Catherine is headed to her first ever archaeological dig with her college. She’s as happy as can be, living out her dream of being a real-life Indiana Jones. But when she wakes up in the middle of the night and sees a ghostly figure standing over her, watching her sleep, she starts to wonder if her lifelong dream is actually a nightmare. Thank you, Catherine, for telling us your terrifying tale! Produced by Alyia Yates, original score by Renzo Gorrio, artwork by Teo Ducot.
Jul 04, 2025•26 min•Ep. 185
Twin brothers move to an abandoned schoolhouse in rural Oregon with their renegade dad. He’s wild and unpredictable, but that’s not going to stop Miss Withers from giving the boys an afterlife lesson. Thank you, Mike and Ron, for sharing your story with us! Produced by Zoë Ferrigno & Anne Ford. Original score by Lauryn Newson, artwork by Teo Ducot.
Jun 27, 2025•37 min•Ep. 184
Detective Bob Snow never could have imagined that the toughest case of his entire career, would be an investigation into his own past… life. This story comes to Spooked from our sister podcast, Snap Judgment. The Snap Judgment radio show and podcast mixes real stories with original music to produce cinematic, dramatic audio. It's storytelling… with a beat. You can listen to Snap Judgment on any podcast platform! Thanks Bob for sharing your story. Check out Bob Snow’s books. Produced by Liz Mak, ...
Jun 24, 2025•19 min•Ep. 183
Stacy knows that her daughter, Mabry, is seeing “a lady” in her room at night. But she doesn’t know just how terrifying that lady is. Thank you, Stacy & Mabry, for sharing your story with Spooked! Produced by Zoë Ferrigno, original score by Leon Morimoto. Artwork by Teo Ducot.
Jun 20, 2025•39 min•Ep. 182
Gerald carved his name in concrete behind the house. And now, he keeps trying to say hi to the new family that moved into the house. The problem? Gerald’s dead. Thank you, Susan, Ben, Cristina, and Stephanie for sharing your story with Spooked. Produced by Zoe Ferrigno & Chris Hambrick, with assistance from Greta Weber. Original score by Renzo Gorrio. Artwork by Teo Ducot.
Jun 13, 2025•37 min•Ep. 181
Growing up in Mumbai, Rashi knew money didn't grow on trees. But when times got really tough and the family was on the brink, their house began to reveal its secrets. Thank you Rashi for sharing your story with Spooked! Rashi is a radio DJ on BIG FM India . You can also follow her on Instagram: @rjrashiofficial @biglive @bigfm.jharkhand Produced by Erick Yáñez. Original score by Lauryn Newson. Scouted by Aditya Mattoo. Art by Teo Ducot.
Jun 06, 2025•34 min•Ep. 180
Pushy roommates are the worst. Katherine’s are stubborn and demanding… but they’re also dead and disembodied. And she doesn’t know how to get rid of them. Thank you, Katherine, for sharing your story with us! If you like cooking as much as supernatural storytelling, check out Katherine’s amazing project, No Cookbook Left Behind . Produced by Chris Hambrick, original score by Doug Stuart, artwork by Teo Ducot....
May 30, 2025•30 min•Ep. 179
Ghosts come and go as they please. Sometimes they stick around. Often, you’re stuck with them whether you like it or not… unless you do something to get them out. Stories The Gearbox When Michelle moves into The Gearbox, she’s just a little girl. But the ghosts don’t care. Thanks to Michelle for sharing her story with us! Produced by Anne Ford, original score by Doug Stuart, artwork by Teo Ducot. Box of Marbles When Ryan moves into an SRO in San Francisco, he can’t imagine how his luck can get a...
May 23, 2025•41 min•Ep. 178
In Yauco, the mountain is alive. It knows you. It is aware of you. And when you pass, it will not let you leave unforgotten. Thank you Adam, for sharing your story with Spooked! Produced by Erick Yáñez. Original score by Doug Stuart. Artwork by Teo Ducot.
May 16, 2025•31 min•Ep. 177
If you received an omen of your own death, would you heed it? Or push it aside as a hallucination or a paranoid, passing fancy? Big thanks to our storyteller! Want to share your story of the unexplained? Email us: [email protected] Produced by Chris Hambrick, original score by Leon Morimoto, artwork by Teo Ducot.
