87 Best Storytelling Podcasts

1. Revisionist History

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Revisionist History is Malcolm Gladwell's journey through the overlooked and the misunderstood. Every episode re-examines something from the past—an event, a person, an idea, even a song—and asks whether we got it right the first time. From Pushkin Industries. Because sometimes the past deserves a second chance. To get early access to ad-free episodes and extra content, subscribe to Pushkin+ in Apple Podcasts or at pushkin.fm/plus . iHeartMedia is the exclusive podcast partner of Pushkin Industries.more Host Malcolm Gladwell
Producer/Network Pushkin Industries
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1M+
Recent Guests Irv Gotti, General David Goldfein +8 more
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 158.7KFacebook 828KTwitter 652.5KInstagram 403.8K Avg Length 40 min Format Long 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. This American Life

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Each week we choose a theme. Then anything can happen. This American Life is true stories that unfold like little movies for radio. Personal stories with funny moments, big feelings, and surprising plot twists. Newsy stories that try to capture what it's like to be alive right now. It's the most popular weekly podcast in the world, and winner of the first ever Pulitzer Prize for a radio show or podcast. Hosted by Ira Glass and produced in collaboration with WBEZ Chicago.more Host Ira Glass
Producer/Network This American Life
Email ****@thisamericanlife.org
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1M+
Recent Guests Andy Bloch, Jack Hitt +32 more
Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 111.1KFacebook 1.1MTwitter 374.6KInstagram 168.8K Avg Length 64 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

3. Serial

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Our newest podcast, 'The Last 12 Weeks' is out now. Search for it wherever you get your podcasts. Serial Productions makes narrative podcasts that have transformed the medium. Sign up for our newsletter at nytimes.com/serialnewsletter to find out about new shows, get behind the scenes stories, and see photos and videos you can't see on a podcast. To get full access to Serial Productions shows, and to other New York Times podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and Spotify, subscribe at nytimes.com/podcasts...more Hosts Sarah Koenig, Dana Chivvis
Producer/Network Serial Productions & The New York Times
Email ****@nytimes.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1M+
Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 103.3KFacebook 422.1KTwitter 264.9KInstagram 63.2K Avg Length 39 min Format Medium form Since Oct 2013 Get Email Contact

4. Casefile True Crime

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Fact is scarier than fiction. Subscribe to Casefile Premium to receive ad-free episodes released one week early, along with access to bonus Q&A's, our exclusive show 'Behind the Files', and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.more Host Casey
Producer/Network Casefile Presents
Email ****@casefilepodcast.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1M+
Recent Guests Ashley Freeman, Lauria Bible +5 more
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 72.7KFacebook 95.8KTwitter 56.8KInstagram 92.5K Avg Length 88 min Format Long form Since Jan 2016 Get Email Contact

5. Lore

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The award-winning podcast (also a TV show & book series) about dark historical tales. Each episode explores the mysterious creatures, tragic events, and unusual places that fill the pages of history. Because sometimes the truth is more frightening than fiction.more Host Aaron Mahnke
Email ****@aaronmahnke.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1M+
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 55KFacebook 78.5KTwitter 67KInstagram 84.3K Avg Length 21 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

6. Radiolab

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Radiolab is on a curiosity bender. We ask deep questions and use investigative journalism to get the answers. A given episode might whirl you through science, legal history, and into the home of someone halfway across the world. The show is known for innovative sound design, smashing information into music. It is hosted by Lulu Miller and Latif Nasser.more Hosts Lulu Miller, Latif Nasser
Producer/Network Radiolab
Email ****@wnyc.org
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1M+
Recent Guests Korena Mafune, Nalini Nadkarni +11 more
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 55K Avg Length 45 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

7. Criminal

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Criminal is the first of its kind. A show about people who've done wrong, been wronged, or gotten caught somewhere in the middle. Hosted by Phoebe Judge. Named a Best Podcast of 2023 by the New York Times. Part of the Vox Media Podcast Network.more Host Phoebe Judge
Producer/Network Criminal Productions
Email ****@thisiscriminal.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1M+
Recent Guests David Grann, Karen Palmer +6 more
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 50.1KFacebook 50.8KTwitter 32.7KInstagram 61.3K Avg Length 42 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

8. Rotten Mango

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Rotten but still a little sweet! Rotten Mango is a true crime + all things spooky podcast. We love doing deep dives into the darkest crimes and we tend to not leave out any details - which can get a little rotten at times. If you want deep dives in the psychology of killers, no holding back storytelling of crimes, and stories of lesser known criminals from around the world this is the place for you.Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Rotten Mango ad-free.Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.more Host Stephanie Soo
Producer/Network SiriusXM Podcasts
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1M+
Recent Guests Nicole Daedone, Karen Read +4 more
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 43.9KFacebook 192.4KTwitter 141.1KInstagram 140.4K Avg Length 54 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

9. Welcome to Night Vale

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Twice-monthly community updates for the small desert town of Night Vale, where every conspiracy theory is true. Turn on your radio and hide. Never listened before? It's an ongoing radio show. Start with the current episode, and you'll catch on in no time. Or, go right to Episode 1 if you wanna binge-listen.more Host Cecil Baldwin
Producer/Network Night Vale Presents
Email ****@welcometonightvale.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1M+
Recent Guests Jasika Nicole, Meg Bashwiner
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 37.7KFacebook 345.6KTwitter 331.4KInstagram 134.4K Avg Length 25 min Format Medium form Since Jun 2012 Get Email Contact

10. Radio Rental

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Discover real-life horror stories, from bizarre crimes to paranormal activity. These true stories are set inside the fictional world of Radio Rental, an 80's video rental shop. This imaginative, cult classic-inspired horror brand blurs the lines of reality, with cutting-edge documentary storytelling and a splash of comedy. From the mind of Payne Lindsey— this is Radio Rental.more Host Payne Lindsey
Producer/Network Tenderfoot TV
Email ****@hotmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1M+
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 37KTwitter 8.2KInstagram 112.7K Avg Length 28 min Format Medium form Since Oct 2019 Get Email Contact

11. MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious Stories

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MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark and Mysterious Stories is a true crime and mystery podcast that presents strange, dark and mysterious content delivered in story format. The program is hosted by John Allen a.k.a. MrBallen.Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes 7-days early and ad-free. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.more Host John Allen
Producer/Network Ballen Studios
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1M+
Recent Guest Rosie Grant
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 36.2KFacebook 6.7MTwitter 3.1K Avg Length 32 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

