25 Best Midwest Storytelling Podcasts

1. Horror Hill: A Horror Anthology and Scary Stories Series Podcast

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A multiple story, horror-themed audio storytelling podcast, spun off from Chilling Tales for Dark Nights and its popular YouTube channel of the same name. The show stars voice actor Erik Peabody, and the hand-picked work of dozens of accomplished independent and previously-published contributing authors.For advertising opportunities please email: ****@Studio71us.com  We wanna make the podcast even better, help us learn how we can: https://bit.ly/2EcYbu4 Privacy Policy: https://www.studio71.com/us/terms-and-conditions-use/#Privacy PolicyMORE Host Erik Peabody
Producer/Network Chilling Entertainment, LLC & Studio71
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Plover, Wisconsin, United States
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 1.9KFacebook 17.1KTwitter 2.9KInstagram 4.2K Avg Length 93 min Format Extended Since Feb 2018 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. Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of Curiosities

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From the creator of the hit podcast Lore comes a new, bite-sized storytelling experience. Each twice-weekly episode features two short tales that take listeners on a guided tour of the unbelievable, the unsettling, and the bizarre. Order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book by clicking here , and get ready to enjoy some curious reading!MORE Host Aaron Mahnke
Producer/Network Grim & Mild
Email ****@aaronmahnke.com
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 9.5KFacebook 3KInstagram 8.1K Avg Length 11 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

3. Scary Stories Told in the Dark: A Horror Anthology Series

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A multiple story, horror-themed audio storytelling podcast, spun-off from Chilling Tales for Dark Nights and its popular YouTube channel of the same name. The show features master storyteller Otis Jiry and Malcolm Blackwood, and the work of dozens of independent and previously-published contributing authors. Find this and our other great programs at: https://www.simplyscarypodcast.com.We wanna make the podcast even better, help us learn how we can: https://bit.ly/2EcYbu4 For advertising opportunities please email ****@Studio71us...MORE Hosts Otis Jiry, Malcolm Blackwood
Producer/Network Chilling Entertainment, LLC & Studio71
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Wisconsin, United States
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 4.1KFacebook 1.6KInstagram 217 Avg Length 91 min Format Extended Since Dec 2017 Get Email Contact

4. In the Moment

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'In the Moment' is a daily podcast hosted by SDPB's Lori Walsh, and conversations with newsmakers can also be heard weekdays on 'Morning Edition.'In the Moment tells stories of our state and introduces you to people who are doing something or creating something for a reason. We tell these stories with fairness, compassion and imagination. We bring our listeners into the conversations and keep them In the Moment.MORE Host Lori Byers Walsh
Producer/Network SDPB
Email ****@sdpb.org
Location South Dakota, United States
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 21Facebook 74.6KTwitter 8.7KInstagram 4.2K Avg Length 20 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

5. Invisible Choir

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The Invisible Choir true crime podcast examines the most heinous murders through investigative storytelling, primary source audio, and victim testimonials. We aim to bring voice to the voiceless, and visibility to the invisible. Independently recorded and produced by Michael Ojibway and Reach Freaks, LLC. MORE Host Michael Ojibway
Producer/Network Reach Freaks
Email ****@reachfreaks.com
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 5.9KFacebook 5K Avg Length 66 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

6. The Ugandan Boy Talk Show

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Welcome to 'The Ugandan Boy Talk Show,' where diverse voices converge for a global storytelling experience! Join me as I host captivating individuals from around the world, delving into their life stories, triumphs, and challenges. From personal journeys to cultural explorations, each episode unveils the rich tapestry of human experiences. Engage in heartfelt conversations that transcend borders, celebrating the unique narratives that shape us. Tune in for a dynamic blend of cultures, perspectives, and inspirations, as we connect through the universal ??????Email: ****@gmail.comMORE Host Bonny Kibuuka
Producer/Network Bonny Kibuuka
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 13Instagram 27.9K Avg Length 73 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

7. Belief Hole | Paranormal, Mysteries and Other Tasty Thought Snacks

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Through deep research and high-strangeness storytelling, three brothers explore paranormal encounters and unexplained events. Collecting freaky listener stories and scouring the dusty pages of classic Fortean texts, the brothers use high-production sound design to set the scene for alleged real encounters with, Dogman, Poltergeists, Bigfoot, Fairy Folk, Humanoids, UFOs, Shadow People, and Sky Creatures.. just to name a few...MORE Hosts Jeremy Parfitt, Jon Parfitt, Chris Parfitt
Producer/Network Belief Hole | Paranormal, Mysteries and Other Tasty Thought Snacks
Email ****@beliefhole.com
Location Ohio, United States
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 981Facebook 23.6KTwitter 582 Avg Length 94 min Format Extended Since Jul 2018 Get Email Contact

