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Book lovers of all kinds have at least one favorite novel that scares them to the core. The best books are those that invoke those deep-seated emotions that keep readers invested and engrossed. For any reader trying to stay abreast of the latest and greatest, podcasts are the best way to stay on top of the genre.

Horror book podcasts tend to be either for authors - focused on the hows and whys around what makes a horror book great - or for listeners - readings and reviews of the most terrifying books. There is often overlap, but these podcasts will be perfect for giving listeners inspiration and chills in equal measure.

Books In The Freezer

The podcast Books In The Freezer is all about the books that are too scary to keep out on the bookshelf. The host, Stephanie, explores horror lit of all kinds with her guests, who are usually horror authors themselves. The topics covered usually delve into something specific about the genre.

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This podcast is perfect for a listener who wants to hear horror authors discuss what terrifies them - and why things as specific as gothic horror, or as general as "Being Trapped" are so terrifying. Every episode ends with a 'final girl song' picked out by the guest, sure to set the mood for the listener's own reading experience.

Ink Heist is a podcast that does not focus explicitly on horror as a topic or genre but often finds itself discussing the more terrifying parts of literature. Ink Heist is all about "Dark Genre Fiction" which is often scary to read, but not always specific to horror - from dark romance to unsettling sci-fi.

Shane Douglas Keene, Laurel Hightower, and Rich Duncan are the hosts and each provides their unique insights into the genres they discuss, whether it's true crime or eldritch terror. They often invite guests on to discuss new literary creations or the best of the genre.

Teen Creeps

On the podcast Teen Creeps , Comedians Kelly Nugent and Lindsay Katai discuss YA horror from their youth and beyond in a lighthearted way that can help bring out the best in the dark and heavy tomes of the past. While a classic mainstay of the podcast is to read one of R. L. Stine's Goosebumps , they cover a wide variety of books.

This podcast can be a bit lighter on the horror, thanks to the ways that some of the discussed books haven't aged gracefully, or thanks to the hosts' hilarious discussion. But for listeners interested in the classic horror novels that inspired a generation, this is the pod for listening.

The Ladies Of The Fright

The Ladies Of The Fright is a podcast created by horror authors Lisa Quigley and Mackenzie Kiera. The women met in grad school and realized they often discussed horror in an interesting way - which naturally led to a podcast. These hosts are deeply knowledgable and incredibly entertaining.

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The main goal of the podcast is for the women to discuss horror from their professional viewpoints, but the podcast is very accessible to anyone who loves the genre as a whole. Whether a librarian looking to expand a shelf or a reader looking for the next novel, this pod is sure to inspire.

The Outer Dark

Weird Fiction author Scott Nicolay hosts The Outer Dark , a podcast that focuses on writers, filmmakers, editors, and publishers that deal with the Old- and New-Weird genres. These genres cover everything from HP Lovecraft to modern classics like Annihilation - anything that doesn't settle properly into sci-fi or fantasy.

The Weird section of literature often intersects with horror in unique and unexpected ways. While not a podcast focused on literature or books, this podcast brings literature directly into the mix when discussing the latest piece of fiction that fits into its happy little niche.

This Is Horror

This Is Horror is a podcast that focuses very much on horror as a craft, an art, and a calling. Michael David Wilson and Bob Pastorella host this podcast and each one has a long history reading, writing, and experiencing horror of all kinds, which provides this podcast with a pair of excellent guides.

This Is Horror brings out some of the best reviews, interviews, and some of the best horror today thanks to the fact that this podcast has its own publishing press. This podcast provides a perfect balance of enjoying horror, crafting it, and looking forward to the next big scare.

The Ladies Of Horror Fiction

The Ladies Of Horror Fiction podcast began as an effort to provide a support system for women seeking to publish their own works. Like many industries, the publishing industry has often been unkind to women. Huge strides have been made for women, but this podcast and network of women still serve a purpose.

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The Ladies of Horror Fiction network provides highlights of the works and achievements of those in the network and beyond. This podcast is perfect for listeners who are just interested in finding the best of the best recommendations throughout the horror genre.

The Wicked Library

Daniel Foytik hosts The Wicked Library , a podcast that provides a platform for horror writers of all kinds to bring their short fiction pieces to a new audience. Every episode is a short story, read by Foytik or other voice actors and accompanied by custom music and an interview with the author.

This award-winning podcast has featured the likes of Neil Gaiman over the course of its 11 seasons. The huge backlog of episodes to listen to will provide even the most voracious of readers with an endless list of content. This podcast provides a more immersive experience than most on this list.

This delightfully named podcast provides a wide breadth of experiences, acting as an audio horror magazine. PsuedoPod is one of the longest-lasting podcasts, getting its start in 2006 and enjoying comfortable popularity ever since. More than 800 episodes currently sit in their catalog.

