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.

  • 36 minutes 51 seconds
    The Watcher - Classic

    There are times when you are supposedly all alone. And then you see her, him or it out of the corner of your eye... watching.

    STORIES

    "The Night Mother"
    It’s the middle of the night. You’re not even 15, and you’re home alone with your little brother. You’re waiting for your mom to come home. What would happen if she didn’t make it? 

    "Voice In The Woods"
    When the voice says "Stop" you stay perfectly still.  And when the voice says "Run!" you had better run.

    This is the first episode of Spooked ever! These stories were produced by Eliza Smith and the ghostbusters at Snap Judgment. Original music by Renzo Gorrio, Leon Morimoto, and Pat Mesiti-Miller. Artwork by Teo Ducot. 

    11 July 2025, 10:00 am
  • 26 minutes 10 seconds
    Run!

    Catherine is headed to her first ever archaeological dig with her college. She’s as happy as can be, living out her dream of being a real-life Indiana Jones. But when she wakes up in the middle of the night and sees a ghostly figure standing over her, watching her sleep, she starts to wonder if her lifelong dream is actually a nightmare.

    Thank you, Catherine, for telling us your terrifying tale!

    Produced by Alyia Yates, original score by Renzo Gorrio, artwork by Teo Ducot. 

    4 July 2025, 10:00 am
  • 37 minutes 23 seconds
    Miss Withers

    Twin brothers move to an abandoned schoolhouse in rural Oregon with their renegade dad. He’s wild and unpredictable, but that’s not going to stop Miss Withers from giving the boys an afterlife lesson.

    Thank you, Mike and Ron, for sharing your story with us!

    Produced by Zoë Ferrigno & Anne Ford. Original score by Lauryn Newson, artwork by Teo Ducot.

    27 June 2025, 10:00 am
  • 18 minutes 40 seconds
    "Past Life Detective" from Snap Judgment

    Detective Bob Snow never could have imagined that the toughest case of his entire career, would be an investigation into his own past… life.  

    This story comes to Spooked from our sister podcast, Snap Judgment. The Snap Judgment radio show and podcast mixes real stories with original music to produce cinematic, dramatic audio. It's storytelling… with a beat. You can listen to Snap Judgment on any podcast platform!

    Thanks Bob for sharing your story. Check out Bob Snow’s books.

    Produced by Liz Mak, original score by Renzo Gorrio, artwork by Teo Ducot.

    24 June 2025, 10:00 am
  • 38 minutes 43 seconds
    The Lady

    Stacy knows that her daughter, Mabry, is seeing “a lady” in her room at night. But she doesn’t know just how terrifying that lady is.

    Thank you, Stacy & Mabry, for sharing your story with Spooked!

    Produced by Zoë Ferrigno, original score by Leon Morimoto. Artwork by Teo Ducot.

    20 June 2025, 10:00 am
  • 36 minutes 43 seconds
    Peek-a-boo

    Gerald carved his name in concrete behind the house. And now, he keeps trying to say hi to the new family that moved into the house. The problem? Gerald’s dead. 

    Thank you, Susan, Ben, Cristina, and Stephanie for sharing your story with Spooked.

    Produced by Zoe Ferrigno & Chris Hambrick, with assistance from Greta Weber. Original score by Renzo Gorrio. Artwork by Teo Ducot.

    13 June 2025, 10:00 am
  • 34 minutes 12 seconds
    Hiding Spot

    Growing up in Mumbai, Rashi knew money didn't grow on trees.  But when times got really tough and the family was on the brink, their house began to reveal its secrets.

    Thank you Rashi for sharing your story with Spooked! Rashi is a radio DJ on BIG FM India. You can also follow her on Instagram: @rjrashiofficial @biglive @bigfm.jharkhand

    Produced by Erick Yáñez. Original score by Lauryn Newson. Scouted by Aditya Mattoo. Art by Teo Ducot. 

    6 June 2025, 10:00 am
  • 29 minutes 35 seconds
    Disembodied Busybodies

    Pushy roommates are the worst. Katherine’s are stubborn and demanding… but they’re also dead and disembodied. And she doesn’t know how to get rid of them.

    Thank you, Katherine, for sharing your story with us! If you like cooking as much as supernatural storytelling, check out Katherine’s amazing project, No Cookbook Left Behind.

    Produced by Chris Hambrick, original score by Doug Stuart, artwork by Teo Ducot.

    30 May 2025, 10:00 am
  • 40 minutes 56 seconds
    Boxes

    Ghosts come and go as they please. Sometimes they stick around. Often, you’re stuck with them whether you like it or not… unless you do something to get them out.

    Stories

    The Gearbox

    When Michelle moves into The Gearbox, she’s just a little girl. But the ghosts don’t care.

    Thanks to Michelle for sharing her story with us!

    Produced by Anne Ford, original score by Doug Stuart, artwork by Teo Ducot.

    Box of Marbles

    When Ryan moves into an SRO in San Francisco, he can’t imagine how his luck can get any worse. Then the knocking starts.

    Thank you, Ryan, for sharing your story with Spooked.

    Produced by Anne Ford, original score by Dirk Schwarzhoff.

    23 May 2025, 10:00 am
  • 31 minutes 11 seconds
    Spirit of the Mountain

    In Yauco, the mountain is alive. It knows you. It is aware of you. And when you pass, it will not let you leave unforgotten.

    Thank you Adam, for sharing your story with Spooked!

    Produced by Erick Yáñez. Original score by Doug Stuart. Artwork by Teo Ducot.

    16 May 2025, 10:00 am
  • 32 minutes 32 seconds
    Mirror, Mirror

    If you received an omen of your own death, would you heed it? Or push it aside as a hallucination or a paranoid, passing fancy?

    Big thanks to our storyteller! Want to share your story of the unexplained? Email us: [email protected]

    Produced by Chris Hambrick, original score by Leon Morimoto, artwork by Teo Ducot.

    9 May 2025, 10:00 am
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