Snap Judgment Presents: Spooked - Snap Judgment

The Rocking Horse Dec 01, 2023

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

Las Tres Cruces Nov 24, 2023

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

These Boots Are Made For Stalking Nov 17, 2023

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

The Banker Nov 10, 2023

When Antonio and his sister Anita were growing up in Texas, their family didn’t have much money. That’s why they were so excited to move into their very own home, even if it was a little run-down. It turns out, the home already had an occupant.

Thank you, Antonio and Anita, for sharing your story with Spooked!

Produced by Anne Ford, original score by Renzo Gorrio, artwork by Teo Ducot

Pet Cemetery Nov 03, 2023

When Ray was a kid, he took care of all the animals in his neighborhood… even after they were gone.

Thanks, Ray, for sharing your story with us! Ray’s podcast, What’s Ray Saying, returns next week! Enter a world of Southern-baked personal narratives and Black American history. New episodes drop November 8, 2023.

Original score by Lauryn Newson, produced by Chris Hambrick, artwork by Teo Ducot

The Woods Have Eyes Oct 31, 2023

Nate and Keith love to explore the forests in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, hunting for stones and crystals to add to their collection. But something out there is also on the hunt… for them.

Thank you Nate for sharing your story with Spooked!

Original score by Doug Stuart, produced by Erick Yáñez, artwork by Teo Ducot

HAPPY HALLOWEEN SPOOKSTERS!!! We appreciate each and every one of you so so much. Cheers to you and yours this spooky season <3

Creature Feature II Oct 27, 2023

When a creature shows itself, wonder fills you, terror compels you, but which will you follow? Two friends in the countryside, and two men at sea are put to the test by mysterious beings.

STORIES

Silver Man

When Martin and Louise visit an abandoned house, something is waiting for them–but not on the grounds.

Thanks, Martin, for sharing the mystery with us.

Original score by Clay Xavier, produced by Anne Ford

Somethin’ Fishy

As a fisherman, Clyde spends most of his time on the water. He’s seen all kinds of creatures out there… whales, squid, sharks. But when it comes to the ocean, there’s always a bigger fish.

Thank you, Clyde, for sharing your story with us. We hope you never see that thing again… But if you do, you know who to call.

Original score by Seth Marceau, produced by Zoë Ferrigno

Artwork by Teo Ducot

Lady Grim Oct 20, 2023

Sherry and her husband keep seeing a hooded figure around their farm in Nova Scotia. She isn’t a ghost. She’s there to collect souls.

Thank you, Sherry, for sharing your story.

Produced by Chris Hambrick, original score by Renzo Gorrio, artwork by Teo Ducot

The Lighthouse Oct 13, 2023

The Heceta Lighthouse Bed & Breakfast on the Oregon Coast used to be a lightkeeper’s home–and it has a reputation for being very haunted. So Spooked producer, Zoë Ferrigno, went to investigate.

Original score by Doug Stuart, produced by Pam Porter’s Granddaughter, Zoë Ferrigno, artwork by Teo Ducot

Happy Friday the 13th, Spooksters!!!

The Domovoi Oct 06, 2023

Sure, you’ve heard of a gnome, a troll, a sprite, an orc, a Babadook, a centaur, a tomten... but have you ever heard of a Domovoi?

Thank you, Nikita, 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 Eliza Smith, original score by Leon Moriomoto, artwork by Teo Ducot

Brick and Mortal Sep 29, 2023

Sometimes the spirits we encounter are benevolent and kind — like guardian angels. And sometimes, they wait, and watch, and wish us ill.

STORIES

Eunice

Tiffany’s keeps waking up in the middle of the night to the sound of someone walking around her room. Finally, one night, a woman materializes right in front of her, wearing the snazziest business casual attire she’s ever seen. But there’s one problem: this woman is a ghost.

Thank you, Tiffany, for sharing your story with Spooked!

Produced by Anne Ford, original score by Daniel Riera

Brick and Mortal

Rhea is excited to visit her mom and dad, who have just bought a brand-new cabin in the woods. The house seems great, except Rhea keeps seeing a figure out of the corner of her eye: a woman, standing in the woods, staring at her.

Thanks, Rhea, for sharing your story with us!

Produced by Annie Nguyen, original score by Clay Xavier

Tattoo Exorcism Sep 22, 2023

Traditional-Filipino-tattoo practitioner, Lane Wilcken, is never scared when ancestral spirits visit during tattoo sessions. He knows that those spirits, the ones that are just stopping by, aren’t the ones you have to worry about.

Thank you, Lane Wilcken, for sharing your story with us! Lane wrote the book on traditional Filipino tattooing — Filipino Tattoos: Ancient to Modern. Today, Lane is one of only twenty people in the world who practice Filipino tattooing in its traditional form.

