Episodes

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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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Jan. 7, 2026

The Goatman of Old Alton Bridge - The Urban Legend of Denton County, Texas | True Paranormal Stories & Spooky Folklore | Ep #48

Join Madame Strangeways for this true paranormal experience by Kai from Polterkaist on YouTube about his visit to the Old Alton Bridge, and how he possibly, maybe, might have pissed off the Goatman... DUN DUN DUN. Stick around after the story to hear all about The Goatman, and Goatmen, and how urban legends and folklore spread and morph over time. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_Alton_Bridge https://wedentondoit.com/blog/2013/10/18/back-in-the-day-goatmans-bridge https://dentonlibr...
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Dec. 17, 2025

The Yule Cat Solstice Strangedive - Iceland's Spooky Holiday Tradition | Ep #47

Join Madame Strangeways for this Solstice Strangedive into Iceland's Yule Cat, a spooky Christmas cryptid of sorts who eats children who haven't received new clothes for Christmas. Spooky history, strange folkore, and festive rabbitholes abound in this yuletide deep dive! Listen to Tapes of Trepidation for my original short story and guest narration of A Very Yule Cat Christmas! Follow the podcast to hear people's true scary ghost stories and strange stories of the unexplained. Sources: The Y...
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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 ...
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Nov. 5, 2025

Three Women in Black | Greek Witches | True Paranormal Stories | Ep #44

Join Madame Strangeways for this true scary paranormal story by Good_Composer_8409 about three women in black seen waiting, perhaps lurking, outside her Grandma's house in the Greek village she lives in. Are they witches? Do they mean harm? We may never know! As always, stick around after the story for spooky folklore and spooky history about the birth of witches and witchcraft in ancient Greece. Follow the podcast to hear more true scary ghost stories and strange stories of the unexplained. ...
Oct. 29, 2025

Strangetober Macabre Minisode #7 | 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 Jason, Duchess and Anonymous 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 ...
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...
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Oct. 22, 2025

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow AKA Brom Bones Apologists Anonymous | Halloween Strangedive | Ep #43

Join Madame Strangeways for this deep dive into the Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving. Learn about the spooky history, culture, and weird folklore surrounding the classic American ghost story of Ichabod Crane and the Headless Horseman himself. And also, happy Strangetober! If you're listening to this to get into the spooky season and set the mood for Halloween, welcome!! Follow the podcast to hear more true scary ghost stories and strange stories of the unexplained. Remember, Strang...
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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Sept. 10, 2025

The Conjuring 4 (The Smurls) Part 2 | The True Story of the Warrens' Paranormal Case | Ep #40

Part 2! The true spooky story behind the Smurl family haunting, AKA The Conjuring: Last Rites, one of the Warrens' paranormal case files. (You don't need to see any of the Conjuring movies to enjoy this episode.) Make sure you listen to part 1 before listening to this episode! Join Madame Strangeways on a strange trip through strange rabbit holes as she exposes the truth behind the movie and examines Ed and Lorraine Warren's involvement. Was it all a hoax? Were the Smurls and the Warrens just ...
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Sept. 3, 2025

EXPOSED: The Conjuring: Last Rites | The TRUE Story of the Smurl Haunting and the Warrens' paranormal case file | Ep #39 Part 1

Part 1: Learn the true spooky story behind the Smurl family haunting, AKA The Conjuring: Last Rites, one of the Warrens' paranormal case files. (You don't need to see any of the Conjuring movies to enjoy this episode.) Join Madame Strangeways on a strange trip through strange rabbit holes as she exposes the truth behind the movie and examines Ed and Lorraine Warren's involvement. Was it all a hoax? Were the Smurls and the Warrens just after fame and fortune? Or were the Smurls truly experiencing unexplained paranormal activity in the form of a demon? Join me to expose this ghost story and shine a light on this horror movie based on a true story... allegedly. Also, there's a lot of discussion of demonic sexual assault due to the Smurls and the Warrens making those claims, so please listen with care if SA is a sensitive topic for you.
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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...
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July 2, 2025

Enfield Poltergeist: The True Story Behind The Conjuring 2 | The Warrens' Paranormal Case Revealed | Ep #35

Explore the true strange story behind the Enfield Poltergeist, a possibly true ghost story intertwined with the Warrens’ paranormal case files, and the basis for the movie The Conjuring 2. Learn the true story behind the claims of Ed & Lorraine Warren, famous "paranormal investigators" slash "demonologists." You don't need to have seen any of the Conjuring films to listen. Did Janet Hodgson pull off a hoax? Did the Warrens really save the day? Were the Hodgson kids really possessed by a Poltergeist named Bill? You decide.
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June 18, 2025

Humpty Dumpty | True Spooky Stories of the Paranormal | Ep #34

This true spooky story takes us to Butlin's Holiday Park in England and to Daniel's childhood bedroom, where he and his brother both witness the ghost of a creature they never expected to see... Humpty Dumpty. Thank you to Daniel Barton for sending in his true strange story of the unexplained. Remember: you can feel afraid and not be in danger. ❤ A huge, spooky thank you to my Patrons! TJ Hodder, Gmanmusic, Ted, Keith, & Tori! ❤ ➽⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join My Patreon!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get an EXCLUSIVE sticker/decal t...