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Freaky Folklore

Eeriecast Network

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Host Carman Carrion explores myriad myths both modern and ancient to discover what mankind fears - and why we fear it. From monsters old and new as well as unexplained and unsolved cases, this podcast is sure to terrify. Where does our folklore come from, and why is it so freaky?
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Tales to Terrify

Drew Sebesteny

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The unseen creature whose ravenous fangs dog your every step as your footfalls echo down the midnight alleyway. — A long, icy shadow looming over you, making the hairs on your neck rise and your breath turn to ragged puffs of mist. — Unearthly howls that pierce the night, pulling you from the comfort of sleep with feverish, heart-pounding dread. — Welcome to Tales to Terrify, a weekly horror fiction podcast that gets under your skin, lays eggs and hatches writhing baby horrors nursed on your ...
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A creepy modern fantasy that begins as a murder mystery and becomes a dark fantasy adventure filled with action, Irish and Norse folklore, and fae. At the middle of season one, the world of the Hidden People is revealed, complete with magic and monsters. Come for the creepy mysteries and stay for the fantasy action. Discover the world of the Hidden People.
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Canadian Creepies

Canadian Creepies

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Welcome to Canadian Creepies—the podcast that digs into the dark corners of Canada’s past and present. Your hosts Valerie, Ali, Amanda Joy ( host of Down the Crooked Path), and sometimes Kyle explore the true crime cases that haunt us, the paranormal encounters that make us question what’s real, and the unsettling folklore that lingers just out of sight. From cults to cold cases, ghosts to government cover-ups, we don’t just tell the stories—we ask why they still matter. It’s creepy. It’s Ca ...
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Espooky Tales

Cristina & Carmen

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Latin American folklore, myths, legends, haunted places and espooky cuentos del rancho. Hear the stories you grew up with like La Llorona, as well as true stories from listeners and guests. Join twins, Cristina & Carmen (formerly MJ), every Friday as they share these tales and have a few laughs. Stay espooky!
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Step into the shadows with Steph and Jill, where paranormal history meets hilarious banter. Each episode, we discuss the history of how places came to be, the spirits said to linger there, and the creepy experiences from people. But don’t worry… we keep it light with our offbeat humor and playful banter, making sure things never get too scary. It’s the perfect mix of eerie and entertaining.
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Uncanny Japan

SpectreVision Radio

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Uncanny Japan is a podcast about all the more obscure corners of old Japan, from strange superstitions, cultural curiosities, to creepy creatures. Here you can discover all the lesser known gems that author Thersa Matsuura digs up while doing research for her writing. Every episode is uniquely soothing, brought to life by immersive sound design or relaxing binaural soundscapes (ocean waves, autumn crickets, rice field frogs) all recorded right here in Japan. Thersa Matsuura is a writer, folk ...
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Peculiar Tales

Dawn & Kristy

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Welcome to Peculiar Tales the podcast where curiosity meets the creepy, the peculiar, and the downright bizarre. Your hosts, Dawn & Kristy are your guides through strange stories from history, eerie urban legends, ghostly encounters, and all things weird and wonderful. Told in a captivating, story-driven style. Whether it's a long-lost mystery, a chilling haunting, or just something that doesn’t quite add up—we’re here to unpack the peculiar, one tale at a time. So grab your headphones, mayb ...
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Loreplay

Dayna Pereira

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Dayna Pereira is the sarcastic solo host of Loreplay, serving up paranormal stories, haunted history, creepy folklore, and weird legends with a playful twist. Equal parts storyteller and skeptic, she blends dark humor, spooky vibes, and a love for the bizarre into binge-worthy episodes for fans of ghost stories, urban legends, and true crime with a paranormal twist.
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Join acclaimed ghost storyteller Mike Brown for a bi-weekly tour through the shadows of history. The Pleasing Terrors Podcast features stories about haunted places, creepy history, and forgotten folklore.
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Welcome to The Halloween Podcast, where your host Lyle delves into the eerie, the unexplained, and the downright spooky. Join us as we explore the chilling corners of Halloween, delve into spine-tingling ghost stories, and uncover the secrets of haunted houses. Each episode brings you a mix of fascinating folklore, paranormal phenomena, and interviews with special guests who share their own creepy encounters. Whether it's the legend of the Jack-o'-lantern, the ghostly tales from haunted hote ...
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Spooky Coop

