20 Best Horror Story Podcasts

1. The NoSleep Podcast

The NoSleep Podcast is a multi-award winning anthology series of original horror stories, with rich atmospheric music to enhance the frightening tales.
Podcast audioboom.com
Host David Cummings
Producer/Network Creative Reason Media Inc.
Email ****@thenosleeppodcast.com
Apple Rating 4.7 / 5Facebook Followers 35.9KTwitter Followers 37.7K Frequency 1 episode/week Avg Length 66 min Since Jun 2011 Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact Get Influential Podcasters ContactsGet access to 100k active Podcasters, Influencers in 1500 niche categories.Get targeted media contact list in your niche at your fingertips so you can focus on running your campaign.Email us the categories of Podcasters you want to reach out for your marketing campaign at anuj@feedspot.com Copy email. We'll share active Podcasters list with verified email contacts in an Excel or CSV format.Email us

2. Darkness Prevails Podcast

TRUE Scary Stories, REAL Ghost Stories, and CREEPY Animal and Cryptid Sightings. This is Darkness Prevails, a horror podcast that specializes in giving you nightmares. With non-stop horror stories, you can finally die happy and afraid. Just remember, this world is a strange one!
Podcast cms.megaphone.fm
Producer/Network Eeriecast Network
Email ****@eeriecast.store
Apple Rating 4.7 / 5Twitter Followers 12.7K Frequency 1 episode/week Avg Length 93 min Since Sep 2016 Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

3. Chilling Tales for Dark Nights

Chilling Tales for Dark Nights is a horror fiction anthology podcast, with each weekly episode featuring several creepy tales from talented authors, brought to life by professional voice actors, and accompanied by SFX and music.
Podcast simplyscarypodcast.com
Producer/Network Chilling Entertainment, LLC & Studio71
Email ****@chillingtalesfordarknights.com
Apple Rating 4.6 / 5Facebook Followers 16.2KTwitter Followers 2.9K Frequency 1 episode/day Avg Length 75 min Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

4. Hillbilly Horror Stories

Hillbilly Horror Stories is a mostly paranormal show hosted by stand up comedian Jerry Paulley and his wife Tracy. They touch on all things eerie including true stories behind your favorite horror movies, Rock n Roll and the occult, unsolved mysteries and creepy true crimes. Serious enough for the true paranormal fan but funny enough for the skeptics!
Podcast hillbillyhorrorstories.com
Host Jerry Paulley
Producer/Network Jerry Paulley
Email ****@aol.com
Apple Rating 4.7 / 5Twitter Followers 6.3KInstagram Followers 11.7K Frequency 1 episode/day Avg Length 51 min Since Feb 2017 Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

5. Otis Jiry's Scary Stories Told in the Dark

A multiple story, horror-themed audio storytelling podcast, spun-off from Chilling Tales for Dark Nights and its popular YouTube channel of the same name. The show features master storyteller Otis Jiry, and the work of dozens of independent and previously-published contributing authors.
Podcast simplyscarypodcast.com
Host Otis Jiry
Producer/Network Chilling Entertainment, LLC & Studio71
Email ****@chillingtalesfordarknights.com
Apple Rating 4.6 / 5Facebook Followers 16.2KTwitter Followers 2.9KInstagram Followers 3.8K Frequency 1 episode/week Avg Length 98 min Since Dec 2017 Listen on Apple Spotify Video Podcast YouTube
Play Get Email Contact

6. Scott Sigler Slices: SLAY

New York Times best-selling novelist Scott Sigler gives away all of his stories as free, serialized audiobooks. Described as 'Stephen King meets Michael Crichton meets Chuck Palahniuk,' Scott's stories of hard-science horror will have you tapping a vein as you Jones for next week's fix. Subscribe to hear major-release hardcover novels read by the author, as well as short fiction and the 'FridayFix,' a random piece of weekly nonsense
Podcast scottsigler.com
Producer/Network Scott Sigler
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 4.8 / 5Facebook Followers 24.2KTwitter Followers 23KInstagram Followers 8.7K Frequency 2 episodes/week Avg Length 36 min Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

7. The Warning Woods Horror and Scary Stories

Thrilling, original horror stories by author and narrator Miles Tritle. Examining everything from the paranormal to dark human nature, The Warning Woods has scary stories for every horror fan. Whether you like ghosts and hauntings, demons and possessions, cryptids, monsters, criminals, or killers, Miles's fictional stories are sure to terrify you. Many of his disturbing stories will linger in your mind and resurface in your nightmares. When you are ready, enter The Warning Woods at your own risk.
Podcast podcasters.spotify.com
Host Miles Tritle
Producer/Network Miles Tritle
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 4.9 / 5Facebook Followers 25Instagram Followers 784 Frequency 1 episode/week Avg Length 44 min Listen on Apple Spotify Video Podcast YouTube
Play Get Email Contact

8. Be. Scared

Every week Be. Busta shares stories that will have you looking over your shoulder while questioning what may actually reside under your bed. You will hear tales of horror from contemporary writers; both emerging and renowned, with the occasional set coming from real life experiences.
Podcast podcasts.apple.com
Host Be. Busta
Producer/Network Be. Busta and Studio71
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 4.7 / 5 Frequency 1 episode/week Avg Length 41 min Listen on Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

