Episode 82: Jordan from the behind-the-scenes team joins Meredith to tell her own possible ghost/possible intruder story. It's....puzzling. Ba Dum Tss. Follow us for more @rattledandshookor send us a message from rattledandshook.com Host: Meredith Stedman @meredithstedmanGuest: Jordan Foxworthy Original artwork by PuppyteethIntro voicework by Miles AgeeOriginal Music, Intro Theme & Ending Theme by Makeup and Vanity Set This episode features voicework by Sean Nerny (Ha Ha Ha). To learn more a...
Jun 26, 2025•32 min•Ep. 82
Episode 81: It's the sequel. More New Orleans stories + an appearance from comedian/writer/Meredith's friend, Katherine. This episode is not approved by the New Orleans Bureau of Tourism. Follow us for more @rattledandshookor send us a message from rattledandshook.com Host: Meredith Stedman @meredithstedmanGuest: Katherine Ellis @katherineellis Original artwork by PuppyteethIntro voicework by Miles AgeeOriginal Music, Intro Theme & Ending Theme by Makeup and Vanity Set This episode features ...
Jun 19, 2025•38 min•Ep. 81
Episode 80: Get your pens and pencils out. It's time for a hist-eerie lesson. All the stories in this episode are set at historical sites. Which means THEY'RE REAL. Today's guest is a historian and ghost hunter. What a pairing. Chef's kiss. Follow us for more @rattledandshookor send us a message from rattledandshook.com Host: Meredith Stedman @meredithstedmanGuest: Erin Egnatz @hauntingsaroundamerica Original artwork by PuppyteethIntro voicework by Miles AgeeOriginal Music, Intro Theme & End...
Jun 12, 2025•44 min•Ep. 80
Episode 79: BIG NEWS. Our brother podcast, Radio Rental, is coming out with another season TOMORROW! True spooky stories galore. Meredith also runs Radio Rental and so please join her on getting hyped for the new release. In this episode of Rattled & Shook, we tune into scary stories that are video store-themed, in honor of Radio Rental. Let's goooooo. This episode of R&S features true scary stories told by the people who experienced them. HUGE thank you to the storytellers! Follow us fo...
Jun 05, 2025•38 min•Ep. 79
Episode 78: Hej! On this episode of Rattled & Shook, Meredith is joined by Nanna & Calisa of the Danish podcast, SKRÆMT! Together they tune into a few scary stories sent in by Danish listeners, discuss how Denmark approaches spooky stuff, and dive intro some of the creepier parts of Danish history and tradition. Nyd!Follow us for more @rattledandshookor send us a message from rattledandshook.comHost: Meredith Stedman @meredithstedmanGuest: SKRÆMT! (Nanna & Calisa) @skraemtpodcastOrig...
May 29, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 78
Episode 77: Nestle in and get ready for another bedtime story. This one is, admittedly, not the best for bedtime... But as Bart Simpson would say, "Don't have a cow, man." <3 Follow us for more @rattledandshookor send us a message from rattledandshook.com Host: Meredith Stedman @meredithstedman Original artwork by PuppyteethIntro voicework by Miles AgeeOriginal Music, Intro Theme & Ending Theme by Makeup and Vanity Set To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: htt...
May 15, 2025•31 min•Ep. 77
Episode 76: Snuggle up and get ready for another bedtime story. Hope you aren't afraid of tunnels. Or heights. <3 Special thank you to Gary D up in Ontario, Canada for this one! Follow us for more @rattledandshookor send us a message from rattledandshook.com Host: Meredith Stedman @meredithstedman Original artwork by PuppyteethIntro voicework by Miles AgeeOriginal Music, Intro Theme & Ending Theme by Makeup and Vanity Set This episode features voicework by Ken Moon (Cave Witch). To learn ...