May 09, 2025•33 min•Ep. 176
Dave and Vicki love their dad’s new house. It’s by far the nicest one he’s ever lived in. But underneath the beauty, something lurks… Thank you, Dave and Vicki, for sharing your stories with Spooked! And a big thanks to Dave’s daughter Shannon, for reaching out to us about her family’s story. Do you have a family story? Email us: [email protected] Produced by Zoë Ferrigno. Original score by Nicholas Marks. Artwork by Teo Ducot.
May 02, 2025•29 min•Ep. 175
A man in a dark suit with red suitcases shows up just as the door to the spirit realm is closing. Thank you, Lorelei, for sharing your story with Spooked! Produced by Anne Ford, original score by Doug Stuart, artwork by Teo Ducot.
Apr 25, 2025•26 min•Ep. 174
Dawn has a gift. She can see people who aren’t there. And then, one night, a spirit comes to her and threatens to take Dawn’s son away if she doesn’t help her. Dawn has to decide if her gift is actually a curse. Thank you, Dawn, for sharing your story with Spooked! Dawn does Intuitive Coaching and Tarot Card Reading under the business name “Phoenix Rising.” Send her an email or check her out on Facebook. Produced by Chris Hambrick, original score by Sudi Watchpress. Artwork by Teo Ducot...
Apr 18, 2025•28 min•Ep. 173
Rebecca moves into the dorms at the Fashion Institute and her roommates' outfits go missing. Everyone is mystified, but the answer… is terrifying. Thank you, Rebecca, for sharing your story with Spooked! Produced by Erick Yáñez. Original score by Nicolas Marks. Scouted by Vanessa Golembewski. Artwork by Teo Ducot.
Apr 11, 2025•31 min•Ep. 172
During a three-month trip across Mexico, a Scottish student named Simon and his friend were returning from a beach party when they accidentally ran over something with their car. They got out and realized it was some kind of large black creature. But as they walked closer and it began to stand up, they realized this creature was unlike anything they had ever seen before. The night only got stranger as they got back in the car and tried to drive back to the hotel along the long dirt road that was...
Apr 08, 2025•50 min•Ep. 171
When a dark shadow keeps appearing around Milton’s house, he knows what he must do… fight to protect one of the people he loves most in the world. Thank you, Milton, and your amazing family for sharing your story with Spooked! Produced by Greta Weber, original score by Leon Morimoto, artwork by Teo Ducot.
Apr 04, 2025•26 min•Ep. 170
When you’re lost in the forest at the foothills of the Himalayas, a light in the distance is not always good news. Thank you, Razdan, for sharing your grandfather’s story with Spooked. Produced by Erick Yáñez, original score by Clay Xavier, scouted by Aditya Mattoo, artwork by Teo Ducot.
Mar 28, 2025•29 min•Ep. 169
When Tameer gets hit in the head as a kid, he inherits an entire new lifetime of memories. This story comes to Spooked from our sister podcast, Snap Judgment. The Snap Judgment radio show and podcast mixes real stories with original music to produce cinematic, dramatic audio. Snap’s musical brand of storytelling dares listeners to see the world through the eyes of another. It's storytelling… with a beat. You can listen to Snap Judgment on any podcast platform! Produced by Shaina Shealy, original...
Mar 25, 2025•25 min•Ep. 168
We’ve learned here at Spooked that secrets and curses can often lead to unexpected visitors. Some are friends and some… are foe. STORIES Silver Dollar Roberta never thought the sinkhole on her family’s farm held any secrets.Then Cousin Linzo came to visit. Thanks, Roberta, for sharing your story with us! Roberta Simpson Brown is a storyteller and author in Kentucky, where she’s known as the Queen of the Cold-Blooded Tales. Check out her book Haunted Holidays from the University Press of Kentucky...
Mar 21, 2025•40 min•Ep. 167
Max’s mom is a seamstress. Most nights, she stays up late working. The buzz of her sewing machine can be heard all throughout the house. Max is used to the sound, and when he wakes up in the night, he likes knowing that his mom is there… But then one night he discovers that she may not be alone. This story deals with grief and mental health struggles, please take care while listening. Thank you, Max, for sharing your story with us. Produced by Zoë Ferrigno, scouted by Elizabeth Z. Pardue, origin...