Original score by Lauryn Newson, produced by Zoë Ferrigno, artwork by Teo Ducot

Lunger's Row Sep 15, 2023

Some folks live in haunted houses. The ghosts get cozy, they move in and they don’t move out. But what if your whole neighborhood is haunted?

Thank you so much, Caroline Liu, for sharing your story with us!

Produced by Annie Nguyen, original score by Leon Morimoto, artwork by Teo Ducot

The Steakout Sep 08, 2023

Things can seem to creep and lurk in the dark — especially when you’re on duty.

STORIES

Night Watch

When Dave took on the graveyard shift at the station, he saw all kinds of stuff. But he never saw anything quite like this.

Thank you, Dave, for sharing your story with the Spooked.

Produced by Annie Nguyen, original score by Davey Kim

Steakout

Kevin joins the force and soon realizes that he can help everyone who crosses his path — whether they’re living or dead.

In the interest of protecting his identity, we’re not using this storyteller's real name. Instead, we called him “Kevin.” Thank you, Kevin, for sharing your story with us!

Produced by Annie Nguyen, original score by Leon Morimoto

Artwork by Teo Ducot

Night at the Aquarium Sep 01, 2023

On Kevin’s night shift at the Monterey Bay Aquarium, things get wet, wild, and very very weird.

BIG thanks to Kevin Wright and the magical Monterey Bay Aquarium. Thanks also to KAZU Radio in Monterey, California for its assistance.

Original score by Yari Bundy & Renzo Gorrio, produced by Anne Ford, artwork by Teo Ducot

Dod Aug 25, 2023

Arin is living with his parents and siblings in Washington state when some of his long-forgotten childhood memories start coming back to him.

BIG thanks to, Arin and Mallory, for sharing your story with us here at Spooked!

Produced by Chris Hambrick, original score by Richard Haig, artwork by Teo Ducot

The Succubus Aug 18, 2023

You’ve heard of “Sexual Healing” but have you heard of a sexual demon? This week on Spooked, we take you to the Hollywood Hills to meet a demonic seductress.

Thank you so much, Colin, for sharing your story with Spooked!

Produced by Eliza Smith, original score by Doug Stewart, artwork by Teo Ducot

Big Man Aug 11, 2023

When the Big Guy shows up, you keep your mouth shut. Be afraid…

Thank you to our storyteller for sharing his experiences.

Original score by Yari Bundy, produced by Anne Ford, artwork by Teo Ducot

Las Muñecas Aug 04, 2023

Francisco finds a doll in his pocket every single day. And every single day, he gets sicker and weaker. He needs to get rid of these dolls... before they get rid of him.

Big thanks to Francisco Vazquez for sharing your story with the Spooked.

Produced by Fernando Hernandez and Erick Yanez, original score by Renzo Gorrio, artwork by Teo Ducot

Three Sickles And A Roomba Jul 28, 2023

Diana knows that the little girl she keeps seeing in her house is a ghost. But what she doesn’t know is if this ghost means her family any harm.

Thank you, Diana, for sharing your story with Spooked!

Produced by Annie Nguyen, original score Leon Morimoto, artwork by Teo Ducot

Champ Jul 21, 2023

Pati is really young when she loses her best friend and isn’t sure she’ll ever see him again. Until one day, he shows up, asking to play.

Thank you, Pati, for sharing your story with Spooked!

Produced by Annie Nguyen, original score by Leon Morimoto, artwork by Teo Ducot

Burning Look Jul 14, 2023

He’s a happy, all-American, baseball-loving kid. Then the fires start.

Many thanks to storyteller for sharing his experiences!

Original score by Yari Bundy, produced by Anne Ford, artwork by Teo Ducot

Episodes drop weekly. Featuring brand new stories -- along with episodes previously available only by subscription. Listen for free wherever you get your podcasts!

Pinky's Place Jul 07, 2023

Josh moves into an old hotel in Pittsburgh to help his family renovate it. As he starts to experience things he can’t explain, it quickly becomes clear to him that some people may have never left.

Thank you, Josh, for sharing your story with Spooked!

Original score by Daniel Riera, produced by Marisa Dodge

Wind and Fog Jun 30, 2023

Howling wind. Swirling fog. What lurks in the mist? To whom is the wind calling?

Route 666

Michael Kilpatrick is coming home from the venue, celebrating a great show. He’s taking a familiar road. But tonight, the conditions are bad: hard wind, rain, and… frogs?

Thank you, Michael, for sharing your story.

Produced by Annie Nguyen, original score by Leon Morimoto

Widow’s Walk

Bubba has worked at the same lighthouse in coastal Maine for years. And even though the isolation has made his coworkers crack, Bubba has always been okay. He toughs it out. Until one night, when someone emerges from the night, and knocks on the lighthouse door.

