Welcome, stranger. Dim the lights, make a cup of tea, get comfy, and remember: you can feel afraid and not be in danger. You're safe here with me... probably.
About the show
Madame Strangeways is your weekly audio sanctuary for true paranormal stories, chilling ghost encounters, and deep dives into the weird stuff that goes bump in the night. Every episode pairs a genuinely eerie but true strange experience with a healthy dose of observation and analysis. Whether it's a shadowy apparition in a cemetery, disembodied singing echoing down a desolate highway on a road trip, or strange electrical anomalies and phantom voices echoing through a family home, we explore what really lies beyond the veil. After every chilling tale, the Madame breaks it all down, wandering through spooky history, dark folklore, supernatural phenomena (na na nanana), and the occasional surprisingly mundane theory to make sense of the chaos.
What you'll discover
- Creepy encounters with supernatural entities, from backyard ghost sightings to entities lurking in historic houses.
- Deep dives into internet urban legends and liminal spaces like The Backrooms.
- Fascinating explorations of global folklore, such as encounters with traditional European entities and village legends.
- Unexplained outdoor anomalies, from unsettling trail experiences to mysterious noises in the wild.
- Breakdowns of internet cryptids, shapeshifters, and modern folklore phenomena.
- Thoughtful, humorous, and sometimes skeptical analysis that balances a love for the supernatural with grounded curiosity.
- A cozy, inclusive community for anyone who loves a good ghost story, regardless of whether you are a devout believer, a hard-nosed skeptic, or some secret third thing.
Who this podcast is for
This show is built for anyone who stays up late reading Reddit horror threads, devours spooky folklore books, or watches ghost hunting videos with equal parts fascination and skepticism. If you've ever experienced something you couldn't explain, or if you just love listening to people who have, you'll feel right at home here. It's for the midnight scrollers, the history buffs with a dark streak, and the curious souls who want a good scare without taking themselves too seriously.
Meet the host
Madame Strangeways is your guide through the veil, serving up a delightful blend of spooky history, deadpan analysis, and genuine affection for the bizarre. Part folklorist, part late-night companion, and entirely obsessed with the unexplained, the Madame is here to help you unpack the universe's weirdest mysteries while keeping you laughing along the way.
Start listening
Ready to take a walk on the strange side? Dive into our archive of ghost stories, cryptid deep dives, and folklore explorations. Follow the podcast on your favorite player, connect with us on Instagram and TikTok @madamestrangeways, and join us for our next trip into the unknown!