35 Best Haunted History Podcasts

1. Southern Gothic

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Step into the world of the unknown and unravel the dark history, and infamous legends of the American South. Join us as we journey into the heart of this rich and fascinating region, uncovering its ghostly stories, haunted places, and eeriest tales through captivating storytelling, in-depth historical research, and an immersive audio soundscape...MORE Host Brandon M. Schexnayder
Producer/Network Southern Gothic Media
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 928Facebook 1.9KTwitter 1.5KInstagram 5.4K Avg Length 30 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free with Email Continue with Google

2. Ghost Town: Strange History, True Crime, & the Paranormal

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Jason Horton & Rebecca Leib discuss and explore some of the most mysterious and interesting events in history. Take a trip to haunted hotels, abandoned malls, deserted amusement parks, paranormal experiences, infamous true crimes, and weird historical and cultural events. This is Ghost Town.MORE Hosts Jason Horton, Rebecca Leib
Producer/Network Ghost Town
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Apple Rating 3.7/5Apple Reviews 1.1K Avg Length 10 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

3. Haunted American History

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A daily campfire-style podcast blending American history, folklore, and original ghost stories. What scares you? Let's find out.
Host Christopher Feinstein
Producer/Network Bloody FM
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 421Facebook 5.6K Avg Length 23 min Format Medium form Since Aug 2020 Video Podcast YouTube
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4. Southern Ghost Stories

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From Louisville, Kentucky to New Orleans, Louisiana the people in the southern United States have passed down ghost stories from generation to generation. Each week we will tell the story of two places and let you decide if they are really haunted.MORE Host Allen Sircy
Producer/Network Southern Ghost Stories
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 90Facebook 2.7K Avg Length 34 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

5. Macabre London

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Do you like your history haunted? Then Macabre London is the podcast for you. Every fortnight we'll unravel a tale that's gruesome, horrifying or downright macabre. Get bonus content on Patreon (https://open.acast.com/public/patreon/fanSubscribe/806851) Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.MORE Host Nikki Druce
Producer/Network Macabre London Podcast
Email ****@hotmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 390Facebook 1.1KTwitter 739 Avg Length 27 min Format Medium form Since Jan 2017 Get Email Contact

6. Haunted History Chronicles

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Curl up and enjoy discovering the history and ghostly events that surround different places, locations and people.
Host Michelle Fisher
Producer/Network Michelle
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 51 Avg Length 93 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

7. Supernatural Japan

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Explore the dark side of Japan with the Supernatural Japan Podcast — where chilling true crime, eerie urban legends, and spine-tingling folklore come together. Each episode dives deep into Japan's haunted history, mysterious disappearances, yokai encounters, and unsolved cases that blur the line between myth and reality. Perfect for fans of paranormal podcasts, Japanese culture, and true crime. Subscribe now and uncover the secrets lurking in the shadows of Japan.MORE Host Kevin OShea
Producer/Network Supernatural Japan
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 19 Avg Length 17 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

8. Ghosts and Folklore of Wales with Mark Rees

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Ghosts and Folklore of Wales with Mark Rees podcast: Step into the weird and wonderful world of haunted Wales with this monthly podcast that explores ghost stories, Gothic tales, uncanny encounters, ancient lore, and the rich folklore of Wales. Join Welsh storyteller, writer, and historian Mark Rees (Ghosts of Wales, Paranormal Wales) 'arguably Wales' leading authority on the curious and paranormal aspects of the country's history' as he guides listeners through chilling legends, real-life hauntings, and otherworldly mysteries from Cymru and beyond...MORE Host Mark Rees
Producer/Network Mark Rees
Email ****@reviewwales.co.uk
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 142Facebook 19.7KTwitter 21.4KInstagram 1.7K Avg Length 31 min Format Medium form Since Jun 2020 Get Email Contact

