden flood waters to get it.By octoberbymay

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Insanity's Children 53:14

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Escaped criminally insane mental patients in the vicinity of a remote highway. You think you've heard this story before... Think again.By octoberbymay

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December Update 2:10

5y ago2:10

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It's an update, in December! Listen now to make sure you're in the know on the current status and upcoming projects of "October by May".By octoberbymay

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Nina: The Disturbed 17:55

5y ago17:55

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Nina is twenty-seven. Nina has had friends, but has no friends at present. Nina is distrustful. Nina... is disturbed.By octoberbymay

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Visionaries and Prisoners 19:41

5y ago19:41

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Kidnapped infants. Vicious criminals. Tireless investigators and innocent civilians. Amongst them all, can you sort out the true visionaries from the rightful prisoners?By octoberbymay

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The Quaranzine Presents: DollHeadz 3:36

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Brought to you by the digital magazine The Quaranzine, this fun mini ep is a bite sized, tongue in cheek treat: a blogpost written by a demonic possessed doll!By octoberbymay

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The Knock at the Door 31:12

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It's Halloween night at the Allen's house, yet there are no costumes, no pumpkins, no candy, and definitely no plans to leave the house. The Allen's know what happens on Halloween night in their little town. They know to stay home, to not go out, to not even look out the window, and especially, not to answer the door...…

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M.S. Found in a Pumpkin 38:16

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"Jack-O-Lanterns" - Richard happily places Jack-O-Lantern after Jack-O-Lantern on his front porch throughout Halloween night, but anything can happen on Halloween, and even the most wholesome activity, is subject to a sinister twist. "M.S. Found in a Pumpkin" - Destroying a Jack-O-Lantern and stealing its seeds may seem a harmless prank. That is, u…