Mar 14, 2025•33 min•Ep. 166
On a dark dark night, in a dark dark town, on a dark dark street, there stood a dark dark figure in the dark dark shadows, waiting. Thank, Maika & Andrew, for sharing your experience with us! That story came to us from Stories with Sapphire. Sapphire’s podcast is chock full of scary stories that we think you will love! Produced by Anne Ford, original score by Doug Stuart, artwork by Teo Ducot.
Mar 07, 2025•25 min•Ep. 165
Some ghosts roam space and time. Some just want a friend. Others hope you'll cross over to the other side. This episode contains strong language. Sensitive listeners, please be advised. STORIES Unbothered Haunting Some ghosts want to roam space and time. Some just want to watch The Weather Channel. Thank you, Ingrid, for sharing your story with us! Produced by Anne Ford. Original score by Clay Xavier. Hello from the Other Side Outside of Mumbai, in the middle of nowhere, is a beautiful river. On...
Feb 28, 2025•44 min•Ep. 164
We hear from Jane, the ICU nurse, again. This time, she’s battling paranormal forces… inside one of the hospital’s medication-dispensing machines. Part two of a two-part story. Thank you, Jane, for sharing your story with us! Produced by Annie Nguyen, original score by Renzo Gorrio, artwork by Teo Ducot.
Feb 21, 2025•26 min•Ep. 163
Jane is a nurse in the ICU at a major hospital. She’s seen it all; she’s unflappable. That is, until her new patient Maggie comes on the ward and starts telling Jane she can see everyone in the hospital who’s just died. Part one of a two-part story. Thank you, Jane, for sharing your story with us! Produced by Annie Nguyen, original score by Renzo Gorrio, artwork by Teo Ducot.
Feb 14, 2025•32 min•Ep. 162
Isaac Murdoch is from Serpent River First Nation and is Ojibwe, belonging to the Fish Clan. When picking rice as a young man, he encounters a fierce storm that blends the boundary between this world and the next. Thank you, Isaac, for sharing your story with us! If you want more stories from Isaac and to learn about his art and his activism, check out his Instagram . Produced by Zoë Ferrigno, original score by Lalin St. Juste, artwork by Teo Ducot....
Feb 07, 2025•31 min•Ep. 161
It’s said that kids are more sensitive to spirits than adults, that they can see them, even talk to them. But how can kids protect themselves from forces they can’t see or control? STORIES Bloody Mary You know the game: you stand in front of the mirror and say her name three times: Bloody Mary, Bloody Mary… But that’s just a playground legend, right? Thank you, Danielle Addison, for sharing your story with the Spooked! Produced by Zoë Ferrigno, original score by Stanley Ipkuss. Ghosts in the Gra...
Jan 31, 2025•32 min•Ep. 160
In a quiet Ugandan village, Jocelyn waits for her older siblings to sneak back from a forbidden disco, only to hear a sinister night dancer casting enchantments outside her home. When illness strikes her brother, Jocelyn’s family decides to take matters into their own hands. Thank you so much, Jocelyn, for sharing your family’s story. Produced by Anne Ford, original score by Clay Xavier, scouted and narrated by Lulu Jemimah, artwork by Teo Ducot.
Jan 24, 2025•27 min•Ep. 159
Every season, we say the same thing: don’t taunt ghosts. Don’t make fun of them, don’t tease them, and whatever you do, don’t make a joke about bringing them home with you, because they might just end up making your life a waking nightmare. Thank you, Trina, for sharing your story with the Spooked! Produced by Anne Ford, original score by Doug Stuart, artwork by Teo Ducot.
Jan 17, 2025•31 min•Ep. 158
Choogie has been visiting old structures on the reservation looking for evidence of spirits ever since he could drive, but there is one place he’s never been ready to visit until now at age 20, the old churchyard. The building was torn down decades ago, but he was told by a church elder that what he’s looking for, it’s still there. He just has to turn the doorknob. Thanks so much to Cherokee National Treasure, Choogie Kingfisher , for sharing your story with us! Produced by Chris Hambrick, origi...
Jan 10, 2025•34 min•Ep. 157
As long as we’ve been making Spooked, we have understood that ghosts are the lingering, earthbound spirits of the dead. But our storyteller, Aislinn, is here to prove us wrong: perhaps the living can also haunt us. Thank you so much, Aislinn Clarke, for sharing your story with Spooked. Produced by Zoë Ferrigno, original score by Dakim, artwork by Teo Ducot.
Jan 03, 2025•30 min•Ep. 156