Thank you, Bubba, for sharing your story with us here at Spooked.

Produced by Greta Weber and Galen Koch, original score by Clay Xavier

Artwork by Teo Ducot

Spooked episodes drop weekly. Featuring brand new stories -- along with episodes previously available only by subscription. Listen for free wherever you get your podcasts!

Out of Body Jun 23, 2023

Tiyi just wants to get away from the man in the closet. What happens next changes her life forever.

Thank you, Tiyi Schippers, for sharing your story with us! You can find more of her creepy tales on YouTube.

Original score by Leon Morimoto, produced by Anne Ford, artwork by Teo Ducot

Spooked episodes drop weekly! Featuring brand new stories -- along with episodes previously available only by subscription. Listen for free wherever you get your podcasts!

Keep It Pono Jun 16, 2023

If you live in Hawaii, you know that if you see the ancient Night Marchers of the King’s Guard, you bow in reverence. And you don’t look them in the eye, under any circumstances. But Obake, Dee, and Joe Bones? They haven’t learned this lesson… yet.

Mahalo, Obake, for sharing your story with us. If you're interested in more stories from Obake, check out his YouTube channel, Ghosts of Hawaii.

Produced by Chris Hambrick, original score by Richard Haig, artwork by Teo Ducot

The Inkwell Jun 09, 2023

Just because someone’s passed over, doesn’t mean they’re not still watching over you.

STORIES

The Tapeworm

Richie “Tapeworm” Herrera ran one of the most badass tattoo parlors in Chicago. It was haunted, and he didn’t mind that. That is, until the ghosts tried to push him out.

Thank you Anne, Chris, Tony, and Adam for telling us about the amazing Richie “Tapeworm” Herrera.

Produced by Anne Ford, original score by Leon Morimoto

The Bull Ring

Todd loses someone he loves very much, but it seems his friend is not truly gone.

Thank you, Todd Narron, for sharing your stories with us. If you want more stories from Todd, check out his book, Country Stories of Ghosts and Bad Men and Country Stories of Ghosts and Bad Men: Series 2 - The Dead Ones. Do not miss out on these amazing stories!

Produced by Annie Nguyen, original score by Renzo Gorrio

Artwork by Teo Ducot

Episodes now drop weekly. Featuring brand new stories -- along with episodes previously available only by subscription. Listen for free wherever you get your podcasts!

Smell Ya Later Jun 02, 2023

After Laura’s husband gets a fatal diagnosis, he promises to contact her from beyond the grave. But how will she know it’s really him?

Thank you, Laura Packer, for sharing this special story with Spooked. Laura’s a storyteller in Minneapolis. You can learn more about Laura at her website.

Original score by Leon Morimoto, produced by Anne Ford, artwork by Teo Ducot

Episodes now drop weekly on Fridays. Featuring brand new stories -- along with episodes previously available only by subscription. Listen for free wherever you get your podcasts.

Weeping Painting May 26, 2023

Omar thinks he know his grandma. Until one day, he finds a scary portrait in her bedroom… and it’s looking at him.

Thank you Omar for sharing your story with Spooked, all the way from Mexico!

Leonel Garza gave Omar his voice in English. You can check out more of Leonel Garza’s acting work on his website.

Produced by Erick Yáñez, original score by Nicholas Marks, artwork by Teo Ducot

Episodes now drop weekly. Featuring brand new stories -- along with episodes previously available only by subscription. Listen for free wherever you get your podcasts!

Earth Angel May 19, 2023

Alfia is studying to be a nurse, but she soon discovers that science isn’t everything and a higher power is at work.

Thank you, Alfia, for sharing your story with us!

Produced by Annie Nguyen, original score by Sudi Watchpress

Episodes now drop weekly on Fridays. Featuring brand new stories -- along with episodes previously available only by subscription. Listen for free wherever you get your podcasts!

Northspur Storm May 12, 2023

Kathy and her kids leave a busy life in Southern California to live in a little cabin in the woods, without electricity. But then, strange things start happening. It seems Kathy and her children aren’t the only occupants of the cabin.

Thank you, Kathy Bolte, for sharing your story with Spooked!

Produced by Zoë Ferrigno, original score by Renzo Gorrio, artwork by Teo Ducot

Episodes now drop weekly on Fridays. Featuring brand new stories -- along with episodes previously available only by subscription. Listen for free wherever you get your podcasts.

The Big Sleep May 05, 2023

Jen wakes up in a strange hospital with mysterious caretakers. Her only way out? The shot.

Thank you, Jen and Robin, for sharing your story with the Spooked!

