Blair can’t see his hands in front of his face. He can’t see the ground beneath his feet. He’s not in the dark: he’s in a thick cloud of fog. And then a stranger’s voice emerges from the mist, guiding him… can he trust her?Thank you, Blair, for sharing your story with Spooked. This story comes to us from Australia, the original Upside Down.Produced by Greta Weber, original score by Lauryn Newson, 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.
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A Friend In The Forest - Classic
On the edge of Ireland in the deep forest, a young boy makes a new friend that no one in town has seen for years."A Boy Named Thomas" ...Shane Dunphy spent years working with kids as a social worker. He’d seen it all until he met a little boy named Gregory.For more, get Shane Dunphy’s book The Boy They Tried to Hide.Producer: Nancy Lopez Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Mrs. Hagstrom - Classic
When supernatural forces come for her kids, Curtis’s mom stands strong. Mrs. Hagstrom may be one of the meanest ghosts yet. Thank you Curtis for sharing your story with us! Check out Curtis’s memoir: Shadow of FearProduced by Anna Sussman, 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.
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Spooked LIVE: Dr. Ray Christian
As a little boy in Richmond Virginia, raising pigeons, Ray Christian made a friend with the same hobby. But there was something mysterious about Ray’s new pal. This story was told at Spooked LIVE! We have a West Coast tour this year in Oakland, Los Angeles, and Seattle! Join us. Get your tix. Cross over.Thank you, Dr. Ray Christian! Check out Ray’s podcast: What’s Ray SayingOriginal music performed live by Doug Stuart and Brijean Murphy. Produced by Anna Sussman. Mixed by Miles Lassi. Artwork by Teo Ducot. Special thanks to Ryan Davis, Sarah Rose Leonard, Jon Cohn, Rebecca Stumme, Kristen Payne, and the LA Orpheum Team.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Ghost Town - Classic
An abandoned gold mine, an empty old church, a sight no one will believe.STORIESThe MineGold miner Shannon Poe has been in a lot of scary situations. He’s run headlong towards a cougar, fallen out of trees, and been caught in a shootout. But nothing quite compares to what he experienced in an abandoned gold mine last fall.The MissionAn empty old church. An open door. A sight no one will believe.Thanks, Jenni, for sharing your story with us! Jenni Prange Boran is a screenwriter living in Tacoma, WA. This episode was produced by Adizah Eghan, Eliza Smith, and Anna Sussman. Original score by Leon Morimoto. Audio support by Renzo Gorrio. 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.
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 & PRX. It is hosted by Glynn Washington. Episodes drop every week on Friday! Spooked is available for free on ALL podcast platforms. Featuring brand NEW stories -- along with episodes previously available only by subscription. For Luminary subscribers, previously released episodes are still on Luminary.