Spooked

Amelia’s trapped in a bad marriage. Her dad has a secret to get her out. This story contains themes of domestic abuse. Please take care while listening. Thanks, Amelia, for sharing your story with us. Produced by Anne Ford, original score by Yari Bundy. Special thanks to Cody Harjo and Ezra Vazquez-D'Amico. Artwork by Teo Ducot. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sabina starts to get a creeping feeling that she’s not alone in her childhood home in Perth, Australia. She wonders what could be there. But when she finally finds out… she can’t believe her eyes. Thank you, Sabina, for sharing your story with Spooked! If you want more stories from Sabina, check out her book: Muckross Abbey and Other Stories Produced by Zoë Ferrigno, original score by Lalin St. Juste, artwork by Teo Ducot Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Everyone in Diane’s house has a different bedtime. When someone sits on the edge of her bed, waking her up, she’s not shocked. Until she looks to see who it is, and no one’s there. Thank you, Diane, Brian, Xavier, Charlie, and Bennett for sharing your story with us here at Spooked. Produced by Annie Nguyen, original score by Doug Stuart, artwork by Teo Ducot Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ray Christian hated being a paperboy. Bad pay, hard route, rude customers. But there was one customer in particular who was different from the rest, and Ray didn’t quite know why. Thank you, Dr. Ray Christian, for sharing your story with us. Check out more of Ray's stories on his podcast, What’s Ray Saying? Produced by Liz Mak, original score Leon Morimoto, art by Teo Ducot Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Brittnay and her family are trying to get out of the path of Hurricane Rita. But when they get stuck out on the road… all they can do is pray for a miracle. Thank you to Brittnay and her parents Steve and Cindy for sharing their story with Spooked. Produced by Zoë Ferrigno, original score by Doug Stuart, artwork by Teo Ducot Happy New Year, Spooksters! We are so grateful for all of you. Our spooky fam can’t wait to travel to the other side of the veil again with you this year. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Richard Haynie, a lifelong experiencer of supernatural events, shares his spine-chilling story of a haunted farmhouse. He recounts eerie encounters, such as ghostly apparitions and unsettling shadows that test his courage. Richard reflects on the emotional turmoil of confronting these supernatural forces and explores protective measures he took, including a séance. His journey through fear leads to a deeper understanding of spirituality, revealing the compelling allure of ghost stories and the lessons they hold.

In this spine-tingling discussion, comic book artist Sarah Benkin shares her unsettling childhood encounters with a mysterious presence in the wall. Her father, Richard Benkin, joins in to recount eerie sounds that echoed through their home, revealing their shared experience with the supernatural. They delve into the emotional fallout of their encounters, exploring how fear can intertwine with familial bonds. Their stories blur the lines between fear, nostalgia, and the unknown, leaving listeners both intrigued and unsettled.

One wrong turn leads Kyan and his friends to the most sinister encounter of their lives. This story contains explicit language, sensitive listeners please be advised. Thanks to Kyan Bond for sharing his story! If you know what’s up with Buffer Night, drop us a line, and we’ll make sure Kyan gets it. Produced by Anne Ford, original score by Dirk Schwartzhoff, artwork by Teo Ducot Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Shirley Spycalla shares her spine-tingling memories from her childhood on the Caribbean island of Grenada, where she learned to be home before dark due to terrifying tales. She recounts a chilling encounter with a man boasting red eyes, whom she believed to be a shapeshifter. Additionally, the podcast delves into eerie legends surrounding shapeshifters and other supernatural beings, revealing the unsettling cultural responses to darkness and danger. Shirley now resides in Montserrat, ever watchful for these mysterious creatures.

When Elizabeth was 19, she got a job as an au pair for an 11-year-old girl named Amy. The girl and her parents lived on a horse farm in rural Georgia - it was remote and beautiful. But at night, when the house got dark and quiet, someone moved through the halls, waiting, and watching for Elizabeth.  Thanks, Elizabeth, for sharing your story with Spooked! Produced by Greta Weber, original score by Leon Morimoto, artwork by Teo Ducot Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.