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8 Podcasts That You Should Never Listen to in the Dark

Think about it as listening to scary campfire stories. Except you're alone in the dark.

By Skylar BanachPublished 6 years ago 3 min read
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Everyone loves a scary story. We watch horror movies, read countless Stephen King novels, and subscribe to Reddit threads such as No Sleep just for that tiny, primal thrill. But everyone has a limit, a line that's drawn by the sliver of light underneath the bedroom door. The dark ignites all of our deepest fears, and listening to a scary story while swathed in it is liable to get you a ticket on the Nightmare Train. But if you're one of those people who relishes forced insomnia, here are eight podcasts that you should never listen to in the dark.

Astonishing Legends

Astonishing Legends is a podcast featuring two guys who like talking about strange phenomena. Scott Philbrook and Forrest Burgess bring you in-depth analysis of everything from the disappearance of Amelia Earhart to the goings-on at the infamous Skinwalker Ranch. With their long-form formatting (each show is around an hour and a half long, with some cases taking up to three episodes to cover) and awesome sense of humor, Scott and Forrest will leave you constantly wanting more. Their latest series on Black-Eyed Kids is seriously scary; if you're looking for a good audio scare for the Halloween season, you should check this one out.

Lore

This critically acclaimed podcast's notorious tagline is "Sometimes the truth is more frightening than fiction." The podcast's writer and creator Aaron Mahnke takes legends and superstitions and delves into the terrifying true stories that are involved with their creation. With episodes on everything from witch burnings to hauntings, Lore is a collection of everything eerie and awful. And if you get totally addicted to Lore, there is also a book series available, and the first season of the television show based on the podcast is streaming now on Amazon Prime.

Unexplained

This beautiful British podcast focuses on events that cannot be easily explained. Richard MacLean Smith takes us through strange sightings, paranormal activity, and other phenomena that doesn't fall into any of those categories. Though the show is currently on hiatus, the back catalog is definitely worth checking out.

Stuff They Don't Want You to Know

Conspiracy lovers, this one is for you. This podcast, which is associated with How Stuff Works.Com, deals with all sorts of strange happenings and conspiracy theories. Follow Matt, Ben, and Noel as they investigate phenomena such as The Toynbee Tiles, The Holy Grail, and America's Zone of Death. Though some of their episodes are scarier than others, there are definitely some that will send chills up your spine.

Monsters Among Us Podcast

Everyone has a scary story of some sort, something that they tell after the wine is gone at family dinners. This show collects those stories and shares them with the world. Every week, host Derek Hayes plays phone calls and reads emails from listeners telling their personal stories about the unexplained, the paranormal, and encounters with possible cryptids. This podcast is deeply personal and unbelievably terrifying; only listen to this one while in public during daylight.

The Night Time Podcast

This Canadian podcast, despite its name, should not be listened to at night. Host Jordan shares tales of true crime, mysteries, and the paranormal from the True North Strong and Free, and the podcast is known for its in-depth research and devotion to Canadian lore.

The NoSleep Podcast

This podcast is for those who are addicted to horror stories. With a full cast of voices, NoSleep delivers original horror stories each week with chilling detail. Falling asleep listening to this podcast is guaranteed to result in nightmares, so beware.

Inside the Exorcist

This brand new seven-part podcast series dives into the strange and incredible story behind the world's most unforgettable horror movie: The Exorcist (1973). Every week, host Mark Ramsey takes us through the interwoven stories that led to the creation of Hollywood's scariest horror movie. The story of Robbie, the boy whose possession inspired young author William Peter Blatty to pen the novel, and of William Friedkin, the director who brought the words to life on the silver screen.

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Skylar Banach

I'm a freelance writer with an interest in true crime, entertainment, and a wide range of other things.

My avatar was created on Picrew with a generator created by the very talented Hunbloom!

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