Michelle and Paul

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Spooky Coop : An Unusual and Light Hearted Paranormal Show. Enter the Spooky Coop for stories of the strange, mysterious, and paranormal with a little humor. Love a good ghost story? So do we. Unique stories you’re not likely to find anywhere else! All things Paranormal. Ghosts, Cryptids, Unexpected True Crime, UFO’s and much more! Are you coming in? Or are you Chicken?
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You Two Scare Me Podcast

Andi Zyvith and Feliz Andrews

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Andi and Feliz have been friends for over a decade, and have been wanting to start a spooky podcast together for just as long. They are two working moms who love to hang out, tell scary stories, and laugh their faces off. Join us on this paranormal journey!
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Where Our Minds Wander

Wes Guay & Beth Guay

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From the creepy attic's dark corners to the very end of a shadow-filled dirt road, our minds wander towards the odd, supernatural and not easily explained. Pull up a cozy seat and your favorite beverage and delve into our Strange but True stories from around the globe and beyond.
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Ghoul Society

Ghoul Society

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Join sister hosts Jamie & Sara as they dive into the realm of ghosts, creepy tales, and everything that keeps you up at night. From haunted places and infamous ghosts to morbid historical facts & folklore, these sisters blend personal experiences with research to deliver chills that will make you question if we are truly alone. By listening to this podcast, you’ve officially been inducted into the Ghoul Society - welcome.
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Scary Mysteries

Scary Mysteries

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True Crime News and Creepy Compilations, Scary Mysteries covers all the weird stories you want to hear. And if you like us then check out our other podcast called EVERY TOWN. Because Every Town, has a dark side. https://open.spotify.com/show/4K2gvVKzxlEx636qMFSooj Hosted by: Andrew Fitzgerald 👀 Watch This Episode On Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/scarymysteries 👁 Check out our movie AN ANGRY BOY for FREE! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BvtlOlODQ8g&t=5238s https://tubitv.com/movies/1000296 ...
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Enter the Abyss

Britton & Clete

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Britton and Clete are your hosts for this weekly podcast involving all the fictitious and true horrors that reside in our world and possibly beyond! Join us every Sunday for topics including serial killers, folklore, disappearances, conspiracy theories and much much more. The abyss is waiting, what will you find?
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The Witching Hour

The Witching Hour Broadcast

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Welcome to the Witching Hour, a midnight broadcast from deep in the swamp on the outskirts of town. The town: Howler's Holler. The location: worrisomely close to a haunted, radioactive mine shaft. The news: unsettling beyond your comprehension.
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Hosted by Robert Barber, State of the Unknown is a cinematic podcast exploring true paranormal stories, haunted history, and American folklore. Exploring eerie stories, true paranormal encounters, and urban folklore from America’s haunted history; creepy history, real hauntings, and enduring legends that blur the line between myth and reality. New full episodes every other week, with short stories and special features in between. If you believe some mysteries were never meant to be solved, y ...
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Looks Creepy Cool is the official podcast of Haunted House FearFest, the film & video game festival celebrating horror and dark storytelling. Episodes feature creepy conversations with filmmakers, game developers, and creators shaping the future of fear — alongside original horror stories drawn from folklore, fiction, and the uncanny. From the Mirror Room of horror origin stories to the Library of Shadows of spine-chilling tales, Looks Creepy Cool is where interviews and storytelling collide ...
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Storyteller Podcast

Courtney and Teresa✨

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Love true crime, mysteries, folklore, and all things strange? So do we. Each week, one host dives deep into a wild, spooky, or unbelievable story—from history’s forgotten scandals and eerie folktales to chilling true crime, bizarre conspiracies, and unexplained hauntings. The twist? Her best friend and co-host has no idea what the story is about until the mic is on. You’ll hear her genuine reactions—shock, laughter, and “wait, WHAT?!” moments—as the mystery unfolds in real time. It’s storyti ...
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Most people are baffled at any idea that fairies could exist...and telling people you've had a fairy encounter is a major taboo. The Modern Fairy Sightings Podcast hears from people who’ve had experiences and want to share them. Whether you’re already a believer, or full of intrigue, come open-minded and open-hearted…simply listen, and make your own mind up. But take heed, these are not winged Tinkerbells. These are real fairies. Please note: this podcast is not suitable for children as it m ...
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True ghost stories and real paranormal encounters from the Castle of Spirits—the internet’s original scary story archive (est. 1997). Hosted by married couple Vince and Jane Font, AKA “The Ghostkeepers,” this weekly paranormal podcast features listener-submitted hauntings, cryptid sightings, freaky folklore, time slips, unexplained phenomena, and sundry supernatural stuff. If Radio Rental and Spooked! had a weird ghost baby, Castle of Spirits would be it.
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Join KC Canton, JD and friends as they dive into all things creepy from horror films to haunted houses and folklore. The Creepcast is part of the Phantom Podcast Network exclusively on Downright Creepy. https://www.patreon.com/downrightcreepy Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/downrightcreepy/support
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Ghosts! Aliens! Cryptids! Join Ghost Joe and Kreepy Ken as they dive into the world of the paranormal—exploring eerie encounters, interviewing investigators, and uncovering the mysteries of the unknown. From terrifying ghost stories to unexplained phenomena, we cover it all! Horror reviews with Edgegrave Dave, and deep paranormal research from John Wright in ‘The Wright Headspace' round off the show! Every episode is packed with spooky stories, expert insights, and paranormal news—so grab yo ...
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The Whispering Woods : Real Life Ghost & Paranormal Stories

