Show overview
True Paranormal Stories has been publishing since 2024, and across the 2 years since has built a catalogue of 71 episodes. That works out to roughly 8 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a fortnightly cadence.
Episodes typically run under ten minutes — most land between 5 min and 8 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Kids & Family show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 3 days ago, with 34 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2026, with 34 episodes published. Published by Laureen Scarboro.
From the publisher
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Latest Episodes
View all 71 episodesThe Pontianak — The Vengeful Spirit of Southeast Asia
Haunted Memories — Can Places Remember?
Collective Hallucinations — When Everyone Sees the Impossible
The Science of Fear — Seeing What Isn't There
Sleep Paralysis — The Night Visitor
The Bennington Triangle — Where the Forest Keeps Its Secrets
The Flannan Isles Lighthouse Mystery — The Keepers Who Vanished
The Phoenix Lights — The Night Thousands Looked Up
The Wow! Signal — The Message From the Stars
The Taos Hum — The Sound That Shouldn't Exist
The Lead Masks Case — The Mystery on Vintém Hill
The Smurl Haunting — A Family Under Siege
The Villisca Axe Murder House — The Night Terror Entered the Home
The Cecil Hotel — The Building That Attracts Darkness
The Jersey Devil — The Thing in the Pine Barrens
The Wendigo — The Spirit of Endless Hunger
The Black Eyed Children — When They Ask, Don't Answer
The Dyatlov Pass Incident — Death in the Frozen Silence
Celebrity Paranormal Experiences — When Fame Encounters the Unknown
Famous Ghost Hunters — Voices from the Edge of the Unknown
This episode explores the world of ghost hunters and paranormal investigators, focusing on their experiences, beliefs, and the psychological impact of investigating the unknown. From pioneers like Ed Warren and Lorraine Warren to modern figures like Zak Bagans, the episode reveals that ghost hunting is less about proving the supernatural and more about exploring unexplained experiences. It also highlights the perspective of skeptics like Joe Nickell, who emphasize logical explanations while still acknowledging that people's experiences feel real. Investigators describe ghost hunting as long periods of silence interrupted by rare, unsettling moments — unexplained sounds, movements, or voices that keep them searching for answers. Many admit that the work can take an emotional toll, causing fear, anxiety, and even lingering effects after investigations end. The episode also examines how paranormal investigation has evolved through media and pop culture, creating tension between entertainment and genuine research. While technology has advanced, no definitive proof of ghosts has been found. Ultimately, ghost hunters continue their work not because they have answers, but because of the questions — driven by curiosity, personal experiences, and the possibility that reality may be more complex than we understand.