I do the same, just occasionally even though I’m totally tuned out I’m jerked awake by some horrifying story. They’re always creepy, but some are straight up nightmare fuel
😊For whatever reason I can't leave a comment on this channel. I didn't get the big bump nor anything else like that. All I need to say is PLEASE LOSE THE BACKGROUND SOUND. PLEASE 🙏 🙏! I LOVE ❤️ ❤ YOUR CHANNEL AND YOUR STORIES ARE REALLY AWESOME BUT THE BANK NEEDS TO GO.. I USED TO WEAR MY HEAD PHONES WHILE I WORK AND I CAN'T DO THAT WHEN THE SOUNDS ARE ON.
I refuse to really listen to any podcast but his. love the way he tells the stories and the voice is calming. I've fallen asleep many times just listening
You definitely are the BEST NARRATOR Joel! Thanx for all you do! Im so ready to get all snuggled up with you and that sweet voice of yours.We all appreciate you so much!
Seeing a new let's read is like when the plug re-ups and has what you need. Your voice is like xanax in my ears. Bless you sir. I wish you a happy 4th to you and yours.
This is my number 1 of 2 top story channels, amongst the dozen or so I follow. I'm sure most of y'all follow the same ones as me, so there's no need to cross advertise. Love the work you do to produce content that we can listen to, man. ❤
Literally the best storyteller I've ever had the honor of listening to with different tones voices ECT makes u feel like there's actually different ppl you have major talent Joel...been a fan since 2017 so happy I found your channel I listen/fall asleep to your voice every night ❤️
Just now listening to the stories but, going by your comment, you should listen to mrballen, if you like true, scary,, creepy kinds of stories. He's also a very good one.
The rabbit mask r@pist story is intense, and honestly I’m glad OP and her mother got some closure, and he ultimately got karma. Doomed to a fleshy prison where he struggles to survive, fully aware but unable to do anything, the perfect hell for monsters like him.
Oh my goodness that was an INCREDIBLE story. It should be a movie. I wouldn’t want to drudge up the emotional destress but an artistic interpretation of that story could have a powerful impact on people who know victims that have been through similar traumatic events. That’s why I am a creator. Artistry for the sake of empathy.
The one about the horrible boy who abused his parents and animals was awful. Like why didn’t anyone do anything to help the poor parents. like a bunch of people knew he was abusive. I don’t know how he was able to get away with that so long.
Joel has one of the best narrating voices ever.❤ I have 3 channels I listen to regularly with great narrators. This is by far my favorite. I have had people suggest other channels, but the way they read is like nails on a chalkboard.
I listen to and watch a lot of these. While I love all of them, my favorite is seeing an hour + long video by Joel. The lives are fun when I can catch them
Man I'd seen that Sanders family story on I Survived and as soon as I started to hear the story my eyes started welling up. Breaks my heart. What an absolutely heroic father. RIP Jim Sanders, you are surely missed by your family.
Am I the only one who back in elementary school when it was time for you’re classroom to go to the library for reading time or whatever would chose a audio book and just sit on a bean bag and listen to the story with headphones in ( big wired headphones since it was the late 90s early 2000s lol )? Listening to these reminds me of back at those times and it’s a comforting feeling
In the story about the cop that robbed the guy first mistake never file a complaint especially not at his own precinct. Find out the number for internal affairs and go through them it’s probably still risky but definitely better then just filing a complaint with cops that r gonna go straight to him and tell him and protect him
Korena killed a pregnant woman and her baby, yet she gets to live in prison? Should’ve got the death sentence, it angers me that she gets to keep her life after she stole 2 in such a barbaric way.
I like it when he reads the real third-person stories (like the first one in this video). I don't like the first-person stories as much because most of them seem to be from pretentious Karens making up stories about walking down the street and being looked at the wrong way and then feeling "violated' for the rest of their lives (pathetic)
@@th-sd6ni have been saying this for a long time. I have posted the same comment basically word for word. I can't stand the stories like "I was on the bus and a big scary man was also on the bus and he was wearing a scary black hoodie. I put my keys in my hand cuz I was gonna gouge his eyes out. He got off the bus 15 stops before me, but I don't know what his intentions were. My blood ran cold." Thankfully I've been hearing less and less of those. The actual verifiably true stories about real people are the best.
