Spooked

I’m sitting here on a Sunday, listening to Spooked. I love this show almost as much as I love Glynn Washington himself. I grew up in the Bay Area so listening to him is like home to me. Also, I have family in Michigan where Washington is from, originally. But these stories, man!! So well told, so expertly produced. And it’s free! (Make sure to donate though). The music is *amazing*. I will always listen to whatever Glynn Washington is a part of because he’s such an amazing storyteller. He’s so talented and is just such an interesting human being. Spooked, y’all. Listen to it for Spooky Season and if it’s your first time, you’ll be hooked.

I’ve been a loyal Spooked listener since the beginning, and rarely does an episode disappoint. From the excellent music design to Glynn’s voice and storytelling skills, it’s really a work of art! I see some people hating on the commercial breaks, but you’re going to be hard pressed to find a long running, well made podcast without sponsorship. After all, you gotta pay the crew and fee your family! And I’d rather listen (fast forward) through a few ads then hit a paywall.

The listener/editor stories are great but the 5 minutes of bad story by the host is too much. Worth skipping.

I use to love this show, but since the introduction of these long corporate ads, 3 or more times per episode , I can no longer listen. I would be happy to pay a subscription to remove these ads. They really destroy the listener experience and it removes the powerful emotions from each story. Sorry, I don’t want to hear a McDonald’s ad in the middle of a chilling, emotional story. But maybe that’s just me.