Because this backlog goes from 'impressive' to 'daunting,' the podcast does provide a handy 'new listener' list in order to get new fans settled into their rhythm. This podcast provides endless hours of horror fiction that come from amateurs and professionals alike.

The H.P. Lovecraft Literary Podcast (HP Podcraft)

HP Lovecraft has left a long-lasting effect on the genre. His work inspired countless imitators and followers including the podcast HP Podcraft . This podcast is among the longest lasting podcasts in the horror realm, and the focus is on classic horror fiction.

The hosts are Chad Fifer and Chris Lackey, two writers and artists who deeply love the works they discuss. Their discussions, alongside the frequent use of talented voice actors who read exerpts, provide a uniquely in-depth and immersive experience to listeners who love horror.

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No matter what the season is, it’s always a good time for horror! Personally, I like waiting until the fall to read most of my horror books. However, that doesn’t mean that’s the only time of the year that  I only read scary stories. As with other vocations, I turn to the best horror fiction podcasts to get recommendations of which spooky tale I should pick up next.

I’ve recently also started to enjoy being read to. My audiobook intake has increased drastically as a result. And scary storytelling abounds in the world of podcasting so it is easy to find one, or more, of those if you too would rather have someone read to you.

Below is a list of horror related podcasts to help find your next spooky read or listen. I tried to separate these based on their primary subject, but there will be a few overlaps, more noticeably between Stories and True Life.

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Books in the freezer.

I’ve mentioned Books in the Freezer in another article , so I have to put it first here. What I love about this podcast is that it was started by two women with an unabashed love of horror. They love all types as well and the first few episodes focused on the different types of niches in the genre.

Ladies of the Fright

Another powerful female duo that enjoys sitting around talking about all things horror or dark fiction related. While this one primarily focus on books, they also do branch out to movies in a a few episodes.

Everything Trying to Kill You

Co-hosted by our own Mary Kay McBrayer , this podcast is sort of the polar opposite of the previous one since it focuses primarily on movies. However, a good number of the movies that they discuss are based on novels so it still fits a bookish theme. Each host brings an interesting and unique perspective to the  story being discussed.

Teen Creeps

This one mainly focuses on YA horror novels from the last two decades of the twentieth century. So the books may not be as current as with other podcasts. But the hosts are hilarious and it will definitely press your nostalgia buttons, remembering all the crazy stories that were rampant in that genre at that time.

Horror Podcasts

Nightlight: the black horror podcast   .

This podcast is entirely listener supported so it doesn’t have a lot of episodes thus far. However it is still a good source for some quick spooky stories when the mood strikes you.

Something Scary  

A weekly podcast that narrates the best in scary stories, urban legends, and creepy folklore. Another one that is good for when you want to have someone read you a scary story that you haven’t heard of before.

Chilling Tales for Dark Nights  

A collection  of some of the best horror stories out there, including the ever popular Creepypasta, these stories are a full audio experience, complete with actors, SFX, and music. If you want a full auditory immersion, this one is a good option.

Blackwood  

This is a serial story, reminiscent of the old days of radio. It is about a trio of investigators who focus on the legend of a local monster called The Blackwood Bugman. I have had good experiences with podcasts set up like this so if you’re someone who especially enjoys audio books, this one may be right up your alley.

The Dark Tome  

Another serial podcast that centers around Cassie. Our young protagonist  locates a book in the basement of a creepy bookstore and finds herself in the middle of a horror story set in a remote Italian village. Another anthology type setting this one asks what would happen if you could literally step foot into a book?

Scare You to Sleep

Remember being told a bedtime story while bundled up in bed? What better way to revisit this past time than with some spooky stories! Join host Shelby Scott as she shares some good old stories designed to ‘scare you to sleep’.

The Magnus Archives

This is a weekly horror fiction podcast that takes place at the Magnus Institute, an organization dedicated to the research of all things that are weird and esoteric.

Wicked Library

This Parsec Award winning podcast features horror stories from both best-selling and established authors. It also showcases upcoming, new voices. A plethora of tales narrated by host Daniel Foytik and featuring other voice actors and effects for a full experience, this would also be a good candidate for a late night story binge.

No Sleep Podcast

Arguably one of the more popular of the horror fiction podcasts, this one started out as a subreddit that was akin to telling scary stories around a campfire. It grew in popularity and was eventually launched as a podcast where the stories could be narrated. And it just grew from there and continues to do so.

True Life Horror Podcasts

Ladies of horror fiction podcast.

The purpose of this podcast is to showcase the various ways to support reviewers and writers anyone who identifies as female and has a firm standing in the Horror world.

A podcast dedicated to discussions over the various subjects in the horror genre. It also touches on sci-fi, but the majority of the show is dedicated to horror. These topics include diversity, which is a real concern in this genre, as well as books and the crafting of these types of stories.

And That’s Why We Drink

This podcast is a mixture of horror tales and true crime. However, the banter between the hosts can be engaging and their reactions to each other’s tales is downright hilarious since it seems neither knows what the other is planning on speaking on until they start recording.