12. Myths and Legends

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Jason Weiser and Carissa Weiser tell stories from myths, legends, and folklore that have shaped cultures throughout history. Some, like the stories of Aladdin, King Arthur, and Hercules are stories you think you know, but with surprising origins. Others are stories you might not have heard, but really should. All the stories are sourced from world folklore, but retold for modern ears. These are stories of wizards, knights, Vikings, dragons, princesses, and kings from the time when the world beyond the map was a dangerous and wonderful place.more Hosts Jason Weiser, Carissa Weiser
Producer/Network Nextpod
Email ****@jasonweiser.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1M+
Recent Guests Jiuyemon, Ahmet +2 more
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 31.5KFacebook 14.8KTwitter 15.3KInstagram 11.2K Avg Length 60 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

13. The Moth

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On Tuesdays and Fridays The Moth's podcast feed presents episodes of the Peabody-Award Winning Moth Radio Hour and original episodes of The Moth Podcast. Since its launch in 1997, The Moth has presented thousands of true stories, told live and without notes, to standing-room-only crowds worldwide. Moth storytellers stand alone, under a spotlight, with only a microphone and a roomful of strangers. The storyteller and the audience embark on a high-wire act of shared experience which is both terrifying and exhilarating...more Hosts Dan Kennedy, Meg Bowles
Producer/Network The Moth
Email ****@themoth.org
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1M+
Recent Guests Mary Mack, Parvathy Anantnarayan +55 more
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 30.4K Avg Length 35 min Format Medium form Since Mar 2008 Get Email Contact

14. Invisibilia

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Unseeable forces control human behavior and shape our ideas, beliefs, and assumptions. Invisibilia—Latin for invisible things—fuses narrative storytelling with science that will make you see your own life differently.more Hosts Yowei Shaw, Kia Miakka Natisse
Producer/Network NPR
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1M+
Recent Guest Christine Mboma
Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 28.8K Avg Length 35 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

15. Heavyweight

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Maybe you've laid awake and imagined how it could have been, how it might yet be, but the moment to act was never right. Well, the moment is here and the podcast making it happen is Heavyweight. Join Jonathan Goldstein for road trips, thorny reunions, and difficult conversations as he backpedals his way into the past like a therapist with a time machine. more Host Jonathan Goldstein
Producer/Network Pushkin Industries
Email ****@gimletmedia.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1M+
Recent Guests Elyse, Tony +5 more
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 26.2KTwitter 28.1KInstagram 19.3K Avg Length 38 min Format Medium form Since Sep 2016 Get Email Contact

16. Ear Hustle

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Ear Hustle is prison slang for eavesdropping, and that's what listening to the show feels like: a raw, often funny, and always surprising peek into the reality of life inside prison. Hosts Nigel Poor and Earlonne Woods co-created the show that launched in 2017 while Earlonne was incarcerated at San Quentin State Prison, where Nigel was a volunteer teaching photography...more Hosts Nigel Poor, Earlonne Woods
Producer/Network Ear Hustle & Radiotopia
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1M+
Recent Guests Alonzo, Deonza +42 more
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 26.1KFacebook 31.9KTwitter 23KInstagram 72.6K Avg Length 42 min Format Long form Since May 2017 Get Email Contact

17. Canadian True Crime

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From the snowy streets of small-town Canada to the darkest corners of the big cities, join Aussie-Canadian host Kristi Lee for an immersive deep dive into the nation's most compelling crimes. With meticulous research and a trauma-informed approach, Kristi takes you beyond the headlines, weaving the facts of each case together with the bigger picture to unravel what happened, the forces that shaped it, and the impact to those left behind...more Host Kristi Lee
Producer/Network Kristi Lee | Canadian True Crime
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1M+
Recent Guests Jordan Bonaparte, Barb Kilpatrick +3 more
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 22.8KFacebook 36.4KTwitter 9.8KInstagram 25.7K Avg Length 62 min Format Long form Since Jan 2017 Get Email Contact

18. Story Pirates

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The award-winning Story Pirates Podcast takes stories written by kids and turns them into sketch comedy and songs. Made up of talented comedians, songwriters, and frequent celebrity guests, the Story Pirates inspire kids to create, bringing laughter to kids and grownups of all ages with hilarious sketches, catchy original songs from all genres, and interviews with the creative geniuses behind the stories… kids! Sales and Distribution by Lemonada Media https://lemonadamedia.com/more Host Lee Overtree
Producer/Network Story Pirates
Email ****@storypirates.org
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1M+
Recent Guests Hari Kondabolu, Elyse Myers +11 more
Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 21.7KFacebook 13.2KTwitter 7.9KInstagram 20K Avg Length 30 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

19. Circle Round

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WBUR's Circle Round adapts carefully selected folktales from around the world into sound- and music-rich radio plays for kids ages 3-103. Each 15 to 25-minute episode explores important issues like kindness, persistence and generosity. And each episode ends with an activity that inspires a deeper conversation between children and grown-ups.more Producer/Network WBUR
Email ****@eensies.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1M+
Recent Guests Carolyn Michelle, Christopher Rivas +34 more
Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 21.3KFacebook 4.5KTwitter 1.6KInstagram 64.5K Avg Length 23 min Format Medium form Since Jun 2017 Get Email Contact

20. American History Tellers

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The Cold War, Prohibition, the Gold Rush, the Space Race. Every part of your life - the words you speak, the ideas you share - can be traced to our history, but how well do you really know the stories that made America? We'll take you to the events, the times and the people that shaped our nation. And we'll show you how our history affected them, their families and affects you today. Hosted by Lindsay Graham (not the Senator)...more Host Lindsay Graham
Producer/Network Audible
Email ****@airship.fm
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1M+
Recent Guests Dr. Patricia Bixel, Jonathan Eig +5 more
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 20.1KFacebook 3.3KTwitter 3.5KInstagram 1.8K Avg Length 32 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

21. You Must Remember This

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You Must Remember This is a storytelling podcast exploring the secret and/or forgotten histories of Hollywood's first century. It's the brainchild and passion project of Karina Longworth (founder of Cinematical.com, former film critic for LA Weekly), who writes, narrates, records and edits each episode. It is a heavily-researched work of creative nonfiction: navigating through conflicting reports, mythology, and institutionalized spin, Karina tries to sort out what really happened behind the films, stars and scandals of the 20th century.more Host Karina Longworth
Email ****@vidiocy.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1M+
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 19.4KFacebook 16.5KTwitter 37.1KInstagram 49.6K Avg Length 49 min Format Long form Since Apr 2014 Get Email Contact

22. Throughline

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Throughline is a time machine. Each episode, we travel beyond the headlines to answer the question, 'How did we get here?' We use sound and stories to bring history to life and put you into the middle of it. From ancient civilizations to forgotten figures, we take you directly to the moments that shaped our world. Throughline is hosted by Peabody Award-winning journalist Rund Abdelfatah. Support public media by joining NPR+ at plus.npr.org . You'll get perks for over 25 NPR podcasts, including sponsor-free listening for Throughline.more Hosts Ramtin Arablouei, Rund Abdelfatah
Producer/Network NPR
Email ****@npr.org
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1M+
Recent Guests Viet Thanh Nguyen, Goloka Bolte +29 more
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 18.3KTwitter 20.9K Avg Length 37 min Format Medium form Since Jan 2019 Video Podcast YouTube
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23. Spooked

