

Spooked
KQED and Snap Studios
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 episodes are still on Luminary.
Episodes
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Jun 6, 2025 • 34min
Hiding Spot
In vibrant Mumbai, Rashi's childhood reveals a world where houses hold secrets during tough times. A heartfelt exploration of love and loss intertwines with a poignant graduation party amid grief over a mother's passing. The chilling revelations of sleepwalking add an eerie twist, unveiling family mysteries. Hidden treasures symbolize healing as memories resurface, leading to acceptance. Through yoga, Rashi discovers joy in life's impermanence, embracing the shadows while learning to live fully in the moment.

May 30, 2025 • 30min
Disembodied Busybodies
Unruly roommates take on a new meaning when they're disembodied spirits. Katherine shares her humorous yet eerie struggles with stubborn specters haunting her home. The podcast dives deep into family dynamics, intertwining love and the supernatural amidst nostalgic kitchen tales. Listeners will laugh and shiver at the tales of renovations, unsettling encounters, and boundaries—they're not just dealing with human roommates! It's a captivating blend of humor and the haunting, exploring both the warm and chilling sides of cohabitation with the paranormal.

May 23, 2025 • 41min
Boxes
Ghosts come and go as they please. Sometimes they stick around. Often, you’re stuck with them whether you like it or not… unless you do something to get them out.StoriesThe GearboxWhen Michelle moves into The Gearbox, she’s just a little girl. But the ghosts don’t care.Thanks to Michelle for sharing her story with us!Produced by Anne Ford, original score by Doug Stuart, artwork by Teo Ducot.Box of MarblesWhen Ryan moves into an SRO in San Francisco, he can’t imagine how his luck can get any worse. Then the knocking starts.Thank you, Ryan, for sharing your story with Spooked.Produced by Anne Ford, original score by Dirk Schwarzhoff. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 16, 2025 • 31min
Spirit of the Mountain
In Yauco, the mountain is alive. It knows you. It is aware of you. And when you pass, it will not let you leave unforgotten.Thank you Adam, for sharing your story with Spooked!Produced by Erick Yáñez. Original score by Doug Stuart. 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.

May 9, 2025 • 33min
Mirror, Mirror
If you received an omen of your own death, would you heed it? Or push it aside as a hallucination or a paranoid, passing fancy?Big thanks to our storyteller! Want to share your story of the unexplained? Email us: spooked@snapjudgment.orgProduced by Chris Hambrick, original score by Leon Morimoto, 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.

May 2, 2025 • 29min
Lady with the Baby
Dave and Vicki love their dad’s new house. It’s by far the nicest one he’s ever lived in. But underneath the beauty, something lurks…Thank you, Dave and Vicki, for sharing your stories with Spooked! And a big thanks to Dave’s daughter Shannon, for reaching out to us about her family’s story. Do you have a family story? Email us: spooked@snapjudgment.org Produced by Zoë Ferrigno. Original score by Nicholas Marks. 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.

Apr 25, 2025 • 26min
40 Days
A man in a dark suit with red suitcases shows up just as the door to the spirit realm is closing.Thank you, Lorelei, for sharing your story with Spooked!Produced by Anne Ford, original score by Doug Stuart, 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.

Apr 18, 2025 • 28min
Where's My Son?
Dawn has a gift. She can see people who aren’t there. And then, one night, a spirit comes to her and threatens to take Dawn’s son away if she doesn’t help her. Dawn has to decide if her gift is actually a curse.Thank you, Dawn, for sharing your story with Spooked! Dawn does Intuitive Coaching and Tarot Card Reading under the business name “Phoenix Rising.” Send her an email or check her out on Facebook.Produced by Chris Hambrick, original score by Sudi Watchpress. 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.

Apr 11, 2025 • 31min
Room 10E
Rebecca moves into the dorms at the Fashion Institute and her roommates' outfits go missing. Everyone is mystified, but the answer… is terrifying.Thank you, Rebecca, for sharing your story with Spooked!Produced by Erick Yáñez. Original score by Nicolas Marks. Scouted by Vanessa Golembewski. 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.

Apr 8, 2025 • 50min
"The Long Road Home" from Otherworld
During a three-month trip across Mexico, a Scottish student named Simon and his friend were returning from a beach party when they accidentally ran over something with their car. They got out and realized it was some kind of large black creature. But as they walked closer and it began to stand up, they realized this creature was unlike anything they had ever seen before.The night only got stranger as they got back in the car and tried to drive back to the hotel along the long dirt road that was supposed to be a shortcut.This story contains explicit language, please take care while listening. This story comes to us from the Otherworld podcast, hosted by Jack Wagner! Otherworld features stories covering a wide range of topics including apparitions, near death experiences, missing time, UFOs, cryptids, clairvoyance and even some things that don’t quite have a name yet. If you love our show, we think you will like Otherworld too. You can listen to Otherworld wherever you get your podcasts! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.