Halloween, True, Scary, Paranormal, Folklore and Ghost Stories

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The Whispering Woods Paranormal Podcast Do you like to get scared to death by real life ghost stories? The Whispering Woods is a podcast devoted to the darker side of life. Join us every Sunday as we discuss and share true, scary stories of the paranormal from ancient folklore to modern hauntings. ​ Using immersive audio, The Whispering Woods transports listeners to another time, or even realm. Join us as we explore the unimaginable and terrifying, relaying tales of the supernatural from pol ...
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Home for the Holidays

Myth Lab Entertainment

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Holiday cheer takes a terrifying turn in Home for the Holidays - a darkly comedic narrative podcast that twists your favorite festive moments into hilarious horror stories. Each episode dives into a new “holiday horror,” blending spooky storytelling, sharp satire, and edge-of-your-seat suspense inspired by the obligations, chaos, and stress of the season. From a twisted Thanksgiving tale to a Christmas Day disaster to a New Year’s Eve nightmare, this scripted audio drama delivers a mix of la ...
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True paranormal mysteries, strange encounters, haunted places, and creepy legends. Horror Story brings you real-life horror stories, haunted places, ghost sightings, and paranormal mysteries that linger. Told in a cinematic, documentary-style format, each episode explores terrifying events. Whether it’s haunted houses, cursed objects, or unexplained phenomena, your host Edwin Covarrubias guides you through the darkest corners of folklore and the chilling experiences that people swear are 100 ...
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Coon Hunting Confidentials Podcast

The Hound's Tooth Mafia

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Welcome to Coon Hunting Confidentials! Every other Wednesday, The HT Mafia mixes their uniqueness, coon hunting, comedy, and creepy stories to bring you all-new episodes of CHC! Dive deep into the backwoods of the American South, where coon hunting tales meet the strange, the unexplained, and the downright chilling. From real-life encounters in the dark timber to folklore whispered around the fire, the HT Mafia explores it all — blending humor, tradition, and the mysterious side of hunting c ...
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Everything Vaguely Paranormal

Shelly Pruitt, Ryan Roberts, and Blake Smith

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Are you a fan of the unknown? Do you revel in the mysterious, the unexplained, and the eeriness of the paranormal world? Indulge in our chilling collection of paranormal podcasts, where you’ll immerse yourself in creepy stories and ghost adventures like never before. From supernatural shows exploring UFOs, witchcraft, and mysteries that defy explanation, to folklore and legends that echo through the ages, Everything Vaguely Paranormal Podcast encapsulates the essence of what makes the parano ...
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Join two bearded buddies as they dive deep into urban legends, cryptids, and all things creepy, spooky, and unexplained—each episode paired with a refreshing craft beer. Whether you're into haunted tales, mythical creatures, or paranormal mysteries, Kraken Cans is your new favorite stop for chills and cheers. New episodes weekly Beer pairings in every episode Fun stories, wild theories, and lots of laughs Have a topic suggestion or just want to say hi? Reach out at [email protected]. ...
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Creepy Pizza

Britt Oswald & Peter Uth

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Are you fascinated by the paranormal, supernatural, spooky, and/or just plain weird? Tune in to hear Britt educate Peter on the creepier things – ghost stories, folklore, urban legends, cryptids, and more. If you enjoy having a good laugh with friends about fiends, grab a slice of some Creepy Pizza!
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Nightmares of the Americas: Indigenous Tales

