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Spooked

KQED and Snap Studiosspookedpodcast.org
Spooked features true-life supernatural stories, told firsthand by people who can barely believe it happened themselves. Be afraid. Created in the dark of night, by the creators of Snap Judgment in partnership with KQED & PRX. It is hosted by Glynn Washington. Episodes drop every week on Friday! Spooked is available for free on ALL podcast platforms. Featuring brand NEW stories -- along with episodes previously available only by subscription. For Luminary subscribers, previously released episodes are still on Luminary.

Episodes

The Blue Lady

Castles are the stuff of fairy tales, of happily-ever-afters, right? Well, things are not so rosy at Sharon Rectory in misty Ireland. Thank you, Emma, for sharing your story with us! If you want to hear more about her family’s haunted castle, check out Emma’s book, The Haunting of Sharon Rectory . Produced by Zoë Ferrigno, original score by Renzo Gorrio, artwork by Teo Ducot. Watch and listen to Spooked... you can subscribe on YouTube for our scary stories....

Nov 08, 202436 minEp. 148

This Olde House

Rich is renovating an old house in the town of Wells, in Somerset, England. It has history dating back to the 15th century… and not all of it has stayed in the past. Thank you, Rich, for sharing your story with us! Produced by Zoë Ferrigno, original score by Yari Bundy, scouted by Sasha Wilson, artwork by Teo Ducot. Happy Halloween!!! Thank you for rocking this Spooky Season with us... you are the best Spooksters in the world! Watch and listen to Spooked... you can subscribe on YouTube for our s...

Oct 30, 202438 minEp. 147

Uncle Charlie

Todd receives a box with photographs from his grandmother who had recently passed away. Skimming through the photos, Todd finds a picture of a man in WWII army attire. Immediately, he has flashbacks of childhood memories he long forgotten. Thank you, Todd, for sharing your story with the Spooked! Produced by Erick Yáñez, original score by Lalin St. Juste, artwork by Teo Ducot. Happy Halloween Season Spooksters! Now you can also subscribe on YouTube for scary stories from Spooked....

Oct 25, 202435 minEp. 146

Night of the Living Bed

Reena lives in Jammu, India. She prays every night before going to sleep. But one night her bed has other plans. Thank you, Reena, for sharing your story to Spooked! We are so very glad that you can sleep through the night now. Produced by Erick Yáñez, original scored by Doug Stuart, scouted by Aditya Mattoo, artwork by Teo Ducot. Spooked has a Youtube Channel! Subscribe now for a new scary story each week. Happy October Spooky PPL! 'Tis the Season to celebrate the Shadow!!!...

Oct 18, 202433 minEp. 145

Mother of Bunafu

David travels to the small village of Bunafu in Uganda to visit his family. One morning, he’s awakened by people celebrating a marriage. To his surprise, his mother is the new bride. And the groom? None other than the village spirit. Thank you, David, for sharing your story with Spooked! Produced by Erick Yáñez, original score by Sandra Lawson-Ndu, scouted by Lulu Jemimah, artwork by Teo Ducot. Spooked has a Youtube Channel! Subscribe now for a new scary story each week....

Oct 11, 202438 minEp. 144

Spooked LIVE: Glynn Washington x John Blake

Glynn's brother pays him a visit. And Journalist, John Blake, shares his family story about a ghost that sought forgiveness from beyond the grave. These stories were told at Spooked LIVE at the haunted Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles. Thanks, John, for sharing your story with us! To learn more about John's story reconciling with his mother’s family, be sure to check out his amazing memoir — More Than I Imagined: What A Black Man Discovered About the White Mother He Never Knew . You can also follo...

Oct 04, 202439 minEp. 143

Piper from the Past

When bagpiper Steve moved to York, England, he joined a local pipe band. Little did he know that he’d have a piper from the past join him from the other side. Thank you, Steve, for sharing your story with Spooked! If you’re ever in York, you can hear Steve’s Piper Tale in the flesh by joining The Original Ghost Walk of York . Want more tunes? Check out performances from Steve’s band: North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service Pipe Band . Produced by George McDonagh, original score by Clay Xavier, art...

Sep 27, 202439 minEp. 142

The Haunted Haunted House

Aspiring filmmaker Chase finds the perfect place to shoot his horror film... the Arx Mortis Haunted House. But beware: inside this Halloween attraction, not all of the scares are fake. Thank you, Chase Barnett, for sharing your story with Spooked! Check out Chase’s podcast Holed Up . Produced by Erick Yáñez, original score by Nicholas Marks, artwork by Teo Ducot Spooked has a Youtube Channel! Subscribe now for a new scary story each week. Happy Spooky Season Spooky PPL!...

Sep 20, 202436 minEp. 141

Northern Frights

As an engineer, Forrest is used to being able to solve problems and find solutions. But while working in the remote North Slope of Alaska, he learns that there are things in this world that just can’t be explained. A big thanks to Forrest for sharing his story with the Spooked! Produced by Zoë Ferrigno, original score by Doug Stuart, artwork by Teo Ducot. HAPPY FRIDAY THE 13th SPOOKSTERS!!! Today kicks off a ritual as old as our treachery: Season of the Wolf. Brand new episodes will drop each an...

Sep 13, 202441 minEp. 140

Paint It Black

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, 202443 minEp. 139

Deliver Me From Evil

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, 202430 minEp. 138

Season IX Trailer

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, 20243 min

Playtime

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, 202432 minEp. 137

The Well

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, 202430 minEp. 136

Tall Man in The Hat

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, 202426 minEp. 135

Bull Boy

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, 202433 minEp. 134

Panic Room

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, 202433 minEp. 133

George

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, 202430 minEp. 132

Knock Knock

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, 202424 minEp. 131

A Mother Knows

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, 202427 minEp. 130

Old Hady

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, 202433 minEp. 129

Sister Sister

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, 202434 minEp. 128

Jorge's Gift

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, 202432 minEp. 127

I Know What You Did Next Summer

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, 202427 minEp. 126

Monster Spray

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, 202428 minEp. 125

Hidden in Plain Sight

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, 202441 minEp. 124

I Think We're Alone Now

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, 202427 minEp. 123

Planes, Trains, and Ghostmobiles

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, 202429 minEp. 122

Picture Perfect

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, 202440 minEp. 121

The Miller House

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, 202428 minEp. 120
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