Spooked

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

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

Exploring the haunted Heceta Lighthouse Bed & Breakfast on the Oregon Coast. Encounters with ghostly figures and strange phenomena. Stories of a ghost named Roo appearing as a woman in old-fashioned clothes. Mysterious sighting of a woman who later disappears. Strange voices, thumping sounds, and eerie occurrences in a house. Reflections on the haunted house and a call for spooky stories from listeners.

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

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

Lane Wilcken, an expert in traditional Filipino tattooing, shares his experiences with ancestral spirits during tattoo sessions. He discusses cultural restoration efforts and the spiritual aspect of tattooing. The podcast also features a story of a tattoo exorcism and the narrator's quest to find a secret cave with magical powers. Exploring powerful places and boundaries, the team behind the podcast delves into the shadow, rituals, and interbeing relationships.

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

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

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

A man in Washington state rediscovers forgotten childhood memories, a woman finds solace in a sheepdog with a mysterious identity, a child's imaginary friend raises questions, the narrator reflects on the presence of someone named Dodd, and listeners are encouraged to share their paranormal experiences.