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Obsession
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Supernatural Encounters
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Haunted Houses
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Something Scary is a horror podcast that brings listeners ghost stories, urban legends, and folktales from around the world. Hosted by Blair Bathory, the podcast features spine-chilling tales that explore the supernatural, from hauntings to strange encounters and gripping mysteries. Each week, they delve into the unknown, offering eerie narratives that are sure to leave you feeling unsettled. If y... more

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Sometimes, the first sign that something is wrong isn’t what you see, it’s how the animals behave. A cat that won’t leave a doorway. A dog that refuses to come when you call. A silence that settles in  before something terrible happens. And by the ti... more

Hi Spooky Friends and Hello Witches.

Today we’re bringing you a classic from the Something Scary archives. We hope you enjoy and don’t forget to subscribe to us on youtube.com/snarled so you never miss a single episode or event. Sweet Screams.

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Sometimes it’s not the shadows outside that haunt you but what slips inside just when you think you’re safe. The things that follow you home don’t knock, don’t wait, and don’t ask permission. They linger, patiently watching, and sometimes you only re... more

Today we're bringing you a classic from the Something Scary Archives.

We hope you enjoy.

And don't forget to subscribe to us on YouTube at snarled, so you never miss a single episode or event.

Sweet Screams...

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Host

Blair Bathory
Host of Something Scary; known for delivering horror narratives and hosting duties.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 18.4k ratings
  • Scary and each story is told well.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    lwood2425
    2 months ago
  • Spooky

    I enjoy listening on the way to work keep on entertaining us.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dess7707
    United States3 months ago
  • Best podcast EVER

    very good, pls,pls,pls, if you can, release them 2 times an week maybe? I watched all of them over and over again and always watch new ones!!! BEST PODCAST EVER

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ajshdifnsnsidixuxysgebsbjd
    United States3 months ago
  • Best podcast

    Best horror podcast but will miss saphire.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TheOfficalE_Sh1
    Singapore5 months ago
  • best sleep ever

    best sleep ever for the last month I've been listening well I sleep and I am hooked for sure

    Audible
    5
    amanda diakite
    United States5 months ago

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Listeners praise the storytelling quality and production value.
Many enjoy the atmospheric, spine-tingling narration and find it addictive.
Some fans miss past hosts or formats but still rate the stories highly and keep listening.

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Apple Podcasts
#172
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Apple Podcasts
#24
India/Fiction
Apple Podcasts
#26
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Apple Podcasts
#40
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Apple Podcasts
#73
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#73
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Beware! They're Watching...
Q: Have you ever been in a situation where someone thought they knew what was best for you, even when you disagreed?
The host invites listeners to share their experiences of regaining control over their lives despite others' opinions.
Beware! They're Watching...
Q: Have you ever felt something watching you, even when you're alone?
The episode encourages listeners to reflect on their own eerie experiences with the supernatural or unknown entities they may have encountered.
Summer Job Nightmares
Q: Have you ever had a job that seemed too good to be true? Did anything otherworldly happen? Was there a price to pay for a role so coveted by others?
The narrator shares their unsettling experience as a lifeguard, leading to a series of strange incidents tied to an urban legend of a drowning girl.
Summer Job Nightmares
Q: What was your first job? What were the pitfalls of the job that made you nervous? Was it anything spooky or supernatural?
Lily reflects on her terrifying experience while babysitting involving a clown statue that vanished, leading to a horrifying encounter.
The Chinese Ghost Festival
Q: Would you recognize the warning signs that a spirit was trying to enter your house?
The host engages listeners in pondering their ability to identify signs of spirits and what they would do if faced with such a situation.

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This horror storytelling show emphasizes atmospheric, folklore-inspired tales told in a conversational format. A core host guides listeners through multi-part narratives and short legends drawn from global folklore, urban legends, and original writing, often inviting audience submissions and featuring ongoing production credits. Across episodes, fans can expect eerie mood, careful sound design, and a mix of serialized stories and stand-alone tales, with occasional co-host banter and sponsor reads. A standout is the community-driven approach, including listener participation and a strong YouTube presence that extends the storytelling beyond audio alone.

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Something Scary launched 8 years ago and published 389 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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