When you put brush to canvas you expect to create something that exists outside of yourself. But what if that something is completely evil? STORIES Paint it Black The most down-to-earth family you will ever meet brushes up with evil forces. Brian, Christian, Mary, and Bridget Mahovlic share what happened to them when they came face-to-face with something demonic. Thank you to Brian, Christian, Mary, and Bridget Mahovlic for sharing your story with Spooked! Produced by Eliza Smith, original score...
Sep 06, 2024•43 min•Ep. 139
Marianne is a typical teenager. She’s having growing pains, throwing temper tantrums, and feeling different from all her peers. Except Marianne might actually be very different from everyone around her because she might actually be possessed. Thank you, Marianne, for sharing your story with Spooked! Produced by Chris Hambrick, original score by Ella June Pierson, artwork by Teo Ducot
Aug 30, 2024•30 min•Ep. 138
Starting Friday the 13th of September, Spooked marks a ritual older than time... Season of the Wolf. Brand new episodes will drop each and every week until All Hallows' Eve! Eight separate journeys into the void. Be afraid. Spooked Season 9... cross over and listen on podcast platforms everywhere 9/13/24.
Aug 27, 2024•3 min
When Caro saw a gift box in her kitchen, she knew she was in for a surprise. But some gifts come with a price. Thank you, Caro, for sharing your story with Spooked! Produced by Erick Yáñez, original score by Dirk Schwarzhoff, artwork by Teo Ducot
Aug 23, 2024•32 min•Ep. 137
On one side of the basement little Rowan has his toys, but on the other side, in the corner, there is a deep dark hole oozing water and something… trying to get out. Thanks, Rowan, for sharing your story with us! Produced by Anne Ford, original score by Doug Stuart, artwork by Teo Ducot
Aug 16, 2024•30 min•Ep. 136
Amy is a nurse’s assistant in a progressive care unit. One day, one of Amy’s patients says to her: “The tall man in the hat doesn’t like you.” Later that day, the woman passes away. Then, a few months later, the exact same thing happens. And then it happens again… and again… and again… Thank you, Amy, for sharing your story with Spooked! Produced by Zoe Ferrigno, original score by Leon Morimoto, artwork by Teo Ducot
Aug 09, 2024•26 min•Ep. 135
While Dan is at the compound of good friends and prominent members of the Blackfeet Traditional Medicine community, the Heavyrunner family, he learns just how important it is to practice good medicine. Thanks to Dan SaSuweh Jones for sharing your story with us! Learn more about Dan. Produced by Chris Hambrick, original score by Leon Morimoto, artwork by Teo Ducot
Aug 02, 2024•33 min•Ep. 134
Sarah thinks she’s found the perfect new apartment in San Francisco. But she’s in for a surprise… Thank you, Sarah, for sharing your story with Spooked! Produced by Zoë Ferrigno, original score by Nicholas Marks, artwork by Teo Ducot
Jul 26, 2024•33 min•Ep. 133
Just because you make friends with the ghost in your apartment building, doesn’t mean all your neighbors will follow suit. Thank you, April and Joan, for sharing your story with Spooked! Produced by Greta Weber, original score by Richard Haig, artwork by Teo Ducot.
Jul 19, 2024•30 min•Ep. 132
In a boarding house in Chicago, a young girl puts her questions to the universe and the answers are returned in coded messages from the other side. BIG thanks to Connie Shirakawa for sharing her story with us. Connie is a storyteller in Chicago. You can catch some of her performances on her website. https://www.connieshirakawa.com/ Produced by Anne Ford, original score by Doug Stuart, artwork by Teo Ducot
Jul 12, 2024•24 min•Ep. 131
We all know it’s good to be a little scared of your parents. But TK has a whole other list of reasons to be terrified of his mom. Thank you kindly, TK, for sharing your story with us. We also want to thank Laura at the Paranormal Scholar for helping us find this amazing story. Produced by Anne Ford and Eliza Smith. Original score by Richard Haig. Artwork by Teo Ducot.
Jul 05, 2024•27 min•Ep. 130
Jack and his family move to an old farmhouse in the middle of the country, looking for a place to call their own. But they may not be the new owners after all. Thank you, Jack Irons, for sharing your story with Spooked! And thank you, Hady... for taking care of Jack. Produced by Erick Yañez, scouted by Elizabeth Pardue, original score by Nicholas Marks, artwork by Teo Ducot.
Jun 28, 2024•33 min•Ep. 129
Identical twin sisters Melissa and Michelle Macedo are inseparable. They’re each other’s “own little world.” But the new girl… wants to change all that. Big thanks to Melissa and Michelle Macedo for sharing your story with the Spooked! Melissa and Michelle aren’t just Spooksters. They have their own band, called Macedo… check it out!! www.macedomusic.com Produced by Zoë Ferrigno, original score by Leon Morimoto, artwork by Teo Ducot...
Jun 21, 2024•34 min•Ep. 128
Jorge's grandfather was a wise, gifted man with the ability to see things others can only feel. When he passed away, he left Jorge with a legacy that he was not ready to handle. Thank you, Jorge & Alejandra, for sharing your story with Spooked. Produced by Chris Hambrick, original score by Yari Bundy, artwork by Teo Ducot
Jun 14, 2024•32 min•Ep. 127
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
