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Spooked

Spooked

By: KQED and Snap Studios
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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.© Snap Judgment Art Entertainment & Performing Arts Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Skagway - Classic
    Aug 1 2025

    Skagway is a tiny, remote town in Alaska. The population of living souls hovers around 1,000. And by all accounts, there maybe just as many souls stuck behind, haunting the place.

    STORIES

    Frances

    Cori suspects she’s got a second roommate who she can’t see, and who may very well be contacting her from beyond the veil.

    Lydia

    The wait staff at the Red Onion Saloon help uncover the sad story of their notorious ghost, Lydia.

    Thank you to our amazing storytellers for sharing your truth with us!

    These stories were produced by Eliza Smith, Anna Sussman, and the ghostbusters at Snap Judgment. Original music by Renzo Gorrio, Leon Morimoto, and Pat Mesiti-Miller. Artwork by Sanaa Khan.

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    28 mins
  • Tales from the Smokehouse - Classic
    Jul 25 2025

    Cursed cat bones. Dead dogs. A haunted pond. Master storyteller Todd Narron is our tour guide as we explore the mysterious, spooky American South.

    STORIES

    Barbara Nichols Pond

    Ever since a little girl died a watery death, the kids in Johnston County steer clear of the pond. Years later, Todd thinks that she might just be avenging her untimely end.

    The Cat Bone Curse

    Todd’s uncle was one mean son of a biscuit. But long after he’s dead and gone, his descendants worry that his meanness might rub off on them.

    Thank you Todd, for sharing your stories! If you want more stories from Todd, check out his books, Country Stories of Ghosts and Bad Men and Country Stories of Ghosts and Bad Men: Series 2 - The Dead Ones.

    Produced by Anna Sussman, original score by Renzo Gorrio, artwork by Sanaa Khan.

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    27 mins
  • The Boy in the Woods
    Jul 18 2025

    In the winter woods on a forgotten path, Lyn finds out that some snow angels are real.

    Thank you, Lyn Ford, for sharing your story with us! For of Lyn’s home-fried tales check out her website.

    Produced by Zoë Ferrigno, original score by Lauryn Newson, scouted by Dan Yashinsky, artwork by Teo Ducot.

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    32 mins
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