Joseph, Gabriel , and Mike Behill

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Have you ever been alone on a dark road, and all you hear is the sound of crickets and the rustle of leaves...and then it's there! It's all around you! It's that feeling, isn't it? That creepy, crawling sensation in your gut. The one that tells you something bad is about to happen? Stick around and learn about the horrors that lurk in the shadows of Native American folklore.. Each episode, our hosts will explore the darkest places in North and South America, from native stories, lore, myster ...
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This episode contains references to death, psychological distress, and human remains. Listener discretion is advised. Isolated a mile off the Oregon coast, Terrible Tilly was never meant to survive. From its first fatal survey to a hundred years of wrecks, ruined minds, and sealed urns, Tillamook Rock Lighthouse has drawn more than storms. Some say…
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Your host is busy being thankful this weekend, so we have uploaded some Patreon bonus content to the main feed. The people of Howler's Holler share their stories. Our first contributor is Cletus McGletus, the self-proclaimed Sentinel of the Roundabout. Allegedly, he was in the military, but with eyes like his I highly doubt it. Theme music: "Lullab…
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This episode contains detailed references to violence, murder, and the deaths of both adults and children, as well as mentions of human and animal harm. While not graphic, the subject matter may be deeply distressing to some listeners. Discretion is advised. Turnbull Canyon in Whittier, California, is one of the most feared stretches of land in the…
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Juan Fernando Hermosa holds the record for being Ecuador’s youngest serial killer. At just 15 years old, he was arrested for murdering 22 people. Carmen and Cristina discuss this case, but first they read a listener story and end with spooky recs. Carmen's rec was the book Play Nice by Rachel Harrison and Cristina's was Guillermo Del Toro's debut f…
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Welcome to episode 722. We have two tales for you this week. First, we develop an unfortunate aversion to fingernails. Then, a wife, tired of her husband’s illness, soon regrets taking matters into her own hands. COMING UP Good Evening: 00:01:06 [Trigger] Sam Logan’s They All Must Go as read by Summer Brooks: 00:03:02 [Trigger] E. F. Benson’s Chris…
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Happy Thanksgiving! Meghan takes the lead in this episode as we serve up a holiday special stuffed with history, tradition, and a hearty helping of SPOOKY! So, kick back, relax, and have a listen as you enjoy that 2nd slice of pie. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal…
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Episode Description: Wes and Beth explore cases of the Glass Delusion, when members of the monarchy throughout time have believed their bodies were made of glass. Sources Used: www.grunge.com/1240197/the-strange-affliction-that-had-some-royals-believing-they-were-made-of-glass/ https://gizmodo.com/the-glass-delusion-was-the-most-popular-madness-of-…
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Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy! In September of 1992, twenty-year-old Acadia University student Kenley Matheson vanished from the small university town of Wolfville, Nova Scotia. His last confirmed sighting was on Main Street on the morning of September 21st. He was never seen again. No remains. No belongings. No activity on his bank …
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DWM presents The Hidden People: Ragnarok, Chapter 6 “A Chance to Make Good Choices” Written by Alexa Fett Fisher Directed by Chris and Megan Burnside Sound Design and Score by Katharine Seaton Distributed by Realm An old enemy turned tenuous ally begs for help, and Mackenna and her team head to Arcadia to try and stop an invasion. But they quickly …
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They ride the western winds in flocks. Not ghosts, not fairies, but something far older and far more feared. In Gaelic folklore, the Sluagh are the unforgiven dead: soul-snatchers, deathbed thieves, and sky-born wraiths cast from Heaven, Hell, and even the fairy realm. The BOOK BY US A COFFEE Join Sarah's new FACEBOOK GROUP Subscribe to our PATREON…
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He’s Here for Seconds — A Thanksgiving Horror Comedy When a noisy family favorite passes away right before the holiday, the Parkers expect a quieter Thanksgiving. But grief has a strange way of sticking around… and some relatives refuse to miss dinner, no matter what. In this special Thanksgiving episode, The Halloween Podcast Presents a creepy, da…
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Send us a text In 1994, the quiet town of Oakville, Washington, was shaken by a terrifying mystery when gelatinous blobs began falling from the sky. Residents soon reported illness, dead animals, and government silence, igniting theories of biological experiments and military cover-ups. Was this a natural phenomenon or evidence of something far mor…
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Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy! In this special bonus episode of Canadian Creepies, we sit down with journalist and author Brian Baker to explore the question at the heart of his new book, Eerie Whispers: Why are Canadians so afraid to talk about ghosts? From campfire tales and immigrant folklore to the ancestral stories of Indigenous…
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Ghost Joe and Kreepy Ken sit down with acclaimed author and researcher Robert Guffey (Chameleo, Cryptoscatology) for one of our most mind-bending interviews yet. We dive deep into the terrifying true story behind Guffey's cult-classic book, Chameleo—a saga involving heroin addiction, stolen military night-vision goggles, and invisible spies that te…
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A woman's home is plagued by a dark presence that mimics familiar voices to lure its victims closer. "Robin and the Mimic Demon" was submitted Curtis Donihoo in October, 2012. It appeared on Episode 42 of the Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories podcast—"The Nun, the Mimic Demon, and the Ghost Cowboys"—on January 5, 2024. Music: “Aftermath” Kevin M…
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Text the show — your message may be featured! In this episode of the Looks Creepy Cool Podcast, host Renee welcomes filmmakers Jessica and Barrett Burgin, the creative duo behind the folk-horror short The Angel, featured at the 2025 Haunted House FearFest and now winners of Best Cinematography and Best Paranormal Short for The Angel Set against the…
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In today's episode we share 2 spooky stories. The BOOK BY US A COFFEE Join Sarah's new FACEBOOK GROUP Subscribe to our PATREON EMAIL us your stories Follow us on YOUTUBE Join us on INSTAGRAM Join us on TWITTER Join us on FACEBOOK Visit our WEBSITE Thanks so much for listening, and we'll catch up with you again tomorrow! Sarah and Tobie xx "Spacial …
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This week on WTFolklore, we read The Lambikin, originally an Indian story, retold as an Irish story, that we then wrestle into the shape of a Thanksgiving story. Suggested talking points: Gordie's House of Pain, Garfield Shrugged, Bored Halfway Through a Burger, Sillybles, Spending Corn to Make Corn, Patrick Bateman Visits Grandma, A Turkey in the …
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Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy! Did fear itself seal Christopher Case’s fate? In this gripping episode of Down the Crooked Path, host Amanda Joy unravels the eerie mystery surrounding Case’s tragic death—a story tangled in paranoia, ancient curses, and unexplained phenomena. When Christopher began receiving chilling warnings of impend…
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On the fourth floor of Wilson Hall at Ohio University sits a sealed dorm room no one has lived in for decades — Room 428. Students have whispered about it for years: pacing footsteps behind a locked door, lights flicking on in the middle of the night, and the story of a student whose experience inside the room changed everything. In this mini-episo…
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This year’s Thanksgiving guest episode is officially off the rails as we’re joined by Corey’s brother-in-law, Sam — fueled by beer and ready to cause chaos. Sam brings a full show-and-tell to the studio, breaking out his collection of big-headed gear (yes… actual giant hats and sunglasses) from Mammoth Wear and Bison Head. Naturally, this leads to …
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Send us a message. We would love to hear from you and your spooky stories by emailing at [email protected] Step inside one of Gettysburg's most famously haunted locations, The Farnsworth Inn. In this episode we take you through the lingering echoes of the battle of Gettysburg, where soldiers, children, and restless spirits are said to roa…
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Send us a text Tonight we’re heading into the mountains and valleys of Pennsylvania to explore a legend that refuses to stay grounded. For more than a century, people have reported seeing enormous birds gliding over forests, farms, and small towns. We’re talking wingspans of fifteen to twenty feet, silent flight, and shadows so big they momentarily…
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On Cornwall’s mist-laced Bodmin Moor stands the Jamaica Inn. Once a haven for smugglers, this remote 18th-century coaching inn has become one of Britain’s most haunted locations. The BOOK BY US A COFFEE Join Sarah's new FACEBOOK GROUP Subscribe to our PATREON EMAIL us your stories Join us on INSTAGRAM Join us on TWITTER Join us on FACEBOOK Visit ou…
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Here we find the creepiest true crime stories from all around the world currently going down and lay them out here for you to check out. Thanks so much for tuning in, here are the Strange and Scary mysteries for the month for Nov. 2025.🗣 Exclusive $45-off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/SCARY. Promo Code SCARY🗣 Get 25% OFF site wide, plus a…
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This week on Loreplay, your host Dayna Pereira drags you—lovingly, chaotically, and with a full set of trigger warnings—into one of New York’s darkest intersections of myth and reality. We’re talking Cropsey, Staten Island’s OG boogeyman… and the very real institutional nightmare that fed the legend: the Willowbrook State School. From childhood dar…
