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Ghosts
Supernatural Experiences
Supernatural
Death
Family Dynamics
Haunting
Grief
Haunted Houses
Childhood Trauma
Ghost Stories
Supernatural Events
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Supernatural Stories
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Spooked features true-life supernatural stories, told firsthand by people who can barely believe it happened themselves. Be afraid. Created in the dark of night, by the creators of Snap Judgment in partnership with KQED. It is hosted by Glynn Washington. Episodes drop every week on Friday!

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Malachi and his husband Jeremiah are heading to the Green Corn Ceremony: an ancestral Native American gathering filled with food and dance. It’s also a night when spirits come near, delivering messages to those ready to hear.

Thank you Malachi and J... more

Spirits, seances and dollhouses. This is The Summoning.

STORIES

"Spirit on the Board" - What happens when a group of kids conjure a spirit?

"The Seance" - A long-lost love comes to town for a visit, and he's been dead for years. Produced by Bob Ca... more

The people of Bower County have had just about enough of Polly Barrow and the boys, and decide to do something about it.

This is the third and final part of our introduction to Old Gods of Appalachia. If you like what you heard, you can listen to th... more

Polly Barrow and her boys make another special delivery, this time to the Underwoods of Oak Mountain. Discoveries are made.

This is part two of our three episode introduction to Old Gods of Appalachia.

This episode references historical racism and ... more

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Recent Guests

Ali Standish
New children's book author, featured storyteller
self; author of The Dollhouse? (as introduced)
Episode: The Summoning - Classic
Andrea CK
Listener who shares why she avoids Ouija boards
listener
Episode: The Summoning - Classic
Bob Carlson
Creator of the podcast Unfictional, featured in a promo
Unfictional
Episode: The Summoning - Classic
Kevin Wright
Former security guard who worked at the Monterey Bay Aquarium
Monterey Bay Aquarium
Episode: Night at the Aquarium - Classic
Lei-Ann Durant
Dancer and mentor in a Halau, featured in the Merrie Monarch segment
Halau Mohala Ilima
Episode: Merrie Monarch
John Kibera
Kenya's most notorious grave robber, whose story is told in this episode
Independent criminal associate (historical)
Episode: The Shadow Side from Mind Your Own
Jenny Finney Boylan
Author and guest teller of the Philadelphia house past-life story
Author of several books including I'm Looking Through You, Growing Up Haunted
Episode: Mirror Image
Andrea Lettinger
Mother of James Huston III, central to the WWII pilot reincarnation case
Family involved in documented past life recollection case
Episode: Mirror Image
Bruce Lidinger
Father of James Huston III, researched his son's past-life memories
Family member involved in case study
Episode: Mirror Image

Host

Glynn Washington
Host of the show, guides the narrative and introductions to stories.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 23.6k ratings
  • Been a fan for years

    Don’t listen to the bitter people in the reviews about your intros. Your voice is comforting.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    heartrender
    United States25 days ago
  • Great stories

    I love this podcast. The narrator of the burning chicken story was cracking me up. Made me wish I could see some burning chickens.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Amymaxine
    United States25 days ago
  • Love!

    I love Glynn he makes the show. His stories are a wonderful addition before the episodes. I love the music and the feel of the whole show.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lalala0870
    United Statesa month ago
  • This Show Is The Truth

    The Completely Perfect Podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    coldkooli
    United Statesa month ago
  • Quick and Loose

    This dude quick and loose with the biblical text. Stick to the ghost stories bruh.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Dreye1689
    United Statesa month ago

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Critics mention too many re-releases and lengthy ad reads affecting pacing.
Listeners praise Glynn Washington's presence and storytelling atmosphere but some dislike long intros.
Fans appreciate the interview-style guests and authentic personal stories.

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Skagway - Classic
Q: Did you ever feel like, you know, a lot of these girls, like you said in the newspapers, their names were never recorded, they were kind of forgotten in a lot of ways?
Oh, I did. Every day, I did a tour, and I talked about them and what they sacrificed.
Skagway - Classic
Q: Why do you think she appeared to you guys?
I'm guessing why she chose to appear to us was because we were young women.
Boxes
Q: Have you ever been back to The Gearbox since then?
Yes, I went back to perform at a recital, but the house is now probably buried under ash.
Boxes
Q: So how did you feel when you moved out of that house?
Relieved. So happy. I was so happy. Because I lived in a constant state of terror.
"Duality" from Snap Judgment
Q: What kind of experiences led Tameer to believe in his past life as Wafa?
Tameer had memories and experiences, particularly from his childhood, that felt familiar and tied to Wafa's life.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Spooked

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

Spooked curates first-person supernatural narratives, delivered through intimate storytelling and guided by a steady host presence. Episodes repeatedly spotlight personal memory, folklore, and cultural context to frame uncanny experiences as human stories—often with family histories, local legends, and survivor perspectives at the center. Notable traits include a strong emphasis on authentic, emotionally anchored storytelling, genre-blending sound design, and a habit of featuring diverse guests from communities around the world. The show tends to attract listeners who enjoy vivid, character-driven accounts and cultural folklore, and it occasionally invites writers, researchers, and community voices to deepen the perspective on hauntings and... more

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1. You Can See Me in the Dark
2. Radio Rental
3. The Night Owl: True Ghost Stories
4. Rattled & Shook
5. Snap Judgment

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Spooked launched 9 years ago and published 241 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 Spooked include:

1. Ali Standish
2. Andrea CK
3. Bob Carlson
4. Kevin Wright
5. Lei-Ann Durant
6. John Kibera
7. Jenny Finney Boylan
8. Andrea Lettinger

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