Episodes

  • Bringing Evil Home
    Oct 8 2025

    Dan's first tale this week is wild. What if you brought some type of demonic presence home from a vacation and it ended up possessing your neighbor, and then your demonically possessed neighbor than attacked you? We head to Ireland for that one. And then, we’ll take a quick trip to Australia to hear about a supposedly haunted, and deadly, body of water known as the Devil’s Pool. Lynze has all over the map this week both geographically and spoopily! We begin in Nigeria where a family uncovers a possible curse in their home. Then we find ourselves in Chile where Mormon missionaries battle a demon. Lastly, the hat man shows up and this time, he brings his friends.

    Bad Magic Giving Tree Info:
    For seven years now, we have been hosting the Bad Magic Giving Tree. This is a project so near and dear to my (Lynze) heart. I have been on both sides of a holiday giving tree. I personally appreciate what it meant to my family and I the year our gifts came from a community resource. Now as someone facilitating the giving, I am reminded of what an honor and privilege it is to give back.

    Everyone who would like their children to be considered needs to email ONLY YOUR FIRST AND LAST NAME to givingtree2025@badmagicproductions.com. NOTHING MORE. We will enter all of the names into a random generator, aka put all the names in a hat, and allow the names to be chosen at random. Submit your name between October 6th and October 20th. No names will be accepted after October 20th. On October 27th, everyone will be notified.

    If you are able to help, please go to Amazon to purchase a digital gift card. When prompted for a recipient email, please enter givingtree2025@badmagicproductions.com

    Scared To Death LIVE! 5th Annual Halloween Show! https://www.moment.co/scaredtodeath/scaredtodeath-true-tales-of-hallows-eve-5

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    PO Box 3891

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    Opening Sumerian protection spell (adapted):

    "Whether thou art a ghost that hath come from the earth, or a phantom of night that hath no home… or one that lieth dead in the desert… or a ghost unburied… or a demon or a ghoul… Whatever thou be until thou art removed… thou shalt find here no water to drink… Thou shalt not stretch forth thy hand to our own… Into our house enter thou not. Through our fence, breakthrough thou not… we are protected though we may be frightened. Our life you may not steal, though we may feel SCARED TO DEATH."

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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • Nightmare Fuel #41: The Judge
    Oct 3 2025

    In this forty-first installment of fictional horror written and narrated by Dan Cummins, we meet Lachlan Harrison. Maybe not the best guy. But does he deserve what happens to him in the forest when he goes for what's supposed to be a light, refreshing hike? And will he atone?

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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • The Eye Dwellers
    Oct 1 2025

    Dan takes us to China, back to the 17th century for a truly weird and deliciously creepy tale. Then, England, where we explore another story involving a supposedly haunted doll, a doll with no name. Lynze brings us to the UK for a haunted house tale that has the most peculiar rhythm- is the story that's creepy or just the way its told. Lastly, a woman continues to see something in her dreams that eventually enters her real life as well. What is it?

    Scared To Death LIVE! 5th Annual Halloween Show! https://www.moment.co/scaredtodeath/scaredtodeath-true-tales-of-hallows-eve-5

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    Mailing Address:

    Scared to Death

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    PO Box 3891

    Coeur d'Alene, ID 83816

    Opening Sumerian protection spell (adapted):

    "Whether thou art a ghost that hath come from the earth, or a phantom of night that hath no home… or one that lieth dead in the desert… or a ghost unburied… or a demon or a ghoul… Whatever thou be until thou art removed… thou shalt find here no water to drink… Thou shalt not stretch forth thy hand to our own… Into our house enter thou not. Through our fence, breakthrough thou not… we are protected though we may be frightened. Our life you may not steal, though we may feel SCARED TO DEATH."

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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Big Muddy Monster
    Sep 24 2025

    Dan starts off the week in Chicago, in the suburbs. We will explore the very well documented legend of the Big Muddy Monster. Did a variety of people see some sort of big, terrifying, bipedal cryptid in a swamp back in 1973? And have people been intermittently been seeing it since?
    Then we head to our favorite city in America, New Orleans. We explore a less documented legend - the legend of the Carter Brothers? Did a pair of vampires get arrested for murder back in 1932? And following their executions, are they still feasting on human blood in the French Quarter? Lynze is taking us to New Orleans as well, in a tale about a nanny and a harrowing experience she had. Wrapping up this weeks show, Lynze takes us to Pennsylvania for a possible interrupted satanic ritual.