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Cemeteries may be prime real estate for ghosts, but as Ghostkeeper Vince found out, they’re also great for sighting UFOs. During an early morning walk with Freya the Castle hellhound, Vince filmed something unidentified moving across the sky—no, not a frisbee, not a drone, and definitely not a runaway lawn flamingo. We roll the tape, hear Vince’s s…
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In the shadowed hills of Cherokee country, where ancient burial mounds dot the landscape like warning markers, something that wears the face of compassion feeds on the final moments of human life. Something that can smell approaching death from miles away and arrives wearing the mask of mercy, offering comfort to the dying while stealing the very y…
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Beneath Edinburgh’s Royal Mile lies a labyrinth of sealed alleys known as Mary King’s Close. It has long been the subject of terrifying legends: plague victims bricked in alive, ghostly children tugging at clothes, and something darker that moves just out of sight. The BOOK BY US A COFFEE Join Sarah's new FACEBOOK GROUP Subscribe to our PATREON EMA…
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This episode contains references to the violent death of a parent by a child, suicide, and themes of Satanism and mental distress. While the content is not graphic, it may be disturbing to some listeners. Discretion is strongly advised. In Jefferson Township, New Jersey, a 14-year-old altar boy killed his mother and took his own life in what some b…
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This episode contains references to the sudden deaths of children under mysterious circumstances. While not graphic, the content may be distressing to some listeners. Discretion is advised. In 1899, in the Yorkshire town of Sowerby Bridge, two young sisters, Amy and Alice Kirby, died just hours apart after mysteriously bursting into flames in separ…
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Mexico's metro system is one of the most used public transportation systems in North America, but it's also said to be super haunted! In this epiosde, Cristina tells Carmen 4 different stories from the metro system, two from CDMX and two from Guadalajara. But first, they read a listener story and end with spooky recs. Cristina talked about Vacacion…
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Welcome to episode 721. We have two tales for you this evening. First, a village plays host to a visitor with an insatiable appetite. Then, an English iron and coal magnate finds his work is transforming more than just his career. COMING UP Good Evening: 00:01:06 [Trigger] Dafydd McKimm’s Mesdames et Messieurs, the Gorger Tarap Tradaire as read by …
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Wes and Beth take a look at the infamous Dare Stones which were thought to solve the mystery of the Roanoke Colony. Then they look at the Toynbee Tiles, one modern-day artist's take on graffiti mixed with prophecy. Our Sources: www.ernestjournal.co.uk/blog/2019/5/30/the-toynbee-tiles https://allthatsinteresting.com/toynbee-tiles www.atlasobscura.co…
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Don't point at the moon—you might wake up without your ears. In Japan, the moon rabbit isn't just making mochi. Its image was placed there by the gods to honor an act of pure sacrifice, a Buddhist tale that traveled from India through China and transformed along the way. In this episode we explore Tsukimi moon-viewing traditions, the violent origin…
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Send us a text, tell us your canadian creepy! On this week’s Creep of the Week, we turn our attention to a figure often wrapped in myth, nostalgia, and carefully curated national memory. John A. Macdonald is remembered as Canada’s first Prime Minister — but beneath the statues and the schoolbook stories lies a far more unsettling legacy. In this ep…
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In this episode of Home for the Holidays, a shiftless husband unleashes a holiday horror on his family when he substitutes the key ingredient in a tried-and-true Thanksgiving recipe. If you thought burning the mac n’ cheese or overcooking the turkey was bad, get a load of a truly diabolical dish in “The Dressing.” Created, written and directed by T…
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When you're driving a snow-covered mountain road at night and hear a terrifying banshee wail, it's probably not a great idea to look into the rearview mirror. "Extra Passenger" was submitted anonymously in December of 2004 and was featured on Episode 37 of the Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories podcast, "Ghosts by Land, Sea and Telephone," on Nov…
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In 1992, a seismic scan triggered by a Chinese nuclear test allegedly revealed a massive pyramid hidden beneath the Alaskan wilderness, larger than Giza’s Great Pyramid. What followed were vanished news reports, military denials, whistle blowers, and claims of a forbidden underground structure the government refuses to acknowledge. The BOOK BY US A…
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The Descent has led us to Charleston, and to a haunted historic theatre where we finally uncover a clue—one that may bring us closer to the ghost of Edgar Allan Poe. Sources: The Ghosts of Charleston by Julian Buxton Charleston Ghosts: Hauntings in the Holy City by James Caskey Complex, archetype and symbol in the psychology of C.G. Jung by Jolande…
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