Podcast

Spooked

From WNYC Arts, Performing Arts, Society & Culture

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. It is hosted by Glynn Washington. Episodes drop every week on Friday!

Performing Arts chart
#2
Episodes
262
Releases
Weekly
Typical length
35 min
On air since
2017
Latest episode
4 days ago

Episodes

262 episodes, newest first

  1. First Contact

    Episode 258

    Show notes

    Chaz is hiking the mountains of Silver Plume, Colorado, on his way to watch the Perseid meteor shower. But that night, the lights aren’t just falling from the sky… they are rising from the ground too.

    HAPPY HALLOWEEN SPOOKSTERS!!!! Thank you for walking this dark path with us, we love you.

    Thank you Chaz and Brian for sharing your story with Spooked. If you know anything about this type of sighting/experience, if you’ve seen these contraptions yourself… please reach out to Chaz, he still needs answers! You can send him an email at: silverplumespectre@gmail.com

    Produced by Erick Yáñez, original score by Doug Stuart, art by Teo Ducot.

    SPOOKED PLUS HAS RISEN! Ad-free episodes. Exclusive monthly bonus stories. A place to get spooked with your fellow Spooksters. AMAs with Glynn. And more nightmares to come.Your support keeps this flame burning. Join Spooked+ https://spooked.supercast.com/

    Already supporting us on Patreon? Bring your membership over to its new haunted home: https://spooked.supercast.com/patreon

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    51 min
  2. The Shadow Guest Pt. 2

    Episode 257

    Show notes

    Angelo and Leanne’s “night of terror” begins. As the inexplicable sights and sounds reach a peak, Angelo even begins to question the intentions of his old friend Jason. Eventually, his quest to protect his family leads him to discover an unbelievable truth. Part 2 of 2.

    Thank you Angelo and Leanne for sharing your story with Spooked.

    Scouted & produced by Elliot Lightfoot, original scored by Lauryn Newson, art by Teo Ducot.

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    44 min
  3. Spooked+ Ad-free & More! Bonus

    Show notes

    SPOOKED PLUS HAS RISEN! Ohhhhh, Spooksters. You asked. We listened.

    Ad-free episodes. Exclusive monthly bonus stories. A place to get spooked with your fellow Spooksters. AMAs with Glynn. And more nightmares to come.

    Your support keeps this flame burning. Come on in... the door is open.

    Join Spooked+ https://spooked.supercast.com/

    Already supporting us on Patreon? Bring your membership over to its new haunted home: https://spooked.supercast.com/patreon

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    3 min
  4. The Shadow Guest Pt. 1

    Episode 256

    Show notes

    Angelo and Jason could just trade a few words and they would get each other. But one night on the Blackfoot Reservation, Jason got quiet. Too quiet. Part 1 of 2.

    Come back for the stunning conclusion.

    Thank you Angelo and Leanne for sharing your story with Spooked!

    Scouted & produced by Elliot Lightfoot, original score by Lauryn Newson, artwork by Teo Ducot.

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    36 min
  5. The Death Carriage

    Episode 255

    Show notes

    Since he was a kid, Joe Conrad knows that death is not the end… it’s just a stop on the road.

    Thank you Joe, for sharing your story with Spooked!

    Produced by Erick Yáñez, scouted by Dan Yashinsky, original score by Lalin St. Juste, art by Teo Ducot.

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    35 min
  6. Goblins of Eastern Kentucky

    Episode 254

    Show notes

    A powerful flood brings things once buried to the surface in the Appalachian Mountains.

    Happy Spooky Season Spooksters!!! Join us this October and explore Season 11, "The Spooked Field Guide to the Shadow."

    Big thanks to Lora Smith, Beau Morgan, and Gwen Johnson sharing your stories with us. If you want to know more about the goblins in Eastern Kentucky… Lora wrote a wonderful piece about them for Oxford American.

