Best Told Podcasts (2025)

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Scary Stories Told in the Dark: A Horror Anthology Series

Chilling Entertainment, LLC & Studio71

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A multiple story, horror-themed audio storytelling podcast, spun-off from Chilling Tales for Dark Nights and its popular YouTube channel of the same name. The show features master storyteller Malcolm Blackwood and the work of dozens of independent and previously-published contributing authors. Find this and our other great programs at: https://www.simplyscarypodcast.com. We wanna make the podcast even better, help us learn how we can: https://bit.ly/2EcYbu4 For advertising opportunities plea ...

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Stuff Mom Never Told You

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Through an intersectional feminist perspective, hosts Anney and Samantha dive into science, history, and culture to make sense of the everyday and unpack the stories that brought us to where we are today. This podcast aims to better understand the challenges facing women and marginalized folks all over the world and highlights the tools we can use to tackle them head on.

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The Moth

The Moth

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On Tuesdays and Fridays The Moth’s podcast feed presents episodes of the Peabody-Award Winning Moth Radio Hour and original episodes of The Moth Podcast. Since its launch in 1997, The Moth has presented thousands of true stories, told live and without notes, to standing-room-only crowds worldwide. Moth storytellers stand alone, under a spotlight, with only a microphone and a roomful of strangers. The storyteller and the audience embark on a high-wire act of shared experience which is both te ...

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Bedtime Stories

Ballen Studios

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From Ballen Studios, welcome to Bedtime Stories. From the paranormal to the supernatural, unsolved mysteries, strange deaths, cryptids, and the most disturbing of true crime, we’ll bring you stories from around the world, all told in a unique and bone-chilling way. New episodes every Wednesday. To submit story ideas, email: [email protected]

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The Well Told Tale

The Well Told Tale

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Hi everyone. This is Robert. Welcome to The Well Told Tale. Every week I narrate a classic story; the greatest science fiction, fantasy and speculative fiction stories ever written, not just in a small chunk at a time, but enough for you to really relax into. No adverts in the middle, just the story itself. All stories are pubic domain and free from copyright.

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Dateline Originals

NBC News

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Dateline Originals – your podcast destination to discover and binge more than a dozen true crime mini-series told as only Dateline can. Includes award winning series like “The Thing About Pam,” “Mommy Doomsday,” “Motive for Murder” and so many more. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline Originals completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com

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Spooked

KQED and Snap Studios

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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 the creators of Snap Judgment in partnership with KQED & PRX. It is hosted by Glynn Washington. Episodes drop every week on Friday! Spooked is available for free on ALL podcast platforms. Featuring brand NEW stories -- along with episodes previously available only by subscription. For Luminary subscribers, previously released epi ...

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Star Trek: Khan

Star Trek

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History remembers Khan Noonien Singh as a villain, the product of a failed attempt to perfect humanity through genetic engineering whose quest to avenge himself on Admiral James T. Kirk led to unimaginable tragedy and loss. But the truth has been buried for too long beneath the sands of Ceti Alpha V. How did Khan go from a beneficent tyrant and superhuman visionary with a new world at his fingertips to the monster we think we know so well? Recently unearthed, the rest of Khan’s story will fi ...

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My Momma Told Me

Big Money Players Network and iHeartPodcasts

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Comedians Langston Kerman and David Gborie take a deep dive into the most exciting, groundbreaking and sometimes problematic Black conspiracy theories. They’ll have guests cover silly conspiracies, scary conspiracies and conspiracies they learned from that uncle who used to wear jeans when he went swimming in the public pool.

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Hoteps Been Told You

Hoteps Been Told You

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Trying to make the world more Hotep

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Murder, She Told

Kristen Seavey | QCODE

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Maine and New England true crime with original interviews and detailed documentary style storytelling. Murder, She Told is an award winning, true crime podcast shedding light on the cold cases, missing persons, and crime stories that often get overlooked of Maine, New England, and small towns from away. Murder, She Told uses detailed storytelling with an investigative twist, and weaves in original interviews with friends, family, and investigators close to the case. Rooted in deep research, ...

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HauntedAF

Julie Fisk

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HauntedAF is a podcast of real ghost stories told by real people.

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ABC Rewind

ABC listen

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The History Listen is now ABC Rewind, the home of gripping narrative history series. Dive into true stories told by the people who lived through them.

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As told by nick

Nick datri

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My goal is to inspire and help people evolve into better versions of themselves.

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Trin Told Me

Trinity blair

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FOR THE GIRLS FROM THE GIRL! The most honest advice from someone who has no degree but a lot of real-world experiences, and that's more important nowadays anyways. Questions, concerns or need advice? DM ME ON insta- trinyxo tiktok- trinity.blair

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The Daily

The New York Times

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This is what the news should sound like. The biggest stories of our time, told by the best journalists in the world. Hosted by Michael Barbaro, Rachel Abrams and Natalie Kitroeff. Twenty minutes a day, five days a week, ready by 6 a.m. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York ...