9. Haunted Mitten Podcast

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From Paradise to Hell, Haunted Mitten has all the ghost stories in Michigan
Hosts Crysta K. Coburn, Kay Gray
Producer/Network hauntedmitten
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Apple Rating 4.2/5Apple Reviews 21Facebook 2.1KTwitter 120Instagram 365 Avg Length 44 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

10. Ghost Tales by the Fireside - True Ghost Stories Podcast

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True ghost stories from the UK by Clem Dallaway
Host Clem Dallaway
Producer/Network Clem Dallaway
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 335Facebook 1.3KInstagram 3.3K Avg Length 10 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

11. By Lamplight or Moonlight: A Haunted History of Ireland

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True tales from Ireland's haunted past.
Host Turlough Kelly
Producer/Network Turlough Kelly
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 18 Avg Length 41 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

12. Pennsylvania Oddities

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Author and 'historian of the macabre' Marlin Bressi explores true crime, unsolved mysteries, haunted places, and strange history from around the Keystone State. Based on the Pennsylvania Oddities blog and book series by Sunbury Press. New episodes on the 1st and 15th of every month (Note: There will be no new episodes in August; new episodes will return September 1).Be sure to visit the Pennsylvania Oddities blog for hundreds of astonishing true stories from every corner of the spookiest state in America!MORE Host Marlin Bressi
Producer/Network Marlin Bressi
Email ****@yahoo.com
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 40Facebook 5.1K Avg Length 21 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

13. Haunted or Hoax

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Haunted or Hoax is a Paranormal Podcast focused on the legends of some of the most iconic haunted sites in the world and the history behind them.
Producer/Network Jennifer Davis, Kristen Jackson
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 27 Avg Length 51 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

14. Dark Wales Tours Podcast

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On this podcast we will explore the History, Myths, Legends and Ghosts of Wales. Looking at Welsh folklore, various haunted locations throughout Wales and comparisons to other cultures whilst also exploring the different theories of the paranormal in general.MORE Host Matthew Rose
Producer/Network darkwales
Email ****@hotmail.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 21Facebook 2.4KTwitter 203Instagram 4K Avg Length 22 min Format Medium form Since Aug 2020 Get Email Contact

15. Life and Death in St. Louis

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A podcast exploring the folklore and strange history of St. Louis, Missouri and the surrounding region. Ghost stories, paranormal activity, UFO sightings, strange history, cryptids, haunted houses and more covered in storytelling and (Pandemic permitting) interview format.MORE Producer/Network OddCasts
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 8Instagram 118 Avg Length 19 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

16. How Haunted? Podcast | Horrible Histories, Real Life Ghost Stories, and Paranormal Investigations fr

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Welcome to How Haunted? the paranormal podcast where each episode we explore the horrible history, and terrifying ghost stories of one of the most haunted places on planet Earth. I'm Rob Kirkup. Author, paranormal historian, and ghost hunter from the north-east of England. Allow me to be your guide as we dare to investigate in depth the, often dark and troubled, history of each location, and of course, the chilling tales of the ghosts that reside within.MORE Host Rob Kirkup
Producer/Network Rob Kirkup
Email ****@how-haunted.com
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 291 Avg Length 82 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

17. Ghosts In The Mountains

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Ghosts in the Mountains explores the eerie, unexplained, and deeply mysterious stories hiding within the misty peaks of Western North Carolina and beyond. From haunted hotels and spectral legends to cryptid sightings and lost treasures, hosts Caleb Hanks and Austin Burgess take you deep into the folklore, history, and firsthand encounters that shape the region's paranormal landscape. Each episode uncovers chilling tales, eyewitness accounts, and historical mysteries, blending investigative storytelling with a cozy, fireside feel...MORE Producer/Network Ghosts in the Mountains
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 43 Avg Length 71 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

18. After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the Paranormal

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This is After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds and the Paranormal. The podcast that takes you to the shadiest corners of the past, unpicking history's spookiest, strangest, and most sinister stories. Join historians Anthony Delaney and Maddy Pelling, every Monday and Thursday to take a look at the darker side of history. From haunted pubs and Houdini, to witch trials and weird UFO sightings. After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds and the Paranormal - a podcast by History Hit, the world's best history channel and creators of award-winning podcasts Dan Snow's History Hit, Gone Medieval, and Betwixt the Sheets...MORE Hosts Dr. Anthony Delaney, Dr. Maddy Pelling
Producer/Network History Hit
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 1.9K Avg Length 46 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

19. Creepy Shit

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Hey fellow wanderers of the weird...the strange and unusual souls who feel most at home in the obscure. Join me as I take you on a journey through genuinely haunted locations, unravel forgotten folklore and share essential paranormal knowledge. Think of this as your paranormal field guide - equal parts spooky & creepy tales, cultural history, and 'what to do when that shadow in the hallway is definitely isn't your coat rack'.To sign up for Patreon and receive early, ad-free episodes plus bonus content, go to: patreon.com/creepyshitpodcastMORE Host Star
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Apple Rating 4.5/5 Avg Length 47 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

20. Destination Terror

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Every place has a history - Some of those histories may just be darker than others. Join host, Carman Carrion, as she scours the globe for the world's most haunted places, and reveals the history, legends, and stories around them that make them so terrifying. Episodes every Thursday. An Eeriecast original series https://eeriecast.com/MORE Host Carman Carrion
Producer/Network Eeriecast Network
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 373 Avg Length 48 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

21. Ghost Gossip

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Welcome to Ghost Gossip—the paranormal podcast where haunted history meets hilarious hot takes. We're diving into spooky hotels, eerie old buildings, chilling ghost stories, and all the strange vibes in between. Each week, we swap supernatural tales, uncover the haunted past of weird places, and chat with the wonderfully strange folks of the paranormal world—psychics, ghost hunters, skeptics, and your aunt who swears her houseplant is haunted. Share your stories or be a guest on Ghost Gossip, contact me at ****@gmail.com Instagram: @ghostgossippodcast TikTok: @ghostgossippodMORE Producer/Network Ghost Gossip
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 7 Avg Length 60 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

22. Haunted Histories

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Looking at the history and mystery surrounding some of the most interesting paranormal cases around...
Producer/Network Haunted Histories
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 15 Avg Length 71 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

23. The Shropshire Witches Podcast

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Join Alix Chidley-Uttley & Amy Boucher for a history podcast uncovering the hidden, the haunted, the half-forgotten, and the famous - with a side of murder, mystery, folklore, and a dash of dark humour.MORE Producer/Network Alexandra Chidley-Uttley Amy Boucher
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 29 Avg Length 63 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

24. East Coast Haunts

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Welcome to the spookiest podcast this side of the Appalachians. Join hosts Sam and MK as they explore the history and paranormal activity at the most haunted spots around the Eastern Seaboard.MORE Producer/Network Sam and MK
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 151 Avg Length 60 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

25. Don't Scare Claire

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Looking for paranormal stories, ghostly encounters, and grisly tales from history? Hi! I'm Claire, come sit with me to chat about all things morbid, mysterious and macabre… If you love to get your learnin' on and prefer the stories behind history's most chilling paranormal legends, we're going to be best friends. We'll get into everything from dark history and real-life haunted houses, to creepy urban legends and the best kinds of bedtime stories - ghost stories.MORE Producer/Network Don’t Scare Claire
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Apple Reviews 7 Avg Length 32 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

26. Where Did Everyone Go? Histories of the Abandoned

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The world is littered with abandoned ruins. Places where you can't help but wonder - where did everyone go? Join historian Sascha Auerbach, and comedian Tom Ward, as they reveal the incredible stories behind eerie ghost towns, ruined mansions, forgotten factories, crumbling castles, wartime relics, haunted prisons, and much more.  With insightful interviews from local experts, laugh-out-loud comedy and fascinating nuggets of weird history Where Did Everyone Go? is an entertaining journey to the world's most remarkable abandoned places...MORE Producer/Network Like A Shot Entertainment
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Apple Rating 3.7/5Apple Reviews 12 Avg Length 34 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

