In the early decades of the 20th century, unions are on the rise in coal country. Those who toil beneath the dark earth balk under the yoke of the Barrow family’s rule, and something must be done... It's our pleasure to introduce you to Old Gods of Appalachia! Old Gods of Appalachia is an eldritch horror fiction podcast set in an Alternate Appalachia, a world where these mountains were never meant to be inhabited. This Appalachia feels eerily similar to the hills and hollers folks remember from ...
Jun 02, 2026•58 min•Ep. 234
On Kevin’s night shift at the Monterey Bay Aquarium, things get wet, wild, and very very weird. BIG thanks to Kevin Wright and the magical Monterey Bay Aquarium. Thanks also to KAZU Radio in Monterey, California for its assistance. Produced by Anne Ford, original score by Yari Bundy & Renzo Gorrio, 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....
May 29, 2026•27 min•Ep. 233
Maria thinks she’s landed the perfect gig, driving a friendly stranger from downtown Baltimore out to a Park ‘n’ Ride outside of the city. It’s the easiest hundred bucks she’s ever made. But she soon learns that there’s more to this job than she bargained for. Plus, a story about why the chicken really crosses the road. Band-Aid Bandit Maria thinks she’s landed the perfect gig, driving a friendly stranger from downtown Baltimore out to a Park ‘n’ Ride outside of the city. It’s the easiest hundre...
May 22, 2026•40 min•Ep. 232
Betsy keeps seeing a young girl at night in her room. She stands at the end of Betsy’s bed and stares at her. She comes back, over and over: night after night; year after year. Betsy knows she wants something, but she has to figure out what . Thank you, Betsy, for sharing your story with us! Betsy is a #Spooked listener and reached out to us to share her story. If you have a frightening tale you’d like to share, email us: spooked@snapjudgment.org Produced by Annie Nguyen, original score by Leon ...
May 15, 2026•34 min•Ep. 231
When Antonio and his sister Anita were growing up in Texas, their family didn’t have much money. That’s why they were so excited to move into their very own home, even if it was a little run-down. It turns out, the home already had an occupant. Thank you, Antonio and Anita, for sharing your story with Spooked! Produced by Anne Ford, original score by Renzo Gorrio, artwork by Teo Ducot. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of p...
May 08, 2026•28 min•Ep. 230
It’s the 1970s in Beverly, a small town in Jamaica where everyone knows everything about each other and gossip travels fast. Fifteen-year-old Claudia thinks she’s heard it all… But nothing can prepare her for the stories that start to spread after one of her neighbors passes away. Thank you, Claudia, for sharing your story and your energy with our show! Produced by Zoë Ferrigno, original score by Nicholas Marks, scouted by Paulina Creque, artwork by Teo Ducot. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz co...
May 01, 2026•36 min•Ep. 229
Some roads are long and some roads wind. Some roads show you things you’d never think you’d find… Demon Dog Chuck and his family rent a cabin in the mountains every winter. One year he and his uncle are driving into town when they see something with red eyes chasing their truck: a huge, menacing wolf-like creature. When he’s older, he learns this creature has a name: The Demon Dog. This is the second story Chuck has graciously shared with Spooked. If you want to hear Chuck tell another spine-chi...
Apr 24, 2026•43 min•Ep. 228
We all have ancestors... but on a Musambwa Island in Uganda, those ancestors are a little sssuspicious. Thank you Enoch for sharing your story! Scouted & produced by Lulu Jemimah , original score by Sandra Lawson-Ndu, 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....
Apr 17, 2026•39 min•Ep. 227
The Heceta Lighthouse Bed & Breakfast on the Oregon Coast used to be a lightkeeper’s home–and it has a reputation for being very haunted. So Spooked producer, Zoë Ferrigno, went to investigate. Produced by Pam Porter’s Granddaughter, Zoë Ferrigno. 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....
