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Weekly Spooky | Scary Stories for Halloween

Henrique Couto | Scary Stories & Horror Expert
Horror
Edgar Allan Poe
Folklore
Stanley Hotel
Love
Vampire
Pearl
Chupacabra
Found Footage
Valentine's Day
Horror Stories
Angikuni Lake
Internet Folklore
Strickfield
Murder
Revenge
Inuit
Sociopathy
Mia Goth
The Shining

Weekly Spooky delivers original horror fiction, true crime, haunted folklore, paranormal mysteries, cryptids, and horror history throughout the week.Hosted by filmmaker and narrator Henrique Couto, the feed combines cinematic scary stories, dark humor, twist endings, old-time radio nightmares, horror-movie discussion, and investigations into the strange and unexplained. Recurring programs include ... more

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Just as HGTV prepares to open Bihl Manor for A Very Haunted Renovation, Thursday Thrills visits the reputedly haunted house at 1213 Buckland Avenue in Fremont, Ohio. Henrique Couto traces the turn-of-the-century manor from the Bihl family and piano-s... more

This Halloween season, Weekly Spooky returns to Strickfield for a savage werewolf horror story about rage, lycanthropy, transformation, and a curse that doesn’t wait for the full moon. Danielle Boyd transforms whenever her anger explodes—but unlike m... more

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Start the Halloween pregame with IT, Hellraiser, True Blood, Amnesia: The Dark Descent, and The Loved Ones as major horror anniversaries return from September 7 through September 13. This Week in Horror History heads into spooky season with Stephen K... more

The Golem of Prague is one of the most famous monsters in Jewish folklore: a silent giant shaped from clay, awakened by sacred Hebrew letters, and ordered to defend Prague's Jewish community. But did Rabbi Judah Loew - the Maharal of Prague - really ... more

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Recent Guests

Gary D Up
Author of the story
Ontario, Canada
Episode: The Ant Aquarium of Minister Crap & Things | Halloween Insect Horror
Alex Grass
Author of Infernal Tramps, Tales of Weird Terror
Self-published author / Infernal Tramps
Episode: Odd Egg: Weird Experiences Turn Grotesque in Spooky Season Body Horror
Dolores Costello
Danish Countess Elsa in the Suspense tale The King's Birthday
Suspense (episode)
Episode: Unknown Broadcast | Classic Old Time Radio Horror: Leiningen vs the Ants, CBS Radio Mystery Theater & Suspense
Ruby Dee
Stellar performer in the Mystery Theater episode segment
Mystery Theater production
Episode: Unknown Broadcast | Halloween in July: Classic Old Time Radio Horror
Travis VanHoose
Author of Roadkill
Episode: Cannibals & Cursed Ground | Late Night Horror Anthology With Supernatural Revenge
Rob Fields
Author of The Rest Area
Episode: Cannibals & Cursed Ground | Late Night Horror Anthology With Supernatural Revenge
Bruce Haney
Author of the story and the voice behind the episode
Episode: The Thing That Lurks in the Tunnel — Liminal Horror with a Dark Twist
Duane Whitaker
Guest star mentioned as a special guest for the episode
Actor (Pulp Fiction, The Devil's Rejects, etc.)
Episode: Final Broadcast: Paranormal Horror Stories & Eerie Broadcasts
Captain Dave Khan
Captain Dave, Lake Lanier ghost tours operator
Captain Dave's Ghost Tours (Lake Lanier)
Episode: Monthly Spooky | America’s Most Haunted Lake? Ghost Stories, Dark History & Bizarre Spooky News

Host

Henrique Couto
Primary host and narrator linked with multiple weekly spooky season projects; anchors the show with a signature voice and storytelling approach.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 639 ratings
  • Good short stories

    I like to switch up my horror channels with this one. The stories at times, do seem to be written for the younger kids. But, I love Mr. Couto’s voice, it’s very soothing, and his storytelling skills are great.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ScoobyDee64
    United States2 months ago
  • Unlistenable

    The storyteller’s voice is unlistenable. They ruin the potential of these stories.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Messlington
    United States9 months ago
  • I hate this podcast

    My little sister cried because of this

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    App@Store
    United States10 months ago
  • great stories

    this podcast was one of the best for short horror stories but lately there are way too many ads especially interrupting the stories

    Audible
    3
    Anonymous
    United States10 months ago
  • this podcast was one of the best for short horror stories but lately there are way too many ads especially interrupting the stories

    Audible
    3
    Anonymous
    United States10 months ago

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Many praise the host's delivery and production quality.
Some listeners feel ads interrupt the pacing too often.
A subset finds the voice style cringe but still enjoys the horror variety.
Fans love the atmospheric narration and twist endings.

Chart Rankings

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#123
United States/Fiction/Drama
Apple Podcasts
#114
Canada/Fiction/Drama
Apple Podcasts
#168
Canada/Fiction
Apple Podcasts
#173
Germany/Fiction/Drama
Apple Podcasts
#192
Australia/Fiction/Drama
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#25
Russia/Fiction/Drama

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Cutting Deep Into Horror | Confessions of a Serial Killer (1985): Henry Lee Lucas Horror and True-Crime Exploitation
Q: What's your final thought on Confessions of a Serial Killer?
I think it's amazing.
Cutting Deep into Horror | Wind Chill (2007) – Emily Blunt’s Snowbound Christmas Ghost Story
Q: What would you do different if you could do all of this over again?
Instead of coming up with this whole scheme, I would just walk up to you after class and say hi.
Cutting Deep into Horror | Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974) The Birth of Modern Terror
Q: What do you think about the ending?
The intention and meaning behind Sally's breakdown and Leatherface's role.
Cutting Deep into Horror | Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974) The Birth of Modern Terror
Q: How did you see Texas Chain Saw Massacre for the first time?
Explained their experiences and the cultural legends surrounding the film.
6 Years of Weekly Spooky: Building a Horror Podcast Powerhouse
Q: What would your answer be if a producer were to call, and this could be a producer of movies, of television?
Couto would love to have more intensive production for his podcast, exploring themes and narratives about horror media in a way that creates more engagement and excitement.

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A mature horror storytelling show that focuses on Halloween-themed fright, urban legends, haunted locations, and cryptids, brought to life with cinematic sound design and twist endings. Episodes span scary stories, classic horror debates, and special season ace-lore, often featuring long-running universes and collaborations with multiple authors. It's likely to appeal to listeners who crave atmospheric narration, creepy folklore, and seasonal scares, with production that leans into mood, pacing, and memorable shocks. A standout is the consistent emphasis on high-production storytelling and a rotating roster of authors that broadens the universe beyond a single voice or style.

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Recent guests on Weekly Spooky include:

1. Gary D Up
2. Alex Grass
3. Dolores Costello
4. Ruby Dee
5. Travis VanHoose
6. Rob Fields
7. Bruce Haney
8. Duane Whitaker

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