Best The Dark Paranormal Podcasts (2024)

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Giggling Granny Serial Killer 34:24

1h ago34:24

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Picture a serial killer in your mind’s eye. What do you see... Is it your gran? Today is the story of one of America’s most notorious female serial killers: Nannie Doss, aka the Giggling Granny. She killed 11 people, four of which were husbands. This lead to her also being known as the Lonely Hearts Killer, due to her supposed search for love. This…

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Old Man, Monster 42:56

15m ago42:56

42:56

Welcome back, to The Dark Paranormal. In our Season 16 Finale, serendipity played a role in switching experiences to the one you’re about to hear. The reason? The feeling this email left me with after only receiving it this week, it made me realise, not every terrifying tale requires things being thrown, and that sometimes, dependant on our mindset…

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4.10 | A Den of Nightmares: The Ancient Ram Inn's Demonic Denizens 59:51

3h ago59:51

59:51

Send us a Text Message. What secrets do the ancient walls of the Ram Inn hold? Join us as we recount the chilling night that John Humphreys first encountered a malevolent force that dragged him from his bed, marking the beginning of a lifelong battle with the supernatural. Discover the eerie history of the Ancient Ram Inn, a place where ancient pag…

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Salem Witch Trials: Interrogation & Torture 55:49

22m ago55:49

55:49

The second part of our story on the Salem Witch Trials. Anthony Delaney takes Maddy Pelling inside the courtroom as unbelievable stories of witchcraft are told and a terrifying power dynamic reveals itself, which ultimately ends in innocent souls being sent to their deaths. The drama is brought to life thanks to the acting talents of Carolina Hoyos…

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Dark Minisode 33 - Part 2/2 20:23

31m ago20:23

20:23

Welcome, to Dark Minisode 33 – Part 2/2 On today’s Dark Minisode, we conclude the terrifying minisode sent to us by Tristan Long, drummer with chart topping 60’s group “The Tornadoes”. Today we get further information from Tristan which only goes to both cement and verify his overall experience, an experience so profound it led one member to leave …

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Salem Witch Trials: Hysteria & Accusations 47:55

3d ago47:55

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First of two episodes on the Salem Witch Trials. We begin the story as accusations are made throughout the town of Salem and a climate of fear is palpable. Maddy Pelling takes Anthony Delaney into the most famous witch trials of all time. Written by Maddy Pelling. Edited by Tomos Delargy. Produced by Charlotte Long. Enjoy unlimited access to award-…

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The Feeding Follower 33:49

5d ago33:49

33:49

Welcome back, to The Dark Paranormal. In our penultimate episode of Season 16, our submitter, who wishes to go by “Sam”, talks to us about a life filled with inexplicable occurrences. Although as inexplicable as they seem, they all seem to be orbiting a…something… which has chosen to follow Sam, and seemingly feed off both his, and anyone in his vi…

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Harry Houdini: the Original Ghostbuster 44:15

12m ago44:15

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Harry Houdini was the greatest magician that ever lived. He was also the greatest ghostbuster ever, exposing countless spiritual mediums as frauds. Why? Maddy Pelling and Anthony Delaney are joined by Efram Sera-Shriar, historian of the occult and author of "Psychic Investigators: Anthropology, Modern Spiritualism, and Credible Witnessing in the La…

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Dark Minisode 33 - Part 1/2 17:05

14d ago17:05

17:05

Welcome, to Dark Minisode 33 On today’s Dark Minisode, we have a the first part of a two part submission by Tristan Long, Drummer with the 60’s group “The Tornadoes” who had a number one hit both sides of the Atlantic with their iconic song “Telstar”. But Tristan also has not only an interest in the paranormal, but a truly terrifying tale of his br…

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"The Elephant Man": Joseph Merrick's True Story 45:17

12d ago45:17

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The life of Joseph Merrick, the man they dared to call "The Elephant Man", will fill you with pain and anger. He was treated so cruelly by society that he found becoming a freak show exhibit preferably to the life available to him elsewhere. Yet alongside darkness there is light and love in his story, and a sense of his own indomitable spirit throu…

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The Reluctant Summoner 43:20

19d ago43:20

43:20

Welcome back, to The Dark Paranormal. For Episode 8, we have an experience of a sceptical listener deciding to test their own scepticism, rare in itself, however, this sceptic decides to approach this dangerous challenge from a “win – win” perspective. And if there is one thing we’ve learnt from our experience’s thus far, it’s that there are some t…

