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True Ghost Stories Episodes

Listen to real-life accounts of ghostly encounters and paranormal experiences shared by listeners, featuring analyses that explore the possible explanations behind the supernatural.
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July 8, 2026

Burial Mounds in South Korea: A Marine's True Paranormal Experience | True Ghost Stories & Spooky Folklore | Ep #61

What happens when an OPFOR Marine training exercise leads you straight into the middle of burial mounds in rural South Korea, and ghostly footsteps start tracking you through the woods? You run, because absolutely not. Get outta there! Join Madame Strangeways for this true ghost story by Anonymous. Stick around after the story for paranormal and mundane theories: Was it the ghosts of the long dead heard moving around them in the woods? Was it one of his Marine buddies messing with them? Listen ...
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June 24, 2026

The Tudor Ghost | True Ghost Stories & Spooky Folklore | Ep #60

Join Madame Strangeways for this real life ghost story in which Luke meets one of the many ghosts in his ex's menagerie, who turns out to be a boy from the Tudor period. What makes certain people ghost magnets? Did Luke really experience a spirit? And what fashion would a Tudor ghost be wearing? We ask the important questions here at Madame Strangeways. Stick around after the story to hear all about my mundane and skeptical theories about all this paranormal activity happening in Andy's home!...
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June 10, 2026

Phantom Singing: Road Trip Edition | True Ghost Stories & Strange Theories | Ep #59

Join Madame Strangeways for this true unexplained story about disembodied singing heard by Spiritual_Friend_235 and their mother while on a road trip in the middle of nowhere. What could have caused them to hear music that had nothing to do with their phones or the car radio?! Stick around after the story for paranormal and mundane theories: is it musical roads that play music as you drive over them? Or perhaps a siren song luring them to some strange place? Or maybe it's aliens!! 👁️ Follo...
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May 13, 2026

157 Year Old House | True Paranormal Stories & Spooky Folklore | Ep #57

Join Madame Strangeways for this real life ghost story in which Andy experiences paranormal encounters from three separate ghosts in his 157 year old home. How many ghosts would be too many ghosts for you? Oh, and don't forget the ghost kitties. Stick around after the story to hear all about my mundane and skeptical theories about all this paranormal activity happening in Andy's home! Follow the podcast to hear more true scary ghost stories and strange stories of the unexplained. Remember, St...
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April 29, 2026

Clarence Street Time Slip in Staines, Surrey, London | True Scary Stories & Spooky Folklore | Ep #56

Join Madame Strangeways for this true paranormal experience by Izzy about the strange slip through time, some might say a timeslip, during his walk home along Clarence Street in Staines, Surrey, London, UK. Did Izzy really accidentally step into another time or another dimension? England is flush with time slips for some reason, so maybe so! Stick around after the story to hear all about my mundane and skeptical theories about what could possibly explain something as unexplainable as a time slip.
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April 15, 2026

The Australian Tree Shaker | True Paranormal Stories & Spooky Folklore | Ep #55

Join Madame Strangeways for this true paranormal experience by lost_xtic3934 about the strange figure seen in southern Australia that seemed to be behind a eucalyptus tree falling out of nowhere. Eerie!! Stick around after the story to hear all about my mundane and skeptical theories about what could possibly explain a mysterious figure harassing local trees, including some local folklore, because why not. Follow the podcast to hear more true scary ghost stories and strange stories of the unex...
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April 1, 2026

Disembodied Growling | True Paranormal Stories & Spooky Folklore | Ep #54

Join Madame Strangeways for this true paranormal experience by Anonymous about a terrifying growling noise that came from seemingly thin air, witnessed by Anon and their partner in an AirBnb. A haunted AirBnb, perhaps?? Stick around after the story to hear all about my mundane and skeptical theories about what could possibly explain a disembodied growling, including some auditory trickery, because why not. Follow the podcast to hear more true scary ghost stories and strange stories of the ...
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March 4, 2026

Glowing Figure in Nagpur India | True Paranormal Stories & Spooky Folklore | Ep #52

Join Madame Strangeways for this true paranormal experience by Ameya about the strange glowing figure he and a girlfriend encountered while riding his scooter in the forest of Nagpur, India. Stick around after the story to hear all about my mundane and skeptical theories about what could possibly explain a mysterious glowing silhouette, including some local folklore, because why not. Follow the podcast to hear more true scary ghost stories and strange stories of the unexplained. Remember, Str...
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Feb. 18, 2026

I Think Something is in My Parents' House | True Paranormal Stories & Spooky Folklore | Ep #51

Join Madame Strangeways for this true paranormal experience by Mia about the strange, unexplained happenings in her parents' house, like phantom voices and strange electrical occurrences (perhaps even electromagnetic activity?!). Stick around after the story to hear all about my mundane and skeptical theories behind this haunting phenomenon (doo dooooo doodoodoo). Follow the podcast to hear more true scary ghost stories and strange stories of the unexplained. Thank you to Tori for granting pe...
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Feb. 4, 2026

The Lady | True Paranormal Stories & Spooky Folklore | Ep #50

Join Madame Strangeways for this true paranormal experience by Tori about the ghostly apparition in her mother's home called only "The Lady." Eeeeek. Stick around after the story to hear all about my mundane and skeptical theories behind this haunting phenomenon (doo dooooo doodoodoo). Follow the podcast to hear more true scary ghost stories and strange stories of the unexplained. Thank you to Tori for granting permission to read her story. Remember, Strangers & Strangelings & Strangecetera: ...
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Jan. 21, 2026

Appalachian Trail Mystery | True Paranormal Stories & Spooky Folklore | Ep #49

Join Madame Strangeways for this true paranormal experience by Poppy the Masked Keaton about his experience during a hike in the Appalachian Trail (the ol' AT) while there to spread someone's ashes. Stick around after the story to hear all about the paranormal and mundane or skeptical theories about what happened to Poppy. Follow the podcast to hear more true scary ghost stories and strange stories of the unexplained. Thank you to Kai for granting permission to read his story. Rem...
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Dec. 3, 2025

The Disappearing Cabin | True Paranormal Stories & Spooky History | Ep #46

Join Madame Strangeways for this true scary paranormal story by Kaycee from Reddit about a cabin in the woods that appeared once and was then never seen again... DUN DUN DUN. Stick around after the spooky story for some theories, both from a believer POV and a skeptical POV, for what could possibly explain the missing cabin. Follow the podcast to hear more true scary ghost stories and strange stories of the unexplained. Thank you to Kaycee for granting permission to read their story from Redd...
Nov. 19, 2025

Unexplained House Shaking | True Paranormal Stories & Spooky History | Ep #45

Join Madame Strangeways for this true scary paranormal story by DC from Reddit about a harrowing, unexplained experience in her family's home that haunted them to this day. Stick around after the story for some attempts at mundane and naturalistic explanations for what happened at the house. Follow the podcast to hear more true scary ghost stories and strange stories of the unexplained. Thank you to DC for granting permission to read their story from Reddit. Remember, Strangers & Strangelings ...
Oct. 27, 2025

Strangetober Macabre Minisode #6 | True Paranormal Stories for Halloween

All October long, Madame Strangeways celebrates Strangetober and Strangeoween with bonus mini episodes of spooky paranormal stories for Halloween! These macabre minisodes are narrations only, no commentary, but full episodes will still be released every other Wednesday as usual. Thank you to Sam and brembole660 for granting permission to read their stories from Reddit. Remember, Strangers & Strangelings & Strangecetera: you can feel afraid and not be in danger. ❤ A huge, spooky thank you to my...
Oct. 20, 2025

Strangetober Macabre Minisode #5 | True Paranormal Stories for Halloween

All October long, Madame Strangeways celebrates Strangetober and Strangeoween with bonus mini episodes of spooky paranormal stories for Halloween! These macabre minisodes are narrations only, no commentary, but full episodes will still be released every other Wednesday as usual. Thank you to Standard Debate, Anonymous and Avanoon for granting permission to read their stories from Reddit. Remember, Strangers & Strangelings & Strangecetera: you can feel afraid and not be in danger. ❤ A huge, spo...
Oct. 15, 2025

Strangetober Macabre Minisode #4 | True Paranormal Stories for Halloween

All October long, join Madame Strangeways with bonus mini episodes of spooky paranormal stories for Halloween, er, sorry, Strangeoween! These Strangetober macabre minisodes are narrations only, no commentary, but full episodes will still be released every other Wednesday as usual. Thank you to Megan, kawaiidemonbunny and Chris for granting permission to read their stories from Reddit. Remember, Strangers & Strangelings & Strangecetera: you can feel afraid and not be in danger. ❤ A huge, spooky...
Oct. 13, 2025