Snap Judgement: Spooked  

A firsthand account of supernatural occurrences by those who experienced them. The creep factor here is extra, since they’re true stories.

Hosted by Aaron Menke, this podcast dives deep into folklore, old wives tales, and superstition to examine how they became so commonplace in our storytelling history. With the tagline “Because sometimes truth is more frightening than fiction,” this one is sure to make you at least think about sleeping with the lights on.

Haunted Places

This popular Parcast podcast discusses well known haunted locales from all around the world. It takes the history of those places and mixes them with fictional related stories. There is no noticeable switch from fact to fiction, so the pacing here can be off. But the narrator’s soothing voice helps to make this one that you listen to while on the edge of your seat.

Hopefully this list helped you to discover new horror fiction podcasts to introduce you to some new books and stories. Did we miss any of your favorites? Let us know on social media!

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I love reading horror fiction. It’s always been one of my favorite genres, and recently, I’ve been listening to more and more horror audiobooks. There’s something about being read to which I love, particularly when it’s a scary tale.

If like me, you love listening to spooky audiobooks, then you’ll probably enjoy listening to horror podcasts too. They’re a great way to enjoy the most  spine-tingling stories , and they’re completely free to listen to.

Below, you’ll find a list of eight of the very best horror podcasts to tune into in 2024. Listen if you dare!

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1. scare you to sleep.

Host Shelby Scott began presenting this chilling weekly podcast as a way to showcase her own horror stories. But after a while, she began receiving requests from her fans to submit their own terrifying tales, and she gladly accepted.

Each episode is a mix of listener’s stories, tales from Shelby’s own archives, and even some classic, lesser-known horrors stories that have been previously published around the world.

Shelby’s soothing voice is juxtaposed against the terrifying content of these tales. She does an incredible job of adding atmosphere with sound effects.

The podcast’s Segments include True Tales, which are especially chilling as they’re all real-life experiences submitted by listeners. There are also ‘Guided Nightmare’ episodes, which use a guided meditation technique to lull you into a deep state of relaxation before you’re ultimately scared out of your wits.

2. Welcome to Night Vale

Welcome to Night Vale is a popular bi-monthly podcast created by Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor.

It’s presented in the style of a radio community update for a fictional American desert town called Night Vale. To set the scene, episodes feature everything you’d expect from a local radio station, including weather updates, police sheriff announcements, and local news stories. But Night Vale is no ordinary town, and you’ll soon find out that there are some very eerie goings-on there.

As well as the regular Welcome to Night Vale community radio episodes, the team also presents novellas and live shows as standalone stories, which are a great way to jump into the podcast if you’re new to it.

3. Alice Isn’t Dead

The creators write this fictional horror podcast of Welcome to Night Vale, and it’s just as spooky as their original concept. Each episode is read as an audio diary entry from a woman named Keisha, voiced by Jasika Nicole.

Keisha recently became a long-haul truck driver for a corporation called Bay & Creek, but she’s not in it for the money. She took the job to solve the greatest mystery in her life; what happened to her wife, Alice.

Alice also used to work for Bay & Creek, but now, she’s missing and presumed dead. But, of course, Alice isn’t dead.

So day after day, Keisha drives through the lonely US highways and documents her thoughts on her audio recorder. She arrives in towns frozen in time, encounters several terrifying, otherworldly serial murderers, and delves deeper into a mysterious conspiracy theory that involves her beloved Alice.

Alice Isn’t Dead concluded its final season in 2018. Still, all of the episodes are available to listen to wherever you get your podcasts .

4. The Black Tapes

The Black Tapes is a fictional serialized docu-drama narrated in a non-fiction style, similar to that of the podcast Serial.

The story starts by examining Dr. Richard Strand’s work, a paranormal investigator and self-confessed skeptic who seeks to debunk claims of supernatural occurrences. Each episode explores one of his collection of unsolved cases, his ‘Black Tapes,’ and each one is bone-chillingly spooky.

The Black Tapes, created by Paul Bae and Terry Miles, spin off from the fictional radio show Pacific Northwest Stories. New episodes are released every other week. 

5. The Magnus Archives

Directed and produced by Alexander J Newall, this horror fiction podcast delves into the Magnus Institute archives, a London-based institution that researches supernatural, esoteric, and strange occurrences.

The show’s writer, Jonathan Sims, stars and narrates each episode. His character (also named Jonathan Sims) has been newly appointed as the head archivist at the institute. He takes the listener on an eerie journey through the fascinating and terrifying contents of the archives.

The Magnus Archives is one of the most popular horror podcasts on iTunes, with over 4 million downloads each month. New episodes are released every Thursday.

In each episode, Lore examines true-life events from history that expose the darker side of human nature, proving that sometimes, the fact is scarier than fiction.