Produced by Zoë Ferrigno, original score by Leon Morimoto, artwork by Teo Ducot

Spooked episodes now drop weekly on Fridays. Featuring brand new stories -- along with episodes previously available only by subscription. Listen for free wherever you get your podcasts.

Pee Afraid Apr 28, 2023

Dr. Aammton Alias has a work retreat in the jungle. And when he gets there… he’s gotta go.

Spooked episodes now drop every week on Friday! Featuring brand new stories -- along with episodes previously available only by subscription. Listen for free on any podcast platform. Be afraid.

Thank you, Dr. Aammton, for sharing your story with Spooked!

Produced by Anne Ford, original score by Dirk Schwarzhoff, artwork by Teo Ducot

Hounded Apr 25, 2023

Some roads are long and some roads wind. Some roads show you things you’d never think you’d find…

Story 1: Demon Dog

Chuck and his family rent a cabin in the mountains every winter. One year he and his uncle are driving into town when they see something with red eyes chasing their truck: a huge, menacing wolf-like creature. When he’s older, he learns this creature has a name: The Demon Dog.

This is the second story Chuck has graciously shared with Spooked. If you want to hear Chuck tell another spine-chilling story set in the mountains, listen to the Spooked Dismal Falls episode.

Produced by Greta Weber and Chris Hambrick, original score by Yari Bundy

Story 2: Deception Pass

Shirley is a trucker. She gets sent out on a job and is given a tight deadline in bad weather. During the course of her four-day trip, her life is saved twice on the exact same stretch of highway. But by who?

Thank you, Shirley, for sharing your story with Spooked!

Produced by Zoë Ferrigno, original score by Doug Stuart

Artwork by Teo Ducot

Always Be Polite Apr 21, 2023

John Henson, a Southern Cheyenne Native American, is the go-to person when friends and family need their homes smoked off. But when he encounters a stubborn and angry cat-like entity, he has to dig deeper than ever before — all while being polite. For Spooked, and for the first time for a non-native audience, John shares his story.

Episodes now drop every week on Friday! Featuring brand new stories -- along with episodes previously available only by subscription. Listen for free on any podcast platform. Be afraid.

Thanks so much to John Henson for sharing your story with us.

Original score by Leon Morimoto, produced by Chris Hambrick + Anne Ford, artwork by Teo Ducot

The Deer Stand Apr 14, 2023

Dan is a hunter. His favorite place in the world is his deer stand: a platform 20 feet up in an ancient tree. One day, Dan is sitting up in the tree when he sees something that changes his life forever.

Episodes now drop every week on Friday! Featuring brand new stories -- along with episodes previously available only by subscription. Listen for free on any podcast platform. Be afraid…

This story discuss suicide. Sensitive listeners please be advised.

Thank you, Dan, for sharing your story with us here at Spooked.

Produced by Annie Nguyen and Eliza Smith, original score by Leon Morimoto

Artwork by Sanaa Khan + Teo Ducot

Dead End Apr 07, 2023

When we meet darkness and our road grows dim, sometimes a spirit finds us and helps guide us towards the path we’re meant to take… or avoid.

Spooked episodes now drop every week on Friday! Featuring brand new stories -- along with episodes previously available only by subscription. For Luminary subscribers, previously released episodes are still on Luminary.

STORIES

Paper Route Premonition

Alyssa is taking over her friend’s paper route for the week. It’s a fun way to make a little money. There’s just one house that’s freaking her out.

Thank you, Alyssa for sharing your story with us!

Produced by Anne Ford, original score by Yari Bundy

Stormwalker

For Roberta, there’s nothing scarier than the thought of being caught out in a big storm. One day, her worst fear comes true… and then someone shows up.

Thanks, Roberta, for sharing your story with Spooked.

Produced by Anne Ford, original score by Yari Bundy

Artwork by Teo Ducot

Season VIII Trailer Apr 05, 2023

Starting Friday, April 7th Spooked drops…WEEKLY! We have held back the darkness long enough and at long last… Spooked will be available for free on ALL podcast platforms.

Episodes will drop every week on Friday! Featuring brand NEW stories -- along with episodes previously available only by subscription. Be afraid.

For Luminary subscribers, previously released episodes are still on Luminary.

D-E-B-R-A Nov 11, 2022

After the birth of her second child, Elijah, Sabrina starts to wonder if she’s brought home more from the hospital than just her new baby.

Thank you, Sabrina, for sharing your story with Spooked!

Produced by Zoë Ferrigno, original score by Yari Bundy, artwork by Teo Ducot

The Sinkhole Oct 28, 2022

One day, while out landscaping his yard, Moses reaches into the dirt and pulls out a handful of bones. He wants to find out who they belong to. But that might not be such a good idea…

Thank you, Moses Thompson, for sharing your story with the Spooked! Folks, if you want to know more about Moses and his house, check out this article.

