
Spooked
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.
Latest episodes

Nov 29, 2024 • 29min
Dearly Departed
Dearly departed, we are gathered here today to get through this thing called Spooked. Most of the ghosties and ghoulies we meet on this show have sinister agendas. But sometimes, spirits reach through the veil to send tender messages: I’m here; I miss you; remember me.STORIESDorisDoris While out on a drive with her best friends in Victoria, British Columbia, Lyn encounters one of the city’s most famous ghosts.Thank you, Lyn, for introducing us to Doris!Produced by Greta Weber, original score by Andrew Butler, artwork by Teo Ducot.Mama BearMama Bear Desiree’s grandmother died just before she was born. But Desiree has certainly met her grandmother, long after her death.Thank you, Desiree, for sharing your story with the Spooked!Produced by Chris Hambrick, original score by Nicholas Marks.

Nov 22, 2024 • 35min
The White Hand
Katia thinks that the dated wallpaper is the worst thing the last tenant’s left behind in her family’s new home. She’s in for a big surprise.Thank you, Katia, for sharing your story with the Spooked!Produced by Zoë Ferrigno, original score by Yari Bundy, scouted by Aurora Stewart de Peña, artwork by Teo Ducot.Watch and listen to Spooked... you can subscribe on YouTube for our scary stories.

Nov 15, 2024 • 29min
Cedar Hills
15-year-old Couita and her family move into a rental house in Cedar Hills, Texas. As soon as her Dad leaves on a work trip, a stranger moves in to keep them company.Thanks to, Couita Nucosse, for sharing your story with Spooked.Produced by Chris Hambrick, original score by Nicholas Marks, artwork by Teo Ducot.Watch and listen to Spooked... you can subscribe on YouTube for our scary stories.

Nov 8, 2024 • 36min
The Blue Lady
Castles are the stuff of fairy tales, of happily-ever-afters, right? Well, things are not so rosy at Sharon Rectory in misty Ireland.Thank you, Emma, for sharing your story with us! If you want to hear more about her family’s haunted castle, check out Emma’s book, The Haunting of Sharon Rectory.Produced by Zoë Ferrigno, original score by Renzo Gorrio, artwork by Teo Ducot.Watch and listen to Spooked... you can subscribe on YouTube for our scary stories.

Oct 30, 2024 • 38min
This Olde House
Rich is renovating an old house in the town of Wells, in Somerset, England. It has history dating back to the 15th century… and not all of it has stayed in the past. Thank you, Rich, for sharing your story with us!Produced by Zoë Ferrigno, original score by Yari Bundy, scouted by Sasha Wilson, artwork by Teo Ducot.Happy Halloween!!! Thank you for rocking this Spooky Season with us... you are the best Spooksters in the world! Watch and listen to Spooked... you can subscribe on YouTube for our scary stories.

Oct 25, 2024 • 35min
Uncle Charlie
Todd receives a box with photographs from his grandmother who had recently passed away. Skimming through the photos, Todd finds a picture of a man in WWII army attire. Immediately, he has flashbacks of childhood memories he long forgotten.Thank you, Todd, for sharing your story with the Spooked! Produced by Erick Yáñez, original score by Lalin St. Juste, artwork by Teo Ducot.Happy Halloween Season Spooksters! Now you can also subscribe on YouTube for scary stories from Spooked.

Oct 18, 2024 • 33min
Night of the Living Bed
Reena lives in Jammu, India. She prays every night before going to sleep. But one night her bed has other plans. Thank you, Reena, for sharing your story to Spooked! We are so very glad that you can sleep through the night now.Produced by Erick Yáñez, original scored by Doug Stuart, scouted by Aditya Mattoo, artwork by Teo Ducot.Spooked has a Youtube Channel! Subscribe now for a new scary story each week. Happy October Spooky PPL! 'Tis the Season to celebrate the Shadow!!!

Oct 11, 2024 • 38min
Mother of Bunafu
David travels to the small village of Bunafu in Uganda to visit his family. One morning, he’s awakened by people celebrating a marriage. To his surprise, his mother is the new bride. And the groom? None other than the village spirit.Thank you, David, for sharing your story with Spooked!Produced by Erick Yáñez, original score by Sandra Lawson-Ndu, scouted by Lulu Jemimah, artwork by Teo Ducot.Spooked has a Youtube Channel! Subscribe now for a new scary story each week.

Oct 4, 2024 • 39min
Spooked LIVE: Glynn Washington x John Blake
Glynn's brother pays him a visit. And Journalist, John Blake, shares his family story about a ghost that sought forgiveness from beyond the grave. These stories were told at Spooked LIVE at the haunted Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles. Thanks, John, for sharing your story with us! To learn more about John's story reconciling with his mother’s family, be sure to check out his amazing memoir — More Than I Imagined: What A Black Man Discovered About the White Mother He Never Knew. You can also follow his work on his website.This story was produced by Zoë Ferrigno and Davey Kim. The original score was created and performed live by Doug Stuart and Brijean Murphy. Artwork by Teo Ducot.Spooked has a Youtube Channel! Subscribe now for a new scary story each week.

Sep 27, 2024 • 39min
Piper from the Past
When bagpiper Steve moved to York, England, he joined a local pipe band. Little did he know that he’d have a piper from the past join him from the other side.Thank you, Steve, for sharing your story with Spooked! If you’re ever in York, you can hear Steve’s Piper Tale in the flesh by joining The Original Ghost Walk of York. Want more tunes? Check out performances from Steve’s band: North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service Pipe Band.Produced by George McDonagh, original score by Clay Xavier, artwork by Teo Ducot Spooked has a Youtube Channel! Subscribe now for a new scary story each week.