Scary Podcasts for Kids

Do your kids like spooky stories, eerie sounds, and things that go bump in the night? Then they'll love this list of podcasts that offer screen-free scares for listeners of all different ages and sensibilities. We've got "starter" scares for younger kids that include silly monster tales and lighthearted mysteries. And for tweens and teens who want to turn up the fright factor, there are more chilling, thrilling, and downright terrifying listens. Beware, some of these titles may be more mature than others, so check the age ratings and be prepared to discuss the way violence is portrayed.

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The Mystery Kids Podcast

age 6+

Strange and unexplained mysteries for kids; some spookiness.

Production company: Independent (Average run time: 18 minutes)
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R.L. Stine's Story Club

age 7+

Bite-sized spooky stories with humor and scares.

Production company: GoKidGo (Average run time: 15 minutes)
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Mina and Lucy's Guide to Slaying Dracula

age 8+

Spooky adventure pod highlights teamwork & friendship.

Production company: Gen-Z Media (Average run time: 17 minutes)
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Defenders of Monstrovia

age 8+

Mystery meets kid-friendly court pod; slightly spooky.

Production company: GoKidGo (Average run time: 17 minutes)
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The Ghost of Jessica Majors

age 8+

Paranormal mystery series features mild scares.

Production company: Pinna , Gen-Z Media (Average run time: 20 minutes)
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Unspookable

age 8+

Scary stories and myths explored in family-friendly podcast.

Production company: Soundsington Media (Average run time: 25 minutes)
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The Weirdness

age 8+

Two friends explore with mythical creatures; light peril.

Production company: Gen-Z Media (Average run time: 15 minutes)
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Grimm, Grimmer, Grimmest

age 8+

Modern take on Grimm fairy tales with some scares, peril.

Production company: Pinna (Average run time: 20 minutes)
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Origins Unknown

age 9+

Supernatural mystery pod has ghosts and spirits.

Production company: Pinna , Wonkybot (Average run time: 20 minutes)
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Spooky Troop: The Last Halloween

age 8+

Spooky Halloween pod roots for the underdog.

Production company: Wonkybot (Average run time: 13 minutes)
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The Witch in the Woods

age 9+

Original stories meet classic horror tales; scary content.

Production company: Zombie Burrito Productions (Average run time: 30 minutes)
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The Hollow

age 9+

Modern retelling of Headless Horseman tale; jump scares.

Production company: Gen-Z Media (Average run time: 15 minutes)
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Welcome to Night Vale

age 9+

Sci-fi radio show combines spookiness and humor.

Production company: Night Vale Presents (Average run time: 26 minutes)
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Camp Redrum

age 10+

Scary stories pod for tweens and teens; no gore or violence.

Production company: ABF Creative (Average run time: 20 minutes)
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Are You Afraid of the Dark? The Official Podcast

age 10+

Classic creepy horror series enters the podcast world.

Production company: Nickelodeon (Average run time: 16 minutes)
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The Creeping Hour

age 10+

Creepy series is probably too scary for younger kids.

Production company: WGBH (Average run time: 15 minutes)
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Unsolved Mysteries

age 14+

True crime meets paranormal mysteries; violent descriptions.

Production company: Cosgrove Meurer Productions, Inc. , Cadence13 (Average run time: 30 minutes)
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Lore

age 14+

Spooky historical podcast with violence and gore.

Production company: Aaron Mahnke and Grim & Mild (Average run time: 30 minutes)
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Unexplained

age 14+

Spooky real-life mysteries, graphic and gory descriptions.

Production company: Independent (Average run time: 27 minutes)