Strangetober Macabre Minisode #3 | True Paranormal Stories for Halloween

All October long, join Madame Strangeways with bonus mini episodes of spooky stories for Halloween, er, sorry, Strangeoween! These Strangetober macabre minisodes are narrations only, no commentary, but full episodes will still be released every other Wednesday as usual. Thank you to Anonymous, Lea and rumbleskunk for granting permission to read their stories from Reddit. Remember, Strangers & Strangelings & Strangecetera: you can feel afraid and not be in danger. ❤ A huge, spooky thank you to ...
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Oct. 7, 2025

4am Footsteps | True Paranormal Stories | Ep #42

Join Madame Strangeways for this true scary paranormal story about phantom footsteps from above... but there's no attic. And to make things worse, the footsteps are accompanied by the sound of something heavy dragging behind them. Eeeeeek. A terrifying experience to be sure! And also, happy Strangetober! If you're listening to this to get into the spooky season and set the mood for Halloween, welcome!! As always, stick around after the story for a spectral analysis as well as possible mundane e...
Oct. 6, 2025

Strangetober Macabre Minisode #2 | True Paranormal Stories for Halloween

All October long, Madame Strangeways celebrates Strangetober and Strangeoween with bonus mini episodes of spooky stories for Halloween! These macabre minisodes are narrations only, no commentary, but full episodes will still be released every other Wednesday as usual.Thank you to Meredith, Anonymous and bananaanna2008 for granting permission to read their stories from Reddit. Remember, Strangers & Strangelings & Strangecetera: you can feel afraid and not be in danger. ❤ A huge, spooky thank you...
Oct. 1, 2025

Strangetober Macabre Minisode #1 | True Spooky Stories for Halloween

All October long, Madame Strangeways celebrates Strangetober and Strangeoween with bonus mini episodes! These macabre minisodes are narrations only, no commentary, but full episodes will still be released every other Wednesday as usual. Thank you to Burtthebaker, Anonymous and Ryan for granting permission to read their story from Reddit. Remember, Strangers & Strangelings & Strangecetera: you can feel afraid and not be in danger. ❤ A huge, spooky thank you to my Patrons! TJ Hodder, Gmanmusic, ...
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Sept. 24, 2025

Teddy Ruxpin and the Haunted Frog Figurine | True Paranormal Stories | Ep #41

Join Madame Strangeways for this true scary paranormal story about a possibly cursed ceramic frog and a possibly possessed Teddy Ruxpin doll that torment poor Rob in his childhood. As always, stick around after the story for a spectral analysis and some spooky pop culture history from the Madame about this haunting, and let me know where you land believer or skeptic! Follow the podcast to hear more true scary ghost stories and strange stories of the unexplained. Thank you to Rob for granting pe...
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Aug. 20, 2025

Haunted Monastery in Italy | True Scary Ghost Stories | Ep #38

Join Madame Strangeways for this true paranormal story set in an old Italian monastery. Was it the ghost of a monk haunting the halls? Or is there something more mundane and scientific to explain it? As always, stick around after the story for a spectral analysis from the Madame about this haunting, and let me know where you land: team believer or team skeptic! Thank you to Running_Chamomile for granting permission to read their story from Reddit. Remember, Strangers & Strangelings & Strangec...
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Aug. 6, 2025

The Demon in the Woods | True Scary Paranormal Stories | Ep #37

Is it a demon lurking in the woods behind Holly's home? Does it feed off the negative energy of her dad and her arguing? And actually, what even IS a demon, anyway? As always, stick around after the story for a spectral analysis from the Madame about this haunting and some spooky history about the origins of demons as we know them. Thank you to Holly for granting permission to read their story. Remember, Strangers & Strangelings & Strangecetera: you can feel afraid and not be in danger. ❤ A hu...
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July 15, 2025

The Boy at the Bottom of the Stairs | True Ghost Stories | Ep #36

We're back in Wales, in an old, haunted manor house used as a care home. We love a classic ghost story. As always, stick around after the story for a spectral analysis from the Madame about this haunting and learn a little spooky history and folklore about the fate of manor houses in the UK in the wake of World War I. Thank you to OMGrealUFO for granting permission to read their story. Remember, Strangers & Strangelings & Strangecetera: you can feel afraid and not be in danger. ❤ A huge, spooky...