If you loved
Spooked
Podcast
If Spooked hooked you, it is because you crave the chilling intimacy of hearing ordinary people recount their own inexplicable, terrifying supernatural encounters.
Books on the same thread
The Possessed
Lisa J. Smith · Book · 1995
Like the personal testimonies in Spooked, this story centers on characters who must confront their own unsettling psychic experiences, bridging the gap between normal life and the paranormal.
The Big Book of Horror
Alissa Heyman · Book · 2006
If you enjoy the variety of tales found in Spooked, this collection offers a similarly diverse range of fear-inducing narratives that explore the thin line between reality and madness.
Five Nights at Freddy's: Fazbear Frights #7
Scott Cawthon · Book · 2021
Fans of Spooked will appreciate how these novellas focus on the consequences of hubris and urban legends, delivering the same shiver-inducing atmosphere found in the podcast's best episodes.
Odd Thomas
Dean Koontz, Dean Ray Koontz · Book · 2003
Much like the firsthand accounts in Spooked, this narrative explores the burden of communicating with the dead and the unsettling reality of living alongside things that others cannot see.
Films on the same thread
undertone
Ian Tuason · Film · 2026
This film mirrors the structure of Spooked by focusing on a podcaster whose obsession with paranormal investigation leads her into a terrifying, real-world encounter with the unknown.
Ghost Stories
Andy Nyman · Film · 2018
If the skepticism of Spooked listeners appeals to you, this film provides a satisfying exploration of the tension between rational belief and the disturbing reality of unexplained supernatural phenomena.
Series on the same thread
The Terror
David Kajganich · Series · 2018
This series captures the same feeling of dread found in Spooked by rooting its anthology of terrifying, isolated experiences in the unsettling reality of historical events.
Goosebumps
R.L. Stine · Series · 1995
Much like the stories shared on Spooked, this anthology series focuses on regular people finding themselves in impossible, scary situations that force them to confront their deepest fears.
Are You Afraid of the Dark?
D.J. MacHale · Series · 1992
If the community aspect of Spooked resonates with you, this show recreates the intimate, campfire-style storytelling tradition where ghost stories become personal, haunting experiences for the listeners involved.
Paranormal Witness
Ty Unwin · Series · 2011
This series is the visual companion to Spooked, utilizing the same format of intimate first-hand testimony to bring genuinely frightening and inexplicable paranormal encounters to life.
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Common questions
Is Spooked available to listen to for free?
Yes, Spooked is available for free on all podcast platforms. You can access every episode at no cost, featuring true-life supernatural stories told firsthand by the people who experienced them, produced by Snap Judgment Studios in partnership with KQED and PRX.
How often are new episodes of Spooked released?
New episodes of Spooked are released every week on Friday. The podcast features a mix of brand new stories alongside previous episodes, all hosted by Glynn Washington and created in the dark of night by the team at Snap Judgment Studios.
Who is the host of the Spooked podcast?
The host of Spooked is Glynn Washington. He presents true-life supernatural stories shared by people who can barely believe the events happened themselves. The podcast is a production of Snap Judgment Studios in partnership with KQED and PRX.
What kind of stories are featured on Spooked?
Spooked features true-life supernatural stories told firsthand by the people who experienced them. These narratives are produced by Snap Judgment Studios in partnership with KQED and PRX. New episodes of the show are released every week on Friday and are available on all podcast platforms.