Should you heed your dreams if they foretell danger? How can you tell the difference between dreams and what might become reality? Denver Deja Vu Jodi is about to discover that the man of her dreams is a walking, talking nightmare. Thank you, Jodi, for sharing your story with us. Produced by Chris Hambrick, original score by Lauryn Newson. Lady and the Scamp When someone in a hockey mask starts following Silvana in her dreams, she realizes that sometimes you don’t want all your dreams to come tr...
Jun 07, 2024•27 min•Ep. 126
Jennie and her family love their new house. If only the screaming would stop. Thank you, Jennie + fam, for sharing your story with us! Produced by Anne Ford, original score by Nichk Marks, artwork by Teo Ducot
May 31, 2024•28 min•Ep. 125
Sometimes we don’t need to look under the bed, or inside of the closet. Sometimes, the monster isn’t hidden at all. STORIES Come Play with Me When Paulette’s daughter starts talking to an imaginary friend, she thinks it’s normal a childhood rite until the day she hears the friend talk back. Thank you, Paulette, for sharing your story with Spooked! Produced by Eliza Smith, original score by Leon Morimoto The Hotel Beaumont Dave Beilfuss works in mortuaries and retirement homes, but he doesn’t bel...
May 24, 2024•41 min•Ep. 124
Usually ghosts linger to deliver a message, to let us know what happened to them, why they need to stay behind. But what if the ghost stays behind to let us know something about ourselves? Thank you, Naynay, for sharing your story with the Spooked! If you know somebody who doesn’t feel like they fit in, maybe you feel that way yourself, be sure to check out the It Gets Better Project . Produced by Annie Nguyen, original score by Richard Haig, artwork by Teo Ducot...
May 17, 2024•27 min•Ep. 123
Who says that a ghost can’t help you get from point A to point B? STORIES Ghost Ride the Whip Joey and his dad take a car ride that they will never, ever, ever forget. Big love to Joey for sharing his story with the Spooked! If you want to hear more from Joey, check out his podcast, Trailer Trashing . Produced by Alyia Yates, original score by Shane Bingham Bike Angel It’s the middle of the night in Ciudad Neza, Mexico. Nayma is coming home from a party, and she’s all alone. How will she get hom...
May 10, 2024•29 min•Ep. 122
A picture is worth a thousand words. Unless it leaves you speechless. STORIES Picture Perfect When Susiy and her family visit a new town, they have no idea who they’ll be running into. Suisy, thank you for sharing your story with us. Produced by Anne Ford, original score by Lalin St. Juste Screenshot Ghost Grise is working night shift in the nursing home. One night, something’s making mischief… and it’s not a patient. Thanks, Grise, for sharing your story with Spooked! Produced by Anne Ford, ori...
May 03, 2024•40 min•Ep. 121
Some houses possess a presence. Some houses make strange noises. Some houses… come with a man in a green suit. Thanks to the Strohm family for sharing your story! Produced by Chris Hambrick, original score by Doug Stuart
Apr 26, 2024•28 min•Ep. 120
Ellie’s mom doesn’t believe her when she says the house is haunted. But when a shadow man appears in Ellie’s closet doorway one night, Ellie wonders: who can she turn to? Thank you, Ellie, for sharing your story with us here at Spooked. Produced by Greta Weber, original score by Richard Haig, artwork by Sanaa Khan
Apr 19, 2024•36 min•Ep. 119
Just because it looks like you’re all alone… doesn’t mean you are. If someone in the darkness calls out to you, don’t answer them. STORIES Hellevator Dan is a cop on the nightshift. When he’s asked to check something out at the deserted senior home, he discovers one resident never left. Thank you, Dan Cope, for sharing your story with us. Produced by Anne Ford, original score by Richard Haig Queen Mary The Queen Mary is one of the most haunted places in America. But Daniel and his friends don’t ...
Apr 12, 2024•31 min•Ep. 118
Paola’s quinceañera will have sunflowers, dancing and a guest list that’s out of this world. Thank you, Paola González, for sharing your story with Spooked! Produced by Erick Yañez, original score by Doug Stuart, translation by Lou Arruti, artwork by Teo Ducot.
Apr 05, 2024•34 min•Ep. 117
In our last episode of Spooked we met Aimee, she can see and talk to ghosts. She even invites one to come home with her and be her best friend. If you haven’t heard the last episode -- you’re going to want to go back and listen to that one first. Part two of a two-part story. Thank you, Aimee, for sharing your story with Spooked! Aimee makes awesome handmade paper items, check out her store . Produced by Annie Nguyen, original score by Jordain Wallace, artwork by Teo Ducot...
