Spook Station

In the next instalment of our Spook Station Around the World series, we venture to Algeria to learn of more folklore and encounters.   Narrated, produced and music by Bran Reid - Instagram Letterboxd Bluesky   Artwork by Jessica Graham - Jess's Instagram   Please RATE, REVIEW and FOLLOW - New episodes will be dropping Saturdays featuring more bite-size horror.   Check out my music on: Spotify Appl...

In Kanazawa, Japan, there is a beautiful garden called Kenroku-en. But within the beautiful greenery stands a tree with a darker story of forbidden romance and a resentment that remains to this day.   Narrated, produced and music by Bran Reid - Instagram Letterboxd Bluesky   Artwork by Jessica Graham - Jess's Instagram   Please RATE, REVIEW and FOLLOW - New episodes will be dropping Saturdays feat...

From horror to comedy, here is a list of 5 films that are supposedly cursed!   Narrated, produced and music by Bran Reid - Instagram Letterboxd Bluesky   Artwork by Jessica Graham - Jess's Instagram   Please RATE, REVIEW and FOLLOW - New episodes will be dropping Fridays featuring more bite-size horror.   Check out my music on: Spotify Apple Music Or search DECK OF HEARTS on any other music servic...

It's Friday the 13th and we're back baby!!! In 1966 Brazil, two mens' bodies were found on a hill wearing strange lead masks and looking peaceful with neither showing any sign of why they had died. What caused their deaths? Was it a conspiracy? Aliens? A spiritual experience? Or something else?   Narrated, produced and music by Bran Reid - Instagram Bluesky   Artwork by Jessica Graham - Jess's Ins...

This week, astronomers have announced we are possibly on the precipice of one of the greatest discoveries in the field. Let's take a look into that and also ask why haven't we already found alien life?   Independent article News.com.au article   Narrated, produced and music by Bran Reid - Instagram Bluesky   Artwork by Jessica Graham - Jess's Instagram   Please RATE, REVIEW and FOLLOW - New episod...

In 1978 Australia, a lone pilot disappeared over the Bass Strait between Melbourne and Tasmania. Before he disappeared, he radioed in a message that established this incident in UFO lore forever.   Narrated, produced and music by Bran Reid - Instagram Bluesky   GUESTS FEATURED: James Averna on Instagram Ben Ellt on Instagram (Also search "THE SLAY OFFS" on your podcast service of choice for Ben's...

In 1924 US, a group of miners were tormented by "ape men" who surrounded their cabin through a harrowing night of terror.   Hangar 1 Publishing Article   The Bigfoot Howl (Apple Music) The Bigfoot Howl (Spotify)   Narrated, produced and music by Bran Reid - Instagram Bluesky   Artwork by Jessica Graham - Jess's Instagram   Please RATE, REVIEW and FOLLOW - New episodes will be dropping Fridays feat...

In 1903, a rural town in the US faced multiple encounters with a half-man, half-bat cryptid around their small mining town that some say still lives in the local coal mines.   Des Moines Register Article (with pictures) Daily Yonder Article   Narrated, produced and music by Bran Reid - Instagram Bluesky   Artwork by Jessica Graham - Jess's Instagram   Please RATE, REVIEW and FOLLOW - New episodes...

AVAILABLE NOW ON ALL PODCAST PLATFORMS Do you like scary movies? Check out our new podcast "THE SLAY OFFS" where Ben and I run through a bracket of years to discover which is the best year for horror!   -----   Welcome to our first inaugural episode of The Slay Offs, our first match up is 1960 vs 1980! If you want to email us go to: theslayoffspodcast@gmail.com If you want to follow Ben Ellt: Ben'...

In the next chapter of Spook Station's world exploration, we visit Albania for some folklore and ghost stories.   Anabel Magazine Thano7496's Ghost Story   Narrated, produced and music by Bran Reid - Instagram Bluesky   Artwork by Jessica Graham - Jess's Instagram   Please RATE, REVIEW and FOLLOW - New episodes will be dropping Fridays featuring more bite-size horror.   Check out my music on: Spot...

Since the 1950s, Japanese children have been terrified of an urban legend where a ghost terrorises the school lavatories. This is Japan's version of Bloody Mary. トイレの花子さん   Song: Human Die!!! by 14th Generation Toilet Hanako-san (十四代目トイレの花子さん) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2hDWpEvCkWc   Narrated, produced and music by Bran Reid - https://www.instagram.com/bran_reid/ https:/...

Tonight, I am joined by my lovely girlfriend to discuss the different superstitions between Japan and the West.   Narrated, produced and music by Bran Reid - https://www.instagram.com/bran_reid/ https://bsky.app/profile/branreid.bsky.social /   Artwork by Jessica Graham - https://www.instagram.com/majessticspam/   Please RATE, REVIEW and FOLLOW - Episodes will be dropping Mondays & Fridays fea...