@vfa9761 how is it bitter to not want to hear the same thing over and over again lol. Ive been listening to these since about 2015 and it's easier to pick out unique stories
I follow a select few horror narrators, and you are by far one of the absolute best! The quality of your voice, the storytelling skills and the authenticity of the characters makes you stand out from most others!
I was pregnant with my first child when I first heard stories of people luring or kidnapping pregnant women just to steal their unborn baby. In one of those stories the mom was lucky to survive and eventually got her baby back. But I'm overly paranoid and regret watching those videos as it gave me a new fear
I doubt i'll ever get a chance to be first on the comments, but Joel, I will always take inspiration from your content. Not only are the uploads consistent and amazing, but it has even inspired me to narrate! Absolute legendary narrator!
I enjoy the combo of these creepy or scary stories with Joel's super soothing voice. I miss a lot of the streams due to my job but I do listen to the new videos and then hit up a playlist to sleep to. 💜🍿👍
Happy Birthday! Not that having to almost share it with only the Independence of America isn't distracting.. heck-a-doodle, least you get a guaranteed firework extravaganza every time. 🥳🎉🎆
From the very northern north of northumbria( Harry Potter Included🙂) a big thanks to you and what you do.😊 You are my before and after work chill time!
For the case of Karina Robertson... It's really weird for the prosecutors to say it falls under that state law & that there's no way to know if the child was born dead or alive. 1st, the child was born via C section, only that it wasn't done by doctors. 2nd, they can check the child's lungs. If there's air, then the child did breathe after being born. Therefore, that baby should be considered human. The suspect's intent were both to make the mom give birth & to kill her at the same time. Weak & lazy prosecutors! If she was charged with the death of that baby, it is sureball death penalty & the family will get the justice they truly deserve. Also, this story collection is my top 1 favorite. 🖤💀🖤
I love to put you on in the morning on my days off...I hate to waste all this content and your voice when sleeping. Thank you for making my "me" days so enjoyable. You are the best!😁
Sooo, since I pretty sure there's no such thing as a 'chicken bean', is it white beans, chicken breast, a blond base, or all of the above? (either way it sounds delicious, so if you would, please, perhaps post the recipe?) Happy 4th! 🥳🎆🇺🇲
@@MissyGail4eva 😂😅 I realized after I wrote it, it didn't sound right! Yes it's white beans with boneless, skinless chicken. The first time I had it my son got it from Wa WA's. I myself had never heard of it before. I always made chili with ground beef and red kidney beans. I found my recipe on Google. They have a bunch of them. And yes it was delicious. 🌞
u should do a podcast of strictly first person stories and/or strictly third person… i personally don’t care for third person ones, but ik ppl like them, so it’s just an idea for audiences that may prefer one over the other. ofc still do podcasts like this, too though
The story that you told of George Parrott reminded me a little bit of Clubfoot George. All I can remember is that George had a deformed foot almost like an elephant foot. At some point George had killed a 13 year old boy so he could steal his donkey. After George was captured for the crime and put to death his deformed leg was sawed off just below the knee and is on display in the local history museum of Virginia City Montana
Great job again Joel ! Pretty much every story here can actually be googled easily which helped me put more pieces together. I can’t believe people like this are out there . I love your work Joel I put them on to sleep although sometimes my partner doesn’t like the music in the videos but I don’t mind .
I am a long-time subscriber and absolutely love your narrations. I just wanted to give you the correct pronunciation of two words from two separate stories. The Wisconsin town of Keshena, where the drug-laced Halloween candy showed up, is pronounced Kuh-shee-nuh. In the Le Loyon story, the French word 'Le' is pronounced Luh, not Lay. This is not to be confused with La, which is exactly as it sounds. Le is the French masculine for 'the', and La the feminine. When you pronounce it Lay, that is actually Les, which is the plural of Le or La. I'm not trying to be a jerk with this comment, I'm just giving a helpful hint for the future. Keep up the awesome narrations, and I look forward to the next episode .