May 08, 2025•33 min•Ep. 76
We're off this week! If you missed in, please enjoy... Episode 61: Meredith is joined by jack-of-all-trades, Matt Frederick, one of the hosts of the podcast, Stuff They Don't Want You To Know. Together they discuss time as a physical structure, tea brands, the C-word, and very old donkeys. Special thanks to Court, our second storyteller, for their true & trippy story! Follow us for more @rattledandshookor send us a message from rattledandshook.com Host: Meredith Stedman @meredithstedmanGuest...
May 01, 2025•59 min
Episode 75: Meredith reads a few cottage-y horror stories, sent in by real people. In our cottagecore era. Except with, like, ghosts. <3 Follow us for more @rattledandshook or send us a message from rattledandshook.com Host: Meredith Stedman @meredithstedman Original artwork by Puppyteeth Intro voicework by Miles Agee Original Music, Intro Theme & Ending Theme by Makeup and Vanity Set To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-poli...
Apr 24, 2025•31 min•Ep. 75
Episode 74: Sometimes, dreams do come true. And not the ones you want. Settle in as Meredith tells two true, chilling, and somber tales sent in by listeners (thank you, Amber & Erik). Goodnight, don't let the bed bugs bite... and have sweet dreams, please. <3 Follow us for more @rattledandshook or send us a message from rattledandshook.com Host: Meredith Stedman @meredithstedman Original artwork by Puppyteeth Intro voicework by Miles Agee Original Music, Intro Theme & Ending Theme by ...
Apr 17, 2025•32 min•Ep. 74
So we're taking a week off, but ICYMI (in case you missed it) here's one of our fave, previous episodes... Episode 55: On this episode, Meredith is joined by former juggler and good friend from back home in New Orleans, Katherine Ellis (aka Concordia Shawarma McGraw from KCRW's "Important Things of Great Importance"). Together they discuss juggling and various spooky and unsettling stories sent in from their beautiful home city/state. Special thank you to Candi Kaine for the story, Card Shufflin...
Apr 10, 2025•49 min
So we're taking a week off, but ICYMI (in case you missed it) here's one of our fave, previous episodes... Episode 57: We're talking creatures and cryptids today with Laurah Norton (The Fall Line, One Strange Thing). Follow us for more @rattledandshook or send us a message from rattledandshook.com Host: Meredith Stedman @meredithstedman Guest: Laurah Norton @laythemtorest Original artwork by Puppyteeth Intro voicework by Miles Agee Original Music, Intro Theme & Ending Theme by Makeup and Van...
Apr 03, 2025•1 hr 3 min
Episode 73: Meredith is joined by Victoria Bridgland (aka Victoria Lovekraft), a psychology lecturer and researcher (and TikTok creator), with a focus on trauma... and a particular interest in horror content. On today's episode, Victoria chimes in on the stories with her unique, studied perspective. This episode goes a bit deeper (thanks to Victoria). <3 Special thank you to both Lori (First Grade Spirit Guide) and Allyson (Linger) for sharing their stories. <3 Host: Meredith Stedman @mere...
Mar 27, 2025•53 min•Ep. 73
Episode 72: Settle in as Meredith tells you two true, creepy tales sent in by listeners (thanks, Matt & Genevieve!) with some pretty horrific imagery. Sleep tight, don't let the bed bugs bite. <3 Follow us for more @rattledandshook or send us a message from rattledandshook.com Host: Meredith Stedman @meredithstedman Original artwork by Puppyteeth Intro voicework by Miles Agee Original Music, Intro Theme & Ending Theme by Makeup and Vanity Set To learn more about listener data and our ...
Mar 20, 2025•32 min•Ep. 72
Episode 71: Happy (early) St. Patrick's Day! On this episode, Meredith tunes into a few scary stories that are on theme for the holiday. Lucky you. Follow us for more @rattledandshook or send us a message from rattledandshook.com Host: Meredith Stedman @meredithstedman Original artwork by Puppyteeth Intro voicework by Miles Agee Original Music, Intro Theme & Ending Theme by Makeup and Vanity Set This episode features voicework by Paul Brown (St. Patrick's Day Hat Man) and Ken Moon (Trip to I...
