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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 Snap Judgment Studios, 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.
Cedar Hills
15-year-old Couita and her family move into a rental house in Cedar Hills, Texas. As soon as her Dad leaves on a work trip, a stranger moves in to keep them company.Thanks to, Couita Nucosse, for sharing your story with Spooked.Produced by Chris Hambrick, original score by Nicholas Marks, artwork by Teo Ducot.Watch and listen to Spooked... you can subscribe on YouTube for our scary stories.
28:4815/11/2024
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.
36:0708/11/2024
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 scary stories.
37:3330/10/2024
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.
34:5825/10/2024
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!!!
33:0318/10/2024
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.
37:4211/10/2024
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 follow his work on his website.This story was produced by Zoë Ferrigno and Davey Kim. The original score was created and performed live by Doug Stuart and Brijean Murphy. Artwork by Teo Ducot.Spooked has a Youtube Channel! Subscribe now for a new scary story each week.
38:3104/10/2024
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, artwork by Teo Ducot Spooked has a Youtube Channel! Subscribe now for a new scary story each week.
39:0527/09/2024
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 DucotSpooked has a Youtube Channel! Subscribe now for a new scary story each week.Happy Spooky Season Spooky PPL!
35:3320/09/2024
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 and every week until All Hallows' Eve. Cross over and listen on podcast platforms everywhere.
40:4713/09/2024
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?STORIESPaint 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 by Leon MorimotoThe Red Canvas Jackie and her friends were partying when they made the painting. It was a group effort: they each painted a different part of the canvas. But when they finished, and saw what they had made, they knew they had created something evil.Thank you, Jackie Hill, for sharing your story with us!Produced by Annie Nguyen, original score by Renzo GorrioArtwork by Teo Ducot
42:5906/09/2024
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
29:3530/08/2024
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
32:0523/08/2024
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
29:5816/08/2024
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
25:4909/08/2024
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
32:4802/08/2024
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
32:4226/07/2024
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.
29:3019/07/2024
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
24:0512/07/2024
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.
27:0005/07/2024
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.
32:4428/06/2024
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.comProduced by Zoë Ferrigno, original score by Leon Morimoto, artwork by Teo Ducot
33:5521/06/2024
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
32:2514/06/2024
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 VuJodi 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 ScampWhen someone in a hockey mask starts following Silvana in her dreams, she realizes that sometimes you don’t want all your dreams to come true. Thank you, Silvana, for sharing your story with us. Produced by Annie Nguyen, Nathalie Chicha, original score by Renzo Gorrio.
26:5507/06/2024
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
28:2031/05/2024
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 MeWhen 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 MorimotoThe Hotel BeaumontDave Beilfuss works in mortuaries and retirement homes, but he doesn’t believe in ghosts. But he starts to question everything when he moves into an old-age home and a hospice center called the Hotel Beaumont. Thank you, Dave Beilfuss and Holly Evans for sharing your story with us. Produced by Liz Mak, original score by Leon MorimotoArtwork by Teo Ducot
41:0824/05/2024
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
26:4217/05/2024
Planes, Trains, and Ghostmobiles
Who says that a ghost can’t help you get from point A to point B?STORIES Ghost Ride the WhipJoey 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 BinghamBike AngelIt’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 home safe?Thank you, Nayma, for sharing your story with us! Produced by Fernando Hernandez, original score by Renzo GorrioTranslation by Fernando Hernandez and Adreanna RodriguezArtwork by Teo Ducot
28:5610/05/2024
Picture Perfect
A picture is worth a thousand words. Unless it leaves you speechless. STORIESPicture PerfectWhen 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. JusteScreenshot 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, original score by Nicolas MarxArtwork by Teo Ducot
39:4903/05/2024
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
27:4126/04/2024
Ghostlighted
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
35:5919/04/2024
Hellevator
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.STORIESHellevatorDan 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 HaigQueen MaryThe Queen Mary is one of the most haunted places in America. But Daniel and his friends don’t take any heed of the history when they’re asked to spend the night aboard the ship. Thank you, Daniel Noah, for sharing another terrifying tale with us. Daniel makes horror films and he also makes podcasts about horror films. Check out his amazing podcast: Visitations.Produced by Eliza Smith, original score by Lauryn NewsonArtwork by Teo Ducot
31:2512/04/2024
Quince Años
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.
34:0005/04/2024
The Tagalong Pt. 2
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
26:5429/03/2024
The Tagalong Pt. 1
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
26:1822/03/2024
Old Church Road
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
34:4515/03/2024
Closet Dolls
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
29:3308/03/2024
30-Day Notice
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
28:2201/03/2024
The Occupants
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. You’re not supposed to mess around with Ouija boards. And you’re definitely not supposed to mess around with white magic. But Jose Moreno and his friends don’t know that... yet.
Thank you, Jose Moreno, for sharing your story.
Produced by Chris Hambrick with help from Erick Yañez. Original score by Davey Kim. Artwork by Teo Ducot.
33:4523/02/2024
Man On The Mesa
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
23:4916/02/2024
Opal
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
30:5709/02/2024
Medicine People
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.
33:5102/02/2024
The Red Balloon
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
27:3626/01/2024
Hands Without A Face
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
23:2019/01/2024
The Paperboy
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
25:4612/01/2024
Hurricane Helpers
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.
28:5205/01/2024
The Yellow Balloon
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
34:4429/12/2023
The Murmur
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
25:0122/12/2023
Buffer Night
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
23:2815/12/2023
Creature Feature
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 of the lake.
Thank you, Zach, for sharing your story with Spooked!
Produced by Zoë Ferrigno, original score by Leon Morimoto
The Ligaroo
When Shirley Spycalla was a little girl, her family lived on the Caribbean island of Grenada, where she was always told to get home before dark. One day, she finds out why.
Thank you, Shirley, for sharing your story with Spooked. Shirley now lives on the small and beautiful island of Montserrat, where she stays on eternal guard for shapeshifters.
Produced by Anne Ford, original score by Doug Stuart
Art by Teo Ducot
39:2708/12/2023