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There's "True" stories all over but Joel tells TRUE stories... That's why I love this channel! Keep on creepin on bro...
Let's Read is the man.
Whyd you put period on the end of your sentence as if you made some sort of hard statement?
Well in English a period is how you end a sentence. Which I'm pretty sure Let's Read is the man. Is a sentence.
I really hope he changes his yt channel name 😀🤣
IVE BEEN SAYING THAT FOR YEARS.
@@animalguyyouth5353Because why not
I love these long videos. You never know what kind of stories you're going to get- true crime, first person perspective, history, etc.
Cheers to you Joel for making everyone’s night just that much better
Time to being lulled to sleep by spookiness combined with Joel's soothing voice. 💚
I do the same, just occasionally even though I’m totally tuned out I’m jerked awake by some horrifying story. They’re always creepy, but some are straight up nightmare fuel
😊For whatever reason I can't leave a comment on this channel. I didn't get the big bump nor anything else like that. All I need to say is PLEASE LOSE THE BACKGROUND SOUND. PLEASE 🙏 🙏!
I LOVE ❤️ ❤ YOUR CHANNEL AND YOUR STORIES ARE REALLY AWESOME BUT THE BANK NEEDS TO GO.. I USED TO WEAR MY HEAD PHONES WHILE I WORK AND I CAN'T DO THAT WHEN THE SOUNDS ARE ON.
OOOPS 😂😂😂😂 NO the BANK doesn't have to go !😅😅😅😂😂😅
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@StarOfArtemis those rarely happen for me so i save playlists of them. Seems alot of the videos were taken down though
I refuse to really listen to any podcast but his. love the way he tells the stories and the voice is calming. I've fallen asleep many times just listening
Nice 2 Beautiful hours of listening thank you Joel 😎😎
You definitely are the BEST NARRATOR Joel! Thanx for all you do! Im so ready to get all snuggled up with you and that sweet voice of yours.We all appreciate you so much!
Seeing a new let's read is like when the plug re-ups and has what you need. Your voice is like xanax in my ears. Bless you sir. I wish you a happy 4th to you and yours.
Xanax in my ears! Love ❤️ that! And so very true.
May your Fourth be as lit and awe-inducing as the fireworks gloriously exploding above.
@@Anjela2211 Ironically, I filled my full script this afternoon.. I almost forgot about it, too. LoL
@@MissyGail4eva 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Wow, that is most def the making of a good day! He's the one they call Dr Feelgood, he's the one who makes you feel alright...
I'm praying to think Joel's velvety voice will keep my dog from 4th of July seizures on repeat tomorrow. She loves him❤
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This is my number 1 of 2 top story channels, amongst the dozen or so I follow. I'm sure most of y'all follow the same ones as me, so there's no need to cross advertise.
Love the work you do to produce content that we can listen to, man. ❤
Who is the other, if I may ask?
cross advertise man!
Paranormal Scholar scares the poo out of me. Don't go over there if you get scared easily.
and of course Lazy Masquerade
@@juleslund1515 Be Busta
Mr. Ballen is my other channel. He's cut down a lot tho.
Thanks a lot for the suggestions, guys. Still curious who @fredthechihuahua was refering to
Literally the best storyteller I've ever had the honor of listening to with different tones voices ECT makes u feel like there's actually different ppl you have major talent Joel...been a fan since 2017 so happy I found your channel I listen/fall asleep to your voice every night ❤️
Same
"ETC."..
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Agreed, very soothing. Thank u
Same here. Best of the best.
Just now listening to the stories but, going by your comment, you should listen to mrballen, if you like true, scary,, creepy kinds of stories. He's also a very good one.
The rabbit mask r@pist story is intense, and honestly I’m glad OP and her mother got some closure, and he ultimately got karma. Doomed to a fleshy prison where he struggles to survive, fully aware but unable to do anything, the perfect hell for monsters like him.
Definitely
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Oh my goodness that was an INCREDIBLE story. It should be a movie. I wouldn’t want to drudge up the emotional destress but an artistic interpretation of that story could have a powerful impact on people who know victims that have been through similar traumatic events. That’s why I am a creator. Artistry for the sake of empathy.