Apr 10, 2026•41 min•Ep. 226
It’s a spring night in Hilo, Hawaii. Lei-Ann and her hula sisters are about to take the stage at the 1986 Merrie Monarch Festival. They’ve been practicing for months. But the gods have other plans. Thank you, Lei-Ann, for sharing your story with us. The 2026 Merrie Monarch Festival is days away -- this Sunday April 5! Produced by Zoë Ferrigno, original score by Clay Xavier, scouted by Ixchel Lopez, artwork by Teo Ducot. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for informatio...
Apr 03, 2026•33 min•Ep. 225
Omar thinks he know his grandma. Until one day, he finds a scary portrait in her bedroom… and it’s looking at him. Thank you Omar for sharing your story with Spooked, all the way from Mexico! Leonel Garza gave Omar his voice in English. Check out more of Leonel Garza’s voice acting work . Produced by Erick Yáñez, original score by Nicholas Marks, 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 a...
Mar 27, 2026•35 min•Ep. 224
The dead man does not know the value of his coffin. This episode comes to us from Mind Your Own ! Mind Your Own is a storytelling podcast navigating what it means to belong, all from the African perspective. Join Lupita as she shares tales of her own and dives into the lives of real people finding their way in new worlds of every kind. Listen to and enjoy Mind Your Own on any podcast platform! This episode contains strong language and graphic imagery. Sensitive listeners, please be advised. “Com...
Mar 24, 2026•45 min•Ep. 223
If no one is around, is anyone watching? Lady of the Lake Georgia’s Lake Lanier seems like the perfect spot to spend the Fourth of July. But beneath the calm blue waters… something’s watching. Thank you Alyse for sharing your story with Spooked! Produced by Erick Yáñez, original score by Yari Bundy, scouted by Evan Stern, artwork by Teo Ducot. Fluffy Guardians Loral has always been a friend to the neighborhood cats. When danger lurks, will those kitties return the favor? Thanks Loral for telling...
Mar 20, 2026•37 min•Ep. 222
When Flora heads to China to spend time with family for the summer, she realizes her young cousin is acting weird. Almost like he’s someone… or something else entirely. Thank you, Flora, for sharing your story with us! 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....
Mar 13, 2026•33 min•Ep. 221
When Jenny’s family moves into a rundown house outside Philadelphia, she’s excited to have the whole third floor to herself. She finally has privacy to become who she’s always been. But up there, she’s not the only one wanting to be seen. Thanks, Jenny, for sharing your story with us! You can read more about Jenny’s experiences growing up in her memoir: I’m Looking Through You: Growing Up Haunted . Find more of Jenny’s books on her website. Produced by Erick Yáñez, scouted by Elliot Lightfoot, o...
Mar 06, 2026•37 min•Ep. 220
Some folks live in haunted houses. The ghosts get cozy, they move in and they don’t move out. But what if your whole neighborhood is haunted? Thank you so much, Caroline Liu, for sharing your story with us! Produced by Annie Nguyen, 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.
Feb 27, 2026•34 min•Ep. 219
Carlos just started working at a company in Lima’s Nikkei district: a place where Japanese and Peruvian culture mix. When his new coworkers start teasing him about the office ghost, he figures they’re just messing with the new guy. Until one night, he has to pull the graveyard shift. Thank you Carlos for sharing your story with Spooked! Produced by Erick Yáñez, original score by Daniel Riera, scouted by Juan Diego Beltrán, voice artist Gonzalo Paoli, artwork by Teo Ducot. Hosted by Simplecast, a...
Feb 20, 2026•31 min•Ep. 218
A pair of star-crossed lovers encounter the paranormal in fair Wisconsin, where we lay our scene. Thank you, Kelsey Brennan & Andy Truschinski, for sharing your story! Produced by Zoë Ferrigno, original score by Nicholas Marks, 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.
Feb 13, 2026•28 min•Ep. 217
Dr. Aammton Alias has a work retreat in the jungle. And when he gets there… he’s gotta go. Thank you, Dr. Aammton, for sharing your story with Spooked! Produced by Anne Ford, original score by Dirk Schwarzhoff, 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.