The stories are told in a supremely spooky campfire-style that will have you triple checking that you locked your doors at night. Since all the stories are true, this is definitely one of the more disturbing podcasts on this list. But that’s not enough to put off their listeners; this super successful podcast has over 300 million downloads, it won the iTunes “Best of Award” two years in a row. It was also awarded the “Best History Podcast” by the Academy of Podcasters.

You can catch new episodes every other Monday.

7. And That’s Why We Drink

And That’s Why We Drink is a hybrid of both the paranormal and  true crime  genres. It’s hosted by the hilarious duo Christine Schiefer and Em Schulz and features plenty of boozy beverages.

Despite being funny enough to win the 2019 People’s Voice Webby Award for Best Comedy Podcast, the episodes are also as spine-tingling as they are amusing.

There are generally two main segments to the show; First, Schulz presents paranormal stories, discussing things like alien and UFO encounters, haunted locations around the world, and real life ghost stories. Then, Schiefer focuses on true crime tales. She introduces us to serial killers from the past and present and unsolved mysteries, abductions, and murders. New releases come out each Sunday.

8. Haunted Places

Hosted by Greg Polcyn, each episode of Haunted Places takes the listener to a new ghoulish location. He covers the history, the legends, and the real-life occurrences which have happened at some of the world’s most notorious haunted places while also occasionally adding some fictional related stories into the mix.

The result is an edge-of-your-seat listening experience that has you wondering what’s real and what’s not. It’s a great way to go ghost hunting around the globe without having to leave the comfort of your own home. New episodes are uploaded each week.

I hope this list has helped you discover some brand new bone-chilling podcasts to keep you entertained this year (when you’re not reading, of course). Did I miss any great spooky podcasts? Let me know in the comments!

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It's spooky season, the perfect excuse to fill your phone with the best horror podcasts. Fill your ears with fear and discover that you can be plenty scared with your eyes closed. As well so some classic best horror podcasts like The Black Tapes there a wealth of new contenders like The Case of Charles Dexter Ward and Video Palace.

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1. The Case of Charles Dexter Ward (The Whisperer in the Darkness)

Borrowing its format from investigative podcasts like Serial, this BBC podcast's first series attempts to untangle the disappearance of a young man from a locked room in a Rhode Island asylum. Matthew and Kennedy, two young journalists, are on the case, and soon find themselves caught up in a sticky web of murder, ancient cults, and necromancy. It's a brilliant modern-day twist on the HP Lovecraft inspiration, and even better, there's a second season called The Whisperer in the Darkness too. 

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2.  Radio Rental

Video-store clerk Terry Carnation (played by Office star Rainn Wilson) is the host of a horror podcast that's especially unnerving because the stories it features are all true.  Creators Tenderfoot TV reached out to people that had shared scary experiences online, and recorded them telling their tales for the podcast. Whether you believe them or not is up to you, but there's something especially chilling hearing them straight from the source.

Listen to it here. 

3. The Black Tapes

A stalwart in the horror podcast genre, but still worthy of its spots. Alex Regan, a podcaster for a company called PNWS, is putting together a story on Richard Strand. The head of the Strand Institute and a legendary paranormal debunker, Strand is a haunted figure. As Alex gets closer to him, she finds out why – and her journey takes her deep within the Black Tapes and a decades-wide plan that she and Strand are caught right in the center of.

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4. Welcome To Night Vale/ Night Vale Presents

Night Vale is an absolutely normal town. No, it is. Just ask Cecil Baldwin, Night Vale’s DJ. Or his boyfriend Carlos, who’s a scientist. Or the Glow Cloud – the sentient vapour which rains dead lizards. Just, under no circumstances, look at the Dog Park… Night Vale’s combination of comedy, horror and remarkable sweetness has made it a worldwide phenomenon. The show tells a densely plotted but enthralling story.

Start at the beginning and let Cecil guide you through the town’s many mysteries. Night Vale has proven so successful it has spawned two new shows, released under the same banner but standing alone. Alice Isn’t Dead, performed by Jasika Nicole (best known for playing Agent Farnsworth on Fringe), is the story of a trucker searching for her wife through a nightmarish tour of backroads America. The second, Within The Wires, has just started. It’s a series of “relaxation tapes” given to you by The Institute. Calm, sinister and slowly revealing a very personal story, Wires is the hardest of the shows to get into, but also the most audacious.

5. Uncanny County

A series of full cast audio plays all set in the same weird area of the US. Think American Gothic with more jokes. The production values are top notch and the stories are a neat combination of old school horror/SF and some playful and very new approaches to horror. You can start anywhere with the show, but “The Eleventh Hour” - an episode about just how much work goes into arriving in the nick of time - is especially good.

6. Small Town Horror 

In 1998 Ryan Jennings recorded himself performing “The Sinner’s Game” - a ritual local to his hometown of Crayton, Indiana. He fled the town not long after. Now he’s back to try and find out what happened to him all those years ago. A great premise, a couple of killer twists and excellent hosting bring this podcast to life. A neat combination of personal recollection, small town homecoming and skin crawling horror, it’s a new show so now’s a great time to jump aboard.

7. Limetown

Want a show that’s gripping, terrifying and finite? You need to visit Limetown. Years after the disappearance of the entire population of a privately owned town, journalist Lia Haddock begins investigating what really happened… Limetown is one of the best audio drama podcasts you’ll ever hear, with twists in every episode and a horrific central premise. Another show you should jump on at the beginning, listen to, get hooked on and join the queue for a second season.

8. The NoSleep Podcast

David Cummings’ epic anthology is five years old in 2016 and showing no signs of slowing down. David’s strong hosting skills and mic presence tie together a show with a whopping four or five stories in each episode. Even if you don’t like one story, the next will probably work for you. The anthology format means you can start anywhere, but be prepared to clear your schedule…

9. The Magnus Archives

The Magnus Institute is the premier paranormal research facility on the planet, and new Chief Archivist Jonathan Sims has taken on the mammoth task of recording audio transcriptions of every file. The Institute has been active for centuries and as Sims, whose charmingly grumpy mic presence is a highlight, digs deeper he finds out they’ve stumbled on something awful.

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10. Video Palace

Straight to you from Shudder, the home of Host, the horror film of 2020. This takes the Black Tapes idea and sets up its own spin on the story, featuring white VHS tapes. Video collector Mark Cambria starts speaking a strange language in his sleep after watching one of these mysterious cassettes and becomes obsessed with finding out where it came from, and how and why it was made.  The team behind the podcast includes The Blair Witch Project producer Michael Monello, and there's even a spin-off book Video Palace: In Search of the Eyeless Man: Collected Stories.

Listen to it here.

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You don’t need Halloween to justify reading scary books, any more than you need sand to justify reading a beach novel. But the holiday does give editors here a handy excuse to talk about some of their favorite spooky reads. On this week’s episode, the host Gilbert Cruz talks with his colleagues Tina Jordan and Sadie Stein about the enduring appeal of ghost stories, Gothic novels and the horror genre as a whole.

“It’s a way for writers to deal with so many kinds of feelings and emotions and things that can’t always be spoken or written about easily,” Stein says. “But I also just love the coziness of being scared. I know that we all have our coping mechanisms. But for me, a kind of eeriness that can be turned on and off on your own schedule is tremendously confident.”

Here are the books discussed on this week’s episode:

“Ghost Hunters: William James and the Search for Scientific Proof of Life After Death,” by Deborah Blum

“Something Wicked This Way Comes,” by Ray Bradbury

“Rebecca,” by Daphne du Maurier

“Don’t Look Now: And Other Stories,” by Daphne du Maurier

“The Exorcist,” by William Peter Blatty

“Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark,” by Alvin Schwartz

“Ghosts,” by Edith Wharton

“Eight Ghosts: The English Heritage Book of Ghost Stories,” by various

“Oh, Whistle, and I’ll Come to You, My Lad,” by M.R. James

“The Hunger,” by Alma Katsu

“The Terror,” by Dan Simmons

“The Little Stranger,” by Sarah Waters

“Affinity,” by Sarah Waters

“The Paying Guests,” by Sarah Waters

“The Haunting of Hill House,” by Shirley Jackson

“Hell House,” by Richard Matheson

“House of Leaves,” by Mark Z. Danielewski

“A Haunting on the Hill,” by Elizabeth Hand

“The Virago Book of Ghost Stories,” edited by Richard Dalby

“The Turn of the Screw,” by Henry James

We would love to hear your thoughts about this episode, and about the Book Review’s podcast in general. You can send them to [email protected] .

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It’s a strange world out there, and it’s getting stranger by the second. There are endless things to distract ourselves with in quarantine— streaming shows , puzzles , board games —but if you’re the type who enjoys slipping into an even deeper endless nightmare, serialized fiction podcasts are the way to go. There’s something almost serene about getting lost in a horror fable; it’s a weird way of compartmentalizing all of the real-world terror we can’t control.

With that in mind, we rounded up 10 of our favorite serialized horror fiction podcasts . These strange tales get into topics like government conspiracy, extraterrestrial life, hauntings, monsters, and more. Let reality and surreality blur as you immerse yourself in hours of horror fantasy for free. To make it even easier, we ranked the series by episode count, from shortest to longest.

(Every podcast mentioned on this list is available on Apple, Google, Spotify, and Stitcher.)

This series follows three friends—Molly Weaver, Bryan Anderson, and Nathan Howell—who started a podcast five years ago to investigate a local legend known as The Blackwood Bugman. What started as a fun project grew beyond their imaginations, as they quickly discovered the legend was true and that others who got involved wound up dead. And as their deep-dive into the conspiracy unfurls, they realize they’re being watched by some unseen force desperate to silence their findings.