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Super Great Kids' Stories

Wardour Studios

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Supergreat Kids' Stories is a collection of fun tales to make you laugh and cry, told by some of the best storytellers from around the world. Recommended for ages 5 to 105… We are sponsored by Indeed. Go to Indeed.com/SuperGreat for £100 sponsored credit.

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Question Everything

Brian Reed

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Reporter Brian Reed re-examines everything about journalism, the profession he thought he knew. In the middle of making his second hit podcast, Brian got sued. Accused. Told the biggest story of his career — the Peabody Award-winning series S-Town — wasn’t journalism. Which meant he had to spend years proving that it was. Obsessing over the question, “What is journalism, anyway?”

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Lead Singer Syndrome with Shane Told

Shane Told

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What is it like to be the lead singer of a band? Shane Told, frontman of the critically-acclaimed rock band Silverstein, brings you candid interviews with all of your favorite singers on this podcast. Is it really all sex, drugs, and rock 'n roll? Find out for yourself on Lead Singer Syndrome.

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Monsters Among Us

Derek Hayes | Audioboom Studios

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True paranormal stories told in the witnesses own voice. Monsters Among Us is a collection of first-hand eye-witness audio recordings made directly from experiencers of the paranormal, curated by host Derek Hayes. Surround yourself with a spooky, nostalgia-rich atmosphere and treat your ears to terrifying tales and deep dives into supernatural subjects ranging from ghosts, UFOs and alien abductions, to bigfoot, sasquatch and other cryptid creatures. Keep it spooky!

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CreepsMcPasta Creepypasta Radio

Creeps McPasta

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'Creepypastas' are the urban legends of the internet. A new age of horror told through digital word of mouth.

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Someone Should Have Told Me

Norlynda Murry

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This is a podcast is about all the thing that you would think that everyone knows so no one ever tells them. I am going to touch on every subject

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everybody has a secret

Shameless Media

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join annabelle lee and charlotte white as they unpack the wild, never-been-told, real-life secrets of their listeners

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Truth Be Told

Micah Gunn

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A theology and apologetics podcast born out of a love of God‘s word, a hope to find common ground with those who study it, and a desire to outline truth as the Bible tells it.

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The Secret Room | True Stories

Ben Hamm

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What's the one secret you've never told anybody? Welcome to The Secret Room, a podcast about the true stories no one ever tells. Hosted by Ben Hamm.

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The Athletic FC Podcast

The Athletic

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The Athletic's flagship football podcast, hosted by Ayo Akinwolere and featuring the likes of David Ornstein, Phil Hay, Adam Crafton and Matt Slater will take you inside the biggest stories in football told by the best reporters in the business. We cut through the noise to tell you what’s really happening - and why it matters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Stephs Case Files: Truth Be Told - True Crime Justice

Stephs Case Files

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Handel On The Law

KFI AM 640 (KFI-AM)

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Marginal legal advice, where you are told you have no case.

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Lost Women of Science

Lost Women of Science

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For every Marie Curie or Rosalind Franklin whose story has been told, hundreds of female scientists remain unknown to the public at large. In this series, we illuminate the lives and work of a diverse array of groundbreaking scientists who, because of time, place and gender, have gone largely unrecognized. Each season we focus on a different scientist, putting her narrative into context, explaining not just the science but also the social and historical conditions in which she lived and work ...

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Busted Open: The Master's Class

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Pro wrestling legends and Hall of Famers Bully Ray, Mark Henry, Tommy Dreamer, and Dave LaGreca bring you behind the curtain for an exclusive look at the most intricate aspects of the business. Hear roundtable discussions of everything from how stories get told to how moves get sold, and in-depth breakdowns of the industry’s most iconic moments and characters.

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RISK!

RISK!

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If you like The Moth, This American Life or Snap Judgment, take a walk on the wilder side with RISK! Your colorful host Kevin Allison (of the legendary comedy group The State) helms this surprisingly uncensored show where people tell jaw-dropping true stories they never thought they'd dare to share in public. RISK! is hilarious, heart-wrenching and remarkably real. Think you've heard it all? Fasten your seatbelt.

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Trust Me: Cults, Extreme Belief, and Manipulation

Exactly Right and iHeartPodcasts

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Trust Me is a weekly interview podcast about cults, extreme belief, and the fine line between devotion and delusion—told through firsthand accounts from the people who lived it. Hosted by two women who’ve been in cults themselves, Lola Blanc and Meagan Elizabeth, the show features survivors from groups like Heaven’s Gate, the Manson Family, NXIVM, OneTaste and more–sharing personal stories of how they got in, how they got out, and everything in between. Each week, they invite these guests al ...

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UAB Green and Told

University of Alabama at Birmingham

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UAB Green & Told is a biweekly podcast that shares the stories from members of the UAB community. Through Green & Told, the UAB Office of Alumni Affairs will sit down with alumni, faculty, students and others. Hosted and produced by Greg Berry, Assistant Director of Communications and Governmental Relations, the podcast brings each guest's unique UAB perspective to those who listen in.