    Wet Hot Bad Magic Summer Camp 2026: We are so excited to be hosting the 4th Annual Wet Hot Bad Magic Summer Camp again in 2026! That’s right, we will be back in action next year! Here’s what you need to know right now! All of this info can be found badmagicproductions.com
    WHEN: SEPTEMBER 10-13, 2026

    WHERE: SAME PLACE! EQUINUNK, PA

    TIX: Tickets are going on sale on MONDAY, SEPT. 22nd, 2025 at 12 noon PT.

    New next year is upgraded private housing! The camp basically built a mini hotel. There are 90 private rooms available. All of them are en-suites AKA (private bathroom!). The private rooms always sell out so be ready to punch in your info and lock it down! Over the coming weeks and months, we will reveal to you the theme the entertainment for camp, the limited edition merch and more! Gather all the info you need at badmagicproductions.com Then head back over to badmagicproductions.com NEXT WEEK on MONDAY SEPT 22ND AT 12 NOON PT to get your brand new private room and your tickets! If you are looking for the inside scoop on camp, join our Facebook group for camp! Search for Wet Hot Bad Magic Summer Camp. Everyone there is a veteran and can offer guidance!

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    Send stories to mystory@scaredtodeathpodcast.com

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    Thank you for listening!

    Follow the show on social media: @scaredtodeathpodcast on Facebook and IG and TT

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    Mailing Address:

    Scared to Death

    c/o Timesuck Podcast

    PO Box 3891

    Coeur d'Alene, ID 83816

    Opening Sumerian protection spell (adapted):

    "Whether thou art a ghost that hath come from the earth, or a phantom of night that hath no home… or one that lieth dead in the desert… or a ghost unburied… or a demon or a ghoul… Whatever thou be until thou art removed… thou shalt find here no water to drink… Thou shalt not stretch forth thy hand to our own… Into our house enter thou not. Through our fence, breakthrough thou not… we are protected though we may be frightened. Our life you may not steal, though we may feel SCARED TO DEATH."

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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • Nightmare Fuel #40: Samael's Curse Conclusion (3 of 3)
    Sep 19 2025

    The big showdown is here in this fortieth installment of fictional horror written and narrated by Dan Cummins. Lizzie travels to Portland to work with Detective Ray Salazar to put a stop to Samael Orcas's murders. How will she do that? Can she do that? She still doesn't know. But she's not going back home until she tries. Enjoy!

    For Merch and everything else Bad Magic related, head to: https://www.badmagicproductions.com

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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • Bus 975
    Sep 17 2025

    Dan's first of two stories takes us to a supposedly haunted bus in the fascinating nation of Singapore. Then we are headed down south for legend of the Plat-Eye. Then Lynze takes us to the Philippines for a creepy tale about a legendary creature. Lastly, we make our way to Ketchikan, Alaska and spend a few nights at the Gilmore Hotel- a notable haunted location.

    Wet Hot Bad Magic Summer Camp 2026: We are so excited to be hosting the 4th Annual Wet Hot Bad Magic Summer Camp again in 2026! That’s right, we will be back in action next year! Here’s what you need to know right now! All of this info can be found badmagicproductions.com
    WHEN: SEPTEMBER 10-13, 2026

    WHERE: SAME PLACE! EQUINUNK, PA

    TIX: Tickets are going on sale on MONDAY, SEPT. 22nd, 2025 at 12 noon PT.

    New next year is upgraded private housing! The camp basically built a mini hotel. There are 90 private rooms available. All of them are en-suites AKA (private bathroom!). The private rooms always sell out so be ready to punch in your info and lock it down! Over the coming weeks and months, we will reveal to you the theme the entertainment for camp, the limited edition merch and more! Gather all the info you need at badmagicproductions.com Then head back over to badmagicproductions.com NEXT WEEK on MONDAY SEPT 22ND AT 12 NOON PT to get your brand new private room and your tickets! If you are looking for the inside scoop on camp, join our Facebook group for camp! Search for Wet Hot Bad Magic Summer Camp. Everyone there is a veteran and can offer guidance!