Blackwood , a Skylark Media production , is totally immersive and super spooky. And it’s also a breeze to get through, with only six episodes ranging from 18 to 28 minutes in length. Additionally, the Blackwood website offers a multimedia experience , with newspaper clippings, drawings, and more bonus content for each episode.

Episode count: 6

Cryptids 

Cryptids began as a Kickstarter project that resulted in one of the coolest, creepiest podcasts out there. It centers on two characters: Trevor Barnes, the host of a conspiracy radio show and a member of the cryptozoology community, and Eve Fallon, a pediatric nurse and fan of Trevor’s show. The pair link up to investigate a pattern in deaths of famous people around the world, which they believe are planned across time and space.

The first seven-episode season is available in its entirety, and tells one compact story, although Cryptids was developed as an anthology that will focus on new monsters each season. There’s currently no information about season two, but we can’t wait to see what this talented crew comes up with, especially after binging this first excellent batch of episodes.

Episode count: 7 (ongoing)

Limetown is one of the most popular serialized horror podcasts out there; the 11-episode series has spawned a TV show adaptation starring Jessica Biel and a tie-in prequel novel. The story is a lot like NPR’s famous true-crime podcast Serial , only this time it’s a fictionalized account of Lia Haddock, an investigative reporter for APR (clever) who’s looking into the strange events that occurred in a Tennessee community called Limetown. Ten years before the events of the podcast, the entire population of Limetown—326 men, women, and children—disappeared without a trace. What happened to these people and why is Lia so obsessed with uncovering the truth?

The answers (sort of) rest within Limetown , which patches together interviews and phone calls that trace Lia’s reporting. The podcast is a true masterclass in audio storytelling, using sound effects and a minimalistic score to tremendous, chilling effect. The story gets a little convoluted in the second season, but the first is truly a masterpiece of the horror podcast genre.

Episode count: 11 (plus bonus mini episodes)

Unwell is described as a “ Midwestern gothic mystery ” and that alone should get you excited for this strange, cerebral, and beautifully produced tale. Set in Mount Absalom, Ohio—a mysterious town full of quirky locals that is very reminiscent of Twin Peaks —the story follows Lily Harper as she returns to her hometown to care for her mother, Dot, who lives in a strange old boarding house. But Mount Absalom is different than Lily remembers, and the odd way the townspeople behave has her on edge.

The history and mystery of Mount Absalom is the perfect hook for this great podcast produced by HartLife . The quality is fantastic, the acting superb, and the story engrossing. It’s hard to hit the pause button on this one.

Episode count: 18 (ongoing)

Lake Clarity

This found-footage audio drama has a familiar format: Five teenage friends head to Lake Clarity to celebrate their final summer together, and record their experience with audio tapes. Only soon after their arrival at the deserted camp, they stumble on a mystery in the caves that surround the site. What follows is something like Cabin the Woods meets Lovecraft, with a little dash of Stranger Things .

The best thing about Lake Clarity is how funny it is and how authentic it feels. You really believe the friendship between these characters, and the acting goes a long way to establish those bonds—which make the more heartbreaking turns more of a gut-punch. The first two seasons are currently available, with a third on the way .

Episode count: 19 (ongoing)

SPINES tells the story of a girl named Wren, who wakes up in an attic covered in blood, suffering from memory loss, and surrounded by what looks like the remnants of a cult ritual. Totally removed from her past, the podcast chronicles her attempt to fill in the blanks of what happened to her and who else was in that attic with her—and why.

Wren is a classic unreliable narrator and SPINES is told in line with her erratic memories and revelations, making it at times a little confusing, but ultimately rewarding. If you’re into cults and conspiracies, you’ll love unlocking secrets as Wren does , awakening past traumas at every turn.

Episode count: 24

Alice Isn’t Dead

From the creators of Welcome to Night Vale , this serialized audio drama centers on an unnamed woman who takes a job as a truck driver to track the whereabouts of her presumed dead wife Alice. Told through first-person narration and letters, we travel through the lonely wastelands of America, to towns stuck in time, to strange and seedy rest stops, and to supernatural avenues that hold the true story of what happened to Alice.

The quality of this podcast is superb, as is the voice acting, led by Jasika Nicole ( Fringe ). There’s something lonely and desolate about the whole thing, with haunting music and sound design that immerse us in our narrator’s plight. The story is told in three ten-chapter installments, all of which have been released. There’s also a tie-in novel of the same name that tells the same story in a different medium.

Episode count: 30, plus six mini bonus episodes

Another found-footage podcast, Archive 81 is a fascinating story about a archivist named Dan. Dan is instructed to record his findings as he listens to a series of tapes linked to a strange apartment building in New York City. The tapes are made up of interviews recorded by a woman named Melody in the 1990s, as she tries to investigate the strange goings on in the complex, including a string of disappearances. Eventually, we learn that Dan has gone missing, and that his recordings of Melody’s recordings may be the clue to finding his whereabouts.

