Spooked
KQED and Snap Studios
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!
Recent Episodes
20 episodesNight at the Aquarium - Classic
On Kevin’s night shift at the Monterey Bay Aquarium, things get wet, wild, and very very weird. BIG thanks to Kevin Wright and the magical Monterey Bay Aquarium. Thanks also to KAZU Radio in Monterey, California for its assistance. Produced by Anne Ford, original score by Yari Bundy & Renzo Gorrio, artwork by Teo Ducot. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Band-Aid Bandit
Maria thinks she’s landed the perfect gig, driving a friendly stranger from downtown Baltimore out to a Park ‘n’ Ride outside of the city. It’s the easiest hundred bucks she’s ever made. But she soon learns that there’s more to this job than she bargained for. Plus, a story about why the chicken really crosses the road. Band-Aid Bandit Maria thinks she’s landed the perfect gig, driving a friendly stranger from downtown Baltimore out to a Park ‘n’ Ride outside of the city. It’s the easiest hundred bucks she’s ever made. But she soon learns that there’s more to this job than she bargained for. Thank you, Maria, for sharing your story with us! Produced by Zoë Ferrigno, original score by Yari Bundy, scouted by Ashley de Coligny, artwork by Teo Ducot. Fire Chicken Remember that old joke, why did the chicken cross the road? Yvana and her uncle just found out. Thank you Yvana for sharing your story with Spooked! For more dark magic and Haitian Voodoo stories, follow Yvana @theemlle on Instagram or check out her Youtube, Chronicles of Zoe. Produced by Erick Yáñez, original score by Nicholas Marks, scouted by Paulina Creque. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Isabelle - Classic
Betsy keeps seeing a young girl at night in her room. She stands at the end of Betsy’s bed and stares at her. She comes back, over and over: night after night; year after year. Betsy knows she wants something, but she has to figure out what. Thank you, Betsy, for sharing your story with us! Betsy is a #Spooked listener and reached out to us to share her story. If you have a frightening tale you’d like to share, email us: [email protected] Produced by Annie Nguyen, original score by Leon Morimoto, artwork by Sanaa Khan. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The Banker - Classic
When Antonio and his sister Anita were growing up in Texas, their family didn’t have much money. That’s why they were so excited to move into their very own home, even if it was a little run-down. It turns out, the home already had an occupant. Thank you, Antonio and Anita, for sharing your story with Spooked! Produced by Anne Ford, original score by Renzo Gorrio, artwork by Teo Ducot. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
'Till Death Do Us Part
It’s the 1970s in Beverly, a small town in Jamaica where everyone knows everything about each other and gossip travels fast. Fifteen-year-old Claudia thinks she’s heard it all… But nothing can prepare her for the stories that start to spread after one of her neighbors passes away. Thank you, Claudia, for sharing your story and your energy with our show! Produced by Zoë Ferrigno, original score by Nicholas Marks, scouted by Paulina Creque, artwork by Teo Ducot. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Hounded - Classic
Some roads are long and some roads wind. Some roads show you things you’d never think you’d find… Demon Dog Chuck and his family rent a cabin in the mountains every winter. One year he and his uncle are driving into town when they see something with red eyes chasing their truck: a huge, menacing wolf-like creature. When he’s older, he learns this creature has a name: The Demon Dog. This is the second story Chuck has graciously shared with Spooked. If you want to hear Chuck tell another spine-chilling story set in the mountains, listen to the Spooked Dismal Falls episode. Produced by Greta Weber and Chris Hambrick, original score by Yari Bundy. Deception Pass Shirley is a trucker. She gets sent out on a job and is given a tight deadline in bad weather. During the course of her four-day trip, her life is saved twice on the exact same stretch of highway. But by who? Thank you, Shirley, for sharing your story with Spooked! Produced by Zoë Ferrigno, original score by Doug Stuart, artwork by Teo Ducot. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Musambwa Island
We all have ancestors... but on a Musambwa Island in Uganda, those ancestors are a little sssuspicious. Thank you Enoch for sharing your story! Scouted & produced by Lulu Jemimah, original score by Sandra Lawson-Ndu, artwork by Teo Ducot. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The Lighthouse - Classic
The Heceta Lighthouse Bed & Breakfast on the Oregon Coast used to be a lightkeeper’s home–and it has a reputation for being very haunted. So Spooked producer, Zoë Ferrigno, went to investigate. Produced by Pam Porter’s Granddaughter, Zoë Ferrigno. Original score by Doug Stuart. Artwork by Teo Ducot. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Merrie Monarch
It’s a spring night in Hilo, Hawaii. Lei-Ann and her hula sisters are about to take the stage at the 1986 Merrie Monarch Festival. They’ve been practicing for months. But the gods have other plans. Thank you, Lei-Ann, for sharing your story with us. The 2026 Merrie Monarch Festival is days away -- this Sunday April 5! Produced by Zoë Ferrigno, original score by Clay Xavier, scouted by Ixchel Lopez, artwork by Teo Ducot. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Weeping Painting - Classic
Omar thinks he know his grandma. Until one day, he finds a scary portrait in her bedroom… and it’s looking at him. Thank you Omar for sharing your story with Spooked, all the way from Mexico! Leonel Garza gave Omar his voice in English. Check out more of Leonel Garza’s voice acting work. Produced by Erick Yáñez, original score by Nicholas Marks, artwork by Teo Ducot. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The Shadow Side from Mind Your Own