9. Kowabana

Each week on 'Kowabana: 'True' Japanese scary stories from around the internet,' horror author and translator Tara A. Devlin presents a selection of Japanese horror, creepypastas and urban legends translated from the deepest, darkest parts of the web. Creepy ghosts and vengeful onryo, cursed technology and haunted shrines. Discover horror like only Japan knows how to deliver. Brand new and exclusive stories translated each week.
Podcast kowabana.net
Host Tara A. Devlin
Producer/Network Tara A. Devlin
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 4.8 / 5Facebook Followers 1.3KTwitter Followers 3.1KInstagram Followers 2.5K Frequency 1 episode/month Avg Length 48 min Listen on Apple Spotify Video Podcast YouTube
Play Get Email Contact

10. Nocturnal Transmissions

NOCTURNAL TRANSMISSIONS is a fortnightly podcast featuring inspired performances of short horror stories, both old and new, by voice artist Kristin Holland. You'll hear works of creepy fiction from the likes of Lovecraft, Poe and even Shakespeare as well as horror stories from contemporary writers; both emerging and renowned. Join him and the horrifying inhabitants of the fevered imaginations of our selected writers each fortnight for your regular dose of unease on.
Podcast nocturnaltransmissions.libsyn.com
Host Kristin Holland
Producer/Network Horror Enthusiast, Voice Actor, Podcaster - Kristin Holland
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 4.8 / 5Facebook Followers 823Instagram Followers 843 Frequency 2 episodes/month Avg Length 27 min Since Apr 2017 Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

11. UNNERVED - True Scary Stories

Listen to scary true stories from the ones who lived to tell the tale. Join your host, Chris Fricke, as we discover the most terrifying real stories-from strange creatures to life-threatening encounters-that will leave you feeling unnerved.
Podcast podcasters.spotify.com
Producer/Network HV Studio
Email ****@gmail.com
Frequency 12 episodes/year Avg Length 26 min Listen on Apple Spotify Video Podcast YouTube
Play Get Email Contact

12. Terrifying True Stories

Are you afraid of the dark? You should be. Terrifying True Stories features real ghost stories, truly haunted places, and creepy paranormal experiences told by the actual person who lived through it! You'll be transported to an immersive world of evil spirits, supernatural creatures, and true horror. These are more than just 'scary stories' they are truly terrifying stories that will haunt your dreams. For a more extreme experience, listen with the lights off.
Podcast terrifyingtruestories.com
Host Ryan Azevedo
Producer/Network Terrifying True Stories
Email ****@terrifyingtruestories.com
Frequency 1 episode/month Avg Length 9 min Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

13. The Wicked Library

The Wicked Library is a Parsec Award winning show featuring horror fiction stories from upcoming, new, independent and bestselling authors. Our Tales of terror are read by Host / Producer, Daniel Foytik and other popular voice actors and feature custom music to bring the stories to life. Each episode features the work of some of the best voices in independent horror fiction.
Podcast thewickedlibrary.com
Host Daniel Foytik
Producer/Network 9th Story Studios LLC
Email ****@9thstory.com
Apple Rating 4.6 / 5Facebook Followers 2KTwitter Followers 2.4K Frequency 2 episodes/year Avg Length 18 min Listen on Apple Spotify Video Podcast YouTube
Play Get Email Contact

14. Spooky Boo's Scary Story Time

Deep within the redwood forest of the Northern California coastline sits a town that is mostly unheard of. It is hidden by fog and hard to find, but once you get to this area, there is no leaving. Sandcastle is one of the many entrances to Purgatory and settles between the gateways of Heaven and Hell. Every day is a new day where crime is confused with the atrocities of the underworld. The preternatural creatures fight for the right of humans to live or die while science continues to confuse the human mind. The fight between good and evil begins in Sandcastle.
Podcast spreaker.com
Producer/Network Boo Rhodes
Email ****@scarystorytime.com
Apple Rating 3.7 / 5Facebook Followers 1Twitter Followers 4.6KInstagram Followers 23 Since Oct 2016 Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

15. The Grey Rooms

The Grey Rooms Podcast is an audio horror fiction podcast. An anthology set within a serial audio drama, The Grey Rooms takes submissions from authors in the horror community and turns them into fully produced and immersive audio masterpieces.
Podcast spreaker.com
Producer/Network The Grey Rooms Productions
Email ****@yahoo.com
Facebook Followers 742Twitter Followers 1.5K Since Feb 2018 Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

16. Strawberry Cough Podcast

This comedic podcast is a simulation of a radio with a broken dial. Horror, short stories, and segments like 'Devil's Advocate' are just a taste of the stations you'll hear. And, yes, there's a fair amount of weed mentioned.
Podcast devohaven.podbean.com
Producer/Network devohaven
Email ****@gmail.com
Since Jul 2020 Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

17. SHIVERS ANTHOLOGY

From 'Bloody Mary' to 'The Kidney Heist,' The Vocalizers presents an anthology of original horror stories inspired by frightening true events & some of the most terrifying Urban Legends.Welcome to the Shivers Anthology Podcast.'Shivers' is a 'mockumentary' fictionalized podcast in which interviews characters whom will recount their own horrifying experiences.Set in present day with 'actual play' flashbacks. This podcast features voice actors from over 14 countries.
Podcast shivers.captivate.fm
Email ****@gmail.com
Facebook Followers 1.4KTwitter Followers 7Instagram Followers 3.1K Frequency 2 episodes/year Avg Length 28 min Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

18. Desi Horror

New episodes every week! This podcast is dedicated to paranormal occurrences in South Asian countries. Listen to real stories buried in history along with fictional horror tales sprinkled in. Listeners are free to send in their stories that will be featured.
Podcast podcasters.spotify.com
Host Swathi Rao
Producer/Network Swathi Rao
Email ****@gmail.com
Instagram Followers 32 Frequency 4 episodes/year Avg Length 9 min Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact