
Want to explore the darkest depths of humanity and horror, but don’t know how? Let the guys over at Lights Out guide you through the seedy underbelly of true crime and the mysteries of the paranormal. Kill the lights. Join the dark and twisted journey. Sit back and try to relax, as Josh and Ian take you through the darkest of tales— from the natural world to the unnatural, from the known to the un... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 308 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | True Crime | |||

From December 2005 to October 2006, a young family was psychologically broken down and physically assaulted by a grisly, unforeseen entity. Even paranormal investigators struggled to comprehend what they witnessed, and could only encourage the victim... more
Over the course of 17 years, Wilfried and Angelika Wagener deliberately tortured several women in cruel and unusual ways, leading to the destruction of their livelihoods and the deaths of two. They were finally caught when they were driving the final... more
During their visit to Nuku Hiva in French Polynesia, German adventurers Stefan Ramin and Heike Dorsch were attacked by a local, Arihano Haiti. Arihano shot and killed Stefan, then sexually assaulted Heike, prompting a 50-day manhunt that ended with h... more
Dana Sue Gray is a serial killer serving a life sentence at California Women’s Prison in Chowchilla. She was convicted of two murders and one attempted murder, and is also suspected of a third killing, all victims being elderly women. Driven by a com... more
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I enjoy listening to the podcast, but the transition to ads is rough. Sometimes it just seems like you guys are taking a random tangent and then I realize it’s an ad. It
would be nice to have some transition music or sound to let listeners know, and ad is coming
I just love these guys, they’re so down to earth, one of my favorite podcasts!
I love this podcast! It’s amazing! It’s a good podcast to listen to when I’m working out, doing chores or even going for a walk.
Nope, I just fast forward through all of your chattering until I get to the crime.
I was interested in this podcast due the topics covered but after listening to one episode, I couldn’t continue. Zero personality, weird voice cadence. It sounds like he’s just reading his notes with a sing songy voice. I even tried the YouTube video, thinking it may be better with visuals, but nope. Literally just ready off a computer screen, barely looking up. There’s a weird co-host or maybe he’s more of a producer, unclear what his role is which just makes him awkwardly there. I don’t unders... more
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Lights Out explores the darkest corners of humanity and the paranormal through a mix of true crime, mystery, and supernatural storytelling. Episodes repeatedly cover killers, cults, hauntings, and fringe phenomena, often blending forensic detail with survivor perspectives and cultural commentary. The show stands out for its narrative drive, split between crime cases and eerie phenomena, and for a consistent publishing cadence that keeps topics fresh while leaning into atmospheric storytelling. It's likely to appeal to listeners who enjoy deep-dive crime narrative, early-week releases, and a tactile, conversational hosting style, though some listeners note that frequent ad breaks can disrupt the flow.
A notable strength is the hosts' abilit... more
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Recent guests on Lights Out include:
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2. Dr. Ravi Jayaram
3. Dan Cummins
4. Jamie Gehring
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