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The Story Told RPG Podcast

Logan Rollins

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The Story Told is a long-running podcast focused on table-top role-playing games. Logan, and his co-host Griffin, meet every other week to discuss the gaming world. In addition to interviews with talented content-creators, they share reviews of exciting new games (and old favorites too!), all in admiration of the greatest hobby in the world. On opposite weeks join them as they stream an actual play of one of their favorite games, featuring their creative friends and gripping adventures!

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Dark Winter Nights

Rob Prince

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Hear amazing true stories from Alaska told by the people who experienced them!

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Crook County

Tenderfoot TV and iHeartPodcasts

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Ken Tekiela was a celebrated Chicago firefighter and a loving father of two who led a secret double life as a hitman for the Chicago mafia. Is it even possible to keep a life of crime hidden from your wife and kids for two decades? Yes, it is. I know because Ken is my father. In 2013, after a lifetime of deception, he broke down and told me everything, and our whole world changed… CROOK COUNTY is the shocking true-crime podcast about my father's rise through the ranks of the legendary organi ...

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13 Minutes Presents: The Space Shuttle

BBC World Service

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Epic space stories. From the first Moon landing, to Apollo 13, to the Space Shuttle. Told by the people who made them happen. NEW: Season 3: The Space Shuttle. A sci-fi dream that changed spaceflight forever. From the boldest test flight in history to one of Nasa’s darkest days – the Challenger disaster. Space scientist Maggie Aderin-Pocock tells the awe-inspiring story of the programme that brought triumph and tragedy. Some scenes in this series use recreated sound effects. Season 2: Apollo ...

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History Well Told

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History is the narrative of our past, retold through the lens of the present... Step into a world where the echoes of time come alive through immersive audio documentaries. Together, we’ll uncover the lives of transformative figures, relive the moments that reshaped our world, delve into the complexities of war, and journey through the enchanting tales of ancient myths and legends. Let’s bring history to life, one story at a time.

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Tales Yet Told

Tales Yet Told

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Tales Yet Told is an award-winning Actual Play podcast, focused on collaboratively telling stories at the intersection of queerness and horror using Indie TTRPGs. Our stories center on troubled characters struggling to be true to themselves in uncompromising worlds that would rather bend and break them than allow them to exist as they are. From cold-hearted killers driving down school hallways to naval soldiers rising from the depths of the ocean, Tales Yet Told is filled with heart-wrenchin ...

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Lies My Vagina Told Me

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Host Brigitte Bako has starred in movies, written hit TV shows, and survived Hollywood with only minor emotional scarring—but there’s one saboteur who’s been with her the whole time: her vagina. In this fearless, funny, and sometimes frisky podcast, Brigitte revisits the wildest misadventures of her career, relationships, and sex life—guided (and misled) by her most unreliable co-pilot, her vagina.

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Part-Time Genius

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Are you a knowledge junkie who loves when facts are stranger than fiction? Do you find yourself constantly tripping down Wikipedia rabbit holes (and delighting in the journey)? Have you ever been told you ask a lot of questions? If so, congrats! You’re one of us: a Part-Time Genius! Join Will, Mango, and the team as we scour the globe in search of obscure facts, offbeat locales, and hidden histories. Along the way, we’ll chat with experts, play some games, get in touch with our silly side, a ...

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Ghost Stories Told From The South

Lexie Booth and Stephen Booth

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If you are interested in American Southern ghost stories, folklore, and legends, then this is the right podcast for you! This father and daughter team tell some great stories legends etc.

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True Scary Stories Told to the Sound of Rain Relax and Fall Asleep Quickly

Oisin Anderson

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True Scary Stories Told to the Sound of Rain, Fall Asleep Quickly

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The Story

The Times

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Drowning in news? Let The Story guide you. Each morning, hosts Manveen Rana and Luke Jones bring you today's most important story, told by the journalists who know what really happened. In depth, honest, and mixed in with exclusive reports and groundbreaking investigations. Discover the story behind the story with the flagship podcast from The Times and The Sunday Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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TRUTH Be Told Podcast

Trinity Productions - A Multimedia Ministry of the Voice of Truth Center

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TRUTH Be Told is a podcast sharing the TRUTH through God's Word. Hosted by Rev. Michele Love and Rev. Steven D. Hofmeister from the Voice of Truth Center in Bel Air, Maryland. Email Us at: [email protected] with your questions or comments.

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Tooth & Claw: True Stories of Animal Attacks

Wes Larson, Jeff Larson, Mike Smith | QCODE

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True stories of the most extreme wild animal attacks ever documented, told and explained by Wes Larson, a wildlife biologist and animal behavior expert. Wes is joined by his brother Jeff and their mutual friend Mike, and in each episode the three pour over the details of animals attacks and explain how listeners can avoid these kinds of dangerous encounters, and learn a new appreciation for the wild things of the world

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Bitch I Can’t

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True crime stories told by a vulgar gay black man. Subscribe Now for exclusive bonus content! https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/bitch-i-cant/subscribe