Mar 13, 2025•36 min•Ep. 71
Episode 70: Settle in while Meredith reads you a classic ghost story -- except this one is true and sent in by a real person. So, get nestled all snug in your bed... actually maybe don't do that. You'll see why. Follow us for more @rattledandshook or send us a message from rattledandshook.com Host: Meredith Stedman @meredithstedman Original artwork by Puppyteeth Intro voicework by Miles Agee Original Music, Intro Theme & Ending Theme by Makeup and Vanity Set Special thanks to Nathan for the ...
Mar 06, 2025•38 min•Ep. 70
Episode 69: The theme is farmhouses-- haunted ones, that is. Settle in while host, Meredith, reads a couple of true scary stories, complements of a couple of unlucky listeners. This episode is kinda "Moo meets Boo". Follow us for more @rattledandshook or send us a message from rattledandshook.com Host: Meredith Stedman @meredithstedman Original artwork by Puppyteeth Intro voicework by Miles Agee Original Music, Intro Theme & Ending Theme by Makeup and Vanity Set Special thanks to Chantal DeG...
Feb 27, 2025•33 min•Ep. 69
Episode 68: The theme is Basements. Host, Meredith, tunes into a couple of true scary stories, all set in those horrifying underground house addendums known as basements. For our guest segment, Meredith is joined by Mo, to recount her own chilling story... Get ready for some nightmare visuals. Follow us for more @rattledandshook or send us a message from rattledandshook.com Host: Meredith Stedman @meredithstedman Guest: Mo @VikingBarbecue (TikTok) Original artwork by Puppyteeth Intro voicework b...
Feb 20, 2025•46 min•Ep. 68
Episode 67: The theme is Hotels. Host Meredith tunes into a couple of true accounts of hotel-related haunts. For our guest segment, Meredith is joined by Jill Mercer of The Nickle Tree (TikTok) to recount her own chilling story set at the Hotel Monteleone in New Orleans. Follow us for more @rattledandshook or send us a message from rattledandshook.com Host: Meredith Stedman @meredithstedman Guest: Jill Mercer @thenickletree Original artwork by Puppyteeth Intro voicework by Miles Agee Original Mu...
Feb 13, 2025•40 min•Ep. 67
Episode 66: Settle in, folks. Meredith sits down to read you a long bedtime story. This one is set, well, ON set. You'll see what we mean. Enjoy. Follow us for more @rattledandshook or send us a message from rattledandshook.com Host: Meredith Stedman @meredithstedman Original artwork by Puppyteeth Intro voicework by Miles Agee Original Music, Intro Theme & Ending Theme by Makeup and Vanity Set Thank you to @marie_catoinette for sharing her story with us all. To learn more about listener data...
Feb 06, 2025•32 min•Ep. 66
Episode 65: The theme is True Crime. Host Meredith tunes into a couple of chilling, crime-related stories. For our guest segment, Meredith is joined by journalist Maggie Freleng to introduce the new podcast, "Up and Vanished Weekly". Follow us for more @rattledandshook or send us a message from rattledandshook.com Host: Meredith Stedman @meredithstedman Guest: Maggie Freleng @maggiefreleng Original artwork by Puppyteeth Intro voicework by Miles Agee Original Music, Intro Theme & Ending Theme...
Jan 30, 2025•32 min•Ep. 65
We're still on hiatus but here's an oldie-but-a-goodie to tide you over... Episode 44: Hosts Aprile and Meredith tune into several stories about doppelgängers and seeing yourself outside of yourself… you know, normal stuff. Follow us for more @rattledandshook or send us a message from rattledandshook.com Original artwork by Puppyteeth Intro voicework by Miles Agee Original Music, Intro Theme & Ending Theme by Makeup and Vanity Set This episode features voicework by Dacey Else (Library Doppel...
Jan 23, 2025•42 min
We're still on hiatus but here's an oldie-but-a-goodie to tide you over... Episode 43: Hosts Meredith and Aprile tune into several ghost stories, submitted by listeners, featuring decidedly UNfriendly entities… Follow us for more @rattledandshook or send us a message from rattledandshook.com Original artwork by Puppyteeth Intro voicework by Miles Agee Original Music, Intro Theme & Ending Theme by Makeup and Vanity Set This episode features voicework by Mike Badgely (She Looks Exactly Like Me...