Produced by Zoë Ferrigno, original score by Yari Bundy, artwork by Teo Ducot

Pali Lookout Oct 21, 2022

It’s March 1980, and best friends Lopaka and Sean decide to ditch class and head to the Pali Lookout, a tourist destination just outside of Honolulu on the island of Oahu. They’re hanging out, taking in the sights… but nothing can prepare them for what happens when they decide to venture off the beaten path.

Thank you, Lopaka Kapanui, for lifting back the veil with Spooked! If you want more stories about spirits, legends, and the Mysteries of Hawaii, Lopaka’s got you covered.

Produced by Zoë Ferrigno, original score by Renzo Gorrio, artwork by Teo Ducot

Hotel Hell-o Dolly Oct 07, 2022

Hotels and dolls can be full of charm — others are horrifying and cause alarm.

STORIES:

Hotel Hell

Kimberly was expecting a luxurious hotel room. Someone in it… was expecting her.

Thanks to Kimberly and Colin for sharing your story!

Produced by Anne Ford, original score by Doug Stuart

Dolly

Some dolls are pretty, some dolls are nice, some dolls are waiting for you... in the night.

BIG thanks, Mary, for sharing your story with us!

Produced by Zoë Ferrigno, original score by Ella June Pierson

Artwork by Teo Ducot

Matt's Flat Sep 23, 2022

Matt is calm, peaceful, and very chill, but his apartment has a dark past. On one rainy night in Birmingham, his flat mate finally makes herself known, and her story unfolds.

Produced by Greta Weber, original score by Leon Morimoto, artwork by Teo Ducot

Los Chaneques Sep 09, 2022

Saulo knows the stories about the mischievous creatures who lurk in the forests and beaches of Oaxaca. But one night a hunt for turtle eggs becomes a search for the truth.

Thank you, Saulo, for sharing your story with Spooked!

Produced by Erick Yañez, original score by Leon Morimoto, artwork by Teo Ducot

Erick doesn’t just work for Spooked, he is also the producer of a horror fiction podcast that you are gonna love. Check out Psicofonías wherever you get your podcasts.

Dad and the Three Caskets Aug 25, 2022

Spooked's own Annie Nguyen shares her family’s ghost story. When her father got the call from his siblings and cousins back in Vietnam, asking him to help them find their ancestors’ missing caskets, he got on the first plane out of California. But when he got there, he realized they needed to call on higher powers to help them locate the long-lost grave sites.

BIG love and thanks to Poppa Nguyen, for sharing your story with us!

Produced by Annie Nguyen, original score by Renzo Gorrio, artwork by Teo Ducot

Translation by George Q. Nguyen - please note the translation was condensed for clarity.

Dismal Falls Aug 19, 2022

There are some places, deep in the woods, far away from civilization, that are magical. Chuck is hiking deep in the Appalachian woods when he stumbles upon one of these places: Dismal Falls. But Dismal Falls isn’t all fairies and rainbows. It’s a place of dark magic.

Thanks, Chuck, for sharing your story with us!

Produced by Greta Weber, original score by Clay Xavier, artwork by Teo Ducot

Romeo & Juliet Oct 26, 2021

A pair of star-crossed lovers encounter the paranormal in fair Wisconsin, where we lay our scene.

Thank you, Kelsey Brennan & Andy Truschinski, for sharing your story with Spooked!

Produced by Zöe Ferrigno, original score by Nicholas Marks

Corporal Cummings Oct 02, 2021

It’s 1967. Jerry has been drafted and just landed in Vietnam. He keeps meeting another young soldier, Cummings… and every time they run into each other, something terrible seems to happen.

This episode does contain scenes of war and combat violence, sensitive listeners please be advised.

Thanks, Jerry, for sharing your story with us! Learn more about Jerry on his website and Facebook.

Produced by Zoë Ferrigno, original score by Daniel Riera

Artwork by Teo Ducot

Cliffhanger Sep 25, 2021

Bill is home from college, on his way to meet his girlfriend, when his car swerves off the road…

Thank you, Bill Love, for sharing your story with us!

Produced by Annie Nguyen, original score by Leon Morimoto

Artwork by Teo Ducot

Flora and the Fox Sep 18, 2021

When Flora heads to China to spend time with family for the summer, she realizes her young cousin is acting weird. Almost like he’s someone… or something else entirely.

Thank you, Flora, for sharing your story with us!

Produced by Annie Nguyen, original score by Doug Stuart

Artwork by Teo Ducot

Green Demon Sep 11, 2021

When Austin’s dad starts having night terrors, the family thinks it’s just nightmares -- but Austin thinks something else is going on. He soon discovers that there is an actual demon plaguing his father… and Austin must confront it.

Thank you, Austin, for sharing your story with Spooked!

