Spooked

Spooked

by KQED and Snap Studios

Last updated Oct 23, 2026Is this your podcast?

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....

AI overview.KQED is a public media organization based in San Francisco, renowned for its commitment to quality journalism, arts, and culture programming. Snap Studios, a cr…

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On the show

Recent guests
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  • Betsy1 ep
  • Katie1 ep
  • Seashell1 ep

Also: Malachi, Jeremiah, Stephanie Arnold

Audience Interest

Estimated Reach: 3.4M to 18M
Listeners across platforms
  • supernatural stories
  • true-life experiences

Podcast Focus

Categories: arts · performing
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  • firsthand supernatural accounts
  • real-life ghost stories

Publishing Consistency

Frequency: ~3-4 / Week
250+ episodes since 2017
  • active for eight years
  • weekly episode releases

Insights are generated by CastFox AI using publicly available data, episode content, and proprietary models.

Most discussed topics

supernatural
12
family
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mystery
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ghost stories
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conflict
3
haunted places
2

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Medium Confidence

Total monthly reach

3.4M to 18M

Based on 3 signals.

Built from

Charts in 49 marketsPlatform followersListener reviewsHome market: United States

By chart position

  • 🇺🇸
    United States · Performing ArtsHOME
    #2
    1.5M to 7.8M
  • 🇬🇧
    United Kingdom · Performing Arts
    #6
    36K to 191K
  • 🇦🇺
    Australia · Performing Arts
    #3
    36K to 188K
  • 🇨🇦
    Canada · Performing Arts
    #4
    35K to 185K
  • 🇮🇩
    ID · Performing Arts
    #1
    34K to 179K
  • Per-Episode Audience

    Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days

    1.7M to 9.0M
    🎙 ~2x weekly·253 episodes·Last published 5d ago
  • Monthly Reach

    Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)

    3.4M to 18M
    🇺🇸86%🇬🇧2%🇦🇺2%+4 more
  • Active Followers

    Loyal subscribers who consistently listen

    1.9M to 9.9M
    91K real followers tracked across platforms

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Distribution & Reach

About the show, platforms, and key insights.

KQED is a public media organization based in San Francisco, renowned for its commitment to quality journalism, arts, and culture programming. Snap Studios, a creative division of Snap Judgment, specializes in producing compelling audio storytelling that engages listeners with real-life experiences. Together, they bring to life "Spooked," hosted by Glynn Washington, which delves into true-life supernatural tales recounted by those who lived them. What sets "Spooked" apart is its unique focus on firsthand accounts of eerie and unexplained events, blending elements of storytelling with a touch of the macabre. The podcast's format is immersive, often created with an atmospheric sound design that enhances the chilling narratives, making each episode a captivating experience for listeners. The show attracts a diverse audience intrigued by the supernatural, including fans of horror and storytelling alike. With over 250,000 listeners, "Spooked" offers them a thrilling escape into the unknown, providing not just entertainment but also a sense of community among those who share an interest in the paranormal.

By the numbers

  • Total followers: 92K
  • Total plays: 2.9M
  • Total reviews: 17K

Platforms

  • TuneIn

    • Followers: 13K
  • Castbox

    • Followers: 54K
    • Plays: 1.7M
    • Reviews: 569
  • YouTube

    • Subscribers: 4.0K
    • Views: 97K
    • Videos: 34
  • Podcast App

    • Followers: 17K
    • Reviews: 16K
  • Podcast Republic

    • Followers: 7.2K
    • Reviews: 36

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Key insights

What the show covers

  • firsthand supernatural accounts
  • real-life ghost stories
  • personal paranormal experiences
  • narrative-driven storytelling

Audience interests

  • supernatural stories
  • true-life experiences
  • cultural narratives
  • personal storytelling

Platform reach

  • available on multiple platforms
  • found on YouTube
  • accessible via podcast apps
  • distributed across major services

Publishing consistency

  • active for eight years
  • weekly episode releases
  • new episodes every Friday
  • consistent publishing schedule

Chart history for Spooked

Peaked at #1 in IS, top 10 in 25 of 50 tracked markets, currently #1 in IS.

MarketGenrePeakCurrentTrend
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ID—#1#1—
United States—#2#2—
Australia—#3#3—
Ireland—#3#3—
Canada—#4#4—
ID—#4#4—
United States—#5#5—
Netherlands—#5#5—
Norway—#5#5—
AE—#5#5—
United Kingdom—#6#6—
Denmark—#6#6—
IS—#6#6—
RO—#6#6—
GR—#6#6—
HK—#6#6—
PH—#6#6—
TH—#7#7—
New Zealand—#8#8—

Chart Positions

50 placements across 43 markets.