Jan 16, 2025•48 min•Ep. 65
Episode 64: Meredith and Aprile reunite for the holidays! It's a Christmas miracle. Here's a review of the top stories we featured on Rattled & Shook in 2024, per all of your input. Aprile and Meredith also discuss the horror-thriller movies they watched this year. Have a spooky holiday season. <3 Updates: For personal life/health reasons, Aprile will be stepping back from mic, for the time being. Rattled & Shook will be taking a holiday break, as we reset for the new year, and the sh...
Dec 26, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 64
Episode 63: Meredith is joined by the multi-talented "beer personality" Caroline King from the Bitch Beer podcast. Together, they listen to a couple of spooky stories whilst sampling themed beers. Cheers y'all. Beers: Southern Tier's Pumpking, Creature Comfort's Koko Buni, Monday Night Brewing's Death Raptor Note: Aprile is still on a hosting break! Special thank you to Lucie Tiger @lucietigermusic for reading her dad's story "Fingal Island." Follow us for more @rattledandshook or send us a mess...
Dec 19, 2024•42 min•Ep. 63
Episode 62: Meredith is joined by the lovely Emma Ozenbrook from the Real Life Ghost Stories podcast. Emma tells her own (can you believe it) real-life-ghost-story taking place at an old Irish asylum. Chills. Note: Aprile is still on a hosting break! Follow us for more @rattledandshook or send us a message from rattledandshook.com Host: Meredith Stedman @meredithstedman Guest: Emma Ozenbrook @reallifeghoststories Original artwork by Puppyteeth Intro voicework by Miles Agee Original Music, Intro ...
Dec 12, 2024•58 min•Ep. 62
Episode 61: Meredith is joined by jack-of-all-trades, Matt Frederick, one of the hosts of the podcast, Stuff They Don't Want You To Know. Together they discuss time as a physical structure, tea brands, the C-word, and very old donkeys. Note: Aprile is still on a hosting break! Special thanks to Court, our second storyteller, for their true & trippy story! Follow us for more @rattledandshook or send us a message from rattledandshook.com Host: Meredith Stedman @meredithstedman Guest: Matt Fred...
Dec 05, 2024•58 min•Ep. 61
Episode 60: Happy Thanksgiving! This true, listener-submitted horror story includes a Thanksgiving night with a dark visitor. Maybe check out your family demons before inviting your new boyfriend home this holiday. Follow us for more @rattledandshook or send us a message from rattledandshook.com Host: Meredith Stedman @meredithstedman Original artwork by Puppyteeth Intro voicework by Miles Agee Original Music, Intro Theme & Ending Theme by Makeup and Vanity Set To learn more about listener d...
Nov 28, 2024•14 min•Ep. 60
Episode 59: Meredith is joined by Maggie Freleng, host of the podcast, "Wrongful Conviction" for a couple of stories about real life CREEPS! They also debate: would you rather see a ghost or an alien? (Let us know.) And we reveal a few simple tips and tricks for how you too can get a pulitzer prize. Note: Aprile is still on a hosting break! Thanks to Catherine and our second storyteller for sending in their harrowing stories. <3 Follow us for more @rattledandshook or send us a message from ra...
Nov 21, 2024•47 min•Ep. 59
Episode 58: Meredith is joined by Rodney Barnes, host of the podcast, "Run, Fool!" for a couple of stories about ghosts and grief... and a discussion about all things horror. Note: Aprile is still on a hosting break! Follow us for more @rattledandshook or send us a message from rattledandshook.com Host: Meredith Stedman @meredithstedman Guest: Rodney Barnes @therodneybarnes Original artwork by Puppyteeth Intro voicework by Miles Agee Original Music, Intro Theme & Ending Theme by Makeup and V...
Nov 14, 2024•33 min•Ep. 58
