

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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Apr 4, 2025 • 26min
Husky
When a dark shadow keeps appearing around Milton’s house, he knows what he must do… fight to protect one of the people he loves most in the world.Thank you, Milton, and your amazing family for sharing your story with Spooked! Produced by Greta Weber, 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.

Mar 28, 2025 • 29min
Fire Creature
When you’re lost in the forest at the foothills of the Himalayas, a light in the distance is not always good news. Thank you, Razdan, for sharing your grandfather’s story with Spooked.Produced by Erick Yáñez, original score by Clay Xavier, scouted by Aditya Mattoo, 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.

Mar 25, 2025 • 25min
"Duality" from Snap Judgment
When Tameer gets hit in the head as a kid, he inherits an entire new lifetime of memories.This story comes to Spooked from our sister podcast, Snap Judgment. The Snap Judgment radio show and podcast mixes real stories with original music to produce cinematic, dramatic audio. Snap’s musical brand of storytelling dares listeners to see the world through the eyes of another. It's storytelling… with a beat. You can listen to Snap Judgment on any podcast platform!Produced by Shaina Shealy, original score by Renzo Gorrio, 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.

Mar 21, 2025 • 40min
Girls and Ghosts
We’ve learned here at Spooked that secrets and curses can often lead to unexpected visitors. Some are friends and some… are foe.STORIESSilver DollarRoberta never thought the sinkhole on her family’s farm held any secrets.Then Cousin Linzo came to visit.Thanks, Roberta, for sharing your story with us! Roberta Simpson Brown is a storyteller and author in Kentucky, where she’s known as the Queen of the Cold-Blooded Tales. Check out her book Haunted Holidays from the University Press of Kentucky. Produced by Anne Ford, original score by Doug Stuart.The Banana TreeSrilatha’s family is under a curse, but she doesn’t know it. She’s got other things to worry about–like whatever’s waiting for her in the attic.Thank you, Srilatha, for sharing your story with Spooked! Srilatha is a comedian and storyteller in New York City. Produced by Anne Ford, original score by Lynx, 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.

Mar 14, 2025 • 33min
The Empty Chair
Max’s mom is a seamstress. Most nights, she stays up late working. The buzz of her sewing machine can be heard all throughout the house. Max is used to the sound, and when he wakes up in the night, he likes knowing that his mom is there… But then one night he discovers that she may not be alone.This story deals with grief and mental health struggles, please take care while listening.Thank you, Max, for sharing your story with us.Produced by Zoë Ferrigno, scouted by Elizabeth Z. Pardue, original score by Lalin St. Juste, 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.

Mar 7, 2025 • 25min
Uneasy Rider
On a dark dark night, in a dark dark town, on a dark dark street, there stood a dark dark figure in the dark dark shadows, waiting.Thank, Maika & Andrew, for sharing your experience with us! That story came to us from Stories with Sapphire. Sapphire’s podcast is chock full of scary stories that we think you will love!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.

Feb 28, 2025 • 44min
Hello from the Other Side
Some ghosts roam space and time. Some just want a friend. Others hope you'll cross over to the other side.This episode contains strong language. Sensitive listeners, please be advised.STORIESUnbothered HauntingSome ghosts want to roam space and time. Some just want to watch The Weather Channel.Thank you, Ingrid, for sharing your story with us!Produced by Anne Ford. Original score by Clay Xavier. Hello from the Other SideOutside of Mumbai, in the middle of nowhere, is a beautiful river. One side of the river is cursed. But which side is which?Produced by Anne Ford. 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.

Feb 21, 2025 • 26min
Florence in the Machine Pt. 2
We hear from Jane, the ICU nurse, again. This time, she’s battling paranormal forces… inside one of the hospital’s medication-dispensing machines. Part two of a two-part story. Thank you, Jane, for sharing your story with us! Produced by Annie Nguyen, original score by Renzo Gorrio, 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.

Feb 14, 2025 • 32min
Florence in the Machine Pt. 1
Jane is a nurse in the ICU at a major hospital. She’s seen it all; she’s unflappable. That is, until her new patient Maggie comes on the ward and starts telling Jane she can see everyone in the hospital who’s just died. Part one of a two-part story.Thank you, Jane, for sharing your story with us!Produced by Annie Nguyen, original score by Renzo Gorrio, 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.

Feb 7, 2025 • 31min
Dancing Shadows
Isaac Murdoch is from Serpent River First Nation and is Ojibwe, belonging to the Fish Clan. When picking rice as a young man, he encounters a fierce storm that blends the boundary between this world and the next.Thank you, Isaac, for sharing your story with us! If you want more stories from Isaac and to learn about his art and his activism, check out his Instagram.Produced by Zoë Ferrigno, original score by Lalin St. Juste, 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.