20 Best Horror Story Podcasts
Horror Story Podcasts
Here are 20 Best Horror Story Podcasts worth listening to in 2025. Subscribe in one place on FeedSpot Reader.
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The NoSleep Podcast is a multi-award winning anthology series of original horror stories, with rich atmospheric music to enhance the frightening tales.
Host David Cummings
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Facebook 36.8KTwitter 37.7K Avg Length 82 min Since Jun 2011 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 . We'll share active Podcasters list with verified email contacts in an Excel or CSV format.Email us
2. Darkness Prevails Podcast
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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!MORE Host Brenden Dean
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Twitter 14.3K Avg Length 189 min Since Sep 2016 Get Email Contact
3. Chilling Tales for Dark Nights
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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.MORE Host Steve Taylor
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Facebook 16.9KTwitter 2.9K Avg Length 90 min Since Oct 2016 Get Email Contact
4. Hillbilly Horror Stories
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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!MORE Hosts Jerry Paulley, Tracy Paulley
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Twitter 6.3KInstagram 11.7K Avg Length 40 min Since Feb 2017 Get Email Contact
5. Scott Sigler Slices: SLAY
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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 nonsenseMORE Hosts Scott Sigler, Rob Otto
Producer/Network Scott Sigler
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Facebook 24.1KTwitter 21.8KInstagram 8.6K Avg Length 41 min Get Email Contact
6. Scary Stories Told in the Dark
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A multiple story, horror-themed audio storytelling podcast, spun off from Chilling Tales for Dark Night. The show features master storyteller Otis Jiry and the work of dozens of independent and previously-published contributing authors.MORE Hosts Otis Jiry, Malcolm Blackwood
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Facebook 1.6KInstagram 219 Avg Length 113 min Since Dec 2017 Get Email Contact
7. The Warning Woods Horror and Scary Stories
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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.MORE Host Miles Tritle
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Facebook 60Instagram 855 Avg Length 47 min Video Podcast YouTube
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8. Be. Scared
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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.MORE Host Be. Busta
Producer/Network Studio71
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Apple Rating 4.7/5 Avg Length 43 min Get Email Contact
9. Kowabana
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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.MORE Host Tara A. Devlin
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Facebook 1.4KTwitter 3.1KInstagram 2.6K Avg Length 49 min Get Email Contact
10. The Wicked Library
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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.MORE Host Daniel Foytik
Producer/Network 9th Story Studios LLC
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Facebook 2KTwitter 2.4K Avg Length 21 min Video Podcast YouTube
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11. Nocturnal Transmissions
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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.MORE Host Kristin Holland
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Facebook 933Instagram 863 Avg Length 25 min Since Apr 2017 Get Email Contact
12. Terrifying True Stories
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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.MORE Host Ryan Azevedo
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Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 3.3K Avg Length 9 min Get Email Contact
13. Spooky Boo's Scary Story Time
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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.MORE Host Boo Rhodes
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Apple Rating 3.7/5Facebook 11KTwitter 3Instagram 27 Avg Length 20 min Since Oct 2016 Get Email Contact
14. The Grey Rooms
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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.MORE Producer/Network The Grey Rooms Productions
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Facebook 869Twitter 1.3K Avg Length 53 min Since Feb 2018 Get Email Contact
15. Strawberry Cough Podcast
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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.MORE Producer/Network devohaven
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Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 56 min Since Jul 2020 Get Email Contact
16. UNNERVED - True Scary Stories
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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.MORE Host Chris Fricke
Producer/Network HV Studio
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Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 26 min Video Podcast YouTube
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17. Desi Horror
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This podcast is dedicated to paranormal occurrences in South Asia. 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.MORE Host Swathi Rao
Producer/Network Swathi Rao
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18. SHIVERS ANTHOLOGY
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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.MORE Hosts Marc Shawn Serrano, Marie Harris Katz
Producer/Network The Vocalizers
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Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 1.3KTwitter 9Instagram 3.1K Avg Length 28 min Get Email Contact
Horror Story shows hosts and producers
Podcaster Name | Role | Podcast Link | Total Episodes | Twitter Handle | Twitter Followers | |
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David Cummings | Host | audioboom.com/channels/5101646-the-nosleep-podcast | 33 | @cummingsdg | 10.7K | |
Brenden Dean | Host | cms.megaphone.fm/channel/darknessprevails | 148 | @darkprevails | 14.2K | |
Steve Taylor | Host | cms.megaphone.fm/channel/STU5434859213 | @stevetvo | |||
Jerry Paulley | Co Host | hillbillyhorrorstories.com/podcast | 58 | |||
Tracy Paulley | Co Host | hillbillyhorrorstories.com/podcast | 58 | |||
Scott Sigler | Co Host | scottsigler.com/blogs/podcast | 65 | @scottsigler | 21.8K | |
Rob Otto | Co Host | scottsigler.com/blogs/podcast | 65 | |||
Otis Jiry | Co Host | simplyscarypodcast.com/shows/scary-stories-told-in-the-dark | @otisjiryaudio | 2.2K | ||
Malcolm Blackwood | Co Host | simplyscarypodcast.com/shows/scary-stories-told-in-the-dark | ||||
Miles Tritle | Host | podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thewarningwoods | 28 | @milestritle | 18 | |
Be. Busta | Host | podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/be-scared/id1363150272 | 91 | @be_busta | 19.6K | |
Studio71 | Producer | podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/be-scared/id1363150272 | 91 | @studio71us | 14.5K | |
Tara A. Devlin | Host | kowabana.net | 19 | @taraadevlin | 3.1K | |
Daniel Foytik | Host | thewickedlibrary.com | 1 | @dfoytik | 702 | |
Kristin Holland | Host | nocturnaltransmissions.libsyn.com | 15 | |||
Ryan Azevedo | Host | terrifyingtruestories.com | @ryanazevedo | 533 | ||
Boo Rhodes | Host | spreaker.com/podcast/spooky-boo-s-scary-story-time-horror-stories-of-sandcastle--2906730 | @spookyboobackup | 33 | ||
Chris Fricke | Host | podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unnerved | 9 | |||
Swathi Rao | Host | podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/swathirao | ||||
Marc Shawn Serrano | Co Host | shivers.captivate.fm | 1 | |||
Marie Harris Katz | Co Host | shivers.captivate.fm | 1 | |||
Chilling Entertainment | simplyscarypodcast.com/shows/scary-stories-told-in-the-dark | 86 |
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