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Top 80 Scary Podcasts
Apr 8, 2025
The Best Scary Podcasts from millions of podcasts available on the Goodpods platform and ranked by listens, ratings, comments, subscriptions and shares.
Two comedians look at a small town, what makes it tick, and a murder that took place there. In depth research, horrible tragedy, and the hosts' comedic spin on the whole thing. New episodes every Thursday!!
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HAUNTED: The Audio Drama tells the story of reclusive alcoholic writer James Hunter, bubbly enthusiastic podcaster Abigail Corbin and police officer Dan Cowell as they investigate strange and seemingly unexplainable phenomenon. Told in a classic serial format with episodes raging from suspenseful thrillers, to spine tingling horrors to laugh-out-loud comedies, HAUNTED: The Audio Drama is a horror adventure series that feels like Doctor Who crossed with The X Files.
Season 3 Coming 2025
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The Whispering Woods Paranormal Podcast
Do you like to get scared to death by real life ghost stories?
The Whispering Woods is a podcast devoted to the darker side of life. Join us every Sunday as we discuss and share true, scary stories of the paranormal from ancient folklore to modern hauntings.
Using immersive audio, The Whispering Woods transports listeners to another time, or even realm. Join us as we explore the unimaginable and terrifying, relaying tales of the supernatural from poltergeists to cryptids, The Hat Man to skinwalkers.
Visit our website www.thewhisperingwoodspodcast.com
Contact us at [email protected]
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Two comedians take an unmerciful and hilarious look at athletes who have lost big games...with the law! Crime in Sports does the research, and finds the funny in the world of sports true crime. New episode every week!

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True ghost stories are scarier (and funnier) when you hear them from the real people who experienced them. We’re Becky and Diana, and we interview people who have seen ghosts--so you can feel their fear with them. Each episode features true, personal stories of ghosts, demons, haints, hauntings, haunted houses, and paranormal experiences, sprinkled with humorous conversations about the random strange events in our own haunted lives.

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'Scarlet Vault Presents' is a collection of original weird/supernatural/horror fiction audio readings and audiodramas.
'Tales from the Scarlet Vault' is produced by Jason Malvern.
This is the Scarlet Vault... Locked away here, in the rust-red rooms, are items too powerful, too dangerous to exist. Every item stored here is drenched in horror. And every item has a story. Perhaps you would like to hear one?
'The Matlock Tapes' is produced by James Baxter.
A Quatermass-inspired found footage audio drama introduced by Giles Cosgrove.
'Scarlet Vault Presents' occasionally contains swearing, sexual references and descriptions of violence and gore - but in our opinion - nothing too extreme or harrowing. Our aim is to chill and entertain, not disturb!
Comedians and paranormal enthusiasts Betsy Sodaro and Marcy Jarreau invite their comedian friends and celebrity guests to tell their true paranormal experiences and hear spooky stories submitted by listeners.
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NOCTURNAL TRANSMISSIONS : dark tales, both old and new, performed by voice artist Kristin Holland
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When horror movies aren't enough, childhood friends Alexa Van Blyderveen and Brittany Pondeljak tell each other Australia's scariest real life ghost stories. Listen in if you dare...

