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Spooked

Spooked

By: KQED and Snap Studios
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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. It is hosted by Glynn Washington. Episodes drop every week on Friday!© Snap Judgment Art Entertainment & Performing Arts Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Band-Aid Bandit
    May 22 2026

    Maria thinks she’s landed the perfect gig, driving a friendly stranger from downtown Baltimore out to a Park ‘n’ Ride outside of the city. It’s the easiest hundred bucks she’s ever made. But she soon learns that there’s more to this job than she bargained for. Plus, a story about why the chicken really crosses the road.

    Band-Aid Bandit

    Maria thinks she’s landed the perfect gig, driving a friendly stranger from downtown Baltimore out to a Park ‘n’ Ride outside of the city. It’s the easiest hundred bucks she’s ever made. But she soon learns that there’s more to this job than she bargained for.

    Thank you, Maria, for sharing your story with us!

    Produced by Zoë Ferrigno, original score by Yari Bundy, scouted by Ashley de Coligny, artwork by Teo Ducot.

    Fire Chicken

    Remember that old joke, why did the chicken cross the road? Yvana and her uncle just found out.

    Thank you Yvana for sharing your story with Spooked! For more dark magic and Haitian Voodoo stories, follow Yvana @theemlle on Instagram or check out her Youtube, Chronicles of Zoe.

    Produced by Erick Yáñez, original score by Nicholas Marks, scouted by Paulina Creque.


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    40 mins
  • Isabelle - Classic
    May 15 2026

    Betsy keeps seeing a young girl at night in her room. She stands at the end of Betsy’s bed and stares at her. She comes back, over and over: night after night; year after year. Betsy knows she wants something, but she has to figure out what.

    Thank you, Betsy, for sharing your story with us! Betsy is a #Spooked listener and reached out to us to share her story. If you have a frightening tale you’d like to share, email us: spooked@snapjudgment.org

    Produced by Annie Nguyen, original score by Leon Morimoto, artwork by Sanaa Khan.


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    34 mins
  • The Banker - Classic
    May 8 2026

    When Antonio and his sister Anita were growing up in Texas, their family didn’t have much money. That’s why they were so excited to move into their very own home, even if it was a little run-down. It turns out, the home already had an occupant.

    Thank you, Antonio and Anita, for sharing your story with Spooked!

    Produced by Anne Ford, original score by Renzo Gorrio, artwork by Teo Ducot.


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    28 mins
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Are you guys done making these podcasts? Please say no. I binged all of the episodes in one week and NEED more.
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Binged them all, need more.

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I've been an avid listener for around a year now and the amazing way that Mr Washington paints & weaves his own life stories to perfect line up with the story to follow is something that can't be taught. ya girl falls asleep to spooks, murder. it's 24/7. Spooked has been the only one to freak me the f out.

when I get ballsy enough, I'd be honored to share my experiences of growing up in a home full of negative spirits (to put it extremely lightly) that have all finally came to a head as I've had to move back home & into the heart of where it all lies- the basement. one who doesn't believe just haven't experienced things that us others have and I love knowing I'm not alone.

10/10 my favorite podcast.

the only podcast that leaves me, well, spooked.

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So good! Listened to the very end!! Stories had me on the edge of my seat..

ADDICTED!

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I'm knew to this podcast and I am hooked!! I will now have binge the rest of the episodes everyday at work! If I didn't have a 6yr old at home when I get off work I'd binge all nite to! I will be checking out the rest of their podcast too!!

I love love love the introductions!! The voice is sexy to!!

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Amazingly told stories. True or fictional, you will believe they are (because they are). I haven’t missed an episode.

You Will Question Reality

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