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 & 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.

  • 30 minutes 54 seconds
    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.


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    23 January 2026, 11:00 am
  • 29 minutes 7 seconds
    The Night Whistler - Classic

    Cheryl and her kids move into a new home, and notice a mysterious presence.  First they pretend it doesn’t exist. Then, they try to befriend it. And finally, they run from it.

    Thanks Cheryl for sharing your story with us! Cheryl’s memoir is Hot Dog Wars, Family Skeletons, and a Ghost.

    Produced by Eliza Smith and Anna Sussman, original score by Leon Moriomoto, artwork by Sanaa Khan.


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    16 January 2026, 11:00 am
  • 34 minutes
    Los Awichus

    In the middle of Lake Titicaca, Perú, there’s a beautiful island called Amantaní: a place known for its lush hills and friendly locals. But you should never stay out late… unless you want to meet the spirits of the island.

    Thank you, Ladoyska, for sharing your story with Spooked!

    Produced by Erick Yáñez, original score by Sandra Lawson-Ndu, scouted by Juan Diego Beltrán, voice over by Lorena Berger, artwork by Teo Ducot.


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    9 January 2026, 11:00 am
  • 33 minutes 34 seconds
    Petrony - Classic

    David’s family has owned the same plot of farmland in North Carolina for over 300 years. As he gets older, he starts to realize that some family members have never really left.

    Thank you, David, for sharing your story with the Spooked. Big love to you & Petrony!

    Produced by Greta Weber, original score by Jordain Wallace, artwork by Sanaa Khan.

    Happy New Year Spooksters! We love you!


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    2 January 2026, 11:00 am
  • 25 minutes 14 seconds
    Earth Angel - Classic

    Alfia is studying to be a nurse, but she soon discovers that science isn’t everything and a higher power is at work.

    Thank you, Alfia, for sharing your story with us!

    Produced by Annie Nguyen, original score by Sudi Watchpress, artwork by Teo Ducot.

    Happy Holidays Spooksters! 


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    26 December 2025, 11:00 am
  • 28 minutes 52 seconds
    Santi - Classic

    When Maribel loses her little brother Santi, her very best friend in the world, she learns that love is sometimes stronger than death. We travel to Mexico for this very special Spooked tale.

    Thank you, Maribel Placencia, from the bottom of our hearts, for sharing your extraordinary story. Big love to you and your family.

    Produced by Nancy Lopéz, original score by Renzo Gorrio, scouted by Erick Yañez, artwork by Sanaa Khan.


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    19 December 2025, 11:00 am
  • 33 minutes 8 seconds
    Zuru Zuru

    Max has got a crash pad in Yokohama with just one rule. Don’t fall asleep in the living room. 

    Thank you, Max, for sharing your story with Spooked!

    Produced by Erick Yáñez, original score by Lalin St. Juste, scouted by Dan Yashinsky. 

     


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    12 December 2025, 11:00 am
  • 37 minutes 13 seconds
    Skinwalker - Classic

    Lee’s great grandfather, his grandfather, and his father have all seen him: the shapeshifter. They know this man has the power to curse them, to hurt them. Lee wonders: is this man coming for him too?

    BIG thanks to, Lee, and his entire family for sharing their story with us!

    Produced by Annie Nguyen, original score by Leon Morimoto, artwork by Teo Ducot.

     


     


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    5 December 2025, 11:00 am
  • 26 minutes 33 seconds
    The Paperboy - Classic

    Ray Christian hated being a paperboy. Bad pay, hard route, rude customers. But there was one customer in particular who was different from the rest, and Ray didn’t quite know why.

    Thank you, Dr. Ray Christian, for sharing your story with us! Check out more of Ray's stories on his podcast, What’s Ray Saying?

    Produced by Liz Mak, original score Leon Morimoto, art by Teo Ducot.


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    28 November 2025, 11:00 am
  • 30 minutes 14 seconds
    I'm Not Your Brother

    Luis lives with his mom in La Huerta, a quiet village near Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. One night he hears a voice calling his name... and it's very familiar.

    Thank you, Luis, for sharing your story with Spooked! 

    Check out the Spanish version of this story, produced by Fernando Hernandez, for his podcast Esto no es Radio.

    Produced by Fernando Hernandez, original score by Dirk Schwarzhoff, artwork by Teo Ducot.


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    21 November 2025, 11:00 am
  • 32 minutes 40 seconds
    Hush - Classic

    Cover it with darkness, and night, and shadows, and lies… hush. But some secrets are like seeds. Welcome to the garden.

    STORIES

    Libby

    Jennifer and her daughter Taylor both know their family home is haunted… but they don’t want to share that secret, even with each other. 

    A big thank you to Jennifer and Taylor for sharing your story with us! Sound design by Bells Atlas.

    No Voy a Tener Nietos

    Maria’s mother always wanted a son. And when Maria had a son, of her own, her mother didn’t get enough time with him. So when she died, she made sure to came back to be with her beloved nieto.

    Gracias Maria for sharing your story with Spooked.

    Produced by Eliza Smith, Anna Sussman, and Shaina Shealy. Original music by Renzo Gorrio and Leon Morimoto. Artwork by Sanaa Khan. 


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    14 November 2025, 11:00 am
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