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Murder
True Crime
Jack the Ripper
Victorian London
New Orleans
Victorian England
Folklore
Poverty
Child Murder
Jersey Devil
California
Vampires
Scotland
Death
Macabrium
Moors Murders
Willowbrook State School
Poltergeist
Haunted History
Gilles De Rais

Pretty Wicked is storytelling with no filler. Each week, Megan brings you a carefully researched and written episode, guiding you through fascinating stories from beginning to end. From true crime and unsolved mysteries to scandals, deception, folklore, dark history, and the fascinating stories that make you wonder how they ever happened. No co-hosts. No unnecessary tangents. No distractions. Just... more

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Settle in, friends, because this week we're heading into the misty mountains of 1800s Spain for a werewolf story... that really happened.

In a little village in Galicia, a gentle little shopkeeper offered to walk the local women and their children o... more

Settle in, friends, because today's story starts with something that should have been completely ordinary: responding to a babysitting ad.

In October 2007, Katherine Ann Olson met a mom named Amy in Savage, Minnesota. Amy needed someone to watch her... more

They say Friday the 13th is unlucky for a reason. Well, on one Friday the 13th back in 1980, in a quiet Texas suburb where everybody goes to the same church and everybody knows everybody's business, that superstition came true in the worst way. Becau... more

In August 2006, a young woman fell to her death from one of the most famous cliffs in the American national park system while hiking with her husband, the only witness. It was ruled an accident. Twenty years later, two phone calls changed everything ... more

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Megan Alda
Creator, writer, and host; leads every episode with meticulous research and storytelling.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 255 ratings
  • Love it!

    I love the new format! Look forward to each Wednesday’s release.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    krisev
    United States3 months ago
  • A calming listen

    Episodes are well paced entertaining. While the stories are gruesome, the storytelling is calming.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    samsam7717
    United States7 months ago
  • Format and Name change killed the show for me.

    The show was good when it focused on the spooky elements, but since the name change and the obvious change in direction, it’s been down hill and boring with paste and repeat kinds of stories since. Too much focus on the true crime element and the ever present obviously political mini rants within stories about the mistreatment of woman ( which I’m strongly against) hiding as spooky stories, this coming from a hard leaning liberal. After binging 80 episodes I’m unsubscribing.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Thedarkjediknight
    United Statesa year ago
  • Ummm…

    What in the Chat GPT is this writing? At least this podcast is comforting in confirming that we’re still a ways away from AI being able to pull off good writing.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Ladeedah8
    United Statesa year ago
  • The Door to the Haunted Past Through Your Ears

    This podcast provides me the eerie and chill vibes of the past lores and haunts, at the same time entertaining to listen to as I do my homework! I think that this is an interesting approach to podcast if we are looking for thrill!!!

    Love,

    Charlyne 🤍

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Charlyne Styles
    United Statesa year ago

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Many appreciate the strong historical context paired with spooky elements.
Some critics mention ads or format changes, but overall quality and storytelling remain strong.
Fans frequently request more episodes and longer-form explorations of favorites.
Listeners praise the rigorous research and calm narration that makes complex cases accessible.

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What is Pretty Wicked about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Stories span true crime, historical mysteries, folklore, and dark history, all told through carefully researched narratives with a clean, no-nonsense focus and a calm, clear delivery. Episodes emphasize meticulous reconstruction, context, and human moments, often weaving archival material, witness recollections, and forensic-style detail to challenge official narratives and illuminate lesser-known angles. A standout trait is the seamless blend of historical detail with eerie storytelling, plus a clear weekly cadence and a creator-host-driven approach without co-hosts or tangents, which tends to attract listeners who value thorough research and a strong narrative arc. Potential listeners may appreciate the balance of factual rigor and atmosp... more

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