Produced by Zoë Ferrigno, original score by Leon Morimoto

Artwork by Teo Ducot

Fright at the Museum Sep 04, 2021

Jen is about to start an internship at a museum. But this isn’t a typical museum… It's built inside two old, historic mansions. By this time, the original owners of these two old homes are long gone -- or are they?

Thank you, Jen, for sharing your story with the Spooked!

Produced by Zoë Ferrigno, original score by Leon Morimoto

Artwork by Teo Ducot

A Murder of Crows Aug 27, 2021

Birds talk to each other about everything -- where to find food, where to roost, when to migrate. What messages might they have for us?

STORIES

The Head

We all know the old wives’ tales: don’t walk under a ladder or you’ll have bad luck; don’t step on the crack or you’ll break your mama’s back. Dan is about to discover another, more sinister omen… with deadly consequences.

Thanks, Dan, for sharing your story with us!

Produced by Anne Ford, original score by Maryam Qudus

A Murder of Crows

Mike is pretty sure he’s going crazy. Every time he sees a crow, it seems like it’s trying to tell him something: to watch out, to beware. What are they trying to warn him of?

Thanks, Mike, for sharing your story with us!

Produced by Alyia Yates, original score by Lauryn Newson

Artwork by Teo Ducot

Friends on the Other Side Aug 21, 2021

Sometimes, spirits reach out and ask us for help. And sometimes, they reach out to give us what we need, too.

STORIES

Night Nurse

Dennis is a nurse, a helper. But when spirits of former patients reach out to him, he’s not sure if he can care for them.

Big love to Dennis for sharing his story with the Spooked!

Produced by Chris Hambrick, original score by Dakim

All Dogs go to Heaven

It’s confirmed: all dogs do go to heaven.

Thank you, Kristin Kent, for sharing your story with us!

Produced by Zoë Ferrigno, original score by Moises Nunez

Artwork by Teo Ducot

Don't Wanna Fright No More Oct 19, 2020

When singer/songwriter & former frontwoman of the Alabama Shakes, Brittany Howard, comes up against a hostile spirit in her home, she has to decide: who’s going to get to stay? Brittany... or the ghost?

Skinwalker Oct 05, 2020

Lee’s great grandfather, his grandfather, and his father have all seen him: the shapeshifter. They know this man has the power to curse them, to hurt them. Lee wonders: is this man coming for him too?

The Haunting of Radio Centro Oct 02, 2020

Everyone who works at Radio Centro knows it’s haunted. But Guillermo, the host on the station’s paranormal show “Tell it Tonight” is about to discover that he has psychic powers that make him susceptible to the station’s haunts.

Petrony Sep 14, 2020

David’s family has owned the same plot of farmland in North Carolina for over 300 years. As he gets older, he starts to realize that some family members have never really left.

Teacher’s Pet Aug 28, 2020

Kristen Cortez is a new teacher in beautiful Los Gatos, California. From her classroom window, she can see rolling, golden hills. Redwood trees. The sun is almost always shining. And yet… something lurks.

Take Me Home Aug 21, 2020

You are on your smoke break at Walmart. You look down and see a box: inside is a ceramic lamb with a note around its neck asking you to take it home. Do you: a) burn it; b) throw it in the trash, or c) take it home?

Campfire Tales VII Aug 13, 2020

Get warmed up for Season V!

The Fog Apr 03, 2020

Blair can’t see his hands in front of his face. He can’t see the ground beneath his feet. He’s not in the dark: he’s in a thick cloud of fog. And then, a voice emerges from the mist. This story comes to us from Australia, the original Upside Down.

Isabelle Mar 13, 2020

Betsy keeps seeing a young girl at night in her room. She stands at the end of Betsy’s bed and stares at her. She comes back, over and over: night after night; year after year. Betsy knows she wants something, but she has to figure out what.

The Trespassers Nov 14, 2019

When it comes to the supernatural: don’t poke the bear. Don’t kick the hive. Don’t mess around. Because, when it comes to the supernatural: you’re gonna get what’s coming for you.

Lopaka Oct 29, 2019

Lopaka and his adopted father don’t get along. That is, until forces from beyond the veil intervene.

Iconic Oct 10, 2019

You know the most haunted places. The houses, the castles, the hotels. And you know the most haunted objects. The mirrors, the necklaces, the dolls. In this episode, we take you to the Stanley Hotel and introduce you to Robert the Doll.

Santi Sep 30, 2019

When Maribel loses her little brother Santi, her very best friend in the world, she learns that love is sometimes stronger than death. We travel to Mexico for this very special Spooked tale.

Portal - Snap Bonus Sep 19, 2019

Jennifer Percy was just a young graduate student researching PTSD, but the closer she got to understanding the inner workings of one soldier’s trauma, the more she lost her own footing in reality.

