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.

  • 27 minutes 55 seconds
    Romeo & Juliet - Classic

    A pair of star-crossed lovers encounter the paranormal in fair Wisconsin, where we lay our scene.

    Thank you, Kelsey Brennan & Andy Truschinski, for sharing your story!

    Produced by Zoë Ferrigno, original score by Nicholas Marks, artwork by Teo Ducot.


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    13 February 2026, 11:00 am
  • 27 minutes 22 seconds
    Pee Afraid - Classic

    Dr. Aammton Alias has a work retreat in the jungle. And when he gets there… he’s gotta go.

    Thank you, Dr. Aammton, for sharing your story with Spooked!

    Produced by Anne Ford, original score by Dirk Schwarzhoff, artwork by Teo Ducot. 


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    6 February 2026, 11:00 am
  • 41 minutes 11 seconds
    Soul Cycle

    Everybody kicks ass in Lee’s Spin Class but Cycle 23 is out of this world. And the purrfect storm brings a mysterious cat to a house that is under a spiritual attack. 

    Soul Cycle 

    Everybody kicks ass in Lee’s Spin Class but Cycle 23 is out of this world. 

    Thanks Lee for sharing your story! 

    Produced by Zoë Ferrigno, original score by Sandra Lawson-Ndu, artwork by Teo Ducot.

    A Purrfect Storm

    The purrfect storm brings a mysterious cat to a house that is under a spiritual attack. 

    A big thank you to Jessi for sharing her story!

    Produced by Zoë Ferrigno, scouted by Vero Aviña, original score by Nicholas Marks.


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    30 January 2026, 11:00 am
  • 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
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