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American Serial Killer Family: Bloody Benders 36:18

14d ago36:18

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When a series of mysterious disappearances and gruesome murders happened on the American Frontier in the 19th century, fingers started to point in the direction of not one murderer…but a family of killers. As the case unraveled, their grisly crimes cemented their place in history and earned their nickname as the 'Bloody Benders'. Joining Maddy Pell…

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Dark Minisode 32 16:36

21d ago16:36

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Welcome, to Dark Minisode 32 On today’s Dark Minisode, we hear a trio of tales from one of our anonymous listeners who shares their experiences from different decades of their life. Do some people, as we’ve posited before, have the ability to almost “draw” the paranormal to them? And exactly what was managing to keep pace with a car travelling 65 m…

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Innocent or Axe Murderer? Lizzie Borden 58:17

8d ago58:17

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It's one of the most infamous trials in American history, Lizzie Borden's story is breathtaking even today. In 1893 she was accused of using an axe to murder her father and step-mother. The case obsessed America and despite evidence against her, Lizzie was let off. Was that justice? Maddy Pelling tells Anthony Delaney the story today. Edited by Tom…

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Tormented By Darkness 33:34

26d ago33:34

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Welcome back, to The Dark Paranormal. Today we have a literal last minute replacement experience due to a submitter requesting their experience to not air, so instead, we hear from anonymous about their life experiences navigating metal health battles alongside being seemingly tormented from some demonic forces. Were they passed on to him? Did he h…

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New York Morgue's Dark Secrets 52:52

12d ago52:52

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The unclaimed dead of New York City's streets and rivers were once brought to the notorious New York Morgue. It's a history that has never been studied before, full of dark stories and buried secrets. Maddy Pelling and Anthony Delaney are joined by Cat Byers who is a writer and historian based in Paris currently finishing a PhD on the Paris Morgue …

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Dark Minisode 31 19:05

28d ago19:05

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Welcome, to Dark Minisode 31 Today we hear from our listener Tom, who provides one of the rarer experiences that we receive, one that’s not only still active, but apparently growing in strength. As you will hear, this is no new entity Tom is dealing with, its been with him almost all his life, ever since one particular event. Stay safe, Kevin. Join…

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The Final Days of Marie Antoinette 43:17

15d ago43:17

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How did Marie Antoinette, last Queen of France, spend her final days before the guillotine took her head? Did she ever really stand a chance? Anthony Delaney takes Maddy Pelling on a journey back to the French Revolution's reign of terror to meet icon of history Marie Antoinette. Written by Anthony Delaney. Edited by Tomos Delargy, produced by Fred…

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Something Old, And Very Dark 36:38

1M ago36:38

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Welcome back, to The Dark Paranormal. Today our listener Taylor describes hoe they’re “as we speak” trying to deal with something that quite simply doesn’t want them in their home. At the very best, they receive a begrudged co-existence from this “thing”, and at the very worst? Well, Taylor tells you that in her own words. Joining our Patreon team …

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Slenderman & Mothman: Origins of Internet Horror 34:50

19d ago34:50

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"The internet is full of dark and wicked things" said a police chief after a shocking crime by two children claiming to be acolytes of the Slenderman. Today we unpick the origins of Slenderman - the internet's scariest creation - and link it back to the pre-internet urban legend of the Mothman. Strap in for a wild ride! Maddy Pelling and Anthony De…

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Dark Minisode 30 16:28

1M ago16:28

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Welcome, to Dark Minisode 30 Bringing us in to the second half of Season 16, we have an amazing email from one of our listeners by the name of Jen. Her deep interest in all things strange and paranormal, have led to some thought-provoking encounters from her youth, right through to her adult-self today. Stay safe, Kevin. Joining our Patreon team no…

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Victorian Teen Who Murdered Her Baby Brother 54:21

22d ago54:21

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In 1860 Britain was rocked by the brutal murder of 3-year-old Francis Kent inside his family home. Scotland Yard sent their finest but when a teenage sister, Constance Kent, was accused there was outcry. How could a well-mannered young lady be guilty of murder? It was a crime against class and gender to suggest such a thing. The detective was sent …