    Scouted & produced by Zoë Ferrigno, original score by Doug Stuart, art by Teo Ducot.

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    52 min
  7. Season 11 Trailer: The Spooked Field Guide to the Shadow Trailer

    Show notes

    There was a Book of Shadow once, its pages showed the way. So travelers through the secret lands could not be led astray. They burned the Book of Shadow because the mystery hates the light. And those who ventured after crept unguarded through the Night. Until... now.

    That which was lost is found! Season 11 starts this Friday, October 2nd!!! Spooked presents, "The Spooked Field Guide to the Shadow." Brand new episodes will drop weekly, all of October. Uncover new chapters with us.

    Be afraid.

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    3 min
  8. Green Demon - Classic

    Episode 253

    Show notes

    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.

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    33 min
  9. Kū's Legacy

    Episode 252

    Show notes

    Joe Punohu is a ghost tour guide in Waikiki, Hawaiʻi. He spends his nights telling visitors about the spirits and dark history of the islands. But one night, one of those stories hits too close to home… and doesn’t let Joe go.

    Thank you Joe for sharing your story with Spooked. You can follow Joe on social media as "Hawaiian Hauntings."

    Produced by Erick Yáñez, original score by Sandra Lawson-Ndu, art by Teo Ducot.

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    33 min
  10. The Intruders - Classic

    Episode 251

    Show notes

    If you are feeling unnerved, if you have a sinking feeling that something is not right, take our advice, turn and run. Do not go back and investigate.

    La Posada

    What happens when great-great-granddaughter of one of America’s most famous ghosts goes looking for answers?

    Thanks Jonathan & Hannah for sharing your story with us! Find out more about the ghost and the life of Julia Staab in Hannah’s book American Ghost.

    Produced by Anna Sussman and Eliza Smith. Original music by Leon Morimoto, Renzo Gorrio, and Pat Mesiti-Miller. Art by Sanaa Khan.

    You’re Gonna Get Scratched

    Alex, Ryan, and AJ break into an abandoned house… and realized the place was never truly vacated.

    This story was produced by Josh Swartz and the rest of the team at Endless Thread. Endless Thread is a podcast from WBUR and Reddit that tells stories found on the so-called “front page of the internet.” The Endless Thread team includes Ben Brock Johnson, Amory Sivertson, Josh Swartz, and Paul Vaitkus. You can visit their website or subscribe to their show here for more.

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    36 min
  11. La Pesca

    Episode 250

    Show notes

    Giulia’s new apartment is in one of the oldest buildings in La Spezia, a seaside city in northwest Italy. The building has seen so much history, it’s practically coming out of the walls…

    Grazie, Giulia, for sharing your story with Spooked!

    Scouted and produced by Jonathan Zenti, original score by Clay Xavier, artwork by Teo Ducot.

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    38 min
  12. Smells Like Teen Spirits - Classic

    Episode 249

    Show notes

    They say that evil forces will sometimes prey on the smartest people in the room. That means, of course, the teenagers.

    The Mammoth Mountain Poltergeist

    When Tom Ross was a teenager, he took a ski vacation with his aunt and uncle. Little did he know, there was something waiting for them at the chalet.

    Thanks Tom for sharing your story! Check out Jenny Ashford’s book, The Mammoth Mountain Poltergeist,which she wrote about Tom’s experience.

    The Moonshiner’s Daughter

    Growing up in rural Tennessee, Alex felt at ease, even though she and her dad were in the middle of nowhere. Until one day, when she saw a trespasser on their property.

    Thanks Alex for sharing your experience with Spooked!

    Produced by Eliza Smith and Anna Sussman, original score by Leon Morimoto, Davey Kim and Pat Mesiti-Miller, artwork by Sanaa Khan.

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    29 min
  13. The Bride

    Episode 248

    Show notes

    In a strange new city, Alyssa finds a friend — and something else she was never meant to see.