If only it was reserved just for monsters like him, but unfortunately innocent people suffer from it too
Can you provide a time stamp? I fall asleep so easily to these
The one about the horrible boy who abused his parents and animals was awful. Like why didn’t anyone do anything to help the poor parents. like a bunch of people knew he was abusive. I don’t know how he was able to get away with that so long.
I listen to "LETS READ" every night to zzzz...its awsome!!! Thank you!!
I do too. Then in the morning I have to listen to them again so I know how it ended lol
Heheheeh...yes, same here!
I just work in my research lab running my samples listening to this man. Thanks bruv
Can you do some paranormal stories like old times let's read, you're my all time favorite
I second this!!!
@@0hmylanta
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Joel has one of the best narrating voices ever.❤ I have 3 channels I listen to regularly with great narrators. This is by far my favorite. I have had people suggest other channels, but the way they read is like nails on a chalkboard.
Which ones?
I listen to and watch a lot of these. While I love all of them, my favorite is seeing an hour + long video by Joel. The lives are fun when I can catch them
Couldn't even finish reading all the comments but completely agreed! Thanks Joel and everyone here as well! ☺️👍
Man I'd seen that Sanders family story on I Survived and as soon as I started to hear the story my eyes started welling up. Breaks my heart. What an absolutely heroic father. RIP Jim Sanders, you are surely missed by your family.
I just can't survive a day without listening to Lets Read. Keep up with the good work! ❤
Not good to be addicted to stuff.
@@orangewarm1 like your addiction to food,air, being a smart arse .....😊
Was just looking for something to listen to this night! Haven't listened to your podcast in a while but recently I started binging again 😂
Am I the only one who back in elementary school when it was time for you’re classroom to go to the library for reading time or whatever would chose a audio book and just sit on a bean bag and listen to the story with headphones in ( big wired headphones since it was the late 90s early 2000s lol )? Listening to these reminds me of back at those times and it’s a comforting feeling
I didn't have that option back in the 90s but I did try to narrate my goosebumps books on a recorder lol
If only there was a bell tone to go off to let us know when to turn the page!
In the story about the cop that robbed the guy first mistake never file a complaint especially not at his own precinct. Find out the number for internal affairs and go through them it’s probably still risky but definitely better then just filing a complaint with cops that r gonna go straight to him and tell him and protect him
Any1 else get the best chills from this intro?
I kinda hate it, it's just so loud
Wow, two hours and forty minutes?!?! Joel, you are a beast! Thank you for spoiling us and I hope you have a
Happy 4th of July! 🇺🇸🎆🌟
Re-listening to this before I go into surgery today. Thank you for keeping me calm.❤
This is proly the best video you have posted. No fake reddit stories and facts to back each story out! Hats off Joel!!!!
Korena killed a pregnant woman and her baby, yet she gets to live in prison? Should’ve got the death sentence, it angers me that she gets to keep her life after she stole 2 in such a barbaric way.
I feel like they suffer more with life sentences. No escape, just 23 hours of the day, in a cell, staring at a wall
Its azong how long every video is and how consistent he uploads
Just in time once again! You have my utmost respect for releasing these so consistently 🙏🏽
I like it when he reads the real third-person stories (like the first one in this video). I don't like the first-person stories as much because most of them seem to be from pretentious Karens making up stories about walking down the street and being looked at the wrong way and then feeling "violated' for the rest of their lives (pathetic)
@@th-sd6niou sound bitter and I hope you heal
@@th-sd6ni have been saying this for a long time. I have posted the same comment basically word for word. I can't stand the stories like "I was on the bus and a big scary man was also on the bus and he was wearing a scary black hoodie. I put my keys in my hand cuz I was gonna gouge his eyes out. He got off the bus 15 stops before me, but I don't know what his intentions were. My blood ran cold." Thankfully I've been hearing less and less of those. The actual verifiably true stories about real people are the best.