Sharp Tooth Boy Sep 13, 2019

Bonnie Blagg and her two friends call for Bloody Mary in the mirror on her dresser during a middle school sleepover. Bonnie thinks nothing of it until a ghost boy with long, sharp, bloody teeth appears in her bedroom every single night after that.

Happy Friday the 13th!

Tales from the Smokehouse Sep 02, 2019

Cursed cat bones. Dead dogs. A haunted pond. Master storyteller Todd Narron is our tour guide as we explore the mysterious, spooky American South.

Thank you, Todd Narron, for sharing your stories with us! If you want more stories from Todd, check out his incredible books:

Country Stories of Ghosts and Bad Men &

Country Stories of Ghosts and Bad Men: Series 2 - The Dead Ones.

Do not miss out on these amazing stories!

Mrs. Hagstrom Aug 26, 2019

When supernatural forces come for her kids, Curtis’s mom stands strong. Mrs. Hagstrom may be the meanest Spooked ghost yet...

Season III is ALIVE!! There are 26 new episodes of Spooked coming this season each week through Halloween and into a spooky November. To listen to them all, download the Luminary mobile app or go to LuminaryPodcasts.com.

The Thin Place Aug 22, 2019

Martin is a paramedic. He has a gift for saving peoples' lives. He also has another, darker, gift--one that he doesn’t want to use.

The Night Whistler Oct 25, 2018

The Night Whistler: Cheryl decided that she could make the best out of living in a haunted house. Nothing bad could happen if she made friends with the ghost… right?

The Intruders Oct 23, 2018

La Posada: What if your great-great-grandmother comes back from the dead, but doesn’t visit you?

You’re Gonna Get Scratched: Three kids go inside an abandoned house… turns out, it’s not empty.

Under The Stairs Oct 19, 2018

The Basement: When one of Daniel’s kids started seeing ghosts, he was scared. When two of his kids started seeing ghosts, he was petrified.

Under the Stairs: Mido discovers that the former tenants of her apartment left some breadcrumbs behind.

Skagway Oct 17, 2018

Frances: Cori suspects she’s got a second roommate who she can’t see, and who may very well be contacting her from beyond the veil.

Lydia: The wait staff at the Red Onion Saloon in Skagway, Alaska uncover the tragic story of their notorious ghost, Lydia.

Holy Ghost Oct 11, 2018

The Possession: When Sara appears to be cursed, her grandmother calls on a coven of witches for the cure.

The Healing: When it comes to miracles, lightning doesn’t strike twice. But Paul doesn’t know that yet.

Ghost Town Oct 04, 2018

The Mine: California is gold country. Miner Shannon Poe discovers that not every abandoned gold mine has been vacated.

The Mission: An empty old church. An open door. A sight no one will believe.

Hush Sep 27, 2018

Libby: Jennifer and her daughter Taylor both know their family home is haunted… but they don’t want to share that secret, even with each other

No Voy a Tener Nietos: Maria’s mother always wanted a son. And when Maria had a son, of her own, her mother didn’t get enough time with him. So when she died, she made sure to came back to be with her beloved nieto.

Something In The Walls Sep 20, 2018

The Visage: A man is hired to do remodel work on a notorious haunted house. But something inside the house doesn’t want anything to change.

Decorations: Paintings start appearing on the walls. Dark, odd, and disturbed. All Nic knows is, something sinister is at work.

Smells Like Teen Spirits Sep 13, 2018

The Mammoth Mountain Poltergeist: Tom Ross finds evil lurking in the most unlikely place: a California ski chalet.

The Moonshiner’s Daughter: Alex doesn’t know the man who lurks on her property, who sometimes appears in her home… but he seems to know her.

The Perfect Tenant Sep 05, 2018

The Perfect Tenant: Steven LaChance found the perfect home… or, did the home find him?

Ghosty: When your kid tells you she’s just seen a ghost, you might want to believe her.

37 Seconds Aug 29, 2018

37 Seconds: Stephanie Arnold was pregnant with her second child, and she couldn’t have been more excited. Until she got her first premonition.

Be sure to check out Stephanie’s book "37 Seconds."

Creepy Crawly Aug 23, 2018

The Birds: As a little boy in Richmond Virginia, raising pigeons, Ray Christian made a friend with the same hobby. But there was something mysterious about Ray’s new pal.

The Taxidermist: When Tracey started doing taxidermy, she assumed all her subjects would be dead. Until she met a squirrel who didn't seem quite right.

The Iron Gate Aug 15, 2018

Iron Gate: An American soldier takes over an empty house in Baghdad and encounters the one threat he is powerless against.

