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Weekly Spooky | Scary Stories & Eerie Tales

Henrique Couto | Scary Stories & Horror Expert
Halloween
Christmas
Ghosts
Horror
Murder
Thanksgiving
Supernatural
Death
Urban Legends
Edgar Allan Poe
Vampires
Mental Health
Krampus
The Cask Of Amontillado
Family
New Year's Eve
Dirt Babies
The Blair Witch Project
Love
Ghost Stories

Join Henrique Couto for Halloween horror stories and spooky tales!Explore urban legends, haunted houses, cursed objects, vampires, werewolves, and cryptids in expertly narrated, mature-themed stories perfect for spooky season. Every Monday and Wednesday, get scary frights with cinematic sound design, dark humor, and twist endings. Whether you're into horror stories, creepy legends, or seasonal spe... more

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A late-night confession in the freezing woods turns into a nightmare when Will discovers his crush Travis isn't what he thought and something is lurking in the dark... This paranormal mystery blends found footage horror, cryptid dread, and eerie twis... more

Horror legends and icons collide in this week's history lesson: Alien (1979) opens in U.S. theaters, turning deep space into a haunted house, while Drag Me to Hell, Stranger Things 4, Wrong Turn, and Ma reshape what cursed horror looks like on screen... more

Cryptid horror collides with declassified paranormal mysteries this May. Henrique and Michelle examine newly released UFO files, Ohio's notorious Loveland Frogman sightings, and the USS Indianapolis—where documented naval tragedy intertwines with une... more

Unknown Broadcast returns to the Weekly Spooky feed with another uneasy collection of old-time radio horror stories, classic OTR suspense, vintage radio mystery, gothic crime, and strange little broadcasts that seem to know exactly what you are afrai... more

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Gary D
Author and storyteller debuting on Weekly Spooky
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Rob Fields
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Douglas Waltz
Author credited for Breaking The Seal
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Daniel Wilder
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Sandy McGregor
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Delia Ramsey
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David O'Hanlon
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Host

Henrique Couto
Host of the show and primary narrator; associated with multiple Weekly Spooky franchises and horror anthologies.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 632 ratings
  • Unlistenable

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

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Messlington
    United States5 months ago
  • I hate this podcast

    My little sister cried because of this

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    App@Store
    United States7 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 States7 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 States7 months ago
  • AI slop

    Just a bad AI reading random words. Terrible.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Tiedef
    Japan7 months ago

Listeners Say

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Opinions on the voice and pacing vary; some find it highly engaging while others find it cringey or not for them.
Some listeners complain about repetitive advertising breaks in episodes.
Listeners praise the production quality and host passion for delivering spooky stories.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#81
United States/Fiction/Drama
Apple Podcasts
#240
United States/Fiction
Apple Podcasts
#205
Canada/Fiction/Drama
Apple Podcasts
#154
Germany/Fiction/Drama
Apple Podcasts
#206
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Apple Podcasts
#41
Spain/Fiction/Drama

Talking Points

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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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Frequently Asked Questions About Weekly Spooky

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

A horror-focused show that delivers atmospheric, mature-themed fright with cinematic sound design and a rotating cast of authors and contributors. Episodes span vintage radio-inspired tales, urban legends, and contemporary paranormal investigations, often weaving suspense, twist endings, and dark humor into multi-story anthologies. The program stands out for its consistent production quality, deep dives into classic and modern horror, and a community-driven feel with ongoing guest appearances and seasonal specials that keep listeners engaged year-round.

Whether you crave ghostly mysteries, creature features, or true-crime-adjacent hauntings, this compilation-style format offers bite-sized and longer-form narratives that work well for late-... more

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