    Thank you, Alyssa and Nicole, for sharing this story with us! Special thanks also to Milena Tinoco for lending us your voice to bring this story to life.

    And thank you, Juan Diego! Juan Diego is a podcast producer from Colombia who focuses on climate storytelling and oral tradition. Check out his podcast, Pensamiento Espiral, or you can reach out to him for collaborations at jdbeltran@pensamientoespiral.org

    Produced and scouted by Juan Diego Beltrán, original score by Clay Xavier, artwork by Teo Ducot.

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    37 min
  14. Keep It Pono - Classic

    Episode 247

    Show notes

    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.

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    29 min
  15. 37 Seconds - Classic

    Episode 246

    Show notes

    Stephanie Arnold is pregnant with her second child and she’s really excited. Until the premonitions begin.

    Thanks Stephanie for sharing your story! Be sure to check out Stephanie’s book, 37 Seconds.

    Produced by Eliza Smith & Anna Sussman, original score by Renzo Gorrio & Leon Morimoto, artwork by Sanaa Khan.

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    29 min
  16. Island Ride

    Episode 245

    Show notes

    There’s a jumbie in a jalopy and the spirits are flowing during happy hour on St. Thomas. Plus, young Lopaka meets a mysterious girl hanging by an abandoned pickup.

    Joyride

    There’s a jumbie in a jalopy and the spirits are flowing during happy hour on St. Thomas.

    Thanks, Greg, for sharing your story!

    Produced and scouted by Paulina Creque, original score by Doug Stuart, artwork by Teo Ducot.

    The Pickup LIVE

    Young Lopaka meets a mysterious girl hanging by an abandoned pickup in Maui.

    Thank you to Lopaka for once again taking us with you on a journey to the other side. If you want to hear more stories from Lopaka or learn about his Hawaiian ghost tours – visit his website Mysteries of Hawaii.

    This story was told at Spooked LIVE in Oakland. Instrumentals by Clay Xavier and Simon Keyser-Petty. Engineering by Miles Lassi.

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    47 min
  17. Iconic - Classic

    Episode 244

    Show notes

    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.

    Room 324

    A film producer visits one of the most iconic haunted places in the world: The Stanley Hotel. He doesn’t believe in ghosts at all. But he’s about to question reality. A big thanks to Daniel Noah for sharing this story with us. Daniel is the cohost of SpectreVision's Visitations Podcast. Produced by Eliza Smith, original score by Davey Kim, artwork by Teo Ducot.

    Robert the Doll

    Robert the doll is infamous. He can curse you and ruin your life if you disrespect him. But one man is determined to figure out how Robert got his powers. Produced by John Fecile, original score by Renzo Gorrio.

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    34 min
  18. Scarebnb

    Episode 243

    Show notes

    Katie gets a little more history than she bargained for when she books a historic vacation rental for a trip to Gettysburg with her dad.

    Thank you Katie for taking us to Gettysburg with you and sharing your story with Spooked!

    Produced by Zoë Ferrigno, original score by Nick Marks, artwork by Teo Ducot.

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    35 min
  19. The Iron Gate - Classic

    Episode 242

    Show notes

    When Dallas Sanchez was stationed in Iraq, he saw danger every single day. But one night on patrol, when his small team took over a house in Baghdad, an unseen force had a message for them: Get. Out.

    Thanks Dallas for sharing your story with us!

    Produced by Anna Sussman, original score by Leon Morimoto, artwork by Sanaa Khan.

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    33 min
  20. Kualoa Ranch

    Episode 241

    Show notes

    Seashell is a tour guide at Kualoa Ranch, a nature reserve on the Hawaiian island of O’ahu. The land there is rich with history—and that history wants to be known.

    Thanks Seashell for sharing your story!

    Produced by Zoë Ferrigno, original score by Lalin St. Juste, scouted by Ixchel Lopez, artwork by Teo Ducot.

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    30 min

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