Restless Aug 09, 2018

The Curse of Mr. Smith: Every time Randi’s grandma looked out her kitchen window, she’d see him, standing on the lawn: Mr. Smith. Who was Mr. Smith? What did he want? And why was he so sad?

The Angel of Death: When Ron was working at Overbrook, one of New Jersey’s oldest and most notorious asylums, he knew the place was… off. Little did he know that he would see something there that would change his life forever.

The Wraith Aug 07, 2018

Teresa can see dead people. And she’s not afraid… until she meets HER.

Final Act Oct 26, 2017

Stories: "Cowboy Whiteout" - A woman gets an unlikely savior when she’s lost in a snowstorm.

"Flesh-Eating Bacteria" - A mortician-in-training has his worst shift yet.

"Big Al" - A caregiver gets a visit from one of his late patients.

Lost Oct 24, 2017

Stories: "Cat Scratch Fever" - Something is here, scratching, clawing its way out of the darkness...

"Invisible Children" - What do you do when you find three ghost children living in your attic?

"Pastor’s Oil" - Jenny is up in her room, she’s shaking like there’s something inside of her. And Glynn is about to find out what . . .

Knock, Knock Oct 21, 2017

Stories: "Clown Zombie" - What happens when you make a happy clown very, very angry.

"Polaroid Phantom" - Two men discover that the ghosts in their home are not camera shy. Pics at www.seeingthingsthebook.com

The Summoning Oct 15, 2017

Stories: "Spirit on the Board" - What happens when a group of kids conjure a spirit?

"The Seance" - A long-lost love comes to town for a visit, and he's been dead for years. Produced by Bob Carlson and KCRW's Unfictional.

"Dollhouse" - Ali Standish came home after surgery and was shocked to find her grandmother in the living room with a gift--a dollhouse.

Unholy Water Oct 13, 2017

Stories: " Devil’s Water" - What happens when your god-fearing family agrees to dance with the dark side in a moment of desperation.

"Hot Water" - Three girls planned a relaxing trip to a remote hot springs, and ended up fighting for their lives against a shadowy figure.

The Black Rose Oct 09, 2017

Stories: "Great Aunt Rose" - When Christina McKenna’s cruel aunt comes back from the grave to make amends--she’s not sure if she can forgive. Read more about Christina in her book, My Mother Wore A Yellow Dress.

"The Unicorn Prince" - Every year, Maria's aunt bought her a cute doll for her doll collection, but then came this one. This story comes to us from our Spooked listener Maria Serratore-Gunter.

A Friend In The Forest Oct 05, 2017

Stories: "A Boy Named Thomas" - Shane Dunphy spent years working with kids as a social worker. He’d seen it all until he met a little boy named Gregory. For more, get Shane Dunphy’s book The Boy They Tried to Hide.

The Shadow Men Oct 01, 2017

Witch Cage: A woman buys a medieval jail… and tries to make it her home.

Phantom Border Agent: A border agent encounters his long-dead colleague in the middle of the desert.

Possession Sep 28, 2017

Stories:

"Indonesian Ghost Show" - When a TV crew shows up to film a ghost show their disrespect angers the gods.

"Daikon" - Susan's dog Daikon kept giving signs that an intruder was haunting her old Victorian in New Orleans. Then one night in October, the intruder crossed the line.

The Curse Sep 21, 2017

Stories : "La Bruja" Your family is cursed--who you gonna call? La Bruja.

Nestor Gomez is a storyteller based in Chicago. You can find him on Twitter @soloyochapin and at his website.

Borderlands Sep 14, 2017

Stories:

"Border Boogeyman" - Rocky Elmore worked as a border patrol agent and out there, in the pitch black, he was never sure if he was completely alone.

"The Seer" - The trouble began in Sri Lanka, when Chandra’s aunt woke up one day and couldn’t move her arms or legs. The doctors had no answers, but a mysterious priest did.

Lost In Time Sep 08, 2017

Stories:

"Time Warp Saloon" - The neon sign blinks at the roadhouse bar. The jukebox plays an old tune as the bartender shouts, "Last Call." Just one more. Why not? What could it hurt?

This story came to Spooked from Jim Harold’s Campfire Podcast, hosted by Jim Harold, check it out at JimHarold.com.

"Love Letters" - Mark Spencer lived in the haunted house with the ghost of Ladell--and we are eternally grateful that he stuck around long enough to bring us his story.

The Watcher Sep 07, 2017

Stories:

"Houdini’s Promise" - Can a pact between two brothers survive death?

"The Night Mother" - It’s the middle of the night. You’re not even 15, and you’re home alone with your little brother. You’re waiting for your mom to come home. What would happen if she didn’t make it?

"Voice In The Woods" - When the voice says "Stop" you stay perfectly still. And when the voice says "Run!" you had better run.

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