    Do you want to get all of our episodes a WEEK early, ad free? Want to help us support amazing charities? Join us on Patreon!

    Want to be a Patron? Get episodes AD-FREE, listen and watch before they are released to anyone else, bonus episodes, a 20% merch discount, additional content, and more! Learn more by visiting: https://www.patreon.com/scaredtodeathpodcast.

    Send stories to mystory@scaredtodeathpodcast.com

    Send everything else to info@scaredtodeathpodcast.com

    Please rate, review, and subscribe anywhere you listen.

    Thank you for listening!

    Follow the show on social media: @scaredtodeathpodcast on Facebook and IG and TT

    Website: https://www.badmagicproductions.com/

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    Instagram: https://bit.ly/2miPLf5

    Mailing Address:

    Scared to Death

    c/o Timesuck Podcast

    PO Box 3891

    Coeur d'Alene, ID 83816

    Opening Sumerian protection spell (adapted):

    "Whether thou art a ghost that hath come from the earth, or a phantom of night that hath no home… or one that lieth dead in the desert… or a ghost unburied… or a demon or a ghoul… Whatever thou be until thou art removed… thou shalt find here no water to drink… Thou shalt not stretch forth thy hand to our own… Into our house enter thou not. Through our fence, breakthrough thou not… we are protected though we may be frightened. Our life you may not steal, though we may feel SCARED TO DEATH."

    Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Scared to Death ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.


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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • Leave Hank Alone
    Sep 10 2025

    SIX stories this week! Lynze switches it up with four shorter tales after Dan's usual two. We’ll head to Malvern Manor, set in the little town of Malvern, Iowa.Paranormal investigators and the supernaturally curious alike keep traveling to Malvern to explore claims of disembodied voices, pounding footsteps, things that move when no one’s touching them, the unmistakable sensation of a cold hand pressing into your back and Hank’s room. The most infamous space in the whole place. Then we’ll head to China, to hear an old story about an exceptionally beautiful woman who turns out not be a woman at all. While most people dismiss it as folklore, there are whispers that she’s real, that she’s still out there… Lynze then shares a fun story of two young girls giving commands to a ghost who obliges. The, a strange floating light is confirmed to be more than just a trick of the imagination. Third, a girl sees her sister playing where should she not be. Is it really her sister? Lastly, two young boys see and hear a woman in white before she disappears into thin air!

    Wet Hot Bad Magic Summer Camp 2026: Next week we will be bringing you the details for WHBMSC 2026!

    Do you want to get all of our episodes a WEEK early, ad free? Want to help us support amazing charities? Join us on Patreon!

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    Send stories to mystory@scaredtodeathpodcast.com

    Send everything else to info@scaredtodeathpodcast.com

    Please rate, review, and subscribe anywhere you listen.

    Thank you for listening!

    Follow the show on social media: @scaredtodeathpodcast on Facebook and IG and TT

    Website: https://www.badmagicproductions.com/

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    Instagram: https://bit.ly/2miPLf5

    Mailing Address:

    Scared to Death

    c/o Timesuck Podcast

    PO Box 3891

    Coeur d'Alene, ID 83816

    Opening Sumerian protection spell (adapted):

    "Whether thou art a ghost that hath come from the earth, or a phantom of night that hath no home… or one that lieth dead in the desert… or a ghost unburied… or a demon or a ghoul… Whatever thou be until thou art removed… thou shalt find here no water to drink… Thou shalt not stretch forth thy hand to our own… Into our house enter thou not. Through our fence, breakthrough thou not… we are protected though we may be frightened. Our life you may not steal, though we may feel SCARED TO DEATH."

    Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Scared to Death ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.


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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Nightmare Fuel #39: Samael's Curse (Part 2 of 3)
    Sep 5 2025

    Things heat up in this thirty-ninth installment of fictional horror written and narrated by Dan Cummins. Lizzie travels to Alabama to learn more about the origins of Samael Orcas. And what she finds out is anything but comforting. Meanwhile, Sam seems to be losing his cool in Portland. Finally, for Dark World fans, more Myrkeer Haymur lore is revealed here than in any other previous episode. Enjoy!

    For Merch and everything else Bad Magic related, head to: https://www.badmagicproductions.com

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    1 hr and 25 mins