It may sound confusing, but the podcast is told in such a way that you always have a firm grip on which layer of the story you’re involved in at any given time. As Dan descends into a mad obsession with Melody’s tapes, we too are put under their spell; the effect is something hard to shake, and something that gets even better as it goes along.

Episode count: 35 (ongoing)

This lovely and underrated horror podcast is one of the most original offers out there, and one of the spookiest. It follows a young live-in caregiver named Anna who is tending to an elderly woman named Sally who suffers from dementia. Sally’s house is full of secrets, and Anna is soon sucked into a web of paranoia that delves into elements of ghost stories and folklore. The series is told through a series of voice mails from Anna to Sally’s granddaughter Mabel.

Mabel isn’t a podcast for everyone. The format can be a little jarring and Anna’s increasing paranoia is occasionally frustrating. But if you’re attuned to its frequency, you’re in for a treat, as the story gets mythical, labyrinthine, and downright haunting. It’s a slow burn, but a rewarding one.

Episode count: 40 (ongoing)

If you’re into audio dramas, you’ve probably heard of Tanis . It’s from the same folks that brought us The Black Tapes , another wildly popular horror fiction podcast, but this one is even richer—and stranger—with a story that delves in Weird Fiction and recalls Lovecraftian horror like Call of Cthulhu.  It follows a radio producer named Nic Silver who investigates some… thing…. know as “tanis,” a word he spots in a few different sources, the origins of which he can’t seem to determine. He eventually links up with a hacker who leads him down a mysterious path of cults, ancient beings, and forces unknown.

This sprawling series was last updated in 2018, although a fifth season is on the way. A television adaptation is also allegedly in the works . If you’re hungry for something long-form and immersive, Tanis is a great listen.

Episode count: 60

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The search for spooky podcasts begins! Whether they cover horror-based topics, review horror-themed products, interview horror authors or otherwise, here are twelve to sink your teeth into. I'll also be making a sperate list of horror fiction podcasts very soon <3

Dead HeadSpace

Hosted by Patrick R McDonough & Brennan LaFaro, 'Dead Headspace' holds a glorious catalogue of author interviews that are sure to delight any horror fan.

Past guests include: Tananarive Due, Hailey Piper, Victor LaValle, Cynthia Pelayo, Gwendoline Kiste and so much more.

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Scream, Queen!

Although this podcast is no longer producing new content, I think it's definitely still worth a listen. Described as 'a podcast about scary movies, by people not typically depicted in scary movies', 'Scream, Queen!' brings us various discussions on horror films from a black/queer/indigenous perspective. Run by Domino Squad and hosted by Drea Washington and Tommy Pico, each episode a take on various horror films. It's also just finished up its first season so if you're in for a binge, they've got you.

Side-note: whoever wrote the episode titles for this podcast is a bloody genius and I appreciate them so much. My fav is 'Sabrina and the Manic Pixie Bisexual Sex Torture Demons'... like, omg yes I want to listen to this! XD

The Evolution of Horror

This one is for all you film history nuts out there. Hosted primarily by Mike Muncher, 'The Evolution of Horror' covers... well, the extensive history of the horror genre and its sub-genres. Featuring many special guests that range from critics to filmmakers to topical experts, the podcast is released in short series covering a particular topic such as occult, folk, zombies and more, reaching into many the rich history of our beloved horror genre.

She Wore Black

Hosted by Agatha Andrews, 'She Wore Black' is a treasure trove of spooky and macabre content. The possibilities are endless as each episode has a unique theme ranging from folklore, horror books, witches, vampires or even cozy video games. Regardless there is something for anyone who enjoys discussions on macabre topics and literature.

Out To Get You

A new podcast with tremendous promise, 'Out To Get You' dives into the queer undertones of famous horror films and texts. Hosted by Margrot Mutter and Rebecca Gault, the podcast has already gathered an amazing line up of queer horror creators, writers and artists. Their most recent episode included author of 'Manhunt' and creator of 'The Deadlights Theatre', Gretchen Felker-Martin. They discussed of her upcoming novel 'Cuckoo' and the gothic dream that was 1992's 'Dracula'.

Horror Queers

Launched in 2019 , 'Horror Queers' is an LGBT-based podcast fresh off the 'Bloody Disgusting Podcast Network'. Hosted by Trace Truman and Joe Lipsett, the podcast covers a range of films with (or with potentially) LGBT+ themes. With the occasional special guest, each weekly episode is filled with lively banter and lots of interesting discussion.

Books In The Freezer

Looking for some book reviews, book recommendations and author discussions, then 'Books in the Freezer' has you covered. Pushing out episodes on a bi-weekly basis, we get a wide range of content from this podcast with episodes such as 'Ten Fictional Families We Would Not Want To be Quarantined With', 'Best Books of 2019' and 'Releases of 2020', along with a series of discussion on various horror sub-genres, there is something there for pretty much anyone with a heart for horror and a pair of headphones.

