10: The Russian Sleep Experiment

Cheryl Hole and Nikki Druce are diving back into the world of Creepypastas to uncover the science behind the internet's most popular spooky sleep story… The Russian Sleep Experiment. After researching a new stimulant on prisoners of war, soviet researchers find themselves in a gruesome tryst with violent and sleep mad creatures… but was it all as it seemed? And what actually happens when you deprive yourself of sleep for say, 11 days? Cheryl and Nikki are going to find out. Expect two very sleep deprived hosts, an extra helping of delirium and some seriously ooky spooky behaviour. This episode contains graphic details of violence and murder, including mentions of suicide, as is not intended for all audiences. Listener discretion is strongly advised.For all things Killers, Cults and Queens, head over to @killerscultsqueens on Instagram. And follow Cheryl Hole @cherylholequeen and Nikki Druce @nikkimacabrelondon.Produced by Alexandra Jueno at Audioboom Studios. If you have been affected by any of the themes in this episode, please consider contacting the following resources:The Samaritans helpline: 116 123Confidential Emotional Support Line: 01708 765200Sane mental health line: 0300 304 7000The knowledge out there on this topic is vast, so if your interest is peaked by this episode please take a look at our sources:Russian Sleep Experiment - EXPLAINEDHuman Sleep Experiment That Went Horribly WrongRussian Sleep Experiment - WikipediaWhat Was the Russian Sleep Experiment?The Truth About the Russian Sleep Experiment - What Probably HappenedThe Sleep Deprivation Publicity Stunt That Drove One Man CrazyPeter Tripp - WikipediaMorvan's syndrome - WikipediaMammoth Cave - Discovering the Beauty and Charm of the Wilderness - The University of Chicago LibraryNathaniel Kleitman - WikipediaMammoth Cave National Park - WikipediaCave studies: Isolation from night and day provided insight about circadian rhythms | Trickle.appThe boy who stayed awake for 11 days - BBC FutureShattered (British TV series) - WikipediaShattered: legacy of a reality TV experiment in extreme sleep deprivationHow the CIA tortured its detaineesAwake: The Million Dollar Game - Wikipedia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.