@vfa9761 how is it bitter to not want to hear the same thing over and over again lol. Ive been listening to these since about 2015 and it's easier to pick out unique stories
I follow a select few horror narrators, and you are by far one of the absolute best! The quality of your voice, the storytelling skills and the authenticity of the characters makes you stand out from most others!
Missed you last night, Joel. Hope you are enjoying your vacation ❤
Another 2 hour video from Let's Read!
I was pregnant with my first child when I first heard stories of people luring or kidnapping pregnant women just to steal their unborn baby. In one of those stories the mom was lucky to survive and eventually got her baby back. But I'm overly paranoid and regret watching those videos as it gave me a new fear
I doubt i'll ever get a chance to be first on the comments, but Joel, I will always take inspiration from your content. Not only are the uploads consistent and amazing, but it has even inspired me to narrate! Absolute legendary narrator!
It's slow and stormy at work today. I needed this
I enjoy the combo of these creepy or scary stories with Joel's super soothing voice. I miss a lot of the streams due to my job but I do listen to the new videos and then hit up a playlist to sleep to. 💜🍿👍
I've been listening to your stories at work lately. Usually I listen to Mr Ballen but now I have something new. Thank you😊
Welcome to the Buttersock Cult!!!
Yay.. good night everyone, ready for Joel 🥳🙏🏻
Hell yeah, I love these. I've been watching older ones the past couple weeks so this is great
Thanks for the steady content. So relaxing. I love horror. I keep these vids playing on the wknd while I relax on the couch. Happy 4th Joel.
My absolute favorite podcast is Let's Read!!!
These are my favorite style of stories, please keep making the as much as possible, thanks!
Best Narrator on the Planet.
I always feel so blessed when we get 2 hours! LOL ty Joel!
frrr i feel so spoiled
Same here 🥳🔥
Getting through a twelve with these playing makes it so much better lol
Needed this girthy compilation. Goodnight Lets Read Fam 💤😴
I have to admit...I can't go to sleep now without listening to you Joel. You are now part of my "nightly routine"! Thanks again😁💤
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Just in time for my birthday. Thank you Joel
Happy Birthday! Not that having to almost share it with only the Independence of America isn't distracting.. heck-a-doodle, least you get a guaranteed firework extravaganza every time. 🥳🎉🎆
Voice is so relaxing I never finish the stories. Just get knocked out cold.
The atmosphere in these stories was so intense! Your narration is incredible!
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Happy 4th of July everyone!🎉
From the very northern north of northumbria( Harry Potter Included🙂) a big thanks to you and what you do.😊 You are my before and after work chill time!
For the case of Karina Robertson... It's really weird for the prosecutors to say it falls under that state law & that there's no way to know if the child was born dead or alive.
1st, the child was born via C section, only that it wasn't done by doctors.
2nd, they can check the child's lungs. If there's air, then the child did breathe after being born. Therefore, that baby should be considered human.
The suspect's intent were both to make the mom give birth & to kill her at the same time. Weak & lazy prosecutors! If she was charged with the death of that baby, it is sureball death penalty & the family will get the justice they truly deserve.
Also, this story collection is my top 1 favorite. 🖤💀🖤
Love listening to these at work
Let's Read puts me to sleep better than my Valium.
Much love.
I love to put you on in the morning on my days off...I hate to waste all this content and your voice when sleeping. Thank you for making my "me" days so enjoyable. You are the best!😁
Love listening to you in the school bus every day, on my way to class, drawing, cooking… you’ve got a really good podcast voice!
Beautiful illustration of the child holding the makeshift flashlight
Just in time, as I'm now heading out for a walk! Thank you @Let's Read! ❤
Appreciate The Hard Work You Put In Your Videos 💯
Cooking White Chicken Bean Chili, while I'm listening. Everyone one have a
safe and wonderful July 4th. 🎇🎆
Sooo, since I pretty sure there's no such thing as a 'chicken bean', is it white beans, chicken breast, a blond base, or all of the above?
(either way it sounds delicious, so if you would, please, perhaps post the recipe?)
Happy 4th! 🥳🎆🇺🇲
@@MissyGail4eva 😂😅 I realized after I
wrote it, it didn't sound right! Yes it's white
beans with boneless, skinless chicken. The
first time I had it my son got it from Wa WA's. I myself had never heard of it before.
