
(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 | 595 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CultureTrue Crime | |||

Four friends. A secret place. And a mysterious death whose truth finds them. This disturbing story will leave you haunted and sad for the summers long past.
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A kid with a passion for mask making takes a hike in the woods, only to encounter the very thing his mask is based on.
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There is no escape. If you hear your name being called from just outside the door, it's already too late. DO NOT ANSWER THE DOOR.
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A man takes his friend home on a walk at night, but on his way back by himself, he encounters the most TERRIFYING entity he could ever imagine.
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The narrator’s voice is easy to listen to. And I love the stories.
It was so weird. I’ve been subscribed to this podcast since the beginning. I found myself unsubscribed even though I didn’t perform the action…weird. I only noticed because I didn’t see a new episode…Just thought to let you know
This podcast features paranormal stories very similar to the "NoSleep" subreddit. While the topics are undoubtedly interesting, I stopped listening because the creator fails to perform a basic credibility check on submissions. Many stories are glaringly fabricated, yet they are featured anyway. Horror fans will find some entertainment here, but don’t take the stories too seriously.
I love the narration, and the type of stories. I enjoy all of his podcasts.
Darkness prevails has the perfect voice to narrate the stories. I listen to this pod as well as tales from the break room and alone in the woods on repeat my whole shift long. Never too scary or over the top. Perfection!
four stars but if he made him scarier, I’d move it up to five
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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.
Spotify | #27 | |
Apple Podcasts | #94 | |
Apple Podcasts | #138 | |
Apple Podcasts | #191 | |
Apple Podcasts | #40 | |
Apple Podcasts | #49 |
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A storytelling-focused show centered on real or credibly framed experiences of the unexplained, ranging from cryptids and hauntings to mysterious happenings in nature. Episodes highlight long-form narratives and listener submissions, often weaving survival, folklore, and personal belief with atmospheric narration and sparse sound design. A standout is the consistent emphasis on trusted instincts and cautionary takeaways, plus a network-built ecosystem of horror storytelling and cross-promotion that keeps listeners returning for our eerie, immersive tales.
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1. Alone in the Woods
2. Tales from the Break Room
3. Destination Terror
4. The Dark Swamp: Horror Stories
5. Just Creepy: Scary Stories
Unexplained Encounters launched 10 years ago and published 595 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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Recent guests on Unexplained Encounters include:
1. Noble Farnsworth
2. Kill M. Artist
3. Harlan Durfee
4. Maggie Sevey
5. Peter Wehner
6. Jamil Zaki
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