Two quick ghost stories from the Australian town of Nagambie, recorded live in the local cemetery.   Nagambie Times article - https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/265354382 / Paranormal thread - https://www.paranormal.com.au/public/index.php/topic,11184.0.html /   Narrated, produced and music by Bran Reid - https://www.instagram.com/bran_reid/ https://bsky.app/profile/branreid.bsky.social /...

In 1943 UK, four boys were exploring the woods when they stumbled upon a skeleton of a woman lodged into a tree. Investigators had very little to go on. Then one year later, a nearby graffitied message made things weirder. "WHO PUT BELLA DOWN THE WITCH ELM?". This is an old excerpt of an episode recorded with some friends during the 2020 lockdowns, so excuse the poor audio. I will return with a ne...

Afghanistan is a country full of amazing tales of spirits and cryptids. In tonight's episode, we dive into some of these.   Atlas Obscura article - https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/haunted-afghan-military-outpost / New York Times article - https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/31/world/asia/afghanistan-haunted-outpost.html / Military Times article - https://www.militarytimes.com/off-duty/military-c...

In 1998 Taiwan, a family went on a hike through mountains known for being home to demonic gremlins. After a member died soon after, the family reviewed the footage of their trip to find a little girl who did not belong.   The video in question - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5E2Oau4ayYA/ Hi News article - https://www.hinews.cc/paranormal/20237788 / Palpatine88888's post on r/nosleep - https://ww...

In 1980s UK, a series of fires across the nation were linked when firefighters began realising the only item surviving the blazes was a painting of a crying boy.   Atlas Obscura article - https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/crying-boy-painting-fires / HubPages Blog - https://discover.hubpages.com/religion-philosophy/The-Crying-Boy /   Narrated, produced and music by Bran Reid - https://www.insta...

In 1897 United States, a woman was found dead in her home. Her death was ruled as natural and that would have been the end of it – until her ghost intervened.   Narrated, produced and music by Bran Reid - https://www.instagram.com/bran_reid/   Artwork by Jessica Graham - https://www.instagram.com/majessticspam/   Please RATE, REVIEW and FOLLOW - Episodes will be dropping regularly featuring more b...

Today we look at ten rare and bizarre diseases that almost sound like they come from fiction.   Narrated, produced and music by Bran Reid - https://www.instagram.com/bran_reid/   Artwork by Jessica Graham - https://www.instagram.com/majessticspam/   Please RATE, REVIEW and FOLLOW - Episodes will be dropping regularly featuring more bite-sized horror.   Thank you for listening. If you have any quer...

In 2004, a Japanese internet forum was host to a mysterious sequence of messages from a girl who took a train to a place that seemingly doesn't exist. きさらぎ駅。   Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kisaragi_Station Thread - https://kako.5ch.net/test/read.cgi/occult/1073411138/ Creepypasta Wiki - https://creepypasta.fandom.com/wiki/Kisaragi_Station /   Narrated, produced and music by Bran...

My Nan joins me to tell stories of ghosts, murder and her connection to butterflies.   Narrated, produced and music by Bran Reid - https://www.instagram.com/bran_reid/   Artwork by Jessica Graham - https://www.instagram.com/majessticspam/   Please RATE, REVIEW and FOLLOW - Episodes will be dropping regularly featuring more bite-sized horror.   Thank you for listening. If you have any queries or st...

For over 200 years, people around the world have heard terrifying horns and wars being fought in the sky. Let's take a look at some of the theories as to what is causing this phenomenon and listen to some of the actual recordings.     Read more: Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skyquake / Explorersweb article - https://explorersweb.com/scientists-grapple-to-explain-mysterious-skyq...

In 1872, a ship named the Mary Celeste set out from the US to Italy. It was found days later, completely devoid of life on board. What happened on this ship remains a mystery to this day.   Read more: Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Celeste#Abandonment   Narrated, produced and music by Bran Reid - https://www.instagram.com/bran_reid/   Artwork by Jessica Graham - https://www...

A child is home alone one day after school. After settling in to play some games, they hear a frightening noise coming from their patio.   Today's story comes from Reddit's r/LetsNotMeet and was written by Pesfi678. https://www.reddit.com/r/LetsNotMeet/comments/al8k5s/the_man_on_my_patio/   Narrated, produced and music by Bran Reid - https://www.instagram.com/bran_reid/   Artwork by Jessica Graham...

Four stories: A reincarnated family member. A loved one saying goodbye one last time. "Broke character". Being looked after from beyond.   Today's stories come from Reddit's r/TheTruthIsHere. Written respectively by InformedInTheChaos, Shesagoose, SkinNYmini18 and Mortismalum (x2). https://www.reddit.com/r/Thetruthishere/comments/hrmold/when_my_daughter_was_4_she_reminded_me_of_our/ https://www.re...