Feb 06, 2026•27 min•Ep. 216
Everybody kicks ass in Lee’s Spin Class but Cycle 23 is out of this world. And the purrfect storm brings a mysterious cat to a house that is under a spiritual attack. Soul Cycle Everybody kicks ass in Lee’s Spin Class but Cycle 23 is out of this world. Thanks Lee for sharing your story! Produced by Zoë Ferrigno, original score by Sandra Lawson-Ndu, artwork by Teo Ducot. A Purrfect Storm The purrfect storm brings a mysterious cat to a house that is under a spiritual attack. A big thank you to Jes...
Jan 30, 2026•41 min•Ep. 215
As a kid, Teresa could see dead people. Family members, friends. Until one day, she met a stranger who had come back from the other side with a message for her. Teresa Moorleghen is the founder of Coastline Pilates in Santa Cruz. She still sees dead people. Produced by Nancy Lopez & Stephanie Foo, original score by Leon Morimoto, artwork by Sanaa Khan. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....
Jan 23, 2026•31 min•Ep. 214
Cheryl and her kids move into a new home, and notice a mysterious presence. First they pretend it doesn’t exist. Then, they try to befriend it. And finally, they run from it. Thanks Cheryl for sharing your story with us! Cheryl’s memoir is Hot Dog Wars, Family Skeletons, and a Ghost . Produced by Eliza Smith and Anna Sussman, original score by Leon Moriomoto, artwork by Sanaa Khan. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of perso...
Jan 16, 2026•29 min•Ep. 213
In the middle of Lake Titicaca, Perú, there’s a beautiful island called Amantaní: a place known for its lush hills and friendly locals. But you should never stay out late… unless you want to meet the spirits of the island. Thank you, Ladoyska, for sharing your story with Spooked! Produced by Erick Yáñez, original score by Sandra Lawson-Ndu, scouted by Juan Diego Beltrán, voice over by Lorena Berger, artwork by Teo Ducot. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for informati...
Jan 09, 2026•34 min•Ep. 212
David’s family has owned the same plot of farmland in North Carolina for over 300 years. As he gets older, he starts to realize that some family members have never really left. Thank you, David, for sharing your story with the Spooked. Big love to you & Petrony! Produced by Greta Weber, original score by Jordain Wallace, artwork by Sanaa Khan. Happy New Year Spooksters! We love you! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of ...
Jan 02, 2026•34 min•Ep. 211
Alfia is studying to be a nurse, but she soon discovers that science isn’t everything and a higher power is at work. Thank you, Alfia, for sharing your story with us! Produced by Annie Nguyen, original score by Sudi Watchpress, artwork by Teo Ducot. Happy Holidays Spooksters! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Dec 26, 2025•25 min•Ep. 210
When Maribel loses her little brother Santi, her very best friend in the world, she learns that love is sometimes stronger than death. We travel to Mexico for this very special Spooked tale. Thank you, Maribel Placencia, from the bottom of our hearts, for sharing your extraordinary story. Big love to you and your family. Produced by Nancy Lopéz, original score by Renzo Gorrio, scouted by Erick Yañez, artwork by Sanaa Khan. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for informa...
Dec 19, 2025•29 min•Ep. 206
Max has got a crash pad in Yokohama with just one rule. Don’t fall asleep in the living room. Thank you, Max, for sharing your story with Spooked! Produced by Erick Yáñez, original score by Lalin St. Juste, scouted by Dan Yashinsky. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Dec 12, 2025•33 min•Ep. 209
Lee’s great grandfather, his grandfather, and his father have all seen him: the shapeshifter. They know this man has the power to curse them, to hurt them. Lee wonders: is this man coming for him too? BIG thanks to, Lee, and his entire family for sharing their story with us! Produced by Annie Nguyen, 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....
Dec 05, 2025•37 min•Ep. 208
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 dat...
Nov 28, 2025•27 min•Ep. 207
Luis lives with his mom in La Huerta, a quiet village near Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. One night he hears a voice calling his name... and it's very familiar. Thank you, Luis, for sharing your story with Spooked! Check out the Spanish version of this story, produced by Fernando Hernandez, for his podcast Esto no es Radio . Produced by Fernando Hernandez, original score by Dirk Schwarzhoff, artwork by Teo Ducot. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our c...
Nov 21, 2025•30 min•Ep. 205
