
(Formerly the Darkness Prevails Podcast) Host Darkness Prevails brings you Unexplained Encounters, a podcast where everyday folk share their most terrifying and unexplained experiences. From mysterious creatures seen in national forests to supernatural events disrupting peoples' lives, prepare to explore the unexplained. These stories might sound bizarre, but it's up to you to decide which to beli... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 609 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CultureTrue Crime | |||

A man who returns home to help on the farm ends up finding out the hard way why his Grandpa said to NEVER grow corn on their property.
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If you find yourself on the Appalachian Trails at the wrong place and the wrong time, you might get to meet a God of Appalachia. Then, you'll never get to leave.
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Two friends, before they must part ways after graduation, go on a last-ditch campout. However, there's something out there that does NOT enjoy their company.
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Two boys go camping out in the woods a little too far and a little too long. And something notices them.
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I love it I listen to wen I am working out wen I game keep it comeing please
Been listening for a couple of years now and mann, the stories are so good!! There was one story in particular that gave me goosebumps and made me even more interested. Really recommend this podcast!
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Love your podcasts. When I came across it I was with my little sister, and we bonded over the show. I remember feeling really proud getting to five hundred episodes, counting down until we got there, and now we’re at 606! It’s very nostalgic for me, a way to connect with my past self in a way. Thank you darkness, for everything. Plus, I’m now I know what places to avoid when camping and what not😉
I love these I listen to them all the time and I have ur books I am such a big fan and I like the story’s where there are were wolfs wendigo’s and more and I will never understand people who don’t like this podcast <3
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YouTube | #176 | |
Spotify | #35 | |
Apple Podcasts | #118 | |
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A collection of listener-submitted, first-person stories exploring the unexplained, from cryptids and supernatural occurrences to eerie local legends. Episodes pair long-form narratives with occasional sponsor reads and network plugs, often weaving personal memories with folklore to build a centered sense of place and fear. The show tends to favor atmospheric storytelling and community submissions, offering a mix of cozy, spine-tingling vibes and occasional cautionary warnings about what might be out there. A notable strength is its consistent host-guided framing that anchors diverse accounts while promoting a wider horror ecosystem.
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Unexplained Encounters launched 10 years ago and published 609 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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