
(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 | 578 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | True CrimeSociety & Culture | |||

When a couple moves to a quiet lake at a rural home, they at first believe it to be their dream come true. But something lives in the water. Something that has its dark eyes set on one of them.
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One man's grandparents had a very specific set of rules every night at their place in the Missouri Ozarks. What happens when the rules are ignored? Something is hungry, and it's been waiting for just this moment.
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Almost 5 hours of terrifying Appalachian Trail and Appalachian Mountains horror stories to keep you awake almost all night.
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A group of friends go hiking in the famously rainy Olympic National Park. Instead of a good time, they stumble upon a living horror straight from indigenous legend. It changes their lives forever.
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usually i go for expo but he doesn’t make enough. i would like more stories that are just 1 story that is 1 hour long or 1 hour and 30 mins. id change it to 5 stars and id subscribe or donate or whatever. the 4-5 stories per episode is annoying sometimes. i liked the most recent ones about the Appalachians and this guy visiting his brother and they went hunting and got home safely after seeing it and then it came to their house and took his brother. and the one about the car crash in the snow… i... more
This stuff puts me to sleep on edge and I literally just love the paranormal!!
I have been searching for another paranormal podcast to tickle my fancy! Most have great stores but a boring narrator and others vise versa…BUT YOU HAVE BOTH AND I APPRECIATE YOU
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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.
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Spotify | #35 | |
Apple Podcasts | #110 | |
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Apple Podcasts | #202 |
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Exploring the boundaries of belief and reality, intriguing stories from everyday individuals form the core of this podcast, where listeners are invited to hear firsthand accounts of terrifying and mysterious experiences. Each episode typically focuses on encounters involving unexplained phenomena, from cryptids and supernatural events to unsettling encounters in nature. The vibrant storytelling and immersive narratives draw listeners into bizarre possibilities, often prompting them to ponder the fine line between myth and truth. With its emphasis on personal experiences, the podcast creates a community where audience members can share their stories, fostering engagement and connection among fans of the paranormal and unknown.
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These podcasts share a similar audience with Unexplained Encounters:
1. Alone in the Woods
2. Tales from the Break Room
3. Just Creepy: Scary Stories
4. The Lets Read Podcast
5. Monsters Among Us
Unexplained Encounters launched 9 years ago and published 578 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. Harlan Durfee
2. Maggie Sevey
3. Jamil Zaki
4. Peter Wehner
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