I always made chili with ground beef and
red kidney beans. I found my recipe on
Google. They have a bunch of them. And
yes it was delicious. 🌞
OK I have literally never heard of that! Hope it turned out well!
@@g1rl_veteran Just Google, White bean
Chili with chicken. You'll be surprised.
Listening to your voice reading those amazing stories is the only way I can get any sleep. Your voice is so soothing...thank you
Thanks for the upload, Joel!
u should do a podcast of strictly first person stories and/or strictly third person… i personally don’t care for third person ones, but ik ppl like them, so it’s just an idea for audiences that may prefer one over the other. ofc still do podcasts like this, too though
I will never get tired of these Erie/crime documentary styled narrations
Yeah you will
Imagine your WW1 larp is so good people think you’re a ghost
The bunny mask story is sooo good! 😮
Thank you, Joel. 2:39! You are the best!
The story that you told of George Parrott reminded me a little bit of Clubfoot George. All I can remember is that George had a deformed foot almost like an elephant foot. At some point George had killed a 13 year old boy so he could steal his donkey. After George was captured for the crime and put to death his deformed leg was sawed off just below the knee and is on display in the local history museum of Virginia City Montana
Wow, that's gruesome!
Yay! I love the long vids with a collaborative collection of stories. ❤😊❤
Love these stories! Just in time for bed!💚
When my Son buys or sells he meets at the Police station. No one has ever declined.
Your son is an FBI informant
@@LongLiveTheRepub Oh My LOL! He's a teenager!
Just what I needed! Thank you, Joel! 😁
Who's ready to 😴
Great job again Joel ! Pretty much every story here can actually be googled easily which helped me put more pieces together. I can’t believe people like this are out there . I love your work Joel I put them on to sleep although sometimes my partner doesn’t like the music in the videos but I don’t mind .
Let’s Goooo, Let’s Read! Happy 4th in FL🤘🏻
I love that intro. It reminds me so much of Transformers! 🤖👽
I am a long-time subscriber and absolutely love your narrations. I just wanted to give you the correct pronunciation of two words from two separate stories. The Wisconsin town of Keshena, where the drug-laced Halloween candy showed up, is pronounced Kuh-shee-nuh. In the Le Loyon story, the French word 'Le' is pronounced Luh, not Lay. This is not to be confused with La, which is exactly as it sounds. Le is the French masculine for 'the', and La the feminine. When you pronounce it Lay, that is actually Les, which is the plural of Le or La. I'm not trying to be a jerk with this comment, I'm just giving a helpful hint for the future. Keep up the awesome narrations, and I look forward to the next episode .
Joel is the goat❤❤❤ keep it up my friend u rock
Best narrator on RUclips
Have been a fan for many years now ❤Love from Berlin 🍻
Thank you needed this been a rough week!
Thanks great way to fall asleep.
I love these compilations
Much love to my man Joel for the treasure he bestows upon us, we are not worthy but we sure are grateful muh man 😊😊❤❤🎉🎉
Bet!!!
Top 4 narrators on YT.
Let’s read
Mortis media
Being scared
Be busta
Bros never heard of Dark Somnium
@@RattusCrowbag oh I have, just not top 4 material
Raven reads too !!
@@1978lovelight still not top 4
Chilling Scares is decent too but he's no "Joel".
Thank you Joel.
For sure; He is the man 🤗
🎆🎇🧨 2 hours! Yay! Thanks, Joel! 🎉
If your reading this, stop and take moment to appreciate Joel being the actual greatest there ever was.
Happy 4th!🎆🇺🇸💙❤️🤍
Wooooooooo I love these.
Project Sunshine? Come on!
Joel you are a Blessing Happy 4th of July ❤
Yaaaaaaay! A lonnnnnnng one for nightmare filled sleep! Thank you! 🤩 💀🤘🏻
Perfect way to end a stressful day 😁 gotta love some let's read spooky stories 🤪
Love you RUclips Joel!❤🤍💙
Thank you for the video