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The Smiley Man 35:15

1M ago35:15

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Welcome back, to The Dark Paranormal. Today we hear from an anonymous listener who provides all the spaces for us, the listener, to create our own theories or ideas around exactly what horror they experienced. Is this entity something familial? Was it passed on, or even brought forth by an alleged friend? Or will the reason for this fiendish spectr…

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Real History of the Illuminati 40:50

1M ago40:50

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There really was a secret society called the Illuminati that aimed to create a New World Order. This is true story of the Illuminati and how they were transformed into the world's first conspiracy theory by the French revolution. Maddy Pelling and Anthony Delaney are joined by Michael Taylor whose new book is called Impossible Monsters: Dinosaurs, …

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Dark Minisode 29 21:20

1M ago21:20

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Welcome, to Dark Minisode 29 This week, we have a wonderfully descriptive experience from Amy in North Carolina, who shares with us what it was like living next door to a family with occult interests. Do not let the word “interests” fool you though, there are interests we can all have as outsiders looking in, but this family appear very much on the…

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Royal Murder: 1810 Death in St James's Palace 48:10

1M ago48:10

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In 1810 a valet called Joseph Sellis was found dead in St James's Palace. All eyes turned to his master the Duke of Cumberland, fifth son of George III. The scandal that would follow hounded the Duke for decades. Maddy Pelling tells Anthony Delaney this story about royal scandals and the freedom of the press that rings a lot of bells today! Written…

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A Military Malevolence 35:58

2M ago35:58

35:58

Welcome back, to The Dark Paranormal. Today we hear from Rachel and hear two outstanding brushes with the paranormal which she encountered during her military career. Firstly, we encounter something that seems to grow as the tensions within Rachels house do the same, feeding off and adding to the toxicity within the home. Next, we’ve spoken on seve…

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Tutankhamun's Curse 57:26

1M ago57:26

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Untimely deaths followed the opening of Tutankhamun's tomb by Howard Carter. Coincidence or ancient curse? When the tomb of King Tutankhamun was sealed more than 3000 years ago, it was rumoured to be protected by a curse, which would ruin the life of anyone who disturbed the pharaoh's final resting place. A mere two weeks after the tomb was discove…

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Dark Minisode 28 19:06

2M ago19:06

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Welcome, to Dark Minisode 28. In our 3rd Dark Minisode of Season 16. This week, Kimberley regales her experiences with something which sincerely seems more malevolent than your usual shadow person or dark mass. Whatever Kimberley encountered seemed to possess its own identity entirely, there, to me, seems something “eternal” about this entity. Stay…

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Bell Witch of Tennessee: America's Greatest Ghost Story 34:10

1M ago34:10

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It's America's greatest ghost story: the 1817-1821 haunting of a rural family by a mysterious entity—sometimes violent, sometimes mischievous, even offering marriage advice. Poltergeist? Witch? Hoax? Or pure legend from the beginning? Maddy Pelling tells Anthony Delaney the story this week. Edited by Tomos Delargy. Produced by Freddy Chick. Senior …

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4.9 | Shout from the Depths: The Castle of Good Hope's Forgotten Voices 1:31:15

2M ago1:31:15

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of 'When Walls Can Talk,' host Jeremy Haig recounts his transformative experience visiting South Africa, leading into a deep exploration of the complex and tragic history of the Castle of Good Hope in Cape Town. The narrative traces the origins and construction of the castle, the intertwined indigenous and co…

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Chosen, From The Shadows 40:41

2M ago40:41

40:41

Welcome back, to The Dark Paranormal. For our third episode, “Validation” is the key word. In a genre which is currently beyond the proof of science, secondary validation of an experience is the next best thing to audio or video documentation. But this experience goes far beyond merely being validated, it questions again the power of the land we wa…

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Real Life Crime in Victorian London 33:21

1M ago33:21

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"You've got to pick a pocket or two" says Fagan to Oliver Twist about the foggy streets of Victorian London where poverty and oppression abounded. Today we look at the every day crimes of Victorian London from pickpockets on omnibuses to the trauma of domestic violence with the help of Drew Gray, author of Nether World: Crime and the Police Courts …

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Dark Minisode 27 16:18

2M ago16:18

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Welcome, to Dark Minisode 27. For our second Dark Minisode of the season, our listener Maddy talks us through her haunted adolescence, and once more we’re faced with that ever puzzling “chicken and egg” type of question. Is Maddy simply in the wrong place at the wrong time? Or is she in fact a conduit for the other side? Stay safe, Kevin. Joining o…

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