Mar 29, 2024•27 min•Ep. 116
Aimee is different from her classmates: she can see and talk to ghosts. She even invites one to come home with her and be her best friend. Part one of a two-part story. Thank you, Aimee, for sharing your story with Spooked! Aimee makes awesome handmade paper items, check out her store . Produced by Annie Nguyen, original score by Jordain Wallace, artwork by Teo Ducot
Mar 22, 2024•26 min•Ep. 115
Chantal’s dad insists the house is fine. Chantal’s mom says the place is haunted and gives her the creeps. Chantal doesn’t want to pick sides, but she knows her mom is onto something. This episode contains mention of suicide and massacres, sensitive listeners please be advised. Thank you, Chantal, for sharing your story with us! Produced by Zoë Ferrigno, original score by Dakim, artwork by Teo Ducot
Mar 15, 2024•35 min•Ep. 114
Octavia doesn’t let anyone near her dolls. Sure seems like the dolls want to get near to her, though. Thanks, Octavia, for sharing your story with us here at Spooked! Octavia Sexton is an Appalachian storyteller and teaching artist in Kentucky. Learn more about Octavia at her website . Produced by Anne Ford, original score by Doug Stuart, artwork by Teo Ducot
Mar 08, 2024•30 min•Ep. 113
You know that house, the one at the end of the block? The one the kids all dare each other to break into? Well, Mary El is about to move into it. And she’s pretty sure the landlord isn’t telling her family something important about the house’s past. Thank you, Mary El Grammer, for sharing your story with us! Produced by Zoë Ferrigno, original score by Nicholas Marks, artwork by Teo Ducot
Mar 01, 2024•28 min•Ep. 112
Old houses have seen so many occupants. And just because former tenants have moved out, doesn’t mean they’ve truly left. STORIES Mirror in the Bathroom When Pastor Sara Bishop looks in the mirror at her new house, she can’t see herself. She can see the last tenant... and he’s been dead for a long time. Thank you, Sara, for sharing your story with Spooked. Produced by Annie Nguyen, original score by Leon Morimoto Haunted Hacienda You’re not supposed to mess around with mirrors and Bloody Mary. Yo...
Feb 23, 2024•34 min•Ep. 111
When Jayson first arrives at Camp Pendleton, he knows that the military base has quite a history. But he’s about to find out just how active history can be. Thank you, Jayson, for sharing your story with Spooked! Produced by Zoë Ferrigno, original score by Nicholas Marks, artwork by Teo Ducot
Feb 16, 2024•24 min•Ep. 110
Jessica keeps seeing her least favorite great aunt, Opal. She keeps telling her grandma, make Opal leave me alone. But Jessica’s grandma can’t do anything… because Opal’s been dead for weeks. Thank you, Jessica, for sharing your story with Spooked! Produced by Greta Weber, original score by Clay Xavier, artwork by Teo Ducot
Feb 09, 2024•31 min•Ep. 109
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.
Feb 02, 2024•34 min•Ep. 108
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...
Jan 26, 2024•28 min•Ep. 107
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
Jan 19, 2024•23 min•Ep. 106
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
Jan 12, 2024•26 min•Ep. 105
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....
Jan 05, 2024•29 min•Ep. 104
When Richard moves into an old farmhouse next to a big cornfield, he’s pretty sure that it’s haunted. And the ghosts… well, they’re not exactly friendly. He wants to know: how does he protect himself from supernatural forces? Thank you, Richard Haynie, for sharing your story with us. Produced by Chris Hambrick, original score by Leon Moriomoto, artwork by Teo Ducot
Dec 29, 2023•35 min•Ep. 103
Sarah and her dad are hearing the same noise. It’s coming from somewhere upstairs, from somewhere in the wall. It sounds like someone’s talking, whispering, murmuring. Thank you, Sarah and Richard Benkin for sharing your story. If you want more scary stories from Sarah, check out her horror anthologies, Then It Was Dark and Built on Strange Ground . Produced by Annie Nguyen, original score Leon Morimoto...
Dec 22, 2023•25 min•Ep. 102
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
Dec 15, 2023•23 min•Ep. 101
Strange creatures don't just live under your bed. Oh no. In this Spooked episode, we dive deep into the waters of an Oregon lake & travel to the island of Montserrat to bring you tales of things that go bump in the night. STORIES Devil’s Lake Zack is visiting the Oregon Coast with family when he, his dad, and his uncle decide to head to nearby Devil’s Lake to do some fishing. When a creature with greenish blue skin jumps out of the water to grab him he begins to understand the true darkness ...
Dec 08, 2023•39 min•Ep. 100
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
Dec 01, 2023•36 min•Ep. 99
It’s the 1990s in Popoyán, Colombia. Twenty-year-old Humberto and his two best friends Jairo and Mauricio set off for an adventure in the woods. They think they’re invincible–but they’re no match for what they encounter. Thank you, thank you, Humberto for sharing your story with us! Produced by Zoë Ferrigno, original score by Lalin St. Juste, artwork by Teo Ducot
Nov 24, 2023•26 min•Ep. 98
What happens when everyone in the family can see the same specter… but they don’t tell each other for years? This story contains explicit language - sensitive listeners please be advised. Thanks to Michelle, Sherri, and Ed for sharing your story with the Spooked. This story comes to us from the Stories with Sapphire podcast , listen & subscribe for some scary stuff! Produced by Annie Nguyen, original score by Renzo Gorrio, artwork by Teo Ducot...
Nov 17, 2023•29 min•Ep. 97