8. Gut + Science

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Gut Science provides leadership experiences from both an emotional and calculated lens. People-first-minded executives and thought leaders share on the topics they are most passionate about, serving as mentors for our ever-growing audience.MORE Host Nikki Lewallen Gregory
Producer/Network Nikki Lewallen Gregory
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 105Twitter 76 Avg Length 38 min Format Medium form Since Apr 2018 Get Email Contact

9. UNSHACKLED! Audio Dramas

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Real people, real stories, stirring dramatic accounts of hopelessness…and the hope that changes everything. These are UNSHACKLED! Audio Dramas, with the award-winning storytelling that's been unique to UNSHACKLED! Ministries for more than 70 years -- but this time, with a behind-the-scenes look. So join us as we dramatize true stories of transformation and share lesser-known details that have made us the longest running audio drama in history.MORE Hosts Tim Gregory, Elizabeth Kupferschmid
Producer/Network UNSHACKLED! - Pacific Garden Mission
Email ****@pgm.org
Location Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 293Facebook 6.7KTwitter 457Instagram 1.4K Avg Length 31 min Format Medium form Since Dec 2020 Get Email Contact

10. Found Family Book Hive

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Explore the magic of storytelling with authors, librarians, book sellers, and fellow book lovers. Join us as we share book recommendations along with our monthly book club! Dive into 'Found Family Book Hive' today!Formerly known as Books and Brands.MORE Hosts Cale Henry, Jen Smith, Danielle Atkisson
Producer/Network Danielle Atkisson
Email ****@thesilverliningdesign.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 20Facebook 417 Avg Length 57 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

11. Content That Moves - The Brand Storytelling Podcast

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As brands become publishers in the era of digital saturation, how do you create content that stands out and inspires your audience to act? Credo Nonfiction & Brand Storytelling present Content That Moves for brand marketers and communications professionals to learn from the most innovative minds in branded entertainment how to create content that reveals brand purpose and deepens brand meaning. Hosted by Emmy and James Beard award-winning filmmaker & brand storytelling strategist Jesse Roesler.MORE Host Jesse Roesler
Producer/Network Credo Nonfiction & Brand Storytelling
Email ****@credononfiction.com
Location Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 14Facebook 561Twitter 12 Avg Length 33 min Format Medium form Since Apr 2019 Get Email Contact

12. My Life In Letters

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Interview and storytelling based documentation about graffiti arts and culture.
Host Adam Fujita
Producer/Network Adam Fujita
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 151 Avg Length 64 min Format Long form Since Oct 2016 Get Email Contact

13. Listen in, Michigan

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'Listen In, Michigan' is an audio storytelling feature brought to you by the online alumni magazine, Michigan Today. From historical features and alumni dispatches to campus news and provocative opinions, 'Listen In, Michigan' will entertain and inform, helping to keep you connected to the University of Michigan — today.MORE Host Deborah Holdship
Producer/Network Deborah Holdship
Email ****@umich.edu
Location Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 4Facebook 8.3KTwitter 18.6K Avg Length 21 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

14. Storyland | Kids Stories and Bedtime Fairy Tales for Children

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Storyland is a captivating podcast that opens the door to enchanting tales for young listeners of all ages. Step into a world where imagination knows no bounds, filled with thrilling adventures, magical realms, and unforgettable characters that come to life through the power of storytelling.Storyland offers a treasure trove of audio experiences. Each episode is designed to entertain, inspire, and ignite children's imaginations while providing a clean, family-friendly environment...MORE Host Seth Williams
Producer/Network Seth Williams
Email ****@retipster.com
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 818 Avg Length 10 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

15. THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCAST

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The Running Effect is changing the way the world sees running. Every week, host Dominic Schlueter sits down with the fastest, smartest, and most inspiring people in the sport to share untold stories, elite insights, and powerful conversations that move the culture forward. Whether you're chasing a personal best or dreaming bigger about what running can mean in your life, The Running Effect is your home for passion, performance, and possibility. 🚀 Join the movement that's reshaping running media. More than a podcast — a revolution in how running is told, lived, and loved.MORE Host Dominic Schlueter
Producer/Network Dominic Schlueter
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 2.1K Avg Length 51 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