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Immerse yourself in the world of cinema as we embark on a journey to equip you with the skills to tackle any disaster head-on. Through the lens of thrilling tales, particularly those of the zombie apocalypse, we'll unravel the secrets of preparedness. Join us as we explore the silver screen to empower you for the challenges that lie ahead.
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We've got everything from ghosts, cryptids, and curses to deals with the devil, giant insects and more!
New episode every Sunday!
Social Media:
Twitter > @hauntedtalespod
Instagram/Threads > @hauntedtalespodcast
Tumblr > /haunted-tales-pod
If you like this podcast, consider supporting us at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hauntedtalespod
For more entertainment, please go to https://podmoth.network/ and check out the other lovely podcasts!
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Join us as we delve into the mysterious and the macabre, exploring captivating tales of true crime, legends, and unsolved mysteries from the realms of mythology and reality. Uncover the dark true tales of modern legends with our spoken narratives that blend history, crime, and the supernatural.... The Mythical True Crime podcast is now part the Darkcast Network of Indie podcast creators!
Artwork and music royalty free, music credit: Labyrinth of Lost Dreams by Darren Curtis (Edited) https://www.darrencurtismusic.com/Music promoted on https://www.chosic.com/ free-music/all/Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported(CC BY 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0
Everything Scary is a podcast that delves into all things spine-chilling. While it primarily focuses on true crime, it also covers anything else that falls under the umbrella of fear. For those listeners who HATE banter, this may not be the pod for you. We try to dial it back, since it does not appeal to everyone. But, it does still get away from us sometimes.
The hosts approach these serious topics with a balance of levity, ensuring it’s never at the expense of the victims. If you enjoy true crime and appreciate a touch of humor, you’ll likely find Everything Scary intriguing. You can listen to it on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Additionally, they have an Instagram account called Everything Scary Pod where you can connect with them. If you’re interested in bonus content and exclusive episodes, they also offer a Patreon. Enjoy exploring the eerie world of Everything Scary!
Horror fiends out of Rhode Island bringing you the best in film, literature, artwork, and a whole lot more! Building and supporting the horror community as a whole!

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Cole, Mark, and D come to you to showcase some of the most interesting stories on the Tiny Terrors Offline Scary Story Exchange. As they fall deeper into the grips of the forgotten world of scary stories pen pals, they'll find that not all is as it seems. There are bits of ourselves we give away as we tell our stories, and there are those things without eyes in the dark that feed as we spin our yarns.
Produced by Pulp Audio
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Writers Will Maclean (The Apparition Phase) and Joel Morris (Charlie Brooker's Wipe) investigate weird, unsettling, possibly supernatural stories that have affected their friends, and explore the places where they might have happened.
A psychogeographic journey into the strangeness close at hand...
Headphones on. Lights off. Join us...
With Will Maclean and Joel Morris
Music by Philip Morris
Production and additional music cues by Joel Morris
Theme music by Josienne Clark
Thanks to all our contributors.
> For full credits, see episode six.
Broken Veil is a production of Cheese & Pickle
In association with Loudburst
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Geist is an award winning podcast that invites you to the world beyond the veil. Join us in darkness as we bring you real stories told by people that have had firsthand encounters with the paranormal, strange and unexplainable. Sleep tight.

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As an A&E nurse, Alfie deals with horror everyday, but almost being killed by a walking corpse and being saved by a vampire takes things a bit far, even for him. The vampire is Casper. He’s hundreds of years old, and hell-bent on finding out what's causing walking corpses to wander the streets of Alfie's hometown.
Now they've met, Alfie and Casper can't seem to leave each other alone, despite their best efforts. Alfie learns that the relationship between vampires and humans is more complicated than just predator and prey. Whatever Casper's misgivings about his own kind, and himself, Alfie is inexorably drawn closer and closer, in a heady, carnal blend of horror, hunger, love and lust.
Not Quite Dead is a (mostly) single narrator gory horror romance audio drama exploring themes of identity, sexuality and death. Totalling 40 episodes over 3 completed seasons, with S4 on the way in 2025.
This show is part of the Rusty Quill Network, and is created independently by Eira Major (AKA Hanging Sloth) who writes, sound designs, and performs as Alfie and Neige.
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Welcome to The Horror Project Podcast. Join married couple Laura & Phil for a weekly podcast reviewing horror movies old and new. If you want to get in touch with any suggestions or feedback ping us a message here:- [email protected]

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Many of us love to be scared. We're fascinated by our own fear. Whether it is through horror movies and books, or true crime documentaries, we seek it out. In the Scare Me Podcast, guests come on and talk about their own fears, and share paranormal experiences, or true accounts they have found to be particularly frightening. What are you afraid of, and why do you love it? I'm Albie Robles, and I want you to Scare Me.#scaremepod

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Welcome to The Nightmare Engine — a weekly show that churns with dread and drips with dark insight. Hosted by David Viergutz, the Master of Malice, this show tears back the curtain on all things horror. From the art of scaring readers to chilling interviews with guests of the macabre—authors, occultists, scholars of the strange—you'll explore the gears that keep the genre grinding.
And nestled in the static... notes from The Curator of The Dead Letters, whispering deeper truths from the shadows.
This isn’t just a podcast.
It’s a transmission from the other side.

