Pleasing Terrors
Mike BrownJoin acclaimed ghost storyteller Mike Brown for a bi-weekly tour through the shadows of history. The Pleasing Terrors Podcast features stories about haunted places, creepy history, and forgotten folklore.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 51 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ArtsPersonal JournalsSociety & CulturePerforming Arts | |||
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Episode 51: The Unfortunate Pirate
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- Great story teller!
Very informative & interesting stories. Love the detail he goes into. Have really enjoyed listening to this podcast!
Apple Podcasts5emibjbw
United States20 days ago - Great podcast
The series on Edgar Allan Poe is brilliant great job, Mike!
Apple Podcasts5timberjack54United Statesa month ago - Happy you’re back
So pleased your amazing stories and narrative is back . Looking forward to hearing more . Excellent podcast
Apple Podcasts5michelle the quilter
Australia3 months ago - Brilliant
I am so pleased you are once again telling us tales. The crafting of your series of the search for Poe’s ghost is superb. What a storyteller you are. This is certainly not a run of the mill podcast, I look forward to hearing more.
Apple Podcasts5zzzzzzzz$&Australia4 months ago - Incredible storytelling
I was worried you weren’t going to return. This is easily my favorite podcast and I’ve re-listened to all of the episodes. Incredible storytelling. Thanks for coming back.
Apple Podcasts5Sugarsnap8180United States4 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #194 | United States/Society & Culture/Personal Journals |
Apple Podcasts | #99 |  Russia/Society & Culture/Personal Journals |
Apple Podcasts | #102 |  Norway/Society & Culture/Personal Journals |
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A vivid exploration of haunted history, folklore, and dark storytelling anchored by in-depth folklore and historical research. Recurring threads include ghost lore tied to American cities, literary figures like Edgar Allan Poe, and carefully crafted narratives that fuse archival detail with atmospheric narration. The show often blends local lore, famous legends, and museum or landmark settings, delivering immersive tales that appeal to history buffs and lovers of macabre storytelling alike. A standout is the host's atmospheric storytelling paired with meticulous context, which helps listeners feel like they're on a guided, nocturnal tour through forgotten corners of the past.
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Pleasing Terrors launched 10 years ago and published 51 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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