8 podcasts to celebrate Halloween

8 family-friendly podcasts to celebrate Halloween

Some kids can’t get enough of ghosts, ghouls and other scary creatures that lurk in the dark. And Halloween is the perfect time to celebrate all things spooky.

In the last two weeks leading up to Halloween, celebrate the last days of the spooky season with some Halloween podcasts.

A few of the podcasts on this list are directly related to Halloween, while others err more on the scary, creepy, or supernatural side.

All of these podcasts are generally family-friendly, but remember: no one knows their kids and the level of anxiety they can handle better than you.

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Unghostable

If your family can’t get enough myths and urban legends, then Unspookable is for you.

Each week, host Elise Parisian explores the history, psychology and power dynamics behind scary stories you’ve probably heard of. Recent episodes have featured Furbies, the Boogeyman and Friday the 13th.

Halloween art and travel

Some people love Halloween, but don’t want to listen to scary stories to celebrate. If you want to focus more on the artistic side of Halloween, check out Halloween Art and Travel.

The episodes profile artists creating the best Halloween art around and exploring Halloween-focused destinations. Add a few stops to your travel bucket list and find a new favorite artist.

Everything that is spirit

The scariest stories are the ones that take place in the real world. Anything Ghost show host Lex Whal reads listener-submitted personal paranormal experiences and local ghost stories with added music and effects to take the experience to the next level.

Snap Judgment Presents: Shocked

Another recommendation for fans of real life scary stories. Spooked is a podcast that tells true, supernatural stories, told firsthand by the people who experienced them. New episodes are released weekly, so you’ll never be short of scary stories.

Grimm, grimmer, grimmest

Grimm, Grimmer and Grimmest, broadcast on The Kids Podcast Network, is a spooky twist on classic fairy tales. Children’s book author Adam Gidwitz recites the spooky stories and labels them according to the level of fear: grim if you want just a hint of creepy, grimmer if you’re looking for fear, and grim if you’re dying for all-out fear. . Episodes range from 30 to 40 minutes and are the perfect way to get some spooky bonding time.

Camp monsters

Calling all non-believers! If your little one thinks he or she is too old for monsters, this podcast might get him or her thinking again. This weekly series, produced by outdoor sports company REI, tells hair-raising stories of wildlife encounters. It provides a family-friendly nostalgic pitch, as the crew sits around the campfire and tells scary stories. With no profanity or graphic descriptions, this is perfect for your tween.

Lore

If you’re looking for a creepy yet informative podcast, Lore is your choice. It explores the legends behind popular folklore and quotes, classics like ‘An Apple A Day’ or ‘If Walls Could Talk.’ The episodes are written and produced by Aaron Mahnke, and researched in depth by several contributors. This podcast is a great way to get into the age-appropriate Halloween spirit and get a history lesson at the same time. It really is a trick and a treat!

Scary stories for creepy kids

Last but not least we have scary stories from children for children. Hosted by a family, including an eight-year-old and a ten-year-old, this age-appropriate show tells scary stories that are short with a touch of silliness. If you’re looking for the perfect Halloween bedtime story that’s just the right amount of scary, but also leaves room for a little laugh, this is it!

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