Nightmare on Film Street

Hosted by hosts Kimberley Elizabeth and Jonathan DeHaan, 'Nightmare on Film Street' is a horror-themed podcast that mostly covers topics surrounding horror films and filmmaking. Described as " a candid, comedic take on horror", each episode focuses on a specific theme such as 'Quarantine Horror Movies', 'So Bad It's Good' or 'Canadian Horror', prompting discussion on films that suit these themes.

Ominous Origins

'Ominous Origins' is a weekly podcast that dives deep into the spooky histories behind many horror-related topics. Hosted by Casey Chaplin, each episode takes a scholarly -based look into various myths, legends, folklore or similar supernatural events and beings - cue cryptic, vampires, witches and demons glore! Each episode is short and sweet, allowing for great bite-sized explorations of the macabre.

Horror In The Margins

Another one for horror film and book lovers. Horror In The Margins specialises in exploring and promoting independent horror books and films. The podcasts features a range of independent creators from JAW McCarthy, Stephanie Parent and so many more, all providing in-depth and enlightening conversations about lesser known horror films and literature. This is a perfect podcast for those looking for a new author or filmmaker to obsess over.

The Best Little House In Philly

Hosted by George Heftler, 'The Best Little House In Philly' is a podcast about 'the best horror movies ever made' according to the weekly special guest Heftler invites . Proclaimed as "a safe place for horror fans to talk about the movies they’re passionate about — a place to talk about venerated entries already in the canon, modern-day classics, and everything in between", we can see why this podcast has become a gem.

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Every week, Writing Fright sets out to learn everything there is to know about writing horror and speculative fiction. They interview authors from all walks of the publishing spectrum, along with editors and publishers. Their episodes discuss craft in-depth with entire shows on how to use prologues, find the right editor, write action scenes, discover resources, and more.

The Horror Show with Brian Keene

While this podcast is no longer in production, there are over 300 award-winning episodes of The Horror Show with Brian Keene available to listen to. Hosts Brian Keene , Mary SanGiovanni , Dave Thomas, and Matt Wildasin—along with guest hosts, delve into conversations with some of the biggest names in horror. Their focus extends past just genre fiction as they discuss comics, film, and the business of horror.

Colors of the Dark

If you’re interested in learning the history of the genre, Colors of the Dark is the podcast for you. FANGORIA partners with horror experts every week to explore the history of horror franchises , key horror players, pivotal films, the biggest icons, and more. 

Written in Red

Horror authors Aron Beauregard, Carver Pike, Daniel Volpe, and Rowland Bercy Jr. focus on overlooked books in the horror genre as a way to learn about how to write horror. Because they explore craft through these lesser-known works, the podcast is fantastic for both readers and writers. They talk about their own journeys in writing, what they’ve learned, and what they’re still learning. 

The Dark Word

The Dark Word is a relatively new podcast hosted by horror author Philip Fracassi . Every week he focuses on writing horror as a profession through interviews that cover the creative process, the business side of writing, and a plethora of writing advice authors. With some of the biggest names in horror, this podcast is a fantastic resource for writers.

The Ghost Writers Podcast

Four horror writers, Mary SanGiovanni, Somer Cannon, Dave Thomas, and Matt Wildasen, explore the genre by dissecting films. They’ll also discuss corresponding books, update their own writing journeys, and highlight how a deep understanding of the genre —even through film—is vital for horror writers to thrive.

Eddie V’s Horror Show

Horror encompasses more than just fiction and horror author Edward Villanova wants to explore the world of horror with you. Eddie explores real-life unexplained and strange events, spooky tales from popular culture, as well as diving into video games , books, movies, shows, and more. His episodes are balanced with writing tips , reviews , and a plethora of horror content for both writers and fans.

Twisted Tendrils: Horrific Writing Advice

If you’re looking for a podcast all about writing advice, Twisted Tendrils is for you. Their focus is talking about writing tips and techniques as well as doing deep analyses of their favorite book passages. They dissect each subgenre and what they consist of, as well as how to weave popular elements of popular horror films and characters into your own stories. Sprinkled throughout their craft conversations are interviews with authors and fellow horror enthusiasts .

The Nightmare Engine Podcast

The goal of any horror writer is to create a nightmare engine for their readers. Horror writers David Viergutz and Jay Bower give their insights into how to create those engines by talking about writing craft, doing author interviews, and reviewing movies, shows, and anything horror related. They have more focus on the self-publishing industry, providing a valuable resource for self-published horror writers.

The Monster, She Wrote

Authors Lisa Kroger and Melanie E. Anderson are dedicated to bringing more focus to women in horror. Multiple times a month, they discuss a wide range of stories and interview the women creating dark worlds in fiction. Their conversations provide new perspectives and awareness on how to open the genre to more readers and writers.

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