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Chrissy Champagne explores the dark corners of the human experience, emphasizing the importance of trust, instincts and caution. Her dedication and sensitivity toward victims shines through.“Residue" is not just another true crime podcast, but a necessary tool for those who want to understand the dangers lurking in the real world. Stay Paranoid!
Best friends and neighbors, Aubree and Kaala bring you into their favorite regular activity, watching and dissecting all films horrifying and spooky. Studies show since the late 80's, horror films and shows have been more driven by female interest leading to stories that are more complex. These films have become a vessel to deliver deeper narratives spanning from mental health, the missing stair, family trauma, phobias, folklore and cryptids. Join these ghouls for good discussion, laughs and plenty of screams!

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Listen to the classic horror stories and macabre poems of Edgar Allan Poe, renowned 19th century authors and more in a solemnly dark tone you've never heard before! Featuring the works of Edgar Allan Poe, Charlotte Perkins Gilman, H.P. Lovecraft, J.S. Le Fanu and many more. New episodes the 7th & 21st of every month! Music and narration for episodes by Tynan Portillo. Intro music by Emmett Cooke on PremiumBeat.

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Ghosts! Aliens! Cryptids! Ghost Joe and The Nat-Man explore the world of the Paranormal! Interviews! Scary Stories! Paranormal News! Creepy Facts! They feature some original segments, such as, I Read It On Reddit and Haunted Ebay, Edgegrave Dave reviews horror movies on Horrorble Reviews, and John Wright will bring you to The Wright Headspace with his knowledge, research, and expertise of all things Paranormal.

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Join Alyssa and Lindsay at the stroke of midnight as they dive into the dark and ghastly, rating them on a scale of adorably spooky through the truly disturbing. Ghosts, cryptids, urban legends and more linger in the shadows. Grab a warm blanket and turn down the lights as you venture with us into different horrorscapes from all corners of the universe. See you in your nightmares, hauntlings.
Listen to us wherever you get your podcasts!
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https://uppbeat.io/t/alex-besss/dance-with-fate

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Horror hosts Jordan and JB dive deep into movies, celebrity interviews, stories, genre news and all forms of creature culture in this podcast for happy campers!

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In this podcast I tell you terrifying and mysterious horror stories from my urban explorations and paranormal investigations. Discover disturbing and real new creepypasta, horror threads and urban legends to make you sleep hard at night.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Urbex is a dangerous practice that should not be reproduced. For privacy reasons, some names and locations have been changed.
Join me on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube, subscribe to the podcast and turn on notifications so you don't miss new episodes.
Podcast directed, produced and narrated by Alexandre Lougnon

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Welcome to The Westside Fairytales Podcast
Demons, desperate souls, and eldritch horrors...
We at the Westside Fairytales have written a story for you. Not you in that broad sense where you just means anybody, but you, Dear Listener. We know all about you. What makes you nervous, what sickens you, what keeps you from leaving your house sometimes for the maddening worry of it. And we’ve put it in a story. A story we’ll read for you.
These strange and varied original tales will linger long after you've finished listening.
The Westside Fairytales horror and dark fiction podcast is an award-winning audiodrama written, read, and produced by author Tyler Bell. New episodes are released every month and can be found at westsidefairytales.com, or wherever you listen to podcasts.
The first 4 seasons are comprised of a variety of short stories. Seasons 5 and 6 each are a season-long novel broken into episodic chapters. While each story can stand on its own, all content takes place in the extended Westside Fairytales universe, with continuing themes, characters, and connections.
The Horror and Lit Club episodes are discussions, interviews, and reviews that are separate from the regular fiction episodes.
Thanks for listening! Subscribe and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.
Buy our short-story collection The Eyes Beneath My Father's House on Amazon and pre-order Tyler's debut novel West By God from The Henlo Press!
Support us on Patreon or by purchasing some merch!
Join the Discord!
For more info and social media links, visit westsidefairytales.com
Artwork by Yui Breedlove
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