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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!more Host Glynn Washington
Producer/Network KQED and Snap Studios
Email ****@wnyc.org
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1M+
Recent Guests Claudia, Chuck +33 more
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 18.2KFacebook 21.9KTwitter 7.4KInstagram 6.9K Avg Length 32 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

24. The NoSleep Podcast

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The NoSleep Podcast is a multi-award winning anthology series of original horror stories, with rich atmospheric music to enhance the frightening tales.
Host David Cummings
Producer/Network Creative Reason Media Inc.
Email ****@thenosleeppodcast.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1M+
Recent Guests Mary Murphy, Graham Rowat +38 more
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 16.8KFacebook 36.7KTwitter 37.7K Avg Length 91 min Format Extended Since Jun 2011 Get Email Contact

25. Nothing much happens: bedtime stories to help you sleep

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Can't sleep? You're not alone—and there's help. Nothing Much Happens is a bedtime story podcast beloved by millions. Yoga and meditation teacher Kathryn Nicolai tells soothing, cozy stories where—just as the title says—nothing much happens. That's the magic. Instead of spiraling thoughts or anxious scrolling, you'll be gently guided to a calm, comfortable place. Each episode is read twice, with a slower second telling to ease you into rest. Trusted by listeners for over seven years and streamed more than 180 million times, it's a ritual of safety, comfort, and sleep...more Host Kathryn Nicolai
Producer/Network Nothing Much Happens
Email ****@nothingmuchhappens.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1M+
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 16KFacebook 15KTwitter 2.1KInstagram 30.4K Avg Length 47 min Format Long form Since Apr 2018 Get Email Contact

26. Darknet Diaries

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Explore true stories of the dark side of the Internet with host Jack Rhysider as he takes you on a journey through the chilling world of hacking, data breaches, and cyber crime.
Host Jack Rhysider
Email ****@darknetdiaries.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1M+
Recent Guests Andrew, Maxie Reynolds +10 more
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 15.3KFacebook 70.6KTwitter 115KInstagram 4.8K Avg Length 59 min Format Long form Since Sep 2017 Get Email Contact

27. Embedded

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NPR's home for audio documentaries brings untold stories to light through deeply reported narrative series. We go to hidden corners of the headlines to explore what's been sealed off, undisclosed, or overlooked and the people at the heart of those stories. Support public media by joining NPR+ at plus.npr.org. You'll get perks for over 25 NPR podcasts, including early access and sponsor-free listening for Embedded (Embedded perks may vary between seasons).more Host Kelly McEvers
Producer/Network NPR
Email ****@npr.org
Estimated Monthly Listeners 250k-1M
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 13.5KTwitter 7.8MInstagram 8.4M Avg Length 36 min Format Medium form Since Mar 2016 Get Email Contact

28. Swindled

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A narrative true-crime podcast that uses immersive storytelling, archival audio, and cinematic sound design to explore the world of white-collar crime, con artists, and corporate evil. From Ponzi schemes and financial fraud to environmental disasters and political scandals, each story reveals how greed, deception, and the pursuit of power have shaped our world—often with devastating consequences. Become a ValuedListener™ at ValuedListener.commore Producer/Network A Concerned Citizen
Email ****@swindledpodcast.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 250k-1M
Recent Guests Tim Durham, David E. Taylor +3 more
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 13.2KFacebook 9KTwitter 15.5KInstagram 22.1K Avg Length 66 min Format Long form Since Jan 2018 Get Email Contact

29. This Is Actually Happening

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What if you were trafficked into a cult...or were mauled by a grizzly bear...or were stabbed 27 times by a serial killer - what would you do? This is Actually Happening brings you extraordinary true stories of life-changing events told by the people who lived them. From a man who woke up in the morgue to a woman stranded in a Mexican desert fighting to survive, these stories will have you on the edge of your seat waiting to hear what happens next. Audible subscribers can listen to all episodes of This Is Actually Happening ad-free right now. Join Audible today by downloading the Audible app.more Host Whitney Missildine
Producer/Network Wondery
Email ****@wondery.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 250k-1M
Recent Guests Michael Mason, Rachel Waters +16 more
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 12.9KTwitter 1.5KInstagram 31K Avg Length 46 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

30. Snap Judgment

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Snap Judgment mixes real stories with beats to produce cinematic, dramatic audio. Snap's raw, musical brand of storytelling dares listeners to see the world through the eyes of another. It's storytelling... with a BEAT.more Host Glynn Washington
Producer/Network Snap Judgment and PRX
Email ****@snapjudgment.org
Estimated Monthly Listeners 250k-1M
Recent Guests Amika Mota, Jim Davidson +13 more
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 12.6KFacebook 116.4KTwitter 25.2KInstagram 8.6K Avg Length 47 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

31. Something Scary

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Something Scary is a horror podcast that brings listeners ghost stories, urban legends, and folktales from around the world. Hosted by Blair Bathory, the podcast features spine-chilling tales that explore the supernatural, from hauntings to strange encounters and gripping mysteries. Each week, they delve into the unknown, offering eerie narratives that are sure to leave you feeling unsettled. If you're a fan of bone-chilling storytelling and unexplained phenomena, Something Scary is your go-to for all things spooky.Wanna hear something scary without ads? Click here: https://somethingscary.supercast.tech/For advertising opportunities please email more Host Blair Bathory
Producer/Network Underscore Talent Management
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 250k-1M
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 11.9KFacebook 54KTwitter 4.6KInstagram 108.6K Avg Length 35 min Format Medium form Since Oct 2018 Get Email Contact

32. 30 for 30 Podcasts

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Original audio documentaries from the makers of the acclaimed 30 for 30 film series, featuring stories from the world of sports and beyond. 30 for 30 offers captivating storytelling for sports fans and general interest listeners alike, going beyond the field to explore how sports, competition, athleticism and adventure affect our lives and our world. Sports stories like you've never heard before.more Hosts Jody Avirgan, Ramona Shelburne
Producer/Network ESPN
Email ****@espn.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 250k-1M
Recent Guests Coach Sarah Scozzaro, Jacki Weaver
Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 11.5KFacebook 499KTwitter 291.5KInstagram 14 Avg Length 32 min Format Medium form Since Jun 2017 Get Email Contact

