Spooked

In this gripping installment, storyteller Maria Foster shares her poignant tale of familial longing and supernatural encounters. Maria opens up about her mother's deep desire for grandchildren and the cultural pressures she faced. After her mother’s death, Maria's young son, Zachary, starts echoing grandmotherly phrases, leaving the family in shock. Intriguingly, unexplained candle explosions hint at a spiritual connection, as Maria recounts their chilling yet comforting experiences with the afterlife. A story woven with love, loss, and the supernatural unfolds.

Bonnie Blagg, hailing from Lunenburg, Massachusetts, shares a chilling tale of her childhood haunting after a sleepover ritual gone wrong. She recounts her first sighting of a Victorian boy in her mirror, whose friendly demeanor quickly shifts to reveal sharp, bloody teeth. The encounters escalate, leaving Bonnie sleepless and terrified. In a twist, she learns her mom had already performed a cleansing in her room, leading to the hauntings’ end. Bonnie even transforms the mirrors into art, turning fear into creativity.

Beldron, a local storyteller from Chauvin, Louisiana, shares his chilling first-hand encounter with the legendary Rougarou, a creature from regional folklore. He reminisces about growing up in the bayou and the eerie silence that preceded his frightening chase. His mother's warnings about the Rougarou and local ghost stories reveal the cultural significance of this creature. Beldron also touches on haunting beliefs surrounding Halloween and presents the Rougarou Fest, a celebration steeped in local lore. Brace yourself for a spine-tingling tale!

Nothing gets between a party and a group of teenagers… except the Kokogi. A night of fun takes a dark turn in Algonquin territory.Thank you Kristen and Hayden for letting Spooked visit Kitigan Zibi, and for sharing your stories with Spooked.Scouted and produced by Elliot Lightfoot, original score by Lalin St. Juste.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Late watch on a Coast Guard cutter and Jordan’s picking up some high strangeness in his night vision goggles. Plus, we’ll buy you a drink at the Condor Club, but don’t dance on the piano.STORIESCoast Guard HauntsIt’s midnight in the middle of the Atlantic ocean and Jordan is standing watch on board a Coast Guard cutter ship, scanning the dark, starry horizon with a pair of night vision goggles. He’s looking for hazards in the water and other ships. But nothing can prepare him for what he’s about to see.Jordan, thank you, for sharing your story with Spooked!Produced by Zoë Ferrigno, original score by Lauryn Newson.The Show Must Go OnWhen the Spooked team found out that there was a haunted strip club right in their own backyard, we had to check it out in person. Producer Zoë Ferrigno reports from the Condor Club, where local history lives on…Big thanks to Rachel for sharing her story with us. Thank you as well to the wonderful staff at the Condor Club!Want to learn more about the history of the Condor Club and the woman who put it on the map? Check out this awesome documentary: Carol Doda: Topless at the Condor.Produced by Zoë Ferrigno, scouted Paulina Creque. Original score by by Doug Stuart, performed by Doug Stuart and Casey Butler. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A young rodeo star settles down in a doublewide on his own piece of ranch land in the shadow of the mountains in Montana. All is quiet until he butts heads with a local Blackfoot legend: The Goatman. Thank you, Colden, for sharing your story with Spooked! We first heard about Colden’s story on Lodge Tales, a podcast hosted by Rod Williamson, where indigenous folks from across the country share their own experiences with the supernatural. Scouted and produced by Elliot Lightfoot, original score by Doug Stuart. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Rameen knows Gettysburg — the battles, the history. But when he picks up a night shift on the ghost tour, everything goes haywire. A strange message crackles over the radio from an unknown frequency, filled with urgency and desperation that feel all too real. You’ve arrived at “The Crossroads." Be afraid...Thank you, Rameen, for sharing your story with Spooked! Rameen now works full-time as a guitar maker and musician in Nazareth, PA… and occasionally leads tours at the guitar factory. Produced by Casey Georgi, original score by Nicholas Marks, artwork by Teo Ducot. Happy October Spooksters!  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Theresa is living on the island of St. Thomas when hurricane Marilyn strikes. After the storm, she wants to reconnect with the land she loves at the beach. The roads are tricky, traveling at night can be difficult, and once the streets go quiet... you never know who might show up.Thank you Theresa for sharing your story with Spooked!Produced by Erick Yáñez, original score by Clay Xavier, scouted by Paulina Creque, artwork by Teo Ducot.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

X marks the spot. Spooked Season 10 is here!!!We proudly present, “The Crossroads” Will you make a deal with the darkness? Walk with us…We’ve got back-to-back brand NEW episodes for you all October long. Join us on the other side of the veil October 3rd.Be afraid.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 stranger’s voice emerges from the mist, guiding him… can he trust her?Thank you, Blair, for sharing your story with Spooked. This story comes to us from Australia, the original Upside Down.Produced by Greta Weber, original score by Lauryn Newson, artwork by Sanaa Khan.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.