The dead man does not know the value of his coffin. This episode comes to us from Mind Your Own! Mind Your Own is a storytelling podcast navigating what it means to belong, all from the African perspective. Join Lupita as she shares tales of her own and dives into the lives of real people finding their way in new worlds of every kind. Listen to and enjoy Mind Your Own on any podcast platform! This episode contains strong language and graphic imagery. Sensitive listeners, please be advised. “Comeuppance” 12-year-old Lupita’s split-second playground decision haunts her for years. Produced by Regina Bediako & Marisa Dodge. Original score by Clay Xavier. “Graveyard Shift” John Kibera has found the hustle to end all hustles in Nairobi. The shillings pour in. But one day, a job goes very, very wrong. Thank you, John, for sharing your story with us. Produced by David Exumé. Original score by Lalin St. Juste and Sam Law. Translation by Salome Nduku. Voiceover by Ndungi Githuku. Special thanks to our fixer Michael Kaloki. Original Mind Your Own theme song by Sandra Lawson-Ndu AKA Sandu Ndu x Peachcurls ft. Ehiorobo. This episode also featured the song O.T.T by Rouge. Executive Producers: Glynn Washington and Mark Ristich Managing Editor: Regina Bediako Director of Production: Marisa Dodge Series Producers: David Exumé and Priscilla Alabi Music Supervisor: Sandra Lawson-Ndu Story Scouts: Ashley Okwuosa, Fiona Nyong’o, Jessica Kariisa, Lesedi Oluko Moche Editors: Nancy López and Anna Sussman Engineering: Miles Lassi Operations Manager: Florene Wiley Story Consultant: John Fecile Graphic Design: Jemimah Ekeh Original Artwork: Mateus Sithole Special Thanks: Allan Coye, Jake Kleinberg, Samara Still, Sarah Yoo, Warner Music Group, and Afripods Mind Your Own is a production of KQED’s Snap Studios, with sales and distribution by Lemonada Media. Hosted and produced by Lupita Nyong’o. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The Guardians
If no one is around, is anyone watching? Lady of the Lake Georgia’s Lake Lanier seems like the perfect spot to spend the Fourth of July. But beneath the calm blue waters… something’s watching. Thank you Alyse for sharing your story with Spooked! Produced by Erick Yáñez, original score by Yari Bundy, scouted by Evan Stern, artwork by Teo Ducot. Fluffy Guardians Loral has always been a friend to the neighborhood cats. When danger lurks, will those kitties return the favor? Thanks Loral for telling us your story! Produced by Anne Ford, original score by Sandra Lawson-Ndu. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Flora and the Fox - Classic
When Flora heads to China to spend time with family for the summer, she realizes her young cousin is acting weird. Almost like he’s someone… or something else entirely. Thank you, Flora, for sharing your story with us! Produced by Annie Nguyen, original score by Doug Stuart, artwork by Teo Ducot. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Mirror Image
When Jenny’s family moves into a rundown house outside Philadelphia, she’s excited to have the whole third floor to herself. She finally has privacy to become who she’s always been. But up there, she’s not the only one wanting to be seen. Thanks, Jenny, for sharing your story with us! You can read more about Jenny’s experiences growing up in her memoir: I’m Looking Through You: Growing Up Haunted. Find more of Jenny’s books on her website. Produced by Erick Yáñez, scouted by Elliot Lightfoot, original score by Nicholas Marks, artwork by Teo Ducot. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Lunger's Row - Classic
Some folks live in haunted houses. The ghosts get cozy, they move in and they don’t move out. But what if your whole neighborhood is haunted? Thank you so much, Caroline Liu, for sharing your story with us! Produced by Annie Nguyen, original score by Leon Morimoto, artwork by Teo Ducot. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Fantasma de la Oficina
Carlos just started working at a company in Lima’s Nikkei district: a place where Japanese and Peruvian culture mix. When his new coworkers start teasing him about the office ghost, he figures they’re just messing with the new guy. Until one night, he has to pull the graveyard shift. Thank you Carlos for sharing your story with Spooked! Produced by Erick Yáñez, original score by Daniel Riera, scouted by Juan Diego Beltrán, voice artist Gonzalo Paoli, artwork by Teo Ducot. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Romeo & Juliet - Classic
A pair of star-crossed lovers encounter the paranormal in fair Wisconsin, where we lay our scene.Thank you, Kelsey Brennan & Andy Truschinski, for sharing your story!Produced by Zoë Ferrigno, original score by Nicholas Marks, artwork by Teo Ducot. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Pee Afraid - Classic
Dr. Aammton Alias has a work retreat in the jungle. And when he gets there… he’s gotta go.Thank you, Dr. Aammton, for sharing your story with Spooked!Produced by Anne Ford, original score by Dirk Schwarzhoff, artwork by Teo Ducot. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Soul Cycle
Everybody kicks ass in Lee’s Spin Class but Cycle 23 is out of this world. And the purrfect storm brings a mysterious cat to a house that is under a spiritual attack. Soul Cycle Everybody kicks ass in Lee’s Spin Class but Cycle 23 is out of this world. Thanks Lee for sharing your story! Produced by Zoë Ferrigno, original score by Sandra Lawson-Ndu, artwork by Teo Ducot.A Purrfect StormThe purrfect storm brings a mysterious cat to a house that is under a spiritual attack. A big thank you to Jessi for sharing her story!Produced by Zoë Ferrigno, scouted by Vero Aviña, original score by Nicholas Marks. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The Wraith - Classic
As a kid, Teresa could see dead people. Family members, friends. Until one day, she met a stranger who had come back from the other side with a message for her.Teresa Moorleghen is the founder of Coastline Pilates in Santa Cruz. She still sees dead people.Produced by Nancy Lopez & Stephanie Foo, original score by Leon Morimoto, artwork by Sanaa Khan. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.