33. The HoneyDew with Ryan Sickler

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The HoneyDew is a storytelling podcast hosted by comedian, Ryan Sickler. Inspired by Ryan's adverse upbringing, the show focuses on highlighting and laughing at the lowlights of life.
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Producer/Network The HoneyDew with Ryan Sickler
Email ****@ryansickler.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 250k-1M
Recent Guests Shane Mauss, Jackie Kashian +31 more
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 11.2K Avg Length 71 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

34. Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of Curiosities

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From Aaron Mahnke, the creator of the hit podcast Lore , Cabinet of Curiosities is an audio tour of the unbelievable, the unsettling, and the bizarre. Each episode features two short tales about the most amazing things found in the pages of history. Get the official Cabinet of Curiosities book here . Become a premium member for ad-free episodes: patreon.com/grimandmildmore Host Aaron Mahnke
Producer/Network Grim & Mild
Email ****@aaronmahnke.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 250k-1M
Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 10.1KFacebook 2.9KInstagram 8K Avg Length 11 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

35. Grimm, Grimmer, Grimmest

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🎃 You're invited to see Grimm, Grimmer, Grimmest live with Adam Gidwitz on October 25 in Tarrytown, NY! 🎟️ Get tickets: ⁠tinyurl.com/GrimmLive2026⁠ It's Grimm fairy tales like you've never heard before! On every episode of Grimm, Grimmer, Grimmest, bestselling author Adam Gidwitz retells a classic fairy tale to a group of inquisitive kids, who anticipate plot twists, crack jokes, and share their own perspectives on these very Grimm tales...more Host Adam Gidwitz
Producer/Network Pinna
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 250k-1M
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 9.5KFacebook 7.7KTwitter 825Instagram 5.4K Avg Length 26 min Format Medium form Since Sep 2018 Get Email Contact

36. Unobscured

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Each season of Unobscured digs deep into one of history's darkest and most misunderstood moments, and sheds light on the true story beneath the myth. Explore the Salem witch trials (S1), the Spiritualist Movement (S2), Jack the Ripper (S3), and Grigori Rasputin (S4) through the narrative storytelling of Aaron Mahnke, along with prominent historian interviews.  more Host Aaron Mahnke
Producer/Network iHeartPodcasts and Grim & Mild
Email ****@grimandmild.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 250k-1M
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 9KFacebook 2.9KInstagram 8K Avg Length 59 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

37. STORIES by Lea Thau

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Storytelling for the 21st century from Peabody Award-winning producer Lea Thau (former head of The Moth and Strangers ). The entire back catalogue of Strangers can be found at STORIES by Lea Thau on Patreon and Substack , where you can also find the new work in its entirety, and where everything is ad-free. You can join as a free or paid member on both platforms, so come be a part of the community, or just listen along right here and follow along on Facebook and Instagram . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.more Host Lea Thau
Estimated Monthly Listeners 250k-1M
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 8.6K Avg Length 36 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

38. Bear Grease

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The Bear Grease Podcast with host Clay Newcomb delivers compelling storytelling through documentary-style episodes exploring the culture, traditions, and history of rural America. He'll dive in deep with hunters, biologists, anthropologists, and hillbillies to learn about human nature and our ancient connection to the land. Bear Grease explores unique people, topics, and stories that reveal the incredible value of life lived close to the land. Part of the MeatEater Podcast Network.more Host Clay Newcomb
Producer/Network The MeatEater Network
Email ****@themeateater.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 250k-1M
Recent Guests Dr. Misty Newcomb, Bear Newcomb +20 more
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 8KFacebook 2.3MTwitter 102.4KInstagram 1.4M Avg Length 40 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

39. Tooth & Claw: True Stories of Animal Attacks

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True stories of the most extreme wild animal attacks ever documented, told and explained by Wes Larson, a wildlife biologist and animal behavior expert. Wes is joined by his brother Jeff and their mutual friend Mike, and in each episode the three pour over the details of animals attacks and explain how listeners can avoid these kinds of dangerous encounters, and learn a new appreciation for the wild things of the worldmore Hosts Wesley Larson, Jeff Larson, Michael Smith
Producer/Network Wes Larson, Jeff Larson, Mike Smith | QCODE
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 250k-1M
Recent Guests Imogene Cancellare, Jack +5 more
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 7.3KFacebook 1.5KTwitter 639Instagram 64.6K Avg Length 90 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

40. The Digital Sisterhood

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Welcome, Friends. Stories connect us and reveal universal truths. As you listen to this podcast, please honor the rawness and vulnerability of what you hear. Invite these stories into your heart and you'll find they share a common message. I hope each one inspires you to spread goodness, remembering the Prophet (ﷺ) said: 'A kind word is also charity.' Above all, may you find peace in what is good, wisdom in times of difficulty, and the strength to place your trust in Allah.more Host Cadar Mohamud
Producer/Network The Digital Sisterhood
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 250k-1M
Recent Guests Dr. Sohaira, Sara Hayat +11 more
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 7.3K Avg Length 68 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

41. RISK!

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If you like The Moth, This American Life or Snap Judgment, take a walk on the wilder side with RISK! Your colorful host Kevin Allison (of the legendary comedy group The State) helms this surprisingly uncensored show where people tell jaw-dropping true stories they never thought they'd dare to share in public. RISK! is hilarious, heart-wrenching and remarkably real. Think you've heard it all? Fasten your seatbelt.more Host Kevin Allison
Producer/Network RISK!
Email ****@risk-show.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 250k-1M
Recent Guests Jobim Santos, Amy Brooks +80 more
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 7.1KFacebook 14.1KTwitter 8.5K Avg Length 58 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

42. Normal Gossip

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Normal Gossip delivers juicy, strange, funny, and utterly banal gossip about people you'll never know and never meet. Host Rachelle Hampton discusses reader-submitted comedic gossip with guests, diving into the lives and decisions of complete strangers. The second-hand truth really is stranger than fiction. Produced by Se'era Spragley Ricks and Jae Towle Vieira. Created by Kelsey McKinney and Alex Sujong Laughlin. Show art by Tara Jacoby. https://normalgossip.komi.io/more Host Rachelle Hampton
Producer/Network Radiotopia
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 250k-1M
Recent Guests Jonquilyn Hill, Nadira Goffe +12 more
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 7.1KTwitter 3.3KInstagram 81K Avg Length 54 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

43. 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
Estimated Monthly Listeners 250k-1M
Recent Guests Colby Vinson, Aaron Davis +17 more
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 6.5KFacebook 5.1KTwitter 1.5KInstagram 4K Avg Length 64 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

44. Old Gods of Appalachia

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In the mountains of central Appalachia, blood runs as deep as these hollers and just as dark. Since before our kind knew these hills, hearts of unknowable hunger and madness have slumbered beneath them. These are the darkest mountains in the world. How dare we think we can break the skin of a god and dig out its heart without bringing forth blood and darkness? Old Gods of Appalachia is a horror-anthology podcast set in the shadows of an Alternate Appalachia, a place where digging too deep into the mines was just the first mistake...more Host Steve Shell
Producer/Network DeepNerd Media
Email ****@oldgodsofappalachia.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 250k-1M
Recent Guests Cecil Baldwin, DJ Rogers +11 more
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 5.8KFacebook 42.4KTwitter 25.4KInstagram 39.9K Avg Length 38 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

45. Crimelines® True Crime

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Crimelines walks you through true crime events, pairing captivating tales with clear storytelling. Host Charlie brings in appropriate historic and cultural context to look beyond what happened and consider why it happened.Crimelines is a registered trademark of Crimelines LLCmore Host Charlie Worroll
Producer/Network Crimelines True Crime
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 250k-1M
Recent Guests Dr. Jeffery Smalldon, Matthew Crocker +5 more
Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 5.8K Avg Length 57 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

46. Red Pilled America

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Red Pilled America is a weekly storytelling show that tells the tales Hollywood and the Globalist don't want you to hear. You can think of RPA as audio documentaries. This pioneering series is broadcast every Friday and is hosted by Patrick Courrielche & Adryana Cortez. For the full archive of episodes, visit RedPilledAmerica.com. Courrielche's Twitter handle is @courrielche and Cortez's Twitter handle is @RedPilledChica .more Hosts Adryana Cortez, Patrick Courrielche
Producer/Network Patrick Courrielche, Adryana Cortez
Email ****@courrielche.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 250k-1M
Recent Guests Kurt Schlichter, Dr. Sebastian Gorka +16 more
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 5.5KFacebook 4.7KTwitter 27.2KInstagram 5.1K Avg Length 37 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

47. The Truth

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The Truth makes short, cinematic stories meant to be listened to closely, like short films for your ears. Each episode is a brand new story with a new cast of characters, and a whole new world to explore. Some are suspenseful, others funny, or shocking, or uplifting. What you're guaranteed is incredible performances, thoughtful writing, and detailed, immersive sound design that pulls you in and never lets go. If you're new, some good starting places are: The Joke, Operation Skillshot, Here I Am, Dark End of the Mall, Silvia's Blood, or Can You Help Me Find My Mom...more Host Jonathan Mitchell
Producer/Network Radiotopia
Email ****@thetruthpodcast.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 250k-1M
Recent Guests Randy Thom, Jim McKee +13 more
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 5.2KFacebook 8KTwitter 8.6KInstagram 3.3K Avg Length 33 min Format Medium form Since Nov 2011 Get Email Contact

48. Forensic Files

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Forensic Files is a pioneer in the field of fact-based, high-tech, dramatic storytelling. This series of television programs delves into the world of forensic science, profiling intriguing crimes, accidents, and outbreaks of disease from around the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.more Producer/Network HLN
Email ****@discovery.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 250k-1M
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 4.8K Avg Length 21 min Format Medium form Since Jan 2020 Get Email Contact

49. Scary Stories Told in the Dark — A Horror Fiction Anthology Series

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Scary Stories Told in the Dark is a horror fiction podcast, spun off from Chilling Tales for Dark Nights and its popular YouTube channel of the same name. The show stars voice actor Malcolm Blackwood as both host and narrator, and features the hand-picked work of hundreds of talented authors. Sleep well, listeners… if you can.more Hosts Otis Jiry, Malcolm Blackwood
Producer/Network Chilling Entertainment, LLC & Studio71
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 250k-1M
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 4.4KFacebook 1.6KInstagram 217 Avg Length 39 min Format Medium form Since Dec 2017 Get Email Contact

50. StoryCorps

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Stories of the human heart. A candid, unscripted conversation between two people about what's really important in life: love, loss, family, friendship. When the world seems out of hand, tune in to StoryCorps and be reminded of the things that matter most.more Host Kamilah Kashanie
Producer/Network NPR
Email ****@storycorps.org
Estimated Monthly Listeners 250k-1M
Recent Guest Dan Leger
Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 4.4KFacebook 7.9KTwitter 4.6KInstagram 3.1K Avg Length 22 min Format Medium form Since Jan 2019 Get Email Contact

51. Real Ghost Stories Online

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Get ready to have your spine tingling and your hairs standing on end with the Daily Paranormal Podcast hosted by Tony Brueski. This show is no joke - it's packed with real-life horror stories of ghosts, demons, haunted houses, possessions, shadow people, and all things supernatural that will leave you quivering with fear...more Host Tony Brueski
Producer/Network Real Ghost Stories Online
Email ****@realghoststoriesonline.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 250k-1M
Apple Rating 4.2/5Apple Reviews 4.3KFacebook 99.8KTwitter 15.9KInstagram 11.6K Avg Length 24 min Format Medium form Since Aug 2019 Get Email Contact

52. Scary Horror Stories by Dr. NoSleep

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Welcome to the realm of Dr. NoSleep® — home of diabolical horror stories, creepypastas, and original scary stories. This horror podcast features professional human narration, immersive sound design, and human-written horror fiction—no AI stories or voices. New episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 1 PM EST. Follow now and enable notifications to stay up to date on the darkest stories on the Internet. For advertising opportunities, book directly through Gumball.fm. * * * OWNERSHIP DISCLAIMER: This podcast is not associated with The NoSleep Podcast or its host in any way...more Producer/Network Dr. NoSleep Studios
Email ****@drnosleep.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 250k-1M
Recent Guests Jake Bible, Dave Kavanaugh +2 more
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 4.1K Avg Length 107 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

53. Crossing the Line with M. William Phelps

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Crossing the Line is a true crime podcast revealing cold cases of the missing and murdered, told start-to-finish each week. Using the campfire storytelling style that made Paper Ghosts a #1 hit on Apple Podcasts, host/investigative journalist/New York Times bestselling true crime author M. William Phelps connects deeply with families touched by violent crime - he understands them, because he is one of them...more Host M. William Phelps
Email ****@comcast.net
Estimated Monthly Listeners 250k-1M
Recent Guests Kim Langwell, Sherri Miller +9 more
Apple Rating 4.2/5Apple Reviews 4K Avg Length 38 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

54. Crime Salad

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Truth. Awareness. Accountability. Crime Salad is a top-ranked true crime podcast hosted by husband-and-wife duo Ashley and Ricky. Each week, they deliver in-depth coverage of real crime stories, unsolved cases, missing persons, and criminal investigations that demand closer attention. With careful research and thoughtful storytelling, they examine the evidence, the timelines, and the systemic failures that shape each case...more Hosts Ashley Plum, Rickey Plum
Producer/Network BLACKCAT | Realm
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 250k-1M
Recent Guests John Paul Miller, Daniel Morcombe +4 more
Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 3.9K Avg Length 46 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

55. Obscura: A True Crime Podcast

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The darkest true crime cases are the ones you've never heard of. Obscura investigates murders written off as accidents, disappearances dismissed as runaways, and obscure cases buried in forgotten files. Host Justin Drown delivers unflinching investigations through real archival audio, court records, and graphic forensic detail. No comedy. No sanitized narratives. Only the complete truth. New episodes every Tuesday.more Host Justin Drown
Producer/Network Black Label
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 50k-250k
Recent Guests Ray Coriell, Tina Marie Ramirez +8 more
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 3.5KFacebook 8.8KTwitter 8.9KInstagram 4.7K Avg Length 34 min Format Medium form Since Apr 2018 Get Email Contact

56. Killer Instinct

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Every Wednesday, join Savannah Brymer as she delves into the gripping and mysterious world of true crime, where each case uncovers hidden truths and unexpected twists. From infamous serial killers to haunting missing person mysteries, Killer Instinct goes beyond the headlines to seek justice and uncover the emotional depths of each story. With meticulous research and heartfelt storytelling, Savannah sheds light on untold tales of resilience, loss, and the relentless pursuit of truth, inviting listeners to journey through the darkest corners of human nature—and the strength of those left behind.Get the ad-free version here: https://killerinstinct.supercast.tech/For advertising opportunities please email..more Host Savannah Brymer
Producer/Network Studio71
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 50k-250k
Recent Guests Pam Hargan, Helen Hargan +4 more
Apple Rating 4.2/5Apple Reviews 3.4K Avg Length 47 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

57. Love and Radio

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Nick van der Kolk's Love and Radio features in-depth, otherworldly-produced interviews with an eclectic range of subjects, from the seedy to the sublime. Get inside the mind of a rogue taxidermist. Find out what it's like to experience a stroke firsthand. Or spend time with an artist who gives away her life savings every night. You've never heard anything like it before.more Host Nick van der Kolk
Producer/Network Love and Radio
Email ****@loveandradio.org
Estimated Monthly Listeners 50k-250k
Recent Guests Sandor Katz, Larry Garrett +3 more
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 3.3KFacebook 15.6KTwitter 15.1KInstagram 5K Avg Length 39 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

58. Selected Shorts

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Our greatest actors transport us through the magic of fiction, one short story at a time. Sometimes funny. Always moving. Selected Shorts connects you to the world with a rich diversity of voices from literature, film, theater, and comedy. New episodes every Thursday, from Symphony Space.more Host Meg Wolitzer
Producer/Network Symphony Space
Email ****@symphonyspace.org
Estimated Monthly Listeners 50k-250k
Recent Guests Jonathan Lethem, Brendan Hunt +47 more
Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 3.3KFacebook 23KTwitter 10.3KInstagram 14.7K Avg Length 58 min Format Long form Since Jan 2021 Get Email Contact

59. The New Yorker: The Writer's Voice - New Fiction from The New Yorker

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New Yorker fiction writers read their stories.
Host Deborah Treisman
Producer/Network The New Yorker
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 50k-250k
Recent Guests Chang-rae Lee, Thomas McGuane +25 more
Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 3.2KFacebook 5.4MTwitter 8.3MInstagram 9.2M Avg Length 40 min Format Long form Since Apr 2017 Get Email Contact

60. The Killafornia Dreaming Podcast

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A deep dive into the darker side of the Golden State hosted by Roseanne with a quietly intense storytelling style and is always ad-free
Host Roseanne Sinclair
Producer/Network Roseanne
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 50k-250k
Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 2.4KTwitter 6.4KInstagram 2.3K Avg Length 92 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

61. What Was That Like - True Stories. Real People.

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A storytelling podcast, with first-hand amazing stories presented by Scott Johnson and Meredith Hackwith Edwards. Each storyteller tells their own personal true story, with all the details of what happened. Animal attacks, plane crashes, mass shootings, and more you'll hear what happened directly from the person who experienced it, and the inspirational outcome of how they came out on the other side. more Hosts Scott Johnson, Meredith Hackwith Edwards
Producer/Network Scott Johnson & Glassbox Media.
Email ****@whatwasthatlike.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 50k-250k
Recent Guests Elaina, John +16 more
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 2.2KFacebook 2.1KTwitter 768 Avg Length 42 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

62. Horror Hill — A Horror Fiction Anthology and Scary Stories Series Podcast

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Horror Hill is a horror fiction 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 as both host and narrator, and features the hand-picked work of hundreds of talented authors. You haven't found the darkness. The darkness has found you.more Host Erik Peabody
Producer/Network Chilling Entertainment, LLC & Studio71
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 50k-250k
Recent Guests J.R. Hamantaschen, Jesse Pullins +1 more
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 2.1KFacebook 17.2KTwitter 3KInstagram 4.4K Avg Length 70 min Format Long form Since Feb 2018 Get Email Contact

63. A Paranormal Chicks

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We are a 'pair of normal' chicks who love to talk about true crime & the paranormal. Join us every week as we creep it real with our style of conversational storytelling. Each episode will have one story of true crime and one of the paranormal variety. Creep it real, and don't get scared!more Hosts Donna Elwin, Kerri Easterling West
Producer/Network A Paranormal Chicks
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 50k-250k
Recent Guests Edward Leedskalnin, Samantha Josephson +3 more
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 2KFacebook 7.3KTwitter 2KInstagram 7.4K Avg Length 67 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

64. True Crime Campfire

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Join hosts Katie and Whitney for a different kind of true crime podcast. You can start with season 1, The Puppet Master and the Prince of Darkness, a deep dive into the most bizarre murder case you've never heard of. Or start with season 2, which covers a different stranger-than-fiction story each week. This bingeworthy show combines meticulous research with a refreshing mix of comic relief and seamless storytelling...more Hosts Katie, Whitney
Producer/Network True Crime Campfire
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 50k-250k
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 2KFacebook 7.7KTwitter 1.6KInstagram 8.1K Avg Length 50 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

65. Let's Talk About Sects

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Let's Talk About Sects is an award-winning monthly podcast focusing on a different cult each episode. Sarah takes a storytelling, deep dive approach, looking at the history of a sect's leaders, the recruitment of members, their experiences, psychological aspects, and notable incidents during its existence. You can support us on Patreon , with a one-off donation , or grab some merch . Sarah Steel's debut book Do As I Say is available now ...more Host Sarah Steel
Estimated Monthly Listeners 50k-250k
Recent Guests Harrison Hill, Dominique Bayens +10 more
Apple Rating 4.1/5Apple Reviews 1.8K Avg Length 64 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

66. Murder, She Told

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Maine and New England true crime with original interviews and detailed documentary style storytelling.Murder, She Told is an award winning, true crime podcast shedding light on the cold cases, missing persons, and crime stories that often get overlooked of Maine, New England, and small towns from away.Murder, She Told uses detailed storytelling with an investigative twist, and weaves in original interviews with friends, family, and investigators close to the case...more Producer/Network Kristen Seavey | QCODE
Email ****@qcodemedia.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 50k-250k
Recent Guests Cairenn Binder, Laurah Norton +4 more
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 1.7KFacebook 35.5KTwitter 1.6K Avg Length 44 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

67. Anything For Selena

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Maria García combines rigorous reporting with impassioned storytelling to honor Selena Quintanilla's life and legacy. She also explores the indelible mark she left on Latino identity and belonging, whether it's fatherhood, big-butt politics, and the fraught relationship with whiteness and language. Anything for Selena has been named an Apple Podcasts Series Essential. more Host Maria García
Producer/Network WBUR
Email ****@bu.edu
Estimated Monthly Listeners 50k-250k
Recent Guest Maya Murillo
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 1.6KFacebook 102.3KInstagram 64.5K Avg Length 33 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

68. Radio Diaries

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First-person diaries, sound portraits, and hidden chapters of history from Peabody Award-winning producer Joe Richman and the Radio Diaries team. From teenagers to octogenarians, prisoners to prison guards, bra saleswomen to lighthouse keepers. The extraordinary stories of ordinary life. Radio Diaries is a proud member of Radiotopia, from PRX. Learn more at radiotopia.fmmore Host Joe Richman
Producer/Network Radiotopia
Email ****@radiodiaries.org
Estimated Monthly Listeners 50k-250k
Recent Guests Bridgette McGee, Leqaa Kordia +1 more
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 1.6KFacebook 12.1KTwitter 11.2K Avg Length 21 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

69. Nocturne

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A storytelling show that explores the night, the landscape of the unseen, and how thoughts, feelings and behaviors transform in the dark
Host Vanessa Lowe
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 50k-250k
Recent Guests Nathanael Gray, Joel Shupack +2 more
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 1.6K Avg Length 36 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

70. True Crime Brewery

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Hosts Jill Harrison, Richard Lampert
Producer/Network Tiegrabber Podcasts
Email ****@tiegrabber.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 50k-250k
Recent Guests Jim Boucher, Daryl Barber
Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 1.6KFacebook 3.3KTwitter 1.8KInstagram 30.8K Avg Length 85 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

71. Documentary on One Podcast

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Multi award winning documentaries from Ireland and beyond telling real life stories. With over 1,800 documentaries on offer, the Documentary On One Podcast has the largest archive of documentaries available in the world, dating as far back as 1954, right up to the present day. Winner of over 400 national and international awards. Producer of podcast series 'Where is Jón?', 'The Real Carrie Jade', 'Runaway Joe', 'Finding Samantha', 'Tiger Roll', 'GunPlot' and 'The Nobody Zone'. Immerse yourself in a world of sound, story and character.more Host Peter Mulryan
Producer/Network RTÉ
Email ****@rte.ie
Estimated Monthly Listeners 50k-250k
Recent Guest Meg Daly
Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 1.4K Avg Length 31 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

72. The Other Stories | Sci-Fi, Horror, Thriller, WTF Stories

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These aren't the stories your mother used to tell you ... no, these are The Other Stories. The Other Stories is a weekly short story podcast. A modern take on The Twilight Zone, Tales From The Crypt, or The Outer Limits. Sci-Fi, Horror, Thriller, WTF stories delivered right to your podcast feed every Monday morning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.more Hosts James Barnett, Luke Kondor
Producer/Network The Other Stories+
Email ****@live.com.au
Estimated Monthly Listeners 50k-250k
Recent Guests Lily, Justin Fife +3 more
Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 1.1KFacebook 1.4KTwitter 1.3KInstagram 1.9K Avg Length 16 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

73. Goop Tales — Storytelling Podcast for Kids

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Goop Tales is a screen-free audio adventure podcast for kids ages 4 9. Original kids stories packed with wild characters, surprising twists, and worlds that spark imagination — no screen required. Each episode follows a Goop — a funny little character named after a naughty habit — who travels to a real place in the world and learns something along the way. These children's stories teach geography, vocabulary, and character development the way kids actually absorb things: through their ears and imagination...more Host Maria Calanchini
Email ****@gooptales.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 50k-250k
Recent Guests Rushem, Lovalina +8 more
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 925Facebook 527Twitter 38Instagram 2.6K Avg Length 32 min Format Medium form Since Aug 2016 Get Email Contact

74. Story Worthy

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Each week Hollywood's most talented people in the entertainment industry share true, personal stories on the Story Worthy Podcast. Story Worthy celebrates 15 years of podcasting in July 2025 and has over 850 episodes recorded. Christine Blackburn is the creator, host and producer of Story Worthy, Story Smash the Storytelling Game Show, and My Life In 3 Songs exclusively on Spotify. Listen to the entire episode wherever you hear podcasts...more Host Christine Blackburn
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Recent Guests Danny Zuker, Abby Schachner +19 more
Apple Rating 4.1/5Apple Reviews 587Instagram 3.3K Avg Length 50 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

75. Stories Fables Ghostly Tales

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Japanese true crime and Japanese folklore. Each episode pairs one real criminal case with the myth that shares its structure. Sada Abe and the jorogumo. The Saitama kennel murders and the inugami. Inokashira Park and the noppera-bo. Stories Fables Ghostly Tales has been running since 2017, with more than 1000 episodes and over one million listens. Hosted by the Tale Teller. Alongside the Japanese series you will find creepypasta, NoSleep, Let's Not Meet, ghost stories, urban legends, Old Time Radio, Project Gutenberg classics and original horror audio drama. New episodes every week...more Producer/Network Stories Fables Ghostly Tales Podcast
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 320Facebook 1.1KTwitter 570Instagram 623 Avg Length 36 min Format Medium form Since Dec 2017 Get Email Contact

76. LeVar Burton Reads

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The best short fiction, handpicked by the best voice in podcasting and presented in 3D immersive audio. In every episode, host LeVar Burton (Roots, Reading Rainbow, Star Trek) invites you to take a break from your daily life, and dive into a great story. LeVar's narration blends with gorgeous soundscapes to bring stories by Stephen King, Toni Morrison, Nnedi Okorafor, Kurt Vonnegut, Ken Liu and more to life. So, if you're ready, let's take a deep breath...Our immersive audio is best with headphones! If you'd prefer to listen without immersive audio, visit levarburtonpodcast.com/mono.more Host Levar Burton
Producer/Network LeVar Burton and Stitcher
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1M+
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 19.4KFacebook 19.6KTwitter 45.1KInstagram 29K Avg Length 41 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

77. White Lies

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On the morning of August 21, 1991, a group of Cuban detainees took over a federal prison in Talladega, Alabama, and demanded their freedom. But how did they get here? And what became of them after? In season two of NPR's Pulitzer-finalist show, we unspool a decades-long story about immigration, indefinite detention, and a secret list. It's a story about a betrayal at the heart of our country's ideals...more Hosts Chip Brantley, Andrew Beck Grace
Producer/Network NPR
Email ****@npr.org
Estimated Monthly Listeners 250k-1M
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 13KTwitter 7.8MInstagram 8.4M Avg Length 47 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

78. What Really Happened?

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We live in an age where news comes at us fast, and from all angles. We see a headline that catches our attention, but often just skim the surface, before the next headline comes along. In Season 3, award-winning documentarian Andrew Jenks uses the power of great storytelling to take us on a journey through the biggest scandals to recently hit headlines. He'll unravel the layers, bringing to life key figures, and shedding light on the important, yet overlooked components to paint the entire picture...more Host Andrew Jenks
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 250k-1M
Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 3.9KFacebook 175.9KTwitter 75KInstagram 60.6K Avg Length 31 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

79. The Mortified Podcast

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The Mortified Podcast is a storytelling series where adults share the embarrassing things they created as kids—diaries, letters, lyrics & beyond—in front of total strangers. PS: It totally likes you. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia, from PRX. Learn more at radiotopia.fm.  -------------------// CREDITS: Podcast produced and hosted by Neil Katcher and David Nadelberg. Stage show created by David Nadelberg. Learn more: GetMortified.com.  // TV: Watch our concert film, Mortified Nation, and our 6-part mini series, The Mortified Guide, now on Tubi and other platforms...more Hosts Neil Katcher, David Nadelberg
Producer/Network Radiotopia
Email ****@getmortified.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 50k-250k
Recent Guests Joey McIntyre, Tyrel Hartman +4 more
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 2.9KFacebook 30.2KTwitter 9.4KInstagram 7K Avg Length 36 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

80. Dirty Diana

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As an escape from her carefully curated life and dying marriage, Diana (Demi Moore) secretly runs an erotic website where women reveal their intimate sexual fantasies. Starring and executive produced by Demi Moore.This six-part adult drama is created & directed by Shana Feste and produced by QCODE Media, an award-winning storytelling company specializing in immersive scripted fiction. For more information please visit qcodemedia.com.Dirty Diana is presented by Dipsea. Desire is a fire to be stoked...more Host Demi Moore
Producer/Network QCODE
Email ****@dirtydianabook.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 50k-250k
Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 2.8KFacebook 2.3KTwitter 7.9KInstagram 24.2K Avg Length 23 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

81. Committed

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Join host Jo Piazza as she delves into the hilarious, heartbreaking and inspiring stories of couples of all kinds who've soldiered through unimaginable circumstances, and after the longest of days, still want to wake up next to one another in the morning.more Host Jo Piazza
Producer/Network iHeartPodcasts
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 50k-250k
Recent Guests Cynthia Heyd, Leslie White +11 more
Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 1.9KFacebook 1.7KTwitter 575Instagram 4.5K Avg Length 36 min Format Medium form Since May 2018 Get Email Contact

82. Soft Voice

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Lydia was perfect, because Soft Voice told her exactly what to do and what to say. But one day, Soft Voice left. SOFT VOICE is an immersive audiodrama about imposter syndrome, perfectionism, and self-loathing starring Naomi Scott, Bel Powley and Olivia Cooke, written and directed by James Bloor.Soft Voice has been chosen for Apple Podcasts Series Essentials, spotlighting the pinnacle of podcasting, celebrating the finest storytelling and the medium's greatest achievements. Listen ad-free on Apple Podcasts this month.~~~Enjoy Soft Voice uninterrupted (no mid rolls) on QCODE+...more Hosts Naomi Scott, Bel Powley, Olivia Cooke
Producer/Network QCODE
Email ****@qcodemedia.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 50k-250k
Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 1.8KFacebook 2.3KTwitter 7.9KInstagram 24.2K Avg Length 24 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

83. UnFictional

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In this season of Unfictional, Stories of Transformation, and the ways in which the world — and all of us — have fundamentally changed since the pandemic began. One man watched his children suddenly turn into grown-ups, while another upended every part of his life. Someone else had to learn to live with hardship and found their true identity along the way, all while living in two worlds. Meanwhile, a subculture ascends, one reporter explores Olvera Street, and another finds an old notebook filled with memories from his time in a cabin. It's UnFictional, hosted by Bob Carlson.more Host Bob Carlson
Producer/Network KCRW
Email ****@kcrw.org
Estimated Monthly Listeners 50k-250k
Apple Rating 4.1/5Apple Reviews 1KFacebook 4.3KTwitter 2.9KInstagram 244.8K Avg Length 27 min Format Medium form Since Sep 2010 Get Email Contact

84. The Stoop Storytelling Series

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The Stoop showcases the extraordinary true stories of 'ordinary' people, told in front of live audiences as large as 1,400. Stoop stories are weird, wonderful, hilarious, and heartbreaking — and, above all, intimate. Founders Laura Wexler and Jessica Henkin host the podcast.The Stoop Storytelling Podcast is hosted by Laura Wexler and Jessica Henkin, produced by Maureen Harvie, and distributed by Your Public Studios. Click here to explore The Stoop's podcast archive prior to August 2022.more Hosts Laura Wexler, Jessica Henkin
Producer/Network WYPR 88.1 FM Baltimore
Email ****@wypr.org
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 262Twitter 2.3K Avg Length 29 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

85. 2 LIVES - Stories Of Transformation

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'We all have two lives. The second begins the moment we realize we have only one.'Stories of people who have faced darkness and how those moments transformed them.2 Lives is hosted and written by Laurel Morales. Valerie Shively is the assistant producer. Pod art and website designed by Christian Arnder, music from Blue Dot Sessions.more Host Laurel Morales
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Recent Guests Laura, Rachel Stone +6 more
Apple Rating 4.2/5Apple Reviews 215Facebook 238Twitter 994Instagram 500 Avg Length 32 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

86. Tell The Bartender - A Storytelling Podcast

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Tell The Bartender is a storytelling podcast hosted by Katharine Heller
Host Katharine Heller
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 119Twitter 2.5K Avg Length 55 min Format Long form Since Jan 2013 Get Email Contact

87. Porchlight Storytelling Series

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Selected stories from Porchlight, San Francisco's longest-running storytelling series, hosted by Arline Klatte and Beth Lisick.Co-founders Beth Lisick and Arline Klatte invite six people from different backgrounds to tell ten-minute true stories without using notes or memorization.more Hosts Arline Klatte, Beth Lisick
Producer/Network Porchlight
Email ****@aklatte.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4/5Apple Reviews 114Twitter 686 Avg Length 61 min Format Long form Since Nov 2011 Get Email Contact

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