27. Haunted Real Estate

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Two spooky loving sisters talking about real estate. Real. Haunted. Real Estate. Each episode surrounds a specific house, property or landmark. We will share the history, hauntings or crimes that took place in them. We are here for the horror, true crime, scandal and ridiculousness. We hope you are too!MORE Producer/Network Ashley and Lanie
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 37 Avg Length 39 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

28. Histories of Horror

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Histories of Horror is a chilling podcast exploring the darkest corners of true crime, the supernatural, and historical mysteries. Hosted by gothic authors and artists Sai Marie Johnson and AL Knuckles, each episode dives into eerie legends, real-life horrors, and the stories fear leaves behind. From cursed objects to unsolved crimes, HOH examines what's real, what's myth—and what haunts us still. New episodes Biweekly.MORE Email ****@gmail.com
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29. The Haunted Lore Podcast

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Welcome to The Haunted Lore Podcast, your gateway into the world of real-life horror and supernatural mysteries. On this podcast, we explore the darkest corners of history, uncovering the chilling tales of haunted locations, ghostly encounters, and unsolved paranormal phenomena.MORE Host C.S.
Producer/Network C.S.
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Avg Length 25 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

30. The Creepy Side of NEPA

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From a ghoulish jail cell of a time gone by. To haunted halls and ghostly cries. Come one come all, come finders and seekers. Come hear the Creepy Side of NEPA. The Creepy side of NEPA is a podcast series that focuses on the haunted history of locations throughout Northeastern and Central PA. Have a spooktacular story you 'd like to share? Contact us at ****@wnep.comMORE Host Daniel T.Kosloski
Producer/Network Daniel T. Kosloski
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 37 Avg Length 19 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

31. Destination Ghost

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Step into the shadows with Destination Ghost, a spine-chilling podcast that unearths the haunted history behind some of the world's eeriest destinations. Hosted by paranormal researcher and author Chris Allen, each episode blends folklore, historical fact, and ghostly encounters to reveal what lingers just beyond the veil. From forgotten graveyards to cursed corners of quiet towns, Destination Ghost invites you to explore the places where the past refuses to rest.MORE Estimated listeners
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32. Ghostly Paranormal

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A podcast researching the history behind haunted locations and also exploring them!
Producer/Network Ghostly Paranormal
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 11 Avg Length 14 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

33. When Walls Can Talk: The Podcast | Where Paranormal Mysteries and Dark History Collide

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When Walls Can Talk: The Podcast is a journey into the unknown, exploring the fascinating history and paranormal happenings of some of the world's most haunted locations. Hosted by Denver-based witch, tarot reader, and paranormal enthusiast, Jeremy Haig, each episode delves into the mysteries, haunted histories, true crime cases and supernatural secrets that lie within the walls of haunted houses, abandoned buildings, and other eerie locations...MORE Host Jeremy Haig
Producer/Network Jeremy Haig
Email ****@whenwallscantalktarot.com
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 49Twitter 111Instagram 1.6K Avg Length 63 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

34. Wicked Curious Radio With Roxie Zwicker

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Join Mystery Maven Roxie Zwicker for a unique radio show that features New England folklore, history, mystery and ghost stories. Roxie has been entertaining the locals, visitors from away and curious souls with her unique stories since 1994. New England Curiosities, Roxie's company has been offering tours and special haunted events since 2002. Featured in the Boston Herald and the New York Times...MORE Host Roxie Zwicker
Producer/Network Roxie Zwicker
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 18Facebook 18.7K Avg Length 41 min Format Long form Get Email Contact