16. Shannon Cason's Homemade

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Homemade is short stories and commentary for writer/storyteller, Shannon Cason. Shannon has appeared on countless podcasts and storytelling stages, including Snap Judgment, The Moth, TEDx, and RISK! Shannon Cason's Homemade lays out his life for the listener, blessings and blemishes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.MORE Host Shannon Cason
Producer/Network Shannon Cason
Email ****@shannoncason.com
Location Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 921Facebook 2.3KTwitter 2.5KInstagram 3.1K Avg Length 20 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

17. Storytellers Studio

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Classic storytelling can be found around many campfires and in any Disney film. In so many cases, the very best of stories from our personal lives are heard repeatedly over years without ever being recorded. Tim Larson and Liz Wylder knew that WROK radio's 100th birthday in 2023 would be a great springboard for this project. Future sit downs would certainly rekindle old friendships and, undoubtedly, allow everyone to learn something about the people they thought they knew well...MORE Hosts Tim Larson, Liz Wylder
Producer/Network Tim Larson
Email ****@yahoo.com
Location Rockford, Illinois, United States
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 4 Avg Length 64 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

18. storytelling with data podcast

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Rid your world of ineffective graphs and mediocre presentations, one exploding 3D pie chart at a time! The storytelling with data podcast from bestselling author, speaker and workshop guru, Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic covers topics related to data storytelling, better presentations, and all things data viz.MORE Host Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic
Producer/Network storytelling with data
Email ****@storytellingwithdata.com
Location Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 171Facebook 2.1KTwitter 34.1K Avg Length 40 min Format Long form Since Nov 2017 Get Email Contact

19. 7 Minute Stories w/ Aaron Calafato

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7 Minute Stories is Aaron Calafato's extemporaneous, autobiographical storytelling podcast. This top award-winning story podcast is quick, immersive, and tinged with nostalgia. Each story feels deeply personal and always leaves you with something to chew on—7MS sounds like if a Millennial swapped stories with Jean Shepard, Spalding Gray and Paul Harvey at a Midwestern diner.MORE Host Aaron Calafato
Producer/Network Aaron Calafato
Email ****@aaroncalafato.com
Location Cleveland, Ohio, United States
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 152Twitter 40Instagram 468 Avg Length 13 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

20. Promptly Written

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Join authors Ian Lewis and Matt Sugerik in a monthly short-fiction writing workshop in which each use an identical writing prompt to create a work of short fiction. First listen to their stories, and then stick around as they workshop their ideas. Discussion will touch on writing process, tips, inspiration, and more! We are only bound by the limits of our imaginations. Come and join two lifelong friends on a unique storytelling journey.MORE Hosts Matt Sugerik, Ian Lewis
Producer/Network Ian Lewis and Matt Sugerik
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Cleveland, Ohio, United States
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 16Twitter 19 Avg Length 67 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

21. The History Guy

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If you love history, this is the podcast for you! Stories of forgotten history, presented by Josh Geiger with Lance Geiger, The History Guy, from the hit YouTube channel The History Guy: History Deserves to be Remembered. Visit the channel here: www.youtube.com/TheHistoryGuyChannel We believe that history does not have to be boring. At its heart, history is storytelling, and we believe that it should be told with passion and genuine love for the material...MORE Hosts Josh Geiger, Lance Geiger
Producer/Network Lance and Josh Geiger
Email ****@thehistoryguy.net
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 199 Avg Length 64 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

22. Drops of Darkness

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A top-rated scary storytelling series with a twist, Drops of Darkness features both horror short stories and true paranormal experiences. New chilling tales every Thursday.Each spine-tingling episode features a dark fiction story written and narrated by Anodyne Von, as well as a chilling true story chosen and narrated by Cameron Helkuik, as written by the person who experienced the terrifying events firsthand.Introduction & conclusion voiced by Atta Otigba Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.MORE Hosts Anodyne Von, Cameron Helkuik
Producer/Network Anodyne Von & Cameron Helkuik
Email ****@dropsofdarkness.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 21Facebook 3 Avg Length 18 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

23. Mr.Cemetery's Terror Tales

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Welcome to Terror Tales, a horror storytelling experience that will haunt your mind long after the episode ends. Each chilling story is filled with dark secrets, lurking horrors, and eerie twists that will keep you on edge.Listener Discretion Advised: Terror Tales features intense horror themes but no bad language. Recommended for ages 9 and up—perfect for young horror fans who love a good scare, but beware… these stories may keep you up at night!New episodes premiere the first Saturday of every month at 10 AM Eastern Time. Dare to listen?MORE Host Mr.Cemetery
Producer/Network Scary Stories For Kids - The Bedtime Stories Mother Never Dared to Tell!
Email ****@yahoo.com
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Apple Rating 4.1/5Apple Reviews 130 Avg Length 7 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact